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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1900
Page
3
Boston wins both games in a doubleheader with Cincinnati as batting bursts and sparkling fielding highlight the afternoon contest. Dineen leads Boston with three hits while Peitz, Barrett, and Beckley contribute key runs for the Reds. Spectacular catches and aggressive base running shape a high tempo ball day.
The Boston team defeated Cincinnati in a holiday doubleheader at South End grounds before about 8 000 fans. Herman Long returned to form with stellar infield play and a highlight catch, while Dineen and Lewis split mound duties delivering sharp innings. Cincinnati wore ill fitting traveling uniforms and struggled early as Boston showed strong hitting and solid fielding in both contests.
Selee's Reds struggle early before a five hit salvo in the third produces four runs. Tenney Stahl Long Lowe and Sullivan pace the attack while Jimmy Collins adds a rib tickler. Boston counters with timely singles, a double steal, and sharp defense to hold on for the win.
Philadelphia won 5 to 2 over Chicago in a careless morning game. Donohue pitched steadily for Philadelphia while Grifith struggled when hits were needed.
Pittsburg defeated New York 7 to 6 this morning as timely hits in the sixth and seventh innings powered the late rally. The game featured solid offense from both sides and a close finish at the field.
New Yorks defeated Pittsburgs 9 to 1 in a game played this afternoon. The New Yorks offense clicked early as pitchers controlled the pace, turning a key inning into a comfortable victory.
Philadelphia hitters powered to an early lead and defeated Chicago in an afternoon game. Callahan's curves failed to slow the heavy hitting by Philadelphia as Bernhard scattered St. Louis, while Brooklyn lost 5 to 1 to St. Louis in the morning.
Georgetown beat Harvard 6 to 3 as White pitched a standout game striking out 13 and delivering a homer in the fourth. Harvard struggled with weak battery Kernan and J D Clark misplayed balls and showed little offense with only five hits led by Wendell's three. Cranton starred behind the plate while Loughlin made a running catch though misjudged another fly leading to a Georgetown homer.
In Providence on May 30 Yale lost to Brown 3 to 1 before about 5000. Brown scored on two hits and an error with a home run and timely runs. Washburn held Yale to six hits while fanning six.
Williams routed Amherst 11 to 1 at Weston Field after a tight start through three innings. The contest favored Williams throughout the later innings as they pulled away for a decisive win.
Tom McCarthy invites Pettinger or Willis Bee to attend a Boston versus Cincinnati evening performance. Hahn to perform with Noodles as part of the program at Charles River Park.
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