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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1901

Page

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Washington Beats Boston 4 to 1 in Fourth Straight Win

Washington hampers Boston with Lee on the mound delivering six scoreless innings, while Dowd and Freeman misplays and fielding miscues hamper Boston. Clingman and Coughlin secure two runs in the sixth as Washington seizes the game. Boston’s offense stalls despite Collins and Dowd’s efforts.

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Indpendence Launch Delayed Amid Hoodoo Fears at East Boston Yard

The Independence yacht launch faces delays with last minute decision to postpone tonight amid hoodoo superstitions and crowd limits. Crews, preparations, and mast work proceed. captain Haff selects a lean crew, while wagers and public interest build as Labor Day weekend expectations grow.

Boston Haff Etn Frank Miller Crowninshield

New York Scores 4 at Chicago in Whitewash Contest

A brief sports note from May 16 reports New York defeating Chicago 4 to 0, adding another coat of whitewash in the ongoing series. The fragment suggests a lopsided win in a quick scoring game.

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Cincinnati Smothers Brooklyn In Fast Snappy Game

Cincinnati brings sharp play to Brooklyn as Phillips shuts down the Brooklyns with masterly pitching and flawless support. Only error comes on a short throw in the tense contest.

Brooklyn N. Y Cincinnati Brooklyns Phillips

Baltimore Triumphs as Robinson Delivers Comeback Win

In Baltimore, the Orioles rallied in the eighth to beat the Philadelphia Athletics 8 to 2. Keister and Williams starred with key hits, while Howell and Piatt combined for strong pitching and fielding shines.

Baltimore Philadelphia Ecept Keister Fultz Geer Williams McGraw Kelister Lajoie Cross Foutz Howell Pia

Philadelphia Defeats Pittsburg 6 to 5 in Ten Innings

Philadelphia wins a ten inning game 6 to 5 over Pittsburg after tying it in the eighth with timely hits and bases on balls. Delehanty cleared the bases in the tenth to drive in the winning runs as 27 percent attendance watched a featureless contest until late.

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New England League Opens in Haverhill With Bangor

The New England League opening game in Haverhill saw Bangor defeat Haverhill 9 to 6. Haverhill left twelve men on base as Bangor capitalized on opportunities and Brown was hit at crucial moments.

Haverhill New England League Bangor Inena Brown

Lowell Opens New England League Season With Win Over Augusta

The Lowell home team defeated Augusta in a one sided opening game amid ragged fielding. Mayor Dimon pitched the first ball as the scoreline set the tone for the New England League opener.

Lowell Augusta Dimon

Lewiston Defeats Nashua In New England League Opener

In Nashua on May 15 the New England League opener ended in a 3 to 1 loss for Nashua to Lewiston. Lewiston tallied seven hits while Nashua made ten. Errors favored Nashua with four Nashua errors versus one by Lewiston, costly miscues.

Nashua N. H New England League Lewiston Leviston

Opening Day Crowd At Varick Park For Montana Leann

Two thousand people gathered at Varick Park in Manchester today for the opening event featuring the Montana Leann. The crowd packed the field as guests arrived for the afternoon program under clear skies.

Manchester Portland N.H Varick Park

Wesleyan Falls to Holy Cross in May Match

Holy Cross defeats Wesleyan 13 to 11 in a May contest. Coakley earned the win with strong pitching while Duggan Carman and Pierson contributed on the mound. Wesleyan misplays led to seven costly errors by Anderson and a fielding lapse at key moments.

Dartmouth Defeats Tufts In Slow Game At Hanover

Dartmouth wins 10 to 4 as six fifth inning runs and a poor Tufts fielding error tally shape the contest. Tufts’ Fleming and Stolworthy shine while Dartmouth bats in six runs in the fifth. Tufts adds four in seventh. Batteries Varney Rollins Roe and Perkins Fiske.

Hanover N. H Dartmouth Tufts Fleming Stolworthy Varney Rollins and Roe Perkins and Fiske

Yale Defeats Lafayette In One-Sided Baseball Game

Yale beat Lafayette 10 to 1 in New Haven. Yale pitchers Robertson and Hirsh allowed 13 hits to Lafayette’s 5 while Yale made 6 errors to Lafayette’s 5. Willis and Ernst starred in the visitors’ defense as Yale capitalized on miscues and early offense.

YALE Lafayette New Haven Conn Willis Cook Eeseeee Robertson Hirsh Ernst

Amherst Beats Maine 3 to 1 in College Match

Amherst defeated the University of Maine 3 to 1 in Amherst today. Batteries were Kane King and Amidon for Amherst and Webber and Chase for Maine.

Amherst University of Maine U. of M Kane, King Amidon Webber Chase

Andover Defeats Yale Freshmen 2-0 in Polished Game

In Andover on May 15 Phillips Andover Academy shutout Yale freshmen 2 0. Campbell of Andover fanned nine while Yale pitcher Allen had one strikeout. Andover produced five hits to Yale's three as Campbell Hazen Winkle and O'Brien starred for the winners.

Andover Yale Phillips Andover Academy Campbell Allen Hazen, Winkle O’brien

Harvard Crimson Defeats Lampoon In Annual Baseball Game

The Harvard Crimson beat the Lampoon 28 to 7 in a high scoring game marked by numerous errors. A keg of beer placed beyond home plate let runners claim a drink, with the Crimsons advantaged as the losers paid for the beer.

Harvard Crimson the Lampoon Harvard Life Crimsons

College football scores across New England region

Scores from games show West Point and N Y University each with 6 points. Williams defeats Williams 6 in Williamstown. Colby beats Bates 14 to 6 in Waterville while Bowdoin wins 10 to 2 at Brunswick.

West Point N. Y. University Williamstown Williams Are Waterville Colby Bates Brunswick Bowlein Ei Ceick

Connecticut League Results Highlight Big Wins

Derby defeated 7 to 2, New Haven beat Bristol 8 to 4, Meriden over Waterbury 13 to 3, and Bridgeport topped Norwich 19 to 6 in league play.

Derby New London New Haven Bristol Meriden Waterbury Bridgeport-Bridgeport Norwich

Today’s MLB Games Across The Leagues

National League games feature St Louis at Boston, Cincinnati at Brooklyn, Chicago at New York, and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia. American League actions include Baltimore at Boston, Philadelphia at Baltimore, Milwaukee at Chicago, and Detroit at Cleveland.

Boston ST. Louis New York Ees Chicago Cincinnati Brookly Philadelphia Pittsburg Ee Philadelp Brooklyn Baltimore Milwaukee Detroit Cleveland

Baseball clubs vote to extend roster cuts to June 15

Six National League clubs wired President Young in support of delaying the player reduction deadline to June 15 under the New York resolution. Two clubs yet to respond. Uncertainty remains whether unanimous consent is needed or a simple majority suffices. Several clubs listed players to release, but those names would not be dropped immediately if the extension passes.

Washington National League Young New York

Harvard golfer CG Henderson Jr. reelected captain

CG R Henderson Jr. was unanimously reelected captain of the Harvard golf team for the coming year after serving as captain for the past year.

CG. R. Henderson, Jr Harvard

Electric Belt Gentlemen’s Free Offer From Physicians’ Institute

A bold two line promotion from Physicians’ Institute at 2031 claims an “Electric Belt” makes a strong vigorous man among men. The offer is described as a grand free limited time deal urging readers to write today.

Physicians’ Institute

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