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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1898

Page

3

Boston Aces Prepare for Cleveland in Key Week

The Boston nine face Cleveland twice, Chicago thrice, and Cincinnati three times in a pivotal stretch. Captain Duffy predicts a tight race with Baltimore in the mix as Happy Jack Stivetts is sold to St. Louis for about 1500 dollars. Willis and Lewis to start today as Boston meets Cleveland at 2 p m.

Bostons Cleveland Chicago Cincinnati Duffy Boston Baltimore Hanlon Jim Stafford Pickett Dave Hamilton Stahl Jack Stivetts Jack Ashland Penn St. Louis Nichols Lewis Willis Kirby Hickman Powell Wilson Jones Young

Roxbury Ice Club Defeats Ward 18 in Brookline Game

The Roxbury Ice Club beat Captain John Dolan's Ward 18 Young Men's Democratic Club 4 to 2 on Brookline Common Saturday. A $25 prize accompanied the win as Rosbury’s Niland and a YMCA battery led the Ice Club to the victory in a close, exciting contest.

Roxbury Ice Club Ward John Dolan Young Men's Democratic Club Brookline Common Niland and

Baseball scores from Newark Paterson Syracuse games

At Newark Newark 1 Hartford ten innings. At Paterson Paterson 8 St Louis 6. At Syracuse Syracuse 6 Springfield 4.

Newark Hartford Paterson St. Louis Syracuse Springfield

Baseball and league notes from the era

The piece mentions the Boston Post and Herald, a Locust Street game at 2:30, a National League directors’ meeting in Philadelphia over Andy Freedman and Ducky Holmes, a check held up for Baltimore’s share, and various player moves. It notes Cincinnati’s 8–0 loss with no baserunners against Nichols, Cy Swaim’s Buffalo offer, Scrappy Joyce predicting a return to the 1927 schedule, lay-offs in Chicago, McBride’s injury run, Tannehill praised by Schriver, Chicago pursuing Western Leaguers, and Louisville’s Pulliam offering for Lagie and Taylor. It also recalls past Knox County League players and offers tour information via Toby Lyons.

Boston Post Herald Washingtons Buffalo Scrappy Joyce Chicago McBride Cincinnatis Kennedy Schriver Pittsburg Tannehill Lagie Taylor Wallie Woods George Magoon Brooklyn Williams Toronto Camden Toby Lyons

Maine Troops Being Sent North Upon Permits

Portland Aug 14 Speaker Reed received a telegram from Adjutant General Corbin stating troops would be sent north the instant public service permits are issued. The message followed Mr Reed's despatch to the War Department.

Portland Reed Adutant Corbin War Department

Funeral for Corral C. Lovell Held in Portland

Funeral services for Corral C. Lovell of Company B First Line Volunteer Infantry were conducted at his mother's Cumberland street home. The procession was led by the High School Cadets and the Maine State Fife and Drum Corps.

Portland Corral C. H. Lovell First Line Cumberland Street Maine State Fife and Drum Corps

Hosmer and Ten Eyck to Row Three Miles

George Hosmer and James A. Ten Eyck have been matched to row three miles at Nantasket Beach next Thursday afternoon.

Hosmer Ten Eyck George Hosmer James A. Tenyet Nantasket Beach

Designer Duggan Aims to Sail Dominion Against Yankee Boat

The Seawanhaka-Corinthian cup defense sees Canadian team rally after a foul cost them the first race to the American Challenger. Designer Duggan, recently ill, is poised to helm the Dominion again as a triangular course is set for today and both boats press for clear victory.

Duggan Dominion

Amateur baseball clubs seek 18 year old and under games and bets

Amateurs from Maplewood West Somerville Roxbury Charlestown Dorchester and Cambridge seek games with 14 to 19 year old clubs or strong senior teams. Names and addresses appear for players managers and clubs in Boston area with Labor Day dates Aug 20 and 27. Multiple teams request travel pay half expenses and aim for strong uniformed opposition statewide.

Nincolns Maplewood Labor Day Charles White Lincoln Street Boston Elnas West Somervile Bert Day Dresden Circle West Somerville Millers of Wakefield Arlington Boat Club Birmey Place Roxbury Ttery I Seventh Artillery Winthrop Karl P. Runa Battery F Edward Yitzgerald Fitzgerald Henley Street Charlestown Newton Upper Falls Richfields Dorchesters Craigies Cambridge Beverly A. C Melrose A. C Bankers and Brokers Nationals of Waltham Forest Hills Natick Bedford Institutes of Victors St. Joseph's Jamaica Plain H. A. Mulholland Island Street Jury Dorchester Reds Frank Marshall State Street Room 35 Eldoran West End Thomas Mulkin Care J. Whitney South Margin Street Jeffersons Acorna L. Rofs Wall Street St. Rose T B. Ss Mathews F. C Mathews Bc. Rose Mies James Smith Sixth Street National A. C Danvers Arington A. C. L Peabody Marlbor North Shore E. Beg Labor Oie Street Oath Boston Orisege Schleys Beb Codmauns Dorchester W. Wainwright Fredricker Street Ashmont Hawthornes Mt. Auburn Newton Choir Boys Newton William McChlein Watertown The Admirals South Boston Mes Belmonts of Somerville Byrnes Curtain Ai O’connor Burke Brosnahan Murray S. S Corey J. F McCarthy C. F Leary John J. Murray Weat Second Street Sampsons Tren William Shelley Thorndike Street East Cambridge Pacifics C. I. Martin Athens Street Fowlers H. Mashilamy Cotting Street Dame Stoddard & Kendalls Berkeley GC. C Ayives George Gordon Kenis Brennan & Craig Bros Concord Mass Wapt J. Brennan M. Brennan C. Craig G. Brennan Jim Craig W. Brennan Frank Craig Ed Craig John Craig James Brennan Sacred Hearts of Cambridge Bedford A. A Rasaraky Battery G Long Island Battery M Ames Long Island Head Boston Harbor Etnas Tufts Oval

Readville Entries Show Top Grand Circuit Entered

Secretary Jewett lists Readville starts August 29 with Star Pointer aiming to lower his world record of 1691-4 on the home track. Star pointers rivals include Searchlight Captain Jack Bingen Jupe Anaconda Hans McGregor The Abbott Pilot Boy and others in a strong card of 7:30 class three year olds and 2:11 trotting.

Jewett New England Breeders’ Association Readville Star Pointer Searchlight Captain Jack Bingen Jupe Anaconda Hans McGregor the Abbott Pilot Boy William Penn Duplex Directum Kelly Gharly Her Sananen Aliwen Poletes Euphrasia Antonie Admiral Symmes the Dutchman Satan Mamas Fae Karl Genevieve May Ole Maid Hans McGreator Wistful Emily Louis Victor Alcidalia Octavium Georgianna Crearg Smwards Bosworth Flare Balivesd Mazette Dan Norvin G Selavonic Queen Vitello B. Young Midi Nea Hal Wilkes Argetta Chetto A. L Moth Miller Chelsex Samaritana Alxi Mont Journeyman Egozen Flirt Maximilian Pace Roan Wilkes Planet Monopole Anamas Chehalis Pearl Onward Frank Bogash Bomps Ralph Boone George Evonia J. C Maybloom Guenn Rene Valpa Baronwood Nation Leach Boy Oak Hugh Mack the Shah Vinette Buell Vecceren Exploit Donnough Fanny Bush Dan M Addit de King Albert Oscar L Arlington Royal Rk Sheldon Selma Lady of the Manor Birdle Nannie Jasper Ayers Benton M Dan Cupid Ruby Elloree Pilot Roy Nemoline Town Lady Frid Obj Gayton Queechy Cut Glass Avanna Much Ado Lady Simmons Ethiel Rose Croix Octavia Percy True Chi Courier Journal Maby Toler Giles Noyes Sterling Edward Alfondly O. M Charley B Cartoon Hydron Indiana Tervil G Abeto Evangeline India Silk Nellie Bruce Pinewood

Length of the leg spans twelve in all

The fragment notes a measurement of one and one third miles per leg, totaling twelve across.

Lipton Challenge Discussed With Yacht Racing Association

At Ryde the Royal Ulster Yacht Club briefed the Yacht Racing Association on Lipton's America's Cup challenge. The association said it has no authority over international racing and cannot advise on the deed of gift.

London Yacht Racing Association Ryde Royal Ulster Yacht Club Thomas Lipton

Horse racing meet era listings with names and purses

A dense roster of horses drivers and purses for a multi day racing meet. Entries include Blue Hill stake classes 2:30 trot $8000 Prudence Mountaineer and many horse names such as Misa Beatrice Dollade Wilkes Rene Alta R Pierrot and others with pace and trot events across Tuesday to Saturday August and September dates.

Arbuskan William K Croyland William Herald Lord Samuel Dictator Wilkes Libby C Sweet Violets Kingbert Renae Clos Flirt Lizzie P. Hetty G Drew Blue Hill Stake Prudence Ronald Ben T Mountaineer Misa Beatrice Dollade Wilkes Rene Alta R Pierrot Governor Holt John Nolan Malacca Mis Regal Nelson Timorah Anna Macong Malcolm Hurricane Barometer Evonia Viola Simon T Valpa Leach Boy Katie Britton Robert Patchen Helena Duplex Fratchlight Ndiana Nicol B India Silk Dr. Wood Woodshed Harimont Pinewood Freeland Edna Simons Dion WwWlkes Celibate Tannahirsch Norvet Kable Web Parnell, Jr Castleton Kilda Dufour Red Ray Doctor Mamie T Iadd Hattie R Highland Maid Ed Locke Alice Zerbino Ebert Belle M. C Tudor Chimes Blackstone Acalla Hustler Jupe Sidney McGregor Belle J Tom Boy Mattie Patterson Red of Warranoke Town Lady Surpol Nico Battleton Preston Jay Hawker Spinalong McJoe Woozey Wilkes Hick Welton Sylvehway Marheen Alice Hall Little Gurgle Boy Tommay T

English cycling tips and world-traveling riders in New York

The text notes a spring meeting held by BICYCLE NOTES BATE and mentions English riders alerting to French short distance track racing advantages from lighter rims and tires. It also recounts John Foster Frazer EB Lumm and Francis H Lowe arriving in New York after a globe tour, and Detroit’s one armed racer W H Stevenson competing in sprint events with a world record time cited for a quarter mile.

Springgiciu B. C John Foster Frazer EB. Lumm Francis H. Lowe New York W. H. Stevenson Detroit Mich Portland

Training Hard Daily Routine of Kid McCoy and Jim Corbett

The article details McCoy and Corbett at Saratoga and Asbury Park preparing for a Sept. 10 bout before the Hawthorne Athletic Club in Buffalo. Promoters push ahead despite local officials opposition, with legal counsel arguing the Horton law permits the match. Training includes long runs, sparring, and strength work, plus plans from Steve O Donnell to join McCoy’s camp.

McCoy Saratoga Jim Corbett Asbury Park Hawthorne A. C Buffalo Moses Shire Black Kilgalion Erie County Tom’ Lansing Billy’ Lavigne Lavigne Tom Don McVey Sawyer Lansing Long Branch Steve’ O’donnell

Club Going Right Ahead

Buffalo Aug 14 The Hawthorne Athletic Club plans a September 10 boxing event despite rumors of cancellation. Officials vow the match between James J Corbett and Charles Kid McCoy will proceed as scheduled, with a $10 000 forfeit posted to deter law violations. Local petitions urge the contest and support from taxpayers. George V Tuohby reports.

Buffalo N. Y Hawthorne Athletic Club Ministers’ Association James J. Corbett Charles Kid) McCoy Cheektowaga Black McCoy Corbett

Kid McCoy Banks On Lake Fitness Ahead Of Corbett Bout

Saratoga reports Kid McCoy pursuing a strict training regime near Doughrey's on the lake shore. The 160 pound challenger plans to slim two pounds to mid middleweight for a title clash with Corbett, aided by trainer-like efforts from Doc Payne Jack Daly and Sam Fitzpatrick as he swims runs and lifts and sawing wood each day.

Saratoga N. Y Kid McCoy Doughrey’s McCoy Saratoga Springs Saratoga Lake Mfadie Corbett Fitzsimmons Doc’’ Payne Jack Daly Sam Fitzpatrick Greater New York Athletic Club Gsapper Mogey

Bett McCoy Prepares Fierce Fight in Buffalo War

Asbury Park details Corbett Hike McCoy plans for the September 10 title clash in Buffalo. He follows a strict daily routine including a morning ride, four to five glasses of spring water at Excelsior Springs, and rigorous exercise to reach peak physical condition for the bout.

Asbury Park N. J Corbett Hke McCoy Buffalo McCoy Excelsior Springs

Boxing Gossip and Bouts at Concluding Week Schedule

Boxing column previews matchups across multiple nights with Dan Creedon versus Jack Bonner at Coney Island Club and Bonner’s chances against Creedon. It notes Bonner’s strength and Creedon’s fading form, cites potential rematches and other planned fights including Sieloff vs Watson and McPartland vs Zeigler with local club implications.

Dan Creedon Jack Bonner Jack Burge Gene Rowan Greater Jimmy Handler Ray Badgley Harrison G. Goulette Jim Marshall Bridgeport

Walcott Considers Retirement After Hand Injury

Joe Walcott, famed welterweight, faces potential retirement after a July Fourth accident left his right hand damaged. A severe finger stiffness and risk of amputation threaten his ability to box again, as he weighs surgical options following a fireworks mishap involving a large firecracker tied to his head.

Joe Walcott Walcott George Dixon Boston Dixon Jor Walcot Han

Fall regatta to feature New England amateurs on Charles River

The New England Amateur Rowing Association schedules its Labor Day regatta on the Charles River with strong entries from Bradford, Worcester, Springfield, Riversides and Boston clubs. Notable crews include Bradford doubles, Ku bick and Joyce of Springfield, Whitehead and Maguire, and Everett Pope. War canoe race expected to be highlight with rivalries heating up. Boston allocates 350 for races. entrants expected from New York and Canada.

New England Amateur Rowing Association Charles River Boston Wil Liam P. Hickey Bradford Whitehead Bradfords Maguire Worcester Flyers Ten Eyck Lewis Springfield Boat Club Kubick Joyce Worcester Springfeld Everett Pope Jack Crooks Riversides Jimmie” Brodie Masachusetts New York Wachusetts Springfield B. C

Prominent Caledonian Athletes Gather for Scotch Picnic

Dozens of Caledonian circuit athletes assemble in West Roxbury for the Scotch picnic at Caledonian Grove next Thursday. They arrived from Philadelphia after competing in Scottish games last week, bringing weight throwers sprinters jumpers pipers and Highland dancers to the largest field yet.

Caledonian Grove West Roxbury Philadelphia

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