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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1898

Page

3

National League Matchups Across Boston and New York

Cincinnati plays Boston in a two game series while Cleveland visits New York. Pittsburgh travels to Pittsburgh? (Note: text provided appears garbled. teams and venues partially unreadable.)

Bostons and Cincinnatis Prepare Dual South End Games

The Bostons and Cincinnatis will play two games on the South End grounds today with pennant hopes. Both teams seek wins, with local chances favoring a Boston sweep or at least a split if they sustain last week’s pace.

Bostons Cincinnatis South End

Orphans Sweep Brooklyn in Two Errorless Games

In Chicago on August 21 the Orphans won both ends of a doubleheader against Brooklyn. They scored three earned runs in the first inning of the opener off Callahan but were blank thereafter. Thornton threw a perfect game in the second, shutting out the opposition with no hits. Attendance was 7,000 for the first game and 0 for the second.

Chicago Orphans Brooklyn Callahan Thornton

Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Cities

At Paterson Lancaster Paterson beat Lancaster 7 to 3. At Newark Newark defeated Reading 4 to 1. In a second game Newark scored 11 to Reading 5. At Montreal Montreal lost to Buffalo 8 to 6. Gileven innings noted.

Paterson Lancaster Newark Reading Montreal Buffalo Gileven

Baseball notes and games from New England and beyond

The article sketches New England players and teams in exhibition and league action. It cites Etnas of West Somerville at Apollo Garden, Carters of Franklin with Bone at short, and Benches of Syracuse with Lewiston and Weymouth alumni. It mentions umpire Toby Lyons, Lizzie Arlington, and old timers Kilroy Donahue Griffith, plus Stivetts and Kelly in historic Boston-Cleveland matchups.

Bostons Music Hall Chicago Etnas West Somerville Apollo Garden Ant Bone Ottawa Carters Franklin Bill Coughlin Pawtucket Wilkesbarre Johnny O’brien Lewiston Abel Lezotte Grafton Iaceums Worcester East Douglas Webster Toby Lyons Lizzie Arlington Barney Lennon Brotherhood Chicagos Matt Kilroy Tim Donahue Clarke Griffith Tom Burns Barrymore Norton Company Herman Long Louisville Happy Jack Stivetts Colonels King Kelly Cleveland Boston Spiders Jesse Burkett Jim McAleer Mac

Pittsburg Faces Infield Overhaul as Ebbetts Plans Campaign

President Ebbetts outlines a campaign for an entirely new infield this season. George Maxoon emerges as the strongest candidate to replace Billy Shindle. Pittsburg has averaged under four runs per game and won half their games.

Ebbetts George Maxoon Billy Shindle Pittsburg

Feat filled boxing cards dominate week at New York clubs

The week features Downey and McBride in a twenty-five round clash at Greater New York A C with a disputed prior decision under review. Dave Sullivan vs Sally Smith headlines Sept 2 at Coney Island for the featherweight world title with Sullivan training hard at 122 pounds. Billy Smith faces Matt Matthews in a welterweight title bout at Lenox A C with a likely bruising contest.

Dave Sullivan Sally Smith New York A. C Coney Island Smith Willie Smith England George Dixon Dixon San Francisco Tommy White Dave Sally Sullivan Sammy ‘Kelly Sullivans Ben Jordan Palmer Charley Kelley New York Greater Jack Downey Danny McBride Downey McBride Spike Sullivan Erne Billy Smith Mattie Matthews Lenox A. C Matthews Bill Moffitt Flaherty Hugh O'Rourke Maffitt Hughey Morrison Ed Gorman Ike Gordon Tom Sharkey Olympia Admiral Dewey Honolulu George V. Tuohey

Munyon's Rheumatism Pellets Claim Universal Cure

An advertisement proclaims Munyon's Rheumatism Pellets cure lumbago sciatica and all rheumatic pains with Munyon's Doctors offering free consultation and treatment. The copy markets a universal remedy and attributing efficacy to the product and company.

Munyon

Lipton's plans spark Irish challenge for America's Cup

In Quebec on Aug 21 Hon. Charles Russell announced Ireland's bid to enter the America's Cup with Sir Thomas Lipton backing an Irish yacht named Shamrock built at Harland & Wolff Belfast. Russell said Lipton aims for a fair fight without conditions, with an Irish crew and a strong desire to elevate Ireland's standing in yachting.

Quebec Charles Russell Lord Russell of Killowan Ireland America Russell Charles Fitzpatrick New York Bourke Cochran Thomas Lipton Cork Yacht Club Thomas Mr. Russell Sir Thomas St Thomas England Scotland Shamrock Harland & Wolff Belfast W. J. Pi Sir Thomas Lipton London

Controversy over Dominion Defender Choice at Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club

The Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club backed Duggan and the double hulled Dominion as defender after a tense sailing committee vote. Commodore James Ross, financier and Duggan’s employer, influenced the result, while critics label Duggan’s conduct unsportsmanlike. The Montreal Metropolitan notes American yachtmen rebuffed the club’s reception, citing perceived unfair treatment and rules ambiguity about catamaran designs.

Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club Dominion Duggan Seawanhaka Committee Montreal Seawanhaka-Corinthian Club James Ross Lord Strathcona Donald Smith Commodore Ross St. Lawrence Commodore Rossy Ross Montreal Society Journal

Yachting fixtures listed for week across multiple clubs

The schedule outlines a busy week with events at Cape Cod Y R A in Provincetown, Quincy challenge cup for 21-footers in Hull Bay, Seawamhaka knockabout with Philadelphia Corinthians in Oyster Bay, Wellfleet Y R A open, Hull Y R A open for raceabouts, Fall River open, American cruise to Squam Beverly club meeting with informal racing Wings Neck Buzzards Bay Cohasset knockabouts and half-raters Corinthian Marblehead Squam half-rater interclub with Manchester 15 footers Taunton open regatta Woods Hole West Falmouth open.

Cape Cod Provincetown Hull Bay Philadelphia Corinthians Oyster Bay Wellfleet Y. R. A Taunton Woods Hole West Falmouth

Spanish Resistance in Manila Analyzed by Manila Dispatch

A Manila despatch reports that Spanish resistance during the American attack on Manila was largely nominal to preserve honor. It notes Governor General Augustin’s escape allegedly planned, Dewey’s awareness, and Spanish losses of 200 killed and 400 wounded. Insurgents faced limits, and General Merritt orders continuity of provisional government with strong penalties for native resistance.

Hong Kong China Manila Spain Augustin Dewey Tondo Escolta Binondo Merritt Jaudenes Associated Press

England Asks Spain Explanation Over Gibraltar Fortifications

Madrid report says England delivered a note to Spain asking for explanations on fortifications near Gibraltar. The note cites the buildings as unjustified despite the good relations between the two nations.

Madrid Associated Press England Spain Gibraltar

Labor Day baseball games sought by Boston area youths

Various East Boston teams and clubs from Dorchester Roxbury and Cambridge issue Labor Day tryout pleas seeking games with out of town or strong local squads. Multiple clubs list contact names and addresses, ages from 11 to 16, open dates September 3 and 7, and half or full expenses for opponents.

Boston Reds Clat Boston Sumner Mira Weys R. Migiet al Pee Lincolns Maplewood White Ey Thomas McClain Spencer Hall King Telmeon Medsin Gushman J. J Charles Aene Boston, Jrals West End Huberman Lowell Street Richfields Dorchester Roxburys South End Richfield Roxbury East Bostons Waltham Sumnertery Barry Cyclones A. Poole Neversweats Mare Barry East Second Street South Bos- Admiral M. Patrick Lowell Labor Day BN. M Broadway Chelsea Admirals South Boston Stro Frank Leary John Holland West A. A Aie Shelley Thorndike’ Street John Murray West Second Street Albions Medford Harry Bonnell Washington Street Om 2 Willows Jamaica Plain Victors Lincolns Plewood Nationals Arantee KK Quigg Columbia Street Cambridgeport Jeffrey Stars C. Mills Jeffries Street Sampsons Cambridge Cambrid Coorndike Street James Smith Sixth Street East Cambridge East John Herr Seventh Street Violets Malakiees Mike Sullivan Vickeburg Street South On Warren Mies Ayers Thompson Zenson Foley Chisholm Stone Banney Johnston Hurley C. F McKelvey William Watson Gray Street Oakdales West Somerville Mulroney Pipe Steeves Bryan Stack Pence Butterfield R. F Hovey Gerald Pipe Wallace Street Warwicks Dewey Boys Percy Kimball Bowdoin Street Key B. C Hyde Park Danvers Peabody North Shore Clifton Everett W. B. Jenkins Wilson Avenue Somerville Rambler Baseball Club Berkeleys Michael J. Harley General Cy Chambers Vaughn Avenue Hickory Auburn Finnegan McCblerie Belmont Street Watertown Washburns McMorrows James Leary Howell Street Leffrey Zinger Hoe Gil Madir Sat Marnaan O'Neil Murphy Ee Moore Doyle Mayflowers Charlestown Capta William W. Lydston Sullivan Street Orients of Seorge Jolanther East Boston Landry J. Doyle Hanson Jones Olsen B. Doyle Nelson John Doyle Sumner Stret McManus Juniors E. McCarthy FP. McGovern Do Magerah RK. Roycroft J. Hughes Pilan T. Cut Street

Gaelic School Moves to University Hall for Sessions

The Gaelic school at 1371 Washington Street resumes weekly Sunday sessions from 3 to 6 PM in University Hall after renovations. New members have joined the roll, and free Gaelic instruction and beginner books will be provided. The next quarterly entertainment is set for Michaelmas Day, with the Gaelic Miscellany to publish Gaelic English translations and a feature on Irish place names.

Washington Street University Hall

Chinaman in Uniform Sparks East Newark Stir

In East Newark last night Willie Toy a Chinese launderman turned private of Company C Fourth Virginia Volunteers drew attention by wearing Angele Sam's uniform. The incident followed confusion after the call for volunteers and a unit was sent to Jacksonville.

New York Willie Toy Virginia Volunteers East Newark Angele Sam Agro Jacksonville

British steamer Tampico aground off Maassluis

The British steamer Tampico under Captain Wallace, sailing from Baltimore on August 5, is aground off Maassluis ten miles west of this port. The cargo is being discharged.

Roudprdam Wallace Baltimore Maassluis Here New Maas

Schooner Consom Rescues J. C. Morgan Crew After Sinking

The J. C. Morgan struck Black Rock off La Have last night and sank immediately. The schooner Consom arrived in Liverpool Nova Scotia this morning with the captain and crew aboard, delivering the crew to safety and noting cargo destined for here and Lockport.

Liverpool N.S Consom J. C.morgan Black Rock la Have Here Lockport

Lost Overboard Off Halifax Coast

The schooner Eva L. H. from Bank Quero reports one crew member, Robert Locke, fell from the bowsprit and drowned near Canso. Locke, a Shelburne Nova Scotia native, was unmarried.

Halifax Eva L. H Thorbourne Canso Bank Quero Robert Locke Shelburne N. S

Toledo on Grim Rock Strikes Grim Rock Sinks in Fog

The British steamer Toledo commanded by Captain Wishart, sailing from Galveston July 29 to Rotterdam, struck Grim Rock near the Scilly Islands in dense fog and foundered in 2½ fathoms of water. A lifeboat was launched and all aboard were saved, many in night clothing.

Falmouth Eng Toledo Wishart Galveston Rotterdam Grim Rock Scilly Islands

Lorle Strands in Fog Off West Dun kirk

British steamer Lorle under Captain Grahl stranded in fog off West Dunkirk after arriving from Quebec on August 7. Crew were rescued.

Dunkirk France Lorle Grahl Quebec

Knight Errant is aground at Blankensee

The British steamer Knight Errant under Captain Williams, arriving from New York, is aground at Blankensee near Prussia after docking at Hamburg on the 19th.

Blankenese Prussia Knight Errant Williams Hamburg New York

Open Letter Criticizes General Shafter in Santiago de Cuba

El Porvenir, a local weekly edited by Enrique Trujillo of New York, accuses General Shafter of surrendering the town to anarchy and pillage and criticizes the garrison for crimes worse than those of the Spaniards. The paper laments lack of civil courts and jail for liquor sellers while others evade enforcement. It ends by telling Shafter to leave the town, vowing to speak out.

Santiago DE Cuba el Porvenir General Shafter Enrique Trujillo New York

Navy engineers arrive for Pago Pago naval station plans

Engineers from the Navy Department arrive at Naval Station for Samoa to prepare proposals for a Pago Pago Harbor station. F. P. Chambers of New York is chief engineer. Contractors submit plans as the contract is likely to be awarded within a week. A ship will sail to the islands shortly after award and expedition preparations begin.

San Francisco Navy Department Pago Pago Harbor Samoan Islands F. P. Chambers New York Tre Isalands

Princeton Football Captain Resigns for War Duty

Princeton football outlook shifts as Captain Kelly resigns to enlist in Battery A Philadelphia and serves in Porto Rico. Arthur Hillebrand of Le Mars Iowa is elected to replace him, after two years as a tackle and experienced in multiple football positions.

Princeton College Kelly Battery A Philadelphia Porto Rico Arthur Hillebrand le Mars Hillebrand

Sufferings of Spanish Prisoners After Santiago Surrender

AP correspondence from Santiago de Cuba describes Spanish prisoners en route to transport ships Alicante and Bessie, many sick and emaciated from camp dysentery. The article notes ambulances, tents on docks, and growing debate in town over care for a vanquished foe as 9000 prisoners remain.

Santiago DE Cuba Santiago Washington Alicante Spain Associated Press

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