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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1900
Page
3
Boston triumphed 15 to 11 over St. Louis as eight straight hits in the eighth produced six runs. Lewis pitched steadily, Long homered, and Clarke threw well while Pittenger and Jones struggled for the visitors. Swartwood’s umpiring drew mixed reactions as Boston erased a seven run deficit to clinch the victory.
Harvard's varsity eight works in a new keelless shell built by Davy and designed by Clinton H Crane. Bullard and Evans compete for No 2 while Lawrence and Shuebruk contest No 4. Bullard sustains a sprained ankle and may miss the season, Fitzgerald steps in at No 2, Harding remains at No 4, as the Cambridge crews prepare for the Yale race in New London.
Three-base hit by Burkett and a home run by Long highlighted the game. Long and Denlin stole bases along with Freeman. Multiple players drew walks including Pittenger McGraw Lewis McGann Denlin Jones Hamilton Freeman Clarke. Boston left on base four times while St. Louis left seven. Hamilton Thomas struck out. double plays by Long Lowe Tenney. Freeman and Criger hit by pitches. Time of game three hours with Swartwood umpiring and about 3000 in attendance.
Brooklyn trailed 4 to 0 but rallied in the eighth and ninth. A hit by pitch, Farrells bunt, and Keeler's fly ball drove in the tying and winning runs as Kitson shut Chicago out in the final inning.
Cincinnati defeated New York with a late ninth inning rally, 14 to 8, highlighting a dramatic comeback as the signth inning drew interest and the Mets moved ahead briefly before New York faded in the late frame.
The Harvard week at Jordan Marsh & Co introduced a red hot novelty called a little joker to about 1000 students. The store displayed Harvard colors on gifts and featured decorated straw hats and new shirt necktie displays.
The Connecticut State League championship and Baltusrol Club open clash but will not conflict as feared with entries similar to last year. Baltusrol play starts 2:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. for 86 holes medal, lowest score wins. Brookline CC hosts Royal Montreal Golf Club fame. Springfield CC women and Orford Club of South Manchester will play Friday on Orford links.
Jean Beraud defeats Imp by a neck in the Gravesend Brooklyn Handicap at one mile and a furlong. Four-horse field with Charentus and Prince McClurg also racing. Trumpet and Water Color win earlier races as the crowd savors the close finish and bold effort by the great black mare.
The column discusses boxing rumors and plans around fighters such as Sharkey McCoy Fitzsimmons and Corbett. It notes money, venues, and management efforts by O Rourke, mentions Delavan Hotel Seaside Club and Rumored rivalries, and hints at potential matchups and training skips.
The Baltusrol Golf Club begins its annual event with a 36 hole medal play qualifier. About 100 players compete for several cups including a new consolation cup for first-round losers. The course exceeds 6000 yards and is praised for its putting greens.
Newton Centre’s golf team defeated Newton Second on their links 9 to 5. Close match with strong scores and a split between E. H. Kidder and J. A. Lord. Individual results include J. F. Sceully and D. Greene contributing for Newton Centre and A. Cobb, B. Pratt for Newton Second.
On the Fuller street links Braeburn hosts Allston in a club match. Allston wins 6 up with solid team play. Other results include Agawam Hunt defeating Oakley County Club 9 to 6 in Providence.
The Unity Cycle Club of the South End moves its century run to June 10 from June 17 as announced in yesterday morning's Post.
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