Double Games by Many of the League Clubs
Rain halted play after five innings as multiple league clubs faced a doubleheader. Boston held the lead when rain stopped the action, delaying further results and outcomes from the day’s schedule.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1898
Page
3
Louisville Victories Upset Brooklyn in Twin Bill
The Louisvilles shocked Brooklyn by winning both games in New York on July 21. In the first game New York led early but Brooklyn faded as Louisville surged ahead. The second game saw pitching struggles as the Giants and Pirates split a double header with late runs shaping the outcome. Attendance figures not fully shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Louisvilles
Brooklyns
Giants
Pirates
Seymour
Tannehill
Unclear Game Ending Ends With One Out
Two-base hits by Yeager Stenzel and Pickett pace offense. Duffy drives in two on sacrifice hits while Tenney and Duffy steal bases. Several players draw walks as Boston pitchers issue multiple free passes. Attendance listed as 2000 with umpires Snyder and Connolly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enati
ST. Louis
Emalle
Smith
Seereeseseeseete
Tucker
Corcoran
Beckley
Sudhoft
Irwin
AB. R. PO
Selbach
Ner
Anderson
Seeereeeaves Maguire
Swaim
Agner
Farrell
Louisville
Breitenstein
Wrigley
Gettman
AB. R
R. H. KK
Clarke
L. J
Fpie
Cincinnati
Reitenstein
Brietenstein
Boston
Dexter
Washington
Emslie
Lowmis
Wagner
Davis
Clingman
Kittredge
Fraser
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Magoon
B. B
New York
Grim
Kennedy
Brooklyn
Louisville Sececcesse
Balle
Philadelphia
Chicago
Sheckard
Yeager
Stenzel
Pickett
Duffy
Tenney
Collins
Willis
Dowd
Quinn
Crooks
Sudhoff
Clements
Stahl
Harley Tucker
Snyder and Connolly
Brown Stockings
Long
Lowe
Harley
Cross
Young Keister
Keister
Yeay
Centr
der Browns
R. B. PO. A ' Burkett
McKean
Tebeau
McAleer
McJames
Kitson
Cleveland Vthdocdessa
Baltimore
Keeler
McGann
Holmes
Jennin
Jones
pall—Jennings
Mc James
Cheven
Boston Beats St Louis 7 to 1 Before Sandstorm Ends Play
Boston won 7 to 1 as St Louis retired after the sixth inning while a sand and rain storm halted action. Dave Pickett starred with two bases and Keister relieved Lowe as Boston built a big early lead and held off the Browns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Boston
St. Louis
Tenney
Crooks
Tucker
Dave Pickett
Brookline
Jamaica Plain
Augusta
Newport
Keister
Lowe
Bob
Duffy
Collins
Fred Tenney
Willis
Stenzel
Browns
Sudhoff
Yeager
Cross
Stahl
Clements
Long
Joe Quinn
Quinn
Indians Take Doubleheader Over Orioles in Baltimore
In Baltimore on July 21 the Indians won both games as McJames and Nops struggled. After the second game Te Beau was arrested for disorderly conduct for throwing a bat at a spectator who insulted him. Bail was posted for police court tomorrow. Attendance 3029. Scores not listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Indians
Orioles
McJames
Nops
Tebeau
Isbell Drives In Ninth In Philadelphia Victory
In a late inning effort for Philadelphia the batter drove in a run in the ninth. Nine innings produced 8 Chicago errors and 9 Philadelphia chances. Fifield pitched for Chicago with 3 strikeouts while Griffith issued walks and wild pitches for Philadelphia. Umpires were Gaffney and Hont. Time 1 hour 60 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isbell
Philadelphia
Chicago
Serceseees
Douglass
Fifield
Cross
Lajoie
Griffith
Chance
McFarland
Gaffney
Hont
Unclear scoreboard pairings from scattered city matches
The fragment lists multiple city pairings with scores such as Lancaster 14 over Norfolk 0 and Hartford 5 over Richmond 3, Newark 5 over Allentown 0, Ottawa 16 over Buffalo 2, Springfield 1 over Syracuse 9, and Wilkes-Barre 9 over Providence 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Norfolk
Hartford
Conn
Richmond
Newark
N. J
Allentown
Ottawa
Buffalo
Springfield
Syracuse
Wilkesbarre
Providence
Chicago Player Lange Could Be Traded or Released
Baseball chatter notes Lange of Chicago may be traded or released for not fitting Manager Burns's system. It recalls team form and nearby games with McKean leading Cleveland at .340, Burkett .337, Childs .329, and Pickett appearing left for Boston though unsigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lange
Chicago
Burns
McKean
Clevelands
Burkett
Childs
Dave Pickett
Boston
Bank Officers’ Association
North Shore A. C
Clifton
New England
Richfield A. C
Dorchester
Sharon
Roxburys
Spencer
Fairmounts
Marlboro
Mike’’ Hickey
Springfield
Newport
New Haven
Mike Sullivan
Carters
Franklin
Milford
Buck Ewing
Washington
Meyers
Charley Farrell
St. Louis
Micky
Lewis
Jack Taylor
Croker Critiques English Racing System and Praises Stud Plans
Tammany boss Richard Croker visits England and critiques the handicapper and race management while detailing his breeding program. He defends American practices, praises jockey Morn ington Cannon, and cites Moat House improvements and plans for Americus and Dobbins progeny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Richard Crokers
England
Ascot
Croker
Newmarket
Nagle
Dobbins
Americus
Rhoda B
Sandown
Little Saint
Atlantic
Mr. Croker
Rain Spoiled Races at Combina tion Park
Wet weather halted pacing events after two heats at Combina tion Park. Peter Turney swept the 2:11 pace with a chase, Maggie and Turney fought for the opening heat, while Jimmey B driven by Dick Lawrence closed in. Ladd won both heats in the 2:28 trot as the 2:17 pace was not completed due to rain. Professor Norris exhibited ponies to applause.
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Combination Park
Alabama Colored
Peter Turney
Maggie
Jimmey B
Dick Lawrence
Ladd
Norris
Cremon
Hog Simmons
Shannon
Miss Jefferson
Satascusig
Michael Strogoff
Holmes
Keera
B. m
Skinner
Malacca
Blk
Trout
Detroit
Mich
Splitsilk
Chamber of Commerce
Grosse Point
Lady of the Manor
Geers
Swift
Exploit
Jose
Gayton
Stamboulette
Hotal Cadillac
Searchlight
Marion Mills
Chamber of ‘ Commerce Ees Aoech
Bour
Wilkes-Narmie Vetticoal
DD. Wison
G.h
Nothaway
Lady of the Erch
the Swift
Hom .m. N
Stannard
Happy Tom
Staton
Donnogh
Giccleary
Giccleary). 7 3 2 5Drayinaten, i (Ww. Oneill). 36 3 Tdr Marritt
Witkes
B. Ge
Westhay Canes
Fred T.moran
E. G
Me-Laughlin
Nellie and Several Horses in Unclear Race Card
Fragmentary racing entry list shows Nellie ch m with trainer Clark and time 2:11 in class purse $500. Other horses include After Time and Mageie with various owners and times. entries are partial and unreadable in places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie
Ch. m
Clark
Ibsen
B. G
Barnard
Ccesssee
P. Col- Vwirab
Alaine
Peter Turney
Dick Hunter
Ghimos
Scoenercess
Jimmie Nie
Lawrence
Mageie
B.m
Gardner
Aaeen Ees
George G
I G
Timothy
Ene Ch. m
Folsom
Shillinglow
Rain Spoils Races at Rigby Park Trotting Meet
Rain halted events at Rigby Park in Fortland as Nick won a heat in the 217 class trotting in 2 1314 with two heats to his credit. Success and General each hold one heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortland
Rigby Park
Nick
Success
General
Rain Delays At Combination Park Card Pony Races
Due to yesterday's rain two races remain unfinished at Combination Park this afternoon a 2 28 trot and a 2 11 pace with a strong field of horses. Also on the card are a 2 17 class pacing a 2 14 pace and a 2 19 trot featuring Professor Morriss trained ponies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Combination Park
Morris
Rain Spoils Maritime Province Club Games at Caledonian Grove
A heavy rainstorm halted the Maritime Province Club events in West Roxbury after field events began. Notable athletes present included George Tinder, McGonnigle, Watson, Marsh, Walter Christie, Gideon Pierrie, J. Cunningham, and J. McCormack. Pierrie won the heavy shot with 43 feet 5 inches. Clark was third in the light shot with 36 feet 1 inch. Events were postponed as the track flooded and shelter became necessary. social dancing continued amid the delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maritime Province Club
Caledonian Grove
West Roxbury
George B. Tinder
McGonnigle
Watson
Marsh
Walter Christie
Gideon Pierrie
Jim Cunningham
Ben Stuart
Gid Pierrie
J. McCormack
J. C. Clark
Pierrie
Puttin
Aideon Pierrie
J. McPherson
B. L. Power
Plans Of Actors In Coming Season At Boston
A roster of leading American actors and actresses outlines plans for the upcoming season. Some travel abroad for plays and costumes while others stay home to study lines and prepare parts. Rehearsals begin soon as September approaches and the Sunday Post promises the best dramatic page in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Post
POST
Boston
Castoria Advertisement Claiming Trust Since Inception
An old newspaper snippet promotes Castoria for infants and children described as the familiar remedy. The ad emphasizes a product parents know and have used, reinforcing long-standing brand trust without exposing additional details.
Hide and Seek in Training for Manitou Track Race
Linton and Michael prepare at Manhattan Beach for a race tomorrow with pacemakers on alert and tensions rising as separate hours are set to avoid clashes. Officials report talks of a three cornered event with Major Taylor and Eddie Bald, while an agreement to prevent dismount faults shapes the looming race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael
Linton
Manhattan Beach
Dave
Jimmy
Europe
Ed Plummer
Dave Shafer
Tom Cooper
Dudley Marks
Major Taylor
Eddie Bald
Bald
Mileage Rank Highlighted by Century Road Club
Chairman Walter Faraday reports growing interest in national mileage and record reduction among Century Road Club members. June rankings list top ten riders led by George G. Webber of Toledo and Irving Harrison of Hackensack, with several New England riders named and notable record claims including Paul Thomas of New York and A Joe Henley of Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Faraday
Century Road Club
W. R. Marshall
Denver
New England
George G.webber
Toledo
Irving Harrison
Hackensack
N. J
Austin
W. C. Story
Boston
Mass
Portland
A. I
Hildreth
Hollis
N. H
Paul Thomas
New York City
New York-Hudson
A. Joe Henley
Kansas City
Missouri
Bicycle notes reflect racing team plans and rider feats
Dave Shafer praises J W Nawn as a pace maker and seeks a match in pursuit. Beacon Hill Club asks Massachusetts clubs for races as its team awaits amateurs. Team list includes Hannigan Mills Hyde MacBain Williams Bartlet Towne Bradley and Mills MacBain Bartlet Hannigan. John Kurtz plans Boston to San Francisco trip painting signs along the way. L A W meet in Indianapolis draws ARCA and National entries. Michael vs Fred Titus eyed in Baltimore with a $1000 prize. C R C mileage rules require physician certificate after Sept 1 for mileage claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Shafer
J. W. Nawn
Waltham
Beacon Hill
Massachusetts
Walter T. Hannigan
Frank Mills
James Hyde
W. R. MacBain
E. H. Williams
George L. Bartlet
Willis Towne
G. H. Bradley
Mills
MacBain
Bartlet
Hannigan
John Kurtz
Boston
San Francisco
Springfield
Albany
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Chicago
Corker Tire
American Cycle Racing Association
National
Michael
Fred Titus
Baltimore
Shafer
Jack Prince
Coliseum
Faraday
Road Records Committee
Manslaughter Charge In Death At Massachusetts General
John Hawkins died at Massachusetts General Hospital after being assaulted by James Gates at 2 Edmunds Place. The charge was changed from assault to manslaughter and Gates was held for trial under $2000 bail after appearing in lower court. The incident involved a fatal stumble following taunting by the accused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hawkins
James Gates
Edmunds Place
Massachusetts General Hospital
Gates
Serene Omies
Sjeer Hawkins
Corbett Eyes Fifteen Day Gap Before Big Fights
George V. Tuohy reports on Jim Corbett planning a series of two week apart bouts with McCoy Jeffries Fitzsimmons and Sharkey with a potential 20 round match against Jeffries at a New York venue. Sharkey demands a two fight night with Corbett and calls himself Corbett’s master while Fitzsimmons vows another match for a Corbett victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Corbett
Kid McCoy
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Sharkey
Corbett
Billy Delaney
George Constaing
McCoy
Greater
New York A. C
Coney Island
Tom O'Rourke
Brady
Warren Lews
Considine
Maher
Jim
Tom Sharkey
Palace Theatre
Tom O’rourke
San Francisco
Pompadour
New York
Tom
George V. Tuohey
Athletic Controversy Over Lake Walden Swimmers
President Edward E. Babb of the New England A A U denies giving interviews about the Lake Walden July 4 amateur games. He says he has no knowledge of the arrangements and cannot influence sanctions, noting the board of registration holds authority and may investigate or suspend athletes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Walden
Edward E. Babb
New England Association
William A. Pierce
Boston
the Post
Bowler
New England A. A. U
Board of Registration
James E. Sullivan
New York
Kilburn Adams
Newstowne Club
Cambridge
New England
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Wood
Perct. Cincinastt
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Ryan
Dunn
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Sheckar Clarke
Shindle
Lynch
Andrews
AB. R. B. PO
A. B. Donovan
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O’brien
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