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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1900
Page
3
In Pittsburgh Exposition Park the Pirates host the Boston team after a thrilling previous day. Manager Selee notes the season’s ups and downs as fans fill the stands with enthusiasm despite Breitenstein’s exit. Attendance reported at 1500. score unfinished in the excerpt.
Boston's Jimmy Collins shone at third base as Pittsburgh edged the visitors 2 to 1 in a brisk duel. Leever and Dineen pitched well, but frequent defensive plays by Collins kept the score close. Chesbro worked harder after a milder start, yet Pirates’ fielding secured the victory.
In Cincinnati on a July game against New York the home team trailed seven runs after six innings. Five safeties, two walks, and two errors sparked an eight run burst to close the deficit as Stim J, a new pitcher, took the mound for the locals.
Scores from the Eastern League show New Haven beating Derb Meriden 12 to 3 in 10 innings, Waterbury 1 over Bristol and New London 2, Norwich 4 over Bridgeport 2. In the American League Detroit 5 Milwaukee 4, Cleveland 5 over Minneapolis 9 to 4.
Boston drops to sixth as Western clubs dominate. Pittsburg series mirrors Boston's struggles while Philadelphia and Chicago also lose. Breitenstein trains outfield duties with Reds hitting near .300. Peitz blamed for Nichols' late meltdown in Cincinnati. Hughey Jennings shines at first base with 20 errorless games. Loftus reshapes Chicago, sweeping Hanson's nine. Arlington Boat Club and Carters of Franklin clash today at 2:15 with Charley Ganzel set to start at first for the Carters.
Brookline hosts a children friendly celebration with a Punch and Judy show in the morning at various spots. Athletics organizers schedule a baseball game between local nines and Holtzer line avenue playground, plus a junior handicap, plus three and five mile open bicycle races. The day closes with a band concert by the Charlestown Cadet Band and a Cypress street fireworks display.
The Maritime Provincial Club holds its annual picnic at Apollo Gardens Roxbury. St Marys Church North End plans reunion and picnic at Lake Walden Grove. United Clam-na-Gael Boston area event at Downer Landing and South End Boston Lodge at Old Amory Grove also schedule athletic activities today.
New York July 3 The first round in singles at Orange New Jersey produced an upset as BE Hall defeated W A Larned. Hall, a championship player, is expected to reach the finals. Other results include Beals Wright over J B Yorns and R D Stevens over Dr L Gall. W J Clathier defeated R O Hicks 6 2 6 2.
North End Park track events run at 9 o clock today under city of Boston auspices replacing the earlier 2 p m start. Whitehall rowing races begin at 8 a m.
The Eastern yacht ram ifort and Ohnert from Marblehead led the annual fleet arriving at the outer harbor tonight. About a dozen vessels participated in the cruise, signaling a lively maritime event with multiple ships in view.
In a 16th round disqualification at Seaside A. C. in Coney Island, Dave Sullivan of Ireland is ruled foul against Kia Broad of Cleveland. Broad won as Sullivan was disqualified for a low blow with the bout originally set for 25 rounds at 126 pounds. Broad upgraded form noted. Sullivan to next face Terry McGovern.
The City Point club denied a malicious rumor that authorities were pressed to intervene. In a Monday night meeting officials admitted the statement was false and questioned why it wasn’t denied when first circulated last Friday.
The feature bout fell through due to the boxers and a club member says McPartland refused fair terms and Pickaninny raised demands at the last moment. Tickets handled by Boston associates remain unaccounted for, prompting comments on fairness to members at last Friday's meeting.
The item reviews bouts and records of George F. Murrey of Lynn and Danny Snyder and discusses upcoming 145 to 150 pound matchups. It notes prior results for other fighters including a 20 round draw between Tom Lawler and Gus Ruhlin and recent wins and losses involving Jeffries rivals. The piece urges a timely decision on a boxing offer.
At the fourth annual United Amateur Press Association session held at Allerton Hall 1234 Washington St officers were chosen Charles W Heins as president Joseph B Lynch as vice president James A Clerkin as secretary W B Littlefield as treasurer Otto W Henschel as official editor Phillip F McCord as historian Charles A Parker as laureate recorder J M Reilly Jr and Charles E Wing as manuscript managers Directors include Samuel De Hayn Thomas McKee and Guy N Phillips About 200 delegates attended from across the country with HQ at the United States Hotel A banquet followed the talks and Atlanta was chosen for next year’s meeting Speakers included Samuel Del Hayn J R Abarbanell B Franklin Moss Edith Minster Charles M Heins and Co A Blackman.
Listings show handicaps for the Boston regatta with two classes over and under 25 feet. Entries include Shadow, Kiuna, Addie, Alaska, Empire, Eclipae, Quissett, Stanley, Cygnet, Tantrum, Romance, Sappho, Hustler, Strideway, Acme, Widgeon, Annie A, Alert, Marguerite, Duster, Jung Frau, Sea Bird, Fantasy, Ideal, Carrie M, Pepita, Sally Brass, Lydia, Aureolus, Wim, and others with owners and given times on both handicap classes.
The Chelsea resident and former Boston Public librarian left specific bequests. To housekeeper Mrs Whitman he leaves 500 dollars. Chelsea city receives twelve bound volumes of real estate titles and a portfolio of plans. The Massachusetts Historical Society gets his unfinished Chelsea history manuscript with engravings and photos for copyright and profit. Dartmouth College receives his library of printed volumes and 500 dollars to describe each book. The Boston Public Library trustees gain a collection of autographs, portfolios, photos, and genealogical manuscripts.
Fall River July 3. The Bourne mills declared a co operative dividend of 18 percent on the total earnings of operatives who worked continuously and faithfully during the past six months.
Visitors at Nantasket Beach today can enjoy a patriotic concert lineup by Perkins's Choromilitant Band on the state band stand. Performances run 3 to 6 PM and 7 to 9 PM with Hartman's Grand Aria on cornet and selections like My Country Tis of Thee and Star Spangled Banner. The Nantasket Beach Steamboat Company sponsors the event as Rowe's Wharf boats operate hourly with a 9 10 PM last return for evening concertgoers.
Windy Readville figures on a lively program as Dark Wilkes drives clear in straight heats to win the 2:20 pace. Ituna took second with another Readville entry while The Admiral faltered early. Gyp Walnut and Clinton B. also posted notable placings in various 2:12 and 2:17 events among a crowded day of racing.
The New Westfield Driving Association four day meet opens at Woronoco Park with races in 2:49 and 2:32 classes amid fair attendance despite threatening weather. Notable entries include Helena and Lacroix with purses listed for the 2:82 class and 2:40 heat.
Races at Sheepshead Bay New York continued on July 3 with the Long Island handicap at a mile and a furlong as the main event. Imp carried weight against most rivals except Rush who raced nearly even terms. Pittsburg Phil reportedly backed Charentus as betting heated around the crowd.
Multiple race results listed with finish order and times. Charentus wins the Long Island handicap at one and one eighth miles in 1 54. Imp Greyfeld places third. Fiora and Annie Thompson run strong in five furlongs. Jack Point wins the sixth race one mile and a half with Dare second.
Despite threatening weather a good crowd attended Combination Park for a night of entertainment and racing. Ben Wilks swept the three heats in the special trot or pace, while the running race went to Lamore over Humorist in straight heats. Managers promise more big acts and two trot races plus four cycle events and dancing from 1 pm to 11 pm with evening features including a five mile pursuit race.
American riders dominated the Newmarket meeting with Pianudes ridden by Tod Sloan winning the trial plate. St Louvaine with Jones up captured a maiden 2 year old race. The July stake finished in a dead heat between Veles with Martin and Doriales with Loates.
Representatives of the New England Amateur Rowing Association and the City Council committee clashed over prize purchases for today’s Charles River regatta. The committee voted to buy prizes and assign them to a joint panel, while association members protested and threatened to call the race. About $1,000 had been allocated, with $200 for the committee’s boat and incidentals, $150 for race courses, leaving $650 for prizes.
A long OCR list details entrants for Franklin Park bicycle races including one mile novice open and two mile handicap divisions. Names span dozens of riders across categories with repeated mentions of contestants such as Birmingham Pearson Phillips Berry Bratt Bratt Bratt and many others.
The athletic committee of the Maritime Provincial Club met yesterday and decided not to close the entry list for the games at Apollo Gardens Roxbury until one hour before start. Current list includes many athletes ensuring a strong field of competition.
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