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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1902

Page

4

Fort Wayne Fans See Extra Innings Classic Win

In Fort Wayne on Aug 31, Boston beats Cleveland in the 11th after a tense extra innings clash. Parent singled, Lachance singled, Ferris drove in the go ahead run, and Dougherty doubled for insurance as Cleveland failed to score in their half. Lajoie and Joss starred for Cleveland, while Parent and Ferris stood out for Boston.

Fort Wayne Ind Cleveland Young Jess Bradley Lajoie Hickman McCarthy Gochnauer Criger Parent Wood Joss Boston Ferris Lachance Dougherty Stahl Bay Boston Americans Bas Biz Collins Sparks P. Oe Eee PRB Stahl Ec Warner C Tae Freeman Riger Ane Collins Warner Rs O Freeman Sparks Young P Winters Dineen Nationals SH Tenney Kittredge Carney Greminge Pittinger Lush Demontreville Moran Steeems Ovo O Cooley Willis R. F Pittings Dexter Eason

St. Louis Takes Doubleheader In Narrow Finish

St Louis wins both games of a doubleheader against Philadelphia. In game one a Wallace run off an error by Monte Cross and a McCormick putout to right gives St. Louis the lead. In game two Powell drives to left in the ninth scoring Padden from second as 21,000 watch. The scores:

ST. Louis Wallace Monte Cross McCormick Powell Padden

Detroit Slugging Duel Ends With Defensive Lapses

Detroit, August 31. In a high scoring afternoon at the Sunday grounds both teams committed sloppy fielding. Four hits, an error and two passes in the ninth inning helped Detroit reach a late lead as the slugfest unfolded.

Detroit

Local nine cruise past Baltimore in easy win

Chicago hosts Baltimore as Callahan weakens late and Katoll exits early. Green makes a long running catch the highlight. Attendance 5825. Final: Chicago 11 Baltimore 6. Stolen bases by Davis Jones Green Mertes Isbell. Struck out Callahan 6 Katoll 2. First base on balls Callahan 1 Katoll 3. Wild pitch Katoll.

Washington Detroit A Doyle Varley Lee Elber'ld Del’anty Casey Keister Barrett Coulin McAllrier Ely Yeager Carrick Siever Carey Delehanty Ket T Lepine Dorle Carrie Elberfeld McAllister Chicago Callahan Katoll Green Baltimore Strang Mer'r'nef O F.jones Smith Willa’s Davis T.jones Mertes Mathi’'n Cats Izbell Gilbert Rob'son Callah'n F. Jones Isbell Daly McFarlan Robinson T. Jones Arndt I. Jones McFarland Williams Mathison Carruthers

Unclear Scoreline From Atlantic City Matches

A fragment lists results from matches at Jersey City and Rochester Buffalo and Newark Worcester with partial scores and city margins, indicating scattered score lines but lacking full context or dates for a complete report.

Jersey City Providence Rochester Buffalo Newark Worcester Toronto Buffalo Peseeeenen Wfopcestar Oc Crrseeneerees Jersey City Freerer Tevenee OY Rochester Seeeeereers Montreal Tee Fenee

Police vs Police Reporters Game Promises Sharp Rivalry

In Pemberton Square a real rival baseball game is set for next Thursday between headquarters police and reporters. Manager Harry Phipps lists nine police players with outfielders Dudley Pyne and Howell and pitcher Ernie Hill likely to duel reporter Jim Kelly. An ambulance will attend. proceeds go to the Police Relief Association.

Pemberton Square Headquarters Police Oak Island Grove Harry Phipps Police Department Jack Lynch Frank Fitzpatrick Tom Carty Tom Kennefick Abbott Jerry Downey S.s Dudley, Pyne and Howell Ernie Hill Jim Kelly Hill Harry Kennedy George Wallace Kelly Sherman Warren Davis Gorham Wiley Shannon Carlin Harry Dawson Police Relief Association Revere

Amateur baseball teams seek games across leagues

The list notes team names, player ages, and manager names with addresses for Eliots Salem St Marys Charlestown Thew ei Pioneers South Boston Emersons Dorchester Shadows Tremonts Cambridge Victor Jrs Tribunes Revere provide contact details for scheduling. Players range from 12 to 18, with managers at various Boston area streets.

Eliots City B. Mareus Salem Street St. Marys Jrs Charlestown William Carr Monument Court Park Street Subway Newsboys S Ra Iwinovitz Court Street Chambers BK. Epstein Thew P. McLaughlin Fifth Street Cambridge Victor Jrs South Boston J. P. Jordan Poulton Street South Boston Tribunes Revere BF. J. Cox Revere Street

Two Baseball Showdowns With Brooklyn At South End Today

Two games against Brooklyn at the South End today, morning and afternoon, mark the closing baseball holiday of the season. Hughes reasserted his old form against Detroit, while Collinge gambled on a late signing. Eddie Doheny dominated the Ros tot K. of C. game at Huntington avenue grounds. More fans attended the K. of C. clash than the Boston Brooklyn affair, Crawford’s resignation aside. Will Joe Kelley draw the same welcome today or will memories fade. Wellington again pitched into Dorchester Saturday. The Velmonts of Malden face the Malden Trolley League at Werryway Green today at 930. McLean, once with the Boston Americans, to play first for the Alerts of St. John. St John NB remains noted in baseball circles. Five city teams compete, including the Alerts of the South End and the Roses of the North End. Welsh, a former Boston player, catches for the Thoses.

Brooklyn South End Scason Hughes Detroit Collinge Jimmy Eddie Doheny Rostot K. of Huntington Avenue Grounds Crawford Cinctonali Joe Kelley Wellington Dorchester Velmont Malden Werryway Green McLean Boston Americans Alerts of St. John Eity Alerts The Roses North End Welsh Toston

Notable Steam Carriage Record Holders Enter Worcester Races

Kenneth A. Skinner and George C. Cannon, world record holders in steam carriage riding, are entered in the Worcester fair automobile races today and tomorrow. Skinner from this city competes, and Harvard student Cannon recently set a new steam carriage record.

Kenneth A. Skinner George C. Cannon Worcester Worcester Fair Harvard

Boston Americans pennant bid boosts city baseball interest

Baseball fans in this city grow more eager as the Boston Americans chase the pennant. News from the West and a strong showing against Detroit raise hopes for a successful trip, with upcoming clashes against Cleveland Chicago and St Louis seen as decisive. Absences of Collins and Demontreville noted. NL action attracts less attention while pennant race dominates.

Boston Americans West Detroit Boston Cleveland Chicago St. Louis Collins Americans Demontreville

Horse Show at Hamilton Draws Noted Exhibitors

Favorable weather could make the Myopia Hunt Club annual horse show at Hamilton the largest and most interesting yet with a large entry list. Notables include George B. Mandell and Larz Anderson among many exhibitors. judging starts at 10 with a lunch intermission at 2 for farmers and wives touring the grounds.

Myopia Hunt Club Hamilton George 8. Mandell M. Fef. H Thomas W. Pierce Larz Anderson Eben TD. Jordan A. 8. Bigelow Dudley Rogers George Tee Peabody Ellis L. Dresel Roger Sturgis George Lee Peabody Francis R. Appleton John Heard Hunters Pass

Holmes Jumps Detroit Player to Des Moines

Detroit Aug 31 Dickey Holmes joins Des Moines Western League team for next season. A veteran outfielder and former Nationals star, Holmes leaves the Tigers after two seasons with Detroit.

Holmes Detroit Des Moines Dickey" Holmes Army of Nationals Americans

Boxing Gossip Highlights Past Pugilists and Macon McCormick

A boxing gossip column in Boston notes Macon McCormick the famed sporting writer arriving in town to feature the Old Howard, meeting staff and revealing memories of John L Sullivan Murphy Darsey Sheppard Commodore Daly Denny Murphy and other fighters. The piece praises McCormick as a great authority on past pugilism and hints at future anecdotes and reminiscences.

Macon McCorm Howard Bost ‘Urtley Boston Taver John L. Sullivan Murphy Darsey Sheppard Commodore Th Ly Denny Murphy Cor Jore Tom Ries Pudee McFadden Isughlin Slaughter New York

Scots-Irish Boxing Promises and Contests Stir Local Bet

A crowded column discusses boxing intrigues in Macon and Boston with figures like Patrick Sheppard George Gardner Tom Sharkey Emergency Kelly and Joe Robinson. It cites deals, club schemes, promoters, and letters from readers about upcoming fights at venues such as the National Athletic Club and mentions figures like Pedlar Palmer and Andy Watson.

Georg Thxon Palmer National Athletic Club National Sporting Club Metarthy Murray Street Cambrides Joe Farrisee Andy Watson B. H. Geyton Rob Roy

Sterling Club Tops Be Game In Island Baseball Clash

A crowd gathered on Peddock's Island as the Sterling Club defeated the Be Game Club 8 to 4 in a second battle for the island championship. Captain Fitzgerald starred at third and at bat for the Sterlings, while Be Games rallied with three runs in the last inning led by Foley. Umpires Leary and Libby, Kearsarge Band performances, and chowder and refreshments closed the day.

Peddock's Island Resolute Marie Bath House Wharf Boston Sterling Club Be Game Club Sterlings Foley Fitzgerald J. Costello J. Hurley Ward Charlestown F. Johnson J. Donahoe J. Skehan S. S E. Fitzgerald R. O'Donnell J. Denahy J. Daly J. Bunker T. Williams J. O'Connell J. Kelliher J. Collins J. Fossa W. Foley A. Anthony H. D. Libby Kearsarge P. Maguire M. McCarthy

Savable Owner Drake Wins Futurity Purse Total

John A. Drake, millionaire owner of Savable, who won the Futurity yesterday, collected $345,400 from the race purse. His share was $45,400, with $300,000 earned from wagers with bookmakers and private individuals.

New York John A. Drake

Conrads Orchestra Opens Dancing Season at Roughan Hall

Condit's Orchestra opens the dancing season at Roughan Hall Charlestown tonight with one of their popular parties.

Roughan Hall Condit Charlestown

Knickerbocker Cycle Club Holds Acton to Return Half Century Run

The Knickerbocker Cycle Club yesterday staged a fifty mile run to Acton and back with about 70 riders finishing. Roads were in fine condition and there were no serious accidents. The Charles Town wheelmen had the largest representation.

Knickerbocker Cycle Club Acton Return Charlestown

United Irish League Sets Stage for Redmond and Davitt Visit

The Boston central branch of the United Irish League prepares to start the fall campaign with a meeting at the American House on Tuesday. Reports will cover Boston’s financial aid to Ireland and steps toward hosting the Ireland delegates at Faneuil Hall October 20 and 21. Three delegates will be chosen for the central council, with three representatives per city branch. Escort services by several military companies are offered for the visitors arrival.

Boston United Irish League Ireland American House Faneuil Hall The League Central Council Organization For Boston and Vicinity John EF. Redmond John Dillon M. P Michael Davitt

Watters at the Reynolds Quit

Twenty two waiters employed at the Hotel Reynolds struck Saturday night over two months of withheld wages and alleged abusive language by owner Mr Reynolds. They say a new head waiter is hiring only foreign workers. John Mee of Watters' Union Local 8 announces support though the union did not order the strike. Neither Reynolds nor his manager were available for comment.

Reynolds John Mee Watters’ Union Local 8

Canfield's Saratoga gambling palace closes after $260000 gain

Saratoga August 31 Richard Canfield closed his gambling palace for the season of 1902. After opening July 1 he left richer by at least $260000. John A. Drake won $10000 at roulette while Charlie Gates and others wagered from $1000 to $2000 on a single card. The restaurant profits helped offset losses in the adroir room as the resort drew the millionaire set including Whitneys Belmonts Vanderbilts Willsons Hitchcocks Alexandres. The king hinted illness and sleeplessness but did not cite a cause. Restaurant plans envisage further enlargement to serve many next season.

Saratoga Richard Canfield John A. Drake Charlie Gates Whitneys Belmonts Vanderbilts WiUlsons Hitchcocks Alexandres Delmonico

Two Races At Revere Track Featuring Noted Pacers

Two motor paced events are set for this afternoon and evening at the Revere cycle track. Five top pace followers will attend, including Joe Nelson and Bobby Walthour. The afternoon race will team Walthour, Nelson, and Moran in a half mile event for the first time this season.

Revere Joe Nelson Bobby"’ Walthour Walthour Nelson Moran

Stinson Posts Fast Mile As 24 Mile Pace Event Looms

William Stinson led a trio including Harry Elkes and Albert Champion in a 24 mile paced race at Charles River Park. Stinson’s ride, backed by a 3,000 spectator crowd, included a final mile in 1 minute 21 seconds, marking the season’s fastest track effort and showing his restored form after competing alongside Elkes and Champion.

Charles River Park Harry Elkes Albert Champion William Stinson Cambridge

Will Race to Providence by Three Boston Cyclists

Three Boston youths Edward Fitzgerald of 97 Maverick Street James Sheehan of 34 Havre Street and Daniel McNeil of 28 Havre Street start a long cycle race to Providence R I this morning at 10 oclock from East Boston Each rider predicts victory over the other two to reach Providence first.

Providence Boston Edward Fitzgerald Maverick Street James Sheehan Havre Street Daniel McNeil R. 1 East Boston

Lord Derby and the Monk Meet in Boston Cup Race

New York, Aug. 31. The Boston Challenge Cup race to be held in Cleveland next Friday afternoon attracts strong interest as eight top amateur reinsmen entered. Likely five will start, with Harry Devereaux's John A. McKerron and E. E. Smathers's Lord Derby among front runners. C. K. G. Billings's The Monk, another New York entry, faces stiff competition from New York Driving Club candidates. Miss Whitney of Boston, who recently timed a mile in 2:08 1-4, also aims to contend for the cup to return it to the Hub.

New York Cleveland Gentlemen's Driving Club of John A. McKerron Harry Devereaux Cleveland Amateur E. EE. Smathers Lord Derby C. K. G. Billings New Purchase Monk New York Driving Club Boston Miss Whitney

Winners at Sea Girt to Make All American Team

At Sea Girt New Jersey Labor Day program features interclub and team matches with medals for winners. Hilton trophy event planned for Tuesday. cadet match canceled. All American rifle team to be chosen from attendees for Palma trophy at Ottawa with final trials on September 13. Canada and Great Britain to compete.

N. J Hilton Repay United States Naval Academies Ottawa Canada Great Britain

Postal Clerks Face Carriers in Locust Street Game

A forenoon baseball clash at Locust street grounds pits central post office clerks against carriers. Rivalry runs high after a clerks victory. fans include Doc Mulhern for the carriers and Sport Leonard and Jimmy Albertsam for the clerks. The first pitch is 11 o clock.

Central Post Office Locust Street Doc’’ Mulhern Sport Leonard Jimmy” Albertstam

Gaelic sports carnival set for Dorchester grounds today

Intense interest in Gaelic sports builds for this afternoon's carnival at Locust Street Grounds Dorchester Avenue starting 2 PM. Three side bet matches totaling over 100 dollars feature the New England championship football game between the Celtics of Malden and O'Connell of the city, hurling between Malden Celtic and Wolf Tones, and a Roxbury Henry Grattan versus Shamrocks Brighton football match with 20 dollars a side plus gate receipts.

Boston Locust Street Dorchester Avenue New England Celtics of Malden O'Connell Celtic Wolf South Boston Henry Grattans Roxbury Shamrocks Brighton

Vanderbilt horse runs third at Longchamp in Paris

In Paris at Longchamp on August 41 William K Vanderbilt's Constancia finished third in the Deuxiemeri terlun race.

Vanderbilt Paris Longchamps William K. Vanderbilt Constancia

Bowling Meeting Tuesday in Marketmen League

The Marketmen's Bowling League will hold its meeting at 46 Hanover street on Tuesday Sept. 2 at 6 30 o'clock. Business of importance relative to the coming season will be transacted.

Marketmen’s Bowling League Hanover Street

Natick 155-yard handicap field tops 100 entrants

More than 109 men entered today at Natick for the 155-yard handicap race. Sir Thomas Lipton's cup race challenge is expected to reach New York within two weeks. The Saratoga Racing Association reports nearly $130,000 cleared from the just completed meeting.

Natick Sir Thomas Lipton New York Saratoga Racing Association

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