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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1913
Page
9
Exclamatory copy highlights energy and momentum with phrases like direction first and automatic price reductions. It promotes simple, affordable shopping and emphasizes cutting waste and trouble while urging readers to act now.
The card lists New York versus Boston and Boston versus New York with Philadelphia at Brooklyn for two games and Cincinnati at Pittsburg, outlining upcoming league pairings.
At the St Nicholas A C New York Al Palzer meets Frank Moran in a 10 round no decision bout. Moran claims the March 1911 clash favored him. Palzer is a husky heavy capable of hard work. Other notes cover Pat Connolly Hans Diedrich Eddie McGoorty and potential bouts including Klaus Read and West at 133 to 135 pounds. Milwaukee boxing boom noted with three clubs opening.
Cushing Academy opens Sept 9 with Henchy and Morton naming candidates for football. Nine-game slate includes Marlboro Exeter Allen Dartmouth 1917 Springfield Training Worcester Academy Andover Lowell Textile pending and more.
Milwaukee news confirms Harry Clark third baseman and former leader of the American Association standings today signed a two year contract to manage the Milwaukee team.
Manager Bill Carrigan used several substitutes in the third game with the Highlanders. The newcomers impressed and Boston won 4 to 2, extending their streak to a third straight victory and quieting Yerkes well after the misdeed.
The Red Sox beat the Highlanders in a tepid nine inning affair as McHale showed a developing spitball while Speaker and Yerkes led Boston with timely hits. Wagner and Speaker made standout defensive stops and two late plays by Wagner and Speaker preserved the lead.
Lewiston Maine September 2 Baron J a delivery wagon horse won the 2 24 trot at the state fair beating Bangor five heats by coming in ahead near the wire. Chato captured the three year old race unfinished from Monday’s program.
Pittsburg pitcher Bill Luhrsen held Cincinnati to seven hits and the Pirates defeated the Reds 5 to 2. Cleveland fielding miscues allowed three fifth inning runs as Dolan Carey and Simon delivered hits. Miller belted a sixth-inning homer for Pittsburg and Luhrsen recovered after a rough first inning to finish strong.
A rambling column notes bidding for T Cobb and Confederate currency as tribute to Tyrus. Freddie Welsh carries $10,000 as proof of staying in boxing. Ebbetts plans a new holiday for Heinie Zim's Brooklyn return. Langford’s status, league spelling shifts, and references to Australian bowling pepper the piece.
Veteran umpire Hank O'Day refrains from naming Cincinnati as Miner Brown takes the mound for Chicago. The remark highlights his caution in discussing the opposing club during the assignment.
Sweden seizes Ernie Hiertberg while Germany takes Alvin Kraenzlein amid a dispute over native status. The text hints that foreign entrants may face scrutiny about original inhabitants and hints at a call from central Africa triggering further action.
History notes a century shock as the schedule is adjusted to transfer annual changes for the Braves and Brooklyn. Gun Poat Smith testifies that his manager tells the truth and Garry Herrmann’s complaint cites double crossing by magnates. The good man is accused of leaving his safe unlocked amid the fray.
Clark Griffith drives a fast pacemaker to victory in the free-for-all yenhok stakes while Frank Farrell finishes second. Farrell trails the winner by a length as the field battled for the lead.
An incomplete boxing season in New York sparks arguments over managers starting anew in the sprint toward telephones and renewed rivalry. The fragment hints at ongoing speculation about fighter preparation and management strategies.
Philadelphia beat Brooklyn 3 to 2 in a road game. Paskett doubled and scored for the Phillies with Magee driving in a run in the fourth. Brooklyn twice tied it but failed in late chances as Rixey and Ragan held firm.
A teaser note announces two complete pages of illustrated pictures printed from electrotype plates to appear in the Post next Sunday.
The piece questions Howard Drew 100 yard time at Hartford on Labor Day. It cites horse timers and lack of competitors, urging verification at a major meet with competent officials. It notes similar past claims and calls for unified AAU rules and proper timing standards.
A cautious note suggests no reports exist about Howard Drew tying a longstanding record. No details on date location or event are confirmed.
A New Jersey grade crossing accident killed a farmer and his 10 year old son when a wagon was tossed 100 feet. crossings lack gates or bells amid many similar gaps in New England. In New York, fire chiefs test motor pumping gear as a 12 hour endurance run. The Automobile Chamber of Commerce schedules meetings in New York on Oct 2. Ford’s Norvall A. Hawkins recovers from appendicitis after an operation.
The text weighs in on whether an 8-6 or 9-0 score stands after President Lynch overruled Umpire Brennan. It notes Jack Spratt as Braves’ shortstop in 1911 1912 and mentions boxers Murphy and McFarland with a draw, plus Collins and Johnsons ties to college roots and Boston Washington trips.
North Dorchester A A will enter its full long distance team in a 10 mile cross country race at the Somerville Commercial Travellers games on Saturday. Runners include Saklad Lilley Sturgis Maguire Horne Hennigan and others training daily under Coach McVicker. Sturgis is favored to win. Saklad and Horne expected to place high.
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