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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1900
Page
3
The Boston team falls to Chicago in the first game as Dineen pitches well. Long and Collins commit costly errors impacting the outcome. A note mentions a cash prize for orphans connected to the event.
Chicago’s Oolaus shut out Boston 2 to 0 as Dineen pitched well though hit often. Taylor’s strong all around game led the Orphans with solid support behind him. Ryan muffed a fly in the fifth but Clements impressed behind the plate. Hart offered a $10,000 end-of-season perk if Chicago wins the pennant.
An item notes a Brooklyn woman, identified by her maiden name nee 6 CINSGINN, married a Cincinnati man in a July ceremony. The report provides scant details beyond the names and location.
The Boston squad shows a near-same weakness as its Western peers, suffering a seventh straight defeat after a rough first Western tour. Eastern teams mostly won, with Philadelphia pushing to secure second place as Pittsburgh fell to New York. Heiney Peitz tallied a rare four times reaching base after being hit twice and awarded two bases. Umpire Swartwood drew criticism for his handling of Fred Clarke and for perceived lax enforcement amid rule infractions by St Louis and others. Fraser tops pitchers in the averages while homers vie for the season lead.
Rumors say public sentiment will force a Jeffries vs Ruhlin bout with Billy Madden pressuring for the fight and Charlie McCall posting 2600 on Jeffries. Other notes mention upcoming matches and feats of strength at local venues with various trainers and promoters.
The second annual St Joseph Athletic Association games at Apollo Gardens Roxbury will raise funds for a new boat house at Craigie’s Bridge. Father Walsh oversees arrangements with entries from top New England athletes and a program of thirty events for Knights of the Sacred.
Fast heats drew a large crowd as Wild Wind led a strong field to win the 2:25 trot final. Moth Miller set a New England pacing record in the mile heat while Dan Q and Kinney contended aggressively, with Dan Q breaking and Moth Miller pushing a late surge in the stretch.
Fresh from a Bridgeport win, Johnnie Nelson arrives in Boston for easy 20 to 30 mile rides at a two minute pace. The article compares Nelson to prior races, discusses pacemakers, motor pace issues, and potential track performances across several venues. It notes other club races, meets, and prize structures while mentioning a fatality confusion with Walter Wiley, and outlines upcoming race dates and entry details for Chelsea, Lowell, and Metropolitan clubs.
Twenty five thousand fans watched Dedham defeat Westchester 7 to 6 at Prospect Park,Brooklyn, to win the 1900 polo championship after an overtime, with key plays by Waterbury Reynolds and Forbes. Westchester led early but Dedham’s late charge, swift ponies, and defensive drafting sealed the win.
At Marlboro on July 5 a two event card featured the 2:23 pace and the 2:19 pace. Nicatero won the 2:23 pace in straight heats while the 2:19 pace produced a tight contest across five heats with Nicatero and Nellie W. and Simont among the leading contenders as favorites faced distancing.
A strong vaudeville program at Com bination dazzles with trained acts and audience applause. Five starters in the main race showcase skill, with Hart o noted as a crowd favorite and Sheen ite Jd overlooked by many birds along the stretch.
Text fragment reports a non Oxford team win in a four to six mile pace event with a American team named the Gators breaking a two of the leading contenders.
Four winds unsettled the regatta as 18 footers clashed near City Point. Usona won class S in a tight contest, while Hermes powered to a late charge in the 25 foot cabin class. Fireworks closed the day at South Boston Yacht Club with open house and a lively crowd.
London July 5 A portion of the first Canadian contingent sailed home aboard the Allan liner Parisian. They criticized field hospital treatment as they carried a high fever burden. Of 1150 Canadians, 9800 were stricken with enteric fever due to Paar deberg water.
London dispatch reports General Buller receiving word that Cleary, from Groylingstad, linked with Hart at Zuikersbach on July 4. The pair met minimal resistance during the march from Randy River and Heidelberg in the Transvaal.
The article discusses Chinese superstition, focusing on fung shue as wind and water, its influence on architecture and graves, and its reach from common people to mandarins. It recounts a Canton cathedral incident and a Yangtze river vigil with lanterns, illustrating how these beliefs shape daily life and planning.
One of the region’s largest cocking mains was held in Bellingham near the Rhode Island line. Blackstone took the first two bouts, Milford won the third, Blackstone the fourth, then Milford captured the scrub fight. Over 160 spectators from several cities attended and about 43500 exchanged hands.
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