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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1902
Page
3
St Louis and Boston battled 10 innings in St Louis with a 5 5 tie at darkness. O Day called the game after the tenth with Boston holding a scoring threat as Demontreville and ONeill produced key hits, while St Louis overcame goose eggs for seven innings to reach the late rally.
The record lists base hits for Garney and Smoot, a three base hit by Greminger, and a sacrifice by Tenney. Hartman, Brashear, and Nichols executed a double play while Moran handled a passed ball. Hartman stole a base as Boston and St. Louis left nine and ten runners on base respectively. Time 2h iim umpire O Day attendance 300.
Donovan allows three hits in a tight pitchers' duel but costly errors hand Brooklyn a loss to Cincinnati. Attendance 400 as Cincinnati scores in scattered innings and hangs on for a 6 to 2 win. Dobbs Dolan and Steinfeld key since base runners and three-base hits sparked the decisive innings.
Pittsburg defeated Philadelphia 8 to 2 as Philadelphia’s errors and slow plays allowed Pittsburg to score key runs. The game had no standout features and attendance reached 1545.
The schedule lists Boston at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Chicago New York at Pittsburg and Brooklyn at St Louis detailing matches between major teams for upcoming play.
In Cleveland Ohio on July 9 Judge Wing ruled the Philadelphia club could not compel Bernhardt to play. The court said it lacked jurisdiction due to Bernhardt being a New York citizen and dismissed La Joie and Fick's cases on the same ground.
Dover reports packed stands for light harness racing at Granite State Park. Lanter beats Curtis after a first-heat loss in the 2:24 pace while Promise wins the 2:15 trot with Gene D. briefly leading in the final heat before Promise moors ahead. Joe Pointer sets 2:09 8-4 in the second heat of the 2:16 pace.
The Dorchester council holds last committee meeting at Knights of Columbus Hall to outline next Saturday events at Locust Street grounds. Delegates from Mt Vernon, Savin Hill and other councils attend. A Dorchester versus Strandways baseball game, alongside foot races, tug of war and dancing after prizes are arranged.
Concord faces Dover while Lowell meets Haverhill and Manchester plays Fall River. Nashua travels to Lawrence in a network of regional games across New England, highlighting rivalries and travel between five towns.
In Concord New Hampshire on July 9 Hooker pitched a complete game shutout against Haverhill after a similar effort against Lawrence. Mullaney Doran and McGinley led the bats while Noblitt and Hamilton starred in the field. Noblitt added a two base hit and Concord scored in the ninth as Richardson batted for the pitcher. Attendance was 500.
In Manchester July 9 Manchester and Lawrence played a fast ball game. Manchester's hitting with men on base and Morrissey's dominance kept Lawrence under pressure. Earned runs: Manchester 1 Lawrence 3. Rapp Whiting Clark Murphy key hitters. Attendance about 100.
In Lowell on July 9 Fall River led early but Lowell surged in the eighth and ninth for a 7 to 6 victory. A seventh inning error by Yeager allowed the winning run to score with two out as Lowell erased a deficit and ousted Fall River.
Dover swept to a 7 to 4 victory over Nashua as Nashua collapsed in the fifth inning due to costly miscues. Wilder sparked Nashua with a seventh inning catch, while Burrill Webber and Van Zandt led Dover with timely hits. Herzog pitched for Dover and Labelle closed for Nashua with mixed results.
The long game between the same teams drew crowds tailing off only after extra innings. Hugh Duffy multi hit in Kansas City and Freeman’s outfield play draws praise. Mack lands Rube Waddell after courting him in Kansas City. Brooklyn infielders boost defense to keep Doctor from flying. Mayor Low weighs Sunday baseball veto while fans pack scorecards.
Philadelphia defeated Boston 4 to 2 after 17 innings at Huntington Avenue Grounds. The marathon game spanned three hours as both clubs battled every play with strong pitching and timely hitting.
Yesterday Collins led his college team against Philadelphia in a brutal 18 man battle that stretched beyond regular time. Dougherty and Waddell both shone on the mound as Waddell struck out the final danger in the 15th, sparking a dramatic finish before police escorted umpire Connolly amid a wild scene.
In a marathon game before 3800 fans, Waddell shut down Boston with a dazzling variety of pitches, earning the win as Philadelphia defeats Boston 2–0 in 17 innings. Dineen pitched valiantly for Boston, while key moments included Stahl’s late hits and Fultz’s stunning running catch to deny a homer.
The Boston infield faltered against Cross and Davis while Lave and Monte Cross limited hits in late innings. Schreckengost and Seybold led the visitors with seven of ten hits, and Parent hit a home run for Philadelphia. Ferris shone on defense and Boston failed to break the deadlock despite a late rally.
St Louis makes it four straight over Detroit as Sudhoff allows five hits and Detroit goes scoreless until the ninth. Harley hits a sacrifice and Gleason drives in a run for the Cardinals while Detroit strands runners. Attendance listed as TOO.
New York oarsman C S Titus famed as a likely winner was defeated by F S Kelley of Balliol Oxford in the Diamond sculls. Kelley led from the start and built a clear margin to win easily after a cutting tactic. Titus blamed a strong headwind and late spurt for the loss and planned to row again in London next year.
James V. Doherty, chairman of the Federal Council Athletic Committee in Boston, issues a challenge to the Dorchester councils to meet in field events at Locust street grounds next Saturday. Events include sprints, distance runs, jumps, a team race, and a tug of war to raise funds for the chair of American history at Washington. The winner with the most points earns a commemorative banner and gold medals.
The Caledonian Club prepares for its 49th annual picnic on August 16 at the club grounds with expanded sports and games and prize money larger than any prior Caledonian event in the country. Amateur and professional events will run together. entries close August 8 with John F. Grant of Hyde Park Mass.
North End boarding house keepers planned the White Hall boat regatta originally set for July 4 but the event was postponed due to insufficient wind.
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