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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1899
Page
3
Brooklyn also wins as the St Louis game lacks spark while Philadelphia over Cleveland completes a separate win. The brief sports note highlights uneven play and results across teams in a late season stretch.
Boston defeated St Louis 6 to 3 and 5 to 3 at the South End grounds in two games marked by weak hitting and easy fielding chances. Cy Young pitched well in one game with Donlin muffing, Lewis walked seven, and FrisbIe, Lowe, and Tenney produced key hits. In the second game St Louis took a brief lead before Boston rallied, Cross homered, and Wallace starred on defense as Boston clinched the doubleheader. Attendance 390, four hours of play.
Baltimore falls behind as Louisville builds a lead with two bases hits and steals. Sheckard drives in a run on a sacrifice, while Ritchey Clingman and Kelly turn double plays. Pitching miscues and errors contribute to the tense finish.
In Brooklyn on September 13, Pittsburg stranded runners with one out in the ninth when Swartwood halted play due to darkness. Sparks faded after the eighth inning while Hill held the hits in check, leaving the score tied or unsettled as darkness ended the game.
Baltimore swept a double header from Louisville on September 13. In the first game Baltimore broke a scoreless tie with three singles and a walk in the eighth to win. The locals completed the sweep in the second game with a run-filled victory. Attendance was 199.
In the U S Circuit Court solvency division, Joseph M. Hurley of Lynn faces a bankruptcy with liabilities of 158 396 dollars and assets of 24 700 dollars. The case lists 150 creditors including American Leather Company and First National Bank of Boston, with various claims against the estate of Michael Hurley and local firms.
Harry Elkes, noted middle distance cyclist, shattered all world records from one mile to one hour in a one hour time trial in Philadelphia on Sept 13. He covered 36 miles and 747 yards in 60 minutes, beating Taylore of France who held 3 miles 698 yards for the previous hour record.
At the quarterly meeting of the Massachusetts League of American Wheelmen delegates approved district based representation and district elections by counties, but the change won’t take effect for a year. An election committee was appointed to prepare nominations for the next election while finances were reported as balanced, with donations offsetting costs and a focus on district representation and racing policy.
The article details the Oceanic’s dimensions and performance including 23 400 miles at 12 knots, 17 000 steel plates, 1 744 000 rivets, triple expansion engines, and 192 psi boiler pressure. It contrasts Oceanic with the Great Eastern and notes a new launching method using steel castings and hydraulic triggers.
Bunker Hill Consulate No. 6 forms in Charlestown with thirty charter members led by Dr. L. M. Cormier. Worcester consulate starts near ten members as wheelmen push citywide cycling improvements and paths. Jack Farnham and W. A. Rutz set a 15 mile motor paced race at Hillsgrove on the 17th with a two mile handicap and other events. Massachusetts Bicycle Club hosts a mass meeting to plan opposition to Park Commission changes. A motor tricycle race Boston to New York appears likely with Kenneth A. Skinner accepting Henri Fournier challenge. Growing pool of riders seeks matches for handicapped competitors. Possible five mile pursuit race may feature Eddie Reardon and J. Stack with M. Griffin and J. Haley this fall.
Mayor Quinncy renewed Mor mon Elder Ephraim Jensen's permit to speak on the Common. The elder was questioned about plural marriage and stated he does not preach it and it has never been required as an essential to salvation.
Last night at Combination Park the crowd enjoyed two races with four starters in the special. Maggie H. took the three-heat event in straight heats with Orphan Girl second and Lady Jedwood third. In the running race three horses competed with Vixen leading start to finish in heat one and again narrowly in heat two. Friday night features a five mile bicycle pursuit race.
The contest in Ward 19 pits Ambrose Woods ex Alderman Mooney Dr Sullivan and Councilman McInerney against Grant Cleary and Feneno a caucus Friday night will rebuke the corporation backers for loyalty to business versus the people in a pure politics clash.
The Chicago conference on trust and combination uses began with heavy New York and Wisconsin representation. Delegates heard Wooten Marshall courtroom tones and urged government oversight, publicity of methods, end to tariff advantages, and elimination of railroad discrimination. The assembly appointed a permanent organization and set a committee on program while adjourning after a lengthy day of speeches.
Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock suffers a broken steel gaff during a morning trial to Scotland lightship. The accident delays sailing for at least a week as the main mast gear is repaired before October race plans amid rival chatter with the Columbia. The Erin aided by tug Lawrence towed the damaged yacht to Horseshoe, with Lipton to attend a dinner in New Rochelle aboard the Erin.
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