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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1904

Page

3

Nationals win game from Selee's team

Chicago, May 8. In sloppy weather, Boston beat the Cubs 4 to 2 at West Side Park. Willig starred for Boston, while Chicago failed to handle the ball as the crowd urged a halt. Attendance about 12,000.

Nationals Selee Chicago West Side Cubs Boston Zimmer

Hundreds of oarsmen fill Boston rivers in spring rowing surge

The city wakes to crowded boats along the Charles and East Boston as hundreds of oarsmen return for the season. Clubs brace for May regatta with workouts at Bradford and St Alphonsus, while star rowers like Joe Maguire and Frank Greer draw attention. Local crews prepare for Harlem River and St Louis trips with long workouts and new coaching.

Boston The Charles Bradford St. Alphonsus A. A. Boat Club Bradfords St. Alphonsus Leo Didion St. Alphonsus Association Association W. D. Cashman George Didion Harold Blackman BF. Fleming James Kelly Joe Maguire Maguire Frank Greer St. Joseph’s St. Louis E. W. Dunn EH. ‘Twigs T. Long N. McGuinness F. OO Donnell R. O'Donnell T. Gannon D. McGuinness Gus Coffey W. Toomey East Boston Rowing Association de Laskey East Bostons Jeffries Point Columbian Jerry O'Neil Frank Barker George Munroe Charles Barker New York Metropolis Peterson Riverside Boat Club

Pittsburg scribes mock successful players in 1880s game notes

In the latest chatter from Pittsburgh sports pages the writers mock the prowess of players like Tannehill and Chesbro while recounting disjointed game notes. Tom Hughes seeks another chance and Griffith weighs a lineup shift as prep for upcoming clashes with world beaters.

Powell Griffith Tom Hughes Tom Pittsburrg Tannehill Chesbro Pitsburg Annehill New York Pittsburg Strikin Dorchester Hester High Malden High Winthrop Boston Eranny Bay Dougherty Ind Senators Pitts Giants St. Louis Nichols Harry Man

Cubs Triumph as Briggs Shields the Beaneaters in Frenzied Battle

In a tense game Willis kept the Cubs in check while Briggs faced a heavy Boston lineup. Chicago landed eight hits, with a sixth inning rally stalling against timely fielding misplays. Geier Cannell and Carney supplied early offense, but Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 4 1 in a separate note with Kelley lifting a two base hit and Lumley scoring on bases.

Briggs Boston Chicago Vers Gurney Cannell Tase Slagie Ray Willamese Ay Apbatigchio Brigee Ao Zimmer Willis Cubs Selee Bostons Geier Carhey Cooley Jones Abbaticchio Davy Daniel Gare Geler Kling Carney McCarthy Slagle Delehanty Batty Cincinnati Kelley Lumley Elliott Ones O'Day

Medford's Strong Nine To Play This Season

Medford will field a powerful baseball team with Charles A. Gibbons as manager and Cram formerly of Belmont A A as pitcher. The lineup includes Hughes catcher McDonald first base Gib bs second base Winn shortstop O'Neil third base Murphy left field Shine center field Cronin right field. They seek games with strong teams after June, favoring the Glen dons of Everett or Imont A A of Malden.

Medford Charles A. Gibbons Malden Cram Belmont A. A Hughes McDonald Gibbs Winn O'Neil Murphy Shine Cronin Glendons Everett Imont A. A

Rolloffs Kick Off at Elite Alleys This Week

Elite Alleys begins rolloffs this week with the top ten competitors, as the event narrows the field to determine the champion. Local standings and participant names are anticipated as lanes heat up.

Chicago Triumphs Over St Louis 3 0

Chicago defeats St Louis 3 to 0 in an American league game. Today’s schedule includes St Louis at Chicago and Detroit at Cleveland with results pending.

Woaiemet Peniladelphia St. Louis Detroit Cleveland

Chicago shuts out visitors in fielding clash

Chicago blanks the visitors as Owen stars with the bat and glove. The game features fast fielding, two runs in the first, two in the third on singles and an error, with Holmes delivering notable hitting and defensive work. The secret to the win remains with Chicago’s efficient offense and solid defense.

Chicago Owen Holmes

Invaders clash at Huntington Avenue neighbors collide over lineup

Invaders today at Huntington Avenue will pitch today for Collins. Work on enlarging seating capacity at Huntington avenue begins. Joe Stanley protests Boston National management claiming he was sidelined for Cannell, his protege. Stanley remains in town and may interact with Providence. Pitcher Stewart of Boston National may join the West. Stewart fell ill in the South, but a letter from...

Gibson Winker Collins Huntington Avenue Joe Stanley Boston National Cannell Fred Tenney Stanley Providence Stewart

Boxing Gossip on Kid Thomas and New England Club Rivalries

Boxing gossip notes Kid Thomas in top form after Philadelphia appearance and mentions sparring with Young Corbett’s trainer. Discussion highlights Thomas’s conditioning, recent light work, and plans to meet top contenders like A. Briggs while stressing his strength in body punching and the need for peak condition to withstand hard hits.

Kid Thomas York Glou A. C New York Thomas Kida Young Corbett Urope New England Philadelphia Briggs

Triune Ale Brings Healthful Taste Three Meals Daily

A vintage promotion extols Triune ale as the most delicious wholesome brew. It claims to invigorate the run down and stimulate appetite for three hearty meals daily, touting choice malt hops and pure water. Hotels grocers and bottlers sell it.

Collins Drives Nationals With Heavy Hitting Pace

Collins leads the Nationals with a .857 batting average while Chick Stahl sits second at .801. Parent Dougherty Freeman Lachance and Ferris have yet to find their form as Buckenberger’s squad endures a rough week, losing three to New York at the South End and again to Chicago on Saturday amid weak hitting.

Collins Chick Stahl Parent Dougherty Freeman Lachance Ferris Buckenberger New York South End Chicago

Boxing bouts draw Boston Gloucester fans to big week

Gloucester boxing fans pack the gym for a major meet with Thomas Brigg, Fussimmons events at the Howard in Boston. Carl Lothrop will bring Bob Fussimmons to Boston for daily workouts and a three round drill with Bob Armstrong. Fitz and Armstrong deliver famed speeches and fast exchanges. Lawrence and Boston carded bouts feature Burke versus Griffin, Donahue versus Jordan, Daly versus McGlachlin. Ashley versus Sullivan headlines Thursday. other prelims include Williams, Nolan, and Sullivan. Boston clubs eye nickel-fare shows as unheated bouts resume with local rings limited to 10 rounds.

Thomas Brigg F Chelsea Lad Gloucester Gloucester Club Fish City Bob Fussimmons Old Howard Carl Lothrop Boston Bob Armstrong Fitz Armstrong Howard Kid McCoy Jooks Lawrence Sports Sand Vic Ye Burke Lawrence Billy Griffin South Boston Portsmouth Griffin Burke Red Donahue Andover Young Jordan Tommy Daly Young McGlachlin West End A. C Quy Ashley Fall River Tommy Sullivan Sullivan John L. Sullivan Bellows Falls Austin Rim Guy Ashley New Bedford Peter Sullivan Tommy Oral Ashley Criterion Club John L Bellewe Frank Adams Newton Harry Gilman Roxry Jack Williams Eddie Nolan John A. Sullivan Magnolia Tommy, White Stoneham Boston Sports Chelsea Elaa Lasson Villa Philadelphia Timmy Driggs New England May Spaten Manchester Mass Skowhegan Ferguson

Howe Named Manager for Charles River Park

F. I. Howe, manager of Bobby Walthour and Hugh MacLean, is appointed manager of Charles River Park. Yesterday he conferred with park owners’ representative and it was decided he would oversee the operation of the park.

F. I. Howe Bobby Walthour Hugh MacLean Charles River Park Howe

Amateur baseball notices list many junior teams and dates

A dense column lists numerous amateur and semi professional baseball clubs seeking games. Entries name teams such as The Warrens of Somerville The Brookside A A The Orients The Myrtle A C The Huntingtons The West Lonergan The Lincoln Juniors and others with ages from 11 to 20 plus contact addresses in Charlestown Everett Somerville Roxbury and Dorchester.

Warrens Somerville J. J. McNulty Boardrade Howard Manufacturing Company R. MacDonald Howa Manufacturing Company Charlestown Brookside A. A E. F. Lemon Marshall Street Watertown Orients A. L. Omsby Highland Avenue Everett Myrtle A. C J. M. Hall Spring Vale Avenue Huntingtons W. H. Rue Tremont West Lonergan J. M Alworth Manufacturing Company J. Ransell C Street Hootes Bookbinding Company Gilmore, Jr Dove Street Roxbury Dartmouths Tea Clarence Central Street Orea M. Flaherty Sumner Street East Boston Ae of Sacred Oneek Pack Coleman Nut Street Hydeark A. A EB. Ryan School Street Brighton Felton Siences Bahess C. ©. Barnard Broadway Cliftondale The Howards D. F. O’brien Everett Street Mayflowers M. Levine West Cedar Street Petersons A. E O’brien Dorchester Street South Bos Franklins J. J. Carr Bay Street Cambridge Avons A. Biebert Prentiss Street Cliftons Malden Harry Gale Cross Street Tremonts Y Wioneen Tremont Street Taveesma Manche T. McDonough Bridgeport Charles Panes Soutaintree Emerson J. Nevins Dorchester Avenue Dorchester Winthrops J. Flemmer Engine Elm Street Charlestows Maleys H. J. Lally Minot Street South Bee Ee Argyle Street Waverlys A. WA Flynn Waverly Rosindale Wee Tileston Street Keyst M. Loring Nixon Place Allston Clover A. C W. Reddish Lawn Street Olympias Pen KE. L. Farrell Webster Street East Oston Hartfords W. L. Hogarty City Hall Atlantic A. C M. Collins Mead Street Place Catholic Young Men’s Association D. ©. Downing Dudley Magazine Streets Lincolns Thomson K Street South Boston Portsmouth A. C J. O'Donnell Bristol West Side Henry Doherty Olney Street Union A. C John Ryan Newton Lower Falls Mt. Pleasants William Nash Dudley Street Newburys James Martin Walnut Street Atlantic St. Catherines Harry Alcock Lexingtons P. T. Mansfield Lexington Tileston A. C J. A. Ure Fellow Street Eatons

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