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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1902
Page
3
Enormous crowds attended four league games yesterday with 30 000 at the Chicago matchup and 18 500 at the remaining two clashes. Overall the National League drew 29 600 spectators, while the American League trailed by about 1 900.
In the first game of the series at St. Louis Wallace delivered a three run hit into the crowd in the ninth inning, preventing a shutout. Detroit mixed solid hitting with St. Louis errors by Powell, earning their victory as 15,000 fans looked on. The score:
Cincinnati crowd of 13 000 watches St Louis prevail after Barclay hits a decisive home run in the eighth inning. Hoy ties the game with a bunt from second in the seventh as Bergen’s catching is praised as exceptional.
Chicago won the game by bunching hits and walks with Garvin’s sharp pitching holding Cleveland. This April 27 matchup saw Chicago seize control early and cruise to a decisive nine run victory behind strong work on the mound.
Games at Providence Worcester Weehawken Jersey City Newark show scores with teams Baltimore Jersey City Brooklyn Newark and others. Matches list city matchups and final tallies reflecting regional results and standings.
J E Ewing yesterday on Long Island set an automobile record by covering 105 miles in 2 hours 22 minutes. The run included miles clocked at 66, 57, and 68 seconds, with many at a mile per minute. The 40 horse power Panhard car cost $12,000 and ran on gasoline, marking the fastest 16 mile stretch in the country.
Reynolds D. Brown of the Associated Cricket Clubs of Philadelphia reports contact with Major Wardill, a leading antipodean player, and a schedule for September seems assured. The visiting squad is described as unusually strong, listing 14 players including J. Darling M. A. Noble V. Trumper H. Trumble J. J. Kelley E. Gregory and others.
Joseph Leiter of wheat squeeze fame has chartered the steam yacht Taurus owned by John H. Hanan. The vessel measures 162 feet on the waterline with a 28 foot beam and 14 feet depth, powered by triple expansion engines and Scotch boilers. Built in Scotland, she was brought to the United States by Hanan in 1900.
In Troy New York on April 27 the six day mile bicycle race concluded. Lizzie Glaw completed 238 miles 13 laps followed by a second rider also at 238 miles 13 laps. Miss Allen logged 238 miles 6 laps and Miss Bayne 234 miles 15 laps.
The Asquam Club, a South End social group of 100 young men, will stage its fourth annual minstrel show and dance at Copley Hall tomorrow evening. The event features 20 trained voices and several dancers, with Mr J S Barr serving as interlocutor.
The Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League heads into the final two weeks with tight standings. B. A. A. aims to secure first place with a win in Cambridge, while Unicorn, Dudley, 9th A. A., Old Dorchester, Newtowne, and Highland battle for position. Hecht of B. A. A. leads the individual averages as teams jostle for the title.
Arlington Boat Club defeated opponents to seize sole second place in the Mystic Valley Candle Pin League as Medford and Towanda each dropped two games. The 999th bowlers maintained first with a clean sweep, while a three way tie for individual honors emerged among Gordon Brown and Paul with marks of TM.
Butter leads Poultry by three games after a two win showing. Barbers and Poultry tied for second with 12 and 9 losses, while Kinsman tops individual averages at 93. Miller Jr. is second at 88. Standings show Butter 56 8 70, Poultry 12 9 86 07, Barbers 12 9 85 02, Fish 11 10 86 5, Produce 9 12 84 05, Beef 4 17 78 61.
Tonight B A A at Newtowne. Tuesday Saidley at Old Dorchester. Thursday Highland at 989th. Mystic Valley League Tonight Charlestown at Towanda. Tuesday Arlington at Old Telfry. One th A A at Medford. Newtowne at Calumet. Interclub League Tuesday M A at Highland. Malden at Nanepashemet. Wednesday Melrose at Glendon. Marketmen's League Tonight Barbers vs Fish. Tuesday Beefle Butter. Thursday Produce vas Poultry. Railroad League Tonight Passenger Accounting vs American Express. Today South Terminal vs Passenger Accounting. Thursday Independent vs Union Station ens re Accounting vs Eastern Division. Last week of series.
A long directory of amateur baseball teams across Boston area towns with club names localities ages and manager addresses. Notable entries include Fast Boston Jamaica Plain Silver A. A. South Boston Centrals Charlestown and many more with listed managers and street addresses.
The Schenectady Montreal baseball matchup was not played today due to a judicial action involving an official. Players and fans were left awaiting a rescheduled date as authorities sorted the matter.
R. BAKER, captain of MIT, won both the mile and half mile at the annual ae games on Boldies Field. He fell in the half mile but recovered to overtake the leader. Baker is regarded as one of MIT’s greatest runners.
April 27 dispatch notes Jeffries and Fitzsimmons weigh options for a fight while American boxers seek bouts in England. Despite hopes for easier money, every match abroad means fewer opportunities at home, with champions Jeffries Fitzsimmons and possibly Corbett lingering as others chase earnings and a title shot.
A 1902 letter from George La Blanche recalls early rivalries with Dempsey era legends, praises Sullivan Cote verdict, and notes Tim Keefe and Patsey Kerrigan deaths. It covers upcoming Goodman Feltz bout, Goodwin vs McNell at Bowdoin Square, and recent fights in Dawson City and Sydney, plus Gardner Walcott controversy and a Boston boxing scene update.
The Hotel Woodbine on Howard Street may win a saloon license and Hotel Italy in the North End may be favored. The Hawthorne on Avery Place has a license while Leonard on Tremont Street awaits notice. Teehan's Inn on Court Street will have a hotel license as Boston liquor dealers adjust a backlog from April 16 when 132 licenses were held up. Today 40 remain in doubt, mostly where objections linger. Bowdoin Square Hotel and Hayward on Hayward Place have notices renewed. A number of Station 1 district saloon keepers will receive licenses for May 1. Police officials will issue a statement Wednesday naming who has licenses to sell liquor.
Harvard outlines a brick and limestone music building costing about 76000 dollars to be placed between Jefferson Physical Laboratory and the engineering building. Plans by Professor Paine were accepted by the music department, with funding from a committee led by Choate Brice and Morris. The ground floor hosts a tiled lobby and classrooms, upper floors hold the library two practice rooms and the 500-seat main hall, plus space for a concert organ. the structure will be fireproof throughout.
New York April 27 Francis J Oakes a millionaire faces ongoing legal entanglements from two marriages. His wife sues for separation alleging abandonment and cruelty while he counters with charges against her and seeks custody of their child Paul 8. Oakes. He also defends a previous suit by Lewella C Oakes demanding weekly payments and a $25,000 life policy in exchange for dropping damages claims.
Yale undergraduates create the Criminal Club for annual university entertainment. Admission is limited to those with past official relations with police during college. A big banquet is planned at a leading New Haven hotel with many undergraduates expected to attend.
Dr Thomas Emmet Walsh was elected surgeon of the First Hibernian Regiment of Massachusetts He was born in Sligo Ireland and educated in Ireland before completing his medical course at Boston University graduating with honors in 1901 He served at Westboro Insane Hospital and later practiced in Dorchester where his reputation grew.
August Caliset of 830 East Sixth street South Boston slipped from the sea wall at Commonwealth Docks yesterday at 11 30 am and crashed onto rough stones breaking his leg. He was taken to City Hospital for treatment.
Athol authorities report the pest house, recently bought by the Board of Health, burned last night. Today a sixth case of smallpox was discovered in two weeks. Officials suspect incendiary origin and are investigating.
San Francisco April 27 Andrew W Lyons formerly an acrobat has sued E W Crellin husband of Camille D Arville opera singer for 50000 alleging alienation of his wife's affections Lyons says he was Mrs Crellin s former husband and she obtained divorce in Chicago in 1900 without his knowledge she now appears in vaudeville in Brooklyn
A new branch of the United Irish League was organized at Lyceum Hall East Boston with about 500 sympathizers present. William J. Burke chaired the meeting. officers named included Burke as chairman D B McGuinness as secretary and Thomas Arthur as treasurer. A committee was appointed to nominate permanent officers and will arrange for Hon Joseph P Devlin to address the next meeting.
Washington reports outline a week of Senate speeches mainly opposing the Philippine government bill with no noted supporters. Democratic Senators Turner, Clay, Simmons, and Hear are among those anticipated to speak. Committees will begin sugar and gain carriage inquiries, plus Philippine affairs investigations. House plans a mixed week with omnibus public building, District of Columbia business, and progress on agricultural, naval, and general deficiency appropriation bills.
James Grierson, father in law of Orrin Aylesbury, was arrested for receiving stolen property in Somerville. He admitted buying a horse and buggy from William Aylesbury tied to a Newark theft. Detectives linked the team to a Newark incident and Boston street arrests, with Hart confirming ownership.
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