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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1905
Page
3
National matchups list Cincinnati at Boston Pittsburg at Brooklyn Chicago at New York St. Louis at Philadelphia outlining key city rivalries in upcoming games.
National league action in New York sees the Chicago Nationals shut out for a third straight game as Reulbach's wild pitching fuels the champions’ win.
In Philadelphia on May 16 three pitchers worked for the home nine. Sparks started but faltered in the third inning. Caldwell relieved and faced three men before Morrison took over. The locals rallied late but could not overcome St Louis' early advantage.
In Brooklyn New York May 16 Pittsburg wins 9 to 7 over Brooklyn for an even split of the four game series Long hitting featured with Clarke and Howard homering. Tomorrow's game had been played last Sunday and the teams take a vacation.
Harvard men anticipate a notable rowing clash with Cornell on May 27 at the Charles River. The Harvard crew is regarded as one of the strongest combinations in recent history and faces an outside university in a rare river race.
Cornell coach Courtney selects the first and second varsity crews to race Harvard on May 27 with the Boston Charles River course set at one and seven-eighths miles. E T Foote strokes the varsity with W E Lee at seven, B E Fernow five, G W Foote four, J P Dodd three, C E Boesch two, R C Barton bow, W B Stowell coxswain, W Taylor listed.
Harvard Sophomore crew defeated Stone's School on the Charles River in a close race from the Union Boat Club. Stone's led briefly at the bridge before Harvard surged ahead and won by about a length and a half as tide and effort shaped the result.
Harvard coaches focus on form and drive and the varsity lineup for the upcoming Cornell race is set with Shepard as stroke George six Filley five Lawson four McLeod three Flint two Tappan bow Burchard. Officials announced include referee Meikleham of Columbia and judges J Perkins Harvard and J Smith Cornell with finish judges Manning Harvard and Wilder Cornell.
New York May 16 Terry McGovern says he is pursuing fights for brothers Hughey and Phil with strong backing. Hughey seeks a rematch with Tommy Murphy in Baltimore for 1000 to 5000 dollars, 15 rounds, while Hughey’s recent health and an earlier loss are noted. He also offers Phil against any 105 pounder with similar backing.
Harvard defeated Cornell 164 to 102 in Ithaca New York. Bonbright, formerly of Haverford, delivered a fine inning for Harvard. Flint and avers stood out for Cornell. Smith of Harvard missed his train while Forbes of Cornell caught four outs.
Gambling thrives at both local ball parks despite a national crackdown. Bookmakers post daily odds on games and even on dos and don’ts with six handbooks in circulation. The article urges stamping out open gambling, cites Boston as the only city allowing it, and notes cohorts failing to show up hurts semiprofessional baseball.
Kid Goodman seeks a shot at Battling Nelson after a proposed win over Aurelio Herrera at the Chelsea club in Boston tonight. Goodman believes he can go the distance in a six round bout with Nelson and promotions in Philadelphia favor giving him the chance if he defeats Herrera.
Major matchups include Boston visiting Cleveland and New York at St Louis with Philadelphia at Chicago Washington at Detroit shaping the upcoming schedule and potential standings shifts.
In St Louis May 16 Rockenfield held the ball as Williams scored the winning run for New York sealing a costly loss for the home team. Howell pitched well and fielded perfectly in a 3 2 defeat with Wallace Frisk Howell Van Zant producing the hits.
Wesleyan beat Syracuse University 5 to 3 in Middletown Conn. The contest featured sharp fielding and strong pitching, but Syracuse errors proved costly. Batteries Clark and Day for Wesleyan with Limbeck McBirney and Wilbur for Syracuse. Umpire Lawton.
Cleveland May 16 Captain Collins returns to the lineup as Man ager Larry Lajoie misses several days. A shower at League Park spoils the first of a series with the Boston Champs. Collins aims to move Cleveland from last place and renews plans for a pennant push with Tannehill Criger Hess Bemis in the batteries.
Lou Dillon the trotting queen is reported in peak condition by Budd Doble. She weighs about 900 pounds and has gained flesh from hard road work. She will ship to Cleveland in June for summer preparation with a goal of regaining her world record pace.
The Cambridge High School nine was defeated by the Latin schoolboys of that city 25 to 0 on Rindge field yesterday. It was a pitchers game and Nash of the Latin school won out. The batteries were Nash and Delaney for the Latin and Winlock Murray and Monahan for Cambridge.
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