Providence-Providence 4 Hartford 1 in rain
At Providence Providence the home team defeated Hartford 4 to 1 as other games were postponed due to rain or wet grounds.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1901
Page
3
At Providence Providence the home team defeated Hartford 4 to 1 as other games were postponed due to rain or wet grounds.
A rain disrupted schedule with Meriden defeating Bristol 2 to 0. Other games were postponed due to rain with scattered results reported from Norwich and New London venues.
Raw wet conditions kept most games from starting with only two of eight scheduled being played. The South End grounds may host two games today, morning and afternoon, if weather allows. Manager Selee may announce a new infielder, likely a third baseman, with Unglaub of Worcester drawing strong interest from Boston and Pittsburgh.
The article extols Matthewson as a near perfect pitcher, noting his precise delivery and enduring effectiveness. Western scouts doubted his success at first, but conceded he approaches perfection after facing him in the national league.
Howell pitched well for Baltimore but Chicago ouflanked Chicago 2 to 1 with fielding miscues. Attendance 1100. Chicago scored 8 runs to Baltimore 4, aided by 6 hits and 6 Baltimore errors. Sugden doubled. Hartman stole two bases. Keister and Sugden tagged runners. Katoll, Sugden, Isbell made double plays. Katoll struck out 3 for Baltimore. Howell fanned 6 for Baltimore. Time 2 hours. Umpires Manassau and Connolly.
The Philadelphia team under Connie Mack sits bottom of the American League as he struggles to fix gaps from contract jumpers. Losses include Willis Matthewson Slagle McFarland and pitcher McGinnity who is ill and ineffective after a Chicago setback. Arlington B C faces Newburyport A A at 3 30 today on A B C grounds while the Senators of Lynn host Wellington with Pagum and Garrity at the battery.
Tufts and Bates exit singles as Dartmouth Amherst and Vermont dominate early rounds at Longwood. Brown advances in doubles with a 10-8 3-6 6-3 win over Wesleyan, while Tufts and Trinity default in doubles.
Philadelphia defeats Milwaukee 8 to 4 as three triples and strong pitching secure the win. Dowling relieves Reidy late, Pratt limits Milwaukee, and key hits include Lajoie Itz Dolan with two-base hits and Hayden powers. Attendance 1500 at Milwaukee.
Bangor defeated Haverhill in a tight New England League game with the umpire’s decision tipping the win to the visitors. Haverhill showed strong fielding and solid batting though they repeatedly hit the ball to the fielders. Jackpole delivered solid pitching as Bangor surged after the third inning.
In a close rivalry game between Lowell and Manchester the Newco League club won 2 to 1. Both pitchers dominated with solid defensive support and timely hitting shaping the outcome.
The article lists probable Boston pitchers Dinesa Willis and notes Cleve and other teams. It mentions national league lineups with Griffith Natie Clark Beelow and others, referencing upcoming game actions and a late written option for services. The piece hints at June 7 decision and presidential context amid midseason play.
Harvard freshmen defeated Noble and Greenough yesterday afternoon at Soldiers Field in a dull game. Alexander pitched until the team warmed up and then Hutch became pitcher as Harvard led 4 to 2.
Harvard defeated Brown 3 to 1 at Soldiers Field in cold weather. Stillman pitched well with eight strikeouts and two hits, while Washburn allowed nine. Harvard’s runs came on timely hits by Reid Coolidge and an error-filled Brown inning.
Harry Elkes James Moran and Caldwell start from rolling pace at Revere track as middle distance racers debut nonstanding start. Moran Caldwell and Elkes push workouts with pace makers under chilly damp conditions as spectators note upsets and hopes for faster times.
Coonan Clark of Brown strikes out key batters as Whittemore posts 42 and Mcimball adds two. Washburn Murphy and Stifonan contribute runs while Clark Putnam Umptres Hamilven Murray tally. Time two hours with attendance not listed.
Holy Cross beat Cornell 3 to 2 in Worcester as Lyon outpitched Noone. Errors plagued Cornell in a close afternoon game with Holy Cross compiling 4 runs on 10 hits to Cornell’s 2. Noonan caught by Holy Cross, Whinney for Cornell, in a contest marked by miscues and timely hits.
The New York Yacht Club reportedly requires full ownership of the Independence rather than a mere interest. Lawson seems silent on the letter received, with a decision expected on charter terms. Captain Haff favors no hold up, racing prep continues with rigging near completion and parts delayed.
The Constitution left Newport at 9:45 AM for a two and a quarter hour practice run under full sail, testing in northeast then southeast winds. She handled seas well, then returned near noon, after a second sail, proving a capable sea boat under strong easterly gusts aided by Captain Rhodes and Manager Duncan’s praise.
Boxing gossip notes Tom Shaw's illness may explain recent defeats and praises his character. Reports on George Godfrey, Baker the jumper, Flaherty and McIntyre contest, Kid Lavigne's return, Dave Sullivan's conduct, Queensberry rules usage, Charlie Mitchell citizenship talk, and Billy Smith's changed life. Benton signs Rob Roy.
The Atlantic Yacht Club marked its thirteenth anniversary with a celebration meant to reassure members that bad luck does not follow the club. The event drew club members and supporters who emphasized camaraderie and ongoing dedication to yachting traditions.
The passage notes a midn club gathering with Messrs Sponnell Sinnott Ton and Winterson among organizers. Invited guests include Pp Kennedy ex-Senator Garbett and others. Members plan a harbor cruise by yacht returning later that evening.
New York operators battled high wind to raise banners marked 50 inches high and 5 by 27 feet in size from the Massachusetts Breweries Company offices at 17 Otis Street yesterday morning. Eddy and box kites lifted 1500 to 2000 feet as three Eddy kites and one box kite fought the gusts. The banners and great stream of Red Fox ale appeared to suspend in the air at times during the morning display.
Georgetown defeated Phillips Andover 30 to 6 at Andover on May 29. Scoring details include Georgetown 19 Phillips Andover 6 with key players Fay Cox Drill Campbell Mains Matthews involved. Batteries listed as Fay Cox and Drill for Georgetown and Campbell Mains Matthews for Phillips Andover.
Giuseppe Papposoli aged 32 of Hirwham was arraigned before Judge Ely on a charge of assault with a loaded pistol with intent to kill against Alexander Esposito 28 of 26 Webster Avenue. Papposoli held on 15000 dollars for a June 7 hearing. Two other Italians were held as witnesses.
A Lexington ladies golf match at Lexington links saw the Country Club lose to the Lexington Club by 6 holes. Miss Emily Lockwood defeated Miss L A Weld by 2 holes. Mrs R L Stevens lost to Mrs Thatcher by 2 holes. Miss H M Lockwood defeated Miss Zerrahn by 2 holes. One Country Club player defaulted.
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