St Louis Rain Delays Boston Chicago Game Move to Here
The rain postponed the Boston versus Chicago game and will shift to St. Louis. Chicago plans to limit balls to three as part of new move.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1900
Page
3
Baseball Pairings Set for City Venues
Boston meets St. Louis in St Louis. Brooklyn plays Pittsburg in Pittsburg. New York faces Chicago in Chicago. Philadelphia hosts Cincinnati in Cincinnati.
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Boston tops Chicago in rain shortened series amid talks of rule reform
Chicago and Boston split a wet faced four game series with Boston holding a slight edge in hits and Chicago fans predicting a late surge for the Cubs. Chicago manager Selee eyes the next visit to Boston while James A Hart pushes a three strikes three balls rule change to speed play. Bebee and others oppose the idea.
Cincinnati Falls to Brooklyn in Twin Bill
Cincinnati out batted Brooklyn in both games but dropped the first game due to errors. The second game was called at the end of the sixth by agreement with attendance listed as 20. The score details follow.
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Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Baseball Team Totals From Narrow Game Page
The box shows Wagner Smith and Davis with two base hits while Beaumont added a three base hit. Sacrifices by Beaumoont Ritchey and Tannehill aided the offense. Doyle stole a base. Double plays featured Ely O'Brien Selbach Bower man and Davis Doyle. Carrick walked three times. Tannehill struck out twice. Bowerman allowed a passed ball. Swartwood umpired the game. Time 87 minutes.
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Canes
Berntord
Steinfeldt
Corcoran
McBride
Newton
Essaesereees
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Kelley
Dahlen
Jennings
Kennedy
Ie Pires
Latham
McGinalty
Wagner
Smith
Davis
Beaumont
ST. Louis
A. E. AB. R. B. PO. McGraw
Burkett
Heidrick
Eee Murphy
Philadelphia
Heldrick
Lajoie
Kanty
Thomas
Donlin
McGann
Delehanty
Wallace
Hughey
Bernhard
St Louis Rally Ends as Pitcher Resigns
St Louis beat Bern as runs mattered and pitcher Um pire Terry sent his resignation to President Nick Young today. It was his last appearance in the league. Attendance 2300. Score not available.
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ST. Louis
Bernhard
Terry
Nick Young
Baseball notes on players and pennant races across leagues
Monte Cross has played fifty games without an error for Philadelphia. Providence pursues a National League catcher to secure the Eastern League pennant. Latimer joins from the North Carolina League as five pitchers remain on the list. Tim Murnane may be renominated if Mr. Young declines. Bobby Lowe shines for an alleged has been. Herman Long racks 28 chances without an error. Pittsburg finishes even with Chicago in ten games. Chisox have three games left in Pittsburgh. Love Cross forecasts a final season and store plans in Philadelphia. Bill Schriver discusses half-season without a strikeout. Brooklyn steals twice as many bases as Boston so far this season.
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Chicago
Ill
Boston
Selee
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Garven
Bostons
James A. Hart
Loftus and Comiskey
Hart
Bebee
Monte Cross
Philadelphia
Murray
Providence
Latimer
Nick Young
Bel
Ben Ohnson
Mr. Youn
Tim Murnane
Bobby Lowe
Herman Long
Pittsburg
Chiones
Love Cross
Bill Schriver
Pittsburgs
Brae Burn Hosts Four Club Invitation Golf Event
Brae Burn Golf Club West Newton hosts an invitation tournament September 26 27 28 with four members from each USGA club as guests. Six New York golfers enter including Travis United States Open winner. The event features Scotch foursomes amateurs and professionals, prizes for best amateur and best professional, and trophies Brae Burn cup consolation cup and blasted hopes cup with medals for lowest scores.
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Brae-Burn
West Newton
United States Golf Association
New York
Travis
Sloops Shark and Altair Return for repairs after Newport race
The Shark owned by F Lothrop Ames of Boston and the Altair owned by Cord Mayer of New York arrived in Bristol Rhode Island for repairs after a 61-footers Astor cup race. Both bows are badly twisted with frames bent and planks loosening.
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Bristol
R. I
Shark
F. Lothrop Ames
Boston
Altair
Cord Mayer
New York
Newport
Walker’s Cove
Herreshorft
Annisquam Yacht Club Races Open With Hull to Gloucester Run
Gloucester August 15 The three day racing carnival of the Annisquam Yacht Club begins tomorrow after today’s 22 mile Hull to Gloucester preliminary. The H O and the Early Dawn competed for a $50 cup offered by the H O owner with finish order announced.
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Gloucester
Annisquam Yacht Club
H. O
Hull
Harvard Wins Interscholastic Tennis Championship at Newport
At Newport Rhode Island August 15 Harvard rider B C Wright defeated Yale F M Breinig to win the interscholastic title in a day of strong play. Harvard doubles Ward and Davis defended their title in a thrilling three set final against Little and Alexander. Numerous players from Yale Princeton Columbia and Penn competed while others failed to appear.
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R. I
Harvard
Yale
Ward
Davis
Little
Alexander
Hackett
Allen
B. C. Wright
F. M. Breinig
W. C. Grant
Columbia
Princeton
University of Pennsylvania
Black
Sumner Hardy
Hardy
Deuce
G. L. Wrenn, Jr.Hackett
R. I Little-Ryerson
Chace-Fischer
Wrenn-Hackett
L't
Ryerson
G. W. Lee
Beals Wright
Ware
Chace
Fischer
Collins
Wright
R. D. Wrenn
Stevens
Wrenn
Southampton
H. Ward
D. F. Davis
R. D. Little
F. B. Alexander
Challengers
Te Gegen
C. 8. Hardy, 6—2, 8—6, 6-8, _B. C. Wright
L. L. Ware
Taylor Swing Compared With Vardon in Early Golf Talk
The sketch shows Taylor’s unusual swing being more horizontal and less neck-focused than Vardon’s. Prospects of a Taylor versus Vardon match in America generate great interest, as both are British Open champions with distinct equipment preferences and short game styles.
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Taylor
Vardon
Atlantic
England
Field Day Committee Plans Knights of Columbus Event
The Knights of Columbus field day is set for Charles River Park on Saturday August 2 at 697 Washington Street. Chairman John F Dever led a session where St Augustine s Band and J Fred O Conner s orchestra were booked for the event. A monster theatrical bill a strong sporting program and several bicycle races are planned for all ages and sexes.
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Knights of Columbus
Charles River Park
Society
Washington Street
John F. Dever
St. Augustine
J. Fred O’conner
Chestra
Man Detains Suspect, Claims Larceny Allegation
Philip F. G. Hirsch says he acted as his own policeman by detaining Mary E. Bradley of 4 Tyler Street after accusing her of robbing him weeks earlier. He brought her to Police Station 4 and charged her with larceny. Bradley denied ever meeting him.
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Philip F. G. Hirsch
Mary E. Bradley
Tyler Street
Hirsch
Myopia Beats Dedham in Point Judith Cup Final
Narragansett Pier Rhode Island August 15 Myopia defeated the Dedham peroreees team in the final pole contest for the Point Judith cup with a score of 16 to 0.
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Narragansett Pier
R. I
Myopias
Dedhams Peroreees
Essex County Club eighth annual tennis tourney begins
Lakes on the Essex County Club courts in Manchester flood afternoon play. S. W. R. Thayer Jr and Edmund Dana reach second round. Bartletts, Eben Stanwood, Allston Dana, Curtis, Rotch and others win or advance in first round and early semi finals.
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Manchester
Essex County Club
S. W. R. Thayer, Jr
Edmund Dana
M. Bartlett
H. F. Mason
N.S. Bartlett, Jr
H. W. L. Dana
Eben Stanwood
Allston Dana
H. A. Curtis
H. W. Mason
Amateur Meet At Caledonia Grove And Weymouth
Open handicap events hosted by St. Alphonsus Association Roxbury at Caledonia Grove Westmosinee list 100 yard novice 100 yard dash 440 yard run mile run 16 pound shot running broad jump hop step and jump Entries close Saturday with James P. Fox 1150 Columbus avenue Between heats of professional handicap Weymouth A A at South Weymouth six other events in running and jumping Entries close Monday with W J Curran Weymouth E M A Donovan credited with professional record at 935 seconds Owens Cary and Wefers have all turned the century as amateurs
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Murphy After Cavill Eyes Mile Swim Duel
Billy Murphy a New England champion swimmer and life saver told the Post he wants to race Percy F Cavill the England and Australia champion for up to a mile with a $20 side bet. He says he can settle the match within two weeks.
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Billy Murphy
New England
Percy F. Cavill
England
Australia
Murphy
Cavill
Dean's Ointment Ad Promises Quick Relief
A raspy ad claims scratch and itch relief for itching piles with Dean's Ointment. It pledges constant cure and sleep, noting the product costs 50 cents at any drug store.
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Dean
Philip E. Lowers Track Record at Old Orchard Meet
At Old Orchard Me August 15 with a damp track the 2:16 trot winner Philip E. a 6 year old gelding owned by Philip Hendrie of Taftsville Conn lowered his record to 2 16 12 in the third heat on a heavy course. Ned Wilkes led the 2:13 pace early but Dark Wilkes won the first two heats before Wilkes claimed the next two in a close finish. Distance was waived due to track conditions.
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Old Orchard
Philip E
Philip Hendrie
Taftsville
Conn
Holyoke
Ned Wilkes
Dover
Dark Wilkes
Ol Orchard
Br. G
Clay-Clara Bell
Metropole
Utton
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Dead Heat at Glens Falls Pace and Trots
At Glens Falls New York on August 15 the grand circuit meet drew a 696 crowd for the postponed 2:28 pace and a 2:07 pace with a dead heat between Royal R. Sheldon and Connor. The 2:12 trot produced a five-horse finish within a sulky length. The 2:19 trot was unfinished and moved to tomorrow.
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Glens Falls
N. Y
Royal R. Sheldon
Connor
Races At Newport Vermont Mem
Newport Vermont August 15 The Mem bremagog fair opened with strong horse racing Conteneeee won the three minute class purse 150 Best time 2 26 1 2 Genmaeass petian finished second Best time 2 26 1 2 In the 2 21 class purse 300 Bella donna won with Transvaal second Florence H third Best time 2 18 1 2
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Newport
Membremagog Fair
Sotay
Genmaeass Petian
A. Ray
Ymos
Dd. G. Rew
Belladonna
Garrow
Transvaal
Postponed racing at Combination Park shifted to tonight
Heavy rain forced another postponement of races at Combination Park last evening. Manager Hicks kept vaudeville running for patrons and praised the Review Comedy Four. After the acts, dancers filled the hall as the Dorchester Driving Club rescheduled the special race for this evening along with the running race and the one mile pursuit.
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Combination Park
Hicks
Comedy Four
Dorchester Driving Club
Lang Wounded As Chinese War News Reaches Portland
The cable reports Frank R. Lang of the Ninth U S Infantry wounded in shoulder during Chinese engagements. A Portland native, Lang was a long distance cyclist and Piney Tree State road champion. He belongs to the Century Road Club of America and holds a Maine mileage record. He is 26 and unmarried.
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Frank R. Lang
Ninth United States Infantry
Lang
Portland
Piney Tree State
Century Road Club of America
Maine
Art Lang
Nantes rider Didier wins world amateur two kilo race
In Paris on August 15 the world amateur two kilometer cycling final ended with Didier of Nantes first, Lake of the United States second, and Vasseront of France third. The winning time was 66.25 seconds.
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Paris
Didier
Nantes
Lake
Vasseront
Bicyclenotes on riders and race notices from Boston area
A hospital report on Billy Corcoran's improving condition after appendicitis contrasts with racing news. Jimmy Michael is reinstated after settlement with Pleasure Beach track management. Upcoming events include Glenmore track matches, Worcester open entries with Major Taylor, and Jamaica Cycle Club races from Copley Square.
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Waltham Hospital
Billy’’ Corcoran
Board of Control
National Cycling Association
Jimmy Michael
James Michael
Pleasure Beach
Bridgeport
Conn
John Nelson
Glenmore Track
Lynn
Moran
E. O. Peabody
New
Worcester
Culver
Taylor
Tom Butler
Hugh McLean
Johnny Nelson
Hartford
Nelson
Michael
Jamaica Cycle Club
Bass Point
Copley Square
G. K. Bell
Acton
Wees Framingham
Centennial Grove
F. R. Porter
Chelsea
Broadway
Fourth Street
Montreal
Dandurand
Jeffries Declines Fight With Winner of Sharkey Fitzsimmons
New York Aug 15 William A Brady says Jeffries called off the proposed bout with the winner of the Sharkey Fitzsimmons clash. He cites no army credit in beating a man who fought two hard battles in one week. Jeffries would fight another opponent before Sept. 1 but fears the victor would allege he was out of condition.
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Sharkey
Seaside Athletic Club
Fitzsimmons
Fitz and Sharkey
Seaside Club
Billy Rady
Jeffries
McFadden-O’brien
O’brien
O'Brien
Boston
McFadden
Tom O’rourke
New England
Charley White
Karl Decker
New York Journal
Decker
Morning Telegraph
Macon McCormick
Macon
Yankee Sullivan
Tom Hyer
Tom Sayers
John ©. Heenan
Ned O’baldwin
Bill Poole
Mike McCoole
Gentleman Jackson
Tom Cribb
Figg
Mr. Decker
Corbett
McCoy
Itzsimmons
Ruhlir
John Ik. Sullivan
Jack Dempsey
Jack McAuliffe
Ike Weir
Young Griffo
George Dixon
Jem Mace
Kid McCoy
Jim Hall
Jim Corbett
Knights of the Mitts
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Boxing Rumors of a 25000 Dollar Seaside Clash
Rob Roy Benton accuses Seaside Athletic Club of fraud in a planned Fitzsimmons vs Sharkey bout with a record purse of 25000 dollars. He cites insider schemes, heavy bets, and misleading publicity, urging readers to doubt the fight’s fairness while naming journalists and past scandals as context.
Two Stowaways Detained After Antwerp Arrival
Harbor police took into custody two stowaways found aboard the Dalton Paul from Antwerp. Named Nichols Bender from Belgium and Joseph Stavenish from Russia, they have no means of support and face deportation.
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Dalton Paul
Antwerp
Nichols Bender
Belgium
Joseph Stavenish
Russia
Winthrop Yacht Club hosts successful pop concert
The Winthrop Yacht Club gave a pop concert at the club house last evening. Over 400 attendees enjoyed a highly praised program featuring many well-known performers. The event marked one of the club's best efforts in recent years.
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Winthroacht Club
Record-Breaking Muster Set for New England Veterans in Waltham
Waltham readies for the New England Veteran Firemen's Association muster with 42 hand tubs entered and a 6000-strong red shirt parade. The event features prizes including a special 16 size nickel watch and cash pots of 200, 150, 100, and 50.
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Waltham
New England
League
Manchester
N. H
American Watch Factory
American Waltham Watch Company
Oreman
Two Horse Accidents Reported In City Streets
Ruben Rabinovitch a 42 year old resident of 71 Lowell street was struck by an electric car on Port land street near Travers street. His horse spooked dragged him to Canal and Travers where the animal stopped he suffered injuries to his left arm hip and knee and was treated at Station 1. John Carroll of 14 Morris street was kicked in the right shin by a balking horse on Bremen street and later hospitalized after treatment at Station 7 and City Hospital.
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Ruben Rabinovitch
Lowell Street
Portland Street
Travers Stret
Ruben
Canal and
Travers Streets
Station 1
Dunn
East
Boston
John Carroll
Bremen Street
Carroll
Frazer
City Hospital
Morris Street
Huntington’s Burial Friday In New York
The bed of Collis P. Huntington, late railroad magnate, arrived at the Huntington town house on Fifty-seventh Street. Funeral services will be private and held at 11 o'clock Friday morning. Princess Hatzfeldt, in London, postponed her return after learning of Huntington's death.
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New York
Collis P. Huntington
Adirondack Mountains
Huntington Town House
Rincess Hatzfeldt
London
Maestrc
Huntington
Epitaphs and Weather Jests in Odd Dialogue
A Denver Times quip envisions an epitaph for Joshua Plimpkins the plumber and his widow objects to naming his vocation. An Exchange joke has Mrs Murgatroyd describing heat as causing her husband to sit on the porch without a collar, highlighting light local humor.
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Tom B. Stone
Joshua Plimpkins
Widow Plimpkins
Denver Times
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