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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1906
Page
8
Cleveland outplayed Boston 14 to 1 in a lopsided game marked by demoralized Boston pitching. Joss and Cleveland hitters led a dominant rally as Collins faced heavy criticism for lineup choices and management. The loss extended Boston’s streak and highlighted calls for rest and new players.
Reds defeat Tenney's Boston Nationals 7 to 6 in Cincinnati as Delehanty and Bridwell feature in a back and forth game. Bridwell traded amid cheers, but Delehanty makes key plays. later Tenney and Dolan draw walks and scoring plays unfold through the eighth. In Chicago, Chicago tops Philadelphia in a slugging contest, nine runs to five, with Kling and Magee homers and Beebe and Lush pitching into late innings.
Noted cruising and racing sloop Dorel, once owned by Medford’s George L. Batchelder, sold by Hollis Burgess to Dr. James J. Minot of Boston. Also, Medric II, a 22 foot racer by Herbert White, sold to 8 H. Eldredge of Boston and J. Knowles of Cambridge.
The Bay State Beach Show Association held a Thursday evening meeting to organize the new group. President is 2 B Atherton, vice-presidents are Dr F H Osgood and T B E L Kemp, treasurer H Alote gerry A Ben, directors Osene, Tes A Bearse, M A Maive ends W Comey.
In Philadelphia on May 18 the American League champions edged Detroit 4 to 3 in a well played game. Plank pitched superbly while Donohue was hit hard and battered.
Poor fielding by the St. Louis team and Howell's weak pitching let the local squad win easily.
Worcester High School crews may race Harvard freshmen in an eight oared match on Lake Quinsigamond Saturday May 26. Harvard may withdraw if it wins the entire class regatta.
Security a 5 to 1 shot with Burns aboard won the New Rochelle handicap at Belmont Park over 7 1 2 furlongs. He set a new track record for the distance defeating Grap, with Blandy finishing third.
Hints of pairings show Lawrence meeting Worcester while New Bedford faces Lowell in early matchups. Other listed cities include Fall River Haverhill and Manchester as potential opponents. The fragment notes regional tournament scheduling with multiple city teams.
Worcester over New Bedford 6 to 3 as Sline outpitched Elliott. Mullaney injured by a batted ball. Key hits include Knotts three base, Gorton and Austin two base hits. Errors by New Bedford listed, with Runse-Gorton and Bradley scoring twice for Worcester and Knotts stealing a base. Time of game about one hour and fifty minutes.
Two home runs in the second inning and an error by Wilson on a grounder from Spooner enabled Lynn to defeat Lawrence 3 to 2 in a fine afternoon game at New England.
In a tight game at the park, Manchester cannot sustain offense after early runs. Phelan and Kane lead the scoring for Manchester, while Haverhill rallies with Eustace and Mauch key on defense and timely hits. Final score 10 to 2.
Dartmouth defeated Williams 7 2 in Hanover as Ford rallied Dartmouth with bases loaded walks and a five run second inning. O'Brien Gardiner and McLeann homered or doubled, while Glaze pitched for Williams.
John L Sullivan Jr races to England to challenge Jack Palmer for the heavyweight crown. Though a welterweight, he argues a light man can best a heavy, stating a middleweight can lick a heavyweight and win the title. He’s described as part of Ireland's landlord class with wealth in stocks and bonds.
A collage of sports and media chatter including Jim Corbett backing Tom Shevlin over Jim Jeffries Harvard backing Yale, plus hammer throwers on Soldiers Field. It also notes Spring football lack, McGraw temper, Pirates Giants feud, umpire disputes, and blame on Williams and Brush.
Boston has lost 15 straight as Cleveland and Young and Bernhard prepare to pitch. Giants slump with three straight losses to Pittsburgh while Mike Lynch helps. Brooklyn tops St Louis as New York defeats the Browns. Dartmouth star Harry McDevitt declines pro offers to finish college amid chatter from fans and outsiders. Rooters seek Harvard Princeton to break Boston’s slide.
Princeton blanked Phillips Andover 5 to 0 with pitching held by Hyniger and Cooney for Princeton and Lani gan, Merrit, and Jones for Andover. Timeth. 50m. Umpire Clarkson.
Entries for the amateur tug of war match by Roanoke 8 and A C May close at John J. Hogan's club 2 North Russell Street next Wednesday with Hogan in charge.
Volkmann defeats Roxbury Latin 10 to 5 at South End grounds. Estabrook led with three hits, LaCroix added seven strikeouts on the mound and two base hits. Aronson and Everts paced Roxbury with three and two hits respectively as Volkmann pulled away late. Time 2 hours. Attendance 500.
The New York Athletic Club hosts its annual track games at Travers Island on June 2 inviting prominent New England amateurs to enter. Entries close with Charles L. Burnham in New York City and cost 50 cents per event. An Irish-American A C carnival at Celtic Park on May 30 offers handicapped and open events with entries due May 24 to John J. McHugh.
The Lincoln Club in Chelsea hosts a Thursday night bout between Chester Goodwin and Rouse O'Brien after a disputed prior clash. O'Brien is favored by his South Boston followers, while Goodwin aims to avenge his hard luck and prove his mettle before a cheering crowd.
Norwich-Waterbury edged Norwich 6 to 5 and New London beat Springfield 5 to 1. Bridgeport defeated New Haven 5 to 4 while Holyoke topped Hartford 9 to 3.
Pittsburg defeated New York with a strong offensive showing today as Mathewson was hit freely. The contest remained exciting from start to finish in Pittsburg.
In a pitcher duel, St. Louis saves edge Brooklyn with late offense. Egan allowed two walks and struck out one. Pastorius fanned four over relief. Raub Bath Maloney and Lewis each stole bases for St. Louis as Egan and Pastorius split innings. Time two hours. Umpire Conway.
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