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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1899
Page
3
Report notes Meekin S strong pitching as champions move to second place. The article questions WILL SELEE LEAVE THE BOSTONS, with mention he has not signed to manage Smoky City, though his Boston contract expires this year.
National League action opened three game series at Exposition Park as the Pirates visit Boston. Keeler and Long sparked late scoring with timely hits while Eskin pitched superbly for Boston but the Pirates prevailed 3 to 2 after a tense extra frames. Captain Duffy returned to field duties and handled five chances cleanly.
Will Selee say he has not signed with Pittsburg but will be free to move after this season ends. Several league teams would bid for his services if he leaves Boston. He questions Baltimore's high standing due to umpire-nagging, and notes Orioles need change to improve their race.
In Louisville on August 24 Baltimore fielding kept Louisville from victory as Sonar St. led until darkness ended play. Sheckard was hit on the head by a pitch at the start of the tenth inning and left the field. Attendance stood around 1200. Score unfinished.
A fragmented report references heats and admission details for a Conest Valley event. It notes a stand and numbered entries, with unclear times and participants.
The scan provides partial details of a New York matchup with Bates and Harve components. Names Doyle Gleasen and Manassau appear in the garbled text. Attendance listed as 100.
Chicago, Aug 2 report describes a rough game with multiple bases on balls and an error leading to a Brooklyn risk in the first inning. Kennedy pitched hard but lacked timely support as the Brooklyn offense sputtered and base running was poor. attendance listed as 2400. The score remains undecided in the fragment.
Fragmentary scoreline shows Bristol Bristol eight Meriden four Waterbury ten Der three Haven New Haven thirteen Nor Brid New London zero. Details are obscured by garbled OCR.
In a crowded afternoon contest, Ting and Mancoba sparked a powerful stretch in the sixth inning. Seome’s teammates combined eight straight hits and seven runs aided by an error from Hickey, as Manchester fell behind Newport 9 to 1. Attendance was 400.
The report covers cycling through recent baseball and sports chatter with mentions of Cy Young not yet mastering pitching and a Phillies whitewash. It notes teams from the Catskills and Jersey facing the Dodgers, and rumors of managerial talks and player movements amid a busy sports scene.
Athletes and rivals pour into Boston for a major track event at Riverside Grounds. Notables from Penn State, Brown, and Stamford join New York Athletic Club entrants, with top sprinters and hammer throwers like Flanagan drawing strong bets and high expectations. The mile and 100 yard dash attract fierce competition among A C and college teams, while supporters plan substantial bets on favorites.
Boxing circles chatter about Creedon and Morris in a two round match tied to Broadway promotions. Names like McCoy, Scanlon, Gardner, Haley, Barrett, and Jenkins surface as potential opponents and purses, with Bell and Flynn discussed for future clashes.
The readable fragments mention a boxing context with a fighter named Blunt or Jack Eyer and a purse of around 0, with reference to a match next month. Key names and coherent event details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Weather delays push Readville races to today and then tomorrow, with the Massachusetts 10000 stake still the first race on the card. Charley Herr leads Lecco in the odds, Charley Herr noted for consistency while Lecco finishes strong though unsteady in spots.
A fragmented historical note about the Charter Oak trotting races from 1889 to 1898 with mentions of notable horses such as Spofford Solna Nightingale John Noil Mattie Patterson Stamboulet Othello and times like 2 20 and 2 17 for various heats and classes. The text traces evolving records and winners across years including 2 18 1 2 and 2 13 for different heats.
Weather prevented last night’s events prompting a rescheduled program tonight featuring a half mile heats race among e W Jack Corrie VY and Embrino in a best three of five, plus a five mile pursuit between Charlestown and Bijou Cycle Clubs, with vaudeville acts.
City crack professionals prepare at Charlesbank for an all round competition on Labor Day at Oak Island. Rol Redal represents champions in a $100 prize event featuring ham throwing 66 pound weight put best shot broad jump and mile run.
A dated announcement from Iver Johnson Arms and Works states the firm will not join the bicycle trust. The notice mentions season styles for 1900 with grade nondreedss and prices such as the Goutica Trace at eighty dollars.
A fragmentary report indicates a May game drawing attention in Chicago. Detectives, led by Shea, plan orders and investigation steps concerning a poker case with distinct clues.
A Massachusetts Democratic speaker denounces proposals for a premature state convention to pick delegates. He condemns machine politics, urges voter vigilance, and warns the plan aims to secure party leaders’ control ahead of the national convention.
The steel mast of the Columbia, damaged in an earlier accident, was successfully stopped and lowered into position. Crews prepared to brace rigging and set wire ropes, aiming to depart for Newport on Saturday. Defender also sailed for Newport.
At SHAMROCK New York Aug 24 crews refine rigging and hull prep for the yacht racing mast. Foreman William Crawford and David Oerhieters Lag Fairite oversee canvas and sanding while dock security tightens access. Rumors of canvas draping prior to leaving Southampton circulate but are disputed by Lipton representatives.
The Yachtsman reports that a press discussion in London centers on boat construction and ethics in a machine race. It says the fleet remains unequal due to differing designs and suggests Herreshoffer’s designs may reveal learnings for future battles.
Mary Mc Auley of Sandwich seeks her missing child after a spring abduction. She has traveled to Astan believing the child is held there. The report notes local boys show stubborn persistence and a curious exchange about wishes linked to a troubling incident.
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