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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
4
In Nahant Aug 1 Larned defeated LeRoy in straight sets 6-2 8-6 while Niles overpowered Seaver. Larned Clothier and Behr also won their singles matches though Behr played with an injured foot.
Cincinnati again today corner is due to pitch for Boston. The piece notes fans’ enthusiasm hinges on fielding choices and notes Pfeffer’s three strikeouts. Mentions Dorchester Neponset canceling a game and Charlestown pitcher Arthur Welch open for Saturday. Discusses Cleveland, Altrock, Cy Young no hit game, and Giants’ strong West run.
Jesse Tannehill starred as Boston defeated Chicago 3-1 in a rough, error-filled game. Towne's misplays helped spark Boston's offense while Ferris and Davis provided key hits. The piece notes Cubs’ Kid Towne and tactical moves by Manager Jones as Boston seizes the contest with a late rally and Chicago’s failures on the bases.
The ex champion Roger Wolcott School nine of the Boston Grammar School league seeks a game with the Dudley School team, holders of the title. A match is set for the annual field day at St Matthew's Church on Dorchester High School grounds next Saturday.
Miss May Sutton, delaying her trip to America to challenge Miss Douglass, defeated Miss Atchison in straight sets 3 6 2 in the Northumberland County tournament held in Newcastle England.
A set of NBA matchups features Boston at Chicago, New York at Detroit, Philadelphia at Cleveland, and Washington at St Louis slated for upcoming games.
In a baseball recap a double play involving Lindsay Schaefer and Crawford was noted for Newton. Umpires Sheridan and Evans called the game while the clock read 18 minutes into play.
St. Louis defeats Washington 3 to 2 in the 10th inning on a two base hit by Schlafly with two outs. Pelty and Falkenberg each had four strikeouts, and Washington stranded five runners.
Readville August 1 racing drew a large crowd for the Gentlemen's Driving Club matinee in Boston. Auto Glow won the nearest three minute class while G A Litchfield claimed Class A on the same horse. In Class B Romson Robinsons won the first and third heats with Dash taking the red. Silver Glow took Class C after four heats with Louise Taylor second. America's Law captured Class D in straight heats.
Mayor Fitzgerald asks department heads to set specific office hours so citizens can reach public offices. Departments must also notify the Mayor of their chosen hours. The move follows complaints that officials are hard to reach by phone or in person.
Captain Harry E. Parker superintendent of Amoskeag Manufacturing Company died at his Franklin street home in Manchester shortly before noon. Born in Concord forty eight years ago, he served as captain and paymaster of the First Regiment in the state militia for three years and was active in many enterprises. He is survived by his widow.
Manchester owned by Dr J L Bremer won the Roosevelt cup event in a 1138 mile Sonder race, finishing about five minutes ahead of eight rivals amid favorable winds. Auk placed second, Sally VIII third, Caramba fourth. eleven yachts started with no withdrawals, as several classes crowned winners including Marie L in 22-foot and Sintram in Class P. Newsmen followed in Bowditch’s Mercedes boat.
Philadelphia report says Jack OBrien left for England for health reasons. He plans a two week stay with a month vacation, and may take any easy money if health allows, despite recent boils and a run down condition after the Berger fight.
New Bedford August 1 Edward Kilburn one of the best known cotton manufacturers in the country died at his Union street home at 8 o'clock this morning of diabetes. His opinions on mill property were highly regarded and he had dealings with leading American manufacturers.
John J. Martin sold and transferred to J Randolph Coolidge and Augustus P Loring property at 175-179 Federal street 19-25 High street and 150-152 Summer street a four story brick and stone building and 4786 square feet of land with frontage of about 145 feet on Federal and High streets and about 28 feet on Summer street taxed for 181900 on land and 50000 on building
Ed Bryan, a bay gelding, shattered the two mile world trot record at Ardmore Driving Club races on the Eagle track near Philadelphia. The horse completed the distance in 4 minutes 59 seconds, beating the previous mark of 5 minutes 14 seconds held by Templebar.
Deputy Chief J A Moore of the State police orders care for undemolished portions of the Amsden building ruins. The Framington Selectmen appoint Town Engineer Van Valkenburgh Chief Eugene Waterhouse and John H Temple to a survey board to inspect and report on the danger and debris removal by owner George M Amsden and contractor Andrew Jensen.
Floral tributes marked Captain Philip McBryan’s 61st birthday at Jamaica Plain police station. The veteran officer, who served since 1876 and has been a captain since 1908, received warm notices from officers and friends while reflecting on Civil War service in both army and navy.
About 50 children from St. Joseph's Church led by Father Coppinger boarded the Monitor for a Randidge fund excursion to Long Island. Some 100 late arrivals were left behind. A boy hid his face with a baseball mitt and cried, while Commissioner Martin and Father Coppinger promised a later trip.
Hanover Aug 1 James A Garland had a comfortable day as doctors report his pulse and temperature remained steady since the morning bulletin.
Sutgrove faces Mannering the Motor Pirate at a deserted landing stage after a race across the Channel. Mannering taunts Sutgrove, hints at past deaths, and keeps a revolver trained as he invites a fatal confrontation, while Inspector Forrest remains alive elsewhere.
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