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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1900
Page
3
Boston stunned fans by whitewashing Cincinnati as Teddy Lewis pitched well. He held the visitors to eight scattered hits and guided the game to a decisive victory.
Ted Lewis pitched Boston to a 2–0 victory over Cincinnati, aided by solid defense and timely hitting. Herman Long and Duffy homered, while Irwin's early ejection and Kahoe’s errors behind the plate contributed to the Reds’ downfall as Pittsburgh and St. Louis results loom.
In a baseball match Breitenstein and Steinfeldt faced pitchers Lewis Peitz and McBride. Time limit reached 60 minutes. Umpire Snyder. Attendance reported at 1000. The game was called in the eighth inning due to darkness.
St Louis led from the start and defeated New York 4 to 2 at the Polo Grounds. Sudhoff pitched well for St Louis while Doheny and Mathewson toed the mound for New York. Van Haltren and Sickman hit home runs for St Louis, with McGann adding a three-base hit and several players contributing in the field. Attendance was about 1,000 as St Louis earned two earned runs to New York’s two.
In Brooklyn Pittsburg defeats Brooklyn notches four bases on muffed Daly throw as Leever spins solid pitching. Keeler collects four hits but all wasted. Four around the bases due to pitching and hits. Game ended in eighth due to darkness with 1400 in attendance.
Philadelphia overpower Chicago with strong hitting from the start while odd fielding errors aid the home side. Dolan moves to third as Wolverton is sidelined by injuries from last night's trolley ride. Attendance 2212. The score:
Eastern League games in Worcester and Hartford saw Worcester defeat Springfield 13 to 1 while Hartford routed Providence 7 to 1 in the first and 9 to 0 in the second. Connecticut League action included New Haven beating Bristol 12 to 7 at New Haven and New London defeating Merim 8 to 1 at New London with Waterbury beating Derby 4 to 2 at Waterbury and Bridgeport defeating Norwich 6 to 2 at Norwich.
Cincinnati game at 8:30 with Cuppy or Willis to pitch for Boston and Phillips for the Reds. Arlie Latham jarred the Boston bench after remarks on Irwin's retirement. Pittsburg paid $1000 and Louis Deal for Jiggs Donahue, possibly forcing one of the three old catchers off the Reds. Ben Johnson warns four players to be placed on the ineligible list.
The United States Golf Association announced the Open Championship at Wheaton Illinois on Thursday and Friday October 4 and 6. Harry Vardon defending the British title and J H Taylor the new holder will clash as the world’s top players. Fath plans to enter, heightening interest in the event.
In Hartford on September 6 1924 Prince Alert a leading horse in the free for all pace ran half in 1 003 4 but finished under dispute with Walker the driver accused of holding the horse. Judges halted bets and will rule after evidence, while Indiana posted a new mark in the second heat and Lady Geraldine won the Charter Oak consolation.
The state golf championship concluded with Walter CC Hmerton defeating W. C. Eaton six up with six to play. W. Carney captured the consolation prize by beating Edwards six up and one to play. A low rate excursion to Lake Winnipesaukee via Boston & Maine is offered, including a sixty mile lake sail from Boston.
Governor Rollins arrives with council and staff as 25,000 spectators fill Concord Fairgrounds. Boston & Maine officials and President Tuttle attend. Premiums awarded for driving horses with Dr. M. F. Young taking top money, and Hiram A. Tuttle of Pittsfield second. Balloon ascent by Stevens and Donneyy adds spectacle as racing card promises more action tomorrow.
Halifax crew report James A. Ten Eyck declined to row at the Waverley regatta due to rough water. William Dumaresqh filled in with Wall and St. John, N B D. The doubles race was the only event rowed, with Lynch and Norris of Halifax winning in 22 minutes 39 seconds.
The Old South Shirt Co at 38% Washington Street opposite Old South Church announces a new line of men’s hats. The store has built a reputation for honest goods at low prices, and the addition aims to ensure continued success in fall fashion offerings.
Hundreds gathered at the Chutes to watch Percy F. Cavill train in the lake and display his diving. Officials for the race were named, McCusker absent from public training, with the quarter mile race set for 7 PM. The public pursues details as Cavill eyes endurance in a five-race challenge against McCusker.
Parlor minstrelsy at the Winthrop Yacht Club drew a large fashionable audience last evening. Clarence E. Billings directed with W. S. Hawkins, W. B. C. Fox, Horace C. Pratt and others in a lively program of songs, dances, and a comic sketch. The event benefited Fred L. Jordan, yacht club janitor, and was considered a social and financial success.
New York reports Bob Fitzsimmons will reside in Chicago at Bergen Beach for a house and lot with a salary of zero per week while training for future fights with Ruhlin and Sharkey. He plans a large boxing gym and school complex, catering to the elite, under his wife Mrs. Fitzsimmons' wishes.
Boxing gossip notes a flood of contradictory statements and decisions from a new crop of sporting writers regarding the question Was. The article surveys prevailing opinions and hints at shifting perspectives within boxing journalism.
Dedham defeats Myopia second team in a high‑scoring polo match at Hamilton by 43 to 10. Over 1000 spectators witness solid teamwork from Dedham and standout play from Myopia’s Norman and Shaw. Final period features safety by Norman and a closing drive by Shaw. Referee Charles G. Wheeler. Timekeeper H. H. Holmes. Four 15 minute periods.
At Combination Park Medford the Catholic Literary Union of Charlestown holds its annual field day tomorrow with events including military race football game prize drill baseball horse racing and track events from 10 am to 10 pm. Evening bicycle races team pursuit plus a special half mile horse race for a $100 purse features Amorine owned by Charles Cavanagh and Lightfoot owned by Galvin in a best three of five heats.
Weather halted the second two hours of the Golden Vase race at Charles River Park last night. Riders Stinson Champion McEachern and Moran will do two hours tonight and two hours tomorrow starting at 8. An exhibition by Harry Elkes on a five mile ride adds interest. his return from France shapes expectations for the Elkes Nelson series.
Dr C G Percival cleared a major obstacle to Elkes and Nelson racing at Waltham after Cambridge backed waiver of rights. Ticket fraud at Labor Day meet cut receipts by over 400 dollars and may lead to arrests. Michael Caldwell duel slated at Springfield Coliseum. other notes cover injuries, minstrel show prep, Cosmo pins, and Yale squad announcement.
At Sea Girt New Jersey three teams entered the open revolver team match. Battery A of Boston won with a 528 total while Troop A of Maryland and Squadron A of New York followed. J A Crabtree of Springfield led the re entry with 141 after an allowance and Sayre of Squadron A trailed. The centennial and president’s matches begin tomorrow with first stages today.
Ernest Banfill, son of W Banfill of Hereford, has been missing since August 26 in the woods between Hall and Indian streams. Large search parties, including up to eighty men and mill workers from Beecher Falls, have scoured the forest with no trace or clue found to his whereabouts.
Sergeant Jones and Station 4 raided a premise at 388A Harrison avenue last night uncovering eighty three policy slips and several lottery tickets. Five Chinese men were detained on suspicion of presence where gambling implements were found.
Almon Colson of Woburn Massachusetts died after falling from a house roof in Winterport Maine. He was 60 years old and suffered a broken neck and other fatal injuries. The incident occurred on September 6.
The annual low rate excursion over the Fitchburg division of the Boston and Maine railroad to North Adams through the Hoosac Tunnel is announced for September 8. Round trip tickets cost $2.00. Special train departs Union Station at 8 15 a m.
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