Lord Derby Beats The Monk In Record Race
At Empire track Lord Derby defeats The Monk in a three heat 2:00 3-4 pace race record by a nose, neck, and five lengths. Don Riley and Invader also win in 2:09 and 2:16 trots and 2:19 pacing, with Miss Wilamont prevailing in the final pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Derby
Monk
K. G Billings
Smathers
Lord Derbys
Littl
Don Riley
Lou Vaughn
Albert
Effe Powers
Home Circle
Effie Powers
Prince Selma
Invader
Scott Hudson
Geers
Miss Wilamont
B. m
Almont, Jr
Helenora
William WL
Hitiler
Sanita
Mary Anna
Walker
Kinney
Bisa
Ch. G
Thompson
B. G
J. Bird
Laer
Demarest
Ivandorf
Dickerson
Ees
Emme Powers
B. m. Gray
Earline
Br. G
Garrison
Caneland-Lulu R
Leecher
Hudson
Aeak Howe
Nekels
Oh Tinse
Bo H
McCoy
Stabs Tage Aed Albert
Lower
McDonald
Mambrino Fete
BE. K Smoatrers
The
Boston Defeats Haverhill in a Close League Game
In Haverhill on Sept 17 the Boston National League team won a pitched battle 6 to 4. Eason, McGinley pitched well for their clubs with Boston taking four-run seventh inning on four hits and an error by Ganley. Names shown include Eason Tenney Moran Bunyan McGinley Hernard and James Ryan. Attendance 2000. Time 33m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Boston
Ganley
Eason
McGinley
Tenney
Hernard
Bomgn
Eisesschiessso
Uaverhill
Scceceree
Toston
Traverhill
Morora
Fason
Moran
Bunyan
James Ryan
Local team routs Brooklyn in easy win
New York reports the home team defeated Brooklyn by a wide margin in a decisive early season victory. A strong offense and solid defense secured the win as spectators witnessed a one-sided contest.
Cresceus Fails to Break Trotting Mile Record
Philadelphia reports Cresceus the king of trotting horses failed to set a record, with a first effort of 2:08 after a break 150 yards from the finish, then improving to 2:05 for the mile. Quarter 30, half 1:01 1/4, three quarters 1:34 1/4, mile 2:05.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Cresceus
Readville breeders meeting to proceed as advertised
Secretary Charles M. Jewett denied a report that the Readville breeders meeting at Readville track would be called off due to district police chief Wade's stance on pool selling. Jewett affirmed the meeting would be held next week as scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Readville
Charles M. Jewett
Wade
Jewett
Hampshire fair features 2:27 class trotting event
Amherst on September 17 saw 200 spectators for the Hampshire Agricultural Society fair’s final day feature the 2:27 class trotting race. The report lists times and purses for the 2:20 and other classes with multiple horses and drivers, including Ren McGregor, Juno, Miss Austin, and Octo among participants, with times ranging from 2:19 to 2:31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Ren McGregor Esaarinipe Oera
Salberline
Hayes
Wompey Lambert
Lombard
Selo A
Robert
Shelly
Juno
Stevens
Austin
Taye
Stevenson
Evans Off To Fast Start As Home Team Bats Well
In the first inning the home team plated four runs while McGinnity allowed seven scattered hits. His defense supported him perfectly as New York faced Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
McGinnity
Pittsburg St. Louis game lopsided after third inning
National news from Pittsburg reports Pearson held the Pittsburgs until the third inning before the game became one sided. Attendance was 1654 as Pittsburg faced St Louis in a decisive contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Penn
Pearson
Pittsburgs
Last Game of the Year at Huntington Avenue
Reports from Huntington Avenue describe the final game of the year featuring the Tieston Nationals versus Philadelphia. Boston pitchers faced scrutiny as Altrock and Hughes pitched well while spectators praised Astrocle and Gilbert Hansen for standout plays amid a lively crowd atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington Avenue
Tieston Nationals
Philadelphia
Boston
Baltimore
Hughes
Altroviz
Astrocle
Solankee
Gilbert Hansen
Lachance
Gilbert
Gare
Carnelly
Althovel McFarland
Revond
Altrock
Parent
Nobily
Tin Connolly
Eastern League Results At Toronto And Worcester
Eastern League results show Toronto and Worcester with scores listed but incomplete details. The partial item notes a game between Toronto and Worcester with unclear final tally and context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Worcester
Allston Golf Club Opens New House For Social Season
An autumn reception at the Allston Golf Club opened its new clubhouse with an outdoor promenade and concert. Over 500 guests attended under Japanese lanterns, with Stewart's Military Band providing music. Proceeds funded furnishing costs. The board and officers hosted a lavish, décor laden evening featuring many prominent local residents and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allston Golf Club
W. F. E. Roelofsen
George A. Sprague
Howland
Chandler
Percy R. Jones
Dwight & Chandler
Boston
Stewart
Board of Managers
Messrs
FE. B. Humphrey
R. W. Frost
J. H. Aubin
George Wright
HI. E. Wingate
W. H. Latham
Board of Government
Miss Roelofsen
Howland Chandler
J. Harmis Aubin
Humphrey
Percy Jones
Howland S. Chandler
Otis H. Marion
W. C. Hagar
Norwood T. Smith
George H. Sprague
J. Harris Hubin
Fred C. Waite
Norman §. Waite
Norman Waite
Albert Rogers
John I. Wakefield
Leslie P. Phinney
Elizabeth Roelofsen
William HI
Miss Baldwin
Lipton Proposes Early Start For America's Cup Race
Sir Thomas Lipton outlines a four line note on Lipton's challenge for the America's Cup. He expresses satisfaction with the New York Yacht Club's past arrangements and suggests races be held earlier in the season, between mid and late August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Sir Thomas Lipton
Sir Thomas
New York Yaught Club
Tonight at the Casing Dancing at Revere Beach
Revere Beach employees’ benefit event features Condit’s Orchestra playing from 8 to 12. Special cars will run to Boston at closing time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revere Beach
Condit
Boston
Coulins Steam Wins and Losses in Brief
The American League standings scene shows Baltimore and other clubs contending. Boston failed to gain ground, winning 13 to 1 over Baltimore but losing the other game, as Ferris miscues helped Baltimore mount a late rally. Philadelphia defeated Washington 10 to 5, aided by two-base hits from Ryan and Keister Ely, with McAllister allowing four walks and 15 strikeouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Washington
Dee
Ryan
Keister Ely
Davis
Seybold
M Cross
Doyle
Drill
Hartsel
Pley
Carrick
Corey
Clarke
McAllister
Ty McAllister
Ry Carrick
Johnstone
Baltimore Balks to Second Game Rally Amid Errors
In the second game, Baltimore trails after an eighth inning surge as Altrock struggles but support improves. Ross and McFarland score on Ferris misplay, Howell crosses on a walk and errors, and Arndt also comes home. Boston later nails four runs from Freeman’s bat and Lachance’s, Stahl’s and Freeman’s hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Baltimore
Huntington Avenue
Ferris
Butler
Dougherty
Parent
Stahl
Freeman
Gleason
Lachance
Howell
Warner
Hughes
Gilbert
Smith
Altrock
Ross
McFarlland
Selbach
McFarland
Jones
Arndt
Mathison
Robinson
A.B
BR. P
It Jones
Enne & Arndt
Serene
Roston A.B. R P
Bisecvereers Nune
Stahle Lrecceseeeees
Freeman PB
Lrcsccessocere
Sn Aeenee
Iadianee
Sree Neers
A Ferris
Coenen Eran Wees
Sewer
Aippock
Poseeeenreeeeeeres
Baltimore Eee
Noston Ee Wee
Gleason Gilbert
Arndt Ross
Aga
Jones Altrock
Lachanee
Gleason Mitby
Um Gleason
Time
tIh
Som. Lr
pire—Connol
St. Louis Beats Detroit 3 to 1 Before Rain Halted Game
St. Louis won 3 1 over Detroit in a rain-shortened six inning game. Sudhoff held Detroit hitless until the fifth. Terry pitched well for Detroit despite limited support. Attendance 106.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Detroit
Sudhoff
Terry
Pephoit Richpon
Richpon
Burkett
Casey
Woieker
And'son
McAlvert Ao
Wallhess
Yeager
Melek
Lepin & Oo
Sugden
Buelow
Sujhof
St. Lows
Warnett
Sudhow
Eute
Sudheff
St. Louie
O'Loughlin
MedAllister Clinches Lead With Key Hits In League Tilt
Philadelphia Sept 17 Good hitting and costly misplays by the visitors handed the American League leaders MedAllister a decisive win in today’s standout game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
MedAllister
Errors at start and end doom Chicago in Cleveland defeat
In Chicago on September 17, errors allowed Cleveland to score early and late, giving the visitors their first run at the outset and the winning run in the ninth. The locals managed hits mainly in the seventh and eighth innings, tallying a two singles, a double and a home run against Cleveland’s latest acquisition. Attendance reported as 2250. Score details show Cleveland 1 Chicago 0 with late 8-0 and 1-0 lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cleveland
Boxing Gossip Sparks Talk of Ruhlin Comeback and Fitzsimmons Duel
A long recap of boxing rumblings features Gus Ruhlin returning with manager Billy Madden and Denver FA Martin, courting a match with Fitzsimmons or other top heavyweights. It notes bets and chatter around Kid McCoy, Rod Fitzsimmons, and potential bouts in Philadelphia, Findlay, and Louisville, with mentions of Joe Wiliams and Johnny Sheehan, plus ongoing talk of McGovernCorbett transfer plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Ruhlin
Billy Madden
Denver
Martin
Tom Sharkey
Nativeral Sporting Club
London
Ruhlin
England
Jim Jiffries
Fitzsimmons
Rublin
Fitz
Red Robert
John Considine
Kid McCoy
Rod Fitzsimmons
McCoy
Coashline
Bocky Foley
Jimmy T
George Cele
Philatelphia
the Cohen
Criterion Club
Cohen
Feltz
Cycle Trust Receivers Appointed by Court
Colonel Albert A. Pope R Lindsay Coleman and John A Miller were appointed as ancillary receivers of the American Cycle Manufacturing Company by Judge Colt in the United States Circuit Court. They are to manage the company property in this state and must furnish a $30,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concette Tre Meres
Philadelphia
Nek O'hhrien
Peter Mahers
Jo Reed
Cambridge A. C
Jack Y Brien
Con Hley
Findlay
Mit O'Brien
Mitoga
Wid McCoy
Riley
Tom Lawnen
Tom
Don Riley
John J. Edwards
Efate
United Charities of
Wilkesbarre
Penn
Engelard
Tom Savers
Fdawards
Joe Goddard
Steve Mahoney
Timmy Brigg
Fox Mase Kine
New London
Stafford
Albert A. Pope
R. Lindsay Coleman
John A. Miller
Colt
United States
American Cycle Manufacturing Company
New Jersey
American Wood Rim Company
Frederick J. Stinton
New York
Willie Anderson Wins in West Golf Championship
Cleveland September 17 Willie Anderson of Pittfield Massachusetts won the Western Open at Euclid Golf Club on a 6000 yard course. He scored 276 for 76 holes to take top honors as defending national champion. Second place went to Willie Smith and W H Way with 304. Anderson earns 150 dollars while Way and Smith share 150. Gardner receives 50 and Auchterlonie 0. Boardman the leading amateur receives a silver medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Willie Anderson
Pittfild
Mass
Euclid
Willie Smith
Chicago
W. H. Way
Way
Andersen
Smith
Gardner
Auchterlonie
Boardman
Newspaper Golf Men Reach Semi Finals at Wollaston
Wollaston Sept 17 The newspaper golfers tourney reaches semi finals in main event and consolations. Second round results include J W Dalton Globe defeating J E Daniels Traveler 3 up 1 to play. J E O Connell Globe defeats R A Swan New Bedford Mercury by default. F Planagan Journal defeats D D Fletcher Anglo American 3 up 1 to play. Consolation semi finals see T P Harrison New York Sun beating L Boyle Globe 7 up 6 to play and J E Pember Advertiser beating W J G Myers AP 4 up 3 to play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wollaston
Wollaston Club
J. W. Dalton
Globe
J. E. Daniels
Traveler
J. E. O'Connell
R. A. Swan
New Bedford Mercury
Injunction Hearing Set Over McGovern Corbett Fight
Depositions were taken in Louisville for use at a judge led injunction hearing to block the scheduled McGovern versus Corbett bout. Sports editor Lambertson denied the match is brutal noting both fighters exceed the featherweight limit. Harris, McGovern's manager, said both boxers would be paid 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Emmett Field
Terry McGovern
Young Corbett
C. E. Lambertson
Cincinnati
Samuel Harris
McGovern
Kaiser’s Fleet Wins Berlin Naval Maneuvers End
The imperial fleet under the Emperor on the Hohenzollern forced entry into the Elbe and defeated the German fleet during maneuvers hindered by storms. The second squadron returned to Cuxhaven after maneuvers broke off at noon due to heavy seas. Wireless telegraphy advanced but proved unreliable in varying conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Hohenzollern
Elbe
Miles
Cuxhaven
Humane Societies Report Animal Caseload and Bands of Mercy Growth
At the September meeting of the American Humane Education Society and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, President Angell reported that in the past month agents examined 1870 animals, removed 77 horses from work, and humane killings affected 72 horses and other animals. Three hundred sixty three new Bands of Mercy were formed, reaching a total of 50 848.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Humane Education Society
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Angell
Bands of Mercy
New Hampshire Republicans Back Liquor Law Change
Concord NH Sept 17 The New Hampshire Republican State convention endorsed changes to the prohibitory liquor law continuing the Roosevelt administration support. Nahum J Batchelder of Andover won the gubernatorial nomination defeating Stephen H Gale of Exeter who withdrew. The platform calls for re ex amination of liquor legislation at the January 1903 legislative session and for careful discussion before enacting new temperance laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
Vermont
New Hampshire
Nahum J. Batchelder
Andover
Stephen H. Gale
Exeter
Batchelder
Roosevelt
Chamberlain Nominated for Connecticut Governor
Abtram Chamberlain of Meriden, current state comptroller, was named by the Connecticut Republican convention as gubernatorial candidate to succeed Governor George P. McLean who declined another term. Livingston W. Cleveland of New Haven split the opposition but was defeated on the first ballot as Chamberlain won 8423 votes to 158. Resolution endorsing President Roosevelt and supporting his 1904 nomination were adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Abtram Chamberlain
Meriden
Connecticut
Republican Convention
George P. McLean
Mr. Chamberlain
Livingston W. Cleaveland
New Haven
Roosevelt
Washburn Wins Fast 2:15 Pace at Electric Park
Baltimore report notes Dick R. led the 2:18 pace briefly at Electric Park before settling in. Favorite J. T. Washburn captured the 2:15 pace easily as crowds and betting ran high on a fast track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Dick R
Electric Park
J. T. Washburn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Portland and
Hanover Sts
Empire Track
Haverhills
Brooklyn
Tallis
Tost
Teeeeveens
Boston Trees
O. Tee Ae
CCAM
St Louis
Philadelpha
Chienaga
New York 9
King of
Eee A
Buffalo
Jersey City
Providence
Montreal
Teschester
Newark
Allston Golf Glue Reception
Lipton
Coulins Steam
R. H EB Atta
Reds
P.O
Eteneas A.B. R
Aes Parent
Estes
Lachanes
Steer
Ferritz
Sheen
Wwe
Tocaia
A.B. R
T Jones
R. F
Rutter
Connolly
Witcher
Iowa
Coughlin
Bults
Ryan Et
Keister BO
Serbold R
oOarke
Metropolitan Clothing CO
Norfolk School
Metropol
Ruse
BA Clothing CO
New OR
Haywai
York
Gs. Cie
Chests Goodwin
Tommy King
A. Jor Handler
Jimmy Handler
Billy Gardner
Mike Sullivan
Joa
Handler
Kelly
Vic
Chelsas
BET
Baldwin Thea
Joe Wiliams
Cambridge Oor
Johnny Sheehan
South Boston
McGovern- Corbett
Loulevtile
Fort Erie Club
San Franeiso
Young McDonogh
BR. H. Renton
Rob Roy
Cycle Trust Receivers
Kaiser’s
Home Squadron
Humane Society Report
Friends of Prohibition
Ae Regal Tailoring Co
Water ST
Walbkei-Rintels Prog CO
Dewey Sqr
Bradbury
Washington St
Fo. OH
Putnam
School Se
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!