Two Victories and Second Place at Alley Meet
Irene Meekin pitched the first game as the team earned two victories and settled for second place in a local meet.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1899
Page
3
Baseball scorecard fragment shows Chicago vs Baltimore with late rally
Scattered details show Collins and Hoy producing runs, Walter and Hickman keying late offense. Error and double plays anchor the early innings while Wagner and Hickman drive winning run in ninth. extended box shows Chicago and Baltimore tied in a foggy, late game.
Boston and New York Games Highlight Early Schedule
Local listings show Boston at New York and Kia at New York with key matchups. Vanh visits Baltimore while Cleveland travels to Pittsburgh in early season play.
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Boston
Kia
New York
Vanh
Baltimore
Cleveland
Pittsburg
England League Games Today
Manchester plays Portland and Newport hosts Taunton in league action today with two northern and southern matchups on the slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Manchester
Portland
Newport
Taunton
Boston and Louisville Split Doubleheader in Series
Boston and Louisville traded defeats yesterday as Boston won 7 to 6 in a nail biter and the champions reclaimed second place after Philadelphia fell. Meekin pitched well for Boston in game one while Philippi matched him in a tight battle, and Sullivan starred for Boston in relief with eight hits allowed across the two games.
Phillies Fall To St Louis In Doubleheader
The Phillies lost the first game to St Louis as Cy Young limited their hitting. Goeckel suffered a spike injury, then played in the second game. St Louis used a seven hit, five run inning, and Kiles delivered a tenth inning score for the win. Douglass and Ickey were hurt. Attendance reached 10 808.
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ST. Louis
Philadelphia
Phillies
Cy Young
Goeckel
Criger
Fifield
Pratt
Kiles
Douglass
Ickere
Mysterious Report From Al Otepee Area
Fragmentary text mentions a location Al Otepee and aims to indicate a maritime or travel event. The readable bits reference oars, a 30m mark, and a possible hunt or search. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are established in the legible lines.
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Pittsbure
Portland triumphs over Manchester 4 to 1 in baseball game
Portland pitchers settled after a rough start and held Manchester to one earned run. John and Jim Smith led with two base hits, Noblitt and Bone hit three bases, Fitzmaurice Hickey and Carney contributed steals, and Curran and Miller combined for four and six strikeouts respectively. Attendance was about 400 as the game finished in the second inning.
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Conner
McGinnity
Chicago
Baltimore
Chictee
Wolverton
Mertes
Everitt
Magoon
Demont
Sheckard
Crisham
Smith
McGraw
Green
Chance
Cogan
Connor
Brodie
Nops
Garvin
Taylor
Manassau and McGarr
Portland Sloaa
Portland
Manchester
John
Jim Smith
Bone
Noblitt
Fitzmaurice
Hickey
Curren
Miller
Curran
Spratt
Sullivan
Ith
Conroy
Carney
Fragmentary Transit Pairings Across Cities
Fragmented OCR list shows pairs of city names with inconsistent numbers and stray quotes. Reading suggests a partial transit or scheduling snippet mentioning Bristol Norwich Meriden Providence Worcester Hartford Toronto Springfield Montreal with uncertain values.
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Haven
Waterbury
New Av
Bristol
Norwich
Providence
Worcester
Syracuse
Second Game Recap with Early Boston Runs
Hoy drew a base on balls but was picked off stealing by Bill Clarke's throw to Lowe. Fred Clarke reached on a force, Wagner also singled, while Ritchie lined out to Stahl. In Boston, Hamilton walked and Tenney doubled to center driving in Bos, then a run scored on a single to second.
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Tenne
Collins
Ng Sd
Tickman
Long
Cooak
Ekman
Asis
Walter Wee
Portsmouth _ boy
Kelly
Pote
J Long
Soran Neoredane
Lewis- Clarke
Beaton
Pe Ropee
Lane Hamiton
Agner Kelly
Ectotels
Hoy
Fred = Clarke
Wagner
See Hickman
Boston
Stahl
Clarke
Larke
Hickman
Ate
PEST
Erese
Io Isvilla
Brooklys
Eteereeve
Cbse
Iavis
Eeseereesece
Priladhiphia Eses
Chicago
Imor Ea
Eensece
Baltimore
Seeeete
AR. R. BH. TB
PO. A. E. Ginctana Seeuege
Hamilton C.f
Setesease
Eee Cinhe
Tost
Ww. Clarke
Philadelphia
Bullivan. P
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Louisville
C.f
Leach
Glarke
R.f
Oie
Elly
Clingman
S.s
Wilhelm
P. Tees I . Peescees
Pakke
Hice Hamilton
Tenney
P Oeer
Ritchie
Owers
Pia
Srun Leach
Y Sullivan
Hoyt
F . Clarke
Wagby
Sullivan
Lowe
Co Enne
Lon Powers
Latham
Gaffney
Louisvilles
Meekin
Philippi
Mike” Sullivan
Fourteenth Ward
Bostons
Bill” Clarke
Colonels
Hay
Fred Clarke
Amilton
Steh
Zimmer
Thewe
Stah
Hamilton
Bill Clarke
Bos
Pittsburg Beats Washington 2 1 in Hard Fought Game
Pittsburg won 2 to 1 against Washington in a closely contested matchup. Fittabur pitched well for Pittsburg, limiting Washington to a single run while his offense produced the decisive runs.
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Pittsburg
Washington
Washing
Fittabur
Rg Ae Sane
Newport Ninety Arts Bat For Taunton In Exhibition
Newport RI August 18 The New arts showcased their batting with Taunton appearing in the lineup. A veteran pitcher known as a rock for his accuracy pitched well when needed. Gannon and Shires contributed in the field while McCarter and O Brien added singles. Sacrifice hits were noted and several players reached base but the effort fell short of a decisive win.
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Newport
R. I
Newarts
Taunton
Anney
Unton
Petas
Gannon
Urrill
Threene Scien
Shires Sturpny
Aig
Baseball chatter from Boston and surroundings sports mix
Local notes report multiple games today at 3:00 to 3:30 PM involving Dorchester rivalries and Boston teams. Mentions The People's Institute vs Richfields of Dorchester Town Field, Dorchester, plus Dorchester and Wellington championship series with dates August 26 and a potential third game. Narrative references to Nash, Dahlen, and Journal team at Wood Island Park.
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Brooklyn
Colonels
New York
Buck’s Reds
Montreal
West New York
Weehawken
Mike” Sullivan
Lauderdale
Selee
Phillips
Cincinnati
Jim
Curran
Snow
Journal
Meekin
Boston
Bill Dahlen
Chicago
Joe Quinn
Tom Tucker
Brooklyns
Bostons
Dorchester
Wellington
Wellingtons
Winthrop Yacht Club Minstrel Show Delights Audiences
The Winthrop Yacht Club presented a lively minstrel show last evening with up to date "'coon" songs and cake walk music. End men A E Joy E B Nichols W B C Fox and H C Pratt drew laughs while Mr Franklin H Richardson served as interlocutor. Banjo solo by Joseph T Donovan stood out and Pratt Nichols and Ryan wowed the crowd with comic acts. The program repeats tonight.
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Winthrop Yacht Club
A. E. Joy
E. 8. Nichols
W. B. C. Fox
H. C. Pratt
Franklin H. Richardson
Joseph T. Donovan
Pratt ‘Nichols
Ryan
Hannah Lady
Bargain Boots Hit South Boston Storefront
In South Boston Emmet's on roadway between F and Dorchester streets advertises bankrupt stock men’s shoes. Congress boots all sizes 6 to 11 at 98 cents. strong working boots and Sunday boots $1.45. russets $1.90. boys’ vacation boots sizes up to 12 priced 98 cents.
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Emmet's
Dorchester
Congress
Labor Day Regatta Set on Charlies River
The N E A R A announces a Labor Day regatta on Charlies River. Committee members President Walter Stimpson and James P. Fox sought city funding. their request was granted. A rowing association meeting will finalize plans Monday evening. The regatta starts around 9 am and should finish by noon with tide at 10 40 am.
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Charlies River
Rowing Association
Walter Stimpson
James P. Fox
Demionship match results and upcoming amateur events
Mahoney won a close match at 64 to old score. Upcoming events include amateur handicap games for St Joseph’s C T A and Father Mathew A B C, a Yale training director appointment for Bull, a Newland Amateur Rowing Association meeting August 21, and national championships at Riverside Grounds August 26 with multiple track and field events.
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Mahoney
Ombunesday
Joseph
Lynn
Mathew T
Yale Okfield
Yale Medical School
Newland Amateur Rowing Aassociation Executive Committee
Riverside Secession Grounds
Bro Bend
Trn
B. B. Babb
Arch Street
Valley Club Adopts Plans for New Golf Clubhouse
BAR HARBOR Me Aug 18 The Bo Valley Club adopted plans for a new golf clubhouse and work will begin at once. The new house will cost about $10 000 and a release states work will proceed immediately.
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Bar Harbor
Bo Valley Club
Emperor Wil Invited to Attend German Lawn Tennis Meet
In Homburg on August 18 an emperor Wil is expected to attend the international lawn tennis tournament tomorrow. A large crowd is seen at today’s events with the ladies supporting the championship as Germany’s best players face off. Clarence Hobart leads in the men’s draw as he defeats Mies and advances to face Miss Cooper in the next round.
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Homburg
Wil
Germany
Ulenbeat
Mies
Miss Cooper
Ete Onen
Clarence Hobart Nthipes
Wrenn and rivals battle in tense National Tennis draw
In a drawn out Casino display the Wrenn versus Collins match stretched to five sets with Paret, Ware, and Huntington also advancing in the National Championship rounds. Bracket action continued toward semifinals as Ward and Davis posted strong showings.
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RT I
Casino
National
Pionehip
Pteworth
ns-Wrenn
Wrenn
Estern
Aes
Eyec
Onutt
Stevens
Aimee
Paret
Ngee
Neind
Tankien
Huntin Oere
Davis Gett T Bona
Losinng
Comng Bac
Ware
Ward
Longwood
Collins
Davis
Leo E. Ware
Holcombe Ward
N. Munrif
R. D. Litle
H. E. Avery
C. R. Budlong
E. A. Freshman
E. P. Fischer
T. Sturgis, Jr
Lady of the Manor Sparks Record Race at Glens Falls
Glens Falls New York August 18 superb weather drew a large crowd to the grand circuit meet. Lady of the Manor clocked 2 04 1 4 in the 2:07 pace to win by a head over Prince Alert and Royal R, breaking the world record and beating Lena N. as the previous fastest mare. Lord Vincent swept three straight heats to lower his 2:19 trot mark, while the final 2:14 class trot was led by the favorite. The last 2:19 race was postponed until tomorrow morning due to darkness.
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Glens Falls
N. Y
Seven Howeey
Ananias
Lady of the Manor
Prince Alert
Royal R. Sheldon
Lena.n
McDowell
Cleveland
John R. Gentry
Lord Vincent
Hartwell
Pixie
Bernstein Pounds Polly Smith in Thirteenth Round Victory
Joe Bernstein of New York defeated Polly Smith of California at Broadway A. C. under Queensberry rules in the thirteenth round after a dramatic swing of rounds twelve and thirteen. Bernstein dominated with in fighting and speed, sending Smith down five times total before the referee reached ten. Preliminaries featured Bill Hanrahan and Johnny Ritchie winning their bouts.
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New York
Joe Bernstein
Polly Smith
California
Broadway A. C
John White
Bernstein
Smith
Bill Hanrahan
Tim Hurley
Johnny Ritchie
Chicago
Ac Barrett
Brooklyn
Inquest on Pugilist Jim Franey Shows Fatal Injuries
San Francisco August 18 autopsy reveals Jim Franey died from severe injuries after a bout. Frank McConnell held on manslaughter charge and released on bail. Promoters J J Groom and J D Gibbs Hiram Cook referee and seconds face bonds.
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San Francisco
Jim Franey
Antiad Nythy
Frank McCorrell
Ois
Neo
Princiny
McConnell
J. J. Groom
J. D. Gibbs
Hiram Cook
Boxing Gossip Promises Big Matches at Yonkers and Hartford
Boxing gossip notes Conroy beat Wilson at Yonkers. Dave Sullivan and Jack Hamilton set for the Greenwood Athletic Club star bout tonight. Marty McCue to face Orge Siddons in Hartford in a limited round show with possible future foes Sullivan or Hamilton. Rumor surrounds Billy Brady’s trip to Grand and efforts to form a rival boxing club.
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Va. C
Conroy
Tom Wilson
Yonkers
George Tinder
Tom Vate
Dave Sullivan
Jack Hamilton
Troy
Greenwood Athletic Club
Marty McCue
East Side
Orge B Siddons
Billy
Brady
Brad
Combination Park Races Attract Heated Evening Card
At Combination Park last evening two races featured strong speed and close finishes. Mary F outran Jack in the main heat with a fast pace, then held on in the final stretch to win as the crowd cheered. The evening also saw Slecca place well in the earlier heat and the program conclude with a time of 1:10 and a purse of $60.
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Combination Park
Miller Lang
Jack
Mary F
Mary Folio
Wee
Spas
Slecca
Ice
Reine
Mant
Barna Beth
Orme
Jockey 99 Years Old Competes at Newport Races
Newport Vermont August 18 4000 spectators saw a free for all won by Robert B driven by Charles Taylor aged 99 the oldest jockey in the world with a best time of 2 16 3 4.
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Newport
Robert: .B
Charles Taylor
Taylor
Prince of Wales seeks Marienbad spa cure
London dispatch reports the Prince of Wales traveling to Marienbad to undergo chalybeate and saline baths. The piece notes a year of excesses and neglect, describing the spa visit as a remedy for his health and a test of his royal duties.
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London
Prince of Wales
Marienbad
Nantasket Court Sees Barbe r Shop Beer Case Return
Chief Mitchell raided East End Hotel basement barber shop seizing lager tied to Picanco charged with bootlegging. Francis J. Rorke of Boston testified he bought beer there and on a yacht, while Picanco claimed the beer was for personal use only. Judge Pratt found Picanco guilty and fined him five dollars.
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Nantasket
Mitch Tits
Barber
Prins
Mitchell
Picanco
Bouve
United States
Alexander Rorke
Boston
Beston College
East End
Galliano
Mr. Rorke
Pene Sn Buttimer
Waltner
Sq End
Rorke
Victor Land
Ler
Lively
Pratt
Vigilan cia Reaches Nassau Safe After Mexico Voyage
New York dispatch reports the Vigilan cia arrived at Nassau from New York after sailing August 9 for Mexico via Havana. The crew are safe and the vessel in good condition. The Viglancia departed Nassau for Havana at 2 a.m.
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New York
Ward Line
Nassau
Bahama Islands
Vigilan
CIA
Mexican Porte
Havana
Vigilancia
Pinkerton Superintendent Cornish Visits Boston
Pinkerton's New York office superintendent Cornish, long a popular figure in Boston, toured the Hub during a brief visit. He planned to spend time with old friends and possibly blend business with pleasure, receiving cordial receptions from local officials and Pinkerton colleagues.
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L. A
Cornish
New York
Boston
A. W. Bahereats
Buerintenden
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