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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1903
Page
3
Sports feature on Hall of Fame star Nap Lajoie reflecting on his spring training and saving his best form for the season. It profiles his mindset, preparation, and outlook with emphasis on veteran experience and team impact.
Napoleon Lajoie captain of the Cleveland club recovers from a winter illness to peak form. He credits Father John’s Medicine for rebuilding his strength and keeping him well on tours. Games listed include Cleveland at Boston and Chicago at New York among others.
Sammy Sulkins, the amateur paced champion, broke every amateur pace record from one to ten miles at Charles River Park, surpassing the prior marks even with a strong headwind. He clocked 1:14 for the first mile and finished ten miles in 14:08.5, beating Walter Smith and Joe Nelson’s earlier bests set at Vailsburg. Sulkins is expected to improve further this evening against De Guichard and Leander.
The amateur state championship for Massachusetts residents members of clubs will be played at Myopia Hunt Club in Hamilton on Thursday through Saturday next week. Entries must be sent to R R Freeman secretary of the Massachusetts Golf Association via the applicant’s club secretary with a $2 entrance fee before 6 o clock tonight.
Kinney Lou and Hawthorne, top Readville trotters, both lost in their races to outsiders. Kinney Lou was upset by Jay McGregor in the 2:20 trot after a heats battle, while Hawthorne fell to Caspian in the 2:09 trot as Caspian set a new gelding record of 2:07 1-4. Claymos, driven by Knapp, won the 2:13 pace amid sketches of controversy.
Boston showcases 23 hits eight innings as Chick Stahl leads with five hits including a double and triple. Criger and Ferris homer and double, Collins and Hughes triple, and Dougherty four singles. Donohue relieves Killian for Boston, Gibson seals victory after Hughes exits. Cleveland’s Lajoie and Hickman shine amid mixed outfield play.
Washington won 10 to 8 over Detroit as Detroit scored early two-run runs in the second inning while Washington staged a dramatic seventh inning rally ignited by a hot batting streak to turn a doomed game into a victory.
Cleveland again today followed by ladies alay tomorrow. Gibson earns yesterday's win as Hughes's record stands. Charley Hickman predicts Boston will beat the Pirates amid strong hitting. Collins awaits Killilea on pest-season series with Pittsburg. Petie Powers, Cleveland mascot, missing. Lajoie sent him back to school earlier this month. Bay remains fast. Dougherty may beat him to first base.
Jimmy Gardner of Lowell defeated Tommy Daly of Brooklyn in a 15‑round bout at the Criterion Athletic Club. Daly was knocked down three times in the 12th round, the last by a left to the stomach and a right to the jaw, and could not continue. Billy Ryan defeated Billy Griffin in an eight‑round decision, and Joe Williams beat Tommy Grant in the third round.
Matchmaker Bush headlines a Lenox Athletic Club bill for Friday night September 18 with 28 rounds of boxing. Patsy McKenna faces Young Brooks to start the program, while Mike Brennan the Porta Costa Giant meets Black Fitzsimmons in an eight round bout.
Readville reports indicate Dan Patch trials tomorrow with conditions favorable for a sub 1 59 pacing mark. McHenry confirms the horse is on edge and Charley McDonald praises the track conditions as horsemen hope for sunny weather for the trial.
The 12 round finale pairs clever Jimmy Gardner of Lowell against Young Griffo of Philadelphia with a debated edge in cleverness. Local interest centers on Gardner’s Lowell club supporters urging him to triumph over Murray’s champion. nationwide focus also hovers over Chester Goodwin vs Johnny Burdick at Highland A C Marlboro next Friday night.
The article notes strong space given to an upcoming fight under Frankie Neal's challenge, with Marlboro excitement and Highland Club manager Cabezas busy filing applications. It cites two enticing preliminaries and predicts new champions in the section. It mentions Huby Curley rescuing the Murphy Goodman bout and lists contact directions for event details.
A striking defensive play unfolds as a Nationals fielder lunges at the ball and snaps a catch at the plate, halting Boston’s offense and marking one of the year’s finest moments in the game.
National matchups show Boston at Pittsburgh and New York at Cincinnati with Philadelphia visiting Chicago. Brooklyn meets St. Louis as part of the evening slate in this regional spotlight.
Pittsburg overwhelmed Boston 13 to 6 as Carlney endured a rough return in the box. Otto Kruger starred with four hits and a triple, while Tom McCreery and Beaumont contributed home runs for Boston.
Cincinnati overcame a late New York rally to win 7 6 at home. McGinnity struggled in the final innings as Cincinnati scored seven runs after a tight start through seven. Attendance 1972. Corcoran Dolan Brown hit two bases. Warner McGann Beckley tallied three base hits. Daly, Corcoran and Beckley produced double plays. Exving struck out four in two hours. Umpire O Day.
A Sunday reception at Peddock's Island honors the Jeffries Point Rowing Association winners. Silver cups will be presented by Captain Bill Daly, with games arranged between Jeffries Point and Columbian Rowing Associations. Thomas J. Giblin chairs the organizing committee. boats depart Simpson's dry dock at 9 30, cup presentation at 2. An error in yesterday's Post misattributed the honors to Frank Greer.
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