Boston Triumphs and New York Beats Cincinnati
Boston wins as New York defeats Cincinnati in a close set of games. Baltimore tightens hold on third by nodding past the Colonels.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1898
Page
3
New York Offense Struggles In Narrow Loss At Cincinnati
In a tight game at Cincinnati, Grady Joyce and Doyle produced multiple hits including a double and a triple. Rusie and Hill matched zeroes through five columns with errors and stolen bases shaping the battle. Attendants reached 3000 as Cincinnati edged New York 4 by 2. Indifferent defense and timely hits decided the outcome.
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New York
PO. A
van Haltren
R. H. ER
1800 Joyce
Boston
Hartman
Cincinnati
Warner
Rusie
Washington
St. Louis
Baltimore
Cleveland
Chicago
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Eau
Brooklyn
Louisville
Eeare
Hill
Joyce
Grady
Doyle
Miller
Rush
Peitz
Mine
Emslie and Hunt
Chicago at Boston a close Chicago loss on muffed plays
In Chicago at Boston the disabled Chicago team led by Callahan and Donohue lost a close game. Chance and Thornton misplayed balls for two early Boston runs, Callahan held Boston to five hits, Nichols delivered a clutch triple, and Boston moved ahead as Dahlen and Long fielded well.
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Danten
Eesceess
Aban
Eeeae
Sc Dudliseces Ccvule
Conpor
Tom Sburns
Chicago
Callahan
Fitchburg
Donohue
Whittenden
Ryan
Lange
Young Chance
San Francisco
Thornton
Boston
Chance
Dahlen
Duffy
Everett
Yeager
Lowe
Nichols
Angel
Cincinnati
New York
Mertes
Kirby
Long
Tenney
Collins
Bobby
Hamilton
Connor
Stafford
McCormick
Bells
Colling
Donahue
Klobedans
Martes
Fry
Baltimore
Magee
Orioles
Louisville
Browns Triumph Over Leather Medal Contest Loss in St Louis
In Washington on August 16 the Browns lost to leather medal contenders in St Louis with an attendance of 200. The game ended with an inferior performance by the Browns and a narrow defeat as scores were tallied.
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Washington
ST. Louis
Browns
Dunn and Ryan Lead Brooklyn to Victory in Trish Battery
Dunn and Ryan, known as Brooklyn's Trish Battery, powered the home team to a win as Dunn dominated on the mound with men on base and Wilson struggled at the plate. The final score is not provided in the readable text.
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New York
Dunn
Ryan
Brooklyn
AB B. PO
EF. Griffin
Jones
Hallman
Sheckard
Coveessseeers
Lachance
Shindle
She Howe Dean
Dee
R. F
Laye
Moon
Childs
Beau
McKean
Haliman
Cleveland
Lynch and Andrews
Scores From Regional Matches Across Cities
Montreal-Ottawa 5 4 Montreal leads. Toronto-Toronto 12 1 Buffalo defeats Montreal. Wilkesbarre 8 Providence 7. Wilkesbarre 5 Providence 0. Springfield 8 Syracuse 6. Richmond 4 Newark 1. Newark 6 Richmond 4.
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Montreal
Ottawa
Toronto
Buffalo
Wilkesbarre
Providence
Springfield
Syracuse
Richmond
Newark
Lyceums of Worcester Challenge Graftons at Worcester Oval
The Lyceums of Worcester challenged the Graftons to play at Worcester Oval next Saturday. Pitcher Chick Frazer may be traded by Louisville to Chicago for next season. The Eliots of Boston play the Everetts on Mt. Washington grounds next Saturday afternoon. Tim Donahue and Jim Callahan form a top New England battery. Kirby’s pitching was strong until a rough eighth.
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Lyceums
Worcester
Graftons
Worcester Oval
Chick Frazer
Louisville
Chicago
Eliots
Boston
Everetts
Mt. Washington Grounds
Tim Donahue
Jim Callahan
New England Battery
Kirby
Chi’s
Kilpatrick to Enter Rail Ireland Return and World Mile Push
George B Tinder, the mile world champion, plans to return to Ireland in September to challenge the mile record then retire. He may appear in America at the Scotch picnic in West Roxbury tomorrow, running the half and mile and attempting the five mile record amid rivals. Kilpatrick, ex amateur half mile champion, may enter the half and recent Springfield form suggests a fast pace possibly beating 1 63 2 5 for the world amateur mile record.
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George B. Tinder
Ireland
America
West Roxbury
Pat Carroll
Walter Pearce
McGonnigle
Hjertberg
Mullen
Thomas Holland
Worcester
L. McCann
Chelsea
Charley Kilpatrick
Springfield
Old Orchard Races Highlight Three Events At Kite Track
Old Orchard Me Aug 16 The second meeting of the season featured three races on the kite track with seven heats needed to decide a winner. Squeezer nosed out favorite Tom Boy in the 2:15 trot. Sylvanway from Hartford won the 2.2% pace in straight heats, 2:12 1/4. Cuthlene of Lexington took the 2:30 trot in four heats.
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Old Orchard
Tom Boy
Squeezer
Medford
Mass
Sylvanway
Hartford
Cuthlene
Lexington
Trott Equieexer
Ogg Ouble
Gollins
Eee
Tom Hoy
B. m
Marsh
Pemarenty
Ben H
McDonald
Quinlan to race at Canadian championships this year
Harvard runner Frank Quinlan may compete in the Canadian championships after summer circuit work around Boston. Observers say on good tracks like Holmes Field he could match the amateur century dash record of 9 4.6 seconds.
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Frank Quinlan
Harvard
Quinlan
Boston
Holmes
Dick Grant
Allie’ Remington
Fitchburg
Castoria's Formointments 224 Hives The Signature
An old advertisement notes a product line Castoria with a distinctive signature warning of a company brand. The brief mentions a familiar product marketed as the one you have always bought. No dates or locations are provided.
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Castoria
Double Crime Fatal: Patrick J Corbett Kills Wife Then Self
San Francisco reports Patrick J Corbett father of heavyweight James J Corbett shot and killed his wife at 52 Hayes Street before turning the revolver on himself. He died instantly, believed to be demented, after recent health decline following a trip to Bartlett Springs.
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San Francisco
Patrick J. Corbett
James J. Corbett
Tuam
Ireland
New Orleans
Corbett
Hayes Street
King
Mrs. Corbett
Bartlett Springs
Ex champion Corbett in shock over California tragedy
James J. Corbett, training at Asbury Park after defeat by Fitzsimmons, wept upon learning of a double tragedy in California from his brother Harry. He may postpone the Buffalo bout with McCoy on Sept 10 as manager George Considine travels to confer.
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New York
James J. Corbett
Asbury Park
N. J
Harry
California
McVey
White
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Carson City
McCoy
Buffalo
George Considine
Corbett Will Stay East After San Francisco Tragedy
William A Brady recalls Jim Corbett and his family after the San Francisco death. He notes Corbett’s level headed father and the motherly support of Mrs Corbett, while speculating Jim may delay or skip a Sept 10 bout if the Kid pushes.
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William A. Brady
James J. Corbett
San Francisco
Jim
Corbett
Carson
Fitzsimmons
Fitz
McCoy
Boxing Gossip Sparks Coney Island Matchups At Greater NYAC
Boxers Dave Sullivan and Sally Smith plan an August 29 122 pound bout at the Greater New York Athletic Club with a 250 forfeit for weight. Mysterious Billy Smith and Matty Matthews tabbed for September 6 at the same venue. Jack Bonner defeats Charley Goff in eighteen rounds at Coney Island.
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Dave Sullivan
Sally Smith
Coney Island
Greater New York
Bullivan
Fordham
Smith
Westchester
Greas
Billy Smith
Matty Matthews
Greater New York A. C
George Byers
George Murray
Lynn
Jig Stone
Murray
Danny Brennan
South End
Jack Bonner
Charley Goff
Goff
Bonner
Remarkable World Records Highlight National Bicycle Meet
At Indianapolis the national meet produced five new records despite financial setbacks. The standout is the world quadruple two mile record of 3 85 by Martin Butler Becker and Mertens, slicing England and American marks. Peabody Llewellyn set a tandem quarter mile under 20 seconds, while Owen Kimble and Floyd McFarland posted notable times. Eddie Bald set a world two mile handicap mark of 4 9.
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Indianapolis
Ashinger
Indiana
Martin
Butler
Becker
Mertens
England
Michael
Manhattan Beach
Peabody
Llewellyn
Owen Kimble
Floyd McFarland
Eddie Bald
Corbett
McCoy
Jimmy Michael
Tom Linton
National bicycle meet sanctioned at Asbury Park
The American Cycle Racing Association receives sanction for a national circuit meet at Asbury Park New Jersey on August 2 6. Frank T Kramer of Newark wins the one mile championship and is declared amateur US champion. Several organizations and individuals are barred or suspended for unsanctioned races and improper conduct with dates in 1898.
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Jimmy
Moran
Washington
Shafer
Michael
McDuffee
Linton
England
MccDuffee
Bald
Baltimore
Mott
L. A. W. Racing Board
American Cycle Racing Association
Asbury Park
N. J
St. Louis Cycle Racing Association
St. Louis
Frank T. Kramer
Newark
United States
St. Anthony’s Church
Brighton
Mass
St. Columbkill’s Church
Division
Boston
Apollo Garden
Loud
Brockton
George Thompson
al Johnquist
W. Spofford
Chelsea
PRESS FEEDERS PICNIC AT APOLLO GARDEN
The Printing Press Feeders Association holds its annual picnic and games at Apollo Garden on Saturday. Events include base ball between printing trades teams, 100 yard and one mile runs, a one mile bicycle race, and a girls race with prizes. A grand prize dance crowns the New England championship. entries to Charles Mehigan at 2 Franklin Street Boston.
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Apollo Garden
New England
Charles Mehigan
Franklin Street
Boston
Dominion Defeats Dominion in Canadian Yacht Victory
In Dorval Canada on August 16 the Canadian yacht Dominion beat Challenger by eight minutes and 26 seconds in the Seawauhaka international challenge cup race. Three rounds on a windward return course lasted just over two hours with a southwest wind. The Dominion led from the first leg and extended the advantage to secure a decisive win as Challenger fought back on the run. Tomorrow’s fourth race is expected to decide the cup with a triangular course.
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Dorval
Que
Dominion
Tiller
Shearwood
Hamilton
Boulton
C. H. Crane
Challenger
Crane
Hoyt
Stackpole
Challe
Joe
Windward
Duggan
Mainsail
Spinnaker
Batttle
Naker
Saratoga Favorites Lose at Citizens and Merchants Stakes
SARATOGA N Y Aug 16 The day’s feature at the track was the Citizens and Merchants stake led by Poetess as favorite but she finished second to White Frost by a length. Four favorites were defeated and weather was cloudy with a fast track.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Citizens and Merchants’ Stake
Poetess
Secon White Frost
Maher's Day at Aqueduct in Tame Program
At Aqueduct raceway on August 16 a moderate crowd saw Maher ride three of four mounts with skill. Prince of Wales led the opening race from start to finish, winning by three lengths. Second and third races featured Sly Vox and Mixzpah among others, with Oval notes on times and payouts. Sixth race saw Dr. Witthrow win at one mile with Field Lat close behind.
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New York
Aqueduct Racetrack
Maher
Prince of Wales
Shae
Wales
Somers
Pera
Ang
Sensin
Ael
Tophet
Ben Jogi
John Beel
Wosa
Jim Byrne
Kostelats Bman
Improvident
Tanne
Sly Vox
Slasher
Spencer
Simmin
H. Jones
Tenis
Frohman
Clareda
O'Leary
al James
Ean Ingelow
Tendresse
Gadfly
Candiestick
Gallela
Campania
van Wien
Oody
Land
Michaels
Witthrow
Sanger
Russo
James
Wauwego
Pele Bastion
St. Frusquin
Fernandina
Ne Bonaparte
Budd
Starry Night Bathing At Winthrop Beach Attracts Crowds
Bathers fill Winthrop Beach areas including Ocean Spray and Highlands under starlight with a government search light on Long Island occasionally interrupting. Ten forty six is high tide for night swims as 150 couples attend Leighton House Tuesday hops with Miss Jennie Woodbridge on piano.
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Winthrop Beach
Long Island
Leighton House
Jennie Woodbridge
Ed. Howland
A. B. Walberg
Leighton
45th Annual Scotch Picnic Held at Caledonian Grove
The 45th Scotch Picnic is scheduled for Caledonian Grove in West Roxbury on Thursday. The event features Angus amateur competitions in the forenoon and is open to all, with media coverage promised and a reminder to date.
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Caledenian Grove
West Roxbury
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