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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1899
Page
3
A letter extols Duliy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a sleep aid after six years of insomnia in a Massachusetts woman. The note, from a temperance supporter, praises the tonic as a gentle stimulant while asserting the writer’s adherence to temperance principles.
Major league slate lists Boston at St Louis New York at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Louisville Philadelphia at Chicago Baltimore at Pittsburg and Washington at Cleveland with all games on local or national schedules.
May 22 report from St Louis describes the opening game of the Boston vs St Louis series. Boston breaks open in the third inning with Clarke, Hickman, Tenney, Lange, Collins, Duffy, Lowe driving seven runs. Chippy McGarr debuts as umpire while Hank O Day stands as partner.
In Louisville on May 22 the Colonels altered their infield for better play but five hits and an error allowed the Superbas to win in the eighth inning. Attendance was 650. The score remained unrevealed.
Cleveland reports the Senators pounded Sudhert in the first inning and pulled him after eight as the home team struggled to respond. Boore provided key support in the lopsided game.
Battery errors and miscues framed the Chicago vs Philadelphia game as Chicago triumphed in the ninth with two out as the winning run scored. Attendance 2109. Notables include Callahan and Lange with key plays, Cooley and Laudier among others, umpires Hunt and Connolly.
In Cincinnati on May 22 Breitenstein scattered hits and earned his first win of the season. The Giants tied the game in the ninth after a single and two doubles but Gleason’s coaching kept the potential winning run from scoring. Attendance 1650. The score:
Hard hitting and excellent fielding powered Pittsburg to victory as the locals registered 14 hits for six bases while the visitors collected 16 bases. Attendance was 1800. The score was not fully stated in the readable copy.
Rochester defeated the opposition in a swift game at Rochester North Carolina on May 22 as Seckalexis made his first appearance in the Hartford left field amid the Eastern League action.
The W L Douglas company promotes its all leather $3.50 shoe line claiming equal material, work, style, and durability to $5-$7 shoes. With a century in shoemaking and 60 retail stores, it asserts the ability to offer $2.50 options and lists multiple store addresses in Boston.
Rochester defeats Hartford 4 to 2 as Sockalexis first appears with Hartford in left field. Attendance 1900. Highlights include Shindle 2 two base hits and multiple errors by Hartford. Morse and Esper split strikeouts. Smith and Burke contribute in fielding. Burn's umpiring and 40 minute game time noted.
Toronto fails with careless infield play as Springfield leads 4 0 4 0 with Brouthers launching a long sixth inning homer. Weather stops play after seven innings with Springfield ahead 7 to 0. Stolen bases by Shannon Dolan Phelps Cheason Beaumont and others. Umpire Gruber attendance 3.
Providence hitters pounded Duggleby early then faded as Montreal tempers the pace. Dunkle allowed several hits and two-base drives by Walters Schiebeck Bannon Dooley G Bannon while Providence stranded runners late. Left on bases Providence 2 Montreal 8 with 600 in attendance.
Somerville High won at the South End grounds over Brookline High by a large score. Pyle puzzled Brookline, totaling four hits. Saunders led Somerville with heavy hitting, while Skilton turned in a notably strong showing for Brookline in a new position. The score remains incomplete.
Georgetown University nine defeated Yale 12 to 7 in New Haven Conn. Yale pitcher Cook was unsteady and erratic while Georgetown relied on Bach White and Cranston with Cook and Sullivan handling batter support.
The Harvard sophomores defeated the freshmen in the first interclass ballgame played on Holmes Field yesterday with a final score of 13 to 11.
The Boston Newspaper League launched with franchises for the Boston Post Herald Globe and Transcript. A pennant trophy awaits the champions as National League rules apply and a long schedule of matches among the four papers is listed. Officers were elected including Clarence A Noble as president and James Morris as manager.
Allston hosted a golf meeting on wealth avenue where the home side defeated a Newton contingent by a clear margin. Notable performances included Hartshorn and Wingate delivering steady rounds while A Wilkie and F posted solid scores for the Brae club.
Brockton opens with a fifteen hit onslaught against Cambridge in the early innings at Locust Street Grounds South Boston. Everson pitched well for Brockton while Jefferson Knox Breckenridge and others contributed at bat and in the field as the Brockton team built an early lead before Cambridge rallied.
New England leaders Portland defeated Taunton 2 0 in front of 600 despite cold rain. McDougall allowed few hits while Miller was effective. key moments decided the game with doubles by Spratt Counihan Conroy Clark and a triple by Counihan. Portland earned two runs on six walks and three errors.
Kennedy pitched for Manchester with solid support from strong defense and nine hits to beat Newport 7 to 1. Gallagher allowed four walks and wild pitches while Newport managed three hits. Manchester scored in the fifth to go ahead and added three more in the later innings, topping Newport with eleven total runs and five errors combined.
Pawtucket capitalized on a late surge to beat Fitchburg 19 to 8 after a shaky start by Todd. Weisbecker Lepine and Murray delivered timely hits in the ninth as Todd recovered but allowed several runs. Te peine stood out at first while fans watched a 750 attendance.
Harvard varsity crews practiced in a new ordering yesterday with Higginson at stroke and Perkins moved to bow. The team, including Bancroft and Bancroft, rowed cohesively as they prepare for a time trial that will reveal the final lineup.
The McDufee Downey race is postponed due to motor pacing delays. Quad Club to honor J C Kerrison at Young's Hotel for his LA W handicapper appointment. Gurnee completes a quint century in 49h 31m actual riding time 40h. Newcomb Elks to run half century from Copley Square to Brockton with two divisions and paced by ladies. Decker trains at Waltham Athletic Park.
Fire of unknown origin today in Free man street Brooklyn raged through Wells Bros planing mill area and spread to Eagle and Went streets. Nearly a full block burned with total loss about 850909 dollars. Sixty families lose homes and one hundred fifty workers lose jobs as dwellings and factories were wrecked.
Slossen defeated Serada in the second billiard game tonight in New York with a close 49 to 959 score. The match used cushion carroms, delivering an exciting finish and a decisive lead for Slossen.
A banquet last evening at Young's Hotel honored H. J. Pettengill who retires as Postal Telegraph superintendent to become vice president of Erie Telephone and Telegraph in Lowell. Boston and other cities sent Postal Telegraph employees. Noted speakers included J. B. Pillsbury and F. Fleming among others. Executive committee resolutions in New York expressed regret at his departure.
Manager James Av Watson announces a City Council team with Ward players and lawmakers including Senators Ferneno Tague and Representatives King Sullivan Boylston Flanagan Donoven Lomasney Fitzgerald Hayes Hagberg Odlin Miller. Game set for Thursday at South End grounds at 2 00 with Councilman Curley and ex Alderman Dever as umpires and Station 10 police assisting.
New York report details the death of Lavinia Harmon 32 at Boston Cottage Asbury Park last night after she said George Smith a colored man struck her in the breast. She died soon after being moved inside. Smith was arrested this morning.
New York odds favor Fitz over Jeffries as plans form for a lightweight title bout on June 9. Ticket sales start tomorrow with anti counterfeiting measures via Billy Brady or Martin Julian. Friday features Sammy Kelly vs Terry McGovern at 120 pounds with weigh in at 6 pm.
Smoke fall at Somerville by the Bigelow Club. Newtowne Club annual meeting held in Cambridge. A fence may separate Mystic playground from Mystic basin to aid young athletes. Bunker Hill Yachtly reports strong boat registrations. Jockey Horton dies after Morris Park accident aboard Tentore. Tod Sloan placed in London race handicap aboard Fergak and third in Juvenile Plate. Terror favored to win Palace selling plate. Western jockey third. Harlem track fire destroys stand and stables. about twenty horses saved. Halifax dory race hoped in June with Foster Bruce of Gloucester. Lynch to row a dory race if purse exists. Metropolit an Amateur Rowing Association to meet at Exeter Street at 8:20.
P son of Thomas and Cela Connorton aged fears, funeral from residence Legbourne Hill Street Thursday at oclock. Solemn high requiem at St Francis de Sales Church at 9 30 thence to Malden for interment. Relatives and friends respectfully CONNORTON Charlestown May 12 Startin the wine.
Advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles rheumatism back pain and urinary issues. Claims relief from holding water and pain after alcohol use with high cure potential. Offers free sample bottle and book by mail from Binghamton New York and asks readers to mention Boston Daily Post.
A Boston cycling club voted to leave racing decisions to the club racing board with full powers. It will stay aligned with the Associated Cycling Clubs of Boston and Vicinity though Charles River Park track remains under LAW control. Some members plan to ride under N. CAS though the matter awaits a clearer direction.
Stewards voted to dissolve the Boston horse Show Association. No horse show will be held in the city next winter. Promoters may revive interest in the future if public interest returns.
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