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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1898

Page

3

Washingtons Edge Boston In Tight 4–3 Fall Classic

Washington held Boston 4–3 with timely hits and solid pitching. Tenney and Long boosted Boston with a two base hit scoring Yeager while Anderson hit a home run for Washington. Stivetts, Wrigley, and Myers contributed defensively as the game moved through tense late innings.

Yeager Willis T Wrigley Washington Boston Sere OO Tenney Anderson Wrigley Farrell Long Reitz Meyers Stivetts Duffy Boston McGuire Lynch Andrews

Baseball Matchups Across Eight Cities

Washington plays Boston while Baltimore visits Brooklyn. New York faces Philadelphia. Cleveland contests Pittsburg. Cincinnati meets Chicago. Louisville travels to St. Louis.

Br. H Boston Washington Brooklyn Baltimore New York Philadelphia Louisville St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago Cleveland Laltimore Peene Pittsburg Rooklyn Weae

New England League Schedule Headlines Local Matches

Neat Taunton hosts Fall River while New Bedford welcomes Taunton Pupils and Pawtucket visits Brockton in a set of league games. Fans anticipate competitive showdowns as teams chase standings.

Neat

High School Athletic Pairings From Local Schedule

The list shows matches featuring Holy Cross at Harvard Amherst at Williams Newton A A at North Attleboro Attleboro at Marlboro Lynn at Melrose A C Newtowne at Walden Andover at Mt Washingtons Everett fale vs Princeton at New York Newburyporo igh at Danvers High South Boston at Norwood selections.

Holy Cross Harvard Amherst Williams Newton A. A North Attleboro Attleboro Marlboro Lynn Melrose A. C Newtowne Walden Andover Mt. Washingtons Everett Fale Princeton New York Newburyporo Igh Danvers High South Boston Norwood

Senators lose as Boston tops Washington in late rally

In a South End Grounds second game the Boston team won aided by Winfield Schley Mercer and J Earl Wagner’s $10,000 beauty pitching. The Senators rallied late but Charley Farrell and Anderson sparked Boston with key hits and steals.

Boston Washington Winfield Scott Schley Mercer J. Earl Wagner East Liverpool Senators Frank S Willis Farell Charley Farrell Anderson Farrell McGuire Stahl Stivetts Wrigley Tenney Teaz Long AcGuire Duffy Aus Herman deGuire Collins Selbach Mercer German Darrell Tivetts Meyers Reitz Teney Lynch Coins Lovelt Reitz Etting Stahl Getty Lowe Gettman Bergen Gottman McGuire Winney Seleh Tfe Charey Nderson Worcester Wonder Lowe

Phillies Fall To Giants As Meekin Struggles In Four Run Loss

New York 16 Philadelphia 4 in a game where Donahue lasted three innings and Dunkle was hit hard. Meekin allowed most of the damage in one inning as the Phillies yielded eight hits and two homers, while Lajoie Flick and MecCreery sparked the offense for New York.

New York Donahue Dunkle Phillies Meekin Philadelphia Lajoie Flick MecCreery Cross Tiernan McCreery Bs Boa Delehaney Gleason Warner Weh Hualtren Fisher Davis Joyce New AB PO. A van Haltren C. Ft Teeeseens OU Tiernan Riess Ss. Ste Ebberfield P. Ee

Three-way tie in interscholastic championship series

Somerville High, English High and Hopkinson end tied for league champion after a Tufts Oval draw. Somerville won the first playoff game 17 4 against English High, Hopkinson disbanded, and yesterday English High beat Somerville, but no clear winner emerges. Mooney starred in the field, Brookhouse led at bat with four hits, and Sheadant followed.

Tufts Oval Somerville High English High Somerville Hopkinson Mooney Brookhouse Sheadant

Berkeley Cycle Club Wins Fourth Straight 16 to 4

The Berkeley Cycle Club defeated Harbor Views 16 to 4 at East Boston Athletic Grounds. Folsom starred with Harbor Views scoring only in the seventh inning. Captains and players Soderstrom Taylor Loeffier and Walbourne delivered strong performances.

East Boston Athletic Grounds Berkeley Cycle Club Folsom Harbor Views Soderstrom Taylor Loeffier Walbourne Berkeley C. C

Leaders and Orphans Edge Visitors in Thrilling Nine-Inning Contest

Chicago reports a dramatic late comeback as the Leaders and Orphans battle through fourteen innings with the visitors prevailing in the year’s most exciting game. Attendance 6300. Final score not specified in readable text.

Chicago Orphans Strugs

Haverhill Triumphs Over Woburn 5 to 3 in Baseball Clash

In Woburn, June 17, Haverhill defeated Woburn 5 to 3 before over 1000 spectators. Haverhill had 8 hits to 5, but errors and poor base running hurt Woburn. Boly, Russell, and Sheehan starred in the field while Sanborn and Noonay fanned 11 each.

Haverhill Woburn Boly Russell Sheehan Sanborn Noonay Fiavernil Visccacass Saecceces

Newton A A defeats North Attleboro 8 to 0 at Newton Centre

Newton Athletic Association nine shut out North Attleboro 8 to 0 in a strong showing at Newton Centre. The game featured solid pitching and decisive batting from Newton, with decisive defensive plays sealing the victory in a sunlit afternoon contest.

Williams College Juniors Win Interclass Title

Williams College juniors defeated the sophomores 11 to 7 to claim the interclass league championship.

Williamstown Williams College

Brooklyn Beats Baltimore In Erratic Ball Game

Brooklyn won against Baltimore as the ex-champions erred. both teams struggled with hits but Brooklyn capitalized on chances. The game ended with a score not specified in the readable text.

New York Brooklyn Baltimore

Multisite High School Scores From Local Matches

Various 9 AM to 7 PM games across Franklin Field Brockton Cambridge Park Jamaica Plain Maplewood Wilkes Barre and more yield mixed results. Teams include Wells Memorial Thibo deau College Pawtucket Reading Roches ter Mari ons Roxbury Maldens Walnuts and Turnbulls with scores ranging from tight 4 0 up to 28 14.

Franklin Field Malden Maldens Wilkesbarre Toronto Syracuse Montreal Cambridge Park John P. Squire & Co Turnbulls Rindge Park North Cambridge A. A Flinwoods Lexingtons Cambridge—Monitors Walnuts Maplewood Maplewood High School Jamaica Plain Unions St. Thom

Andover Faces Mt Washingtons In Everett This Afternoon

Andover meets Mt Washingtons at Everett this afternoon while Newtowne Club of Cambridge plays Maldens at Malden. Lynn hosts Melrose A in Melrose. Pitcher Bill Brown can be reached at 165 Lauriat Ave Dorchester for club inquiries. Jack Hannan of Georgetown fame touted as strong fielder and hitter, address 4% Codman St Dorchester. Chicago and Cincinnati played a long game yesterday with Wallie Woods delivering strong work for Chicago.

Andover Mt. Washingtons Everett Newtowne Club Cambridge Maldens Malden Lynn Melrose Melrose A Bill Brown Lauriat Avenue Dorchester South Boston Jack Hannan Georgetown Codman Street Chicago Cincinnati Wallie Woods Portsmouth

Marine Corps Enlistment Call Appeals to Able Bodied Men

Recruitment notice seeks unmarried U S citizens or those declaring intent aged 21 to 85. Applicants must have good character, speak read write English, and stand between 5 feet 5 inches and 6 feet tall. Instructions urge visit to recruitment office at Portlane.

U. S. Marine Corps United States

Baseball at Music Hall Delivers Electric Play This Fourth

Music Hall will continue to present baseball by electricity this season with games starting July 4 in New York. The enlarged diagram allows clear viewing from all hall areas. Strong interest in the New York club since Anson took charge promises large Fourth of July crowds.

aes ——_ oene Music Hall Ostons New York Anson

Nick’s Race Draws Crowd as Fast Pace Horses Compete

Nearly 6000 attended the Combination Park holiday attraction. The 2:19 pace and 2:17 trot showcased close finishes with Moth Miller taking the 2:19 pace and Kendall narrowly defeating Much Ado. Nick led the 2:17 pace heat while Much Ado and Kendall battled in multiple heats with close wire finishes. Myrtie Peek and Miss Estella Marshall staged notable riding feats with Zanita and 2:18 marks amid a lively program.

Combination Park Hicks Moth Miller Lucky Boy Nick C. Bulman Y Tennahinch Much Ado Kendall Mitch Ado Ado Tennahinch Irene Luucky Boy Sarah Jane Little Girl Allie Trout Palmer Trout Myrtie Peek Queen Bess Boston Estella IL Marshall Zanita Miss Marshall Fitchburg Merrill Zganita

Free-for-all tops card at Combination Park afternoon

The main event at Combination Park features Woodshed and Refina to contend with Fleetwood Alvin Swift Jimmy B. and George G. in a rattling free-for-all. Nine entries race in the 2 22 trot while the diving elk and Myrtle Peek exhibitions accompany the program.

Combination Park Woodshed Refina Fleetwood Alvin Swift Jimmy B George G Myrtle Peek

Suburban Handicap Anticipation Grows At Sheepshead Bay

Ornament leads a strong field in the fifteenth Suburban handicap at Sheepshead Bay this afternoon. contenders include Don de Oro On Deck Howard Mann Royal Stag Ogden Ben Holladay Tillo Havoc Dr Catlett Peep o Day Imp and Typhoon III with several as yet doubtful entries. Odds shift as experts weigh Ornament after Brooklyn win and new challengers like Havoc Imp and On Deck raise suspense about the outcome.

Sheepshead Bay Ornament Brooklyn Don de Oro On Deck Howard Mann Royal Stag Ogden Ben Holladay Tillo Havoc Dr. Catlett Sloane Tragediar Imp Gravesend Sheepshead Bromley *& Co S On Deck

Belmont Contender In Turf Classic Highlight

The 115 sounds horse may race first for Belmont in the turf classic with a possible return of his colors. Other entries include Typhoon II Ogden and Lou Bramble now Buella facing Dr Catlett. Three-year-olds Plaudit Previous and Charley Carly Fox loom as top threats in a crowded field.

John E. Madden Mike Dwyer Charley Carly Fox Tey

Anderson Leads Open Championship at Myopia in Chamionship Round

Willie Anderson of Baltusrol leads after the first of two days of play at Myopia Hunt Club nine holes. Alexander Smith and H. C. Leeds trail by one and two strokes, with Joe Lloyd and John Jones also dangerous as the field aims for the national open title.

Hamilton Mass United States Myopia Hunt Club Willie Anderson Baltusrol Club Short Hills N. J Alexander Smith Washington Park Club Chicago H. C. Leeds Joe Lloyd John Jones Anderson Great Britain Lloyd Smith Lloyd’s Herbert C. Leeds Engand Jones Hoare Dayton Ard Chicago Golf Club Willie Dunn New York Vardon Prestwick

Golf at Newton Club Trials Highlight Local Play

Newton June 17 two tournaments on the Newton Centre Golf Club course at Institution Hall. In the morning a members only event won by D. A. Harrington with a net 96 handicap 2. In the afternoon handicap bogie play George E. Warren won 1 down with a handicap of 16.

Newton Newton Centre Institution Hall D. A. Harrington George E. Warren

Pepperell Tub Competition Draws 3000 at Lynn Park

The Lynn Veteran Firemen's Association muster at Glenmere Park drew about 3000 with seventeen tubs entered and sixteen competing. Warren of East Pepperell won 250 dollars for 208 feet 8 inches, followed by M. A. Pickett Marblehead 200 feet 11 inches for 150 dollars, A. Peabody 200 feet 5% inches for 60, Eagle Lynn 199 feet 114 inches for 50, City of Somerville 195 feet 744 inches. Other entrants included Torrent Berwick Maine 108 feet 7 inches and multiple city and town teams from Lowell Cambridge Salem Peabody Braintree Newton Roxbury and Waltham.

Lynn Mass Lynn Veteran Firemen’s Association Glenmere Park Warren East Pepperell Fast Pepperell M. A. Pickett Marblehead A. Peabody Eagle City of Somerville Torrent Berwick Lowell Deluge Cambridge Union Pepperell White Angel Salem Peabody Watch City Waltham Nonantum Newton East Braintree Oko's Roxbury Soxbury

Miss Juliette Atkinson Wins National Tennis Championship

Miss Juliette Atkinson of New York defeated Miss Marion Jones of Nevada to win the ladies national title in a close match. The scores were 6-3 6-7 6 4, 2-4 7-4.

Philadelphia Juliette Atkinson New York Marion Jones Nevada

American Hobart Wins Semi Final in Lawn Tennis

Clarence Hobart from the United States defeated Eri. R. Allen of Cambridge University in four sets at Aigburth today. Hobart advances to face H. L. Doherty tomorrow to decide the championship.

Liverpool Aigburth Clarence Hobart Eri. R. Allen Cambridge University Hobart H. L. Doherty

B. A. A Wins At Cricket Against Boston

The B. A. A. cricket team easily defeated Boston in an all day match at Longwood grounds. B. A. A. batsmen Bixby and Pettitt top scored with 65 and 50 runs. Boston fielder Draper stood out for quality work in the field.

Boston Longwood Cricket Grounds B. A

Lynn Wanderers edge Lynn-West India 138 in cricket

Everett defeats Lynn 63 to 65 at Everett Lynn venue as Lynn Wanderers post 138 against Lynn-West India in a cricket match results brief.

Lynn West India Cricket Team Lynn Wanderers Everett

Regatta Thrills Massachusetts Coast Race of Thirty Six Yachts

A 36-yacht fleet faced light southerly winds off Nahant for the Massachusetts Yacht Club open regatta. Thordis, unbeaten in 25-foot class, was upset by Little Peter and Eleanor in a tight finish. Ashumet led the 30-foot class early, Emma C. and Elfreda chased, with Elfreda edging Emma C. for second. The Elsa won the 21-foot open, and the Privateer led the 21-foot cabin, while Duchess topped the 18-foot class. Vitesse dominated the 15-footers as Chinook and Jilt vied in the knockabouts. No protests were filed.

Massachusetts Massachusetts Yacht Club Nahant Thordis Peter Eleanor Savin Hill Bass Point Graves Winthrop Bar Spar Ashumet Emma C Elfreda Heroine Winthrop Little Peter Beatrice Chinook Adams Boys W. O. Gay Herbert Crane Ned” Bockus Duchess Vitesse Hm. S C.F Bre Vis Hall & Johnson P. A. Coupal C. A. J. Smith Henry Mock D. B. Clapp Etoinias Kare John Cavanaugh Redskin J. L L. H. Sturtevant Nettie Walter Burgess Frank Coleman Hisa HW. M. Crane Tacoma Elmer Seem Typhoon R. Thayer A. E Shaaf Ee Eeeer 10 41 Omeme, W. P. Barker Tere Een See Eee “Ss A 44 Arab Il Tanning Harriett Harrington Princeps J. L. Whiton Alice Adams Bros Hazard H. M. Sears Dalila Sparkle Tautog Alpine C. J. Blethen Vamoose R. M. Benner Ciree F. L. Pigeon Woodbine BF. Tl Wood Tee C. D. Mower Ierr J. F. Small Oss Ray S. A. Freeman G. DD Busog Attilla

Yachts From South Boston Club On Three Day North Shore Cruise

A large fleet from the South Boston Yacht Club began a three day cruise along the North Shore. They stopped at Nahant to view the Massachusetts Yacht Club regatta finish then moved to Marblehead for the night and will end the trip with a handicap race from Gloucester to City Point before returning to Winthrop.

South Boston Yacht Club North Shore Nahant Massachusetts Yacht Club Marblehead Gloucester City Point Tae Winthrop Yacht Club Winthrop Marblehead Harbor

Bevely Jubilee Yacht Club second championship race winner

The Jubilee Yacht Club held its second club championship race in a fall southeasterly breeze this afternoon off Beverly. Five sloops contested with Bonanza captained by Gillette taking first and Brownie captained by Hawley finishing second. The entry list included Brownie and other boats tied to owners Whitney Kent and Scott among others. Yachting fixtures announced for Corinthian Beverly Buzzards Bay Woods Hole South Boston Gloucester Winthrop Burgees Yacht Clubs.

Beverly Yacht Club Buzzard's Bay Woods Hole

Subway Clothing Co Ashington Ad Clippings

Fragmentary ad text showing price per pair figures and miscellaneous markings. Mentions Subway Clothing Co and various price points from 60 to 2.00, with garbled surrounding letters and numbers.

Mile race heats crown Butler and Jackson teams

Spills marked each final heat with one fall in heat one and four in heat two, all uninjured. Frank Butler with Watson Coleman won the professional mile handicap first heat at 1 56 2 5. Gately and Barnaby won heat two at 1 56 1 5. Martin and Jackson won heat three at 1 57 2 5. Final heat saw Nat Butler and Tom Butler first with Coleman second and McLean third at 2 02.

Frank Butler Watson Coleman Hough McLean M. W. Gray A. J. Hammond A. A. McLean Frank Gately Tom Barnaby Tom Nat Butler L. P. Callahan Burns Pierce William Martin A. A. Jackson Eddie Leonert J. TB. Anderson C. S. Henshaw F. P. Kent Nat Tom Butler Coleman McLean Gray Leonert Anderson C. N. Hargreaves William Herlo J. J. McKinnon Jones Ber'o Lyon

Bicycle Notes Chronicle New England Race Scene

Cyclists discuss match race plans with J H Berwin in New Hampshire or Boston for a side bet and purse. Attendees include T A Mitchell, H S Spencer, McAfee, McMaster, and witnesses like Charley Fitzpatrick. Upshot tracks a Nantasket open tandem to be the country’s first of its kind with only tandems allowed.

Tom Barnaby Post J. H. Berwin Manchester N. H New Hampshire Boston T. A. Mitchell Lozier Rio Janeiro Brazil H. S. Spencer Pawtucket Messrs. McAfee Mc- Master Nashua Messrs. Chipman and Dunbar Charley Fitzpatrick McDuffee Nantasket L. G. Daly Massachusetts Messrs. Geldert Woods Acton Copley Square Marie Gahm J. H. Farnham Howard Veldert City Point J A. Ciutchins & Co Alonzo Frese Messrs Muse McWilliams Mann

Perkins and Corliss Cape Ann bicycle race results

Spectators watch the Perkins and Corliss 14 1 4 mile road race around Cape Ann on June 17 with fair road conditions. Top finishers include F. J. Reid 42 8, W F Whitmarsh 42 31, J L Turner 42 40, Joseph Michand 42 41, and B A Ingraham 42 48 amid several minor accidents.

Cape Ann Gloucester Perkins and Corliss Boston F. J. Reid Wfe. Whitmarsh J. L.turner Joseph Michand B. A. Ingraham

Newport Walkover Over South Boston at Locust Street Grounds

The Newports defeated South Boston 9 to 6 in four innings as Newport’s hit and run play dominated at Locust Street grounds. Notable: Jack Stivetts hit a home run for South Boston and Nolan Meagher led South Boston’s fielding.

Newports South Bostons Locust Street Grounds New England Newport Carlo Ryan Stivetts Jack Stivetts South Boston Hickey Pickett Kelly Hill Bransfield Nolan Meagher Harkins Butler Malden Dunn McKenna Slattery Curley Bergin Dyer S.s McAllister L.f McCarthy C.f

O Connells and Garryowen End In Draw At Cambridge Grounds

The O Connells and the Garryowen football match at Locust Street grounds ended without a winner. A late Garryowens goal was protested by O Connells as a foul on the goal tender, referee Michael Sullivan of Worcester declining to decide. First half saw O Connells lead 2 to Garry Owens 1. Arlington notes June 17. Sacred Heart Pioneer Corps Cambridge picnic featured contests with unknowns shining. Warren beat Craigie 4 to 0 in the ball match.

O'’Connells Garryowen Locust Street Garryowens JY Connells Garry O'Connell O’connells Garry Owens O'Connells Michael Sullivan Worcester Arlington Sacred Heart Pioneer Corps of Cambridge Spy Vona Grove Warren Craigie J.M. Schonmaker F. F. A. Alj ‘Ames Doyle E. H St. Joseph's Aquinas

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