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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1905
Page
9
Manchester defeats Lynn 5 to 0 in New England League action. Fred Lake of Lynn struggled as Manchester fans praised Volz for precise passes, solid fielding, and strong support enabling the shutout.
Nashua fell 2 to 1 as New Bedford pitcher Jones held the visitors to few hits while Beard walked many. Three double plays, two by Burrill, added defense as New Bedford built a slim lead. Attendance about 250.
Cyclists from pros to amateurs trained at Revere ahead of Saturday’s race meet. Moran leads with four laps handicap over Mettling Stinson and Sulkins, who expect to challenge Moran and possibly beat the scratch man. Sulkins is seen as Moran’s main danger due to a four lap handicap.
Tom Hynes the great Irish distance runner will make his first appearance in Boston and his farewell American appearance at St. Augustine's parish Locust street grounds on Saturday July 22. He will race against Munson McDonald Nedrich Spring Joyce Cohen Bonhag and local stars in an invitation distance event as part of a carnival expected to be the outdoor season’s biggest amateur meet in the area. Manager John F Moakley arrives to finalize event lists to be announced next Monday.
The opening matinee of the Gentlemen's Driving Club of Boston is moved from yesterday to Saturday due to a wet heavy track. A large entry list remains, and interest in the races is undiminished.
Subway entrance changes force stock closure in 60 days. Trained trousers in worsted tweed cassimere and euting reduced to 1.95 from 2.50 3.00 and 3.50. Five hundred pairs new styles all week to Saturday night. Special two hundred outing suits marked down from 8 10 and 12 to 6.45. Hats and furnishings offered at ridiculous prices. Wise shoppers grab 2 or 3 pairs.
A compact notice places Globe Clothing Store at 675 Washington Street at the corner of Lagrange, opposite Beach Street in Boston. The listing emphasizes its location for shoppers seeking the apparel shop.
Boston Nationals beat St Louis 10 to 2 as Willis pitched masterfully after a rough first inning. Abbaticchio and Wolverton led offense with four and a homer respectively. Brown struggled in his Boston trial. Tenney eyes return matchups with Giants as Boston heads to New York.
National sports brief from Chicago reports Pittinger was effective at critical arts and easily blanked Chicago with an attendance of 5500.
For the first time this week the racing men in training at Revere Beach track for the 25 mile motor paced handicap tomorrow night logged workouts behind pacing machines. James Moran Louis Mettling William Stinson and Sammy Sulkins were at the track yesterday morning and afternoon and while the morning sessions averaged about 15 miles the afternoon runs went longer with good speed. The quartet worked hard and had not spared themselves after a week of rest.
Chicago players arrive at Huntington avenue as Harvard hosts a late start game. the rain delays and umpiring are noted. The piece mentions potential Pat Dougherty pitching, postgame moves, and a satirical plan to boost club promotions, with references to Nassau-like ideas and local figures.
In Kiel Germany June 22 amid gusty wind 15 man-of-war cutters pinnaces and gigs capsized during a short eight mile course race. All crews were rescued and Georg won in 1 hour 20 minutes 20 seconds with Tilly VI second and Wansee V third. Three nations competed among 20 starters.
Chester Goodwin of Chelsea and Tommy Feltz of New York fought 15 rounds to a draw before the Rhode Island Athletic Club at Thornton tonight.
In Rockland Maine on June 22 Arthur Cote of Biddeford and Bartley Connolly of Portland battled 12 rounds to a draw. Cote pressed the attack but Connolly matched him in every round, leaving the crowd pleased with the even result.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra attended in state as a large crowd gathered for Cup Day at Ascot. Americans traveled to witness, including Ambassador and Mrs. Reid. The gold cup race for colts and fillies, 2 1/2 miles, carried prize value of 500 sovereigns plus 3000 sovereigns in specie. Zinfandel won with Maximum II second and Throwaway third.
Harry Woods and Frank Rogers are ready to play any two Charlestown pool players for 100 a side. Jimmy Hynes and Martin McDonough prefer a different lineup, and E Forsyth of 326 Main Street Charlestown offers to stake a forfeit anytime if a match is arranged.
Years ago HUB PUNCH was created to provide a reliable prepared punch that avoids the hassle of homemade mixtures. Sold by licensed dealers nationwide, as advertised by H. Graves & Sons, Boston.
At a Haverhill school board session Superintendent Holmes urged forming a special committee to standardize public school athletics. The board referred the issue to the high schools sub committee as opinions from local authorities varied on sports impact and control.
A wagon carrying decayed eggs lost an axle at Newark and Jersey avenues. Thousands of eggs shattered, causing residents to flee, stores to close doors, and trolley service to halt for over an hour while fire fighters washed eggs into the street sewer. The eggs were en route from Manhattan to a Hackensack tannery.
Boston ship owners and merchants plan a 3 PM meeting in the Chamber of Commerce reading room to back the Merchant Marine League of the United States. The league seeks an immediate rise in American ships to boost exports, aided by legislation favored by the Merchant Marine Commission. Senator Gallinger will speak, with Harvey D. Goulder detailing the league’s aims to Massachusetts businessmen.
Miss Frances Moroney files an appeal to contest the will of Rev. Father Henry F. Kinnerney, late pastor of St. Joseph's Church, in Pawtucket Rhode Island. She is sister of the executor John A. E. Moroney of Dorchester Massachusetts and niece of the deceased. The 1904 will with a 1905 codicil provides public bequests including $1000 to Rev. William H. Lynch of Bridgeport and $300 to Mrs. Sarah Lynch of Bridgeport.
Dr. William L. Jackson a Roxbury physician died yesterday in Badnauheim Germany at age 52 after years of ill health with frequent European trips. He was born in Gardiner Maine and grew up in Roxbury a graduate of Roxbury High School Technology and Harvard Medical School.
Ellen M McCarthy widow of D F McCarthy died yesterday at 331 Washington Street Somerville after a period of ill health She was 39 years old and left a large circle of friends.
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