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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1900
Page
3
Boston wins 4 to 3 after a late rally as Collins and Tenney drive in runs. McGraw walks thrice, Donlin protests a call, and Stahl and Long contribute key hits. Clarke, Dineen, and Hamilton anchor Boston’s defense and offense in a tense nine inning matchup.
Ex Orioles guard Swartwood held third base as St Louis defeated Boston, with Tenney Lowe and Hamilton starring in fielding. McGraw drew two walks and Donlin tangled with Clarke on a controversial inside play. Dineen struggled with control but backed by strong infield defense, the game featured key baserunning and timely hits to push the visitors ahead.
St. Louis faces Boston in Boston while Chicago plays Brooklyn at Brooklyn. Cincinnati travels to New York and Pittsburg hosts Philadelphia. Four games set across two venues.
Somerville High faces Frye School at Tufts Oval. Boston Latin meets Bridgewater Normal at Bridgewater. St. Marks plays Hotchkiss at Southboro. Frye School vs Somerville High at Tufts Oval. Roxbury High vs West Roxbury High at Franklin Field. Vermont Academy opposes Montpelier Seminary in Montpelier.
Boston secured a win over St Louis with strong batting sparked by Muggsy McGraw. The ex-champion's presence drew a good Monday crowd despite chilly weather as he kept the fans engaged with his characteristic kicking proclivities.
In Brooklyn on June 4 Kitson lasted six innings allowing fourteen hits and five runs before relief by Kennedy. Chicago batters were held in check by Griffith after the switch, while Brooklyn could manage little against him. A sharp seventh inning double play by Childs and Ganzel helped end the rally.
In a ten inning duel at Philadelphia on June 4, Pittsburg won 5 to 4 as Wagner scored on Cooley's double after two outs in the final frame. The game lasted ten innings before the decisive run.
New York beat Cincinnati 7 to 4 on June 4 with sharp fielding and strong batting backed by Hawley's pitching. The win boosts New York’s hopes of securing the series and season prospects.
Local associations wrap up regattas as top rowers prepare for Metropolitan regatta on the Charles River Boston and the 16th regatta on the Schuylkill in Philadelphia. Rumohr likely faces Ten Eyck in Boston while aiming to secure a Paris team berth. In senior sculls, Rumohr with Nagle enter the senior double against Hidley and Juvenal for a third time.
In New York the Yankees edge Cincinnati 5-4 with five earned runs and key plays including Dorle Selbach Hickman three-base hits and Grady two-base hit. Selbach Doyle and Grady stole bases as Gleason turned double plays. Attendance 3000. Time 1h.
Holy Cross defeated Dartmouth 9 to 2 as Carney allowed three hits and fielded perfectly. Holy Cross infield played flawlessly and the visitors showed clockwork efficiency at bat and on bases in Hanover.
Cornell defeated Chicago University 5 to 4 in Ithaca on June 4. A wild throw by Harper to first allowed three runs in the eighth. The game featured home runs by both sides and a Cornell double play and triple play. Hits were Cornell 8 Chicago 9 with 2 Cornell and 1 Chicago errors. Batteries Sanders Lyon and Green Rogers Smith and Harper.
Eastern League results include Worcester 8 Providence 6 and Hartford 8 Springfeld 7 with Rochester 5 beating Peat 1 and Syracuse 8 Montreal 6. Connecticut League games show Derby 3 Norwich 2, Bridgeport 8 Bristol 7, Waterbury 8 New London 4. American League notes list Indians 19 Kansas City 3 and Chicago 7 Milwaukee 9, Cleveland 8, Minneapolis 6, Detroit 5.
The May handicap medal event at the Brookline Country Club ended in a tie between Barclay Tilton and Louis A. Frothingham with identical totals after regulation. Tilton posted 96-10-88 and Frothingham -7- 8, forcing a playoff this week, while R. Sturgis earned bronze with 9-1-.
The Massachusetts division of the L A W reports 42 new members last week the largest single influx in the division. The total new members across the country reached 117 with various state representations listed. Pro cyclist Clyde Cheney faces NC A scrutiny after attempting amateur races at Wayside Park. Charles Fagerholm completed a 62 day ride from San Francisco to New York. Upcoming meets include New Bedford track event with prize lists and the Spindle City Wheelmen at Lowell June 16. Olive Wheel Club at Lynn's Glenmere track hosts races on June 18 as part of Bunker Hill day. Sweet and Wheaton announce an open half century June 24 at Salem Willows. Dedham race entry blanks street address reminder for the correspondent.
George Dix former world featherweight champion and Tim Callihan of Philadelphia staged six lively rounds at the Penn Arts Athletic Club. Callihan pressed from the start, landing on Dix while the ex-champion showed declines in form. About 4000 spectators witnessed the bout.
The Millstream Boat Club in Chelsea hosted five boxing bouts last evening. Charles Gibbs defeated Charles Gray in the opener. Dave McNeil and George Murray fought eight rounds to a draw. Jack Sheehan and John Kelley also drew. Jimmy Briggs faced Jack Flavin with Flavin downed in six rounds. Sandy Ferguson beat Mike Shallow on points but was ruled a draw after fouls.
The column reports McCoy’s scheduled bouts are canceled due to health and training strain. It notes Sharkey’s manager Tom O Rourke has known the change since last weekend, with Sharkey unaware of the cancellation. McCoy’s bout with Steve ODonnell and other engagements are also called off or altered due to weather and illness.
A 17 year old boy Charley Gibson has disappeared from his Cambridge home after leaving with a Greek dictionary. He is described as slight, 5ft 6in, about 130 pounds, with light brown curly hair. He wore a blue serge suit and golf cap and had about $2. Family believes he may have fled to work on a city farm or visit relatives in Worcester Spencer Warren Hampton Falls and New York City. Authorities urge sightings to Frank Gibson at 114 Foster Street or police.
Combination Park drew a large evening crowd with vaudeville and electric light racing attractions. The program featured a special race with Bessie Goddard Maid Marion and Alfreda, showing times around 1 13 and 1 12 for half mile heats.
An ad-like notice warns that kidney and bladder diseases affect both women and men, impairing mind, beauty, vigor, and cheerfulness. It promotes Swamp-Root by Dr. Kilmer & Co. as a remedy, offering samples and a pamphlet by mail from Binghamton New York.
Harvard's rowing lineup changes as Harding gains a likely permanent seat at bow with Biddle's arrival. Lawrence shifts to 3, Ladd and Ehnebruk compete for spots, while water roughness tests the crew's balance and footing.
Allston and Brae-Burn meet on West Newton links for Metropolitan Golf Association team matches. Ardsley visits Morris County while Englewood hosts Powelton. Mrs Foster cup final set at Wannamossett Club Providence. Medford Club lists fixtures: June 18 Newton Centre at Medford July 21 Framingham at Medford Sept 12 Newton Centre at Newton Centre.
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