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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1901
Page
3
An advertisement invites CP patients to consult Dr Liverpool at 360 Tremont Street Boston free of charge. It lists cures across numerous conditions with tall totals, claims no exam or prior information needed, and urges readers to verify by visiting during the stated hours offering free medicines and treatment.
Charlie Mitchell gains crowds and proves his old speed and craft alongside Kid McCoy in a Boston stage boxing act. The crowd packed the Howard Theatre, with businessmen and bankers among the enthusiasts, as Mitchell and McCoy showcased quickness, leg work, and defending skills in short rounds.
Fragmentary report hints at a boxing matchup involving Gus Ruhl and an airier or promoter, with uncertainty on scheduling and Ruhl's future plans. No clear date or venue is provided in the garbled OCR. Further readable details are unavailable.
Muddy grounds forced another postponement leaving ten total rainouts for the National team. The Collins squad travels at 6 19 PM with plans to reach Detroit for today’s game as work on a road trip begins. Elmer Smith reports to the South End grounds in good form after a finger injury.
Bangor defeated Nashua 12 to 5 at home to start the ball season. The standout play was a long throw from deep left field to the plate by J. [name truncated in readable text].
Philadelphia 9 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 to Chicago 4 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0. Three-base hit Jacklitsch. Delehanty Flick Hartzell noted for fielding errors by Chicago. Attendance 1462. White pitched. umpires White Jacklitsch Waddell Kling. Time 2h.
Washington won over Philadelphia 5 to 4 as a burst of offense in the ninth included three singles a double and a key run producing three scoring plays. Grady was ejected in the eighth for disputing a strike call by umpire Cantillion.
In Cleveland on May 20 Detroit defeated Cleveland 10 to 1 in a low hitting game. Hart led Detroit with strong contact while Frisk took the loss for Cleveland. Be Hise-Detroit and Be Biberfeld contributed on base with two hits each. Attendance listed at 100. Frisk and Hart shared pitching duties for Detroit and Cleveland respectively.
Reported moves include catcher Mike Kaboe, released by Cincinnati, possibly joining the Pirates. Amon Ruste expected to pitch for Cincinnati Bostons at home. Notes mention ground prep on Hantin Avenue and various grandstand details. A Lowell-Portland game was postponed due to rain.
Pittsburgh at New York Chicago at Philadelphia Orrin at Detroit Ishin at Cleveland Philadelphia at Baltimore at Milwaukee two sets of games shown across cities and teams in the league schedule.
Augusta defeated Haverhill 7 to 1 in the first New England League game in Augusta. Conroy limited the visitors to seven hits and contributed two hits for five bases as the home club capitalized on clean fielding and strong defense.
The Shamrock II, designed by Lawson, defeats the Constitution in a trial delay filled day as New York Yacht Club faces criticism. Weather delays and boat tweaks continue with final preparations under Duncan and Herreshoff oversight.
The new cup challenger and the Shamrock I started from Calshot Castle to a mark near Nab lightship in east wind. Shamrock II won by about a minute. The Erin signaled start and the challenger trailed Shamrock I by three lengths, later a length to windward.
Attendance 850. Nashua beat Bangor on 12 to 5 as J Spooner and J K Wwelly led with multiple hits. Notable plays included two base hits by Haneco and Gorveney, with Bridgeham and E Bridgeham turning double plays. Willis and Coveney combined for strong pitching.
Lewiston opens New England League season with an 18 to 1 home win over Manchester. Lewiston pitchers held the visitors to a string of hits while Lewiston’s offense produced 18 runs aided by early scoring and base hits from Hoardman O Toole Wise Connolly Powers. Attendance and several play-by-play details are unclear due to partial OCR.
At New Fiaven New Hever a Derby ended 3 1 while Meriden New London saw 111 5. A game between Pont Cristol and Norwich was postponed due to wet grounds and Bridgeport match also delayed.
Buffalo defeats Worcester 8 to 6 and Toronto beats Providence 4 to 1. Rochester edges Rocaester 10. Montreal ties Syracuse 6 to 6.
Boston and other cities press for a settlement as New York Yacht Club contemplates a compromise rather than a total backdown. Lawson’s firm stance clarifies the dispute over the boat ownership transfer, with local yachtsmen arguing the issue is trivial and not in keeping with fair play.
Designer Crowninshield visited the docks and gave a close examination of the Independence. He found the ship’s last test results strong and satisfactory. The 9890 pound mast, about five tons, buckled four and geal when centered and unsupported. Removal will be lengthy due to the mast’s height and dock position.
Weather forces postponement of the trial trip at Bristol. Captain Wlrich Maceto reports the sailing schedule will resume when conditions improve and officials set a new date.
The report describes Shamrock II and the challenger racing on a triangular course then a downwind run. Shamrock II gains on the Nab lightship run, finishing with a lead of about eight minutes, while wind grows soft and trim adjustments continue aboard both yachts.
An advertisement feature extols Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a universal kidney liver and bladder cure. It includes patient testimonials from Robert Berner and claims of health benefits along with a free sample offer and a request to mention the Boston Daily Post.
The Shamrock II finished in 3 hours 16 seconds after a close race with the Shamrock I 2 in 2 hours 59 minutes 37 seconds. The challenger gained late, catching the old boat after proper trim and a new mainsail. Lipton praised Shamrock II's improvement and confidence grew for future trials.
H B Murphy will take the canoe Uncle Sam to England for trial races at Kingston for the international trophy of the Royal Canoe Club. Mr Lawson chose the name yesterday and may use the existing Windsor craft or a second boat under construction. Trials will determine the entry.
A San Francisco message says Terry McGovern is set for a renewed match with Tim Hegerty, Australian lightweight champion, likely in late June at a club with the largest purse. Dave Sullivan reports McGovern also near a meeting with Sullivan before the Southern Athletic Club in Louisville.
The New England Track Association eyes revived pace events across circuits. Promoters will add at least one professional short race per meeting, hoping to attract faster racing and public interest while amateurs keep lively competition.
May 20 Worcester reports a slippery track caused the postponement of the 2 mile bicycle race the final event on the New England Intercollegiate Athletic Association championship card.
A bold promotional notice urges men to act now for a limited free offer. The ad emphasizes strength and vigor and presses readers to respond promptly within a few days.
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