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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1899
Page
3
Chicago game slows as Sullivan's throw hold preserves a close score. Attendance reported at 500 with the contest tipping in Cleveland's favor after six runs across the eighth inning.
New Yorks fall to the Baltimores as the game turns after the seventh inning. Kitson excelled with bases loaded actions. The National League schedule lists Boston at Brooklyn Philadelphia at Washington Baltimore at New York Cleveland at Chicago Cincinnati at St Louis Pittsburg at Louisville two games. Attendance 40.
In St Louis on September 7 a dispute with Umpire Latham sparked a melee as cushions dirt and missiles flew toward the official. The game was halted after one out in the ninth due to darkness, with Cincinnati winning 4 0 and St Louis scoring 1. Earned runs were Cincinnati 2 and St Louis 1. Attendance 2100.
In Chicago on September 7 the Cleveland team scored all runs and moved ahead in the eighth as ten men faced Taylor, eight collecting hits. In the ninth Everitt and Mertes singled with two out, and Ryan, on third, dashed home on Tucker's misplay to seal the win.
Gents' enamelled bicycles in maroon green and black at 12.75 dollars with grinc frames only. Limited supply remain. Advertised by Ghas A Underwood at 662 Centre Street Jamaica Plan Boston Oren Evenings.
The article notes tie scores and shifting positions as the Giants and others trail. Chicago signs Malarkey of Utica, while Boston eyes Springfield’s Uhley. Lewd chatter about drafts, pennant races, and minor league transfers fills the page alongside talk of Newport’s second division crown and upcoming matches.
The Hilton trophy shooting at Sea Girl New Jersey drew strong interest with teams from the United States Marine Corps national guard districts and foreign countries. In the first stage at 209 yards the Georgia team led with 3 points while New Jersey scored 345 and the District of Columbia 343.
The sloop Columbia departed Bristol at 1 30 PM in tow of the steamer St Michaels bound for New Rochelle New York home of her principal owner Mr Iselin. Sails were on board but stowed below deck and it was not learned if they would be set before or after arrival. Carpenters had been working on bulkheads and finished operations shortly before departure. Mr Iselin accompanied the vessel aboard the St Michaels.
The Irish cup challenger Shamrock left Sandy Hook for a third trial in American waters. Crew struggled with a large mainsail for about fifteen minutes before casting off the tow line two miles out. She hoisted topsails and jib as winds were light and seas calm en route to Long Island shore.
State records for trotting and pacing fall at Lewiston Maine as White Points clocks 2 15 1 4 in the free for all trot and Terrill S. cuts two seconds from his Pittsfield mark. Arlington and Marion G. collide in the 2 10 pace causing a multi sulky crash, driver injuries minor. Woodshed rider ejected but unharmed and finish leader. Others race closely in straight heats.
Crowds packed Combination Park despite cool air for two races. In the special, four starters Maggie H Eggleton Tony G and Orphan Girl split three heats with Orphan Girl triumphing after Maggie H led early in heat three and faltered. The running race went to Miss O with Teddy second and Hydrada third in a purse of 50 dollars.
Five thousand spectators watched racing at Empire City trotting track led by Toboggan winning straight heats in the 13 pace class. Peter the Great commanded the 2:12 class with two heats in 2:07 1 4 and 2:08 1 4 as Excell and Whitney chased in other events. Kingmond, favored in the 2:23 class, closed out straight heats after a $500 purse sale.
Boxing fans anticipate a big McGovern versus Pedlar Palmer bout at Chester A. C. arena next Monday afternoon. Excursion trains discussed for fans traveling Sunday night with 4 30 pm start. Trainers Verho and Harris predict a Terry McGovern finish within fifteen rounds.
Rumors say McGovern backers will bet against Palmer supporters with foreign money being staked before tonight's bouts. Zeigler faces Burns in a 15 round rematch should deliver hard punching and a possible winner, while Burns eyes a strong debut in New York. Other matches include Watson vs Butler for a 15 round Brockton clash and Gardner vs Handler and Lang vs West with several six and nine round bouts in Chicago and Coney Island.
The Hull Whist Club held its final meeting at John B. Fitzpatrick’s Hull home. Prizes awarded for individual and tournament play included silver glove stretchers silver ven and cut glass cups. Mr James M Morrison led the tournament winners and Fitzpatrick received a massive cut glass punch bowl. Auld Lang Syne closed the evening with a collation, songs, and recitations as members looked to next season.
The last big meet will be at Combination Park on Sept 16 as part of the Knights of Columbus festival. Highlights include the New York Athletic Club squad and top era athletes. Columbia College football team trains at Margaretville, NY, while Walter Camp accepts Yale coaching invitation for the fall.
The Zingari of Boston suffer a second loss in Halifax as United Services win by 3 runs and 1 wicket in a two days match. Zingari score 146 and 141 in first and second innings while Services post 236 and 64. The clubs prepare for a two day rematch with All Halifax.
Maud Bemis of Scipio Indiana suffered three years of neuralgia and nervous debility with impure blood and weakness. After taking Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, she improved after the first box and was entirely cured after about a dozen boxes with no recurrence, per The Sun North Vernon.
Captain E J Norris of the Press Cycling Club announces the ninth annual open century on the Newburyport course starting from the club house at 6 Dartmouth street after 6 a m and finishing by 8 p m. Three divisions start at 7 8 and 9 a m with pacing by named officers and a fast triplet in the fastest division. Refreshments before start and dinner at Newburyport or Parker River.
Arrangements for a Hayes memorial fund event at Combination Park on September 16 advance, promising one of Boston’s largest field days. Horse races accompany athletic events with eleven horse contests and multiple handicapped and scratch races including 120 yard dash, 440 yard run, one mile run, and a potato race.
The Colored Grand United Order of Odd Fellows held its eighth annual session with a daytime parade led by Chief Marshal Clarence Robinson and a noon march to Odd Fellows Hall on North Russell street. Edgar P. Benjamin gave an oration after the parade, followed by a grand ball at Paul Revere Hall with William A. Dent as floor director and a reception committee named.
In Boston police ranks several sergeants vie for the vacant sergeant spot after Lt. Briggs retires. Front runners include Sgt Fessenden Station 2 and Sgt Sheehan Station 1 with Sgt Houghton Station 16 also prominent. Patrolman Hyland of East Boston recently nominated. two Roxbury patrolmen slated for examination.
The French case was before Judge Bradford in the equity session with a hearing set for Wednesday on appointing a receiver for Benjamin French & Co. Experts found Mr and Mrs French sane after a mental evaluation urged by counsel. A separate Probate Court hearing Monday will consider guardianship petitions alleging mental unbalance.
The full bench yesterday affirmed the ruling on John H. Chance convicted February 22 of murder in the second degree for the April 4 1898 killing of drug clerk Charles L. Russell. Co defendant Arthur Hagan was acquitted.
Officers elected at the Progress Club meeting held last evening at 7% West Concord Street include President M Scheinfeldt Vice President Sam Cohen Treasurer Sol Scheinfeldt Financial Secretary Sam Finklestein Recording Secretary Charles Wyman Sergeant at Arms Abe Cohen Directors Lester Mintz Abe Levy M Berlin Davidson and three more named.
At the national encampment of the G A R Judge Leo Rosseur of St Louis withdrew as candidate for commander in chief Col Albert D Shaw of Watertown New York was elected to the office by acclamation Irvin Robbins of Indianapolis was elected senior vice commander in chief and M Minton of Louisville Kentucky was chosen junior vice commander William H Baker of Lynn Massachusetts was elected surgeon general Jacob
The report from the pensions committee was recommitted with instructions to reflect the encampment’s aims. Resolutions urge abrogating an unjust Rule 164 and restoring earlier pension principles, including raising widow pension limits to 250 dollars a year and rejecting income barriers. Chicago chosen for the 1900 national encampment after invitations from Chicago and Salt Lake City.
The Wom en's Relief Corps in Philadelphia elected an executive committee led by Charlotte J. Cummings of Pennsylvania Minnie D. Morgan of Kansas Florence H. Gates of Vermont Wucinda A. Scott of Missouri and Jennie Ball of North Dakota The group passed president's recommendations including a 2000 contribution to the Grand Army of the Republic Also the Ladies Naval Veterans' Aid Association installed yesterday elected officers including Mrs Juliza BG Shade of Philadelphia
In Dorchester, Suffolk Probate Court dismissed the petition by Alford C. Wilton to revoke the will of Dr. Alford B. Wilton. The probate decision upheld the codicil as written though the grandson alleged marginal ink interpolations altered the estate share. The estate is valued around $20 000 and the case drew wide public interest during its July trial.
An early morning streetcar derailment on the Bowdoin square and Beacon street line at West Boston bridge shook over thirty riders in car 566. Conductor T. L. Kenney and motorman Johnllen were praised for their actions as the vehicle narrowly avoided a plunge toward the Charles River.
The full bench rules in Elizabeth Davy versus E D Bangs and others under Chapter 487 of the Acts of 189 the value of twenty five Sugar common shares held as collateral. Davy contends Wiggin acted for her in stock trades and that brokers were engaged by Wiggin under her authority. She claims lack of intent to perform contracts while alleging brokers had reason to believe she would not.
The eighth annual reunion of Roger Williams descendants was held yesterday at Roger Williams Park Providence. Family members from all regions attended, and proceedings were pleasing with the usual character of the gathering.
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