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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1900
Page
3
In a rough start, Boston pitcher Lewis struggled. Bailey replaced him in the third inning and pitched more effectively. The game featured hard hits and shifted momentum as Bailey contributed key plays to the visitors.
Boston meets St. Louis in St Louis, Brooklyn plays Pittsburg in Pittsburg, New York faces Cincinnati in Cincinnati, and Philadelphia hosts Chicago in Chicago with four decisive games on the schedule.
Georgetown meets Trinity in Hartford while Vermont faces Colgate at Be Nostoe. Boston College travels to Roxbury High and Wexhe nglish High hosts Cambridge H LL, as Lawrence meets Amesbury at Amesbury. St Louis led early against Lewis, Bailey replaced Lewis and improved. attendance 210. The score remained undetailed.
Bridgeport beat Derby in ten innings at Bridgeport 6 to 6. Meriden defeated New Haven 10 to 2 at Meriden. New London won 7 to 3 over Waterbury at New London.
Local box scores show Syracuse edged by Toronto 13 1 in spring play. Chicago defeated Stimenpoda at Detroit 6 4 with Indianapolis 3 Milgeukes 4 in disputed listings.
A large audience watched Roanoke Athletic Club card two preliminaries Punky Cullen and Billy Harrison in four rounds. Connolly and Sullivan fought to a clean, aggressive fifteen round draw as referee Buckley ruled a draw. Jim Corbett attended with B H Benton Rob Roy.
Doheny issued nine bases on balls yet allowed only three hits and struck out six as Hahn struggled early but settled down. The score line ends incomplete in the report from Cincinnati Ohio dated May 2.
In Chicago on May 21 the game featured a tight late battle after a two-out double steal and an error. Chicago scored with two singles a sacrifice and a long fly, while Philadelphia tightened the exposed play with timely defense.
A local notice extols Dr. Liverpool at 2338 Tremont Jr for treating many diseases with unique remedies. The piece asserts his skill and lengthy experience, claiming hundreds of citizens healed where others deemed cases hopeless.
James J Corbett was greeted with loud ovations at the old Howard last evening contrasting with his Boston reception. He refused excuses for the defeat by Jeffries noting he fought twenty three rounds and might have lasted two more. He expressed willingness to meet Jeffries again and perhaps do better. The crowd cheered his modest reply.
The column notes Hide and Tommy Ryan likely face each other in Chicago next Tuesday in a six round contest. McCoy plans to travel to Chicago next Saturday and hopes to box for the bi purse. Mentions various bouts and boxers including Bonner in New York, and possible matches around June.
A crowded South End pavilion witnessed a charity baseball game between Broadway to Tokio cast members and Boston Press Club players. The theater folk and legislators enjoyed a lively match with comic moments as James J. Corbett appeared but did not umpire.
Fragmentary note discusses boxing figures Tom Sharkey and Maher with mentions of a bout and opinions on effectiveness. unclear details suggest controversy or critique amid wavering statements.
McGovern, the world featherweight champion, clashed with Ellwood McCloskey at the Philadelphia Penn Art A. C. in a lively six round bout. McGovern led early, but McCloskey held firm and kept the match competitive throughout.
A crowd cheered as a figure doffed his hat in acknowledgment. In the fourth inning the spectacle drew more attention than the game, with players in burlesque costumes from pajamas to a new baseball suit. Substitutes wore white canvas and duck with red crosses, though the hospital brigade remained unused.
The Boston College faculty suspended three top athletes from college sports for playing with the Pawtucket professional team last Saturday. The move is a temporary disability, not a dismissal, and it remains unclear if it will affect their participation in the Georgetown game arranged for Thursday.
Representatives of the Emmet Gaelic football team of Chelsea and the Garry Owens of Boston met at the Post yesterday to discuss a proposed match at the Trish Nationalist games in Land May 30. The terms were unsatisfactory to the Gerene and they declined to make a match. The Emmets are ready to play any team in New England and would not object to a Boston best players team.
A Longwood Cricket and Tennis Club series featured Worcester defeating Wexter with a close score and Moe's Motley posting a 154 6 against W D Dexter as the club pursues a finale against Whitman in a tense race.
Boston Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles advances plans to strengthen its sick and death benefit fund with a concert set for Sikety Tan 8S. The event aims to mobilize donations and boost the fund’s foundation through volunteer performers and local support.
Fragmentary text notes the news bureau bulletins displayed at a store. It mentions updates and early releases but lacks clear events, dates, or names to confirm specifics.
Readable text hints at a last minute decision affecting a boat or race between New York and Brooklyn. Mentions an outlet named Pix and an officer Johnny Wincett in attendance. Details are fragmented with unclear scores or outcomes.
Watertown May 21 report Oakley Country Club edged Harvard by 13 to 10 on its links. Harvard won four of their five matches while Oakley took five with one halved. The upset came as Oakley showcased its strongest lineup, matching rivals in a close scoreline.
Harvard defeated Pennsylvania 9 to 5 as Harvard showed strong hitting while Pennsylvania’s errors proved costly. Bota contributed solid fielding and earned runs, while both lineups faced challenges at the plate. Philadelphia dated May 21 reports the close contest and notable defensive play.
The Newton club defeated Newton Centre 8 to 2 on Braeburn links under the Tuxedo scoring system. Several matches were close, with two going to extra holes to determine winners.
On the Charles River the second crew race of the interscholastic sculling series saw Stone's win ahead of Brown & Nichols and Waltham High. Start near 4 pm, Stone's led from Harvard bridge, Waltham challenged late but failed to overtake. The mile race finished in about 6 minutes and was considered fast. finals scheduled for this afternoon.
On a slick track with a headwind at Berkeley Oval Princeton defeated Columbia 18 to 9. Bert Ripley won both the free mile and half mile races. J Rae and C R Rose earned two seconds for Columbia while D Hudson and Howard Levick split the remaining points for Princeton and Columbia respectively.
The executive committee met at the B A A boat house on Chestnut street and finalized events for the annual regatta. Open novice to senior singles, doubles, four and eight-oared shells, with divisions for junior intermediate and senior levels and a B A A trophy for first-time national winners.
Roberts, captain elect from Harvard, leads the freshman crew as eiphein. The eight-man seat lineup includes Lasen and Seare, with an experienced stroke who has rowed two years.
Medford High School beat Malden High School 7 to 4 yesterday in a spirited contest. The scoring sequence highlighted Medford's offense while Malden battled back, but Medford held on for the win.
Waltham gears up for a Memorial Day cycling and racing event with a large crowd expected. A free stand will accommodate L A W members visiting the spring meet and parading clubs such as the Press Cycling Club and Massachusetts Bicycle Club.
B L Wells of Williams College places second in the two mile bicycle at Charles River Park to clinch the N B E I A A championship. Ray Murray of Tech wins with 4 36 4 5 as the race proceeds through two heats and a final. momentum builds as Murray and Dris coll pace. a motor tandem aids the final stretch before a chain issue ends the bid for the intercollegiate record.
The advertisement proclaims Van Nostrand's P. B. Ale as superior to imported ales, claiming equal materials and meticulous brewing. It warns dealers against substituting inferior products, notes legal action against offenders, and advises consumers to verify the P. B. Ale mark for authenticity and quality.
He broke, fell, but remounted with grit and completed the ride in 4 17.
Invitations issued by the Massachusetts Bicycle Club to legislative committee members and to Representative John Bletler for a reception celebrating legacy baggage and lantern bills. The Tiger Roadsters schedule a bike dance at Bloomfield Hall, Dorchester with free bike checks. Chelsea Cycle Club seeks a race meet permit for Saugus track and Arthur B Leigh plans to shift Interclub Racing Association events. Ben Ingraham may join the team. Jack Prince advances a new track design to support 1000 seating.
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