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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1899
Page
3
The Pittsburgs defeated Boston 8 to 0 at the South End grounds in a dull contest witnessed by about 2000. No earned runs and only four hits, with Pittsburg scoring in the second inning on gifts. Chesbro pitched well for Pittsburgh, Nichols for Boston, and fielding was clean despite the minimal offense.
In the eighth inning a hard hit grounder stopped by third base and Ely threw out the batter at first. O'Brien popped a lazy hit to Tenney, Long made a quick play to deny Clark a hit, Tenney hit a long drive to left that Clark fielded away, Long was out at second on a throw by Ely. Collinss high fly was misplayed by Schriver but he was thrown out at second by the visiting catcher. Chesbio received applause after his last at bat and then hit a fly to Frisbie. Donovan sent one to Collins and McCarthy to Duffy. The score follows.
Baltimore won easily as the Orioles pounded the Cleveland nine in a one sided game. Bates was struck over the heart by a pitched ball in the second inning and appeared badly hurt before returning to the mound to finish the game. The final score was not stated in the readable text.
Philadelphia reports a thrilling contest as the Phillies defeat the Cincinnati team. Umpire Latham ejected Cooley and Miller for persistent kicking. Miller then abused Latham from the bench and was removed. In the third inning B Steinfeldt suffered a long unconscious spell after colliding with Majole at second. Attendance 4403. The score:
St Louis defeated New York in an interesting game. St Louis had far more hits and left 13 men on base, including three in the last inning. Three timely hits by New York decided the outcome as the locals fell short in a tense showdown.
A partial box score fragment notes players Young Davis and Ketdin Gleason with a home run by Young and a two base hit by Davis. Struck out Mee-4 by Young, double plays Doyle Parent Wallace and Tebeau unassisted. Wild pitch by Young. Umpires Manassau and Hunt. Time 15m. Attendant a 1p. Bases on balls off
In New York on July 14 Chicago rallied with bases loaded and two out in the last inning. Wolverton was two strikes from an equalizing strikeout when McGuire mishandled a ball allowing a play that sent Demont attempting to score. He was sent out by a narrow margin as McJames delivered clutch pitching at critical moments.
Louisville defeated Washington 8 to 6 in a fast game as Louisville hit Mercer's delivery for seven bases in the third inning. Attendance was 1,800.
Brockton defeats Pawtucket 4 to 3 in Pawtucket after a ninth inning rally. Callahan doubles, Clark singles, then Bone scores on a deep fly before a disputed out call by Umpire Moore sparks near riot. Shay shines for Brockton. Ferris turns key double play. crowd disperses after officer escort.
At Manchester AL on July date 144 Man chester drops a tight affair to Taunton. Hickey shines with superb fielding while Burrill matches with gilt edged work for Taunton. Visitors excel in base running, Kelley Grove and Vought doubled in the scoring, with McDougal Cotter and Curtis stealing bases. Attendance reported as 600.
NEWPORT PORTLAND nailed Newport hard in a July 14 exhibition as Hatch officiated. Hits included Noblitt Conroy with two bases, and Gilbert Spratt stole two bases. Umpire Hatch called the game and attendance was not listed.
A garbled list shows scores from multiple games including Syracuse versus Providence and Reading versus Wilkes, with additional fragmentary lines mentioning Bristol New London New Haven Waterbury Bridgeport Meriden Norwich and Toronto Montreal Springfield. The text is incomplete but suggests a regional score roundup with many city pairings and locations.
The executive board of the National Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees decided that the pursuit of Fred Klobedanz had gone far enough. If he writes a letter of apology to the alliance he will be allowed to pitch and all will be forgiven.
New York July 14 Manager Ned Hanlon of the Superbas offers to swap Hughey Jennings for Louisville star Hans Wagner. Hanlon may add a cash bonus, hoping to balance a weakness in Jennings throwing arm versus Wagner’s strength.
The eh tae nine of New England will meet Attleboro in Attleboro this afternoon. The team will depart Park Square depot on the 12:45 train. A large number of college men will accompany the players.
Pittsburg returns to form with Chesbro the new pitcher showing speed and control. Jimmie Collins impresses with speed and accuracy on a tough grounder. The Globe and Transcript squads prepare for a meeting Monday as Chesbro excites the crowd and Long protects the infield while Captain Duffy draws praise from a young admirer amid a lively sports day.
World of sport notes a St Josephs A A picnic at Apollo Garden Roxbury on July 2 with C F Powers the national all round champion, Joe Al Wright and Dick competing, plus local athletes. Also mentions Dorchester and Mosquito Yacht Club regattas, and a rowing and swimming program with figures and participants from Medford Boston and Arlington.
New York July 14 Tim Kearns of nour knocked Jack Daly of Ilmington Del out in under twelve rounds at the Broadway Athletic Club. Kearns now claims the chance to meet light weight champion Frank Erne of Buffalo with Jim Kennedy at ringside backing the verdict. Dente and Daly fought a twenty five round 137 pound bout. Johnny White
In a tense boxing match Daly and Kearns fought under Marquis of Queensberry rules. Daly led early with reach but Kearns repeatedly attacked the body and drew blood on Daly’s left eye and right optic. The decisive moment came when Kearns delivered a crushing blow in the twelfth that felled Daly, prompting spectators to declare a knockout. Preliminaries saw Feltz defeat Kawards, while Regan defeated Young Horney after ten rounds.
The column notes George Byers, a clever Boston middleweight, is urged toward another title shot after a decisive win over Frank Childs in a New York bout last September. It mentions Martin Riley challenging Andy Watson at 128 pounds, Burgo vs Rosenburg at catchweight, and plans for Burgo to meet Joe Mullin on August 12 with later bouts in Youngstown and elsewhere.
Burnett Rhodes and Burrill Johnson, negroes, fought a bloody battle eight miles from Napreaennett Pier. Rhodes knocked Johnson out in the eighth round. Scene described as a shambling melee with unclear details and damaged text.
Chairman Gerlach of the Illinois cycling board reports strong interest in the Montreal event. Illinois plans a three rider amateur team with potential inclusion from Chicago. Massachusetts and Michigan have riders, and a Massachusetts representative from Chelsea and Boston is being arranged with hopes for match races to boost attendance and attract East and West entrants.
The river carnival fundraiser features Metropolitan Wheelmen and Eagle Crewe Club riders led by Jack Farnham against Billy Berle in a ten mile clash. Farnham's pace team, under Colonel Pat Sheehan, aims to win. A five mile club pursuit and a four corner Australian motor tandem race highlight the program. Proceeds support the river carnival. races start early for Boston train connections. The national amateur championship unfolds at Berkeley Oval August 24 and 25 with a points format to crown the champion. An 80 mile four corner motor paced race at Manhattan Beach includes Elkes, Waller, Pierce and a fourth rider, likely C. W. Miller.
L A W officers Elliott Robinson and Nickerson unveil a daily race schedule for the national L A W meet to be held in Boston next month. Aug 16 amateur events feature sprints and long races with medals, prizes, and team trophies. Aug 17 events include national championships and handicaps with cash prizes, medals, and specialty prizes. Final heats determine L A W championships and intercity purses, with teams of three men each.
Salt Lake City July 14 two world records fell on the Salt Palace eighth of a mile saucer track. John Lawson the Terrible Swede paced by tandems rode a mile in 1 5 1 3 breaking the world's indoor record for that distance. Clem Turville of Philadelphia won the five mile professional event in a new indoor mark.
The office of the general passenger agent of the Boston Albany railroad will be at Room 353 South Station Summer street and Atlantic avenue on and after Monday July 17. Telephone service weekdays 8 am to 6 pm Oxford 1029 Sundays holidays and from 6 pm to 8 am daily Oxford 1661.
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