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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1899

Page

3

Champions Return as Baseball Race Intensifies

The Brooklyn club faces a stretch with eight consecutive home games after an upcoming trip to New York, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. Daly receives praise as a top all around second baseman, while Dahlen shines at shortstop. The Louisville system shows strength with a doubleheader win over St. Louis and Cleveland, drawing 11,300 in attendance.

Boston New York Washington Brooklyn Baltimore Philadelphia Cleveland St. Louis Pittsburg Chicago Brooklyns Orioles Robinson Daly Dahlen Han Jon Louisines Colonels Chicago Orphans Cincinnati Massachusetts George N. Morse Cambridge Carters Morse Harry Dolan Springfield Ponies Lewis Long Selee Young Kuhns Gotham Teddy Willis Nichols Meekin Bailey Louisville Eee Ee Ee Ee Eereesee Eaee

Maurer McGraw Returns to Lead Baltimore Ahead of Season

Maurer McGraw is back in the game for Baltimore, providing lead-off spark that steadies the club. Several players and prospects are mentioned across leagues, including Pickett’s potential trials, Bannon’s possible start for Boston, and Scheibeck’s Washington tryout. The piece notes left-handed hitters’ prevalence, ongoing salary disputes in the Western League, and a charity game at South End grounds for Lusk.

Maurer McGraw Baltimore Dave Pickett Binghamton Brookline Pickett Thio City George Bannon Boston Senators Sclee J. K.scheibeck Washington Duluth Jim McPhee Cincinnati Louisville Ohio Indiana Kentucky Robinson McGraw Me and Robbie Mayor’s Club Howard Street Scott Newton Brush Montreal Gazette Tommy Bannon Lynn Boy Ieads Deady Detroit Ware Mass Post and Herald South End Grounds Lusk Herald Jack Chapman Norwich Jack Brooklyn Tom Daly Dahlen Jennings Wrigley New York Giants Rusie Freedman Metropolis Soden Cigarmaaker Poston

Cronin and Callahan Hit Hard as Chicago Wins Openers

In Cincinnati Cronin endured a heavy pounding in the first game and Chicago seized control. Mertes delivered two drives over center field while Callahan absorbed even tougher blows in the second game, which was halted at dusk. The scores were not disclosed.

Cincinnati Chicago Ryan Kwon B. Po Lange Esereseses Everitt Se Eraseeree Mertes R. F eaeFeree G McCormick Seeeseeeee Ib Ey Eeeeree MaAgoon Seer Chance Ceeeeses Seeese Griffith Woot Penz Crawford Kiffith Bradley Corcoran Selbach McCormick McPhee Beekly Magoon Balle Cronin Peitz McDonald

Interscholastic Notes on Worcester and Cambridge Players

Worcester Academy lost several stars but may still field a strong team with Scheuber and others entering Hopkins, while Arthur Stillman and George Stephenson emerge as Harvard and Yale prospects. Dorchester High aims to repeat Somerville’s senior league title, and Holy Cross adds John Reilly after English High School stints.

Scheuber Worcester Academy Worcester Hopkinson School Arthur Duffy Arthur Stillman Hoppy Yale Harvard Cambridge George Stephenson Andover Donovan Dorchester High Boys Somerville High Dorchester Boys R. J. Nichols Tubber’ Goodwin J. E. O'Connell Jim Macksey Murphy Boston College Macksey John Reilly lEnglish Brown University Holy Cross W.1

East Indian Prince Leads English Cricket Team to Tour

Kumar Shri Ranjitsinji arrives in New York aboard the Cunard liner Etruria with a selected England team to face American clubs. Welcomed by Philadelphia cricket officials, the party proceeds by train to Philadelphia for the first games, then to Livingston, N. J. The squad includes Brann of Sussex Bosanquet of Middlesex Denep of Gloucestershire Maclaren of Lancashire Priestly of Hampshire Robertson Robson of Essex Stoddard Midd yesex Townsend of Gloucestershire and W of Somersetshire.

New York Kumar Shri Ranjitsinji Cunard Etruria Associated Cricket Elevens Philadelphia Livingston G. Brann Sussex An. J. T. Bosanquet Middlesex G. L. Deneup Gloucestershire A. C. Maclaren Lancashire A. Priestly Hampshire F. N. Robertson C. Robson Essex A. E. Stoddard Middiesex C. L. Townsend Somersetshire

Professor Kennedy Boxing Coach Delivers Sharp Training

A noted boxing teacher known as Professor Kennedy emphasizes tough, up-to-date training methods. The article highlights his hard-hitting style and current approaches to coach athletes.

Prof. Kennedy Beylston

Century and half century cycling fans enjoy perfect day

A near ideal day drew many cyclists for century and half century runs. The Press Cycling Club led a Newburyport round trip with 150 riders, while Eddie Martyn set a one legged record by completing 100 miles in 7 hours 25 minutes. Fast rides included A. M. Brown and Irving Litchfield with 6 hours 25 minutes. Numerous clubs and dozens of riders participated across routes to Providence, Acton, and Wrentham.

Press Cycling Club Newburyport Return Eddie Martyn Martyn Mr. Martyn Boston Harry M. Gordon Wenham A. M. Brown Irving Litchfield H. S. Aresden E. S. Jackson R. W. Hichborn H. Kelsey H. Greenburg R. Walker C. H. Tibbetts F. L. Axtell W. H. Astor J. A. Lucid A. A. Walker J. F. Lucid G. K. Steele C. Wyatt F. L. Slade Miss K. Knox E. J. Norris W. J. Thuresson E. B. Lyons A. W. Ramsell E. Campbell F. J. Sites A. B. Letteney J. B. Colley P. A. Julian W. H. Lord J. J. McKinnon J. H. Chase W. E. Coe C. F. Queen C W. Brown M. W. Main Roston J. R. Thompson W. H. Sharp Dorchester A. R. Barker Roxbury W. L. Manchester W. C. Stevens Providence CS. Rogers Frea Dodge Maplewood Ingersoll Vw. E. Twombly Beverly H. N. Thomas I. L. Brackett Rockland T. K. Millett Arlington G. C. Prescott J. A. Andrews Somerville A. S. Whiting J. Van_ Cire E. Cc. Smith C. E. Linton P. D. Kelley Cambridge East Boston F. H. Dillaway Fitchburg F. W. Bartlett P. L. Bicknell H. C. Poole Weymouth Co. H. Burnham Melrose L. H. Roberts E. P. Walker Walter Weston Danvers A. D. McLean Greenwood R. S. Reed C. W. E. Storer West Newton F. H. Johnson W. Griggs Newtonville R. E. White Holbrook FH. M. Gordon Jamaica Plain Middlesex C. C Acton Kinzsbury Bean Orient C. Co Waltham Peter Robertson Benjamin Adams John Brokhouse Neil McLoud G. L. Dudley E. H Tr. Nystrom E. H. Dougall W. D. Phelps Ay. W. Wetsell GC. F. Murray W. B. Davis A. R. Ellison C. G. Farrett EK. Wilkins Ll. F. MoranJlott Harry Miles Carrie Dollaris C. J. Willey Lottie Sillman George King Brockhouse Charlestown J. F. Allard C. A. Heintz R. M. Shepard F. A. Pickford A. Reed C. Reed W. A. Simpson M. A. Peterson H. L. McPierson A. L. Winchell Messrs. White Mullen Rowan and McConnell Unity Cycle Club Providence-Worcester Boston Triangle Worcester Providence Party F. C Warren Dow R. B. Plummer L. V. Sears W. G. French J Cc. Stery Bob Thompson Miss Plumb Kenneth A. Skinner Stery E. M.reed J. J. Donovan Joe Angell Century J. I. Kimball Ica Harrison George Bell D. Barry J. S. Brayden T. H. Dillaway J. A. Guertin W. Joyce W. F. Kelli George R. Poole T. W. Robinson H. Es. Bage F. T. Strachan H. Tyler T. H. Warbu

Rutz Breaks State Records at Hills Grove Meet

Providence reports W. A. Rutz sets new state marks from one mile to fourteen in a four meter paced race at Hills Grove. Eddie Senoze of Pantueset finished close behind as Scholze led the field for the first three laps.

Providence Hills Grove W. A. Rutz Ffteen Eddie Senoze Pantueset Scholze

Track racing notes from Crescent Park event

Crowds of 200 witnessed C Stuart Bolting defeat Jack Farnham of Boston in a 16 mile motor paced race. Hausman Rutz and Cadwell won sprint races and the tandem of Hausman and Rutz won the multicycle handicap from scratch. Rutz gained half a lap late and held on as Premilen’s wind threatened a record.

Metropolitan Wheelmen eye Providence route change for century ride

Bicycle news reports Unity Cycle Club shifting its October century from Fall River to Newburyport due to poor road conditions. Start from 74 Massachusetts avenue with slow, intermediate and fast divisions under C R C rules, riders must finish within fourteen hours.

Metropolitan Tremone Exchange A. A. Beal W. D. Lockhart W. E. Bower G. S. Clapp W. H. Cullinan B. Torrey A. C. Alden E. C. Hill F. W. Baldwin Brockton and Walpole C. B. A. Century Providence Century Unity Cycle Club Fall River Newburyport C. R.C Massachusetts Avenue Maryland Massachusetts Election Committee Earl Peabody Chicago N. C. A Leander John Nelson Dave Shafer Harry A. Gibson Racin Gibson Paris Owen Kimble Eddie Bald London Ted Sloan George Harry Caldwell Burns Pierce Harry Elkes Chicago W. R. Handy Copley Square Philadelphia

Lenox A C Lands McGovern Dixon Title Bout Purse

The Lenox A C of Dixon M' has secured a twenty five round bout between Terry McGovern and George Dixon with a $10,000 purse. They are to meet at 118 pounds in a fight scheduled to take place before February 6, 1900.

New York Lenox A. C Terry McGovern George Dixon

Boxing Gossip Weekly Card Highlights by City

Boxing gossip lists weekly bouts by day and city. Notable matchups include Choynski vs. Hall in Louisville Watts vs. Larue and Parker vs. Queenan in Denver, Maher vs Kennedy in Lenox Avenue New York and O Brien vs Burns in Louisville.

Boxing Prospects In Boston Ring 1890s Lightweight Bout

The scene centers on Jack O'Brien of New York versus Tim Kearns of Boston in a 25 round 133 pound bout at Broadway A. C. on Friday night. Kearns is favored by locals for his cleverness and speed after a rested layoff, while O'Brien is a hard-hitting grinder. Other matches include Kid Parker vs Perry Queenan for Western lightweight honors, Joe Choynski vs Jim Hall in Louisville, and Sullivan vs Bernstein at Brooklyn with bets favoring Sullivan.

Boston Jack O’brien New York Tim Kearns Broadway A. C Kearns O’brien Erie Parker Perry Queenan Bat Masterson Denver Joe Choynski Jim Hall Louisville Joe Dave Sullivan Joel Bernstein Greenwood A. C Brooklyn Sullivan Feinstein Gotham Ae Smith Jimmy Briggs Chelsea Briggs Harry Jennings Hartford P. Vv. K Lynn McMahon Frank Lowry England P. A Punch Vaughan Albert Bright Mike Maspeth L. A McCoy Ryan Syracuse Bill Chester Ted Marlow Nationalporting Club London Frank Stewart Joe Brierly Liverpool Eng. F Milford-No J. M. K.—We Have No Record of the Bout Taking Place. J. J. D.—Harry Brown Lander Bevan North Country Stalybridge Gymnastic Club C. P Starlight Arthur Morris PD. D Roxbury Billy Hanrahan Tim Hurley Pittsburg Pelican A. C

Death of Sergeant Lynch in Cuba

General Brooke reports Sergeant John Lynch of Company G Second Cavalry died at Matanzas on the 22d inst. Unknown cause. Notification came from Havana to the War Department in Washington.

Washington Brooke Havana War Department Matanzas John Lynch Second Cavalry

MIT Reopens With Faculty Promotions and Departures

On Wednesday MIT will reopen after term changes in the faculty. Adolph Rambeau becomes professor of modern languages. Arthur A. Noyes is promoted to professor of theoretical and organic chemistry. Jerome Sonderricker and Alyne Merrill advance to associate professorships in their fields. Edward Miller and Carleton Read leave to other posts. Several others are named instructors or assistants in engineering, geology, mining, and English. Captain Bordman proceeds to the Philippines with the Twenty sixth Infantry.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Adolph Rambeau Arthur A. Noyes Jerome Sondericker C. E Alyne L. Merrill S. B Edward F. Miller Carleton A. Read B New Hampshire College Durham George W. Wendell Germany Frederic H. Keyes Alexander W. Moseley Frederick A. Hannah Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute John Bordman, Jr Philippines U. S. Infantry Myron L. Fuller Henry E. Andrews Alvan L. Davis F. L. H. Kimbal Miles. S. Sherrill Etheredge Walker William S. Newell George H. Riker Frank R. Swift

Rescued Passengers Land From Wrecked Schooner Newton

The Quebec line steamer Madina landed Captain G. W. Heath and wife and seven Newton crew after rescuing them from the wrecked American schooner Newton. Heath reported sailing Aug 15 from Ship Island for San Juan Puerto Rico with lumber, hit by a hurricane that rendered the vessel waterlogged and wrecked by Sept 11. Fontabelle rescued the crew on Sept 18 and landed them at St Thomas on Sept 15. Newton was 499 tons, built in East Boston in 1874.

New York Quebec Line Madina West Indies G. W. Heath Newton Boston Fontainelle McKay West Indes St. Thomas Heath Ship Island San Juan P. R Dore Fontabelle

Parker to Sail as Advisor Aboard New York Off Southampton

Ben Parker, captain of Emperor William's yacht Meteor, travels as a passenger on the New York near Southampton. He previously sailed Meteor to a decisive victory over Britannia and may serve as adviser to Mr. Fe in the forthcoming international races, though not guaranteed to command Shamrock.

Southampton England Ben’ Parker Emperor William Meteor New York Parker Prince of Wales Britannia Shamrock F'fe

Hen Thief Killed by Man in Rhode Island Village

Raffael Maurara, 50, an Italian, was shot dead by James R. Bagman in Drownville nine miles from Providence after attempting to rob Bagman’s hen house. Maurara’s companion escaped. Bagman to face arraignment before Judge Bosworth in Bristol. townspeople hail the shooting as a public ben

Providence R. I Raffael Maurara James R. Bagman Drownville Maurara Bagman

Planning B A A Regatta Returns for Three Day Event

The B A A regatta is set for October 10 11 and 12 with goal to match last year’s success. A relay against Union Boat Club will recur from 98. Team candidates include John Wise Everett Pope and likely Fred Tudor if he commits. Horton or another B A A crewman may fill gaps with Archie Wadsworth as fourth. A doubles match pits John Wise and George DeBlois against two B A A rivals.

Union Boat Club John Wise Everett Pope Fred Tudor

Patriot service honors Admiral Dewey at Bromfeld Street Church

A large crowd attended a patriotic service at Bromfeld Street Methodist Church honoring Admiral Dewey's home-coming. About fifty Post 26 G A R members wore uniforms as the pulpit displayed the flag and bunting. The Rev Dr Galbraith praised the administration's Manila actions in a sermon that drew applause.

Bromfeld Street Admiral Dewey Galbraith Dewey Manila Philippines New York George Dewey

Narrow harbor collision almost sinks ferry Winthrop

In Boston harbor the ferry Winthrop narrowly avoided disaster when the steel towboat Piedmont owned by Consolidated Coal steamed across its bows. The Winthrop pilot signalled and reversed engines just in time, the tug passing within a few feet of the ferry with possible loss of life prevented by swift action.

Boston Winthrop Piedmont Consolidated Coal Company Cumberland George’s Creek Portsmouth N. H

Simchas Beth Haseva Party Held by George Dewey Lodges

George Dewey Lodge 123 I B B and Lodge 128 I B E hosted a Simchas Beth Haseva at 99 Merrimac Street. Addresses were delivered by A Buchholtz Leopold Klein J Bielansky and Abraham Barth. Leopold Klein served as toastmaster. A banquet followed with songs and music by local artists.

George Dewey Simon Levin Merrimac Street Messrs. A. Buchholtz Leopold Klein J. Bielansky Abraham Barth

Widow to receive $100 from coal teamsters group

At a yesterday meeting of the coal teamsters helpers the fund voted to pay $100 to the widow of late James Freeborn, a member. P. J. O'Toole was elected delegate to the convention in Detroit on October 23.

James Freeborn P. J. O'Toole Detroit

Hungry on the New Orleans: Food Woes From San Juan

A U S cruiser New Orleans sailor writes home from San Juan Porto Rico describing scarce meals and heat. He longs for home and a real meal, noting the diet consists of bananas alligators manioc and coconuts and wishing for pig head and cabbage. He has not been ashore in seven weeks and the heat remains intense.

United States New Orleans San Juan Porto Rico

Football notes from the East and Midwest football scene

Hudson the little quarterback of the Carlisle Indian team shines again, kicking three field goals from outside the 30 yard line in a win over Gettysburg College. Princeton's J Hine introduces new formations as Hopkingen School opens football practice. Chicago University shows top Eastern form after two easy wins, while Penn freshman Schoenh fullback stuns Woodruff with strong kicking rays.

Hiudson Carisle Gettysburg College Connor Holy Cross Amherst Aes EG Cece J. Hine Princeton Hopkingen Heacon Street Captain Long Georgetown Interscholastic Football Association Zoconre Committee Chicago University Schoeh University of Pennsylvania Woodruff George Brooks

Woman Falls to Death at Field Street Home

In Sept 24 incident Mrs Maria Leach of Fall River fell down stairs at her Field street home during family absence. The neck was broken and the skull fractured causing instant death.

Fall River Maria Leach Field Street

James McCashin Dies in Lowell After Six-Year Illness

James McCashin, 40, died at his Lowell home this morning after a six year battle with ossification that left his legs rigid from feet to hips. He contracted the disease while serving as a call man at a fire on a cold night over six years ago.

Lowell James McCashin

Bannard Leaves Cornell Football Coaching Post

Ithaca reports Captain Starbuck and Cornell football players return confirming W H Bannard will not coach the team this season. Reason for Bannard's departure not disclosed.

Bannard Cornell Ithaca N. Y W. H. Bannard Starbuck

Fire destroys two Jefferson Street factories in Chicago

A blaze swept through two factory buildings at 154 159 South Jefferson street Chicago tonight nearly totaling the structures and causing an estimated loss over 150 dollars. The damage was reported as covered by insurance.

Chicago South Jefferson Street

Earthquake Hits Aidin District in Asia Minor

A September 20 quake in the Aidin district of Asia Minor left more than two dozen reported dead and numerous injuries.

Constantinople Aidin Asia Minor

Peace Meeting in Trafalgar Square Ends in Riot

London crowds attempted an antiwar demonstration in Trafalgar Square but turned violent as protesters bombarded speakers with eggs and cabbage heads. Police cleared the square as soldiers were cheered and hoisted aloft, while union flags flew and the crowd sang patriotic tunes.

London Trafalgar Square Mr. Chamberlain Kruger

Odell Williams Robbed During Slumber at Clark's Hotel

Odell Williams, famed for his portrayal of the squire in Way Down East, was robbed at Clark's Hotel while asleep. A thief took Williams's gold watch Masonic charm and diamond stud, valued about $500, leaving other items intact. Williams kept no door locks and blamed his heavy sleep for the loss, noting his alarm clock and painting colors survived.

Odell Williams Boston Clark’s Mr. Williams Odell Williams Dreamland

Second Middlesex East Agricultural Fair at Reading

Readings grounds offer ample space and fast half mile track for races. Purses total 2500 dollars to attract top horses, with large prizes for cattle, flowers, and household departments. Midway entertainment, grandstand seating, and reduced rail fares set for Sept 27 to 30.

Middlesex East Agricultural Association Reading Mass New England Foston & Maine Railroad

Barge Calabria Reaches Safety After Shoreline Drift

The Calabria barge, in tow of the Gypsum King, ran ashore on Shovelful Shoal near Chatham during a northerly wind. Monomoy life saving crew assisted with anchors, and the vessel floated off on flood tide. It continued northward by Polloch ip later in the day.

Chatham Calabria New York Windsor Eldridge Monomoy Life Saving Station Pollochip

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