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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1899

Page

3

Chronic disease cure claims from Dr Liverpool at Tremont Street

An advertisement touts Dr Liverpool at 233 Tremont Street offering free consultations and a vast list of cures for conditions from rheumatism to bronchitis and diabetes. It promises immediate diagnosis without patient input and claims thousands of successful cases across many diseases.

Eepool Tremont Street Cateek Drea Bricht Lerargon Liverpool

Veteran of the Turf Bert Sheldon Jr on a busy turf campaign

Bert Sheldon Jr a prolific turf campaigner in his seventeenth year has competed in 183 races through 1898 across New York Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Known for Alix Directum and Flora Temple he has more than eighty wins this year and over 225 heats in 2:30 or better making him a leading trotter of the era.

Bert Sheldon, Jr Bert New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Alix Directum Old Bert Smeete Goldsmith Maid Flora Temple Maid Lady Suffolk Directum Kelly Hartford Trost Eerene John Keely Detroit Patty

Dedham Seconds Defeat Philadelphia For Rhode Island Cups

In Narragansett Pier Rhode Island on July 31 the Dedham second team beat the Philadelphia second in the Rhode Island cups final at Point Judith Country Club. Dedham scored in points while Philadelphia lost their one goal handicap on fouls and safeties. Clark and Forbes starred for Dedham as the crowd watched the well played final.

Narragansett Pier R. I Dedham Philadelphia Point Judith Country Club Dedhams Philadelphias Clark Forbes

Rospon Faces Saint Louis In Early Week showdown

Rospon and Saint Louis clash as the team starts a demanding stretch this week with tough tests ahead. The schedule emphasizes resilience and a win would boost momentum. Fans anticipate a hard fought matchup and key performances from top players.

Boston at St. Lo New York at Louville

Washington at Chi Baltimore at Fitts Cleveland at Phila teago. Hadelpnia.

Boston St. Lo New York Louville Washington Chi Baltimore Cleveland Philateago Hadelpnia

Baseball notes on taunts and travels in midweek action

Taunton at Brockton and Newport at Portland headline a weather affected schedule with Boston’s double header in St Louis. The Brooklyn Superbas lose ground as Chesbro shines for Pittsburgh while Cincinnati falters to Louisville and Chicago edges out New York. Boston faces four games in St Louis aiming for parity against Tebeau's sluggers.

Boston St. Louis Mound City Brooklyn Cincinnati Mc James Philippines Arlie Pena Superbas Louisville New York Chesbro Orioles Bay State Tebeau

Chesbro Steady After Early Walks in Pittsburg Win

Chesbro walked four to load the bases in the first inning then allowed McGraw on a wild pitch. He settled, keeping hits scattered as Hill yielded runs. Attendance 2800. The score: Pittsburg 7 Baltimore 3.

Pittsburg Baltimore Chesbro McGraw Hill

Chicagos Fall to Washington Voodoo After Slump In Fifth

Chicago fielded its regular lineup for the first time in weeks but collapsed in the fifth inning after a four run lead. Washington Voodoo capitalized, altering the game's momentum as attendance reached about 1100. Score not disclosed.

Chicago Chicagos Washington Voodoo

Cincinnati Defeats Brooklyn In Wild Ninth Inning

Cincinnati wins a tight game against Brooklyn with a wild ninth inning. Mo James was erratic at bat and poorly supported as Cincinnati pulled ahead late. Attendance listed as 200. Score details incomplete.

Cincinnati Brooklyn

Giants and Colonels Clash Amid Loud Umpire Row

In Louisville on July 31 the Giants played poorly while the Colonels won easily as ee Doyle argued loudly with umpire Smith and was removed from the game. Attendance was about 1,000. The final score is not stated.

Louisville Giants Colonels Ee Doyle Smith Ifrom

Boston Post Triumphs Over Globe In Tight League Clash

Before a large crowd the Boston Post defeated the Globe in a hard fought game. McDowell led batting and base running while Morris held the Globe to few runs. Connell Taft Morris McDowell and Stone sparked the Post win as Webb Mee Dwinell Buckley and Willis starred for the Globe. The score:

Boston Post Globe Post McDowell Morris Connell Taftt Morris Stone Webb Mee Dwinell Buckley Willis Crisiee

Manchester Defeats Pawtucket 15 to 7 in Sleepy Game

In Manchester New Hampshire on aoe 31 ideal play saw Manchester topple Pawtucket 15 to 7. Oyes led hitters with three singles a double and a triple in five at bats while Bone excelled at second base with brilliant defense. Multiple players contributed with hits and defensive plays as the crowd noted the locals’ strong stick work and base running.

Manchester Pawtucket N. H Aoe Anchester McCafferty Oyes Bone R McCatferty Morrisse Giana Ferris Wine O-Connor Reene balle—Lake Porticast

Autocratic pitcher and tense benches in Providence game

In Providence on July 31, O Loughlin dominated the game with persistent pitching while Evans flared and was ejected after flinging his glove at the umpire. The crowd urged the home team to forfeit as the rivals battled, with Joe narrowly winning by one run in a tense third inning and a disputed, high tension atmosphere throughout.

Providence R. I O’loughlin Evans Lin Caron Ives Joe Cooore Odson Odeon

Unclear sports recap with misread OCR characters

A partial baseball game summary shows the Ponies and locals with scattered plays and errors. Players named include Lampe and Baker with tentative mentions of Springfeld and Seedenen. The fragmentary text notes runs and innings but lacks a clear final score or complete details.

Pouaarek Lobedans Lampe Baker Orcester Ur’ Riley, Aker, N Stanadeld, Sr Ricker

Unclear Maritime Scores Amid July Portland Fragments

Readable lines show Newport leading 18 to 6 over Portland, with a fragment indicating Portland Maine and a July reference. Details are missing, hindering full event reconstruction.

Newport Portland

Beek ecte Wectre Stumbles in Scrappy Baseball Output

The fragment describes stolen bases by Noblit and others, with partial mentions of players Wetowa and Moore. It hints at an umpire and double plays but provides no full names, teams, or a clear final score. Lengthy OCR garble limits coherent reconstruction of the game details.

Howie rune—Noktoh Fay Contey Neceie shit—Fiem- Gallagher Wetowa Noblit Tendanneite mpire—Moore

Rochester Beats Montreal In Low Scoring Tilt

In Rochester July game action, Becke chen a excels in shutting out Montreal. Offense spreads with Sacrifice hits by Barclay Campanion and Stolen bases, Burke Becker among three-base hits. Duggleby and O'Hagan contribute on the mound and in the field as the plate appearances and baserunners are tallied.

Rochester Montreal Montredal Becke Chen Becker Eeeer Smith O'Hagan Burke Smith O’hagan Duggleby Doolley Shiebeck Ballo Leby Jacre Duggleby Ted Becker Smink Ontteal Pheheesee

Taunton Holds Off Brockton In Low Scoring Tilt

Taunton pitcher Kerin delivered a fast game as Brockton was shut out until late. Taunton scored none in four innings and none after, while Brockton tallied two late runs amid tainted Carter errors in the fourth. Attendance reached 500 with Rafferty umpiring.

Taunton Brockton Carter Vought Kerin Kellog Farey Eituad Coe Anne Rely Mobbe King Russell Shay Breckenridge Grove Rafferty

Chesbro Is The Real Thing And Opener In Boston

Chesbro is praised as the real thing while New York, Cambridgeport and Newburyport look for games and signings. Rumors swirl of player moves to St Louis and Cincinnati, with Cy Seymour set for next season and Brush influencing league splits toward an eight club circuit.

Chesbro Boston St. Louis New York Oak Island Grove Berkeleys Battery F Fort Winthrop Hanlon Smoky City Sockalexis Roger Connor Joe Connor Delaney Waterbury Will Shea Kelly Mt. Washington Columbia Street Cambridgeport Newburyport Oe O. Martin Jack Chapman Louisville Butman Cambridge Williams Pittsburg Beaumont Ad Gumbert Nesbitt Washington and Jefferson College Cook Dartmouth College Mahoney Taunton New England Bloomingdale Street Elsen Jack Doyle New Yorks Rusie Cy Seymour Cne Oerg Indianapolis Freniens _ Brush Cincinnati Brush

Ward and Davis win Eastern championship doubles at Longwood

The Longwood tennis tournament featured Ward and Davis defeating Budlong and Wright in the Eastern championship doubles. Earlier rounds saw Little and Seaver compete, with Little advancing before losing to Wright in the finals, while Ward and Davis dominated later to clinch the title.

Longwood Ward Davie Budlong Wright Tennre Little Seaver Princeton Williams Beaver Littlep Davis Bud Wacht Whitman

Carnival of boxing set for Dubuque day events

Dubuque readers were told of a boxing carnival plan with six 2 round bouts total, ten bouts nightly, and two night shows. Featured matchups include Aug a vs George Byer for a light title, Aug 30 Jack Lewis vs Ana Kenney in a welterweight clash.

Dubuque Homeinah George Byer Jack Lewis Ana Kenney

Briarsweet in Tight Brighton Stakes Finish

Firearm leads Briarsweet and Imp in a fast Islip Stakes at Brighton. Briarsweet falters in the stretch as Firearm and Imp battle to the finish with Firearm clinching the win in 1 40 2 5. Maher or Taral riders claim other prize outcomes across the card.

New York Brighton Bel Cage Ali Imp Briarsweet Fireace Firearm Clay Maher

Grand Circuit Opens in Columbus with Fast Track

The Grand Circuit meeting began in Columbus Ohio under clear skies and a fast track. The program featured three races headlined by the 2:08 trot won easily by The Abbot, who also lowered his record to 2 07 ¼ in the second heat. Bob Fitzsimmons took the 2:14 pace in straight heats, and Shade On beat Mount Clemens Bay by a length in a close finish of the 2:23 pace after Wandering Jew faltered in later heats.

Columbus, CO Abbot Bob Fitzsimmons Wandering Jew Shade On Andering Jew Jew Mount Clemens Bay

Saratoga Scores Mixed In Lively Race Day

At Saratoga July 31 four favorites failed to meet bets as race action opened with Floridan slipping after a braid broke and jockey Jones flew over the track. Mischievous won the opener with Deslacy third, Laverock beat The Bachelor in the long race, Belle of Orleans led early but faded, and Weller held off Cathedral and Missatron in the fourth race.

Saratoga N. Y Floridan Jones Sropees Jones May Jane Mischievous Deslacy the Bachelor Laverock Belle of' Orleans Pes Ron Yy Walle Fos Haste Weller An Se Cathedral Missatron

Boxing Feud Sparks Challenge After Gotham Tiff

Boxing gossip reports Sam Harris challenging Dave Sullivan after a dispute in Gotham last week. Harris vows a 122 pound bout between Terry McGovern and Sullivan two weeks after McGovern fights Pedlar Palmer at Westchester A C on Sept 1.

Gotham Sam Harris Terry McGovern Dave Sullivan Harris Dave McGovern Harris Veritas Palmer Westchester A. C McGoern Ivan Coney Island A. C Rene Behar

Boxing rumors and match chatter from the era

A stream of boxing notes mentions Bob, Jim Jeffries, Byers, Dubuque, and George roots toward matches with Pedlar Palmer and Terry McGovern. It notes opponents avoiding form, discussions of money backing, and potential postponements while tracking preparatory efforts and match odds.

Jim Peteres Kent Chicago Jack Lewis Creas Dubuque York George Byers Byers Root George Charley Mitchell Jim Jeffries Mitchell Pony Moore Palmer Terry McGovern Brooklyn Wonder Tim

International meet notes and athletic results span Europe and America

George Orton shows form in England finishing second in the Essex County meet half mile steeplechase. In Cleveland three 2:09 class heats stand out as the fastest of the year. Hal B. at the grand circuit runs 2:06 1-4, 2:04 1-2, 2:06 3-4. Scotland beats Ireland for the first time in the games. Newburn falters in the bread jump after injuring a leg. Carr wins with 23 feet 2 inches. Frau Walburga von Isasescu wins a Danube contest in three hours. Knights and Young Ladies’ Sacred Heart picnic postponed to Apollo Garden tomorrow. Gaudaur challenges any racer for 1000 dollars at a regatta in Ottawa, eyeing Wray or Ten Eook with Sept. 15 as date. St Francis de Sales Church picnic set for next Wednesday at Caledonian Grove with a tug of war and a $50 prize from Alderman OToole.

George Orton New York Scotland Ireland Newburn H. Carr America Walburga von Isasescu Danube Sacred Heart Association St. Joseph’s Church Apollo Garden Jake Gaudaur Hd Hanlan St. Francis de Sales Caledonian Grove Alderman O'Toole J. T

Kilmer’s Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Publicity Offer

Readers of the Boston Daily Post are urged to try Kilmer’s Swamp Root kidney and bladder remedy. The ad claims broad cures, offers a free bottle by mail, and notes a paid version sold by druggists, with instructions to mention the Boston Daily Post in the response.

Kilmer Luis We ‘Kilmer Boston Sunday Post Boston Daly Ye Mer & Co Binghamton N. Y

Bicycle notes on matches and riders in Boston area racing

Zimmerman unhappy after his race with Eddie, sparking a likely rematch. Berkeley Oval hosts a 100 mile star feature with prizes for laps led and position at milestones. Riders like Wahrener eyeing the event, with others seeking matches across tracks and roads. New York and Boston riders plan efforts, open races, and forthcoming open trials as a strong cycling season unfolds.

Zimmerman Eddie Nck Emergency Corps A. W Boston N. H. Wahrener Wwich Berkeley Oval Ahrenberger Tarly Joe Downey Elkes Pierce Orlando Stevens Floyd Mc‘land Eddie Bald Bald C. W. Hanson John R. Dubois Brockton Associated Cycling Clubs New York Coney Island Boulevard Dubois Rudolph Lauricks Belgium Falvey Stoughton Mass

Manchester Regatta Results At Manchester Yacht Club

The third championship race at Manchester Yacht Club in Maas July 31 saw Tunipoo win the second class after a strong SE wind. Ria led from start to finish in the third class. The half-raters race was decided by windward advantage, finishing 31 seconds ahead. The raceabouts event was postponed.

Manchester Maas Manchester Yacht Club Tunipoo Ria

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