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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1898
Page
3
Yesterday a basketball game highlighted the work of Nichols and Collins as the feature moment. The home team returns today to continue season play with those performances fresh in memory.
In Pittsburg Boston’s champions shut out the Pirates 6 to 0 as Nichols dominated on the mound. The home club was hampered by Ely’s absence and O’Brien’s errors while Collins Bergen Duffy and Yeager paced a powerful Boston attack. Crowd 1500.
Two base hit by Poca Peltz. Three base hits by Miller Flick and iglass. Flick stole three bases and Delehanty two. Double play by Cross Sa fe and Denier. First base on balls to Of wyer. Hit by pitch by Orth. Dwyer struck out twice and Orth once. Time 45 minutes. Umpires Gaffney and Brown.
Louisville August 30 Dowling pitched great ball today as the Orioles were defeated in a well played game Ritchey’s fielding was a feature Attendance 1000 directed by the umpire and players at the scene show a tight contest between both clubs with emphasis on pitching and defensive plays by Ritchey This compact report captures the key performance and crowd note from the afternoon tilt.
Chicago defeats New York 4 3 in ninth inning as Hartman’s triple misses homer on close call. Attendance 3000. Hartman three base hit. McCormick Sacrifice. Donahue and Tiernan stole bases. Griffith and Meekin pitchers with Grady two passed balls. Time 1 hour 50 minutes. Umpires O’Day and McDonald.
In a tight opener at Locust street grounds the Globe defeated the Post as tough baserunning and solid defense keyed the win. Globe bats were led by Jim Fairclough Mc Cauley Burke Dwinell Buckley and Joe Fairclough while Post standouts included Tafft Lincoln Morris Fitzpatrick Al Benney Masson Jim Biggins and Flannery. Score not specified. Other games yesterday Providence 5 Ottawa 4.
W W Kerr former owner regains a controlling stake in the Pittsburg Baseball Club from P L Auten of Chicago. The change takes effect immediately and will not alter current policy or management. Kerr previously led the club from 1890 until this season and is popular with patrons and other National League owners.
The standings show Washington and Cincinnati tied in the series at five apiece with Cincinnati hosting a game today. Al Berry Mays drops his fifth loss. Charney Nichols leads league premier winners. Dan Green shines with Chicago after joining from Springfield. The Melrose A C finishes at home next Saturday against Arlington Boat Club.
The Fall River boxing show drew over 2000 fans with a 6 round Dixon versus Dunne match as the night’s highlight. Preliminaries featured O Neil vs Carey and Murphy vs Dwyer while Frank Maguire faced Joe Kirby before a Wilbur House banquet and Ike Weir reception.
Chief Pat Tebeau leads the Cleveland club into Boston with Cy Young resting and the team in top shape after Rochester shows. The Orioles and Parkers push the Chutes, while Chicago gains on Clarke Griffith’s pitching as Alf Orth enjoys the moment.
Munyon's Kidney Pellets are advertised as a cure for back pain and various kidney diseases. The ad claims doctors offer free consultations and promote relief through the product. It targets readers seeking non-surgical remedies and health restoration.
Sheriff Doane submitted the question to the county solicitor who opined the bout could not take place. Governor Ramsdell then ordered the Labor Day fight halted in Hudson Hillsboro County authorities acted to stop the event.
James J. Corbett and wife departed San Francisco for New York. He said he would not fight McCoy on October first but would meet him about a month later, changing earlier scheduling.
The United States defeated Canada in an international cricket match finished today in Philadelphia. The U S eleven scored 250 in their first innings while Canada were all out for 118 in reply and, following on, still short by one run of the needed 137 to avoid an innings defeat. King Clark and Townsend led a strong Canadian bowling effort but fell short.
The Somerset Associates of East Boston cancel the second grand moonlight excursion planned for tomorrow evening, choosing not to hold one this year.
Coe of Hopkinson threw the 16 pound shot 43 feet 1 inch at Charlesbank, breaking the intercollegiate record by 21 inches. Boston College football candidates began practice at Charlesbank with seven men turning out under Captain Curley. N B A R A executive committee schedules a meeting at the American House on Thursday evening September 11. Labor Day regatta entries will be opened. Dick Creat and Allie Remington reported strong times in early trials.
The Readville Grand Circuit meet day two drew about 3000 attendees amid fast track and strong racing. Delays plagued several events notably the 2:17 trot with sixteen starters, while Flirt won the 2:20 pace and Searchlight dominated the 2:10 pace heats.
Acting Secretary Allen ordered Norton to Newcastle on Tyne to supervise Albany’s machinery completion. The Albany, sister ship to the New Orleans, was bought from Brazil before the war and is expected to be ready in about four months for Atlantic voyage with an American crew.
The 1898 Charter Oak monster field surpasses past big event entries with more winners racing than in any prior year.
Value 6500 dollars awarded to the owner of the winner of the Charter Oak 10000 purse for 2:17 trotters next week at Charter Oak Park Hartford Conn.
The entry list features numerous mares and geldings including Anglina Wilkes Clara G and Hattie R with sires such as Autograph Directum and Direct-Rosa. Lookout Farm and East View Stock Farm send multiple entries as preparations continue for the September 5 to 9 charter Oak Park meet in Hartford Connecticut.
Frank Hodgson, 50, of 17 Rollins Street was overcome by heat at the corner of Washington and Malden Streets last evening and was taken to City Hospital. He is expected to recover.
Cambridge hosts an electric light cycle meet at Charles River Park with a paced pursuit for ten miles between McDuffee and Butler. Proceeds support pacemakers and feature a mile multicycle handicap, tandem starts, and amateur and professional races amid a busy card of events and notable riders.
The racing board bulletin lists Bald leading with 149 points, followed by McFarland 117 Major Taylor 115 Kimble 107 Cooper 97 and others. Transfers and suspensions include C A Young moved to Class A I and T S Murphy Emil Johnson P Swartz and LA Callahan facing bans or fines.
The new floating swimming pool at Harvard Bridge near the Boston draw is formally opened today in a ceremony with city officials and prominent citizens. Peter McNally, swimming instructor, will take the first plunge and present a fancy swimming exhibition before the bath opens to the public.
All Saints Church Roxbury holds its annual picnic on Saturday September 3 at Apollo Gardens Roxbury. Rev James P McQuigan will manage events including a 125 yard handicap race featuring Piper Donovan Walter Christie Mack McGonigal and other speedsters. A girls football game dancing baseball tugs of war and more will entertain a large crowd with orderly event handling.
James Z. Webber, badly wounded aboard the U. S. S. Montgomery, has returned home in Portland. Though doctors feared death, he can now move and may need another operation to remove another section of his spine, with full recovery expected in time.
No sign of Andree as Fridtjof lands Walter Wellman and expedition members at Hall I land Camp. On return they meet Northorst's Franz Josef Land group at Koenigskar Island and learn search for the missing balloonist failed.
The St Augustine Catholic Total Abstinence Society of South Boston plans a pop concert and dance at Seaside Pavilion City Point on Monday evening Sept 19. Refreshments will be served and an efficient corps of volunteers will lend their talents to ensure a social and financial success.
Paris August 20 Lieutenant Colonel Henry a witness in the Zola trial and later wounded in a duel with Colonel Piquart was arrested and taken to Fort Valveu by order of war minister Godefroy Cavaignac. He is found to be author of a letter tied to the Dreyfus affair.
Brockton reports Joseph E. Stoddard confessed to setting thirteen fires after arraignment for arson. City officials and police conducted a nightlong questioning process, leading to his admission of multiple blazes.
Inspectors Glidden and Leggett arrested Eugene Levitan aged 28 of 50 Spring Street on a charge of concealing mortgaged property valued at 90. Levitan was turned over to Sergeant Carter of Somerville police who holds a warrant for his arrest.
Inspectors Knox and Douglass arrested Bessie Yollis 28 of 23 Carver Street for shoplifting in the Houghton and Dutton store and the W S Butler company. She will be arraigned in court today.
The Central Labor Union of Haverhill plans a Labor Day monster picnic at the Pines Groveland with Senator Tilman of South Carolina delivering the address. The day includes concerts foot races whip pet races and entries from top dogs nationwide. The Boston & Maine Railway offers reduced rate tickets to Haverhill for onward travel to the Pines.
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