04 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1902
Page
1
Chicago games were rained out and the Boston Americans versus Chicagos contest was postponed. A doubleheader is set for tomorrow with the two games to be played to complete the series.
Hess allowed 14 hits and seven walks in a rough start as Heisman left after one inning for Butler who was hit hard in the third. Lajoie Bradley McCarthy Williams Mathison doubled and Hickman Jones tripled. Final lines note four two base hits and multiple run chances with Baltimore prevailing in a tight matchup.
Detroit misfired on base paths in the first two innings as seven men reached first, with three retired at the plate and a catcher caught off second. Egan pitched for Detroit, a young local amateur, while Husting started for Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 5 to 2 behind timely hitting and solid defense, with Fultz Barrett Tlartsel cross keys and Elberfeld two stolen bases.
St Louis won the first game and lost the second in a twin bill. Washington showed a listless effort in the opener while Sudhoff faltered in the sixth of the second, enabling a visitor victory. Attendance was about 6500.
Washington beats St Louis 4-0 as Sudhoff bats in the ninth. Heldrick hit a three-base, Delehanty homered, and Wallace, Anderson, and Padden turned double plays. Drill stole a base, Sudhoff hit by pitch, Townsend walked four, and Strick outs favored Washington. Left on base: St Louis ten. Time 1h 35m. Umpires Sheridan and Johnstone.
In Providence Providence 19 Newark 2, Buffalo Buffalo 11 Toronto 5, Worcester Jersey City 12 Worcester 8. The fragment lists city labels with scores for each matchup but lacks context or dates.
The regatta committee of the Quincy Yacht Club announces the race will go ahead as advertised next Saturday. The Yacht Racing Association annual rendezvous starts Saturday afternoon in Quincy, followed by a grand parade Sunday afternoon.
Promo copy touts Palma Tablets as a remedy for lack of nerve, brain energy, and vigor, claiming kidney and sleep benefits and youthful effects. Available for 60 cents per box, 12 boxes for five dollars, with a free book, sold by several Boston area drugstores and outlets.
Concord and Manchester host Lone teams in a slate with Nashua Fall River Haverhill Lawrence and Dover matching up across the region. Local sports brief outlines the pairings for the day and venue assignments.
Nashua played a sharp game in Concord winning 1 to 0. Bannon hit a triple and Jordan a long fly to drive in the only run. Gokey pitched well with strong support from Bannon Labelle and Murphy.
Lawrence topped Fall River 7 to 4 in New England action after a sluggish start. Gilroy, the new local pitcher, pitched well with solid support as Lawrence exploded for four runs in the third inning aided by three hits and an error.
Haverhill defeated Dover 3 to 1 in a well played game as Towne received perfect support. Both pitchers allowed equal hits with a run on a wild pitch, a walk and a sacrifice followed by three singles producing the visitors' three runs. Bernard and Richardson made key defensive plays.
Manchester defeated Lowell 12 to 1 in Manchester New Hampshire this afternoon in a one sided contest. Lowell’s fielding was ragged while pitcher Bressler suffered a tough day. Proceeds from the game benefited Manager Smith and Swander made a notable running catch.
Dan Pateh the famous pacer, paced by a runner, failed to break the world record of 1 59 4 at Belmont. His best time was 2 00 for the mile with splits of 0 79 4 for the first quarter 0 58 2 at the half 1 29 for three quarters. Twelve thousand spectators watched in Philadelphia.
Hartford, Conn. Sept 3 Drivers Geers Hudson and Snow were each fined ten dollars for laying up heats at Charter Oak Park traces. In the 2:09 pace Hudson laid up Twinkle who was seventh in the first and second heats. Geers laid up Prince of Orange in the 2:15 trot. Snow laid up Fannie Dillard in the 2:4 pace.
Patsy Sweeney of Manchester New Hampshire defeated Gus Ziegler of New York in the fifth round of a 20 round bout in Baltimore. Ziegler’s corners threw in the sponge as his foe dominated.
A large crowd gathered in Roughan Hall Ward 5 Charlestown to back Sen Charles S Sullivan and James A McDonald Jr in the senatorial race Sullivan denounced his opponent and urged a joint debate He charged corrupt caucus actions and false registrations naming several registered houses Edward E Moore and Arthur W Dolan spoke urging caucus reform and ward 5 votes for Sullivan McDonald defended Hurley and Higgin’s voting records and pledged to serve if elected.
A rally at Gray's Hall aims to back Senator M J Sullivan for renomination and nominate J Frank O'Hare and Michael F Curran for the House. Speakers include Sullivan Alder man Slattery Councilmen Ware Teeves Curran O'Hare J W F Whall Allied Printing Trades Council president F J Snceland and others with Hon J F Baldwin presiding.
Commissioner Carroll D Wright finds miners faces were misrepresented by union officers who opposed the strike while some faults in the system of weighing coal and wage terms caused friction. He recommends a joint conciliation committee with operators and a new anthracite workers union and a nine hour day for six months.
Chicago committee reports the miners fund from the labor parade totalled 8730 dollars after counting. The money was collected from the large American flags carried in the event held Monday.
U S Senators Quay and Penrose met with Reading president Baer in Philadelphia to discuss the miners strike but concluded no progress could be made. Baer defended company management and outlined that wages and coal pricing must reflect law and market conditions. The exchange emphasized that arbitration is not possible on management versus labor organization issues.
Pennsylvania Governor W A Stone argues for a final and conclusive compulsory arbitration law to resolve labor conflicts. He says legislation should protect life and property, prioritize public welfare, and reduce strikes in a general coal region dispute. He warns society's rights exceed those of employers and workers in strikes.
Governor W J A Stone told friends in Pittsburg he would call an extra session of the Pennsylvania Legislature to end the anthracite strike, arguing it would cost less than maintaining the militia in the region to prevent and suppress riots.
Wittsburg faces Beston in a two game set while Cincinnati meets New York Chicago plays Brooklyn and St Louis battles Philadelphia. Matches span major markets and feature regional rivals in a busy slate.
Pittsburg routed Boston 12 to 6 at the South End grounds as Eason and Doheny faced rough fielding. Seven Boston errors and costly seventh inning miscues helped the Pirates score five runs in the seventh, while Wagner and Conroy led Pittsburg with sturdy hits and timely scoring amid a patched lineup.
In New York on September 3 Cincinnati edged the locals 2 to 0 as Seymour drove in both runs. Corcoran and Steinfeld provided timely hits while Thielman held New York to three safeties and a dull day's offense for the visitors. Sixteen opposing batters were retired on files.
St. Louis defeated Philadelphia in the eighth inning on four singles. Pierson pitched shutout innings as Philadelphia was held in check. Both offenses were limited and fielding was strong. Attendance reported at 708.
A sparse baseball notation records Pierson striking out White four times and White striking out Pierson seven times with umpires Brown and time listed as 65m.
Brooklyn shuts out Chicago 1–0 in a big league debut for Morrissey the Manchester pitcher. Keeler makes a running barehanded catch of Slagle’s drive as the feature play with Sheckard Evans and Keeler contributing for Brooklyn while Chicago leaves runners stranded. Attendance 1450.
A kitchen maid Elizabeth Connell aged 24 was fatally wounded by Daniel Hawkins 45 on the Huntington estate. Hawkins, who lives there with his wife and seven children, shot her three times then jumped into the Sound and was rescued. coroner and police were barred from the grounds until arrest. The motive remains unknown.
The half circuit championship cycle race at the Coliseum was awarded to Iver Lawson with Frank Kramer taking second. Major Taylor won the race and James Bowler finished fourth but were disqualified for team work. Taylor’s time was 59.2 5 seconds.
Cyclists William Stinson Joe Nelson Basil de Guichard and Otto Maya race at Charles River Park in a inch mile paced event. The field looks evenly matched with Maya and De Guichard fresh from Labor Day wins and aiming to take the purse. De Guichard impressed Providence followers by defeating Henry Elkes, boosting his local stock. The French rider is slated to arrive and will be watched in training spins. Stinson reports strong Labor Day form and had Elkes under pressure for second before Champion challenged the Glens Falls rival.
Yesterday at the Charlestown playground the Cauleys beat the McNamees Ward 4 by 17 to 14 in a baseball game.
Reports say star pitcher Willis may depart for the American League next season. Detroit is alleged to have Willis signed for 1800 dollars and a long meeting with Detroit’s president suggested a possible move. Boston and Willis have not publicly spoken, and officials indicated Willis has not re signed for 1908.
Kenrs Lewis of the Criterion Club announces the season opener for Monday evening featuring Tommy Feltz vs Ike Cohen in the feature bout. Aiming to stage further matches, with Joe Smith pursuing a match with Young Bird, and amateur registrations advised through J Frank Facey Cambridge.
A new washing method is described as vastly better than old ways and capable of saving money, featuring Fels Naptha soap as a key product in the process.
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