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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1902

Page

3

Sussman New Chess Champion

New England’s chess scene sees Franklin K. Young resign the New England title after 18 years to A. Moses Sussman of Boston. Young cites abandonment of play and a rule requiring challenger be champion of the Boston Chess Club as reasons. He notes Claude Rice’s Harvard challenge is superseded by Sussman’s victory.

New England Franklin K. Young A. Moses Sussman Boston Young Sussman Claude Rice Harvard University Rice Boston Chess Club Mr. Sussman

Bicycle wheels priced higher by competitors

Other bicycle dealers will ask 17.50 for a boy or girl's wheel that is not as good as the ones we sell for 13.00. Our value emphasis contrasts with higher dealer pricing.

Games Today in the American League matches

In Major League action today the Boston Red Sox visit the Philadelphia Phillies while the Baltimore Orioles travel to the Washington Senators for two league games.

Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Washington

Phillies Top Red Sox With Strong Pitching And Errors

Philadelphia defeated Boston in a closely contested game as Husting excelled on the mound, limiting his former teammates to four hits. The contest hinged on Boston’s fielding miscues and missed opportunities, with Philadelphia seizing every chance to win.

Philadelphia Boston Husting

Powell Wild In Chicago Game With Free Passes

Powell was very wild in today’s game and his bases on balls accounted for most of Chicago’s runs. Callahan received perfect support and kept his hits scattered, except in the third inning. Attendance was 1800.

Chicago Powell Callahan

Detroit Defeats Incomplete Errors In Tight Detroit Game

In Cleveland on May 14 Bon ner and Bemis errors eased Detroit to two runs. Streit and Mercer scattered Cincinnati hits as the day ended with a narrow win. Attendance not reported. In Philadelphia Cincinnati lost 6 to 5 in a National League Tilt. Cincinnati missed chances in the ninth as two chances to win fizzled. Attendance listed as 400.

Cleveland Bonner Bemis Detroit Streit Mercer Cincinnati A.B Casey Harley Fee Philadelphia Barrett C. F O. A Holmes Locevots Eos Elberfeld Thomas C. L Gleason Brown J. F Dillon Pourlas Buelow Dooin Barry Helswitz A.B. P.O Flick Leeveree Hoy Viptiae Bradley Bay Beckley Vm Crawford Gochnaur Magoon Corcoran Eerseerere Wa Steinfeldt Claw Bas Peitz Heisman Currie Filberfeld Merce Wercer Carruthers and Connolly

National League matchups Boston at Pittsburg Philadelphia at Cincinnati

In the National League schedule Boston visits Pittsburg while Philadelphia travels to Cincinnati for key league games. The slate features two East rivalry showdowns and potential standings implications for both clubs.

Boston Pittsburg Philadelphia Cincinnati

Chesbros' one inning proves fatal for Pittsburg game

In Pittsburg on May 14 Chesbro pitched one inning allowing four hits and four walks as Boston seized every scoring chance. Pittsburg showed amateurish defense and batting while about 2000 fans watched the game unfold.

Pittsburg Penn Chesbro Boston

New York Rally Forces Seventh Inning Victory

In St. Louis on May 14 New York clinched the game in the seventh by batting Joyce for four singles and four runs before Wicker relieved. Attendance was about 300.

ST. Louis New York Joyce Wicker Ale van Tlaltren Smith Lauder Jones R. F Doyle Bean Lee Jackson Lisceewse Bowerman Hectman Brashear Ryan Aie Sa Alk Barclay Nichols Matthewson Jackson Mat Pester Cantillon

Washington 4 Baltimore 1 in American game

Timely hitting and flawless fielding powered Washington to a 4 1 victory over Baltimore. Townsend pitched well as Baltimore managed only six scattered hits. Attendance reported at 3081.

Washington Baltimore Townsend

Local New England League Matches Listed

New England League schedule shows Manchester at Concord Lawrence at Fall River Dover at Haverhill and Lowell at Nashua with games set for upcoming dates. Players to watch include key pitchers from Manchester and Concord, while Fall River hosts Lawrence in a pivotal clash.

National New England Atta Atta. R. H Lowell Philadelphia Boston Pittsburg Dover Washington Chicago Fall River Baltimore Brooklyn Lawrence Detroit Haverhill Eee Cleveland Cincinnati New York Concord Soveee Chicago Eecueria ST. Louis Nashua Philadelphia Chase Eee Lover Cod Manchester Haverhill

Lawrence 2 Haverhill 1 in ninth seals win at home

Lawrence defeats Haverhill 2 to 1 in New England game. Stackpole and Klobedanz pitched well, but Sullivan miscue ties the score in the eighth. With bases loaded in the ninth Murphy delivers the winning run after a safe hit.

New England Lawrence Haverhill Stackpole Klobedanz Sullivan Murphy Grant Wiley Ceeee O'Brien C. F Conroy Thunyan Cameron Skrouse Saree Ewes Etree Krlohbedanz Aia P.O. A Ff Sheets Herwig Shineel Creseneed Ee Spooner O'Reilly Klothedanz

Chicago 3 Brooklyn 2 National League game summary

Chicago and Brooklyn played a rough game with misplays and three bases on balls leading to all runs. Chicago showed better hits with two doubles among the offense. Attendance was about 1,200.

Nationals Turn Down Pirates as Fans Cheer

In warm weather the Nationals beat the Pirates, drawing happy fans. Attendance in the New England league circuit rises as teams play faster and cleaner, with evenly matched performances across the league.

Nationals Pirates New England Balt Ee Ao Tonene

Dover Defeats Fall River 6 to 1 on May 14

In Dover New Hampshire Foley pitched strongly striking out nine Fall River hitters while holding them to four hits. Thornhill made a sensational one hand running catch of a hot liner, contributing to the 6 to 1 Dover victory.

Dover N. H Foley Fall River Thornhill BR R. P Thatcher Aenee Earees Joyce Burrill Shires Ward Oley Boardman Ferson

Concord Claws Past Nashua to Lead Standings 21 to 1

Concord defeated Nashua 21 to 1 to seize first place. Derby and Russell were hit hard, Lee pitched well for Concord, and Hanscomb was ejected after throwing a bat at Umpire Duffy. Uniacke of Dartmouth debuted with solid second base work. Noblit Carney and Murphy starred at the plate with a notable running catch.

Concord N. H Nashua Derby Russell Lee Hanscomb Duffy Uniac Dartmouth Noblit Carney Murphy Nobliit Cord Con A.B. B Uniac 2D Netiit Gorman Righie Miron Dolan P.O Buckman Dillon S. É Shea Pease Uv Hanscomb Seere Chandler R. F F Gokey C. Seea Nobiit Maynard Nolan Coveney Ihion Lee Y Ruarent Aittendance

Gierasch Marries Georgia Bolt of Boston Family Fame

Walter Siegfried Gierasch once a Yale game hero for Harvard in 1900 wed Miss Georgia Mercier Bolt at her parents home in Cambridge. Ceremony was simple due to a recent bereavement. Gierasch to reside in Des Moines with plans to stay, parents live in Long Island.

Walter Siegfried Gierasch Harvard Yale New Haven Georgia Mercier Bolt Robert Apthrop ‘Boit Colchester Street Longwood Reginald ‘Heber Howe D.D Miss Boit Mr. Gierasch Des Moines Iowa Baiting Hollow Long Island Cambridge Broadway Gierasch Fincke The Post Cupid

Boxing Gossip on Patsey Sweeney O Rourke Weigh In Controversy

Gossip details non appearance of Patsey Sweeney to meet Charlie O Rourke. Club figures and Boston promoters are cited as pushing him to withdraw with claims O Rourke would not weigh in. Sweeney's camp says he could beat O Rourke at any weight and challenges Sullivan with a $250 to x for training and condition. Lenox Athletic Club cards five bouts including Watson vs Seliger, all six rounds, 8 pm.

Patsey Sweeney Charlie O'Rourke Hght Sweeney Brea Andy Watson Watson Manchester Patsey O'Rourke Nasinet Twin Sullivan New England Sullivan Custer Dow Walter Pierce Danny Snyder Dan Littlejohn Lenox Athletic Club Jack Williams Charlestown George Dart Lynn Fred Sydney North End Young Jeffreys Perar

Boxing Notes and Matchroom Toss in New England

Boston and New England fight scene features McKenna Bradigan clash, Seiger praised, Tom Coburn notes, and plans for bouts at Bowdoin Square Athletic Club May 26 with Paisey Haley vs Andy Dailey. Kid McCoy tours, wary of Carter and Choynski, with Ryan rematch talks ongoing.

Brooklyn Seiger New York City Patsey McKenna Harry Bradigan England McKenna Boston Sttle Massachusetts Avenue Paisey Haley Andy Dailey Tom Coburn Stiit Criterion Club Andy Watson Muldoon Kid McCoy McCoy Kid Carter Martin Julian Philadelphia Chicago Marvin Hart Joe Choynski Ryan B. H. Benton Rob Roy

Winner Meets Hugh McGovern in Lenox Club Bout

The Lenox Club card features Patsy McKenna and Bladigan, English bantam champion, as the second bout in interest behind Watson and Geiger. The winner draws Hughey McGovern three weeks hence, with the same fighting style noted for both contenders.

Hugh M'Govern

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