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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1903

Page

3

Chief A New Winner In 22-Foot Class

Marblehead notes open YRA regatta by Boston Yacht Club with light wind and rough seas as Sally VII, Chief, and Seboomook win in multiple classes. Chief dominates 22-footers, finishing ahead of Opitsah and Medric. Sally VII wins 25-footers. 18-footers see Aspinquid narrow victory over Miss Modesty. Races include handicap classes Setsu and Dabster, with Seboomook gaining on Great Haste in strong finish.

Marblehead Boston Yacht Club Sally VII Chewink Percival Chief Opusah Medric Mildred Ir Aspinquid Miss Modesty Setsu Dabster Sally Bowditch Seboomook Opitsah Mildred N Mildred Arrow Humbug Question Rock Miladi Clarice Walter Burgess Widow H. W. Learned Pagheera F. R. Allen Miladi II Adame Ce Seesanas Modesty B. S. Permar Dominog C.C. Clapp Wise Ae Ete Mirage J. W Tis Gertrude H. FB. Lynch Humbug, Cole & Bacon Walada W. W. Rowsc Nicknack E. B. Holmes RRA Yo San R. J. Randolph, Jr Corinthian Yacht Club Sally Vit L. F. Percival Great Haste T. K. Lothrop Jrates Chewink TN G. Macomber, Jr B. A Smith H Foster H. H. White J. E. Robinson Moses Cuwewun M Foster Ee He Aspinquid Modesty Permar Agatis A. Boardman H Hunt Tee Gertrude H KE Lyne Rattler Irving Ee Dominoe C Clapp Humbug, Cole and Bacon Walada Mirage J. B. Olmstead Boring R. Myrmidon W. Teaee J. Randolph, Jr

Pore re NO RACING BETWEEN RELIANCE AND CONSTITUTION

The Reliance and Constitution left moorings for a morning brush outside Newport harbor. They sailed about five miles offshore then returned, both with boats in tow. Rain threatened as crews hastened to dry sails on return to their moorings.

Reliance Constitution Newport R. I

Regatta Opens as Royal Squadron Sails for King's Cup

At Cowes on the Solent the Royal Yacht Squadron regatta begins with a heavy head wind. The chief race for the King's cup on the Queen's course sees the Meteor and Fiona taking early positions as the fleet starts at 7 pm.

Cowes Solent Royal Yacht Squadron Meteor Fiona

Meteor Wins King's Cup After Meteoric Lead

The Meteor led the fleet from Limington to Cowes, beating to sea eastward at noon and finishing at 2 17 05 with a long lead over Brynhild Cetonia Kariad and Glory. The Meteor saved its handicap to win the King's Cup, the German Emperor's trophy for a second time.

Brynhild Cetonia Kariad Glory Meteor Limington Cowes

Haff Picks Shamrock III To Win Yacht Race

New London Conn Aug 4 Captain Harry Haff of the racing yacht Weetamoe and son of yacht master Hank Haff told a reporter tonight that he picked Shamrock III as the winner of the approaching international yacht races.

New London, Conn Harry Haff Hank Haff

August harness meet opens with three strong races at Granite State Park

Dover New Hampshire August 4 The August light harness meeting at Granite State Park opened with three good races. Red Denny swept the 2:94 trot in straight heats as the favorite. Golden Dream led betting in the 2:16 pace but won only the first heat. Sucre led the second heat and held on thereafter. Mary Rachel the top pick in the 2:17 trot dropped the first heat to Silk Lace but then won the next three heats.

Dover N. H Granite State Park Red Denny Golden Dream Sucre Mary Rachel Silk Lace

Davis Trophy opening upsets as Doherty injures arm

About 2590 fans packed Longwood Cricket Club for the Davis trophy openers. H L Doherty beat R D Wrenn in three straight sets 6-0 6-3 6-4 while R F Doherty defaulted against W A Larned due to a right arm injury from Nahant. Substitution disputes arise and the English side may rely on Mahony for doubles.

Longwood Cricket Club H.L. Doherty R. D. Wrenn W. A. Larned R. B. Doherty Wrenn Brothers Nahant Doherty Collins Mahony R. F. Doherty Larned R. F Bob Wrenn H. L. Doherty Wrenn Longwood Palmfest Dauce Gms Ee DS Vasmvies H. Ll. Doherty R. DD. Wrenn H. UL. Doherty Great Britain America A. Larned Great Briain R. D G. Ll. Wrenn

Shamrocks In a Hot Race Off Scotland Lightship

Captain Wringe of Shamrock III contests Shamrock I off Scotland lightship with Teutonic guests aboard. Shamrock III overtakes on windward leg and finishes about five minutes ahead after a 10 mile beat and 12 knot southeast breeze. The race showcases skilled handling and a spirited rivalry between skippers Wringe and Bevis.

New York Wringe Shamrock III Bevis Shamrock I Scotland Thomas Lipton McKinstry The Teutonic Bertram F. Hays Arabia Erin’s Sir Thomas Great Britain Shamrock Lee Swamrock S Shamrocks

Whitewash for Fall River

Earned runs list Haverhill eight with base hits by Bawcock Warren Deininger Murphy Calhoun. Langton homered and turned a double play Langton Calhoun Deininger. Walks Off Davis two two strikeouts Morgan nine. Time 1h47m. Umpire Kerins. Attendance 500. Box requests.

Haverhill Bawcock Warren Deininger Murphy Calhoun Langton Davis Morgan Lawrence Kerins Fall River R. B. Po Tott Deinger

Nashua Defeats Lowell in Drizzly Night Six Run Fifth

In Lowell on Aug 4 Nashua collected six straight hits in the fifth inning to plate five runs, with Bushey tossing solid ball in other frames. Lowell tried to rally in the ninth but fell short as rain brushed the field.

Lowell Nashua Bushey

Dedham Poloists Lose to Westchester Second Team

In Narragansett on a rain soaked field Westchester Country Club second team defeated Dedham Polo Club 141 4 goals to 103 4. Poor pony tosses and a 10 goal handicap helped Westchester as Dedham showed strong teamwork but could not overcome the handicap. Dedham led 5 1 in the first period before Westchester closed the gap and held the lead.

Westchester Country Club Dedham Polo Club Point Judith Grounds Dedham Westchester Crane

New Bedford Beats Lawrence Behind Klobedanz Home Run

New Bedford won easily over Lawrence as Klobedanz pitched and hit a home run the visitors’ only score. Connolly excelled on the mound for New Bedford, while Lawrence managed five hits. Umpires Foxen and Jordan stood in for the game, attended by 250 fans.

New Bedford Lawrence Klobedanz Connolly Foxen Jordan New Bedford. Lawrence R. B. Po E. Jorce O\Bernard Gheep Hara Mul'ney Valdois Burrill Mureh Murphy Ol\Connor Lawydence Cece Nceees Jorce Coveney Conroy Connelly Klebedanz hall/Burrill Klebedanaz Doulte Plnay Bernard

Champagne Flavor Sparkles in Cook's Imperial

Readers are invited to enjoy the taste and sparkle of Cook's Imperial champagne, promoted for those seeking a refined, festive note. The ad highlights the drink's appealing aroma and celebratory image to attract buyers.

Corbett Retains Speed Focus Amid Training Changes

Corbett ends heavy weight work in San Francisco and shifts to light bag work, shadow fighting, and sprinting to sharpen speed. He plans to cut training to three days before the bout while staying ready, with Jeffries returning from a deer hunt and showing speed gains in hard rounds at Harbin. Jeffries and staff expected to depart for San Francisco next Saturday.

San Francisco Corbett Carson Jeffries Harbin Ing Jack Jeffries Fitzsimmons Joe Kennedy Jim Jeffries

St. Louis and Chicago Split Doubleheader in St. Louis

St. Louis won the opener 3 to 0 while Chicago took the second 4 to 1 in a special arranged twin bill to avoid National League date conflicts. Attendance 1800. Magoon out for interference. Sacrifice hits by Wallace and Green. Stolen bases by Burkett Hill and Jones. Bases on balls issued to Altreck Evans. Time 1h 32m. Umpire O Loughlin.

ST. Louis Chicago Chicard Wallace Green Jay—Hill Friel Anderson Slattery Burkett Hill Jones Altreck Evans O’ Loughlin R. B. Po Holmes Martin Isbell Hemp'll Tan’hill Sugden C. Powell Patterson Kahoe Powell Callahan Tannehill Chi- Patterson Cage O’loughlin Cmca R. B. Po A.e Holmes Green Rf And Allahan Magoon Altrock Pittsburg Slagle Belmont Casey Sebring Chance Wagner Bransf'ld Evers Ol Leach Harley Ritchey Klinge Kruger Tinker Smithee Menefee Philippi Chick Oo Bassscveese Everts Kling Smith Moran

Detroit Beats Cleveland In Tight Nine Inning Game

Detroit side rallies for two earned runs while Cleveland also plates two, as Lush belts a three base hit and Lajoie McGuire notch two base hits. Mullin and Donahue split strikeouts with Mullin issuing one walk and Donahue one. Barking notes show miscues, stolen bases by Crawford Flick Lajoie Bradley, and Abbott passed ball with Connells umpiring in a 9 inning contest lasting 45 minutes with 2045 in attendance.

Gochnauer Donahue Detroit Scsces Cleveland Lush Lajoie McGuire Mullin Kitson R. B Flick Barrett Ray Bradley Crawf'd Carr Hickman Oy C'tney Abbott Yeager Smith Bemis

Boston at Philadelphia New York at Washington

Boston faces Philadelphia while New York travels to Washington with four other NBA style matchups including Detroit at Cleveland and Chicago at St. Louis as a busy sports card.

Cleveland Detroit ST. Louis Chicago Boston Washington Philadelphia New York Reesee Vessess Neveland St Ste St Louis Seer

Rain Delays Washington Boston Game To Aug 31

The final game of the series between Boston and Washington was postponed due to wet grounds, pushing the matchup to August 31 in Washington D C.

Washington, D. C Boston Washington

Brooklyn at South End in doubleheader day

Local baseball chatter notes Hanlon's Brooklyns attraction at the South End with Cooley ready yesterday and Pop Williams pitching one game this afternoon. Young and Dineen expected to steady the Collins team in the Athletics series as West Quincy heads toward Dorchester rivals Wellington.

Hanlon Brooklyns South End Cooley Pop Williams Young Dineen Collins Dorchester High School West Quincy Dorchester Wellington T. H. Coffey Bullock Street Putnam Conn Bloomer Girls Somerville Leo Hafford Huntington Avenue Post A. S. McKay Allston Hingham Webster Street Chick Stahl Waddell McBreen Wright & Ditson Henry Cohen Summer Street Oblast Shoe Washington and Boylston Streets Athletics Quakertown Henry Chandler Boston New York Giants Brooklyn Pittinger Williams Buckenberger

Wanderers Defeat Philadelphians In Narrow Cricket Finish

In Halifax N S on August 4 the Wanderers beat the Philadelphians by seven runs after a dramatic final. Wanderers 321 Philadelphians 814. Play resumed with Wanderers 109 all out at lunch. O Neill bowled seven wickets for 65 runs as Philadelphia trailed by 180. They surged forward before the seventh wicket fell, then the Wanderers closed with three wickets intact.

Halifan N. S Wanderers Philadelphians O’neill

GAMES TODAY FEATURE NEW ENGLAND MATCHUPS

Haverhill visits Fall River while Lawrence plays New Bedford Concord hosts Manchester and awell travels to Nashua. Local fans await results and team rivalries unfold across the day with multiple high school matchups on the schedule.

N. E Manchester Sheer Nashua eSabupene Es Lowell Ee Concord Sall River New Bedford New England Haverhill Fall River Lawrence Awell Nashua

Brooklyn at Boston Two Games Philadelphia at New York

National basketball schedule lists two games for Brooklyn at Boston and Philadelphia facing New York, with Cincinnati visiting St Louis and Pittsburgh traveling to Chicago.

Chicago Pittsburg New York Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis

Whitewash victory as Chicago falls 1 0 to Pittsburgh

National League report from Chicago Aug 4 notes a pitchers battle with one fumble deciding the game. Slagle singles Casey sacrifice and Chance grounder score the lone run as Chicago loses to Pittsburgh 1 0 before about 2100 fans.

Chicago Slagle Casey Chance

August racing opens New England circuit at Nashua fairgrounds

Rainy afternoon brings a fair turnout as the New England half mile circuit starts at Nashua Fairgrounds. Three races set, one unfinished. Bessie Drake, favorite in the 2:20 pace, lost two heats before driver conference then won three straight. The Goat won the 2:30 pace in straight heats. The 2:27 trot was postponed to tomorrow after five heats with Wilton S. taking two.

Nashua N. H New England Fair Grounds Bessie Drake Wilton S

Grand Circuit Races Postponed in Buffalo

Buffalo aug 4 rain led to postponement of the grand circuit trotting races scheduled for today. Horsemen and officials awaited rescheduling and track conditions for a new date.

Buffalo

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