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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1903
Page
3
National league matchups list Pittsburg visiting Boston Cincinnati at New York St Louis at Brooklyn and Chicago at Philadelphia on an assorted schedule card with upcoming games and venues.
In a high scoring setback Boston beat Pittsburg 9 to 7 despite eight Pirates errors. Carney held the Pirates to nine hits while Cooley and Wagner contributed timely hits for Boston. Fans saw Clarke's long triple and a sequence of innings with multiple runs, as Boston pulled ahead in the fifth and sixth.
East Boston sculler Frank Greer likely will not be entered for Henley next summer. English stewards prefer college men or those with leisure and funds, and Greer works for a living and cannot afford training expenses. Previous amateurs Ten Eyck and Titus were rejected after trials.
Sixteen year old Elizabeth Mackevoy of South Boston in a racing costume trains to beat Ethel Goldens world swimming record of 100 yards in 1 minute 24 35 seconds.
The Cincinnati club and the New York Nationals drew over 12,000 fans as New York won 7 to 4 in game one led by Mathewson. In game two Cincinnati bashed Taylor for six runs in the fifth as Miller took over. Poole contributed two fifth inning hits and two RBI. Seymour hit a home run for Cincinnati, while Bowerman and Dolan collected two-base hits for New York.
Syracuse report says the Lion Baseball Association sold pitcher Leon Ames to a New York National League team for 1500 dollars. The transfer leaves the local club with cash and the promise of a future relationship with the NL team.
Steve Mahoney and Chester Goodwin return from a three week Nova Scotia and New Brunswick tour open for business. They praise regional supporters and discuss match plans with Kid McFadden Goodman and Frankie Neil. Gardner plans Chicago bouts and Brockton hosts a Union Social and Athletic Club boxing season kickoff.
Brighton Beach New York August 17 crowds reach six thousand for the grand circuit meeting. Lou Dillon, star mare, runs an exhibition mile in 2 03 3 4 as track condition delays record attempt. Major C wins 2:15 pace heat, Prince Alert takes 2:09 mile pace, Rythmic triumphs in 2:07 trot heats.
Amateur Athletic Union reports from J. E. Sullivan that Irish jump record holders P Leahy and C Leahy from Charleville Ireland enter the Milwaukee national championships set for September. Morgan the world’s greatest shot putter may also compete.
Boston visits Cleveland while New York hosts Detroit Philadelphia plays St Louis and Washington visits Chicago in a set of major league showdowns across the schedule.
Clevelandcloses out the game with intensive hitting led by Lajoie and Hickman, as Dineen struggles and is benched after the first inning. Joss scatters six hits as Boston's young lineup fights back, but Cleveland’s defense and timely runs seal an eighth straight win for the Naps. Cy Young and Donahue prepared to pitch next, and attendance marks a large Monday crowd.
Detroit 6 New York 3. Kitson pitched well for Detroit as the Tigers debut a new infield with Smith released. Barrett provided key hits while Yeager left after being hit by a pitch. Attendance 2177 as Detroit improves in the American League tilt.
Philadelphia defeats St Louis 3 to 2 in a tight nine inning game. St Louis mistakes in the first inning cost them three runs, while Philadelphia held the lead and held off a late charge. Burkett Hill Anderson M Cross Powers contributed in the hitting. Murphys three base hit supported by strong pitching from Sievers and Plank. Time listed as 1 hour 40 minutes. Umpire Pears.
Detroit American League second baseman Captain George Smith has been offered the Rochester team managing role in the Eastern League and has asked for his release from Detroit. A decision is expected in the near future.
The Post defeated the Journal 19 to 2 in six innings at the American League grounds. Duddy baffled the Journal sluggers as Post batters outpaced their opponents. next up is a game with the Globe next week.
San Francisco Aug 17 Corbett the vanquished boxer says no man alive can wrest the world heavyweight title from James J Jeffries after their bout. He meets Jeffries at Harry Corbett's saloon in a friendly handshake and announces he is finished with fighting while Jeffries contemplates his future plans.
New York reports champion Jeffries will defend his title against all challengers in the coming weeks. Heavyweights respond with eagerness as Tom Sharkey and Gus Ruhlin declare their intentions to fight for the championship.
In Narragansett Pier Rhode Island Rockaway seconds defeated Bryn Mawr seconds 9 to 8 in a tense semi final for the Point Judith cup this afternoon. The match featured a close score and exciting moments as both sides pressed for the victory.
Manchester faces Concord and Lowell plays Nashua while Fall River meets New Bedford in a trio of regional matchups. The card highlights three local games with teams from New England cities competing tonight.
Nashua tops Manchester 8 to 0 as Labelle and Miller pitch well. Baum and McLean spark Nashua with three baggers while Leith and Labelle walk or strikeout provided key moments. Attendance hits 700 as umpire Ryan satisfies both sides.
Lawrence defeated Haverhill 3 to 0 as Long and Deininger pitched well. Key plays included Waldorf's three-base hit, Hart's running catch, and two double plays. Errors by McGinley and Richardson and Deininger's wild pitch contributed to two Lawrence runs. attendance around 600.
In New Bedford on August 17 a large crowd watched New Bedford defeat Fall River 8 to 5 in the New England league. Josslyn pitched the last four innings for New Bedford as Fall River were blanked. Moorehead left after being hit by a ball. Attendance reached about 3,000 with many visitors from Fall River.
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