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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1903
Page
3
The baseball star Delehanty has died after an accident or self-inflicted cause. He was renowned for his bat skills over more than a decade, leading the American league in hitting with 376 last season and the National league with 408 in 1889. Over ten years he never finished lower than 10th in hitting.
The piece covers Delehanty jumping to the Philadelphia National team, signing with the New York Giants, and a peace pact blocking the move. After delays, he returned to Washington where his hitting ranked sixth this year, trailing Lajoie, with Washington papers pressing for a trade. George Davis also followed him.
Waterboy ridden by Odom won the Brighton handicap at 11-4 miles in 2:03 1-5 a world record and three-fifths of a second faster than Goldheels last year's track mark Roehampton finished second River Pirate third Waterboy carried 124 pounds was favored at 2 to 1 and won by a length with Roehampton eight lengths back and River Pirate another length behind.
A veteran at 37, he unleashed several long drives that wound up as record breakers. He stands as the oldest of six brothers, all of whom are currently in professional baseball.
Edward J. McGuire, brother in law of Edward Delehanty, travels to Fort Erie to identify a body believed to be the missing man. Delehanty’s family has lost hope for his safety and expects confirmation soon. They say lack of money and jewelry on the body would support robbery and murder theories.
The column reports Jim Jeffords balking at a scheduled bout with Bob Armstrong, causing the Tammany Club boxing night to be canceled. It also accuses Twin Sullivan of planning to skip a match with Jim Judge, while detailing other boxing plans, racing chatter, and notes from New York figures including Corbett and Sharkey.
Umpire John Sheridan of the American League faced a court appearance in New York for allegedly striking Right Fielder Green of the Chicago nine after ordering him from the grounds. Sheridan admitted losing temper after Green refused to leave and used insulting language. The magistrate discharged him.
Chicago meets New York in a tense game as Chesbro endures a rough inning and Sheridan is warmly received by spectators. The box score lists multiple players with positions and scores, noting St. Louis and New York team totals, hits, errors, and a 6 to 1 final in favor of New York with details on earned runs and double plays.
Detroit at Washington and Cleveland at Philadelphia also feature in a day of major league clashes.
The White Sox, led by Nick Altrock in relief, allowed six hits in four and seven innings as Collins slugged a homer and a triple. Parent added a four bagger while Ferris doubled, and Boston capitalized with four runs in the fourth and two in the seventh to claim the opener.
New York reports Sudhoff won his game on July 8 amid unusual actions by his supporters.
Errors by Bradley and Hickman in the eighth inning let Philadelphia force a tie. A double and a single in the ninth produced the decisive run for the champions as Moore and Bender pitched well, attendance 4 949.
Patten drew eight bases on balls and delivered a hit at the right moment to lift Detroit past Washington 5 to 2. Deering exited after one inning as Detroit capitalized on walks and timely hitting to secure the victory at the park.
In Toledo Ohio on July 8 Fd Walker of the Cleveland American league has been signed by the Toledo American Association team. Harry Allmang pitcher of the Toledo team has been released and signed by Indianapolis.
New York July 8 Sir Thomas Lipton declared he expects Shamrock III to win three straight races by at least five minutes. He plans to race both Shamrocks in the September Atlantic Yacht Club long ocean race after the Cup series. The course runs from Scotland Lightship to Nantucket Shoals to Cape May and back to Scotland Lightship. If the Pope dies the Shamrocks will skip their daily trial.
In Malden New York the 300 mile pigeon race of the Malden Homing Club was held from Lyons. Seven lofts and 61 birds entered. No records were set and the fastest time was eight hours and 24 minutes averaging 1062.71 yards per minute.
The Reliance sailed into Bristol harbor this morning after staying at Newport overnight. It is reported she will be fitted with two or three suits of sails to fit perfectly for upcoming work.
Poor pitching costs Cincinnati the game while Donlin belts a home run for Boston. Seymour adds a single and steal but Cincinnati falls short as Boston seals a 6 to 3 win. Two games set for tomorrow with Dexter and Steinfeldt delivering key hits.
Brooklyn plays Pittsburg in a matchup area teams compete in the league schedule with other games listed for the day. The schedule includes additional games like New York at St. Louis and Philadelphia at Chicago.
In Cincinnati on July 8 the Reds erased a seven run Boston lead by a dramatic seventh inning. Pittenger started the eighth for Boston but Cincinnati seized the chance as Willis faltered, piling up four runs in the seventh and adding another in the eighth to take the game.
Kennedy starred in pitching batting and base running as Pittsburg blanked Brooklyn 5–0. The defense was flawless with only one Brooklyn runner reaching second. Attendance reported at 2,585.
Chicago won today as Fraser's passes and team errors left runners on base before Kling starred with a perfect game and three doubles. Captain Lowe received his notice of release amid attendance of 1100.
Concord lost to Fall River 9 to 5 in a game dated July 8 in New Hampshire. Warren and Bowcock supplied notable hitting while Moorhead excelled in the field. Concord batters were outplayed and outfielded by Fall River.
MecKenna pitched a one hit afternoon as Lowell defeated New Bedford 5 to 1. Key plays featured Grant’s fielding and a Hickey catch. Line shows Lowell batters Hafford, Cassidy, Foxen, Bigbie, Joyce, Hickey, Mullaney, Burrillo, Connors, Likely, Murphy, Boardman, M’Kenna, and Guiheen performing against New Bedford’s rbi and defensive efforts. Attendance about 500.
Nashua outlasted Lawrence 9 to 7 after trading leads. Lawrence tied in the seventh but Nashua pulled away with timely hits and aggressive baserunning. Gilroy started for Nashua, Long finished, and Beardsley tallied key plays as 300 fans watched.
Manchester shut out Haverhill 2 to 0 as Miller allowed three hits. Kwaul homered in the game and Murrey made key plays in the field. McGinley and Miller faced control issues early, but Manchester pitching locked down the visitors late with strong defense and timely hits.
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