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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1903
Page
3
A briefed listing shows matchups: Boston vs New York, Philadelphia vs Washington, Cleveland vs Chicago, and St. Louis vs Detroit. No results or dates provided.
Chicago managed four scattered hits and one run in the first inning as Isbell singled after Walker issued three walks. Cleveland wins 4 to 1 behind Patterson Dorner and Walker. Hallman and Bradley steal bases. Green and Hickman doubled. Patterson and Dorner each fanned one batter. Attendance about 2000.
Dublin May 31 English authorities plan strict protection for the international cup race in Ireland on July 2 after Paris Madrid crashes. The 90 mile circuit will be lined with policemen and soldiers and traffic barred for six hours while cars race, with no crossing of the course allowed.
The column reports Sullivan’s strong showing against Jack Palmer at the National Sporting Club ending in a draw, claiming Sullivan was robbed of a victory to protect Palmer bets. It notes American boxers’ prospects in England, Corrigan’s matches, McCoy’s slump, and legal tangles in boxing clubs as well as training plans and upcoming bouts.
A day of mourning at Charles River Park as crowds gathered to view the site of Saturday’s fatal cycling crash. Harry D. Elkes died after his wheel failed and entangled with a trailing chain, with William Stinson and Frank Gately injured.
On Tuesday night at Charles River Park Joe Nelson Bobby Walthour and Harry Caldwell race a 20 mile paced event following big motors. Nelson reports his machine works well after a France workout. Caldwell arrives with the Monitor and will ride in Providence tonight. Urquhart, winner of the horse and buggy on Saturday, will also compete in several amateur races tomorrow.
Caldwell Nelson and Walthour compete at Charles River Park tomorrow night. Next Saturday the first National Paced Circuit meet takes place at Revere Beach with MacLean Stinson and Nelson. A 10 mile open race and amateur events are planned as Nat Butler may replace Leander for the Baltimore pace. French racing tires spark concern. Walthour Caldwell and Nelson will use a new rim tied tire in Tuesday’s race. Worcester’s third annual road race is set for Saturday June 13, a 10 mile handicap with entries via J. W. Grady.
The cup yacht Reliance with its tender Sunbeam arrived from Glen Cove and will depart for Bristol to be inspected before upcoming races. Mr and Mrs Iselin attended a dinner hosted by Col and Mrs Delancey Kane. The Constitution with its tender passed en route to Bristol this morning as Belmont plans major upgrades including a new mainmast and spar improvements ready by Herreshoffs.
Bob Fitzsimmons is likely to be managed by his brother in law and former manager Martin Julian when he fights again. The two reconciled after the death of Mrs Fitzsimmons, Julian’s sister, ending years of friction and renewing their close relationship.
Edward A. Parker of Worcester begins a 4090 mile transcontinental journey from Copley square aiming to beat the 42 day record to San Francisco. He will ride about 100 miles daily on average with stops through Springfield Westfield Rochester Niagara Falls Detroit Chicago and beyond.
National card lists Boston at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at Chicago, Philadelphia at St. Louis.
O Neill lasted three innings as Chicago hammered St. Louis in a decisive win. Attendance 8600. Three-base hit by Barclay and multiple errors aided the rout, with Chicago totaling 17 runs against 14 for St. Louis. Weimer and O Neill each pitched in relief.
Pittsburg defeats Cincinnati 3-2 for the third time in two days as the field plays poorly. Wagner and Bransfield turn a double play, Suthoff and Veil strike batters, with Veil earning two walks. Attendance reaches about 7,000 as time noted at 1:60.
In Syracuse New York on May 31 the Boston Nationals defeated the local State League team in 12 innings. Final score 9 to 3 with Malarkey Willis Moran Drohan Urquhart handling the batteries. The game was closely played with late scoring until Boston pulled away in extra frames.
Haverhill visits Fall River and Brockton plays Lawrence. Manchester meets Lowell and Concord clashes with Nashua for today’s schedule.
The fragment lists several city pairings with scores including Rocky Point Worcester with 6 to 3 and Newark Jersey City entries showing 5 to 2 or 5 to Newark. No full game details or dates are provided.
Local oarsmen turned out in force yesterday taking advantage of ideal water conditions. The strong showing has them in much better shape for forthcoming regattas and suggests spirited competition ahead.
The American team, batting strongly this week, rises and falls in a busy schedule. Collins falters with weak fielding while top batters Dougherty Parent Young and Dexter drive the offense. National roster shows several players above .300 while fielding notes highlight Greminger and Benner among improveiments.
After the Kensington steeplechase 143 at Gravesend next Saturday patrons turn to the Country Club meeting opening June 13 at Brookline. Over 125 horses will be shipped from New York next Monday, largest ever for a Country Club meet. Ralph Black trains Filon dOr aiming for the Duke's cup and grand annual. Pawnbroker the English steeplechaser also competes.
The traditional Irish game of hurley will showcase at a national championship tournament on July 4. An American team touring Ireland will observe top Irish players as they vie for spots on the team chosen to travel abroad.
A prominent Irishman has offered a valuable cap for the winning team with gold medals for individuals of the organization. Several teams are already assured as competitors for the field day and athletic picnic at New Dowrer Landing on July 4 hosted by Clan-na-Gael societies.
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