National League Schedule Reads Like Street Map
Louisville at Boston and St Louis at New York headline the NL slate with Pittsburgh at Kurton Chicago at Washington Cleveland at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Baltimore.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1898
Page
3
Louisville at Boston and St Louis at New York headline the NL slate with Pittsburgh at Kurton Chicago at Washington Cleveland at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Baltimore.
The Louisville Colonels visit today as the home team hosts a tough lineup led by Billy Magee from South Boston. Louisville pitching strength and strong individual stars from the visitors set up a heated battle in town.
Cincinnati fans saw the Reds erupt for six runs in the seventh as the Orphans fell apart after Breitenstein settled in after the third. Attendance was 7,852. The article notes the Reds pulled ahead and maintained lead through the final out.
Providence scores eight to Toronto six in a separate game. Buffalo and Syracuse met at Buffalo Buffalo with a 4 1 finish. Providence hosted Toronto and won 8 6.
New England League players appear in remand in other minor leagues and the majors as trades and signings unfold. Arthur Ball fills McGraw's third base spot while Tighe Weihl head to Newark and new salary waits for New Bedford club.
At a Bakers' Union No 4 meeting on Bennet Street the group voted for a Labor Day parade and appointed a committee to arrange a social. Officers were installed including President J Flavin and Joseph T Walsh as finess agent. Five members were initiated and ten new applications were received. The manager reported 12 members went jobbing and 75 to steady work from April 2 to July 2. The union noted the Bakers' label by the wringmen is poor and voted to alert workers to its use.
A long list of Boston area clubs and individuals seeks intercity baseball games for youths ranging from 11 to 19 years old. Prospective matchups include St James Altar boys 28 year clubs and Harvard Reds 11 year clubs with numerous city teams and managers offering or requesting games with specific age groups and uniform requirements.
Labor Notes reports multiple union happenings in Dexter, including the Water Workers' Union picnic set for Aug 4 at Lake Walden, and officer installations for the A F of L freight handlers, Typographical Union New England branch, Journeymen Barbers State Union, and Stationary Engineers Union 16. Additional items note Labor Day picnics, sympathies for B T C president P S Ryan, a talk by Lawyer Osgood, and 30 new members admitted.
Local lightweight Walter Burgo will box John E. Butler of Lynn in a ten round bout at the Nonpareil Associates banquet in South Boston next Thursday night. Burgo replaces Andy Watson due to legal issues, and comes in with a string of knockout wins and sharp two handed style.
The New England Amateur Rowing Association regatta on the Charles River Labor Day draws Boston and regional clubs into a busy preparation period. The Bradfords plan a strong big eight with Maguire at stroke and several top rowers from Worcester, Riverside, and Millstreams eyeing senior and junior events. Other clubs including Riverside, Springfield Boat Club, Jeffries Point, and Columbus consider multiple entries as the region anticipates a competitive national regatta slate.
The boxer Tim Kearns relied on a fixed game plan and his manager to win fights but failed to adapt against original styles. A knockout by Otto Sieloff in New York underscored his tendency to follow orders and led to remorse over missed big-money bouts and a contract dispute with his former manager. George V. Tuohery reports.
The Gaelic School at 1371 Washington Street held classes yesterday afternoon led by P. J. O Daly and Michael A. Hurley. New members Jeremiah Murray of Bromley Park Boston and John W Mullins of Cambridgeport joined the roll. Mullins, a fluent Gaelic reader, entertained with songs, while Eugene Lyne James Drinan and F J O Boyle contributed Irish and American airs.
Frank Waller, noted cyclist, covered 100 miles to Newburyport and return in 6 hours 17 minutes and 4 hours 48 minutes riding time. He plans to lower Otis W. Smith's Springfield record next, then target Chicago New York. Officials, routes, and fellow cyclists are listed. weather and road conditions noted.
Yesterday featured ideal cycling weather with country runs by several clubs including a P. C. C. trip to Gloucester and back. The Madison D. C. seeks a 6 mile pursuit race while military service moves riders like Charles Mayhew and H. H. Brown to the front. John Lewis reports from the front.
St Augustine's Church parishioners gathered in St Augustine's Hall to finalize plans for the annual festival on Locust Street grounds Saturday July 23 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Morning features dancing and St Augustine's Band while afternoon hosts a major athletic meet with entries from American and world champions. Evening fireworks last over an hour. Committees named include Refreshment John Tucker and others. Gate Daniel Creed and team. Dancing Daniel Mahoney and committee. Old folks dancing John Doolin and others. Marshall George McDonald and team. Athletic John Moakley and peers. Press John Grainey and colleagues.
John J. Fannon entertained friends at 877 Warren Street Roxbury prior to leaving for Ireland to join the ’98 celebration. Guests included John B. Fitzgerald P J Flatley T J Dillon and several ladies. Patriotic songs recitations and piano selections followed a hearty sendoff.
The Catholic Summer School of America began at Cliff Haven Plattsburg with a pontifical high mass celebrated by Bishop Gabriels of Ogdensburg. Assisting clergy included Rev. Dr. D J McMahon and Rev. Dr. Cotto with deacons of honor, plus Durck and F Lam. Joseph F Mooney of New York preached the sermon.
The Post features a picture and description of a Ladrone Island belle in full costume made of a waist string and polished wood pieces. The piece notes modesty depends on intention and mentions other national girls awaiting entry under the Stars and Stripes.
Howard F. Brewer set a new world record for half a mile in San Francisco on July 10, swimming unpaced in 18 45 5. The previous mark of 23 20 was held by J H Tyers of England, set three years earlier.
A reception for Spike Sullivan and a smoke talk by the Nonpareil Associates will be held at Broadway Hall, South Boston, on Thursday night.
Nearly all reception and arrangements members gathered at Father Scully's Cambridgeport home to plan next month's national convention. The parade committee will have Archbishop Williams and clergy review the parade from the Cathedral with leaders from across the country. New appointees include C J Fay and E J O Leary, plus Patrick Lane of Boston and Mrs Sarah Hammond of Woburn joining the committee. next meeting at Father Scully's house on Sunday July 24.
The Geary and United Four tug teams met at the Post to settle a challenge. United Four demanded catchweights while Geary anchored. Geary proposed 730 as weight but no agreement. Independent Four posted a forfeit to pull United Four at catch weights or open to any New England team, with Maldens the preferred.
A Glasgow Herald reporter cites dire famine in Ireland, detailing starving children in Dublin and Mayo, charitable drives led by Maud Gonne’s illness, and appeals by Lord Mayor figures. The piece urges British cities to aid and links famine relief to broader economic impact.
The Wellfleet, Massachusetts yachtsman Ira Townsend was found floating in Gloucester Harbor. Townsend had arrived on the yacht Zut and was last seen alive on the wharf at night, with the prevailing theory that his tender capsized while drawing out to the yacht. The yacht and its tender were set for delivery to new owners today.
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