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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1900
Page
3
Boston defeats Pittsburg at South End grounds in a pitching and fielding duel. Dineen stars in the box for Boston while Herman Long anchors the defense with dazzling plays and timely hits. Sullivan homers for Boston and the win is sealed by a seventh inning four bagger. Attendance 4008.
Major Taylor, L A W champion and the only colored cyclist with world renown, arrived at Charles River Park and began training for the new season. He rode behind a motor at thirty three seconds per third of a mile, showing speed comparable to last year. His plans are not fixed yet. he will do pace riding and sprint racing on 8 and 9 2 gears, with offers from promoters for races on June 30.
Philadelphia rallied in the seventh inning scoring five runs on two doubles and two singles plus a wild throw by Tebeau to defeat St. Louis in a tense game. The score was decided in favor of Philadelphia.
In Brooklyn New York on June 12 Irwin homered with McBride on second to tie in the ninth. Keeler tripled and Jennings singled to send the Brooklyns ahead in their half. It was a pitchers’ duel with Kitson getting support. The final score line follows.
An advertisement extols Van Nostrand's P. E. Ale as a superior American blend, claiming better materials, cleaner brewing, and new corks to prevent flatness. It argues domestic ale rivals imported brands on quality and price, urging readers to choose this ale for healthful summer days and consistent effervescence.
Keeler with a three base hit and Crawford a two base hit lead Brooklyn as Cincinnati errors decide the outcome. Brooklyn left on bases 1, Cincinnati 3. Kitson struck out 2, Scott 4. Steinfeldt Wood Sheckard Daly stole bases. Kitson gave 8 bases on balls. Double plays Daly Jennings Dahlen and Daten Jennings. Wild pitch Scott. Time 40m. Umpire O'Day. Attendance 1500.
Providence leads with 12 to Spinefield 1 while Hart Water dominates ord 9 0 Montreal 3 Syracuse 1 Toronto 3 Rochester 1. Meriden and Bristol go ten innings with Bristol 8 New London 1 Norwich 8 Waterbury 4. American League sees Ch 6 Detroit City 6 and Cleve 9 eee City 6 while Minneapolis Milwaukee 6 Indianapolis 2.
Yesterday at Tufts College on the fts oval the freshmen defeated the sophomores 5 to 2 in a hard fought game. The freshmen dominated early, while the sophomores showed lack of team practice despite good individual play. The match was called in the eighth inning due to horn lateness, adding another win to the freshmen’s growing athletic record.
Herman Long earns praise for a remarkable triple play yesterday while Billy Hamilton draws fan attention with a spectacular deep center catch. Both showcases underscore a strong defensive showing as the crowd reacted to the standout defensive displays.
The air stopped the play as the ball tumbled into Tenney's paw. Fred Tenney was missed yesterday at first, but Barry remains the man to cover ground alongside him. Pettinger or Nichols will pitch for Boston this afternoon.
A Brookline public exhibition of swimming by class members will be held at the Brookline public ha'ks on Friday June 15 at 3 pm. The programme features diving girls swimming race land drill submarine swimming water polo life saving canoe up set hobby horse contest and tug of war. Certificates for proficiency have been awarded to James Cook Arthur C nanan Warren D Thompson William K Smith George Morrison Millette Leary J Guy Fletcher George W Delano Edward Bana Charles B Whitney Blynn F Wiles and Philip A Morse.
The St Joseph A A decides to run an open meet after failing to arrange a dual meet with Knickerbocker A C of New thepat. Seven events listed include 100 yards dash 4x49 yards, 88 yards, mile run, long jump, shot put and an open team race. Entries close with John W Bowler Charlesbank gymnasium July 2. blanks will be issued soon.
Gallagher Gooding Wharf and Grant lead Boston Latin School to six wins in nine matches in the Boston area interscholastic golf series. Greenwood serves as manager, MacLeod as captain, with Green wood Timmins Gallagher Gooding Wharf and Grant among returning players. The team’s strong showing comes despite defeats by top classes. Summary of matches shows repeat performances and returning stars.
The M A R A held at the B A A boat house named ten clubs including Weld Newell Union and Shawmut among eight races. Buckley was named referee with Buckley also listed among officials and Veritas to be tendered for use by officials and reporters.
The eastern division American Canoe Association holds its annual regatta at Lake Quinsigamond Worcester on June 16 17 and 18 with races including single blade half mile tandem events and a one mile war canoe. Delegations from Wawbe wawa Dedham Quinnobiquin Inni tiou Shu-Shu-Gah Puritan and Vesper join participants and camp plans are finalized.
William G. Miller of Medway and Clyde Cheney of Milford, both of Massachusetts, will race five miles at Charles River Park next Monday for $80 a side, the entire wager to the winner. The clash, purely between cities, draws local backing, following a prior $1 side bet Miller won against Cheney. News from Manhattan Beach reports Jimmy Michael riding strongly after relocating, stunning Boston observers and prompting praise from Charles W. Miller, longtime distance champion.
An old advertisement for Dr Kilmer Swamp Root promotes a kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims cures for lame back and uric acid troubles and offers a free sample bottle by mail plus a book. Readers are urged to mention this paper when requesting the sample.
Burns Pierce strong but secret training hints at renewed efforts as rival cyclists plan match races. James Moran seeks a Bennie Munroe showdown at Brockton while a 5 mile pursuit between Orient and Somerville clubs is set for Beacon Park tonight. Downey vs Gibson renews in New Bedford as J Ael backs a second machine from New York for Charles River Park. Brookside Park schedules Friday events with multiple prize classes. Fulton Wheelmen announce a ladies run at 8 pm with planned fixtures through September.
After seven weeks of discussion a likely match between Danny Snyder and George Murray is floated to decide the New England junior champion. Officials may formalize if both boxers appear at noon tomorrow. Other notes mention Gardner brothers staying east, Joe Robinson ready to match Jack Fitzpatrick on a $100 side, Anderson of Newton vs Kelly of Nantasket, and Riley seeking a Rhode Island debut.
June 12 Philadelphia Franklin Field trials for Penn track team prepping for London and Paris events. Alexander Grant broke the French record with a 4m 8.34s 1500m, surpassing John Brays’s 4m 9s world mark. Kinsey of Cornell won pole vault 10ft 10in, Kernan of Georgetown placed second in the metre hurdles.
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