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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1903
Page
8
Tonight's organized Essex Club meeting features a final bout between Fred Bryson of Waltham and Kid Griffo of Brooklyn. Griffo, praised by manager Tom Murray as the top 183-pounder in New England, arrives with 21 wins eight draws and only two losses, most wins by knockout.
The Essex lineup features Terry Edwards versus Young Brooks and Vatsey McKenna against Joel Wagner, all to be decided. Johnny Sheehan and Albert Delmont prepare for Lenox Club clashes, while Shoulders McCarthy seeks a match with any 180 pounder. The debate over planks goes to Chester Goodwin per Algernon De Courcey.
Harvard analysts note Yale stars Clapp Lang Deming Moulton and Franchot have been sent to rest after over training rumors. Trainer Mike Murphy favors short rests before big meets and expects both teams to be in good shape for Saturday's dual meet in New Haven, with Harvard hoping for a strong showing if Yale’s top men aren’t fully fit.
Manchester defeated Fall River 9 to 0 as Whiting allowed scattered hits and Courneen struggled on the mound. Swander led Manchester with two doubles and a three base hit, while Kane and Cote added repeated offense. Attendance was 450 with Kelliher umpiring.
Advertises new arrivals with value pricing on shirts and negligee items. Highlights special values with prices ranging from 1.50 to 3.00 and a noted 1.60 value. Aims to attract bargain shoppers with multiple price points.
Boston travels to St. Louis in a notable matchup while other city games headline a packed slate with New York at Chicago Washington at Cleveland and Philadelphia at Detroit.
St Louis a two run lead, Sudhoff ties with two safeties. Cy Young falters in the 9th and 10th allowing the decisive runs as the Browns beat the Red Sox 3 2 in extras. Ferris Criger and Collins excel on defense while Sudhoff stars for Boston. Crowd 1100 as weather dampens attendance in St Louis.
Lowell defeated Brockton 6 to 2 as Cassidy and Boardman paced the batting and Bigbie and Burrell starred in the field. Brockton loaded the bases but hit balls right to Lowell fielders. Umpire King delivered the standout call of the day.
Stewart Noblitt Newton Barry stole bases while Lee and Ross combined for 9 strikeouts. Eaton had a passed ball and Titus was hit by a pitch. Time fifty two minutes. Sullivan umpired in front of a sparse crowd of about 0.00 attendees.
Nashua capitalizes on Haverhill errors and three safe hits in a late rally to win 7-5 at Nashua New Hampshire. Soffel and Graham pull off a seventh inning double steal as Nashua seizes control after trailing early.
Concord earned a 4 to 1 victory over Lawrence in a sunlit afternoon game led by Lee and Eaton for their batting and battery work. Noblitt delivered sensational catches to spark the home crowd at Concord.
Fall River visits Concord as Brockton travels to Nashua and Haverhill faces Lowell. Lawrence contests Nashua in a crowded schedule of regional basketball showdowns.
Rochester Jersey City and Buffalo Buffalo results show scattered scores with teams Rochester Worcester Baltimore Newark Toronto Providence and cities listed in mixed pairings. The fragment outlines pairs and numeric outcomes but no clear winner total or game context.
Harry Clay Pulliam president of the National League visited Boston to observe umpires and scout college players for possible recruitment. He met with Meyvers Conant Soden and Billings, praised crowd sizes, and planned to shift umpires for series play while attending the Harvard Princeton game Saturday and the Harvard Princeton umpire assignments.
Cleveland defeats Washington 5 to 4 as Hickman hits a three bagger for the decisive third inning run. Lajoie shines defensively and Joss settles after a rough start. Attendance 25,800 in Cleveland.
Detroit won 3 to 1 over Philadelphia with early scoring and a late double play. Barrett scored in the eighth on a remarkable double play as Seybold silenced Elberfeld's lineup in a tight game.
Frank Selee’s Chicago Nationals have unearthed 19 year old John Evers the Troy New York native and rookie who has impressed Boston fans and scouts with speed glove work and a .320 batting mark through early outings. Selee says Evers could prove one of baseball’s top second basemen, rivaling only Nap Lajoie.
Griffiths New York team outplayed Chicago locals as Tannehill pitched well and four hits plus a steal and an error produced enough runs to secure the win.
Sudden weather shift drives crowds to Wolf's My Clothing at Hanover and Portland. Every department strained as shoppers seek new garments, reflecting the brisk demand amid unsettled conditions.
James J. Gallagher known as Danny Snyder, a top featherweight in the region for five years, will quit boxing to study law. He has begun legal studies in the office of Joseph A. Dennison and hopes to practice with writs summonses briefs and fees in the future.
The boxing note claims the sport loses the traditional squared circle while gaining a modern padded glove norm. Roy Rog, under B. H. Benton, is referenced as the figure behind the change.
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