Bodies Buried at Sea After Cuban Prisoner Voyage
The US cruiser Harvard arrived at Portsmouth with 1008 Spanish prisoners from Santiago de Cuba. A port physician reported widespread illness from malarial fever. six prisoners died on the voyage, with a tenth death this afternoon. The bodies were sunk at sea six miles from harbor. Prisoners include one officer, Lt-Cmdr Juan B. Asner. Landing and disinfection actions were planned for the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. H
Harvard
Charles F. Cotton
Santiago de Cuba
Portsmouth Harbor
Santiago
Cuba
Siboney
Cervera
Lewis
Juan B. Asner
Carpenter
A. C. Hessenger
Navy Department
Washington
Missed Tug Marks Final Farewell To North End Merchant
A humorous note from Boston recalls Thomas McCormick the North End merchant who left for Ireland after forty years. He sailed Thursday on the Cunard Pavonia with many friends including a German musician who slept through farewell adieus. The crowd realized his absence at the wharf and joked he was now on a sea voyage of about 2900 miles and would likely return with the same line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McCormick
North End
Ireland
Cunard Line
Pavonia
Boston
Busy Hat Sale At My Clothier Corner Hanover Wortland
Bernard M. Wolf promotes crash hats and caps at My Clothier, corner Hanover and Wortland streets, noting a busy hat department during warm days. The store highlights up-to-date fashion and strong customer demand for headwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard M. Wolf
Hanover and
Wortland Streets
Fitchburg Outing Club to Host First Handicap Meet
The Outing Athletic Club of Fitchburg schedules a July 30 handicap meet at Fitchburg Driving Park headlined by a half mile clash between A. M. Remington of Fitchburg and Jere Moynihan of Holy Cross College. Other events include sprints, distance runs, pole vault, shot put and high jump with prizes for top finishers and winning teams. Entries close July 25 with H. J. Brennan. Boston crowd may see Wefers at St Augustine’s Church games July 23 at Locust street grounds. Major Wonder pacing a 2 09 4 shows off in 1856 era comparison. Western Rowing Club joins National Association of Amateur Oarsmen.
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The
Outing Athletic Club
Fitchburg
A. M. Remington
Jere Moynihan
Holy Cross College
H. J. Brennan
Main Street
Boston
Wefers
St. Augustine's Church
Locust Street
Flora Temple
Robert Baldwin
Western Rowing Club of
St. Louis
Daly Curran Bout Postponed After Illness
The twenty five round boxing match at Lenox Athletic Club in New York between Jack Daly of Wilmington and Jimmy Curran of England was postponed due to Daly s sudden illness. Otto Seiloff of Detroit was ready as substitute but Curran refused to fight him and the bout was declared off.
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New York
Jack Daly
Wilmington
Delh
Jimmy Curran
England
Lenox Athletic Club
Daly
Otto Seiloff
Detroit
Curran
Corbett
Deon
ABC
Lin
Eooese
Acdevtadeeies Sae Biceps
Do Bividese
Eale Dass
Freddie Bogan
Fort Wayne Athletic Club
Charlie Burns
Cincinnati
Tom Moriarity
Lowell
Burns
Maurice Rosenberg
Jack McDonough
Tom Lansing
Louisville
Ben Jordan
Billy Smith
Annie Cavanaugh
Gus Ruhlin
Big Jack McCormack
Philadelphia
Pelican A
George Dixon
Charley White
Dixon
Jordan
O'Rourke
Sally Smith
San Francisco
George V. Tuohby
Corbett and McCoy Agree to Catchweight bout at Buffalo
James J Corbett and Kid McCoy signed terms for a fall heavyweight style fight at catchweights with five ounce gloves. The agreement notes the match as for the heavyweight championship of the world, though Fitzsimmons is named as champion and McCoy cannot claim the title if he wins. Training begins with Corbett at Asbury Park and McCoy near Saratoga Lake. Each side and Hawthorne Club managers post 2500, with Al Smith of New York as stake holder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James J. Corbett
Kid’ McCoy
Buffalo
William A. Brady
B. Gray
Fitzsimmons
McCoy
Tom Sharkey
Corbett
Asbury Park
Saratoga Lake
Hawthorne Club
al Smith
Boxing Gossip Sparks Sullivan England Return Talk
The National Sporting Club in London may see Spike Sullivan back in fall plans with Johnny Hughes for a possible lightweight title clash. Boxing notices also cover Butler vs. Sullivan, Lavigne, and Curran purse talks, plus matchups involving Corbett, McCoy, Burns, Moriarity, and other fighters with weights and venues listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Ordway
National Sporting Club of
London
Spike Sullivan
England
Spike
Johnny Hughes
Hughes
Jimmy Curran
Curran
George Lavigne
Frank Erne
Buffalo
Lavigne
Walter Burgo
John E. Butler
Butler
Andy Watson
John
Jim
Corbett
McCoy
Cleveland Narrow Win as Tannehill Blunders
Cleveland clinched the game in the seventh on Wrse ley's error. Attendance 1200. The scoreline shows Cleveland over Pittsburg 6 to 4 with the action noted in Washington D C on July 15. Cincinnati also lost and the lead remained unchanged. Other games played on different fields were mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Washington
D. C
Wrseley
McCarthy and O Brien Lead Stolen Base Feat in Baseball Row
Stolen bases credited to Donov McCreery and Stahl. Long and McCarthy reach bases. Pittsburg edges Boston with 8 to 6. Gray Bowerman Ely Long and Lewis strikeouts. Salle Bergen passes ball. Time 1 58 minutes. Umpires O Day and McDonald. Attendance 1201.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarthy
O’brien
Donov McCreery
Stahl
Ply
Pittsburg
Boston
Gray
Bowerman
Ely Long
Lewis
Salle Bergen
O' Day
McDonald
National League Matchups Across the Circuit
Pittsburg visits Boston while Louisville plays New York and St. Louis travels to Brooklyn. Cleveland faces Washington and Cincinnati meets Philadelphia as Chicago battles Baltimore in a full NL slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Washington AB. R. B
Wrigley
Donovan
Pittsburg
Eooseenre
Weyhing
New York E
Louisville E
Washington
Philadelphia
Washinon
Cincinnati
Eltz
Wilson
Anderson
Wallace
Reitz
Baltimore
Chicago
Swart
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Boston
Pittsbur Chicago
Louisvi
St Louis
Louisville
New York
Local Clubs Compete in Evening Matches at Nightingale Field
Carters of Franklin face Norwood as Newtowne meets Mt. Washingtons and Everett clashes Roxbury at Nightingale Field. Websters take Hyde Park while Beverly A C plays North Shore A C at Clifton. Clinton meets Pepperell in the final pairing.
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Carters
Franklin
Norwood
Newtowne
Mt. Washingtons
Everett
Roxbury
Dorchester
Nightingale Field
Websters
Hyde Park
Beverly A. C
North Shore A. C
Clifton
Clinton
Pepperell
Left handed rookie shuts out Boston in Pittsburgh win
A young left handed pitcher, highlighted by a sharp curve and strong fastball, blanked Boston 6 to 0 at the South End grounds. Key plays by Ely Padden and Donovan, plus solid defense by McCreery, Stahl, and O'Brien sealed the first game of the series for Pittsburgh as Boston managed only minor salvos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesses
Jesse Burkett
Clevelands
Boston
Pittsburg
Bostons
Richmond
Seybold
South End
Smoky City
Allegheny
Collins
Stahl
Tannehill
McCreery
Donovan
Duffy
Ely
Padden
Stivetts
Tenney
Bergen
Lewis
McCarthy
Gray
Long
O’brien
Hickman
Patsey Donovan
Bowerman
Fred
Herman
Lowe
MccCarthy
Seond
Preyer
Padd Tannehill
Bitte
Phillies Rout Reds In July Baseball Game
Philadelphia defeated Cincinnati 7 to 3 in Philadelphia. Dwyer lasted before Hill relieved him as the Phillies piled up 13 men left on base. Key hits included Peitz Cooley Cross and Douglass with Hill earning the win and Fifield taking the loss. Attendance was 3412 with two umpires Emslie and Hunt behind the plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Phillies
Dwyer
Hill
Peitz
Cooley
Cross
Douglass
McPhee
Fultz
Lauder
Cininnati
Fifield
Emslie and Hunt
Brooklyns take twelve inning win over Browns in New York
In a rain of errors and injuries Brooklyn defeats St Louis 3 to 2 in twelve innings. Miller left ill in the second. Dunn relieved as Griffin and Lachance were hurt. Smith hit a three base shot and Quinn doubled as Brooklyn edges ahead for the winning run. Attendance 700 at the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyns
Browns
Miller
Dunn
Griffin
lLachance
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Pee Miller
Hughey
Smith
Quinn
Sugden
Jones
Lachance
Sheckard
Magoon
Cross
Shindle
Hallman
Tucker
Decker
Stenzel
Signer
Gaffney and Brown
Orioles Rally Proves Too Much For Chicago Nine
Baltimore edges Chicago in a late ninth inning rally as Everett and McCormick clash on the visitors’ bench. McCormick exits due to exhaustion after a spirited exchange. attendance 1268 as the game ends with Baltimore claiming the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Orioles
Chicagos
Everett
McCormick
Profit Report Marks May 30 A C C Race Meet
The Associated Cycling Clubs held a meeting at Youngs Hotel where Treasurer H C Nickerson reported May 30 profits of 15594 dollars from the Charles River Park meet. Receipts totaled 2693 32 with expenditures 2637 38 and 1311 in cash on hand. The committee endorsed the Cottage City meet and urged strong club support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young’s Hotel
H. C. Nickerson
Charles River Park
A. K. Peck
Cottage City
Wheelmen Suspended by The L A W Racing Board
The L A W racing board announced suspensions and sanctions for unsanctioned races. Westfield Y M C A was added to the no-sanction list. John Gatenby of New Bedford received a suspension to July 20 1898. W W Quinn and W J Smith of Westfield to July 23 1898. S N Huntress of Northfield to Aug 9 1898. James Rutherford of Winchendon to Aug 13 1898 for false entry and related offenses, and banned from L A W tracks in any capacity.
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Baltimore
Mott
L. A. W. Racing Board
Westfield Y. M. C. A
Westfield
Mass
John Gatenby
New Bedford
W. W. Quinn
W. J. Smith
Bicycle Notes on Upcoming Races and Personnel Changes
Press notes discuss the McDuffee Starbuck match plans and possible changes to the July 20 Philadelphia 20 mile race. Promoters seek an unlimited pursuit format. McDuffee favors winner take all. W. Mears resigns as Century Road Club secretary, C. M. Fairchild succeeds. Michael doubts 35 miles can be run in an hour, targets near 34 with near 1:30 mile.
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Ane
New York
Tapis
Boston
Frank Starbuck
McDuffee
Philadelphia
Starbuck
Co. W. Mears
Cleveland
Century Road Club
C. M. Fairchild
Jimmy Michael
Jallu Brothers
C. W. Miller
Waltham
Michael
Washington, D. C
George Pope
Pope Manufacturing Company
Lincoln
al Weinig
Walter Roome
Manhattan Beach
Roome
Taylor
Linton
Consul Elliott
Cottage City
A. W. Pease
Massachusetts
Providence
Michael-Linton
Army Department of the United States
Littleton Track
Pittsburg at 3 Oclock. Smoky Citys edge champions
The Smoky Citys stole a match on the champions yesterday as Pittsburg faces another 3 o clock game. The Websters meet Beverly A C with Foss pitching and George Bannon for North Shores at Clifton this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Smoky Citys
Websters
Hyde Park
Post
Foss
Beverly A. C
George Bannon
North Shores
Clifton
Newtownes
Cambridge
Norwoods
Watkins
Jocko Halligan
Buffalonan
Cub
Morse
Reiser
Rox
A O H Union Grand Send Off For Glynn and Rogers
The Ancient Order of Hibernians honors John W. Glynn of Springfield and Captain John J. Rogers of Worcester county as they depart aboard the Dominion line steamship New England to seek unity with the Board of Erin in Ireland. A Boston banquet preceded the voyage and well wishes were voiced by state and county officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glynn
Rogers
New England
Order of Hibernians
Ireland
John W. Glynn
Springfield
Massachusetts
John J. Rogers
Worcester County
Dominion Line
America
Board of Erin
Clark’s Hotel
Boston
E. J. Slattery
Martin J. Roche
Charles Donahue
Suffolk County
James F. Stratton
Milford
William J. Mahoney
Westfield
Danel J. Twoomey
Thomas J. Kearney
Worcester
Roche
Boston Light
Juro
Richard J. Farley
Robbers stab Stamford man in Green Street assault
Thomas Malone of Stamford Street was attacked by two armed footpads in Green Street near Orman last night at 11 45. He received two deep knife wounds, was knocked down and kicked, but refused to surrender his money. The assailants fled with a handbag of shirts collars and laundry items. Police searched the area but found no trace of the men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Malone
Stamford Street
Green Street
Orman
Malone
Pitts Street
Joy Street
Cilley
Combination's Field Day at Medford Plans Mixed Races
Today at Combination Park Medford features a gentle men's road race special 2:30 class running horse races and three bicycle events covering one two and five miles Entries include runners George Ward Joe Cotton Jill Dwyer and J J O'Lea among others in a busy program with many named participants and a five mile bicycle race to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Combination Park
Medford
Br. m
FP. Kenaser
Jack
Oh & Oo
Lowell
Woodbine
B. G
T. Eveter
Kene
Fred Preston
Vixon
George W. Ward
Joe Cotton
G. L. Newhall
Pete
E. J. Doherty
Lazy Jim
J. W. Robertson
Robin
J. Manorsuffalo
Murphy
Lattie
John Lyons
Rock the Ripper
Henry Esnel
Staska
W. P. Bennett
Briggs
P. H. Byron
Marotte
David Scanlon
Roan Wilkes
Anion
Barney
L. H. Bukken
H. Wilbur
Mason Boy
F. M. Donahue
Baker Boy
Jos. Robertson
Dan D
J. J. O'Lea
Black Jack
M. M. Dyer
Snow Bird
W. x
Congress Nears Finals as Whist Leaders Crown Officers
The American Whist Congress passed a resolution praising the army and navy in Cuba as officers were elected. Key posts include KE LeRoy Smith of Albany as president and B L Richards of Rock Rapids as vice president, with other officers named from New York Toledo Chicago and Pennsylvania clubs.
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Army
Cuba
KE. LeRoy Smith
Albany
B. L. Richards
Rock Rapids
Clarence A. Henriques
New York
L. G. Parker
Toledo
John T. Mitchell
Chicgago
George Sh. Bunn
St. Paul
E. C. Fletcher
West Newton
Joseph A. Neff
Philadelphia
J. Eberhard Faber
Staten Island
N. Y
W. E. Talcott
Cleveland
Howell
Mitchell
Miss R. F. Harrison
Ira Harris Miller
James R. Snow
E. A. Packard
John Fox
E. K. Stevens
FP. S
Newton
Knickerbocker
Chicago
New Jersey
Woburn
Hyde Park
Wo Durn
F. A. Booth
W. N. Hines
A. J. Merriam
J. H. Lee
M. L. Messer
C. W. Rodiliff
Miss Campbell
J. R. Tollar
Brooklyn
W. J. Barney
Providense
Cunningham
Dr. Leng
New Brunswick
N. J
Princess Chimay Death Shocks Paris Society
The Princess Chimay dies in Paris as a famed scandal figure of the decade. Princess Chimay was born Clara Ward of Detroit and wed the Prince of Chimay in 1890. Reports state she eloped in November 189 with a Hungarian musician Janos Rigo. Prince Joseph of Belgium had obtained a divorce in Brussels in February last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chimay
Clara Ward
Eber Ward
Detroit
Mich
Prince of Chimay
Janos Rigo
Joseph
Brussells
Kennedy Games Today at Spy Pond Grove
The ninth annual picnic and games of the F A Kennedy Mutual Benefit Association of Cambridge are today at Spy Pond grove Arlington. Notable entrants include Dick Grant Harvard Alex Grant University of Pennsylvania McDonald Marathon winner and a strong field of rivals from New York A C. Key events include a three mile scratch race and multiple sprints featuring Harvard riders Duffy Quinland and the Grant brothers with Remington Hall Moynihan and others in the mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Kennedy Mutual Benefit Association
Cambridge
Spy Pond Grove
Arlington
New York A. C
Dick Grant
Harvard
Alex Grant
U. of P
McDonald
A. T. Duffy
Frank Quinland
Duffy
Wefers
Quinland
Fordham
A. L. Remington
Fitchburg
Jere Moynihan
Worcester
D. C. Hall
Brown University
Lee
Hall
Remington
Grant Brothers
Record Pacing Marks Shattered in Peoria Races
In Peoria Illinois on July 15 the three year pacing record fell three times. Klato wah a bay stallion owned by Keating of Pleasanton California won the heats in 2 07 4, 248 and 2 06 1 4 breaking the former mark of 2 09 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Kliatowah
Keating
Pleasanton
Cal
Klatowah
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