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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1903

Page

9

Postmaster General Shifts Free Delivery Chief in Investigation

In Washington on May 8 8 the Post Office Department reshapes leadership as August W Machen the free delivery chief is relieved and M C Fosnes takes charge. The move follows Bristow's recommendation and gives Fosnes control under the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General as the investigation continues. Machen takes leave and says he welcomes full inquiry into his conduct.

Washington Post Office Department Payne August W. Machen United States Post Office M. ¢. Fosnes Fosnes Bristow Machen Mr. Machen Postal Service Wynne Free Delivery Service Mr. Payne M. C. Fosnes

Seniors Win Class Games at Soldiers Field Track Meet

Harvard soph J Q Tingley broke the class shot put record with 44 feet 11 2 inches and 44 feet 9 inches in trials. Seniors took five firsts to win with 871 1/2 points against sophomores 321 1/2 and 28 for 1904 men. Haigh won the quarter mile in 49.25 seconds as wind affected sprint times and Colwell drew praise for a strong lead in the two mile.

Harvard Soldiers Field J. Q. Tingley Frank Schoenfuss Tingley Schoenfuss Crimson J. K. Haigh Haigh Lightner

Funeral for Dorchester Man Charles J. Mann Tomorrow

The late Charles J. Mann of 15 Greenbriar street Dorchester will have his funeral tomorrow afternoon from his residence. Born April 12 1852 he lived in Dorchester most of his life and became blind at age four from scarlet fever. He was a Baptist Church member and attended Roxbury church weekly. He is survived by one brother and was one of nine children.

Charles J. Mann Greenbriar Street Dorchester Baptist Church Roxbury

GAMES TODAY New England Basketball Pairings

Manchester faces Brockton Concord plays Wall River Lowell meets Lawrence Nashua matches Haverhill in a New England lineup. See Page 3 for other sports coverage and details.

New England Manchester Brockton Concord Wall River Lowell Lawrence Nashua Haverhill Concordee Lovell Ewe Wwe Bou Manchester Shrokton Pall River

Wakefield High Wins New England High School Trophy

Wakefield High won the Massachusetts Institute of Technology trophy for New England high schools with 14 points. Schools represented included Lowell, Newton, Gloucester, Stoneham, Hyde Park, Gardner, Medford, Lynn Classical, Lynn English, New Bedford, Northbridge, Field, Wakefield, Taunton, and Fall River. H. M. Southworth of Wakefield earned a gold medal. E. J. Hall of Medford High won silver. six others received honorable mention. The judges were Captains Cutting and Smyth and Lt. Cormack, all M V M. the drill occurred in the South Armory.

Wakefield High New England Massachusetts Institute of Technology Wakefield Lowell High Newton High Gloucester Stoneham High Hyde Park Gardner High Medford Lynn Classical Lynn English High New Bedford Northbridge Field High Taunton High Fall River H. M. Southworth E. J. Hall N. P. Cormack South Armory

Brockton Wins In Seventh Against Manchester In 7-4 Game

Brockton defeated Manchester 7 to 4 in a well played game highlighted by Riordan’s first home game pitching and a remarkable center field catch by Gililan after a long run. Attendance was about 8,000 with Cotter as umpire.

Brockton May Manchester Riordan Gilligan Po. A. Eae Murphy O'Giilean Joyce Rapp Kurrili Klane Kelly I Morris Yirtrd Veard Swamler Webber Lark Guiheen Ollinau Wardias OrPongae le ‘Ynolds Seve Manchessen Snes Ward Page Clark Swander Morrissey Kwall Reynolds Cotter

Lenox A. C. Boots Draw With Langford Amid Substitution

Andy Watson replaced George McFadden due to a hand injury and fought Sam Langford to a 10 round draw at Lenox Athletic Club. Watson attacked Langford aggressively, with the result a draw that left Watson without the award. Terry Edwards and Kid Murphy drew in six rounds. Young Richards drew with Young Wilkins in six. Billy Fitzgerald defeated Young Meano in five rounds.

Andy Watson George McFadden Sam Langford Lenox Athletic Club Watson Langford Terry Edwards Kid Murphy Young Richards Young Wilkins Billy Fitzgerald Young Meano

Haverhill Dominates Lawrence in 10–0 Home Win

Haverhill out classed Lawrence in a 10 to 0 contest. Stackpole pitched brilliantly while Klobe danz was hit often. Bernard carried the offense with superb fielding by Richardson and Murch and led both teams in batting. Doran injured his knee and is out for the season.

New England Haverhill Lawrence Stackpole Klobedanz Bernard Richardson Murch Doran

Fall River Defeats Concord in 12-2 Game Featuring Noblitt

In Fall River on May 8, Concord fell 12 to 2 as Fall River pitchers dominated. Noblitt starred with strong hitting while Stew art received a $5 fine for arguing with the umpire.

Concord Fall River New England Noblitt Stewart

Hopkinson Beats Brookline High in Prep League Thriller

Hopkinson defeats Brookline High School nine 7 to 6 at South and Grounds. Lincoln pitched well for Brookline, allowing six hits but receiving weak support. Brown starred for Hopkinson with a steady all around game.

Hopkinson Brookline High School South and Grounds Lincoln Brookline Brown Rhe Hopkinson

Brown & Nichols blank Boston Latin on Kenilworth links

Brown & Nichols School defeated Boston Latin by 17 to 0 on the Kenilworth course this afternoon. Livermore and Newcomb led the match as the teams competed for the low score and victory.

Brown & Nichols Boston Allston Brown & Nichols School Boston Latin Kenilworth Links Livermore Newcomb

Wellington Golf Club Hosts 18 Hole Handicap Competition

The Wellington Golf Club will hold an 18 hole handicap competition this afternoon featuring club members competing for overall honors and lowest net score.

Wellington

Arlington High School dominates golf league match

Arlington High School crushed English High 384 to 0 at Arlington Golf Club today in an interscholastic league match. The lopsided result showcases Arlington’s strong performance on home turf.

Arlington, May Arlington High School Arlington Golf Club English High

Lowell Defeats Nashua 5 3 in Baseball Tilt

Nashua used new pitcher Snaggs who lasted one inning. Gokey pitched well in relief but Lowell extended its winning streak. Hafford made key catches and Van Zant delivered heavy batting. McManus sprained an ankle while running to first and had to be carried off.

New England Lowell Nashua Snaggs Gokey Hafford van Zant McManus

Lloyd Beats Batchelder In Hub Billiard Clash

In a Class C amateur billiard tournament at Hub Billiard Palace, Lloyd defeated Batchelder 150 to 123. An 18 inch balk line exhibition, 300 point match, saw A. G. Cutler beat H. P. Cline as Cutler posted the best New England average in this style, 251 to 13 with a high run of 87. Cutler and Cline plan a rematch Monday at 3 pm.

Lloyd Batchelder Hub Billard Palace A. G. Cutler H. P. Cline Cutler New England Mr. Cline

Cobb Wins Women’s Handicap at Newton Golf Club

In Newton today Miss Margaret E. Cobb captured the 18 hole handicap event with a net 108 and also posted the best gross.

Newton Newton Golf Club Margaret E. Cobb Cobb

Harvard Golf Qualifier At Oakley Bogey Beats

The Harvard University golf championship qualifying round took place at Oakley Country Club. P. D. Lawson posted the low score of 81 while four contestants finished under bogey.

Watbortown Oakley Country Club P. D. Lawson

Harvard Faces Wesleyan In Soldier Field Tilt At 3

Harvard and Wesleyan meet this afternoon at Soldiers Field with Stillman taking the mound for Harvard in the 3 pm game.

Harvard Lacrosse Opens Season Against NY Team

The Harvard lacrosse team starts its season this afternoon at Soldiers Field against a college or City of New York team. The game kicks off at 3 o'clock.

Harvard College City of New York Soldiers Field

Yale Defeats Exeter 8 to 3 In New Hampshire

Yale defeats Phillips Exeter Academy 8 to 3 in a forenoon game at Exeter. Yale breaks through late with four runs in the fourth inning and adds in three other frames. Cooney, Allen, and Cook shine for Yale while Exeter struggles to string hits together and a late Exeter rally falls short.

Andover Phillips Andover Yale Baker Metcalf R. W. Brown Alworth Schildmiller Chittenden Exeter Cooney Heim Libby Alien Kent O'Brien Cook Princeton Flock Cashin Po. A. E Po. A Osashin Karnes Mloelk Thorn Ocooney Cot Helmet Roi O O Brien Tyibby OM Rouke Kent Rt Winslow Hamill Chitten'n O By Oles Allen GO McCook O Toombs Yale Cacec Scce Seeses Exeter Tee Ener Ereas Chittenden Cooney Thorn Cote Cooney Kent McCook J. B. Pendleton

Williams 6 Dartmouth 1 victory at Williams College

Williams dominated Dartmouth 6 to 1 at Williams College. Turrell shut down the visitors after Glaze departed in the first, while Williams piled up hits and played strong defense to seal the win.

Williamstown May Williams Darthmouth Glaze Gleason Dartmouth Turrell

Newton High Triumphs Over Boston Latin 13–2

Newton High won 13 to 2, taking the Preparatory league opener and seizing the league lead. Stevenson homered and doubled, with O'Donnell striking out ten for Boston Latin. Time listed as 45 minutes. umpire credited as Mahoney.

Newton High Boston Boston Latin Stevenson Shaw Leonard Newhall Haskell O'Donnell Mahoney

Sailor and Norfolk Suits by Size Range

Children’s clothing items listed include Sailor Suits in sizes 3 to 10 years, Junior Norfolks 4 to 8 years, Sailor Norfolks 4 to 8 years, Boys’ Norfolks 8 to 16 years, Adams Square Suits 8 to 16 years, and Three-Piece Suits 8 to 16 years.

Washington and Brattie Streets

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