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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1899

Page

3

Boston Baseball Faces Pirates and St. Louis Tests

National League games feature Boston versus Pittsburgh at South End grounds with three St. Louis tests following and a heavy western swing to Cincinnati and Louisville. Klobedanz returns to action amid rust while Rochester battle ends in a police intervene moment as Bowen dominates for Rochester.

Boston Pittsburgs South End Pirates St. Louis Bostons Cincinnati Louisville Louis Cleveland Brooklyn Klobedanz

St. Louis Team Beats Giants at Weehawken

In Weehawken New Jersey this afternoon the St. Louis Westerners defeated the Giants before about 2800 spectators, outplaying them at every point. The score was not fully listed in the excerpt.

ST. Louis New York Giants Weehaven N. J

Local youths seek summer baseball games with strong teams

Numerous Roxbury Somerville and Boston clubs advertise for 12 to 18 year olds, listing open dates in July August and Labor Day. Teams include Seacons of Somerville Boggy Islands South Boston Charter Oaks and University City Juniors with matches arranged locally or out of town.

Institutes Roxbury T.J. Carty Mellows Street Seacons Somerville South Boston J. Conlin Beacon Somerville Hudson Street Ing Street Charter Oaks John L. Foster Ea 4 Davern Cambridge Crescent Reviews Miversides Woodwarda Centre Part Arlington Id Charles Street Sons of City Point Jose Coleman Aie Poaacremt South Bos Ae Rimwoeds West Teepeete Foome Harold T Pine Avenue Womerville Arks Cotbalie Olympia A. A Ttes Vida Cedmans William Artetrona Reston Fort J. Boston Park Crescent J. Kennedy Boston Bayne Olay Honeh Hoston Jamaica Xbury Clube Anna Tae A.lentine Park Setae A. A Sae Ames Robert Levy Fuldas Burtons Joseph's James Charlestown Franklins Dorchester Fort Hill St. Marys Sullivan Street Fred Harvard Street Mthees of Jamaica Plain Mb O Fey Leverett South Nes Duri Millers Wakefelingt Heiden Rei Eaby Sir. Daly E. Bias Sonne Er Siden West Seiden Reatta Bert Sullivan The Rambler Uth Tona McCarthy Bee William Howman Waverleys Sou Bigelows Pacifec Labor Day Consolidated McKay Club Nonantums Newton Orienta East Boston Cimpla South Heston George J. O’brien West Fifth Eat South Ton St John Ford Ateset Boaton de Deweys South End Joseph Urns Harrison Avenue Fitton Eam Foley London _street Lilees Petaes Admirals Bis Uae I. Dalz. Gookin Henning E. F J. Pete I. D. Hurlex Shay Puri Ritans Brheepert Tom Nian O'Brien Florence Street Somervn South Betts Snes Itapan McCarty East Second Street Aeaeare Aewlare Pesien Ons Ramire Cotter West Thomas J. Havey Serene Ree Joseph West Aird Street South Riversides Riversides Maarleatown Roy Rumpus Ib Rae Sullivan Winn Maward Ton Street

Flanagan to Challenge Records at Boston Meet

John Flanagan world hammer champion will attempt to break all records with the 16 pound hammer next Saturday at the Locust street grounds Dorchester avenue South Boston as part of St Augustine parish festival. He represents New York A C and will compete in several events showcasing versatility amid a star studded national meet. over 200 athletes expected and trials for intercity races set for 8 p m at St Augustine field day with entries closing tonight. 25 cent entry fee and prizes awarded.

John Flanagan Locust Street Dorchester Avenue Boston St. Augustine's Parish Flanagan New York A.C Coun New England New End New York Worcester Cambridge New York A. C Holy Cross Flyers Holy Cross College Boston College St. Augustine Charlesbank Gymnaasium SKN Billy Holland John F. Moakiley West Third Street South Ack Farnham Fred Beauregard Aces Rovidance Farnham Poonaneia Brddie Imatchen McDuffee Ee Union Eniee Keenan IL. A. W Haverhill Cycle and Athletic Association A. A. Zimmerman Major Taylor A. C. Mertens A &J. Paul Institution J. Platt-Betts England J. W. Stockaanf Taylor Tpeskis Ig Bupecroeses Bureau Woods Chicago

Notable hammer thrower to headline big outdoor event

A renowned surveyor will officiate as the grounds are prepared for a late afternoon hammer throw. The star athlete, famed for the double turn, promises an artistic display and faces fierce competition from Flanagan and J Fred Powers, recent national all round champion and a versatile Notre Dame representative out West.

Flanagan J. Fred Powers Out West Notre Dame University

McCoy Fights Fizzle Over Fitzsimmons Match Talks

A Boston insider claims little hope for a McCoy versus Fitzsimmons middleweight title bout. Fitzsimmons refuses equal purse terms, while McCoy pushes for a fair match. Other fighters, managers, and potential suitors like Byers, the Coffee Cooler, and Doyle’s circle shape the boxing landscape with threats of catchweights and new matchups.

Kid McCoy Bob Fitzsimmons Fussimmons Fitz McCoy New York Fits Bob Jeffries George Siler Tom Sharkey Kid Buffalo Chicago Denver Colorado Athletic Association Selene Colorado Boston Martin Julian Julian Mackey Tommy Ryan George Byers Joe Walcott Byers Hoyle England Billy Pierce Dr. Ordway Mt Eonn Saltese McCasea Walcott George Myers Tom Charkey Nera Reene

Boxing Gossip and Upcoming Fights at Coney Island A C

Boxing gossip covers Mm Kearns set for 20 rounds at 133 pounds against Jack Dwyer with Dwyer seen as unlikely to last half the distance. Interest grows in McGovern Palmer clash with debates on cleverness versus bull rush tactics. Twin Sullivan seeks 140 142 pound bouts with Tim Kearns Fenton or Riley. English amateur star Thorne turns pro at 158 seeking American matches. Marty McCue vs George Siddons headlines prelim. Billy Doherty faces Kid McCoy noted, Joe Kennedy eyed clash with Maher. Dunedin notes include Dixon Smith verdict and Jackson seeking a path post Denver bout. Ike Weir birth noted in Plaistow.

Mm Kearns Jack Dwyer Coney Island A. C Dwyer Twin Sullivan Riverside Boat Club Cambridge Twin Tim Kearns Paddy Fenton Martin Riley Fall River Jeff Thorne England Thorne Marty McCue George Siddons Billy” Doherty Kid McCoy America Joe Kennedy San Francisco Gus Ruhlin New York Peter Ma National Sporting Club of London Jackson Billy Edwards Charley McKeever Westchester A. C A. C Plaistow N. H Ike Weir Belfast Ireland

Burke Expected To Race Despite Foot Injury

News from Harvard saysTom Burke the American col legiate half mile star may be hindered by a stone bruise on the heel but his past form and battle spirit suggest he will toe the scratch next Saturday. If he runs the race could approach record time even if the injury flares up.

Tom Burke Harvard Burke England New York

French Squadron Arrives in Barcelona Twenty Ships

Barcelona notes a French squadron of twenty ships arriving today. The arrival is reported without detail on destinations or activities, but indicates heightened naval presence in the port and potential strategic implications for the region.

Barcelona

Bicycle notes from Farnham era spark racing talk

The article covers Farnham and fellow riders in the Metropolitan circuit, notes several riders including McDuffee and Linton, discusses upcoming meets in Haverhill on July 29, and reports on records and plans for motor paced races while touching on linguistic debates about terms for vehicles and operators.

First Newport Race Between Columbia and Defender

The Newport Yacht Racing Association announced the first race between Columbia and Defender off Newport on Friday July 16 at 11 a.m. from Renton’s lightship. The triangular course will use marks not yet decided, with a date for the second race to be announced later.

Newport, &. I Neoort Yacht Racing Association Columbia Defender Junge Renton

Shamrock Mishap Sets Path for Next Regatta

Jock holds four mainsails and will helm a new craft tomorrow. Yesterday’s mishap won’t delay the trial with Britannia. Sir Thomas Lipton was aboard and has expressed satisfaction with the yacht’s performance.

Jock Britannia Thomas Lipton

Burgess Yacht Club Opens Race Day For May 22

The Burgess Yacht Club announces an open race on Saturday May 22 for 3 footers cabin 2 1/2 footers 18 footers and knockabouts of the Y R A. Bets on the national regatta feature a wager up to 1000 on the famed sculler Jean crack who is described as the fastest in the Middle States. A local committee heads the event with notable figures named including George Woolf a Dorchester High student.

Burgess. Yacht Club Fais Wae Pes Ae Baener J. Fe Oar P. Ngland Jean Niletelghie Middle States Gor Dorigen Garannua Vest Eorge Woolf Dorchester Frye

Division 68 Hibernians Install Officers

Division 68 Hibernians installed officers last evening led by County President Cronin. Officers include President Benjamin J. Fitzpatrick, vice-president Thomas Hurley, recording secretary William H. Donan, financial secretary Lewis W. Leary, treasurer John Ahern, physician Dr Callahan. Ladies Auxiliary 13 attended and a social reunion followed with addresses, music, and literary items.

Hibernians Benjamin J. Fitzpatrick Thomas Hurley Willam H. Donan Lewis W. Leary John Ahern Dr. Callahan Cronin Ladies’ Auxiliary 13 Division 68

Heady Gossip on Charles River Regatta Plans

The Charles River hosts a national rowing regatta with a grand stand to seat 2000 along Beacon Street. Key events include the senior single sculls featuring Ten Eyck and Maguire with possible entries from MacDowell and the Canadian, plus preparations by the N A A C executive committee and Quinsigamond regatta notes. Frank Kearns arrives from out of town aiming for the intermediate race, trains under Jim Wray, and a Crescent Boat Club house is slated near Brookline Street with early membership pledges.

Charlies River Beacon Street Iag River Street Ne'd Ten Eyck Joe Maguire MacDowell Rumor Joe Whitehead Wind Boat Club Ten Eyck Maguire Promis Regatta New York Marlborough Thrawtes Elec Stimpson Zappone Catlin Quinsigamond Regatta Committee Worcester Charles River Frank Kearns Davey’s Jim Wray Union Boat Club Joe Malfaire R. P. Blake Association Wray Dick Glendon Tudor Pope Crescent Park Commissioners Harbor and Land Commissioners Pvians Boston Brookline Street Bridge Walter Stimpson

Whitney to Race in England After California Yearling Sale

London reports Mr William C Whitney of New York plans a London racing stable. At Haggin Farm yearlings Whitney bought a St Simon Ornis filly for 10000 and a Goldfinch-Fleurette colt for 9260. Purcell Gilpin will train them in England. Haggin’s sale grossed 5101 at an average of 600. Several American owners and jockeys are mentioned with observed results and incidents at Ascot and Sandown Park.

London William C. Whitney New York England James B. Haggins California Mr. Whitney St. Simon Ornis Purcell Gilpin Whitney Hagegins Haggan Knickerbocker Sandown Park L. Reiff Ted Sloan Ascot Sloan Martin Haggins Bruce Seaton Haggine United States Newmarket Lord Beresford Lomibard America

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