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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1903
Page
3
The Nationals and Boston teams posted mixed results as last week showed three wins for the Nationals and three wins for the Americans. Fielding faults marred the Nationals, with Criger and Lachance excelling in the infield while Criger's single error highlighted his strong play.
In Columbus on May 17 Cleveland routed New York 9 to 1, blasting Griffith with six singles a double and a triple in the early innings. Joss puzzled New York as Gochnaur's fielding stood out while McCarthy Flick and Courtney led Cleveland in a decisive victory before 5 500 spectators.
Washington attacked Patterson throughout the game and won 6 to 2 as Chicago failed to respond except for two runs in the fourth and sixth innings. Isbell’s batting and a brilliant Holmes running catch highlighted the day. Patterson faced nine batters more than Washington, with key hits from Green Isbell Holmes Clarke and Ryan.
St Louis won 9 to 3 over Philadelphia in a slugging game at home. Pitcher Plank started for Philadelphia but left in the fifth as St Louis pushed across three runs on four hits, including a three bagger and a two-base hit. Hartsel batted for Powers in the sixth as the Cardinals tallied five earned runs against Donahue and a mix of singles. Two-base hits were by Wallace and Murphy, with Heidrick and Hemphill adding three-base hits.
Donohue allowed eight hits to Plank and five to Henley with Plank pitching six innings and Henley four. Burkett and Sugden contributed double plays, Davis and L Cress drew walks. Donohue struck out twice, Plank three times. St Louis left five on base, Philadelphia nine. Time 58 minutes. Umpire Sheridan. Attendance 1130.
The schedule lists Boston at Detroit, New York at Cleveland, Washington at Chicago, and Philadelphia at St. Louis, outlining four high profile games across prominent markets.
New York Nationals beat Hoboken 5 to 2 on Hoboken grounds as Bresnahan injures shoulder and wrist in third inning collision with Lamar. Mertes replaces him at first base, Taylor moves to left. Attendance 5000. Batteries Miller Bowerman and Lindeman Lamar. Umpire Merrity.
The schedule lists Chicageo at Boston Pittsburg at New York St. Louis at Philadelphia and Cincinnati at Brooklyn reflecting league pairings across major cities for the forthcoming games.
Chicago again today at the South End. Wicker, a Patsey Donovan discard, impressed on Saturday. Crawford of Detroit shows strong batting form and could challenge AL leaders. Hirshon of Dorchester’s Lowell team was injured by a fast inshoot, dislocating a shoulder. Fans wonder when a new catcher joins Collins. Mrs. Kittredge attends games praising her husband. Conant collected tickets at Thursday’s game. McClintock’s 1903 Beaumont no hitter was spoiled by wildness as Galvestons won 4 to 2. Poor weather and weak play cut St Louis patronage. improved conditions may boost interest. Waddell’s Philadelphia arrest drew large bail offers. Buckenberger says Pickering and Householder would make a strong pair if they played together.
Steve Mahoney, long known as manager of Jimmy Briggs and Chester Goodwin, has emerged as a hit as a baseball umpire in the local circuit. His transition from dugout to the plate draws attention from players and fans alike.
A speaker muses on holding life policies for both sides and serving as an umpire with a brace of Maxims and Gatlings ready. He imagines the bleachers profaning and the grand stand roaring as he would “bring my guns to bear” and shoot for all he is worth.
The third annual field day at Brockton on Memorial Day features events with prizes including 18-yard foot handicap 50 25 15 10, 100-yard consolation race 10 8, high jump 5 3, pole vault 3, broad jump 3, three standing jumps 5 3. Entrance fee 1. Entries close May 27 with Thomas T McLaughlin 28 Ward Street Brockton.
New York May 17 Sheffield from Berkeley School made an unprecedented interscholastic showing. He won five championships in one day on May 9 and clocked 22.25 seconds for the 220 yard dash, beating the prior record by a full half second. At age 18 he will graduate to Harvard this June choosing Cambridge over Yale or Columbia. He dominates dual meets, interscholastic events, and local championships winning 14 firsts and totaling 771 1/2 points.
The Criterion Athletic Club and Essex Club plan stacked boxing cards with Jack O Keefe facing Martin Canole and Kid Bryson versus Kid Griffo in Essex Club events. Falls River bouts, weigh ins at 122 pounds, promotions by Waltham and Chelsea venues, and comments on sparring partners highlight a busy boxing week with fans urged to attend for matches and exhibitions.
The athletic committee promises top talent at the club events. A noted bout pairs Gus Ruhlin of Akron with Sandy Ferguson of Chelsea as the May 26 card includes Young Welly versus Johnny Fitzgerald in six rounds and Tommy King versus Joe Lovie in eight rounds.
Boxing crowds expect a busy week as Culture Club hosts a featherweight phenom known as Mississippi. He arrives with a string of victories and is slated to face substitute opponent Andy Daly after Kid Goodman’s glove dispute. Goodman now runs his own management, recounting a $500 loss that pinned him to seek funds for a summer naphtha launch.
Manchester plays Nashua Lowell faces Concord Fall River meets Brockton Haverhill clashes with Lawrence in today’s schedule across the region.
The Massachusetts State Baseball league convened in Brookline with President OConnell presiding. Reports from officers were accepted and season plans finalized. The season will begin on Memorial Day with each team playing a double header.
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