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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1898

Page

3

National regatta to feature five New England entries on Schuylkill

Sid ney West of the Millstreams leads five Rhode Island entries from New England in the Philadelphia regatta. Worcester High School crew, Ten Buck and Charlie Lewis headline the field. Worcester, and Springfield Boat Club entries compete for Labor Day honors as crews prepare on Charles River and Quinsigamond.

Schuylkill River Philadelphia Sidney West Millstreams Ed Ten Buck Charlie Lewis Worcester Worcester High School Uebic Springfield Boat Club Bay State Montrose Kerns Johnson Daly Jackson Lake Quinsigamond Harvard Weld Boat Club R. H. Gould Lester Perry C. B G .S. Taylor O. S. J. A. Haradon C Daly Saeeeae T. R. Johnson T. J. Kerns J. M. Meagher E. J. Kerns Ten Eyck Lewis Kuebic Charlies River New England Rowing Association Charles River Whitehead Ten Byck Bradfords Boston John Grainey J. Brignoli P. Berkeley M. Grainey Peter Mullen M. Fay George McKenzie John Cummings James Cummings W. Grainey John Riversides Walter Stimpson Jim” Fox

Country day for Boston cyclists draws crowds to beaches

Boston riders filled the parks and beaches as groups like the Massachusetts BC to Gloucester and PCC to Salem joined Fort Picker ing visits. The Elm and Suf folks rode Crescent Beach and Nantasket while others toured Fort Point and local dinner spots.

Boston Crescent Beach Nantasket Pat Sheehan Quad ST Asin Massachusetts B. ‘Co Gloucester Salem Dyar Fort Pickering Commonwealth B. C Fort Point Canton C. C Elm C. C

School Jubilee Planned for July Third Open-Air Festival

Over 100 members of the old Boylston School and Fort Hill residents met at Phenix Hall to finalize plans for an open-air festival on July 3. P F McDonald presided and reports noted active committee work for a gala day. Mayor Quincy will attend along with Boston school officials and various associations. Rev James B Troy to deliver the oration. Congressional reps P A Collins J H nee and Roelag F tagerald served on the reception committee.

Old Boylston School Old Fort Hill Phenix Hall P. F. McDonald Quincy Boston James B. Troy P. A. Collins Ea J. H. Nee Te Roelag F. Tagerald Afty

Sharkey Sees Corbett Offer as Ploy for Show

Tom Sharkey reacts to Jim Corbett’s return challenge, accusing Corbett of a publicity ploy to boost a Buffalo fight. He demands a forfeit posting and outlines future bouts with conditions, praising veriscope as an educational aid and noting other boxing news and upcoming benefits in the sport.

Corbett and Fitzsimmons Flock to Asbury Park for Season

Asbury Park N J July 17 The resort known for its moral standards attracts top prizefighters Corbett and Fitzsimmons who are settled in nearby cottages. Corbett trains hard for his forthcoming bout with Kid McCoy while Fitzsimmons cruises with horse riding. Lansing also trains nearby as fans and hotel guests buzz about the visitors.

Asbury Park N. J Corbett Fitzsimmons Lansing Billy” Brady Loch Arbor Deal Lake McCoy Eighth Avenue

Boxing Gossip and World Title Salvos in Early Memoirs

A cluttered boxing schedule spans J Downey vs Danny McBride and Mc Closkey vs Loeber in Chicago. Maxey Haugh meets J Glynn in Troy. Pornetedt faces Ed Seats and Lansing faces Lenox in Boston. Lemove battles Kilty in Toronto with Pelican A O and Brooklyn bouts listed. Historic note recalls Jim Corbett and Kid McCoy articles demanding a world title contest, while public acceptance lingers as Corbett’s fall to Fitzsimmons is recalled and offers to fight are critiqued.

Corbett Fits Julian Brady McCoy Fitzsimmons Fitz Buffalo Gus Ruhlin Syracuse Carson Joe Donovan Chicago World of Sport Dangerouslyll Donovan Chicago Daily News World of Sport Gus Rubiin Big Jack McCormack Philadelphia Pelican A. C Brooklyn Ruhlin Sharkey McCormack Jerome Moore Roanohe Club North Russell Street George V. Tuohey N. A Jim Corbett Kid McCoy George Considine Bob Billy

Munyon Kidney Cure Claims Cure for All Kidney Diseases

Munyon asserts in a testimonial list that his Kidney Cure can treat all kidney complaints including severe Bright's disease, claiming success in many serious cases. The presentation reads as promotional endorsements rather than clinical data.

Bright Munyon

National League Games Listed for Today

Schedule of NL matchups includes Pittsburg at Boston, Louisville at New York, St. Louis at Brooklyn, Cleveland at Washington, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, and Chicago at Baltimore.

Pittsburg Boston Louisville New York St. Louis Brooklyn Cleveland Washington Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago Baltimore

Paterson and Louisville Duel in Doubleheader

At Paterson New Jersey, a Hartford game double feature drew about 200 spectators. In the first game Paterson scored 6 to 2 over Louisville with a 9 0 1 0 0 1 nine inning sequence noted. the second game ended Louisville 3 Paterson 1.

Paterson N. J Louisville

Newark-NJ baseball doubleheader results noted

In Newark New Jersey the first game finished Newark six Doncaster two after eleven innings. The second game ended Newark ten Lancaster six. In Montreal the Montreal six Toronto sixty five in a lopsided score.

Newark N. J Doncaster Lancaster Montreal Toronto

Boston Teams Face Long Road Trips and Roster Shuffles

Fred Lake returns from Syracuse while Hickman goes to Providence and Boston eyes a long jump from Brooklyn to St. Louis. Pittsburg plays at 8 30 pm with Willis or Kirby possibly joining Boston. McCreery shows winning form vs Pittsburg. Captain Duffy leaves for Nantasket Beach. Taunton sets up independent lineup. Cincinnati series looms in Porkoplis as Dr. Arlie Pond serves as a U S surgeon awaiting orders at Fort Meyer.

Fred Lake Syracuse Hickman Providence Boston Brooklyn St. Louis Pittsburg Willis Kirby Tom McCreery Captain Duffy Nantasket Beach Tannehill Matt Kilroy Chicago South Paw Jake Beckley Eagle Billy Hamilton Taunton Dan Burke Bobby Moore Joe Harrington Frank Sexton John Wiley Watkins Donovan Jack McCarthy Walpole Cincinnati Porkopolis Arlie Pond Rutland

Quarrel Fatal Blow Struck Finn Rinki Dies

In Fitchburg a quarrel led to John Rinki a Finn being struck with a board by John Patpala. Rinki died this morning from the blow and Patpala was arrested.

Fitchburg John Rinki John Patpala Rinki Patpala

Grand circuit opens at Grosse Pointe track Detroit

The opening of the grand circuit at the Grosse Pointe track Detroit brings together the fastest light harness horses in America for the season. Entries for the Saturday races close tonight with John F Moakley listed as contact. The St Augustine’s Church event at Locust street grounds is among the featured races.

Grosse Pointe Track Detroit America St. Augustine’s Church Locust Street Grounds Garryowens Cambridge O'Connells South End Eugene Sullivan O’connells Wattan Chantees

Amateur baseball teams seek yearend game matches and schedules

Local clubs from Boston and surrounding towns post requests for 15 to 18 year olds, uniformed squads, and strong teams to play on late July through August dates with guarantees, half expenses, or travel support. Names and addresses list managers and contact venues across Charlestown Cambridge Somerville Roxbury Dorchester East Boston Jamaica Plain and Woburn with August open dates.

Daressi L. C. Clifford, Jr Florence Meat St. James Altar Boys Joseph M. Geary Tyler Street B. H J. Kellar Bunker Hill Street Charlestown Lowells Cambridge Hawthorns Mount Auburn G. M. Scorgie Gibson Street Warren Reds Martin McDonough Monument Avenue F. Hart Province Court Boston Edmonds Benjamin Mondy Gay Head Street Roxbury Norwoods Somerville Uniformed Labor Day H. O. Nichols Broadway Sacred Hearts James Feery Sixth Street East Cambridge Dorchester A. C Strow G. J. & Houghton Wheatland Avenue Hiarcheses Walnuts McDonald Gore Street East Camridge Fowlers Dorchester Adee George F. Cavanagh Olney Street George Benz Crescents of FE. F. Medley Chestnut Park Arctics Brookline M. J. Hanrahan Beacon Street Edisons Charles Magill Hyde Park J. W. Drinkwater Round Hills Jamaica Plain Henry F. Lyons Round Hill Street U. S Hobsons Admirals Roy Bangs Earl Street The Willows J. Leonard Child Street Eliot M. J. Morrisseys Patrick Sullivan Warrenton Street Monitors South Boston William Shelley Thorndike Street McMorrows C. A. McCarthy Summer Street City H. J. Gallagher Webster Avenue Shawmuts East Boston Joe McCaffry Lexington Street Beverly A. A A.C. Lawrence Woburn and Wesners Lowell M. F. Clark Saugus Tubular River and Stud Company Ipswich Danvers J. F. Pension Fuller Street Lynn Clover A. C Clover Field Baxters Thomas Scannell D Street Tincoins of Francis W. Martin Kilby Street Pacifics Codmans Emmetts St. Augustine A. A C. F. Martin Athens Street South Shea Brandley Tom’’ Madden Centre Street Walthams of Waltham John J. Connelly River Street Victors Higgins Mulholland Lincolns Acorns William J. Zuck Island Street Johnson Stars Tom Scannell Lane Conroy McGowan S. S Joe Klaus Pat Lane W. Klaus Jim Kelly C. F M. Kelly Scannell Monitor Baseball Everett Craigies of Burnham Jacques Mansfield Street McNabb Donahue Anthony Smith Russell Jenkins McPhee E. Russell R. F Wilson J. F Battery M. Smith Everett Street East Walden A. C R. Falls Carey J. Eagan Kraushaar Shorty Jacobs George Fallon Walden Street

Waller Aims To Break 24 Hour Road Record In Boston Area

Cyclist Frank Waller plans a midnight start next Saturday to dash the 24 hour road record, targeting Evans 955 miles 790 feet. A large team of pacemakers and officials from the Chronograph Club and League of American Wheelmen will pace and time the ride over a 25 mile course south of Boston.

Frank Waller A. W. W. Evans New Brunswick N. J Waller Boston Century Road Club Mr. Evans C. R. C. Cordang Charles B. Fay Somerville Chronograph Club League of American Wheelmen England C. G. Percival John McDuffee Warren F. Taylor Norwood B. G. Bannon South End Michael Bannon

Memory of Ensign Bagley Services Held in Attleboro

Memorial services were held at All Saints Episcopal Church for Ensign Worth Bagley of the torpedo boat Winslow who was killed off Cardenas and Weslie Brass of Westboro Mass the first Americans to fall in the Spanish American War. Letters from Gov Wolcott Bishop Lawrence Gov Dyer of Rhode Island and Secretary Long were read. Long wrote that life’s value grows with human progress and the death of Bagley has touched the nation.

Attleboro Worth Bagley Winslow Cardenas Weslie Brass Westboro Mass Spain All Saints’ Episcopal Church James L. Tryon Wolcott Lawrence Dyer Rhode Island Long Ensign Bagley

George A Pillsbury Dies in Minneapolis at 82

George Alfred Pillsbury of Pillsbury & Co. and president of the Northwestern Bank died in Minneapolis at age 82. He leaves a large fortune and had public bequests totaling over 600000.

Minneapolis, Minn George Alfred Pillsbury Pillsbury & Co Northwestern Bank Northwest

Bicycle Notes Highlight Puncture Rivalry And Racing Plans

The report follows Michael who suffered a rear tire puncture against Linton with spectators noting him riding on the rim before a wheel change. It notes a pattern of incidents between Michael and Linton across five meetings. It also mentions rebuilding ties to Eddie Bald and potential turf collaboration, betting activity at Manhattan Beach, and various cycling events and prizes in East Boston and White Mountains.

Michael Linton America American Racing Association Eddie Bald Buffalo Eddie Bald Pat McDonald Manhattan Beach Michael Money Tod Sloane George A. Banker Pittsburg Europe Bourette Jalu Brothers C. W. Miller Banker Zimmerman Boston George M. Porter Meridian Street East Mr. Spiers Pennsylvania George D. Gideon Mt. Pleasant House White Mountains Crawford Notch Littleton Track Frank W. Holt South Acton Review Club Crescent Avenue Chelsea

Spain Seeks Peace in Interview Amid War Weariness

A Madrid cabinet member spoke of pursuing an honorable peace with the United States in a contemporary interview. An official Porto Rico despatch notes ammunition explosion injuries in a separate report.

Madrid United States Porto Rico

Mass voters urged to oppose war drive as Republican tool

Gamaliel Bradford writes to Massachusetts Democrats arguing the war aims serve to keep the Republican Party in power. He warns of centralization, a standing army, and imperial navy, urging unity to resist party discipline and restore local liberty while urging Democrats to rally for peace and reform.

Republican Party Massachusetts Gamaliel Bradford Spain Cuba Chicago Ely Washington St. Louis Old Bay Federal Treasury Philippines Hawaii Europe Ctizen New York Boston Havana Mantis Cape Democratic Party Republic Cleveland William Jan Gamaliel Bradfo

Song of Death From Corporal Coyle in Cuba Front Lines

Corporal P Coyle of Company C Ninth Massachusetts Volunteers writes from near Santiago in July. He recalls close bullets and detonations amid a night attack and a day of heavy fighting as the Ninth supports regulars. He reports health good, sees war’s horrors, and ends with farewell to his sister.

P. Coyle Ninth Regiment NINTH Massachusetts Volunteers Santiago Michael Donovan Boston

Helping Ship Prisoners

Mrs. J. J. Fennessey received letters from her husband the quartermaster dated July 4 from Altares. He says he is engaged in helping ship about 600 Spanish prisoners aboard the Harvard after a naval battle. He reports he is well and comfortable.

J. J. Fennessey Altares Harvard

Hill Denounces Albany Over Metropolitan Election Law

Former Governor David B. Hill calls the metropolitan election law a betrayal of home rule saying it usurps local powers and favors partisan interests. He condemns the measure as unnecessary and cites conservative newspapers and Governor Black's message as misleading.

Albany N. Y David B. Hill New York Black

Bald and Michael to form Bald & Michael racing firm

Eddie Cannon Bald and Jimmy Michael may become partners next season forming Bald & Michael with Bald as owner and Michael as rider. Bald, a sprinting champion, has already owned several fast horses. Michael showed passion for horses last spring. Landanum named from Pat McDennis's unnamed 2-year-old at Buffalo races.

Buffalo Eddie Cannon Bald Jimmy Michael Bald & Michael Bison Michael Bald Pat McDennis Landanum Michel

Milk Stable Ablaze at 218 Columbia Road

Fire at midnight destroyed a milk stable at 218 Columbia Road owned by Ebenezer Wales estate and occupied by Bim Farm Milk Company with reported $300 loss. Cause unknown.

Columbia Road Ebeneeser Wales Estate Bim Farm Milk Company

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Five Bay State Worcester Boys HUB Tom Sharkey Jeffries San Francisco J. Downey Danny McBride McCloskey E. Loeber H. Sanchez Midge Patterson National League Patterson World OF Sport FLAN Ameri Lone George A. Pillsbury Castoria Bicycle Notes Coyle Hill
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