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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1903

Page

3

St Louis Defeats Detroit 3 to 1 in Second Game Series

St Louis beats Detroit 3 to 1 behind Donahue on the mound and sharp defense. Detroit pitchers allowed earned runs as Kitson issued five walks. Attendance recorded at 11,300 with Heidrick's three base hit highlighted the scoring.

ST. Louis Detroit Donahue Kitson Burkett Barrett Heldr'k Ol Smith Crawf Anders'nl Aiads Hweke Heidrick Smith Crawford Kahoe Buelow Elberfeld Wildpitch Kitston Kiston O' Loughlin

Chicago Beats Cleveland In Cold Day Ball Game

Official reports show 18 800 spectators as Chicago defeats Cleveland despite a cold crowd. Key moments include Daly Callahan and Lajoie highlights with Isbell and McCarthy contributing offensive runs. Joss pitched for Cleveland, while Hickman and Godhnaver faced Chicago’s batters.

Chicago Cleveland Daly Callahan Lajoie Orb. Po O Lajo Orrad God See See Ujoss Ley Naverss Bemis,c Dolan Dal Sarrithe Isbell McCarthy Bradley Ehckman Joss Hickman Y. Callahan Hick- Godhnaver Flick

Washington at Boston and Other NBA Matches

The schedule lists Washington at Boston, Philadelphia at New York, Cleveland at St Louis, and Detroit at Chicago in a set of early season matchups.

Detroit E. Peete Chicago Philadelphia Bay New York New Washington Boston St. Louis Cleveland

Jersey City Beats Providence 1 0 on Errors

Jersey City 1 Providence 0 in Rocky Point game with Clements' eight strong innings marred by two misplayed bunts. Halligan's hit produced the deciding run. Bean and Halligan starred in the field. Barnet puzzled all day. Umpire Kelly. Time 2d. Attendance 1500.

Providence R. I Rocky Point Clements Halligan Bean Barnet Jersey City Dillon Farmer Kelly

Pardee Drives In Two As Newark Tops Worcester

Al Pardee pitched for the Newarks and hit a three run home run in the fourth inning driving in two teammates. The crowd of about 6000 cheered as the Newarks built a lead in a 6 to 2 victory over Worcester.

Newark N. J al Pardee Newarks Worcester Pardee and Sham, McFall and Steelman Arlie Uvatham

Exhibition game in Weehawken ends with even play

In Weehawken today the New York Americans and West New York battled in an exhibition. Griffith and Howell pitched for the New York team while Kelly and Cuthbertson worked for West New York. Malion cracked a long hit off Griffith for a run in the third inning as fielder quality shone and the game finished with no risks taken by the winners.

New York Weehawken New York Americans West New York Griffith Howell Kelly Cuthbertson Malion Mowel Beville Hrbush J. Reilly

Standings in Class C Amateur Billiard Tournament

The standings of players in the Class C amateur billiard tournament at the Hub billiard parlor are as follows with current rankings and points.

Local oarsmen delayed by cold weather and wind

Yesterday's chill and a stiff east wind kept Boston area rowing crews indoors delaying the oarsmen season opener. A few members tested boats at Jeffries Point and EBBAA while others repaired floats. several clubs planned spring events and coaching choices remain unsettled.

Boston Old Boreas George de Laskey EB B. A. A de Laskey Jeffries Point Davy Lyceum Hall 1Lth Horatio R. Delano Revere John D. Ryan

Providence Six Day Bicycle Race Promises $2500 Purse

Providence schedules a six day team bicycle championship with a $2500 purse. Riders race 24 hours weekly with per mile prizes and daily intermediate awards. Eight winning teams receive up to $500 for first and other placements. Racing runs June 1 to the final day with motor paced exhibitions during the week.

Providence

Open Air Horse Show at Grafton May 30

Worcester County hosts a Memorial Day open air horse show at Grafton Country Club with 48 classes. Key prizes include the Snow Path cup valued at 100 dollars, Rubdry driving class prize, and the Masters Plate for the best team of three hunted with hounds. Entries close May 21 at Crompton block Worcester Mass.

Harry W. Smith Worcester County Grafton Country Club Grafton Club Smith Chester W. Lasell Oakhurst Farm Montreal Toronto Genesee Valley Myopia Norfolk Grafton Meadowbrook Radnor Rose Tree Green Spring Valley Brandywine Piedmont Crompton Block Front Street Worces 'Y Mass

Boxing Gossip Highlights Patsey Sweeney Fallout

The article reports Patsey Sweeney missing a Tammany Athletic Club match against Billy Moore and a substitute exhibition by George McFadden with Tommy Shortell. It notes Sweeney’s on and off status, calls for a boxing halt on him, and covers Gardner’s return to form, plus other regional boxing items including McFadden versus Langford and plans for May bouts.

Patsey Sweeney Tammany Athletic Club Billy Moore George McFadden Moore McFadden Tommy Shortell Sweeney Patsey Sam Langford Lenox A Billy Gardner Arthur Cote Biddeford Helfield Walcott Cote Walcott Mechanics’ Athletic Club of New Bedford Tommy King Billy Sinnott River Fall River Patsy Downey Tot Matthews King Brady Roscoe Carr Pinkey Burns Dave McNeil Young Jeffries Kid Bernstein Rew Chester Goodwin New England Harry Forbes Forbes Goodwin Dougherty Leon Louisville Carruth Criminal Court Yanger Jimmy J. Briggs Charlestown Honey Mellody Jig Stone Mellody Stone Essex Jones Jimmy Walsh B. H. Benton Rob Roy

May Proves to Be a Wonder for Oarsman Fernand De mouruelle

Worcester May 3 Fernand Demouruelle a young Southerner from New Orleans trains on Lake Quinsigamond daily for the season's two top events the diamond sculls at Henley and the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen championship Former Amateur Champion Edward H Ten Eyck watches with interest.

Worcester Fernand Demouruelle New Orleans Lake Quinsigamond Henley National Association of Amateur Oarsmen Edward H. Ten Eyck

Demouruelle Sets Sprints As Crescent City Rowing Talent

New Orleans born rower Demouruelle a 24 year old son of a police commissioner stands 5 feet 11 inches and 172 pounds. He began rowing in 1899 with a junior one and a half mile record of 9 50 at New Orleans and later competed in Boston doubles but illness hindered form. He won the 1900 intermediate singles national regatta on the Harlem River in 4 or 6 seconds and claimed the Southern Amateur Rowing Association title in New Orleans. He faced health setbacks but is now training and entered for Memorial Day Harlem River regatta Henley July 6 7 and Aug lake regatta with Labor Day Harlem River race.

Demouruelle Crescent City New Orleans Boston South Harlem Fred Greer South Boston Southern Amateur Rowing Association Philadelphia Henley Eng the Lake Harlem River

Cambridge chess expert enters Rice Gambit tourney

Farwell E. Thayer of Cambridge, a Cambridge chess master and Harvard alumnus, joins the Rice Gambit tournament conducted by Pillsbury National Correspondence Chess Association in Chicago. The event studies the Rice Gambit opening, with 43 groups across the United States and Canada participating by correspondence.

Farwell E. Thayer Cambridge Pillsbury National Correspondence Chess Association Chicago Isaac L. Rice New York United States Canada Thayer Harvard

Chicago Pirates Ilose To Cubs In Eleven Innings

In a clean eleven inning game at Chicago May 3 visitors won. Weimer’s wildness allowed a run in the first while Chance’s muff and two hits with a sacrifice scored another in the second. Bunched Chicago hits tied it in the later innings. Attendance 17 009. Pittsburg 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Chicago 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Chicago Weimer Chance Muff

Cincinnati Wins Front-Running Brawl Over St Louis

Cincinnati tops St Louis in a timely hitting game with strong pitching by Ewing and Currie. Ewing held the opponent’s batsmen in check, while Currie struggled with defensive support. Magoon homered for a two-base hit and Donlin notched a three-base shot as the game drew 12,009 in attendance.

Cincinnati St. Louis Ewing Currie R. B E. Kelley Burke Seymour Smonot Donlarf Brain Teckley Jib Bavelay Steinfedt Oj.Hackett Corcoran O Donovanrf Migoon Williams,s Peltz c Oryanci O Currie Cincioanati Magoon Donlin Beckley Hases Barclay Willams Ryan Emilie and Halliday

Brooklyn at Philadelphia Chicago at Pittsburg St. Louis at Cincinnati

Three games listed: Brooklyn versus Philadelphia, Chicago versus Pittsburg, and St. Louis versus Cincinnati. No scores or outcomes provided.

Brooklyn Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburg St. Louis Cincinnati

Boston Athletic Clubs Seek Semi Pro Games This Spring

Listings show South Quincy South Boston Athletics Highland A C West Roxbury and Windsor A A Roxbury seeking strong amateur or semi pro teams for May and June. Contacts include Walter M Barry John Welch H J Dowd D E Sullivan W J Daly and others offering guarantees and travel terms.

South Quincy Walter M. Barry Bromfeld Street Boston South Boston John Welch Ninth Street Highland A. C West Roxbury West Hawthorne A. C M. G. Estabrook, Jr Wren Street Fast Milton Peter J. Barry Sheldon Street East Milton Southside D. E. Sullivan Morse Street Watertown Lovells W. J. Daly Glenway Street Dorchester Corona Kid Company South Street Leather and Allied Industries Windsor A. A Roxbury H. J. Dowd Windsor Street Charles H. Bailey P. O South Braintree Hartford A. A PD. C. Downing Savin Hill Stoneham G. W. Voye Sullivan Place St. Catherines Charlestown J. McCarthy Moulton Street Commonwealth A. A Allston J. F. Lockett Allston Street Beacons of

Boston Ball Teams Face Hard Home Series This Week

Boston fans anticipate a busy week as both leagues start home series. The Senators debut in the city with Delehanty Demontreville and Robinson adding strength, while the Nationals struggle despite late improvements. The Giants and McGraws Giants visit South End while the Americans travel to Huntington for three games.

Boston Washington Senators Gene Demontreville New York Giants Christy Mathewson McGraw

Local Youth Baseball Team Tryouts Across Boston Area

A long list details dozens of clubs and managers seeking 9 to 19 year old players for upcoming summer and fall seasons. Names and addresses span Roxbury Charlestown East Cambridge Somerville Medford and beyond with age ranges 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 year olds and notes on uniformed teams half fare arrangements and travel.

Hugh Ron Ge Brown Ewes Klucken Sete Neon Rompton Warren Ee Paige Ee Ry Natchelder Veeee Wena Ereee William Anderson Hallock Street Roxbury Linwood A. C Hubs Massasoits P. J. Birminham West Seventh Street South Boston Walnuts Riversides Ed Riley Hayes Block Charlestown Felmlocks Myer H. Slobodkin Lowell Street City Waverleys William J. Cox Stanwood Street Jeffries Stars Lawrence D. Mills Jeffries Street Fast Boston Execters John F. Day Harrison Avenue Bigelows William Doyle E Street Phillips Arthur H. Farrell Humgarians Joe _McPhees Lorenzo Lavash Sumner Street East Boston J. FE. O'Briens Orients Weymouth Jenways T. J. Monaghan Brennan Chapman Street Columbia Road Clarence Freeman Pearl Street Washington A. C Charles Wilson lWinstings Street Cambridge Clintons Somerville W. F. Riley Pearl Place Boylstons Jamaica Plain Frank W. Johnson Washington Street Warrens Neponset Boston John S. McGarthy Norwood Street St. James A. Ward Cogswell Street North Cambridge Lakerie Hubbard A.A Roy Joyce Rice Street Glenwood J. A. Lawler Hyde Park Avenue Hyde Park Hyde Juniors R. Lyons Dorchester Avenue Carson A. C Manager Smith Lynde Street Nelsons Dorchester Muay H. Perry Evans Street Newmans Atlantics James McCauley Newman Street Foster Ducks P. Green Fostercourt Crescents of Medford Henry Spillane Postofice Avenue Williard W. Mahoney Mt. Auburn Street M. J. Hurleys Scott John Broadway South Poston Corey A A. Sheridan Medford Street Carsons Charlestowns Edward Smith St. George Altar Boys Saxonville Maas Archdiocese of Boston Joseph Burke Mass Sheafe Stars J. Rubinovitz Barton Street H. Bastein Eliot Street KE. Hughes Dearborn Street

Giants Seek Split At Huntington Avenue Versus Washington

South End hosts a baseball doubleheader as Washington faces Huntington Avenue with Long Tom Hughes slated to start for Collins. Detroit’s Norman Silberfeld batted .526 and Barrett hit .440 in six games. Mullin cements a .429 average. Gilmore and Hamilton appear in a tense season setting.

Washington Huntington Avenue Giants South End Detroit Norman Silberfeld Barrett Mullin George Gilmore Roxbury Billy Hamilton Heverhill Collins Stahl Western College

Black predicts Filon D'Or will win at Country Club

Trainer Ralph Black reports Wwooster Boy and Filon D'Or wintered well and will skip Morris Park to target the Country Club meets. He believes Filon D'Or can win the grand annual again this year if he keeps improving as top steeplechasers from the United States and Canada converge for three days of racing starting June 13.

Thomas W. Lawson Ralph Black Boston Filon D'Or Morris Park Black Filton D'Or Country Club United States Canada St. Botolph

Harvard and Yale Showdowns Across New England

Harvard plays Dartmouth in Hanover while Yale meets Penn State in New Haven. Regional prep matches include Harvard Freshmen vs Andover in Andover, Volkmann facing Tufts Freshmen in Medford, Somerville Sigh against Tufts Second in Somerville, Cambridge High versus Brown Nichols in Cambridge, Cambridge Latin on Hopkinson in Newton, Stone's School versus Adams Academy in Quincy, and Wakefield High clashing with Waltham High in Waltham.

Harvard Dartmouth Hanover N. H Yale Penn State New Haven Andover Volkmann Tufts Medford Somerville Sigh Somerville Cambridge High Brown & Nichols Cambridge Cambridge Latin Hopkinson Newton Stone's School Adams Academy Quincy Wakefield High Waltham High Waltham

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