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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1900
Page
3
A horse named Boston Steed led the race in the early stages but faded in the eighth inning of the event, resulting in a fatal outcome for the jockey and prompting investigations. Officials warned of potential safety improvements for future performances.
Brooklyn battled to a 4 3 late win after Kennedy tripled and Sheckard singled in the fifth. Pittenger faltered in the eighth loading the bases while Demont drove in the winning run. Hamilton and Demont made sensational catches as Boston went quietly in the final innings. attendance 1400.
Leever's sharp pitching overwhelmed Cincinnati in a Pittsburg home game. Beckley strained his ankle while running to third in the eighth. Peitz removed him. Attendance reported at 3000. Final score not provided in the readable segment.
Evening session at Comer’s College opens October 1 with interior tented instruction in bookkeeping shorthand typewriting business arithmetic and penmanship Tuition is five dollars per month Call write or telephone Oxford 760 for circular Located at 66 Washington Street near Beach Boston
In Newton on Sept 28 C B Cory of Brae Burn Golf Club defeated Merrill Richards of Seapull Club Salem by 2 up with 1 to play to win the Brae Burn Cup. In the consolation, W C Carnegie beat R R Freeman 2 up. Whiting beat Gilbert 2 up in blasted hopes final.
St Louis and Chicago game interrupted by darkness in the eleventh inning after both pitchers faced heavy hits. Jones bungled two bunts and misthrew to lose a ninth inning rally. the second game postponed by rain. Attendance 11,000. Score tied to call. First base on balls and other miscues listed. two stolen bases by McGraw and Strang. time two hours twenty three minutes. Umpire O Day.
Wesleyan heads to Cambridge with fifteen players under Captain Dodds for an initial season game against Harvard at Soldiers Field. The lineup is not yet settled due to many untried players, with Dodds and his brother C Dodds likely at ends, Inglis at fullback, Silliman at center, Ackart and Yarrow at guards, and the rest to be determined on the field.
Philadelphia defeats New York 9 to 4 at the Polo Grounds. Taylor the deaf and dumb pitcher exits in the third after being hit hard. Carrick cannot contain the Philadelphians. Seymour suspended by the New York club as 750 attend. Highlights include Slagle Flick Van Haltren advancing on steals and a three base hit by Dolan.
Jack McAuliffe the pugilist used a telephone at Coney Island to call Mrs Edna Smith. He ordered a hackman to Bay Seventeenth street where Dr Andrew Hegeman ran a drug store. He assaulted Percy Durham the telephone operator and beat Dr Hegeman and George Schofield when they intervened. The crosswired line reportedly fed an erroneous voice.
Harvard and Wesleyan meet at Soldiers Field in the opening game of Harvard’s season. Allen Kendall Sawin and Gierasch expected to spark the Crimson while fumbles and weak ball-handling threaten. Backs MacMasters and Daly tackle training table as team shakes up with lineup changes and fresh candidates warming for Oct 10 boat house occupancy.
Harvard College faculty plans to postpone the annual freshmen reception by one week to avoid a repeat of the Bloody Monday rushes. Last year the delay moved the event to Tuesday night, triggering two fierce rushes, and the outcome of this year's postponement is awaited by the students.
Rumors claim Wallace and Teas may be barred from play due to study delinquency. Teas chosen as guard, Wallace listed for three in the line. Indians beat Dickinson 21 to 0. line includes Bain Redwater Haro Rogers Smith Lubo Wheelock. backs Johnson Chesena Roberts Palmer. Roberts scored from field. Wheelock on a fair catch. J C McCracken returns to Pennsy and joins the squad. Boylston A A of Malden meets Young Belmonts at Ferryway Green at 10 this morning. Medford High School vs Cambridge Latin on Medford Common Oct 17 afternoon. Charlestown Flwoods seek 13–14 year olds. McCartys prefer. S Harrington, 70 Tremont St Charlestown. Bunker Hill A A seeks Thanksgiving game with 115-pound team in state. Team same as last year except Bulger at fullback. Address J A Hurley 25 Equitable Building Boston J D Exeter NH. The bet is off.
Patsey Sweeney knocked out Paddy Fenton in six rounds in Manchester New Hampshire after a break away fight led to repeated fouls. Referee Dave Leahy ruled the bout for Sweeney on a foul just as the sixth round bell approached. Preliminaries ended in a ten round draw between Scotty Coyne and Young Kelly.
The South End grounds game between the doctors and lawyers has been postponed to next Saturday. Proceeds will go to the Galveston fund.
Walter B. Smith of Onwentsia Golf Club carved another amateur mark in the Western amateur championship at Lake Forest Illinois. In round two of match play he and F Walter Knott posted 37 on the first nine, six under bogey, and won 9 up 7 to play. Only Jamie Anderson has beaten 37 at Onwentsia in the past.
The varsity stalled at the third yard line after two downs as Lawin missed a field goal by feet. Campbell filled in for Hallowell who was out with a lame leg, Hawkins moved to substitute, and the Crimson produced a dismal showing with sloppy kicking and fumbled carries throughout practice.
Captain Brown led Yale in a brisk practice at Yale Field as the squad geared up for the season opener against Trinity. Keane sustained an ankle injury, and several heavyweights including Sheldon and Richardson took part in a sprint race that drew cheers from the gallery.
Somerville High opened its season with an 8 to 0 win over Malden High on Tufts oval. The closely fought game featured two twenty minute halves with key players listed in the scarce lineup and Stout refereeing.
Tufts College varsity football leaves Boston for West Point to face the Cadets in the season opener. The Medford squad is light this year and may struggle against Yale next week. Perkins plays despite a knee issue. Trott was cut from practice. Starting lineup lists Butler, Lamb, Pierce, J. Butler, Makerman, Kennard, Collins, Cole, Plunkett, Perkins, Smith, Knight with Harris as halftime relief. Quill is out with a hand injury.
Burdett College opens with high hopes for its strongest team yet. About thirty candidates turned out, with Ralph Sears of Newton A. A. hired to coach as the squad shapes up. The first game is set for October 9 against English High School at Franklin Field, with several new players like Colby from Newburyport High and Sanford from Chelsea High showing promise, while veterans Colt, Tuttle, Robertson, and Vlake lead the returning lineup.
Yachtsmen in Pleasure Bay City Point plan legal action against park commissioners and Sheldon Park Boat Service Company after the Pleasure Bay wharf and landing were demolished. About 30 to 40 boats paid $10 season landing fees. the new public landing was opened, leaving boats to anchor or use the Head House area. Yachtsmen seek hearing before city government and consider forming a club with a wharf if the landing is not restored.
Boston reporting Albert Champion arrives from Chicago where he rode a new two motor front‑mounted tricycle and posted fast times. He plans races against Kenneth Skinner in St Louis then New England. Harry Elkes loses a 25 mile race in Baltimore. Chase breaks Elkes's hour and 50 mile marks in Paris. Local clubs announce upcoming half‑centuries and a 75‑mile triathlon between Acton and South Framingham with multiple teams entering.
A writer recalls Al Smith the boxing pioneer and sports impresario visiting Gould's Hotel in Boston for four days of dinners and reminiscences with figures from billiards and racing. The piece notes Smith's influence as a referee and promoter, recounts Sullivan era debates, Carney gang affiliations, and plans for future bouts while detailing letters and match talk from local correspondents.
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