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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1903
Page
3
At the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Dan Patch, the famed pacer, failed to beat the 1:59 world mark. Crowds of about sixty thousand watched as his mile time reached two minutes despite favorable conditions and prior attempts at Readville, Massachusetts. Time by quarters showed 30, 59.75, 1:30.5, final 2:00.
The Tammany Athletic Club promotes a strong Thursday card led by Sandy Ferguson and Tom Carey. Ferguson, fresh off wins over Gus Ruhlin and Bob Armstrong, faces Carey whose speed and craft promise a brisk, hard hitting battle. The bout is billed as the heavyweight championship of New England regardless of color.
The piece outlines a boxing scene in Chelsea with Tom Carey challenging for a boss gladiator title, plus bets and plans for Belfast-friendly celebrations. It covers upcoming bouts at the Lenox Club featuring Hessel vs Phelan, Jennings vs Lewis, and notes on bet offers and match ambitions from local fighters and readers.
Tenney falls to Brooklyn 10 to 7 in New York. Bresnahan McGann Lauder Gleason deliver key sacrifices. Bresnahan steals, Mertes Babb McGann combine DP. McGinnity Frazer issue walks and hit by pitch. Mcevinnity Frazer total strikeouts. Time 2 30. Umpires Hurst Moran.
In the second game Boston wins 7 to 4 as Dunkle is hit and Collins and Stahl spark the offense. Collins homers and singles advancing while Lachance adds a seventh inning triple. Gibson allows two early Washington runs, then settles, but Connolly ends the game after eight as darkness and drizzle halt play.
In Washington Park Brooklyn the Bostons lost to the Brooklyns 14 to 4 in a rain softened field. Williams struggled as Brooklyn batters hit him hard while Hanson’s sluggers fueled a series of rallies. The game featured two double plays for each side and muddy conditions limited fielding and scoring opportunities. Managers Buckenberger and Hanlon planned a double header but weather allowed only one game.
Philadelphia Nationals drop both games to the New York team at the Polo Grounds as McGinnity earns a double win for the third time this season. In the first game he was effective, and in the second he quieted a two run third inning threat while New York batted six errors and nine runs on 11 hits.
Chicago won 6 to 3 over Cincinnati as bunched hits in three innings and Cincinnati’s sloppy fielding produced the run spread. Wicker allowed five safeties, three for extra bases creating all Cincinnati runs. Williams ran for Casey.
Pittsburg rallied in the bottom of the ninth for five runs to defeat St Louis 9 to 6. New battery Thompson and Carish held St Louis to six hits as Farrell shined on defense. Attendance reached 678. In Washington, the Boston Beaneaters and Senators split a four hour battle with Patten pitching well for the Senators and Ryan homering for Boston.
Washington wins 2 1 in a classic against Boston. Key plays include Collins with a three base hit and Ryan homering. Coughlin McCormick Drill and Criger steal bases, while double plays featured Parent to Ferris to Lachance and Terms to Parent to Lachance. Patten walks twice. Dineen walks once. Patten fans five.
St Louis won the double header against Cleveland 8 to 6 in the first game and 3 to 2 in the second. Powell and Bradley were ejected in the first game but played in the second. Attendance reported at 8100 with varied field action and notable hits by Heidrick Bay Hickman and Bemis.
Aug 31 reports manager Connie Mack of the Philadelphia club has signed pitcher Rube Waddell for next season. Waddell remains suspended for the rest of this season for insubordination. Mack also arranged a deal with Utica of the New York State league to receive pitcher Fairbanks and infielder Halley, who will report Sept 16.
Detroit manager Barrow has signed and wired money to second baseman John Burns of San Francisco who can report immediately. Burns previously played for Dayton and Foledo but clashed with the American association and jumped to the coast.
Lowell outlasted Manchester 4 to 3 in a late afternoon game marked by key hits and strong pitching. Morrissey held Manchester scoreless after the fourth, while Swander's two catches highlighted the visitors’ effort.
The locals defeated Fall River 5 to 2 in a slow afternoon game. D. O Hara Bernard and Warren were the standout contributors in the win.
Nashua defeats Concord 3 to 1 at home with late scoring in the eighth inning. Swope dominates after third, Kane makes a running catch, and Nashua commits fine fielding errors kept to a minimum. Dowd hits a three base hit and Nashua earns two-base and base on balls listed in the box score.
The Point Judith Country Club annual horse show closed with Classes 12 to 21 judged. Attendance was large. Miss De Copper won the ladies driving. A E Kennedy of Philadelphia won polo ponies and N A Hazard was second. Alfred G Vanderbilt led the tandem class with a winning team, Mrs Roach second. The jumping class saw the Misses De Copper take first with Tiny Tim owned by P F Collier second.
The Lawson cup final race at the Boston Yacht Club, postponed from Aug 1 and moved to today, is rescheduled for Wednesday next week at 2 15 p m The Duxbury Yacht Club 18 foot knockabouts handicap race of Aug 99 called off by judges will be resailed tomorrow morning at 7 30 a m with high water at 8 00 a m
Martin Canole white lightweight champion of the world stopped Danny Duane of New York in under a round at Gladiator Athletic Club. Canole dominated from the start, landing lefts to the stomach that felled Duane after two minutes. Referee Stanton Abbott awarded Canole the decision despite a claimed foul and medical attention to Duane.
Wet weather delays Moran Champion 25 mile race to tomorrow night at Charles River Park with Champion also riding Caldwell earlier. Nelson sick with a cold may miss engagements. Stinson signs with Spooner Wells for remainder of season and sails to Europe after local season. Champion to ride at Elkes memorial meet Thursday night to lower his 5844s record.
Advert says sediment in water tests kidney health and endorses Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root for kidney bladder and urinary troubles. Claims relief for rheumatism back pain liver and poor urinary flow with sample bottle offer from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
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