Cy Young goes all the way as Boston loses to the Highlanders, 15 – 14

Cy Young goes all the way as Boston loses to the Highlanders, 15 – 14

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Cy Young goes all the way as Boston loses to the Highlanders, 15 – 14. The New Yorkers had been shut out in their two previous matches in the series. Patsy Dougherty leads the Boston offense by hitting for the cycle, but Cy gets little defense as Boston makes eight errors behind him. New York starter Jack Chesbro is lifted in the 6th for Harry Howell, while Willie Keeler has four hits to lead the Highlander offense. The game lasts 2 hours, 10 minutes.

Pittsburgh’s Ed Doheny (12-6) jumps the team to return home because he is convinced he is being followed by detectives

Pittsburgh’s Ed Doheny (12-6) jumps the team to return home because he is convinced he is being followed by detectives

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Pittsburgh’s Ed Doheny (12-6) jumps the team to return home because he is convinced he is being followed by detectives. The Pittsburgh Post headlines Doheny going AWOL with: “His Mind is Thought To Be Deranged.” He will return on August 15th, but mental illness will indeed put a premature end to his career.