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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1899

Page

3

Buston's Turn Qn Form the Champions Should Beat All Comers

The article reviews Buston's form as a leading contender in the national league, noting their confidence and expectations to dominate matches and rise in the standings.

Baseball pennant chase heats up in early season matchups

The big league race runs to October with Boston and Brooklyn leading in a tight standings duel. previews of key games feature Hanlon led Brooklyn vs Boston, McGraw’s Orioles arriving for four games, and Selee’s pitching plans to outmaneuver Brooklyn.

Boston Brooklyn Tebeau Perfectos St. Louis Browns Brooklyns Trolleyville Hanlon Heaven and Earth Bostons John McGraw Orioles General Selee Victor Willis Selee Peach Delaware Bergen Willis Dr. McJames Virginny Professor Yeager Pennsylvania Charley Farrell

Breitenstein Dominates Until Ninth Inning Collapse

Cincinnati overcomes Breitenstein's strong start as two singles an error and Blake’s double produce three runs in the ninth. Powell struggles after early hits as rain keeps attendance to 4792 in a 4-3 final.

Cincinnati Breitenstein Blake Powell Ste Tes J. Louis Selbach Irwin Childs Tebeau Beckley Swartwood Warner

Providence bats fall to Toronto in Crescent Park thriller

A crowd of about 2300 watched Providence take the lead twice before Toronto edges ahead with Jud Smith and a decisive Bannon homer in the eighth. Final score 6 to 4 for Toronto after a late push by Providence.

Providence R. I Toronto Crescent Park Clements Jud Smith Bannon Viasssin Walters Leahy Gray Smith Williams Tamar Beaumont Simith T Bannon Cooney Rogers Stouch Nice Bemis Hanivan Best Lonen Nyce Lamar Alloway Braun Balks Lynch Soraun Toyneh Jeady Balk Doescher

Brooklyn Prospects and Key Players Set for Today’s Game

Brooklyn fans anticipate Victor Willis to pitch as Poston seeks a late battle for retrieval. Tom Daly shines at second base for Hanlon’s squad while teammates praise his infield guardianship. Tom MecCarthy remains a reserve with ties to the Dodgers and Big Dan McGann anchors first base. Possible pitchers Hansen, MeJames, and Yeager line up for today’s 3 o’clock start. Hughes backs up if needed.

Brooklyn Victor Willis Poston Tom Daly Hanlon Tom Tom MecCarthy Dodgers Lst Dan McGann Becooklyn Tike Bergen Hansen MeJames Yeager Hughes

Amateur baseball clubs seek 16 to 20 year old opponents

Dozens of South Boston Dorchester and Cambridge teams post May 30 game requests. Clubs like Admirals Victors Tudor Parks Waverlys and Monitors seek strong age specific matches with half expenses covered, listing managers and addresses.

Admirals Carroll The Willows Viectors John Carey Third Street South Boston Harry Cowee FF. Webber TH. Cowee Tennyson Street St. Vincents Udeiy Sullivan Waddleton He - Colling Wane Serra Menleyy Driscoll O'Neil Joseph Serrilla South Loston Charlestown Scott Cook Will Dorra Flemix Handy Kilroy Murphan B. McAvos J. Edward Moore St Medford Street Oakdales West Somerville Mr. McGillick Thomas White Excelsior Ball Club Salem Linwoods of Somerville M. Rees Linwood Street Everett D. A. McRae Union Station Boston East Boston Robert Miller Congress Street Charter Oaks EF. Kennedy Oy FE Pogarty Joe Ispen S. S John Anderson T. McDonagh I. Connoly EF. Gorham C. F F. Gallagher W. Madden Brookline Winter Hills Andrew J. Ywotmey Bennington Street Tudor Parks Edward O’brien Victors C Street Brown Matthews J LiBer Deivo soDitore Farrell Simpson Hillier R. F Wall Doherty Hfemmen Fanscom Hogan Edward Wall South Thomas Earh John Kersey Care Thomas Hearn & Co Waverlys Joseph Tacks Tudor Street Andovers South End O'Rourke McCullough Dunn Cady Hines John Dooley Ft. Murray Crescents of Watertown C. J. Dunn Broadway J. A. Lane Baxter Street Terkeley Social Club Ramblers Olympias M. Doren Bronkhorst Clancy Moran Eagan Leary Johnson J. F Costello Crowley Berkeley B. B West Second Street Haartfords Dorchester William A. Andrews Sargent Street Roxbury Hobsons City Point North Point J. Desmond P Street Dorchester Athletic Club John Fleming Purchase Street East Boston Reds Ned Lawlor Byron Street Miots McCarthy Messing Coffey O’connell A. McDonald McDonald Toohey Daniel Messing Warrenton Street Alexander Hanover Weymouth L. FI Wheatland Avenue P.O Lonsdales of Ashmont Hagen Holbert Prouty Letterhand Thomas Brewster Murray White Murdock Peter Collins Fdwin Street Liversides Winter Hill Charles Farrow Tom Carey Mt. Vernons Richard Galvin Ash Avenue Winthrop Avenue William Tuttle Harrington Street Revere Lespards Charles Heintzemaan Beacon Street J. KE Macusty Pleasant Street Stark & Mahoney Club Dorgan T. Seanlon T Street Young Independents Olympia Sacred Hearts of Atlantic J. Theun D Street Fort Hills C. McCarthy Coughlin J. McCarthy Hayes Dennis Napier Border Street Albions of Medford Harry Bonnell Clayton Avenue Alentics of Charles Stevens Ambrose Street Riversides of D. Donnelly Reed's Court Edward Run Brighton Street Warwiccks Vlayers Carty Kimball Mason Mentor O'Monnor Woodhead Guptill P. D Honey Avenue J. HW Mungans Oakes Devlin Quilty Oren Uraubart Proctor Mundy Mater J. H. Mungan Bowdoin Street Orientals Cambridge A. m Bureau Slade Boudreau Berison Trainor Govenote Olean Enaco Guiness P. In Charles Gundstream Norfolk Avenue

Mt. Washingtons of Liverett announce May road games plan

The Mt. Washingtons of Liverett list players Aggie Carleton Steve Mahoney Eaves Billy Kelly J Kelly Artie Williams Ed But man Mooney of Westboro and Pat Brown of Malden. They have away dates on Saturdays in May and seek two games away from home Memorial Day. Address Manager Mt Washington Baseball Club 26 Loominsdale Street Chelsea.

Mt. Washingtons Liverett Aggie Carleton Steve Mahoney Eaves Billy Kelly Norwood J. Kelly Artie Williams Ed Butman Taunton Augusta Mooney Westboro Pat Brown Malden Mt. Washington Baseball Club Lgloominsdale Street Chelsea

Lovell Diamonds to Sell High Grade Bicycles at 35 Dollars

The John P Lovell Arms Company launches a new line with Lovell Diamonds priced at 35 dollars. General manager Charles M Norcross says the move makes top quality wheels affordable while maintaining best materials and workmanship. The Lovell firm operates a six floor Washington Street facility selling extensive sporting goods and claims to offer every sports item from golf hose to rifles.

John P. Lovell Arms Company Colonel Lovell Charles M. Norcross Post Norcross England Lovell Company Washington Street Lovell

Lenox Club Debates Fitzsimmons Jeffries Fight in New York

Negotiations are underway in New York to stage the Fitzsimmons Jeffries bout at the Lenox Athletic Club. The Colorado Club is ruled out as too distant and large money is expected if Lenox approves. Emissaries seek reconciliation with Fitzsimmons as decision nears for a mid June date.

New York Il Fitzsimmons- Jeffries Lenox Athletic Club Fitzsimmons Coney Island Club Tim Sullivan Tom O'Rourke Lenox Club Martin Julian Colorado Athletic Association Billy Brady Jeffries Lenox Sullivan O'Rourke Colorado Club Fritzsimmons

Kid McCoy Makes Sudden Move From Highlands Springs

The famed boxer Kid McCoy left Highlands Springs California a week ago and is reported to be in Salt Lake City. He has regained health after a bout with Joe Choynski, rose to 170 pounds, plans summer rest then returns to boxing in fall, and writes from San Francisco about future plans and matchups with Sharkey Fitz and Jeffries.

Kid McCoy Highlands Springs Cal Salt Lake City Joe Choynski McCoy Zeigler Springs California Highland Springs B. H. Benton Rob Roy Palace Hotel San Francisco Ben Hichland Springs Denver Colorado Larry Killian Sharkey Dt Fitz Jeffries Denver Post Riend Kip Areoy Ai. Lenton New York

O'Rourke Looks to Arrange McCoy Sharkey Bout at Lenox

Tom O Rourke plans to arrange a bout between McCoy and Tom Sharkey at the Lenox Athletic Club, targeting September or October as the potential match window while he attends other business.

Tom O'Rourke McCoy Tom Sharkey Lenox Athletic Club

Boxing Schedule and Prospects for May Bout Tours

A long list of upcoming fights is detailed with mixed venues in Athens, Brooklyn, Denver, New York and more. Notable bouts include Joe Walcott vs. Charley Johnson in Athens and George Dixon lining up tests in Lakewood and Buffalo as promoters seek cross country matchups. Possibilities for Ruhlin-Morrissey and Sharkey-Maher are eyed for June or July with plans for daytime cards to photograph the events.

Joe Walcott Charley Johnson Athens Penn Pursery Sweeney Jack Downey Brooklyn Eddy Connolly George Kerwin Bill Broansey al Weinig Buffalo Jabez White Dave Wallace London Matt Mathews I. Dartiey Denver Frank Erne George Mel Wadden New York J. van Heest Jim Murray Decatur Tim Callahan Austin Rice Yonkers Vriday Martin Flaherty Oscar Ganiner J. Bonner Vick Moore Mahanoy City Messrs Julian Brady Colorado Athletic Club Colorado Club Colorado Bobitz Simmons Lynn Saugus Chelsea Nevada George Dixon Lakewood N. J Tom O’rourke Joe Bernstein East Side Broadway Athletic Club Mike Padden Bernstein Terry McGovern McGovern Bex Dixon O’rourke Charley Horan Broadway A. C Gus Ruhlin Peter Maher Lenox Athletic Club Mike Morrissey Ireland Morrissey Maher Billy Madden Ruhlin O'Rourke Johnson Knox Athletic Club Mr. Morrissey Jim Watts Louisville L Louisville Athletic Club Walcott Charley Fennson Boston Kid Broad Cleveland Olympic Athletic Club Broad Jack Hamilton Joe Fairburn Philadelphia Tom Sharkey Sharkey Wid McPartland Jack Bennett Spike Sullivan Padden Spike Andy Daly Bath Billy Gardner Tom Maguire Dave Leahy Post T. M Crescent A. C R. F M. F Paddy Ryan

Harvard Athletes to Undergo Scientific Training Study

Harvard's athletic committee hires Dr. Eugene A Darling to observe football players next fall and crew members this spring. He will daily examine athletes and collect data on lungs heart kidneys and blood to compare the effects of training across sports. Darling is a Harvard graduate and former varsity baseball star.

Harvard Athletic Committee Eugene A. Darling

Cyclists Pack Boston Area Parks for Gala Sunday Ride

A sunny Sunday drew crowded roads and parkways as numerous clubs and riders gathered around Providence, Dedham, Echo Bridge, and Jamaica Pond. Teams such as the Elm and Metropolitans led long rides while racing men with high gear torched through crowds at Franklin Park and the pump.

Boston Providence Henry FE. Ducker W. B. Handy Bostonians Chestnut Hill Norumbega Tower Jamaica Cycle Club Richmond Island Associates Metropolitans Echo Bridge Chelsea Danvers Fulton Wheelmen Brockton Roslindales South Framingham Charlestowns Concord Powderhorns Natick Vesta C. C Winthrop Pat Sheehan Ned Burnham Jamaica Pond Harry Elkes Frank Waller Joe Downey Eddie McDuffee Jack Farnham Joe Curry Wil Norris Fred Rowan Sammy Sulkin Watson Coleman Three Butlers Tom Hennessey Clarence Lee Franklin Park

Bicycle notes and pacing plans for records and races

Frank Waller aims to set a New York to Boston road record within two weeks aided by motor pacer Kenneth Skinner. They expect 20 mph on good roads. Eagle Cycle Club members race at Charles River Park. George Richardson wins in 13 50. Trinity Riding Club challenges Charlesgate for a five mile pursuit at Charles River Park. Metropolitan Wheelmen host a basket party at the club house Thursday. Century Wheelmen of New York form a nine meet club to attend the national meet in August. Harry Elkes seeks paced records from quarter mile to hour season, aiming to topple Major Taylor’s mile mark on May 3 20 with motor pace help.

Frank Waller New York Boston Waller Skinner Eagle Cycle Club Charles River Park George Richardson Jack McWillams James Curry Richardson Trinity Riding Club J. Harvey Lonover Charlesgate Racing Charlesgates Century Wheelmen Providence

Carriage and Bicycle Collision in Chestnut Hill

Edward Ferguson of 187 Ash Street South Boston on a bicycle collided with H J Everett of 20 Mt Vernon Street in a carriage at Chestnut Hill and Commonwealth Avenue yesterday afternoon. Ferguson was injured with head and leg cuts while the carriage damaged a wheel and other parts. The pair and three ladies screamed as the horses were stopped and both conveyances sent for repair.

Edward Ferguson Ash Street Boston H. Jv Everett Mt. Vernon Street Chestnut ,Hill and Commonwealth Avenue Ferguson Everett Furguson Tuate Purguson Baldwin Chestnut Hill

Division 37 Members Gather for Brother Haggerty Death

Members of Division 37 of Charles Town are asked to attend at 39 Chestnut Street Charlestown at 8 80 p m to act on the death of Brother Daniel Haggerty who died at his residence 73 Henley Street Friday night.

Division 37 Charlestown Chestnut Street Daniel Haggerty Henley Street

Local Golfers Open Tournament At Country Club

Local golfers gear up for the Open Tournament and foursome event at the Country Club this week. Fifty to sixty players expected Thursday and forty plus for the Friday foursome, with last fall’s winner posting a 78 for 540 yards. The Myopia course may be opened next month for fresh comparison, and readers are pointed to May Golfer and Mr. George H. Sargent’s Links Around the Hub in the Sunday Post.

Myopia Sunday Post George H. Sargent Horace Hutchison Owhien Hutchison England Post

Gwendoline Rescues Passengers After Capsize in Nantasket Roads

In the past thirty six hours two yachts were rescued in the harbor. The sloop Gwendoline capsized during a squall off Nantasket Roads. Captain Iir O Snow and a grandson Harry Linnell were saved by an advancing yacht and later towed to Peddock's Island by the Guardian. The skipper has fifty years at sea. A third sailor died in an unrelated incident.

Guardian Nantasket Roads Mereen Gwendoline Advancce Iir. O. Snow Harry Linnell Hull Peddock’s Island

Riverside Boat Club Signals Strong Start for Season

Riverside Boat Club rows out in force on the river with eight-oared shells sidelined by a damaged bow. Notable sailors include Parreck OLeary Ryan and Griffin, with Bradfords training two junior eights and an ambitious intermediate eight led by John and Jim Cummings. Maguire and Berkely join in shaping the crew for the season opening match against the B A A and Newell Boat Club next Saturday.

Riverside Boat Club Boston College Parreck Riverside O'Leary Ryan The Riversides Griffin Bradfords John Cummings Jim Cummings Fay Grainey J. Grainey Mckenna McDonald Berkely W. Grainey Larry Brignoli Mullin Harry Wellington Montgomery Kersey Don Bradford Newell Boat Club Uniecora Fred Tudor Perkins Horton Gilchrist Stevens Guild Crowninshield Derby Am. A. A Ten Eyck Maguire Liverett Pope

Dhilliard Match Set For $900 Billiards Purse

William Harrison of Chicago and Orlando Morningstar of New York will duel in a 14 inch balk-linedil liards match for a $900 purse at Flub Billiard Palace on Wednesday evening May 10. Exhibitions by Mr. Shaefer and others are planned this week.

William Harrison Chicago Orlando Morningstar New York Harrison Morningstar Frank Ives Flub Billiard Palace Shaefer

Discharged U S Soldiers Return Aboard German Steamer

The German steamer Oinda arrived today with ninety six passengers from Para ecca Gibara and Néuvitas. Most were discharged soldiers of the Eighth United States Cavalry and Fifteenth Infantry. Only two officers were aboard J P Young surgeon US Army and C G Cruikshank US Volunteers.

New York Paraecca Gibara Néuvitas Eighth United States Cavalry Fifteenth Infantry J. P. Young United States Army C. G. Cruikshank United States Volunteers

Rescue at sea as Sylph saves Tirzam crew

Boston pilot boat Sylph No 8 under Captain Joseph Colby spots a distressed gasoline launch Tirzam about 45 miles east-southeast of Boston Light. The three crewmen are rescued and Tirzam towed to Constitution Wharf. The Tirzam, built in New York for E P Howe, left Woods Hole but broke down off Race Point.

Boston Joseph Colby Boston Light Tirzam Constitution Wharf New York E. P. Howe State Street William KE. Smith

Ship tragedy near Grand Junction docks claims Swedish sailor

A four masted schooner anchored midstream off East Boston lost Swedish sailor Anton Bergensen when he fell from the jibboom during a 8 30 p m sail handling near Boston light. The crew heard no cry and the man, 80, remained unaccounted as the vessel moved on.

Grand Junction Docks Boston John Twohy Eterniy Boston Light Anton Bergensen Johnson's Sailors Hlanover Street

Nat Aver Sails with Columbia's Spars to Bristol

Schooner Nat Aver seized favorable wind to the northwest and took Columbia's spars on board. She left Nantasket Roads and is due at Bristol Rhode Island within a day, expected tonight.

Nat Aver Nantasket Roads Bristol R. I

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