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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1903
Page
3
The Concord nine defeated Manchester 8 to 4 at Rumford Field in front of about 3500 spectators. Concord pulled away in the fourth inning with five hits and three walks, aided by sharp fielding and moments of rough base running. The game used a double umpire system and featured fierce hitting throughout.
Brockton beat Haverhill 5 to 3 in a game noted for weak defense on both sides. Riordan sparked Brockton with runners on base while McGinley pitched well but lacked support. Haverhill showed its worst fielding of the season as the visitors seized control in the third inning.
Lawrence won easily over Fall River 8 to 4 at NSW England. Courteen was hit at will while Ross pitched well except in the sixth inning. Grant Bevier and Weddize led batting honors for Lawrence.
Lowell defeated Nashua 15 to 8 in Nashua New Hampshire. Gokey left the game in the seventh for Labelle as Lowell recovered after a shaky third inning when six Nashua players scored. Hafford starred with the bat as Lowell surged with nine runs in the final two innings to secure the win.
Tufts College opened its spring tennis tournament on Packard avenue courts. Many entrants played through the preliminary round last night with several matches decided. notable results include Harold L. Gordon defeating John J. Mullen 6-4 6-2 and Harry P. Lewis beating Fred W. Proctor 6-1 7-5 among others.
Mechanic Arts High School defeated Everett High School yesterday at Everett with a score of 38 to 11. The Mechanic Arts boys delivered a fine exhibition of ball playing led by Flynn.
Tracey Strobel and Hinckley led a high scoring game for Everett with multiple hits and run production. Mackane spun a strong two hitter for VGA OPE while Strobel fanned seven. Attendance reached 150 as umpire Osgood oversaw a two hour three minute contest.
Chicago reports from the South End highlight Frank Selee Link Lowe and Dr James Casey of Lawrence joining Theo McEnaney in East Boston. Dorchester and English High duel at Locust Street while Ginn & Co open against Cambridge with Jake Beebe and Billy Mullen leading. News on Cy Young Detroit Mullin and Giants Batting star Sandon Mertes. Brush’s free management contrasted. Hopkinson-Newton Latin and Cambridge Latin-Brookline High games were not played as scheduled.
The lone White Sox player who understands bunting theory is highlighted. Charley Pittinger will pitch for Boston at the South End this afternoon. A Boston Americans photo appeared in the Sunday Post on May 38. Mrs Buckenberger watched the game from the Stand as Buck’s Braves beat them. Detroit defeated the Collins team yesterday. The Philadelphia Nationals have won only a quarter of their games, and the Quakers defeated the Athletics.
The Harvard University golf finals at Oakley Country Club Watertown ended with H. Chandler Egan edging W. C. Chick 1 up to win the title.
Andy Watson of this city defeated Curley Supples of Buffalo in a bout at Lenox Athletic Club after an unintentional foul led to Supples being disqualified in the lth round. Watson showed pace and jabs while Supples relied on hooks and footwork. Preliminaries saw Tim Harrington beat Billy Smith in two rounds and Billy Fitzgerald defeat Max Freeman in six, with Young Cavanaugh and Kid Bernstein drawing in six.
Hugh MacLean fell while riding at a 1 25 clip on the Revere track and sustained severe bruises that may keep him from tonight’s three cornered motor paced race. If unfit, Bill Stinson will substitute as organizers push ahead with 8 p.m. races and extra transit from Boston after 6 o'clock.
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