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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
3
In the National League today the New York team visits Boston and Philadelphia travels to Brooklyn for two scheduled matchups.
Victor Willis struck out 13 as Captain Doyle's New York topped Boston in a late dramatic game at South End grounds. A tense, scoreless slugfest shifted to extras before Lush homeward sprinted from second on a Taylor error to seal the win.
Pittsburg beat Cincinnati 4 runs to 3 as Tannehill hit a three base hit in the ninth and Beaumont added a single. Four hits and two errors accounted for Cincinnati's three runs. Umpire Powers received a bouquet of flowers. Attendance 781.
Chicago collected seven scattered hits to overpower St Louis 6 to 1 as pitcher Taylor kept the locals in front. The game saw steady offense and timely runs dictated by the chord of the afternoon.
St. Louis visits Boston as Detroit travels to Philadelphia and Ohio meets Baltimore. Cleveland plays Washington in a full AL schedule.
Geo Winters pitched effectively for Collins while Stahl and Collins led Boston with multiple hits including a three run homer by Collins. Parent and Lachance added key singles as Boston pulled away with two runs in the sixth and two in the eighth to secure a 6 to 0 victory over St Louis at Huntington Avenue Grounds.
In near freezing conditions the Chi club defeated Baltimore here this afternoon. Attendance figures were not provided.
The record lists several game scores and pairings including West Point versus Worcester with 9 to 7 and 1 point, Wakefield High against Stoneham High 6 to 4, Toronto versus Buffalo 9 to 5, Groton St Marks 5 to 3, Norwich vs Bridgeport 9 to 6, New London vs New Haven 7 to 6, and Brunswick Bowdoin 14 to Colby.
A tense 9 to 9 tie closed after two hours as Baltimore and Chicago traded runs. Grimth was hit by a pitch and struck out, Hughes and Griffith connected for key plays, while Dalle Sullivan and O’Laughlin contributed in the bullpen.
Philadelphia May 23 cold raw day with light attendance 1061. Home club won easily over Detroit with Plank's pitching chiefly sealing the visitors defeat.
May 2 game saw Townsend's walk set up timely hits by Cleveland and Washington unable to solve Joss. Attendance listed at 1,840.
The Chelsea Yacht Club holds its annual opening this evening. The club reports a stronger state than in years, with many new members and several new boats. Improvements include a large new floor at the entrance and a renovated main hall with a new hardwood floor.
Elkes and Champion prepare for a decisive race at Cambridge as Walthour and Moran eye a record 25 miles at Revere Beach. Rivalry heats with new regulation 61 2 inch cranks and motor tandems promising fast times in brisk wind and crowds of novices watching.
Both teams won on a chilly day with limited offense as Winters held the opposition to four hits. Americans drew the largest crowd and two games are set for today in New York at the South End and St. Louis at Huntington Avenue. Dineen and Powell to pitch for Collins and Browns respectively amid a busy schedule and strong pitching from Willis in a NL record strikeout game.
Yale protests Scheuber, Harvard protests Preston, both alleging violations of Section 17 of the intercollegiate rules. Yale claims Scheuber competed in an open meet before the Mott Haven games. Harvard seeks to challenge his standing.
A boxing gathering at the Past Boston A A Boat Club is set for this evening with a strong card. Heats feature L McArthur vs Steve Hayes at 112 pounds, J O Dunn vs Billy Francis at 150, Patsey McKenna vs Johnny Powers at 105, plus Patsey Sweeney vs Charlie O Rourke. Promoter talk notes Littlejohn and Sweeney negotiations, with several recalls on boxers’ purses and rest plans.
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