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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1899
Page
5
The article describes a windward versus leeward duel among boats in a nine mile course with a Canadian challenger and American cheers. The finish was close and the Canadian crew showed clever maneuvers while the American boat trailed but closed the gap. Official times show Grmere8Bl at 6:07:28, ahead by thirty nine seconds.
The article discusses a boxing training camp and upcoming bouts featuring Palmer, McGovern, Ryan, and other fighters. It notes weight classes around 116 pounds, potential opponents, training locations, and event scenes from a Dubuque amphitheater.
A steel mast installation is delayed aboard the Shamrock with work spanning hours and a new mast placed by noon. The Defender remains on the harbor with repairs ongoing and no departure in sight.
Arthur Duffy the sprinter rose from English High School roots to national prominence as a 100 yard specialist. His rapid starts and refined style earned praise in championships, with observers comparing him to greats like Maxie Long. Graduating from Academy Princeton, he heads to national events as a strong favorite.
Report describes a $2000 stake race between John R. Gentry and Joe Patchen. The entry led to a dead heat with Patchen gaining a clear win the third mile, after leading early. Spectators noted Gentry's stronger work while a voting inspector questioned constitutional knowledge during the scene.
The Halifax flyer dominates pre national cham speculation centers on his 100 and 220 yard times. Rival moonlight runners Duffy Wright Kraensztein and Bernie Wefers draw attention as arrivals prepare for Charlesbank events and a mass Worcester delegation. Mike Murphy calls the New York squad strong.
SHAMROCK'S SAIL AREA NY FORK Aug 23. Erin lies at anchor off Tompkinsville awaiting owner from Liverpool. Shamrock hauls into Tompkinsville after leaving Erie Basin dry dock. Lipton's Lipton envoy says Erin will tow Shamrock only in calm weather. both vessels must keep sight and wait for each other when needed. Crews upgrade Shamrock to 59 with 11 more sailors and 2 sailmakers arriving. Trial spin planned within a week.
Mr D G Shafer ex manager of Jimmy Michael and a veteran observer calls for arbitration to settle the fight between the League of American Wheelmen and the National Cycling Association. He warns the dispute may end cycle racing and urges a representative meeting to seek compromise and restore public support.
The Pittsburg champions plan a long Western trip playing ten games before returning. Key figures and teams are not fully listed in the readable text.
In yesterday's games at Cincinnati Leever pitched effectively in the opener while Hawle struggled. Cincinnati won the second game by stringing hits against Hoffer, but the contest ended after eight innings due to darkness with 1500 in attendance.
Fragments show Coogan hit by pitched ball and a double play by Wallacens and Schrecon. Wal l acens and Schrecon reached on base on an error credited to orscBride. Wolverton had a sacrifice and Dwyer led in stolen bases with Chance and Tim. McBride struck out once.
icago and Pittsburg win in mid division as Brooklyn aims at Chicago. Boston and Baltimore in pursuit as four leaders travel west for ten-game trip ending Labor Day. Schedule tight with Cleveland Chicago and St. Louis on the slate. travel delays possible for Labor Day morning game.
St. Louis and Chicago split a doubleheader in St. Louis. In the first game St. Louis rallied for a 2 to 1 comeback win after trailing early. McBride’s wildness hurt Chicago in the second game, which was halted by darkness after seven innings with 6000 in attendance.
Louisville defeated Cleveland 13 to 3 as Wilhelm pitched steady and Wagner and Wilhelm led the batting. Collistoner struggled with wild pitches, and about 600 fans witnessed the game.
Taunton lost to Portland in a high scoring game noted for heavy batting on both sides. Portland led 11 to 6 with Taunton scoring late. key players included Spratt Smith Sullivan and Vought with multiple extra base hits. Attendance was about 150 as umpire Moore called the game.
Yesterday’s games show New Haven defeating New London 6 0 and New London 6 2 at Bridgeport. Derby beat Norwich 8 4 in Norwich and 3 0 in Derby with darkness ending the second game after seven innings. Worcester lost to Providence 6 3 with six runs, and Springfield tied Toronto 8 7 while Montreal and Newport games show 15 0 margins.
Fragmented OCR text mentions players on bench and team readiness with names like Lewisville and Cincinnati, noting transfers and game changes. The garbled lines obscure clear events, teams, dates, or scores.
A mix of baseball notes recounts players and teams like the Philadelphia club paying a fine and selling a player to Cincinnati, Western League suspensions, and battery signaling amid a crowded league schedule. Reports mention game nights, broadcasts, and upcoming league arrangements as teams seek to complete the 90-game schedule.
The Connecticut National Guard bicycle corps expands to forty one men at Capenebury Niantic with chainless bikes and flat gear preferred for soldiers. The Chelsea C C races draw teams from Clover A C Boston Crescent C C East Boston and more for a five mile pursuit and a separate five mile Chelsea Malden firemen contest. Tom Butler trains in Chicago for a match race against C S Porter while a Cleveland paper claims a Keenan re election bid backed by Van Valkenburgh on an anti racing platform.
Fragmentary notes mention North Shore and Murpam quarter with phrases about racing and bathing suit. Key details are unclear but indicate a local sports or club meeting with informal remarks. No concrete outcomes or dates are provided in the readable text.
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