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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1903
Page
10
Lawrence took a 4 to 2 win over Fall River in a well played afternoon game here. Bunched hits propelled Lawrence to the victory with Riccius hitting a late homer to cap the scoring. Umpire Cotter was late serving as the game officials.
Haverhill's timely hitting and fielding outshone Brockton as two errors by Murphy and Durbage and Brockton's missed chances against McGinley decided the outcome. Hamilton Gusheen Richardson O'Reilly Burrell and Murphy starred with the bat.
Bushey a new man from Waterville Me pitched for Lowell and, aside from a rough ninth inning, was supported by strong defense. Hickey Eustace and Newton hit homers over the left field fence and Carney's heavy hitting stood out. Trafford and Bigbie shone in the field.
Highlights from yesterday include Cleveland beating St. Louis in a late run finish after Boston tied it in the ninth. The St. Louis Americans rise with a split record while Cincinnati and Chicago loom. Joe Nelley leads Cincinnati. Comiskey’s Chicago club hits hard despite a weak lineup. Mrs Mathewson jokes about a pregame vow of silence if Matty loses.
Governor John L. Bates and Lieutenant-Governor Curtis Guild Jr. visited Springfield May 11 for a Board of Trade banquet. They toured Springfield High School, met local leaders including Bishop Beaven and Chief Justice Knowlton, and enjoyed a park tour with the commission.
Tremont Temple hosts 478 candidates initiated by Massachusetts grand officers for the New England Order of Protection with Greater Boston lodges supplying candidates. The event includes a musical program and remarks by Senate President George R. Jones and Hon. John P. Sanborn. Around 500 members attended the reception at Chipman Hall and witnessed the initiation.
In Yonkers on May 11, Mr. John C. Havemeyer officially accepts the challenge to pose questions to labor union speakers at a public meeting. He offers to cover the expenses for the event and engages the unions in the planned discourse.
The Fusilier Veteran Association celebrated its 116th anniversary with a parade through Quincy market and surrounding streets. Commander William J. Gillespie led the march with a large staff and visiting units from Rhode Island militia and British Veterans, as bands played and crowds cheered.
Harvard poured in nine runs in five innings to rout Phillips Andover 9 to 0. Coburn and Stillman pitched well for Harvard while Brown faltered late for Andover and base running kept them scoreless. Notable plays include a three player double by Coolidge Matthews and Randall and multiple stolen bases. Attendance listed as 0.00.
The Post invites photographs of season captaincies and team group pictures. It will print brief profiles on team makeup and season prospects. Correspondents should write clearly on one side of the page and send to the Baseball Editor at the Post.
A demented widow, Mrs James Gammons, is suspected of setting fire to the upper half of a double house at 24 Hewes Street North Cambridge. An initial alarm at 12 30 found a small blaze, but a second alert at 1 37 showed the roof in flames. Three beds in her portion were soaked with oil and oil lay beneath the stairs. the chimney collapsed injuring Ladderman Sullivan. Loss totals about 2000 dollars. Robert McKinley and his son, a noted boxer, lost items in the other half. Mrs Gammons disappeared after 1 o clock and was to be taken to an asylum today.
The Ladies' Auxiliary Division 14 of the A. O. H. held a whist and dancing party at St. Rose Hall on Worcester Street last evening with about 250 attendees. Elizabeth Dowd directed the floor with assistants Margaret E. Finn and a team of aides including Margaret Evans, Margaret Connors, Mrs. Kickham, Mrs. Annie Curran, Mrs. Mary Hauer, Mrs. Mary Neville and Miss Nellie Fogarty.
Nashua plays Manchester. Towell faces Concord. Fall River meets Lawrence. Haverhill plays Brockton.
Alfred F. Cox treasurer of the Atlantic Works and Republican State central committee member from Malden is very ill at his summer home in Cottage City with erysipelas. Mrs. Cox and he had recently left Malden and planned to return.
Ex-President Cleveland sends a charitable check to support the monument fund for General J. E. B. Stuart, the Confederate cavalry leader, with a letter urging national unity and honoring an American hero from all regions. The amount remains undisclosed.
Three break ins at 62 Marlboro Street Chelsea target Marian Purdy over a few days. Yesterday afternoon during her absence $15 was stolen, with $7 and $11 taken in prior incidents. Police are increasing efforts to locate the culprits.
Agnes A Caulay an eight year old girl of 260 Bolton street fell from a second floor window yesterday. She was picked up unconscious and taken to the Relief station with internal injuries. Doctors say she will recover it is thought.
Town meeting crowds clashed over buying a fire engine for 6000 dollars, rejected by 199 to 181, lacking two thirds. Article 28 on Foster clay pits for a 10000 dollar playground failed 104 to 9 yes.
A telegram from Farmington Missouri arrived at police headquarters last night asking officers to locate Bertha Townsend who works in a big store. A relative has died and her presence is desired at tomorrow's funeral.
May 11 New York report shows the clash between building supply dealers and the Building Trades Council halted operations valued at over 78 million dollars leaving more than 100000 workers idle. Police protected non-union gangs as strikers faced three riots in Brooklyn with at least one serious injury.
The Sewer Department Association of the Knights of Labor met at Brodbine Hall Albany street and formed a committee to push City Hall for either a full year schedule or a daily wage of 2.25 for men now earning 2.00. Skilled workers already earn 2.25 to 2.50 and are not affected by the petition.
Stephen O Meara of Boston Mrs O Meara and their three daughters were received by the Pope in Rome. The pontiff asked after them and gave a special blessing. The O Mearas left Boston recently for an extended tour of Europe.
In Albuquerque on May 11 President Roosevelt was made an honorary member of the Albuquerque Commercial Club. A Navajo saddle blanket card was presented, woven by Elle of Canada, the second such blanket for a U.S. president after Lincoln. Elle attended the presentation at the Fred Harvey Indian building.
Harvard appears set to install Dil lingham at stroke with Filley in the bow and Ayer moved from 3 to the second shell. The varsity lineup now features Dillingham at stroke Lawson 7 Captain McGrew 6 Duffs 5 Foster 4 Hartwell 3 Filley 2 Swain bow. Freshman crews held several half to one mile exchanges as both sides sparred. Funds for the crews will come from three freshman music club concerts to aid the freshman boat.
In London on May 11 Jimmy Handle of Newark defeated Aster on points in a 10 round match. Earlier George Dixon faced Slounch in a bout that produced a poor display and drew little crowd appeal.
Cutler defeats Cline 300 to 136 in a 1S-inch bulk line game at Hub Billiard Palace. Both players posted numeric game figures and averages with Cutler preparing for a Tuesday rematch at BP.m.
Brooklyn boxer Kid Griffo and New York’s Johnny Burns fought a 12 round exhibition at the Atlantic Yacht Club. No decision was declared though Griffo had the edge in points amid a night with no preliminaries due to two fatalities and no substitutes.
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