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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1902

Page

3

Huston National Wins and Loses In Tight Games

In the doubleheader, Huston Nationals split as the seventh inning miscues and timely hits decided one game. The opener saw a dagger in the eighth as a run scored on a fielding error. In the nightcap Newton limited the visitors to three hits and a shutout. Tannehill wild throw led to two runs in the seventh, while McCreery delivered a threebase hit and drove in runs. Final tallies show Pittsburgh 5 Brooklyn 3 in the second game, with key defensive plays ending the affair.

Dagger Newton Tannehill

Sports matchups listed for four cities across leagues

Nation ATM prints a slate of games with Pittsburg at Boston Cincinnati at New York Chicago at Brooklyn St Louis at Philadelphia indicating upcoming baseball or basketball action between these teams in major markets.

National Cincinna Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburg Pee Wee Brooklyn ST. Louis New York

Boston and Cincinnati split doubleheader in tense day

Cincinnati won the opener 5 to 2 while Boston took the nightcap 4 to 0. Pittinger struggled for Cincinnati as Willis and Phillips stymied Reds, with Boston scoring late in the second game to clinch. Dexter exited early for kicking, then returned at second. Beckley, Greminger lead Cincinnati fielding lapses. Donlin, Corcoran pace Cincinnati batting.

Boston Cincinnati Joe’ Kelley Buckenberger Pittinger Willis Reds Noodiles Hahn Victor Willis Phillips

St Louis Triumphs Over New York In Tight Nine

New York and St Louis played a close game with sharp fielding. Manager McGraw arrived but did not participate. The ONeill battery excelled as Barlow delivered the deciding two-base hit in the ninth, scoring on Kruger’s fly to Cronin for the winning run.

New York St. Louis McGraw O'Neill Barlow Kruger Cronin

Pittsburg and Brooklyn Split Doubleheader Finale

Brooklyn and Pittsburg split the season ending doubleheader with Pittsburg winning the first game by timely hits. McCreery hit a homer over right field and attempted a stretch that ended with an RBI opportunity in the early action.

Brooklyn Pittsburg McCreery

Philadelphia Takes Doubleheader Over Chicago on Hitting

Philadelphia won both games against Chicago on Sept 2 using timely hitting in the fifth inning and solid defense. Menefee was hit by a pitch in the second game, while Chicago also fielded well. attendance reported at 1,289.

Philadelphia Chicago Menefee

Boston at Chicago

Four major league clashes line up with Boston visiting Chicago, Philadelphia meeting Detroit, Baltimore traveling to Cleveland, and Washington heading to St. Louis in a day of regional matchups.

Chicago Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland Baltimore Meneciams Per Louis Od Boston Washington St. Louis

Chicago Team Struggles as Visitors Dominate Calahan in Blowout

Chicago mistimed fielding and failed to hit Young while the visitors hit Calahan hard, winning easily with attacks in the sixth, seventh and eighth innings. Attendance was 2,540.

Chicago Chicagos Young Callahan

Philadelphia 5 Detroit 1 in American League clash

Philadelphia defeated Detroit 5 to 1 with strong hitting and seven Detroit errors. Slagle Barry and Hulswitz doubled, Tinker tripled, and Thomas Wolverton Hulswitz stole bases. Frazer White and Menefee dominated on mound, Frazer allowing three runs. Attendance 1,264.

Philadelphia Seaiesse Toigei OS Aces Yyees Philadelphia Slagle Barry Hulswitz Tinker Fyers Thomis Douglass Thomas Wolverton Chicago Pleve Childs Jennings Menefee Frazer White Brown

Scores Logged From Regional Gridiron Matchups

Across several matchups reported, Buffalo beat Montreal 9 to 5, Newark stung Jersey City 18 to 5, Rochester defeated Toronto 17 to 3, Toronto edged Rochester 7 to 4, and Providence beat Worcester 6 to 4. The results show varied scoring across cities including Rochester and Providence.

Buffalo Montreal Newark Jersey City Rochester Toronto Providence—Worcester Providence Worcester

Boston Keeps Pennant Hope Alive Amid Busy Baseball Talk

Pittsburg at the South End this afternoon highlighted a busy day in baseball. Boston leads the series chatter as Cincinnati’s Pittinger threatened, Donlin nears last year form, and Dexter stands eyed by three American League clubs. Moran’s offer discussions, Kelley benched causing uproar, and Zuber Murphy Mulford with Reds writers frame a wide pennant and trading talk.

Pittsburg Pittinger Cincinnati Donlin Concord New York State Dexter Nationals Moran Kelley Messie Zuber Murphy Mulford Reds Collins Boston Cleveland Baltimore St. Louis

Dorchester Improvement Councils Convene On Assessments

The United Improvement Council of Dorchester met at 164 Ashmont Street to ease unrest over street improvement assessments. A four member committee reported and three laws passed limiting abutter costs, shifting drainage to the city, and creating a street construction and assessment commission. The group approved revisions for the past six years and extended assessment review to June 27, 1902, with requests to the commission starting with Lonsdale Street abutters.

United Improvement Council of Dorchester Ashmont Street West Roxbury Roslindale A. J. Sullivan Thomas }. Doherty Dorchester Council Lonsdale Street Nolan Worthington Savin Hill

Cleveland Beats Baltimore In Slugging Comedy

Cleveland defeated Baltimore 23 to 7 in a slugging game with many errors. Lundboom pitched poorly before being relieved by Joss in the third inning. Bay stood out with strong batting and base running. Two-base hits by Hickman, Joss, Ray, Flick, Lajoie. McCarthy hit a three-base shot. Vic k and Gilbert homered. Stolen bases by Ray, Lajoie, Flick. First baseman walks and errors noted. attendance 2635.

Cleveland Baltimore Lundboom Joss Bay Hickman Ray Flick Lajoie McCarthy Viick Gilbert Smith Mathison Lajfoie Gochnaur Katoll Joes

Saxonia Sets New East Boston Record For Voyage

The Cunard steamer Saxonia under Captain Robert C. Warr sails at 10:30 a m from East Boston’s new Cunard pier bound for Queenstown. Her cargo includes about 5500 barrels of apples, the heaviest shipment this year from the port. The ship carries 54 first class saloon, seven second cabin, and 211 steerage passengers.

Saxonia Robert C. Warr Cunard Line Boston Queenstown

Walthour to Race Champion for Pace Title

With Harry Elkes out of the paced cycling championship, Albert Champion faces Robby Walthour in a title decided by a two race series. The first 25 mile race will be ridden at Revere next Saturday evening.

Harry Elkes Les Albert Champion fRobby’ Walthour Revere

Local cyclists suspended for refusing to ride at Revere Labor Day

Root and Sam Sulkin, two local amateur cyclists, were suspended by the National Cycling Association board of control after they refused to ride at Revere Labor Day citing discontent with the referee’s rulings. Root received 20 days suspension and Sulkin 10 days.

Kk. KF Root Sam Sulkin Revere Labor Day Board of Control National Cycling Association Euikin

Mrs Young Finds Ruby in Fish Brings Luck Says So

Mrs Mabel Young of Boston, who found a $100 ruby in a pickerel at Lake Sebago, says the stone brings luck. She recounts positive events after the catch, including recovering a lost anniversary pin and a $200 debt payment, and plans to set the ruby in a ring.

Mabel Young Boston Lake Sebago Mr. Young

New York Wins Hilton Trophy at 1187 total

New York Team from the Empire State set a Hilton trophy match record, totaling 1187 of 1260 at 200 500 and 600 yards. New Jersey placed second with 1124, DC third with 1100, Massachusetts 1076, and Pennsylvania 1076. Hal Leizear and Dr Hudson each scored 191, with Leizear earning highest honors for the longest range.

Bea Girt N. J District of Columbia New York Empire State New Jersey Massachusetts Pennsylvania United States Marine Corps Ohio United States Army Department of Mast Maryland Heywood Hilton Hal H. Leizear Dr. Hudson Leizear

Many Reported Missing In Latest Police Notice

A wave of missing persons reports lists A Miller of Clinton a 65 year old man and children from Boston Cambridge Aurora and other towns missing since late August. Individuals include Charles and Henry Brett aged 9 and 12 from 7 Taylor street Harry and Jacob Levy aged 8 and 10 from 157 Warren street Thomas W Kenney missing from 7 Cherry street Cambridge Grace J Ruz aged 10 from 1472 Washingston street Charles M Smith 47 from 2 Winden street John Buckley 12 from 1 Central place andLewis Sylvester 55 from Aurora thought to be in city. Details note clothing and identifiers.

Boston A. Miller Clinton Mr. Miller Taylor Street Charles Henry Brett Harry and Jacob Levy Warren Street Thomas W. Kenney Cherry Street Cambridge Lewis Sylvester Aurora Ill G. A. R. Button Washingston Street Charles M. Smith Winden Street John Buckley Central Place

Judge Dewey Rules On Profanity And Street Ball

Judge Henry S. Dewey opened the Municipal Criminal Court session with a ruling that arresting for profanity is improper. He also held that tossing a ball in the street is not illegal and that police must use fair suspect identification by lining the person up with others rather than standing him alone.

Henry S. Dewey Municipal Criminal Court

Foster Extradited to Greenwood for Murder Trial

Julian Foster, a Black man, left the jail for Greenwood S C to face murder charges in the killing of Lewis White. Governor Crane had been urged to block extradition over fears of lynching, which Foster dismissed though he dislikes returning. Jessie Reed, his colored sweetheart, visited the jail and lent support by promising funds for his defense.

Clinton McMilan Greenwood Julian Foster Lewis White Foster Crane South Carolina Jessie Reed Fester Metropolitan Water Works

Needham Town Hall Corner Stone Laid

Needham marks the laying of the corner stone for its new Town Hall with a Masonic ceremony and a parade. Grand Master Charles F. Gallagher led the event, with several grand officers, town officials, and Newtonville escorts in attendance. The building on Needham Common faced Great Plain avenue is set to cost 55000 dollars.

Needham Gethsemane Commandery K. V Newtonville Massachusetts Grand Lodge A. F A. M Norfolk Lodge Galen Orr Post Charles F. Gallagher Charles A. Skinner Charles W. Ramsay Charles H. Green Daniel H. Taft William H. H. Soule Frank W. Mead Needham Common Great Plain Avenue

Harvard Man A Life Saver

Harvard sophomore James Corsicadden saved two of four drowning girls at Belmar New Jersey. Life Guards Charlock Thompson and Tucker rowed to assist but strong undertow swept the others away. Corsicadden, in waterlogged clothes, swam to the nearest, held her above water until helpers arrived, then tried to reach the second pair before sinking.

Belmar N. J James Corsicadden Harvard Charlock, Thompson Tucker Corsicadden

New England Matchups Listed for Local Games

In New England action, Lowell meets Manchester, Nashua faces Concord, Mail River plays Lawrence, and Haverhill battles Dover in a slate of regional games tonight.

Manchester Flaverbinl Tee Lawrence Concord Ewes Dover Nashua Eee Enews Fall River New England Lowell Mail River Haverhill

Nashua Beats Lawrence 5-2 In Long Game

Nashua defeats Lawrence 5 to 2 behind two hits and a Ross wild pitch for the winning run. Lawrence's scoring came on a timely Ross single. Two-base hit by Wiley, stolen base Jordan, double plays by Wiley and Cameron. Demont unassisted. Walks to Labelle and Ross, hit by pitch Bannon, strikeouts Labelle and Ross, wild pitch by Ross. Time 2 hours 13 minutes. Attendance 100.

Lawrence Nashua Ross Wiley Jordan Cameron Labelle Bannon Bradley

Haverhill Downs Lowell 7 to 1 In Valley League Game

Haverhill defeated Lowell 7 to 1 in an unexciting afternoon game. Deininger allowed one earned run while Cassidy reached first base and scored Lowell’s lone run. March starred at third for Haverhill as the locals built a lead with timely hits and fielding. Attendance 700 as Umpire Ryan presided over the quick affair.

Haverhill Lowell Deininger Cassidy Naverhill March Flaverhill Ieee

Manchester Defeats Dover In Last Series Game

Manchester defeated Dover 5 to 1 in Dover as they hammered four runs in the second inning and two more in the fifth. The game closed the series between the two teams with Manchester capitalizing on timely hits and Dover errors. Runners, bases, and pitchers are noted with key plays including two base hits by Rapp Swander and Shires, and defensive double plays. Attendance was about 200, umpire Hassett officiated.

Dover N. H Manchester Rapp Swander Shires Gusheen Clark Cote Nolan Whiting Nevers Burbage Webber Bishop Hassett

Louisville Mayor Says He Will Not Interfere In Boxing Fight

Charles T. Grain ger of Louisville, in New York for a visit, says he will not intervene in the McGovern Corbett bout. He notes boxing contests are not illegal in Kentucky and cites Louisville’s history of such performances, asserting neither fighter intends to break the law.

New York Charles T. Grainger Louisville McGovern-Corbett Kentucky McGovern

Sullivan and boxing era tales from old Howard week

Macon Merrick recalls early Sullivan and other sluggers in humorous anecdote at the Howard. J L Sullivan’s misread travel, wine habits, and late rise to wealth are framed with feisty boxing chatter. A note on McGovern Corbett Louisville plans and local boxing festival in Lewiston and Kentucky officials closing with Rob Roy Benton signed.

Dave Sullivan Terry McGovern John Pienig Butcher Boy John P. Dunn Pienig Gomng Pienizz Professor Lundin Dunn Lundin Pienie Harvey Parker Brockton Fienie Nachad Norbeck Louisville Kentucky Louisvile Kentucks Iikely Evening Telegram Hockery B. H. Benton Rob Roy

Angela Wins Charter Oak at Hartford in 2:09 pace

Angela Anzella won the Charter Oak stakes at Hartford after two slow heats, taking the race in three straight heats with best time 2:09 1/4. A late accident between Idelita and Hawthorne prompted spectators to rush to the scene. drivers blamed Tozier for fouling Hudson’s sulky, but no horses or drivers were injured. Direct Nial won the 2:30 pace in straight heats at 2:06, with Greenline second. other heats featured Prince Selma, Golden, Silver Glow, and Don Riley rounding out the field.

Hartford Conn Anzella Charter Oak Idelita Hawthorne Eeach Tozier Hudson Nial Greenline Hal Direct Hal Fula Mac Scott Hudson Prince Selma Golden Silver Glow Hal Fry Billy H Don Riley Goers Fisher Beronica

Nashua Fair Pace Trials Bring Surprises at Afternoon Cards

A large Nashua crowd saw shifting results in the 2:15 pace with Airline leading early before Annie M. and William I. claimed heats amid best 2:14 1 4. The 2:30 pace favored Douglas after Red Line faltered. Doble trailed The Goat to second. In the 2:28 pace The Aristocrat won all three heats with a best 2:19 1-4.

Nashua N. H Nashua Fair Airline Annie M William I Red Line Douglas Brewster Fitch Doble Aristocrat

Noted New York horseman George WwW. Bishop dies in Auburn

George WwW. Bishop, a renowned New York horseman who bought horses for millionaires for many years, died in Auburn Maine at noon today. He was 86 years old.

Auburn George Bishop New York

Irish League Meets in Boston electorate on new president

The Boston central branch of the United Irish League met at the American House with about 20 members. Michael P Curran presided as the outgoing president M P Curran was succeeded by Thomas Riley a well known lawyer. Officers elected included vice president Dr P J Timmins secretaries John O Callaghan and D P Sullivan treasurer Colonel Roger Scannell and multiple honorary vice presidents led by Mayor P A Collins and a long list of names. Receipts totaled 6685.60 with disbursements 6318.30 including 4000 sent to Ireland leaving a 376.30 balance.

Boston United Irish League American House Michael P. Curran Ireland M. P. Curran Thomas Riley Riley Roger Scannell T. J. Dillon D. P. Sullivan P. A. Collins William J. Cronin J. J. Lynch Thomas Sproules Michael Mains Mark H. Crehan John Cavanagh P. H. Costello W. C. Loftus Joan S. Concannon John P. Lane Martin Roche William J. Burke P. J. Sliney P. J. Burke John O’bergin M. J. Cunniff P. A. Murray M. J. Hickey William F. Henderson Dr. Sheridan Charles Coleman

Salem golfers beat Magnolia team 12 to 6

Salem Golf Club hosted a match game at its links against Kettle Cove Club of Magnolia. Salem won with a 12 to 6 victory, reflecting solid play from both sides in the afternoon contest.

Salem Salem Golf Club Kettle Cove Club Magnolia

Alaska lecture closes Old South course

The closing lecture in the Old South course for youths will be held this afternoon at the Old South Meeting House. Mr. George G. Walkins, president of the Old South Historical Society, will discuss Alaska.

Old South Old South Meeting House George G. Walkins Old South Historical Society Alaska

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