Nichols Pitches Great Ball as 11th Win in a Row
Nichols hurled another dominating performance securing his 11th consecutive victory and 24th win of the season. The feature highlights move to other diamonds as the team maintains momentum.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1898
Page
3
Phillies Defeat Pirates as Boyle Released
Philadelphia beat Pittsburg easily as Tannehill allowed five earned runs before Gardner took over and was hit hard. The Phillies released catcher Boyle. Attendance listed as 1,524 with the score not fully shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Phillies
Pittsburg
Tannehill
Gardner
Boyle
Baseball matchups charted across six city pairs
Chicago hosts Boston while Cincinnati visits New York Cleveland travels to Brooklyn St Louis plays Washington Pittsburg faces Philadelphia Louisville meets Baltimore in a regional schedule round up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinauta Outpitchen Brektenateln
New York
AB. van Haltren
E. Grady
C. F
Eenmereseersensre
Toyce
Ewese Daris
Erereve & Gleason
Seee Yie
Meekin
Cevcecvveveseses
Cincinnati
AB. Rfe
McBride
Hy Sm
Miller
Trwin
Peltz
Breitenstein
Davis
Doyle
Gleason
Omf Meekin
Warner
Brettenstein
Newark
Clincionati
Vere
Brown
E. aAtta
R. H. Boston
Chicago
Baltimore
Louisville
Washington
St. Louis
Boston
Cleveland O OF
Eevee Ereerese
Pittsburg
Eoosere
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Washington Toulisville
Seer Eeeee
Ri. Louis
Cleveland
Duffy's Boston Powers Past Chicago in Darkened Win
Captain Hugh Duffy leads Boston to a ninth straight victory over Chicago as Nichols wins his twenty fourth. Dark skies halt play in the eighth with Everett on for Chicago and three runs already in, Boston capitalizing on fielding and a Collins homer for the only long hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Duffy
Boston Boys
Chicago
Nichols
Boston
Everett
Charley Snyder
Collins
Nick
Kilroy
Tenney
Lowe
Duffy
Isbell
Thornton
Colts
Green
Springfield
Mertes
Dahlen
Donahue
Connor
Long
McCormick
Andy
Yeager
Hamilton
Stafford
Jong
Connor T
Feiverett
Snyder
R. B
TB. Green
Eeeeree
E. Fiverett
Eeneeee Ponobue
C. Isbell
Eereeere Kilroy
He Tae
Cage
Tafford
Greesbell
Dehlen
Bdal
Sie Connelly
CinciNnatis Outplayed by Giants as Rain Halts Play
The Cincinnati team was outplayed by the Giants today. The line was culed after the first half of the eighth inning due to rain.
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York. Ag
CinciNnatis
Giants
Browns Falter in Ragged Game Attended by 80
Washington reports a rough contest where Carsey proved easy for the Browns as attendance reached 80. The score remains unresolved in the brief item.
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Washington
Penere
Carsey
Browns
Baltimore Defeats Louisville in Tight Contest
Baltimore won over Louisville with strong pitching by McJames and Cun ningham in sharp play. Errors limited scoring on both sides, producing a fine display with few runs and no clear edge for either team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Louisville
McJames
Cunningham
Scrambled OCR Sports Loot With Odd Scores
Reading Lancaster and Allentown readings mix with stilted team names and odd scores. Newark Richmond Springfield Syracuse appear as garbled entries with unclear results and locations.
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Reading
Lancaster
Allentown
Artford
Richmond
Newark
Richmon Yg
Fingfic Spienman
Springfield
Springfeld
Rane Syracuse
Boston Wins Close Baseball Game Over Cincinnati
Boston has won eight of eleven against Cincinnati with three games left. Jack Stivetts hit a homer for Boston in a 6 to 5 win over Cincinnati. Boston fans recall earlier double victories as a competitive pennant race continues.
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Boston
Cincinnati
M. Miller
Jack Stivetts
Kirby
Warrens
Dorchester
John Hannan
Codman Street
Berkeleys
Myrtles
South Boston
Norris Park
Ed. J. O'Toole
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Norwood
Hugh Duffy
Bob Lowe
Nichols
Clarke Griffith
Sommers
Nick
Clarke
Lhot
Chicago
Ids Isbell
Colt
Munyon’s Kidney Pellets Claim Back Pain Cure
Munyon’s Kidney Pellets advertised as curing back pains and all forms of kidney disease. The ad notes doctors’ services as free.
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Munyon
Pugilist Tragedy Delays Corbett McCoy Bout
James J. Corbett faces a family tragedy after the deaths of his parents. Robert Fitzsimmons and Martin Julian express deep sympathy and offer help. Corbett may delay the Corbett McCoy contest, with plans for a late date or replacement if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Corbett
Martin Julian
Bob Fitzsimmons
McCoy
Jim
Corbett
San Francisco
George Considine
Corbett-McCoy
Fitzsimmons
Robert Fitzsimmons
Carson
Cheektowaga Board OKs Hawthorne Club Sparring Exhibition
Town legal opinion confirms Hawthorne Athletic Club, a domestic corporation, may stage a sparring exhibition between Corbett and McCoy in its leased Cheektowaga premises. Gloves must be at least five ounces and attendance limited to club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Cheektowaga
Hawthorne Athletic Club
Corbett
McCoy
John W. Fisher
Hawthorne Club
Midget Welshman becomes crack jockey in cycle racing split
Dave Shafer quits racing ending his long run with Jimmy Michael at Charles River Park. Michael remains under contract with Jim Kennedy and plans to ride in remaining events while Shafer shifts toward horse racing management. The dispute sparks talk of track closures and new crossovers between racing and promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafer
Michael
Charles River
Charles R. Culver
Dave Shafer
Jimmy Michael
Jimmy
New York
Jim’ Kennedy
American Cycle Racing Association
Kennedy
Dave
Philadelphia
McDuffee
Boston
Elkes
Martin
Linton
Taylore
Charles River Park
National
Austin Crooks
America
Tom Eck
Dominion's Cup stay with Montreal yacht club in Dorval
The Sewanhaka international challenge cup remains with the Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club of Montreal after Dominion defeats Challenger in a four race series. Dominion wins the decisive day by 2 minutes 27.5 seconds as wind shifts favor the Canadian boat. Tomorrow the Americans depart for home.
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Dorval
Que
Sewanhaka
Dominion
Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club
Challenger
Speculator
Crane
Rain Stops Buffalo Races At Queen City Trot Meet
A downpour Floods Fort Erie track halting the grand circuit program on August 17. Mattie Patterson led the 2:16 trot and 2:12 class before the rain paused competition and rescheduled the rest for tomorrow. Judges fined Sam P. Wilson and H. James for previous race irregularities amid unsettled results and unfinished events at Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Queen City
Mattie Patterson
Fort Erie
Kelly
Lady of the Manor
Indiana
Sam P. Wilson
H. James
Marie Patterson
B. m
Vilander
G. Saunders
Erie Hattie R
Br. m
McDonald
Issueae
Gr. H
Curry
Eeu Big Timber
B. Haring Rais
Vee
Directum Kelley
Elley
B. G
Geers
B. H
Starr
Castleton
Saratoga Selling Races Reported With Light Crowd
Unfavorable weather kept attendance light at Saratoga as five selling races ran. Water Girl won the 5 furlongs with Belle of Troy second and Anita third. Nearest captured the 6 furlongs event with Saratoga second and Organ Pilot third. Knight of the Garter led the 4th race to victory over Ben Ino and Wax Toy. Judge Wardell won the 6 furlongs with Damocles second and Char entus third. Flavius led the final 5 furlongs, Roe Mitchell second and Sol third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
Water Girl
Clawson
Belle of Troy
Powers
Anita
Taral
Gold Mine
T. Sloan
Organ Pilot
Gray
Burns
Roundsman
Flo W
Knight of the Garter
A. Barrett
Ben Ino
Wax Toy
Henchman
Judge Wardell
Damocles
Charentus
Corbett-McCoy Fight Postponed to October 1 Deadline
The Corbett McCoy bout is rescheduled to occur by October 1 in Buffalo after a conference between William Gray representing McCoy and Hawthorne Athletic Club and George Considine Corbett's manager. A proposed September 25 date was considered but the final window is between September 25 and October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Corbett-McCoy
Buffalo
William Gray
McCoy
Hawthorne Athletic Club
George Considine
Corbett
Gray
Old Orchard Race Meet Hit by Rain After Heats
Heavy shower shortened the program at Old Orchard Maine. In the 2:12 trot Nemoline of Springfield won two heats, while Sterling of New York captured the single heat in the 2:10 pace. Purse was $400 for both events and several entries remained unfinished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard
Nemoline
Springfield
Mass
Sterling
New York
Boxing Gossip and Matches Across Clubs and Courts
Warren Lewis of the Greater New York A C obtained a Supreme Court order to bar Thomas F Byrnes Alexander Brown John F Dowdell and John Cantwell from club business or using the license or property. Downey McBride and McPartland Zeigler bouts slated. Callahan vs McGovern in upcoming Brooklyn and Philadelphia cards. Variations of potential matches include Maher vs unknown in San Francisco and Dublin London efforts for Hughes vs Daly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Lewis
Greater New York Athletic Club
Justice Lambert
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Thomas F. Byrnes
Alexander Brown
John F. Dowdell
John Cantwell
Lewis
Downey-McBride
Greater New York
Kid McPartland
Owen Zeigler
Lenox
Jim Jeffries
National Sporting Club of London
Johnnyughes
Jack Daly
Toni Carpenter
England
Joe Orn
Joe
Chappie Jones
Chicago Ring
Kerwin
George VY
Tuche
Pawtucket Meet Opens with Record Fast Pace
Pawtucket driving park hosts a two day meet with strong attendance and exciting finishes. Atheridge's J H B set a 2 20 flat mile in heavy track conditions, winning two heats before Sally Bush took the next three in tight times. Mars Cham won the first 2 50 heat, while Miss Maxie claimed the following three with quick finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket
R. I
A. M. Atheridge
Sally Bush
Mars Cham
Maxie
Kin issues sweeping challenge from Houghton
Houghton Michigan August 17 John Kin a top mixed wrestling champion issues a broad challenge for a match anywhere anytime for any amount aimed at Tom Jenkins world champion catch as catch can Kin easily defeated John Rowett last Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton, Mich
John Kin
Houghton
Tom Jenkins
Cleveland
King
John Rowett
Bicycle Notes Pacing Team Seeks Backed Payments
The National Track Association pacing team attached three tracks near Boston to recover nearly $100 owed by members. They aim to obtain support from the law board. The tracks have not paid assessments to the N C T A as agreed. Charles River Park, or the Massachusetts Athletic Association.
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Racing Board
Charles River Park
S. H. Adams
Springfield
New York
Edward Taylor
Michael
Taylor
Shafer
American Association
National Pacers
Jimmy
Fair
Nassau Wheelmen
Brooklyn
N. Y
Pendleton
Waters
Brannan
Bragdon
Tigers
Boston
Portland
Frank Waller
Charles G. Percival
Baltimore
Waller
Louis Gimm
W. F. Stafford
Messrs. Swett and
Vincelette
The
Elks C. C
Warren F. Taylor
Knapp
Gray
Booth
Denny
Indian Territory
Colorado
A. D. Peck
Massachusetts B. C
Massachusetts
Fitchburg
Rollstone Co. C
Massachusetts Avenue
Swett Street
Edward Everett Square
Arthur K. Peck
L. A
Kid St. Onge
George G. Reed
North Abington
Mass
National Track Association
Massachusetts Athletic Association
Corbett says father temporarily insane after Napa visit
Harry Corbett reports his father showed strange behavior at Bartlett Springs and Napa Insane Asylum where his sister Margaret Griffin has been confined six years. Dr Robert O Connell agrees the deceased was temporarily insane based on late life observations.
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San Francisco
Harry Corbett
Robert O’connell
Corbett
Mag
Margaret Griffin
Napa Insane Asylum
Scotch Picnic Opens сontestful Caledonian Games in Boston
The forty fifth annual Boston Caledonian Club picnic and games begin at West Roxbury with an 8 oclock parade from Commercial Hall. Nearly 15 000 are expected to attend as clansmen compete in eleven events then twenty more world class events in the afternoon featuring top runners throwers weight throwers and bagpipe drama including Tinder Leavitt and McCann among entrants. An important telegram awaits Jack Burke at 8 this evening.
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West Roxbury
Jndy
Commercial Hall
Kneeland and
Washington Streets
Washington
Tremont
State
Commercial
Clinton
Blackstone
Hanover
Scollay Square
Park Square Depot
the Grove
Salem
Bonny Scotia
George B. Tinder
Pat Carroll
America
Ernie Hjertberg
Walter Pierce
New England
Harry Hodgkins
W. R. Folsom
McGonnigle
Nedda Manning
John Leavitt
Fish Marsh
John Clausen
W. 8. Donovan
Ben Stewart
James F. Connery
J. P. Watson
Ll. A. Carpenter
J. Connors
Gideon
Pierrie
Dan Long
Tom Shields
John McPherson
Jim Cunningham
Walter Scott
James Brown
S. P. McLean
J. D. McCall
Piper
Pooe
Donovan
Walter Christie
Johnny Mack
Tony Thompson
McCann
Eddie Hobbs
John McDevitt
Bob Brown
Knight of
Chicago
Mace Williams
Frank Brick
Pierrie Donohue
Charley Kilpatrick
Tinder
Leavitt
First Ward Line steamers sail to Havana after war break
The Matanzas leaves New York for Havana as the first voyage since the war began, with breadstuffs rice beans vegetables and 4000 fowls aboard. The Lydia follows with the first mail to Havana since hostilities started, plus provisions and passengers.
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Ward Line
New York
Matanzas
Havana
Lydia
Ninth Infantry Past Officers Call Meeting Friday
A meeting of past officers of the Ninth Infantry M. V. M. is set for Friday at 8 PM at the East Newton street armory to act on funeral arrangements for Majors Grady and O Connor. A large attendance is expected.
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Ninth Infantry
M. V.M
East Newton Street
Grady
O'Connor
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