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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1899

Page

3

Boralma the Gelding Wins Kentucky Futurity for Lawson

Boston financier Thomas W. Lawson owns Boralma who captures the Kentucky Futurity worth 16 000 and amasses 53 000 on the race including 7 000 first and third prize money. Lawson, who bought Boralma for 17 000, netted 33 000 after fees and payments to drivers, with Dr McCoy and Macey playing key roles in the deal. Boralma is a chestnut gelding sired by Boreal and bred by Scott Newman of Shelbyville.

Boralma Thomas W. Lawson Lexington State Street Boston Lawson Flield H. E. Gray Haverhill Kington Louisville Dr. Mer Kirkwood Del Mr. Lawson Dr. McCoy Mrwson Macey Boreal Barima Earl Clay Scott Newman Shelbyvilley

Brockton Fair Opens With Record Attendance and Dewey Tribute

Brockton Oct 4 The Brockton Fair opened before a record crowd of over 13000. Children’s day featured sports and a Dewey celebration with 5000 youngsters waving flags as Admiral Dewey and Secretary Long received cheers. The day included trotting and pacing races with new marks set by several horses and local youth races.

Brockton Brockton Fair Dewey Admiral Dewey John D. Long John Doe Admiralwey Miss Pratt Ootak Gurlee Boy Miss Brats Gurgles Bay Maud Wilkes Rank Frank Martin O London Conn A. Lee Tinkham Rtad D. O’ Leary Worth Easton Am G. Foste H. Tinkham W. R. Liutiswand Quincy B. Chase W. O. Pratt R. Ww Aston Wiss Pratt B. m Heir-at Faggett Abdailah Stony Meade Kittle Stanford Br. m Palmer Plusnone Dig. G Bass River Stock Carpenter Annie Ap M. E. Flemming Elie Mm. H. Woodelista F. Pierce I Jagon Stock Farm William Halloren OS Gazeaway B. G A. HH. Fiteh Pends Moccasin Br. G Jake Stone Tabasco F. PY. Brown Winnie Q Samwuet Hyde Boy B. of Lookout A Dd M, Hi F.verett al Almont Nas Middleby Onders Movryadid Mavilkes Lem A. Comatock A. Wilbur

Bryan Associates to Attend Meeting in Ward 6

The Bryan Associates of Ward 6 will attend a gathering today at Brockton Fa. A 7 percent fee is noted and a station’s sign is expected to be placed at o’clock.

Bryan Associates Bryan Congressman Fitzgerald

Lawson Wins Again at Lexington in Free-for-all Sprint

Thomas W. Lawson dominates the Lexington program as The Abbot, backed by heavy wagering, bolts mid-race and wins the free-for-all heat sequence. Bingen takes two heats while The Abbot claims the next three and secures the race, with Lawson reportedly betting $7000 on The Abbot.

Lexington Thomas W. Lawson Abbot Geers Bingen Lawson Eels

Readville Races Exciting Gentlemen's Driving Club Meet

The weekly matinee at Readville by the Gentlemen's Driving Club produced close races. Exhibition mile by Tomah and Eddie B led to wins by Melson and Fred W. in heat two, with Ben H and Gussie Leonard also delivering strong showings. Arlington swept the third with fast times, and Temple Wilkes appeared briefly in practice.

Gentlemen's Driving Club Readville Tomah Eddie B Fred W Melson Ben H Gussie Leonard Moth Miller Arlington Kentucky Star Frank Hall William Young Temple Wilkes Urimary A. Hitchcock Mr. M. Jewett C. H. Belleden Mr. H. O. Paint Ses Hs cc aWoa Cera Keue Nisi Eik W. B. Farmer Seer Neky Star C. H. Belle- Perro Ened Bae Jewett Anne Tomah Eddie B. Os

Dorchester High Beats Thayer Academy 16–0 at Braintree

Dorchester High defeated Thayer Academy at Braintree yesterday by 16 to 0. Dorchester scored all points in the second half as substitutes played in the first period. Wheelock Marks and Drake starred for Dorchester while Thayer backs showed strong play in the first half and nearly found the goal.

Dorchester High Thayer Academy Braintree Dorchester Wheelock Marks Drake Thayerbacks

Boston Teams Win To Run Streak To Four Straight

Philadelphia and Brooklyn also earned wins yesterday while Boston squads extended their winning streak with decisive road or home victories on other diamonds.

Boston Beats New York in Fourth Straight Over Tourists

National League action lists New York at Boston and other matchups as Boston extends its dominance. The hub team clinched its ninth win in rotation with strong base running and timely hits. Scores, pitchers, and line details noted, attendance listed for Chicago game follows.

Boston Avenue York Hicago Louisville Eaceeeen Freladelphia Es Washington Ee Freecere Philadelphia Ecareessesee Eetipere Owe Eeresee St. Louis Seesee Ee Cincinnati Eeaeeseaceee New Yorks Boston New York Tourists Lowe Giants Nichols Carrick Gleason Warner Fleming Tenney Woodruff Seymour Hamilton van Haltren Stahl Collins Davis New York Long Wilson Sullivan Swartwood and Hunt

Pittsburgs Sweep St Louis In Away Victory

The Pittsburgs played above their speed today to win their third straight game against St. Louis. Hoffer pitched well and Thomas, replacing Cup py, was invincible. Attendance reached 725.

ST. Louis Pittsburgs Hoffer Thomas Cuppy

Philadelphia Triumph Over Baltimore Amid Wild Play

In Philadelphia on October 4, Kitaon's wildness and weak support at short led to a win for Philadelphia. Delehanty was retired for continuous kicking as umpire Manassau called the game.

Philadelphia Baltimore Kitaon Delehanty Manassau

Boxing Gossip Signals Busy Ring Ahead With Several Match Prospects

Boxing gossip reports Billy Brady denying selling his Coney Island arena stake where Jeffries defeated Fitz. Matches loom including Johnn Reagan versus Pinky Evans in Yonkers and Joe Royal versus Andy Daly in a 10 round bout at 120 pounds. Maher vows a forfeit to fight the victor of the Hearkeny Jeffries clash as purse offers mount for Erne–O'Brien. Proposals also set for McCue versus Cain and McFadden–Lavigne outcomes with further bouts planned in Brooklyn and Chicago venues.

Billy Brady Coney Island Jeffries Fitz Johnn Reagan Brooklyn Pinky” Evans Yonkers Waverly A. C Joe Royal Philadelphia Andy Daly Peter Maher Frank Erne Jack O’brien Joe Cain Oscar Gardner Marty McCue Joe Fairburn Greenwood A. C McCue Cain Fairburn Andy Watson Cambridge Terry McGovern Sir Terrence Billy Rotchford Chicago Erne Joe Mullin Tim Kearns W. C Roxbury Ted Relly Mechanics’ Building and Music Hall

New England Polo League Meeting Notes and Franchise Move

A New England Polo League meeting lists club reps Salem James Carroll Manchester John Irwin William Long Lawrence William Parsons Portland W W Burnham Clinton James Blake. The Newburyport franchise transfers to Amesbury and the season opens later this month with player allocations for each club.

New England Salem James Carroll Manchester John Irwin William Long Lawrence William Parsons Portland W. W. Burnham Clinton James Blake Newburyport Amesbury Murphy Furbush Gay Mallory Moran Tobin Craig McKay Campbell Jannelle Jason Mullens Tierney Scribner Tarrant Spencer Walton O'Hara Houghton Bannon Genreau Mercer McGowan Fuller Schofield Maynard and Mead W. R. Dawson Devlin Tibbetts Hadley Curtis Miller Woods Perry Fitzgerald Malone Allen J. Dawson Connelly Atkinson

Herald and Boston Post Play In Charle s River Park Clash

The Herald beat the Boston Post 10 to 9 in a Newspaper Baseball League game at Charles River Park. The match honored John T. Lusk of the Herald. play ended after the fifth inning by mutual agreement as cheers echoed and the event proved successful financially and artistically.

Charles River Park Herald Boston Post Baseball John T. Lusk

Omega Oil liniment advertised as cure all

An advertisement extols Omega Oil as a powerful, inexpensive liniment for numerous ailments. It instructs hot bath prep, five to ten minutes of rubbing, and claims no blistering. Sold widely, with a mail order option from Omega Chemical Co. Boston.

America Omega Chemical Co Boston Mass

Ragged Crimson Victory Over Bowdoin Ends in Safety Miscue

Harvard defeated Bowdoin 13 to 0 as a late safety and two touchdowns defined a game marked by fumbles and ragged play. Harvard’s line struggled while Bowdoin’s backs faltered amid broken tackles and widespread miscues.

Crimson Reid Harvard Bowdoin Parker Lawrence Upton H. Letton J. Knowlton Graham Gray and Bacon

Boston Latin Triumph Over Dedham High 12–0 in Senior League

Boston Latin School defeated Dedham High 12 to 0 at Dedham. Maguire scored on a center run behind strong interference and Phillips added a touchdown. Hurley left with an ankle injury early in the second half as Dedham fought to the end.

Harvard Bowdoin Crimson Dibblee Old John Heal Burden Sargent Trainer Barnard Lawrence Ristine Campbell Fincke Parker Gierash Kendall Sawin Reid Boston Latin School Dedham High Dedham Will Hurley Maguire Parmelee Gateley Phillips B. L. S. Dedham McGrath White Hurley Quigley R. T Pickhardt Wyder R. G Dawson Witherby Harris Creeden Parmalee Naep Vary Er Real Moody Gately Daly Eeseeel. T Boonemort Mest Grosset Benson Boston Latin O’brien Umptire—Robinson Meferee Guild Walsh Cartwright

Brown Rolls Over Tufts 6-0 in Providence Game

Brown defeated Tufts 6 to 0 in Providence R I with Hapgood scoring the lone touchdown in the second half after eleven minutes. Brown struggled with fumbles and weak defense while Tufts played well but could not threaten the Brown goal.

Providence R. I Brown Tufts Bates Washburn Hapgood

Amherst Triumphs Over Williston in Low-Scoring Game

Amherst beat Williston 2 to 0 in a slow game. Swift starred with a long touchdown run. Amherst failed to convert extra points as Washburn missed kicks and Williston earned a safety.

Amherst Williston Swift Washburn

Brookline High Dominates Roxbury Latin In Close Game

Brookline High played well against Roxbury Latin, with a strong performance throughout the game. The score and final moments were tight, showcasing Brookline High’s offense and defense in a competitive matchup.

Yale Beats Trinity 4 to 0 on Yale Field

Yale defeated Trinity 4 to 0 on Yale field. The Yale line, though stronger and refreshed by substitutes in the second half, did not exhibit expected teamwork or dash.

New Haven Conn Yale Trinity

Bucknell Bears Penn In Two Scoring Drives

Bucknell University football team shocked Old Penn by twice scoring as the Bucknell kicking of Mathewson, the fullback, featured two field goals and long punts. The Quakers won 47 to 10 at Philadelphia on October 4.

Pennsylvania Bucknell Philadelphia Bucksnell University University of Pennsylvania Old Penn Quakers Mathewson Brooke Yale Billy Bull

Brockton Cyclists Challenge Steam Tandem Race Offer

Eddie McDuffee writes the Post about a $100 bet with F W Gurney to race a steam tandem against any machine on the Brockton track once Kenneth A Skinner can attend. The offer details a one to twenty five mile race with flying start and no accident clauses. Also notes on MA LA W nominations, Porter visit, Elkes hour record plan, Walleston wheel theft, Kennison missing, Old Colonial Club event, and rising initiation fee as membership nears 1000.

Eddie McDuffee F. W. Gurney Brockton Chicago F. Howard Porter Boston ’99 Boston Harry Elkes Lew Walleston West Street Brooks Harry P. Kennison West Walnut Park Old Colonial Club

Mercantile Bowling League Opens Season At Carruth Alleys

Eight teams competed at Carruth Alleys last evening as the Mercantile Bowling League accepted the resignations of the champion Dickermans. The Fruit team was chosen to replace them. Prizes totaling 110 dollars were offered and Carruth Dickinson and MacLean were named to form a schedule committee. The season opens in late October and runs twenty one weeks with President Hollis and MacLean optimistic about the championship race. New rooters have joined each club.

Mercantile Bowling League Carruth Alleys Dickermans Messrs Carruth, Dickinson MacLean Hollis Charles J. MacLean

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