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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1899
Page
3
Nichols will be put in to pitch against the Brooklyns at the Brooklyn stadium as the Sultons host the game. Champions were easy victors in the prior matchup.
At South End Park today 3:30 pm Brooklyn under Fid Tilanton faces Osten champions Boston in a three game series followed by plans to travel to Cincinnati St Louis and Louisville. Newcomers Charley Farrell and Jim Casey debut for Brooklyn as pitching and fielding showcase.
Louisville defeats Pittsburg 4 to 3 as Woods holds the hosts to one hit until the seventh inning. Attendance reported at 1800. Final score shows Louisville ahead with late offense securing the win.
In Baltimore on May 4 the Orioles errors and baserunning blunders aided the Phillies for a victory. Pratt pitched an off eighth inning and Wilson faltered in the ninth as Philadelphia took the game.
The Orphans defeated Cleveland 7 to 1 as hitting and fielding miscues favored Chicago. Wolverton and McCormick led with two base hits while Hughey allowed one earned run over the contest.
Cambridge lost to Bates College at Charles River Park in an exhibition clash weakened by poor catching and stick work. Hussey and Glenn provided Cambridge batting, while Pulsifer Jimory and Lowe starred for Bates in a game marked by fielding errors and weak backstops.
Worcester defeated Syracuse 8 to 7 on May 4 at Worcester. Dad Clarke debuted for Worcester allowing six hits and striking out three. Key contributors included Kuhns Harrington Bransfield Wilder and Yeager with two base and three base hits.
Hartford led Rochester today but a late umpire call turned the tide for Rochester. Key moments included two-base hits by Taylor Reisling Urquhart and O’Hagan, with O’Hagan contributing a three-base hit. Rochester edged Hartford as the final score outcome remains implied by the rally.
Montreal defeated Providence 17 to 8 in a high scoring game at Adelaide Park. Two-base hits went to Noyce Shiebeck and Jacklitz. home runs by Henry and Dooley. Pitchers Braun Leahy for Providence and Souders Doggleby Jacklitz for Montreal.
The Wolf Tone Association of South Boston staged its annual May party at Bethesda Hall Broadway with a large crowd, fine music by the Waverley Orchestra under T R OConnor and elaborately patriotic decorations. Guests included numerous local leaders and dignitaries plus about 250 couples. The event featured 26 dances celebrating Ireland with vivid costumes and flags and a grand march led by Thomas J Collins and Margaret Collins.
Harvard's eight finally named varsity squad after Weld and Newell races. Captain Higginson splits sixteen men into two eights, varsity and college, boasting a strong, heavy lineup averaging near 170 pounds. Roster lists Harding 168 stroke to Hlawktins bow and detailed weights for each seat.
Boston College baseball heads to Maine for a trip with May 5 against University of Maine at Orono and May 6 against Colby in Waterville. The party lists catchers Kennedy and Butler pitchers Paguin Ceconi Deonovan infielders Richards McDermott Ford Riley outfielders Teeling Hart and Riley.
The article notes Manuel won the Kentucky Derby in a historic effort. It then shifts to boxing gossip and match setups across New England, detailing fighters like Gardner Byers Ryan and Walcott with bouts at various clubs, purse amounts, catchweights, and upcoming cards.
Manuel ridden by Taral wins the 25th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in a clear stretch bid. Corline second and Mass third as A H and D H Morris own the bay colt, with Manuel carrying 117 pounds and clocking 2:12 for the mile and a quarter on a fast track amid a packed betting ring and cheering crowds.
Linwood Bicycles advertises Genuine Fauber Hanger bearings and a variety of bicycle parts and wheels. It lists prices like 35, 49, 50, 60 and mentions wholesale and factory prices with cash and club discounts. Address provided at Columbus Ave.
The Coney Island Sporting Club seeks a license for the Fitzsimmons Jeffries exhibition. Hon W A Brady plans a board hearing with ex Judge Dittenhoffer to probe reasons for the club’s licensing setback. Brady and Martin Julian met to pursue this path while Omaha Kid Orion Gardner is planned to face Creekey Hoyle in 15 rounds.
The tuneful and sprightly opera Bobby Shaftoe with book by Harry Whorf and music by James W. Calderwood will be staged by the Boston Meet Club during the week of June at the Hollis Street Theatre. A finance committee meeting was held.
Eddie McDuffee failed to arrange a match race with Harry Elkes under local rules and offered to race other opponents for a stake. The Massachusetts division first meeting of the Century Road Club of America is tonight at the Metropolitan Wheelmen club. George H. Lowe seeks Chronograph Club membership. J Platt Betts eyes world records. George Banker to return for Montreal meet. Skiner challenges Fischer in a New York Boston motor tricycle race. Major Taylor cancels European plans due to Sunday racing.
The spring golf meeting at the Country Club announces three open events on May 11 12 and 15. May 11 offers an open handicap medal with 18 strokes and best net prize plus silver for best gross. May 12 features foursomes vs bogey with 14 handicap limit and $31 entry. May 15 hosts ladies handicap medal with prizes for best net and best gross. Entries must include certified handicap and scratch score. close dates vary.
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