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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1903

Page

20

Massive bets swirl around Cy Young game outcome

An estimated 50 000 was wagered on yesterday's game as 3000 fans packed the pavilion and a large betting crowd backed Cy Young to best Phillippi. Charley Lavis placed a 1000 against 800 Pittsburg cash. many bets ranged from 5 to 10 with odds rising to 10 to 7 and 10 to 6 before the first inning. The crowd left disappointed as Young faltered, Boston now favored at about 10 to 9 for the next game.

Cy Young John L. Sullivan Corbett Young Phillippi Pittsburg Charley Lavis Lavis Boston

Fleet at Boston Light awaits honourables arrival

The piece lists numerous individuals visiting the fleet at Boston Light and describes preparations, weather observations, and signals. Sergeant Snow reports on duty waiting for the Mayflower as crowds arrive by train and bicycle from Provincetown and nearby towns.

Boston Honourables

Parade Arrival Times Across City Route

The parade schedule lists arrival times for each landmark from City square at 10:00 a.m. to Young's Hotel finish at 11:15 a.m. along the route including Kenny square Hay market square Adams square Post building City Hall State House Charles and Beacon streets Arlington and Beacon streets and others. The Hondurables parade from the Dominion line dock in Charlestown proceeds along Water street Washington Street North Haymarket Beacon Arlington Public Garden Charles Boylston Washington Summer High Congress State Washington Cornhill Scollay square finishing at Young's Hotel.

Kenny Square Haymarket Square Adams Square Post Building City Hall State House Charles and Beacon Streets Arlington Boylston Charles Street A.m Tremont Washington and Washington High Street High Congress Post Office Square State Streets Young Dominion Line Charlestown Water Street Washington Street School Beacon Public Garden Charles Summer State Cornhill Scollay Square Young’s Hotel

Mayflower Watch Sees Sergeant Snow With Signals at Sea

At the marine signal station Sergeant Snow and I. M. Small, guests of Mr. I. M. Small, vigilantly watch for the Mayflower. They examine the light, test signals with fireworks, and note weather as the vessel is sighted off the coast.

Snow I. M. Small Marine Signal Station Sergeant Snow Colonel Hedges Mr. Small Lilian Boston London

Sergeant Snow Watches Mayflower Approach From North Truro

Oct 1 at North Truro Sergeant Edwin E Snow of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company began his watch for the Dominion liner Mayflower and the Honourable Artillery Company of London. Weather was misty with eight mile visibility, a 22 knot southerly wind and thick haze forecasting fog before midnight. Marine reporter I Morton Small aided Snow as they scanned the horizon for the Mayflower, vowing to alert Boston at first sight.

North Truro Edwin E. Snow Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Dominion Mayflower Honourable Artillery Company London Morton Small Highland Light Snow

Uncertain Smudge at Sea Draws Team to Telescope

Reporters on shore spot a faint smoke out at sea and rush to view it through telescopes. Most sightings prove to be tugs with coal barges, but two were large steamships the Chat ham from Baltimore and the James Whitney from New York. The glimpse and travel direction determine the identification.

Chatham Baltimore James Whitney New York

Changes in Route for Visiting London Delegation Parade

Colonel Hedges and about 60 Ancients worked till midnight arranging housing for the visiting London Honourables and final parade details. Two changes were made for today’s parade to avoid subway blockage: mounted police will use Arlington and Boylston, while visitors move via Commonwealth avenue Public Garden Charles street to Boylston. Court street march to Young’s Hotel is replaced by Washington street Cornhill Scollay square to the hotel due to subway excavation making Court unsafe.

Hedges London Arlington Street Boylston Commonwealth Avenue Charles Street Boylston Street State Street Court Young's Hotel Court Street Washington Street Cornhill Scollay Square Hotel

National Salute of 21 Guns for Mayflower Arrival

The Mayflower steams into the harbor as a 21 gun salute fires from Fort Warren in honor of British guests. American ships Chicago Newport Alliance Atlanta Enterprise. British cruiser Retribution. French cruiser Troude. Harbor and wharves to glow with red, white and blue bunting in a Chamber of Commerce led decoration effort.

Gayly Uncle Sam Chaffee Fort Warren Chicago Long Wharf Newport Alliance Atlanta Navy Yard Enterprise Madeira Provincetown Marblehead Retribution England Halifax Troude Chamber of Commerce

Lady Denbigh Set To Arrive In Boston On Mayflower Visit

Lady Denbigh wife of the British Honourables commander arrives in Boston after crossing the pond with the men. She will stay at the Touraine in suite 308 on Boylston and Tremont streets with flowers and cards awaiting her. A public reception at the Cadet Armory and private entertainments are planned, with notable Boston hostesses assisting.

Denbigh London Touraine Boylston Street Tremont Street Hedges Somerset Jack Gardner Cadet Armory John L. Bates Curtis Guild P. A. Collins Sydney M. Hedges A. M. Ferris Colonel Ferris The Ancients J. Stearns Cushing Frank Huckins Elizabeth R. Holmes

Halifax Band Arrives to Lead Veterans to Charlestown

The Halifax Garrison Band, by permission of British authorities and at the request of the Boston British residents committee, will lead the British veterans from the American House to Charlestown this morning and then proceed elsewhere.

Halifax Boston Charlestown

Expert view of Pirates rally in second game outlook

Boston was outbatted and out fielded as Young yielded 12 hits and Phillippi shone with key strikeouts. Clarke, Parent, Lachance and Dougherty starred for Pittsboro while Leever was slated to pitch for the Pirates. Grand stand tickets go on sale downtown before noon as the game shifts to 3 PM.

Boston Young Phillippi Ferris Criger Pirates Pittsboro Clarke Parent Ferris and Lachance Collins Lachance Dougherty Stahl Wagner Leach Sebring Beaumont Fred Clarke Freeman Hughes Dineen Sam Leever Smart

Boston Fans Reflect On Narrow Loss In First Game

Boston players and fans discuss a hard fought loss with many believing the result was earned. Duke Farrell and Phillippi contributed crucial moments but the crowd and rooters plan a Pittsburg trip. a large turnout is anticipated if the series continues.

Boston Nationals Defeat Harrisburg 6 to 3

Boston Nationals defeated Harrisburg 6 to 3 in a game played in Harrisburg. Willis and Dexter connected for the Nationals while Berthild and Agnew did the catching duties for Harrisburg. Umpire Rinn presided.

Boston Nationals Harrisburg Penn Boston Willis Dexter Berthild Agnew Rinn

Nationals and Americans clash in Cincinnati thriller

Cincinnati Nationals beat St. Louis Americans 7 to 6 after Burkett's wild throw allowed the deciding run following Dolan's earlier hit. Sievers left the game after being hit in the leg as St. Louis managed little until late. Attendance 962. Final line shows Sievers, Morgan, Sugden, Hahn, and Peitz in key roles.

Cincinnati Nationals Americans St. Louis Burkett Seymour Dolan Fohl Cincinnatis Hahn Sievers Peitz R.H.B. Cincinnati Morgan and Sugden Hahn and

Postseason clash as Chicago N vs A opens with rout

Four thousand five hundred fans attended the opening post season game in Chicago. Taylor pitched well with solid defense backing him as National beat American 11 to 0. Final line shows National plates 11 runs on 11 hits with one error and American 0 runs with 4 errors. Batteries Taylor Kling Flaherty Sullivan. Umpires Johnstone Sheridan. Time one half hour.

Chicago Taylor R.h.e.national Kling Flaherty Sullivan Johnstone and Sheridan

Young and Stiles Win in Albermarle Tourney

Newton Oct 1 Perfect golf weather opened the Albermarle Golf Club fall series. Philip E Young of Norfolk Country Club won the best net prize with 68 while W E Stes of Kenilworth Golf Club claimed the gross prize at 80. Both matched bogey figures on the course. First and second rounds in each group set for tomorrow with semi finals and finals on Saturday.

Newton Albermale Golf Club Newtons Philip E. Young Norfolk Country Club W. E. Stes Kenilworth Golf Club

Sullivan Trials Carey In Fall River Bout Outcome

Jack Sullivan defeated Tom Carey of New York in the seventh round of a scheduled 15 round bout at the Fall River Athletic Association. The match took place in Fall River on October 1, with Sullivan emerging as the winner.

Fall River Jack (Twin) Sullivan Tom Carey New York Fall River Athletic Association

Baseball Night at Colonial Theater Draws Pittsburg Team

Base ball notes report a theater event tonight at the Colonial featuring The Silver Slipper. Pittsburg players attend in force, occupying four seats and enjoying the musical comedy. After the show, they were marshaled out by a theater employee.

Colonial Theatre Pittsburg Keith

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