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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1902
Page
3
Philadelphia defeated Baltimore twice to clinch the 1902 league championship. The first game featured timely hitting for the win. In the second game Philadelphia tied the score in the eighth on a single and two doubles, then won in the ninth after two outs, two walks, and a Hartsel scoring wild pitch from second. Attendance 7731. The score:
Philadelphia and Baltimore played a tight game with Philadelphia scoring four runs in the ninth to win 5 to 4. McFarland Jones and Davis contributed two-base hits, Hartsel delivered a three-base hit, and McAllister added a sacrifice. Howell and Pultz stole bases, while McAllister and L Cross turned double plays. Seolen bases kept Baltimore on edge. early pitching by Butler and McAllister shaped the late rallies. Left on base totals favored Philadelphia.
Philadelphia 9 Baltimore 4 in a late inning display. Arndt Hartsel L Cross Seybold produced two-base hits while Mathison drove in a run with a sacrifice. Howell Hartsel Fultz Davis stole bases as the teams combined for small ball and errors.
Washington defeated Boston 8 to 2 as Al Orth dominated after early hits. Boston could not solve Orth nor field well with Sparks pitching two rough innings. Delehanty sick, Stanley in left, Atz second, Doyle right. Boston scored in first on Parent double and Stahl single, plus a final run on Freeman hit and Gleason triple.
Boston and New York game postponed due to wet grounds while St Louis and Cincinnati also called off for the same reason. Officials cited field conditions and forecast rain as the cause for both postponements.
An advertisement touts Palmo Tablets as a remedy for weak kidneys back pain fatigue mood sleeplessness and headaches. It promises direct action on kidneys and nervous system and claims younger appearance for 5 cents per box with 12 boxes guaranteed. Multiple drugstores including Walker-Kintels Drug Co and others listed in Dewey Square Washington Street and Tremont Boylston corners.
Carlisle Indian School fullback Nekifer Schouchuck, an Esquimau from Fogenauk in the Aleutians, is described as the only Esquimau football player in the United States. At 19, 165 pounds, 5 feet 7 inches, he learned English 14 months ago and recently played his first regular game without injury. He speaks multiple languages, works as a carpenter in school, and is praised for endurance and strength. comparisons are drawn to Lone Wolf, Carlisle's famed centre.
Providence RI September 24 World records fell at Narragansett Park as the Rhode Island Automobile Club hosted its second annual meet. George C Cannon powered his self built steam car to a world record 1:06 1 4 for the steam championship and new five mile mark of 6:6 flat. Winton and his Bullet challenged but wind held them back, while Percy Owen swept multiple classes. Governor Kimball attended as crowds packed the track amid poor weather.
CALCUTTA Sept. 4 Mrs Fannie Bullock Workman an American woman has ascended the Loongma glacier in the Himalayas surpassing all known climbing records in the range The feat drew astonishment from British authorities who warned against the perilous endeavor.
In Lynn the Parke House hotel owner Harry Coburn reports $1800 in diamonds stolen from his shirt front and purse. John Cochrane, a young local, is arrested and held for trial after Coburn identifies a man and a woman at the hotel. Coburn says he saw the thief leave the room and the key was found inside his door. The diamonds and cash, including $600 in a vest pocket, were missing and later the purse diamonds were also discovered missing.
Norwich University begins its 57th academic year in Northfield Vermont with a freshman class of 31. The institution the second oldest military college in the United States opens under more auspicious circumstances than in recent years.
The East Cambridge Court case names Milton C. Paige and Charles R. Morse as former administrators of George W. Clark's estate. They failed to file annual accounts after 1899, resigning in 1899, with bonds of $15,000 and $85,000. Greenleaf K. Bartlett, administrator in New Hampshire, seeks special damages for incurred costs. The hearing date remains unsettled.
The United Society of Christian Endeavor executive committee of 15 trustees met in Boston with President I. F. Ke Clark presiding. Secretary Baer handed over his office as a special 15 trustee committee was elected to find a successor. The Minneapolis union invited the 1905 international convention. The movement now includes 62,000 societies and about 4,000,000 members.
Joseph C. Taylor appeared before Commissioner Fiske in the Federal Court on the charge of being a fugitive from justice. Extradition papers from England had not arrived, so a week’s continuation was granted.
Notable women golfers Mrs. Edward A. Manice of Lenox Club and Miss Genevieve Hecker of Apawamis join stars from Nassau, Newport and others in New York City as 93 entrants are listed for the national championship at Brookline next Tuesday. The roster includes Mrs. F. W. Batchelder, Mrs. Hermann A. Lewis, Miss Elizabeth Pousland, Miss Emily Lockwood, Miss Margery Pheps, and many more from clubs such as Salem, Lexington, Huntingdon Valley, Country Club, and Oakley. Sources note the field features prominent players from Lenox, Apawamis, Nassau, Newport, and Essex County clubs. The event marks a major gathering of top women professionals and amateurs in the sport.
The public institutions conference met in the Mayor’s office with Pauper, Children’s, Penal and Institutions Registration reports. Miss Frances R Morse urged a 7500 loan to repair the coal wharf on Long Island’s easterly side for winter storage. South Boston inmates declined to 98 from 383 since June, Deer Island 1210 inmates up from 848, and transfers reduced South Boston use as a prison, likely abandoned mid next month.
Miss May Dow 16 describes a man about 35 who chased her from Glen Road near Franklin Park toward Jamaica Plain shouting threats to kill. A witness crossing the golf links chased by the assailant, described as medium height with black hair and moustache, wearing a black suit and light overcoat, and a black felt hat. Police are handling the case.
Daniel L. Shea driver for Assistant Chief Hussey was killed by a fall from a building roof during a fire on Atlantic avenue. Funeral set for his home 246 Fifth street South Boston at 8 30 a m tomorrow with high mass at St Augustine's Church at 9 a m. District Chief Perkins will lead the service with Engine 26 mourners and a 16 member department escort.
General William F. Draper presents $200 to Milford Company M to buy a new piano for the company room. Members celebrate the gift and plan a reception at the armory next month to honor him.
Harvard’s varsity eleven scored its first touchdowns of the season at Soldiers Field, Lindsay breaking through for a 40 yard run and Knowles finishing with a five yard plunge. The day showcased new players, crude formations, and the return of Graydon, with training table starting and a first-season cutoff looming next Monday. Dud Clark, Frye, and Knowlton were sidelined by injuries. several new coaches joined the staff as Barnard, Bowditch, Marshall, Meter, King, Leatherbee, Force, Kernan, Burgess, and Wright began drills.
Tufts opened the college football season with a 6 to 0 victory over Boston College in Medford. Knight scored the lone touchdown early in the third period and added the extra point. Tufts showed strong teamwork while BC’s defense held firm at key moments.
In Exeter on September 24, Phillips Exeter Academy and New Hampshire State College football teams met in a well contested game where neither side managed a score. The contest featured ten minute halves and left Exeter with bright prospects for a strong team ahead of the season.
Jerry Callahan, noted pugilist in News paper row, defeated Foster of Portland at the Palace billiard parlor by a score of 100 to 57, adding new laurels to his record yesterday.
Hamilton Sept 24 At the Myopia Hunt Club it was said Mr Randolph M Appleton who was seriously injured Monday afternoon while playing polo had not yet recovered consciousness His condition showed signs favorable to recovery Doctors Thayer of Hamilton Hub bard Putnam and Binney of Boston are in constant attendance A surgical operation to remove a blood clot on the brain is imperative but timing not yet decided.
Readville September 24 Lord Derby trotting king captures the 10000 purse for 2 07 trotters after a four heat battle with Anzella. Alta McDonald nearly breaks the pacing world record with Daniel and Connor while Maxine wins the 2 24 trot. Locanda and The Rajah also show strong times in other races.
The lettered chronicle notes inconsistent reports of Twin Sullivan versus Billy Payne in Bangor, plus multiple supposed matchups and maneuvers across New England. It covers claims of bets, failed bouts, and the vettings of figures like Tess, Corbett, Goodwin, and Kelly, with comments on managers, promoters, and rumored engagements for Weston and Boston clubs.
Five blazing awnings on the sixth floor front of the Hotel Vendome caused excitement shortly before 5 last evening. Dan Daly, the actor, was in the hotel and amused spectators by shedding his coat and assisting the firemen with the hose.
Washington on September 24 Rear Admiral Coghlan will command the division fleet in the Caribbean Sea with the converted gunboat Vixen as flagship until the cruiser Olympia is ready. The Olympia will take over once repairs are completed, longer than expected.
At Taunton on September 24 the 2:18 pace went to Naniwa in three straight heats with a final display of leading throughout. Ruth W. and Chum Boy shared second, Uessie Smith took third, while remaining races produced predictable one two three finishes.
James R. Keene, vice-chairman of the Jockey Club, says racing suffers from heavy speculation and money mad gamblers. He urges course as recreation not business, criticizes owners chasing bets, and favors public backing of horses based on merit without betting motive.
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