Rough Day at the South End Giants Triumph 7 to 5
The champions Giants defeated Boston 7 to 5 in a rough South End game marked by ejections from McGann Bresnahan and McGraw. New York's pitching by Wiltse and Bowerman spurred late rallies as Boston abused umpire Conway with a raucous crowd. Phillies shut out Brooklyn 6 to 0 as Lush hurled a no hit bid.
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Collins Boys Shut Out By Hogg In 8-0 Defeat
New York Highlanders blanked Boston 8 to 0 as Billy Hogg pitched seven no hit innings before Parent's single. Conroy tripled and Elberfeld homered in a seven inning burst that broke the game open. Collins' team opens a long Huntington avenue series with Big Cy Young expected to pitch against Washington.
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World of Sport Cartoon Sparks Umpire Debate
A reader lampoons baseball bats and umpires in a cartoon critique. The letter questions why a phonograph to ease umpire wear is not provided and argues against curved bats and passive hitters. The fan urges action to stop hitters tainted by the plate and praises decisive at bats.
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Beebe Shuts Down Home Nine as Chicago Wins 5 to 1
Beebe pitched well for Chicago as St Louis dropped its fourth straight home game, losing 5 to 1. Taylor issued walks and was erratic.
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Harvard Lacrosse Releases May 5 to May 24 Schedule
The Harvard lacrosse team announces its upcoming schedule after a tough Southern trip. Manager L T Neal lists games: May 5 Hobart at Cambridge May 11 Columbia at New York May 12 Crescent Athletic Club Brookline May 24 Cornell at Cambridge.
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Corbett's boxing career ends amid harsh criticis m
Denver beatdown fuels calls to shield Corbett from future chances. Philadelphia fans fault Honey Mellody for skipping a bout at the Washington Sporting Club. Cincinnati mother Sarah Rerenah boasts of four fighting sons. Football faces new rules as next season looms, with Willis Britt and others moving on. Eddie Hanlon leaves for Philadelphia, Spider Kelly guiding the hand. English sport shifts to baseball as cricket wanes and golf becomes eyes focused diet.
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Cincinnati Triumphs Over Pittsburg 8-3 in National Play
May 1 Cincinnati wins 8-3 as Wagner errors hinder Pittsburg. Lynch removed after sixth. Druhot pitched steadily for Cincinnati with strong defensive support.
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Heavies Move In On College Rowing Crews
A shift in attitude sees university programs push for heavier eight oared crews. Cornell aims for averages near 177 pounds, Columbia and Penn target 180, Georgetown stays light, Harvard boasts a monster crew over 180, and Yale trends heavier than prior years.
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St. Louis Defeats Cleveland in American League clash
St. Louis beat Cleveland 3 to 1. Smith worked with runners on base despite wildness, while Hess fanned eight but yielded hits in the first and sixth innings.
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Phillies Top Washington in Five Inning Victory
Philadelphia pitchers silence Washington bats as the Phillies win easily in five innings. Bartley hits a three base hit and Murphy doubles twice as Philadelphia outscores Washington 16 to 2 with strong fielding and nine strikeouts by Plank.
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Baseball News and Comment from Huntington Avenue and South End
Washington and New York games begin at 3 30 with Washington lineup featuring Hughes Patten Stahl Cross and Kittredge plus Lindaman for Nationals and McGinnity for Giants The crowd at the South End was the year’s noisiest Boston’s hopes rested on a win Collins seeks a four game sweep Senators aim for three of four Donlin hits fifth at bat right handed after four failed appearances Smith and the Giants arrive in good form Giants trainer Tuthill accompanies them O Neill Roslindale pitcher seeks engagements while Stone leads AL batting early in season and a reader seeks John Welch’s Centre Harbor team address.
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Triple tie in N E league Worcester leads with four straight
Worcester stays on top in the N E league with a 2 1 victory over New Bedford. Key highlights include Bradley and Austin driving two basers and Zacher hooking a three bagger. Bushey earned the win and Robinson took the loss as both teams totaled 2 runs.
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Haverhill Defeated by Lawrence 15 to 2 in Fourth Inning Collapse
New England baseball game from Haverhill on May 1 shows Lawrence overpowering Haverhill 15 to 2 as Haverhill pitcher wildness and errors in the fourth inning swung the game. Billett snagged two notable catches while Page Spooner and Cr appo added offensive highlights for Lawrence.
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Fall River Beats Lowell 5 to 3 in Telegraphed Return
Lowell topped Fall River 38 to 5 in a game noted for Shannon's brilliant fielding and batting. Kiernan led Fall River in hitting as Lake sent a telegram to Baltimore for updates.
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Lynn Triumphs Over Manchester in Fourth Inning Win
Lynn defeated Manchester 5 to 2 in the fourth inning today. Burke collided with Eaton at the plate in the fourth, Eaton retiring. Lovell and Pleiss starred for Lynn, with Beards’ three-base hit highlighted by the action.
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Drapers and Meaghers Tug of War Bet Probed
The Boston Post reports an animated dispute over how many times the Drapers defeated the Meaghers and whether Sherman Mann, the Drapers anchor, beat Coffey of the Meaghers. John J. McCarthy offers a $500 side bet and proposes a public forfeit posting to fix a match with Milford or any Draper members.
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