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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1899

Page

2

Cane Hns Win Ard Luxe Record

Latter set a new mark as Cane Hns won Ard Luxe event, achieving a standout performance and breaking the previous record.

Cane

Baseball Matchups From The Weekend Schedule

Cleveland at Boston Louisville at Brooklyn Cincinnati at New York Chicago at Philadelphia St Louis at Baltimore Pittsburg at Washington matchups listed for upcoming games with teams paired locally.

Boston Cleveland Cincinnati New York Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburg Washington Teres Brooklyn Louisville Brooklyn St. Louisia Baltimore Louis Ceveland St. Louis

Bostons and Clevelands Split Day Games on South End Grounds

The Bostons and the Clevelands met twice yesterday on the South End grounds with each side winning once. In the morning game the champions held an easy victory, while the afternoon contest saw the Clevelands unable to field on a redacted lineup as Sudhoff delivered an unusually strong pitching performance.

Bostons Clevelands South End Sudhoff Boston Aon

Trappy Jack Stivetts and Quinn Star in Cleveland Visit

The visiting players led by Stivetts Quinn Tucker and Dowd impressed crowds as both teams clashed. Cleveland earned strong applause for solid plays while Boston fans cheered a grand morning game. Stivetts lasted five innings, Hill took over, and Imm er snagged a late home run to avoid a shutout.

Trappy Jack Stivetts Joe Quinn Tom Tucker Tom Dowd Cleveland Boys Bostons Hill Immer Cleveland Bos

Polo Grounds Triumph Sparks Series Comeback

Willen and Clark lead the batteries for a strong performance as Killen retends a perfect pitching record by avoiding hits walks and wild pitches. Stahl Lowe Tenney and Captain Puffy provide timely hitting while Duffy Long Collins Tenney Stahl and Stafford shine in the field in a pivotal afternoon game marked by Boston’s hitting woes against Sudhoff.

Ton Willen Clark Killen Stahl Lowe Tenmney Puffy Duffy Long Collins Tenney Stafford Boston Sudhoff

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Easier Work Through Pure Blood

An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as purifying the blood to improve health and ease labor. It cites testimonials from George W Bennum of Coolspring and Captain Wm S Barker of Wilsons, mentioning a hacking cough and a scrofula arm sore healed by the remedy.

Hood George W. Bennum Coolspring Dei Wm. S. Barker Wilson's N. A

Cleveland Hands Boston Defeat in Uneven Field Battle

Cleveland surged to the lead in the second inning and never relinquished it as Boston strands runs. Duffy homered for Cleveland, while Dowd excelled in center field and Tucker and Quinn standout on defense. Boston’s Long and Collins contributed strong plays but could not overturn the early deficit amid a crowd of about 2,000.

Nichols Clevelands Cleveland Boston Sudhoff Duffy Lowe Tucker Quinn Stivetts Tommy Dowd Dowd Lockhead Cross Harley Boston Long Collins Tenney Bergen Tuckers Stafford Georgetown M McAllister Cockhead Long Longe Bostons

Slowed start to a late inning ballgame struggle

The afternoon game opened slowly then the visitors surged after Cross left. McAllister Lockhead and Tucker sparked scoring with savages hits and a string of misplays. Cleveland beat Boston 3 to 1 as Sudhoff and Tenney made key plays and Nichols advanced on an error.

Cross Nichols McAllister Lockhead Tucker Long Slugden Teoney McAlister Rudhoff Bond Lowe Tenney Boston Collins Stafford Cleveland Marley Tegney Nichola Joe Quinn Stahl Dowd Sudhoff Sugden Loiy Nick Fleet Sudsoff

Boston Defeats Phillies in Nine Inning Tilt and Digest Tablets Ad

Boston takes a late lead in the seventh and wins 3 to 2. The text notes a sports recap with errors and a separate ad for Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, highlighting their claimed digestive powers and price of 60 cents a package from I A Stuart Co.

Stuart I. A. Stuart Co Marshall, Mich

Harvard Defeats Cornell 7 to 2 In Well Played Game

Harvard rebounded from early losses to beat Cornell 7 to 2 as timely hitting and strong fielding carried the victory. Fitz, Goodrich, and Lynch starred for Harvard with stout defense from Fincke and others, while Miller and Galbraith produced the scoring plays. Attendance reached about 1000 as the home crowd watched Harvard improve its hopes against Yale.

Starvard Cornell Harvard Lynch Haughton Allie Dickinson Murray Ithaca Trarvard Fitz Young Bob Loughlin Goodrich Reid Clarke Fincke Warvard Yale AB. Ky Ebay Galbraith Ftoodriech Finceke Miller Dibblee Murtaugh Bobe Newton Pitz Brown Robertson Johnson Finck Dickson

Baseball notes from Cincinnati games and boxing at Valley Falls

Boston suffers no gain as Love Cross boys celebrate. Brooklyn loses twice to Louisville while Chicago shows a batting streak. The Perfectos duel with McGrawe's Orioles and Cleveland arrives for two days of 8 30 p m action. Stivetts shines briefly as Dowd and Tucker star outfield and singing respectively. Fans tour to the Byers O Brien bout and boxing enthusiasm remains high. Umpires Smith and Burns are praised amid Western clubs grumbling about officiating.

Boston Love Cross Brooklyn Louisville Chicago Pat Tebeau Perfectos McGrawe Orioles Cleveland Jack Stivetts Dowd Professor Sudhoff Hughey Carsey Hamilton Uoctor Tom Tucker Byers-O’ Brien Valley Falls Washington Crew Stivetts Dutty Collins Lockhead Smith Tom” Burns

Chicago Beats Phillies Easily in Morning Game

Philadelphia reports Chicago out played the Phillies this morning and won with ease. Wiffeld was batted out of the box and Wheeler, who succeeded him.

Philadelphia Chicago Phillies Wiffeld Wheeler

Holy Cross Beats Brown In Third Game At Mt St James

Ten thousand fans witnessed Holy Cross defeat Brown by the Mt James field in Worcester. Griffin and Sedgwick pitched brilliantly with scattered hits. Dyer fielded twelve chances with one error and Lestag collected three hits for Holy Cross while House at third for Brown handled bunts well.

Bowdoin Defeats Bates Behind Two Scoring Innings

Bowdoin College won easily over Bates by piling hits in two innings, while Libby scattered Bates’ offense. Pulsifer hit a solo homer for Bates, the team’s only run. Bowdoin had 14 hits to Bates seven with three errors apiece.

Lewiston Bowdoin College Bates Libby Pulsifer Wignott Hussey Bowdoin

Clover A C., 14, Beats Winchester for Second Time

Clover A C. of Boston defeated Winchester C T A S again this year in May. Key plays came from Smith and Cramer for Clover A C. and Crawford for Winchester. Final score shows Clover A C. winning by a margin indicated in the period report.

Winchester Boston Winchester C. T. A. S Smith and Cramer Crawford Fields Cramer Moorea Windsor Clark, Smith J. Crawfor

Harvard Second Falls to Arlington Boat Club 7 1

Arlington Boat Club defeated Harvard second team 7 to 1 in Arlington. Arlington showed stronger all around play with Rankin and McDonald delivering two base hits each and four steals by Arlington. Wood allowed seven runs in seven and a third innings as McDonald fanned five.

Harvard Arlington Tule Rankin McDonald Slarvard Starvard Wood Berthrong A. Wheeler Lloyd Barrington Rainbolt Keene H. Wood Corbett and Clark

Columbia Edges Wesleyan In Pitching Duel

Columbia defeated Wesleyan 4 to 2 in Middletown Conn. The game was a pitchers battle with Marcus of Wesleyan holding the upper hand early, but Columbia pulled ahead. Batteries Marcus Kebler Townsend Inglis.

Middletown Conn Wesleyan Columbia Marcus Wesleyaan Kebler Townsend Inglis

Yale Defeats New York Athletic Club In Easy Win

Yale University baseball team defeated the New York Athletic Club nine easily. Yale pitchers Cook and Sullivan held the New Yorkers to nine runs while Yale booted one error. Yale batted well and played clean defense led by strong work from Cook who was in the box.

New Haven Conn Yale University New York Athletic Club Yale Mines Cook Yale Sullivan MelLaughlin TI. Dunn J. Dunn

Yale Freshmen Defeat Phillips Andover 10 to 2

Yale freshmen won decisively over Phillips Andover this afternoon by 10 to 2. Batteries were McKelver and Cunha for Yale against Mains and Winslow for Andover. Hits favored Yale 4 to 4 with 1 error for Yale and 4 for Andover.

Andover Yale Phillips Andover McKelver Cunha Mains Winslow

Andovers Sweep Two Matches at Chelsea Park and Randolph Field

The Andovers of the South End beat Marlboro A. A. 16 to 9 at Chelsea Park yesterday morning and defeated the Savoy Buds 7 to 5 at Randolph Field in the afternoon.

Andovers South End Marlboro A. A Chelsea Chelsea Park Y Savoy Buds Randolph Field

Murray & Irwins top South End champ in sum 25 7

Captain John Dennis and his Murray and Irwin team defeated the South End Exchange champions 25 to 7 yesterday and issued an open challenge to any city bowling alley team.

John Dennis Murray & Irwin’s South End Murray & Irwin's

Knights of Columbus Picnic Athletic Winners at Roxbury

At the K of G picnic in Apollo Gardens Roxbury attendees enjoyed dancing and a grand cake walk. A 3 o'clock sports program named winners in multiple events including 100-yard dash Ryder 1st Hobbs 2nd and the mile run Ryder 1st True 2nd with times listed.

Knights of Columbus Apollo Gardens Roxbury Hobbs Rafferty Ryder Marsh Mack Lin True Egan S. Ond Troy

Surrey and Somerset Clash Nets High First Class Score

Sensational scoring marked the Kensington Oval match between Surrey and Somerset. Surrey, after a full day and into today, posted 111 with Abel 267 not out, Wayward 158, and JRD Crawford 129. Somerset faltered at 13 for two.

London Surrey Somerset Kensington Oval Abel Wayward Jr.d. Crawford

First Open Amateur Athletic Meet Held in Lynn

Nearly 3000 spectators witnessed Lynn led results with R Bruce winning the 100 yard junior dash in 18 seconds and E B Hines taking the senior 100 yard in 11 seconds. W H Bigweol topped the shot put with 47 feet three inches and J M Cate led the mile in 4 minutes 41.2 seconds.

Free Trial of Golden Specific Promises Cure for Drinkers

Mrs Katie Lynch of San Francisco credits Golden Specific with calming her husband’s liquor habit after she secretly fed him the remedy. She urges other women to request a free trial from Dr J W Haines of Cincinnati by mailing name and address, noting she may be referred to as the source.

Katie Lynch Ellig St San Francisco Cal Hqnor Xana Dr. Haines Tr. J. W. Haines Glenn Ridg Cincinnati Ohio

Mistropolipan Manufacturing Co. Adverts Repairing Specialty

Mistropolipan Manufacturing Co a successor to American Wringer shows a New England retail business with location at 77-79 Franklin and 50 Arcist Boston. They repair wringers mangles and sweepers and promise prompt attention to orders.

Mistropolipan Manufacturing CO New England Ranklin Arcist Pugue, Bostua 269

Wells Memorial A A Games At Franklin Field

The Athletic Association of the Wells Memorial Institute held its second annual outing and dance yesterday. Sutherland and Billings led the meet with multiple firsts. Event winners included Hillings in the sack race and Bruce in the 100 yard dash.

Athletic Association Wells Memorial Institute Franklin Field Sutherland Billings Wells Memorial Hall Lombardy Hillings Bruce Miss Kelly Morrissey McCarthy Aareet

Princeton Beats Cornell In Maples Avenue Park Meet

Under ideal conditions at Maple Avenue Park about 4000 watched, Jarvis of Princeton equalled the 100 yard dash record of 9 4 5 seconds, as Princeton won the meet 72 to 45 over Cornell.

Eumira Cornell Princeton Maple Avenue Park Jarvis Tewksbury

Ellen Darron Rites Set for May 9

Ellen Darron aged 70 years 2 months will have funeral from 27 Sharon street on Wednesday at 8 80 a m. Requiem mass at the Church of the Immaculers Correption on Harrison avenue at 9 o clock.

Larron Ellen Darron Sharon Street Harrison Avenue

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