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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1913
Page
7
The article notes President Lynch reversed Umpire Brennan for a recent New York Phillies game, suggesting Brennan erred in awarding the win to the Giants. It contrasts Lynch’s usual support of umpires with this unusual overrule.
In a recent athletic meet held in Boston a cup was offered to the runner who came the closest to a target distance or time, creating a competitive incentive for precise pacing and finish.
The report notes top performers in the 100 yards and mile run with times of 10 2-5 seconds and 5m 13 8-5 seconds respectively. It asks who should receive the cup, awarding it to the 100 yards winner. It also fixes the Aug 30 Phillies vs New York game score as 8-6 and warns youngsters about boxing’s unstable career. Letters are addressed to E R Lewis, Al Shrubb, and Matty Baldwin.
A memorial mass in Franklin Union Hall honored August F. Bebel leader of the Socialist party. Milwaukee speaker W. A. Jacobs traced the movement and its world reach while Ellen Hayes of Wellesley remarked on socialism’s meaning. Fred B. Chase led the event and predicted strong party growth.
Miss Purissima Milani, a young Italian woman arriving on the Cretic in Boston, is to wed a man she has never met. Her uncle Ambrogio Bonetta arranged the match with Arturo Conti, while Milani hopes to find another partner abroad.
Mark H. Jackson of Syracuse New York offers a free rheumatism remedy trial by mail after which sufferers may send one dollar if satisfied. He claims personal complete cure after three years of attack and states he has helped others bedridden by the condition.
The Hanky Panky company at the Boston Theatre headlined a Boston Press Club event attended by 250, marking the first admission of women.-entertainment featured Virginia Evans Christine Nielsen Florence Moore Harry Cooper Clay Smith Myrtle Gilbert and others with readings, piano numbers, and audience remarks.
The magazine section of next Sunday's Post compares famous American and French beauties. It features pictures alongside the article. A Buffalo Bill spot on pits in fighting is teased for the same issue.
In Portland Maine a doubleheader split with New Bedford. Portland won 9 to 1 behind Mayberry’s strong pitching in game one while New Bedford captured game two 4 to 1 as Wormwood struggled. Sullivan stood out at third for Portland.
Worcester Sept 3 After winning the first game 7 to 2 Fall River manager Hamilton refused to start the second game claiming the rule forbids beginning a game after sunset Catterson and Southern starred in the opener as the day’s action concluded.
Robert G L Dysart a South End shipper withdrew his divorce libel against his wife Winnie yesterday to avoid alimony and reconciled. He filed suit July 38 in Suffolk Superior Court for cruel and abusive treatment alleging May 24 and June 7 as abuse days. Wife’s lawyer anticipated a contest and alimony, prompting a settlement plan outside court.
Lowell won its 15th straight game beating Lynn 11 to 1 as Lowell piled up 17 hits and moved five games ahead of Worcester in the pennant race. Reiger earned the win for Lowell while Lynn’s pitching struggled. offensive sparks came from Clemens Miller Thomas Magee and Dee with multiple safeties.
Lawrence scored four runs in the first two innings and kept piling on for an 8 to 6 win over Brockton. Dowd and Brignolia hit solo home runs with runners aboard, while Dowd delivered two total homers for Brockton. McInerney and Baum combined for the pitching, with McInerney fanning seven. O'Connell and Layster led Brockton offensively with multiple hits.
The case ends with complete withdrawal after interested parties reconcile and resume cohabitation. No further action or dispute remains as they return to live together.
Jacob Watchmaker of Revere was found guilty in Chelsea court by Judge Cutler of larceny of 500 dollars from Broadway National Bank after a multi day hearing. He was sentenced to one year in the House of Correction and held on bail of 5000 dollars.
Oil discovered at Hanover at 1600 feet by potash borers near the city. Since Aug 80 about 1000 barrels produced. oil praised as good quality. Finders kept secret for days, now land around is rapidly bought by speculators impressed by prospects.
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