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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1913
Page
10
The New York American League club announces the release of outfielder George Whiteman to the Montreal club of the International League. Whiteman, secured from the Texas league, appeared with the New Yorks in several games late this season.
An old health advisory urges Americans to reduce food intake to protect kidneys. It promotes Jad Salts a four ounce daily dose to flush and stimulate clogged kidneys relieve back pain and urinary issues, claiming it neutralizes urine acids and prevents bladder problems.
Mrs. Katie F. Siliva describes a months long rash start on the chest spreading to the face shoulder and arm causing severe itching and sleeplessness. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment the eruption cleared in two months. Promotional note for Cuticura products and samples.
A promotional notice credits Eckmans Alterative with improving lung and throat illnesses including bronchitis asthma and stubborn colds. The letter from W M Tatem of Haddonfield New Jersey describes a severe fall 1905 cold that settled in the lungs and led to weight loss, noting a January 1906 return to work after taking the remedy. The ad states the medicine contains no narcotics or habit forming drugs and is sold by druggists with a Philadelphia lab contact for further booklets.
New York players share of the World Series receipts totals 54065.67 with most players receiving about 2160 each. Arthur Fletcher gets one dollar less for a fine from arguing with umpire Connolly. Mathewson Merkle report that player authors signed contracts before the commission edict. Tomorrow Philadelphia hosts the champions’ payout to the Athletics about 3244 each totaling nearly 81100.
Ad Wolgast of Cadillac Michigan defeated Battling Nelson of Hegeswitch Illinois in a ten round no decision contest in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Wolgast led eight of ten rounds and opened a cut nose ear and lip on Nelson. both tired late but Wolgast remained the fresher fighter with a swift left to the chin and right to the face.
In Manchester on October 13, Boston welterweight Young Jasper and Fall River’s Joe Chick battled 15 rounds to a draw before a fair crowd. Chick did better at long range while Jasper held the edge in infighting. Chick did not weigh in as planned.
In a 107-player field at Oakley Country Club in Greater Boston, W M Whiting posted the low gross score of 86 to win the honor amid heavy greens and fast putting. W P Seeley of Brooklawn was second. low net went to H E Lodge of the home club with 90 13 77, followed by J C Bayley of Brae Burn on 85 7 78.
Miss Gladys Ravenscroft of Bromborough Golf Club England won the qualifying round of the national women s golf championship at Wilmington Country Club with a score of 88 16 over par. Muriel Dodd and Harriet Curtis tied for second and third with 91 each, while Katharine Harley finished fourth after a strong inward nine.
Wellesley High School dominates Tech 16 0 in the second half for a 21 0 win on Hunnewill field in Wellesley yesterday afternoon. Stover and Hatch score touchdowns with Putman adding three extra points. Umpire Willey referee Hyslop linesman Cobb. Ten minute periods.
Arlington High School dominated the five first places at Menotomy Park in a cross country sweep over Melrose High. Captains Goldsmith and Heald led, with Wunderlich, Kimball, Hatfield, Adams, Reycroft, Young, Morse, and Robinson backing the scoring pack. Melrose’s Heald secured the first Melrose finish. The winning time was 18 minutes 30 seconds.
Old Saugus track reopened with crowds from Boston despite a steady breeze. Three heats showcased promising racing with times in the two minute range across events including trot and pace divisions. Notable runners included Lady Hal and Meta Gray with lively competition and a hopeful start for the sport.
A 25 cent bottle of Knowlton's Dandeline is advertised to stop hair loss and dandruff, soothe the scalp, and deliver quick results. The ad promises immediate shine, fullness, and new hair growth after a few weeks, with instructions to apply a small strand at a time for best effect.
Rain soaked track at Franklin Speedway yesterday afternoon led to slow times and few close races despite a holiday matinee crowd. Races listed include classes A through I with times ranging from 1 06% to 1:16% and exhibition trots and paces highlighting drivers like Spinney Burns Biggs and Gushee.
James Power, world class middle distance champion, was honored with a large reception in Roxbury by the B. A. A. and St. Alphonsus A A. A crowd of about 1200 heard Thomas W. Rooney and Mayor John F. Fitzgerald speak as Power prepared to depart for San Francisco and then sail to Australia representing the United States in track events.
The Boston Bowling Green Club capped a strong season at Franklin Field after their Columbus Day parade appearance. The event featured all day bowling with winners and individual champions announced.
Lieutenant-Governor Walsh urged a pension system and extending the Workmen's Compensation Act to all government employees at a Boston letter carriers banquet in Ford Hall. He argued government should set the example by compensating its workers and backed a Kern McGillicuddy bill to extend coverage to clerks and carriers.
First Assistant Postmaster General Roper urged carriers to push for max efficiency and promised improvements in return. He hailed President Wilson for granting industrial freedom to 100 million people, contrasted with Lincoln and Washington actions. He called the tariff act a charter of free commerce as Mayor Fitzgerald and State Treasurer Donahue voiced pension support.
Teams from Galway Kerry Tipperary and Cork battled yesterday at Locust street grounds Galway defeated Tipperary 6 to 4 while Kerry beat Cork 4 to 90 An exhibition hurling match saw the Emmets Charlestown defeat the Wolf Tones South Boston in a spirited display.
Don't Let Piles Bother You. Try Pyramid Pile Remedy for pain relief and permanent cure. The ad promises rapid relief, widespread availability at drugstores, and a 50 cent price. A free trial package is offered with a coupon.
An ad from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan promotes a free trial package of Pyramid Pile Remedy. The offer requests the recipient’s name address and consent to use the product as directed, delivered in a plain confidential wrapper.
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