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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1904

Page

5

Pittsburg Defeats Boston Nationals In Tight Nine

Pittsburg downed Boston 7 to 3 in a close game as Smith delivered a key two-base hit and McCormick scored on a scene- setting play. Pittsburg pitcher Lynch and Pittinger matched, while errors and walks opened the scoring before the seventh inning surge.

Pittsburg Nationals Bostons Smith McCormick Boston Geier Tenney Wegner Abbaticchio Cooley Delehanty BW Cannell Kruger Beaumont Ritchey Wagner Bransfield Moran Raymer Phelps Pittinger Lynch Beaumon Ritchey, McCormick Deléhanty Emilie Cannell Bresnahan C. F Brown McGann Teeeeseseees Lin Dahlen Devlin Gilbert Serabeesaeees Warner McGinnity Cincinnati A. Kelley Ymour Sci Ctschasva Steinfelat Huggins Huggins, Borsrekescsesar: Peltz Harper New York Pases Mere Mertestz Steintelat Mour P Rases Dahien Vine Peer Ccceseeses Abbaticchio, Ss R. BH A. D. Weeveeeses Ceeeeesees Delehanty Kelley, Our Odwell Sebring I. Steinfeldt Ackiviccaes Schlel Ewing Ekiidsibacttesecae Pittsburg Oqveensusco Geler Bransield hite—Ritchey KL. Smith Browne Dev Wilts

Brooklyn Beats Chicago 2 0 Behind Seamon Solid Hitting

Brooklyn blanked Chicago 2 0 as Seamon shut down the locals after early mistakes. Schreck drove in the first run with a clean hit, and a fifth inning rally featuring three singles a steal and a sacrifice added the second run.

Chicago Schreck Brooklyn

National League pairings shift amid fall schedule

Boston visits Pittsburg while Brooklyn travels to Chicago. New York faces Cincinnati in a midweek matchup as Philadelphia heads to St. Louis for key standings games.

Pittsburg Brooklyn Priladelpta Cincinnati P.C New York Boston Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis

Cleveland and Boston Face Doubleheader Rematch

Boston seeks revenge after July 20 as Cleveland returns for a two game set. Gibson and Tannehill start for Boston while Cleveland hopes to end its hitting drought. Fans expect strong Boston pitching and the Lajoie crew to win multiple games to tighten first place standings.

Boston Cleveland Gibson Tannehill Collins Lajoie Crew

Neil Murphy Bout Ends In Draw In Philadelphia

Frankie Neil of San Francisco bantamweight champion and Tommy Murphy of New York fought six rounds to a draw at the National A C in Philadelphia. It was a terrifically hard fought match from start to finish with both boxers taking punishment. Neil appeared to have the slight edge.

Philadelphia Frankie Neil San Francisco Tommy Murphy New York Neil

T F Meagher Literary Assn Excursion Sunday

The Thomas Francis Meagher Literary Association will hold its annual excursion down Boston Harbor next Sunday. Arrangements include speech making by Congressman Sullivan the Hon John Fitzgerald and the Hon John A Keliher.

Thomas Francis Meagher

Vermont's Oldest Civil War Veteran Dies at 88

Barre Vermont August 31 Joseph Wells, reputedly the oldest Civil War veteran in Vermont, died today at age 88. He enlisted in the Ninth Vermont Regiment in 1861 and served three years.

Barre Vit Joseph Wells Vermont

Mercedes Sets New Auto Boat Speed Record in New England

At Hull on August 31 the Boston Yacht Club hosted a record race for auto and power boats. Herbert L. Bowden's Mercedes led, completing four 16? mile laps totaling 64 nautical miles in 11 minutes 40 seconds elapsed. First round 17m 54s, fastest round near 21 knots, 25 miles at about 20 knots. Other starters included Naughty Girl Spark Attowin Farewell.

Hull Boston Yacht Club New England Herbert L. Bowden Mercedes Auto Boats Mr. Wallace Mr. Selsby Spark Mr. Webster Attowin Mr. Burnham

Dan Patch Sets Record at Nebraska State Fair

In Lincoln on August 31 Dan Patch won an exhibition mile at the State fairgrounds and broke the half mile record by three quarters of a second from his Des Moines mark. He ran the mile in 2:054 on a track still a bit rough from recent rains, accompanied by a rider but without a wind shield. Time by quarters: 0:32, 1:04, 1:85, 2:05 4.

Lincoln Neb State Fairgrounds Dan Patch Des Moines

Cleveland to play two games today at 2

Baseball notes report Cleveland schedules two 2 PM games with Gibson and Tannehill to pitch. The piece notes a strong run of victories, management requests, player movements, and various teams seeking Labor Day and Saturday games amid league activity.

Cleveland Gibson Tannehill CG. J. M Detroit S. S. Wells Fulda Street Roxbury Neidner James Street Malden Arthur Welch Joe Wagner Temple Place O'Neill Washington J. H. M.—Dundon Mohawk A. C W. T. Martin Kilton Street Doran Atlantic A. IA Wellington W. N. Cunniff Atlantic Everetts Elmstrom Highland Avenue Oxford Winter Hills H. L. Cross Main Roland Wolfe Collins Dubuque Milwaukee Wolfe Vine Rock A. A Jamaica Plain Flynn East Newton Street Chesbro Harper and MecGinnity Boston Tammany Club Ward 17 Tammanys Wiltons Somerville Massachusetts Avenue Sacred Hearts of Roslindale

Irish League fund drive boosts defense tally in 1900s convention

The report shows pledges totaling 60 000 dollars toward the defense fund by January 1 and 50 000 from other states. Key figures include Bourke Cochran chairing, Charles F. Murphy pledging 1 000, with a 35 percent branch increase to 33 states. The platform defends Ireland's right to independence and home rule, while rejecting outside dictation.

Ways and Means Committee Bourke Cochran New York Defence Fund Finnerty Charles F. Murphy Tammany Hall John O'Callaghan Boston National Committee John F. Ryan Philadelphia Pennsylvania League Ireland England

Stinson Edges Caldwell in 15 Mile Motor Pace Race

In Manchester New Hampshire Caldwell misread a signal and slowed during the second mile allowing Stinson to win the 15 mile motor paced race at the Coliseum this evening. Caldwell rode strongly to recover three laps but finished behind. Time 22 minutes 6.6 seconds with an attendance of about 600. Reuden defeated Hunt er in both prior and following motor races.

Manchester N. H Caldwell Stinson Bob Hunter Axel Reuden Reuden

Caughnawaga Captures Twin City Handicap at Sheepshead Bay

In a hard drive Caughnawaga paid 8 to 1 to win the Twin City handicap of 13000 at Sheepshead Bay. Dainty was second and Graziallo third as the mile and a quarter finished in 2:05. Artful added the 10000 Great Filly Stakes with Time 1:11 8-6. Ort Wells won the last race in 1:47 1-5. Gold Croft surprised from 40 to 1 to 15 to 1 in 1:07 3-5.

New York Caughnawaga Twin City Sheepshead Bay Dainty Graziallo McChesney Hermis Artful Ort Wells Hildebrand Metropole Miles Gold Croft

Boston Man a Winner at Fair Tennis Tourney

St Louis August 31 In the Olympic lawn tennis tournament on the Stadium courts T F Stern of Hyde Park High School Chicago won the interscholastic championship Fred J Tobin of St Louis was the runner up The preliminary of the Worlds fair championship doubles were E W Wright of Boston and EB Leonard of Newport RI Robert LeRoy of Newport and A F Bell of Los Angeles

ST. Louis T. F. Stern Hyde Park High School Chicago Fred J. Tobin E. W. Wright Boston Newport R. I Robert LeRoy A. F. Bell Los Angeles

World's records and Olympic marks at St Louis meet

Louis suburbs report from the 1964 Olympiad track events at the Louisiana Purchase exposition revival. American athletes set a world record and three Olympic records, with Ralph W. Rose breaking the Olympic and world records in the 16-pound shot put, Archie Hahn winning the 200 metre dash, and H. L. Hillman setting a 400 metre hurdles mark before a fall disqualified the record.

ST. Louis H. L. Hillman New York Athletic Club Hillman Frank Waller Milwaukee Athletic Club Archie Hahn W. O. Cartwell Louisville Ralph W. Rose Chicago Athletic Association W. W. Coe Somerville Mass Perikles Kakousis Ace Greece Otto C. Osthoff M A. C Milwaukee Frank Kungler C. Hastedt Charles H. Turner Triple A J. Louis James D. McGann Chicago Bela Demezo Budapest Hungary E. J. Barker Cresco L. Gonezky Emil Freymark Jones N. Y W. J. Cartwell William Breety A. A F. R. Moulton K. A Kansas City Ay Co. Ewry New York Joseph F George C. Poage M. A J. J. Daily Ireland O. ©. Munson A. C Peter Deer Montreal Pre L. E. J. Fourbach

Bay State Vanguard Off for Manassas

The march to Manassas has begun as Light Battery A leads Massachusetts troops toward Bull Run for maneuvers. By Saturday the remaining Brigade regiments and signal corps depart Boston by rail, with 30 000 troops to camp near Manassas Gainsville. Fifty states represented, 6979 Maine and Massachusetts units totaling 2423 from Old Bay State, two armies to practice modern tactics.

Manassas Bull Run Massachusetts Boston Secdbnd Eighth Signal Corps Ninth New York Jersey City North Station Albany Vermont Old Bay State

Boston Teamsters threaten general strike over non union worker

A potential widespread strike grows from a dispute at Youlden Smith Hopkins in Boston where eight master teamsters walk out and workers refuse to handle company orders. The issue centers on a non union driver paid below union wages, prompting union leaders to seek a firm response and possible escalation with National President Cornelius Shea.

Boston Teamsters Agent Duffy Local 25 Youlden, Smith & Hopkins Master Teamsters Cornelius Shea Boston Master Teamsters Youlden, Smith & Hopkins Company John H. Smith Joseph Gardella Duffy Gardella Union 2 Master Teamsters’ Association Master Teamsters of Union 25

Slattery Talked For Willard's Place

In South Boston politics Alderman Charles H. Slattery is discussed as a candidate for clerk of the Superior Civil Court, a post left vacant by Joseph A. Willard. The $6500 salary prompts interest, but no decision is possible until the Superior Court judges convene on September 3 to determine whether an election will be held.

John E. Redmond William O’brien Michael Davitt John Dillon T. P. O’connor Edward Lake América Loeb Alton B. Parker White House Washington, D. C United Irish League of America Conan William Loeb Sadia New York City John F. Finerty Chicago Patrick Egan New York Chili Edward Devoy St. Louis Michael J. Redding Baltimore John Fitzpatrick New Orleans John O'Callaghan Boston T. B. Fitzpatrick John EB. Redmond Ireland Sing Sing England Redmond Clan-Na-Gael Orangemen Massachusetts George F. Hoar O’donovan Rossa A. J. C. Donévan M. P East Cork Conor O'Kelly County Mayo John Y Charles H. Slattery South Superior Civil Court Joseph A. Willard Superior Court

Bay Line Excursion to Provincetown From Bay Wharf

The excursion season ends with a strong year for the Bay line. Provincetown is praised as ideal for excursionists and vacationists offering many attractions. travelers can board the Cape Cod at 9 o clock daily and 9 20 Sundays from Bay Gin(e) Wharf, 400 Atlantic Avenue, for a harbor sail past historic islands.

Bay Line Provincetown Seaport Cape Cod Bay Gine Wharf Atlantic Avenue

Autumn Excursions On Sale For Steamer Travel

The Plant line will place autumn excursion tickets on sale starting September 3. Tickets are valid on any steamer from that date until October 1 and cover a 30 day trip. The excursions attract a large number of patrons each season.

Nantasket Point Steamer Pleasure Bay Schedule

Nantasket Point offers a pleasant day trip with the steamer Pleasure Bay departing Snow's Arch wharf starting at 10 30 a m. The daily trips go to the Point and include a scenic sail among the islands and forts in the harbor for visitors.

Nantasket Point Pleasure Bay Snow’s Arch Wharf

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