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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1900
Page
3
The Boston team struggles to maintain fourth spot as poor hitting undermines efforts in Cincinnati, despite a prior streak in Philadelphia. The setback highlights batting issues and emphasizes the need for stronger stick work to regain form.
The Boston team faces a grueling Western circuit after starting the trip with Cincinnati, which won two of three in their clash. Boston, in fourth, meets Pittsburgh in four games in Smoky City and then Chicago, with Clarke expected to rejoin in Pittsburgh and Sullivan catching in his absence.
Brooklyn defeated Chicago 6 to 5 after taking the lead in the final frames. Sheckard hit for McGinnity in the ninth, Howell pitched, and McCarthy delivered a clutch line drive to left to run in two more. Attendance 12,000 as Chicago faded late with two earned runs.
In Syracuse, Montreal edged the home club by 13 to something amid minor league action. Toronto beat Rochester 10 to 7 while Worcester defeated Providence 9 to 7. In the American League Kansas City won 11 to 10 against Chicago with a split in a doubleheader, Chicago taking the first game 4 to 3.
Young pitched superbly for St. Louis today and Hawley contributed strong work as the team bunched hits for a 6 to 1 victory over New York. McGraw and Keister starred in base running with an attendance listed at 7300. final score not shown.
Chicago supported Comiskey's Chicago club in the American League with greater local enthusiasm than their rivals Cincinnati and other brothers in arms. A garbled note mentions F O Connell of Orne Maas and A A in Coan with July 4 cahier, and twisted phrases about race and park, reflecting fragmentary OCR.
Boston readers follow the Charles River regatta where Bohemians of New York face the Millstreams and Riverside crews. The senior eight contest features Harvard entries, strong oarsmen, and a potential national regatta buildup with riders like Cornell’s Union Boat Club and Courtenay Guild in focus.
Various Boston area clubs post requests for 9 to 19 year old teams to schedule games in July and August. Contacts include George Temple 138 Brook East Boston and Joseph McCarty 339 EF Street South Boston with clubs seeking matches against 12 18 and 14 year olds.
The Garden City Golf Club hosts the Amateur Championship starting July 2 with rounds through the week. Contenders include Herbert Harriman and Walter J. Travis, plus Findlay Douglas, from Boston to Chicago, as questions loom on whether the winner comes from older or younger wings and whether a British or American veteran prevails. The week’s program features 86 hole medal rounds and 36 to 86 hole match play culminating in the final 386 hole match.
The article outlines a brutal test where players must endure thirty six holes daily for six consecutive days to become king of the golfers. It notes ten likely winners from a field of hundreds and recalls past champions Macdonald Whigham Betts and other notable collegians, highlighting scores and early leaders.
A compilation of youth teams seeking games with varying age groups across Boston area. Listings include Emmett Juniors 16-year-olds, Walnut Reds 13s, Somerville A A multiple opponents, Lincolns 12s, American Associates 16–17s, and several others from Roxbury Charlestown Somerville Chelsea and East Cambridge. Dates include July 4 open slots and weekend preferences with pay/guarantee notes.
Danny Snyder faces George F Murray in a 118 pound New England title qualifier at the Central Athletic Club in Lynn on Thursday with two preliminaries including Joe Reed vs Allie Edwardes. A controversial letter accuses club officials and a promoter while praising the sport and noting boxing writers and rivals.
Nelson won the three cornered race Saturday and drew fan chatter as Burns Pierce declined to sign for the Golden Wheel next week. Archie McEachren may take sixth in the coming race after recent wins, with Pierce claiming Nelson would beat him in twenty miles but not in a six day race. Nelson trains at Charles River Park and will race 25 miles at Bridgeport against Harry Caldwell and Everett Ryan. Champion blames a gear setting of 116 for a windy day defeat and plans to start the six day race to redeem himself. Tom Butler will pay a $200 fine to the N C A representative at Springfield and return to professional sprints.
The Metropolitan Wheelmen set a local record with 407 riders in yesterday's Nantasket half century. Many finished, some ran into strong headwinds on the return, and one rider suffered a bruising collision with a watering cart. Finishing names include McDonald, Moore, Teckemeyer, and dozens more from Brockton and nearby clubs.
The Cambridge cycle season opens with Golden wheel races July 9 to 14 and a July 28 grand circuit meet at Charles River Park to decide the one mile national professional championship. Notables including Cooper and Major Taylor will race, followed by an hour race and another championship meet. The season ends September 15 with a banner grand circuit meet. Waltham plans a Labor Day meet after receiving a permit.
The Combination Park program under electric lights features top runners including Carrie Pointer Duncan Miss Shedd and Gideon Maid with a July Fourth card of three harness races in the afternoon and a specialty for trotters and pacers in the evening. Entries include Genevieve Drummer Girl Lizzie Russell Flossie 33 Little Logan Dr LORAR Chrystalline Bessie Goddard Buck Jonee Miss Shedd Alfr and more, with noted runners Tendril Reeve George Thomas and others in a packed event lineup.
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