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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1898
Page
3
Rain halted the Louisville New York game at the end of the sixth inning after the first half. New York led when play stopped. final score not disclosed in the available text.
Pittsburg and Boston split their series with Pittsburg winning 6 3 at Boston after Ely belted two homers and Gardner limited Boston to a handful of runs. Key plays included Duffy and Collins fielding highlights and a disputed third strike that drew crowd jeers.
Weyhing relieved Swaim in the second. the castaways won by scoring repeatedly off him in the fifth. Attendance was 160. final score not listed.
Bernie Wefers of New York A C and Georgetown University writes to Tom Burke from Harvard he is back in top form and will race at St. Augustine's grounds next Saturday. Noted sprinters including Frank Quinnlan Maxey Long Duffy and others will push him in a crowded 100 yard dash. Battery A Heavy Artillery fields a relay and several Harvard and Boston College runners with Kane Jennings Kiley Hurley Fullerton and Boardman set for multiple sprints and middle distances.
If weather is favorable the July gathering at Combination Park will open this afternoon. The card, moved from yesterday due to heavy track from night rain, features a free for all pace with Dan Q. and Woodshed plus Refina as local contenders. Two additional events, a slow pace and a 2:21 trot, are on the card with large entries. A band concert and other attractions cap the program under Manager Hicks.
Bogach won the final heat of the 2:04 pace in Detroit after a postponement from yesterday. Rubenstein finished second with Bump third, clocking a time of 2:12 3-4.
Rigby opens a three day race with likely record runs as crowds expect fast times. The Boston & Maine Railway will sell reduced round trip tickets from multiple stations for travel to Rigby good July 19 to July 23 with regular service from Portland and Boston.
The Thurman Club a Ward 2 Democratic group met at its headquarters in the Columbia Trust Building last night. Leaders listed include Joseph A. Conry John H. Sullivan Patrick J. Kennedy John Kelly and others. Thomas J. Giblin was re elected along with Fred A. Robinson James O Connor Cornelius F. Keating and J Henry Flynn. Executive committee members named include Giblin Robinson O Connor Flynn Keating Arthur Cronin Hickey Quinn Nolan Donahue Maloney. Congressman John F Fitzgerald was named an honorary member and William J Bryan sent a thank you note.
Western observers praise Otto Sieloff as a dangerous lightweights contender capable of taking on top 133 to 135 pound rivals. His knockout of Tim Kearns and victory over Martin Shaughnessy highlight a rapid pro career with few defeats, while comparisons to George Kerwin spark debate on who is best.
The article recalls Billy Brady backing cycling and boxing intrigues involving Jim Corbett, Joe Gans, Cal Hawkins, and referee Honest John Kelly. It notes past controversial decisions at the Bohemian Club and a readiness to stage a Californian bout with Kelly as arbiter, amid calls for a trusted official.
Joe Gans the Baltimore lightweight has signed to box Jimmy Curran the English lightweight in a six round bout at the Arena Athletic Club Philadelphia on Friday July 29 They will fight at catchweights for half the gross receipts and no referee decision will be rendered as per local custom.
New York July 19 Dave Sullivan and Eddy Curry failed to agree on weight for a scheduled featherweight bout. Sullivan demanded 121 pounds with a 3 pm weigh in, while Curry wanted 122 pounds at ringside or 6 pm. Talks ended when Sullivan refused and they promised to meet again with promoter Tom O Rourke rumored to offer a purse if a match is arranged.
Jack Skelly will box 15 rounds with two Scranton rivals, Dick Case and Jim Judge, at the America Sporting Club on July 26. The bout is set at 142 pounds with a share of the gross receipts.
Races at Springdale Park Holyoke July 19 drew a large crowd despite threatening weather. Both events were won in straight heats with modest contest and purse details including 2:29 class and 300 dollar events. Names such as Edward G and Charlie G appear among participants with times ranging from 2:16 to 2:28.
At the Bisley rifle meeting on July 19 in London the Canadian shooters posted notable scores in the Queen's cup with Broadhurst 95, Sakine 94, Gilchrist 93, Armstrong 93, Blair 92, Robertson 92 and others. Forbes, Crooks, and Simpson lead Martin's cup with thirty points in Canada’s favor. in the Daily Telegraph cup Broadhurst 35, Armstrong 33, and Ross 33 top the Canadians.
A party of newspaper men led by Captain Tom Elder sailed two days aboard the Vina A from East Boston. They fished about two hours near Minot's Light and caught over 200 pounds of cod, including a twenty two pounder by Mort O'Brien. The party praised Captain Hilder and planned another forty eight hour sail on the fast yacht.
July 19 Vienna reports the thirty fourth round with Pillsbury defeating Alapin Schlechter beating Trenchard Marco defeating Baird Marozyi and Lipke drawing Janowski defeating Tarrasch Blackburne losing to Walbrodt Showalter defeating Burn Steinitz and Caro drawing Schiffers defeating Tschigorin.
The people of St Catherine's parish Somerville hold their seventh annual excursion at Bass Point Nahant with many parishioners and friends expected. A programme of games and exercises promises rare day of enjoyment. Proceeds will aid Father O'Brien in raising funds for a new Catholic Church on Spring Hill Somerville.
A large field of notable athletes gathers for events at Caledonian Grove West Roxbury in conjunction with the Maritime Provincial Club picnic. Prizes are listed for multiple track and field events including shot put hammer throw high jump and dash races with varied prize levels and entries accepted on the grounds.
The Roanoke Club hosts its second annual picnic and games at Lake Walden on August 3 open to all amateurs. Events include 10 yard dash 88 yard run 440 yard run mile run and running broad jump with gold watches for first prize and opera glasses for second. Entries close July 27 with P F Lyons 2 North Russell Street.
In Manchester today Bean defeated Wilson 6-3 6-2 in the Hazelmead tournament. The match moved slowly and Bean had an easy time securing the win.
The Red Cross steamer State of Texas delivered 1400 tons of provisions to Santiago de Cuba. Dr Elwell organized unloading for eight stores and a dock shed with 80 stevedores. Distribution began after crowds fought for rations amid hunger and price gouging. Refugees walk from El Caney as Admiral Sampson and Commodore Schley arrive to observe relief efforts.
Albany dispatch notes George W. Post, once allied with Red Leary O'Brien, released from State Prison after a 1892 ten year sentence for swindling John M. Peck of $10 000. The fraud, staged with Lewis Ludlum, followed the 1889 Paris and Albany scheme that ended with O'Brien killing Reed Waddell.
William Martin's cycling interests are entrusted to Frank Dunn at the Palace Theatre with backing from W. Brady. Dunn manages Plugger Bill and eyes races from 25 miles up, with Martin potentially racing Fred J. Titus in a pursuit. Next Saturday a ten mile pursuit pairs Martin with Waller for a $750 purse in Haverhill.
The Essex County Club hosted a mixed foursome handicap event with a large field. In class H Miss N C Sargent and George McC Sargent tied for first on six handicap while Miss Elsie Cassett and William J Boardman led with 15 handicap. results also note a class B winner.
The London Athletic News argues paced racing in England is a sham, citing Platt-Betts’s 2 06 1 5 mile from Glasgow as proof of artificial pacing. It notes America and France embrace pace while England treats it as exhibition and public interest dwindles. The piece cites Cordang Champion and Lesna Huret 50 kilometre events and warns of the public’s misread of pace. It also mentions a tire incident altering expectations.
About thirty Fall River corporations plan a four week shutdown in August affecting roughly 1,500 spindles and leaving about half of the city's 25,000 factory workers idle. Some mills have signed, others verbally agreed, with Rhode Island mills likely to join. The broader pooling plan appears impracticable.
The United States Court of Appeals reversed a Circuit Court verdict in favor of Berlin Mills in the case of Peter Andersen versus Berlin Mills. Andersen, claiming injuries from a shaft incident in a mill apartment not required by his job, seeks damages. The second Berlin Mills decision upheld the Circuit Court in Albert Croteau versus Berlin Mills, where Croteau injured by ore crushed by two cars in the basement mill. he was not employed by the company but went to collect money from two workers.
A 40-year-old man’s skeleton was found by Arthur P. Tucker on Hampton Beach. Coroner Rider concluded skull fracture from foul play after examining the remains, initially speculation tied to tornado victims.
Arrangements set for July 23 to August 27 at Hedding with daily meetings. The Boston and Maine railroad offers reduced round trip fares at multiple stations. Lectures and talks by Methodist leaders, Chautauqua programs, summer schools, and merriment are planned in a healthful grove setting with ample facilities.
Morris Connelly and Burt Ray of Boston were released from Sing Sing prison in New York only to be arrested by Boston police. Connelly faces charges for stealing a watch from a South Boston man. Ray is charged with larceny of clothing worth $15 from McManus & Co. on Washington Street and with assault on salesman Michael J. Slattery.
Funeral services were held yesterday at Us from Temple Adath Israel in Columbus Avenue for Edward S. Goulston a well known figure in the tobacco trade. The Rev Charles Fleischer and Dr Lasker led the services with the Joseph Webb Lodge F and A M also taking part.
The second professional 100-yard handicap race attracted twenty seven entries at Melrose ballpark. J Neary officiated with J H Clausen and J Doyle as judges. Heat winners included Gill, Campbell, and O'Donnell with Hobbs of Boston taking the finals ahead of Campbell and O'Donnell.
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