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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1903
Page
3
Cincinnati errors and fielding miscues decide the game as Chicago pitchers dominate. Wicker outduels Cincinnati, Seymour benched for poor fielding. final score 5 to 0 with Chicago taking the win at home.
Pittsburg tops St Louis 8 to 1 in the first game as Wagner, the Pirates shortstop, handles 13 chances without an error. Rain halted the second game in the second inning after each side scored. Attendance 14,200.
A long list of clubs and contacts seeks strong amateur or semi professional squads for junior teams across multiple ages from 10 to 18. Individuals named include John Sullivan East Boston and A. Tobin Wollaston with various clubs such as Lochinvars and Hemlocks. The Playfairs of East Boston beat Cliftons of Charlestown in a 10 inning game at Cottage Park, with nine wins this season and no defeats. Only unaffiliated teams may apply. James Whall is captain, 76 Cottage Street East Boston.
Chicago blanks Cleveland 2-0 as White and Pearson excel on the mound. Joss relieves Pearson in the seventh. strong defense and timely hitting carry the White Sox to victory before 9000 fans. Keys include Isbell and Callahan with hits and Magoon, Slattery contributing on defense.
St Louis wins game one over Detroit 3 to 1 before a 9500 crowd while a thunderstorm halted game two in the second inning. Sudhoff shines for St Louis, Donovan drives in the early run as Friel hits a three base hit and Kaisinger allows few, with Court ney and Wallace among the fielders noted.
The Medric owned by Herbert H. White won the Boston Yacht Club fleet cruise from Hull to Marblehead, taking the National Sportsman cup on corrected time. The Chewink and Sally battled downwind with the Medric gaining on Nantasket shore, while the Humbug and Dominoe led the 18-footers. Stellar served as judges’ boat.
Sir Thomas Lipton valued Shamrock I at 400 000 to 500 000 dollars four years ago. The Shamrock III cost a similar amount. The Lipton fleet including Shamrocks and the tender Cruizer incurs enormous expenses. Reliance to defend the cup may total about 485 000 dollars or more.
The report notes recent play where Eridge trails the current champion by three up with two to play. Bramston, previously defeated by Norman Hunter in 1901, led by twelve up in 1902 and nine up this year, illustrating varying fortunes across seasons.
Oxford and Cambridge golf team arrives from England to play 10 matches Aug 10 to Sept 12 near Plymouth Rock, hosted by the United States Golf Association. Captain John L. Low of St Andrews leads a strong British lineup with Norman Hunter and the Ellis brothers, eyeing amateur championship potential.
The New York Nationals defeated the Providence Eastern league club before 6100 spectators at Rocky Point. Taylor puzzled the hitters while Miller pitched well the last three innings. Providence errors proved costly as New York took the game 5 to 1 with Viau and Duggan behind the plate.
A tough week for Boston shows three losses from seven games while New York and Philadelphia each claim multiple wins. Dougherty blasts a .355 batting mark, with Parent close behind, as the Nationals take three from the Giants and bolster with Williams addition. Giants and Brooklyn set up back‑to‑back showdowns at South End, then a three‑game Huntington Avenue series against the Athletics looms ahead.
Aug 2 Wilkesbarre Sir Thomas hinted Shamrock III will bear green sails in the final race if she proves victorious in the upcoming contest. The note signals a color change tied to potential victory and the Shamrock’s competitive run.
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