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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1905
Page
3
Rain interrupted the Philadelphia game with Cincinnati after six innings. Philadelphia held a four run lead by the fifth inning after three singles and a triple, keeping the advantage as the game ended early.
Brae-Burn Country Club in West Newton hosts a state doubles championship starting Tuesday May 30 with challenge trophies for three-peat winners and first and second prizes. Current champions A B Pier and R C Seaver expected to defend. Open to all state residents including college students. Entries due by 6 p m May 29 to the Brae Burn tennis committee.
Dartmouth freshmen won the cane spree from the sophomores during Junior Week with light and middleweight events going to the freshmen. The heavyweight match ended in a draw, and a rain-shifted performance of Much Ado About Nothing was staged in Bissell Hall. The junior promenade is planned for tomorrow night.
Andover High faces Saugus High at Saugus in a busy day of games. Newton High meets Boston Latin in Newton while Medford battles Lowell Textile in Lowell. Chelsea hosts Melrose in Melrose and Hyde Park plays Revere in Hyde Park. Roxbury faces Burdett in Lynn and Ballou in Lynn. Allen Preparatory also listed. Auburndale travels to West Newton. Watertown plays Concord in Concord. Hingham visits Weymouth and Mechanic Arts plays Quincy in Quincy.
Boston College baseball opens its home season on the new field with Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The lineup selected by Coach McDermott features Galvin, Flatley, Luby, Captain Lyon, Orchard, Cox, Greene, Wheatley, and Kelley in pitching and catching roles.
Stoneham High defeated Woburn High 4 to 2 this afternoon. McHale and Sweetser starred for Stoneham, while Doherty led Woburn.
Cornell defeats the University of Pennsylvania 4 to 0 on Franklin Field in Philadelphia. The game showcases Cornell’s strong offense and solid defense in the lacrosse showdown.
On a rain-soaked field St Louis beat Boston 5 to 2 as Thielman and Willis opposed. St Louis built a four-run fourth inning aided by Beckley’s two-base hit and errors by Wolverton and Willis. Boston rallied late with Needham and Thielman highlights but fell short as McGann homered twice for New York’s two runs.
Sports brief notes matchups including St Louis vs Boston Chicago vs Brooks Pittsburg vs New Ore and Cincinnati vs Philadelphia. No results provided.
Chicago defeated Brooklyn 4 to 1 in the opening season game. Schulte hit a home run driving in Pfeffer, with three hits in the third inning and a Dobbs error aiding Brooklyn. Brooklyn managed one run as Hanlon's team split three hits in the inning.
New York fell to Pittsburg 7 to 2 today as the visitors displayed superior speed and offense. The game from May 18 at New York showcased Pittsburg’s early lead and steady domination throughout.
A bustling Saturday sale advertises deep discounts across many departments. Men’s fur felt hats, umbrellas, leather coats, shirts, drawers, overalls, gloves, hats, coats, trousers, and travel bags are offered at markedly reduced prices, with mail orders encouraged. The ad lists numerous items from gloves to trunks and emphasizes value and fit for workingmen.
Sam Langford of Cambridge meets Young Peter Jackson of Baltimore at the Highland A C in Marlboro next week. Jackson, a tough opponent at catchweights, has defeated Joe Walcott and Philadelphia Jack O’Brien and recently beat Larry Temple in 15 rounds. Herrera leaves for Philadelphia after a Chelsea win and aims to meet Battling Nelson in Butte on June 13. Willie Gibbs expected at Lowell House this afternoon.
Buffalo Bostons and Montreal squads see double rainouts with Buffalo Baltimore and Montreal Providence games postponed. Toronto matches suspended. Rochester and Newark tied 8 8 as rain halts play.
Cairngorm the 9 to 10 favorite captured the Pocantico stakes for 3-year-olds at Bel mount Park. Cederstrome led to the stretch as Davis rode the favorite to win by one and a half lengths over Right Royal with Cederstrome a head behind. The track was very slow and Cairngorm was the only favorite to win.
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