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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1903
Page
4
Augusta July 10 Mrs James G Blaine is described as rapidly failing by her physician though the exact time of death cannot be predicted.
The Wentworth will case before Judge Harmon in Suffolk County Superior Court resumed with A W Erickson detailing the elder Wentworth’s erratic behavior. He described grandiose claims, vulgar stories, and controlling manners toward family and servants. The estate exceeds 7 million dollars, with life interest to Mrs. Stuart and annual bequests to Erickson and his wife. The hearing continued to 9:30 AM.
Al bert Delmont of Medford defeated Patsy McKenna of the North End after twelve hard rounds at Lenox Athletic Club. Delmont used precise jabs and rights to the body followed by a head hook to win. McKenna fought well in defeat. Johnny Fitzgerald of South Boston beat Joe Coppinger of Charlestown in six rounds, with Dan Donnelly refereeing.
This afternoon at 2 30 the first of a series of Saturday races will start at Charles River Park. Top entries include Bobby Walthour Basil de Guichard Will C Stinson and Harry Caldwell in a 15 mile event plus Dare Devil Albert Champion in his four cylinder car aiming to run a mile under one minute. A 10 mile open race with about 50 entrants offers 2 dollar prizes per mile. At Revere Beach track later the heat features Hugh MacLean and Nelson training hard for the best pace in the country.
Representative Rodenburg of East St. Louis Illinois says the Middle West supports Roosevelt. He notes Roosevelt is the strongest and most available candidate to lead the party to victory and is trusted by working men for honor and integrity.
Chicago wins amid warm weather as crowds pack Huntington avenue pavilion. Roslindale faces Wellington at Dorchester High Park with locals Hickey among Wellington players. The Collins team and White Sox clash at Huntington, Young to pitch for Boston. Umpire swelters as fans debate fair or foul on Dougherty’s hit.
The gas and electric light commissioners held two hearings on petitions by the Douglas and the Upton Electric Companies to issue their initial capital stock totaling 7500 dollars each. Nearby Uxbridge hosts the Uxbridge & Northbridge Electric Company plant from which the new towns plan to buy light.
Copenhagen July 10 Great preparations mark the Royal Yacht Club regatta opening July 12 with sixty four yachts from Britain Germany Scandinavia and America. Robert W Goelets Swan will represent the United States with Cornelius Vanderbilt on North Star and Allison V Armour on Utowana among attendees arriving aboard steam yachts Nahman and North Star for nightly festivities during race week.
The 300 mile event under the Malden Homing Club from Lyons New York yielded no record times. Fifty one birds were flown the best time 8 hours 24 minutes. The first bird belonged to Robert Laycock with an average speed of 1062.71 yards per minute. The second bird belonged to William Hems averaging 1009.62 yards per minute. Seven birds arrived the day they were liberated.
Eddie Connolly the lightweight boxer arrived in St John from New York and received a rousing welcome from friends. He travels with trainer James Kelley and will begin training for a bout with Jack Sullivan in Halifax next month at Ben Lomond's house. A post bout match with Dan Littlejohn of St John may follow.
An nual parish reunion of St Stephen's is planned for next Wednesday at Oak Island Grove. The event expects its largest crowd in years with former parishioners from East Boston Charlestown Dorchester and Roxbury taking part. Special train service will run 10 am to 10 pm under the direction of chairman Hon Henry S Fitzgerald and several sub committees assist.
Mayor Mc Lane announced that no boxing or sparring permit would be issued during his term. This ensures no authorized prize fighting in Baltimore for the next four years.
At the Great Island Golf Club in Hyannis July 10 the Great Island cup went to A. G. Lockwood of Allston after a tight match, defeating A. L. White of Wollaston 3 up and 2 to play. H. B. Rust of Chapequonsett captured the Governor's cup by beating J. I. Taylor of Tedesco 3 up and 2 to play.
The Northeast League standings show Concord leading with 20 wins and 6 losses. Manchester and New Bedford follow, while Fall River and Haverhill trail with mixed records.
Local matchups list indicate games between Fall River and Lowell New Bedford and Manchester Nashua and Haverhill Concord and Lawrence. The items present show scheduled pairings among six cities in the region with no scores or dates provided.
Concord defeats New Bedford 7 to 0 as Greene shines on mound and at bat. Four New Bedford batters reached in the second inning but failed to score, while Concord's defense and Greene's pitching anchor the win before about 300 spectators.
Lowell scores six in the second inning aided by five hits and an error to beat Haverhill 7 to 4. Grant's catch highlights the game as both teams field loosely. Attendance 400, time 1 hour in Lowell July 10.
Fall River hot in fourth inning scores all eight runs led by Voorhees. Ashhenbach makes a running catch in the second. Soffel injures sliding, replaced by Vail. Earned runs go to Nashua as Daum and Graham hit three-base hits and Moorhead steals. Attendance about 500.
Manchester beat Lawrence 6 to 3 in a game at home. Whiting pitched well for Manchester while Klobedanz allowed multiple hits including five doubles. Attendance was about 400 with ten hits by Manchester and four by Lawrence.
On July 10 Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club boats edged Beverly fleet in a six mile triangular race at Buzzard's Bay. Four yachts competed as Mystery and Terrapin retired. Radiant led early but Merrywings overtook to win, with Lania finishing second as winds shifted from southwest to a light breeze.
This afternoon at Dorchester High School athletic park on Dunbar Avenue Dorchester the Wellingtons meet Roslindale in a key semi professional clash Roslindale comes unbeaten this year and is considered the strongest team in Greater Boston The game starts at 3.
The Thomas Francis Meaghers of Boston challenge the Painters Union tug of war team of Brockton to a match for a purse of 100 to 500 dollars. Address Patrick Garten 2371 2 Congress street Boston.
A crowded schedule marks Boston stage life with Castle Square Theatre presenting A Texas Steer, followed by The Bells of Haslemere at Castle Square next week. The Fire Patrol closes at Music Hall, while York State Folks wraps its Boston run and heads to New York on Aug 17. Multiple acts including Silvern and Emrie, the Garrity sisters, and Trask and Gladden perform at Howard and Tremont venues. The page also notes Dwight Hutchings’ trial justice role, Palace Theatre cooling measures, Norumbega Park vaudeville, and Nahant boat excursions. Proximity of festival events, rail connections, and upcoming matinees are highlighted.
South Boston fans will see a St Augustine field day at Locust Street grounds on Saturday August 1 with a veteran lineup including Tom McCarthy Mike Slattery Mike Sullivan and Jere McNamara among others. The current players are led by John O Reilly with Mike Meagher serving as manager.
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