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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1900

Page

3

Beston Team Returns to Home Ground in Busy Week

The Boston squad resumes home action with Tenney Dineen Clarke and Duffy minor injuries likely to heal quickly. Sullivan leads catching with three straight multi hit days and two home runs while Loftus notes the prospect of strong crowds for six games against St. Louis and Pittsburg. The Western clubs struggle on Eastern soil as Chicago and Cincinnati fail to sustain early gains, while New York Brooklyn and St. Louis show uneven form through a week of fixtures.

Beston Fred Tenney Dineen Clarke Duffy Philadelphia Sullivan Tom Loftus Chicago Sallie Loftus Taylor Lowe Barry St. Louis Pittsburg Tebeauites Muggsy McGraw South End Pirates Boston Fred Clarke Western Fields Plains Cincinnati Phillies Brooklyn New York Buck Ewing Ewing George Davis Hanson Tebeau Kiladelphia H. B. Willis Lewis Nichola Tenney I. Deeeeewens Freeman Ouppy Stahl R. Arry Collins Long Hamilton

Nelson a Wonder as a Cyclist

The article profiles Johnny Nelson the Sweden born cyclist who rose to top middle distance racing after starting on the 13th of the month. It notes a near spotless season, his training regime under L. Pickard, his meals, and his aim to defeat Jimmy Michael and Harry Elkes to claim the title.

Johnny Nelson Nelson Sweden Chicago Jimmy Michael Harry Elkes

Boston batters rise to six in 300 club this week

The Boston team shows eight players above .250 as the season progresses and three last week join Sullivan, Dineen, and Cuppy in the .300 class this week.

Boston Sullivan Dineen Cuppy

Readable fragment from Worcester private sanarium address

An OCR fragment lists a Worcester private sanarium on Abbott and Chandler streets with dated digits 10 21 23 25. The text is fragmentary and provides only location and sparse numbers.

Worcester Private Saniarium Abbott and Chandler Sts Mass

Baseball Scores From Three Games Yesterday

At Providence Providence 9 Springfield 1. At Syracuse Syracuse 5 Hartford 4. At Montreal Montreal 9 Rochester 9. Major players not listed. results show three city matchups with final scores.

Providence Springfield Syracuse Hartford Montreal Rochester

Amateur teams seek youth games across Dorchester clubs

A dense ad sheet lists multiple Dorchester area clubs offering or seeking baseball matches with various age groups from 9 to 19. It names entities such as Savin Hills Winchester High Franklins Elmore A A Crescent A A and more, with contact addresses and terms including half expenses and guaranteed pay. Some entries request specific age groups and dates, others seek open dates or weekends, and several specify home grounds or city-wide play.

Nationals Dorchester Savin Hills Winchester High Franklins Elmore A. A F. J. Sanders East Cottage Street Fairmounts A. A. Tarbox Fairmount Street Crescent A. A South Boston Ea J. H. Hartnett Eighth Street South Oston Clevelands M. L. Meyer Circuit Street Roxury Belmont A. A Athletic Association Walter Place Ferry Street Malden Berle A. C Philip Abrahams Whitney Street Roxbury Monkey Corners William Black, Jr Essex Street Boston Bookbinding Company Walter Fallon Bank Street Camridge Wareham Unions Somersets Thomas McMahon Williams Street Medford Chelsea Saugus J. Black Horse Shoers J. Ty Dorchester Avenue Boston W. L. Cahalans J. A. Cahalan West Park Street Twilights James Murphy Corey Street Charlestown Wood Choppers Boylstons Franklin Parks G. L. Manning Cochituate M. J. Concannon Gustin Street Dotty Mack Alpine A. C Eblanas Brookline G. Schayer South Worthington Street Peter Liveti Vine Street Victors T. Murray St. Teresas M. B. Cronin Garden Street West Roxbury

Boston Pitchers In 800 Batting Class Highlight Season

Hamilton reaches 100 hits as Boston pitchers Dineen and Cuppy post 800-plus batting averages. Flick leads league with .404, McGraw at .408. Nixey Callahan’s townsmen attend hoping for a start. Fitchburg lad not used. Treasurer Billings back from Isle of Shoals. no postponed Boston South End games. Burns of Detroit offers club for sale with vouchers. St. Louis game set for 8:30. Dineen or Cuppy to pitch.

Hamilton Boston Dineen Cuppy Flick McGraw Witeboers Billings Isle of Shoals R. O.B South End Burns St. Louis

Boxing gossip hints at stalled Jeffries recovery and looming bouts

The piece notes Jim Jeffries remains out of action with a plastered elbow and possible surgery needed for a permanent cure. It says Fitzsimmons will fight Sharkey late next month while manager tensions and matchups among Ruhlin, McGovern, Erne, and Corbett shape the era’s plans.

Jim Jeffries Horton Law Jeffries Fitzsimmons Sharkey Fitzsimmons-Ruhlin Fitz Ruhlin McGovern-Erne Erne McGovern Jim Corbett

Retirements, rivals, and stage dreams in boxing circles

Reconsideration of Terry McGovern’s retirement talk bubbles amid Erne’s challenge and Corbett era anecdotes. Harris pushes for a return bout at 138 pounds if contracts allow, while McGovern explores acting with Melodrama and Buffalo After the Fight. Upcoming Dixon vs Sullivan and Ryan vs Root bouts loom as boxing society maneuvers for gates and headlines.

Corbett McGovern Terry Erne Sam Harris Harris Mellerdramma the Bowery Clause Wily Sam George Dixon Tommy Sullivan South Brooklyn Seaside Sporting Club Sullivan Dixon Tommy Ryan Jack Root Chicago Mrs. McGovern Joseph Walcott Andy Walsh Broadway A. C Walsh Jimmy Handler

Four Days Fast Horse Races at Combination Park Meet

A major turf meeting at Combination Park opens next week with two racing days and a Friday finale. Key pacing clash features John R. Gentry versus Joe Patchen as contenders to lower half mile track records. Entries include Woodshed, Belle Colley, and Ambulator among many from Medford, Providence, and Belle Meade with purses of 1000 to 2000 dollars across multiple 2:10 and trotting classes.

Patchen and Gentry Combination Park Matthew Cushing Middleboro Mass Edgar M. Co E. Wilbur East Harwich B. G. Elwood E. J. Everett Glens Falls N. Y Robert R. W. J. Utton Morrisville William I. Fred L. Clarke Providence R. I Br. G. Savant A. McDonald Medford Mars Chan Frank Matty Syracuse James R. Ira B. Moore Rochester N. H Dan Westland I. Bennet Danielson Conn Jennie D. Or Ch. m Lady Bismark T. S. Swift New Bedford G. G. Legal Walter S. Wales Grove Hall B. G. Rondo William J. Andrews Goshen B. S John R. Gentry John Dickerson New York Joe Patchen J. R. Honors Lynn Bryan Wilkes Springfield G. Judgawift Parkway Farm James Sheflin A. Fitch Boston Joe Zar J. J. Bowen B. G. Plato Thomas H. Bryant Somerville B. S. Fowler B. m. Daisia Belle Meade Farm Patchen Star Pointer Woodshed Lle Meade N. J M. Laconda John Wall Readville Br. G San Telmo B. G Dark Wilkes Little Earl Bobby Buzz Cartridge John Riley Mass., B. G. Fred Ames F. L. Clarke C. m. Belle Brown Anadrosis B. m Sally Hook J. I. Remberger Sharon Hill Penn Br. m. Rosalet Want Irving Salem Morrison Stock Farm East Livermore Cc. M. O'Neil Pleasant Valley Farm B. m. Winola A._H. Dore & Son Taunton B. G. John A.D. Lawrence Emma John Riley Br. S. Dustmont George F. Tallman Newport B. G. Mercury Wilkes George M. Garth Courtland Ala R. G. Paul Revere White Hall Stables Baltimore Br. S. Pilot Medium, Jr B. m. Belle Cannon B. m. Carya Walter B. Farmer Lexington Robert Proctor B. G. Bethel Belle Meade Poor Jonathan A. Sney Parkway L. I S. Hulman Stonymeade Farm Concord Fane H. J. Loomis Wheeling West Virginia Pore & Son B. Bisetta

Eagles Elect Officers in Boston Fraternal Meeting

Boston Aerie 45 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles held a meeting at 9% Washington Street with about 200 members. John E. Sheehan presided. Alderman Patrick Bowen resigned as president, Chaplain John B. Sheehan was elected president for six months, James A. Watson as vice president, John Kelly Jr. as chaplain, and re-elections for Charles Ballam treasurer and John Gartland secretary. New officers include Arthur Seymour, Max Posner, John Adams, Florence Donahue, Charles Hilton, James Gallagher, Alderman Doyle, trustees, and consulting physicians Drs Lyons Daly Madden. Installation set for August 12.

Boston Aerie 45 Order of Eagles Washington Street John E. Sheehan Patrick Bowen Aerie John B. Sheehan Arthur Seymour Max Posner John Adams Florence Donahue Harles Hilton James A. Gallivan Alderman Doyle Lyons Daly Madden

Fire damages Athol home. $2000 loss estimated

The home of George HW. Lee at 1240 Main Street in Athol sustained about $2000 in damage this afternoon. Insurance coverage includes $1500 on the house and $1000 on the furniture. The fire is attributed to an oil stove.

Athol George HW. Lee Main Street

Combination Park Harness and Running Race Card Preview

This evening marks the forty first night of Combination Park's second season of evening racing with only eight postponements since May 28. Managers and entries promise close races, with harness runners Bessie Goddard Carrie V Little Girl and Jack in a tight field and Flying Scotchman Hopeful Lamere and Violinta in the running event. A free-for-all trot and pace is set for Tuesday with Lizzie W Littles Logan Drummer Girl and Russell Maid, and larger fields expected midweek as Elks fair stakes draw entries. Thursday features a park booking by a Somerville society for its field day, omitting the regular show.

Combination Park Manager Hicks Bessie Goddard Carrie V Little Girl Jack Scotchman Lizzie W Littles Logan Drummer Girl Russell Maid Somerville Society

Gaelic School Session Shows Irish and English Talent

At the Gaelic school session held yesterday afternoon at 1151 Washington Street, Superintendent P. J. O'Daly and Illiam King oversaw the event. Participants included Miss Ellen Keohane Thomas G. Collins Daniel Pern from Philo Celtic school Wikiesing John Sayers and P Daly performing songs readings and recitations in Irish and English.

Washington Street P. J. O’daly Illiam King Ellen Keohane Thomas G. Collins Daniel Pern Philo-Celtic School Wikiesing John Sayers P.daly

MATCHED AT LAST Nelson Michael to Race in Three Events

Johnny Nelson and Jimmy Michael will race in a series of three events starting next Saturday at Manhattan Beach New York with 20 miles the first race. Michael accepted after pressure from his manager Kennedy and both riders prepare for a close contest rivaling past Michael McDuffee battles.

Jimmy Michael Johnny Nelson Post New York Kennedy Manhattan Beach Nelson Michael Philadelphia Woolside Park Board Floyd McFarland Bridgeport McFarland Stinson McEachern Net J. C. Kennedy Cambridge Waltham

Boston Bound In An Hour And Five Minutes

A list of finishers includes G. W. Kith J. Thompson H. 3. Samuels Edward T. McDermott Fred W. Come and many others led by Miss Louisa Kalie and Mr and Mrs Charles Lite. The text notes travel toward Boston in an estimated time of one hour and five minutes.

Boston G. W. Kith J. Thompson H. 3 Samuels Edward T. McDermott Fred W. Come Charles lL.ite J Bowling Iiss Louisa Kalie T. Lancaster Charles Hill H. Oes Louis Tobey J Gara Ma Hathy I. May Wrence G. Mills Inge Smith Granvie@ Wilson J. W. Kenney H. Sedeten Dolloph D. W. Cushman Sam King Luke Wheaton Harry Conover Mr. and Mrs. Woods C. Bannard

Brockton Cyclists' Century Run Delights Local Club

The Columbia Road Club held a successful century ride from its Railroad avenue rooms to Nan Tasket then Pemberton and back to Brockton. Over one hundred riders started with most finishing within the time limit as roads were in fine condition and entries came from nearby towns with strong local club participation.

Brockton Columbia Road Club Railroad Avenue Nantasket Pemberton

Cyclists Clash At Vailsburg Track Amid Spills And Injuries

A large crowd watched events at the Vailsburg cycle track in Newark New Jersey as slow times and numerous spills marked the day. J P Jacob of New Haven suffered a serious neck injury after a collision in the five mile professional handicap. Tom Cooper of Detroit and Orlando Stevens of Ottumwa won the team race, with Cooper later in a lead role in other heats. W F Wahrenberger of New York won the half mile amateur, G W Crooks of Brooklyn took the two mile amateur handicap and Frank Kramer of East Orange won the five mile professional.

New York Vailsburg Newark N. J J. P. Jacob New Haven Conn G. H. Collett Jacobson F. G. MacFarland San Jose Cal Orlando Stevens Ottumwa Jay Eaton Frank Kramer East Orange Jimmy Michael Tom Cooper Detroit W. F. Wahrenberger Frank Mxramer Forints Cooper Stevens G. W. Crooks Brooklyn Renown East Orange

Century of cycling ride to Nantasket ends with 137 finishers

The Press Cycling Club completed a Nantasket Beach trip with nearly 150 riders and 137 finishing. Riders noted beach changes after a Metropolitan Park Commission seizure, and a park policeman faced censure for a misused line about checking wheels. Names of participants and clubs from Salem Willows outlined.

Press Cycling Club Nantasket Beach Metropolitan Park Commission

Bicycle notes on Boston sprint racing and upcoming matches

The article reports on a canceled grand circuit date at Charles River Park and a crowded Saturday night meet showing cycle racing's revival in Boston. It details matchups between Stinson, McEachern, Nelson, and Michael, the controversy over prize splits, police actions on sidewalk riding, and upcoming races including a five mile team pursuit to crown Charlestown champions.

Charles River Park Aie Taylor Sen Stinson McEachern Michael Nelson Boston Excape Frank Waller Waller Frankie Frankie Can Take Care of Himself.” Nelson and McEachern Woodside Park Philadelphia Philadelphian Baltimore Smith Altham Royal Cycle Club of Chelsea Lynn Woods Salkin Willows Fuddie McDuffee Combination Park Charlestown Orient Cycle Club

Beverly regatta set for next Saturday afternoon

The Jubilee Yacht Club hosts an open regatta off Tuck's Point Beverly under Yacht Racing Association of Massachusetts rules. Eight classes compete with toy prizes and a nine-member judging ban. Race committee includes Vice Commodore Connolly and Commodore Prescott.

Yacht Racing Association of Massachusetts Jubilee Yacht Club Tuck’s Point Beverly G. Wood T. 8. Young William A. Tucker H. I. Sewall Charles Prescott Jacob C. Rogers W. Russell R. Jacoby George H. Lee C. F. Broughton

Tashmoo Wrecked in Quincy Bay Cup Attempt

The Harvard 21-footers boat Tashmoo was dismasted and wrecked during the Quincy Club cup race, leaving it the property of a Germantown fisherman. The vessel, deemed too fragile for cup racing, could not withstand the week’s strong Quincy Bay winds.

Harvard Tashmoo Germantown Quincy Bay

Golf Notes From Brookline and Beyond At The Links

George H Windeler secretary of Brookline Country Club studies golf abroad and reports on open championship play at St Andrews while touring English and Scottish links. T B Gannett Jr Harvard graduate and mixed foursomes winner with Mrs H I Hail joins golf team circles. Franklin Park hosts a unique Japanese golfer H Ohashi a Brookline High School graduate now at Harvard. Willie Campbell criticizes Garden City links as hazards and plans a new course in Pequaket New Hampshire. Bernard Nicholls defeats Harry Vardon at Daytona Florida and sets a new Hull Golf Club nine hole record of thirty four.

George H. Windeler Brookline Country Club St. Andrew Engla Scotland T. B. Gannett, Jr H. I Ssex Country Club Harvard Franklin Park H. Ohashi Brookline High School Willie Campbell A. Lockwood Garden City S Boston Garden City S.ince Campbell Pequaket N. H New Times Bernard Nicholls Harry Vardon Ond Florida Hull Golf Club

St Augustine Parish Festival Baseball Matches At Arles River Park

The sports committee of St Augustine's parish South Boston has scheduled baseball games for the festival and field day at Arles River Park on Saturday August 18. Matchups include City Points versus Olympics St Augustine T A Society versus St Charles T A Society of Woburn and Burtons of Roxbury versus St Augustine.

St. Augustine’s Parish South Boston Arles River Park St. Augustine

Curtains on Fire at 93 Decatur Street Charlestown

A fire alarm from Box 428 was triggered at 12 38 p m yesterday by burning lace curtains in windows at 93 Decatur Street Charlestown causing about 15 dollars in damage.

Decatur Street Charlestown

Sanitary and Street Cleaning Workers Union meeting headline

The Sanitary and Street Cleaning Department Workers Union 0% AFL held its largest meeting yet with 26 new members initiated. A resolution supported the Central Labor Union against Ben Franklin Assembly R. of L. 5463 for nonunion printing. Picnic committee reports 2100 tickets sold for Tuesday at Centennial Grove Essex Mass.

Department Workers’ Union Central Labor Union Ben Franklin Assembly R. of L Centennial Grove Esecx Mass

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