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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1900
Page
3
Arie Latham faced scrutiny over a top salary and his remarks during the game. Collins delivered the deciding hit in the eleventh inning to lift Boston to a win.
Boston defeated Cincinnati in an eleven inning exhibition that stretched the series long. The "adieu" performance closed a Western trip with a victorious note for Boston supporters.
Boston hero Jimmie Collins sparked a dramatic win with a three base hit in the eleventh inning, lifting the home club to victory yesterday. This clutch moment secured the win as fans cheered the late rally and Collins' key swing.
In a tense eleven inning game between Boston and Cincinnati, James Collins delivered a clutch single in the eleventh to score the winning run as Arlie Latham and Jimmy Collins made standout plays. Dineen pitched well for Boston with solid support from Stahl and Barry, while Phillips struggled at times. the Reds benefited from timely baserunning and defensive feats.
Steinfeldt threw Long out at first as Stihl and Barrett traded flies and fouls. In the fifth, Reds push their first run when Beckley singles, Steinfeldt sacrifices, and Joeyn lines to drive in Beckley. Sullivan trims Quinn at second on a steal.
In a tense 11 inning game Cincinnati ties in the ninth on Corcoran’s pop and Beckley’s double, Steinfeldt belts two homers yesterday, then Collins singles to left for Hamilton to score the winning run in the eleventh. Boston offenses stranded runners through the late innings.
New York defeated Chicago in a poorly played game as both teams struggled in fielding and batting. Warner remained hospitalized with his arm injury, with doctors hoping for a return next season. The final score was not reported.
Brooklyn takes the lead by seven in the sixth thanks to two errors a walk an unaccepted chance four singles and an out. McGinnity falters in the seventh while Cross contributes two runs with a wild throw. Dahlen Leach Ely and Jones provide notable batting as the scoreline forms.
Philadelphia players ignite a late inning surge to beat St Louis by one run. Six singles by key hitters helped sustain the rally as the home club stretched a small gap to secure the win.
Philadelphia earned runs 4 to 4 for St Louis in a pitching duel. Key plays included Kelster Douglass Sacrifice hits by Dillard Robinson Stolen bases by Donovan Slagle Burkett McGann. Young pitched 2h25m with Snyder umpiring and 3280 attendance.
Eastern League results include Rochester 6 Worcester 0 and Syracuse 1 Hartford 0. Connecticut League games Bristol 5 Meriden 4 and Waterbury 11 New London 2, New Haven 5 Derby 2, Bridgeport 7 Norwich 4. American League scores Chicago 2 Indianapolis 0 and Minneapolis 2 Buffalo 3, Kansas City 17 Cleveland 6, Milwaukee 4 Detroit 2.
Boston leaves for New York by Providence line to play in Brooklyn today and then begins a Western swing through Cincinnati and other cities. Tenney and Clements stay behind except for Clarke who may join later. Selee hopes for a stronger record on the West tour with Duffy in left, Stahl in right, Freeman at first, and Lowe or Barry at second.
Eastern teams won yesterday and Boston routed the home series 8 3 to move within one game of Chicago. A Brooklyn loss could tie Loftus’s men for fourth place if Chicago loses to New York. New York pushes to escape last place while Cincinnati punishments loom. Matt Carnes’s center field throw beat a runner at home. Tenney was seen with a cane. Ebbets reportedly seeks league presidency but denies it to stay allied with Nick Young. Criger’s $400 monthly pay for nine games contrasts with Robinson’s $700 for ten games, while Robinson rarely catches.
Charles Reiter and Minio Galvani leave Boston bound for Montreal to begin a two and a half year tandem journey across continents. The pair fled Florence on a $10 000 wager to cover their expenses, traveling through New York and Boston with guests and supporters joining them briefly in Lowell before continuing toward San Francisco and the Pacific voyage to Asia.
Scores from Clifton Golf Club today show best eight to play off by match play for a special cup. Listing includes Miss Helen Johnson and Miss Nancy Johnson plus Miss Mary Ward and others with detailed scores and handicaps in Classes A and B, July events, and notable match results.
East Boston citizens meet at Lyceum Hall to arrange a reception and presentation to Frank B. Greer and the Jeffries Point Rowing Association set for August 10. Committees named for music subscriptions and coordination with Thomas Arthur as treasurer and M. J. Leary as permanent chairman.
John Walsh died in Lawrence jail after being committed Monday. He had been ill during his confinement and died yesterday in custody.
Malcolm D. Whitman national tennis champion defeated Dwight F. Davis to secure the Longwood challenge bowl. Davis, ill since Tuesday, fought hard but could not match Whitman’s steady play as the match concluded.
Whitman, the Middle States and New England champion, outlasted Davis in a grueling tennis match to win the Longwood challenge bowl. Davis fought through illness, showing notable placing and skill despite fatigue, with Whitman securing the final point to seal the victory.
John R. DuBois clocked 4 14 for two miles at Brockton track, first mile 2 09 and second 2 06, beating A B Hughes 4 16 Denver record. He challenged Peabody of Lynn to a 10 mile unpaced pro pursuit race.
The L A W consulate of New Bedford arranged a summer division meet Aug 9 10 and 11 with many members expected. Mayor Ashley chairs the organizing committee and a headquarters room will be in City Hall. Ladies will use the Y C A parlor floor opposite City Hall and a committee will greet visitors at the depot.
Boxing gossip outlines McGovern versus McFadden style clashes over winner takes all terms plus Unity of Erne McGovern precedents. Friction over forfeit terms with Flaherty, Sharkey, Fitzsimmons, Corbett and McCoy schedule shows in August plus Ed Dunkhurst against Denver Ed Martin. Local figures O Rourke Walcott and Joe Kennedy challenge prospects with moves on forfeit bets and training expenses.
Police Commission orders boxing to cease in Boston after dispatch to division commanders, signaling an imminent end to boxing activity in the area.
Mystery fighter Billy Smith and partner Carley Moreever have been matched for an 11 round bout in Detroit on August 10 for a purse. The local club plans to secure a referee for the match.
Articles of agreement signed at Halifax for a three mile single scull race between Ras Rogers of Worcester and Mark Tynek of Halifax. The race day is Friday afternoon with both competitors in training.
Five thousand spectators saw racing at Columbus Driving Park on August 1. The day featured straight heats in the early events and a thrilling 2 19 trot won by Palm Leaf. Onward Silver faltered, Geers drove hard but could not overtake Palm Leaf in the final heat.
Connor sets track mark in 2:6 pacing while Boralma, owned by Thomas W. Lawson of Boston, breaks trotting record in the 2:12 class at Azaiend Park. Races feature purses of 600 and 300 dollars with notable times listed for multiple trotting and pacing heats.
Misery Island Club held a second open race in a northwest wind. The twelve mile course used reaches to Magnolia shore and Halfway Rock with a windward finish. Flirt dominated the twenty five foot class while Jolly Roger won the raceabout by two seconds. Opitsah II led the knockabout class but placed third on handicap after a collision near Gale's Lemuelbuoy and a protest.
The racing in all classes was close from start to finish. The third race in the series will be sailed tomorrow over the same course.
James Ryan, a 99 year old East Boston lad, was struck and killed yesterday afternoon by a Boston Revere Beach and Lynn railroad train. He stood on the tracks between Maverick street and Wood Island when the inbound locomotive struck him. The incident occurred as he remained on the right of way, seemingly petrified.
The boy, son of James Ryan, a fire department driver, was on a Haynes Street trestle when struck by a locomotive. He died at home shortly after, after receiving last rites from a priest aboard the train. James Glavin recalls the boy froze in fear as the whistle blew. The medical examiner will view the remains.
Bo san John C. Meigs, held at Station 5 on a complaint by Pe Young, denied taking Youngs watch. Young said Meigs talked with him on the street then left, later discovering his watch was missing and accusing Meigs of theft.
Medford on August 1 reports a gala day at the Boston Shooting Association grounds with 100 shooters and over 6000 clay targets. Only two clean scores were made with Herbert achieving 1b and Perry 10 straight.
The Tewksbury Chapel building fund fair closes tonight after a successful three day sale. Ladies anticipate a large turnout and expect to realize about 300 dollars from the festival.
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