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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1901
Page
3
Cincinnati visits Boston for a two game slate at 2 00 p m. St Louis travels to New York while Philadelphia meets Chicago and Brooklyn hosts the cage clash.
The schedule lists Washington at Milwaukee Baltimore at Detroit Philadelphia at Cleveland with games today across the league.
St Louis routed Boston as Willis was hammered early and Boston’s defense faltered. Long Demontreville and Cooley botched plays while Moran, Sudhoff and teammates locked down outs, building a seven run lead before Boston crossed the plate.
National news from Philadelphia reports Chicago scored two runs in the ninth to avoid a shutout but finished three runs short. Donahue and Douglas paired with Menefee and Kahoe for Chicago on the mound and at bat. Philadelphia had nine hits to Chicago's six with two errors to one.
Pittsburg overwhelmed New York in both games as batteries Leever and Yeager, Hickman, Livingston, Smith and Warner played in the first contest, and Phyle, Van Sandt, Smith, Merritt and O'Connor in the second. The second game was halted at dusk due to darkness.
Brooklyn won 13 to 1 over Cincinnati in a nine inning exhibition as Brooklyn produced 20 hits to Cincinnati's 10. Sudhoff Phillips Pietz and Hughes Farrell handled batteries. Score reads Brooklyn 65 0 71 01 2 38 Cincinnati 1 000009 000-1.
Washington edged Chicago 5 to 3 after a late eighth inning push. The game summary shows Washington scoring in the eighth to pull ahead as Chicago struggled with key hits and errors.
No ball game was played today in Milwaukee. The Bee ton team had already played when they were here on their last trip, so no game occurred this day.
Cleveland and Baltimore split a day doubleheader in Cleveland. Final scores show Cleveland 7 to Baltimore 2 in one game and Baltimore 0 to 6 in the other. Batters Bracken Wood Howell Robinson contributed in both contests as errors favored Cleveland 5 to Baltimore 9.
Detroit overcame an early deficit to score eight unanswered innings, defeating Philadelphia 6 to 5. Yeager and Buelow pitched for Detroit while Fraser and Steelman caught and Philadelphia’s defense committed one error.
Providence 5 Worcester 1. Toronto 9 Buffalo 7. Rochester 13 Montreal 8. Local hockey night tallies across three venues reflect tight play and notable drives by key players. The results highlight competing teams across regional matchups and set the stage for upcoming fixtures.
Last night three Republican candidates filed their papers in the Albion building while Bordman Hall supporters guarded two rooms near the door. Richardson and Paul camps occupied other offices as a policeman stood guard to keep the filing peaceful and prevent a rough house.
Jimmy Michael with trainer Tom Eck and pacemakers arrived at the cycle track yesterday to train for his race with Moran this evening. Moran posted fast training splits around 1:38 to 1:30 per mile during yesterday s sprints as amateurs enter strong numbers in the half mile and ten ODCRs.
A charity baseball game at American League grounds pits a lawyers team against doctors led by ex Representative Michael J Sullivan. Notable players include Harvard and Boston College alumni, with strong regional interest and a big crowd expected to support Carney Hospital.
Thomas W. Lawson dismisses Boston merchants’ plan to seek an injunction tying law to the Americas Cup outcome. He states he would not countenance any move to involve Lord Lipton or draw Lipton into trouble before or after races. He expresses doubt that Lipson will lift the cup and wishes him a safe voyage if he does.
Rockaway defeats Dedham second team 18 to 7 at the Country Club to claim the United States junior polo championship and earn the trophy presented by Samuel D. Warren. They advance to meet Dedham first on Monday with the winner facing Lakewood and Myopia for the senior crown.
In Framingham yesterday Antoine La Plant of the Wisconsin House was found guilty of maintaining a liquor nuisance, fined 160 dollars and sentenced to three months in jail. Other briefs include a man bitten by an insect near Oxford, missing elopement couple located in Beachmont, a nuisance camp seen near Spotless Town, a skeleton found in Somberville, a neighbor dispute in Spencer, and a dog that has felled 152 woodchucks near Barre.
At the Buffalo stadium the Pan American world championships featured strong performances. Winners included W. D. Eaton in the 660 yard dash and Dixon Boardman in the 440 yard dash, with Alex Grant taking the mile and H Arop winning the 20 hurdles. Ray Esey claimed the triple jump, John Fasaeen led in distance throwing, and Join Flanagan won the 58-pound weight throw.
Ont Sept 6 The Gaudaur Towne boat race was declared off until tomorrow due to high wind and rough water.
New York doctors at Bellevue Hospital have decided that cyclist John Nelson must have his leg amputated after gangrene set in. Surgeons aim to save his life through the procedure.
Major Taylor wins the quarter mile and W S Fenn takes the two mile in a Charles River Park program. Lawson and Kramer rode as rivals. Kramer leads with 66 points but was shut out. Tonight’s program includes the one half and one mile championships and a five mile handicap.
The Crescent Beach carnival bicycle parade drew a large crowd to Revere last evening. Judges, including Revere Selectmen, faced a close decision for best looking club. Chelsea Cycle Club led with five riders, followed by Boston’s Metropolitans with seventy five, winning the largest turnout prize.
Illuminated displays wowed crowds as two or three large features competed for best illumination. The Brothers Sawin of Revere Beach won the individual prize for a well lit Goddess of Liberty. The carnival ends today but may extend with aquatic features and music tomorrow on the state band stand.
Large crowd watches the Charter Oak stakes at Charter Oak Park Hartford for 10000 in the 2:13 class. Dolly Bidwell won the first heat while Etenta swept the next three and the main race. Matin Bells took the 2:11 pace and Leola won the 2:2 trot with Frasier taking the 2:27 pace.
After a 90 minute trial to stretch a new mainsail Shamrock II sailed about 16 miles in a 10 knot breeze. She passed Gedney's Channel, moved east and west near the channel, then returned to her moorings in the bay.
Sir Thomas Lipton told Charles E. Adams, president of the Massachusetts State Board of Trade, that the Shamrock and the Erin will visit Boston this fall after the cup races. Adams recently hosted Lipton aboard the Erin in New York, and Lipton and his party will be guests of the board.
The yacht Constitution will be towed to New London tomorrow to be hauled out on the Thames Towboat Company ways where it will stay until a future decision is made.
A letter heavy discussion of Philadelphia Jack O'Brien in Britain, questioning his claimed speed and skill, his recent England stay, and alleged ties with North of England promoters. The piece also cites opinions from readers and mentions other boxers and potential trips abroad.
William Waldron a 60 year old lumber manufacturer was struck by the White Mountains express at a private grade crossing near his home in Kil ed in sight of home New Hampshire this afternoon his skull and limbs were fractured and he died instantly.
Three men from Wyoming Mass refused to give names and were rescued with difficulty from the surf at Long Beach. Two had gone to aid a companion and all three were pulled ashore safely after the peril.
In Sea Girt New Jersey on September 6 Ulster edged the New Jersey Rifle Association by 62 points winning 1620 to 1558 in a special challenge match. Trish Ruplemen led the Ulster effort with notable shooting performances.
New York reports 90 chauffeurs entered the Automobile Club of America's endurance run to Buffalo with 150 vehicles in a mile long procession. Colonel John Jacob Astor leads, William K. Vanderbilt drives his own car, others include Albert C. Bostwick and A R Khatuck. Endurance over speed. aim to show practical travel value.
Expert youth swimmers representing many nationalities entertained 1500 spectators at North End Park. Eight races featured boys ages 12 15 and 18 plus a girls division with champions including James Marr Harry Shea Patrick McKenna J J McElaney and top female swimmer Margaret Connolly.
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