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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1901
Page
3
The Boston Americans defeated Chicago to seize first place in the league, winning a tight nine inning game. Collins and Freeman drove runs while Hartmann and Stahl contributed with fielding highlights as Boston rallied in the late innings to edge ahead.
The crowd watched Buck Freeman deliver the decisive moment with a fly to deep left scoring the winning run as Harvey and James reached base on passes. Early actions saw Collins reach third and a tense sequence at bat, while umpire Mannassaue's calls stirred the stands in a close contest. Durden and Service contributed innings as the host team pressed for control.
Baltimore defeated Milwaukee 7 to 2 as Sparks was erratic, Duffy hit a home run for Milwaukee and Robinson and Nope toed the rubber for Baltimore. Stolen bases by Williams Jackson and Donlin highlighted the game with Halman and Duffy delivering key hits.
Washington won the game with a ninth inning hit by Clark. Miller was fined for a fourth inning relief appearance. Attendance 2,289. final score 8-7. Both teams tallied runs in multiple innings with Washington collecting 11 hits to Detroit’s 4.
Cleveland edges Philadelphia 6 to 4 as 11 runners left on base and both teams produced strong hitting. Pitchers Wood and Blore and catcher Bernhard contributed in a low scoring battle at Empire Cantillon where errors marked the proceedings.
Gale’s Ferry Conn June 20 four rowing crews went out for about three quarters of an hour. Varsity and freshmen trained lightly after the gruelling four mile row last night. Allen and Storrow of Harvard plan an informal four oared race between substitute crews to compare strokes. Yale men visited Harvard quarters for baseball updates and Harvard men celebrate with a bonfire tonight.
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Charles Bigney, the bay diver, dropped 90 feet into Boston Harbor yesterday afternoon from Fiske's wharf. The youth drew about 2000 spectators from the North End as he leaped from the big shears and landed cleanly despite a strong wind. After a quick recovery he returned to the boat and was congratulated by friends. Bigney aspires to emulate Brodie.
In a two game set Boston built a late rally to win the opener as Lowe Gammons and Dineen delivered key hits after two outs in the ninth. Willis pitched well in the second game for Boston while Waddell fanned twelve in a tough Chicago defeat.
In the second game the trio Harteel Green and Victor delivered standout grid box work as the team pressed for an early lead. Their performance anchored a decisive showing with precise exchanges and strong defense.
Philadelphia wins 6 to 5 over St Louis in a pitching heavy game. Sudhoff and McFarland featured for Philadelphia with key hits. Delehanty had a late chance to tie. Hallman left with an injury after being hit by a pitch.
Fragments show Brooklyn defeating Cincinnati with a close score as fans await highlights. Jumbled lines suggest a dramatic finish and a critical point in the game.
Donovan pitched well for Brooklyn allowing one run on seven hits. Cincinnati compiled two errors and 13 left on base while Brooklyn registered seven base runners and a lone homer by Donovan. Keeler McCreery and Farrell doubled or tripled, with Harley and Magoon stealing baserunners.
Pittsburg defeats New York 7 to 0 as Chesbro shuts down the visitors while New York miscues allow seven Pittsburg runs. Attendance about 5,000. Bowerman and Doheny pitched for New York. O Connor and Chesbro for Pittsburg.
In Nashua on June 20 the New England League game against Lowell thrilled fans as Clancy delivered key hits. Bevell from the Boston American League team failed to meet expectations. Umpire decisions drew strong protests from both sides and spectators. Mob activity nearly sparked a melee. Mbore’s officiating drew mounting disapproval, with calls for new umpires before July 15 if changes aren’t made.
In a well played afternoon contest at Varick Park Haverhill beat Manchester 8 to 7 for a second time this season. McCloud pitched for Manchester and led at bat, but White of Haverhill was the standout. Haverhill collected twelve hits and held off a late Manchester rally in the ninth inning.
A fragmented recap notes a record break at the local golf club with reduced strokes and a notable performance by an unnamed player. The text mentions years prior and references a low figure and three Lenn opt.
The Independence plans a tuning run focusing on spinnaker performance. A 7 foot 3 inch spinnaker boom from Lawley’s was fitted, with Jubilee spars as spare. Sailors modify steering gear for an early start, while regatta plans at Marblehead shift as Constitution and Columbia are not invited.
The Constitution arrived from Newport just before noon with a strong southwesterly breeze. The ship carried extra sails and rigging adjustments to be made aboard. A freight steamer reached Bristol at 1 o'clock from Providence, its hollow wooden hull appearing large enough for a spinnaker.
Interest centers on a Hanley designed craft built for trial races in defense of Canada. Detroit yachtsmen will not sail the vessel locally as planned. Spoust expresses satisfaction with its water appearance and sailing prospects. The boat will travel to Albany by sea and then proceed toward Cape Horn for the trans Atlantic voyage. The Canadian races have attracted limited local interest but may boost the event's profile.
Glasgow reports the Shamrock II hoisted a new hollow steel spar 160 feet long in one piece. The mast saves top weight and wind surface and eliminates hoisting gears. A single piece mast offers rigidity but cannot house the topmast in heavy weather, a method used only once in cup history.
In New York on June 20 the imported yawl Ailsa owned by Henry Redmond swept to victory on the 33 mile course of the New York Yacht Club. She finished in 3 hours 8 minutes and defeated the rival Vigilant by over five minutes.
On June 2 in Bordeaux Grogna and Prevost rode a tandem to defeat Major Taylor the famed American cyclist in two heats.
Charles River Park officials cap a novice race to stage a mile open amateur and a five mile lap race with prizes for leaders each lap. Stinson Linton and Champion prepared for the 2 1 2 mile motor paced event, while Met Wheelmen and Chelsea Cycle Club eye a tight pursuit.
At Metropolitan Golf Association events in Hampton, Miss Robinson was defeated, Col Hingwood won 5 and 2 over Travers, and Miss Willis beat Miss Oliver 6 to 6 to claim the championship prize.
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