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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1898

Page

3

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.

Ee St. Cincinnati Cleveland Baltimore Chicago Pittsburg Philadelphia Washington Louisville Boston St. Louis New York Kurton Chiedelphia Cincinnati

Bostoners Return Home After West Swing

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.

Louisville Bostons Bourbonville Pittsburg St. Louis Colonels Billy Magee South Boston West

Reds overpower Orphans in seventh inning burst

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.

Cincinnati Orphans Reds Breitenstein

College hockey results show Buffalo beat Syracuse 4-1

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.

Toronto Providence Montreal Springfield Buffalo Syracuse Rochester Wilkesbarre

Baseball Tides Shift As League Players Move Across Teams

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.

New England Hanlon Arthur Ball McGraw Tighe Weihl New Bedford Sone Newark Coughlin Pawtuckets Henry Brocktons Shortig Allentown Jack Sharrott Detroit Mike Birmingham Paterson St. Louis Carsey and Decker Jack Doyle J. Earl Wagner Mackenfuss Puck Brooklyn Tommy Corcoran Magoon Tommy Pittenger Hickman Bransfield Worcester Baltimore Washington Gus Weyhing Dr. McJames Brandatin Ed Hanlon Gus American Association

Bakers' Union No 4 Holds Labor Day Parade Vote

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.

Bakers’ Union No. 4 Bennet Street Saterday J. Flavin R. G. Barry J. T. Walsh Finant A. Heinstadt Miller D. Moore Finess Joseph T

Local youths seek varied age-group baseball games

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.

St. James Altar Boys Joseph M. Geary Tyiseataoce Bay Views John Connelly Howe Avenue South Boston Hobsoms John Capler Harvard Street Ibridgeport Chestnut Reds Somerville Joseph Coveney Chestnut Street Woodward Social Club Arthur Gardner Woodward Street South Boston Jamaica Plain J. Shea Centre Street Albions Medford Harry Bonnell Washington Street Room 2 East Boston McGraw Maverick Street Lincolns Peerbrandt Germania Street St. John’s Lyceum Roxbury William Kelly Sixth Street Newsboys George Brown Hyde Park John H. Mulhern Ancy Street Boson Cambridge George English Winter Street Camge Cambridge Athletic Club L. Cotter Fifth Street East Cambridge Pacifics C.F. Martin Athens Street Southton Dexters Dorchester Daniel Desmond Wheatland Avenue Willows Waverleys Franklins John Gookin Third Street Valleys West Everett Middlesex County Sundstrom Tremont Street Warrens of Deweys E. J L. Sullivan Benney Place Brighton I’. Toogmey Cross Brady Thornton Hassett J. McLean Grinley R. Muldoon E. McLean Frank Grinley Waverly Place Plummers Roxbury Reds The Warrens Wood Island Park W. Foley London Street Framingham High School D. Ahern Concord Street South Framingham McMorrows Acorn A. A C. A. McCarthy Summer Street City Walnut A. A Miltons Bryants Quincy Unions Bellrocks J. Elward Squires Court Daytons Franklin Park Gray Eagles Armstrong Harry J. O'Meara Kilton Street Young Hobsons Joe Gillespie J. Milward James Milward Bennington Street Craigies of Arlington Boat Club Richfields Dorchesters Woburns H. F. Quigg Columbia Street Norwoods Acorns Winnisimmet A. A Victors Pinkham Gilholm Otto MacAhear S. S Barrington J. F Alexand Ec. F Jacobs William A. Pinkham Pearl Street Young J. Welch T. Murphy J. Murphy J. Hannon J. Harrigan C. F W. Gorham A. Kelley John J Dacey Yeoman Street Charlestown Winnisimmers Bunker Hills J. Doherty P. Doherty Philips Rogers Brennan Davis Lewis R. F Kelley Barry John Doherty Medford Street Crescent Review A. A Winnisimnget A. A Chelsea Teevan Crescent Review Baseball Club H. J. Disken Crescent Beach Elots Wilson and Gilroy Battery Callahan Emmanuel A. A Messing McDevitt Coakley Conroy Cook Eliots Gorman New Hampshire M. F. Clark Warrenton Street

Labor union notices from Dexter Hall events and elections

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.

Water Workers’ Union Dexter Hall Lake Walden M. J. Carney Charles J. Parks L. E. Murphy J. Watson Patrick J. Sullivan Patrick Heffernan A. F. of L St. Stephen’s Hall Pearl Lake Waiters’ Alliance P. S. Ryan Typographical Union New England John A. McPherson James Slattery J. J. McNeill Oak Island Journeymen Barbers’ State Union H. W. Weber Worcester J. J. Riley Brockton B. A. Wood James Byrnes Boston M. Walchlegel Stationary Engineers’ Union 16 Washington Street Osgood

Burgo to Face John E. Butler in Boston Lightweight Clash

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.

Walter Burgo John E. Butler Lynn Spike Sullivan South Boston Burgo Andy Watson Watson New York Waterbury Jack McGovern Harry Peterson Kid Robinson Chicago Joe Gans Windy City Robinson McPartland John Bell Bell Joe Horn Donovan Charlestown Walter Butler Jimmy Curran England Jack Daly Curran Daly Timmy Kearns

Preparations for Fall Regatta Draw Local Rowing Clubs

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.

New Enger Amateur Rowing Association Charles River Loca Bradfords Worcester High School Worcesters Maguire America Whitehead Bergen New England Greer Sullivan McPhee Hobbs Parrish Riversides Boston Brignoli Bradford Berkeley Millstreams Columbians Jeffries Massachusetts Ten Eyck and Lewis

Tim Kearns Learning Hard Lessons In Ring Career

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.

Otto Sieloff New York Timmy Cleveland Bob Allen Manchester Eddy Connolly St. John Hawkins-Sullivan Tom O'Rourke Kearns Tim Otto Lenox A. C George V. Tuohery

Gaelic School At Work Adds Two New Members

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.

Washington Street P. J. O'Daly Michael A. Hurley Jeremiah Murray Bromley Park Boston John W. Mullins Cambridgeport Mullins Eugene Lyne James Drinan F. J. O’boyle Revere

Waller's 100 Mile Record Ride at Newburyport

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.

Frank Waller Newburyport Maurice Cordang Pace Copley Square Beverly Waller Beverly Centre Barnaby Swanbrough Gray Brothers Myron A. W Boston A. Norris William Bowman T. Z Batley Peter J. McDuffee F. Hill T. M. Greavell GP. Brown C. G. Percival Otis W. Smith Springfield Indianapolis New York A. E. Smith Century Road Club of America Charles B. Fay Somerville Rudolph Lauriks John McDuffee Eddie McDuffee

Bicycle Notes Highlight Club Rides and Military Service

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.

Wheeling Gloucester Boston Meet Copley Square Eagle C. C Army Navy Charles Mayhew Vulcan Charle Bloxham H. H. Brown Lehigh Vinton Seventh Infantry Pat Barron United States Volunteers John Lewis Madison D. C

St Augustine Field Day Brings Parishioners Together

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.

St. Augustine's Church St. Augustine’s Hall Locust Street St. Augustine’s St. Augustine Dominick Hart John H. Tucker John J. O’brien William Costello Edward F. Mooney William McManus Peter Hines Daniel Cronin Francis I. Webber Ed. Brearton W. J. Kelley John J. Wilson John J. Sullivan James F. Murphy James D. O’brien D. W John F. Moakley Peter Kelley E L. Hopkins John M. Grainey E. B. Rankin John J. Toomey William L. Ford Bert Ford

Reception for J J Fannon Before Departure to Ireland

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.

John J. Fannon Warren Street Roxbury Ireland John B. Fitzgerald P. J. Flatley T. J. Dillon J. Fegan P. Dolan M. H. Cox P. O’brien Rush M. Mulvel Anna Mulvel Molly Duggan Ella Duggan Anna Rooney Mr. Fitzgerald Dr. Dillon J. Rush M. Marvel Miss Rush

Catholic Summer School Opens at Cliff Haven

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.

Durck Ogdensburg Gabriels F. Fullam New York City Joseph F. Mooney Church of the Sacred Heart

The Ladrone Island belle in Uncle Sam’s display

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.

Uncle Sam Ladrone Islands The Post Caroline Island

Brewer halves world record in unpaced swim

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.

San Francisco Howard F. Brewer J. H. Tyers England

Reception to Spike Sullivan at Broadway Hall

A reception for Spike Sullivan and a smoke talk by the Nonpareil Associates will be held at Broadway Hall, South Boston, on Thursday night.

Spike Sullivan Broadway Hall South Boston

Catholic Total Abstinence Union Convention Prep in Cambridge

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.

Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America Thomas Scully Archdiocesan Union Cambridgeport Archbishop Williams United States Canada C. J. Fay E. J. O'Leary Patrick Lane Boston Sarah Hammond Woburn Father Scully

Tug of war challenge ends with weight dispute among New England teams

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.

Geary United United Four Gearys Independent Four New England Maldens

Famine in Ireland Spurs Glasgow Relief Effort and Speaker’s Appeal

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.

Maud Gonne Joan of Arc Dublin Miss Gonne United States Arran Islands Galway Bay France Paris Pea Glasgow Herald Ireland Mansion House Committee T. F. Brady Valley School Intel Newport Mayo Greally Iir J. T. Connelly Achill Marlbo Committee Land League Ica Grimshaw Munster Connaug Glasgow Pile E Plunkett M. P Thomas F. Thomas Pim J. P James Power D. L Sviffin God

Wellfleet Yachtman Found Dead in Gloucester Harbor

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.

Wellfleet Gloucester Bo Ira Townsend Mass Ing Hey

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National League AB. R. B Eseeessbell Onnor Onahue Cereees Vil Nahav Incinnati Dahen Isbell Peitz Ryan Beckley Steinfeldt Dahlen Connor Everitt Preitenstein Callahen Donahue Swartwood and Wood Bakers iTheir iDefis Fitchburg Iver Johnson Sporting Goods CO Washington St Gaelic School AT Work Hewes Immer Nugent Brothers Flynn George Hall J. H City of Boston Ls A. W National Cycle Board of Trade Walter Wardrop Henri Clissac Charles Church Church McFarland Stevens Nat Butler Mertens Frank Starbuck Tom Linton Mott Weinig Walter Roome Roome Pacemakers American Racing Association Major Taylor Bicycle Notes ST. Augustine's Field Day J. J. Fannon World OF Sport Glasgow Herald Commissio
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