Boston Leads In The Conference In Nutshell
Boston leads the conference in a concise report, highlighting team momentum and key performances. The brief notes Boston’s top position, upcoming schedule, and notable players contributing to the surge.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1903
Page
3
Ball of the Boston Brand Tops Highlanders in New York Showdown
Collins's Boston team defeated Griffith's Highlanders 8 to 2 at American League Park. Buck Freeman led with a homer and five RBIs as Boston seized the pennant lead from Chicago. Key defensive double play by Ganzel, O'Brien, and Ferris plus strong New York fielding marked the game.
Miss Osgood Leads in Boston Women's Golf Qualifiers
Watertown June 1 The qualifying round of the championship meeting of the Women’s Golf Association of Boston opened at Oakley Country Club with 60 entrants. Notable scores include Miss I C Osgood 89, Miss K S Porter 91, and Miss H S Curtis 89 for the front and back nine totals. First match playoff pairings set with Miss N Brigham vs Miss F C Osgood and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Women's Golf Association of
Boston
Oakley Country Club
New England
T’'dl
I. C. Osgood
Country Club
KE. S. Porter
Oakley
M. Curtis
Oooth
Kk. Lockwood
Lexington
K. Harley
Fall River
H. S. Curtis
G. Paine
Weston
G. Fiske
Alfred Codman
Mise G. Stolts
G. W. Keates
Brae-Burn
Fr. W. Batchelder
Miss Fitzpatrick
Arlington
H. Bradford Lewis
Andover
G. L. Fargo
Allston
N. Brigham
F. C. Osgood
Alice Bradford
Concord
E. S. Porter
Edwin Read
Florence Borden
EK. M. Wirth
Pine Banks
Mackay
Enid Merrrill
G. H. Converse
Miss Merrill
Canton concludes Hoosie Whisick Golf Cup with Lord winner
The open invitation tournament at Canton, begun Saturday, ended today with C. B. Lord winning the 27 hole handicap stroke event, posting a net of 99 to take the Blue Hill cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
May and president's cups finals held in Lexington
The Lexington meet on June 1 concluded the finals for the May and president's cups. Top performers claimed victory, with notable performances from local clubs and athletes earning cup honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
W. G. Page Wins Both Events at Lexinton Golf Club
W G Page captured victory in both events at Lexinton Golf Club this afternoon bringing the matches to a close. Page secured decisive leads in each contest showcasing steady play and precision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexinton Golf Club Links
W. G. Page
Caligulars at Crescent Beach Shape Boxing Scene
A Boston daybook notes the Crescent Beach group called the Caligulars forming as a fraternal boxing crowd famed for swimming and social greetings. It highlights members like Hap Ward, Kid Schindler, Colonel Ike Wood, Izzy Lazarus, Emergency Kelly, and Kid Griffo, plus upcoming fights and managerial moves shaping New England boxing.
Shrubb Sets New Two Mile Record In Ilford Run
Alfred Shrubb sets a new two mile record on a grass track at Ilford, clocking 9 minutes 1.5 seconds and beating all grass and cinder track records. The feat follows his May 21 three mile world mark of 14 minutes 17.8 seconds at the London Athletic Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Alfred Shrubb
London Athletic Club
Ilford
Washington Shut Out as Philadelphia Edges Past Washington
Washington was blanked by Philadelphia 6 to 0 on June 1 in Philadelphia. Pickering doubled and L. Cross singled for Washington’s lone run. Philadelphia’s offensive highlights included two-base hits by Selbach and Pickering, with Townsend earning the loss and Waddell the win. Attendance 3,243.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Washington
R. B
Moran
M.cross
Robinson
Q. Sebreck
Waddell
Townsend
Selbach
Pickering
Coughlin
Davis
Carey
Ryan
Sheridan
St. Louis Beats Detroit 7 6 in Error Prone American Game
In Detroit on June 1, St. Louis defeated Detroit 7 to 6 in a wild American League contest marked by numerous hits, errors, and brawling. Detroit led 5 runs in the opening inning before St. Louis surged back as Heidrick and Powell were ejected in the seventh by Carruthers amid further tense moments. two costly errors helped seal the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Louis
Heidrick
Powell
Carruthers
St. Louis Rally Beats Detroit In Ninth Inning Play
In St Louis the Cardinals triumph over Detroit 16 to 4 after a dramatic ninth inning. Gessler homered, McCormick drove in runs, and Powell allowed key hits as Detroit yielded five runs in the frame. Anderson and Padden contributed with steals and solid defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
B. Po. A
Burk'tt
Lush
Tae Kahoe
Olcrawford
Ase Friel
Elberfeld
Wallace
OsCar
Ander
Smith
M'Cor
Gessler
Padden
McGuire
Sugden
O Kitson
Powell
Donovan
Siever
Peak Pase
Ie Shetty
Kitson
St. Louis Secoodd
Somerville High School defeats Boston College Prep 12–0 on Broadway Field
Somerville High School routed Boston College Preparatory School by 12 to 0 yesterday afternoon on Broadway Field. Tift pitched a stellar game with 10 strikeouts and no hits allowed. Somerville built a 10 run lead by the seventh inning as the batters hit Sutcliffe hard, with Be Cnaig east listed as the BC Prep side in the box score and Sutcliffe taking the loss. Batteries Somerville Tift and Goode. BC Prep Sheehan Sutcliffe and McCarthy. Time two hours. Umpire Byron of Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville High School
Boston College Preparatory School
Broadway Field
Somerville
Sutcliffe
Tift
Rhe Somerville
Cnaig East
Goode
Sheehan
McCarthy
Byron
Boston
Unclear matchup scores in fragmented grid data
Partial results show Providence Providence Toronto Worcester Jersey City Roches ter Newark Baltimore with inconsistent numeric entries and a missing value. Unable to determine full event, teams, or final outcomes from the damaged fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Buffalo
Jersey City
Rochester
Newark
Baltimore
P.cc
Uae
Toronto
Providence
Collins Team Leads Huntington Avenues Top Standings
The Collins team remains in first place after a victory that reinforces their top position. The Nationals push to improve their batting for better results while Chicago News reports Buck Enberger weighing changes including Batty Bonner and Stanley. Bender of the Athletics shows solid pitching but the lineup struggles to hit against opposing pitchers. Allemany, formerly of Cincinnati, shined as a strong pitcher in the American Association. Woonsocket continues to shine financially paying Harry Aubrey for last Saturday’s work. A fast all round player seeks a spot on a strong amateur team at 129 Post. John Connolly, a South Boston native, won a game for Holy Angels College of New York by homering in the 14th with two out. Collins returns on Thursday for a series with four Western clubs, Cleveland visits June 17, Nationals return June 16. Roxbury Latin’s Inter Preparatory League win reflects strong team play and one of the season’s most promising players in Orisko. The Collins team leads Chicago’s layoff. hopes stay strong for the season. Detroit’s standings drop from tied for second to sixth place, underscoring the close American League race. Yesterday’s Washington Athletics game produced only one run as Waddell and Townsend pitched well. The Pittsburg-New York contest was the lone National game due to rain postponements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Highlanders
Collins
Griffith
American League Park
Chicago
Keeler
McFarland
Williams
O’brien
Ganzel
Ferris
Lachance
Hughes
Conroy
Dougherty
O'Connor
Beville
Chesbro
Buck Freeman
Barent
Buck
O'Brien
Freeman
Parent
Howell
Courtney
Crescent Beach
Revere Beach
Nahant
Colonel Donovan
Lynn
Heffernan
Tom Kelly
Hap Ward
Hap
Doe
le Caligulars
Kid Schindler
New England
Kid Fox
South End
Kid Block
Kid McGee
Ike Wood
Jerry Callahan
Ike
Izzy Lazarus
Emergency Kelly
Patsey Levy
Corey Michaels
Israel Shepard
Banana Ike
Fall River Club
Martin Canole
Kid Griffo
George Brock
East Boston
Kid Parker
Brockton
Napoleon
Sam Harris
Terry McGovern
Abe Attell
Fort Erie
Attell
Happys Ward
Joe Nelson
Joe Stein
Philadelphia
Griffo
Nelson
Stein
Ballow
Griffin
Tate Mondi
Wetters
Steve Ay Keenee Mahoney
Jim
Jerry Watse
Tammany Club
Bill the Wrecker
Fred Bush
Lenox Club
R. H. Benton
Rob Roy
John Connolly
South Boston
Holy Angels’ College of New York
Huntington Avenue
Cleveland
Nationals
Roxbury Latin
Orisko
Detroit
Washington Athletics
Waddell
Townsend
Pittsburghs Play Poorly
Boston plays Cincinnati while Brooklyn faces Chicago Philadelphia meets St. Louis in a national basketball roundup of matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Pittsburg Drops Behind After Bad Inning Against New York
Errors and slow play hurt Pittsburg in the second inning as New York plated six runs with four hits and two home runs. Attendance was 440. Details include two-base hits by Sebring Bransfield Ritchey Browne, a Mertes home run, Bresnahan Lauder sacrifice hits, McGann stealing twice, and double plays by Gilbert and McGann. Pitchers Doheny and Mathewson combined for five walks and a hit by pitch. Time 1h 3m. Umpire Johnstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Dougherty
Collins
O' Brien
A Freeman
Lachance
Ai Ferris
Criger
O ” Hughes
P S
New York
A. Davis
Ixkeeler
McFarland
Williams
Peer Eereeenes
Ganzel
Conroy
Courtney
Connor
Reville
Chesbro
Howell
Ferris
Parent
Beville
Hughes
O' Loughlin
Pittsburg
Penn
Sebring
Bransfield
Ritchey
Browne
Mertes
Bresnahan
Lauder
McGann
Gilbert
Babb
Doheny
Mathewson
Johnstone
Insurance policy limits payout for bicyclist's death
Harry D. Elkes, the dead bicycle rider, held a $5000 policy but a policy limitation reduces the payout to $2200 to his parents. The insured suffered a bicyclist's heart and the policy required five years of survival to obtain the full amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Elkes
Harry D. Elkes
Pace racing notes from Charles River and Providence rides
Booby Walthour set 2745 seconds for 20 miles at Charles River or Park. Will Stinson plans to be ready for the national paced circuit opener at Revere track next Saturday meeting Joe Nelson and Hugh MacLean in a 20 mile event. Jimmy Moran and Otto Maya travel to Providence for the six day race, Moran with manager approval. Bennie Munroe faces Basil DeGuichard at five miles in Baltimore tonight. Maya withdraws to Erie after Providence race to work with his father. Novice riders fill park events as Manager Kennedy expands novice races. Joe Nelson finally has a motor to ride behind, while Nat Butler to replace Elkes at New York and DeGuichard likely to replace Elkes at Philadelphia. Paris reports Major Taylor seeks to join pace riders, hoping for safer reception. Owl Cycle Club Cambridge plans a century and a half century run on Sunday June 7 to Providence and Acton. entries via Captain R N Wheaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booby Walthour
Charles River Or Park
Will Stinson
Revere Track
Joe Nelson
Hugh MacLean
Jimmy Moran
Otto Maya
Charles River Park
Providence
Moran
Chelsea
Bennie Munroe
Basil DeGuichard
Baltimore
Maya
Erie
Kennedy
France
DeGuichard
Elkes
Philadelphia
Nat Butler
New York
Paris
Major Taylor
Owl Cycle Club
Cambridge
Acton
R. N. Wheaton
Cambridge Street
Prefers Big Motors In Fast Park Pace Race Debate
At Charles River Park training quarters a lively talk on large motors and French racing tires preceded tonight's park race. Joe Nelson Bobby Wal thour and Harry Caldwell joined the discussion with Nelson arguing for big three inch tires to reduce tire explosions and improve control based on European practice and months of use without trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles River Park
Joe Nelson
Bobby Walthour
Harry Caldwell
the Park
Nelson
Europe
France
All Interscholastic Eight Candidates Named for Boston Teams
Boston school crews reported to the B A A and Union B C houses as Coaches Glendon and Donovan select two eights from last week’s rowers for the June 17 Charles River regatta. The top eight will face Harvard freshmen and Worcester High, with Philadelphia trip contingent chosen from those trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Philadelphia
Union B. C
Glendon
Pat Donovan
Charles
Harvard
Worcester
Comstock
Roxbury High
Bow
Bee
Turner
Waltham High
Sherwin
Roxbury
Metropolitan Rowing Association Announces June Regatta Date
At a meeting of the executive committee held last evening at the Bb. A. A. the Metropolitan Rowing Association voted to hold the annual regatta on the Charles on June 17 at 2 30. The Farragut Boat Club of Lynn and the E B A A B C were admitted as members and interscholastic crews may race during the event. Entries close with the secretary on Friday evening June 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Rowing Association
Bb. A. A
Charles
Farragut Boat Club
Lynn
Youngman
Warrants Against Health Club Promoters
Warrants were issued in Municipal Court against three promoters of the Health and Physical Culture Club exhibtion for a public sparring exhibition. The warrants were not served and the defendants were ordered to appear in court on Wednesday to answer the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health and Physical Culture Club
Holy Cross Beats Dartmouth In Tight 4-3 Home Finale
Holy Cross defeats Dartmouth 4 to 3 in Hanover in a well played game marked by four double plays. Noonan stars with strong fielding and batting while Stankard, Mayock and Keady contribute for Holy Cross. Dartmouth rallies but falls short on timely hits and defensive plays.
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Hanover
N. H
Dartmouth
Acareless
Davis
Witham
Noonan
Holy Cross
Skelly
Baldwin
Stankard
MeeGen
Ef Devlin
Ennis
Flynn
Mayock
R. B. Po
Hoppa Si
Bendy
O& Es Yrrianrt
Metirath
Jackson Wins Class A Longwood Club Tennis Final
In the Longwood Club tournament finals for Class A singles Jackson defeated Pier in straight sets 7-6 6-2 to claim the trophy.
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Longwood Club
Jackson
Pier
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