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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1902

Page

3

Dohertys Win Tennis Doubles Title in Newport

England’s R F and H L Doherty defeat Holcombe Ward and Dwight F Davis on the Casino courts to claim the national doubles championship in straight sets 119 12 10 and 64. The Americans push hard in a fierce match but the English teamwork and defense prevail. Ward shines early with service aces while Davis struggles, and the Dohertys’ balanced play seals the victory.

Newport R. I R. F H. L. Doherty Holcombe Ward Dwight F. Davis England Dohertys Ward Davis R. F. Doherty Bay Ridge M. D. Whitman B. C. Wright

Cloakmakers May Strike In Boston Dispute

Bernard Braff of New York, general secretary of the United Garment Workers Union, arrives in Boston to settle wage and recognition disputes with about 32 firms and 600 workers affected by local union No. 26. He reports limited progress but warns a strike could be ordered if no settlement is reached.

Bernard Braff New York United Garment Workers’ Union Boston Braff Mr. Braff

Americans Defeat Cleveland 4 to 1 on Huntington Grounds

Captain Jimmy Collins and his team broke a year long hoodoo against Cleveland by posting a 4 to 1 victory on Huntington avenue grounds. Key moments featured Dineen’s strong pitching Freeman’s batting and a phenomenal catch by Parent.

Jimmy” Collins Cleveland Lajoie Huntington Avenue Dineen Freeman Parent

Baltimore 6 Detroit 5 in a tense finish

Baltimore wins after Detroit relinquishes a late lead as Casey is ejected for disputing a call. Gleason drives in runs with sacrifices and doubles, Holmes and Buelow add two base hits each. Katoll and Mullen split pitching duties with 9 left on for Baltimore and 5 for Detroit. Attendance 1190.

Sievers Puritans Aks O Duocpore Cece Gleason Holmes Buelow Elberfeld Beck Katoll Mullen Baltimore Detroit Robinson Connolly Altimore Detroit Po Harley Selbach Cf Elberf'd Smith Casey Will’ms MecAll'r Howell Barrett Arnd Gilbert Robson A Gleason Wiltse Buelowec

Philadelphia Wins Second Game as Harpers Suffer Ankle Twist

In Philadelphia on August 21 the home club rallied with hits in the sixth and seventh innings to beat St. Louis. Powers twisted an ankle running bases and left the game. Attendance 6,307. Key hits by Kahoe Davis and H Cross marked the effort, with Seybold delivering a three base hit and a homer for Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Harper Powers ST. Louis Hartsel Burkett Fultz H'phill Davis Friel L. Cross And’son Reybold Wallace Murphy McC'm M.cross Kahoe H. Cross Plank Seybold I. Cross Padden Anderson Sheridan Boston Bozuok Mii Cseegeeek Tenney Jooley Carney Demontreville Lee Lush Greminger Ess Seem Moran Eason Eeve Wese Seeeres Farrell Smoot Barclay Novan Brashear Kruger Hartman Ryan Pearson St Louis

Delehanty's bat leads Washington past Chicago in win

Washington defeats Chicago 6 to 4 as Delehanty delivers key hits and the visitors misplay when runners on. Attendance is listed as 2253.

Cameron Leaves Jail to Enjoy Honeymoon

Donald F. Cameron, once jailed on breach of promise charges, rejoined bride Miss Alexia A. Robinson at their lodgings 11 Union Park and left for a honeymoon in Sydney, Co. B. The suit, for $10,000, was reportedly settled on a cash basis with the amount withheld.

Donald F. Cameron Union Park Sydney Co. B Alexia A. Robinson Boston

Temperature Yesterday at Thompson's Spa

A thermometer at Thompson's Spa on 219 Washington Street recorded yesterday's temperature, though the report provides no exact figure or additional context for the reading.

Thompson's Spa Washington Street

Roosevelt Supports 1904 Olympian Games Participation

Chicago reports Roosevelt and U S officials will cooperate in the 1904 Olympian games with international representation. France promises cadets and ally nations pledge troops and sailors. Loubet signals full government support and St Cyr prepares to join West Point in military contests.

Chicago United States Roosevelt France Paris Berlin Theodore Roosevelt H. J. Furbe Germany Switzerland Europe Loubet St. Cyr West Point

Twelve Races At 14th Fall Regatta At Chebacco Lake

The 14th annual fall championship regatta by N F E A R A under St Joseph's C T A Lynn and Father Mathew C T A Peabody Society stages twelve races on Labor Day at Chebacco Lake Essex with gold watches as prizes. Entry fees accompany the original entry and are refundable to actual starters. entries accepted through Aug 27 to John J Corrigan East Boston Mass.

St. Joseph’s C. T. A. Society of Lynn Father Mathew C. T. A. Society of Peabody Chebacco Lake Centennial Grove Essex John J. Corrigan Boston Mass

Myopia open-air horse show set for Hamilton field

The Myopia open-air horse show will be held at Hamilton polo field on Monday Sept 1 with the Salem Cadet Band providing music. The schedule includes classes for horses in harness, roadsters, children ponies, saddle horses, polo ponies, and hunters with cash prizes in several classes. Entries close Aug 27 with post entries accepted. lunch offered during intermission and limited admission by cards.

Hamilton Polo Field Salem Cadet Band Pheeton Eimiries T. G. Frothingham, Jr George S. Mandell

Boxing Gossip Sparks Interest in 140-Pound Match Seekers

Max Brooks of East Boston says he is open to a 140 pound bout with any regional wrestler and will not bar anyone. An anonymous letter about a Littles Coleman match is dismissed after verifying the names, while other notes report Allen ready for 142 pounds and Martin seeking 115-pound contenders.

Max Brooks East Boston Whittman Coe John J. Littles Coleman Gardner Lowell G. M Pearl Street Cambridge J. J South Hoston Nantasket George Dixon Terry McGovern Young Allen Mike Martin Carter Lynn Jon Gans B H. Ton

Major Delmar Wins at Readville on a Fast Pace Card

A crowded Readville track saw Major Delmar win as Scott Hudson and Dick Benson trailed. Kevanon and Wilton Boy claimed divisions, while Daniel driven by Allie McDonald sparked a second win for Readville. The 8 year old trotting division capped a day of dramatic heats with Chesco and Roma pushing hard.

McDonald Little Bay Scott Hudson Benson Hach Delmar Scott Kevanon Jimmie’ Carpenter Ed ® Geers Fred Wedgewood New York Speedway Daniel Allie McDonald Readville Wilton Boy William Tell Lon” McDonald Chesco Thayer Powell Roma Tom Phair Presque Isle Dolly Bidwell Dolly Dillon the Monk Chain Shot Anzella

Miladi Wins Plymouth Race In Open Y R A Event

In Plymouth on August 21 the open race of the Plymouth Yacht Club opened the South Shore circuit of the Y R A of M. Miladi led early, moved to second on the second leg, then surged to win by 15 seconds on the run home in the 18-foot knockabout class despite a protest that reordered the top finishers. Kittiwake was placed second with Domino third after the protest.

Plymouth Plymouth Yacht Club C. C. Craft Duxbury Yacht Club Thomas W. Lawson South Shore Beach Point Calypso Areyto Kittiwake Domino Miladi H. m A. W. Chesterton Baker Little Haste T. K. Lothrop, Jr Mildred P.oses Chloris Cheney & Lanning Micmac R. Hutchinson Rambler W. L F. R. Adams M. Jones C. C. Clapp J. H. Hunt Biza Alfred Douglas Stroller L B. Goodspeed Tokalon R. J. Randolph Gertrude H B. Lynch Aspinquid C. M Foster Osprey Patrice A. Ww. Findlay Este Ee Rooster F. G. Etherington Biddy Warren and Atkins W. T. Whit Man Dolphin C. Morton Maud Lane Wwe Scamper E. G. Reed Sigrid FE Watson Wees Said A. Watson Cna Quiver L. A. Trowell Aureolus H F. Kellogg Adelaide Wadsworth Association

Nationals Split Doubleheader With St Louis In Opened Series

Boston and St Louis played a doubleheader with even results in a quiet day. Attendance reached 15 000 with 12 000 school children included. No notable features were recorded as the teams split the two games.

ST. Louis Boston H. F Pittsburg Brooklyn Cincinnati

Nelson to race at Charles River Park on motorized tandems

A telegram from Pittsburg says Joe Nelson will travel to this city with riders William Stinson Basil de Guichard and Otto Maya next Monday evening. The four will be paced by nine horsepower tandem motors for a likely top year race. This marks Nelsons second appearance in the section this season and his first on a large track.

Pittsburg Joe Nelson William Stinson Basil de Guichard Otto Maya Charles River Park Nelson

Eugene Fielding Stars in Orchard Park Water Sports Meet

Eugene Fielding led Orchard Park swimmers with wins in 60 yard and 85 yard events. Mary Donovan Clara Curtis and Annie McCabe topped girls races while John McEachren and Edward Ma goon led boys events. The special match race between Cabot Street and Orchard Park baths was called off.

Meceeachren Almond Sharon Charles Delay Mary Donovan Clara Curtis Annie McCabe Edward Magoon John McEachren Thomas Guynan John Coyne Patrick H. King William O’brien Maurice Murphy William Donovan Mary Richards Cabot Street Bath House Orchard Park Bath

Orchard Park Bath hosts aquatic exhibition in Roxbury

Under Superintendent John D Lane and swim instructor David Abrams, divers perform a water staying display led by 15 year old Eugene Wielding who stayed under for 2 minutes 40 seconds and then swam 60 yards underwater. Other events include a 25 yard dash for boys won by Alex J.

Orchard Park Bath Roxbury Dilrecton John D. Lane Bath David Abrams Eugene Wielding Alex J

Wipes Annival Saves Husband

Mrs. William Delano of 30 Village Street returned home from a visit to friends in Roxbury about 11 PM and found gas jets open, door locked, and papers stuffed in keyhole and windows. Patrolman Fraser helped unlock the house. Mr. Delano lay semi conscious in bed. Doctors say ten more minutes would have killed him. he is now only suffering a severe headache. He is about 40 and has been despondent for weeks.

William Delano Village Street Mr. Delano Delano

Shallow Beats Farrell in Short Exhibition Bout

Boston boxers Mike Shallow and Charlie Farrell fought at the exhibition building. Farrell was counted out as the first round ended after a foul, and did not come out for the second round. Authorities stopped the match and Shallow won by decision. Talks are underway for Shallow to meet Steve O'Donnell, who left for Boston.

Alifax Exhibition Building Mike Shallow Charlie Farrell Boston Farrell Shallow Steve O'Donnell

Pitchers Battle Ends With Visitors Rally in Ninth

Chicago report notes an errorless game with a pitchers bout through eight innings. In the ninth the visitors collected four hits off Williams to pull ahead. Attendance listed at 1,000.

Chicago Williams

Thielman Faces Tough Night in Cincinnati Loss

Thielman’s wildness led to Cincinnati’s defeat as eight bases on balls, while Brooklyn pounded the ball. Donovan and Beckley sparked the visitors with two base hits and a home run by Seymour. Attendance 1800. Thielman allowed 8 walks and 1 hit by pitch as Ewing struggled.

Cincinnati Deisel Brooklyn Farrell Ahern Ewing Biaseed Beckley Donovan Seymour Dahlen Thielman Brown and Irwin

Shorthand Reporters Honor Past Figures at Banquet

More than 250 shorthand reporters gathered at the Copley Square Hotel for the National Reporters Association banquet hosted by the New England Shorthand Reporters Association. Attendees included elders who once covered the Senate in 1842 and 1850, with speakers such as Oliver Dyer and Edward B. Murphy recalling historic campaigns and trials. President Reuel Small presided, and ex president Clarence H. Walker helped toast. A framed testimonial was presented to ex president Hill before after dinner talks by Dyer Murphy Walker and Ayres.

National Reporters’ Association Copley Square New England Henry Clay Daniel Webster John C. Calhoun United States Senate Edward B. Murphy Clarence H. Walker Kentucky Goebel Trial Fame Association Kendrick ©. Hill C. C. Beale Ayres Beale

Boylston School Social At Corinthian Hall

The Boylston School Association held its monthly social at Corinthian Hall on Washington street. Most graduating classes of the last twenty years were well represented and dancing continued until a late hour.

Boylston School Association Corinthian Hall Washington Street

Lawrence Beats Lowell In Eleven Inning Thriller

In Lowell on August 21 Lawrence won 11th inning victory over Lowell as Connors starred at second and Klobedanz piled up five hits including three two baggers. Lawrence rapped Cross for 16 hits and showed sharp defense to edge a strong game.

Lowell Lawrence Cross Connors Klobedanz

Pittsburg Doubleheader Ends Even Split

National League action in Pittsburg sees a 1-1 split in the twin bill. Leever received solid infield support in the opener, keeping hits scattered, while Philippi’s team suffered ragged defense in the nightcap as McGinnity shut them down with timely hits. Attendance reported at 4420.

Pittsburg Leever Philippi McGinnity

Haverhill Locals Defeat Nashua 5 to 1 in Rain Soaked Game

The Haverhill team beat Nashua 5 to 1 as Coughlin starred by holding opponents to six hits and hitting a home run over center field. Metcalf pitched for Nashua, surrendering nine hits and 13 runs. Portions of the game were played in the rain.

New England Haverhill Nashua Coughlin Metcalf

Mall Rage War in Cambridge

A racial clash erupted at Charles River Park in Cambridge last night with 200 to 300 white men clashing with a smaller group of Black men. A chase erupted when someone yelled a gun, but no weapon was found on the pursued man and patrolmen dispersed the crowd.

Charles River Park Stevens Mullett

Five More Victims Found in Paper Mill Disaster

In Wilmington on August 21 five more bodies were recovered from the Jessup & Moore Paper Company digesting room, raising the death toll to 16. The identified victims included William Ruth E H Mousley Bernard Sweeney William Scott and Joseph Henry. Fireman Joel Hutton remains missing. Hospitalized victims are expected to recover.

Wilmington Del Jessup & Moore Paper Company William Ruth E. H. Mousley Bernard Sweeney William Scott Joseph Henry Joel Hutton

Campaigning Congressmen Visit New England Strong Galaxy

Secretary Hollis of the New England Democratic League stays with sculptor Daniel Chester French in Great Barrington after visiting Congressman Griggs of Georgia. The roster includes Henry Texas Simms Tennessee Richardson Alabama Kitchen North Carolina Livingston Georgia Williams Illinois McClellan New York Rhea Kentucky Small North Carolina. They plan to tour Maine New Hampshire Vermont and later speak in Massachusetts.

Pittsfield Mass Hollis New England Democratic League Daniel Chester French Great Barrington New York Griggs Georgia National Congressional Committee Henry Texas Simms Tennessee Richardson Alabama Kitchen North Carolina Livingston Williams Illinois McClellan Rhea Kentucky Small Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts New England Boston

Custom Tailors Organize New Union Branch

Three hundred charter members signed the roll last night at the formal organization of Custom Tailors Union No. 2 in Grand Central Hall on Stillman Street. They voted to affiliate with the Central Labor Union and to adopt a union label. Officers named President Abraham Cohen and a slate of officers including Harry Sherman and Max Sherman.

Custom Tailors' Union Grand Central Hall Stiilman Street Central Labor Union Abraham Cohen Harry Sherman H. Asin Max Sherman M. W W. Sherman Samuel Schuman J. Neitlich Morris Barron H. White

Old Feud Ends in Clubbing on Cross Street

Charles Cuneo 22 of 100 Warren Street clashed with Louis Dellachetti 48 of 1% North Street on Cross Street last night. Cuneo struck Dellachetti twice with a club causing a near fatal blow to the head and a deep cut behind the ear. Cuneo jailed on assault charge while Dellachetti was treated by Dr. Dunn at Station L and sent home.

Charles Cuneo Warren Street Louis Dellachetti North Street Cross Street Cuneo Delladhetti Dunn Station

American yacht Utowana wins Crawford coronation cup at Cowes

The American auxiliary yacht Utowana owned by A. V. Armour of New York arrived at Cowes and won the Earl of Crawford's coronation cup in a race from the Nab lightship to Cherbourg and back around the Eddystone lighthouse.

Cowes Isle of Wight Utowana A. Vv. Armour New York Earl of Crawford Nab Cherbourg Fddystone

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