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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1903

Page

4

Boston Americans Tie Senators In 11 Innings At Washington

The Boston club and the Washington Senators fought 11 innings in darkness ending the game at 4 to 4. Patten and Dineen pitched brilliantly as Moran, Clarke and Ryan produced key hits. The contest featured several double plays and late heroics before darkness halted play with the score tied.

Washington Bostons Patten Dineen Senators Moran Criger Ryan Clarke Lee Parent Ferris Lachance Selbach Freeman Fergis McCormick Stahl Hopper Dougherty Barry Coughlin Kittredge Mth Sheridan Collins

New York Beats Philadelphia 3 1 in Narrow Win

In a low excitement American League game New York defeats Philadelphia 3 to 1 at home. Griffith shines for New York with solid pitching, while Bender struggles with control. Key hits include McFarland and Powers two-base efforts and timely runs for the Yankees.

New York Bender Griffith Philadelphia R. B. Po Conroy P’kering Keeler Schreck Elberf'd L.cross Willi'ns Seybold McFarland Powers Elberfeld Davis Ganzel Williams Hassett

Thorella Defeats Kolutoo in Seawanhaka Race at Montreal

In a brisk southwest wind of about 20 mph the Thorella beat the American challenger Kolutoo over a 12 mile course run three times. The Thorella led from the windward start and finished 19 minutes 86 seconds ahead as the Kolutoo struggled with puffs. The Canadian boat proved superior in reaching and running.

Montreal Thorella Kolotov

Doherty Brothers Defeat Larned Brothers In Nahant Tennis

Nahant July 31 feature match saw the Doherty brothers defeat the Larneds 9 7 6 4 with superior teamwork and lobbing. Morning play finished Wrenn brothers over Pier Motley 6 2 6 3. afternoon results left the Wrenns and Dohertys in doubles finals ahead of next week Longwood international championship.

Nahant Larned Brothers Doherty Brothers Larneds Dohertys Doherty Wrenn Brothers Pier Motley Wrenns Seaver War H. L. Doherty W. J. Clothier Longwood Mahony

New Racquet and Tennis Club Nears Completion in Boston

Boston prepares to open the Racquet and Tennis Club at Boylston and Hereford, with interior courts nearly finished. Builders focus on true courts, elaborate interior fittings, and a powerful heating system to keep the building warm and dry for future years.

Boston Boylston and Hereford Streets Oceu

Baseball game summary with errors and strikes

St. Louis and Detroit faced a high strikeout and error-filled game. Detroit tallied 15 left on bases while St. Louis left seven on base. Roy Kissinger struck out six times. Alderson Kahoe Yeager McGuire Hill Anderson Wallace turned double plays. Connolly umpired before 2 468 fans.

Detroit St. Louis R. B. Po Burkett Barrett Martin Lush Rie Crawf’d And'son Carr Wallace Ss Fi O McA’ Ter Wiemp'liet McGuirre Kkahoe Yeager J Hill Bis Smith Kiss’ger Terry McGuire Friel Anderson Kahoe Hill Hemphill Saisa Oo Kissinger Kissinger Roy Kissinger Alderson Connolly

Flaherty Shuts Chicago as Cleveland Takes Tight Bout

In a late showing for Cleveland, Flaherty earns the win over Chicago with 13 strikeouts while Joss fans four. Key plays include a two base hit by Fluck and a double play combo Deg Rene Ma goon and Isbell. Bases were left loaded for both sides as Cleveland and Chicago combine for seven on each side.

Flaherty Cleveland Chicago Fluck Holmes Isbell Hickman Jones Callahan McCarthy Green Rene Magoon Joss R. B. Po R. B Coe Bay Bemis Olisbell O O Lajoie M’cary Magoon Filck Tan’hill Goch'ur F’land Abbott Jos8 Slattery

New England Pairings Reported for Tonight’s Matches

Nashua plays Manchester while Concord faces Lowell and Haverhill meets New Bedford. Lawrence travels to Fall River in a set of regional basketball showdowns.

Manchester Eeee Sl Nashua Ee Aetreee Concord Eee Eeee . A Lowell We Fall River New Bedford Sl Aips Sign Ee Snes Lawrence Each Haverhill Nashua Manchester Concord Lowell New Bedford Lawrence

M Burney of Harvard Wins Berkshire Golf Tourney

Malcolm McBurney of Harvard captured the Berkshire county golf title in LenoX with a 158 total for 26 holes, leading rival S P Biden by 10 strokes. Scores read 40 40 and 53 40.

M’burney Harvard Berkshire

Manchester Defeats Lowell in Afternoon Match

Manchester won against Lowell with a clear scoring margin in an afternoon game. The report highlights Manchester's offense and Lowell's defense as the central action of the outing.

Fall River Defeats New Bedford 8-0 In Slugfest Shutout

The Fall River team shut out New Bedford 8 to 0 in a one sided game. Fall River dominated with strong pitching and timely hitting producing the lopsided result.

Champion Sets New 15 Mile Motor Pace Record in Manchester

Albert Champion lowered the 15 mile motor paced record for eight laps to 10m 3s in Manchester. He beat Walthour's mark by 7.26 seconds after a fierce nine mile duel with Nelson. Champion was paced by Will Saunders while Nelson rode with Bob Schultz. a miscue in the 10th lap disrupted Walthour’s bid.

Manchester N. H Albert Champion Walthour Champion Nelson Will Saunders Bob Schultz

Lawrence Defeats Haverhill 19 to 1 in Baseball Clash

Lawrence overwhelmed Haverhill this afternoon winning 19 to 1. The home team batted strongly while Haverhill's defense faltered, allowing most runs. Haverhill's lone score came in the third on two consecutive two base hits.

New England Lawrence Haverhill

National basketball slate lists key matchups

National schedule highlights two games in New York at Boston and pairings Brooklyn at Philadelphia Chicago at Cincinnati and Pittsburg at St Louis for a day of league action.

Philadelphia New York St. Louis Detroit Cleveland Chicago Boston Eeheae Brooklyn Ee Cincinnati Pittsburg Ee Il ST. Louis Pittsburg Eee Serer Brooklyn

Mathewson Wild But Buckenberger’s Boston Triumphs 4–1

Christy Mathewson started for New York but was erratic as Al Buckenberger’s Boston team won the opener 4 to 1 at the South End. Pop Williams debuted with a strong showing, Boston’s defense turned five double plays, and Buckenberger with his staff hailed the fielding and base running in a sharp victory. The Giants’ slump continues as New York drops to 2-11 in 13. The clubs schedule a doubleheader today at 2.

Christy Mathewson New York al Buckenberger South End Giants Pop Williams Williams Boston Buckenberger John F. Brush Mr. Soden McGraw Brush Mathewson Bowerman Aubrey Batty Tenney Babb Moran Dunn Carney Cooley Greminger Stanley Mertes Gilbert McGann

Philadelphia 2 Brooklyn 1 in pitchers duel at Philadelphia

Philadelphia edged Brooklyn 2 to 1 with strong pitching from Duggleby. Doyle and Keister produced key hits while defensive plays and an error by McCreery influenced the score. Attendance reached 13 388 as both clubs showed solid fielding throughout.

Philadelphia Brooklyn Duggleby

Cincinnati Beats Chicago In Wide Ballgame

Cincinnati pitcher Lundgren faced heavy batting and retired after the fifth inning while Wicker pitched better. Ewing escaped damage until the win was secure as Cincinnati defeated Chicago 10 to 4 before 2500 fans on July 81.

Cincinnati Lundgren Wicker Ewing

De Guichard Shatters Hour Record In Golden Wheel Race

Basil De Guichard, 17, of France, rode 48 miles 1346 yards in the hour at Charles River Park to break the hour mark. Bennie Munroe of Memphis chased hard, but a wheel accident cost him five laps and the lead. Munroe led at the three hour mark with 141 miles 1109 yards, while De Guichard trailed at 13 miles 852 yards. The race featured a standing start with Munroe pacing by Hunter, De Guichard by Hoffman, and Lawson unpaced early on.

Basil de Guichard Charles River Park Content France Gaul Bennie Munroe Memphis Tenn Harry Caldwell Munroe Lawson Manchester Caldwell de Guichard Hunter Hoffman Newkirk John Dubois Jimmy Hunter

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Unclear OCR data lists base hits by Steinfeldt Beckley Kelley Donlin Dolan Raub Evers. Stolen bases Donlin Evers. Sacrifice Seymour. Double plays Peitz Beckley Evers. Walks Lundgren Wicker Ewing. Strikeouts Lundgren Wicker Ewing. Wild pitches Lundgren Ewing. Time 2h. Umpire Moran.

Boston P.O E Cooley Tenney Stanley Carney Moran C Pearce Abbaticchio Greminger Seve Cervereerns Aubrey. Ltd Williams New York Ea.brp Browne Teres Bresnahan McGann Eaene Mertes Seer Babb Dunn Gilbert Bowerman Mathewson Batty Aubrey Inbert hall—Tenney Emslie McCreery Philadelphia Brooklyn Doyle Keister Sheckard Jacklitsch Flood Balla Duggleby Reidy Johnstone Cincinnati Donlin Slagle Aft Seymour S O Dolan Chance Beckley Jones Steinf’ At Evers Kelley Harley Corecoran Kling Peitz Raub Ewing Tinker Tandgren Wicker Chicago Steinfeldt Dolan Lundgren

Pittsburg Edges St. Louis 6–5 in Pitchers Duel

Ragged fielding by Brain and McFarland handed Pittsburg a 6–5 win over St. Louis. Notable plays included Smoot’s two running catches and Farrell’s one handed grab of Bransfield in the seventh. Attendance reported at 1,800 with top performers listed for both clubs.

ST. Louis Brain McFarland Pittsburg Smoot Farrell Bransfield

Lou Dillon Lovers Mark Lou Dillon at Glenville Track

In Cleveland Ohio on July 31 the horse Lou Dillon driven by Hillard Sanders and owned by Co 3 Ge Billings of Chicago broke her own record at Glenville track despite a strong headwind. The mile time 2 02 3 4, three quarters in 1 31 3 4, wind held the world mark of 2 02 1 4 by Crescen. About 7000 spectators witnessed the event and cheered the mare and driver.

Cleveland Dillon Co 3 Ge Billings Chicago Hillard Sanders Glenville Crescens

Election of Officers by the Colored Democrats

At a Boston convention held last evening at 221 West Newton Street the colored Democrats elected officers for a permanent city organization. President N. B. Marshall, vice president Blunt Day, secretary Francis Gray, treasurer William A. Lee. An executive committee includes one member from every ward with a colored vote.

Colored Democrats of Boston West Newton Street N. B. Marshall Blunt Day Francis Gray William A. Lee

Three Men Hurt as Team Collides With Car on Dorchester

A team crossing Dorchester avenue near Mt. Washington avenue bridge was struck by an oncoming electric car shortly after 5 pm. James McDonough and George F. Emerson were taken to Emergency Hospital with serious contusions and possible internal injuries, Michael G. O Halloran was lightly injured and sent home. The motorman had no chance to stop.

Dorchester Avenue Mt. Washington Avenue Bridge James McDonough Boston Street South Boston George F. Emerson Mt. Auburn Street Watertown Michael G. O'Halloran Auburn Street

Bangor man loses $161 on Revere Beach train

Arthur W. Mutty of Bangor Maine reports losing $161 on a 10:25 train to Boston after being jostled by several men at Crescent Beach station. The wallet vanished before Beachmont stop, and police were notified though no description of suspects is available. The conductor said two similar cases occurred earlier that night.

Arthur W. Mutty Bangor Boston Revere Beach Crescent Beach

Gillett Hurt in Auto Smash Near Springfield

Congressman P F Gillett was seriously injured in an auto accident at Wilbraham near the Springfield line. The front axle broke, throwing him over the dashboard. he was unconscious for an hour but improved in the afternoon and should recover after a few days of rest.

Springfield PF. H. Gillett Wilbraham Springfield Line

Funeral services for two sisters held at St Philip's Church

Funeral services were held yesterday morning for Mrs Annie Doyle and her sister Mrs Catherine C Kelley of 6 East Lenox Street. Rev Philip J O'Donnell celebrated the requiem mass at St Philip's Church Harrison Avenue. Mrs Kelley died a few hours before her older sister at City Hospital last Wednesday.

Annie Doyle Catherine C. Kelley East Lenox Street St. Philip’s Church Harrison Avenue Philip J. O’donnell Kelley City Hospital

Amalgamated Carpenters Elect Boston District Committee

The Amalgamated Carpenters and Joiners of Boston locals elected a managing committee for the Boston district: R. Turnbull, Charles Jolly, C. Young and M. J. Mcleod. Machinists Union 264 opens office at Machinists Hall to exchange books under the new constitution. A Roxbury Apollo Garden barbecue on Aug 29 will honor Rev. John Cummins with 10 000 lapel buttons. A smoke talks series by Brass Workers and associated unions drew hundreds at Wells Memorial Hall.

Carpenters and Joiners Boston Everett Cambridge Chelsea Roxbury Paine Memorial Hall R. Turnbull Charles Jolly C. Young M. J. Mcleod Union 264 Machinists’ Hall Wells Memorial Building Apollo Garden John Cummins Roslindale Boston Cigarmakers’ Union Brass Workers’ Union Chandelier Workers’ Union Polishers, Platers and Buffers Brass Moulders Wells Memorial Hall

Personal sues over common law marriage in Chicago graft

A Boston man claims he is the common law husband of Mrs Nellie Hurd Comstock of Evanston and sues George C Lord for 100000. Harvey B Hurd and Lord deny the marriage and pursue harassment claims. The affair stirs Chicago society as details emerge.

Chicago J. F. Holcomb Doane Street Boston Nellie Hurd Comstock Evanston Harvey B. Hurd Comstock George C. Lord Holcomb

Promoter J F Holcomb Active in City Affairs

J F Holcomb, promoter with an office at 21 Doane street, is an agent of the American Promoting and Trustee Company. Reporters learned he was in Jackson Mississippi two weeks ago and would not return until next week. He has been in this city about a year and little is known about him here.

J. F. Holcomb Doane Street American Promoting and Trustee Company Post Holcomb Jackson Miss

Five Years for Murphy in Union Embezzlement Case

Lawrence Murphy former treasurer of the Journeymen Stone Cutters Union was sentenced to five years and six months in state prison for grand larceny after a December arrest and a recent conviction. He cried out that union officers shared in the graft as he was led from Tombs to Sing Sing.

New York Lawrence Murphy Journeymen Stone Cutters’ Union Murphy

Levi 10 to Fight for Father's Estate

Samuel Levi of East Boston plans another legal battle over his father's will. His wife reported two letters warning of self harm and a renewed fight over the property as the estate's slow settlement has unsettled him.

Samuel Levi Webster Street Boston Levi

388 Bosses at Caucuses

The Luce joint primary bill forces mass caucuses in Boston with 388 ward bosses, two per precinct across 194 precincts, to supervise synchronized voting. Under the old system 25 ward bosses served multiple wards, but now each precinct will have party representatives.

Boston

Boston trades unions consider arbitration plan with employers

A coalition of ten crafts including bricklayers carpenters and iron workers weighs an arbitration agreement to settle labor relations with Boston employers. A conciliatory system outlining arbitration and conciliation was drafted at a meeting and will be submitted to individual and association employers and to the unions involved.

Boston New York

Mrs Briggs Held In 3000 For Forgery

Mrs. Gertrude Briggs bound over to answer in criminal court on a forgery charge in Los Angeles. She sought to obtain the fortune of Salem Charles of Massachusetts by presenting a document claimed to be Hill's will for her daughter Grace. Bail was set at 3000.

Los Angeles Cal Gertrude Briggs Salem Charles Massachusetts Charles Hill Hill Grace

Reginald H Ward Named Roumanian Consul in London

Reginald H Ward, a Bostonian and descendant of General Artemas Ward, has been appointed Roumanian consul in London. A resident since five years ago and owner of a paper title of count from successful speculation, Ward married Edyth Newcomb of Kentucky who secured a divorce from him May of this year.

London Reginald H. Ward Mr. Ward Artemas Ward Edyth Newcomb Kentucky

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