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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1902
Page
3
St Louis visits Boston while Chicago plays Philadelphia. Pittsburgh heads to New York and Cincinnati travels to Brooklyn for pivotal league games.
Boston turns the tables on St Louis to win 5 4 after a late rally. Willis struggles then settles as Boston capitalizes on three St Louis errors, Carney leads with three hits and Demontreville has an off day amid a dramatic finish at the plate.
At the Polo Grounds on August 5 Pittsburg defeats New York 3 to 0 as Mathewson suffers the loss and Tannehill limits the hosts to two hits. Pittsburg accrues seven hits and earns two runs. Leach is ejected by Umpire Familie for protest. Attendance 3700.
The Cincinnati and Brooklyn teams played a tight game with Cincinnati prevailing 5 to 4. Key moments occurred in the fifth inning with both sides scoring twice and Kit Kitson being caught off first to end Brooklyn’s late threat.
Lamdgren limited Philadelphia to five hits as Chicago won easily. A misplayed ball in the ninth injured Wolverton who left the game. Attendance 1224. Final score Chicago 11 Philadelphia 1 with Chicago earning eight runs off Fraser and Landgren fanning three.
American cyclist Diavolo suffered a severe fall during a looping the loop act at the Aquarium in London. He was taken to Westminster Hospital unconscious after sliding from the bike and missing the safety net. His condition was not yet known as of late tonight, with full injury extent awaiting 24 hours.
After seven weeks Al Smith returns to Gilsey House New York amid talk of the National Sporting Club carnival. The piece notes disputed finances at the club and outlines upcoming bouts with Mike Shallow Steve O involved and OBrien challenging Tommy Ryan while eyeing 154 pounds.
At Apollo Gardens Roxbury today the St Philip’s Church picnic offers a girls baseball game between the Branchers and Belmonts. Supt John Haggerty organized the match with an average player age around 16. Miss Lina Swenderman leads the Branchers and Miss Lena Gaine captains the Belmonts. First pitch is at 3 30 with prizes for the winning team based on practice results.
Buffalo N Y Aug 5 The second day of the Grand Circuit was tame Direct Hal and the Roman repeated their earlier season wins in easy fashion An exciting moment came in the 2 24 pace when a collision unseated King Charles and Grasshopper but all horses started in the remaining heats Maloney owner of King Charles sustained minor injuries while Cooper driver escaped unhurt Direct Hal led from the pole in the 2 24 pace Geers horse the Roman won the 2 18 trot and Gold Brick won the 2 30 pace in straight heats Best times were 2 07 5 and 2 11 4 and 2 09 0 respectively
The listing shows Manchester at Dover, Concord at Fall River, Nashua at Lawrence, and Lowell at Haverhill in a regional pairings slate. Matches highlight local teams across four cities with fans awaiting results.
In Haverhill, Cross wild pitch in the sixth gave the lone score with Spooner on third. Stackpole and Cross pitched well, Stackpole holding to two hits. Running catches by Herwig and O'Brien highlighted the game before a late seventh inning miscue. Attendance about 500.
The second Granite State Park light harness meeting in Dover opened with strong attendance and lively racing. Midnight, the Nashua horse, won the 2:24 trot after The Preacher broke a tendon and fell out of contention in heat three. Ginger Wilkes of Dover captured the 2:20 trot after Vendome from Pennsylvania was distanced in heat two. Curtis won the 2:16 pace as Hal RB and Gale split heats earlier.
Fall River wins 5 to 1 at Concord as Meagher limits hits with solid defense behind him. O'Brien pitches well but gets little support. Kilroy stars at bat. McKernan doubles. Bowcock Kane hit three-base hits. bases on balls few. attendance about 600.
Dover weathered Manchester errors and struck for eight in the first, then held on for a 8 0 win. Herzog faced Volz, with Dover’s Weddige Boardman and Guthoen shining at the plate and in the field. Swander led Manchester’s defense as Dover stole, walked, and tallied many times.
Lawrence defeats Nashua 2 to 1 as Ross shuts down Nashua hitters. Grant hits a homer and Hart makes a running catch. Lawrence turn four double plays and Demontreville and Conroy contribute on defense with strong fielding. Attendance around 400 as Milan and Ross fan batters.
Opening day at Nashua Fairgrounds featured strong attendance and fast tracks. Almont King upset Yetta Wilkes in the 3:00 trot with a best time of 2:23 4, while Bob won the 3:00 pace over Deerfoot for a 2:16 4/5 best time. Daniel Webster finished second but was distanced for foul driving. Fox faced punishment considerations, Firomona posted 2:27 1/4, and Uncle Angus lost to George B Jr who swept the 2:18 pace with a 2:16 1/4 best.
In Toronto a Providence game was postponed due to rain. Montreal defeated Worcester 8 to 1. Buffalo beat Newark 4 to 3. Rochester won against Jersey City 6 to 5.
Boston Americans lead in a tense track of the series with Detroit. Pittinger to start for St Louis while details of Anderson’s 1903 signing bubble up amid leaks. The Boston-St Louis duel sits level at two wins each as rivals prepare for today’s decisive rubber game.
In Springfield Norwich games, Springfield defeated with nine to four. Bridgeport routed New London four to nothing. Waterbury beat Hartford eleven to three. New Haven edged Meriden six to four.
The Philadelphia United Service team defeated Halifax by an inning and 111 runs. United Service retired the locals for 60 runs in the second innings. Hovey and Captain Phillips were the only batsmen to handle Patterson and Leroy. Tomorrow the visitors meet the All-Halifax team.
The cycle races scheduled at Charles River Park were postponed from last night due to threatening weather and will run this evening.
In Detroit on August 6 the Boston Americans lost ground to Detroits in a hard fought game. Mercer’s pitching, two key eighth inning outs, and timely hits by Casey Barrett and Holmes fueled Boston’s 6 to 2 win. Sparks allowed two walks and two hit by pitches as Detroit’s offense faltered despite solid defense. Captain Collins clashed with the umpire, and Ferris was ejected for arguing. Attendance 1,498.
Two-base hits came from McCarthy Wood Yochnauer Keister Delehanty with a Bradley three-base hit. Patten and Hess split six strikeouts with Hess allowing three. Lajoie and Bay stole bases. double plays turned by Hickman and Wood. Attendance 2004 at the game with Um pire O Laughlin.
Sudhoff picks up the win as St. Louis ties the game late and wins in the fifth or sixth inning. Wallaces lead with multiple hits while Williams hits a home run and Burkett, Hetdrick, and McFarland add offense. Pitches include Shields and Sudhoff in a crowded box as 9 left on base for St. Louis and 9 for Baltimore. Attendance not listed.
The New York Yacht Club fleet from New London reached Newport Rhode Island after a 37 mile race in light to southeast winds. Muriel led most of the course with Corona and Yankee close behind. other boats followed toward Brenton's Reef Lightship. Winners by class included Muriel Corona Yankee plus several keel schooners and special classes. Astor Cup races follow with 11 o clock start and two triangular courses.
The Outlook won the Crowhurst cup at Manchester Yacht Club with a time over five minutes faster than Sally VI. Chloris took second on time allowance, Calypso fourth, and Sally VI third after a tight contest. The Flashlight retired after jib halyard failure despite early beating by 21footers.
After the preparatory gun, the Outlook's goose neck on the boom broke causing the Flashlight to sail alone. At Mr Faxon's request the race was declared no race. The Flashlight posted a good time despite the mishap.
Brynhild secures victory in a 12-boat King’s Cup fleet off Cowes Isle of Wight with Kaiser's Meteor widely handicap, Victoria and Albert escorting racers, Leander fourth, Plorinda fifth as the line was fired.
East Boston rower Frank B. Greer travels to Worcester to train for a three cornered race with 8. tus and Joe Maguire of the Bradford club. Maguire, Titus, and Greer are in top form with Jeffries Point supporters backing Greer as the likely winner. About 100 Jeffries Point Club members will attend the race and bets are even.
In Hanover on August 6 the 13th round of the international chess masters tournament kept Janowski in front after a brief Pillsbury tie. He defeated Gunsberg before adjournment, with several other matches proceeding and adjourned games to resume at 2 pm.
Under favorable conditions the 2st annual Wentworth tennis tournament began in Newcastle N H August 6 The day featured H H Hackett defeating H E Walker 6 2 6 3 Daniels beat N Cunningham 3 6 6 3 7 5 Neely won by default over Duran I C Wright defeated Seabury 6 2 6 2 and Rotch beat Pratt 6 1 6 4
Allston Lodge No 151 of the Order of United Workmen plans an outing and field day at Combination Park on August 27 featuring athletic events horse racing vaudeville dancing and other attractions for members and guests.
Boston will view the New York Yacht Club fleet on a special Aug 10 excursion. A Nantasket line steamer leaves Rowe's Wharf at 1 p m for Marblehead Harbor and returns by 4 30 p m. Tickets are limited and on sale at Rowe's Wharf ticket office.
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