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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1902
Page
12
Ray Hale of Los Angeles is among the new pitchers secured for the Boston National team by Director Billings. Hale pitched in the California League last year, attracting attention with his work at the plate and on the mound.
Chess champion Harry N Pillsbury delivered a remarkable simultaneous blindfolded exhibition at the Boston Athletic Association chess room last night. He won 18 games, lost two, and drew two, facing top players from the Metropolitan Chess League including Daniels and J C Cook who beat him, while Laur ie and Smalley of the Press Club drew. Pillsbury moved through 17 boards with flawless recall, planning attacks from the lower left corner across the boards, and plans to retire after a European tour that includes Monte Carlo and a cable match against Blackburn. The event, the largest simultaneous in Boston, drew strong local players and augurs well for the B A A’s chess program.
In a fierce B A A versus 999th A A match at the B A A venue, the B A A side clinched two games in a rubber game contest to emerge as the undisputed Amateur League leaders. Legate led at 602, Otis Pierce 596 for the Battery, and several players on both sides scored over 500 as teams traded momentum through each game. The first game ended with B A A at 997, the second saw the Battery slide after a strong start, and the final game stayed close, with B A A pulling ahead by 34 pins to seal the win. Both teams posted 12 clean frames in the match.
London January 9 King Edward has entered several horses in his own name for the spring handicaps with entries issued today. American owners Whit ney Keene Croker and others will be represented in leading events, all well filled. Sportsmen expect the King's return to the turf will renew vigor in the sport after a lackluster previous year.
Des Moines January 9 Governor Shaw reached his office and denied access to visitors for two hours to study the final proof of his annual message. He praised his talks with President Roosevelt and Secretary Gage and noted a Washington message confirming his appointment by the manate. He welcomed the swift action.
John I. Rogers, treasurer of the local National League, releases a statement after a New York meeting. He accuses Soden and Billings of Boston of pledges broken to back A. G. Spalding for president and says Conant of Boston did not want Spalding forced over Freedman, calling it lame and impotent.
Old Colony Trust bowlers captured three straight games in a Bank Officers League match against Shawmut at Boylston alleys last evening. The redemption team won two of three games while facing Boston Safe at the same venue.
In Woburn on January 9, the Medford Club and Towandas of Woburn faced off in the Mystic Valley Bowling League. Towanda edged ahead by winning two of the three strings as the final result hung on the last bowler, after tight first two frames.
Winchester January 9 Newtownes of Cambridge defeated Calumets of Winchester two games to one and won the three string total 2646 to 2529. Gutheim led the visitors with a 23% single string and 586 in the three strings.
The Union station team captured two of three games against Charlestown Y M C A last evening. Waltham defeated North Shore two games to one. Boylston Juniors also won two games in the New Century League against South Boston by margins of 13 and 33 pins.
Cresceus the world champion trotter with owner and driver George H. Ketcham returned home after a west and southwest tour. The horse is reported in splendid condition and during the journey he broke 22 track records.
A large crowd attended a whist event at Pythian Hall East Boston hosted by Forest Glen Circle No W1. Play ran from 8 30 to 11 with prizes awarded to John Judge Mrs Hesensus Frank Doyle and Mrs Brown Booby prizes went to Mr Cox and Mr Crowley Committee members were Miss Healy Miss Bogan and Mrs Belton A second party is planned for Feb 13 at the same hall.
In City Hall Lawrence beat Worcester 10 to 7 powered by Jason the new rush in his Lawrence debut. Hart and Daly starred for Worcester while Tibbits Bannon and Daly posted top stops. Referee Cornell Timor Sainte attended by about 800 fans.
At North Street Rink Lewiston and Salem battled 23 minutes of overtime before ending in a 6 to 6 tie. Murphy led Lewiston with 10 rushes and Mercer added 4. Burgess and Heffernan split goaltending duties as referee Furbush oversaw 1200 in attendance.
Lowell won a well contested game over Plymouth 11 to 6 with Pierce contributing in his requested return after being exchanged for Hart of Worcester. Hipson and Roberts starred for Plymouth while Rushes Lewis and Mullin led Lowell in points and stops respectively. referee was Tommy Connolly and attendance reached about 200.
The Savin Hill Yacht Club held its annual meeting at the Parker House last night, transacting routine business and electing Commodore J. P. Hawes, vice Commodore J. K. Robinson, rear Commodore J. K. Scott, secretary E. L. Bragg, treasurer A. J. Smith, measurer Ernest Keepers, and directors W. H. Abergerick and A. Coombs. About 30 members attended, with all nominated officers and committeemen reelected.
Washington dispatch notes the Hepburn Nicaraguan canal bill passed the House by a near unanimous vote. Only Fletcher and Lassiter opposed. The measure authorizes presidential control of necessary Costa Rica and Nicaragua territory to build a canal, with a $180 million overall cost and a $10 million initial appropriation, plus wartime harbor protections and surveys.
Hundreds gathered on Beacon Street Boulevard in Brookline for a snow driving speed event. Veteran drivers John Shepard and Munroe Goodspeed dueled along the route from St Paul Street to Audubon Circle while notable participants included Jessie G. Paine, Gertrude Foss, and Fire Commissioner Russell’s son in a showcase of horse-drawn rigs and skilled driving.
The Harvard hockey squad routed Harvard Law School 13 to 1 in a practice game. Harvard’s speed and passing impressed, with Goodridge and teammates delivering standout performances as Maacleod Windsor and Pruyn led the forwards and Macleod starred on defense.
Mr Collegebred recalls Jack Stewart suffering a severe neck injury in yesterday's game while Pickerupp is said to be hurt by a fumbled ball. Gladys asks for details as the judge notes the incident with grave understatement.
A major blaze at the Waltham Emery Wheel Company factory on Bacon Street gutted two thirds of the main building and set seven rear outbuildings ablaze. Watchman James Sullivan vanished during the fire, with the origin near a kiln undetermined. Initial loss estimated at 30000 dollars. the district responded with full city alarm.
Washington dispatch reports the Attorney General will examine whether the Schley court of inquiry violated law. It covers potential legal defects, not merits, and whether a formal appeal to the President hinges on this legal ruling. The outcome could affect the validity of the court’s verdict and Schley’s next steps.
Frankfurt Zeitung reports German steel makers form a national combination covering all sectors. The paper notes German firms have secured orders for 25,000 tons of spear eisen shipped via London for American account.
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