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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1900
Page
3
Boston travels to Brooklyn while Philadelphia hosts New York in New York City. Cincinnati faces Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh and St. Louis meets Chicago at Chicago.
April 30 report from Brookline details Dunn’s pitching and strong Brooklyns defense. Boston batsmen, favored historically, fall short as bases loaded with one out fail to convert. Sees Hamilton and Collins deliver key hits. final score 5 to 2 in favor of Brooklyn.
St Louis won 9 to 6 over Chicago as miscues and Harper’s errors aided the visitors. Burkett hit a three base hit, with McCarthy Bradley Clingman Donovan and Keister adding two-base hits. Attendance was about 1100 with Hamer and O Day credited for the time.
Ten inning contest between New York and Philadelphia delivers wild defense and mixed hitting. Former Captain Cooley signs with Pittsburgh while Myers moves to Hartford of the Eastern League. Final score lines show Philadelphia 14 New York 9 with 5124 in attendance.
Tufts beat Colby in Medford this afternoon in an annual contest. Tufts outbatted Colby and played an errorless game. The score was not provided in the readable text.
In the Eastern League Rochester defeated Worcester 12 to 3 and Syracuse beat Providence 8 to 4 while Toronto and Hartford lost. In the American League Cleveland won 6 to 5 over Detroit and Indianapolis triumphed 16 to 15 over Buffalo. Milwaukee edged Chicago 10 to 9 and Minneapolis defeated Kansas City 11 to 6.
Boston wins on hits but trails in runs as Brooklyn matches New York’s results. Attendance reaches 178 129 signaling growing interest after league contraction. Cooley fights Phillies salary cut while Philadelphia critics press owners. Dexter leaves behind catching for outfield, Harvey underwhelms in Chicago, and Hanlon coaches bunt tactics. Wolverton returns to third base duties after Lander’s exit.
The Fifth Regiment Field Band Association held its annual informal banquet at the United States Hotel last night. Attendees included T Dunbar C C Joseph Bishop James Hooton D J Sullivan Charles A Nason P J Ze Ware EB Kebbe Waldo MacLaughlin Fred P Carl Forsell W M Fernson George Williams and others.
At the Hercules A C in New York Bob Fitzsimmons defeated Ed Dunkhorst of Syracuse in under two rounds. The bout, scheduled for twenty-five rounds under Weemsberry rules, ended when Fitzsimmons drove a left to the eye and followed with body blows sending Dunkhorst to the floor. Referee Charlie White oversaw the fast finish.
Salvation Army Hall hosted a ten round moral prize fight titled A Soule versus Cyrano de Diablo. The tableaux staged the soul’s struggle against ten guises of Satan. F. K. Derrick played Diablo and J. Amos Baker, a re formed heavyweight, served as referee.
The class of 1900 at Posse Gymnasium in Irvington Street staged Swedish system indoor exercises. Thirty five girls ran jumped vaulted fenced and used bars ropes and ladders as physicians and educators observed. Baroness Posse announced plans for a new Back Bay women’s gym and spoke after the exhibition basketball game.
The Senate approved Mayor Hart’s tax bill by 27 to 4. The measure caps city property tax rates at ten and a half dollars per thousand in Boston and twelve dollars in other cities, based on three year average valuations after abatements. Senator Kelcher attacked City Hall methods during debate.
Directors approve strict written applications for all prospective members and require attendance as full members. The meeting also sets the referee as supreme in the ring and outlines who may gain honorary status. Discussions include previews of the Shaw vs. Low bout and potential appearances by Twin Sullivan and others amid notes on fake contests and club politics.
An unprovoked assault on Dick Grant, Harvard athlete, occurred in Arlington Heights Sunday night leaving serious injuries. Suspects William J. Moore and Fred Munroe of Somerville were arrested by Officer Irwin, arraigned in Cambridge court, and each fined 30 dollars on assault charges.
May 4 notices list rate from Boston at 27 dollars with trips to Philadelphia Gettysburg Luray Harper's Ferry and Washington. May 18 provides proportionate rates from other points with all expenses included. Itinerary official blue line at 211 Washington street Boston A J Simmons N A.
The piece reports L A W new member counts by state led by Abbot Bassettew York and notes Jimmy Michael’s arrival in Waltham to ride his old bikes while waiting for new ones. It covers July 4 race plans by W Hoitt, training by Metropolitan and Press Cycling clubs, and debates over amateur status reinstatement by the N C A. John J Donovan sprained a wrist. Dan Connolly contemplates a return to track racing.
The C. A. W. Crosby and Son team clinched the league title with a three game lead over second place Bigelow Kennard five. Tuttle of Smith Patterson captured the cup for best three string total, with Dawson of the Crosbys earning the cup for overall performance.
A local physician at Tremont Jr. 233 promises one week of free treatment demonstrating his skill and remedies. Citizens report recovery from various diseases once deemed hopeless by other doctors.
Seated by Collins and Sheafe for the best three-string total in game or practice. Each member of the first and second repice received a silver cup. A special prize cup was won by the Crosby team.
In Boston a thirteen foot tall rider on a fifteen foot long bicycle enchants shoppers outside Jaynes & Co at Washington and Hanover. A thirty day contest records each purchaser’s guess of the distance traveled, with a cyclometer. Prizes include a Paris Exposition round trip. Fifty clerks work as steady customer flow continues with organized service.
At Young's Hotel the Yacht Racing Association of Massachusetts voted to indefinitely postpone the creation of a new class for 2 1/2 foot cabin yachts owned by William F. Bache Erwin Cnapp Charles Hayden A H Parker and J Fred Brown. The boats lack sufficient head room and cannot race in their assigned class. The motion by Louis M. Clark of the Hull Massachusetts Club carried after a spirited discussion.
Today at 2 30 the final interclub race at Harvard features Weld and Newell first and second crews. From the four crews sixteen men will be chosen for the varsity and second eights. The race will be rowed downstream.
Tufts College relay team returned home after a strong showing at the University of Pennsylvania meet. Competing against Rutgers Swarthmore New York College Haverford and C Y of New York the Tufts mile relay clocked 3 34 the third fastest in the class though Tufts finished fourth twelve yards behind Rutgers Hricksson led the first relay and Tufts led until Baylor fell behind Trott was outclassed but would have placed third with better pace Tufts posted a 3 36 mile and coach R Williams notes a steady four to a quarter mile average gain for each man.
A partial roll call shows yeas from Hampden members Attwill through Witt and nays from Baldwin Currier Moran Ross with paired votes including Kenefick Luscombe and Mahoney of Suffolk Keliher. The record cites 4 votes in the chamber with mixed listings of names and affiliations.
Lawmakers clash over a compromise tax bill for Boston with rates at 10.50 and 12 per thousand and a 212 percent borrowing cap. Senator Keliher denounces patronage and Mayor Hart while criticizing Hart’s health, elections, and civil service actions before amendments fail 4 to 14 and 10 to 21.
Ad for Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root touts a new medical discovery that cures kidney and bladder troubles, rheumatism, back pain, and urinary issues. It claims safety, ease of use, and benefits after alcohol consumption, urging readers to request a free sample bottle and informational book by mail from Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.
The House discussed labor bills and substituted two for the committee report. Reconsideration of the South Bay Terminal charter was rejected. Eight hour workday for state and county workers failed on a 38 to 68 vote. A restriction on women and minors working at night failed on a 50 to 64 rising vote. In the Senate Governor Crane’s veto of the Boston fire department bill was sustained after debate on substitutes and civil service. Dentists registration was hotly contested before third reading. A bill to end compulsory free transportation for letter carriers was defeated 8 to 13 with only Hanson, Ross, and Witt voting yes.
Crowded links near Boston draw youths and women in bright outfits as Franklin Park hosts a heavy turnout. May cup series match play handicap entries include H Emery, L Curtis, G A Thatcher, F H Bennett, A B Silsby, H Stockton, B Tilton, J A Frothingham, A H Fesington, J A Shaw Jr, and many others.
Entries for the May cup of the Oakley Golf Club close today. Framingham and Newton Centre teams meet today at South Framingham as Brae Burn prepares its monthly cup cards before this afternoon’s tournament. Harry Vardon, open champion of Britain, sails for England Saturday.
East Boston based Jeffries Yacht Club held a season kickoff reception with about 800 attendees including representatives from all yacht clubs. Commodore Fred H. Seavey Vice Commodore N B McLaughlin and Fleet Captain Herbert L. Vaughn greeted guests as decorations and clubhouse display impressed. Prospects for a lively season look bright with a first club cruise set for June 16 17 18 and an open regatta planned in July.
Oscar Gardner knocked out Patsey Haley in the fifth round of a match that was scheduled for 15 rounds in Cincinnati as the bout concluded early Tonight the crowd saw a decisive stoppage with Gardner delivering the blow in the fifth round.
Frank H. Peavey of Minneapolis has insured $1,000,000 with Mutual Life in New York. The annual premium is $48,390, the largest single policy premium ever received by any life insurer. The firm concentrates on healthy lives and avoids impaired or vicious risks.
The Harvard interscholastic henna tournament concluded with Wright of Hopkinson defeating Reavury of Ange in straight sets. Wright dominated the final, showcasing superior general play and securing the championship.
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