This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1913
Page
9
New York defeats Pittsburg 7 to 4 as Giants capitalize on early hits and Pirates fielding lapses. O'Toole allowed multiple runs after a rough first two innings with shaky support contributing to the deficit.
Gossip from the boxing scene centers on Patsey DeLucca’s desire for a return bout with Joe White after a close decision. White fights Gunboat Eldridge next Tuesday at the Arena, while other matches include Jerry Lucentte vs Tommy McFarland and Matty Baldwin’s clash with Gilbert Gallant as promoter notes and fan interest rise.
Jim Wray faces Crimson choices as Harvard and Cornell loom for a key race. John Paul Jones seeks another intercollegiate mile mark at Franklin Field, facing strong Ithacan Cornell rival Madeira. Nat Butler touts the Revere track opening May 30 with top internationals. Mike Murphy's health improves, and George Stallings may bid for Crandall if McGraw moves to Giants. Charlie Rice and Drew headline Amherst events with Magee guiding prep.
Questions cover Rube Marquard sale to Giants for 11060 dollars, bets on Detroit vs Boston hits, Tuesday bet inclusion, no hit pitchers Mullin Hamilton Tesreau, Bill Carrigan ethnicity, collegiate tickets on sale, Hal Chase tenure, and Brooklyn pennants in 1899 and 1900 with Edward Hanlon as manager.
Pitcher Lucien F. Gervais, secured from the Vancouver Club last fall, was yesterday released to the Buffalo club of the International league by the Boston Nationals. The release brings Boston to the 25 player limit until Briscoe Lord reports.
No word has been heard from the Oriole outfielder since he messaged Manager Stallings that he would return to Baltimore to gather personal effects and join Boston immediately. Stallings urged him to report at once while Boston relies on Mann Connolly and Titus in the batting order. Bill James starts pitching for Stallings' lineup against the Reds at 3 30 with Suggs for Cincinnati and Kling likely to bat behind the plate despite rust.
The Maine college championships at Orono today will indicate what the state’s institutions can offer in the upcoming New England intercollegiate championships next week. Local officials have been invited to officiate the events.
New York wrestling fans could count on a hard fought match as Zbyszko and Caseaux refuse to quit. Both competitors are noted for their toughness and will push to pin the other despite injuries or rough action.
An odd poll predicts a girl born today will marry a short man and a boy born today becomes a plumber. The memo suggests marrying or not depends on height, with the note that a shorter spouse is better than none.
A fragmented note notes that a clean face greatly enhances looks when washed. The text mentions a shine from the nose area and references a misread or garbled term related to facial grooming.
W Ayers of the Washington club is restored to good standing without fine. He explains he did not join the team to attend college. Hits Off Hughes five in seven innings and Drohan one inning. Sacrifice plays by Witt and Cobb. Stolen bases by Loudon Milan and La Porte. Double play from Dubuc to Gainer. Bases on balls seven to one. Hit by pitch by Hughes Moriarty. Strikeouts by Dubuc, Hughes, and Drohan. Wild pitches by Hughes and Dubue. Time one hour five minutes. Umpires Connolly and McGreevy.
Cincinnati May 16 The National Baseball Commission today reinstated player Y.
Montgomery Montgomery 3 Nashville 0. Mobile Birmingham 5 Mobile 2. Memphis Chattanooga Memphis wet grounds. New Orleans Atlanta New Orleans wet.
New York beat Pittsburg 7 to 4 with Mathewson strong before eighth as Pirates start rally with six straight hits. Fletcher starred for the Giants with four hits three stolen bases and clutch plays while Kelly struggled throwing. Hyatt homered for New York. DeVore Merkle and Doyle contributed.
Detroit defeated Washington 6 to 2 in Detroit as three early innings produced all runs. Washington led until the sixth when Dubuc Louden Crawford and a Hughes wild pitch sparked Detroit to the winning rally. Morgan allowed both Washington runs and was walked three times. Bush was ejected in the first inning for disputing a decision. Louden excelled at bat and in the field.
The Phillies defeated the Cubs decisively in a National League matchup. Strong pitching and timely hitting powered Philadelphia to a comfortable win. Key contributors include the lineup’s batting order and bullpen hold.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.