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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1899
Page
3
In Boston NC, a tense game finished with Collins scoring on a wild pitch and Hickman beating out an infield hit to send Collins to third. Stahl then delivered a sharp hit to right driving in Collins as Boston pulled ahead after a nine inning rally.
Louisville at Boston two game set. Cincinnati vs St Louis. Philadelphia plays Chicago. Pittsburgh meets Meington.
Taunton faces Manchester Newport plays Portland in today’s New England League schedule. The Bostons split two slow games with the Louisvilles yesterday, dropping to third while the Philadelphias climbed a peg after a win. Brooklyn also won.
Boston and the Colonels played a drawn out game with multiple base on balls and steals. Hamilton and Tenney led Boston while Wagner Ritchie and Kelly produced late scoring as Collins doubled and Dowling error set up a final rush before the call ended the affair.
London August 17 It is learned that Shamrock the America’s cup challenger will carry a much larger clubtopsail than in races with Britannia A new spare topsail has been completed by William Fife Jr The new yard is about eight feet longer than the previous one and is expected to reduce stiffness shown in recent races.
Baseball recap shows scoring shifts with hits by players including O’Brien and Bowerman. Umpires Lynch and Weyhing. Chesbro pitched for a nine inning effort. left on base counts and attendance noted as 10.
Fragmentary OCR text provides limited readable facts about a person or event with unclear context and missing specifics such as names or dates. The readable portion hints at a possible local notice or report but lacks concrete outcomes or actions.
New York report says the Cincinnati club was beaten in two games this afternoon. The locals pressured Hawley in the third period, while Pentips and Seymour contributed to the defeat. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
Pittsburg defeats Washington 5 to 2 in a August baseball clash with unclear details from the OCR fragment.
Manchester defeated Taunton 5 to 3 in a close game at home. McDougall held Taunton to four scattered hits while Matthewson allowed few walks. The contest featured tight fielding and a tense finish as both sides battled to the final out.
Portland and Newport battled with errant defense and tight pitching from Bor Foley. Conroy delivered a timely hit in the ninth as Portland tied the game at nine. The final score shows early Portland runs and late Newport pressure in this quiet summer clash.
A partial list shows results from yesterday's baseball or basketball games with city pairs such as Providence Rochester and Montreal Springfield. Scores are incomplete or garbled leaving many team names and exact outcomes unreadable.
The article recalls former champion J J Corbett and Bloom with references to a draw and a lively scrap. It notes Burkett staying near top form and mentions a bout with aggressive exchanges. The piece hints at aims for a future win but reflects on past near misses and general boxing chatter.
In Philadelphia on August 11 the United Garment Workers of North America held a long session debating a resolution opposing the Philippine war and calling on the president to halt it. The measure was adopted after hours of discussion.
At Glens Falls the grand circuit produced the meet’s closest finishes. Bingen clocked 2 06 1-4 in the 2:06 mile, starting sixth, while The Abbot won the free-for-all final heat in 2 00 3-4 and Coney swept the 2:28 pacers. Hal B did not start due to lameness. Ambulator withdrew after shoe loss.
Holtcomb Ward and Dwight F. Davis defeat Ware and Sheldon in the doubles final to claim the championship in Newport. The match features rapid exchanges, sharp lobs, and Davis's dominante net play, securing the 6-4 4-6 6-3 victory after a tense third set rally.
The article discusses matchups and referees for a bantamweight title bout, naming Palmer as a key challenger and Billy Gray and Harris as backers. It notes possible referees and hints at a future bout with Jimmy B of Chicago, highlighting Barry's challenge and ongoing talks about schedules and contenders.
John L. Gilman manager of the State bath house at Revere Beach received notification from the Metropolitan Park Commission of his appointment as superintendent of the Charles River Reservation at Brighton. The post includes a salary increase and house and carriage perquisites. He will likely assume duties after Labor Day. August Nolter is named as vacancy candidate.
A fragmented notice highlights calls for reform and a rally by political figures including Governor Wile. The distorted text mentions speeches, a staged event, and concerns over racial tensions during the gathering.
In the Hamburg Challenge Cup, R F Doherty and Clarence Hobart reached the second round with Hobart defeating Gore. In doubles, H Mahoney and W V Doherty beat A K Morinm and H G Leighton, while Clarence Hobart and E L Blake defeated H Schurz and A Martins.
A home wedding last night at Field's Corner joined Miss Gertrude Kendall and Edward Beatty. The bride was given away by her father, and Rev. Mohorter officiated, with Beatty noted as a Cambridge athlete.
At Centennial Grove in Essex on August 17 the St James parish picnic hosted by the St Vincent de Paul Society featured track events. Edwardes won the 100 yard dash, with Hugh McGrath second and D J Buckley third. times listed. Joseph Riley won the 40 yard dash with Augustus Finnegan runner up. C J Lur ens won the potato race with David O Connor second. Dick Grant won the mile with Isorvandic second and L A Ma third. D J Back dey won the 80 yard dash with Alexander McDonald second. Hugh McGrath led broad jump with 20 feet 6 inches. Joseph Conm Beston was second.
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