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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1903
Page
3
William K. Vanderbilt Jr. of New York arrived at North Sydney and boarded the steamer Bruce for Newfoundland with two private detectives. He will spend several weeks hunting and fishing.
The Manchester Yacht Club names Commodore Edward S. Grew Vice Commodore S Parker Bremer Rear Commodore Edward A Boardman Secretary Treasurer Horace Pierson and others to the 1903 04 slate. It plans a small dormitory and kitchen this winter while larger clubhouse additions are considered for a future season. Dredging completed creating a six foot low water depth basin near the floats.
The Winchester Boat Club outlines a Labor Day program with morning sailing canoe races for the Tufts sailing trophy and Mystic challenge trophy, followed by paddling trophy races in the afternoon, plus multiple canoing events. Evening band concert and parade by Winchester and Medford Boat clubs conclude the day.
In Providence Rhode Island the Grand Circuit meeting began with perfect weather and four close races. Ben Kenny driver of Prince Direct was thrown from his seat in the 2:0 pace, breaking his collar bone and thigh and injuring his wrist. horse unhurt.
Lawrence club third baseman March has been sold to the St. Louis Nationals in a reported deal. The transfer expands St Louis infield options as the season progresses.
Bobby Walthour won a 15 mile motor paced race at the Coliseum, finishing in 20 01 5. He led Will Stinson by about a mile and a half. In the amateur handicap Michael C Brien of Lowell took first, Connors second, Batchelder third, and Goyette fourth. the best time recorded was 2 11.
Influential Clyde yachtsmen discuss building another yacht to challenge for the America's Cup. If approved, designers will be invited to compete and only the best designs will be chosen.
The Chicago Yacht Club will retain the Sir Thomas Lipton cup for another year as La Rita wins the decisive race in Chicago. A further victory would give La Rita permanent possession of the trophy.
The column reports a disputed Canole Duane match in Fall River with claims of a deliberate foul and Gladiator Club influence. Duane and manager Johnny Mack denounce Referee Stanton Abbott while promoting a Boston rematch and upcoming cards at the Tammany Club. It also previews Carey vs Ferguson and notes preliminaries and local boxing chatter, including bets and weigh-ins.
Tommy Daly of Brooklyn remains at limit twice with Jimmy Briggs and meets Kid Goodman in the main bout at the usual distance at the Criterion Club opening tonight. Two road preliminaries also on the card.
New Bedford takes both ends of a twin bill from Haverhill in New England. The first game ends 5 to 4 after a ninth inning rally, and the second game features heavy hitting with a 10 to 5 final. Attendance was about 600.
New York reports Tip O Neil and Grover Cleveland Fuller as the most popular jockeys in the East. They arrived from the West, quickly gaining fame after proving first class in a short time. Both riders have under two years experience and show natural talent and quick adaptation to racing.
Manchester fell to Lowell 7 to 2 in a September 1 baseball game. Istress caused home team stress by arguing with the umpire and Whiting was ejected in the second inning for assaulting the umpire.
Lawrence defeats Fall River 5 to 3 in a daytime baseball game. Key players include Bernard Morrissey and Valdois with multiple hits and RBIs. Pitchers Jordan and Courneen split duties while multiple fielding plays and errors shaped the scoring. Attendance reached 660 at the park.
Walter A. Webster steps down as chair of the Republican ward committee in Ward 22 to pursue a seat in the House of Representatives. The resignation carries no other significance beyond his candidacy.
The Monk owned and driven by C N G Billings of the Cleveland club won the inter city matinee challenge gold cup after four heats. Lou Dillon, the champion trotter, lowered her wagon record to 2 04 1 2. About 10 000 spectators attended as plans were announced to attempt a world trotting record next.
In Washington D C on Sept 1 the Boston team edged the Senators 2 to 1. Hughes held the Senators scoreless until the sixth while Collins saved the game in the ninth by nailing Moran at third on a clutch play. Moran and Hendricks spark the Senators with late baserunning but Criger’s strong throws and Ryan’s center field defense keep Boston ahead.
Lou Dillon the two minute trotter was crowned queen of the turf before 5000 fans at a Cleveland matinee. The trotter led a parade with a band and driving club guests from New York Boston Syracuse Pittsburg Columbus and Detroit. A floral blanket with inscriptions honored the new champion trotter placed in front of the grand stand.
New York and Philadelphia split a two game doubleheader with the visitors taking the first win. Hartsel homered for Philadelphia and New York tied the finale in the ninth on two singles and a long fly. Attendance was 6550 as fielding shone in both games.
Brooklyn defeated the Boston Americans 8 to 3 and 5 to 0 at Washington Park, gaining ground on fifth place. Garvin and Willis struggled in the first game, while Schmidt held Boston to two hits in the second as Pat Carney debut failed to stop Brooklyn’s hitting, with Buckenberger and Flanlon planning a make-up date for Sept 9.
The New York team defeated Philadelphia 7 to 2 in the final game of the series. McGann hit a first inning home run, with Wolverton and Cronin contributing multi base hits. Attendance was about 2,500 as errors and timely hits shaped a well played, though occasionally dull, contest.
Lexington style scoring notes a Chicago run on a bases hit by Harley and a Cincinnati run on a sacrifice by Casey. Seymour reached base, Lundgren struck out Phillips, Lundgren issued three walks, and Phillips two. Umpire Johnston. Time 1:45.
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