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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1900

Page

3

Leaders Hold Edge as Boston Faces Long Home Run Run

With Brooklyn still leading the league, Boston, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia contend for second. Philadelphia’s woes fade as Boston strengthens with 28 home games ahead and Lewis delivering two strong wins. A potential major league rival emerges while league chatter hints at reforms and schedules across cities including Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn New York Chicago and Cincinnati.

Brooklyn Boston Pittsburg Philadelphia Phillies West Pirates Selee Lewis Norwich New York Rouse Davis Ewing Giants Bostons Brush Cincinnati National League T Intinati Times- Star Tha Ene Idiows Adelp Rooklyn St. Ae Chi St. Louis Stay Philadelphis New Itago Pittsbur St Uls Cincinabart Philadelphie Oo York

Fancy Dress Ball At The Pines Features Oom Paul

Oom Paul will appear at the Fancy Dress Ball held at the Pines. Trains run to midnight and electric cars operate all night for attendees.

Paul the Pines

St Louis Triumphs Over Callahan in Pitch Duel

St Louis won today as the Chicago pitcher Callahan struggled at critical moments. Attendance was 7,000. The score remained close throughout the game and the final tally favored St Louis.

Chicago St. Louis Louis Callahan Oportune

Local baseball game ends 1-0 in low-scoring affair

Cincinnati, Aug 26. Barrett drew a base on balls Crawford sacrificed, and Beckley singled to drive in the only run in the first inning. Both pitchers matched zeros thereafter with strong defense and solid support from fielders.

Cincinnati Barrett Crawford Beckley R. B. Barrett Bascee Cuscéanne Tcotan Kahoe Pittsburg Schriver Wanllipa Leach Ritchey Hahn Phillips Latham and Leever

Eastern and Connecticut League Scores Card

In Rochester New York TORONTO 8 ROCHESTER 4. Syracuse New York MONTREAL 1 to 4. Waterbury Connecticut 14 BRISTOL 9. Buffalo New York 7 MILWAUKEE INDIANAPOLIS 3.

Rochester Toronto Syracuse Montreal Hartore Waterbury Bristol Buffalo Milwaukee Inneapolis

Boston Exits For Lynn Exhibition As Sullivan Fund Grows

Boston plans an exhibition at Lynn before departure. Hugh Jennings hands Tom Boles a $100 check to aid Jim Sullivan, former Boston pitcher, as the fund subscription continues. Burkett leads batting. Long tops sacrifice hits with 13. McGraw yields to Burkett. Tucker provokes Worcester crowd. umpire Hunt ejects him while Pettenger uses a bat to shield officials.

Boston Lynn Hugh Jennings Tom Boles Brooklyn Jim Sullivan Bill Clarke Hamilton Stahl Freeman Clarke Hugh Burkett McGraw Long Collins Am Tucker Worcester Hunt Charley Pettenger

Amateur teams seek games across Newton and Boston area

Ads from Silverlakes, Sleepy Hollows, St Johns, and several clubs seek 13 to 18 year old teams for Labor Day and September weekends. Listings include half expenses, home or away matches, and contact persons such as William Hanson, Frank J. Harris, John A. Fleming, Philip Abrahams, John A. Fleshg, and A A ce, with venues in Newton Lower Falls, Roxbury, Dorchester, West Roxbury, and Charlestown.

Silverlakes Newton William Hanson Faxon Street Sleepy Hollows Burke and Oe Avenue Frank J. Harris Tremont Street Roxbury St. Johns of John A. Fleming Newton Lower Falls Dan Berlo A. CC Philip Abrahams Whitney Street St. Johns St. Teresas West Roxbury John A. Flesehg Earls FF. Craigin BD Street South Oston Rockfords Dan Downey Shirley Street Fairmounts Dorchester A. A. Ce Fairmount Street Union Jacks Wellingtons Nike Gil Miffe Gold Street Union A. A William Mativana Boston Dovchrateg Mare Sullivan Place Crn St. Catharines Charlestown Rone Stephen J. Hurley Goncord Avenue Arlestown Tudor A. A Labor Day Burke West

Local Youth Baseball Clubs Seek Sept. Contests

Boston area clubs from Charlestown to East Boston announce plans for Sept 1 and Labor Day games against 12 to 19 year old teams. Teams like the Young Petenaers, Waverley Juniors and Millmonts seek strong uniformed clubs, with half expenses promised. Managers list contact points across Charlestown Navy Yard, South Boston, Roxbury, Dorchester and East Boston.

D. Clifford Street D. M. McGowans Newton A. A Waverleys D. Kenney Hanbury Jack Kadetaty Hanover Street City Petenaers Charlestown River Heaters Charlestown Navy Yard Boston John Gee Putnam Street Crescent A. A South Boston Hartnett Lincoln, Street Eddreas W. G. Touer P. O. Box Plainville Veters Moran Navy Yard Thomas Fallon Massasoits Harold Franklin Street Riversides Illiam O'Hare Decatur Street East Boston City Point Onpe Oon Peaia BE. F. O’brien Tremont Building Woodward A. A Milmonts Dorchester Dorchester Avenue Woodward Street Woodwards Gardner Wickham the Post Trentons Walnuts Somerville J. Kline Florence Street Farraguts West End James Brophy Ee Street West Pond Ashlands B. Kozminsky McLean Street Waverley Nelsons J. O'Donnell Bowen Street West Everetts Labor Day G. H. Keefe Prescott Street Everett Lyman A Hyde Park Millments J. W. Cahalan West Park Street Wescotts Boylstons Jamaica Plain H. Drayton Kelton Street Elwoods Supples Edward Harrington Tremont Street Emmets Roxbury E. McCabe Vernon Street John Garrett North End Millmonts Leon FB. Starkey Roxbury Street Burtons H. Fitzgerald Waverley Juniors St. Vincents Warehams Maples Warrens Jordan Marsh James Wallace Third Street South Oston Fast Boston H. Doyle Sumner Street

Ball Field to Priesthood Fox Chooses Clergy Over Pro Baseball

William J. Fox former Holy Cross third baseman and team captain has declined a $2000 offer from the Philadelphia club to finish the season and will begin clerical studies at Brighton Seminary in the fall. Fox, praised as the best college third baseman, spurned professional baseball to enter the Catholic priesthood after leading Holy Cross.

William J. Fox Holy Cross North Attleboro Worcester Brighton Seminary Fox Philadelphia Club Tebeau St. Louis

Millstream Boat Club Trains Hard in Heat

The Millstream Boat Club Chelsea four and eight oared crews spent hours in practice yesterday under heat. Coach Delano joined briefly in the evening. In the eight, P McDonald takes W Andrezjewski’s place. In the four, George Phair replaces Syd ney West who cannot practice.

Millstream Boat Club Chelsea Delano P. McDonald W. Andrezjewski George Phair Sydney West

World champion swimming race referee named for Boston event

James Ormond accepts as referee for a high profile race at Schutes Park on Saturday evening, September 8, featuring James L. McCusker and Veroy F. Cavill as rivals. McCusker trains in Narragansett and travels to Boston. Cavill shifts from Revere Beach to Nahant for final work amid rivalry and betting interest.

James Ormond Schutes Park James L. McCusker America Veroy F. Cavill Australia Gland McCusker Narragansett Boston Cavill Revere Beach Nahant Oves Florrie Donoghue Brighton J. Kelly Brooklyn W. A. Pierce Pokce News Glinton Warren Goodale Clinton Mass St. Alphonsus Association Mepres Maene I Titors Frank Hens Wanderers’ Club Hall Rint Nick Fox Nova

Bonfire and Fancy Dress Ball at the Point of Pines

Bonfire planned with Grand C mic and Fancy Dress Ball at the Point of Pines tonight. Trains run to midnight with electrics available all nights.

Point of Pines

Nelson and Elkes to clash in multi distance bicycle races

Ed Spooner arrives in Boston with John A. Nelson to push for three races at Charles River Park. Harry Elkes may race in America in September or October if arrangements sustain, with plans for one to two hour and fifty mile events and strict motor and clothing restrictions.

Ed Spooner John A. Nelson Boston Harry Elkes Mr. Spooner Charles River Park Eikes Nelson Elkes Charlester Park Post France Vienna America Spooner

Nelson issues challenge to Elkes for middle distance races

John A. Nelson announces a challenge to Harry Elkes for a series of middle distance races at Charles River Park. The terms call for two pace motors, starting from the tape, with restart rules after first-lap accidents and dates around September.

John A. Nelson America Harry Elkes W. A. Elkes Boston Charles River Park Elkes

Restrictions for motor paced races at Charles River Park

Officials outline rules to limit wind shields on motorcycles and riders. Final race series outcome hinges on favorable terms offered by Charles River Park and acceptance of arrangements proposed by Mr Elkesn, manager of John A Nelson.

Twil Willinaty America Charles River Park Elkesn F.ed Spoonder John A. Nelson

Century in broiling heat marks 50 mile bike run

Over two hundred cyclists rode fifty miles under near 100 degree heat conducted by Messrs. Stone and Wallace of the Metropolitan Wheelmen. About 7 AM starts from the club house or Copley square, with a 9:30 start for a ladies division led by Mrs. George Bell. Archie Cameron of Cambridge fainted twice but finished exhausted. the Shoe City Wheelmen field included sixty riders with many finishers listed.

Messrs. Stone and Wallace Metropolitan Brockton Acton Metropolitan Wheelmen Copley Square George Bell Archie Cameron Cambridge Shoe City Wheelmen A. H. Harrington W. J. Emerton P. Gavin W. Cobb G F. Onttahiani W. Walker W. Burr H. Parkhurst H. L. May C. Parkhurst C. Brown G. Warburtom A. Cameron B. Connelly J. Flynn C. Lovering J. Gray G. Pitcher B. Torrey F. Wright Tom Ross C.im. McPhalen F. G. Holt H. F. Link E. Devine A. E. Alden B. Brown G. K. Bell William Mullen J. Reid Emily Maxwell H.L. Berry Co. F. Malley W. B. Johnson Janey Battis E. Oakes W.I. Johnson F. McDougall A. M. Gardner J. Conlon A. W. Burnham Wheaton M. Mode L. W. Wilkins BH. H. Mills P. Robins R. F&f. Steinberg H. Tomkins H. Giddman BH. J. Berry J.W. Day, Jr Charles Parker BE. BF. Bryan C. W. Robinson Lawson Mate A. W. Willis R. J. Howard R. Lauriks T. W. Shea F. W. Marsh J. A. Mills J. l Reilley C. W. Howarth A. E. Andrews F. Jarragis G. W. Woodside J. Greennean J. T. Scott T. Brown J. Dupre F. L. Hutchins H. J. Hunt J. Tammers G. Usher C. H. Batchelder W. Thurston W. C. Hall C. H. Metcalf M. W. Duncan E. Nielson F. R. Christian C. W. Schinao H. Farrar Shoe City Somerville Unity Cycle Club of Lawrence

Indian G C Wins Cosmo Politian Cup Championship

The Cosmo politan C A A concluded its second half century with Indian G C securing the cup for largest club representation over Spindle City. The list of finishers reads like a who’s who of clubs including Charles Coffman H Slobodkin R Lauricks and many more.

South Framingham Indian C. C Spindle City Charles Coffman H. Slobodkin R. Lauricks H. Sherman H. Stearns E. I. Levin J. M. Rubinovitz H. M. Rubinovitz C. Foot T. J. Woodbury Arthur Lyons J. Winer A. Pinkham P. Potter H. Farr H. Sumkins C. H. Ingals Hallenaorg H. W. Libby Pierce E. W. Jones E. Donohue Stinberg A. Skinner W. Hitchcock R. A. Rakes J. H. Jost J. H. Kyley W. Howard J. H. Duppe C. M. Vanhousen T. 8. Smith J. E. Dunn B. Connelly T. Brown G. Gawalico G. W. Joncawitch H. A. Skott C. T. Mun G. Usher J. C. Hamilton G. G. Walsh G. A. Mills W. C. Hall C. M. Whiting W. Burr Lanceaster C. Parker Bourton H. Parkhurst J. B. Stone W. W. Hall S. BE. Hall Nick Ranty Sam Jacobs A. Skelly M. K. Darling F. E. Billings B. Moore Kate Hall B. Bills M. L

Bolting Drops Out in 20 Mile Motor Pace

In Hills Grove crowds saw Bolting of Providence retire after mile 11 in the 20 mile motor paced race as Munro of Memphis finished alone in 37 28 1 5. F. J. Cadwell of Hartford won the two lap open race and also took the five mile handicap from scratch.

Providence R. IL Hills Grove Bolting Munro Memphis Bolts F. J. Cadwell Hartford Cadwell

Brockton fair bicycle races set for first day events

The Brockton fair bicycle program outlines a two mile handicap and a one mile open on Wednesday, and a half mile open plus a mile handicap on Thursday the big day. Horse shows will run that day and longer races were cut. An intercity lap team race invites New Bedford Fall River Boston and Brockton with three men per team. Remaining events include a one mile and a consolation race for non prize winners.

Brockton Fair New Bedford Fall River Boston Brockton Knockers Press of Shoe City

Chelsea club launches first open half century event

The Royal C. C. of Chelsea will hold its first annual open half century next Sunday departing for Acton and returning on a flexible schedule.

Royal C. C Chelsea Acton Chelsea Cle

Grand Fancy Dress Ball at Point of Pines Amid War News

The note describes a grand fancy dress ball at the Point of Pines continuing despite war in China and hints at a large bonfire accident that disrupted plans.

China

Corbett and McCoy Set for Twenty Five Round Battle

In York on August 30 James J. Corbett and Kid McCoy prepare for a highly scientific 25 round bout at the Twenty First Century Athletic Club. Both fighters train at Saratoga and report peak condition. They will share the purse by a fixed 60 40 split, manager Kennedy rejecting any alternative. Seats are selling well and Garden box office stays open nightly until nine.

York James J. Corbett Kid” McCoy Corbett James J. Jeffries Coney Island McCoy Saratoga Twentieth Century Athletic Club Kennedy the Garden Boston John (Twin) Sullivan King Eddie Connolly Poe Connolly E Sullivans Post Sullivans Kirtland Club Sullivan Martin Riley Mose Hanlon Riley Mike N Sullivan O'Rourke John Twin) Sullivan Eoe Fall River Steady Bender John L. Sullivan New Orleans J. M Sharkey Frisco Tom O’rourke Sailor New York John Kelly A . W. Johnson Lynn Hickey Shaw Mike Shallow Mickey Ggins M. J. Rafferty Beverly Sandy Verguson J. L. W.—Salvator A. A. Benton City Tom Sharkey The Howard Bob Armstrong James Carney Manchester N. H Billy Smith Tom Williams Patsey Duffey Jack McGinty Linit A. W. Cooke Police News O. Loughlin Hving Kid McCoy Frank Erne Pedlar Palmer Lui Ampion M.S Somerville Bob Fitzsimmons Peter Maher

Boxing Gossip reveals Sullivan’s misdeeds and boxing ploys in Boston

A Boston boxing column recounts John Twin Sullivan’s debts to clubs promoters and managers, detailing ticket schemes, police involvement, and rivalries with Riley O Rourke and Coakley. It cites weigh disputes, alleged favoritism, and a pattern of draws while praising or condemning various fighters and managers in the era.

Record Narragansett Park opens with all stalls filled

Providence reports a heat soaked arrival as more than 300 horses are quartered at Narragansett Park with every stall taken. Track experts predict record times this week as Readville’s eleven car special train arrives ahead of a three race card beginning tomorrow featuring the 2 20 class trot 2 11 pace and 2 14 trot.

Providence Narragansett Park Readville

Professor Kennedy Boxing Poacher Incident at Washington Street

Noted figure Professor Kennedy linked to a boxing poaching incident at 1160 Washington Street. Officials investigating motive and scope. Police seek witnesses and further information.

Prof. Kennedy Washington St

Vesper Boat Club Wins Seniors Eight Championship

The Vesper Boat Club of Philadelphia won the seniors eight championship at the Paris Exposition regatta on the Seine. Four crews competed with Ghent second, Minerva Amsterdam third, Germania Hamburg last. Americans praised for physique and discipline despite objections to final heat selection.

Paris Vesper Boat Club Philadelphia America Asnieres Ghent Minerva Amsterdam Germania Hamburg Minervas Germanias Fred R. Fortmeyer

Combination Park Harness Racing Attracts Big Crowds

Combination Park under electric lights hosts record crowds with closer finishes. Saturday’s match race saw Little Girl defeat Woodmont, proving speed and courage. Upcoming week features Shawmut and Dorchester club races plus a road wagon event and time trial against Arlington with a bid to beat the 2 16 1 4 road wagon pace record.

Combination Park Mr. Youney Little Girl Mr. Cuneo Woodmont Shawmut Driving Club Dorchester Driving Club Shawmut Wb Dorchester Club Lizzie W Flossie B. Drummer Girl Marietta Wilkes Boston Driving Club Arlington

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