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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1902

Page

10

No More Sunday Golf In Auburndale Newton

Newton seeks to enforce a Sunday golf ban after a Congregational Church meeting urged stopping the practice. Chief Tarbox leads 30 officers to back the drive, targeting Woodland Club at Auburndale where two ministers sit as members. Club officials defend their stance and call reports biased, noting open Sunday access had ended earlier and that caddies are not used on Sundays.

Newton Tarbox Newton Police Woodland Club Auburndale Congregational Church T. N. Peloubet Philo W. Dyke Alfred Howard Chief Tarbox City of Friends of Members Washington Street

Magnates in Session at Annual Minor League Meeting

National Association of Baseball Leagues opens its annual meeting at the Fifth Avenue Hotel with reports from President Powers and Secretary Farrell. Officers and a new board named. Farrell proposes reforms including stricter penalties for repeated drunken or disorderly conduct and a revised farming rule. Adjournment set for tomorrow.

New York National Association of Baseball Leagues Fifth Avenue P. T. Powers J. H. Farrell T. H. Murnane Boston New England Leargue W. K. Hurley Worcester Hugh Duffy Milwaukee Roger Connor Springfield Mass Fred Doe Dover N. H J. J. Carney Concord Nashua Fred Lake Lowell Thomas McDermott Fall River N. E. Leary William Parsons Lawrence Power Farrell John T. Brush James Hart National League National Association Powers Mr. Farrell M. H. Sexton Rock Island W. M. Kavanagh Little Rock O’rourke Bridgeport W. H. Lucas Spokane J. WH. Farrell Auburn Mr. Kavanagh J. B. Nickton Southern League

Mechanic Arts High School Eyes Junior League Football Title

Mechanic Arts High School aims to win the interscholastic football championship in the Junior league. The team, built around Captain Hinckley of Dorchester, showcases a fast, coordinated game and faces Brighton High and Salem High as its toughest rivals. Tomorrow’s opener against Brighton is yet to decide a neutral site, with Mechanic Arts insisting on South End grounds Locust street or Charles River Park.

Mechanic Arts High School Brighton High Fident Mechanic Arts Salem High Brighton Salem Hinckley Dorchester South End Locust Street Charles River Park

Harvard Scrub Tops Varsity in Grim Practise Ahead of Brown

Harvard worked through a rough scrimmage with Brown looming. The varsity struggled, scoring once after slow line plunges, while five regulars rested for rest or injury. Notable plays came from Parker’s 65 yard TD and Trott’s end run, with Mills moved to halfback to boost kicking and speed.

Harvard Brown Crimson MacMasters Barnard Graydon King Bowditon Leatherbee Jones Daly Marshall Parker Trott Piper Guy Murtchie Mills Reggie Brown Dodge Putnam Shea Jack Hallowell Dad Cochrane Varsity Scrub Clark Ek R. T Crocker McDonald Eptirs BRON Pepis R. T Oveson Marshall Hovey T. G Burden Suse Lao Seakekn Fox Burors H. B Harrison Trott Meier F. B Schoehlkopf

Lasker Defeats Hymes In Fifth Chess Match

Edward Hymes of New York faced World Champion Emanuel Lasker at the Manhattan Chess Club in the fifth game of the series. Lasker won the toss and played black after Hymes opened with the Ray Lopez. The Berlin defense led to a sharp attack by Lasker, and after 33 moves Hymes resigned as his position collapsed.

New York Edward Hymes Lasker Manhattan Hymes Ray Lopez Berlin

Sullivan and Watson fight draw in 15 rounds in Bath

John Sullivan and Andy Watson, both colored, battled 15 furious rounds to a draw at the Almeda in Bath. Patsey Sweeney of Manchester NH was to meet Sullivan but failed to appear. The bout was fast, scientific, with few body blows, and both fighters left in good condition. Sullivan accepted Arthur Cote of Biddeford's challenge for a 135 to 140 pound bout on behalf of his brother Mike.

Bath John Sullivan Mike

Boxing Classic Ends In 20 Round Draw In New Britain

Art Sims and Willie Fitzgerald staged a remarkable 20 round draw in New Britain Connecticut both weighing 135 pounds. The bout delivered a rare display of skill and stamina attracting strong local interest and highlighting the city’s boxing scene on October 23.

New Britain, Conn Art Sims Willie Fitzgerald

Pack ing and Provision beat Armour in Pork Packers league

In a Marketmen’s league clash at Chauncy alleys the Boston Packing and Provision Company team defeated Armour in straight games. The score details were not fully readable in the clipping.

Boston Packing and Provision Company Armour Pork Packers

Independents Fall Twice as Roslindale Dominates Night

In New Century league action the Independents dropped two games to Roslindale while Norwood swept Hyde Park. The Boylston Juniors lost to Mt. Pleasant with scores not specified.

Plumbers’ Supply Bowling League Carruth’s Smith & Anthony Hercules Supply Company William Gallison & Co Thomas Hoey & Co Kohler ICVOR Gordon See Heine Herolles Supply Company Srith Ceerees Ereeccees Derry Tes Eeeeeeeeesaes BUTKO Ecees Eecvesvess PIB Amos Iin Canabe Acensa Wramson Ois Veces Seneas Wall Kerney Baker Thomas Hory & Co Chadtourne Pirgeoue Ic Tee Wena Boyleton Juniors Belden Ry MT. Pleasant Whitton Norwood Hyde Park Crowe Taylor Jones Independents Roslindale Boylston Juniors

Marie Dressler Stricken by Typhoid in New York

New York October report says Marie Dressler, noted actress, is delirious with typhoid fever at her West Forty-fifth Street loft. Physicians expect recovery, but manager Joseph Zimmerman cautions weeks may pass before she can return to the stage. The illness traces to a Detroit trip five weeks earlier and Bayside rest. Dressler had fainted backstage at the Orpheum a week ago and has since remained delirious with high fever.

New York Marie Dressler Louella West Forty-fifth Street Joseph Zimmerman Wharhoof

Big Day for Coal Arrival in Boston Harbor

Yesterday's arrival of 37,011 tons of coal in Boston Harbor set a new daily record, with 15 coal vessels docked and unloading rapidly. Most cargo was soft coal from domestic ports, aided by limited foreign shipments, and dealers warned that supply remained far short of demand despite high weekly receipts.

Boston Flinn Boston Towboat Company Louisburg C. B Mora New York Solitaire W. H. Connor Norfolk Baffle Bluebird Bee Bangor J. H. Butter Hattie G. Dixon Foster and Randolph Philadelphia Jennie R. Dubois Lyman M. Law Baltimore John J. Hanson South Afmboy Jennie E. Righter D. D. Witherell Hoboken Rodney Parker Pierce Dennis Thompson Pierce Company Boston Harbor England L Coal Co. H. Sprague & Co Chesapeake & Ohio Coal Company Onan Cardiff Pecton Newcastle Glednow Newcastle- Bly

Audi tors Defeat Regulars in Two of Three at Beacon

In the Telephone league at Beacon Chambers last night the Audi tors beat the Collection Department Regulars in two of three games. The Nickel Slot Collection team also triumphed, winning two of three against the Archive Department.

Beacon Chambers Auditors Collection Department Archive Department

New York Yacht Club Adopts Revised Racing Rules

The New York Yacht Club approved a February committee report revising racing rules to measure craft by hull displacement. The new formula uses length times sail area divided by five times displacement, with directions for measuring sails across different craft.

New York New York Yacht Club

Furniture and Carpets at Half Price Sale Opens

We purchased the Newburyport Furniture Co. stock and placed it in our warerooms for sale. Six floors of marked articles in plain figures. Open every evening until 10 o'clock. Sale lasts six days from Monday Oct 20 at 8:30 a.m. No goods sent C0. 2. 2850 pieces in all. Best variety yet.

Newburyport Furniture Co

Dennison withdrawal letter signals Conry renomination

Joseph A. Dennison explains his public withdrawal from the ninth district congressional race. He accuses Arthur Harrington and John A. Kelcher of a corrupt plan to block Charlestown’s nominee and asserts Conry deserves renomination. Dennison pledges to vote for Conry in the next Congress and predicts a Democrat victory.

Joseph A. Dennison Congress Ninth Ninth Congressional District Ward 12 Charlestown Boston Keliler Conry Mr. Kelcher Kelcher Arthur Harrington Ward 5 Harrington Senate Daniel Murphy Ward John P. Sullivan Ward 4 Sullivan David P. Sawyer John A. Kelcher South End Elf Joseph A. Conry

Dancing party to aid Carney Hospital fair in East Boston

An autumn dancing party to support the East Boston Carney Hospital fair drew over 500 attendees at Mechanics Hall. Organizer William Ferguson directed the floor with Joseph Currie Jr and George Bradley assisting. a reception committee included Mrs. P Finnegan, Mrs. C Flynn, Miss Louise Currie, Miss Alice Quinn, Miss Mary Flynn, Miss Mary McLane, and Miss Sadie O Brien. a collation followed during the event.

East Boston Mechanics’ Hall Commonwealth Hall William Ferguson Joseph Currie, Jr George Bradley P. Finnegan C. Flynn Louise Currie Alice Quinn Mary Flynn Mary McLane Sadie O’ Brien

Driver Arrested For Running Over Lady In City Square

Miss Jessie Delaney, 25, of 4% Saratoga Street, East Boston, was run over by a team in City Square, Charles Town, last evening and badly cut and bruised. The driver, John F. Roche, of off-Point Station 15, was placed under arrest on a charge of drunkenness.

Jessie Delaney Saratoga Street Boston City Square Charlestown John F. Roche

Patrolman Doherty Injured in Warren Street Fall

Patrolman John W. Doherty of Division 9 investigated burglars at 179 Warren Street when he fell 15 feet through an open trap door into a cellar. He suffered a dislocated right shoulder and was taken to City Hospital for treatment.

John W. Doherty Division 9 Warren Street City Hospital

Irish Envoys in Worcester Receive Warm Reception

John Dillon and Michael Davitt, Irish delegates, were greeted by about 2000 people in Mechanic's Hall Worcester. Ex-Mayor Philip J. O'Connell presided as the crowd received the visitors amid plans to advance the United Irish League efforts.

Worcester Mass John Dillon Michael Davitt Mechanes’ Hall United Irish League Philip J. O'Connell

Harvard Track Games At Soldiers Field This Afternoon

Harvard's annual fall track games take place at Soldiers Field at 4 PM. The events feature a large entries list and showcase the new material joining the team this year.

Harvard Soldiers Field

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