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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1902

Page

3

Dorchester Drivers in Gala Parade and Races

Dorchester Gentlemen's Driving Club members wore gala attire for an annual parade along Blue Hill avenue and Ashmont, drawing large crowds. The event featured carriages and horses led by Marshal Randolph K. Clark, followed by match races on the speedway won by Princess Elise and Gladys M. amid a festive procession and listed participants.

Dorchester Ashmont Talbot Avenue Grove Hall Washington Street Speedway King of the Speedway Kentucky Star Ida P. of Haverhill Princess Elise J. J. Brand Lady Madison P. J. Fitzgerald Brand Randolph K. Clark Gladys M H. S&s. Haven Evelatio

Serpollet Wins Rothschild Cup At 16 45 MPH

French driver M. Serpollet captured the Rothschild Cup on the Promenade des Anglais driving a new racing machine. The egg shaped vehicle broke all electric and gasoline records, surpassing Fournier and Vanderbuilt as it surged to a 16 45 mile per hour mark and drew a record price of 11000 dollars from an English buyer.

Serpollet Promenade Des Anglais France M. Serpollet Fournier Coney Island W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr England

American Polo Team to Face English Opposition in International Match

The American lineup led by R N Agassiz of Boston and Foxhall Keene will contest England at Hurlingham tomorrow for the international cup. The English side features Walter Buckmaster as captain with Nickalls and Miller. Betting favors the English, while Westminster Gazette praises both teams and notes the Americans’ pony surplus and rule familiarity.

R. L. Agassiz Boston England London Tain Charles D. Miller Westminster Gazette Foxhall Keene Walter. Buckmaster Mr. Keene Larry Waterbury Atlantic

Dorchester Defeats Hyde Park in Season Opener

Over 6000 spectators watched Dorchester beat Hyde Park 16 to 2 at Nightingale Field. Sammy Curran pitched brilliantly for Dorchester, with solid backing from Pete, Ryan, and Shannon. Hyde Park's best were Drinkwater and H Merrill. Dorchester’s next challenge comes against Hartford A. A. of Roxbury.

Nightingale Field Dorchester Hyde Park Sammy’’ Curran Tufts Pete Ryan Billy” Shannon Drinkwater H. Merrill Hartford A. A Roxbury Curran Tracey Sanborn Merrill Butleigh

Assumption Catholic Association Beats South Quincy

In front of over 1000 spectators at South Quincy the East Boston Assumption Catholic Association defeated South Quincy A A 12 to 8 in their opening game. Wills pitched well for East Boston and Dunn pitched for South Quincy. McCarthy Donahue Burke and Fernikees starred for the East Boston win.

Assumption C. A South Quincy Donahue Burke Fernikees

Morning Game Ends In Ninth Inning Loss For Locals

A wretched ninth inning error spree with two outs cost the locals the game as Lawrence rallied to score four runs. Richardson started the miscue with a bad throw to first and the defense collapsed. Umpire White’s close calls favored Lawrence, while McGinley pitched well and contributed at the plate.

Overill Lawrence Richardson White O'Reilly Conroy McGinley

Lawrence Defeats Haverhill 11 to 6 in Afternoon Tilt

Lawrence beat Haverhill 11 to 6 in an afternoon game in New England. Newenham started and fanned success until the seventh when three straight batters reached and score three runs. Klohedanz relieved in the eighth to stop further scoring. Shincel was injured and a local sub played catcher amid a large crowd.

New England Lawrence Haverhill Newenham Klohedanz Shincel

Manchester Beats Concord 6 In Morning Baseball Game

Manchester defeated Concord 6 to 0. Notable batting came from Murphy and Kane. Manager Smith of Manchester was benched in the second inning for kicking. Umpire Rudderham was called to the game.

Concord N. H Manchester Murphy Kane Smith Manchesters Rudderham Arles J. Frenchis SSRI

Unclear Baseball Notation Draft Detailing Pitch and Umpires

A fragment lists events and personnel: hit by pitch Murray struck out Morrissey and O'Brien, passed ball Eutonime, 45m, with umpires Rudderham and French and an attendant.

O’brien Murray Morrissey Eutonime Rudderham and French

Manchester Defeats Concord in Large Park Crowd

In Varick Park Manchester beat Concord 10 to 6 before the largest crowd yet at the venue. Manchester's batting clutched several runs late while Hooker and Morrissey starred for the home nine. Concord led for six innings but fell apart in defense as Manchester rallied.

Manchester Concord New England N. H Varick Park Hooker Morrissey

Baseball play-by-play notes with errors and stats

Coveney and Labelle labeled out for not touching third base. Earned runs go to Lowell who hit a home run by Cross. Stolen base by Butman and various double plays by McLaughlin Connors Merritt Coveney Shea. Walks given to Willis and Labelle. Pitcher hits by Cross and McLaughlin. Struck out six by Labelle and eight by Willis. Time two hours. Umpire Hassett. Attendance seven hundred.

Lawrence Grant O’brien Murphy Cameron Krouse S Bi Cen Endes Conroy Wiley Klobedang Haverhill M Ur McGin Manchester A.B. R Murray C. F Smith R. F Whiting Swander Kane Morrissey Concord P.O. A. B. Tott Noblit Carney McDonald Bigbie Eaton Neca Bernie My O'Brien Manchester Eee Clarke Rapp Collins A.B. B P.O. A I. F A.B Peeee Seer Cote Clark Hooker Nee—6000 Mpire Hassett Butman Iowell Cross McLaughlin Connors Merritt Coveney Shea Willis Labelle Lowell Roehn Nashua A.B. R . Butman B. P.O Wilson Hanscomb Osborne Mack Nasiene Bush Lowell Ee Eeereres Nashua Seer Cross Wilson Webber Wilitch Fall River P. Sone Serene Dover A Joyce Burrill Mullane Kel Weddige Boardman Lemire Dover Thornhill Weddige Ball Shires Ricciu Broderick Bowcock Riccius Kelly Gilroy Burbage Gil Roy Bur Rsey Foley Joyca P.O. F Mullaney Areesene Weddigs A.B. R. Shires A. B. Ra Eesee Broderick Moorhead Meagher Dy Meagher Ward Dorsey

Nashua Beaten by Lowell as Cross Homers

Morning Game in Nashua shows Lowell overpowering Nashua with a strong pitching performance by Willis. Cross hit a first inning homer over the left field fence to highlight the contest. Nashua's infield and outfield were weakest parts of the day for the home team.

Nashua N. H Lowell Willis Cross

Gold Medal for a Porto Rican Breva at Charleston Exposition

The El Proviso Porto Rico Breva received a gold medal at the Charleston Exposition for quality and workmanship. It is praised as the island’s finest breva. Available at local dealers. some suppliers offer it for 5 cents via listed retailers in multiple Massachusetts towns.

el Proviso Porto Rico Island Goodwin Sisters Court St City Robinson Pleasant St Malden Leonard Roxbury Keenng Ochs Hyde Park Ave Forest Hills Dean Clinton St Pratt Columbus Ave Parker Neponset Bridge Baker Maes. Ave Copeland Wollaston Butler Matin St Charlestown Rheid & Martens Atlantic Mass Bagees Drug Co Mass. Ave Ire Bros Centre At Brockton

Lowell Defeats Nashua In Dramatic 5 4 Finish

Lowell edged Nashua 5 to 4 before 3500 fans as a ninth inning rally fell short. Shea attempted to score from second on Hanscomb’s hit to Cassidy in left but was tagged out 15 feet from the plate, sealing the win.

Lowell Nashua Shea Hanscomb Cassidy

Fall River Triumphs Over Dover in Heavy-Hitting Game

Fall River defeated Dover 17 to 13 in a morning New England game. Ross was knocked out of the box in the fourth inning by Dover while Fall River batted Kane out in the sixth.

Fall River Dover New England Ross Kane

Dover Defeats Fall River 5 to 0 in Afternoon Tilt

Dover shut out Fall River 5 to 0 in an afternoon game at Fall River. Foley pitched effectively with only a few hits allowed. Thornhill received a gold watch from Rockland supporters as friends of the local community watched the game.

Fall River Dover E. Foley Thornhill Rockland

Ping-Pong Losing Fans as London Embraces Tennis

Returning tourists report ping-pong waning in London while tennis regains favor after a long surge. Officers aboard the New England note a decline even on ships as Europeans shift to tennis. The vessel arrived late due to fog and coal issues, bringing 83 saloon, 147 second cabin, and 674 steerage passengers, with steerage to land next morning.

London Europe Atlantic New England Charlestown

Wesleyan Beats Williams 6 2 On Weston Field

Wesleyan defeated Williams 6 to 2 at Weston Field in a game spoiled by Williams fielding and pitching struggles. Wesleyan compiled 7 hits to Williams 7 with 5 errors by Wesleyan and 1 by Williams.

Wesleyan Williams Turrell Lawrence Quin McCarthy Humes Incliss

Concord Golf Club hosts busy handicap match play day

May 30 at Concord Golf Club featured a mixed handicap match play with W. M. Lockwood winning 4 up. In the medal four sums handicap, Miss Bradford and Mr. Wightman tied for net 3 percent over nine holes. L. H. Wightman won an approaching event, M. B. Bradford won putting, and Miss Alice Bradford and Herbert W. Hosmer led driving in their classes.

Concord Concord Golf Club W. M. Lockwood Bradford Mr. Wightman L. H. Wightman Alice Bradford Herbert W. Hosmer

Clifton Golf Club handicap results Class A tied

At Clifton Golf Club F S Krag and Charles M Boutwell tied for best net score in Class A with 74. In Class B C H Holloway won with a net of 88 percent as of today.

Clifton Clifton Golf Club F. S. Krag Charles M. Boutwell C. H. Holloway

Kid Lavigne Hurt In Bout With Britt In San Francisco

Word from Kid Lavigne's quarters says his arm was broken in three places during the last night's fight with Jimmie Britt in San Francisco. Reported fractures include two in the smaller bones and one in a larger bone.

San Franciscco

Bradlee Wins Medford Golf Club Handicap Stroke Event

In Medford on May 30 EB A Bradlee won a handicap stroke competition at the Medford Golf Club with a net score of 80.

Medford Medford Golf Club EB. A. Bradlee

Games Today in New England League

Nashua faces Concord while Lowell meets Manchester and Fall River plays Lawrence. Haverhill travels to Dover in a schedule of six League games.

New England Wren Stotcierei Haverhill Lowell See Nashua Manchester Concord Lowell Sama Evans Sovovese PALL RIVER Awrence Escvoseell Dover Fall River Lawrence Esse Ashua Nashua Oat

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