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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1898

Page

3

Brooklyn Edges Phillies In Error Filled Game

First base on errors favored Brooklyn 3 to 2 over Philadelphia. Brooklyn left on base six times, Philadelphia equally six. Fifield struck out once, Jones sacrificed, Gaston walked twice, Fifield walked twice. Magoon, Daly and Lachance completed a double play. Delehanty and Lajoie turned another. Sheckard hit by pitch. Time noted as 38 minutes. Umpires Hunt and Andrews. Attendance 650.

Jones Anderson Hallman Gaston Delehanty Tome Lachance Brooklyn Philadelphia Fifield Magoon Daly Lajoie Sheckard Baltimore A. WD Lessore McGraw Keeler Kelley McGann Holmes Demontreville Robinson Maul Ball NEW York AB van Hauren C. F Davis Eeeetere Joyce Db Eareseeres My Dorsle Seymour Gleason Sea van Haltren McGaw Doyle Meekin New York Gaffney and Brown AL. R B. van Haltren Tavin Mc Biri Ccaeceascerens Serene R. F Foster Ft Os C Latimer Kitson Hughes Zaltimore Doheny B. Po Griffin Sb. Ene Stekarhind Croen Eene Civesietate Marnede Zwo Tiree

Opening day at Combination Park yields exciting racing

The fall meeting opened at Combination Park with good weather, a fast dry track, and two close accidents narrowly averted. Spectator turnout was modest but the crowd enjoyed heats across events, including two races won in four heats and two miles paced in the 2:14 class. Fred St Onge dazzled on his wheel performing tricks before slipping into a water puddle during a dramatic fall.

Combination Park Fred St. Onge

Boston Pounds Senators as Pennant Possession Certainty

Washington dispatch notes Boston defeated the Senators easily to cement their hold on the pennant. The Senators fielded poorly and could not hit Lewis, while Boston pounded Baker’s delivery. Attendance 1400. The score:

Washington Bostons Senators Lewis Boston Baker

Baltimores Win Behind Spurt In Second Game

In the first contest the Baltimores had five of six hits in the second and fifth innings to score enough for victory. In the second game the Giants produced five runs in the fifth inning on four singles a two-base hit a hit batsman and an error to win. Attendance was 1620. The score:

Baltimore Baltimores Giants Harvard Amherst Yale Fred Mills Eaton Cameron Forbes Sargent Percy Haughton MacMasters Haughton Mills R. Lawrence Gierasch Cochrane 1. E 1. T Boal L. G C. Sargent Burden R. G R. T Hallowell R. E Daly Q. B E. Kendall R. H Dibble 1. H Red t.Amherst Watson Ballantine Walton Rv. G Buller King Winslow Cook Anderson Pratt Q. B. Whitney J. H Kendall R. Hi Surden Harris

Phillies Edged by Darkness After Delehanty Triple

New York October 11 left handed curves overwhelmed the Phillies as Delehanty hit a sixth inning triple that prevented a shutout. The game was halted in the seventh due to darkness with the score left incomplete.

New York Phillies Delehanty

Cancer and Tumor Cured Without Knife or Plaster

A brief old time advertisement offering cures for cancer and tumors without surgery or plaster, claiming testimonials and letters as proof. It invites readers to contact Dr. H. Mason at Chathem for free treatise and advice.

H. Mason M.D Chathem

Morris Park Record Tied at Morris Park Races

At Morris Park in New York Satin Slipper led to win the Silverbrook stake and Toluca chased to finish second. Briar Sweet led in the Dixiana stakes and won by a half length over Banastar. Warrenton led the fifth race early but Sir Walter surged to win by a neck with Warrenton second and Peep O Day third. time 1 55 1 4.

New York Morris Park Silverbrook Satin Slipper Toluca Briar Sweet Banastar Bangle Warrenton Sir Walter Candleblack White Frost Peep O'Day Peep O’day

26 Tubs Play Today At Charles River Park

The hand engine muster at Cambridge’s Charles River Park lists 26 engines with noted crews and home ports including Defiance of Fall River newly imported from Canada. Interest centers on its performance among the sixteen other vessels and the fleet’s overall show.

Charles River Park Cambridge Roxbury Vet City of Somerville Columbia Winchendon White Angel Salem Baw Meese Gardner Hancock Brockton Quansigamos Hopkinton Deluge Pickett Marblehead Red Jacket of Watchemaker of Past Providence King Philip of Rockland Fagle Lynn Torrent Lisbon Atlantic of Swampscott Torrent of Warren of Pepperell FE. Hopkins Union of Braintree Peabody Union Defiance Fall River Oko Protector of Canada

Weld Boat Club Debt Paid and Fall Regatta Planned

The Weld Boat Club has cleared its debt from last spring's damage to boats. Founder George Weld offers to donate several new boats. The fall regatta is set for October 27 or 28 with cups and prizes. Races include a one mile straightaway for most events and a 1.5 mile single with turn for singles.

Weld Boat Club George Weld

Reader Piper Donovan Sets World Record for 100 Yards

Reader Piper Donovan clocked 9.38 seconds for 100 yards, claim a world professional record. The Phenix Club of Whitman seeks matches with 150-pound clubs in the state, Fairmounts favored, for expenses on Saturdays or holidays. Various clubs in Newton and Cambridge seek games with specified weight ranges and dates. A benefit for Thomas F. Coffey at Lyceum Hall East Boston is planned for October 21 with a strong program.

Reader Piper Donovan Phenix Club Whitman Fairmounts A. Metiever Mass Thomas F. Coffey Lyceum Hall East Boston

Mercantile Bowling League Opens Season With Ten Clubs

The Mercantile Bowling League votes to roll games at Warren alleys as ten clubs join including Oliver Ditson & Co and Henry Kaiser & Co. Next week schedule features American Watch Company vs Brown Durrell & Co on Monday and other matches on Tuesday and Thursday among Franklin rivals.

Mercantile Bowling League Oliver Ditson & Co Henry Kaiser & Co Warren American Watch Company Brown, Durrell & Co John Pp. Lovell Arms Company UH. Traiser & Co New England News Company A. J. Lloyd & Co Dennison Manufacturing Company Yonn LP Squire, Clapp & Tilton Oliver Ditson

Crimson and Harvard Prep Boxing Card and Yale Rivalry

Crimson Today outlines a six to four round boxing card led by Kid Lavigne vs. Patsey Sweeney and George McCarthy vs. Curtis, plus matches for Larry Hayes, Billy Campbell, Bob Montgomery, Joe Robinson, an exhibition Walter Long vs Dick Bradley, and a snowshoe bout between young McDonald and Spider Foley. Also notes Maurice Rosenberg’s promising bout with Crockey Boyle and Harvard Amherst football notes with line-up details and new players.

Kid Lavigne Patsey Sweeney New Hampshire George McCarthy Curtis Larry Hayes Billy Campbell Bob Montgomery Joe Robinson Walter Long Dick Bradley Billy Troy Harry Armstrong Young McDonald Spider Foley

Newton A A Beaters Boston College 5–0

Newton A A defeated Boston College at Newton Centre 5 to 0. Kelley and Rourke starred for BC while Hawes scored on a tipped kick in the first half. Newton pressed BC near the goal line late, but time expired with Newton inches from scoring again.

Newton A. A Boston College Newton Centre Boston Kelley Boston Latin Wadsworth Newton Nash Rourke McAndrews Hart Collegians Hawes

Freshmen Triumph 12 0 Over Hopkins in Ragged Debut

Harvard freshmen opened their season yesterday against Hop kinson. The game was ragged but the freshmen showed speed and scored two touchdowns with goals, giving a 12 to 0 victory. Two squads of freshmen were used.

Harvard Hopkinson

Dorchester High Narrowly Tops Boston Latin In Scrappy Clash

Dorchester High defeated Boston Latin by a small margin at Dorchester Town Field. Latin School led most of the game until Leach powered drives from midfield for Dorchester in the final minutes. Wheelock failed the kick and Fisher and Wood were noted for strong kicking. Dorchester showed uneven team play with Leach carrying much of the load.

Dorchester H. S Boston Latin Dorchester High Dorchester Town Field Latin School Leach Wheelock Fisher Dorchester Wood

Boxing Gossip: Alberts to Meet Kelly in Oct 25 Contest

The Beacon A C books Allie Alberts to fight Paul Kelly of New York in a 12 round main event at Broadway Hall South Boston on Oct 25. Preliminary bouts include Walter Johnson vs Al Stronich a 6 round match and several more boxing cards planned. A Grco Roman wrestling clash features Martin Shack against Ohan Karakoz.

The Beacon A. C Paul Kelly New York Allie Alberts Broadway Hall Boston Walter Johnson al Stronich Martin Shack Ohan Karakoz Shawmut Boat Club Danny Brennan Andy Daly Broadway Club Charley Bennett Johnny Sheehan Ike McLean Hudson Phillie Brennan Walter Long Roanoke A. C. Entertainment Committee Long Seaside Athletic Club South Boston Kid Lavigne Johnny Briggs Harry Paige Frank Connolly MD Beatty Pat Murphy Billy Mulins Jimmy Davenport Frank Scott Farragut A Lyceum Hall

Bicycle Notes and Upcoming Races Around Boston Area

Metropolitan and Dorchester Wheelmen plan a mile amateur record attempt at Norwood today with pacemakers timers and officials due at the start before 8:30. A ten and five mile road race chaired by John R. Dubois will run Saturday between Fairhaven and Mattapoisett with entries open until Friday. Local business chatter covers a Palmer Goodrich fire deal affecting Ned Porter. Atwater comments on cycle supply market where city trade is slow but country bikes need repairs. A Massachusetts division election committee meeting Friday will list independent candidates. Kimball Duryea century run postponed to next Sunday from Cambridge to Newburyport with a pace of 10-12 mph and red cross puncture repair crew. Frank St Corlew to run half century to Acton Sunday from Brookline at 8:30 with a guide meeting riders at Massachusetts and Commonwealth intersections.

Frank Ourish Metropolitan Dorchester Norwood John R. Dubois New Bedford Fairhaven Mattapoisett George H. Lowe Palmer-Goodrich Ned Porter George S. Atwater Austin W.W. Pease Richmond Island Associates Massachusetts Messrs. Kimball and Duryea Cambridge Massachusetts Avenue Newburyport Hamilton Red Cross Brigade Prank St. Corlew Trinity C. C Acton Washington Street Brookline Boston Com

Women Golfers Gathered at Ardsley for Championship

Talented field of sixty female golfers arrives at Ardsley-on-the-Hudson New York for the annual championship tourney. Notables include Mrs John Jacob Astor and Miss Maude Wetmore of Newport Golf Club alongside Mrs T Suffern Tailor of Tuxedo and Mrs Hobart Chatfield-Taylor of Chicago, representing the Ont hensia club.

New York Ardsley-on-the-Hudson Ardsley John Jacob Astor Maude Wetmore

Winthrop Cycle Club to Run Century Course

The Winthrop Cycle Club plans its first century run next Sunday on the Newburyport course starting and finishing at Pauline Street club rooms Winthrop. The race begins at 6 30 a m led by Captain F T Murphy First Lieutenant J D Sullivan and A F Coggins with one division.

Monwealth Avenues Columbia Columbus Avenue Winthrop Cycle Club Newburyport Pauline Street Winthrop F.T. Murphy J. D. Sullivan A. F. Coggins Star-Chamber Executiv

Yale Football Training Under Coach Wallace Goughing

Yale coaches, led by veteran Wallace Goughing, directed the Yale football players for several days of coaching. Tryouts included freshman Playden at center, Andrews adjusting, Cutten set to return, Stillman with Richards at right guard, Francis at tackle, Coy and Sharpe at ends, Dupee at full end, Sullivan at quarterback, and four back candidates Franklin Wear Beard and Harvey receiving trials.

New Haven Cons Yale Wallace Yale Andover Andrews Cutten Stillman Richards Francis Coy Sharpe Dupee Sullivan Franklin Wear Beard Harvey

Arrangements Made for Sullivan Dunne Lightweight Bout

VER Oct 11 arrangements set for a six round lightweight bout between Sullivan the crack Bos and Jimmy Dunne. The contest will be decided during the fall in a local arena on Oct 20.

Sullivan Bos Jimmy Dunne Spike

Boston College officer slate announced for student body

Sophomore of 19 percent? Edward F. Ryan of Lynn is named president along with David C Williams as vice president and William T Shean of Belmont as secretary Howard F Ryan of Newton as treasurer and David C Williams as athletic committee representative.

Boston College Edward F. Ryan Lynn David C. Williams William T. Shean Belmont Howard F. Ryan Newton David CC Williams

Concert Well Received at Union Hall Season Opener

The first concert of the season at Union Hall featured the Rossini mixed quartet with Mr. Wulf Pries assisting. Soloists Eleanor Fox Allen soprano Nellie Louise Woodbury contralto Haward E. Holden tenor and Wilbur E. Davidson bass performed in a Catholic evening program.

Union Hall Rossini Wulf Pries Eleanor Fox Allen Nellie Louise Woodbury Haward E. Holden Wilbur E. Davidson

Mysterious Women Said To Influence Hagen Case In Boston

Report outlines Hagen planned defense alleging Chance killed Russell out of jealousy over a South End woman. Hagen will claim Chance forged the story to shift blame, with a Kneeland Street resident ready to testify. Hagen left Chicago and is due in Boston at 4 50 p m via Fitchburg line.

Arthur Hagan Charles L. Russell Boston John H. Chance Watts Hagen Chance Charles Street Bro Hagan Lasl Russell Charrce South End Kneeland Street Harrison Avenue Afso Station 4 Shields Headquarters O'Neil Stallion Chicago Fitchburg

Murray to box 15 rounds at Hanon Club in Lynn

George Murray the Lynn featherweight has signed to box 15 rounds with Austin Rice at the Hanon Club. No date set yet with both boxers to weigh 118 pounds at 3 o clock.

Brennan Murray Lynn George Murray Austin Rice Ho @nan

Archbishops Gather for Annual Catholic Church Meeting

In Washington on October 11, archbishops and bishops began assembling at Catholic University for the church’s annual gathering. The university board, composed of archbishops and bishops, opened its meeting alongside the church’s governing body. The session, held behind closed doors in McMahon Hall, included Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishops Williams of Boston and Corrigan of New York.

Washington Church In McMahon Hall Cardinal Gibbons Williamms Boston Corrigan New York West Indian Islands House of Bishops Protestant Episcopal Triennial Convention Williams Connecticut Board of Missions Bishop Whipple Minnesota William Hobart

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