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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1900
Page
3
Lively games expected as Foston prepares to face Cincinnati at So End Grounds. Brooklyn and Philadelphia posted yesterday's victories while Pirates shut out Gotham in a dominant performance.
The Boston team arrives in the city to day and faces Cincinnati tomorrow afternoon at the South End grounds. The four game series opens with a neck and neck matchup as Boston aims to regain ground lost last week while Cincinnati seeks to stay ahead. Yesterday’s Cincinnati game was halted by a fire that destroyed the park grand stand.
In Pittsburg on May 28 the New Yorks were limited to five batters in every inning as Chesbro pitched strongly. Doheny and Seymour were hit hard. the crowd of about 200 witnessed a tight game with a low-scoring outcome.
In Chicago on May 28 the Brooklyn squad led early but deteriorated as Chicago overcame the deficit to win 12 to 7. The home team collapsed after a solid start, allowing a late rally that sealed the upset.
In the eighth inning five errors and six hits allowed nine runs for the champions. Garvin pitched seven innings at his own request but received poor support in the eighth, despite a solid outing. Attendance and score details are incomplete.
Fragmentary report from Philadelphia references a game involving St. Kogar and Mo. players with unclear details. The snippet hints at spectator action and lane plays guiding a Hottons game, but specifics remain unreadable.
E L Smith's Diver clinched the Hunt Cup steeplechase in a close finish as about 1000 spectators watched raw weather at Clyde Park. The race featured tight pack racing, late surge by Exile and Fifield, and an accident for Mr. Goelet's Golden Buckle during the chase.
Harry Smith edged George Keene as Wullie nabbed second place. The hurdle race saw Cousin Jess win after a fast pace, with Mt. Washington failing. In the St Botolph steeplechase Decameron led to victory for Ivan Fox, while Sawdust and Shaughraun chased. The National hunt cup saw Diver top Young Exile with Fifield third amid a cold, crowded grandstand.
Umpires in the few games played did not announce team lineups or any on field battery changes before the match. The rule intended to aid spectators and curb improper conduct appears ignored, with no youth players on the Brooklyn team noted in the text.
A cold raw day and sparse crowd marked Gravesend racing on May 28. Four finishes were decisive with several close calls as Sweet Lavender won over Ashes in the fourth race and Pincher led six furlongs with Nangen and Scales close behind.
Bridgeport authorities disclosed that Eddie Teabout the colored boxer died from a cerebral hemorrhage after injuries in an exhibition with Billy Forsythe of Danbury. Forsythe is jailed and a boxing license for tonight’s event was revoked by police.
A group of athletes will represent the New York Athletic Club in the international field and track contests at the Paris Exposition. Yale has given the shell used in the 1896 English race to the Atlantic Boat Club of Springfield.
Pennsylvania won the dual track meet 76 to 2 at Franklin Field. A. Plaw of California broke the intercollegiate hammer mark with 166 feet 6 inches, surpassing Flanagan and the world record attempts. Several California entrants were unable to compete due to injuries. Pennsylvania dominated track events.
Tom Sharkey, the famed sailor pugilist, arrived in Boston and joined road work with Steve O Donnell. He toured public resorts, posed for photos, and tested strength with Bob Armstrong in a burlesque glove act. Sharkey predicts a June 15 title bout readiness and eyes Jeffries and Jim Jeffries as future opponents.
Archie McEachern the Canadian entered for the 2 mile pro race at Waltham joined Hedstrom's motor for 10 miles at 1 45 pace to show fitness. Jimmy Michael also improved with rides of 1 42 to 1 38 as entries for multiple events list numerous Boston area cyclists and clubs.
A Wollaston Golf Club meeting at Young's considered leases for twenty three acres adjoining the links and approved the plan. The club grows to ninety acres for a full eighteen holes. Members also adopted a new constitution and by laws increasing membership limits to 100 women and 20 men.
Harvard freshmen led by Clarkson defeated the juniors 12 to 4 in an error-filled contest on the varsity diamond. The victory marks the freshmen’s wins in football tennis and baseball.
Public health notice promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney remedy. It claims kidneys filter blood and that most diseases start from kidney trouble. It offers free sample bottle and pamphlet by mail from Binghamton New York.
Paris reports the interior minister met with de Chasseloup-Laubat Jeantaud and Ravenez to discuss authorizing the international cup race and Course de l Eventail. ialdeck-Rousseau confirmed approval enabling the Automobile Club of France to organize the event on June 14.
Irish athletics revived at Oak Island Grove tomorrow with Peter Priddy Everett McClellan Jim Grant Tim McCarthy and Jack Fitzpatrick among the featured former stars. Events include baseball, hurling, tug of war rifle contest and a prize dance at the Irish National Association Boston Chelsea gathering.
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