Beareaters Edge Kitson in Fourth Inning Spark
Boston and Brooklyn belted for runs with Keeler homer and Hamilton three-base hit. Dineen and Kitson pitched, multiple errors and steals noted, attendance about 2100.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
3
Boston and Brooklyn belted for runs with Keeler homer and Hamilton three-base hit. Dineen and Kitson pitched, multiple errors and steals noted, attendance about 2100.
Cornell meets Fordham at Fordham as Brown travels to Wesleyan in Middletown. IIT faces Harvard at Cambridge. Norwich visits Norna and Stamfo hosts Adams. Newton High clashes with Newton. Roxbury Latin plays Franklin in ROT matchup.
Boston wins 7 to 5 over New York after a long duel at Brooklyn with Dineen pitching superbly. Hamilton shines in center field as Kitson and Sheckard struggle. Long misses due to a sprained ankle and the crowd watches 3,500 spectators.
The advertisement touts a wide range of Stearns bicycles including Bevel Gear Chainless Cushion Frame Racer Special Regular and Tandems. It emphasizes the product as the nation’s finest with strong recognition across the United States.
Grady's indifferent play at third and timely hitting helped Philadelphia beat New York. Piatt exited in the third after pressure from the Phillies. Donahue remained at bat after relieving Piatt as the rally continued with scoring chances.
In Pittsburg on May 2 the Pirates edge St Louis 6 to 5 after a tied game into the ninth. Beaumont drives in the winning run in the tenth on a McCreery single. McCreery hits a three base shot and Clarke, Wagner and Burkett tally two base hits as Pittsburg earns four runs to St Louis’s two. Attendance 5500 with Hurst umpiring.
Princeton defeated Princeton 11 to 7 while Brunswick Bowdoin edged Athletics 14 to 13. Philadelphia U versus Syracuse ended 16 to 7 and New York Columbia beat Trinity 5 to 2. Georgetown University routed Carlisle Indians 17 to 0 and Amherst slimly defeated Williams 6 to 5.
In the Eastern League Worcester beat Rochester 7 to 4 Hartford defeated Toronto 6 to 4 Spring bested Montreal 7 to 2 and Providence routed Syracuse 11 to 2. In the American League Buffalo topped Indianapolis 10 to 4 Chicago defeated Minneapolis 12 to 2 and Kansas City beat Milwaukee 9 to 5.
Boston opens with three home games against Philadelphia and three vs New York then departs on the first western trip May 10. Ted Lewis may pitch on joining today. Cooley’s release from the Phillies cost Pittsburg $1000. his contract was $2400, offered half by Colonel Rogers.
Jimmy Dean, famed six day racer, travels to Philadelphia to set up long distance races with Quaker City runners. Maverick Athletic Association and East Boston Athletic Association clash for basketball honors at Lyceum Hall East Boston on Tuesday evening May 15, followed by a dance from 9 p m to 2 a m.
The State Senate passed the bicycle baggage bill to a third reading by a 2 to 6 vote yesterday afternoon. Supporters of the L. A. W. hope it will be engrossed next, while Senator Joy of Middlesex spoke at length opposing the measure.
Field, the New England champion in 98, fell during training and fractured his collarbone. The accident sidelined him for weeks just as he prepared for the Fall River races. A pace swap led to a collision with Stafford, who escaped serious harm though bruised.
Amateurs cheer the racing outlook as weekly meets start in eastern Massachusetts with warmer weather. Fall River lists fill, Brockton hosts a second meet next Saturday with events including mile novice and amateur races. Charles River Park may stage the first local meet of the season around the 19th amidst scheduling still undecided.
A debate over a proposed bill to curb railroad discrimination against cyclists continues as lawmakers argue over penalties and ticket validity. Proponents call the measure just and necessary while opponents warn of constitutional issues and inconvenience to patrons. The House also passed a provision removing lantern rules for cyclists on night streets.
Michael A Wheel Again reports a comeback training session at Charles River Park with pace vehicle tandem. crowds watched as he rode five miles in the morning and seven miles in the afternoon, clocking an average around 2 11 3 5 per mile while manager J C Kennedy plans gradual speed increases for the season.
James F. Ingraham of Lynnfield fractured his collar bone in a hard spill at Charlies River Park while training yesterday. The incident occurred during a local amateur sporting session and officials reported no further injuries.
The Crystal Palace track saw a motor tricycle record of 38 miles 868 yards in an hour. Edward Taylor reportedly set a new hour record in Paris with 40 miles in 1 hour 1 minute 9 seconds, suggesting over 38 miles per hour.
The annual intercollegiate bicycle championship will be held in Philadelphia at Woodside Park on Decoration Day May 20 under University of Pennsylvania auspices. Competing schools include Harvard Yale Columbia Cornell Georgetown Princeton and Pennsylvania with top amateurs from Georgetown Ripley Princeton Strong Yale Barnitz Pennsylvania Hopkins among entrants.
Horse notes report Frank Meehan, long time second trainer for J J Bowen, praising James Golden's Dexter Prince filly as possibly the fastest trotter he has seen. Golden plans a further season layoff. the filly may start as a 1 to 2 favorite. Also mentions McCarthy opposing claims about McCarthy's ownership, and notes deaths of Buffalo roadhouse figure A E Perren and California turfman F H Titus at 77.
Jaindon May 2 The Diamond Jubilee yesterday won the Two Thousand Guineas at Newmarket giving the Prince of Wales a classic victory. The prince has now captured all the classic races except the Oaks stakes.
May 4 trip to Philadelphia and Washington with a Boston starting rate of 27 dollars. May 18 a tour to Philadelphia Gettysburg Luray Harper's Ferry and Washington priced from 38 dollars. Proportionate rates from other points. All expenses included and personally conducted by A J Simmons N I. Royal Blue line itinerary office 211 Washington street Boston.
Williams wins the second game of the tricollegiate championship season defeating Amherst 7 to 5. The decisive ninth inning included three Williams runs. Hits were Williams seven Amherst six. Batteries Bent and Edwards for Williams and Rushmore and Priddy for Amherst.
Brown 6 Yale 3 as errors in the fifth and seventh innings swing the game. Garvan and Cunha form a solid Yale battery while Washburn loses ground after a shaky start. Brown capitalizes on Yale miscues to overturn an early Yale lead.
Dartmouth rode a ninth inning tie into a tenth to beat Tufts 14 8 on May 3 in Hanover. Pingree Brown and Fleming starred with strong fielding and hitting as Dartmouth built a lead, Tufts rallied but fell short. Hits were 4 for Dartmouth and 3 for Tufts. Batteries Cook Brown Richmond Curran and Fisk.
Exeter, N H May 2 Phillips Exeter College defeats Colby University in a game marked by strong hitting and solid pitching. Saunders struck out ten, Teague and Allen made running catches, with Exeter totaling 10 hits to Colby's 9 and committing four errors to Colby's six. Batteries Clay and Cooney for Exeter Saunders and Cushman for Colby.
Phillips Andover defeated Bates 7 to 6 in thirteen innings on May 2. The game was tied at 9 in the ninth before Andover won in the thirteen. Batteries were Moore and Lannigan for Andover with Stevens, Towne and Russey for Bates.
The Suburban League opener at Everett A A ballpark saw Everett High vs Malden Highs, Malden winning 19 to 14 after eleven tense innings. Bates, Baker and Malden’s battery excelled for the victors while McGowan, Smith, Talbot and Bullock starred for Everett. Score by innings shows a tight contest with Malden breaking away late.
The Shaw Shallow heavyweight clash at Maverick Athletic Club East Boston on Tuesday May 8 draws intense local interest. Boxing news covers officials rules law adherence private club entry requirements and training updates for OBrien Moore Byers Gardner Creedon and other Kirtland Club bouts plus notes on Dan Snyder and Rob Roy controversies.
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