Toor Day Off Boston Tops Washingtons Hit Hard
Boston loses to Washingtons as Klobedanz sustains heavy blows. Baltimore wins and New York games yield mixed results across the slate.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1898
Page
3
Baseball season ends with walkover for the Senators
In Washington on Oct 12 the season closed with a Senators walkover as the Bostons showed little zest and struggled against Killen's pitching. Klohbedanz allowed ten bases on hits in the sixth inning as attendance figures for 1909 were noted. the final score and full details follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senators
Bostons
Killen
Klohbedanz
Teams split twin bill in Pittsburg and Baltimore
Pittsburg saw both games end early due to darkness after Cleveland failed to hit Leever in the opener while Baltimore won the first game on timely hitting and Sey mour bested the Orioles in the second. Attendance listed as 820 for the Baltimore twin bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Leever
Baltimore
Seymour
Orioles
POL
Donoven
McCreery
Gfeee
Clark
Stew
Cero
Padden
Rickert
Stan
Shriver
Fly
S. S
Burkett
McKean
Cricer
Connor
Heidrick
R. F Burke
Trank
Young
Caine
Gray
Ely
Bell Vrank
McDonald and Swartwood
Brooklyn and Philadelphia Close Season In Pitchers Battle
The Brooklyn and Philadelphia clubs played the final game of the season in New York. Pratt held the edge over Dunn in a keen pitchers duel as Philadelphia won 5 to 2. Attendance 609. Brooklyn losses for the year about $15,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyns
Philadelphians
Pratt
Brooklyn
Harvard Rout Amherst In Big Football Score Shocked Yale Fans
Harvard crushed Amherst 53 to 2 as Coach Weeks praised the Crimson’s speed, line, and interference. Daly mishandled a punt, Dibblee briefly recovered for Amherst, but Harvard dominated with Mills, Boal, Haughton, and Daly directing the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Amherst
Yale
Penn
Crimson
Harris
Daly
Cook
Boich
Dibbiee
Pratt
Dibblee
Gladwin
Keith
DeWitt
Nlarris
Freddie Mills
Eaton
Big Burden
Kendall
Reid
Didblee
Boal
Faton
Haughton
Mills
Cochrane
Hallowell
Bie
Burden
Sargent
Brayton
I. E
Tree
Ikkendall
Cochrine
Mtmpire
Letton
Nesmen
Anderson
Nickerson
Woods
Improvement in Team Play Leads to Score Result
Improvement in team play followed Overfield moving to centre in the second half. Final: Touchdowns by Outland (2), Hare, McMahon, Garnet, Welker. goals by Outland four. Referee Dr Schoff. Umpire Laurie Bliss. Time two 20 minute halves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Outland
Hare
McMahon
Garnet
Welker
Dr. Schoff
Laurie Bliss
Phillips Andover Defeats Tufts 5 to 0 in Slow Contest
Andover October 12 Phillips Andover beat Tufts College 5 to 0 on a slow, error prone afternoon. Neither team scored in the first half and there was considerable fumbling by both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andover
Phillips Andover
Tufts College
Princeton Thunders Past Lafayette 34 to 0
Princeton defeated Lafayette in a highly exciting game at Princeton. The final score was Princeton 34 Lafayette 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Lafayette
N. J
Wesleyan and Union College Post Lopsided Wins
At Middletown Wesleyan defeated Holy Cross 12 to 0. At Williamstown Union College beat Williams 6 to 0. At Watertown Comer’s Commercial College routed Watertown High 22 to 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Conn
Wesleyan
Holy Cross
Williamstown—Union College
Williams
Watertown
Comer’s Commercial College
Watertown High
Beatrix Hoyt Maintains Lead In Women’s Golf Championship
The second day at Ardsley ends with Miss Beatrix Hoyt still ahead as sixteen women advance to the second round. Notable results see Miss Maude K. Wetmore of Newport and Miss Ruth Underhill of Queens County Club among survivors, while several New England players fall. Hoyt defeated Miss Hoyt’s rival Miss Keyes by four up and eight to play, drawing strong interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ardsley Golf Links
Beatrix Hoyt
New England
Maude K. Wetmore
Newport
Miss Curtis
Miss Boardman
Essex County Golf Club
Manchester
Mass
Keyes
Concord
Manice
Pittsfield
Miss Burt
Philadelphia
Mss Cc. O. Morgan
Baltusrol
H. B. Curtis
Maude
Shinecock Hills
Miss Hoyt
Signing of Sharkey and Corbett 1898 boxing match agreement
The article details the October 1898 boxing agreement between James J. Corbett of San Francisco and Thomas Sharkey of Dundock Ireland for a twenty round bout under Marquis of Queensberry rules with a 20900 dollar purse promoted by Lenox Athletic Club and stipulates forfeits gloves weights and referee authority plus conditions for noncompliance and results. It also notes related boxing news and local notices including Sun Ash opening a boxing school in Bridgeport and Mysterious Billy Smith vs Rob Dillon upcoming bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharkey and Corbett
Greater
New York A. C
Lenox
Tom O'Rourke
John Kelly
New York
Lenox Athletic Club of
Corbett
Sharkey
George Considine
O'Rourke
Joe Machias
Sun” Ash
George Dixon
Kinard Street
Cambridgeport
Billy Hill
Columbian Rowing Association of
East Boston
Yceum Hall
Charles A. Stafford
Billy Smith
Rob Dillon
Pittsburg
Portland
Frye School Beats English Mish on Brookline Common
Frye School defeated the English Mish School yesterday on Brookline Common. Frye dominated, with Coe, Gillespie and Murphy leading the line and Sullivan, behind the line, star players. Nichols, Barrington and Macksey stood out for English High. Frye faces Hopkinson next Friday on Brookline Common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frye School
Prookline Common
English High
Coe
Gillespie
Murphy
Sullivan
Nichols
Barrington
Macksey
Hopkinson
Brookline Common
Virginia Fails as Pennsylvania Wins 84 to 0
In Philadelphia on October 12, the University of Virginia football eleven lost to Pennsylvania 84 to 0. Virginia fumbled repeatedly but showed some competence beyond the miscues. Pennsylvania also fumbled, though less often and with a strong early lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
University of Virginia
Pennsylvania
Virginians
Prof. A
Chrystal
Marshall, Mich
Boxers drawn for Pelican A. bout next Saturday night
Walter Burgo of Boston faces George McFadden of New York in a twenty round main event at the Pelican A. next Saturday. Preliminary fights include Jack O'Donnell of San Francisco versus Warry Fisher at 150 pounds and Jack Schultz against Bob Stone at 128 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Walter Burgo
Boston
George McFadden
Pelican A
Jack O'Donnell
San Francisco
Young Sharkey
Warry Fisher
Jack Schultz
Bob Stone
Worcester Rider Aims For New York To Boston Bicycle Record
Captain James J. Casey of the Vernon Cycle Club of Worcester prepares in New York for a Boston bound record attempt. He plans a midnight start from New York, pacing by multiple teams from South Framingham to Worcester, with specialized pacemakers and a scheduled arrival in Boston by nine Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Casey
Vernon Cycle Club
Worcester
New York
Boston
Mr. Casey
South Frmingham
Springfield
Austin W. Pease
Century Road Club
Palmer
Massasoit C. Co
J. J. Conlin
National Track Association
Warren
Peter Belleveau
Brookfield
E. J. Cross
South Framingham
Casey
Hines
Dean
Daniel F. Casey
Election change proposed for Massachusetts Division of League of American Wheelmen
A board meeting proposal suggests electing the nominating and elections committee by annual vote. The five top board representatives by votes would form the committee, chairman to be the leading vote-getter. In a tie for fifth place, the sixth member would also serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts’ Division
League of American Wheelmen
Board of Representatives
Elections Committee
Forest Park Track Is Suspended From Sanctions
The L A W racing board bulletin reports Forest Park track at Adams Massachusetts suspended from sanction due to unsanctioned races. Names Harlow Carr Fred Burt Harry Haff E C Jenks Charles Richmond Thomas Barret Delmar Perkins and George Carr of Adams Massachusetts are suspended to November 6 1898. Sanctions granted to Bank Officers Association and John J Adams of Northampton both dated October 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Albert Mott
A. W. Racing Board
Forest Park Track
Adams
Mass
Harlow Carr
Fred Burt
Harry Haff
E. C. Jenks
Charles Richmond
Thomas Barret
Delmar Perkins
George Carr
Boston
Bank Officers’ Association
Northampton
John J. Adams
Bicycle Notes Spur Delayed Record Attempt and Tax Dispute
Wet roads in Norwood forced Frank S. Ourish to postpone a mile road record attempt to Saturday afternoon. Dorchester rider Harry Edwards eyes an early sailing trip to test against foreign pros, while Pettis and Darion challenge amateurs. Fred St Onge receives a new bevel geared wheel. Worcester taxes bicycles at 81 cents each, valued at 50 dollars, prompting Chief Consul Elliott to seek a test case on taxation based on real value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwood
Frank S. Ourish
Harry Edwards
Dorchester
Pettis
Darion
Fred St. Onge
Worcester
Consul Elliott
Teresa’s Treasure Saved From Maria Teresa Wreck
In Guantanamo on October 12 news reports saved treasure from the Spanish warship Maria Teresa. A safe contained fifteen thousand dollars in Spanish gold and sixty seven casks of liquor were recovered. Many stokers’ bodies were found in coal bunkers and engine spaces with some burned badly. The Teresa did not explode like the Almirante Oquendo and Vizcaya, and aside from upper works she remains in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guantanamo
Maria Teresa
Almirante Oquendo
Vizcaya
Teresa
Burns challenges Pierrie to heavyweight wrestling match
Farmer Martin Burns of Chicago writes the Sporting Editor offering a $250 to $1000 side match in catch as catch can wrestling against G Pierrie the heavyweight wrestler based in Boston. Burns requests Pierrie sign articles and mail a forfeit to secure the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer (Martin) Burns
Gideon Pierrie
Burns
Post
G. Pierrie
Boston
Smith Ready to Meet Heraklides for 100 Dollar Bout
Boston strong man John Y. Smith declares confidence he can defeat Heraklides the Greek in a heavyweight lifting contest and is prepared to arrange a match for one hundred dollars per side at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Y. Smith
Boston
Heraklides
Smith
Dr Bulls Cough Syrup Claim Setup for Cough Relief
An ad fragment touts Dr Bulls Cough Syrup claiming to cure vold and cough for 20 cents. It presents a simple sales pitch without verifiable details or modern medical claims, highlighting price and a health benefit.
Firemen's Master Play-out Winners Named at Charles River Park
The Veteran Firemen's Association event drew twenty six New England hand tub teams. Wind hindered scoring. City of Lynn won with 180 ft 11 2 in. Union of East Pepperell second and City of Lowell third. The White Angels protested a longer first stream but judges disallowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles River Park
New England
City of
Lynn
Union of East Pepperell
City of Lynn
Union
East Pepperell
City of Lowell
Lowell
Columbia
Winchenden
White Angel
Salem
Somerville Vets
Somerville
Roxbury
Proctor
Brockton
Warren
Baw Beess
South Gardner
Quinsigamog
Hopkinton
Torrent
Gardner
Okamakammesit
Marblehead
Eagle of
McPartland to Meet Gans in 25 Round Fight Nov 4
New York October 11. Kid McPartland and Joe Gans reached a practical agreement via Tom O Rourke for a twenty five round bout at Lenox Athletic Club on November 4. McPartland signed articles. weight listed at 184 pounds. Both fighters to share gate receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kid McPartland
Joe Gans
Tom O’rourke
Lenox Athletic Club
McPartland
Gans
Ten Eyck to contest Halifax harbor single scull title
James A. Ten Eyck entered in the Halifax N S Harbor championship single scull race to be held next week. The Rogers and Lynch brothers have withdrawn from the event, saying they will not row this year, leaving Ten Eyck as the likely winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
James A. Ten Eyck
N. S
Harbor
Ten Eyck
Erastus D. Rogers
Lynch Brothers
Rogers
Unitarian Club Hearings Warn of Blood Thirstiness in Press and Pulpit
The Unitarian Club at Vendome opened its season with Hon. Winslow Warren presiding. Rev. Samuel M. Crothers spoke on a historical view of religion while Warren rebuked imperialist rhetoric in the press and pulpit. He urged peace after the war and criticized a declared expansionist policy. Notables present included Harvard professors and generals, with tributes to Sherman Hoar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitarian Club
Vendome
Winslow Warren
Samuel M. Crothers
Cambridge
Warren
William Howell Reed
Sherman Hoar
Genghis Gran
Crothers
B. Fay Mills
Emerton and Wambley
Harvard
Dr. Lyon
Tkins
B. B. Nargarkar
Bor
Archibald Howe
General Wigglesw H
W. E. Putnam
W. A. French
G. A. ©. Ernst
G. H. Norcross
D. H. Coolidge
C. P. Curtis
J. Hemans
Oliver Ames
General Blackmore
Roderick Stebbins
Albert Clarke
Edwin Lawrence
New Hampshire Club Opens as Speakers Decry Philippines Policy
At Parker's opening meeting a New Hampshire Club banquet heard remarks by Hon. Charles F. Stone and ex- Boston port collector Winslow Warren. Warren warned against imperial entanglements, urging equal citizenship for overseas populations and arguing the U S should end military rule in conquered territories. He urged exiting the Philippines as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire Club
Parker
Charles F. Stone
Winslow Warren
Boston
Joseph G. Edgerly
Fitchburg
Mass
Henry M. Baker
New Hampshire
Warren
Massachusetts
Philippines
Porto Rico
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Montreal
America
Asia
Philippine Islands
Statue to Washington funded by Doyle gift in London
London October 12. In response to novelist David Christie Murray suggestion for a statue to Washington by public subscription, novelist Arthur Conan Doyle offers the first subscription of ten guineas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
David Ghristie Murray
Playright
Washington
Arthur Conan Doyle
Independent Roosevelts Nomination Declined in Albany
The Citizens Against Roosevelt in New York report Roosevelt declined their nomination and announce the independent state ticket. Theodore Bacon of Rochester is named for Governor, with other nominees listed as previously announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roosevelt
Albany
Citizens’ Union
Independent State
Theodore Bacon
Rochester
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