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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1898

Page

3

Boston's Game Champions Too Fast for the Spredy Colonels

In Philadelphia on September 19 the Reds overwhelmed the Spredy Colonels in the first game as Fifield dominated pitching and Breitenstein struggled at the plate. The Phillies also routed Baltimore in the second game, aided by Hill's wildness as ten men reached first on balls, attendance 4800. The Bostons defeated the Louisville Colonels at the South End grounds, Willis delivering flawless pitching while Magee and Bergen provided power. The home club built early leads, turning on defense and timely hitting to plate multiple runs in the first three innings.

Philadelphia Reds Fifield Breitenstein Phillies Hill Bostons Louisvilles South End Grounds Willis Louisville Clingman Colonels Magee South Boston Clarke Bergen Collins Tenney Long Lowe Stahl Hamilton Hartzell Short Hoy Wagner Duffy

Baseball game summary with three-base hits and errors

McGann Blake and Holmes hit three-base hits, a double play by Tebeau and O Connor, Frazer issued six walks to Maul two, Frazer hit eight batters, Frazer struck out three times and Maul once. Baltimore left five on base, Cleveland six. Umpire O Day attendance not provided.

McGann Blake Holmes Tebeau O’connor Frazer Maul Baltimore Cleveland O’day McCreery O' Brien Sedonenee McCarthy F . Pe Clark Cgrve Sone Padden A Schriver Seer i Ely Gardiner Brooklyn Dunn Jones Smith Hallman Mungoon Lachance Ryan Grin Miller Peere Ee Lehewarwerwenne Cme Pittsburg Grim Gardner Sm. Ryan Connolly and Hunt Rae A. E. Dunne Settee Hallinan Seer Yeager McGraw Keeler R . Seers Gray Jennings I Donovan Kelley C. F Wee Fly Aeae al. R Vpitteburg Ee Burkett Eeeses Teers Nee O'Brien Wea Hill Meiean Wallace Conmor HalArigh MekKenna Tannehill Hinke Lachaneee Arazer Bo Yeager McKenna Able Pabneereerseerseesat Lanea Hallman Tanne Femontreville Thaltimore W. Jennings Kelly Twae Ads

Centreboards Sought To Shape The New Cup Defender

New York reports focus on the next America's Cup defender and the many inventions proposed to boost speed. Notable ideas include Northrup’s collapsible metal centreboard and King’s telescoping boards, both tested and shown in New York Yacht Club rooms. Each device aims to increase sail area and performance, with both inventors eager for trial on the defender.

New York Thomas Lipton William King Joseph Northrup Northrup Mr. Northrup Mr. King

Senators overpower Colts in second game slugfest

In Washington on September 19 the Senators outpitched and outbatted the Colts with Freeman delivering heavy punch. Attendance reached about 800 as the game lasted around 2 hours and 20 minutes. Umpires were Connolly and Hunt.

Washington Senators Colts Freeman

Giants Beat Browns In Narrow Nine Inning Game

New York Giants defeat St Louis Browns 1 to 0 in nine innings. Seymour allows only one base hit while Hughey gives up one run. Stolen bases by Grady and Van Haltren. Davis and Seymour each with two-base hits. First base by errors favors St Louis five times. Time 11 hours 26 minutes. Umpires Warner Swartwood. Attendance 500.

Philadelphia Douglass Ee Lajoie Lauder Wovabveveuseiens McFarland Cercceevececes Cross Bence Cacveresees Fifield de Cvcccceseessroes Cincinnati Eeeeeane Cooley Delehanty Breitenstein Del Bret- St. Louis Emslie Smith Brooklyn Pittsburg Lajoie Bungess Euwaae Flick Pee Eeseres O Lauder Es Wisma Ueene Fulck De'ehanty Hill Donohue The Hil Smith and Emslie Boston AB. B A. E. Hamilton Fere Ee Tenney Awe Stahl Ergen Eer Eereses Willis, Peeeeer Ceeeeess Louisville AB. R. Po A. E. Clarkes Hoy Ewer Hartzell Cneesche Wagner Sb. Peeresreee Decker Ceeess Ritchey Eeeee Clingman Eeereve Kittredge Eeeeee Eree Magee Cseeeeeessees Taylor OPP Eeee Henne Ceeseseees Collins Lowe Willis Clarke Hamilton Duff Louisyhie Bergen Laylor New York Browns Seymour Giants Hughey St. Louis Grady van Haltren Davis Quinn Tucker Warner and Swartwood R. B. P. van Haltren Doyle Gleason Foster Warner Gettlg Eetee BK Dowd Stenzel Harley Feesees Sugden Cores

Slugging start in Brooklyn game ends under darkness

In Brooklyn, a high scoring opener ended with Brooklyn ahead as darkness halted play after the fifth. Yeager hurt his hand on a wicked drive while Gardner excelled in the second inning and Pittsburg produced strong batting. Attendance was about 1100. In Baltimore, the Orioles extended their win streak to eight, beating Cleveland at Union Park as Frazer’s wild pitching helped seal the defeat.

New York Brooklyn Yeager Gardner Pittsburg Nice Baltimore Orioles Union Park Cleveland Frazer

Sudbury Alleys Offer Modern Bowling Club Facilities

A brief notice describes renovated facilities at Sudbury Alleys located at 116 Sudbury Street opposite Court Street. The venue boasts lit, ventilated lanes, private wardrobes and modern amenities, with six bowling alleys, three pool tables and two others for members and visitors.

Sudbury Sudbury Stret

One League Formed for Boston Bowling Association Season

The Boston Bowling Association held its second meeting at the Boston Tavern and decided to maintain a single league. Fourteen candlepin and eight bottle pin teams will compete, with $25 per entering member going to prizes. Home teams will pay for bowling, with a $10 fine for rule enforcement failures. Alleys listed include Candlepin venues such as City Hall Hub and others. Bottlepin teams include City Hall Meyers Sudbury Hub and more. Scheduling will be arranged by F H Caruth John Irwin Mr Sheafe and Mr Dolan.

Boston Bowling Association Boston Tavern Candlepin City Hall Hub Jefferson Meyers Caruth Murray & Irwin Boylston McCarthy Sudbury Jamison Roxbury West Brookline Kirby Centrals City Hall F. H. Caruth John Irwin Sheafe Dolan

Hebrew Playhouse Leased for Stock Company at Palace Theatre

Lazarus Mitnick leads a newly formed Hebrew stock company to perform at the Palace Theatre. The opening night on atonement Monday Sept 26 features The Hebrew King Lear with Jacob P Adler in the title role. Regular performances follow with nightly shows and extra matinees during tabernacles festival.

Palace New York Lazarus Mitnick Eands E Company Jacob Gardin Jacob P. Adler David Levenson Samuel Kestin C. Pearlmitter Z, Linkman Dubinsky Rose Karp Kestin

Harvard Football Opens Amid Blood Red Sun Omens

Harvard football began practice on Soldiers Field with 28 candidates under Coach Forbes. Veteran linemen and new freshmen joined in as schedules were announced and a Brown conference practice dispute was discussed, with Forbes disputing any unwritten prohibition on summer drills.

Soldiers Field Harvard Lewis Bouve Guy Murchie Cuba Roosevelt Madison Gonterman Crimson Kickers Dibblee Haughton Warren Swain Boal Eaton Sargent Coes Hopkinson Sawin Parker Donald Williams Cambridge Bowdoin Dartmouth Amherst West Point Newtowne A. A Chicago A. A Carlisle Indian School University of Pennsylvania Brown Yale New Haven Pennsylvania Forbes

Readville Opens with Fast Times in New England Meet

Helena Duplex and Edna Simmons among winners as Readville hosts the twelfth New England Breeders Association meeting. Futurities and Tyro stakes drew modest attendance amid bets on pool prohibitions, with Idolita and Chrystaline contending in the trotting futurity and Helena Duplex clocking 2:08 3-4 in 2:11 pace heats. Edna Simmons, Nigger Jack, and Angelina highlighted the Tyro class, while Idolita led the trotting field for the purse.

New England Breeders’ Association Readville New England Bride Elect Gold Cash Colonel del Mar Authority Idolita Chrystaline Edna Simmons Nigger Jack Simmons Bowen Anglina Helena Duplex Nellie Bruce Terrell S Bruce Mare Helena Duplex Norvin G B. G Monaca Edith AE Edith AE OM Se Eas Bbe J. Brady New [England B. F Maggie GT Pedlar Myssa Fe Munn Edna Sprague Cyclone Maid of Alta R B. m Frank Hambletonian J. O'Neil LaGearveecosse Astervresaere Jorvin G Br. G J. Bowen Woodshed Dore J. Scannell Lady Golden

Woodbury Face Soap Cream and Powder Sample Offer

Woodbury’s facial soap facial cream and facial powder advertised as daily use to soften whiten beautify and preserve skin while preventing wrinkles freckles or chapping. Send 20 cents for samples of each to John LM Woodbury 11 et Poetop.

Woodbury John LM

Ruhlin Edges Dunkhorst In Long Catchweight Bout

Gus Ruhlin Akron giant fought Ed Dunkhorst Syracuse at Coney Island for twenty-five rounds before Greater New York A C. Ruhlin outpointed Dunkhorst through twenty two rounds, but could not stop him. Referee halted the contest in the twenty second round awarding Ruhlin the win. Dunkhorst weighed about 230 pounds. Ruhlin weighed nineteen. Dunkhorst absorbed heavy punishment, surprising both fighters and spectators.

New York Gus Ruhlin Akron Ed Dunkhorst Syracuse Greater New York A. C Coney Island Ruhlin Dunkhorst

Boxing Gossip Links Top Contenders To British Trials

Boxing gossip outlines Willie Curley Dave Wallace Billy Edwards and others planning trips to England with Dick Burge and Charley Mitchell. It notes Curley Newcastle on Tyne 177pound champ and lists Wallace 124pound ace and Edwards welterweight champ of South Africa along with their recent bouts and possible inclusion in October events.

Willie Curley Patsy Haley England Dave Wallace Great Britain Billy Edwards Dick Burge Charley Mitchell George Crisp Will Curley Newcastle-on-Tyne W. Kirton T. Kelly L. Curtis Com Sexton Bill Sparrow J. J. Garrity Joe Farrell C. Beadling Ved Daly Tom Turner Billy Murphy Ginnett’s Circus Ted Hall Fred Smith Ben Jordan Mike McGough Ted Martinez Goody” Yorke George Butler Ted Mortimer Read Borough N.S. C George Cunningham Alf Wright West of England Morgan Crowther Wales South Africa Frank Craig National Sporting Club of London New South Wales Jack Allen Barney Henehy Sydney Jem Davis Bill Toomes Queensland Jack Kirby Tom Lowry Knuckles Lew Jones Jem the ‘Grecian Sid Barnes Bill Jennings Mick Dunn Jack Valentine Tom Duggan

Fishermen Missing From East Boston Harbor

Two South End men, William Johnson and Michael Kelleher, left East Boston in a small dory for a day of fishing. They had not returned by nightfall and their families notified police. Johnson, 48, from East Dedham Street, wore a gray coat and pants with a black derby hat. Kelleher, 388, Harrison Avenue.

South End East Boston William Johnson Dedham Street Michael Kelleher Harrison Avenue Johnson

Voters urged to check rolls under October deadline

The Legislature enacted a law prohibiting assessments after October 1. Democrats must be assessed by October 1 to vote in state or municipal elections this year. Check the list now, and if your name is missing, attend to it immediately.

Local Consulate Pushes Street Sprinkling Law

The Local L A W consulate backs state level regulation to curb street sprinkling that floods roads and damages wheelmen. Members cite wet asphalt accidents and inconsistent sprinkler habits across Back Bay and Massachusetts Avenue. A proposal would set sprinkler hole size and per square inch limits with fines for drivers. The group plans to pursue legislation in the coming session and report next meeting.

Pierce Wells Municipal Street Department Westland Avenue Back A. G. Frothingham Massachusetts Avenue Back Bay Boston

Century ride from Quincy to Boston invites local cyclists

H W McCabe of Quincy plans a Sunday century run to Providence finishing at Copley square Boston with a start at City square Quincy at 7 am and a meeting point for out of town riders at Dedham at 8 am. Fifteen minute stop, finishers within twenty minutes receive gold souvenir, pace limited to 12 mph.

H. W. McCabe Quincy Providence Copley Square Boston City Square Dedham Mr. McCabe Penn Street Denver Col Eddie McDuffee McDuffee Titus W. W. Hamilton A. A. Hackenberger Chutes Park Mott Chairman Mott Baltimore Washington Constant Huret Berlin Germany Maurice Cordang Cordang Hoke Smith Bristol Penn Century Road Club

Fatal Cave-In Kills 21 Year Old in Roslindale Trench

In Roslindale on Newburg street a sewer trench collapse during morning work killed 21 year old John Kelley and seriously injured his cousin Patrick Kelley, both from Longwood Street. John, recently arrived from Ireland, died minutes after burial. Patrick suffered multiple injuries.

Newburg Street Roslindale John Kelley Longwood Street Patrick Kelley Belgrade Street Central Avenue Ireland Patrick Dolan Post

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Spredy National League Loursville Ees Eeereeeveserae Aet Fury Northrups MEW Centre. Board Board New eTee Hill Schriver Anderson Casey R F. Eeeeeressee Tettman Carr Dineen P Seeee Farrell PO E R. F Green McCormick Dahlen S. S Serene Everett Serene Eeres Lange Connor Nichols Woods Thornton Mertes Anderson Freeman Dablen Green Smith Reitz Andrews Hebrew Playhouse Palace Theatre Pany Fitchburg Railroad
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