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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1898

Page

3

Last Chapter Opens in League Race as Orioles Aim for Pennant

The Orioles enter the final stretch with a chance to clinch the pennant while Boston trails by two games, needing a strong finish to claim the title as the season closes.

Baseball Scoring Highlights from New England League Leaders

The article lists top fielders and base runners by position across Pawtucket Brockton Newport Fall River and Louisville with notes on catchers throwers putouts assists and stolen bases led by Pat Shea and Gilbert of Newport. It details averages and notable players including Bransfield Kelly Magoon Ladd and Coughlin with emphasis on fielding totals and base stealing totals across 49 to 63 game spans.

Pat’ Shea Brocktons Buelow Pawtuckets Bransfield Boston Martin Bergen Kelly Newports Beaumont Stouch Pawtucket Louisville Gochnaur W. Gallagher Jim’ Smith Fall Rivers McCormick Magoon Brooklyn Coughlin Wilkesbarre Ladd Fall River Pickett Newport Gilbert Whiting Hill News Gallagher Cronin Bone Brockton Shea Cessor McManus F. BR Yder Teeces Bergen Armstrong P Ce Birmingh Beaumon Cove Kelley Eee Severs F. R T. O’brien Tighe Mills Cece Moore Hickey Nu Cesses Sholta N. B Lawapnoriss F.R Shortstops Clancy, Bone Battam Toccose Shannon James Smith Harrington Coughlin P Bmith Des Wees Simon T F Eeeene Weihl Ccs Cincinnati Nadeau Boya N.bewceces Johnson Henry Irwin Vaughn Bernardy Ys A Breitenstein P. OQ John Smith F.R Lourb. Hill B. PO. Sharrott Weearee Dowé Welome Coseseeeneee News Ereeee Reer Btensel Seerees Ceases Ceeveeeer Cross St Osan Ee Eence Eeene Quinn Ses Owens O McKenna Harley Ceces Ee Aeee Sechrist N. Eeeeeee Cincinnati Ccccceeeee Foley Neooreeerees Louis Moynihan St. Loui Cay Fielding Metererty McBride E Ft Thatcher Breckenridge Miller Steinfeldt Rollins Peitz Erevsese Day Carr, T Sienas Vais Cecceecessececersees McDonald Eeeesereenevesese Nelson ST. Louis Weihl Young AB PO Clements Coceweas Harrington Grant Bean Tucker Smith Carsey Emsite

Boston and Baltimore clash in pivotal league finale

In the South End grounds today the champion Bostons meet the Baltimores as pennant race action nears a conclusion. Baltimore misses star William Keeler if he cannot play, while Hughes and Kitson bolster the Baltimore lineup. Batteries: Nichols and Bergen versus Maul and Robinson. game starts at 8 o’clock.

South End Grounds Bostons Baltimores Boston New York Brooklyn Washington Orioles William Keeler Hanlon Hughes Kitson Keeler Nichols Bergen Maul Robinson

Breitenstein and Hill Starred for Cincinnati

Breitenstein and Hill pitched superbly as Cincinnati defeated St Louis 6 to 2 in two games, limiting the Browns to six hits. Attendance recorded at 2,744.

R. H. Ge St. Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn Washington

Interscholastic Notes on Local Football Admissions

Six of last year's players coached English High School. Roxbury Latin and Roxbury High skip the Junior League this year paving two election chances for other schools. Arlington High is a candidate. Rob Bellamy excels for Trinity while a new preparatory league forms with Milton Academy Nobles & Greenough and Vorkman's competing in football baseball and track. Reilly from English High shines at halfback for Brown.

Roxbury Latin Roxbury High Arlington High Rob” Bellamy Trinity Milton Academy Nobles & Greenough Vorkman’s Reilly English High Brown

Brooklyns Top Washingtons In Weehawken Showdown

Two thousand fans watched the Brooklyns defeat the Washingtons at Weehawken New Jersey. Washingtons led by three runs early on but Dunn shut them down with strong pitching as the game progressed. The score ended with the Brooklyns ahead.

New York Brooklyns Washingtons Weehawken N. J Senators Dunn

New England League Fielding Averages Highlight Youth

The New England League fielding averages reveal the defensive talents of this year's young players. Record mistakes were not tolerated and the figures serve as a fair measure of fielding ability across teams and positions.

Pettitt Beaten in London Tennis Match at Prince's Club

A. Fairs defeated Tom Pettitt of Boston in London at the Prince's Club tennis challenge by scores of 4-4 in the first set, 6-2 in the second, and 8-4 in the final set. The match concluded today in London.

London C. A. Fairs Tom Pettitt Boston Prince’s Club

Hawthorne Stallion Stakes slated for Chicago Oct 8

Bingen earns fastest trotter of the year with a 2 06 3 4 claim. W B Fasig plans retirement from Charter Oak Park Hartford Conn this year. Harbor Views seek 109 pound teams while Monitor A A favors. Addresses: Augustin e Nelson East Boston and G H Burnett Newton Lower Falls Mass. Last year Huron football likely inactive as Patcher Haughton Cadee join army and Fred Normile enters Comer's College. Twilight A A Newton Lower Falls hopes games with 120 pound teams Needham Natick Highlandville A A preferred.

Chicago Bingen W. B. Fasig Charter Oak Park Hartford Conn Harbor Views Monitor A. A Augustine Nelson Short Street East Boston Twilight A. A Newton Lower Falls Needham High Natick High Highlandville A. A G. H. Burnett Mass

Fitchburg Railroad New York Excursion Offer

If you take it again this year you will not be disappointed the Fitchburg railroad offers an October excursion from Boston to New York at a promotional rate.

Fitchburg Railroad New York Boston Hoston

Brockton Fair Entries Involving Fast Horses Race Week

The Brockton Fair lists light harness and turf events for the coming week. Highlights include two year old colt, trotting and pacing classes, plus running races with purses up to $800 and notable entrants such as Jen F. Coral Ward and Baron's Lassie. A heavyweight boxing slate with near term matches is also described, alongside venue notes and updates on participants.

Brockton Fair Modena Authority Selene Lenora Jen F Keera Assurance Foxwood Girl Perry Davis Nellie C Lew Glen Miss Pratt Betsey Edgemark Bessie Mark Orlando Rob Roy Catherine Lynette Baron Bird Z Walter de John Mystic Midget Maude C. Wilkes John T George S. Clark Bell Thorn Rex Ae Billy R Prince Eddy Russell D Glory Clontarf Boy Marvel T Lula W Genevieve Elena B Harold Bessie Green Natalie Danforth Kilburn Otto Pearl J Currie Allertine Cello Roy K King Malcolm Philip E Guenn Midway Prince Ladd Meb Percy Little Red Camden C. O Roan Wilkes Parker S Dan Q Sterling Mazette George G Chelsea Melson Reuben the Shah Lantana Alcinta Boisterous Doctor Reed Simons Dancer Dogwood Waterman Hiwarden Golden Girl Sister Rion the Nun Connie Wilson Belaric Frankness Glencoe Tamerlane Fearnaught William L Minnie B Cella Frankincense Paratha Whitney Eloy G Della Green Lucky Boy Trio Belle Franklin Emma G Lady Ayer Silver Maker Annie Shedd Billy Little Girl John Colleen Libble Cully B Mollie M Clayeeps McJoe Little Dick Lieutenant Hobson Judge Ward Foxwood Stob Roy Viola C Barons Lassie Tamerane Little Fred McKinley J. T Philip B Lissa Tree Whirlwind Mac Stambold

Boxing Gossip and Bouts of the Week Highlights

Boxing notices list multiple upcoming matches by city with weights and rounds. Key bouts include Tommy White versus Danny McBride at 126 pounds in Brooklyn. Sam Tonkins against Joe Burke in a 12 round catchweight. Mysterious Billy Smith versus Jim Judge at 142 pounds in Scranton. Walter Nolan against Jimmy O Leary at 140 pounds in Davenport. Dave Jobva versus Ernest B at 104 pounds in London. Austin Rice versus George Murray and Bob Ringwood versus Jack Corrt in Lynn. Boaing in Bordentown and Jimmy Barry versus Freddy in Lexington, with various rounds and purses noted.

Billy Smith Jim Judge Scranton F Penn Judge Billy Tom Williams Australia Tommy White Danny McBride Greater New York A. C Coney Island McBride White Sally Smith Martin Flaherty Dixon Syracuse Smith Bob Montgomery John FH. Butler Roanoke Montgomery Lynn Butler Holdy Connolly Boston St. John New York Eddy Frank Erne Owen Zeigler Cal Hawkins Monument Hall Charlestown Hal George Murray Austin Rice Hoffman Club Murray Rice Austin Centennial Grove Paul Kelly Jack Carbon Bob Ringwood Music Hall Union Depot Timmy Kearns Danbury Conn Timmy Arthur Murphy City Point A. C George W. Tuohey Sam Tonkins Joe Burke Penn Davenport Walter Nolan Jimmy O'Leary London Eng Dave Jobva Ernest B National Sporting Club Jack Corrt Bordentown N. J Boaing Lexington Jimmy Barry Va Freddy

St Augustine Plans Winter Entertainments at Bernice Hall

A select party will be entertained at Bernice Hall South Boston next Friday evening under the St Augustine C T A S auspices. The affair is complimentary to members and friends. The society plans a winter series of instrumental vocal music and dancing to awaken interest in its cause.

Bernice Hall South Boston St. Augustine C. T. A. S

Irish Philo Celtic Society Evening Draws Big Attendance

At 6 Whitmore Street the Irish School held a larger than usual meeting with advanced Irish reading and writing by M J Mulroy. Drinan led junior and middle grades. John P Lane opened the session and Drinan spoke in Irish. P Callahan recited and Miss Donovan Mrs Lane sang. Lena M Burke performed The Pretty Maid Milking Her Cow in Irish and English.

The Philo-Celtic Society Whitmore Street M. J. Mulroy Drinan John P. Lane P. O’callahan

Runnymede Club Whiskey Bottled Under Government Supervision

A fragment notes Runnymede Club whiskey described as pure and aged, bottled under the supervision of the United States Government.

U, & Governm

Cycling Zenith Proves Road Rides Popular Again in Boston

Boston hosts the Metro politan Wheelmen fifty mile Acton run with 108 riders, split into three divisions, amid crowded roads and a milk wagon obstruction. Col Pat Sheehan's quad leads a lineup including Misses Jennie Hughes, Lillian Hughes, Arthur Alden, and twenty mile pace setters. Outside Boston, the Hudson C C union run to Southboro draws nearly 600 riders. Dorchester and Boston clubs stage long century trips ending in Providence.

Massachusetts Boston Copley Square Acton Return Mets Massachusetts Avenue Pat Sheehan Sheehan Jennie Lillian Hughes Arthur Alden Charlestown A. Froberger L. F. Morandotti W. A. Honnells Signor Levi Joe Downey F B. Larish E. Callahan Jimmy Michael W. S. Ellis Miss Jaeger W. A. Woods Missl. G. Daly H. Bernard T. A. Lewis O. W. Howe George Hodgdon Luke Wood G. A. Leavitt S. Dillaway G. Daniels J. Baptiste Joe Smith Miss St. Clair Miss McGinn H. Mills W. D. Simonds W. J. Garrison J. T. Gibson W. R. Combie G. H. Kimball F. H. Dyer W. G. Clark C. L. Spangenberg Maud MacAfee Florence Wilbur Lester Wilbur Ruth Homer D. J. Dwyer H. Fitzgerald G. W. Leussler A. G. Frothingham J. Co. Bell Miss L. Bolivar F. F. Hibbett L. H. Clark J. C. Dunark C. O’connell HK. W. Christie R. M. Shepard G. B. Whiting G. A. Marshall R. E. Dowman C. Harriss Brockton Bostonians Dorchester Harvard Street Braintree South Braintree Harry Grace Highland Park C. P. Smith Miss Grace Blaine D. J. Dannahy West Street P. E. Judd Cc. W. Homeyer H. W. Homeyer H. B. Sargent D. L. Dannahy E. M. Norman Frank Feather E. J Rhode Island A. D. «. Newcomb W. H. Phillips Providence Forest Hills Joseph Vincelette

Altogether Ale Heads the World’s Ale Industry

A description praises Altogether Ale for its perfection with a ripe mellow flavor tasting froth sparkling brilliancy and the fragrance of blossoming hops. The copy notes every dealer sells it and it stands at the head of the industry.

California Cycling Clubs Holds Sanction Boundaries

San Francisco Oct. 2. The California Cycling Clubs board of governors will not grant sanctions beyond its current territory. It will affiliate with eastern associations but will not assume control of racing in the East or other regions outside its jurisdiction.

San Francisco Board of Governors California Cycling Clubs

Mott releases national racing scores and sanctions

Baltimore October 2 Chairman Mott of the L A W racing board prints the national championship tally with riders Baid Mason Taylor and others listed. Blacklists include New Bedford track association for prize and fee failures and William Clark suspended for unsanctioned race. Several professional records accepted with times and distances. Transferred to professional class Frank N Conway. Claus D suspended J H Sullivan and W Beardsley to June 1 1899 for unsanctioned races.

Baltimore Mott L. A. W. Racing Board Baid Mason Taylor Tom Butler McWarland Kimble Cooper Arthur Gardiner Freeman Stevens Wateson Coleman New Hedford Track Association William Clark South Boston Willow Grove Penn Edward Taylore I'am Linton HL. du Elkes H. D Elkes Frank N. Conway Haverhill Mass Clause D J. H. Sullivan W. Beardsley Boston

Bicycle Notes Sparks Over Park Traffic and Records

Crowded park riders dodge frequent near misses as police ignore no three abreast limits for carriages. Ensign Fred Wright of the Metropolitan Wheelmen is gravely ill with typhoid fever. Harry Elkes’s hour record of 34 miles 1220 yards is questioned for flying start vs standing start rules, prompting calls to revise the board’s rule to fit new racing conditions.

Fred Wright Metropolitant Harry Elkes Mott L. A. W. Racing Board Elkes

Division 61 AOH Holds Initiations and Banquet

Division 61 AOH met at West End Union Hall 164 Canal street with Edward J. McCauley in chair Five candidates were initiated and several applications acted upon A Thanksgiving Day banquet was decided and a social with notable speakers followed the meeting Names from divisions 0 37 82 participated including Buckley Connolly Ahern Long Planinngan O Leary MacCarthy Molloy Doherty Flannigan and McLaughlin presided at the piano.

West End Union Hall Canal Street Edward J. McCauley Thomas M. McLoughlin Messrs Philip Buckley Lynn John J. Connolly John F. Ahern David Long Charlestown Charles Plannigan Eugene J. O’leary Denis J. MacCarthy Brother Ryan South Boston John J. Molloy Daniel Doherty John Flannigan Thomas M. McLaughlin

Division 42 A O H Holds Largest Meeting in Hall

Division 42 A O H gathered at Til Bernian Hall 53 Hanover Street for its largest meeting. President Thomas H Maguire chaired with C C O Farrell as secretary. Final reports from ball committee were read and accepted and speeches followed chaired by Maguire and Jeremiah Manning and Andrew Trahey.

Tilbernian Hall Hanover Street Thomas H. Maguire O'Farrell Ball Jeremiah Manning Andrew Trahey Division Thomas —A Guire Providence Ihe ‘Sa, O. H

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