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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1898

Page

3

Pittsburg and Philadelphia Aces Clash In Narrow Defeat

In a baseball matchup Pittsburgh edges Philadelphia 2 to 1 with Warned runs. Donovan and Lajoie recorded two base hits, McCreery and McCarthy stole bases, Padden Ely and O'Brien turned double plays, Omfloffer walked twice, Fifield walked twice, Hoffer struck out three times, Fifield four, time 1 hour 35 minutes, umpires Swartwood and Warner.

Lauder Rome Pitteburg Philadelphia Pittsburg Donovan Lajoie McCreery McCarthy Padden Ely O'Brien Floffer Fifield Hoffer Swartwood Warner Chicago A. BE B. Po.everett Lange Dahien Eedbwigt Ou Eeses Gettmen J. Wrigley G. S Washington Dahlen Anderson Cagnnor Callahan Gettman Dahen Connor Everett Dineen Snyder Connolly New York R. B van Haltren Tiernan Joyce G. Davis Gleason Doyle R. F Seymour Ritchey Seeese Clingman Kittredge Altrock Magee Louisville Cincinnati Derter Wagner Wine AB R Clarke Gray Hartman Grady H. Davis Davis Hartman Smith Wabinktichnesea Oe Ees Brooklyn McPhee Corcoran Ryan Lachance Smith Beckley Griffin Shindle Batuuman Damman Emsilie and Huat Cleveland See Cuppy Demontreville Holmes Baltimore Harkett McKean Wallace Cy Hughes McJames Dinger Megan Powell Childs Powell Hughes Ames Cuppy Ch and Andrews

Orphans Triumph In Clever Game At Chicago

Callahan pitched a clever game for the Orphans who defeated Washington 8 to 3 in Chicago. Attendance was 600. The score details follow the line.

Chicago Washington Callahan Orphans

Colonels Fall to Giants After Eight-Game Win Streak

Louisville Colonels suffered a setback as they fell to the New York Giants after a strong start. Alt rock faded after one inning, ending with a disappointing score line that halted their eight-game winning streak.

Louisville Colonels Giants Altrock

Baseball Schedule Aims for NL Twin Bill and City Matchups

National League games listed include Boston at St Louis in a two game set, New York at Louisville, aes at Cincinnati, Washington at Chicago, sorge at Pittsburg, Baltimore vs Claceland, and at Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Pittsburg Cleveland Baltimore New York Louisville Chicago Washington Cincinnati Brooklyn Eeeeeeresaesee Oston Newark Brooklyn Eeeer Uisville Ee Ee Accesanceereeces Nian Boston St. Louis Aes Sorge Pittsburgaltimore Claceland

Local Armature Soccer Matches Across Area Venues

Schedule lists Melrose A C at Arlington Boat Club Taunton at North Attleboro Carters of Franklin at Attle boro Richfields of Dorchester versus Roxbury at South End Grounds Beverly A G at Peabody A C St Thomas Y M C A of Brookline at Sharon A A New Winthrops versus Crest Hall at Winthrop Beach Marlboro versus Lyceums at Worcester Danvers at North Shore A C Beacons of Somerville versus Crescent A C at Watertown Elmores versus National A C of Lynn at Glenmere 3 30 p m Milford Y M C A at Natick 8 p m

Melrose A. C Arlington Boat Club Taunton North Attleboro Carters of Franklin Attleboro Richfields of Dorchester Roxbury South End Beverly A. G Peabody A. C St. Thomas Y. M. C. A Brookline Sharon A. A New Winthrops Crest Hall Winthrop Beach Marlboro Lyceums Worcester Danvers North Shore A. C Beacons of Somerville Crescent A. C Watertown Elmores National A. C Lynn Glenmere Milford Y. M. Cc Natick

Reds Fall Lady? But Reds Show Offensive Push

Cincinnati game recap notes both Damman and Dunn taken hard while Reds rely on two out hits and sharp fielding to limit the visitors. Attendance 2400. Final score not given in excerpt.

Cincinnati Damman Dunn Reds

Scores From Various City Matches Across The Nation

At Hartford Hartford 4 Norfolk 6. At Newark New Jersey Newark 12 Pater son 8. Reading Pennsylvania first game Reading 6 Richmond 0 second game Richmond 6 Reading 3. Toronto Springfield 9 Persea 3. Montreal Montreal 12 Providence. Buffalo Buffalo 6 Syracuse 3.

Hartford Norfolk Newark N. J Paterson Reading Penn Richmond Toronto Springfield Persea Montreal Providence

Cleveland and Baltimore Split Twin Bill in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia on July 29 two of the four games from Cleveland and Baltimore were played. Cleveland won the first game while the second ended after eight innings due to darkness with the score tied. The encounters were hotly contested and the fans saw strong pitching and timely hitting.

Philadelphia Cleveland Baltimore

Lehigh Valley game forfeited as Brady ejected

Allentown forfeited the game to Lancaster 9 to 0 after Brady was not replaced as umpire and police ejected him. A postponed game was played with Roth and Sharsig as umpires, won by Allentown 3 to 1.

Allentown Penn Barrow Brady Lancaster Roth Sharsig

Boston Games on Exhibition Board at Music Hall

Immense board in Music Hall displays daily Boston games in the West with a perfect switch. Patrons may inspect before and after each game. This afternoon features Boston games in St Louis starting at 2 pm. Admission 10 15 and 2 cents. A half holiday brings a large crowd for the double header after yesterday's rain.

Music Hall St. Louis

New York Opens Sunday Baseball Card at Louisville

Pitcher Carrick of Atlantic League joins New York for its first Sunday game on record at Louisville tomorrow. The Elmores and National A C of Lynn clash at Glenmere at 3 30 this afternoon. Springfield and Worcester are eyed as possible New England League teams next season. The Berkeleys of Beachmont seek a game on August 6 for expenses. Trains depart Union Station at 1 32 and 2 30 p m. Mike Birmingham completed a 19 game errorless streak in the New England League and batted .309 with a .985 fielding average. St Louis fans expect Stivetts to be moved from left field as Carsey heads to Boston. Grandpa Aggie Carleton's Angels beat Hodgkins's Chance Blows in the Mt Washington playoff at Everett.

Carrick New York Louisville Elmores National A. C Lynn Glenmere Springfield Worcester New England Berkeleys Beachmont Folsom Danvers A. C Clifton Union Station Mike Birmingham St. Louis Jack Stivetts Mound City Carsey Boston Stivetts Aggie Carleton Angels Howie Hodgkins Mt. Washington Everett Aggie Arthur Cumzine

Midsummer Corinthian Yacht Club Races Announced for Aug 8

The Corinthian Yacht Club schedules an invitation series of three races on August 8 with prizes across four water-line classes and three special categories. Class A and B offer $15, $10, and $5 or $%. Class C includes Manchester one-design and Annisquam half-raters with no time allowance and smaller stakes.

Corinthian Yacht Club Manchester

Boston rowing regatta and yacht club races on Charles River

The Boston A A schedules a members regatta on the Charles River for Aug 4 while the Burgess Yacht Club open race shifts to Tuesday. The Corinthian Yacht Club also plans an Aug 6 open race across eight classes. Emerald and Shamrock bells mark Worcester events and Fitchburg reports note local activity.

Boston A. A Charles Burgess Yacht Club Ake Charlesbank Gymnasium Corinthian Yacht Club Aix Worcester Fitchburg

McCoy Corbett exhibition doubts swirl in Buffalo heat

A Buffalo letter argues the McCoy Corbett plan for a September 10 Hawthorne Club fight is built on flawed deals. It questions venue credibility, referees, sponsorships, and potential switch to New York, all amid ministers’ resistance and legal hurdles.

Buffalo N. Y Sporting McCoy-Corbett Hawthorne Athletic Club McCoy Joe Choynski Choynski Tom O’rourke Tom Creedon Hawthorne Club Corbett Joe Homer Billy Gray John Kelly Kelly Jim Sharkey Kid McCoy A. C Kely Bill Daly Johnny Duffy New Orleans Tim Hurst Hiram Cook B. J. Angle National Sporting Club of London Bill Brady England Jimmy Colville Carson Jimmy Tafft House Hawthorne People Billy Brady Warren Lewis Coney Island Brady Sonsidine Canadian Athletic Club Montreal New York Canada Jim Corbett Ministers’ Association Ministe Association Leslie Pearce Kid Moe Portland Frank Erne Jack Downey Tommy Ryan Charley Johnson

B A A Secures New Boat House On Chestnut Street

The Boston Athletic Association gains a long lease for a two story brick boat house at the foot of Chestnut Street opposite the Union Boat Club. It stretches along the river wall about 2 1/2 feet and will be remodeled to be ready by Labor Day.

Boston Athletic Association Chestnut Street Union Boat Club

Arrival of Eugene Carter Sparks Debate on American Billiard Champion

Eugene Carter, once a champion billiardist and now based in Brussels, visits Chicago and stirs discussion on the true American billiard champion. He also prompts talk of a fall contest and a proposed academy style circuit in New York Chicago and St Louis featuring top players.

Chicago Eugene Carter Brussels New York St. Louis

Yale coach Bob Cook sails for Europe for two years

Yale veteran coach Bob Cook has departed for Europe in an unexpected move. He plans to stay in France for the next two years, leaving Yale without his coaching services during that period.

Bob’’ Cook Yale Europe Cook France

Maunyon’s Skilled Doctors at Tremont Temple

Maunyon offers free skilled medical service at Tremont Temple. Remedies are available at all druggists.

Maunyon Tremont Temple Unyon

Sharkey Dominates Denning in Easy Three Round Bout

Tom Sharkey fought Joe Denning of Portland in a Palace Theatre three round bout last night. Denning showed a respectable defense but Sharkey held the advantage throughout. George Byers, who challenged Sharkey Thursday, will face him again this evening in the same venue.

Tom Sharkey Joe Denning Portland Palace Theatre Denning Tom George Byers Sharkey

Second Band Concert Draws Massive Hanover Street Crowd

An enthusiastic audience crowded Bernard M. Wolf's store on Hanover and Portland streets for the second band concert of the season. The American Watch Company Band of Waltham conducted by John M. Frockton played a strong program with Brigden's cornet solo Columbia drawing special applause. Encores featured The Hot Onion and Suburban March, ending with Sousa's Stars and Stripes. The Salem Cadet Band led by Jean M. Missud will perform next Friday from 7:30 to 9:30.

Bernard M. Wolf My Clothier Hanover Street Portland Street American Watch Company Band of Waltham John M. Frockton Columbia George F. Brigden Boos Mills Sousa Stars and Stripes Salem Cadet Band Jean M. Missud

Sixth Hero Buried In Stoneham Soldier’s Funeral Held

Stoneham honors Private John C. Muller of Company H Sixth Regiment died last Sunday at Fort Myer Hospital. The Congregational Church service featured a eulogy by Rev. C. E. Beals. Local militia attended and a Framingham squad from Company L fired a grave salute.

Stoneham John C. Muller Stoneham Light Infantry Fort Myer Hospital C. E. Beals Fifth Massachusetts Volunteers Framingham

Harvard Rowing to Row College Style Without Pro Coach

Harvard will not have a professional coach for their varsity eight next year. A prominent 8 crew member says a coach such as Ten Huck Kerns or Jerry Casey could be added to teach watermen and coordinate with the head coach.

Harvard Ten Huck, Kerns Jerry Casey Watermans

Record breaking finishes banner grand circuit meeting

The Cleveland track closed with record breaking performances as The Abbot and Grace Hastings clipped the wagon record once more. Kentucky Union also beat the prior mark, while Grace Hastings set a 2 09 1 2 time. Anne Lee and Diane won their respective pacings, and Anaconda triumphed in the 2 6 pace after a tight sequence. An 11,000 crowd witnessed four premier races on the Glenville course.

Cleveland Kentucky Union the Abbot Grace Hastings Glenville Mattie Patterson Pilot Boy Anne Lee Diane Anaconda Frank Bogash Gray Hastings Abbot Chimes Geers Eagle Flaninigan B. Eagle Hudson Pilot Boy B. m Alfred G Hudaeeseee Evangeiite cLaughlin Sauneee Silver Hal McDermott William Harold B. S Allen Harry Woodbine B. G J. Curry Don Sphinx Speer Hudson Bush Alrich Bik Bowne Hastings Ciggdgmdc Ck von Dnatee Courter Thorn Mountaineer Lapham John Nolan Knight Mc Henry Br. A Bogas Anis Keyes Wilson Eeese Bright Light Bounds Spear William Wallace Serthnes Mull Hartford

Manchester Yacht Club midsummer race results and schedule

The second race of Manchester Yacht Club sailed in foggy fluky wind with classes B D K L and half water. Beatrice wins Class D ahead of Eleanor and Little Peter while Jill takes Class K in a tight finish. Next race Monday 2 30 p m Crowhurst race at 10 30 a m instead of 11 30 a m.

Manchester Manchester Yacht Club Ashulet Harbinger Beatrice Hernes Little Peter Eleanor Martin Typhoon Fancy Quill Dorothea Chincook Gosling Fintram Tulippo Spendrift Mongoose Hazzard Jill Martha's Ledge Chincock Quillard Duchess Circe Vamoose Crowhurst

Squeezer Wins Closest Granite State Trot Victory

Squeezer won a near photo finish at Granite State track in Dover New Hampshire as the 2:18 trot required eight heats to settle with each heat decided by a nose or neck. Much Ado rallied late in the 2:29 trot but fell short. The 2:16 trot finished in straight heats and the 2:10 trot was postponed to tomorrow at 8:30 due to darkness.

Green Smith Carson City George Greene Billy White Sam Tonkins Astoria L. I Tony Drew Boston Dover N. H Granite State Track Squeezer Much Ado

Track record falls twice in Albany pacing event

Prince Alert driven by EB Bailey of Philadelphia set a new fastest time in the third heat of the free for all pacing at Albany. The gelding Birney, clocked in 2 07 1 4, lowered the track record by three seconds.

Albany N. Y Prince Alert EB Bailey Philadelphia Birney

Munyon's Dyspepsia Pellets Cure Digestive Ailments

Munyon's Dyspepsia Pellets claim relief from indigestion constipation and stomach troubles with doctor free remedies promoted in an advertising notice.

Munyon

A O H Convention Held in Wells Memorial Building

A. O. H. Suffolk county convention convened at Dexter Hall Wells Memorial building with County Vice-President Cornel Charles McCarthy presiding. About 300 delegates attended as reports from leaders and committees outlined rapid county progress and plans for three new divisions.

Suffolk County Dexter Hall Wells Memorial Bujding Cornel Charles McCarthy Colonel McCarthy Charles Donahoe Thomas J. Kelly Brighton Thomas Fitzgerald South Boston Patrick Harvey Boston Broadway Extension EK. J. Slattery Patrick Griffin Bosteg Michael Cavanaugh Roxbury Messrs. M. J. Roche John J. Teevans Peter H. Corcoran John Dolan James A. Punch G. H. Sheehan W. J. Hassan James Mantle J. F. Galvin F. Scannell D. J. O'Sullivan Thomas H. Brannelly John J. Daly Joseph F. Madden C. J. Keyes J. J. Woe T. J. Collins Thomas Arthur J. H. Quinn M. J. Collins Daniel O’donovan

Waterbury Wheel Club Hosts Four Bicycle Races

About 1500 spectators watched four events at Waterbury Athletic Field. Collett and Hausman of New Haven set a new world amateur mark for two mile tandem handicap in 4:09.5. H H Dickerman of Waterbury broke state records in a unpaced two-thirds mile trial with 45 seconds and 1:31.5. The ten mile pursuit saw R M Alexander of Hartford and Luttgens of Hartford race Clark and Sbaradowski of Waterbury, Alexander overtaking Sbaradowski near four miles.

Watorbury Conn Athletic Field Waterbury Wheel Club Collett and Hausman New Haven H. H. Dickerman Waterbury R.M. Alexander Hartford Connecticut Luttgens Clark Sparadowski Alexander

Waller’s World Record Ride Stuns Long-Distance Crowd

Frank Waller, a veteran rider, broke the world 24 hour road record on a dirt Alameda course amid rain sand and mud. He rode Lovell Diamond racers with minimal gear failure, only a chain break and mud clogging slowing him, while showcasing unusual endurance and eating doughnuts during the feat.

Frank Waller Waller California Oakland Mt. Hamilton Alameda Lovell

Dedham Wins Polo Match at Point Judith RI Cup

The Rhode Island cups polo tournament resumed at Narragansett Pier with four player teams and a 10 goal handicap limit. Dedham of Massachusetts defeated Westchester Country Club of New York 19 to 11 with a two goal handicap advantage. penalties reduced Westchester to 1-2. Referee EK Roby and scorers B A Mitchell set the pace as Meadowbrooks and Myopias of Bennett, Mass., were slated to play tomorrow for the Challenge Cup.

Narragansett Pier R. IL Point Judith Country Club Westchester Country Club of New York Dedham Mass Westcheaters Westchester Dedhams EK. Roby B. A. Mitchell

Colt Chaleureux Wins Chesterfield Cup at Chesterfield Craven Course

London July 2 J G Mosenthal's four year old bay colt Chaleureux won the Chesterfield cup a handicap valued at 30 sovereigns added to a sweepstakes of 15 sovereigns for three year olds and up J R Kern's Cloud II was second and W M Clarke's Prince Barcaldine third six horses ran over the Craven course.

London J. G. Mosenthal Chaleureux J. R. Kern Cloud II W. M. Clarke Prince Barcaldine

Pillsbury Loses Tie Match to Tarrasch in Vienna

The May match between Pillsbury and Tarrasch ended with a win for Tarrasch. The score stood 2 to 1 in favor of Tarrasch after the Vienna clash dated July 29.

Pillsbury Rasch Vienna Tarrasch

Sacred Heart Field Day at Elmwood Park

The third annual Sacred Heart parish event at Elmwood Park Cambridge features a large shaded platform for dancing, fiddlers and bag pipers for the old folks, donkeys and flying horses for children, Punch and Judy, and the patriotic sport Hitting the Spaniard. Prizes await winners, a souvenir program for patrons, cycling check facilities, and district tables decorated in national colors managed by young ladies serving refreshments.

Sacred Heart Parish Mt. Auburn Elmwood Park Mt. Auburn Street Cambridge Punch Judy

Pace Race at Charles River Park Promises Fast Rides

A major card at Charles River Park features three match races and two open events led by a 20 mile clash between BE A McDuffee and Edward Paylor the famed French rider known for hour records. Also pitting Press Cycling versus Roslindale Cycle clubs and American versus National Track Association quintets in a first of the season.

Charles River Park BE. A. McDuffee Edward Paylor McDuffree Baltimore Trivie Boston Press Cyccling Rossindale Cycle Clubs Cigarettte Sogcllery National Track Association McDuffee Pac Linton Shafer Michael Taylor Jim” Kennedy McDuffees Charles Culver Ton’ Peck Roslindale C. C Jack Fisher P. Cc. C Ducker C. T. A. Manuel Mie Casey Bokberg Alien Tenzier Papbreugk Sager Eee Kent Sherer Reg McLean Gray Ferre Kelliker Leonert Anderson Caldwell Harry Elkes Davis Sulivan Hammond H. Mclean Mayo van Steeg Hills and Ely Mile Andicap George IL Greenwood FH. C. Niesen Jamaica Plain A. H. Sawyer Winchendon 5. P M. F. Henry Westboro EF. Johnson Cambridge A. F. Curry Melrose W. H. Legg Chelsea W. R. Brinckerhoff Ww. F. Ivy Malden Whitmarch Gloucester F. D. Osgood Lynn C. W. Sheperd C. B. Sanorp Cambridgeport W. Todd Wollaston J. D. Moran R. £. Jones C. W. Hall J. W. Thomas Westerly R. J J. C. Wilder Hadson C. H. Drury O. W. Smith J. J. McKinnon Dorchester H. Gebel W. L. Casey M. Broeshensky Highlandville Carl Knapp Newton Samuel Sulkin OY Kthaball Moses Cook Eon Methuen B. Wing

Bicycle notes outline long pipe line from Worcester to Boston

Mrs. A M C Allen of Worcester completes arrangements for pipemaking from New York to Boston. Dr F A Myrick will accompany from New York City Hall to Norwalk with club pace to Bridgeport. Riders from Norwalk, Bridgeport, New Haven, Springfield, Palmer, Warren and Worcester join the cross state leg to Boston City Hall. Souvenirs of the open century to be mailed next Thursday.

A. M. C. Allen Worcester New York Boston F. A. Myrick R. C New Yor City Hall Norwalk Palmer, Warren South Tramingham Middlesex C Austin W. Pease CG. R. C German Brockton Tan Ems Feather Ford Charles River Park Indianapolis Major Taylor

Fire alarm false call at 28 Lowell Street

Samuel Hopper of 19 Lowell Street reported hearing shouting and pulling the alarm box at 10:45. Police found no fire on the premises at 28 Lowell Street, with family occupants present and explanations of a quarrel and a mistaken alarm.

Lowell Street Samuel Hopper Percens

Races at Saratoga Second Day Report

Saratoga NY July 2 weather improved for the second day of the Saratoga Racing Association meeting. Racing action proceeded with several events and hopeful performances by competing horses and jockeys.

Saratoga N. Y Saratoga Racing Association

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