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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1903
Page
15
A terse line urges caution before acting on a large buying chance. The message emphasizes verifying the truth of statements and avoiding haste. It frames prudence as essential when considering a major purchase.
In Wheaton Illinois the national women’s golf tournament moves to the semi finals with four players advancing. Fannie C. Osgood of Brookline and Bessie Anthony of Glenview face each other, while Katharine Harley of Fall River meets J Anna Carpenter of Westward Ho. Osgood leads in steady play with a 48 outward score and is favored to meet Anthony. Harley is expected to beat Carpenter as winds and rain ease and greens run fast for Saturday’s final.
Harvard coaches discovered Phil Mills can be a phenomenal fullback after three days at the position. In practice he dazzled by catching kickoff and breaking through for long gains, while joins Nichols Schoelkopf and Marshall behind him. Captain Marshall returns from injury as Bowditch re joins the lineup. Schoelkopf shines in punting under Reggie Brown.
Harvard's classic halls opened for the 268th time to a freshman class expected to exceed 1700 students, with estimates suggesting possible growth toward 300 though not definite. Exact figures will be released in a day or so.
An 18 dollar Loftus Overcoat offers a bargain compared to the customary tailors fee of 25 dollars. The ad highlights fabrics such as fine imported kerseys meltons venetians and Irish frieze and urges readers to visit the Loftus Store for purchase.
Walnut Hill Oct 1 Massachusetts militia rifle meet drew many contestants at the Massachusetts Rifle Association range. Sixth Regiment captured the tricolor with 1276 total, 663 at 500 yards and 613 at 600 yards, narrowly ahead of the First Regiment Heavy Artillery at 1268. Private John W. Blake of Battery B posted a 93 total, the high mark, with 50 at 50 yards and 43 at 600 yards, while Sergeant George W. Cole totaled 92. Total scores recorded.
New York Oct 1 Jim Corbett proposes oxygen between rounds to strengthen wind in boxing bouts He tested the idea in San Francisco against Jeffries and plans to use it against Tim Callahan in a six round Philadelphia bout The claim carries no knockout guarantee but aims to boost endurance in future rings parses.
Sir Thomas Lipton's steam yacht Erin, which sailed from New York September 21, passed the Liz ard today, bound east.
The city buzzes over visiting English dignitaries and boxing events. Patsey Sheppard hosts guests including Sullivan and Corbett. Lenox venue features Jimmy Walsh, Eddy Carr, Langford bouts, and top preliminaries. American Athletic Club debuts in South Boston with two major bouts, talent from Massachusetts and Maine, and plans for future clashes.
With good sound common sense you may visit the Loftus Sale to verify our statements. An army of salesmen will wait on you, obliging and polite. No urging to buy. All are welcome.
Bert Holcomb and Henry Sendall completed a record New York trip from Chicago in 76 hours, covering 177 miles at an average speed of 1512 miles per hour. Relays of chauffeurs drove the car after a night route loss.
Great racing at Oakley Park Cincinnati on October 1 featured four 2:20 pace heats with Pan Michael and King Direct neck and neck to wire. The Parson won the 2:20 trot in two heats while Guy Fortune upset in the 2:13 trot. Fannie Dillard captured the 2:06 pace after a tight first heat loss to Terrace Queen. Dan Patch failed to beat his record despite solid splits.
The boxing match at the Tammany Athletic Club last night between Hughy Murphy and Tommy Daly, both of Brooklyn, N Y, ended in a draw after 12 rounds of stalled action. Murphy pressed early, Daly dodged and ran, and many saw Murphy as the clear winner despite the official draw. Preliminaries followed.
The third game in the Kent county cricket tour finished today at Staten Island with Kent winning by 124 runs after declaring at 76 for four in their second innings. New York batted poorly, moving to 88 for three before the last seven fell for 17.
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