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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1899

Page

3

National League games today across major venues

This schedule lists NL matchups including Washington at Boston, Brooklyn at New York, Baltimore at Philadelphia, St Louis at Pittsburgh, Cleveland at Chicago, and Louisville at Cincinnati. Game times and results to follow.

R. H. Atta Brooklyn New York CHICA Philadelphia Eessere Evededevessesse Bt. Louis Pittsby Loutavis York Washington Cleveland Weshington Boston Baltimore J. Louis Pittsburg Chicago Louisville Cincinnati

New England League Games Today

Pawtucket faces Brockton while Manchester meets Newport and Taunton plays Portland in a busy New England League schedule today.

New England Pawtucket Brockton Manchester Newport Taunton Portland

Bergen Stars Catcher Delivers in Boston Victory

Bergen drew the cheers as Boston defeated Washington Senators in a tight finish. Bailey debuted with one hit allowed, Bergen’s catching and a late single keyed the win while Weyhing’s last inning unraveling for Washington. Freeman and McGann provided early power, and Atherton’s misplay helped seal the outcome.

Tenney Drives Boston Past Washington in Ninth Inning

Tenney homered and doubled driving in the winning run as Boston beats Washington 2 ... The late rally produced the decisive score with Tenney and McGann contributing key hits. Freeman, Atherton, and Lowe also figure in the tight seventh to ninth inning action.

Boston Ceesacee Washington Lowe Freeman Tenney McGann Bale Lewis Atherton Weyhing Ryell Collins Sad Bwis Ken Bonner Kittridge Aes Batem Aete Ephesus Collings, Stahl Lynch and Connolly

New York Triumphs Over Brooklyn In Sloppy Base Running

New York out batted and outfielded Brooklyn today but blew the game with reckless base running and weak teamwork at bat. McGuire’s strong throwing tagged six runners. Van Haltren reached first five times and stole two bases but did not score. The score:

Brooklyn New York McGuire van Haltren Hartford Springfield O’loughlin Fepalau Hartford Ceeeee Dolan Curley Shindle Wilson ases—Gatins Stuart Phelp Lippert Pappalau Massey Brown Turner Hodgon Phan Phelpe Balk—Hodson O’loughn

Orphans win easier game as Sudhoff stars on field

Chicago August 4 The Orphans prevailed in an easier matchup with Sudhoff dominating the action. Chids and ebeau were briefly removed for a moment with Umpire Smith. Tiendonon 800. Score: likely not provided.

Chicago Orphans Sudhoff Chids Ebeau Smith Tiendonon

Phillies Defeat Orioles In Late Inning Stop Save

In Philadelphia on August 4 Baltimore threatened with men on second and third in the eighth when Cross made a brilliant stop and threw out Smith, retiring the side and saving the game for the Phillies. Philadelphia has secured Dolan of Richmond to play second base during Lajoie's absence. Attendance was 3298. Score:

Philadelphia Baltimore Cross Smith Phillies Dolan Richmond Lajoie

Brockton Beats Pawtucket in Rough New England Tilt

Brockton won 10 to 4 at Pawtucket as Hawke pitched steadily while Corridon struggled. Five-run sixth inning sealed the visitors’ victory amid a tense finale with crowd shouts and thrown objects. Bernard and Perone fueled the rally with timely hitting and two homers from the latter.

Brockton Pawtucket R. I Hawke Corridon Bernard Perone Shay Wran Foo Herulj Pe Helmes O'Connor Tole Kriox

Cassidy shine as Grays defeat Worcester in erratic game

The Grays benefited from Cassidy’s brilliant play while Worcester faced a rough outing with erratic pitching and fielding. Rickert hit a three-base shot, Kite and Muhy combined for sacrifices, and Evans held steady on the mound as Worcester edged Providence by a curious scoring line.

Hrdner Yeevonener Martine Cassidy Grays Worcester Providence Hit— Rickert Kite Mu Hy Sharrott Carr Murphy Ieof Caen Davis Nyce Horton Wildeevans Gruber

Portland Defeats Tauntons In Clean Exhibition

Portland beat Taunton 4 to 2 in a well played game at Portland with Miller’s pitching earning the win. Fielding was sharp on both sides, attendance 400, with Nobbitt and John Smith contributing two-base hits and Burrell among the players with a three-base hit.

Portland Ome Tauntons Miller Taunton Nobbitt John Smith Ing Lady Burrell John Eeina Kellose

Hartford Beats Springfield In Rough Baseball Tilt

Hartford defeated Springfield by a wide margin as both sides struggled in a low quality game. Pitchers showcased power, ejecting temper with Fe palau fined $5 by umpire O Loughlin for throwing his glove in protest.

Toronto Wins With Alloway Pitching In Exhibition

Toronto defeats Rochester 4 to 0 as errors fuel Rochester runs. Alloway strikes out one, yields no earned runs, and Toronto announces sale of the franchise to the Toronto Were Company who own the island grounds. sale effective next season. Attendance 2800. Stolen bases by O Hagan Bean G Smith Lush. First base on balls Morse 2. Time 1:05. Umpire Boyd.

Toronto Alloway Ohester Messrs O’hagan Bean G. Smith Lush Grey Roat Wagner Rothfuss Smith Morse T.el Smink Rochester Boyd

Montreal Drills Syracuse Behind Bannon Family Homers

The Bannon family powered Montreal to seven runs with six of them from home runs led by T Bannon two homers and six runs produced. Schiebeck made a key stop as Montreal won 7 to 3 with Griffin and Johnson contributing hits. Attendance was 600 and Wise umpired.

Montreal Bannon Schiebeck Syracuse Williams Johnson Jackolitz Griffin

Gannon Delivers Winning Hit In Newport Victory

Newport Rhode Island defeated Manchester 1 0 as Gannon hit a seventh inning two base drive single to score the lone run. Both teams played strong defense with quick fielding and a single run deciding a tense game.

Newport Manchester R. I Gannon Newport Aik Wen Die Dee Millerick Carney Hanna Fleming Fitzmaurice Urphy Hickey Eagan

Narrow Scores and Shutout in Regional Games

Yesterday's results show Norwich defeating Meriden 5 to 4 at Norwich, New London routing Waters 13 to 0 at New London, Derby beating New Haven 9 to 0 at Derby, and Bristol overcoming Bridgeport 8 to 6 at Bristol.

Norwich Meriden New London Waters Derby New Haven Bristol Bridgeport

Wilkesbarre Club Sold to Kansas City Club

James H. ane, a resident of the Kansas City Baseball Club, wired from Kansas City that he purchased outright the Wilkesbarre club of the Atlantic League and would ship the pick of its players to Kansas City.

Wilkesbarre Kansas City James H. Ane Kansas

Tinger Will Be There at Charity Carnival

George Tindler the Irish middle distance runner returns from England to race in an exhibition against time at the Holy Ghost Hospital for Incurables carnival at Combination Park. Seven horse races and a Chelsea riders event attract crowds with $200 purse, electric light workouts, fireworks, dancing, and Wiggin's Orchestra. Transfers via Sullivan Square for northbound cars.

George Tindler England Holy Ghost Hospital Combination Park Chelsea Michael J. Cronin Electric George Hicks Wiggin Cambridge Sullivan Square Charlestown

Westchester Defeats Philadelphia in Naragansett Polo Cup

Westchester defeated the Philadelphia freebooters 13 to 9 at Point Judith Country Club in the Naragansett polo cup fourth contest. Waterbury brothers excelled with long runs and sharp direction by J M Waterbury. Philadelphia fought hard with J B Wustie and Kennedy standout players.

Narragansett Pier R. I Point Judith Country Club Philadelphia Freebooters Westchester Waterbury Brothers J. M. Waterbury Freebooters Messrs J. B Wustie Kennedy

Controversy Over Seawanhaka Cup Race In Montreal

Americans and sympathizers criticize Canadian sportsmanship after Seawanhaka Cup race. Constance grounded on a shallow course and protested. judges awarded Glencairn III the race and cup. Post and Crane left with mixed feelings as reactions split locally.

Montreal Que Constance Glercaitn Post Crane New York Messrs. Post Duggan William Riley Glencairn III

Kinley Mack Narrowly Edges Approval at Saratoga

At Saratoga Race Course on August 4 betting was lively with few favorites victorious. Kinley Mack led Approval in a close finish after a slow pace, while Lightning Express misfired in the fourth and Native refused to start in the last race. A trainer’s horse Hold On collapsed injuring a jockey as blind staggers caused a fatal break.

Saratoga N. Y Kinley Mack Approval Mack Lightning Express Willie Martin Native Clawson Bullman Ae Crane Hold On Ed Peters

Meg wins two in match race at Combina tion Park

Crowds flocked to Combina tion Park for a night of band music vaudeville dancing and electric racing. In the mile and a half match Meg defeated Drummer Girl in a best two of three with a time of 3 42 8 54. Running race over half mile heats saw Miss O B claiming victory despite ten pound weight handicap.

Combination Park Meg Drummer Girl Miss O.B Holy Ghost Hospital Ummary Wi Ikeudieteetons Eereeee Reezer Mise O'B McNamee Kazaza J. Carey Pete Rooney

Brighton Beach Races Feature Handicap Draws Crowd

At Brighton Beach on August 4 a cool day drew a large crowd for six over-night races. Maher aboard Box won the handicap for 3-year-olds and up, beating Devil and Barataria as Galathee tired after a late challenge. Other winners included Standing, Peep a Day, Fluke, Fast Black and Zanone.

New York Brighton Beach Ockey Box Galathee Allories Maher Stretc the Devil Barataria Fluke Fast Black Zanone

Metropolitan AAU Championships Set for August 12

Reports indicate New York Athletic Club will dominate points at the Metropolitan championships with a likely close race for second place involving Pastime Xavier Star and New West Side clubs. The context notes several international and local entrants and upcoming events at Apollo Garden and in Rochdale and London alike.

Pememorner Athletic New York A. C Xavier Star New West Side I. W. Perkins Little Bridge Yee Bacon Rochdale Deerfoot Daves Mahoney Jones Bt Patrick Paris Apollo ‘Garden Mory Kane Ghost Yennual Ea Pee Aw Ag Io Ees Bates

Downey Breaks State Record At Fredericks Track Meet

Joe Downey of Boston set Maryland state and track records at the N C A meet in Frederick. He rode a motor pacing machine for a one mile track mark of 1m 56s and then paced five miles in 9m 19s with Hershaw steering. The machine, first of its kind in the area, drew strong interest as Downey impressed Boston supporters with his form.

Hershaw Downey Boston

Burns Pierce Sets Fast Times at Woodside Park Track

Burns Pierce of Boston broke bicycle records for two, three, four and five miles at Woodside Park Philadelphia. He rode five miles paced by a motor, with mile splits of 1:4 for the first, 3:00 for the second, 4:46 for the third and 8:02 2-5 for the fifth, surpassing prior marks of 3:10, 6:40 and 8:16 respectively.

Philadelphia Penn Woodside Park Burns -Pierce Boston

Whitman advances to LI Lawn Tennis final in Meadow Club semi

In Southampton Meadow Club, Whitman defeats J A Allen 6 1 6 -2 6 4 to reach the championship final as Alle n is praised for side line passing. Slocum and Taylor lose doubles to Codman and Winslow. Davis and Ware win by default advancing to semi finals.

Southampton L. 1 Long Island Meadow Club Whitman J. A. Allen Allen Yale Henry Slocum Howard “Eee Winslow Alfred Codman Perl Amore Davis Ward Ware Nslow Codman McKettrick Malcolm D. Whitman R. Winslow Henry W. Slocum Howard Taylor D. F. Davis L E. Ware J. D. Pell S. V. Skidmore

Boxing Card and Local Welterweight Rumors

A postponed bout features Dan Creedon and Fred Morris. Joe Fairburn vs Dave Sullivan set for Aug 19 at Greenwood A C. Jack O’Brien plans frequent ring appearances. Jim Popp, Jim Gorman, and others scheduled, with a 25 round bout to decide a title shot. Sullivan, a strong local boxer, seeks matches with crackerjack welterweights. a failed forfeit attempt in East Boston halted a potential bid.

Sper Faco Edntry Chine Dan Creedon Fred. Morris Joe Fairburn Dave Urn Sullivan Jack O’brien New York Veto Box Jac Ogherty O’brien Box Hawthorne A. C Buffalo Jim Popp Orrney Coney Boston Noddle Island Boxer Cambridge

Century bicycle event and motor pacing at Montreal and Berkeley

The article notes a century race under Clark’s auspices leaving Copley Square at 2 for Thompsons Hotel Warsham with a return Monday. It lists scores from the national championship and names riders such as John King Charles Mack and H G Bedell among road and track entrants, plus plans for motor pacing at Montreal on Aug 7 and Berkeley Oval events with records to challenge.

Cerses Clark Will Copley Thompsons Warsham Chairows ‘Gerlach L. A Major ‘Taylor W. Cate Ayor Worces Tom Butler Butler Ae James Bowler Chicago Cshen Canes Harry Gibson Cincinnati Harley Brantford Minn Montreal Abenstein C Ww. A H.G. Bedell Frarlem Berkeley Oval Irvington Charles Mack C. Hansen C. Hauser Fred Beauregard Fall River H. G. Bedell C. T. Earl S. C. Malthen C. M. Crook Walter Torrence

Polo Star Drybrough Dies After Polo Accident

London August 4 One of England’s top polo players Mr J W Drybrough died from injuries after a Rugby polo tournament collision yesterday afternoon His American opponent Mr Mackay from Wisconsin unhurt and Mr Drybrough died of concussion and fracture of the ball after a fall in the semi final game The Chicago Board of Trade veteran has long resided near Leamington and is known in hunting and polo circles.

London J. W. Drybrough England Rugby Mackay Drybrough Wisconsin Chicago Board of Trade Leamington

Boxing Tonight Promises Fast Fights in Gotham Ring

Westchester A C presents Meena Mati Nee in Tuckahoe with Geoffrey Thorne vs Frank Reell in a 20 round middleweight bout. Purcell possibly Paddy Purtell seeks to force top rivals and secure later matches. Thorne’s prior fame and Purcell’s rising threat set fast pace for an action filled afternoon at Tuckahoe arena.

Gotham Meena Westchester A. C Tuckahoe Geoffrey Thorne Frank Reell San Francisco Thorne Sam Tepatrick Purcell Paddy” Purtell Kansas City Purtell Greater Gotham Sam Fitzpatrick New York East Tommy Ryan Kid McCoy George Byers Harlem Westchester Hanrahan Oral Buffalo Ring Jour- Sa Ee Coney Island A. CC Oe Youngs Patseyweeney Sweeney Dan Creedon E Empire A. C Prornet Iea Gothans

Manchester Yacht Club Race Week Winners

Four classes competed in the Manchester Yacht Club race week with a northwesterly breeze. Hostess of Quincy won Class D, Cartoon led Class K, The Pirate won Class L, and the Freak captured the M Y C half raters title.

Manchester Manchester Yacht Club West Manchester Quincy

Pope Declines Presidency of Bicycle Trust Supports Spalding

Hartford reports Colonel Albert A. Pope of Pope Manufacturing announces he will not seek the bicycle trust presidency and will back A. G. Spalding. He condemns opponents’ treatment of Spalding as outrageous, stating age and desire to avoid new duties.

Hartford Conn Albert A. Pope The Pope Manufacturing Company Bicycle Trust A. G. Spalding Pope Spalding

Metropolitan heelmen win smoke talk and entertainment

A club house on Brookline Street hosted a vivid evening of entertainment led by the Metropolitan heelmen. The program featured a graphophone hit, plus performances by Master Haley the tenors Felt and Arnold, Rogers, Whalen, McKenna, and Dan Coleman with mandolin and other acts by 8. Chicolo and C. Chisolm were highlighted.

T Brookline Street Graphphone Master Haley Felt Arnold Buck Bider Phetteplace Rogers T. Whalen McKenna Dan Coleman Coon Chico

Waltham Athletic Park Adds Two Mile National Championship

The Waltham Athletic Park management announced a carnival race meet for Tuesday afternoon August 15. They receive authorization to run a two mile national championship at that meet, replacing the planned one mile title as the sole national championship of the year.

Waltham Athletic Park Batchelder

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