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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1902
Page
3
In 1901 custodians of the America's Cup limited defenses to members of a particular yacht club and condemned the so called mushroom aristocracy. The piece denounces a wealth driven cabal seen as powerful yet unworthy, coupled with praise for the New York Yacht Club’s past bravery and broad manliness.
National schedule shows Pittsburg at Boston, Chicago at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at New York, and St. Louis at Philadelphia with games set across the circuit.
Heavy rain left the South End field a sea of mud delaying yesterday's National League game between Boston and Cincinnati. Cincinnati left for New York with late owner John T. Brush. Pittsburg starts a four day series at the South End with a double header tomorrow.
Brooklyn won three straight over St Louis as rain halted play in the eighth inning. Brooklyn scored three runs in the second off five hits and left ten men on base while St Louis had three. Key hits included a two base hit by Barclay and Keeler, with Flood stealing a base and double plays by McCreery-Flood and Flood-Dahlen. Attendance listed at 1500.
In Chicago and New York, Aug 11, the game ended 3-3 after 11 innings as rain halted a planned second game. McGann hit a three bagger in the ninth to tie it, while Brodie's single and other late hits failed to push across the winning run.
The German Chess Association international tournament concluded with Pillsbury securing second prize after wins over Swiderski and others. Janowski took first, while Atkins and Mieses joined prizes in further rounds. final totals listed with names and results.
The New York Trotting Association began its second seaside meeting at Brighton Beach with a $10,000 Bon ner memorial purse for 2:12 trotters. Rythmic won in straight heats at 2:09 1 4, while Carl Wilkes claimed the 2:15 novelty heat in 2:09 34. The 2:14 trot saw The King triumph. the 2:06 pace featured Dan R and Fanny Dillard with a dramatic finish as Dan R broke late and Fanny Dillard claimed the third heat walkover. Best times included 2:10 24 and 2:04 1-2.
All New England League games scheduled yesterday were postponed due to rain or wet grounds.
In Willimantic Willimantic defeated Norwich 6 to 2. New Haven beat Dringeert 2 to 1. Hartford Meriden game was rained out. Waterbury beat Sprield 6 to ? The match results reflect a rough update from the Connecticut League with several clear scores amid weather disruptions.
Chicago tied the game in the eighth and won in the thirteenth as Waddell doubled and scored on a scratch hit. Mertes and Jones led Chicago with multiple hits and strong outfield play. Boston and Chicago totals matched nine each with notable defensive plays and late scoring runs.
Chicago triumphs 5 to 4 as Mertes hits a decisive ninth inning fly enabling Jones to score from third. Jones led both teams with four hits including a pivotal triple, while Sparks struggled for Boston and Griffith kept most rallies in check.
Cleveland wins a high scoring game against Baltimore to 17 runs on 24 hits. Lajoie Wood and Bradley pace the offense with multiple two base hits as Clark replaces Wright and yields few baserunners. Attendance 8092.
Philadelphia won from Detroit in a stylishly played contest on the local grounds marking the prettiest game of the season thus far.
St Louis 8 Washington 1 as Harper dominates with five hits allowed in a one sided affair. Coughlin’s double and Ely’s single cushion the visitors with an early lead while Washington struggles on bases and defense. Attendance 2400.
Pittsburg at the South End today and the Collins team home tomorrow on Huntington Avenue grounds. Brush Soden and Hart met at the Quincy House three hours and refused to disclose business. Fans expect three wins over Chicago to lift Collins toward first place. Hamilton’s Haverhill climbs NE race as Globe beat Record 12 to 7.
At Saratoga Aug 11 gamblers and society dine at four clubs with lavish money displays. Women 75 percent of diners watch men at tables through an archway as thousands in currency pass around. Dealers and players show wealth, with stories of $20,000 losses and $7,000 wins in rapid fare and roulette play. John A Drake reportedly recovers from a $20,000 loss to win big, tossing a thousand to the dealer.
Trident defeated Tecumseh today by 6 minutes 37 seconds to claim the Seawanhaka Cup. Tecumseh finished 4 minutes late across the line and 3 12 minutes after Trident. The Oshkosh Club has sent a challenge for next year, with expected entries from White Bear Club Minnesota and Manchester Club Massachusetts. Bridgeport officials have not decided on future competition.
The U S national lawn tennis championships will be held at Newport Rhode Island starting Tuesday August 19 with following days. Entries for the singles must reach James Dwight at the Newport Casino Newport before Thursday August 14. An entrance fee of 8 dollars accompanies each entry.
Rain delays at Charles River Park push the race meet to next Monday. The N A board of control sets a 12 inch limit on motor tandems making them legal machines. Charles R Culver now oversees the cycle track at the park while remaining with Worcester track. Will Stinson is fit to ride again after his Hot Springs trip.
Preparations for the 49th annual Scotch picnic at Caledonian Grove near completion. The event is expected to draw a large crowd with many top athletes from the United States and Canada, including Frank Kanaly, George Tinder, Tom Williams, Ed McGonagle, and Ernie Hjertberg in the three mile race for a $100 prize, and Harry Gill against Gideon Pierrie in the weight events. Currie the caberto thrower also returns to the contest.
The Point Judith Country Club polo tournament opened with Devon defeating Westchester 18 to 4 in Narragansett Pier R I. Devon carried a four goal handicap in the Aug 11 match, as the event runs for two weeks.
Jersey City hosts a 4 to 2 win for Toronto over Jersey City. Providence defeats Buffalo 9 to 0. Newark beats Montreal 4 to 2. Worcester Rochester game postponed due to rain.
New England schedule lists Haverhill at Nashua Lawrence at Lowell Fall River at Manchester and Dover at Concord for today with local matchups across four towns.
An advertisement describes kidney and bladder symptoms from urine tests and asserts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root cures back pain, urinary issues, and related ailments. It pledges sample bottles and a free booklet by mail from Kilmer & Co. based in Binghamton New York, with a Boston Daily Post mention.
The Crescent Beach carnival committee reports progress with park officials to erect required structures for free beach exhibitions. Permission was granted. plans include extensive beach illumination for two weeks starting Aug 2, balloon ascensions, a bicycle parade on Aug 29 with prizes, and a coaching parade on Sept 6. Entries may go to W H O'Neil in Boston. rail fare reductions are planned for visitors from multiple cities.
Executives Brush Hart and Soden met three hours at the Quincy House yester day to decide league affairs Brush who sold out his Cincinnati club last Saturday remains head of the league as chairman of the executive committee The league voted to abolish the reserve rule allowing clubs to hold players and to engage players regardless of past affiliations Freedman of New York agreed to pay a 10 percent assessment to aid clubs whose franchises were acquired by the National League Brush declined to reveal other session business and departed for New York
Boxing news notes Belfield Walcott versus Billy Gardner a 15 round match at Martin Flaherty's club in Dracut near Lowell. Gardner is favored but Walcott claims improvement. Also reports on Kid Goodman deals in St Louis, a Central Falls Rhode Island boxing card August 15 with Gaynor Cherello Cripps Lewis and Goodwin Glancy, and a Tommy Ryan Kid Carter clash planned with trainers signing guarantees.
Tonight at Charles River Park the marquee matchup features Albert Champion and Harry Elkes racing for 500 dollars a side and half the gross gate receipts.
The executive committee of the New England Rowing Association will convene at the B A A on Thursday evening at 8 50.
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