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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
4
The new drunk law allows occasional offenders to be released by probation officers without court arraignment if no repeat offenses in 12 months. Police remain handling drunkenness at stations but probation officers now decide releases with documented reasons.
Albert Champion the French motor pace follower returns to bicycle racing for a few races led by a match at Charles River Park on Bunker Hill Day against rival Bobby Walthour the world’s champion pace rider. The race settles a long standing rivalry with Champion claiming he has bested Walthour in past meetings and aims to prove dominance once more.
George E. Nichols, 59, longtime Highland School principal in Somerville, died at his home at 181 Highland avenue at 6 15 after a illness complications. He fell ill in October but taught until March, born in Haverhill New Hampshire and attended Dartmouth College for three years, began teaching at Fairhaven.
Yale managers dispute rumors that Andover guard Thompson will join Harvard after two years of predicting Yale. Thompson, Waterbury native, reportedly switched from Yale to Harvard. An Andover source also claims Lanigan and Brown, a top battery, will go to Harvard amid Harvard’s coaching presence at Andover this spring.
Exeter crippled lineup defeats University of Pennsylvania 3 to 1 in 10 innings at N H June 7. Hare, Fennell and Cooney led Exeter with key hits while Jones fanned nine Penn batters. Penn threatened late but could not score, as Exeter pulled away in the 10th on Connolly and Cooney scoring on errors and hits. Attendance listed at 600.
Williston Seminary defeated Williams 7 to 2 in a slow game at Williamstown. Batteries Paine and Raymond for Williston and Westervelt and McCarty for Williams. Umpire Kelliher. Time two hours. Attendance 350.
Brown defeated Massachusetts Agricultural College 11 to 1 in Providence. The Terriers batted in four innings with Ermke and Higgins combining on the mound for Brown while Kennedy and Ingram pitched for MAC. Umpire McAleer called the game after 30 minutes with an attendance of about 3800.
Four Chelsea children aged 4 to 6 were found safe in a second floor closet at 56 Eldridge place after a neighbor heard pounding. Playmate Stanley Strusky located them. police rescued the group as parents celebrated their return.
James Edward Britt, champion lightweight, again shifts plans after agreeing to a Nelson rematch. He now offers Kid Sullivan of Washington a July 16 San Francisco card, hoping the public’s gullibility allows a title bout despite Sullivan’s mixed record and Nelson’s strong case.
Millard Sanders shipped Lou Dillon’s team from Memphis to Cleveland with 13 Axworthy bred horses led by Tom Axworthy. The first annual international chess masters tourney opens in Ostend with Marshall, Tschigorin, Alapin, Janowski, Taubenhaus, von Bardeleben, Mieses, Tarrasch, Marco, Schlechter, Wolf, Maroczy and others. Yale captain Hogan denies Penn coaching plans andOptics for Columbia Law. Women’s invitation golf in Springfield draws Wells Mackay Keyes Porter and Phelps entries. Early and Lealy announce cross continental route to San Francisco. Mt Washington motorcycle events set for July 10–20.
Newton High defeated Brookline High 6 to 1 at South End grounds to seize the Prep League lead. Cushing allowed only two-base hits in the ninth inning, Schofield and Hobart contributed key hits, and Godfrey and Marshall starred for the losers. Attendance 250.
In Portland Maine on June 7 Portlands defeated Bates College 3 to 1 in 59 minutes. Both pitchers worked well and fielding was at times brilliant and loose. The line score shows Portland 01000 1 2000 for 3 runs 5 hits 1 error Bates 001000 00-1 4 hits 1 error. Batteries Williams and Edgar Currier and Hepburn Umpire Kelley. Time 69 minutes. Attendance 600.
Mud runners dominated the program at Gravesend with six favorites beaten. Transmute won the Clover stakes easily while Running Water trailed second. Major Daingerfield led a strong card with a 2 to 1 to 17 to 10 move and secured an upset in the fifth race, with Campo Cassini Proper and Captain Bib also lighting the tote.
Statement promotes the sale of pure whiskey Rye or Bourbon under the brand G. O. Taylor by licensed dealers. It notes the proprietor's firm name on the label and cork and requires sealed bottles only.
Sullivan bets $1000 to $800 that Cleveland beats Boston while another wager of $500 to $100 bets on Boston not winning the flag. Tom Paguin can be reached at 21530 Malden for Saturday games. Neponset's Warrens seek a game after cancellation. McCarthy’s Neponset address is 14 Norwood Street. World beaters are three and a half games behind Detroit. two more from St Louis could reach first division. Two infielders and an outfielder can be secured for June 10 by calling 662-2 Newton. Catcher Sullivan of Tufts should call today between 1 and 1:30.
Advertisement touts an automatic two burner oil stove with no wick or valve, offering precise flame control by raising and lowering. It claims a blue smokeless flame from kerosene, easy operation, and baking efficiency. Special offer promises a 2 burner stove and 18 inch oven shipped to New England stations for a nominal price. Central Oil & Gas Stove Co at 17 S3 Washington St Boston promotes display.
Kimball Union Academy of Meriden won the Dartmouth Intercollegiate track meet on Alumni Oval scoring 44 points. Williston Seminary and Claremont High School placed second and third as five meet records fell despite unfavorable weather. Other teams included Concord High, Boston Latin, and Lebanon High with scattered scores.
Newton June 7. Semifinals in the women's championship golf tournament at Brae-Burn Country Club will be played tomorrow. The best match today was Miss Marjorie Phelps of Brae Burn beating Miss Rogers of Allston one up after 19 holes.
Harvard baseball shut out Bowdoin 5 to 0 at Soldiers Field. Bowdoin pitchers fires curves baffled Harvard as Bowdoin errors aided Harvard when Piper and Stanwood misplayed. Kernan Randall Leonard made key catches while Schoenfuss impressed in four innings with four strikeouts.
Governor Douglas sent nine nominations to the Executive Council for the new industrial education commission. Members include Carroll D. Wright Warren A. Reed John Golden Nathaniel Bowditch George H. Martin George E. Keith Mary Morton Kehew Simeon B. Chase and John P. Murphy. The group will meet next Friday at 10 30 at the State House to organize.
Boston Tile Layers Union 22 and Tile Layers Helpers Union 36 prepare for the International Tile Layers convention opening Monday morning at Paine Memorial Hall Boston with 560 delegates expected. Langham Hotel to serve as headquarters as delegates travel from Seattle San Francisco Chicago St Louis Milwaukee Buffalo Philadelphia Washington New York Hartford and Boston.
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