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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1898
Page
3
Boston Bears beat Brooklyn while Baltimore defeats New York in strong games. New York hitters struggled to cluster hits as both games showed sharp pitching and timely defense.
New York October 6 reports Boston Beaneaters arriving in a funerallike Gowanus procession before opening cars released the team. Frank Selee claimed the club now rivaled two-time pennant winners as Brooklyn faced Gaston and Lewis in a tense game with four first inning runs caused by errors. The score remains unsettled as Brooklyn failed to mount a coordinated hitting attack.
In St Louis on October 6 the Browns defeated Cleveland in the opener and tied the follow up as darkness halted play in the fifth inning. Taylor and Sudhoff pitched superbly and about 1500 fans witnessed the doubleheader.
The B A A Club regatta began with junior and senior shells raced over a mile. John W Smith won the junior easy, while George Derby edged G L De Blois in the senior by under a length with Harold Wardwell close behind. Nat Horton faded in the last half. Senior time 7m 50s, junior time 7m 44s. The regatta continues this afternoon with more junior and senior shell races. The relay four selection will wait until finish. Union Boat Club held concurrent races: tandem canoe won by Henderson Ellis, barely ahead of Clark Holder. four oared shell won by Hys Hay Holder Henderson Hardy with Bacon coxswain. The four to represent Union Boat Club in relay against B A A: Tudor Blake Henderson Hardy.
New York report notes Baltimore seizing early lead by scoring three runs in the first inning. Jennings sustains a broken nose from a pitched ball during the frame. Further score details not provided in readable text.
Philadelphia defeated Washington 5 to 2 as Dineen wavered early and Philadelphia benefited from rough fielding. Attendance 1430. Key plays included a Maree base hit and Flick scoring twice. Stolen bases by Delehanty and Flick. Umpires Hunt and Smith. Time 2h 15m.
Pittsburg edged Louisville 4 to 2 with Tannehill pitching superbly and Umpire MacDonald receiving high praise for his officiating. The game, played in Louisville on October 6, showcased strong defense and timely hitting to secure the victory.
A medical notice touts a treatise and testimonials on curing cancer and tumors without surgery or pain, offering a letter of advice and free information from C. H. Mason, M.D., of Chatham, New York.
English High and Boston College played a lengthy two half scrimmage at Irvington Oval with no scoring. Both teams studied each other’s weaknesses, noting weak quarterback play and BC guard contributions.
The Richardson Company relocates from Milk street to 365 Washington street near the Old South Meeting House. Opening day drew many regular customers and the public as the firm showcases crimson silk flags and flowers in a refined showroom. The store is designed for large wholesale and retail cigars with a plate glass vault for half a million cigars.
New York October 6 results from Morris Park show Bardela winning the one mile race in 1 45 1 2, Macleod of Dare taking the six furlongs in 1 11 1 2, Bluea way prevailing in selling for one mile and one sixteenth in 1 48 1 2, Handball capturing the six furlongs handicap in 1 16, Tabouret winning seven furlongs in 1 bic 1 2, and Maximo Jomez finishing one mile in 1 42 3 1 2.
New York October reports state the Corbett versus McCoy fight is canceled after a Buffalo Hawthorne Club decision. Lenox Club's Tom O Rourke resigns to head West with Sharkey Walcott and Bayard. Detroit promoter Considine offers $20,000 to stage the match, while his brother waves cash to back a Corbett bout. Gray will consult McCoy on a possible future matchup.
Boston boxing fans anticipate a 25 round featherweight bout between Dave Sullivan and George Dixon at 122 pounds with a substantial purse from Tom O Rourke. Both fighters express readiness to box under fair terms, aiming to draw a large New York arena crowd and strong betting interest from Boston supporters. Dixon, still seen as nearly invincible, concedes Sullivan could challenge him while Sullivan emphasizes willingness to schedule details once Dixon initiates talks.
Sullivan eyes featherweight world title with 25 round plan at 122 pounds. Dixon named for a tough test as Smith hails form for Lenox clash with McKeever. Gardner and Kelly sign for 25 rounds at Lenox, Sears versus White set for Olympic Club in Birmingham as Tuohy notes.
The Danbury match between Dan Murphy of Waterbury and Jack Burke of Boston was canceled after Burke refused to fight. Only 38 in attendance at 8:30 p.m., with the winner to receive half the gate receipts.
London reports the death of H S Everett, once secretary of the American legation in Berlin. Born 1835 in Charlestown Massachusetts, he was the son of Edward Everett of Massachusetts. He died Tuesday in Brigh ton.
Captain John G. Sullivan of Company E Ninth Regiment will be honored at a banquet on October 17 by current and former parish residents. The event will take place at the United States Hotel and is expected to draw a large, enthusiastic crowd.
Old-time baseball rivals Randolphs and Holbrooks clash at Highland Park Avon tomorrow in a continued game for a $100 purse. It is their third meeting of the season after two ties Labor Day 3 to 3 in eleven innings and last Saturday cut short by darkness at 10 to 10. Charlie King, ex Augusta and Pawtucket, will pitch for Holbrook, while McAuliffe of Tauntons will catch for Randolph. Home Run Breckenridge of the New England League will umpire. Game called at 2:30 sharp.
The first annual parade of the Rough Riders Coaching Club drew nearly seventy members. It started at 9 from club HQ on Charlestown street, with three decorated tally-hos to Brockton for the fair. On return the group paraded through main streets then enjoyed a banquet with speeches and stories.
Yacht insiders confirm a new cup defender is ordered by C Oliver Iselin and Commodore J Pierpont Morgan. Construction will start once materials are assembled in Bristol with Iselin in charge and the Defender sent to Bristol for repairs later this month.
The Massachusetts Division L A W nominates Aaron Wolfson of Roxbury as secretary treasurer, replacing Alihus K. Peck who runs as an independent. The slate spreads representation across the state with sixty four representatives named and a prospective three cornered fight if Frothingham, Bryson, and Wolfson contest.
Reported telegraph dispatches describe Bear Island chief pledging loyalty to whites as 1000 warriors from Cass Red Lake and Leech Lake prepare for a general uprising. Forces including 60 to 800 soldiers urged to reinforce Leech Lake and nearby areas to prevent massacre and restore order during looming hostilities.
Secretary Bliss said a despatch reported a battle death toll including Major Wilkinson, one sergeant, and four privates, plus a wounded deputy marshal and a dead Indian policeman. Two hundred troops were en route but deemed insufficient, with orders for additional forces to start immediately.
Salem dispatch reports Alfred C. Williams to be hanged for the murder of John Gullo tomorrow. He will be awakened at 5 30 AM and dressed in a new suit, with clergy and sheriff present. Williams, calm and composed, will have two hours to prepare before the death warrant is read at 9 45 AM and the march to the scaffold begins with only necessary witnesses present.
Firefighters and newspaper staff battled a blaze on the third floor printing office of RE J Lord in the Post building last night. The fire, discovered by a reporter, caused about 50 dollars in Lord losses and water damage to Reinstein Brothers. The Post fire brigade under Captain Merchant helped control it before the city department arrived.
The Hoar family said Hon. Sherman Hoar was slightly more favorable this morning. He rested quietly and showed sustained improvement into the evening as doctors hope he continues to progress until a more decisive change occurs.
The friends of Martin Gilmore canvass Democratic voters in Ward 18 for his candidacy to the House of Representatives. Gilmore is a lifelong Ward 18 resident, a current ward committee member, and known as an able speaker who will look after the ward’s best interests if elected.
Brockton Oct. 6 The Brockton Fair drew more than 45 000 on grounds with extra grandstand crowd as rain halted yesterday s events The Rough Riders paraded before Battery I and the blue ribbon horse show featured entries from Boston Newport New York and Providence The free for all pace set a track record of 2 10 3 4 by Dan Q and bicycle races crowned local riders with times around 2 49 3 0 and 3 00 4 5
The Franklin Typographical Society met at Franklin Hall last evening. Eighteen sick benefits drafts were ordered. New members Thomas A. Whalen Arthur W. Preece and Clarence N. Gay joined. A committee was appointed to plan the January 1899 seventy fifth anniversary celebration. Entertainment followed by Master Daniel Murphy Master Joseph Geary and James H. Fitzgerald.
In Washington on Oct 6 a Park Bicycle Club event under the American Racing Cyclists Union drew key riders. Owen Kimble of Louisville won the quarter mile national championship with Major Taylor second and Eddie Bald third. Gardiner won the mile handicap with McFarland second and Kimble third. Steenson won the open mile.
Havana reports the Reina de los Angeles has arrived at Manzanillo with Colonel Henry Ray and 409 United States troops. He will receive possession of the city tomorrow. A Havana reception greeted Mrs Sampson wife of Admiral Sampson at El Vedado by a ladies’ deputation from high society.
Dr S M Landis invites educated gentlemen with kidney trouble to a public talk at his Sanford offices 1513 Washington Street. The illustrated Talk promises medical reform and offers consultations Saturdays Mondays 9 to 9, Sundays 10 to 2, and other days 12 noon to 6 pm. Call or write for details.
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