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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1902
Page
4
In Chicago on September 3, the scheduled Boston Americans game against the Chicagos was postponed due to rain. A doubleheader will be played tomorrow to make up the double bill.
Cleveland and Baltimore clash as Hess allows 14 hits and seven walks before Heisman exits in first. Butler relieves and yields multiple runs in third. Lajoie Bradley McCarthy Williams Mathison Hickman Jones notable with two and three base hits. Attendance 1805.
In Detroit on September 3 Philadelphia beat Detroit 7 to 2 as seven locals reached base in the first and second innings with three retired at the plate. Egan, a young local, pitched well for Detroit though the poor baserunning and miscues hurt. Husting started for Philadelphia, Plank closed, and multiple errors plus base hits fueled the visitors' win before 1312 in attendance.
St Louis won the first game while Washington defeated them in the second. Attendance was about six thousand five hundred as Sudhoff faltered in the ninth and Washington rallied for the win. Heidrick hit a three base shot and Delahanty homered.
A brief score fragment lists Provdence Newark and Buffalo Toronto games with 19 to 2 and 11 to 5 results, plus Worcester Jersey City 12 to Worcester ampersand.
The regatta committee of the Quincy Yacht Club announces the race will occur as advertised next Saturday. The annual rendezvous of the Yacht Racing Association starts Saturday afternoon at Quincy, followed by the Grand Parade on Sunday afternoon.
In Concord Nashua edged locally at Concord 1 to 0 as Bannon's triple and Jordan's long fly produced the lone run. Gokey pitched well supported by Bannon Labelle and Murphy in a tight defensive battle. Nashua 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1.
Lawrence won over Fall River in a cautious contest today with Gilroy, the new local pitcher, delivering excellent work and solid support. Three hits and an error produced four Lawrence runs in the third inning, a lead the visitors could not overcome.
Haverhill beat Dover 3 to 1 in a well played afternoon contest. Towne received strong support from Dover’s fielders, while both pitchers allowed equal hits. A wild pitch, a walk, and timely singles produced Haverhill’s runs. Bernard and Richardson made several standout plays.
In Manchester New Hampshire on September 3 Lowell fell 12 to 1 to the home team in a lackluster contest. Bressler struggled on the mound while Swander made a running catch a notable moment. Proceeds from the game benefited Manager Smith.
Dan Pateh the famous pacer tried to beat the world record of 1 59 1 4 at Belmont race track but failed. His best time was 2 00 with splits of 1 29 1 9 for the first quarter 58 1 2 at the half and 1 25 for the three quarters witnessed by 12000 spectators in Philadelphia.
Hartford Conn Sept 3 Drivers Geers Hudson and Snow were fined $1 each for laying up heats at Charter Oak Park races. In the 2:09 pace Hudson laid up Twinkle. in the 2:15 trot Geers held up Prince of Orange. Snow laid up Fannie Dillard in the 2:4 pace. Winners and times listed: Dan R. driving Geers in 2:09 class. Prince of Orange (Geers) in 2:18 class. Audubon Bay (Hudson) in 2:04 pace. Dulce Dor (Miller) in 2:12 trotting.
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 seconds threw in the sponge as Sweeney took the lead late in the match.
A large crowd gathered at Roughan Hall Ward 5 Charlestown for a rally backing Sen Charles Sullivan for a second term and James A McDonald Jr for Representative. Sullivan denounced his opponent's campaign tactics and urged a public debate while highlighting alleged improper caucus actions and false ward registrations.
Commissioner Wright finds officers of the Miners Union opposed the strike seeking to correct wrongs through appeals to employers. He urges a conciliation joint committee with operators and a new anthracite workers union, plus a nine hour day for six months. He notes widespread distrust between operators and miners and advocates binding arbitration on grievances.
Chicago labor parade fund reporting committee finished counting the money for miners. The total amount raised amounts to $8730 and was counted from the large American flags carried during the event.
United States Senators Quay and Penrose met with Reading railroad president Baer in Philadelphia to discuss the miners' strike. Quay said nothing could be accomplished at present. Baer asserted the right of management, defended wages, and opposed arbitration while warning against labor disruption and political interference.
Pennsylvania governor W A Stone called for a law to settle employer employee conflicts by compulsory arbitration with final awards. He argued such a law would protect life and property, prioritize public welfare, and reduce strikes especially in the anthracite coal region, noting society's rights outweigh individual participant rights.
In Gray's Hall this evening a rally will advocate Senator M J Sullivan's renomination and J Frank O Hare and Michael F Curran's House nominations. Speakers include Senator Sullivan Alderman Stattery Councilmen Ware Tee vens Curran O'Tiare J W Whall Allied Printing Trades Council president F J Kneeland and others. The Hon J Baldwin will preside.
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Pittsburg Sept 3 Governor W A Stone told friends an extra session of the Pennsylvania Legislature would cost less than maintaining militia in the anthracite region to quell riots. He indicated his purpose to call the session to try to end the strike.
National League leaders Pittsburg defeated Boston 12 to 5 at South End grounds amid seven Boston errors and multiple misplays. Eason and Doheny pitched, with Doheny better, while Pittsburg built a five run seventh inning on loose Boston defense and timely hits including Burke Lush and Conroy scoring on miscues to seal the win.
In New York on September 3 Cincinnati beat New York in a low scoring game. Seymour drove in both runs for Cincinnati with timely hitting and aggressive base running aided by Corcoran and Steinfeld. Thielman limited the locals to three hits as sixteen visiting batsmen were retired on flies.
St. Louis defeated Philadelphia today in the eighth inning with four singles. Pierson pitched masterfully, hampering the home team throughout. Fielding by both clubs was solid. Attendance reached 708 at the game.
A fragmentary box score notes Pierson striking out White, with Pierson recording four hits to White seven, and an umpire Brown. The timing shows 1th 65m and a reference to time and outs is incomplete. The fragment lacks full names, teams, dates, and locations.
Brooklyn defeated Chicago 4 to 0 as Morrissey, Manchester pitcher from the New England league, excelled in his big league debut and drew no walks. Keeler made a notable running catch, while Sheckard and Keeler supplied two-base hits and Evans contributed a hit and steal in a game dominated by Brooklyn pitching and defense.
New York Sept 3 A kitchen maid Elizabeth Connell 24 is fatally wounded by gardener's assistant Daniel Hawkins 40 at the Huntington estate Throggs Neck Hawkins fled by jumping into the Sound and was rescued Hawkins held for coroner and police as details remain unclear Mrs Huntington blocked access until arrest threat Coroner O Gorman demanded entry to see the dying girl but was initially refused.
The Coliseum cycle race in Philadelphia was awarded to Iver Lawson with Frank Kramer second. Although Major Taylor won and James Bowler finished fourth, they were disqualified for team work. Taylor’s time was 59.25 seconds.
Evening race brings William Stinson Joe Nelson Basil de Guichard and Otto Maya to Charles River Park for a 2½ mile paced event. The four are evenly matched with Maya and De Guichard fresh from Labor Day wins and poised to take the purse. De Guichard beat Henry Elkes at Providence boosting his local standing, while Stinson reviews his Labor Day form and looks to finish strong behind Champion’s pacing machine used by Glens Falls rival.
The Cauleys and the McNamees of Ward 4 played a baseball game yesterday at the Charlestown playground with the Cauleys winning 17 to 14.
Rumors say Willis will depart, with Detroit rumored to have him signed for 1908. Officials hedge, Willis silent, Soden states no re sign, Conant hints he will not remain with Boston. Loss would hurt Nationals. Detroit would gain strong pitching addition.
Secretary Henrys Lewis of the Criterion Club announces the season opener Monday evening featuring a bout between Tommy Feltz and Ike Cohen. The article also notes Joe Smith’s bid to fight Young Bird, amateur boxing notes, and remarks on notable figures like Charlie White and Professor Joe Cummings, with social rounds involving Macon McCormick and supporters in Boston.
A brief note touts a new clothes washing method as far superior to older methods and cost saving, mentioning Fels-Naptha soap as part of the suggestion.
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