World's Champion Bostons Win 3 to 0 in Series Clincher
Boston defeats Pittsburgh 3 to 0 to seal the World’s Championship, ending a dramatic best-of-seven. Hobe Ferris delivers a decisive fourth inning two-run hit, Lachance adds the third, while Dineen dominates on the mound. Criger and Lachance star in the defense as Boston clinches the title in front of thousands, affirming the supremacy of the National League champions.
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George Lachance
Dougherty
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Lachance
Pittsburg
Clarke
Stahl
Freeman
Criger
Phillippi
Dineen Stifles Pittsburg despite Beaumont’s struggles
Boston fans witnessed a hard fought game as Bill Dineen shut down Pittsburg for nine innings despite a bleeding pitching hand from a Sebring line drive. Beaumont struck out and Criger caught him napping for a key double play that sealed Pittsburg’s fate while Boston capitalized on Ferris and Lachance timely hitting.
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Boston
Bill Dineen
Pittsburg
Beaumont
Leach
Dineen
Sebring
Hans Wagner
Criger
Ferris
Phillippi
Lachance
Waener
Driger
Mally
Beaumont Pirates Batter Digs In With Sharp Plays and Scoring
Beaumont struggles through a tense at bat sequence as pitchers Fang and Dineen clash with Boston. Key moments include Leach's alert tag on Parent, Ferris driving in two with a line drive to right, and Criger involved in a pair of outs. Dineen adds a single to right as the rally continues.
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Ritchey
Phillippi
Dineen
The Games Analyzed in the Pirates Boston Series
Admirers split over which team was best as Boston showed more runs and hits while Pirates pitchers struggled. Dineen and Phillippi pitched key games with Boston taking several wins, but Collins team fought back in Pittsburg, claiming multiple victories and proving crowd support mattered.
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Finances of the Series Show Wide Gate Receipts Split
More than 100,000 fans paid to view the world's championship eight games with 50 cents as the lowest admission. Boston led attendance with 51,912 in Huntington Avenue and Pittsburg hosted 48,516, totaling near $75,000 in gate receipts. Each club to receive about $37,500 with expenses-heavy eight-game show leaving players sharing roughly $1,200 each. Pittsburg players await future remuneration under owner Mr. Dreyfuss.
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Huntington Avenue
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Smart
Dreyfuss
Boston Rooters Celebrate Victory At Local Gathering
Loyal supporters of the Collins team celebrated last evening in noisy fashion at the Hotel Langham where most local players reside. A large crowd welcomed every Boston player who appeared. The Carter Walcott fight drew many fans and the Pittsburg team sat in box seats at the Colonial Theatre. Some fans at the Colonial were disappointed not to see any Collins players.
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Victory dubbed honest and glorious as Boston wins series
Boston wins the series after eight games. Bar ny Dreyfuss and managers, players, and officials praise teamwork and sportsmanship. Boston fans and Pittsburgh supporters weigh in, stressing fair play and national impact of the win.
Captain Collins Receives Watch and Chain After Victory
After yesterday's game the Boston players celebrated in the club dressing room with handshakes and cheers. Senator Mike Sullivan presented captain Collins with a gold watch and chain, praising Collins for bringing the world championship to Boston and condemning fans who claimed the games were fixed.
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Boston
Jimmy Colins
Mike Sullivan
New York
Sullivan
Betting Frenzy Grips Boston as $50,000 Wagered on Series
Boston sports fans last evening saw over $50,000 wagered on the series with local talent backing the team to the limit. Winners included Sport Sullivan who cashed two Pittsburg checks for $4000, Charley Lavis over $2500, and Charley Waldron $1500. Other top winners were Jack Keenan Hoby Curley Sally Robinson J. J. McNamara and Ned McGreevy. Denney McGillicuddy collected $400 and Fred Marshall $200. Bill Kelcher won $400 and a $7 suit of clothes amid a tide of bets and anticipated future wagers.
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Pittsburg
Sport Sullivan
Charley Lavis
Charley Waldron
Jack Keenan
Hoby Curley
Sally Robinson
J. J. McNamara
Ned McGreevy
Big Denney McGillicuddy
Fred Marshall
Langham
Pirates at the Colonial Guests After Loss
The Pittsburg Pirates attended a Colonial Theatre event after yesterday's defeat, with the "Billionaires" and Collins team noted as contrasts. The crowd gave ample attention and numerous hits were directed at the Pirates during the evening.
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Colonial Theatre
Pirates
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Voth
Boston Triumph Ends Pittsburg Series Blood Feud Debate
Fans and experts praise Boston's decisive win over Pittsburg as the series ends with no need for a ninth game. Senator Mike Sullivan defends the sport saying fixing games is impossible, noting open crowds and player integrity guard baseball's honesty.
Speculators Lose Big At Yesterday's Ball Game
Managers Clarke and Collins forced yesterday's game, dealing a knockout blow to speculators who bought most grand stand seats. Despite early crowding, public ignorance kept thousands away and the 7500 attendance was seen as large. Speculators posted little profit, losing heavily as grand stand seats dropped from 59 cents to a quarter by the end of the first inning.
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