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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1900

Page

3

Weathering Rain For Tennis At Longwood In English Guests

An afternoon tennis event at Longwood was halted by a sudden downpour after Davis beat Black in one match and Gore impressed as a baseline player against Davis. The English players left Boston with the American team ahead three to two in the cup contest. Barrett sails to England while Black and Gore proceed to Southhampton, L I.

Longwood Davis Gore Whitman Black Boston Barrett England Southhampton L. I

Paret Defeats Davidson in Sorrento Tennis Final

In Sorrento Maine final round of the tennis tournament J. P. Paret defeated J. C. Davidson after showers. Score 4-6 6-2 6-3 6-2 with Paret claiming the title in a splendid match.

Sorrento J. P. Paret J. C. Davidson Paret

Boxing Gossip and Fundraising at the Kirtland Club

Boxing gossip catalogs charity appeals at Boston events. Major Fegley speaks on boxing ethics while patrons contribute from the crowd. Mentions of Higgins, Johnson, Hanlon, Connolly, and others reference bouts, potential matches, and opinions on fouls in Sharkey-Fitz fights.

Boston Kirtland Club Fegley American Volunteers Kirtland Daly Mickey Higgins Johnson Lyon Dunlap Bill Lambert Ricketts Win Sullivan Beulin Mose Hanlon Van Fe Connolly Rube Ferns Buffalo Ne Lynch Marlboro Mass George Mar- Northboro A. Black Frank Love Kid McCoy D Owny Bernstein Dayton Ein Jon Barnstein Ed Gaskin Brigade Africa B. B Patrick Foley Crockery Eye Connolly Foley Connnolly John Fofer Charlea O'Neil Concord Sharkey Fitzsimmons B. H. Benton Rob Roy

Connecticut High School Scores and Locations

Reads like a fragmented score roundup listing connecticut cities and teams such as Worcester and New Haven with scattered numbers next to pairings like Providence Syracuse Hartford Toronto and Bristol Norwich. The text appears to be an OCR fragment of a local sports score sheet with multiple city pairings and protest notes.

Famous Women Golfers Seize Shinnecock for Championship

New York reports that top women players have claimed Shinnecock Hills as they prepare for the national championship, set for late August. Beatrix Hoyt, 20, ex champion, leads the field with Ruth Underhill, Genevieve Huber, and Mrs. Caleb Fox in pursuit. several others plan early practice at Southampton and Morristown before the event.

Ruth Underhill Genevieve Huber Caleb Fox Shinnecock Southampton Elsa Hurlbert Morristown Miss Hoyt America Huber

East Boston Honors Greer with Gold Watch for Rowing Win

East Boston residents braved heat at Lyceum Hall to honor Frank B. Greer, winner of the senior single scull at the Harlem River regatta. Ex-Representative Leary opened the ceremony. Alderman Conry presented a gold watch and chain from East Boston. Local rowing groups and banners attended the brief, spirited tribute.

East Boston Lyceum Hall Frank B. Greer Harlem M. J. Leary New Engilana Greer Leary Joseph A. Conry Conry Noddle Island Apple Island Mr. Greer

Novel Three Wheeled Gasoline Car Introduced by Pope Sales

The Pope sales depot displays a three wheeled two seat motor carriage with one front steering wheel of 26 inches and two rear wheels of 28 inches. Ignition uses a hot tube heated by a bunsen burner. Price is about 450 dollars. J A Taylor and Son Peck learn to operate it under Mr Bate. The Mobile Company of America opens a steam vehicle agency at 846 Boylston with J B Walker in charge and many stock runabouts available.

Pope Sales Department American Bicycle Company Anager J. A. Taylor Peck Bate Boston Mobile Company of America Boylston Street J. B. Walker

Kiley Reaches Boston After England Heat Loss

Charley Kiley Boston College captain and middle distance runner arrived home. He was beaten a foot in the English champions half mile heat, competing with Bray Tysoe and Hall for a place. He won Bally Cullen quarter in 612-5. He names Howell Irish sprinter winning 100 from scratch in 945. He starts training at Charlesbank today for a scratch 88 yard run at the St Augustine games on Saturday August 18.

Charley Kiley Boston Killey England Bray Tysoe Hall Bally Cullen County Tipperary Howell Kiley Charlesbank St. Augustine Charles River Park

Cincinnati players voice support for Latham coaching choice

The team backs Latham as coach despite general opinion of a poor signing. players would contribute to his salary. Nichols leaves Chicago for Minneapolis, while Loftus appears still tied to Chicago. Historic single innings note Chicago’s 13 runs once, with other high-scoring bursts cited. Brighton hosts Dudley A A on Dummy Field at 3 30 for an anticipated fastball contest.

Cincinnati Latham Nichols Chicago Minneapolis Loftus Windy City St. Louis Louisville Baltimore Boston Detroit Brighton Dudley A. A Roxbury Everett Street

Alkyris Beats Empress in Midsummer Yacht Race

Fifty-one boats competed in the third midsummer Corinthian Yacht Club race at Marblehead with a south west breeze. Alkyris overtook Empress from start to finish to win the main event as rivals upset yesterday’s winners.

Marblehead Corinthian Yacht Club Empress Alkyris Flirt Hermes Suzanne Opitsah II Opitsah Isis Mistral

Storm Delays Worcester Track Events as Mini Race Results Noted

Aug 10 Worcester racing at Barber's Crossing interrupted by heavy thunderstorm. Minnie Russell won a 3:15 heat before rain halted final events. Lizzie Meyers took the 2:21 pace in straight heats. Beldia won the 2:24 trot. Birdie Hal faded to fourth. Time details and full entry standings listed.

Worcester Barber’s Crossing Minnie Russell Lizzie Meyers Birdie Hal Beldia B. m Whirlpool Bulkley Cox Sccceesceesees Blk Ceecee Cee Pearl C. G Bennett Cesceceeeee Minnie B Cook Seeeeseee Prince Wilkes Br. G Belleden Tom Reed B. G McGrath

Rain Stops Dover Race at Granite State Park

A heavy thunder shower halted the three day meeting at Granite State Park in Dover, New Hampshire. Island Wilkes Jr. won both 2:10 heats with a new record of 2:08 3-4 in the second. Evolute captured the two 2:28 heats. Races were postponed to noon tomorrow.

Irenee Fentt ‘. Wilkes Abdallah Wilkes Mazette McEwan-Marcolan Tennessee Wilkea Bailey Alco Norvin G Br. m Alcantara Coburn P Narney Ming Ccc Ccic Ces Sinh R Seebeedsesne Addie Ries, Rhem Brady Sees Als

Combination Park Sprints Delight Cuban Guests

A large Cuban crowd enjoyed an evening at Combination Park with lively cheering for electric light races. Marietta Wilkes won the first heat and Bessie Goddard claimed the next two in the pacing events while Diva and Boisterous led the running half miles.

Combination Park Hicks Vivas Marietta Wilkes Bessie Goddard Midget Gideon Maid Belle Thorn Little Chief Harte Tendrill Evelyn Charles Jae Reeve W. D. Desmond Malden Aubrey Mack Everett Beastie Goddard Blk Keezer Ch. m Woodman Little Girl Young Woodmont Re. G Bryant S.c Turpin

Rest. Brooklyns May Lose Pennant Says Selee

The text notes no NL games yesterday with Boston, St. Louis, New York, Cincinnati, Chicago, and Philadelphia resting or playing today. Selee doubts Brooklyn’s firm hold on the pennant while noting Hansonites’ lead could shift, and highlights a Boston critique of Brooklyn’s defense and a noted third-base catching play.

Boston Pittsburg St. Louis Brooklyns Hansonites Brooklyn

Michael Seeks Reinstatement in N C A Racing Dispute

Jimmy Michael agrees to reinstatement efforts with the N C A board of control and offers to pace Nelson in Bridgeport. The dispute centers on suspensions and the board’s insistence that Michael honor his agreement with manager L M Rich. Major Taylor also faces possible suspension for missing Asbury Park, amid tensions over recent reinstatement decisions.

Jimmy Michael N. C. A. Board of Control Nelson Michael Bridgeport Board of Control L. M. Rich Major Taylor Asbury Park Taylor

Cavill Trains For Sept 1 Match With McCusker

Percy F Cavill, Australia's and England's top swimmer, trains in this city for a five event match against James McCusker of Boston the American champion. The contest set for September 1 will feature a quarter mile race among others as venue details are finalized.

Percy F. Cavill Australia England James McCusker Boston America

Cavill Aims to Dominates Mc Cusker Across Five Races

Cavill in fine condition predicts victory in three of five races totaling half mile to five miles with a $5000 stake. Mc Cusker weighs 160 pounds, Cavill 170 and slightly under six feet. The Australian youth, 24, trains in the U S under Young Sharkey and Twin Sullivan.

Cavill The Post McCusker Australia England America Sharkey Sullivan

Cambridge track scandal and upcoming races from Bicyclenotes

Cambridge track management uncovers a gate scheme at the grounds enabling selective entry for a toll. Next Tuesday evening features a professional mile, first in Boston area this season. Jack Falvey plans a ten mile road race in two weeks. Brockton track faces an auction. local buyers may outbid Woodward.

Cambridge Ladder Boston Jack Falvey Stoughton Stoughton Square Brockton Woodward Whitman Conrad Foster Frank V. German J. O. Kennedy Nat Tutler A. A. Hanson Minneapolis Will Brown New York Hanson Brown Ee St. Onge Louis Kleh San Francisco Pacific Coast St. Onge Automobile Cluch of America Fingland Wis

Disgruntled Magistrate Quips With Intoxicated Prisoner

In Philadelphia a magistrate rebukes a drunken prisoner with biting wit. The prisoner retorts in coarse rhymed terms claiming being drunk makes self harm or hitting an elephant impossible. The exchange highlights a sharp court-room clash and crude humor.

Princeton Wins Grand Prix at Paris Exposition

Princeton University receives the grand prix in the college department at the Paris Exposition. The exhibit, prepared by President Patton Professor Libbey Professor Andrew West and M. Taylor Pyne, featured 31 charts including Organization and Education and a 1748 college charter.

Princeton N. J William Libbey Princeton University Patton Libbey Andrew West M. Taylor Pyne Nassau Hall Art Museum

Hanna Praises New England Republican Spirit After Boston Visit

Senator Mark Hanna returned from Boston and spoke at New York headquarters praising New England Republicans. He said the East is awakening to action, Bryanism poses real danger, and Massachusetts is not an anti imperialist hotbed. Hanna met Senator Hoar and lunch with about twenty five Republican leaders at the Exchange Club.

New York Mark Hanna Boston National Committee New England Bryan Massachusetts Hanna Senator Hoar Exchange Club

Roosevelt's Campaign Itinerary Outlines 43-Day Tour

Governor Roosevelt's private secretary William T Youngs presented a tentative 43 day campaign plan to Chairman Hanna. The route covers sixteen states including Illinois Michigan Wisconsin North Dakota Montana Idaho Wyoming Utah Colorado Kansas Nebraska Missouri Kentucky Indiana Ohio and West Virginia with a hoped return to New York by October 15. Foraker lines up speeches in Ohio September 8, Baltimore September 11 and New Jersey September 13 while Roosevelt plans Labor Day events in Chicago and western travels ending mid October.

New York J. B. Foraker Ohio Scott Senator Foraker Baltimore New Jersey William J. Youngs Roosevelt William T. Youngs Hanna Illinois Michigan Wisconsin North Dakota Montana Idaho Wyoming Utah Colorado Kansas Nebraska Missouri Kentucky Indiana West Virginia

Will Take Strikers Back After Lockout Settlement

Winchester August 10 The lockout between the American Shoe Machinery Company and its employees is settled President Winslow announces the old workers will be taken back in good standing.

Winchester, Ane American Shoe Machinery Company Winslow

Local Labor Council to Announce Parade Participants

The Building Trades Council will reveal the names of labor organizations planning to parade on Labor Day at its regular meeting next Sunday. Peter Collins is named as Chief Marshal.

Building Trades Council Peter Collins

Labor Leader Profiles and Civic Roles Highlight Union Work

Kneeland named chief of staff and treasurer of his local union with past presidency and parade prominence. Collins, eleven plus years in labor, noted for steady movement with unions. Frank McCarty, aide-de camp, top figure among cigarmakers, former Central Labor Union president and veteran convention attendee.

Frank McCarty Central Labor Union Kneeland Building Laborers’ Union Collins United States Cigarmakers’ Union of Boston

Severe Storm Destroys Barn in Lawrence

A thunder storm struck the Lowell road barn owned by George Bancroft and occupied by Joseph H. Edwards, causing $1200 in damage and partial insurance. Trees were blown down and streets were washed. A horse belonging to George Gould was killed. its driver was rendered unconscious but recovered.

Lawrence Lowell Road George Bancroft Joseph H. Edwards George Gould Dracul Wa

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Davis . Gore Eee Botvics Cess Seeree Davidson Low Travis Manchester Walter J. Travis George Low Fastern Teagum Perpoctee Rochester Springfield Montreal Springbeth Providence Iracuse Hartford Toronto Connecticut New Haven Waterbur Iden New London Tinea Ian G Meriden Bristol Norwich Shinnecock Hills Links Miss Beatrix Hoyt Wisner J. A. Gewry Automobile Notes Gertrude Haynes Point of Pines Beldha Jack Dawson Marx- Wood Keess Parker G Fox Eae Nun Alberta Minnie Russel Gracy Gagnault Seeeceeveers Martha Marshall Putnam Dover Bostons Selee Chickering the Bar OF Justice College Gats Alabama Washington Chamberlains Washington St Boyston St LABOR Marshal Kneeland Fall River District Court King Philip Elzear Rock House of Correction James Dusty Rock Superior Criminal Court Dr. Sanden R. A. Sanden Tremont &T Nature Trave
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