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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1898

Page

3

Two for Boston in doubleheader with Chicago at home

Boston overwhelms Chicago in both morning and afternoon games before 12,000 fans. Key moments feature Duffy, Collins, Nichols, and Hamilton, with five double plays and a dramatic late rally in the second game yielding a 3-2 finish.

Bostons Long Lowe Tenney Mit Chick Stahl Dahlen Lange Hillock Tim Collins Boston R. Bale Hamilton Dutty Collins Vo Stahl Rot Ewes Bergen Nichols Chicago TB PO Connor Donohue Callahan P. Eeetee Toston Seeeee McCormick Mertes Duffy Hamilton Everett Dahlen Connor Th. Ox Balk Lynch and Connolly

Ajax Tablets promise cures for nervous diseases and vitality

An old advertisement proclaims Ajax Tablets as a miracle cure for nervous disorders memory loss sleeplessness and overwork with immediate improvement and a money back guarantee. It offers mail orders and lists multiple city agents and a Marine Corps recruitment notice follows, seeking able citizens aged 21 to 85 for wartime service.

Circulara Dearborn St Ben. F. Stacey Thorpsos Sq

Everett and Chicago split twin bill in tight baseball clash

In the afternoon game Everett started with a base on balls off Kloby and builds from there as Lange singles and Chicago answers. A seventh inning homer by Hamilton ties the score, then Connor and Hamilton deliver the decisive runs in the eighth to seal a two victory, two losses on the day. Captain Duffy ends the Reds rally and the teams head home after two gallant wins.

Boston Chicago Battalion Tom Burns Leeward Dewey Selee Chicago Hugh Duffy James J. Collins Buffalo Tim” Donohue Windy City Karley Nichols Jim’’ Collins Herman Long Billy’’ Hamilton Bob’’ Lowe Martin Bergen Hamilton Tenney Klobedanz Stahl Collins Captain Duffy Nichols Lange Mertes Bergen McCormick Nevenser Fteruffy Duffy Dahlen Chick Lowe Rocky Connor Long Ryan Tenny Everett Yeager Callahan Donahue Boston Boys Kloby Bills Wallie Woods Woods Ken JF Poston Kirby Donohue Griffith

Philadelphia Defeats Louisville on Piatt's Pitching

Philadelphia won over Louisville in the morning thanks to Piatt's strong pitching as both teams fielded well. The Brooklyns failed to bunch hits in the afternoon game, while the Cininnatis built an early three-run lead in the first inning that proved insurmountable.

Philadelphia Louisville Piatt New York Brooklyns Cincinnatis

Phillies Afternoon Game Highlights Fielding Flair

The afternoon game featured notable fielding plays turning routine innings into highlight moments as the Phillies displayed sharp defense throughout. Both teams traded efforts, with several sparkling catches and slick plays shaping the contest's momentum.

Giants Rally For Ninth Inning Win In Cleveland

In New York the Giants edged Cleveland 6 to 5 in the ninth after a late burst of batting and aggressive base running. Powell started for Cleveland, with Rusie and Powell combining on the mound for New York. Attendance reached about 20,000 as the game ended in a tense finish.

NW York Giants Powell New York Clevelat O Cleveland O’ Connor McKean Childs Wallace Rasie Rusie Young Warner Emslie and Andrews

Cincinnati Beats Brooklyn In Groggy Morning Game

Cincinnati won this morning's game against Brooklyn in a walk. The home team played an exceptionally groggy game. Attendance was 3,900. The score remains to be reported.

Brooklyn N. Y CinciNnati Brooklyns

Stolen bases by Hall and Gettman in tight game

Two hits by Anderson. Melbach hit a threebase, Gettman drove in a run. Double plays by McHale Reitz and Doyle. Walks to Swaim and Sudhoff. Strikeouts recorded for both pitchers. Washington left five and St Louis six. Time 1 45. Umpires Wood and Swarthwood.

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Indians Win Narrowly In Scattered First Game

New York May 30 Four scattered hits were all the Indians could muster in the opener with Seymour pitching variably effective at key moments. The score:

New York Seymour

Multistate Baseball Scores Include New Bedford and Wilkesbarre

A roundup of scores from games across New England and nearby states. Notables include Fall River edging New Bedford 8-3, Taunton beating Pawtucket 8-7 in 14 innings, Providence topping Wilkesbarre 7-6, Syracuse winning 5-4 over Springfield, and Union College defeating Middlebury 9-6 in Schenectady.

Fall River New Bedford Taunton Pawtucket Laconia N. H Haverhill Attleboro Forenoon North Attleboro Providence Wilkesbarre Syracuse Springfield Hartford Amherst Agricultural College Trinity Middletown Conn Wesleyan Cuban Giants Cambridge Park John P. Squire & Co Quincy Concord Yeartmouth Dartmouth, & Concord Bethlehem Penn University of Pennsylvania Lehigs Allentown Reading Schenectady

Gaelic football clash ends in 2 2 draw at Everett grounds

Emmet and Garryowen battled for supremacy in a Gaelic football championship match at Everett baseball grounds. After an hour of play with a lengthy wrangle over a disputed goal and a late forfeit notice, the game finished 2 to 2, with planned rematch set for June 17 and a meeting at 8 p m Thursday.

Everett Emmet Garryowen Mike” Dwyer Dempsey Emmets Garryowens Garry Owens Hayes Garrys Manly Dwyer Lane the Post Post

Kilpatrick Exhibition Date Sail at Myrick Park Field Day

Spencer May 30 reports Charles Kilpatrick of New York ran an exhibition race in 2 3 at Myrick Park during the A. O. H. field day.

Spencer Charles Kil i New York Myrick Park

Country Club Steeplechase Draws Boston Elite Crowds

Rain softened track and vibrant colors set a festive scene at the Country Club grounds as 80 000 to 100 000 spectators watch a rich slate of races. Bluestone wins the opening mile, Squan takes the three year olds, Lady Dainty edges Lansdale in the hurdle, Trillion prevails in the Country Club handicap, and DeGarnette captures the Myopia steeplechase after Decammeron and Equerry are disqualified. Virginia Dare and Latitude finish strong in the final placements.

Peeeioe Friends of Boston Freddy Gebhardt Bluestone Billy Henry Detective Squaw Sheedy Weary Willie Sue Ryder Lady Danty Finnegan Lansdale Lady Dainty Merrimac Squan Travant Dainty Canavan Olindo Becky Rolfe Shillalah Royal Scarlet Sir Play Amos Bergen Daunt Wood Pigeon Trillian Scud Trillion Mars Chan Liffy King of Norfolk McGill King of Norfolk Olifred Jubilee Rheimstrom Longfellow Dr. Grimes Lilfy Gup Hampton Kine Joseph Prince Charlie Jurley Hjs DeGarnette Equerry Red Hackle Virginia Dare Decammeron Galleon Ray Exuerry Latitude Harry Smith Bl. H Tenstone Henry Fushiho Mr. Smith Fila Reed Bracken Marb'e Blk. G Tristan Squinder Veech I. Owens Henry Willie Hydrada B. m Imp. Darebin-Hautienne Mr. Leighton Hanal Cap Wing Ernest Thrill Milrs Chan N. S H. A de Garnette Mr. Nichols Tatitude Veach Decameron Hurry Up Gaileon

Society at the Races Showcased Bold Millinery and Blue

A high society crowd filled the grounds and grandstand as vehicles arrived by two o'clock. Notable attendees included Mrs. Allan, Mrs. Peabody, Mrs. J. C. R. Peabody, Mrs. Ollie Ames, Congressman and Mrs. Sprague, Mrs. Philip Sears, and many others in blue and varied hues. A marquee offered gratis refreshments to the lawn crowd, while fashion and patriotism were on vivid display amid a day of social prominence.

Spain Milady Fred Prince Bryce Allan Allan J. C. R. Peabody Henry Burnham Herbert Sears Oliver Ames P. V. R. Ely Robert Hooper Peabody Battery A Ollie Ames Johnsl. Gardner Clayton Johns Charles’ F. Sprague Washington Sprague Philip Sears Ely Cuba H. Staples Potter Potter George Lee William Councilman Andrew Fiske Saltonstalls George’ Perkins Gordon Dexter Martha Dana Charles Sampson Galloupe Humphreys Charles Hayden Hooper Hooper Charles S. Sargent James Jackson Forbveses Milton Caleb Chase James Stack E. G. Kramer

Labor applauds John L Sullivan at union meeting

In New York on May 30 delegates from the Goldbeaters Union report ex champion John L Sullivan spoke behind the scenes at Miners Eighth Avenue Theatre denouncing scene shifters for not joining the Theatrical Protective Union of Stage Mechanics. The Central Labor Union adopted a vote of thanks to Sullivan as delegates cheered.

Nehew York MoeCabe Goldbeaters’ Union Central Labor Union John L. Sullivan Exchampion Miner Eighth Avenue Theatre Theatrical Protective Union of McCabe

Brookfield Field Day Highlights Two Pro Events

In Brookfield on May 30 Foresters field day featured two professional events. Mace Willam of Cambridge won the 13 yard handicap from the seven yard mark with a time of seconds. He also captured the 100 yard dash scratch, beating Piper Donovan of Natick by a yard in 1015 seconds.

Brookfield Foresters Mace Willam Cambridge Beeating Piper Donovan Natick

Dr Liverpool offers dramatic cure claims at Tremont street clinic

The advertisement touts Dr Liverpool at 2233 Tremont Street as a miracle diagnostician who sees patients without real examination and promises cures across a vast range of diseases. It lists thousands of successful cases, offers medicines, and invites urgent visits with hours from 10 am to 4 pm and 7 to 8 pm on weekdays, with Sunday hours stated.

Fidelity Hotel Pelh Fsoyiston Tremont Ste Oninin Liverpool Tremont Street Lee Boston O Bright I Ac. Pool

Harvard Yale Freshman Game Ends In Tenth Inning Defeat

In a ten inning freshman clash Harvard commits a costly error in the tenth with one out, as Yale wins 5 to 4. McDonald pitched well for Harvard and Stickney for Yale, with notable fielding by Fincke and a running catch by Cropley. Yale led early, Harvard tied it in the seventh, but the decisive error and late rallies gave Yale the split of the series. attendance about 500.

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Holy Cross Defeats Dartmouth In Worcester Tilt

Holy Cross beat Dartmouth 10 to 4 on the college grounds in South Worcester as 6000 spectators watched. Dartmouth produced scattered hits while Holy Cross’s defense shut down rallies. The scoring section shows Holy Cross with 10 runs on multiple hits and errors by Dartmouth in the field.

Holy Cross Dartmouth Worcester

Harvard Commencement Selections Announced After Trial

The Harvard commencement parts were assigned yesterday after a Saturday trial. The chosen participants include W. C. Dennis from the graduate school, W. H. P. Hatch for the Latin part, 98, BR. T. Parke of class ’98, and R. P. Utter, also class ’98.

Harvard W. C. Dennis W. H. P. Hatch BR. T. Parke R. P. Utter

Burgess Yacht Club Regatta Sees Tight Handicap Race

Marblehead on May 30 reports the sixteenth Burgess Yacht Club regatta. A small entry list but strong racing with the closest contest in handicap class as Wannaissa beats Brenda by 26 seconds. Commodore Goodwin’s Brenda is noted among the competitors.

Marblehead Burgess Yacht Club Brenda Commodore Goodwin Wannaissa

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