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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1898
Page
3
Keeler sprained his ankle in today's Orioles game against Brooklyn and will be sidelined for over a week. Kelley and McGraw were ejected for disputing with Hunt while McKenna faltered in the fifth as Baltimore won the game in a walk with a late surge.
Hamilton and Lewis led with base hits while Delehanty Lajoie Lauder and Orth added two base hits. Tenney Douglas and Flick delivered sacrifice hits. Hamilton Collins and Lauder stole bases as Boston chalked up seven left on, Philadelphia three. Lewis threw eight wild pitches and struck out appearances by Cross Orth Tenney Stahl. Umpires Brown and Andrews. Time 2h 16m. Attendance 1800.
The New York club staged a chaotic display at Washington grounds with disorganization and kicks. Warner was ejected for kicking after the sixth inning, Joyce shuffled players forcing in only two original positions. Two players refused to play their assigned spots as the spectacle devolved into farce until the game was halted at the end of the sixth with attendance around 1000.
The Quakers rallied from a 6 10 deficit in the final half inning to beat Boston 10 to 9. Collins led with two home runs and a stellar defense while Orth struggled late as Philadelphia seized the moment with a dramatic comeback at the ballpark.
In Louisville on September 2 Chicago secured an easy win after the Colonels were badly crippled. Darkness ended the seven th inning with Chicago leading. Attendance was about 2,000 as the game concluded.
Cleveland again defeated Cincinnati today as the Wanderers led from start to finish. Young controlled the Reds with ease, keeping them at bay while Cleveland stretched a comfortable margin. Attendance reported at 2000. The score remains undisclosed in the available text.
National League President Nick Young says at least seven of twelve clubs will end the year in the red. He notes Hanlon's team as a notable loss maker, with Washington, St. Louis, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, New York, and Brooklyn also covering deficits. He blames the war for widespread poor attendance across majors and minors. He adds efforts to fool themselves early were futile.
An advertisement from Co H Mason MD, Chatham NY, promises tumor cure without knife or plaster and without testimonials or letters of advice.
The article notes revenue losses from the war and faces clubs with 154 game plans versus 182. If October crowds are strong, the 154 game schedule persists. weak late-season turnout prompts cutting 22 games while keeping the mid April start. The four trip plan boosts fan interest and costs, with public demand driving decisions.
Captain Higginson outlines fall plans for Harvard rowing. Five four oars will be formed with six candidates, training until Oct 27 when a race will select eight for a November contest. Coaching by Higginson Storrow and Mumford. Lehmann will not return.
John R. Gentry defeated Joe Patchen in a premier state fair match race before about 60 000 spectators in Springfield Illinois for a 5000 purse. Gentry driven by Marks Patchen by Andrews. heats 2 04 1 4 and 2 08 1 2 with fastest race of the year and best two consecutive heats by Star Pointer Patchen or Robert J. The race demanded both heats under 2 05. Neither horse broke.
At Dover New Hampshire September 29 the track featured its best day yet with the 2 20 pace won by Dark Light. Judges removed Driver McPherson from Sidney Pointer and awarded Alonzo McDonald a share. Pointer led early but a late break cost him the heat. McDonald received a cash share from the horse winnings. In the 2 18 trot Norvet won after Barney Demarest was pulled off. Jock Bowen then rode and won, earning 100 from the horse. Demarest’s fate remained undecided. The 2 21 trot went to Whirl Wind Mac. Matt Demarest uncovered Joe Mark the winner in the 2 15 trot after Greenbrine led early heats.
Tod Sloan rode three mounts in London today and won two, displaying superb riding as bettors noted 9 to 4 odds on his winners and 6 to 1 on the losing horse.
Get away day at Gravesend sees Kentucky Colonel surge to victory in the Holly handicap as Ethelbert fades to third. In the Bay Shore stakes St Callatine overtakes Trolley to win by a length in a hard drive with Danforth second and Trolley close behind.
At the Weymouth Agricultural Society hand engine exhibition 28 engines competed for top prizes of 300, 150, 75, 0 and 25. Fire King from Pawtucket led with 180 ft 11 4 in, followed by Protector Brockton 176 ft 10 1 8 in and City of Lynn 171 ft 11 4 in. White Angel Salem tallied 170 ft 6 in, Conqueror South Weymouth 168 ft 21 4 in.
Dr. Angus Frew of Cambridge Mass has been appointed director of the gymnasium and physical culture at Colby College in Waterville Me He brings extensive indoor gymnastics and football coaching experience and studied at Tufts College His appointment is supported by Dr Sargent of Harvard and he will serve through the college year.
In a regular fortnightly tournament at Murray and Irwin's alleys last evening, finalists vied for a total of 75 dollars in prizes. First place earned 12, second 8, with third pending. Final scores listed include several 90s and mid-80s performances across multiple bowlers.
The Fitchburg railroad announces a October six trip to New York priced at five dollars, advertised as the finest continental journey by railway. Passengers are invited to enjoy a scenic travel experience with all-inclusive fare.
Dr 8 M Landis invites intelligent gentlemen with kidney trouble to his illustrated Talk this Friday at 8 pm in the Sanford Offices 1518 Washington Ave. Learn nature's path and avoid quackery. Consultation hours Saturdays and Mondays 9 to 9 Sundays 10 to 2 other days 12 noon and 6 pm.
Harvard begins training table as the season starts with a hard practice led by trainer MacMasters. The varsity won a brief scrimmage 7-0 with a lone place kick and a defensive effort by Dibblee and Daly. Freshmen numbering 114 joined, while 45 varsity candidates vie for spots led by Dibblee and Warren.
A woman claimed as Dr Nancy Guilford or Mrs Wilbur of Los Angeles was seen in Aldgate London amid Scotland Yard searches. She said she came to visit a daughter but refused to give an address. Her trunks were labeled New York Transfer Company dated Sept 13, the day after Emma Gill's dismembered body discovery.
A Washington street merchant Mr. Thomas Boles received an unexpected delivery a desk and chair sent by friends led by Captain Hughey Duffy of the Boston baseball team. Boles initially denied buying the desk but gratefully accepted after the party’s surprise presentation.
The funeral of Frank McCrystal youngest son of John F McCrystal of 998 Webster Street East Boston follows his Wednesday death from appendicitis. Solemn high mass of requiem at Church of Our Lady of the Assumption East Boston at 10 AM with Rev Jerald Fagan and assistants. An augmented choir will render the mass music.
The Elnas of West Somerville invite games with local teams, offering contact at 19 Elm Street Somerville. Emmanuel eleven aims to arrange games with Mangus A A Whitman or North Shores with W A Pinkham 26 Pearl Street Boston as contact. Lafayette A A of Cambridge with a strong eleven invites responses through F E B Waite 70 Brookline Street Cambridgeport. The Lindens of Malden seek opponents weighing about 104 pounds, contact Robert Nordblom 67 Canrock Street Malden.
Massachusetts division of the L A W launches a campaign to secure free carriage of bicycles as baggage on railroads. A circular letter to members seeks senators' positions, following the Towle baggage bill defeat, with 13 000 members urged to press for an amended law and cycle paths input.
Colonel Benjamin S. Lovell of East Weymouth and president of the John P. Lovell Arms Company has again been honored by the Boston Cycle Board of Trade for his contributions to the industry.
Colonel Lovell is renomined to lead the Board of Trade for another year with the association of cycle manufacturers and dealers applauding the high trust shown in his ability. J N Leach becomes vice president with Carle P Cubberley treasurer and John F Morrill secretary. Directors include Charles W Fourdrinier B E Brown and E R Benson. The annual meeting occurs in Portland Maine with a plant tour of Lovell Diamond bicycles.
President Potter hints the L A W will oppose the New York six day race set for December 6 to 12. Municipal council may ban such brutal contests to curb the plan backed by the American Cycle Racing Association opposed by the I A W racing board. James Kennedy of A C R A predicts New York officials will resist and doubts any stop becomes policy. He cites sprinters Major Mayor Harry Likes Bill Martin Charley Miller Burns Pierce as examples of riders who did six day races and returned. The A C R A remains unfazed by potential ban steps.
"Plugger Bill" Martin of Lowell will compete in France and Magiland after the American cycling season. This will be his second international trips, following a successful season in Australia with diverse experiences.
Most professional riders abstained from the national circuit meet at Woodside Park under L A W auspices. Only Bob Thompson and Archie McEachern from Toronto rode, despite signing the boycott pledge. Winners included Tom Butler of Boston in the one-third mile and Watson Coleman of Boston in the five-mile professional events.
Corbett accuses McCoy of kicking him in the groin during a ring quarrel at the Gilsey House. McCoy denies breaking Marquis of Queensberry rules and says he only defended himself as spectators recall the first blow.
Baltimore September bulletin reports national championship standings with Bald leading 155 and Major Taylor 143. It notes suspensions for Woodside Park and Warren County Agricultural Society for promoting unsanctioned races and transfers to the professional class for several riders. Additional suspensions are listed with dates and conditions varying by case.
At Stoneham on September 29 the East Middlesex agricultural fair hosted the New England circuit meet. In the half mile handicap B A Ingraham West Peabody won, Murphy Lowell second, Silverman Boston third, time 1 02 5. Allie Barber Taunton won the mile open with Hamilton Lowell second and Ingraham Lynnfield third, time 2 25 1 5. In the mile handicap Ingraham West Peabody first, McInnis Concord second, Patridge Medfield third, time 2 18 1 5. The two mile handicap Barber Taunton first, Ingraham Lynnfield second, Hamilton Lowell third, Edwards Dorchester fourth, time 4 52 1 5.
Captain F W Dickens argues naval constructors should study at MIT Boston for post graduate work rather than at the Naval Academy. He says Boston’s naval architecture program is not ideal for post graduate studies and that such a course could be established at Annapolis with government support.
El Heraldo reports Admiral Cervera accepted Ferrol constituency invitation to join the Cortes. He promises to disclose the Madrid government's naval mismanagement linked to Santiago de Cuba disaster.
Robert Burnett of the Volunteer Aid Association left Boston yesterday for the Adirondacks for ten days of rest from business cares. His wife accompanied him.
Matty Matthews of New York withdrew due to a prior arm injury, George Bassai of Brooklyn substituted. In the eighth round Bassai bled from a cut over the left eye and by the ninth both fighters bled heavily, prompting police stoppage. Referee Owen Zeigler ruled a draw. prelims: Tommy Holden and Mike Toots drew in ten rounds. Peter Burke defeated Eddie Goodbody after ten rounds.
Police Superintendent Muth of Allegheny declares Corbett and McCoy may spar in Pittsburg during the Knights Templar conclave week but a fight to a finish will not be permitted.
At Norfolk forty eight members of the Massachusetts Naval Militia crew of the armed ferryboat Governor Russell have been paid off and discharged from service.
Representative Wise reported from Washington that the Secretary of the Navy promised the cruiser Maria Teresa would visit the Norfolk Navy Yard for repair and fitting out. The news came from Norfolk after Wise telegraphed today.
Thomas Murray, a veteran Boston printer known to the craft in the city, died yesterday morning at 47 Hans Street, Allston. He worked for several Boston newspapers.
The Dominion Atlantic continues to carry good lists as many take advantage of the low rates and brace for the brisk Annapolis weather. Prince Boston visits for a regular 84 run, highlighting ongoing rail activity and travel interest.
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