Boston Champions Face Must-Win Games Today and Tomorrow
The Celtics enter a critical stretch needing wins today and tomorrow to stay ahead. champions have found the team tough to beat, making each contest a pressure test for title hopes.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1898
Page
3
Boston Champions Hit Pennant Pace in September Surge
National League notes Boston carries a 12 of 14 stretch since Labor Day as the flag race tightens. The Colonels visit this week as Boston faces pivotal tests with Cleveland, Louisville, Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, and Baltimore shaping the season’s final clashes.
Giants Edge Brooklyns At Weehawken In New Jersey
The Giants defeated the Brooklyns at Weehawken New Jersey with superior all around play. Their fielding was sharp and the hitting timely. The score was not specified in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Giants
Brooklyns
Weehawken
N. J
Hartzell New Colonel Leads Grand Rapids in Interstate League
John Clarkson visits Boston from Bay City while Magoon excels for Brooklyn on fourteen chances in two games. A 3 o'clock game today with Louisville follows a busy stretch as Berkeley Cycle Club meets Newton Upper Falls on Sept 24 and Battery F Winthrop plays Hast Boston Oct 1. Baltimore aims to improve after a six win in twelve stretch as Cunningham challenges rival pitchers. Next two games decide the season’s winner in a tight race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Washington
New York
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Louisville
Bostons
Colonels
Cleveland
Pittsburgs
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Hartzell
Grand Rapids
John Clarkson
Bay City
Mich
Magoon
Berkeley Cycle Club
Newtonn
Upper Falls
Battery F
Winthrop
Cunningham
Meddler 10 Headed for Sale at Morris Park Meet
The imported stallion Meddler from W. H. Forbes Neponset Stud Dedham will bring a $75,000 price at the Morris Park sale on October 17. Meddler never lost on turf and would likely have won the Derby if not for Squire Abington Baird's death. His sire St Gallen tied for the English Derby and cost $70,000. dam Busybody won the Oaks and sold for $44,000. Meddler’s dams were Oaks winners. Seventeen mares from Neponset Stud also go under the hammer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meddler
W. H. Forbes
Neponset
Dedham
England
Bhut
Squire Abington’ Baird
St. Gallen
Busybody
Readville Trotting Meet Opens With Five Events Today
The New England Trotting Horse Breeders annual meeting begins at Readville race track and runs through Friday. Five events are scheduled for opening day including the New England Futurity $2000 trotting for foals of 1896 and the Futurity $1000 pacing for foals of 1896. Also listed are the Tyro 2:40 trotting $2000, 2:11 pacing $700, and 2:19 trotting $700 classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Readville
English racing owner to sell horses and return home
Reports from English racing HQ say Mr P Loris Lard plans to sell several horses after a season of bad luck and return to the United States to pursue top prizes next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Racing
P. Lorislard
Century Riders Endure Rain in Two Long Century Rides
Cyclists completed century and a half and fifty mile rides amid mud and rain. Cambridgeport C C participants rode 150 miles to Newburyport and back, finishing after about fourteen hours, while Charlestown Gyro held a fifty mile Acton round trip with eighty two entries and some riders taking trains home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridgeport C. C
Newburyport
Portsmouth
N. H
J. I. Kimball
Tom Arnold
C. E. McPhee
M. C. Cronk
Cambridge
William M. Moore
W. B. Taylor
Brookline
John O'Neil
Somerville
Messrs. Arnold
Kimball
C. H. Dawe
W. J. McDonald
A. J. Johnston
R. H. Kaulback
George P. Whiton
Henry Williams
W. J. McNabb
J. Harrison
Boston
George T. Felton
East Boston
Co. H. Burnham
Melrose
H. L. McPhail
Chelsea
J. Payne
Jamaica Plain
F. H. Dillaway
Fitchburg
W. F. Smith
H. E. Nash
Abington
Walter H. Lord
Joseph Smart
Waltham
Everett
Acton
Captain Hibbett
Boxing Week Promises Busy Card Schedule In New York
The current week features Dunkhorst Ruhlin and Bil Payne Tom Ryan bouts with Philadelphia and New York clubs. Johnny Murphy returns after two years as he faces Sammy Kelly with plans for Erne Lavigne and a Buffalo stoppage referenced. Tim Hurst predicts Lavigne to stay the limit challenging Erne as boxing circles in New York prepare for multiple events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkhorst
Ruhlin
Bil Payne
Tom Ryan
Philadelphia
Greater New York A. C
Jack Bonner
Tom Lansing
Charles Strong
Mike Brennan
Harrison
N. J
Dan Murray
Joe Witaschek
Schultz
Val. Holley
Rochester
N. Y
Tom McCarthy
Jack Baty
Joe Aon
Pat McDonald
Lockport
John Lawler
Sam Maxwell
San Francisco
New York
Ed Dunkhorst
Gus Ruhlin
Sammy Kelly
Johnny Murphy
George Lavigne
Frank Erne
Buffalo
Boston
Palmer
Billy Plimmer
Dixon
Johnny
Fort Hill
Kelly
England
Murphy
New Yorker
Erne-Lavigne
Buffalonian
Tim Hurst
Erie
Frank
Erne
Martin Flaherty
Joe Walcott
Lavigne
George
Ernc
Kid McPartland
Mac
Kid McCoy
Lyceum Hall
East Boston
Columbian Rowing Association
Danny Snyder
Kid Lavigne
Dan Brennan
Allie Alberts
Jim Stone
Jim Davenport
John Bell
Bicycle Notes Highlight Records and Races for December and October
Road and track cycling items include Robert C. Bell of Winthrop aiming for the State 200 mile amateur record and potentially the national mark on the Norwood to Taunton course once held by Warren C. Taylor. The New York six day race begins December 5 with a 2000 dollar first prize. An octo century to Newburyport is planned October 9 from Cambridgeport C C with a 7 a.m. start. Local L A W consuls meet at 1501 Washington Street. Edward Taylor the French rider stays for indoors with Thanksgiving Eve debut. The American Cycle Racing Association pacing crew is disbanded but ready for indoor work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Bell
Winthrop
Norwood
Taunton
Warren C. Taylor
Bell
New York
A. R. Duryea
J. S. Kimball
Cambridgeport C. C
Newburyport
Captain Kimball
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge
Railroad Crossing
Whelmen
Washington Street
Edward Taylor
Jimmy Michael
Taylor
American Cycle Racing Association
Gans Dobbs Title Shot Planned for October Pittsburgh Bout
Al Herford and Jack Skelly weigh in at 135 pounds and post 250 each with Sam Austin for a colored lightweight world title bout between Joe Gans and Bobby Dobbs. Abe Ulman vs Tommy West also set for Danbury Connecticut on October 7. Jack Fogarty offers 1900 purse for Gans Dobbs in Pittsburgh the week of October 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
al Herford
Baltimore
Jack Skelly
Joe Gans
Bobby Dobbs
Sam Austin
Herford
Abe Ulman
Tommy West
Jack Rose
Bridgeport
Danbury, Conn
Jack Fogarty
Gans and Dobbs
Pittsburg
Chicago Welterweight Sieloff to Spar Twelve Rounds
Otto Sieloff of Chicago and Billy Hill the Pickaninny are set to spar twelve rounds on Sept 27 for City Point A C. Sieloff has proven himself in Chicago and New York and recently defeated Timmy Kearns, underscoring his top welterweight status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Sieloff
Chicago
Billy Hill
City Point A. C
Sieloff
New York
Timmy Kearns
Burke Murphy Catchweight Title Bout Set in Danbury
Dan Murphy of Waterbury and Jack Burke of Boston are matched to meet at catchweights on October 6 during the Connecticut State Fair week in Danbury. They fought last spring in Waterbury with Murphy winning after twenty hard rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke-Murphy
Danbury
Rose lands two contenders for twenty round Bridgeport bout
Bridgeport report notes promoter Jack Rose has secured signatures from Mysterious Billy Smith and Tommy West for a twenty round contest to be staged in seven weeks. The lineup spotlights two famed fighters as the main attraction in a local boxing bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Jack Rose
Billy Smith
Tommy West
Date set for purse winner's seven percent prize
The winner earns seven percent of the purse as the prize share. This detail appears in the dated notice outlining prize distribution.
Toledo Cyclist Miss Bartley Sets 404 Mile Record in 46 Hours
Miss Julia Bartley of Toledo becomes the only woman rider in the United States to complete a 404 mile ride in under 47 hours under IL A W rules. She rode from Toledo through Oberlin and Cleveland finishing at 10:50 pm after a driving rain. She is a member of the Century Road Club and has dozens of centuries to her credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Julia Bartley
Melrose Avenue
United States
Ohio
Miss Bartley
IL. A. W
F Flyria
Dover
Rocky River
Cleveland
Fuelid
Wickliffe
Willoughby
Painesville
Madison
Geneva
Wakeman
Oberlin
Century Road Club
Boxing Card Show Promises Even Matches At Lenox Club
Tom Wilson versus Walter Lang and Dick Brady in four rounds each anchor a balanced show with a six round Joe Horn and Bob Montgomery closer. Billy Troy and Harry Armstrong provide entertainment as music and exhibition bouts fill the card. Jim Janey’s Lenox match with Joe Walcott may be called off after Janey’s recent Toledo loss to Jack Moffett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Wilson
Walter Lang
Dick Brady
Joe Horn
Bob Montgomery
Billy Troy
Harry Armstrong
Jim Janey
Joe Walcott
Division 42 A O H Holds Important Meeting
An important business meeting of Division 42 A O H will be held next Wednesday evening in Hibernian Hall at 53 Hanover Street. A large attendance is anticipated as matters of importance will be discussed and acted upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibernian Hall
Hanover Street
Patchen and Gentry Set for Readyville Harness Showdown
In a season of top harness racing, Joe Patchen and John R. Gentry loom large for the Readyville meet. Patchen’s likely to race with his owner driving, aiming for the two minute circle, while Gentry, coached by Andrews, seeks to answer with fast miles and possible upset. Both horses carry storied histories through Harriman, Marks, and various grands circuit owners, with drivers prepared to push for victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Light Harness Brigade
Joe Patchen
John R. Gentry
Gentry
Patchen
Readville
Chehalis
Rigby
Andrews
Hartford
Star Pointer
Glen Falls
William Simpson
New York
L. J. Tewxsbury
Robert J
Quinette
Er. W. Harriman
W. J. Andrews
Messrs
Harriman
Marks
Co. W. Marks
Harvard Football Coach Forbes Faces Rebuilding Season
Harvard opens football with Captain Dibblee and Coach Cameron facing limited veteran material. Forbes plans light conditioning, a fat men's brigade, and careful use of substitutes while courting trainers such as Keene Fitzpatrick. Numerous candidates report, including Catlin, Stoddard, Jaffray, Kasson, Lawrence and others from 1899 to 1902, as Harvard aims to improve after last year's errors and relies on past players Waters, Lewis, Upton, Wrenn and others to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Dibblee
Cameron
Forbes
William H. Lewis
Cambridge
Brooks
Cumner
Keene Fitzpatrick
Yale
T. C. Catlin
F. B. Stoddard
R. A. Jackson
P. B. Brown
F. D. Cochrane
P. M. Jaffray
D. Fairbanks
J. B. Holden, Jr
G. B. Hanavan
O. F. Hester
G. F. Cozzens
J. A. Sullivan
J. J.artley
J. R. Bartol
St Augustine Pop Concert Ends Summer Social Season
The final pop concert and dance of St Augustine C T A S of South Boston are tonight at Sea Side Pavilion City Point. Berkeley's orchestra will play for dancing after a varied program of dramatic and humorous acts from local theatres. Refreshments served by district young ladies beginning at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Augustine C. T. A. S
South Boston
Seaside Pavilion
City Point
Berkeley
European billiard stars may tour American cities this winter
Chicago reports strong likely tour of top billiard experts from the United States and Europe. Jacob Schaefer F C Ives and George Slosson have promised to join with Maurice Vignoux expected to accept. Funds raised cover expenses and final foreign star decision imminent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Europe
Jacob Schaefer
F. C. Ives
George Slosson
Maurice Vignoux
Summer sports notes and local club events
A bowling tournament opens at the Arlington Boat Clubhouse on Oct 1. Glens Falls may be replaced by Saratoga in the grand circuit next year. The Lexington Driving Association plans a Sept 29 race series at Reservoir Park with entries closing Sept 22. Edward E. Baker of Dedham High School class of 1898 has an offer from Needham Athletic Association. Junior Inter scholastic League games move from Stone Park Dedham to Deans Field Islington. Tom Keene wins another Sheffield handicap beating English sprinters at 10 to 1. Worcester Academy aims for a strong football season with its team starting next Saturday against Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington Boat Clubhouse
Glens Falls
Saratoga
Lexington Driving Association
Reservoir Park
Edward
Baker
Dedham High School
Needham Athletic Association
Stone Park
Dedham
Dean
Islington
Tom Keene
Kene
Worcester Academy
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Moonlight Masquerade on New York Harbor Boat
A floating carnival named Grand Moonlight Masquerade Carnival sailed from West Twentieth Street with 1800 revelers. Tiberius II funded 800 free tickets and employed 41 ballet girls, promising no police restraint. The crowd, mostly women in short dresses, drank heavily, danced wildly, and caused chaotic scenes on all decks, ending in a disordered exit as dawn approached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lake of Nemi
Tant
Tiberius Claudius Nero
Rome
Iberius
Tiberius II
New York Harbor
Grand Republic
West Twentieth Street
Madison Square Garden
Fighteen
Goff
Parkhurst
Perormers
Sing Sing
Danse-Du-Centre
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S. S
Doyle
Gleason
Grady
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Warner
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Frank Childs
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Jerome Quigley
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Janey
Jack Moffett
George V. Tuohey
John R
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Fitchburg Railroad
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