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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1899
Page
2
Advertisement touts Omega Oil as a superior chest and throat rub for colds, claiming it soothes without burning or sticking like plasters. It highlights a green Swiss herb, pleasant odor, and compares favorably to sweet oil, noting Omega Chemical Co. of Boston as the maker.
Harvard defeated Holy Cross in a 10 inning game in Worcester. Morse pitched superbly for Harvard while Holy Cross made errors including O’Rourke’s and Clancy’s misplay. Captain Houghton returned to spark Harvard with strong hitting as Harvard tallied 16 hits to Holy Cross eight.
Yale defeated Amherst in a seven inning baseball game marked by loose play and frequent errors on both sides. Multiple substitutions disrupted team cohesion as Yale overcame a shaky performance to secure the win.
Manchester defeats Newport 7 to 4 in New England League action. Newport led early, but Manchester rallied to secure the win at Newport with R L roster noted on June 7.
Taunton wins 1 0 in nine with Vought doubling and scoring on a misplay. Noyes misthrow and Weisbecker toss home enabled the winning run as Mahoney and McCafferty excel on the mound. Cur t is the only Pawtucket batter not to strike out in the tense contest. Attendance not listed.
Bernard singles and a Clan cy triple provided the only Brockton run in a pitching duel. Day pitched well for Brockton while Flannagan was stingy with hits. Perkins nearly made a running catch to highlight the fielding. Final: Brockton 1 Portland 0 with 7 Brockton left on base and 9 Portland baserunners.
Manhattan College defeats Brown University 10 to 2 at Lincoln Field. Manhattan showcases heavy hitting with four two-baggers three three-baggers and a home run. Brown fields well but cannot bunch hits off McBride amid numerous misplays.
Combination Park opened its season with fast track conditions but a cold east wind limiting attendance to about 300. The 2:16 pacing one mile heats featured Lorine and Little Girl in a fierce duel, ending with Lorine taking final heat to win the event.
In a 2:20 class pacing heat Nellie F won after late drive while Gray Eagle fell in the home stretch injuring no one. Cinders won a 2:24 class final in 1 09 ¾ after rain cooled him. Little Blanche and Drummer Girl also featured. A match race of 1½ mile heats for $150 pits Drummer Girl against Texas Lillian on today’s card along with a 2:19 pace and a 2:40 trot.
The sixth annual Dartmouth interscholastic meet in Hanover was won by Haverhill High School of Massachusetts. Kimball Union Academy place second with 2813 points followed by Murdock High Concord High Windsor Rutland Woodstock and Claremont with smaller point totals.
A reader letter cites dramatic relief from chronic piles after using Pyramid Pile Cure, purchased from a druggist. The note touts safety no opiates or minerals, recommends Pyramid Pills for constipation, and notes prices of 50 and 25 cents.
Boston Ube to Louisville sparks debate over umpire choices and game calling. Critics say Gaffney influenced outcome with controversial strikes and calls as other results from the slate are reported.
The Homestead Building Trust invites women to buy shares at 10 each in a new eight story hotel for women at Warren Avenue and Clarendon Street. The eight story building offers 250 light rooms with modern apartments and first class amenities at moderate cost. Prospectus available by sending stamps or requesting mailings from Tremont Temple Boston trustees Howard D. Van Norden Benj F Moors Edwin C Merrill.
Louisville defeated Boston 6 to 4 after six straight Boston victories, with Billy Magee and Ritchey fueling the Louisville offense. rain-affected game saw Boston protest calls as Magee’s control and Wagner, Leach, Duffy, and Long starred in defense and late scoring maneuvers.
In Brooklyn on June 7, Hahn pitched until a Cincinnati half in the ninth when Wood batted for him. Woods drove in the tying run with a single. Hawley finished the game as Mec Phee errand wild throw and Jones's single produced the winning run. Selbach homered with two aboard in the fifth.
In New York the visiting Cleveland team fell easily to the New Yorks as Bates issued free passes and Carrick kept control. In Washington the Senators beat Chicago 4 to 2 in eight innings with timely hits off Weyhing and Callahan, 1500 in attendance, Cassidy Bonner and Callahan homering for the locals.
Philadelphia failed to convert chances as St Louis edged them in a game noted for miscues and lack of headwork. Attendance was 2311 in a contest where timely hits and smart plays could have changed the outcome.
Baltimore won 6 to 2 over Pittsburg on June 7 led by superior all around play. Kitson contained the visiting attackers, helping Baltimore secure the victory.
Toronto beat Syracuse 12 to 8 while Providence defeated Providence 6 to 3. Waterbury lost 1 to 5 at Derby. Bridgeport won 8 to 3 against New London. New Haven 11 beat Norwich 9 in 0 innings. Montreal edged Rochester 6 to 5. Fordham hosted Toronto in the New York match with Toronto leading. Newark edged Reeding 5 to 4. Scranton beat Scranton 6 to 0. Wilkesbarre won 13 to 3 over Patterson in the first game and 9 to 90 in the second. Melrose defeated Somerville 18 to 9 in the second.
Hanlon's team rides a ten game push as Brooklyn gains ground while Clingman may miss the rest of the season after a pitched ball injures him. Philadelphia seeks to trade Wheeler and Fultz for Louisville pitcher Magee. Joe Corbett marries in San Francisco and leaves baseball to run a livery. Sunday play notes and local league updates fill out the brief.
The piece notes Boston’s improved lineup with Lyons joining the Newspaper League, Beckley praising the club, and Buck Ewing acknowledging Boston’s stronger hitting and Clark Willis Hickman improving pitching. It criticizes exchanges shipping players and calls syndicate ball a major issue while defending the game's integrity.
A rain stoppage halted the Newton Centre game between Post and Herald yesterday in the last half of the fourth, keeping the score at 5 to 5 after a long delay. Umpire Toby Lyons planned to resume later, with the match to be replayed at Boston grounds next week if feasible.
Eighteen ladies from Newton Centre Newton Commonwealth Brae Burn and Chestnut Hill clubs competed on the Newton Golf Club course. The best gross score was 118. Marjorie Phelps of Brae Burn won the silver medal. Miss Charlotte Nichols of Newton Club made the best net score and received a silver cup.
The strawberry festival for the deaf mutes of Boston and vicinity at St Andrew's Association Hall 38 Chambers street was postponed for two weeks due to bad weather. Also listed are deaths: Floranh Badger of Medford Mass aged 52 wife of E W Badger.
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