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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1899
Page
3
Hundreds of cyclists converge on Boston style event as Century Wheelmen arrive at Copley Square and Keystone Wheelmen head to Castle Square. Denver racing team also in town with today's programme shaping up for the L A W meet.
Opening of meet headquarters at Hotel Brunswick at 4 P M with visiting wheelmen registered at rail stations. 8 P M stag lawn party at Eaton Square Dorchester. 7 30 P M reception and banquet to visiting newspaper men at the Revere House. Clubs Roslindale Fulton Metropolitan Old Colonial Clenwood host wheelmen. 7 30 P M park run from headquarters through Boston parks.
The great annual meet opens in Boston with delegates arriving from Denver Chicago Pittsburg Philadelphia Milwaukee Buffalo New York Detroit and more. Milwaukee plans to supply beer as part of attendance while committees prepare depots hotels and headquarters and a 60-foot American flag will mark Boylston street.
The article highlights a souvenir reflecting Boston’s history and modernity, essential for visitors and participants. It notes the official programme as an indispensable guide, with detailed descriptions of events run by Captain A. D. Peck of the Massachusetts Bicycle Club as the main entertainment for wheel enthusiasts.
The report notes Eddie McDuffee competing at Charles River Park and Michael Don of Holyoke recovering from a bicycle crash on Mt. Vernon. It announces the Massachusetts C R C open century at Newburyport starting from Copley Square with a double start and a $1 entry, plus a 8 am Sunday regrouping and a second cross-state plan.
Chicago Alderman Michael Kenna known as Hinky Dink mocks New York officials over saloons and contempt of court fines. He extols Chicago judges and jokes about dress, comparing styles with Bathhouse John while noting New York’s lack of fresh franchises and saloon culture. Also reports baseball games and league standings with notes on teams and pitchers.
The archbishop to present a new club house to the Young Men's Catholic Association of Mission Church. Princeton football schedule for fall lists Brown at Princeton and Yale at New Haven. Homing pigeon records are discussed with a 1680 mile shipment example to Philadelphia. Starter ven signs to race on the Southern circuit. Jamaica Waycroas and others are mentioned. America's Cup course details outline a 30 mile race with triangular routes starting at Sandy Hook. Golf pros boycott the Western Golf Association. Western Open title prize noted amid poker and penance references.
A fragmented report notes Philadelphia work on hull plates for the Columbia project. It mentions fittings and steel mast components being prepared, signaling ongoing construction progress at a major shipyard in the era.
A surprising setback left Boston far from victory as the team faced a tense moment. Key players struggled while opponents edged ahead, altering the outcome and heightening tension for upcoming games.
New Yorks beat Louisvilles 9 to 6 in a postponed Weehawken contest. New Yorks produced heavy timely batting to pull ahead and secure the win.
The item notes Champions vs Reds at 8:30 with noted players Lewis Nichols and Phillips. It cites Reds' series edge six to one, Brooklyn handling Reds thirteen times, and Buck's Reds facing Orioles. It mentions Eastern League postponements, Coridon’s Providence debut, and Devin the Boston second baseman seeking contact at 36 Carson Street Dorchester.
Numerous clubs from Roxbury South Boston Jamaica Plain and Cambridge list open dates and desire fortified matches with strong 12 to 18 year old teams for Labor Day including Mount Pleasant Waverleys and Rambler Juniors plus managers names and contact addresses for scheduling Junior squads seek games across the city and suburbs with favorable terms and partnerships.
Fragmentary notes from a community sports page list matches and players around August and September. References include Oakdales and Dorchester venues, teams from South Boston Methuen Chelsea and Dover Street, with ages noted such as 16 and 19, and players like Joni, Patnest, and Frank.
Boxing gossip and week bout list cover matches at Coney Island and Yonkers. Notable pairings include Matty Mathews versus George Kerwin in a twenty-five round main event and Billy Ernst against Hugh McWinters. Also featured are Tom Broderick Otto Sieloff Kid Broad Cro Chey Boyle Stockings Conn roy Johnny West Kid Ashe Tom McCoy Jack McCormick Billy Murphy Patsey Magner Joe Bernstein Dave Sullivan and others across Sioux City Yonkers and Chicago venues.
Local column from Nantasket mentions Charley Coll in a fragmented reader note. The garbled text references a man named Charley and a tense scene, with unclear roles and context. Further readable details are lacking to confirm events or outcomes.
At Saratoga Aug 13 ex corporation counsel W H H Clark lost 40000 in roulette over two nights. He started with high priced 20 chips, and after gaining 19600 ahead the first night ended 15009 in the red. Other gamblers like Mendelsohn and jockey Ted Sloan also faced losses at the Saratoga Club.
Bradford Boat Club members met to table the matter after testimony on the Maguire Ten Eyck incident remains incomplete. Regatta entries include senior and intermediate singles and fours for Onondaga Lake events with crews from Maguire and Brignell clubs.
Tomorrow showcases the Astor cups races with a $1000 schooner and $500 sloop prize. The start and finish are at Brenton's Reef lightship, 38 mile courses go to Block Island West Island Vineyard Sound and Hen and Chickens. Tuesday features triangular courses for all squads except Columbia and Defender. Wednesday hosts Owl and Gamecock color races and a fleet launch event.
The social event of the season at Arling ton was a surprise birthday party for Miss Helen L Atwood turning seventeen and William J Atwood turning nineteen. Hosted by Mr and Mrs L L P Atwood at the Robbins Spring Hotel, it drew about 100 guests. A birthday dinner occurred at 6 pm served by Mrs 8 Peasley with decorations by Mrs E R Burton and Mrs F J Fuller. Helen received a turquoise diamond ring and William a gold watch chain as gifts from the guests, presented by J A Landor and acknowledged by their father.
All arrangements are set for a grand garden party by the ladies of St. Stephen's parish at Apollo Garden on Saturday August 19. The program includes athletic sports an exhibition by Quinlan the international champion and a grand fireworks display in the evening.
The first open regatta of the Jubilee Yacht Club will be held next Saturday at 1 45 p m off the club house Tuck's Point Beverly The race counts toward association Raven and offers prizes by class for various lengths and cabin yachts Entries close at 11 a m with E Jaquera Box 10 Newburyport and races follow Yacht Racing Association Massachusetts rules
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