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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1902
Page
1
In a tense late game, Washington tied with four straight singles in the ninth then crashed to defeat in the 10th as Boston produced five hits including two doubles. Scratched hits favored both clubs, and the final score remains to be stated.
Fort Wayne hosted a blistering league game Sunday with Cleveland nearly winning until the 11th. Young sparked the visitors with timely hits, while Lajoie and Criger keyed a late Boston rally highlighted by Ferris and Parent as Cleveland failed to score in the extra frame.
St Louis edged Philadelphia 1 0 in the opener on a Wallace run after an error by Monte Cross and McCormick's out to right. In the second, Powell drove to left in the ninth to score Padden from second, as 21 000 attended.
Detroit and its rival combined for weak defense in a slugging afternoon at the Sunday grounds. Four hits, an error, and two fielding miscues in the ninth allowed Detroit to pull ahead in a tense finish.
Chicago wins comfortably 9 to 2 as Callahan lets up late and Katoll holds until the seventh. Green makes a long running catch the feature while both teams rack up hits and players figure in multiple chances at the bases amid a 68 25 attendance.
Reported results list several high scoring showdowns with teams in Jersey City and Newark as Providence, Rochester, Buffalo and Worcester featured. Final tallies show mixed outcomes across venues with several one sided margins.
Police chief announces a charity baseball clash between Pemberton square departments with Oak Island Grove as the venue. The lineup includes Jack Lynch and Frank Fitzpatrick for the police and Ernie Hill and Jim Kelly for reporters. An ambulance will attend, funds go to the Police Relief Association.
The document lists amateur baseball teams with player age ranges and manager names plus addresses. Teams include Eliots of Salem, St Marys Jrs Charlestown, Park Street Subway Newsboys, Pioneers South Boston, A F OBriens East Boston, Farraguts South Boston, Emersons Dorchester, Shadows Tyremonte, McLaughlin Cambridge, Victor Jrs South Boston, Tribunes Revere.
The column recalls two Boston baseball games against Brooklyn at the South End today with morning and afternoon slots. It mentions Hughes regaining form against Detroit, Crawford’s resignation with clean hands, Joe Kelley’s reception, and Wellington’s repeated scoring. also notes Belmont Malden game at Ferryway Green and Saint John New Brunswick teams with players from Boston.
Kenneth A. Skinner of this city will race today and tomorrow at the Worcester fair. George C. Cannon, Harvard student and holder of a new steam carriage world record, is also entered in the contests.
Interest in baseball in the city rises as the Boston Americans push toward the pennant. News from the West shows the team playing well, with two of three wins over Detroit boosting optimism for matchups against Cleveland Chicago and St Louis. Absences of Collins and Demontreville cited.
The Myopia Hunt Club hosts its annual Hamilton horse show with a large entry list. Exhibitors include George S. Mandell Eben D. Jordan Larz Anderson Nathaniel Simpkins Edward Stotesbury and Hope Norman among others. Judging runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a lunch intermission from 1 to 2 p.m.
Aug 31 Detroit reports veteran outfielder Dickey Holmes will join the Des Moines Western League team next season. Holmes starred for the Nationals before joining the Americans and played right field for Detroit this past season.
Veteran boxing writer Macon McCormick arrives in Boston to headline at the Howard with stories on John L Sullivan Dan Murphy Vatsey Sheppard Commodore Bill Daly Denny Murphys and others. He admits to not knowing Pudge McFadden of the 1869 McLaughlin slaughterhouses era.
Readers send letters debating boxing rings and promoters as local society rails against plans for proprietary clubs. The missives discuss George Gardner versus Tom Sharkey, McGovern Corbett Louisville controversy, and the identity of clubs and venues with names like the National Athletic Club.
A crowd gathered yesterday to decide Peddock's Island baseball title as the Sterling Club and the Be Game Club battled. The Sterlings won 8 to 4 in a tense finale with Captain Fitzgerald starring for the Sterlings and Foley scoring for the Be Games in the last inning. The day featured the Kearsarge Band and a hearty chowder feast after the game.
John A. Drake, owner of Savable, the Futurity winner, collected $345,400 in total winnings. His share stood at $45,400 with an additional $300,000 earned from wagers with bookmakers and private individuals.
Condit's Orchestra performs tonight at Roughan Hall Charlestown to kick off the dancing season with a popular party.
The Knickerbocker Cycle Club ran a 50 mile to Acton and return with about 70 finishers. Roads were in fine condition and no serious accidents occurred. Charles Town wheelmen had the largest representation.
Boston's United Irish League opens its fall campaign at the American House with plans to receive John Redmond, John Dillon, and Michael Davitt. Reports will cover Boston’s financial aid to the Irish movement and preparations for the Faneuil Hall convention on Oct 20–21. Three delegates will be chosen to join the central Boston council as 20 branches elect representatives. Escort duties by several military companies are arranged for the Irish visitors.
Twenty two waiters at Hotel Reynolds walked out on Saturday night alleging two months of back wages, abusive language by Mr Reynolds, and a head waiter hiring only foreign staff. John Mee of Watters' Union Local 80 said the union supports the workers though not ordering the strike. Reynolds and the manager were unavailable for comment.
Richard Canfield’s gambling palace closed its doors after a season at Saratoga with profits pegged at about $260,000 since July 1. Players like John A. Drake won $10,000 at roulette while others wagered up to $2,000 on a single card. The restaurant profits helped offset losses as patrons including Whitneys, Belmonts, Vanderbilts, and other millionaires visited. Delmonico’s prices doubled and the venue eyed a larger dining room next season.
Revere cycle track management has arranged two motor paced events for today. Top pace followers Joe Nelson and Bobby Walthour will be joined by Moran in a 25 mile afternoon event.
The main event at Charles River Park features a 25 mile paced race with Harry Elkes Albert Champion and William Stinson. Crowds exceed 3000 watched Stinson display top form following a two mile practice ride yesterday. He finished strongly with a final mile in 1 minute 21 seconds, the fastest of the season so far.
Three East Boston boys Edward Fitzgerald James Sheehan and Daniel Mc Neil will start a long cycle race at 10 this morning from East Boston heading for Providence Rhode Island Each rider believes he will beat the other two to the destination all in a friendly contest.
New York Aug. 31 The Boston Challenge Cup race to be decided in Cleveland next Friday draws near with eight entries condensing to five starters. Top contenders include John A. McKerron owned by Harry Devereaux Lord Derby and The Monk C K G Billings new purchase both representing New York. Boston hopes to defend the cup with Miss Whitney who recently trotted a mile in 2 08 1 4 and may challenge for victory.
At Sea Girt New Jersey Labor Day features carbire and revolver team matches with medals for top finishers in the interclub event. The Hilton repay contest is set for Tuesday and an all American rifle team will contest the Palma trophy at Ottawa on September 13 with Canada and Great Britain as rivals.
The central post office clash features clerks against carriers this forenoon on Locust street grounds. Rivalry sparks bets on a hard fought game with Doc Mulhern leading carriers and Sport Leonard alongside Jimmy Alberstam guiding clerks. The kickoff is at 11 oclock sharp.
Intense interest surrounds the carnival of Irish sports at Locust Street baseball grounds Dorchester Avenue starting at 2 pm. Three side bet matches surpassing $1000 will be played with a New England championship football game between the Celtics of Malden and the Connell team of Boston. hurling pits Malden Celtic against Wolf Tones of South Boston. another football match sees Henry Grattan's Roxbury face Shamrocks of Brighton for 3200 a side and gate receipts.
Paris August 31. At Longchamp William K. Vanderbilt's Constancia finished third in the Deuxiemes ternium race.
The Marketmen's Bowling League holds a session at 46 Hanover Street on Tuesday September 2 at 6 30 with business of importance for the upcoming season to be transacted.
More than 109 men entered the 135-yard handicap at Natick. Sir Thomas Lipton's cup challenge expected in New York within two weeks. The Saratoga Racing Association reports nearly 130000 dollars cleared from the just-concluded meeting.
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