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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1902
Page
3
A construction effort progresses in Boston marking a notable building project. Officials or developers have not been named, but the activity signals local economic momentum and architectural interest for the city.
Eighteen post office workers split into Clerks and Carriers played on Sullivan Square. Pitcher O'Brien led the Clerks with three hits and strong defense. Cy Mahoney umpired amid a midgame disturbance. Final lines showed the Clerks scoring nine to the Carriers one.
Charles W. Heaney aged 29 of 1488 Washington Street was arrested yesterday afternoon on charges of unlawfully appropriating a boat owned by Daniel Haley.
The Gold Beaters Union on strike nationwide sanctioned a return to work on Monday in shops agreeing to wage demands. In Philadelphia the move resumes in three local shops, with three Chicago shops, five in New York, three in Boston, and one in Hartford set to reopen.
Six year old Fritz Baker of 177 Green Street Jamaica Plain was run over by a grocery team in Depot Square yesterday afternoon and severely bruised. He was taken to his home for treatment.
John A Gates tipped a waiter at the United States Hotel with an $800 note causing surprise. The waiter Bauman reportedly quit his job and went to the race track to gamble heavily. Nearby arrivals include Lewis Nixon Jr of New York and Keene who left for Newport in improved health.
A Boston youth, recently introduced to a New York girl, left a note after dinner at a Saratoga hotel. They exited together and he asked if the note offended her. She answered with a swift slap, striking him two or three times in the face.
Bryn Mawr polo team defeats Meadow Brook 14 to 9 1 2 in the Ratton Cup annual handicap at the Saratoga Polo Club. Meadow Brook received six goals by handicap. Harry Payne Whitney starred for Meadow Brook in a fast contest.
Pittsburg overcame Boston Nationals 6 to 1 at the South End grounds. Leach homered in the first and again in the eighth, while Conroy contributed an unassisted double play in the second and aided Pittsburg with key hits as Ritchey and Wagner drove in runs. Kittredge and Lush provided brief Bos ton threats but could not sustain rallies.
Chicago took the last game of the series from Brooklyn 6 to 2. Brooklyn fielding looked strained and lacked sharpness from earlier games. Taylor pitched poorly with half of his 10 hits allowed coming with runners on base.
Cincinnati wound up an Eastern trip by beating New York 6 to 3. The visitors outbatted the home nine and practically won the game in the first inning with four runs. McGraw and Kelley were absent, away on a still hunt for players.
Philadelphia defeats St. Louis 4 to 0 in the eighth, with Murphy pulled after giving up four runs. Jennings hits a two-base and a three-base, Krug and Kroger register sacrifices, Brashear and Smoot hit by pitches, and Brashear steals a base as Philadelphia earns the win with White and Murphy handling pitching duties. Attendance reported as 3,000. Umpire called the game with errors and standard fielding notes. For more sports, see Page 4.
Readable fragment lists pairings: Manchester versus Lowell Concord versus Nashua Lawrence versus Fall River and Haverhill versus Dover, indicating local contest lineups across cities.
Dover defeated Haverhill twice 7 to 5 and 4 to 0. Towne pitched strongly in the opener as Bernard and Joyce starred at bat. In the second game Richardson Gutheen and Weddige anchored solid defense and hitting powered the winners.
Concord defeated Lowell 4 to 1 and 7 to 1 in a doubleheader. Hooker and O'Brien pitched well for Concord as eHooker led at bat. Pulsifer stole home from third during Willis's delivery, with Connors, Mullaney, Murphy, Doran, and Lake delivering strong performances. The second game ended after the eighth inning to allow Lowell to catch a train.
Nashua won this afternoon behind 15 hits and a total of 16 runs against Volz. A third inning home run by Volz stood out as the key moment. Gokey held the visitors to six hits, while the home team played strong in the field.
Lawrence defeated Fall River 6 to 1 as Yeager was knocked out of the box in the fourth inning by a hard hit. Moorhead returned from a six week suspension to play short and delivered solid fielding throughout the game.
Yesterday's great Huntington avenue game drew over 10 000. Sparks or Hughes to pitch for Collins. Dougherty out, Gleason in after a tendon strain. Philadelphia holds third with double header win as Cleveland pennant chatter continues.
The O Connell Assembly No 7174 with Longshoremen and Knights of Labor held its annual picnic at Centennial Grove, Essex, drawing about 1500 attendees. Notables included Alderman Quigley and multiple state officials. pickpockets stole 87 dollars from Patrick McConnville and watches from others. Events featured dancing, two baseball games, tug of war, and track races with local winners listed among open and junior divisions.
James A. Kenney of the Building Trades Council as marshal announces the official staff for the parade division. Francis P. McGuire heads Carpet Upholsters' Union staff, with Frank J. Moxom Elevator Constructors' Union, Charles McCarthy Wood Workers' Union 24, Cornelius Shea Team Drivers' Union 191, William Thomas Electrical Workers' Union, Thomas Kehoe Wood Wire and Metal Lathers' Union, Richard J. Leahy Plasterers' Tenders' Union aids, and John T. Cashman Paper Hangers' Union as aides.
Chicago plays Porton while Detroit competes with Philadelphia in a set of matchups. The schedule reads as a series of city pairings with no stated outcomes or dates.
In a high tempo contest before 5000 plus spectators at Huntington avenue, Boston edged Chicago 2 1 with Lachance delivering a second inning homer and a seventh inning triple driving in Parent. Young pitched well for Boston while Pratt kept Chicago to five hits as Stahl and Isbell starred on defense.
Boston bats explode for runs amid sharp defense and key plays. Criger triples in eighth, Lachance homers, Daly injures none, while Green covers vast territory for Chicago and Daly leads visitors at bat. Mertes suffers fielding errors but Boston prevails to cap a dramatic contest.
Detroit lost two games to the Philadelphia Athletics today as poor batting left runners stranded and runs unmade. Hartsel starred in the second game with notable work while attendance reached 5910.
In a nine inning game Philadelphia wins 3 2 over Detroit. Highlights include a home run by Seybold and two base hits by Harley and Murphy. Yeager struck out four, Powers made a passed ball, with Hartsel and Power turning a double play. Detroit left seven on base while Philadelphia left four. Umpire Sheridan oversaw the play.
Hickman, returning after a three year gap, pitched for Cleveland and carried the game late, but Baltimore held on for a 8 to 7 victory. Shields was knocked around in the first inning, Katoll substituted in from the field, and a string of miscues helped Baltimore build an early lead.
The inside electricians union 108 demands a daily wage and an eight hour day, with some contractors willing to meet the terms. Arrangements are made for a strike if the demand is not met. A Phoenix Hall meeting at 724 Washington street is set for next Wednesday night with speakers F. J. Sheehan and H. W. Sherman.
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