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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1903
Page
3
Albany detective J B Sweeney testifies that W L Douglas $3.50 shoes equal or surpass $5 brands. Ad touts Corona Colt patent leather, durable eyelets, and nationwide stores in Brockton Boston and New York area. Also promotes boys shoes at $2.00 and $1.75 with mail-order option. Catalogs free.
Pope Pius X received about 800 delegates from Venice in the Clementine Hall during the Rome coronation ceremonies. He kissed hands, named familiar visitors, and asked prayers for strength, noting he feels the cross God laid upon him. Venetian friends report the pope appears ten years older yet remains affable and simple.
Boston dominates the pennant race with a 10 to 2 victory over Cleveland. Freeman drives a triple, Dougherty and Lachance shine on defense, Callahan hits a three base hit for Chicago, while Moore errors and Callahan’s hit prevent a shutout. A second article note promotes Kilmer's Swamp Root kidney remedy.
Pittsburg defeats New York at Brooklyn in a National League contest. Falkenberg was wild but held hits. McFarland pitched well but poor team support. Attendance 3239. Pittsburg 2 runs in first, 0 later. listed batting changes in late innings. Bransfield and Farrell hit two bases. steals by Beaumont, Clarke, Sebring, Brain, O Neill. double plays by Wagner with Bransfield and Ritchey. Umpire O Day. Time 1 hour 60 minutes.
The New York Nationals defeated Brooklyn 8 to 1 after Mathewson shut out chances until a ninth inning passed ball. Lehm was effective and Brooklyn errors proved costly in a high tone Brooklyn Park game with 4700 in attendance.
Kansas City August reports show strong sympathy for General Miles at the Grand Army convention in San Francisco. New York delegates hint he may seek commander in chief, while General Black is favored by many departments. debates and letters of support circulate among veterans and officials.
George F. Washburn, president of the Commonwealth Club of Boston, condemns the administration’s snub to the General. He argues the action undermines civilian respect for military leaders and questions the policy's fairness. The remarks underscore tension between civilian officials and military institutions.
Cleveland scored early and often as they defeated Patterson decisively in a game noted for strong offense and solid defense. Chicago trailed and could not mount a comeback as the contest unfolded through the final buzzer.
President Ban Johnson of the American League visited Boston with Rube Waddell to meet Connie Mack. He praised current league conditions, predicted no war, and favored Boston for the pennant while noting the large Monday crowd and the club’s strong form.
In Lawrence, Lowell faltered in the first inning and Beard delivered a timely two-base hit to lead Lawrence to an 8 to 7 victory over Derby. Poor support by Lowell amplified the early deficit as Lawrence pulled ahead.
New Bedford defeated Nashua 8 to 2 on Nashua’s home field today. The game featured strong offense from New Bedford, with early scoring pushes setting the tone and Nashua unable to close the gap in the later innings.
Concord defeated Fall River 4 to 2 as Moor head and Gilroy committed key errors. The game lacked notable highlights with modest scoring across innings.
Manchester team won 13 to 8 over Haverhill in a game at Manchester. McGinley pitched strongly until the sixth inning when batters found success. Morrissey absorbed hits but kept the hits scattered as the locals surged ahead.
Gochnaur Hickman and Tannehill formed key double plays for Cleveland while Isbell and Hickman contributed at bats. Moore walked once, Patterson hit by pitch once. Cleveland left seven, Chicago eight. Moore struck out five, Patterson once. Time 1b 27m. Umpires Connolly and O'Loughlin. Attendance 2104.
New York tops Washington in a sharp, entertaining baseball contest. Moran starred at short with remarkable defense and Chesbro belted a homer. New York recorded four runs off errors and Chesbro struck out seven. Attendance 2039.
A player sought to pitch today after a period of heavy practice, and coach Mack granted consent. The note mentions a friend Wad-
Rube Waddell, the untamed pitcher, aims to pitch one of his best games today after a three day absence and a defeat. He seeks to square himself with Connie Mack, manager of the champion Athletics, and has shown penitence by acting without permission after the loss.
Eddie Connolly of St John and Jack Sullivan of Boston wrested the 10 round feature in Victoria Rink, a draw declared by ref William O Keefe as over 3000 spectators saw the clever, largely even bout with Sullivan the fresher at finish. Fred Flaherty and Bev McLeod fought an eight round undercard before the referee halted them in the third to save Flaherty.
In Fall River on August 10 Billy Gardner of Lowell defeated Billy Lewis of New York in the seventh round of a 15 round exhibition. The bout was even until a blow to the jaw sent Lewis to the canvas in the seventh.
Roxbury Athletic Club faces criticism for frequent ownership changes and biased decisions. The column notes potential fixed outcomes involving Kid Griffo and Dave Sullivan, discusses Kid Goodman’s declining career, mentions Joe Walcott and Tom Casey as Tam many A C main event, and relays reader inquiries about Mike Brennan and other boxing figures.
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