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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1899

Page

3

Philadelphia Pounds Out 13 Base Hits in Victory

Nichols pitched well for Philadelphia with 9th inning action. Boston fans three on base in ninth. Hamilton, Cooley, Delehanty, Flick, Lauder stole bases. Nichols struck out six. Donohue two. Final score Philadelphia 3, Boston 2. Attendance 5485.

Nichols Philadelphia Boston Hamilton Cooley Delehanty Flick Lauder Long Duffy Cross LA Jole Thomas Donohue Collins Stahl Lowe Stafford Yeager Douglass Ance Ole Tander Eereees Opore BS. B Eeesserases Wlamilton Tenney Duff Awe Yeager Stafford Washington Senators Dineen Baker Coakley J. O’brien Treeman H. Davis Ceeveseeseess McGuire Seteeeesteeseer Padden New York AB. R Po Ale van Halstren C. F Grady A Doyle Gleason T. O'Brien Livveeeavewes Hartman Seeeeenseere Foster Peivie Weal Mlazgle Doyle Freeman Hartiman T. O’brien Ballsoyle Eagle J. O'Brien Hunt and Connolly Clarke B. Wright Stillman Turner Yates Griswold Christian Sheldon Alden Maguire T. C. Wright Kidder Kempton Chase Moors Remington Ashbury Hazelton Brooklyn AB B. PO Casey Keeler R. F Elley Jahlen Cgann Daly Smith Dunn Ces Baltimore Pro ‘McGraw Holmes Sheekard Oy O'Brien Iadhance Robinson Kitson Yotals Brooklyn Harned Brooklyn Lis McGann Sheckard Lachance O’brien Magoon O'Brien Agoon O' Brien

Walcott Scores Quick Knockouts in Short Night of Boxing

Nearly 6000 spectators at Lenox Athletic Club watched Joe Walcott halt Ian Creeden in 1 minute 15 seconds after three knockdowns. Walcott unused a clean left and two rights to floor Creeden twice more, winning as Creeden protested a foul. In the opener Max Unger stopped Carl Beck in 1 minute 47 seconds.

New York Lenox Athletic Club Joe Walcott Ian Creedon Creeden Watcott Greedon Creedon Walcott Dan Credon Max Unger Carl Beck Germany Beck Unger

Rice and Mathews Draw in Danbury Boxing Card

Austin Rice of New London and Charley Mathews of Danbury boxed a ten round draw at 138 pounds before the Clover Athletic Club in Danbury. Eddie Bride of Hartford defeated Don Scully of Danbury in a ten round bout, Scully being badly punished but continuing to the end.

Danbury, Conn Austin Rice New London Charley Mathews Danbury Clover Athletic Club Eddie Bride Hartford Don Scully Scully

Riordan Stops Sanchez in Sixth Round Knockout

In Little Falls New York Emil Sanchez of Rochester was KOed in the sixth round by Heugere Riordan of the host city. Riordan outweighed Sanchez by 15 pounds. Earlier, Robert Slattery KOed Steve Hennessy of Syracuse in the first round with a right jab.

Little Falls N. Y Emil Sanchez Rochester Heugere Riordan Sanchez Riordan Robert Slattery Steve Hennessy Syracuse

McCue Defeats Needham in Ten Round New Haven Bout

Marty McCue of New York won a ten round decision over Billy Needham of St. Paul at Music Hall in New Haven. McCue could have KOed Needham in the final rounds if he had chosen.

New Haven Conn Marty McCue New York Billy Needham St. Paul Music Hall McCue

Lawrence wrestler offers match with Shaack or Little

James Gilligan of Lawrence writes the Post sporting editor offering to wrestle either Mark Shaack or John J. Little of Brockton at any time or place. A match can be arranged through these columns.

James Gilligan Lawrence the Post Mark Shaack John J. Little Brockton

Boxing Gossip on Maher Ruhlin and Irish Title Bouts

The piece details Peter Maher training in Westchester for a May 2 bout with Gus Ruhlin, with high stakes for the Irish champion. It covers Ruhlin’s taunts, Jeffries’ new role and training, Morrissey as a rising heavyweight, and Terry McGovern’s signed fight with Johnnie Ritchie plus another McGovern vs Bernstein planned bout. Tim Callahan and Young Pluto sustain serious injuries in a Pelican Athletic Club match.

Peter Maher Dublin Westchester Gus Rublin Peter Rublin Mr. Ruhlin Jeffries Fitzsimmons Richard Harding Davis William Germany Jimmy Wakely Charley Johnson Mikeorrissey Morrissey Peter Jackson Frank Slavin New York Ireland Terry McGovern Johnnie Ritchie Cincinnati New Westchester Athletic Club Ritchie Gray McGovern Patsey Haley Brooklyn Joe Bernstein Broadway Athletic Club Palmer Tim Callahan Pluto Pelican AC

Pluto Hurt Forearm in Seventh Round Fight

Pluto sustained a forearm fracture after a hard swing in round seven against Callahan. Dr. Leo Randell treated the injury and referred him to Norwegian Hospital for splinting. Callahan later hurt his wrist with a right uppercut, delaying a bout with Joe Purdy.

Pluto Callahan Leo Randell Joe Purdy Peter Jackson Chelsea Bates George Byers Cambridge Joe Hicks John Cattanach Lonsdale Athletic Club Valley Falls R. I Byers Rhode Island Providence

Harvard Crews Set For 16 Mile Freshman Race

Harvard prepares a 16 mile race from Longwood bridge to Union Boat Club with Weld and Newell freshman crews. Donovan and O'Dea face off as competing pairings. The lineup places Weld two first, Newell two, and racing begins at 2 30 with the order listed.

Harvard Weld Newell Longwood Bridge Union Boat Club Donovan O'Dea

Castoria for infants and children The trusted remedy

The familiar Castoria product line is identified as the comforting remedy for infants and children. The advertisement reinforces longstanding trust and parental confidence in the formula for gentle digestive support and soothing relief.

Columbia Motor Carriage Company Formed in Hartford

George H. Day vice president of Pope Manufacturing and Harold H. Eames travel to New York to finalize transferring the motor carriage department to a new $3,000,000 Columbia Motor Carriage Company organized in New Jersey. Colonel Pope retains a large stake as Hartford builds a 177 by 50 foot three story wing to house electric and gasoline carriage manufacturing with 39 workers planned.

Hartford Conn George H. Day Pope Manufacturing Company Harold H. Eames Motor Carriage Department Tube Works New York New Columbia Motor Carriage Company New Jersey Pope Motor Carriage Works

Harvard Faculty Allows 8 A.M. Lectures

Harvard instructors won permission at yesterday’s faculty meeting to schedule lectures as early as 8 o clock. The change marks a shift from the prior 9 o'clock start and reflects a reconsideration of student habits and academic routines.

Harvard

Arlington High Chiefs Top Comer In Low-Scoring Game

Comer fell early in Arlington as Arlington High led 1 to 0 after a shaky start. Comer pitcher Kelley struck out twelve in six innings but catcher issues hindered the offense. An outsider was brought in to catch and Comer stiffened, yet could not muster a productive batting display.

Comer Arlington Kelley Arlington High

New Haven Forms Golf Association With Committee

A meeting in New Haven Conn to form a State golf association appointed a committee to draft a constitution elect officers and set a date for the next meeting The committee includes W H Sanford chairman Professor T S Woolsey and Howard H Knapp of Bridgeport The group plans a club modeled on the New York City Association.

New Haven Conn W. H. Sanford T. S. Woolsey Howard H. Knapp Bridgeport New York City Association

Phillies Beat Nichols as Donohue Slips in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia April 25 the Phillies defeated the Red sox like star pitcher Nichols who endured twenty innings without a run. Key plays featured Lajoie and Delehanty with multiple hits and Thomas stealing bases as the Phils pull ahead and hold off Boston’s late scoring surge.

Philadelphia Nichols Phillies Donohue Stafford Lajoie Cross Lowe Duffy Hamilton Tenney Long Collins Cooley Thomas Delehanty Quakers Herman Long Flick Lauder Douglass Yeager Bostons Donahue Stahl Boston

Wanted 100 Old Maids Circula r in Boston Health Reform Scheme

Adolphia Curia Dr Landis floods Boston with a curious circular titled Wanted 100 Old Maids to organize a Prize-Wighting Club. He claims Miss Itelen Gould will donate 25 000 for a Health Reform Institute and promotes a reformist program denouncing drugs and machine cures. Landis, aged about 70, cites past activism in Philadelphia and operates a publishing office and weekly paper. He invites contact at Hotel Sanford Boston to obtain the materials.

Adelphia M. Landis Boston Itelen Gould John Hamilton Tarvard M Pr. Landis Post Ife Philadelphia

Harvard Freshmen Triumph in Halfhearted Hockey Bout

Harvard freshmen defeated the sophomores in a rough 2 to 1 hockey game played yesterday. Both sides showed effort with Harvard securing the narrow win.

Wagner Drives Winning Run in Colonels Victory Over Pittsburg

In the fourth inning Hans Wagner tied the game by sending a ball over left field. In the ninth he again cleared the fence to drive in the winning run for Louisville. Attendance 100. Final score Louisville 2 Pittsburg 1. Wagner homered twice.

Louisville Hans Wagner The Colonels

Dartmouth Beats Boston College In Eleven Innings

Dartmouth defeats Boston College 6 to 3 after eleven innings at the South End grounds. Key moments include McCartin driving in two with a second inning error by Teeling, and Dartmouth capitalizing in the eighth to tie the game. Mulvaney and Pingree starred for their teams with strong fielding. Hazelton umpired as 46 minutes of play concluded the contest.

Dartmouth Boston College South End Grounds Boston McCartin French Dunning Pagum Folsom Kennedy Hart Crosius Mulvaney Corse Pingree Abbot Ford Richards Hand Paguin McDermott Drew Crolius B. P. E. ‘French S. S Ceee A. Drew C. Eee En Wean Eae R. Pevasses Eevee Scosnes Crolins iCorse C. F Ste Abbott Loston College H. Po A. E Wees C. Ween Paquin Enone Dartmouth Sen Teeling Jolius Hancock Ball Butler

Brooklyns Blank Baltimores in Rivalry Clash

Brooklyn shut out Baltimore 6 to 0 as a cluster of five hits off Kitson powered the Brooklyns to victory. Kunn dominated the Baltimores, keeping them scoreless throughout the game.

Brooklyn Baltimore New York Brooklyns Baltimores Kunn Kitson

Worcester Wins Lopsided Game Over Lowell

Worcester defeated Lowell with a heavy score, 13 to 6, in a game described as a farce. Batteries Clarke Viau Bransfield played for Worcester versus Gouley Foley for Lowell.

Worcester Lowell Esseeeeres Clarke Viau Bransfield Gouley and Foley

Hopkinson Routs Tufts Second Team in Weekend Ball Clash

Hopkinson added another win by walloping Tufts second team at Tufts oval 16 to 6. Hopkinson’s hitters peppered Tufts pitcher throughout, with Tufts scoring three runs in the fifth inning on three hits and an error. Clarke contributed four hits for Hopkinson as the game ended after the seventh inning to let the Hoppy squad catch a train.

Hopkinson Tufts Tufts Oval Hoppy Clarke

East Boston Triumph Over Dorchester In Tight Ninth

East Boston High defeated Dorchester High in a close game. With the ninth tied and two gone, East Boston drove in the winning run. The score 3 1 0 0 0 3 1 1 for East Boston and 0 1 0 2 4 0 2 0 for Dorchester. Ramsey, Hheary, P. McCarthy had two-base hits. Curran and Winchester starred on the bases. Umpire Murphy.

Boston Fi. S Dorchester H. S East Boston High Dorchester High East Boston Dorchester Ramsey Hheary P. McCarthy Curran Winschester McCarthy Burke Quigley Balser Neal Butler Leary Cummings Voye Nagle Zotto Linecoln Brown Lincoln Winchester Murphy

Academy Defeats Milton High 5 3 In First Of Three Games

The Milton Academy beat Milton High 5 to 3 at East Milton after a tight start. Academy scored three runs in the third inning to seal the game as both defenses faltered. Forbes and McQuade starred for Milton High in a loose fielding contest and the batteries were Eli Roche Jacques for the Academy and Littlefield Gerald for the High School.

Milton High School Academy East Milton Forbes McQuade Milton Academy Milton High Eli Roche Jacques Littlefield Gerald

Harvard and Dartmouth Clash on Soldiers Field Today

Harvard meets Dartmouth in the first of two games this afternoon at Soldiers Field at 4 o clock. The teams prepare for a decisive series with the second game planned later.

Harvard Dartmouth Soldiers’ Field

Waller Aims New York to Boston Bicycle Record

Frank Waller, a long distance rider, plans a road speed attempt from New York to Boston over about 260 miles. The current best time is 18 hours 82 minutes by A. M. Curtis. He will pace the ride with a motor cycle.

New York Frank Waller Boston A. M. Curtis Waller

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