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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1904
Page
5
The Pioneer Clothing Co announces a short term sale of its entire stock in Boston arguing it will attract thousands of buyers from New England. The notice promises deep value, urging customers that Pioneer Bargains are worth attention and that the store will remain a hub for economical shoppers.
Boston beat Chicago 7 to 1 as Fisher pitched masterfully. Evers scored for the Cubs on a bases loaded play in the third, but the Nationals locked down defense and stranded 10 Cubs runners.
A broad sale lists one thousand indigo blue dyed Serge suits in all sizes at $5 to $10 and many Scotch mixtures, tweed and worsted models marked down from $10 to $20 to $7 to $9. Tailor made dress suits, raincoats, trousers, vests, shirts, collars and accessories are offered at deep discounts, with items like $3 imported dress trousers and 39c shirts highlighted among numerous bargains.
A catalog style notice lists 30000 first quality men’s shoes at Figg. Styles include Patent Leather, Box Calf, Russia Tan, Vici Kid, Coltskin and Enamel Leathers in spring and summer lasts. All $3.00, and $3.50 to $4.00 shoes marked at 1.95.
Harvard interclass meet results show the seniors ahead with 387 points, followed by juniors 27, sophomores 26 and freshmen 14. LeMoyne led the shot put at 46 feet 8 inches and Gring cleared 11 feet 6 1 2 inches in the pole vault, while Rowland defeated Colwell in the half mile and Buffum claimed another win in 2 minutes 21 5 seconds.
Leander arrives from the South and starts training at Revere Beach track for a three cornered race Saturday evening against Hugh MacLean and Will Stinson. All three posted exceptionally fast miles in training as a large group of amateurs trains for the evening card.
National league pitcher duel as Pittsburg defeats St Louis 2 to 0. Miller allows only one hit in eighth inning while Pittsburg tallies both runs on errors. Sparks retires four and three batters respectively. Ritchey steals, Hall and Doyle turn a double play, Clarke hit by pitch. Attendance 1590. Umpire Emslie. First game for Sparks in ninth inning.
Cincinnati broke open the game in the second inning with three singles, three walks, a bases loaded homer by Huggins, and a bases-loaded triple, the Brooklyns aided by errors from the home team in driving Poole from the mound.
Bushey pitched effectively to guide Lowell to a 2 1 victory over Manchester in a listless game. Manchester managed two hits off his delivery while Lowell scored in innings and held on. Batteries Bushey McGovern Hoar Page. Attendance 350. Time 1:30.
Nashua wins over Concord 3 to 2 as Swope and Lovell star. Stevenson steadies after early wildness, while Swope excels on the mound. Soffel and Van Zant make key catches, with Lovell at third. Attendance listed as 800.
In Fall River on May 10 Lawrence won 6 to 1 behind Klobedanz who held the home club to three hits. Dillon and O'Hara sparkled in fielding as Lawrence bunched timely hits including a home run by Dillon and two-base hits by Duffy and Murch. Attendance 600.
Haverhill defeated New Bedford by seven to one in New Bedford. Josslyn struck out ten but allowed 14 safe hits as Framiston tallied three two-base hits and T Murphy and J Murphy added solid batting. Haverhill outscored 5 earned runs to 1 for New Bedford. McGinley and Wiley teamed for the visitors while Josslyn and Wilson worked for New Bedford. Attendance listed as sovb.
Milton Academy defeated Roxbury Latin 12 to 9 as Roxbury struggled with new players in their league debut. Wendell's leaping catch and timely Milton hits highlighted the game. Milton benefited from Roxbury errors and steady pitching from Warren, Jamieson, and Bailey.
Brookline High defeats Boston Latin 10 to 3 with Mahan out for illegal batting. Key players include Kimball Bartlett Jones Ditton Capes Norton Bray Aetchler Johnson 2 Norton Parker and Marshall. Pitcher Parker allows several walks and a pass ball. Dufty on the mound with a 2 hour 10 minute game time.
This afternoon Fighting Ed Barrow leads the Detroit Tigers in an opener at Huntington avenue with Boston on the four day schedule. Star players include Ed Greminger Bobby Lowe Wild Bill Donovan George Mullin Jimmy Barrett and O Leary. A prior game memory recalls Barrow and Buckenberger in a walking dispute after a stroll near a hotel.
San Francisco May 10 Jim Jeffries trains steadily for his coming championship bout with Jack Munroe while Munroe eases on road stunts. Jeffries vows to be in peak shape six weeks from now and Munroe, despite rumors, remains in fighting trim from winter boxing and wrestling.
Manager Ed Barrow, a storied figure in Detroit baseball, has been rotating players and experimenting with lineups. He embraces the bold mix up as beneficial, noting his large stature and ready engagement with rivals. Barrow’s earlier fame comes from boxing circles, while Buckenberger comments further on the approach.
Work has started on enlarging and remodeling the Quincy Yacht Club clubhouse at Houghs Neck Quincy. The project includes an observation piazza new lockers and a committee and pool room with a cost about 1500 dollars. Charley Nichols notes that Ro sie and Jack Stivetts would be on par with today’s veterans if fit.
Entries close May 23 for the Federal Council 466 amateur event to be held May 30 at Caledonia Grove West Roxbury. A 12½ mile professional match will follow between Frank M Kanaly and Patrick Dineen for the United States championship. Kanaly is five mile American champion. Dineen, a noted long distance runner and former six day winner at Madison Square Garden. Osthues of Cambridgeport reports heavy interest from New England amateurs.
Mirage II built by E A Boardman and owned by J W Olmstead won a three mile race from the Corinthian Club house to the mid channel buoy and back against 18 footers. The Privateer was second Guyamel third and Crowninshield’s 18 footer fourth. On board was R D Boardman the designer’s brother and a skilled helmsman.
Alderman Kneeland and William Whalen of the Central Bar Union urged Mayor Collins to place engineers at the Pierce and Austin farm hospitals for the insane on an eight hour basis. They argued these engineers work more than eight hours daily while other city laborers are limited to eight hours under the Revised Statutes. The Mayor took the matter under consideration.
John F. Barry tallies his first win in the international masters chess tournament at Hotel Rider Cambridge Springs against Teichmann who faltered over a bishop sacrifice. Teichmann disputed time questions, leading to a minor clash as Barry pressed toward victory. Other rounds saw Marshall over Showalter, Lasker winning, and several draws in the field.
Harvard management approves a freshmen row against Stone's School eight of Boston this spring as practice before Yale meet. The event precedes the team’s New London training and follows Stone's in interscholastic fours. Worcester High School will challenge them in an eight on July 11 on the Charles. Previous Boston Worcester races occurred at Lake Quinsigamond.
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