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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1900
Page
3
Selee's men prepare for an afternoon opener against Brooklyn with hopes of finishing atop the parade order. The squad focuses on early advantage and possible securing a leading position in the procession.
Boston team rests before facing champion Brooklyn in a three game set starting today. Manager Selee reflects on the Western trip, hints at roster jokes and potential changes including Freeman and Duffy in new roles. He weighs pitch limits and possible loan of catcher Clements from Providence.
In Philadelphia Aug 21 Delehanty hit a tenth inning double driving in the winning run as New York loses 5 to 4. Cross made two brilliant stops and strong throws to keep the game close throughout the late innings.
In precrene games Toronto beats East 8 to 2 while Worcester defeats Hartford 8 to 2. Providence wins 3 to with Springfield, Montreal hangs on 10 to 3 at Rochester. Bristol shuts out Meriden 6 to 0 and Bridgeport edges Waterbury 6 to 4. New London defeats New Haven 9 to 4 in Norwich, an exhibition. Chicago tops Kansas City 11 to 3. Cleveland over Annapolis 4 to 2.
Readville crowds boost attendance as 46 starters contest four events. The Neponset purse for 2:10 pacers goes to Connor after a close finish with Harry O. Bonnie Direct wins the 2:25 class in three heats, defeating Evolute and Sallie Hook. The Abbott is paraded for spectators, while Dare Devil Y wins the 2:10 trot in two heats, with Charley Herr a top contender.
In the first heat at 2:25 pace Sallie Hook edged for second as Bonnie Direct won by a neck in 2:07 3-4. The crowd notes warmer weather and fashionable dress as attendance by ladies doubles and predicts a fast track for The Abbot meet with hopes of a gelding record and a strong Old Orchard turnout. Readville is praised as the prettiest trotting track in the country.
The Neponset meet featured a lively 2% pace with Bonnie Direct edging in heat two and Corinne claiming the race in three straight heats. Notable details include Miss Duke’s heat win, fierce action involving Captain Jack and Jimmy Golden, and a dramatic scare as Little Smart bolted before rescue.
The event benefits drivers and applauds the reliable George Leavitt as he nears a sprint comeback. Officials remained the same, while a schedule mix up caused hundreds to miss the 5:45 Boston train, forcing a 6:45 heat wait.
Charles W. Clapp reports Thomas W. Lawson’s horse Boralma may run in the Massachusetts $10,000 stake despite lameness. If he starts tomorrow, Lawson asks the public to barring him if he loses so only the horse itself bears the risk. Any winnings would go to West End Nursery.
Syracuse feature reports the Queen City Trotting Association meet opening with the 2:22 pace unfinished due to darkness. Single K won the 2:23 trot in straight heats as crowds saw fast times and purse $400 events for pacing and trotting divisions.
Boxing gossip centers on the Corbett versus McCoy heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden, with twenty five rounds possible. Corbett trains at Bath Beach using mixed gyms and weight shifting, while McCoy stays at Saratoga and gains weight.
William E B Carnes and John Foley of Hyde Park are matched to jump for 25 a side at Readville Trotting Park on Labor Day. At Charles River Park next Saturday K of G athletic meet includes at least three relay races and an open team race seen as a season highlight. Three entries for the special team race for Catholic Church societies include St Joseph seconds Cathedrals and St Alphonsus A A.
Will Stinson of Cambridge defeated Burns Pierce and Albert Champion in a premier motor paced race at the Charles River track last night. The event drew about 5000 fans amid cool, crisp conditions as Stinson showed superior speed and pacing to claim the season’s first motor paced victory.
The report details a crowded event with riders Champion Stinson and Pierce. Champion wins pole position, endures a puncture, and regains pace while Stinson and Pierce challenge through multiple miles. Final sprint and lead exchanges culminate with Stinson maintaining the front as the finish approaches.
The Chelsea Cycle Club race features Partridge as the early leader, with Root and D Hanchett challenging in the homestretch. Chelsea’s team is replaced by the Charles River Knockers in the five mile event, won by the Amateur open division winner G L Howland with Osgood second.
Johnnie Nelson and Burns Pierce set for a five mile unpaced pursuit at Brockton's Shoene oval next Monday Aug 27 under new management. Amateur events offer diamonds with open and half mile handicap races. Entries to Post sporting editor or Loyal Barton Whitman. Billy Corcoran improving though away from tracks for 3 4 weeks. Clyde Cheney versus Will Miller Milford NH five mile pursuit slated in about two weeks in this city.
Cheney wins the three mile event while Miller bets on defeating him in five miles at Charles River Park where rivals train. A Brockton team forms around Lou Benway with manager N Orcutt seeking races with amateur clubs. Moonlight excursion by the Tiver Moadsters is set for Aug 28 aboard City of Jacksonville leaving Lincoln wharf at 8 pm. Dancing and refreshments planned and Bass Point landing permitted.
At Holyoke Aug 21 the Springdale Park meet opened amid upset results as favorites faltered. In the 2:29 pace Gus Wilton failed to hit the money, Minnie Russell won the 2:15 pace in straight heats over Martha Marshall, and Cart ridge Jr. disappointed in the 2:30 trot.
The Magee Furnace Company has just been awarded another gold medal at the Paris Exposition for their celebrated ranges and heaters.
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