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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1898
Page
3
The Duchess, challenger to the Quincy Yacht Club cup, defeated the defender Recruit by seventeen minutes after damage to both mainsails from heavy winds near Hough's Neck. The race drew hundreds off Hull and featured strong sailing and later planned rematch at Provincetown.
In Provincetown on August 22 the South Shore yachting series opened with strong wind and lively crowds. The Meemer beat Ashumet in the thirty-foot class by four minutes two seconds, while the Toon 25-footers featured a surprise victory by Carton, who defeated Meemer by two minutes forty eight seconds. Typhoon won the 211-foot class, Circe led the 18-foot race, and Katydid and Quivett strands marked a quiet 15-foot class. Tomorrow hosts a Commodore’s Cup race for 25-footers as well as a town ball and concert events drawing hundreds of spectators.
The Magnolia Council of K of C plans a Labor Day field day at Readville trotting track. It is likely the five mile race will be dropped from the Boston Caledonian Club sports list with a three and a two mile race added. The change aims to attract larger fields and faster runners.
The I N A A announces its tenth annual picnic at Oak Island on Labor Day with a world class program. Gaelic events include foot ball and hurling, plus other Irish pastimes, and the arrangements committee of Bea ton notables promises extra open events and bonuses for the five mile run. Eddie McGonnigle, winner of the long run at the Scotch picnic, trains at Zylonite for the upcoming race.
In front of a season-best crowd of 12 000 Boston and Cincinnati split a two game set with a seven inning tie in the second contest. Boston leads the series nine to four in thirteen games as Nichols and Hawley pitched tightly and fielding misplays and crowd interference shaped the outcomes.
New York led 11 to 4 after three innings and batted pitcher Cuppy out of the box in the fourth and fifth. Wilson relieved and proved effective. George Davis sprained his leg badly after the game and will be unable to play.
In Washington on August 22 the Senators played poorly with repeated chances to win due to lack of head work. Killen pitched well and Anderson made a difficult catch. The second game was halted to let the visitors catch their train with about 2000 in attendance. The score remains unspecified.
The article previews the fall meeting start at Coney Island Jockey Club with a record Futurity field likely to number around thirty starters. It notes heavy betting on Autumn and Filon d’Or, Belmont’s representative, while predicting a chaotic post with “get away no matter what the cost” instructions.
Baltimore pitchers Hughes and Sudhoff battled in a long game with the Browns limited to three hits while Sudhoff allowed multiple hits. The score and final outcome are not fully captured in the fragment.
Local notes list city pairs and scores from several teams with results including Springfield and Hartford through Providence Wilkes Barre Allentown Lancaster Paterson Reading and Norfolk. Pairings show varied outcomes such as Providence 4 1 and Paterson 9 3.
Commentary notes a crowded game with mixed play and umpire calls. Mentions Tenney and Stahl missing chances and a strong start by the visitors before Philadelphia breakthroughs and late drama.
Hamilton and Mil 4 sparked a middle fence sequence as Cincinnati headed home after a late night game against Baltimore. Yeager was fired up by Tom Brown amid a tense crowd moment. Beckley suffered a horseshoe eye injury in the seventh before Eagle Eye tied the game with Lewis on a base hit. Tenney and Bransfield stayed behind for Buffalo for an exhibition with the Bisons. Forest Hills seeks Jamaica Athletic Club for Labor Day West Roxbury supremacy. Phillies and Louisville played a three and a seven in the opener.
The Pelican A. C. of Brooklyn favors withholding purse shares from boxers disqualified for deliberate fouling. The rule, inspired by English practice, aims to deter hotheaded play and promote fair conduct. The notice also lists several upcoming matches and letters awaiting replies.
The National meet factions spark talk of a secret group challenging the Racing Board. Promoters consider independent races as the American Association faces rejection over a national championship. Shafer critiques board methods while Western tracks eye Sunday meets if promotions can be secured.
Clarence McLean to ride chainless tricks in exhibitions while George Banker faces Bourillon in Paris. Investors report a $4000 M Club treasury after bills. Pendery and McKeown begin a pleasure bicycle trip Cincinnati via Springfield Albany to Buffalo. Jimmy Michael forecasts yearlong matches. Ourish plans to chase 1:55 1-5 mile road record. The NCU opposes James W Stocks license over motor pacing. Potter opposes racing control amid L A politics. Six candidates seek Massachusetts secretary-treasurer. McDuffee to headline at Working Boys’ Festival. Norwood ten-mile course outlined with time prizes and first Orion and White awards.
The FitchburgLyceum A C will host Labor Day events at Fitchburg Driving Park including 10 yard dash 440 yard run 16 pound shot put team race Y M C A versus All Fitchburg two match races two yard run potato race and scratch race J Bodden and Hayes of West Fitchburg duel in 100 yards and Dick Gran versus A M Remington in a mile special Entries close August 29 with H J Brennan Fitchburg
George B Tineler trains in Zvlonit Mass for a three quarters mile match race with Charley Kilpatrick in Worcester. Tineler already beat Kilpatrick in the half mile and mile at Scotch plants. Kilpatrick claims the track cost him the win and vows a surprise next Saturday amid heavy wagers.
The Western football rules committee completed its work with no major reforms and introduced a new scoring system. Only one point will be allowed for a goal kicked from a touchdown, making the total equal to a field drop kick. No other changes to mass play were adopted.
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