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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1903
Page
3
Boston meets New York while Philadelphia faces Washington and Chicago plays Detroit in a set of early season intercity battles across four venues.
Jimmy Collins led a strong Boston lineup as the Bostons and New Yorks split a midweek doubleheader at American League Park. Cy Young and Chesbro matched zeroes until a late Boston burst in one game, while Deering and Lachance provided sharp outfield and infield defense in the other as the visitors racked up four late runs and held on for a day’s twin bill split.
Detroit July 23 John Taylor stay gelding wins the first heat and the main race from Wainscott in the Merchants and Manufacturers $10 000 stake at Grosse Point despite a prior runaway in heat three. Merrill of Lock Haven Pa owns Taylor who reportedly refused a $10 000 offer. Other events include wins by Dan T Fanforan Billy Buck Dillon Boy and Stratton in various trots and pacing heats.
Detroit defeats Chicago 5 to 0 as Crawford clears the bases with a third inning triple and MecGuire adds a double. Altrock is injured by a line drive, attendance 3474, Donovan allowed two to reach first after the early threats, unearned Detroit runs total three.
Cleveland defeats St Louis 1 0 as Joss fans nine and Sievers fires a strong game. Lajoie shines at the plate with multiple hits and Hickman also contributes. errors and base runners limited to nine for Cleveland and eight for the visitors. Attendance reported at 3 443 with Umpire O Loughlin officiating.
Philadelphia backed by strong hitting and Waddell's pitching defeats Washington 11 to 3. Moran injured by Pickering's spikes will miss games. Seybold and Schreck homer for Philadelphia. Kittridge and Selbach move runners. Stolen bases by Pickering and Davis highlight a high scoring early season tilt. Attendance 2,574.
The article highlights Moran and Kittridge drawing fan support, Detroit passion, and bands greeting the team. Victor Willis to pitch for the Nationals, a possible double header, and Stahl’s injury affecting Dorchester West Quincy prospects. Crowds, wagers, and upcoming matches color a lively baseball scene with multiple teams and cities mentioned.
Lawrence defeats New Bedford 5 to 2 in a standout game with Valdois and Conroy delivering key hits and Burrell driving in runs. Klobedanz allowed four hits while Foxen fanned eight as 400 fans watched at Lawrence.
Slow fielding weak batting and poor baserunning helped Fall River edge Haverhill 12 to 8 in a pitchers duel marked by miscues. Bowcock hit a homer for Fall River, with Weddige and Moorhead stealing bases and multiple players contributing runs in the uneven contest. Attendance was listed at 300.
Manager Ingraham postponed the Walthour Moran race to Tuesday next weather permitting. Albert Champion rode a high wheel from Winthrop to Revere amid laughs, praising the exercise. Champion Butler MacLean Moran trained at the beach track, aiming for a 1 20 pace, with Butler and Champion following Billy Saunders on Butler’s motor. Tonight at Charles River Park Walthour Leander and De Guichard race 15 miles behind the big singles, plus a three mile motor race featuring Ruden Schultz and Hunter.
San Francisco July 23 Jim Corbett completed a lengthy speed workout lasting over an hour and twenty minutes. He sparred with Kenny and Berger and exercised with heavy bag light ball and wrestling partners, finishing comparatively fresh but friends fear overreaching.
Jimmy Briggs speaks with manager Steve Mahoney and Chester Goodwin after a fast ten round bout with champion Young Corbett at the Tammany Club. Briggs says Corbett was stronger and faster, notes Briggs blocked blows effectively, and Mahoney aims for a longer title match, arguing Briggs can wear down and seek a knockout to claim the world title.
Ward luck follows famed ball player Herman Long after his Avery street saloon fails causing concern among fans. Once a $4000 yearly salary and brief surge with detours in Detroit, Long remains hopeful, quipping that he feels young and will outlast critics even as personal losses mount.
The Invaders era ends as Detroit fans witness Long suffer his worst season yet. After attracting attention for jumping from Boston Nationals to the New York Americans, the Dutchman’s move drew mixed reactions, with few doubters saying the switch was for the best and Jimmy Collins signing Long at a high rate.
The article outlines James J. Corbett preparing for a fall championship bid against Terry McGovern, aiming for fair terms within a month or six weeks. It notes Corbett’s plan to rest in Keene New Hampshire, his aggressive strategy in future bouts, and past concessions in the Corbett-Briggs match. It discusses refereeing arrangements, weight concessions, and media reports of previous fights, defending Corbett and Briggs against accusations of unfair play.
Wet grounds forced yesterday's Boston against Brooklyn game to be called off. The teams will resume today at 3 30 PM. Victor Willis to pitch for Boston. Buckenberger seeks new players but clubs demand high sums. A double header likely for tomorrow.
Philadelphia escapes a whitewash in the ninth on Gleason's triple and Keister's slow grounder to Babb. New York's hits came when they counted, as attendance reached 1879. Miller earned two base hits for New York while Mertes hit a homer for Philadelphia in a 5 to 5 tie that ended with late scoring.
Chicago defeated Cincinnati with four hits in the third inning, three in the fourth, and two in the eighth. Cincinnati managed scattered hits. Attendance was 3,200.
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