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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1905
Page
9
The Boston American champions swept a doubleheader from Washington, winning 4 to 3 in the morning game and 2 to 0 in the second. Boston, regrouped and sharper after a rough start, benefited from a Cassidy error and walk for the first run, while McGovern was ill and unprepared for the opener.
Schedule lists two games with Boston visiting Washington and Detroit traveling to Chicago. Also New York at Philadelphia and St. Louis at Cleveland appear in the lineup.
Cleveland edged Louis 1 0 as Joss bested Howell in a pitchers duel. Runs came on Ray and Lajoie hits plus Gleason error. McAleer was ejected for disputing a plate decision. Detroit shuts out Chicago 1 0 in 10 innings with Holmes making a running catch.
New York managed only one hit and no runs through eight innings. In the ninth inning Coakley walked and was hit for three doubles and a triple, aided by an error by Murphy, giving the visitors five runs. Griffith relieved Powell in the ninth and allowed Philadelphia to win with a walk and two hits.
The British ladies golf championship opening at Cromer Norfolk sees American players dominating early rounds. Margaret Curtis of Boston defeats Mrs Sessions 6 up and 5 to play, Harriet Curtis beats Mrs Cockroft 3 up and 2 to play, and N Evang of Woolton defeats Mrs Bettle 5 up and 4 to play. In the second round E Steel of Sheffield defeats Emily Lockwood of Lexington Mass 4 up and 8 to play, while Ethel Burnett (American) beats Andrews of Ashdown Forest 5 up and 3 to play.
The third annual Boston Workhorse Parade on Commonwealth Avenue drew about 800 horses in 27 classes with prizes for enduring service and exemplary care. Judges awarded medals and ribbons to horses and veteran drivers, while crowds praised the display of strength, temperament, and long-term husbandry by owners, drivers, and sponsoring firms.
Chester Goodwin of Chelsea outpoints Matty Baldwin of Charlestown in a 15 round contest at the Douglas A. C. of Chelsea. Goodwin’s clever fighting and superior footwork overcome Baldwin’s five pound weight edge as Powers and O’Brien also win on the undercard. Referee was William Crowley. next club meeting plans Kid Goodman versus Adam Ryan.
Manager Hugh Duffy's Philadelphia squad won both games against Boston at the South End, 16 to 8 and 2 to 1, in front of about 10 000 fans. The afternoon contest featured a Boston rally and a miscued throw into the bleachers as Doolin's error supplied the Quakers with their two runs. Cy Young started for Boston in the afternoon, while Corridon pitched for Philadelphia. The morning game was a one sided Quakers victory. Also noted: Brooklyn beat New York 8 6 with Stricklett and Wiltse pitching, and a large attendance of 87 500.
Pittsburg defeated St Louis 6 to 0 in a fast clean game. Wagner starred with batting and base running. Nichols left with a hand injury after a line drive, Egan substituted, and Case allowed four walks while Nichols issued one. Pittsburg showed strong batting and several sensational catches to keep St Louis off the bases.
The schedule lists matches featuring Philadelphia against Boston and New York facing Brooklyn with two additional games including Chicago at Cincinnati. The pairings suggest a regional round of games across major cities.
Chicago won the morning game by a bases on balls and two hits in the fifth inning. Barry tried to score from second on a ninth inning hit but was thrown out at the plate, ending the game.
Federal Council 466 Knights of Columbus held their annual field day at Caledonian Grove West Roxbury with over 2000 attendees. Activities included athletic events dancing and boating featuring nine races and field events. Final heat won by F B Sumner in 101.5 seconds with W C Robbins second and H G Risigari third.
Umpire Kelley faces disdain in Detroit as the Detroit Tribune questions the ban on John son and mocks western complaints about umpires. The piece hints at rising scrutiny and calls for attention to the officiating.
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