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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1904
Page
3
Interest grows as Fitzsimmons and OBrien nearing final training. Club managers' victory to stage bout drawing big crowd. both sides trade publicity stunts. Fans wary of police presence and excuses if match proves rugged versus scientific.
The Herald defeated the American at Broad Way Field Somerville yesterday afternoon by 13 to 9 in a loosely played game.
Charley Hickman, once with Boston, now facing the Hub’s rivals, was photographed by the Post in the 12th inning sizing up Dineen. A moment later Hickman sparked the Cleveland rally with a ringing single to left.
Boston vs Cleveland in a 12 inning duel highlighted Harry Bay's record catching 12 fly balls in center and his offensive input. Bay made five straight putouts, doubled in the fourth, scored a run in the 12th, stole second, and scored again as Lajoie and Bernhardt contributed. The crowd praised his speed and all-around play amid a historic performances.
Stinson Butler and Maclean will race behind small machines Thursday night at Revere for 25 miles. A pool race is promised as Stinson and Butler two Cambridge boys try to win the honors while Hugh Mac Lean aims to check them and take the big gate.
The Cameron tug of war team Order of Scottish Clans will pull three to six men for stakes from 100 to 8500 dollars, challenging any team in New England or New York. George T. Randall of East Boston is team manager. Thomas E. Wiley of Ireland, recent world all round champion at St. Louis, stays in the U S until July 31 for participation in the Greater New York Irish Athletic Association meet.
The piece notes waning local interest as police presence looms for the Prien Mitzsimmons match. Chicago expert George Siler backs Mayor Harrison’s hot weather boxing ban, predicting revived sport interest and room for three clubs. Reports mention Downey versus Clougherty and Jig Stone seeking Joe Gans at 133–135 pounds, highlighting money goals over color lines.
In a feverish Boston simplex, Cleveland won 12th inning battle as Bay drove in Hickman, stole second and scored on Bernhardt, while Dineen limited by Lajoie and Ferris sparks. Sheridan and Lachance drew boos for calls. Bay shone with 12 putouts, Ferris and Turner key plays, and a doubleheader set for today at 3.
After 11 innings of brilliant baseball at Huntington Avenue yesterday Dineen weakened in the 12th and on three hits and a sacrifice Cleveland scored two runs and won their first game of the series 3 to 1 in one of the best struggles seen this season.
Detroit at New York and St Louis at Philadelphia follow in the schedule with Chicago visiting Washington as the regular season card lists cross country matchups.
The note directs readers to Page Eight for additional American and National League results. It signals a broader scoreboard roundup and implies detailed game outcomes, standings, and possibly scores on the later page.
Station 6 beat Station 2 26 to 11 in a fast morning game at Locust street grotmids. Hurley and Fitzpatrick pitched for Station 2, Holstein Lampe and Eddie Moore for South Boston. Dobbin and Lindsay stole bases while Fitzpatrick Hurley and Lindsay starred for Station 2. After five games, Station 2 has one loss, to Station 7.
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