Hally by Boston Twas Close Till the Ninth
Police and a jeering mob clashed as Pittsburg faced Boston in a tense game. Hamilton suffered an ankle sprain, suspected from the rough handling during the late rally.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1899
Page
3
Harvard Crimson Dominate Exeter In Seven Inning Game
Cleveland May 2 Harvard 21 Exeter 2 in seven innings as Harvard pitchers limit Exeter's bats while Harvard tally 21 runs on 19 hits. Wendell Jr and Colburn star in a mixed Harvard lineup. Bowdoin game scheduled at Soldiers Field today with Harvard seeking another win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Exeter
Colburn
Crimson
Exeter Boys
Wendell
Reid
Barrett, Jr
Clark
Barker
Bowdoin
Soldiers Field
Maine
Boston at Baltimore and other matchups listed
A sequence of basketball games shows Boston visiting Baltimore, Philadelphia hosting New York, Brooklyn traveling to Washington, and Chicago playing Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R H. E Boston
Baltimore
Louisville
Cleveland
IND Gamp
Eweee Oo
NEW York
Tee Enes
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Washington
Pittsburg
ST. Boos
Eas
Boston
Chicago
Brooklyn Triumphs Over Washington In Shutout
In Baltimore the Dodgers beat the Orioles as Nichols pitched well for eight innings before a late collapse. Boston staged late rallies but Brooklyn’s defense and Miller’s effective pitching sealed a 7-0 win while Washington was blanked by the Senators. Ball errors and misplays framed a rough ninth inning as McGraw’s side improved.
Giants Win On Foster Hit To Edge Phillies In Darkened Game
New York May 2 The Giants defeated the Phillies by timely hitting in the sixth inning Foster drove in two runs and the locals fielded well. The game was called after the Phillies batted in the eighth due to darkness. Score:
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Giants
Foster
Phillies
Pittsburg Beats St. Louis In Turbulent Game
Pittsburg edged St. Louis after a hard fought contest. Gardner suffered a split hand in the fourth inning while Bowerman argued with Smith and was ejected. OConnell left the bench under police escort as onlookers jeered and school players were fined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aero
Gardner
Bowerman
Smith
O'Connor
Schouls
Bright's Disease and Debility Ad by Dr Landis
A fragment from an old patient letter promotes Dr Landis and family remedies for Bright's disease and debility. It includes claims of cures and urges judicious diagnosis by an expert, with office hours and a Boston address for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Washington Street
Boston
Patis
Landis
GG L. Sabis
Fort Warne
Nostrum
Tufts Beats Bates 8-5 Behind Williams and Leahy Two-Baggers
Tufts defeats Bates College 8 to 5 in Medford. Williams pitched well with two two-base hits from Leahy and Hazelton delivering key hits. Pulsifer starred in center field and at bat as Tufts rallied for four runs in the ninth. attendance listed as tiW.
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Medford
Tufts
Bates College
Williams
Leahy
Hazelton
Pulsifer
SGU Cae Yea Sortacee
ATR
Bates
Dean
Lucas
Lowe
Bean
Kelley
Sussey
Curran
Imery
Lam
Tiw
Keeler Outsmarts Worcester Line as Bransfield Shines
Keeler uses his weight advantage to outmaneuver two Worcester linemen who are lighter by 25 to 50 pounds. Bransfield of the Boston team is delivering strong catching and batting for Worcester, contributing notably to the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeler
Bransfield
Bostons
Worcester
Ball Game in Cuba Diary Excerpt From Civil War Era
A diary extract recounts a humorous baseball game in El Caney Santiago de Cuba between Ninth Massachusetts Company C and Spanish forces. The match began at 7 am and lasted nine innings with rapid, chaotic play. The account notes outs from throws to various bases, high hit totals for both sides, and a playful ending where the Yankees supposedly won and the town's pigs dominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Cornelius A.elleher
Company Ee
Massachusetts
el Caney
Santiago de Cuba
Uncle Sam's Bluecoats
Springfield Rifles
United States
Mauser Rifles
Spain
Comer’s College Beats Chelsea High In Lopsided Victory
Comer’s College dominated Chelsea High with strong battery work by Kelly and Henry and solid short fielding and batting by Galvin. Notable hits came from Lyons Norton Carter and Galvin, with multiple stolen bases by Galvin Norton Crapo and Kelly. Mahoney featured on a double play with Galvin, while Buckinghem and Copeland handled passed balls and pitches. Time was 2 hours as Umpires were U Connors and Jeffreys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comer
Chelsea High
Kelly
Henry
Galvin
Lyons
Norton
Carter
Crapo
Mahoney
Buckinghem
Copeland
Uconnors
Jeffreys
King’s Musketeer Players to Stage Baseball Challenge
On the Common this afternoon the two sides of The King's Musketeer company the stars and the property men will test their baseball skills. Captains Ernest Smith of the property men and Beamish of the stars lead intensive practice sessions in spare time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King's’ Musketeer” Company
Stars
Ernest Smith
Beamish
Pittenger shuts out Rochester in local clash
Pittenger blanked Rochester as Becker left early and Conn fared poorly. Sacrifice hits by Dolan and Shan non led Blinn Dic a oc peanae se os no peany. Stolen bases by Shannon and Phelps, multiple extra-base hits including two HRs by Dolan and Myers. First on balls issued to Pittenger Becker and Conn. Struck outs: Pittenger four, Conn three. Wild pitch by Becker. Time 1 35. Umpire Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Loughlin
Sticke
Reid
Ste
Os Clark
Sears
Corbin ’ Seas
Exeter
Ai Robinson
Balawin
Barbour
Rommibier
Hervard
Seal Exeter
Clari
Barker
lLases Sears
Lewis
Wendell
Clark
Reb
T*alburn
Hlerses Dloodbay
Clay
Haughton
Struka
Ffanchton
Colburn
Herser
Reth
Jersey
Cuillard
Leouguin
Eniks Aitendaroo
Linpire
Murray
Smith
Pittsburg
FE Donovan
McCarthy
McCreery
Jowerman
Beaumont
Ion
Schriver
Ely
Reitz
Williams
Gardner
Sparks
ST. Louis
Blake
Renee
Jones
Jae
Bowerman
Wis
Clerk
Willinas
Burns
Yr Smith
Boston
Hamilton
Stafford
Tenney
Sie
Kone
Collins
Serene
A Duffy
Stahl
Clarke
Nichols
Baltimore
FE McGraw
Holmes
Trodie
Sheckarad
O'Brien
Lachanee
Magoon
Robinson
Miller
Sheckard Zi
Marke
O' Brien
Lachance
Ays Long
Lowe
Tenn & i
Brooklyn
Casey
Kelley
Dahlen
Anderson
Daly
Farrel
Washington
Bre
Fettman
Mercer
Cassidy
Hulten
Freeman
Tavis
Maguire
Baker
Tadden
Brooklyn Seer
Padden
Ilome Rao McGann
Ars Dahlen McGann
Hughes
McGann
Dahllen
Talon
Gaffney
Andrews
Springfield
Pittenger
Rochester
Becker
Conn
Dolan
Shannon
Phelps
Campbell
Myers
Stuart
Smink
Coogan
Glenn
Curtis
Ritchie
Long
Gallagher
Wignet
Pennel
Pratt
Cambridge
Bowdoin
Wottle
Pennell
Hall
Mopohco
Oak
Toronto
Whartford
Bonner
Kilroy
Bannon
Hannivan
Wagner
Kelly
Shindle
Reisling
Best
Bemis
O'Loughlin
Canadian Wheelmen Uphold Stand on Montreal Meet
Secretary Donly reports the Canadian Wheelmen’s Association will support the Montreal international meet under LAW direction. The letter warns no quarter to American riders seeking cross border competition and emphasizes unified policy to ensure a successful Montreal event.
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Fred Howard Porter
Donly
Canadian Wheelmen's Association
Sturmey
International Cyelists’ Association
Donty
CAL
Montreal
Pee Ae Sa
America
TI. Ae Inte
Acs
IL. A. W
Europe
Betheve
Cambridge Wins Opener In Ten Inning Exhibition
Cambridge defeats Bowdoin 4 to 3 in ten innings at Charles River Park in damp cold weather. Gallagher and Curtis pitched for Cambridge with Glenn, Murphy, Herman Longs brother, and Zaeder strong infield. Glenn and Gallagher led hitting. Bowdoin’s Wigner and Clark starred at the plate as Pratt and Gallagher held the mound. Time 2h 10m. Umpire Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Charles River Park
Bowdoin College
Spalding
Gallagher
Curtis
Murphy
Glenn
Herman Long
Zaeder
Worcester A. C C
Wigner
Clark
Bowdoin
Cambridge H and L Defeat Hopkinson 11 to 5 at Newton A H grounds
Cambridge High and Latin defeated Hopkinson 11 to 5 yesterday at Newton A H grounds. The game ended in the fifth inning when Hopkinson misplayed and threw wildly as Cambridge rallied for five runs aided by F. Clarkson’s two bagger. Siilman pitched well for Cambridge against six hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge H
Cambridge High
Hopkinson
Newton A. H. Grounds
Hoppy
F. Clarkson
Siilman
Hoppy Boys
Hartford Falls To Toronto As Infield Errors Sink Team
Hartford was outplayed by Toronto despite a higher on base effort. Toronto tallied eight earned runs to Hartford's two as errors cost the home club. Bonner and Kilroy led a pair of two base hits. Attendance 800 with Reisling and Best key pitchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Toronto
Worcester Defeats Champion Montreals in Error-Filled Game
Worcester toppled the Montreals in a error plagued contest. Both pitchers left the mound in the late innings as Frisbee Bransfield Yegger Dooley posted two-base hits and a lone three-base hit Lampe. Abbey Lampe Duggleby Horton and Doescher were the umpires and time was 2:40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Montreals
Ofcosega
Syracuse Defeats Providence In Pitching Duel
Syracuse edged Providence 4 to 3 in a pitching battle. Key moments included a first inning single and two doubles for the visitors, a wild pitch in the eighth, and several defensive plays like a double play turned Leany to Stouch to Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Syracuse
Byuacuibeg
Mazena
Evans
Leany
Stouch
Rogers
Murray
Lynch
Kennedy
Burke
Winters
Talbot
Lezotte
Whistter
Nyce
Leahy
Umpfire
Curry
Comer’s College Plans Busy Varsity Baseball Schedule
Manager M. Comer sets a spring slate for Comer’s College with games at Mechanic Arts High Brockton High and others. The schedule lists dates from May 2 through June 9 against schools such as Brighton High Medford High and Boston University with several open dates in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comer's College
M. Comer
Mechanic Arts High
Wranklinfield
Brighton High
Alston
Medford High
Medford
Boston University
Franklin Field
Everett High
Everett
Watertown High
Watertown
Brockton High
Brockton
Roxbury High
Roxbury
Newton High
Newton Centre
Wakefield High
Wakefield
Melrose High
Melrose
Belmont High
Belmont
Brignoli and Maguire to Receive Substantial Prizes Friday
Lawrence Brignoli and John F B Maguire will be honored at a gymnasium reception after the Marathon races. Brignoli gets a $125 gold watch and Maguire a $50 timepiece. The event runs from 7:45 to midnight with prize displays and speeches by Rev Thomas Scully and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Brignoli
Bridgeport Gymnasium
John FB. Maguire
Maguire
Thomas Scully
John AV
William
B. Doyle
T. J. Gargan
Joseph Gennison
Bradfords
Combination Park Trotting Meet Promises Tight Races
At Combination Park this afternoon four events on the program feature quality fields. The free-for-all trot and pace promises strong racing with five closely matched horses headed by Alvin Swift and others. Entries include 2:24 and 2:40 classes with rosters led by George Draper, A J Morris, and Ed McGrath among Boston, Jamaica Plain, Arlington, and Somerville connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Combination Park
Alvin Swift
Br.-S
George A. Rran
Boston
Eambring
B-M
Emery
Mary Sotoam
Walter Ai
Hadley
Somerville
Nod O
Harlow
South
Lorene
Ch. Ma
William O'’Neil
Lexington
Pace
Hb. m
George Tf. Draper
Littie Blanche
Wh. m
G. F. Wall
A. J. Morris
Jamaica Plain
Priummer Girl
Br. m
F. A. Keazer
Colonette
B. m
A. G. Robinson
Bostoan
Charles Town Catholic union to hold July field day at Combina tion Park
The Catholic Literary Union of Charles Town plans a July field day at Combina tion Park with baseball and various sport events on the programme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Literary Union of
Charlestown
Combination Park
George Towns
Australia
William Barry
Putney
Mortlake
England
Co. Co
Paris Street
Boston
Noddle Island
Steeplechase Purse Boom Dominates Spring Meet
Major purses fuel a busy season with Grand National at 500 dollars and Championship Steeplechase at 10 090 dollars at Morris Park. Brookline Country Club hosts four steeplechases including the Duke's Cup 1900 dollars added. Myopia and Country Club steeplechases attract numerous entries and the season opens next Saturday in Westchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Park
Westchester
America
Brookline
Country Club
George T. Dexter
Mass
Boston
Sloane Wins Mostyn 2 Year Old Plate at Chester
Ted Sloane rode Chevening to victory in the Mostyn 2-year-old plate at Chester. O'Donovan Rossa and Tiresome finished second and third as seven horses ran. Sloane's close win drew vociferous cheers from spectators after a desperate finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ted Sloane
Mr. Musker
Chevening
Chester
Captain Homfray
O'Donovan Rossa
Mr. Russell
Sloane
Somerville High School Association Holds Inaugural Games
The first annual Somerville High School Association games are set for May 20 at Combination Park Medford. Events include handicaps team races and a later announced special match race with entries closing May 15 handled by John W Bowler Charlesbank Gymnasium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville High School Association
Combination Park
Medford
John W. Bowler
Charlesbank Gymnasium
Giants Slump Amid On Field Confusion and Trades Rumors
The Giants struggle as internal clashes disrupt play with O’Brien colliding with teammate George Davis, who remains in hospital. Boston leads a tight race for sixth as McGraw’s squad faces uncertain form while contracts and signings swirl around Joyce, Mercer, and other key players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Giants
Big
O'Brien
George Davis
George
Boston
McGraw
Electricity as Life and Nerve Force in Early Health Theory
The passage presents a speaker claiming electricity strengthens a weak body and recounts a past twenty five year effort to prove this theory as a practical fact. The text hints at personal demonstration to relatives, framing electricity as vital energy for health enhancement.
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