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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
3
Boston faces New York at New York while Brooklyn meets Philadelphia in Philadelphia and Cincinnati plays Chicago in Chicago. The slate highlights regional rivalries with three marquee city showdowns on the schedule today.
New York’s Giants lost to Boston Beaneaters in a one sided game, the Beaneaters scoring 12 while the Giants managed only 2. Key moments included Collins’s two bases, a misplayed grounder, and multiple Beaneater runs in the first and fourth innings. Manager Selee aimed for a three game sweep as Boston dominates.
Chicago June 2 Pittsburg pushed Killen's curves but eased to a win aided by ragged fielding. Tannenhill allowed only four singles until the ninth when two doubles produced the locals' lone run. Attendance 1100. Pittsburg lineup features O'Brien Beaumont Williams Cooey and others with scattered hits and errors.
Eastern League results include Rochester 1 Springfield 0. Hartford 4 Syracuse. Providence Rainout. Connecticut League games show Waterbury 7 Meriden 2. New Haven 4 Derby 3 in ten innings. Norwich 8 Bristol 5. New London 4 extra innings. American League scores mention Indianapolis Buffalo 3. Kansas City 4. Chicago 7 Milwaukee 0. Detroit 14 Cleveland.
Boston rises to fourth as Philadelphia overtakes Brooklyn in a tight standings race. New York slides near last, Chicago drops from third to fifth, while Cincinnati holds steady. Joe Quinn joins Cincinnati at second base and plans to displace Steinfeldt or Geier. Griffith praises his own batting power and Boston's never-say-die spirit garners praise from national observers. Philadelphia interjects comments on Lajoie and locker-room incident remarks.
Eliot Spalding, Class of 1900, elected graduate manager of Harvard athletics to succeed Samuel Lester Fuller, who resigned. Spalding enters Harvard from Hopkinton and assumes duties overseeing university sports programs and events.
The Cambridge resident graduated from Harvard where he served as manager of freshman football and crew, assisted as business editor of the Harvard Crimson, led the business side of the paper, and contributed to Harvard football’s management through his senior year.
The University of Pennsylvania track team selected for the world championships sails from New York on the steamer Southwark. Members include Kraenzlein, Mclain, Grant, Mechling, Baxter, McCracken, Drumheller, Hare, Kemington, Bushnell, Colket, with Tewksbury and Orton accompanying, and trainer Mike Murphy also aboard. A Harvard Yale football seating plan is revised, reserving two Harvard sections for players and coaches while nine sections go on sale to various ticket holders and the general public.
The Lookout, a modern racing yacht built for a Manchester Yacht Club syndicate led by A Henry Higginson, was launched and exceeded expectations. The extreme scow designed craft features a light build, wide beam, substantial sail area, and a centerboard, with races planned for July 16 in the Quincy Cup series.
A Montreal track manager reports a letter to Nelson’s handler detailing plans for a Michael versus Nelson race. It notes willingness to post a 500 winner and 150 loser purse and suggests dates in July. Also covers Caldwell Ryan race in Manchester and July 4 amateur meet preparations.
A Tuesday meeting of the South Boston Yachting Carnival Association at the Columbia Yacht Clubhouse debated whether the land ing at Q Street beside Marine Park and the Strandway is public or private for the benefit of Mr Sheldon. Yacht owners pressed for city funds to serve the people while officials investigate with park commissioners. A committee was appointed to seek a definitive ruling before Carnival Week.
Dorchester Bay will host hundreds of yachts, many unaffiliated with clubs, needing landings. Park commissioner Charles E. Stratton said landing is free to all for boat care and lockers, while Bos ce Park Boat Service Company, under contract, handles launches, storage and watch services for a fee.
The South Boston Yachting Carnival Association near completes arrangements for July 2 to 7. Open Mosquito Fleet races, Columbia Yacht Club events, city celebrations, a grand fleet illumination with prizes for best decorated boats, nautical parade, tow-out to Marine, anchor start handicap race and Dorchester Heights searchlight. Businessmen decorate their establishments for the week.
The Oakley and Brae Burn clubs will play at Watertown today. Vesper and Lexington clubs compete at Lowell for the Missay Cup. Soule wins a match on the Alpine course.
Harvard aims for a Class Day eve victory as Yale visits for a 3 p m game on the Cambridge diamond. Big crowd, band, and speeches accompany the season opener with Yale's Quimby Camp and Harvard’s Stillman in key roles.
An advertisement extols Bunker Hill Lager as pure wholesome beer ideal for summer. It contrasts it with inferior brews, claims German lager methods, strict quality controls, and no after effects, urging readers to choose this beer for health and refreshment.
Cyclists in Boston area rail transport must remove lamps cyclometers tool bags and attachments from bicycles or sign a release waiving claims for damages. Rail staff require release or removal before accepting bicycles on passenger trains.
The piece reports Steve O'Donnell’s return to form and possible July 6 match with Peter Maher, with manager Henry Padden offering 50 percent of gross receipts. It also covers the 1184 pound New England heavyweight title bout between Dan Snyder and George Murray at the Bijou Athletic Club, Lynn, set for July 2, plus training notes on Ferguson, Shaw, and other Boston boxers and upcoming matches at the Broadway Athletic Club.
The second annual Lynn High championship game against the Rogue Club continued today with Rev. Charles A. Littlefield of Chelsea maintaining a strong lead, having dropped only one game from the start.
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