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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1898
Page
3
Brooklyn defeats Boston 6 to 2 as Griffin Anderson Stahl lead a late rally. Willis struggles first time, Nichols relieves, and Magoon shines in field, with Bransfield hampered by umpire calls and base-running disputes.
In Somerville politics the focus shifts from state caucuses to the mayoralty race. Alderman Huntley is widely spoken of as best equipped for the office due to his long, efficient service in both city branches and his leadership as president of the Commons Council.
In a baseball game Willis and Stahl stood out as Brooklyn defeated Boston 2 to 0. Griffin and Stahl hit home runs, Anderson tripled, Jones Lachance doubled, Daly and Miller contributed, with Paul Tenney and Duffy driving runs. Errors by both sides and sharp defense shaped the midgame. Attendance was 1200 as umpires Brown and Andrews called time after 2 hours 10 minutes.
In New York on September 28 the Giants led 4 2 until the fifth inning as Philadelphia rallied with solid hitting and fielding lapses. The game ended in the ninth due to darkness with the Phillies scoring two runs. Attendants counted 500 as Connolly and Hunt umpired and Gettig faced value in two innings.
In St Louis on September 28 Cleveland defeated Cincinnati with Powell pitching splendidly and Breitenstein having one bad inning. Attendance was 3000. The score is not fully listed in readable text.
Louisville report says the Col onels played gilt-edged ball today and the orphans narrowly escaped a shut-out with an attendance of 300 spectators. score details follow.
Uxbridge Fair yesterday featured Douglas versus Grafton with Dunn striking out Billy on two balls. Arlie Latham umpired, while Jack Ryan and Tom Daly shone in fielding and throwing as Brooklyn and Phillies prep for 3 PM game. Lewis or Kirby to start for home team with Orth expected to pitch heavy bats.
On September 22 at Catonsville County Club the English team led Baltimoreans 150 to 126 after the first innings as Bosanquet top scored for the visitors with 41. War ner’s English gentlemen faced a handicapped home side but Kelsey Mallinckrodt impressed with bowling while Winters troubled batters with underhand pace.
The lightweight championship bout at Greater New York Athletic Club between Lavigne and Erne ends in a draw after 20 rounds amid heavy betting and fan interest. Referee Sam C. Austin ruled the match a draw as both fighters remained on their feet. preliminary McCue vs Needham also finished in a draw after a spirited twelve-round bout.
M Landis invites gentlemen with kidney trouble to his illustrated Talk in the Sanford offices at 1515 Washington St this Friday at 8 p m. Learn about preventing death from quackery and about legitimate kidney care. Hours available for appointments on Saturdays and Mondays, with Sunday times as posted.
Jack Fogarty announces Knights Templar week boxing lineup with Jimmy Barry vs Dougherty on Oct 10 Mysterious Billy Smith vs Charley Johnson Oct 11 Oscar Gardner vs Dave Sullivan or Jack Hannigan and Jack Daly vs Joe Gans on Oct 12 Jack Bonner vs Australian Jimmy Ryan Oct 13. Gardner may replace Loly Smith after injuries Franey likely to meet Bonner following Ryan win.
Mayor Warwick banned boxing in Philadelphia until further notice after a near fatal bout between Joe Butler and Doc Payne at the Arena. Butler was arrested and held on $1500 bail for aiding and abetting a prize fight.
Griffo the pugilist, who ran along State street stripped to the waist and drew police ire, was arraigned before Justice Martin. He spoke incoherently about a person who intends to shoot him. The case was continued to October 5 for a city physician’s sanity examination.
Tom O Rourke cabled a $10 000 purse for a 25 round match between Tom Sharkey and Charley Mitchell. If accepted, the fight would be staged in December at the Lenox Kentucky venue.
The Buffalo Club finalized arrangements to stage the Corbett McCoy bout in Buffalo in November. The same arena used for Corbett and Fitzsimmons remains standing and will be reused. Negotiations extended by wire for several days and were nearly completed today.
The piece recalls Joe Butler’s brutal ring conduct and the City ban on boxing in Philadelphia. It notes incidents with Bonner Payne Corbett and McCoy, plus upcoming Greenwood A C bouts featuring Matt Matthews Tommy Shortell Cal McCarthy Eddie Goodbody and Mike Toots Tommy Holden. George V. Tuohy reports.
Ernest Roeder failed to throw Professor Atlas at the Unique Theatre in Brooklyn last night. Under the agreed rule Roeder must score a fall within fifteen minutes or forfeit the purse, but Atlas avoided a fall and won by stalling, preserving the purse.
Charlestown rider Ritchie won the Corcoran ten mile road race at Waltham in a tight finish. Moran of Chelsea took the first time prize in 27 36, with Eastman and Squier close. The race drew praise for safety and smooth surface, and A Milk street company announced a new two speed gear with hub rear wheel and tire.
The New England circuit contest tightens as three meets remain with thirteen events. Leader Claude Hamilton of Lowell has surged past Lynnfield’s James F. Ingraham while Harry Edwards Dorchester Moran Chelsea and Arnold Rhode Island chase, with upcoming meets at Reading Westerly and Brockton Fair promising hot racing for points.
President Bald explains the split between the League of American Wheelmen and the American Racing Cyclists' Union. He says the ARCU seeks to protect interests, promises winter racing in the West, and mentions Berkeley Oval training and Major Taylor’s refusal to lead.
The Boston Athletic Association and the Boston Bicycle Club are joining forces in a cooperative effort likely to boost cycling events and club activities in the city. Officials expect combined membership benefits and joint races to expand community participation.
C Oliver Ise, managing owner of Defender in 1895, plans to repair the SS boat for cup defense and possibly build a new boat. Herreshoffs consult on haul out and preparation as the ways to move her to the south shop are constructed, with arrival expected once ready, possibly in a month.
Yale sophomores won the annual wrestling matches against the Academic freshman class in New Haven. Weighing contests saw easy victories for sophomores in the lightweight and heavyweight, while the middleweight drew. A crowd of several thousand watched as students paraded, wrestled on Hopkins Grammar School lot, and ended with a campus celebration.
Pawtucket Rhode Island September 28 opening two days fall meet at Pawtucket Driving Park produced five heats for the 2 27 trot and five heats for the 2 50 trot and pace to be completed tomorrow. Yukon and John T. each won multiple heats while Keera lingered in contention with a strong showing.
In the Gravesend meeting Composer was edged by Harmonica by a head in the opening race. Irish Reel won at prohibitive odds in race two over Clousilla. Whiplash captured race three by a head as Ken tuckian trailed. George Keene led a favorite in race four until Sir Walter overtook and won by a length and a half. Sir Gawain broke down but rider Jones remained unhurt. Kenmore Queen faded to second in race five where Tom Collins triumphed at 7 to 1 by two lengths. Moslem won the King's Highway hurdle handicap by four lengths over Lady Dainty.
Dover harness meet day two features Queechy winning the 2:12 trot after five heats while Bessie Owens takes the 2:27 trot in four heats.
The Buterville eleven seeks teams averaging 110 to 115 pounds and asks to contact Michael Donahue at Adams street Newton. Arthur Robinson, noted for the 100 yard dash in Harvard Yale duals and varsity baseball, will not return to Harvard this year. The Galvin tug of war team seeks a match with Geary of South Boston at this office next Saturday night. Milton football aims to schedule Saturday afternoon games with local teams. Address W F Had dock 21 Milk street Boston. Lancaster eleven wants games with teams averaging 180 pounds for contact Edward M Donahoe at 47 Billerica street Boston. Montreal A A A plans to send Brodie Stephen and Irwin to the New York athletic games next Saturday following Canadian success.
General Greely chief signal officer recommends four volunteer signal service companies be mustered out. The Fifth recruited in the District of Columbia, the Seventh mainly from Chicago, the Ninth from New York, and the Tenth from Massachusetts. He suggests a sixty day furlough before disbandment.
In the Gilsey House lobby both fighters confronted each other after a halted match. McCoy knocked Corbett's hat off and kicked him in the groin, then fled. Corbett, aided by friends, was taken to his room for medical attention amid gusty public interest.
James J Corbett is virtually matched to fight Jim Jeffries on November 22 Considine telegraphed the Olympic Club of San Francisco to accept 15000 for the match Corbett also agreed to face Sharkey two weeks later at the Lenox Club but O Rourke demanded twenty rounds and that match failed Management says the Jeffries bout will not interfere with Mc Coy if he wishes to meet Corbett
Public confusion over military burial aid stems from the rule that 38 dollars may be paid for each soldier’s burial if a prior application is filed with the quartermaster. The government will fund body transport and provide 35 dollars to relatives. however if burial occurs before applying, relatives cannot claim repayment.
The steamer Danube arrived from St Michaels Alaska with 186 passengers from the Klondike. Purser estimates gold dust at a quarter of a million. Distribution favors a few led by Major Morgan William Bateman R Sinclair J Jones James Winters J Erickson C W Simms C W Still R Hanna F Gierson J S Lusk and J M Sloan.
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