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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1898
Page
3
In St. Louis on October 7 the Clevelands beat the Browns twice to close the championship season. The first game was a pitchers duel. the second was halted after the sixth inning because of darkness. Attendance reached 800. Baltimore takes first of New York series easily.
McGraw Joyce and Doyle stole bases for Baltimore while Doyle added a two base hit and Clarke a three base hit. McGann turned an unassisted double play as Baltimore committed two errors leading to 1 1 New York. Seymour and Nops combined for 12 strikeouts with 9 walks. Warner Clarke and others allowed passed balls and seven runners left on base in front of 1000 spectators. Time 80 minutes with Umpires Grey and Andrews.
Willia the tele scopic twirler for Boston dominates Washington Park Brooklyn with strong pitching and timely hitting. The champions lead from the start as Duffy and Hamilton drive runs, Tenney fields, Lowe and Stahl contribute, and Brooklyn fights back with two runs before Boston adds three in the eighth to force a 7 to 2 decision before darkness.
Errors by the Giants led to three Baltimore runs before darkness halted play after the sixth inning in New York on Oct 7. The score remained unresolved as the game ended with the sun still shining.
A Chicago medical ad promises permanent cure of blood poison in 15 to 35 days with home treatment or hospital options. It offers to pay rail fare and hotel bills if cure fails and guarantees results despite prior mercury or drugs. The notice boasts a $500,000 backing and urges severe cases to contact the advertiser.
Philadelphia won both games in a day-night double header with strong hitting and solid fielding. Darkness halted the second game in the fifth inning after 2,486 fans watched.
In Brockton on October 7 the third day of the fair drew 30 000 spectators with accidents across ballooning cycling pacing and horse shows. A T Glasgow the cannon balloon man sprained his arm when fired from the cannon. T S Bailey of Brockton driver of Mazette was thrown in the second heat.
Harvard meets Dartmouth at Soldiers Field at 3 p m in the third game of the season. Last year Harvard edged a cautious Crimson defense through a 13 point second half. Dibblee again starred in practice with multiple 40 yard runs and wore protective headgear for the first time.
The sulky wheel failure toppled Beppe Eel leading to a spill injuring Aural Batonyes. Claude Hamilton suffered cuts after crowding in the finish as Alcidalia swept the trotting heats setting track records. Ingraham and Hamilton were disqualified for fouling during the mile handicap finish.
At Franklin Field, the freshmen defeated sophomores 8 to 1 in baseball while the cane rush drew a lively crowd amid chants and school colors. The junior freshman reception closed the day with Miss Annie Carnes and Mr. Burrill greeting the new class, fostering friendly ties between classes.
Brooklyn owner based negotiations with New York to select six Senators for 15000. Brooklyn's 1899 roster including reserves and draftees exceeds thirty. Trade talks and signings reflect a busy off season as teams plan for spring play and salary concerns linger.
Fragmentary OCR shows a mention of Dr Hulls Cough Syrup described as a private value and unused in some context. No clear dates, places, or additional details are readable.
The second day featured three one mile single races with tight finishes. Jack Crooks beat Dwight Clark by about two feet after a near dead heat verdict by referee Dr. Harry Spooner. John Smith edged Nat Horton by a half length in 7 minutes 16 seconds. Wardwell won a three cornered race over Derby and DeBlois in 7 minutes 12 seconds. Afternoon program includes scratch races between double fours and eights.
London Oct 7 St Gris led to unplaced finish while C F Young bay filly Queen Louise with Sloan aboard captured the Ted Dington Purse Handicap of 103 sovereigns at Kempton Park on opening day. Betting to 1 favored Queen Louise.
Brookline High defeats Cambridge High and Latin School 6 to 5 in the senior interscholastic opener. F Clarkson and Wilbur score for Brookline. Crane adds the extra point after the first touchdown. Umpire Murphy, refs Clarke, two 20-minute halves, crowd about 500.
In Concord New Hampshire the day's final races at Capital Driving Park drew lively speculation. Two top favorites prevailed with Dr L winning the first heat in the 2 17 pace before John swept the next three. Merrit Wilkes won the opening heat in the 2 14 pace, but Teddy B captured the next three and the race.
A Sunday Post announces an upcoming Elephant Page combining two newspaper pages into one. It extols elephants as the world’s largest living animals and explains the page will present mammoth features of latest romance and literature. Readers are urged to subscribe to access the special section.
Voting details specify ward caucus times for electing Representatives to the General Court. Ward 5 meets at 6 pm, Wards 1 2 4 17 30 pm, Wards 7 18 at 5 pm, and other wards staggered around 3 to 4 pm. Names John F. McDonald and Hier Gates appear as signatories.
Kid McCoy and Peter Maher were matched today for a 25 round contest before the Greater New York Athletic Club on December 5 with a purse of 10 000 and a division of the gross receipts. Frank Moran will hold the forfeit. Alex Brown will officiate as referee. John F Dowdell of the club announced McCoy's signature.
'Mysterious Billy' Smith of Boston defeated Charles McKeever of Philadelphia in a grueling 26 round welterweight bout at 142 pounds at Lenox Athletic Club. Smith dominated from the start, flooring McKeever in rounds 23 and 24, and the referee scored the bout for Smith as McKeever endured extensive punishment but lasted the limit.
Eureka Athletic Club manager Al Hereford plans a 20000 purse with 5000 guaranteed to stage the Corbett McCoy bout in Virginia near Washington. Considine signals tentative approval but McCoy favors not fighting. venue would seat 12000 and date aims for November 7 at 11 am if agreed.
The article reports Bobby Dobbs, the colored lightweight, leaving for England with John S. Barnes of Birmingham. It suggests a likely challenge to British boxers, possibly targeting Burge and Olympic A. C. plans, with Dobbs improving and considering staying for a potential match if financial terms align.
James Gaston of Wilkesbarre Penn describes long lasting skin disease on hands and face. He credits Dr Agnew's Ointment with improving after first use and claims permanent cure. Sold by E Woodward Co at 52 Bromfield Street and Sheephead Co at 4180 Washington Street.
The piece portrays Dobbs as a fast clever fighter with a strong left and a record of knocking out top contenders. Burge is described as strong but not a true champion, with questions lingering about recent fights and possible hidden agendas before a potential bout with Dobbs. George V. Tuohy signs off with a note of expected upheaval among fans.
The Mechanics' building hosts a grand opening with a vast transformed space. Visitors encounter a colossal globe, Roman temple, Japanese garden, and a host of mechanical marvels including wireless tech and the Diesel motor. A new vaudeville theatre in Talbot Hall and Oriental parlor enhance the exhibit. Monday marks People's Day with a literary program and tea hostesses coordinating the event.
Hubs led by Powers post a 502 high at Carruth alleys as the Hub team wins all three games in the season opener. McCarthy and Sudbury squads split results with Dunn topping with 635 and Sheafe second at 631. Sudbury sweeps City Halls by 100 pins at their home alleys.
Mott announces the five mile event with scoring 60 40 30 20 10 to New Haven on Oct 15. Riverview Cycle Park Association and track Cape Girardeau Mo fined 1000 and suspended until paid for unfair dealing. Amateur record accepted one third mile handicap by F L Kramer Newark N J at Tioga Philadelphia Sept 17 1898 41 4 1 s. Oscar Hedstrom Middletown Conn suspended to Nov 7 1898 for not riding Philadelphia Sept 29.
A letter to the editor complains soldiers at Chickamauga lacked adequate food and water. The writer, claiming to be from the Eighth Massachusetts, asserts repeated deprivation and invites verification from fellow regimental members in Boston.
Tomorrow evening the pastor Dr Brady will deliver the second sermon on important problems in social ethics focusing on The Kind of Man to Marry. The Vernon family will sing in both morning and evening services.
Millbury report states Farnumville cotton mills will restart Monday after a seven day shutdown. About workers will be rehired as productions resumes this week.
An advertisement extols Dean's Ointment as giving instant relief from hives and other skin conditions, claiming it eases misery and profanity during severe outbreaks.
The New England railroads may carry bicycles free for L A W members to and from the 1899 meet in Boston if awarded. Also covered are nominations for L A W offices in Massachusetts, upcoming races, Jamaica Cycle Club plans, Richmond Island Associates dinner, and executive committee meetings amid unresolved racing bills and cycling policy.
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