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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1902

Page

3

Complete Football Schedule of the Important Games of 1902

The 1902 schedule lists major college football games by date and venue. Matches include Williams at Cambridge against Harvard, Lehigh vs Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Yale at New Haven, Princeton vs Bowdoin in Cambridge, and numerous pairings across Princeton Annapolis New York Philadelphia and Cambridge venues through late November.

Williams Harvard Cambridge Lehigh University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Trinity Yale New Haven Swarthmore University Frinceton Princeton Bowdoin Brooklyn Polytechnic Newark Franklin and Marshall Tufts Georgetown Annapolis Bates Columbia Rutgers New Brunswick Pennsylvania State Amherst New York University Fordham New York Haverford Wesleyan University of Maine Buffalo University of Virginia Brown University Providence St. John’s Ee University Gettysburg Washington and Jefferson West Point Hamilton Dickinson Bucknell Syracuse Cornell Carlisle Orange Athletic Club Lafayette University Bucknell and Annapolis Dartmouth

Sally Beats Calypso Marblehead Yacht Race

The Eastern Yacht Club 25 21 and 18 footers series closed with Sally VI winning the 25 footer over Calypso and Seboomook. Chewink finished behind Sally VI, while Little Haste posted a fast 21-foot time, and Rattler won the 18-foot class as calm southerly wind favored inshore tactics.

Marblehead Eastern Yacht Club Footers Calypso Seboomook Sally VI Leeward Chewink Read Sally Little Haste

Dancing at Roughan Hall Opens City Series Tonight

Condit's Orchestra starts a series of Tuesday and Saturday evening parties at Roughan Hall Charlestown City square tonight. The event features live music and dancing in a downtown venue with weekly performances to follow.

Roughan Hall Condit City Square Charlestown

Brunswick's Opening at 385 Wadsworth Street

After a long delay George H. Gay announces the Brunswick Sample Rooms will open at noon today at 385 Wadsworth Street. Decoration took longer than expected and invitations were sent late, so many friends may be overlooked yet all are welcome to attend.

George H. Gay Brunswick Wadsghington Street Mr. Gay

Big Gamblers Fined Freehold Long Branch Case

Justice Tort fined William P. Jones, David Johnson and Samuel Emery of the New York Club $2000 each, Phil Daly Jr. of the Pennsylvania Club $1000, and William H. Hollowell, keeper of the Pennsylvania Club restaurant, $500 for maintaining gambling houses at Long Branch. Fort criticized local authorities for tolerating the activity, noting gambling persisted with their acquiescence or approval.

Freehold N. J William P. Jones David Johnson Samuel Emery New York Club Phil Daly, Jr Pennsylvania Club William H. Hallowell Long Branch

Parker Seizes All America Rifle Spot at Sea Girt

The Sea Girt shooting day produced steady wind and bright light as competitors sought places on the All America rifle team bound for Ottawa. Private H. W. Parker of the First Regiment from Massachusetts earned a berth, marking the sole selection of the day.

Sea Girt N. J Ottawa Can Massachusetts H. W. Parker

Wright wins $1000 in three mile golf drive feat

Marion Wright of Philadelphia, a noted golf expert, won $1000 yesterday after risking a bet that he could drive a ball from the Newport Reading Rooms to the Golf Club, a three mile distance. He completed the challenge in 96 strokes, losing two for clearing a fence, averaging about 165 feet per stroke and leaving him with three strokes to spare. Estimates say $10,000 changed hands on the wager.

Newport Marion Wright Philadelphia Newport Reading Rooms Golf Club D. W. Hatch New York Clarence W. Dolan Mr. Wright Wright

Lipton to mail America's Cup challenge to NYYC

Sir Thomas Lipton announced in an interview that he will mail a formal challenge for the America's Cup to the New York Yacht Club within two or three weeks as of September in Rothesay Scotland.

Rothesay Scotland Thomas Lipton New York Yacht Club

Manchester 1 Haverhill 0 first game end scoreline

Manchester New Hampshire defeated Haverhill 6 to 1 in the opening game of a five games series. Kwall hit a solo homer over center field in the seventh inning to supply the only run for the visitors.

Manchester Haverhill Kwall

Dedham Triumphs Over Myopia in Pole Game for Nor folk Cup

Dedham defeated Myopia 151 2 to 98 4 in the season opening pole game at Karlstein today securing the Nor folk cup. Dedham outpaced Myopia with strong offense led by their top scorer and controlled the pace with quick transitions. The match showcased a sharp contrast in goal efficiency and field strategy between the two teams.

Dedham Karlstein Hetween

Prolar Palmer defeats Dixon in 1st round bout

London Sept 8 Pedlar Palmer defeated George Dixon of Boston in a 1th round National A C. bout for $500 aside and a $500 purse. Dixon, favorite at 5 to 4, faded after round two as Palmer led early and maintained edge despite Dixon’s late effort and damaged hands. Four-ounce gloves. 120 pound limit. English bantamweight champion Harry Ware to defend then seek world title. Tom Jones of Lancashire defeated E Lawrence in a lightweight wrestling match.

London Palmer George Dixon Boston National A. C Dixon Harry Ware England Will Harry Forbes Chicago Tom Jones Lancashire E. Lawrence

Boxing Gossip on McGovern Corbett Fight and Influences

A boxing gossip column discusses attempts by religious leaders in Louisville and influence from Connecticut to stop the McGovern Corbett match. The piece suspects motives behind the Stop the Fight campaign, names figures like Thrasher and McBride, and notes possible government or mayoral intervention to allow the bout to proceed. It also lists upcoming fights and local boxing news including George H. Gay’s reception and various boxers linked to future bouts.

George Prentiss Stricken by Sudden Collapse in Wilmington

News from Wilmington reports pitcher George Prentiss collapsed while pitching for Wilming ton two days ago. Formerly with the Boston American team, he was loaned to Baltimore by McGraw. President Johnson called for volunteers to finish Baltimore games and Captain Collins sent Prentiss. He fell ill with typhoid fever and returned home.

George Prentiss Wilmington Prentiss Boston American McGraw Baltimore Johnson Collins

Prentiss collapses during game with Wilmington team

Prentiss, once believed to have recovered, pitched for Wilmington but collapsed in the middle of the game. A Wilmington despatch notes small hopes for recovery, recalling his earlier promise with the Boston team and expectation he could become a top pitcher within a year or two.

Wilmington Prentiss Boston

Heires s to 3 000 000 not known here

Boston area reports a Mrs Pastora Chase, reputed heir to banker F C Smith's 3 million estate, does not appear in city directories or assessor records. Sisters Mrs John Corwine and Miss Ida Smith pursue claims. Ida seeks a $45 monthly allowance as a poor person from New York executor.

Pastora Chase New York Boston F. C. Smith Seventh Ward Brooklyn WN. Y Brookline Newton Chase Post Smith John Corwine Ida Smith Twenty-third Street Corwine West Fifty-fourth Street City

Americans to Attend Indian Coronation Durbar

The Duke and Duchess of Connaught will represent King Edward and Queen Alexandra at the coronation durbar in India aboard a warship. Guests of Lord Curzon and Lady Curzon include Mrs Leiter, Miss Daisy Leiter, and Mrs George Cornwallis West once Jennie Jerome of New York and Lady Randolph Churchill.

Simia India Duke and Duchess of Connaught Edward Queen Alexandra Lord Curzon of Kedleston Lady Curzon Leiter Daisy Leiter George Cornwallis West Jennie Jerome New York Randolph Churchill

Washington at Boston. Chicago at Cleveland

Sports brief lists matchups with teams Washington and Boston, Chicago and Cleveland, St Louis and Detroit, Baltimore and Philadelphia arranged as a slate of upcoming games.

Philadelphia Ston Ee Eeeeasee St Baus Cbse Cee C Veeseen So Chicago Cee Ceeseeeeresee Cleveland Ee Eee Washington Ceeveeessees DS Detroit Weesesesesassees Baltimore Eeeeesareree Washington Boston Cleveland St. Louis

Boston Americans Open Home Stand Versus Washington

After a strong West invasion the Boston Americans resume play at Huntington Avenue Grounds facing Washington. The Collins team just wrapped a 7-5 road trip and sits in second place behind the Athletics. Nine players, led by Captain Collins, are confident of winning the pennant. Today is ladies day with two ladies admitted free with an escort.

Boston Americans Huntington Avenue Grounds Washington Collins Athletics Huntington Avenue

St Louis Beats Detroit 8-4 With Early Offense

St Louis bunched hits off Mercer for eight runs in the first three innings while Detroit’s base running blunder in the fifth cost a chance to rally. Harley’s catches highlighted Detroit defense as Shields and McCormick led with extra-base hits and Mercer and Shields battled on the mound. Attendance 1000.

Detroit St. Louis Mercer Harley Shields Sudhoff McCormick Casey Anderson Burkett Wallace Friel Sheridan

Athletics Triumph Over Cleveland in First Inning Errors

Philadelphia built an early lead to beat Cleveland 8 to 5 as Wadell won again after Saturday's victory. Davis and Moore drove runs and Wood's fielding stood out while Lajoie and Gochnauer misplayed in the first inning.

Cleveland

Bride of Captain Crowley to Honeymoon on Seven Masted Schooner

Mrs. John G. Crowley formerly Miss Mertie Blake of Rockport Me will be the first woman to spend her honeymoon aboard a seven masted schooner The Lawson the first seven master ever built sails tomorrow from Quincy to Philadelphia on its maiden voyage with coal cargo of nearly 8000 tons The vessel built for Wells is commanded by Captain Arthur Crowley and carries a crew of 17 The ship’s sails total 83000 square feet and the outfit weighs 18 tons The Lawson measures 375.65 feet in length with a 59 foot beam and 22.97 feet depth

John G. Crowley Mertie Blake Rockport Philadelphia Thomas W. Lawson Frederick Hollister Newbury Street Lawson Quincy Wes Castle Island Metropolitan Coal Company Congress Wells Fore River William N. Gallison Swim Peter W. French Ford Arthur Crowley George W. Wells Trefrey van Allens Boughton J. B. Sharkey United States Custom House H. W. Trowbridge F. Heinz

National baseball matchups listed for Chicago Boston series

National notes list today fixtures with Chicago at Boston Pittsburg at New York St Louis at Brooklyn and Cincinnati at Philadelphia. Games highlight intercity rivalries and league standings as teams prepare for upcoming schedule hits.

St Louis Boston Detroit Philadelphia Cleveland Cincinnati Wees Brooklyn ST .Ouis Evers New York Pittsburg Chicago St. Louis

Slow pitching duel seals 2-1 Boston win over Chicago at South End

Willis and Morrisey pitched well in a dull game as Boston edges Chicago 2 to 1. Chicago flourishes three hits, Boston five singles, with errors fueling both first inning runs and Tenney scoring in the third. Tinker and Evers stand out on defense amid sleepy play.

Willis Morrisey Boston Chicago South End New England Tenney Lush, c. F Demontreville, Sg Cooley Carney, R Eeeesees Greminger Seeesees Long Kittredge Menefee Evers Morrisey P Kling Lush Willis Slagie Willis Strock Willis Murray Menefee Slagle Dobbs Risey Lush Mor- Tang Carney Pime

Brooklyn Tops St Louis in Lopsided Baseball Win

Brooklyn defeated St. Louis 6 to 1 as the visitors failed to score until the ninth. Four runs came in the first on errors by Kruger and M O Neil, with Bill Donovan driving a deep center homer. Donovan also batted in, replacing M O Neil, while M O Neil fanned eight for St Louis and Newton struck out three for Brooklyn. Attendance 1490.

Brooklyn St. Louis Kruger M. O'Neil Bill’ Donovan RVGMI Dolan Farrell Donovan P. Donovan Crooklyn Newton Tom Brown New York Pittsburg Po Browne Bimont McG Sebring Bres'n Leach Brodie Wagner B'rman Ritehey I Lauder Burke G.smith Conroy Dunn Hi.Smith Cronin Phelps Leever Halls Coronin Lauder Bowerman G. Smith Browne McGraw Paymont O' Dar Tine

Philadelphia and Cincinnati Split Doubleheader Fight Foul Play

Philadelphia and Cincinnati split a doubleheader with uneven play. In the first game Philadelphia capitalized on timely hitting to win, while in the second Cincinnati relied on Iberg and Thielman to scatter hits. A fifth inning fight between Hulswitz and Maloney led to both players being ejected. Attendance reached 18,149.

Philadelphia Cincinnati Iberg Thielman Hulswitz Maloney

Phillies Run Past Reds In Ten Inning Victory

Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 3 to 1 with Donlin Steinfeldt and Doom delivering two-base hits and Hulswitz adding a three-base shot. Douglass and Childs executed sacrifices, Barry stole a base, and double plays by Phillips-Beckley and R Thomas-Krug helped defuse Cincinnati. Phillips earned eight walks and Duggleby three strikeouts in a 1 hour 35 minute game officiated by Latham and Irwin.

Philadelphia Cincinnati Donlin Steinfeldt Doom Hulswitz Douglass Childs Barry Phillips Beckley R. Thomas Krug Duggleby Latham Irwin

Cincinnati Narrowly Beats Philadelphia 1 0 in Ninth

Cincinnati scores the deciding run in the ninth as Donnin and Jennings contribute two-base hits and Thielman a sacrifice. Steinfeldt swipes a bag, while Kelley Corcoran Beckley and Childs Douglass turn two double plays in a tight pitchers duel between Cincinnati and Philadelphia.

Iberg Cincinnat Ceceseeel Philadelphia Cincinnati Donnin Jennings Thielman Steinfeldt Kelley Corcoran Beckley Childs Douglass

Epidemic Alarm Over Kidney and Bladder Troubles

Vital statistics suggest an alarming rise in kidney and bladder diseases across the country. Noting sudden deaths among prominent figures, the piece urges individuals to seek early detection and precautions. It promotes Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton NY as a free sample offer with pamphlet information.

The Post Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

Left on Bases in Cincinnati Win over Phillies

Cincinnati secured a 14 to 9 win over Philadelphia. Thielman allowed five walks while Iberg gave up four. six strikeouts for Thielman and six for Iberg. Doom logged a passed ball as the game lasted two hours.

Cincinnati Philadelphia Thielman Iberg

New York Wins Twice In National League Action

New York defeated Pittsburgh twice today with strong pitching by McGinnity in the opener and Cronin supported well in the second. Lauder fielding and Bresnahan’s overall play were the standout features of the twin bill.

New York Pittsburg McGinnity Cronin Lauder Bresnahan

Collins Team Home Series at Boston Opp Washington and Huntington

Two games today at the South End and Huntington avenue mark Collins at home after a seven win five defeat Western trip. Boston Americans hold second place with Athletics ahead. three straight wins over Washington are expected. Over 6000 fans predicted. ladies day at Huntington with 3:30 start. Cardinals visit Boston tomorrow to face Nationals. Boston to defend position.

Chicago South End Washington Huntington Avenue Rooters Collins Boston Americans Athletics Boston Ke 3 St. Louis Cardinals Nationals Cardinals Huntington Avenue Grounds C. L Luckenberger

Brockton Fair Cycle Races Offer Tentative Schedule

The Brockton Fair lists cycle events with prizes including a Plymouth County championship. Races run Sept 35 and Oct 1-3 cover novice, boys, open, handicap, and two-mile events. Entry fee is $1 per event and entries close Sept 24 with Horace A. Keith, Brockton, organizer of eight years.

Brockton Fair Plymouth County Horace A. Keith Brockton

Eastern League Scores From Providence Worcester Montreal Toronto

Providence hosts Jersey City 6 8 Worcester hosts Newark 12 4 Montreal hosts Rochester 3 2 Toronto hosts Buffalo 1 0

Toronto Buffalo Ee Ener Providence Jersey City Sem Erenee Etna Worcester Sme Rochester Montreal Ae Ee Eee Newark Worcester Montreal

Chicago Lad Tells How King Edward Bowed To Him

Twelve year old Stanley Churton of Chicago, arriving in New York aboard the St. Louis, recounts King Edward’s bow and smile as the monarch passed him in London on coronation day. He says the king liked Americans and that his waving of an American flag drew a direct bow and gaze.

New York Stanley Churton Chicago St. Louis Edward London

Palma Tablets Nerve Tonic Ad Claims Quick Relief

Need a nerve tonic of many remedies only Palma Tablets claim to soothe fretful nerves quick. Balm for nervous debility memory loss weak back dreams and run down feelings. 50 cents a box, 12 boxes for $5 with guarantee. Sold by Walker-Rintels Drug Co and others at multiple addresses.

Palmo Walker-Rintels Drug CO Dewey B. B. Bradbury Washington St F. H. Pat.nam Senool St C. F. Eaton Friends R Klein Storne Tremont and Borlston Sts

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