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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1901
Page
3
The message boasts top honors for Schaffner & Marx Varsity suits and overcoats in a competitive market. It claims rivals imitate the varsity look, notes many patterns from five to twenty five dollars, and praises quality and value compared to customs rising at double the price.
Riveters were secured yesterday and work resumed on the Independence yacht. Notices posted at Atlantic Works require all labor to report today to avoid further delays. Predictions place launching around mid month amid riveter scarcity and ongoing keel and mast plate work.
The spring harness racing season in Dorchester begins this afternoon with a Gentlemen's Driving lab on a temporary speedway at Blue Hill venue boulevard. The highlight is a trotting championship featuring Bessie Rampart, Walter Wenbe Stine's entry, aiming to reclaim the trophy, with other contenders including Azote, Remus C, Gem, and Brightness in scheduled races.
Harvard University freshmen plan to play against Columbia University freshmen in the first intercollegiate lacrosse contest ever staged by a Crimson team. Details on date and venue are pending.
St Louis April 18 Bernard Jefers college sprinter signs with the St Louis Baseball Club to play in the outfield.
Detectives recovered approximately 600 books yesterday afternoon from various cons and persons, valued near $1000. Morris Rosen, arrested Tuesday, is linked to sales of $9000 worth of books already recovered or identified.
Large attendance witnessed an action packed evening as mounted police pursued riders and showcased catching horses on a crowded arena field. Patrolman Haskins injured a finger while pursuing Arthur Vignolles as crowds cheered the dramatic scene and judges awarded prizes to top entries in classes for ordinary citizens and ponies.
Mrs. Jack Gardner led society guests in a vivid display at the Horse Show with ensembles from black to violet and pale blue. The event featured numerous prominent families including the Gardners, Jordans, Higgins ons, and Boardmans in boxes and parlors with hedges of flowers and tailored gowns.
Weathered grounds delay four season openers at South End. New York meets Boston under Selee. Analysts note desire for balanced competition to prevent league monopoly and benefit the public and players.
The Dewees Wood plant near McKeesport teetered toward a general steel union strike last week. A morning session of the General Executive Board of the Iron and Steel and Tin Workers produced a settlement. John Jarrett appeared and the agreement called for reinstating discharged workers and immediate rehiring. The document was signed at 5 o clock this evening.
Prospects for today’s game look mixed as New York and Boston teams travel via Fall River line and depart for the metropolis after the noon start. The lineup shows major changes in catching and outfield with Kittredge backing Clarke, Moran untried in the majors, and several veterans replaced by youth as the pennant race looms.
Ladies described in satin bodices and black passementerie attend yesterday's Horse Show. Mrs Lawson and her daughter arrive in bright red and chic coats while Mme Bernhardt misses the show, replaced by M. Coquélin in Box 3.
Edward M. Lewis, long with Manager Selee, will resume play this season for the Somers Boston Club in the American League. He has not signed a contract but intends to join tomorrow, signaling support for Collins and the new regime. Lewis notes no other pitcher at Collinsville matches his respect and is glad to play American League baseball again.
Details from a horse show listing include classes for over fences, ponies under 15 hands, saddle matches, and draught horse divisions. Prizes range from $50 to $100 with entries noting weights, height limits, and exhibitor names such as Mr. Wilson and Master James Doyle.
A newspaper observer notes public sentiment leans toward the new league as large crowds gather for the opening day at Huntington avenue grounds, asserting the league offers faster, cleaner ball than its rival.
In Philadelphia on April 18 the National League opener featured Brooklyn vs Philadelphia under overcast skies. Brooklyn led at the plate and won the game as 4593 fans endured chilly conditions.
Record of classes for harness and saddle horses with judging criteria. Lists entrants, prizes, and riders including Gordon Gould, Lawson, and Becket, detailing horse measurements, manners, and readiness for harness use.
The settlement keeps the mill employees amalgamated group active but not recognized by the company. Both sides say the week long strike stemmed from a misunderstanding and remains in the same position until the next year’s scale is discussed.
In Charlottesville on April 18 Collins's squad for the American League trains with sharp gingery drills. The afternoon session featured lively outfield work by Dowd Stah/l Hemphill and Kellum with strong catching and rapid fielding. Parent and Ferris turned in swift double plays pleasing the onlookers.
The first light harness races of the season take place at Combination Park today with three races for harness horses, plus two thoroughbred and two bicycle races under last season's conditions. An afternoon program includes chanting in the hall under the grand stand, starting at 1 30 o'clock.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the spring remedy for indigestion. It claims the tablets purify blood indirectly by improving digestion, promise immediate relief and lasting cure, and note production by the F. A. Stuart Co. of Marshall Michigan with a 50 cent price.
Will G Stinson Cambridge holder of the one hour record Robbie Walthour Atlanta winner of last winter's six day race at Park ware Garden and John A Nelson leading Americycle track winner will compete in the 25 mile motor paced race at Charles River this afternoon. Also amateur events include a one mile open and a half mile handicap, with Albert Champion making five mile trials on motor tricycle and motorcycle. Joe Sheehan and Frank Fay race in a five mile pursuit. Start is at 2 pm weather permitting. crowds filled seats and orders flowed in.
Gossip surrounds the O Rourke Sullivan match with rumors of manipulation tied to Boston backers and a figure linked to the limited six. Twin Sullivan defends the contest while officials seek to prevent a debt to crime and secure fair refereeing by Captain Bill Daly ahead of later cards at Knickerbocker in Lowell.
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