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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1905
Page
3
National schedule features New York at Boston, Philadelphia at Brooklyn, Pittsburgh at St Louis, and Chicago at Cincinnati in key city pairings.
Harvard defeated Andover 6 to 4 at Andover in a well played contest. Lanigan pitched creditably for Andover while Castle started for Harvard and Yoburn closed. Harvard tallied in the fourth and sixth on hits and errors, with key blows by Bradbury and Schoenfuss driving in runs.
In St. Louis on May 1 after Clymer was tagged out at the plate in the fifth Warner the St. Louis catcher struck him in the face. Both players were ordered off the field. Flaherty pitched effectively with runners on base.
National news from Cincinnati reports a poor offensive showing by the Reds who managed three scattered hits off Briggs with a runner reaching third base, signaling a tight pitching duel and minimal scoring.
This afternoon at the American League grounds on Huntington avenue the Centrals of East Boston meet the Globe Juniors in a fast paced game. Thornton and Diegan will pair for the Globe, while Marley and Glynn will be the Centrals batteries. Game starts at 2:30.
In Springfield Springfield the home team defeated Hartford 10 to 6 while New London New London routed New Haven 16 to 4. Meriden Meriden posted a 2 to 0 win over Holyoke with Bridgeport Norwich rain interrupting proceedings.
Colby Triumphs 10 to 5 over Massachusetts Aggies in Amherst. Coombs led Colby at bat with key hits as Reynolds and Dwyer worked pitcher Kennedy and Ingham for M A C. Umpire Rafferty oversees the game before about 200 fans in attendance.
Everett High defeated Medford High 14 to 3 in a suburban league opener. Pitcher Coffin hurled an expellent game despite a sore arm, while Freeze delivered a bases loaded line drive and a home run. Mather hit a threebase shot and Allen led with multiple runs. Attendance not listed.
A catalog of upcoming boy and coeducational matchups includes Reading High against Andover, English High versus Newton, Milton Academy at Thayer Academy, Roxbury Latin against Tech at Franklin Field, Brookline High versus Arlington, Brighton against Dorchester, Roxbury against Norwood, and Melrose at Woburn with Woburn’s Brown and Nichols meeting Weymouth.
The New Bedford home team defeated Concord 9 to 6 in a seven inning league opener. A light gale and dust filled the air as errors and base on balls drove most scoring while neither pitcher allowed a heavy hit. The game ended early to let Concord catch its train.
Manchester edged Fall River 5 to 4 after errors by O Hara and Dwyer in the eighth inning. Leith allowed a flurry of hits but Harris kept Manchester in check earlier, while Ris Harris standout fielding sparked the win.
Lynn faces Havernill Nashua plays Lowell Manchester meets Fall River New Bedford meets Concord in a slate of North East League games scheduled for today.
San Francisco May 1 The Jimmy Britt Jabez White lightweight world title fight will be decided Friday night at Hayes Valley A C with expected strong advance ticket sales. Britt is favored at 10 to 6 though betting centers on rounds. White is considered clever but unlikely to beat Britt who trains hard for the 20 round bout. An editorial note promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root kidney remedy with testimonials and a free sample offer.
The Interscholastic Rowing Association at the B A A voted to draft rules and form two eight oared crews from the B A A and Union boathouses for a special race at the Metropolitan regatta on June 17. Championship heats are scheduled for May 22 and May 24 with trial heats on May 22.
Gossip of the boxers notes a 15 round headliner at Chelsea with Chester Goodwin vs Matty Baldwin plus Delmont vs Barrish at 115 pounds in Haverhill. Nelson plans three six round bouts in Philadelphia while Butte hosts Kid Goodman Attell Mellody Gardner clash and more events spark local fan interest.
Dr. Hugh Cabot of Union Boat Club declares Greer and Maguire not amateurs in a Boston Athletic Association session. He cites a race between Volkmann School and a four with Greer Maguire Andrew Greer and Hobbs, urging officials to avoid mixed class competition to protect inter scholastic rowing.
The column notes a cold day as John T. Brush held his lead and withdrew. It mentions Boston’s hoped edge over the Highlanders in an eight game set and questions about Selbach. Washington maintains a winning streak while Giants players cope with crowd reactions and fan debates on Giants versus American League strength.
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