Cincinnati Took Game From Boston In Last Inning
Nichols held the Reds to three scattered hits as Boston was shut out until the final stretch. Barrett made a sensational catch to preserve the lead and seal the win.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1900
Page
3
Nichols held the Reds to three scattered hits as Boston was shut out until the final stretch. Barrett made a sensational catch to preserve the lead and seal the win.
BCurGs Chicago June 2 The champions were defeated in a pitchers battle today in a snappy well played game. Childs scored the lone run on a pass to first stolen base and Ryan's double. Pitcher Killen was released. Attendance 3100. The ananame.
In oppressive heat about 9000 witnessed Cincinnati defeat Boston 4 to 3 after trailing 3 to 0 until the ninth. Nichols pitched superbly for Boston until a late rally by Cincinnati with double steals and key hits. Barrett made a remarkable fifth inning catch and Barrett again saved the day with a sensational seventh inning outfield play. Attendance 1800. The scoring shows Cincinnati gaining the victory in their last at bat.
In Pittsburg Penn on June 29 Philadelphia defeated Pittsburg 4 to 2. The game featured sensational catches by Thomas and Cross as Pittsburg failed to exploit Pratt and misplayed several balls leading to costly errors.
Eastern League results include Worcester 12 Syracuse 7 Montreal 4 Hartford 1. Connecticut League games show Meriden 7 and New London 1 New Haven 0 Norwich 12 Waterbury 0. American League tallies Indianapolis 3 Cleveland 3 Kansas City 5 Chicago 1 Detroit 12 Buffalo 4 Milwaukee 2 Minneapolis 1.
Nichola again finds luck in Cincinnati as the Reds hammer three late runs to clinch a win the only scoring in the game. Eve, released by New York to Comiskey's Chicago, is then released by the latter. Phillies slump blamed on Lajoie and Wolverton absences, though Wolverton plays soon and Lajoie returns in a few days. Nineteen extra inning games tally: Phillies 4-1, Brooklyn and Chicago 2-1, Pittsburg 4-2, Cincinnati 3-3, St Louis 2-3, Boston 0-5, New York 0-0. New York leads in double plays with 53. Phillies 46, Reds 45, Pattern 43, Brooklyn 42, Chicago 32, St Louis 26, Boston 23. Only one triple play so far, Cincinnati turning it with Irwin, Steinfeldt and Beckley.
James E. Crowley, a swim instructor in Charlestown for two years, now teaches natatorial art at North End Park beach. During his Charlestown term he instructed 1108 children in swimming.
According to official records, Professor Crowley directed work at the park beach on Medford Street and oversaw the Malden and Chelsea bridge floating houses since 1898. Born in Taunton in 1867, he served as life guard at Long Beach in 1896 and spent a decade prior in the South, mainly at Palm Beach, Florida, saving about forty lives as a professional swimmer.
New York June 29 Gus Ruhlin says he will be killed in a few days for another fight. He could meet either James J Jeffries or Bob Fitzsimmons in the state before September 1. Ruhlin feels fit after his Sharkey bout and is ready to begin training within three weeks. Fitzsimmons also seeks a chance to fight Ruhlin and may arrange terms immediately.
A boxing gossip column critiques Tom Sharkey overtraining and performance against Ruhlin. It praises Ruhlin as a masterful defender, notes Sharkey’s endurance, and discusses upcoming bouts, purses, and potential matches involving Jeffries, Ruhlin, Fitzsimmons, and Gans.
Jimmy Michael Frank Kramer and Marah Taylor lead the opening American Cycle Racing Association meet at Manhattan Beach track. Michael rides twenty miles with Gibson and Porter each doing ten miles against him. Kramer and Taylor race mile heats. Michael’s pacemakers include the Empire State Express team as Welsh Rarebit trains fast for a likely win.
Chicago June 29 Pugilist Tom Sharkey and Mrs. Lillian Bauer widow of a Chicago saloon keeper will marry next week. Sharkey met Mrs. Bauer in Chicago this spring. She is currently in New York and will return to Chicago with Sharkey for the ceremony.
Albert Champion leads a field at Charles River Park for a middle distance cycle race with Burns Pierce and Nelson among contenders. First lap accidents may halt the event, while a 38:3 record at Woodside Park looms as benchmark. Metromine wheelmen and Press Clipping Club riders head a three team pursuit, with старт tosses to decide positions, featuring Jack Farnham Joe Currie George Howland and others.
A meeting of St Mary’s Parishioners on Picr icott street discussed a Lake Walden picnic on July 4 to reunite old and present parishioners. The president said games will be under N E A A U and directed by J W Bowler of Charlesbank gymnasium.
The Westfield Driving Association schedules a four day meet from Tuesday July 3 to Friday July 6 at Woronoco Park Westfield with multiple pace and trot classes and purses ranging from 300 to 800 dollars. Entries close with secretary C M Goodnow.
A meeting of the New England Amateur Rowing Association will be held at the American House this evening at 8 to consider plans for the coming regatta.
A new organization named Cosmo Page Cycling and Athletic Association formed in the West End with twenty five men, electing officers including J. M. Rubinovitz as president and Rudolph Lauriks as athletic manager. The club plans a half century event on July 8 at South Framingham. Also notes on Bicycling World purchase, a dispute over Jimmy Michael versus Joe Downey and contract terms for suitable opponents, plus upcoming race entry deadlines and hardicapper rulings.
In Glens Falls New York on June 2 good weather closed the meet. Nelson a 2:16 trotter owned by Kimball C Atwood of New York and driven by Pevy won the race. In the 2:26 trot York Boy won in three straight despite four starters.
The Squantum Yacht Club announces today’s regatta in Quincy Bay with entries across classes. Notable boats include Redekin and Elfreda in cabin classes, along with Romance, Usona, Hostess, Geisha, and Circe in various keel and open divisions, sailed by listed owners and crews.
Yachting fixtures set for today with high water at 1 48. Squantum YC opens at Quincy Bay while Hull YC hosts club races. South Boston YC handicap at hand, Manchester YC Tucker Boardman cup for 2% footers, Beverly YC Corinthian at Monument Beach, Duxbury YC special race for 18 footers, Quincy YC club racer and H O footers race, Winthrop YC handicap, Quannapowitt YC club cup.
The annual outdoor festival for the Working Boys' Home will be held at Apollo Garden on Saturday July 21. Berkeley Orchestra will provide music for dancing and field sports plus a crack amateur baseball match in the afternoon. An open air vaudeville show will be staged on a special platform. The Working Boys' Home Band will perform both afternoon and evening concerts.
The Hardy brothers Samuel P. and Charles Lum ner, double champions of the Pacific coast, will compete in major East events this season. They plan to play the Magnolia open in July and compete in the Longwood Cup at the Longwood Cricket Club in Boston.
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