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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1904

Page

3

Collins and Cooley Lead Their Teams In Batting

Weak batting marks both teams though Collins powers win games. Cooley shows lively hitting and leads with 333 while Tenney is second at 303. Collins tops with 344 and Parent sits at 300. A four game series with Cleveland starts today amid uneven fielding for both sides.

Collins Cooley Detroit Buckenberger Crew Tenney Parent Gibson Winter Doran Americans Carney Willis Nationals Cleveland

Close race for the Post's Cup in Grammar School league

Four teams in Charlestown East Boston district are tied for first with Agassiz in Brighton Roxbury South Boston holding a three game streak. A postponed Hart and Bigelow playoff and a Washington Allston Bigelow tie delay decision as divisions jockey for position and an executive committee must settle the standings.

Charlestown-East Oston Brighton-Roxbury-South Boston Dstrict Agassiz Hart Bigelow Washington-Allston Roxbury-Dorchester Roger Wolcott Waters Ws Wolcott Boston Lowell

Amateur Baseball notices invite local teams and ages

Column lists multiple amateur baseball clubs and age groups with contact addresses in Revere East Boston Charlestown Roxbury and Everett. Notices urge plain written challenges by Friday night and disclose future May 30 events and age brackets from 10 to 19 years.

Austin A E. E. Barry Matt Silver Grass Fred B. Stbeee Nelistrest Gen. Ellis A Mayo William Lonseghin Hee Gora Southmsy Benton Webster Street Pees " Deacken Ty B. Shields East Fourth Street Young Victor Gil George Hun Ai Charleson Fenway A Et ‘Aul Frank Adaanen Mechantreet Roxbury Towandas Wit Murray West Seventh Street South Whitlock B. B. C Church City Esse Simpeon Pene Avenue Woxony the Bowdoin Feages C Noe Place Dorches Bias Soaie H. Tee Wrerett Street Boston Yaks Sumter Etteet East Ere I A. C W. G. Joyce Concord Avenue Cambridge Princetons J. A. Brown Box St. A B. Corcoran Austin Street Charlestown The Franklins D. E. Huffon Stxegeét Crescents A. C Henpa J. Toomey Schiller Street Norfolk Downs H. W. Curtis Fayette Street Wollaston Ty Ha Concan Oo. A Sarteel Williams Street Chelsea Kingston “A. A I. Tweed Summer Street Atlantic B. B. C M. Collins Meads Street Court Charlesown Sacred Hearts J. RL McNamara Providence Street Hyde Wee Eagle A. A Napp Cata Street Sackville A. C Y Opticians Sullivan Bunker Hill Saint Charlestown Fairbanks HH. Goldeman Sheafe Street Hartfords W. WL. Hogarty Belmonts Charles Hayman Oakfields J. F. Colliton Houghton Street Somervill Westside W. J. Murphy Onley Street Watertown Wateratons G. Emmons Bowdoin Street Eignands J. A. Powers Beaton Street Sarata Elmore FE. M. Freier West Third Stree Harvarden A. A C. C. Rose Exeter Street Belmontoe Union Parks Boytano Sudbury Igates Liside Street Flyho Quincys Demner demner's street. The Union A. @.,with 14-15-year-old teams. J. W. O'Donnell Mt. Wdoin A.C Ichester L. P. Se Greenwood Street Sir Hidnock A. of Dorchester F. T McCormack Atlantic B. B J. J. Martin Bunker Hill Street Neptunes of Revere R. L. Cooke Oxford Park Oregons M. Flaherty Sumner Street East Boston McGee Eustis Street Xbury Robinson B. B. C Harold Gavin Dorchester Avenue Franklin A. C M. Edward Donovan Chestnut ® Place South Boston Freements Everett E. G. Sullivan Tappan Street Evcrett Washington A. C E. Wilson Hasting Street Calumets Thomas McCourt Calumet Street Cliftondale A.C Harry B. Rigby Nelson Street West Lynn Carter A. A E. Ben

Baseball Notes Highlight Collins and Cleveland Star Power

Baseball notes review Gibson pitching for Boston and Napoleon Lajoie drawing attention with Cleveland. Harry Bay and Charley Hickman are noted attractions while the Collins team keeps winning. Comments on optimism from Director Benee, Nichols against old teammates, and looming games this week. Hafford’s 40 strikeouts in two games. Cy Young mentioned. Collins’ 173 games and 82 runs, 25 doubles/triples, six home runs. Ferris, Parent, Lachance, and others praised for fielding and durability.

Cleveland Gibson Boston Napoleon Lajoie Harry Bay Charley Hickman Collins New York Benee Charlie Nichols Teates Jimmy’ Coll Mitting Ce Hart Somerville Aly Hafford Cy Young Collings Dougherty Colling Mane Nathan Lowell Bieet I. Hemlona Olan Lathhueenee Cooley Athide Mokiad

Fisher Pitched 10 Victory in St. Louis

Fisher delivered ten runs while starfield defense and timely batting backed his effort. Geler showed promise in center and Miner contributed in the sixth. Moran handled four games with steady reliability, despite a hiccup in the second game. Buckenberger sees Fisher as a top successor to Nichols. Today's score follows.

Fisher ST. Louis Geler Beckley Eagle Eye Long Miner Moran Buckenberger Charley Nichols

National baseball matchups listed for today

The schedule shows Boston at Cincinnati Philadelphia at St Louis Brooklyn at Chicago and New York at Pittsburgh indicating upcoming games among major teams.

Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago New York Pittsburg Reese

Two Pitched Duel Ends 1 0 Classic at League Park

Tom Fisher of Boston and Charley McFarland of St Louis battled in a keenly played game at League Park. Buckenberger's pitcher triumphed 1 to 0 in a hard fought Missouri contest.

ST. Louis Tom Fisher Boston Charley McFarland Cardinals League Park Buckenberger Missouri

Cardinals Narrowly Edge Boston in Low Scoring Game

In a tense afternoon match, Boston collected two timely hits but failed to capitalize as Abbaticchio and Raymer produced the only runs. Willis worked well on the mound while Geler and Abbaticchio made key plays. The Cardinals, led by Moran’s near flawless throw, took the game 1 to 0 while Boston stranded several runners.

Ken Cardinals Boston Abbaticchio Raymer Delehanty Fisher Geler Abbatiehio Moran Buckenberger Aeen Cooley Del

Cincinnati Beats New Yorks to Close Series

In front of 21 000 fans at Cincinnati the locals overwhelmed the New Yorks in the final game of the series. The heavy hitting carried the team while Taylor was relieved by Milligan after Mertes and Kelley were ejected for disputing calls in the second inning. McGraw and Schiel replaced them. The score:

National Cincinnati CinciNnatis New Yorks Taylor Milligan Mertes Kelley McGraw Schiel

Providence 2 Montreal 1 in baseball game notes

In a scrambled recap, Providence beats Montreal 2 to 1 with late inning runs. The fragment hints at batters, innings, and a pitching matchup but details are unclear.

Shiceno and Beaul Exile New Effort Reported

A fragmented notice indicates Shiceno and Beaul unveil a new effort, with limited readable details about participants or goals. The readable line hints at organizational activity but lacks dates or locations. Further text is required for full context.

Games Today In New England Schedule

Concord faces Nashua in a New England game card. Fall matches include ee against Lawrence in Manchester with Bedford meeting Haverhill.

New England Concord Nashua Lawrence Manchester Bedford Et Haverhill

All Jeffries Says Corbett in Bout Preview

Jim Corbett, former heavyweight champion, predicts Jim Jeffries will quickly dispose of Munroe in the upcoming title contest. Corbett recalls training Jeffries and praises the big man’s power while reflecting on past bouts and the 1897 Carson City clash with Fitzsimmons. He also claims Munroe has no chance, based on his teaching notes and observations.

New York Jim Corbett Munroe Jeffries Carson City Bob’ Fitzsimmons Jeff Corbett James J. Jeffries San Francisco Bear Man Corbett-Fitzsimmons St. Patrick’s Day Tleman Jim T. van Buskirk Dick Baker Gus Ruhlin Joe Choynski Joe Goddard Peter Jackson Pete Everett Tom Sharkey Bob Armstrong Red Boy Eeore Bayside

Kid McCoy and Jack O'Brien Fight Ends Six Round Affair

The Kid McCoy and Jack O'Brien staged a six round bout with no knockout, showcasing a level, strategic contest. Context includes future big purses in the West and ongoing chatter about middleweight contenders like Bob Fitzsimmons, plus a Cambridge A A program featuring Delmont versus Nadeau and a slate of preliminaries.

Kid McCoy Jack O’brien Clare Artan the Kid Philadelphia Jack Brotherlyne Jeffries Golden West Kid Jac Bob Fitzsimmons Bob Ruby Albert Delmont Medford Nadeau Cambridge Cambridge A. A Delmont-Carr Delmont Carr Willie Quinn Jimmy O’day George Jae Jimmy Maher Billy Heffernan Young Furey Boston Pantz Johnny Bryson Waltham Dracut Johnny Fred Lowell Sports North End Kid Goodman Aurelia Herrara Battery D A.C Chicago Goodman Stuis Patsy McKenna Roanoke L. and A

Two Famous Local Yachts Sold in Massachusetts

Two renowned racing yachts, Chewink II and Thordis, were sold last week in Massachusetts. Chewink II, 25-foot YRA class, owned by F. G. Macomber, sold to a New Orleans syndicate with freight to Crescent City possible by sea, air, or rail, though transport may face width limits. Thordis, undefeated in her class and owned by C. A. Heney, sold via McConnell Bros to D. C. Newman Collins of New Orleans.

Massachusetts Chewink ‘II F. G. Macomber New Orleans Ares New York Thordis C. A. Heney McConnell Bros D. C. Newman Collins New

Fire Damages Freeman Street Home in Noon Blaze

A fire at the home of Charles T. Demock at 2 Freeman Street caused about $100 in damage. The blaze began in the attic from an unknown cause shortly before noon yesterday.

Charles T. Demock Freeman Street

Lou Dillon Aims to Break Record at Northsey Park

Memphis May 15 Lou Dillon the trotter queen will race next Wednesday over the same course where she set the world mark 1 58 percent Millard Saunders in charge says she is in top condition and ready to meet public expectations.

Memphis Tenn Lou Dillon North Sey Pen Millard Saunders

Major Delmar Aims to Break World Pace Time

Alta McDonald states Major Delmar is in peak form to chase the world pace record of 1 58 percent set by Lou Dillon. The trainer also plans Daniel, a two minute performer, as a second fast entry for upcoming competition.

Major Delmar Lou Dillion Alta McDonald Louillon i N McDonald Daniel

Mystic Valley Series Ends With Tight Finish

The Mystic Valley candlepin league ends this week. Calumet and Towanda push toward the homestretch neck and neck, with Medford and Old Belfry aiming to extend streaks. Arlington plays tomorrow as the Battery visit Central to close the slate.

Calumet Towanda A. A Medford Highland Old Belfry Arlington Central

Golf Meet at Country Club Brookline Opens Thursday

The spring meet at Brookline Country Club begins Thursday with an open stroke competition to qualify for the Country Club cup. Friday features rounds for the cup and an open handicap against bogey, with semi finals and finals set for Saturday. Entries close Tuesday for the last day event and Wednesday for Friday's contest.

Country Club Brookline

Captain Collins to Lecture to S S Class

Captain Collins and the Boston American baseball team attend a Carter class meeting at the Methodist Church on Meridian street Thursday night. They will share play knowledge and give East Boston players tips while proceeds fund uniforms and supplies.

Collins S. S Boston American Carter Methodist Church Meridian Street East Boston

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