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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1906

Page

4

Veteran Diamond Stars Have Gala Day at Peddock’s Island

Old timers and fans gathered at Peddock’s Island for a reunion game and banquet. The veterans trounced the young Colts 9 to 3 with Dupee Shaw pitching the ocean curve. Local dignitaries including Mayor John Irwin and General Charles H. Taylor attended as bands played and a pennant was hoisted.

Peddock’s Island Dupee Shaw John Irwin Charles H. Taylor Boston American Club Julian B. Hart Boston Brotherhood Taylor Russell General Taylor Hart Mike Regan Regan Hough Royal Rooters Walter Woods Frank McGrady Redmond Fitzgerald Irene Cottage Hough’s Neck Tessie Suwanee River Annie Laurie Tim Murnane Tom McCarthy Hugh Duffy Frank Harkins South Boston Colts Shaw Jack Manning Charley Ganzel Jerry McNamara Bill Daly McCarthy Mike Meagher J. Smith Jimmy Gallivan George Wood John D. O’reilly Hans Wagner Bill Mains Walter H. Sibley John Quinn Michael F. Culliney Richard H. Foley Major Kelley Charles J. Kiley Larry Conley William P. Hickey Joseph H. Far

Britons Praise Harvard Oarsmen In Practice Rowing

Crowds in Bourne End England watched Harvard oarsmen during practice rows with Cambridge spectators including R C Lehmann Theodore Cook Rev Mr Farrar and H Willis present. Americans showed fine form pulling evenly with only a drag noted at the finish of the stroke while both crews trained in the morning toward Marlow.

Bourne End Eng Cambridge Harvard R. C. Lehmann Theodore Cook Marlow

Lynn wins 12 inning affair over Fall River

In Lynn on August 9, Lynn edged Fall River 2 to 1 in the 12th inning. Labelle delivered the winning run with a single after two errors and a sacrifice by Smith. Batteries were Derring Labelle and Daum for Lynn, Yeager Watters for Fall River. Umpire O'Brien.

Lynn Fall River Labelle Smith R. H. E. Lynn Derring Daum Yeager Watters O’brien

Cobb Shines as Lowell Tops Lawrence 3 2

Lowell defeats Lawrence 3 to 2 behind Cobb's strong pitching and timely hitting. Cobb and Lake lead the Lowell battery with Leeth and Cote catching for Lawrence, umpire Hastings. Scoreline shows Lowell scoring in most innings and Lawrence tallying early.

Lowell Lawrence Cobb R. H. E. Lowell Cobb and Lake Leeth and Cote Hastings

Haverhill Edges New Bedford in Late Inning Thriller

In a well fought game Haverhill defeated New Bedford in a contest that stayed close until the final innings. Batteries McPartlin and Duggan for Haverhill backed by Elliot and Coveney. umpire Langdon.

New England Haverhill New Bedford la Er Bethea Geal Ao McPartlin Duggan Elliot

Manchester Defeats Worcester in Nine-Run Game

Manchester turned the tables today at Worcester shutting out the home team. Final score shows Manchester 5 to Worcester 0 with innings highlighting early runs and a late surge. Batteries were O'Toole and McCabe for Manchester Sline and Knotts for Worcester. Umpire Stafford.

New England Worcester Manchester R. H. EB O’toole McCabe Sline and Knotts Stafford

Billy Hamilton Quits Haverhill Ball Club for Season

Haverhill August 9 William Hamilton leaves the Haverhill team of the New England baseball league for the remainder of the season due to lack of form. Hamilton once starred for Philadelphia and Boston NL clubs and other teams.

Haverhill William Hamilton New England Baseball League Hamilton Philadeliphia Boston

Rain holds up final as Boston Americans and Naps tie

In Cleveland on August 9 the weather delay left the Boston Americans and the Naps 1 to 1 after the second inning. Hayden tripled and scored on Parent’s fly, Hess pitched, Morgan and Armbruster reached safely, and Flick drove in a run. Joe Harris strained his arm and will be sidelined about a week.

Cleveland Boston Americans Naps Hess Hayden Parent Congalton Stahl Ferris Barbeau Hoey Grimshaw Lajoie Morgan Turner Armbruster Winter Flick Jackson Joe Harris

Detroit Triumph Fails In Washington Rally

Washington did not reach second base until the seventh inning when six of seven hits, including two doubles, were bunched off Siever for five runs and drove the pitcher to the bench. Falkenberg and Hughes shut down Detroit thereafter, yielding the final score.

Detroit Washington Siever Falkenberg Hughes D. Jones Fosseveess Lindsay McIntyre Beoodeos Crawford Schaefer Wakefield C. F. Liebe Ereoereese Hughes Eovestosee Obtotereeresen Detroit Eteooeetese Stahl Eubanks MclIntyre Coughlin Thlen Stiever B Stever Connolly

Ram's Horn Colt Dies at Gravesend Race Track

Ram's Horn a 4 year old colt by Bute Aunt Tessa winner of this year's 25000 dollar Brighton handicap and last year's Crescent City Derby at New Orleans died yesterday in his stall at the Gravesend race track.

New York Tessa New Orleans Gravesend

Athletics Lose Fifth Straight to Chicago

Chicago defeated Philadelphia 3 to 2 in ten innings to win the series and stretch their winning streak to five games. Key moments include a late ninth inning hit for the winning run, with Donohue driving a three-base hit and multiple players stealing bases. White and Dygert were the opposing pitchers, with White getting the loss and Dygert earning the win.

Athletics Chicago Chicago Today Philadelphia Tannehill Schreck Sullivan H. Davis Donohue Jones White Cross Seybold G. Davis Hartsel Hahn O’neil Isbell Dygert Wild Ite Dougherty

Governors Almost Hit by Flyer in Narrow Escape

In Springfield Ohio on August 9 during a Ohio Maryland Association reunion Governor Warfield of Maryland Governor Harris and General J Warren Keifer escaped death as their automobile tour stalled on a railroad crossing. The Big Four limited train passed two feet away after the car ahead broke down.

Springfield Warfield Maryland Ohio-Maryland Association Harris J. Warren Keifer Bowlus Keifer Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis

Strang Reprimanded Over Forfeit Umpire Action

Samuel Strang, member of the New York National League club, reported to NL President Pulliam that he awarded the Chicago New York game by forfeit after acting as umpire. Pulliam condemned Strang’s conduct as high handed and undisciplined, but offered no punishment beyond a formal letter.

Strang New York Samuel Strang National League Baseball Club Polo Ground Johnstone Pulliam National League Organized Baseball

Heat-Related Collapse Sends 10-Year-Old to Home in East Boston

While playing at Wood Island Park yesterday afternoon, Frank Cassidy, ten, was overcome by the heat. He was carried to the office building and attended by Dr. Muttart. He was later conveyed to his home at 181 Bennington Street East Boston by the police.

Wood Island Park Frank Cassidy Muttart Bennington Street East Boston

Stabbing After Flippant Remark Sparks Fatal Fight

In a street near Moon street last night Antonio Rosa 28 laborer was stabbed by Antonio Molignamo 38 of Sheafe street in front of hundreds after a heated exchange about Rosa wanting to take Molignamo s younger brother out of town. Rosa collapsed but named his assailant before losing consciousness.

Antonio Molignamo Sheafe Street Antonio Rosa Moon Street Rosa Molignamo Molingnamo

U. S. Again as Buyer of Silver

The government announced its plan to purchase silver for coinage for the first time in 13 years. Tenders are invited at the Mint Director's office in Washington on Aug 15 and each Wednesday thereafter until further notice. The treasury has secured substantial quantities for future delivery and may withdraw from the market for several months. Expected weekly demand averages about 100000 ounces.

Washington Director of the Mint Treasury

Waltham Strikers Accept 5 Percent Wage Increase

At a meeting in Waltham 275 striking workers of the Bleachery voted to accept a 5 percent wage rise and return to work Monday if the agent reinstate all men. They had been idle ten weeks and originally sought 12 1/2 percent.

Waltham Waltham Bleachery

Filene's and Library Bureau to clash at Dorchester High Field

Filene's and the Library Bureau baseball teams meet for the second time this season at Dorchester High School Field on Dunbar Avenue tomorrow. Library Bureau lineup includes Burke pitcher Coffey catcher Newton at first Norcross third Kelly short Danforth center Pete right field Macurda. O'Donnell and Fitzhenry will bat for Filene's with McQueeney Nash Corbett Knowles or Holt infield and Jones Howley Underwood or Delany in the outfield.

Filene’s Library Bureau Dorchester High School Dunbar Avenue Burke Coffey Newton Delabaire Norcross Kelly Danforth Pete Macurda O’donnell Fitzhenry Tfilene’s McQueeney Nash Corbett Knowles Holt Jones Howley Underwood Delany

John the Orangeman Suffered Intestinal Obstruction at Mass General

Harvard figure John Lovett known as John the Orangeman underwent an operation for intestinal obstruction at Massachusetts General Hospital yesterday morning and is listed as in dangerous condition. The popular Harvard icon, famed for cheers at games and memories of Erin go Bragh, previously performed in Brown of Harvard in New York, with friends noting his strong Yale opinions and unique campus presence.

John Lovett Harvard John Massachusetts General Hospital Yesterdas Yale New York Brown

Lipton Yacht Cup Tax Stuns Boston Yachters

Sir Thomas Lipton’s $1000 trophy faces a 45 percent ad valorem duty, not duty free, per Assistant US Appraiser Sprague. The cup, consigned to Winfield Thompson and to be raced under the Boston Yacht Club, measures four feet tall with a mahogany base.

Thomas Lipton United States Sprague Boston Sir Lipton Winfield Thompson Boston Yacht Club

Boston Boxing Promises Three Big Tonight Bouts

Boston boxing fans look to Mike Twin Sullivan of Cambridge versus Rube Smith of Denver in a Denver matchup after two prior bouts, one win for Sullivan and a draw. Benny Yanger meets Kid Herman in Indianapolis for Chicago pride, with limited chance of a decision. Augusta hosts Arthur Cote versus Young Kenney in a heated clash, while Jimmy Walsh challenges Harry Baker amid bidding by Chelsea and Los Angeles clubs. Johnny Carroll of New York eyes bouts with Honey Mellody or Joe Thomas, aiming to impress and trigger more matchups with top light welterweights.

Tapis Mike Twin Sullivan Cambridge Rube Smith Denver Meén Mike Rube Benny Yanger Kid Herman Chicago Windy City Indianapolis Ind Jack Curley Grand Rapids Ben Crosse Augusta Arthur Cote Young Kenney Lawrence Cote Kenney Joe Grim Sailor Burke Tommy Sullivan Kid Williams Johnny Carroll Joe Thomas Mellody Thomas

The Cruise of the Conqueror Begins Aboard The Dunster Castle

The Motor Pirate Mannering returns in The Cruise of the Conqueror as his vessel the Conqueror confronts the liner Dunster Castle. He forces surrender of treasure or threatens sinking the ship, then boards and meets the captain with controlled menace and polished courtesy. The tale continues tomorrow.

Evie Sutgrove Mannering Dunster Castle Board of Trade Dunster Cowes

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