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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1899
Page
3
A fragmented line references locations including Reston and Leeville and mentions Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Chicago in a strained context suggesting a regional event or travel notice.
Boston did not play yesterday as they travel to Cincinnati to start a four game series. The team has climbed to second place in the league race thanks to Pittsburg's win over Philadelphia. Fans expect a strong showing on the Western trip with a dozen tough games ahead.
In Pittsburg on July 21 Pittsburg beat Fattsburg by a 6 hit effort and twelve bases in the fifth inning. Chesbro kept the hits scattered with strong support as errors caused no damage. Attendance reported at 2200. The score remains framed but not fully shown.
July 21 Cleveland swept the opener as Mercer failed to stop Collisower and fielding by the Senators was ragged. Freeman belted his thirteenth homer driving in two as Washington led briefly but fell behind in a 5 to 3 loss with about 2500 in attendance.
Fragments describe base hits by Harley Freeman McGenn Gunn Sagee and Bates. Mentions Dineen Wassed Sal Sehreemaane Washington Cyrene and Lathes in unclear sequence. Unable to determine full teams or dates from the distorted OCR.
Portland and Pawtucket split a double header in Portland. Pawtucket led early in the first game before Portland rallied in the ninth to win. Flanagan held Pawtucket to three hits in the second game as Portland won easily.
Brockton's pitching again superb giving the locals a 7-0 win over Newport. Four ninth inning hits plus a Shires single loaded the bases but Everson silenced the rally. Gallagher led Brockton with solid four inning play and base running. Scoring detailed as Brockton 7 Newport 0.
Taunton edged Manchester 3 to 2 after nine innings as visitors pushed nine men to first on balls. Smith and Matthewson held the visitors off in key moments, with Taunton collecting seven hits led by three-base hit by Vought and two-base hits by Shay Morrissey Grant and King. Left on bases heavily favored Taunton 12 to 6, and Manchester drew nine walks against Smith.
In New Haven New Haven 9 New London 3 and Waterbury Bridgeport 3 Waterbury Meriden Bristol 14 Meriden 16. Derby Derby 14 Norwich 4 Worcester Hartford 7 3 Rochester Rochester 14 Montreal 4 Providence Providence 6 Springfield 1 Syracuse Toronto 13 Syracuse 3. Ten innings darkness noted in one game.
Five schooners four sloops and three yawls competed in brisk southwest conditions at Larchmont Yacht Club. Quissetta beat Colonia by 20 seconds with 16 minutes 18 seconds time allowance, Clorita topped Uncas by 1 minute 2 seconds, Syce beat Kestrel by am, Liris defeated Kiora by 2 minutes 3 seconds, Albicore won over Possum by 3 minutes 1 second and Sultan by 3 minutes 50 seconds. Possum claimed second prize on time allowance.
Bob Armstrong won a 20 round bout at Broadway A C defeating Troy challenger Conroy in a fight described as a mix of sensational and ordinary. Armstong showed superior conditioning while Conroy faded late, with Armstrong gaining the decision on points amid a brutal, bloody contest.
Billy Brady claims authority to book English bantam champion Pedlar Palmer in the United States and to stage a match with Terry McGovern next September at Westchester A C. Dr Ordway says Palmer will box as arranged, with calendar and purse details in dispute. Local pro bouts draw Boston, New York prospects, including Tim Kearns vs Jack Dwyer and plans for future clashes with Lavigne Erne and Watson.
Maxwell W Long, intercollegiate 440 yard champ and likely faster than Tom Burke, headlines the St Augustine field day in Dorchester. He will run the 40 yard handicap and join New York in the intercity relay. A fast, crowded field includes Art Fy, Sunny, and others shaping a high quality sprint card with local and intercity stars.
In Newport on July 24th a planned great race between the Columbia and Defender was halted when the Defender’s steel link parted at 11:45, disabling the boat. The Columbia led early and finished toward Point Judith, with Defender heading for harbor after the break. Repairs to the Defender were expected within a day or two, as talks suggested a rematch if the Defender is fit.
Captain Barr on the Columbia held a lead at the start against Defender, finishing four seconds after Sultana. A harbor consultation led the Newport Yacht Racing Association to cancel tomorrow content. Thirty-footers head to Potter's Cove for Rhode Island Yacht Club prizes, with Key and many enthusiasts aboard yachts in harbor.
The regatta schedule shifts as singles and doubles move to Union Boat Club house while fours and eights stay mostly at the BAA. Schoolboys near Bradford, Springield boys, and notable crews prepare with energy. The New Orleans eight will not enter due to distance. Fox and Stimpson join the national rescue committee en route to New York for a Marlborough meeting tomorrow at 11 a.m.
Thirteen clubs attended the Associated Cycling Clubs of Boston and Vicinity meeting at Parker House. George W. Dorntee elected president pro tem and J H Kerrison vice president after A G Frothingham resignation. Treasurers report shows 551.37 on hand and 1251.37 total. Henry E. Ducker reportedly guaranteed 1500 to aid the association amid pending national L A W meet plans. Debts of resigning clubs debated. ruling holds them liable only for debts incurred up to resignation. Races expected to be profitable and funding via sinking fund questioned for national meet.
In Agnolia July 1, reports describe the second annual Mag noHa tournament with close battles. Hackett, Allen, Davis, Wright and Budlong deliver strong net play, while Davis defeats Wright in a tense final set 6-1 4-6 6-4 to claim the singles title. Consolation rounds and upcoming matches between Wood Club and the Orange Club are noted amid a large audience.
The Post reports a meeting to form a new association of cycling clubs around Boston. Delegates from clubs expected at the Old Colonial Club on Washington Street to discuss plans and draft a letter to current clubs. The Metropolitan Wheelmen vote to withdraw from the Associated Cycling Clubs and nominate a three member committee to pursue reorganization.
The first Connecticut golf league tournament results show Fairfield County Club taking the team championship after an opening field of eleven clubs. Final matches featured Stewart Guiconte and Cheney ops etc as top performances, with notable individual outcomes by Car Marti and Kim across the event.
Fragmentary text from a newspaper page mentions entertainment and unrevealed details with garbled wording. Names, dates, places or events are not clearly legible, yielding a minimal, uncertain item suitable for a compact record.
The Longwood club grounds host the ninth annual Longwood tennis tournament and doubles championship next week. Strong entries include O A Campbell and B P Huntington former U S doubles champions Malcolm D Whitman holder of the Longwood bowl Dwight F Davis runner up at Newport last year and Leo Ware among others.
Heavy rain drenched Grosse Pointe track after three heats, washing out racing. Hontas Crooke won the unfinished 2:16 pace with Nerva Patchen second and Wiltranby third. In the Chamber of Commerce consolation, Menderer led Private and Hiplesa in the $1000 stakes for 9124 pacers.
Reported July events describe a day of racing marred by several accidents. Jockeys Meson and Collins suffered injuries as the field charged toward the stretch, with Odom reportedly leg or hip injured after a heavy fall. Races included Muskrat in 1:02 3-5 for five furlongs and Howa Mann winning the 1 3-4 mile handicap hurdle in 3:17.
D Leroy wins the Inters Association sweepstakes shoot with 218 blue rocks broken out of a magazine target. The event forms part of the midsummer festival at the Working Boys Home Apollo Garden, featuring entertainment for old and young and billed as the year's biggest event. Schoonmacher, a noted sprinter, prepares to resume training and is regarded as one of the fastest runners and a top relay runner.
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