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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1904
Page
3
Pittsburg, Penn May 17 McGinnity controlled the game with strong support and pitched Pittsburg out in swift fashion. Ebilip pitched well but was hit for runs at key moments. McCormick starred in center in a decisive New York victory.
Chicago outhit and outfielded but takes four runs in a seesaw game. O Neill’s catching Strang’s fielding and Kling’s homer pace the effort as Chicago wins 4 to 3 at home. Lundgren strikes out five for Brooklyn Cronin allows three over six innings. Attendance 1600.
May 17 Cincinnati Boston game postponed due to wet grounds. Moran the Boston catcher is ill with la grippe and confined at Burnett House. Willis and Harper will start the game Wednesday. Red third baseman Harry Steinfeldt underwent a second operation for a large carbuncle on the leg at German Deaconness Hospital. he will be laid up for weeks.
Two Charles River Park meets planned for May 30 with afternoon and evening sessions. Nat Butler and Basil De Guichard lead a crowded field including Harry Caldwell and Joe Nelson as pace riders prep for the season. A three cornered 20 mile race at Revere next Saturday features Butler De Guichard Moran with Bob Schultz pacing De Guichard. Albert Champion to ride an exhibition before the main paced race.
Newton Centre May 17 Tech freshmen beat the Tech sophomores 9 to 1 at the Newton Athletic grounds this afternoon. Errors and careless fielding by the sophomores helped Tech in the first inning as the scoreboard shows Tech 9 to 1 with varied inning scoring.
Cleveland bunched hits in the eighth to defeat Boston 3 to 1 at Huntington Avenue. Cy Young pitched well through seven, then Cleveland broke through in the eighth as Lush, Donohue, and Bradley drove in runs. Lajoie and Collins starred on the bases and in the field. Parent left with a hurt ankle, Dr. Eric unsure of return. Boston’s only run came in the first inning on Dougherty and Freeman’s early drive. In Washington, Chicago beat Washington 9 to 5 as Dunkle struggled early and Mason settled in late. Three-base hits by Green and a balanced attack backed by solid fielding sealed the win.
Powell outpitched Waddell and St Louis posted a 2 0 victory. Barthold, a new pitcher, worked one inning, striking out one and issuing one walk with no hits. Key hits included Jones and Hill two-base hits and a Hoffman three-base hit. Hartsel Powell Davin stole bases, and St Louis left on nine to Philadelphia six. Attendance 1510.
New York won the series finale against Detroit 5 to 1 as the Yankees produced late offense in the fourth inning. Only Barrett and Crawford had standout hits for the Tigers as Detroit faltered.
A unique baseball event unfolds at Franklin Field this afternoon as the Boston University Theological School team from Beacon Hill faces the Baptist Divinity students of West Newton. The Methodist squad, many of whom are ordained ministers, features captain Charles B. Pyle and players from multiple states and colleges, including Olin M. Goward and Jenny, Hunt, Kern, Simpson, and the Bill brothers.
Prectators believed Young erred when he did not throw to second on Tush for an easy double play. One run scored. Bradley followed with a single driving in two more, altering the game's outcome.
A group of professionals and doctors famed for their restraint have openly endorsed a forward stance. They reject backward timidity and advocate decisive action in matters they regard as essential to progress. Their stance signals broad support among conservative yet proactive leaders.
In front of a near record crowd at the Cambridge A A, Albert Delmont Medford defeated Nadeau North Cambridge after ten rounds to win the main bout. Delmont weighed in at 110 pounds and showed greater strength speed and ring generalship, while Nadeau fought hard to the end. Prelims featured Willie Quinn over Jack Williams, a six round draw between Young Furey and George Egan, and a second round TKO attempt by Polo Mills against Billy Heffernan.
Steve Mahoney returns from Philadelphia amid questions on Jimmy Briggs bout at Gloucester. He says he will box the real Kid Thomas at any weight named and ready to post forfeit. Mahoney also pledges a 250 dollar side bet if Goodwin defeats Daly and invites Daly to meet Thursday at 4 pm. Joe Gans’ retirement shifts lightweight title prospects toward Britt, Canole, and Corbett. Sullivan born Boston October 15 1858.
Milton Academy defeated Volkmann School 11 to 2 yesterday afternoon as Volkmann were without Allyn and Cutler. Warren and Pierce pitched for Milton, Collins caught. Wadsworth and Pevear starred for Volkmann.
H Benton, famed sporting writer, returns to Boston with wife and nine bull dogs aboard Anglian after a nine week Europe trip. He plans a large local athletic club and wants Judge Emmons as a key member. He claims boxing is dead in England and American prospects lack chance due to bias.
Reports from Boston note a crowded game as Cleveland players struggle with injuries. Parent twists an ankle and may miss days, with ONeill stepping in at short if needed. Criger updates throws, Bemis and Lajoie pull off quick plays, while Connolly handles old balls with humor. Giants newcomer Devlin rattles nine straight games, and league leaders in batting and fielding are highlighted amid a flood of standings and personnel chatter.
Harvard's track team faces a tough Yale match at Soldiers Field on Saturday with field events favoring Yale. Le Moyne leads Harvard in the shot put but Yale athletes are stronger in high jump broad jump hammer throw pole vault and other events, while Gring battles a Yale world beater in the pole vault.
Noble & Greenough defeated Roxbury Latin 4 to 3 on the South End grounds yesterday afternoon. Nobles drew four on balls leading to bases loaded in the eighth as Jamieson dropped a fly in center and two runners scored. Bailey pitched well for Nobles, Kennard for Roxbury Latin, with Richeson and Thompson among the top hitters. Attendance was around 500.
Commodore Allen presided as the Winthrop Yacht Club held its regular May meeting at the American House last evening. The gathering included routine club business and updates from officers. A housewarming event is planned for July 16 to inaugurate the club’s new facilities.
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