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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1898

Page

3

Phillies and Giants Battle to 9-0 Victory for Philadelphia

In a standout National League matchup at the ballpark, Philadelphia overwhelmed Boston 9 to 0 as Vic Willis struggled with control and fielding errors aided by Boston. Orth pitched well for the visitors, while Cooley and Lajoie led Phillies with timely hits and multiple runs.

Boston Johnny Wanamaker Quakerville Selee Quakers Willis Vic Cooley McDonald Phillies Kirby al Orth McFarland Cross Flick Delehanty Douglass Lajoie Batty Lowe Victor Willis Stahl Bungalo Orth Long Tenney Stivetts Hamilton Billy Yeaver Mac Duffy Collins Bounder Bobby Fick Yeager V. Cross Douglass Leone Os Batty Sb. c Civvciy AB. Pf. B. TB A. B Klobedanz Philadelphia Hkiatty

Home Cure for Habits by Dr Brussard Puts Hope Within Reach

An advertisement from Cincinnati physician Dr Carlos Brussard touts a six days home trial remedy for opium morphine cocaine laudanum and related addictions. It claims no narcotics are used and promises permanent cure with no suffering or business disruption. Includes athletic stats and city office cues as part of the clipping.

Carlos Brussard Cincinnati Greas Bldg

Local Election Ballot Style Towns and Results

A list of tabulated town and city matchups shows races or counts in Fall River Brockton Newport New Hoteecke Taunton Rochester Springfield Buffalo Lancaster Allentown Lancaster Allentown Hartford Reading and other pairs. The OCR reads mixed place names and numbers suggesting vote tallies or standings across multiple locales.

Burkett Ejected After Ninth Inning Confrontation

In Cleveland on June 14 Burkett was ejected from the game after arguing with Umpire Snyder. He left the grounds but later returned and agreed to a private talk with Snyder as players and crowd clashed outside. Secretary Muir and Rabison’s aide witnessed the scuffle and referees attempted to restore order.

Cleveland Padden Pittsburg Burkett AB. R. B. PO Donovan O'Brien Gray McCarthy Davis Stee R. B. PO Bessdee Geeseae McAleer C Li O'Connor Wilson Zimmelr Csceeeeeverceses Balla Wanon Rhines Wilana Jim Pinpiece Snyder Connolly Rabison Muir

Defiant Fans Target Referee After Loud Game

Police intervene as fans jeered and pelted cushions after Snyder’s controversial decisions in a tense match. Officers escorted the referee from the area while the crowd protested rulings and called for fair play.

Fifield Weds Ethel Wolfson in Franklin

John P. Fifield of the Philadelphia league team and Miss Ethel J. Wolfson married in Franklin this afternoon. The couple will depart tomorrow for Philadelphia where Fifield will rejoin his team.

Franklin N. H John P. Fifield Ethel J. Wolfson L. W. Phillips

Phillies at 3 30 today in final game of series

Baseball notes recap outlook for today with Ed Lewis on the mound for the Quakers and McFarland handling catching duties. Nearby mentions Pirates Indians and Senators results, player moves, and upcoming open dates and requests for games from Dedham and South Boston clubs.

Phillies Ed Lewis Quakers McFarland Brooklyn Giants Pat Febeau Pirates Indians Jack Doyle Senators Baltimore Hans Wagner Louisville Cincinnati Charley Miller Mike Powers Holy Cross Notre Dame University Warren Knox County Eddie O'Meara Cleveland Fort Wayne Grand Rapids Graffitis Pennsylvania Wonder Pawtucket Springfield Ill Butler Augusta Montreal Tom Bannon Lynn Walter Brodie Pittsburg Dedhams South Boston Norwood A. C. Lawrence Somersworth Telegraph Street South Boston Winnisimmet Cycle Club Richfields Dorchester Chelsea

Ryan Tops West in Lenox Club Boxing Showdown

Tommy Ryan dominated Tom West at Lenox A C delivering a technically sharp performance with a relentless jab and footwork. West failed to match Ryan’s speed and rangy attack, while rivals Billy Smith and Billy Stift seek to challenge Ryan amid lingering Chicago tensions and forthcoming matchups involving Austin Rice and Mike Sears.

Sullivan Only Lightweight To Bother Mahoney

In a Philadelphia sports note George V. Tuohby cites Spike Sullivan as the sole lightweight who has succeeded in troubling Mahoney among rivals including Jack Bennett Owen Zeigler and Jack Everhardt.

Central House Philadelphia Fisth Mahoney Spike Sullivan Jack Bennett Owen Zeigler Jack Everhardt George V. Tuohby

Royal Ascot Opener Draws Elite Attendance

June 14 at Ascot week opened dull with wintry weather. The Prince and Princess of Wales attended with a large entourage including the Duke and Duchess of Connaught and Prince and Princess Christian. Notable guests from the United States embassy and prominent Americans secured royal enclosure tickets. The gold vase race for three year olds and up, with a $1000 purse and $500 for second plus a sweepstakes, was won by Mr. Dobell's ch h The Rush. Jeddah won the Prince of Wales stakes, with Batt second after Derby placement, while Desmond captured the Coventry stakes. Desmond led a field of ten two-year-olds. Melfi second and Black Wing third. Herminius won the Ascot stakes with Piety second and Rapallo third.

London Ascot Prince and Princess of Wales Duke and Duchess of Connaught Prince Princess Christian Duke of Cambridge United States Royal Enclosure Chauncey M. Depew New York Don Cameron Pennsylvania Her Majesty Mr. Dobell Rush Barcaldine J. Larnach Jeddah Duke of Westminster Batt Lord Dunraven Desmond Richard Croker Sweet Chimes Melfi Melten Captain Machell Blackwing J. Hammond Herminius G. M. Inglis Piety J. H. Holdsworth

Combination Races Postponed at Combination Park

Heavy track conditions from rain force a four days meeting to be moved to Pee Day. The program features a 2 13 pace with eight entries and a 2 30 trot with seventeen entries. Also planned are specialty acts by Myrtie Peek the horsewoman and an Elk tower dive show along with Teele’s concert.

Combination Park Pee Myrtie Peek The Elks Teele

Germans and Americans clash at first Bos ton turnfest

The first German athletic festival in Boston will be held at the Riverside recreation grounds on Friday afternoon and evening. Turners from Springfield and Manchester join celebrations with exhibitions on bars and track events while German singing groups perform amid electric lights and river fireworks in Newton across the river.

Boston Riverside Recreation Grounds Turnvereins Springfield Manchester Turners Germany Crarles Newton

Senator's Daughter in US Tennis Championship Opens

The United States women singles championship begins at Philadelphia Cricket Club Wissahickon Heights. Notable match sees Miss Marion Jones Nevada defeat Miss Helen Wriggins Philadelphia. Juliette Atkinson returns to defend title. Open men's doubles also features. Preliminary ladies singles results include Crump over Malone, Manks over Lucer default, and Jones over Wriggins.

Philadelphia United States Philadelphia Cricket Club Wissahickon Heights Marion Jones Nevada Jones Helen Wriggins Pacific Slope Phiadelphis Maud Manks R. N. Lucer Kathleen Atkinson Staten Island Helen Chapman B. Neeley Chicago Elizabeth Rostall Marie Wisner Washington

Train Schedule For Lake Placid Trip This Season

Beginning July 1 and each Monday Wednesday and Friday during the season the sleeping car leaves Boston at 8 p m on the Boston and Albany line for Lake Placid via Saranac Lake. The car returns from Lake Placid every Tuesday Thursday and Sunday.

Boston Boston & Albany Railroad Lake Placid Saranac Lake

Boston cyclists win partial path on Massachusetts Ave

The city approves a one mile section on the western side of Massachusetts avenue Dorchester for bicycle use despite opposition to a Common cycle path. Superintendent Wells will reserve the route from Girard Street to Edward Everett Square to ease pedestrians complaints and improve a major southbound cycle thoroughfare.

Boston Common Benjamin S. Wells Massachusetts Avenue Dorchester Quincy Charles Wells Street Department Girard Street Edward Everett Square Sweet Street Five Corners City Dorchester Avenue South Shore

Bassett's Test Case About Wheelmen in Lynn Court

Norman C. Bassett chairman of the Lynn consulate of the League of American Wheelmen faced a Lynn Police Court charge for riding on a sidewalk on Humphrey Street Swampscott. The case was continued to Thursday to test city street care and wheelman safety. Bassett says riding on the sidewalk was necessary due to road defects. Friends say Swampscott police focus on wheelmen avoiding dangerous roads.

Lynn Norman C. Bassett League of American Wheelmen Bassett Humphrey Street Swampscott Quincey

Watertown Boy Sued Over Bicycle Accident in Cambridge

Walter Gregg a Watertown boy is sued in Superior Court East Cambridge by Miss Willard a Charles Town school teacher for damages from an accident on Main Street Watertown. Gregg riding his bicycle struck Miss Willard they both fell. He says he was cautious and she stepped in front of him. she says she was seriously injured. Gregg is a minor and damages recovery is contested.

Walter Gregg Watertown East Cambridge Miss Willard Charlestown Gregg Main Street

Sanger Weighs Entry In Unpaced And Paced Races

Walter Sanger trains for a comeback as Milwaukee dispatches say efforts are underway to lure him into an unpaced match with Clint Coulter and a paced race with Linton or McDuffee in 10 or 15 miles. Sanger demands large purses before racing, while other riders push toward new records and road races at Gloucester and Bridgemort.

Walter Sanger Milwaukee Sanger Clint Coulter National Track Association Linton McDuffee Perkins & Corliss Gloucester Coulter Kaser Bridgemort Y D

American Lost in Northern Lawn Tennis Championship

In the northern lawn tennis championship at Liverpool cricket grounds Aigburth today, the Am ber t Certoan 4 H defeated by forfeit. The match details are incomplete due to fragmentary OCR.

Liverpool Liverpool Cricket Grounds Aigburth Carers Sovett Amberts Certoan Met

Harvard Freshmen Row Against Substitutes At Harvard

Harvard freshmen faced four varsity substitutes in an hour long practice with short sprints. The 1901 boat showed poor form still, while the subs provided a strong challenge. Varsity shell work occurred two miles above the quarters with a noted break at No 2 needing rapid repair.

Harvard Gales Ferry Conn Storrow Varsity Coolidge Cambridge Gardner

Yale Crew Improves in Fog Shrouded Practice at Quarters

Yale freshmen trained in pair cars while varsity rowers in the Clasper shell practiced under coach Cook. Officials report improved form, with the wobble gone and racing condition evident after recent hard spins.

YALE Gales Ferry Conn New Haven Rodgers Cook

Cornell Varsity Crew Beats Freshmen in Long Island Practice

Cornell’s crews finished hard work for the season with a practice race at the inlet lake. The freshmen led by a mile but were beaten by the varsity by about a length. Courtney declined to discuss times, but expressed satisfaction. Crews depart for New London Wednesday morning.

Ithaca N. Y Cornell New London Varsity Courtney Hich

Four-Day Nashua Trotting Meet and Related Racing Notes

Four day trotting pacing meet scheduled at Nashua with three races daily starting soon. Nearby, the New York Chicago dual meet is set for June 18 in Chicago. Massachusetts Ladies Kennel Association meets this afternoon at Hollander Building. Rigby Park Portland entry closing moved to June 20. Massachusetts tennis championships to decide at Longwood on Friday. Han D Ora Latonia Derby time 2 32 1 2 not a world record. Buckwa’s 2 32 1 4 record from 1897 remains.

Nashua Chicago Ladies’ Kennel Association of Massachusetts Hollander Charles River Park Rigby Park Portland Massachusetts Longwood Han D’or Latonia Buckwa California Jockey Club San Francisco Han D'O

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