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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1900
Page
3
At the Plymouth county fair in Brockton crowds flocked to see livestock, poultry, baked goods, and circus acts. The piece highlights a central showwoman who “eats ’em alive” while witnesses describe performances, racing, and children's day with a nursemaid nursery and a bustling midway.
Brockton October 2 A planned Elm Athletic Club boxing event at Park Theatre faces postponement after Charley O Rourke falls ill and Twin Sullivan ready to substitute. Authorities object to ticket sales under state law, signaling a likely week plus delay under legally compliant conditions.
A boxing gossip column recounts Joe Mullins letter about the Sweeney Fenton fight and reader letters, disputes a referee’s statements, and notes a post banquet aboard the yacht Shadow. It details Commodore Daly, Captain Daly, Joe Rae, Denny Murphy, and Chaplain J. W. McMahon during a late night event with crabs and Oil, aboard after 1 a.m.
The Boston and Brooklyn teams battled to a tied finale at South End grounds after dark. Pittenger struggled with frequent overthrows before Dineen relieved him, Brooklyn tying the score in the second. Two games scheduled for today start at 1 o clock, with long list of hits and errors noted, including Sheckard, Dahlen, Long and Cross among others.
Tufts closes entries for fall tennis tourney to select candidates for the Tufts Tech match. Entries include Merritt 0%, Sibley 01, Thomas 011, Yates 02, Cooledge 03, Bray 03, Holt 04, Pierce 01, Berry 01, Nason 08, Davis 08, Newell 04, Richardson 04, Millis 08, Bond 04, Burrill 04, Benedict 001, Butler 02, Armstrong 01, Collins 0L, Smith 01, Towle 03, Woodbridge 02, Mason 03, Cooper 03, MacFarland 04, Ingalls 02, Pierson 04, Murphy 03, Wood 08, Lord 04, Hawes 01, Lunt 02, Tarr uz, Mersey 02, Peck Ose.
Philadelphia hosts a pitcher duel as Mercer of the New York team dominates the action. Lajoie is hit by a pitch, Delehanty injures an arm while throwing, both exit. Final score 3 2 in favor of New York with 1626 in attendance.
Chicago defeated St. Louis 3 to 0 in Chicago on October 2. Callahan pitched effectively, allowing no hits until the seventh inning and finishing with four strikeouts. Chicago tallied two earned runs, while St. Louis left six men on base. Key hits included a two-base effort by Childs and Ganzel, with Ganzel also hitting a three-base hit. Green contributed a sacrifice, and McCormack, McCarthy, and Burkett swiped bases. The game covered 35 minutes with umpire O Day.
Captain W T Reid of the Harvard baseball team, re-elected for the year, says he will not play football due to a bad leg but may join the eleven if needed. He aims to develop fall fall work, notes Princeton losses, and expects Clarkson Stillman and Kernan to bolster pitching as about sixty men turned out yesterday.
The Oakley Country Club will hold a handicap medal play tournament on Saturday October 13 open to members of clubs belonging to the United States Golf Association. Handicap limited to eighteen strokes. Gold medals for scratch and net score prizes.
The Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders Association opened its twenty eighth fall meeting in Lexington with a large turnout. The feature is the Kentucky Futurity for 3 year olds at $16,000. Ferenc, the Walnut Hall filly owned by L. V. Harkness, broke the Futurity record in the second heat with 2 103 4, surpassing Extacsy last year.
Beau Gallant won the $20,000 Matron stakes at Morris Park by a half length over the hot favorite Commander. Ten starters included Elizabeth M, William C Whitney’s recent purchase, and Sweet Lavender. Commande was the favorite at 2 to 6, with Whitney entry next at 6 to 1. others ranged from 15 to 60 to 1. The Hildreth entry and Tela mon gained late support, though 10 to 1 quotes persisted.
Dan Daly feels at home in the dual persona of ship captain and stage wit. The performer blends nautical authority with lighthearted humor, delivering a persona that shifts between commanding presence and comic timing.
Cresceus the great trotter completed a fast work-out mile at Glenville track in 2:06 with final quarter in 28 seconds. Secretary Sidney Giles and others timed the session noting the pace and readiness for next Saturday’s matinee driving club event.
Nashua Races at Nashua Driving Park opened this afternoon with a fair turnout. The card featured the 2:29 pace won by Warren B. and the 2:25 trot where George H. Wilkes beat Tanner ine in straight heats, displaying pace sufficient to jog home.
Commodore Dan Daly steals the show at a seven hour banquet with a surge of cognac and Monopole, then calls for the tap to resume. Joe Clancy earns top praise as the Adonis of Station 1 while boxing talk and match rumors dominate, including Johnny Sheehan and Young Kelly prospects and bets around 200 pounds per side.
The Danvers Improvement Society hosts a 12 mile road race at Danvers at 1 p m with a 75 dollar Orient chainless and a 15 dollar watch as top prizes and twenty other places. Madison Square Garden in December will host a six day cycle team race with European teams and top American sprinters. Eddie McDuffee set track records in Indianapolis, lowering the mile to 1 30 and five miles to 8 20 in a race with George Leander. Johnny Nelson plans more races against Jimmy Michael, with a Chicago Coliseum match drawing strong local interest as promoter Jack Prince schedules Nelsons meets.
Ninety one coast defence cannons from Boston Harbor at Fort Warren are reported to be sold to a New York firm for reuse as scrap metal. The arms include fifty seven ten inch, twenty four eight inch and ten fifteen inch pieces, with eight inch guns long positioned on the parade ground and others on the ramparts.
Tufts College held a smooth sophomore election with no slates or interrupting factions. Elected officers: President Thomas S. Inieht Tufts College, Vice-President Philip M. Hayden Augusta Maine, Treasurer Chandler M. Wood Lost Plains New York, Secretary Martha E. Pember Bangor Maine, Chief Marshal Ford F. Flagg Richmond Vermont.
AMFSBURY Oct 2 The Rev James D Dingwell was installed as pastor of Main Street Congregational Church in a formal ceremony this evening. PROVIDENCE Oct 2 In U S court Judge Brown discharged Merchants and Miners Transportation Company from liability regarding the steamer Fairfax lost near Vineyard Sound on November 27 1398.
Last night in South Boston Ushers' Literary Society held its annual banquet at United States Hotel with about forty attendees. Speakers included Thomas J. Casey and Joseph O Meana under presiding Charles F. Leahy. Also in Boston the Brewers' Association hosted a similar informal banquet at Hotel Bellevue with about forty covers. Schoolmasters' Association followed at Parker House with master Quincy A. Dickerman presiding to foster the group’s interests.
Chief Inspector Watts with Inspectors Kelley and Robinson seized three men believed to be the nation’s cleverest pickpockets and diamond getters. They were en route to the Brockton Fair, held on suspicion with pawn checks found on them. The trio, Bull Hurley, Sheeney Harry born Harry L Burnstein, and Umbrella Kid, plus Arthur Green, were not released yesterday and will face thorough investigation.
The Boston Presbytery met at First Presbyterian Church on Prospect Street in Brookline. Retiring moderator Rev. Charles J. Cameron presided. Rev. Samuel P. French of Londonderry NH was chosen moderator for six months. Rev. W. E. Archibald named stated clerk and Rev. J. Mitchell permanent clerk. Session opens at 9 AM and continues through the day.
Harvard suffered a rough day as Howe broke his leg and Hallowell sprained an ankle making the “festival of ankles” a notable event. Roberts also wrenched an ankle but should return soon while Lee recovered. Harvard beat Williams prep, scoring three touchdowns, with Graydon moved to fullback and Sharpe kicking. The lineup for the Amherst clash was outlined as Watts, Gould, Brown, Olcott, Sheldon, Coy, Wear, Sharpe, Cook, Hale.
Dudley Clark will be replaced by Hal Lowell at left guard with Barnard moving to right guard and Riggs to right half for half the game. Riggs, tallest on the field, opened strong holes alongside Charles Sargent. Whitwell, newly found, subbed at tackle, weighing 176 and showing pace. Daly’s three drop kicks were blocked as Hallowell hurt his ankle blocking one. Ellis and Sawin were out yesterday with Sawin ill and Ellis punting but not entering. Kernan made gains yesterday and will start today.
Yale football squads conducted a ten minute scrimmage in warm weather at Yale, New Haven. The first and second elevens faced a fast, hard session, showcasing intense tempo and skill in autumn practice.
The Intercollegiate Lawn Tennis Association tournament opened at Merion Cricket Club near Haverford. Yale Princeton Harvard Columbia and Penn competed with Clothier of Swarthmore delivering a notable performance. First round results included Clothier Swarthmore defeating Yale’s Chiles 6 2 6 3 and Alexander of Princeton defeating Colkat 6 1 6 1.
Princeton N J Oct 2 The Yale football game will be played at Princeton on November 17 as announced by Captain Pell of the Yale team.
Tufts opened late yesterday afternoon after a West Point game. The first eleven won honors by a single touchdown amid strong rivalry for Yale game spots next Saturday. Second team used trick plays for most gains. final score 6-0.
Trainer Lathrop formerly with the Harvard track team has been engaged to train Bowdoin College. He will travel there this month to take charge of the football men.
College sports news items report the West Point Annapolis game to be played in Philadelphia on December 1. Other notes cover student injuries and athletic program concerns at various colleges and local clubs, with emphasis on football, hospital lists, and upcoming schedules.
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