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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1904

Page

3

Pillsbury Beats Chess Champion of World in Cambridge Springs

Cambridge Springs Penn May 3 The international masters tournament featured American Harry N Pillsbury defeating world champion Emanuel Lasker in a Queen's Gambit Declined variation. Barry drew with Mieses after 47 moves, ending a string of losses for Pillsbury as Janowski led with victories over Tschigorin Marshall and Teichmann. Tomorrow is a rest day as all games so far concluded.

Cambridge Springs Penn Dr. Lasker Harry N. Pillsbury Bosn St. Petersburg Lasker Janowski Tschigcorin Marshall Teichmann Lawrence Napier Mieses Showalter Delmar Pillsbury Fox Schlechter Marco Hodges

Haghey-Byers Bout Ends In Draw In Maine

In Portland, May 8, Charney Haghey of Lowell and George Byers of Boston fought twelve rounds to a draw after agreeing to be declared even if both stayed upright. The bout was largely tame with little fighting, though early exchanges pleased a large crowd. A burlesque between Cyclone Robinson and Tornado Bill Dunning provided the sensational moment, ending with a postfight flare as Dunning insulted the referee and Robinson fled.

Portland Charney Haghey Lowell George Byers Boston Cyclone Robinson Providence Bill Dunning Sheehan Dunning Robinson

Harvard Juniors Defeat Freshmen In Lacrosse Final

The Harvard Juniors beat the Freshmen 7 to 0 on Soldiers Field to win the interclass lacrosse championship series in the final game yesterday afternoon.

Harvard Soldiers Field

Stanley Gets Release Notice From Boston Club

After yesterday's South End game Joe Stanley the Boston National outfielder received a 14 day release notice for poor hitting. Cannell stays on the roster and if his batting improves he will play left field. If not Carney shifts to right field. Stanley came from New Orleans club and had signed with New Orleans before Boston. New Orleans seeks his return but he must settle with the National Association of minor leagues before any minor league club can sign him.

South End Joe Stanley Boston National Stanley Cannell Carney New Orleans Boston National Association of Minor Leagues

Baseball Teams Visit Majestic For Ward and Vokes Show

Boston Americans and Philadelphia team members accepted an invitation from A. L. Wilbur and Hap Ward to attend Ward and Vokes' "A Pair of Pinks" at the Majestic Theatre tomorrow evening. Lower boxes reserved for the two teams, with the company planning an enjoyable visit.

A. L. Wilbur Starr

Boston Autoisi to Race in N Y Meant to Be 15 Mile Match

Rome New York May 3 W J Morgan of New York in town to arrange an automobile match between S B Stevens of Boston and H L Bowden of Boston both record breakers at Ormond Beach last winter The race will be a 15 mile course at Old Orchard Beach Maine in July.

Rome N. Y W. J. Morgan New York S. B. Stevens H. L. Bowden Boston Ormond Beach Old Orchard Beach Mei

O Brien Seeks Title Contender Match With Ryan

Philadelphia boxer Jack O'Brien pushes for middleweight title contention facing Tomm Byes and challenges champion Ryan at 158 pounds. O'Brien cites recent wins over Mike Schreck Jack Sullivan and Kid Carter and proposes a 20 round bout in San Francisco with a forfeit to prove earnestness. Endorsed by pundits, the piece notes boxing culture includes former champions like Frank Erne turning to other ventures.

Jack O’brien Philadelphia Tomm Byes O’brien Mike Schreck Cincinnati Jackullivan Boston Carter Ryan Spyteny San Francisco al Smith Aloon Frank Erne Erne Erie Jimmy Briggs Gloucester Kid Thomas Gloucester A. C Chelsea Thomas Baltimore Bri Kidsneé Cambridge Kids BE. F. Goodwin Balttimore World Hudson A. C J. M

Gibson or Young to pitch as Giants face Wad dell clash

Gibson or Young will start for Collins today while Plank is Connie Mack's choice to oppose Wad dell tomorrow. Victor Willis aims to beat the Giants this afternoon at the South End as McGraw mulls his pitching plan after yesterday's loss.

Gibson Young Collins Plank Connie Mack Waddell Victor Willis Giants South End McGraw McGinnity Iron Man P. Moran Buckenberger Devlin Geler Delehanty Bresnahan Pittinger Batty Grand Stand Columbus Avenue O. T. Carlson Watson Street City Warren Baseball Club Dorchester Tr Ff McGarthy Pierce Avenue Neponset Freddie Parent Pittsburg Henley Athletics Dwyer Warelecu Abdall Ee Weber Louis m John T. Kelley Ben Teal New York

Somerville Second Team Defeats Tufts Nine On Broadway

Somerville second team defeated Tufts College sophomore nine 12 to 7 on Broadway. Munroe hit a three run homer in seventh after a tie at 7 7. Pitcher Munroe paced Somerville with strong pitching and fielding.

Somerville Figs School Tufts College Broadway Munroe Somerville Paunees TUFTS Po.a.e E Curran North Nichols Williams Cameron Merrill Rice Ilman Sewall B’rdman Har’ton Hall Wycoff Burt Cutler Crise W. Burns Peterson Somerville Tufts Whitman Harrington Farnsworth Boardman Rrors Somervill

Brighton Hs Nips Cambridge In High School Baseball

Brighton High School defeated Cambridge High 11 to 2 at Roger Park yesterday afternoon. Pitcher Woodlock struck out 11 and allowed two hits. Curley starred behind the plate. Featherstone and Curley drove in runs for Brighton, while Mullins and Winlock featured for Cambridge. Time of game about 50 minutes. Attendance around 400.

Brighton High School Cambridge High Roger, Park Brighton Woodlock Curley Cambridge H Featherstone Sae Y D.C Curley Jacobs Lonergan Filin Cambridge Mullins Winlock Gurley Hickey Woodlock Lis Pierce Winlock Murray Murtey Pierce Cunningham Cross Harkins

Volkmann Edges Stone's 7–6 in Chestnut Hill Showdown

Volkmann School defeated Stone's School in a stubborn contest at Chestnut Hill yesterday by 7 to 6. Captain Wadsworth made superb plays for Volkmann, while Possett pitched well for Stone's.

Volkmann School Stone’s School Chestnut Hill Wadsworth Volkmann Possett Stone

Harvard Nine Defeats Second Nine on Bolsters Field

Harvard Law School nine beat the second team in a practice game on Bolsters Field by 31 to 0. Strong pitching carried the win as key players starred in an uneven scrimmage, highlighting depth in Harvard’s baseball program.

Harvard T School

Tufts Nine Off To Play Yale In New Haven

Tufts College baseball team left Boston for Connecticut and will face Yale in New Haven on Saturday after traveling today.

TUFTS YALE Medford Tufts College Boston Connecticut New Haven

Boston Latin School Tennis Finals Set for Today

The interscholastic tennis tournament reached its semifinals yesterday on Jarvis Field with L. C. Westfall and N. W. Niles of Boston Latin School advancing to today's final rounds. A tight match featured Niles defeating J. McDonald of Browne & Nichols by steadiness.

Jarvis Field L. C. Westfall N. W. Niles Boston Latin School Westfail Niles

Dorchester High Tops Waltham High In 7-4 Victory

Dorchester High defeated Waltham High 7 to 4 yesterday afternoon at Dorchester. Waltham scored all in the first inning while Dorchester rallied with key plays by Ross and Taylor. Pitcher Brayley earned the win for Dorchester as Os Clapp and Murphy contributed offensively. notable defensive plays included Ross’s one hand catch.

Dorchester High Waltham High Dorchester Waltham Brayley Ross Taylor E. Ross Lynch Clapp White Doolan Dirk Oj Taylor Fish Coy Lewis R.f Kearnley Onit Taslor Hayes Os Clapp Kish Pair Taylor Clapp Murphy Builivan Caliehan Ofe Rayiey Bray Balla A Kearsley

Manhattan College shuts out Phillips Andover 5 to 0

Manhattan College pitcher O'Brien allowed only one hit and struck out 10 as Phillips Andover was blanked 5 to 0. Lanigan fanned 10 for Andover but was hurt by timely hits. Score by innings shows Manhattan taking a 5 run lead early. Batteries O'Brien Duff Lanigan Chapin. Umpire Clarkson. Attendance 400. Time 1b.45m.

Andover Manhattan College Phillips Andover O’brien Lanigan H. EB Manhattan Duff Chapin Clarkson

Boston College Grounds on Massachusetts Avenue

A fragment from a Boston scene notes activity yesterday afternoon on Massachusetts Avenue near the Boston College grounds. The readable text captures a brief moment in an urban setting with no further details available.

Boston College Massachusetts Avenue Boston

Yale Annapolis Crew Selected For Saturday Race

Yale coaches Adams and Kennedy named the eight to race Annapolis on Severn next Saturday led by stroke Blagden with Whitney bow and cox LeBlanc. Morse is out for low scholarship. Miller moves to No.7. They sail Thursday for Annapolis and practice Friday on site.

New Haven Conn Adams and Kennedy Yale Navy Annapolis Severn Blagden Miller Fish Chase H. Scott Ferguson Whitney Bow Phipps LeBlanc Morse Jim Miler Naval Academy Scott Yale Shell

Sibletce at Boston Washington at New York

Leveland at Detroit Chicago at St. Louis matchup listings appear in the sports column with regional pairings and venue cues for the night’s schedule. The card highlights four games including a clash between major cities and league rivals.

Boston Washington New York Leveland Detroit Hicago St. Louis

Gianna New York at Boston Bron a at Philadelphia

Unclear readable text shows teams and locations with scattered city names including New York Boston Philadelphia and Cincinnati. The fragment hints at a sports schedule or results but contains many garbled words and missing details. No definite event date score or outcome is established in the accessible text.

Gianna New York Bosto Bron A Philadelphia U Cage St. En Cincinneti

Harvard Beats Exeter In 6 To 3 Baseball Thriller

Harvard defeated Phillips Exeter 6 to 3 in a May game at Harvard field. Castle allowed most of the runs, while Cook pitched steady for Exeter. Key plays featured Carr and Marshall on defense for Harvard and Anson for Exeter, with Marshall contributing at the plate and Clarkson and Matthews adding timely hits.

New England New Bedford Lowell Hooker Burbage Grant Day Exeter N. H Harvard Phillips Exeter Sases Academy Castle Cook Carr Marshall Anson A. B. Carr Kernan R. F Randall Matthews Clarkson C. F Stevenson Quigley I. F AB. R. Bel PO A. B. Tilton Eeeeeereseeseee Joves Kent Eavaseki Cba Barreee Exeter Ill Cgarr Tilton Hamill Ieime—L J. B. Beneton

College baseball features strong bats for Colby

In a May 3 game the home team Colby showcased loose play by both sides but Colby secured a win with Tirrell and Ahern delivering, plus a three-base hit by Willey. Final line shows Colby 8, Colby 6 with key hits by Hatterson-Puelay and Cowing, Hunt and Shaw, Quigley. Umpire Sturgis. Attendance 400.

New England Washua N. H Nashua Fall River Harris Jeces Ashua Labelle Pastor Carney Soffel Pal River Biassachusetts Tirrell Ahern Willey Colby R. H Cee Oly Arta Hatterson Puelay Cowing Hunt Shaw Quigley Sturgis

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