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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1899
Page
3
Philadelphia fans endure a rough day as Wheeler exits after one inning and Boston builds an early lead. Fifield allows eight hits over six frames, while Phillies struggle to muster offense until the eighth and ninth innings. Final score shows Boston ahead 9 to 5 with strong fielding and timely hits.
Lehigh beat Princeton with a clear margin in Princeton New Jersey on April 26. The scoreboard shows Lehigh 5 Princeton 4 with errors favoring Lehigh and several pitching changes noted. Kelley and Carmen paired with Meier and Kafits starred for Lehigh.
In Brooklyn on April 25 Baltimore rallied with two outs in the ninth to trim the margin. Kennedy doubled in the second pushed Brooklyn ahead as hits remained even and Brooklyn led until the late Baltimore surge narrowed the distance.
In Louisville on April 26 the Pirates edged the Louisville nine 7 to 6 after a tight game. Pittsburgh scored four late runs aided by four hits and two Louisville errors. Magee pitched, allowing three earned runs. Leever gave up six. Stolen base Ely. Notable hits included McCarthy McCreery Bowerman Donovan and Magee with a three-base blast. Attendance reached 3000.
Cleveland team showed lack of practice and lost to Cincinnati by a wide margin. Mc Bride’s hitting stood out for Cincinnati while 1350 fans attended the April 26 game in Cleveland.
Chicago beat St. Louis 8 to 6 in the final inning rally to take the third game of the series despite shaky defense. The win comes in a tense showdown at the park as Chicago bunches hits in a late surge.
The game was called in the top of the third inning due to rain with New York leading 2 to 0. Errors by Washington third baseman Cassidy contributed to the scoring, while McFarland pitched for Washington.
Manager Arthur Irwin of the Washington team announces a wholesale shake up with Frank Killen released on Monday. The piece notes various players, positions, and local connections, including Thomas at first base for the Phillies and reflections on ground coverage in games.
Tod Sloan rode Sir R Waldie Griffiths bay filly Styria to victory in the Wilbraham plate at Newmarket on the second day of the spring meeting. Four horses ran with Styria favored at 4 to 1. St Paulus, owned by Mr A M Covington, finished second and Com plaisance, owned by Sir J Blundell Maple, third.
Yale Alumni Weekly reports Samuel R. Betts of New York city has donated 1% volumes of reports and treatises to Yale Law School library. The donation largely came from the library of the late Samuel R. Betts and Hon. Frederick H. Betts. A sum is provided to cover rebinding costs.
In a letter to the editor the writer corrects The Observant Citizen, tracing Bates to the late Martin Bates founder of the fur and hat business on Milk Street and noting Bates’s relatives including Charles Bates Jonathan Bates and Frank Bates with ties to Arlington Street Adams House and the Hotel Dakota New York. The writer also mentions Bates’s Chicago-born bachelor status and a family tragedy involving two aunts from a subway explosion.
Baltusrol Golf Club initiates a Sweepstake Handicap this Saturday. Each member deposits two golf balls in a box and weekly competition awards two thirds of the balls to the winner and the remainder to the second place. A championship trophy, donated by H. P. Toler, becomes the winner’s property after three victories.
Leonard known as Lem Miller is named first officer of the old cup yacht Defender and will sail with Captain Rhodes starting May 1. Born in Bremen in 184, he first went to sea at age 14 after shipping on a yacht in 1891 with the Volunteer.
A Wollaston second team defeated Allston 12 to 9 in a five aside golf match at the latter’s links. Atherton led Wollaston with an 83 and paired against Wright in a strong display. Sprague and Tarbell also contributed while Phinney, Swan, and Hartshorn won key bouts. Returning players included Porter and Page. Wilkie was absent.
Boston College opened its first sweep rowing trial on the Charles with novice rowers under Billy O Leary guiding the crew. The eight included McGrath Rorke Tooling Dan O Connell Jim O Connell Herman O Leary and cox Frank Mullen. They rode to Longwood bridge and back for about an hour and will be narrowed to two crews after a week of practice.
The article discusses boxing gossip around Boston fighters, possible matchups, and upcoming bouts. It mentions Creedon, Bonner, Jeffries, Sharkey, Fitzsimmons, Peter Maher, Sack Dwyer, Pats Sweeney, and a planned 20 round match with referees and forfeit details. The piece notes a May 23 surprise target and a large Broadway Athletic Club event.
Roxbury rider Little Joe Downey unveils a motor paced tandem training method on a quiet South Shore track near Weymouth. With Frank A. Gately driving and manager G Percival adjusting the spark control, the duo clocked 21 minutes 16 seconds for ten miles and plan faster work to ready Downey for top middle distance rivals near Boston.
A Boston local consulate meeting is set for Friday at the Metropolitan Wheelmen house. Arthur Gardiner plans spring training at Charles River Park while the L A W still controls the track. Louisville dispatches deny Kimble and Freeman will rejoin the L A W for a Philadelphia match race. A proposed bicycle manufacturer combine may place about 100 plants under one firm with a 50 million capital. The Metropolitan Wheelmen hosted a clambake with entertainment afterward. Officials of the American Racing Cyclists Union consider action against claims that leading pros oppose the L A W and its racing board.
Ernest Roeber challenges Hy brid Ali for aGreco Roman world title in a match to a finish. A six day go as you please race at Grand Central Palace New York starts May 8 with about $500 to the winner. Yale records fall as Dixon Boardman sets 20 yard dash mark new 213 6 seconds. University of Pennsylvania sprinters Tewksbury and Kraenzlein push for intercollegiate and Princeton records in high hurdles. Union Boat Club hires Dan Murphy as coach for scullers while Newell Boat Club misses salary terms. English exponents Doherty Brothers and W W Eaves expected to join Longwood tournament then Newport nationals.
Harvard and Dartmouth met in a tough afternoon game on Soldiers Field with Dartmouth winning by exploiting Harvard errors. Key moments included four Dartmouth runs in the fifth and seventh inning miscues by Harvard leading to the decisive score. Harvard pitchers Fitz and Morse showed uneven form while Loughlin and Morse led offensively for Harvard in a listless batting display.
Scotty MacMasters was the most disgusted man in Cambridge last night after the riot act was read. The incident involved a tense crowd and prompted authorities to intervene.
An advertisement touts Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder diseases. It promises a free sample bottle by mail and a book of testimonials, urging readers of the Boston Daily Post to request it from Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
MacMasters curses players for a listless game in which Fitz sprained his ankle. He vows punishment at training table and warns the team must improve to avoid losing more games this season. The South trip yielded a decent showing but yesterday’s performance was scandalous.
Holy Cross defeated Yale 7 to 6 in a well played contest at New Haven. Yale, on the short Easter trip, failed to match Holy Cross at bat though both teams showed good form. Batteries Robinson and Sullivan for Holy Cross Brennan and Griffin for Yale with eight Yale hits and nine for Holy Cross.
Roxbury Latin School defeated Frye School 9 to 8 at Franklin Field in a tightly contested baseball game. Frye School led 8 to 5 after five innings but Roxbury Latin surged with four runs in the eighth, securing the victory in a dramatic late rally.
Brown defeated Providence 4 to 1 in a college baseball game at Providence. Washburn pitched eight innings for Brown, Chace and Patterres catching. Braun pitched well for Providence amid steady defense. Hits favored Providence 9 to 6 with equal errors at 3 each. score progression shows Brown leading 3 0 0 1 and Providence scoring in selected innings.
Thayer Academy added another win by defeating Boston Latin at South Bra in tree yesterday afternoon. Gallagher and Chase starred in fielding while Donovan led Boston Latin batting. Gallagher made a dramatic ninth inning catch with three on and two out to dampen a rally.
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