Boston Whiteswash Giants in Opening 1901 NL Game
Boston Selee's club welcomed by 6500 fans as they topped the New York Giants 7 to 0 in the National League opener. Nick Nicolas delivered a shutout and solid infield support from Long Lowe Tenney and Nichols, with key hits from Lowe and Barry and a host of sharp fielding plays. The game showcased new rules aimed at speeding play and reducing delays, drawing praise from managers and spectators alike.
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Soden
Billings
Conant
Selee
Ance
Charley” Nichols
New York ‘‘Giants
New Rules Trim Game Time As Season Moves On
The era brings a shorter game duration affecting players John W Corcoran George B Appleton Billy Nash ex captain James B Connolly and manager Walter Burnham of Portland with the score to be decided.
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John W. Corcoran
George B. Appleton
Billy” Nash
James B. Connolly
Walter Burnham
Portland
Stinson Wins From Nelson at Charles River Park Race
Will Stinson of Cambridge defeated Johnny Nelson before 7000 spectators at Charles River Park in a cold, demanding paced race. Stinson trailed after motor trouble, rebuilt speed with a fresh motor, and won by over a lap over Nelson with Walthour third. Nelson led earlier before Stinson’s late surge and lapped pace in the final miles amid a strong showing by Walthour and remarks from Pan-American Exposition publicity man Edward E. Pidgeon.
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Bostons Show Off Base Stealing Tricks In Battle
The Bostons led at the plate with three singles by one batter and two by Long as Kittredge and Selee stood out. Crolius found luck against him, Van Waltren’s catch robbed a three-base hit, Barry added a double and a single, De Montreville hit Boston’s first run, and Taylor pitched well apart from two tough innings. Selbach’s left field work drew notice among visitors.
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Kittredge
Selee
Fred Crolius
Boster
Brooklyn Opens With Win Over Philadelphia Amid Festivities
In Brooklyn on April 19, 7600 fans endured wintry weather for the opener as Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia 10 to 2. McClann held Philadelphia to four hits while Flick produced a homer and an RBI. Townsend worked through scarce hits for Brooklyn, aided by ten walks as Burkett injured Taylor with a liner. Attendance 5000.
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Powell and Taylor Poor In Long Game Start
ST LOUIS April 19 Powell and Taylor were not in form in the long game today. Their pitching was slow and was hit hard. Hetdrick and Doyle started off with four hits each. Weather was very poor and affected play.
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Powell
Taylor
Hetdrick
Doyle
Collins's Men In Fine Shape Ahead Of Baltimore Opener
At University of Virginia on April 19 Boston American manager Collins led a second country run amid wind and rain. The squad showed good form and near playing weight. Practice will resume tomorrow and Monday before Tuesday's opening game in Baltimore. Cy Young’s status rose with reports he is in peak shape to pitch the opener with either he or Cuppy starting.
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Baltimore
Cy Young
Fenee
Cuppy
Opening Day at Nantasket Signals Bright Beach Season
Nantasket opened its 1901 season on a quiet note with small attendance. Boston visitors arrived to prepare cottages at Green Hill and Kenberma while others toured homes, opened shutters, and arranged improvements. Officials plan new hotels and a White Head pleasure resort with a rival steam line, signaling a promising summer despite modest opening day life.
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Cambridge
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Calvin Perry
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New York
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Lynn
Coney Island
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Hingham
Americans Lead In Cable Chess Match At Brooklyn Event
The sixth international cable chess match between America and Great Britain opened in New York with Americans holding an edge on several boards. Ten games featured notable openings and early struggles as Pillsbury, Showalter, and Garry pursued advantages while others remained even. The contest proceeds with further rounds scheduled tomorrow under international oversight.
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Tod Sloan Sails to Seek English Jockey Club License
Jockey Tod Sloan journeys to England aboard the Deutschland to appeal before the English Jockey Club stewards. If approved, he will remain in Britain for the summer. if rejected, he plans to return to America within three weeks.
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Grant Won Ten Mile Race At Medfield Derby
J S Grant of Beverly won Medfield's ten mile Derby of road racing in 1 29 from a field of ninety seven. R A Carni of Worcester took first-time prize and finished seventeenth from scratch. There was a protest over course covering but it failed. a hearing will decide if Grant had help on the road. About 6000 spectators saw three rolling laps with several falls, none serious, as Lowell riders alleged another winner but Grant defended his victory.
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Open House for Columbia Roadsters Delights Visitors
The Columbia Roadsters held an open house last evening entertaining visiting wheelmen with a wideawake programme and refreshments. Artists included Fall and Sacks, Searels and Maher, H. A. Campbell, Louie Piotte the boy singer, and other performers. About twenty members enjoyed the races at Charles River Park.
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Shamrock II features mark new design aims in 1901 Cup
The Shamrock II hull departs from the forward fine lines belief, favoring a fuller forward run with a spoon bow and forward mast. It measures 71 feet mast to bowsprit, 138 feet overall, about 19 feet draft, and sails exceed 200 square feet more than the Columbia. Glasgow officials praise Lipton while warning against gambling hype.
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United States
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Shamrock II To Sail For New York In June Launch
Sir Thomas Lipton to give guests souvenirs made from the yacht's metal at the Shamrock II launch in London. The boat will sail to New York around June 2 and be floated over river shallows on two pontoons, with one under each bilge. Both ships carry green and gold but the new yacht will have white topsides with a gold band for identification during trials.
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