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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
4
A bold claim announces a scientific breakthrough expected to transform rheumatism treatment. The report highlights potential new methods and their promise for relief, signaling a major shift in medical approaches.
A promotional appeal claims Gloria Tonic cures rheumatism and offers a free trial box by mail. Numerous testimonials from sufferers across Indiana Illinois Wisconsin and Ohio describe dramatic relief and life changes after trying the remedy. The notice lists John A. Smith and a Milwaukee address as contacts.
The National Trotting Association board kept working in New York as it handled cases on the roan gelding Harry and the mare Gloria. Defendants suppressed true times at Westfield in 1901 and are expelled. fines set for disqualification and suspension. Temporary reinstatements and expulsions were considered for several drivers with dates and actions noted.
A large crowd of cadets and friends attended an armory fencing exhibition on Columbus avenue featuring foils and sabres. The program listed ten numbers with named duelists and partners, followed by an informal dance with an eight‑piece cadet band.
At West Point New York 6 Pennsylvania 2 and Buffalo 2 Montreal 0. Rochester 3 Toronto 2. Norlark 10 New Jersey 5. Worcester Jersey City 7 Worcester 3. Norwich 9 Meriden 2. New Haven 3 Hartford 2. Bridgeport 8 Springfield 1.
National League games list includes Boston at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at Pittsburgh, New York at Chicago, and Philadelphia at St Louis.
Boston won 7 to 3 against Cincinnati. Magoon benched in the fourth for talking back to Brown. Curry pitched well but received poor support. Attendance reported as 1,000.
Harvard defeated Brown in an easy victory at Soldiers Field. Clark son sparked the offense with a first inning single and a third inning triple, driving in runs as Clarkson and Carr contributed. Brown struggled to scoring until the eighth, while Stillman held the visitors scoreless early.
Chicago defeated New York 4 to 0 as Taylor pitched a two hitter and Matthewson allowed five hits. Visitors costly errors and a wild pitch aided the locals in totaling all four runs. Attendance estimated at 2100.
St Louis lost to Philadelphia as poor base running in the ninth doomed the game. Pitchers Wicker and White pitched well amid a crowd of about 1,000 spectators.
Princeton defeats Amherst 10 to 6 in an eight inning game at home. Cos Grove hits a home run and a double play by Kane and Bauman is noted as a key defensive moment. Team errors total Princeton three, Amherst seven. Batteries Dunscombe Stevens Green for Princeton Kane Amidan for Amherst.
Syracuse University beat Williams 11 to 9 in a game noted for its loose play. The teams combined for 19 hits with Syracuse totaling 11 and Williams 10. Batteries were Moore Henderson and Lawrence Quinn.
Yale defeated West Virginia 11 to 6 in New Haven. Metcalf hit the first pitched ball for a home run and Schrieber made notable throws. The score by innings shows Yale with 11 and West Virginia with 6. Batteries Yale Wescott Garvan Winslow. West Virginia Bowman Schrieber. Umpire Gruber.
Right fielder Elmer Flick of the Philadelphia American League club departed for Cleveland today as negotiations continue for his transfer to the Cleveland team.
Boston defeated Washington 12 to only four errors by the Senators blemished a sharp fielding game. Townsend and Young starred for Boston with multiple hits while Delehanty and Freeman led Washington with timely singles.
Miserable support of Miller's fine pitching cost Detroit in a 2-0 loss. Miller drove in both runs with a three-base hit to center in the second inning. Attendance was 3,200.
Hastings kept Baltimore’s hits scattered as the visitors staged a late rally in the final inning but a double play ended the threat. Attendance figures were not listed.
The renowned University of Pennsylvania athlete and world record hurdler plans to marry Miss Claudine Gilman on May 21 in Belmar New Jersey. The couple met at a Philadelphia athletic carnival three years ago, which sparked their betrothal.
On May 7 in New York the annual grand American handicap tournament continued with five of six events. Dr. O. F. Britton of Indianapolis tied Dayton’s Ka Rike on 92 of 100 in the opening handicap, then won the shoot off. Tomorrow’s finale offers a $200 added purse and a sterling silver trophy from the association for the winner.
Everett Cricket Club opened its season with a win over Harvard by 6 wickets as Thorpe starred with 42 not out. The Everett innings fell from 6 to 71 for 7, aided by Thorpe and Graham, while Carter took 8 for 20 and Ainslee 7 for 30 for Harvard and Everett respectively.
Manchester visits Fall River as Concord travels to Dover. Nashua heads to Haverhill and Lowell to Lawrence in a set of New England League games with regional rivals.
In Fall River on May 7, Fall River defeated Manchester in a 13 inning game. Fans saw a close affair as Manchester pitcher held early, with 13 innings of action and Mix of hits, walks, and errors. Two-base hits by Boweeck Moorshead and Kwan highlighted the scoring. Attendance was about 500.
Haveirhll May 7 Nashua wins as McGinley throws to third in the last inning for three runs. Shineel and Spooner shine at bat while Labelle Butman Bernard and O'Brien stand out in the field.
Dover won 5 to 4 against Concord at Central Park in a weather affected game. Burrill hit a ninth inning home run over the fence. Joyce starred in fielding and Noblitt made a remarkable centre field catch after a long run.
In Lawrence on May 7 the home team snapped a losing streak by defeating Lowell 1 0. Klobedanz pitched well allowing three hits while striking out six. Beville was touched for runs at key moments. Krouz hit the first home run of the season over the left field fence.
The bakers' union reports progress toward a settlement of troubles. Yesterday 312 firms employing 950 men signed the scale promising a 10 hour day with no pay reduction. Only 12 workers remain on strike and are being assisted by the union.
Yale defeated Harvard 18 to 6 at Garden City Golf Club in the intercollegiate tournament. Four Yale players won their matches, with C Hitchcock Jr scoring the low 7 in afternoon play and F J C Alsop defeating Halstead Lindsley to heighten emphasis on the college championship. The day featured hazy morning weather and a threatened shower in the afternoon.
Dartmouth, Brown, and MIT announce Saturday intercollegiate meet at Soldiers Field likely the spring’s largest in Boston area. MIT, Dartmouth, and Brown list numerous events and entrant names for sprints, distance, hurdles, jumps, and throws.
Mrs Cushman K Davis widow of Minnesota Senator denies at the Waldorf Astoria that she is traveling to Europe to wed Don Alcazuz a former Spanish secretary for the colonies.
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