Boston Outfielder Yeager Struck By Ball
Yeager was badly hurt after being hit in the eye by a batted ball during the game.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1898
Page
3
Pitchers' battle as Griffith prevails for Chicago
National League games feature Boston at Chicago and other matchups. Griffith dominated the visitors with sharp pitching while Dahlen's hit caused a bad bound that struck Yeager in the eye. Attendance 2100. The score remains to be reported.
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Chicago
Griffith
Dahlen
Yeager
Sc Iooel
Boston
Lowe
McCormick
Green
Everett
Heredanz
Orr
Klobedanz
O’ Day
McDonald
Indians Beat Indians Early In Home Return
Cleveland notes a sparse crowd as the Indians return home after seven weeks. Seymour’s first inning error opened the game for the home team, but rain halted play after six innings and the score remains unfinished.
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Cleveland, O
Indians
Seymour
Louisville
Philadelphia
Colonels
Brooklyn Beats Pittsburg In Tepid Contest
Brooklyn won from Pittsburg in a tame game with no distinguishing features. Attendance was 400. The score remained unrevealed in the readable text.
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Pittsburg
Brooklyn
St Louis Slugs Past Washington In High-Scoring Game
St Louis defeated Washington 14 to 5 in a slugging contest at St Louis. Weyhing started pitching but exited after the Browns built several runs. Donovan followed and was hit hard as the Browns racked up early and late hits.
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ST. Louis
Washington
Weyhing
Browns
Donovan
Louis
Eivoruiean
Washingon
Reita
Quinn
Mercer
Taylor
Tucker
Anderson
Heitz
Reitz
Farrell
McGuire
Kinslow
Harley
Emalie
Unclear sports pairings and scores from multiple games
The text lists scattered results: Allentown over Norfolk 6-1, Allentown 3 Norfolk 0, Hartford over Newark 5-4, Springfield over Ottawa 12-1, Providence over Syracuse 6-2, Toronto over Montreal 4-2, Buffalo over Wilkes Barre 12-1. No single cohesive story.
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Allentown
Penn
Norfolk
Hartford
Newark
Springfield
Ottawa
Providence
Syracuse
Toronto
Montreal
Buffalo
Wilkesbarre
Holmes to be reinstated in baseball dispute
The National League arbitration board did not meet as President Young is ill. Robert Young acted in his place while F DeH Robison outlined plans to seek revision of Holmes suspensions in the New York Baltimore case. Robison and colleagues urged a quick ruling and questioned the legality of a hearing without one.
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New York
National Board of Arbitration
National League
Fifth Avenue
Young
Robert Young
F. Deh. Robison
Cleveland Club
Mr. Young
J. T. Brush
Cincinnatis
League
New York-Baltimore
Holmes
Baltimores
Robison
Baltimore
Brush
Mr. Soden
Board of Directors
Fans cheer Boston in Chicago as second game planned
At Music Hall yesterday fans praised the Boston performance in Chicago and anticipated a large audience for the afternoon return. The Baltimores and Cincinnatis scheduled a double header in Cincinnati will be bulletined by innings. Cool drinks offered, signaling a pleasant afternoon for national game followers.
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Music Hall
Chicago
Baltimores
Cincinnatis
Cincinnati
Timorah Leads Then Breaks in 2:30 Heat Postponed Race
Grand Circuit trotting at Glens Falls New York postponed after rain. In the unfinished 2:30 class Timorah again led to the home stretch before breaking and losing the heat to Nolan. Time 2 16 1 4.
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Glens Falls
N. Y
Timorah
Nolan
Athletes and clubs prep for Labor Day events across region
John Black-Tinder and McGonnigle plan three mile showcases at Centennia Grove Essex with top locals. Burgess Yacht Club prepares a postponed hop while Valkyrie II rumored as trial craft for Shamrock. Dorval hosts a women’s sailing duel as Mrs Dresser beats Mrs Duggan. Argonaut Rowing Club eyes Middle States regatta. Pettitt to England for world tennis title prep. Irish National Athletic Association games set for Oak Island on Labor Day. Kilpatrick trains for next Saturday’s three quarter mile clash with Tinder. Mahoney to host amateur pool tournament September first with a diamond-studded gold medal prize.
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John Black
Tinder
Centennial Grove
Essex
McGonnigle
Burgess Yacht Club
Marblehead
McCalmont-Lonsdale Syndicate
Shamrock
Dorval
Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club
Tom Pettitt
England
Irish National Athletic Association
Oak Island
Charley Kilpatrick
Worcester Oval
George B. Tinder
Boston
Billy Mahoney
Lagrange Street Rooms
Saratoga Races Run Despite Heavy Track Weather
Heavy track conditions at Saratoga on August 24 kept attendance low but saw winners Uncle Louis in 5 furlongs 1 61 4, Squan won the one mile in 1 47 1/2, Wax Toy the 1 1/4 mile handicap in 2 14 1/2, Lost Time in 5 furlongs 1 01 2, and George B. Cox winning the final mile race.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Uncle Louis
Squan
Wax Toy
George B. Cox
Recruit Triumphs In 25 Mile Boston Yacht Race
Recruit, the Quincy cup defender, won the cup race at Houghs Neck in a breeze, beating Duchess by a wide margin. The event featured a strong southwest wind, a near twelve minute gap at the finish, and a note of the defender's superior windward and downwind handling.
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Hough’s Neck
Duchess
Peddock’s
Recruit
Defender
Boston
Invincible
Quincy
Faxon
C. H. Parker
Akela Beats Hoodlum in White Bear Yacht Race
Akela won today over Hoodlum by 6m 16s on a twelve-knot course with a one second gap in Hoodlum s favor at the start line. The eight second allowance favored Hoodlum and Hoodlum finished at 12 37 03, Akela at 22 30 40, Hoodlum now leads two races to one.
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ST. Paul
Akela
Hoodlum
New England
White Bear Yacht Club
Raceabouts at Hull Yacht Club in light southwest breeze
The Hull Yacht Club hosted a race yesterday afternoon from Hull to Sheep Island buoy to Strawberry Hill and back. The Jilt led wire to wire but finished first by a minute and twenty three seconds, with Goslin second after passing Chinoock on the final lap and Chinoock close third.
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Hull Yacht Club
Hull
Sheep Island
Strawberry Hill
Chinoock
Goslin
Dafala
Jilt
New England Kennel Club Show Set For Braintree Dates
The New England Kennel Club will host a two day event under American Kennel Club rules in Braintree on October 14 and 16 featuring all breeds and the prize list.
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NEW England Kennel Club
Braintree
Yachting Race Between Recruit and Duchess
A sea race report shows Recruit beating Duchess across a triangular course. Times at buoy and finish favor Recruit with a three reef change by Duchess as wind shifts. Today's race starts at 3 pm with Duchess hoping for light wind and Recruit favored by many.
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Duchess
Recruit
Peddock
Sheep Island
Wellfleet Winds Energize Southern Yacht Circuit Finale
In a gale at Wellfleet the Southern Yacht circuit closed with strong winds sweeping the fleet. Commodore Nickerson's Mee mer led a final 2:30 PM start as No Name, a local, joined a single circuit and race strategy to maximize results.
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Wellfleet
Aug
Nickerson
Meemer
Event mailout mirrors June 4 show under A. K. C. rules
The notice states the mailing will occur on September 8 and will closely follow the June 4 show format, adhering to A. K. C. rules.
Man Arrested in Somerville Following Girls’ Report
Somerville police arrested a man after two or more young girls reported being followed and pressured to go with him. He was found hiding in a yard on School street and taken to the station. Officers seek to identify additional victims among recent assaults.
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Somerville
Joseph G. Giles
Union Square
School Street
Lincolnist Granddaughter Born In Iowa To Beckwith Family
Robert T. Lincoln becomes a grandfather as his daughter Jessie Lincoln Beckwith of Mt. Pleasant Iowa gives birth to a nine pound girl. Jessie eloped with Warren Beckwith amid parental opposition and married a year ago. Beckwith served in the Spanish American War and is currently home on furlough.
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Chicago
Robert T. Lincoln
Jessie Lincoln Beckwith
Mt. Pleasant
Jessie Lincoln
Warren Beckwith
Munyon's Tablets Claim Quick Headache Cure
Munyon's Headache Tablets are promoted to cure all headaches in three to ten minutes and described as a splendid stomach and nerve tonic with Munyon's Doctors free.
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Munyon
Big List of Amateurs for the Working Boys Home Picnic
Amateur cycling events at Charles River Park feature top riders from eastern Massachusetts for a charity festival backing the Working Boys Home. Entries include H A Ricker, Hargraves, Arnold, Martin, and others across mile, mile handicap, and five mile races with pacers and interclub challenges.
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Charies River Park
Out Door
Massachusetts
Eddie McDuffee
Pacers
H. A. Ricker
Sanford
Charles N. Hargraves
Saxonville
W. P. Arnold
Alton
R. I
A. L. Martin
Plainville
M. QO. Brien
Lowell
L. C. Hinckley
Worcester
R. H. Lyon
Leominster
James Clark
Dorchester
J. F. Ingraham
Lynnfield
M. O. Benson
Cambridge
Harry Orcutt
Brockton
Emil Johnson
Cambridgeport
J. C. Senior
Moses and
Thomas Cookson
Methuen
George L. Howland
A. Ricker
C. M. Dall
Roxbury
C. N. Hargraves
John Hyde
Somerville
E. Nelson
Ashmont
M. O. Brien
James Legault
D. T. Charkin
F. J. Riley
New Bedford
Alfred Large
Peter Samson
South Lawrence
Miller
West Medford
S. E. Littlefield
West Acton
A. P. Blood
Fitchburg
Frank Beedy
Chelsea
G. L. Howland
L. C.hinckley
William Davis
Maiden
S. J. Miller
M. C. Benson
W. B. Thayer
Avon
Roslindale CC. C
Cambridgeport Co. C
Pacemakers Benefit Event at Charles River Park
Next Wednesday evening the N C T A pacemakers hold a benefit electric light meet at Charles River Park to pay them for services this season. The main attraction is a 10 mile paced pursuit race between McDuffee and Frank Butler with unlimited pacemakers. A grand band concert, a second pursuit race between Tenzler and Lager, and an exhibition of trick riding by Frederick St Onge are also on the program. McDuffee and Linton failed to agree on a match. Linton sails for Paris from New York Saturday.
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Philadelphia
Dave Shafer
H. E. Ducker
Michael
McDuffee
Linton
Baltimore Colliseum
L. A. W. Racing Board
Indianapolis
O’mara-Walther-Pease
F. L. Kramer
C. J. Wagner
H. A. Gibson
Wagner
Gibson
Bald
Becker-Mertens-Butler-Martin
McDuffee and
Charles River Park
Glenwood Club
West Somerville
Newburyport
Boston
Harvard Bridge
Fenway
Kingman
Leon BE. Cadman
Charles Raynes
William Andrews
Somerville
Frank S. Ourish
Dorchester
Norwood
Foster
Baker Brothers
Walpole Street
Century Road Club
W. F. Tighe
Percival
Columbus Avenue
John Butler
Coleman McDermott
Morris Rosenberg
Tommy Ryan
Syracuse
John F Dowder
Dan Creedon
Creedon
Ryan
Dowde
Publta
New York
Jack Bonner
P. T
Joe Walcott
Spike Sullivan
South Boston
Walecott
Joe Bernstein
Tommy White
George V. Tuohey
Frank Butler
Tenzler
Frederick St. Onge
Idnton
McDuffe
Boxing Benefit Testimonial For Hughy Winters At Broadway Hall
A testimonial boxing benefit for Hughy Winters is set at Broadway Hall near Dorchester Avenue this evening with a large volunteer list. The main event features Winters versus George Dixon the long reigning featherweight champion, plus Spider Web versus Jack Frazer and many sparring exhibitions with notable fighters and performers.
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Hughy Winters
Broadway Hall
Broadway
Dorchester Avenue
Bread Fund
Casino
George Dixon
Dixon
Winters
Spider Web
Spider
Jack Frazer
California
Joe Robinson
Joe Walcott
Peter Griffin
Billy Troy
Martin Welch
Joe Horn
Senator Gorman
John O’brien
Jimmy Dooley
Phil Brennan
Spike Haley
Frank Carey
Billy Thrower
Jack Foley
Billy Mullins
Jack Rogers
Ben de Barry
George Byers
Rob Montgomery
Jack Dwyer
Bob Allen
Billy Hill
the Pick
Charley Scarville
Jimmy
Munyon's Remedies Ad By Tremont Temple Druggists
Munyon's skilled doctors are at our service free Tremont Temple offers remedies at all druggists with Munyon's specialists ready to assist.
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Munyon
Tremont Temple
Upyon
Bolting Defeats Beauregard in Twenty Five Mile Pace
In New Bedford C Stuart Bolting of Providence beat Fred Beauregard of Fall River at Buttonwood track to win by three laps with a 52 minute 36.46 second time. Allie Barber won the one mile handicap from Taunton. J L Chase was second and H O Swift took third after a foul cost Hargraves a place.
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New Bedford
C. Stuart Bolting
Providence
Fred Beauregard
Fall River
Buttonwood
Bolting
Allie Barber
Taunton
J. L. Chase
Stephen ODonnell Dies After Pneumonia Battle
Stephen ODonnell once managed John L. Sullivan and was a respected figure in American boxing. He was hospitalized at St Vincent's in a dying condition at age 50, with physicians predicting no recovery. ODonnell spent twenty five years in various sports and was well known among pugilists and their followers.
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Stephen O’donnell
John L. Sullivan
St. Vincent’s Hospital
O’donnell
O'Donnell
Las
Bostonian
Hibernians in Suffolk Convene for Funeral Delegation
An extraordinary convention of the A. O. H. of Suffolk County meets at Dexter Hall Wells Memorial building chaired by William J. Cronin. Delegates decide to send a representative delegation to attend the funerals of Major Patrick J. Grady and Privates Lane and Carey and to appoint the county division presidents as the county board directory.
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Suffolk County
Dexter Hall
Wells Memorial Building
William J. Cronin
Patrick J. Grady
Lane
Carey
Suffolg
Charles McCarthy
John Dolan
John A. Ryan
Peter H. Corcoran
M. J. Roche
Edmund Phelan
J. J. Manning
C. J. Keyes
Thomas F. Fitzgerald
Thomas J. Kelly
J. J. Lyons
John T. Galvin
M. J. Padden
John J. Daly
M. J. Kaveanaugh
John J. Scanlan
Hugh McCarran
Edmond McCauley
B. J. O'Leary
James Mantle
John O'Leary
W. J Hassan
Our Brothers
Union Park
Wom
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