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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1903
Page
3
A doctor will be permanently located at 3604 Tremont Street, Boston, to treat the sick free of charge from 9 to 10 each morning except Wednesdays and Thursdays. The arrangement provides daily access to medical services at the specified time and location.
A sensational medical advertisement claims Dr. Liverpool can diagnose and cure a wide range of diseases with no patient questions or prior knowledge. It touts hundreds to thousands of cures across many conditions, offers free medicines, and lists extensive success figures before detailing hours and location at 360 Tremont Street. It closes with a golf championship result: Arthur G. Lockwood wins the State Golf Association title over Hugo R. Johnstone, 7 up with 5 to play.
Harvard’s football veterans showed in a full scrimmage at Soldiers Field with Bowditch and Hurley returning for drills though limited. Mills moved to fullback on the second team, while Matthews and Marshall debuted in practice. Harrison remains a strong finisher, and the coaches seek a faster option at fullback to complement Nichols and Schoelkopf.
Eddie Lenny and manager Jim Daugherty arrive in Crum Lynne, Penn., fueling interest in Central Athletic Club’s feature bout against Kid Goodman. The article, set in Boston sports circles, notes planned parades, rivalries, and upsets around Terry McGovern, Hanlon, and Briggs, with local bets and promotions shaping a lively boxing week.
Bets on the Pittsburg American series draw thousands of dollars as Boston and Pittsburg vie for the right to challenge in Huntington avenue. Cy Young to start the opener with 40 game winner form and a .323 batting average. fans plan excursions and expect heavy betting.
The Collins team closed the league season at Huntington avenue with two wins over St. Louis. Boston took the first game 8 to 7 and the second 6 to 0. Norwood Gibson pitched the opener against Jack Powell, drawing 500 fans in chilly weather. Bill Dineen dominated the second game as Sudhoff held St Louis scoreless, aided by two fast double plays. Cy Young’s brief cameo at second base produced a humorous chase and a tag by Hill. No game scheduled at Huntington tomorrow. players may rest.
Chicago won both games of a season ending double header in Washington. Loose Washington fielding and timely Chicago batting aided the visitors in both contests. Scoring included five runs in the first inning for Washington in game one and Chicago offense securing the late edge in game two.
Three-base hits by W Clarke Moran and Jones. Green stole a base and Robin son had a sac. Double plays by Tannehill Magoon and Isbell Clarke and Magoon Tannehill and Isbell. Walks Patterson five Lee four hit by pitch WW Clarke. Struck out Patterson four Lee ten. Left on bases Chicago eight Washington six. Passed ball Drill wild pitch Lee. Time 1 hour 40 minutes.
New York manager Griffiths used a pony battery, Bliss holding Detroit to win after Quick lasted two innings. Absent Elberfeld and Conroy spiked early caused lineup changes. Umpire Connolly hit by a thrown ball retired. Davis Fultz and Buelow spearheaded hits. McFarland homered. Attendance 1,004.
Detroit plays New York, Cleveland faces Philadelphia, and Chicago meets Washington in today’s American games. The schedule lists three intercity matchups as the day’s lineups.
James J. Corbett attended the Boston and St. Louis matchup yesterday along with Denny Kellner. He praised Pittsburgh’s play and eyed the upcoming championship series against the Pirates while noting his brother Joe Corbett’s strong pitching for Los Angeles.
Chicago news reports Sir Thomas Lipton after a long ride by car and meetings with Fort Sheridan soldiers and Lincoln Park Indians that he plans another attempt to lift the cup. He cites a new model designer and says if verification proves promising he will probably come again, possibly next year.
Bert Holcomb and R W Harouf started from Chicago in a high horsepower touring car aiming to set a long distance record to New York. They plan non stop travel with relays at Cleveland and Buffalo and anticipate 1200 miles in about 54 hours at over 23 miles per hour.
The Gas Engine and Power Company and Seabury & Co. in Morris Heights are building for Charles A. Dean a twin screw steam yacht of 80 feet overall. Slated for delivery around Nov 2, the yacht will house a mahogany dining saloon, forward deckhouse, extensive owner’s quarters, four staterooms, and full bath facilities. Power comes from two triple expansion engines and a Seabury water tube boiler, aiming for high speed among year’s steam pleasure craft as Dean plans to winter in Florida waters.
Ex champion Jim Corbett draws packed houses in Boston after strong New York and St. Louis showings. He details Jeffries defeat, gives a three round sparring display with Yank Kenny, and praises Boston. He plans daily boxing demonstrations at the Howard and visits the new Criterion Club gym during his stay.
Tufts football at Medford began a strenuous afternoon practice after Saturday's loss to Exeter. Three new candidates joined in, including Stickem McGlinn, last year's halfback who had planned to quit, plus two medical school freshmen Thomas F. Cohir and George Page. Coaches altered the lineup to boost teamwork, moving McGlew to left half, dropping Prince to second team, inserting Hill at center, placing Knowlton at quarter, and moving Wilson to the scrub with Sheehy at fullback.
Prominent advert claims Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root cures kidney bladder and uric acid troubles rheumatism and back pain. It helps control holding water and burning passing urine, reduces nightly trips, and eases effects from liquor. Free sample bottle and book offered by mail from Kilmer Co Boston Daily Post mention.
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