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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1897

Page

3

Browns and Colonels split two games in St Louis

The Browns and Colonels each won one game in a double header. Umpires were Donahue and Dexter. In the ninth inning the Browns led 5 4 before the game was awarded to Louisville on a technicality. Attendance reached 10 000 with notable hits by Hallman Lally Wagner Grady and Clarke.

ST. Louis Browns Colonels Donahue Dexter Louisvilles Louisville Cunningham Hallman Lally Wagner Grady Clarke Stafford Harley Hartman Werden Coleman R. B. PO A. Clarke C.f Johnson Wilson Ciingiman Cross Lucid Houseman Eseveeseseerenee Eeeeeetere McCreery Harey Eee Hill Hea Lman Ladd Ioed Umptire McFarland

Boston Faces Hardened Week as West Trip Tests Pennant Chase

Baseball notes from a Western swing show Boston’s pennant bid challenged by St. Louis and strong Eastern teams. Selee probes pitcher trades, Nichols shines for Boston, Klobedanz gains form, and the upcoming seven games against Washington Baltimore will shape the season’s arc with 45,000 fans already having witnessed the prior clashes.

St. Louis Boston Selee Duffy Nichols Baltimore Cleveland Pittsburg Cincinnati New York Sullivan Klobedanz Philadelphia Bostons Washington Baltimores Ned Hanlan Tenneys Stenzels Orioles Cincinnatis New Yorks Reds Cinoles Ohio Chicago Anson Louisville

Reds Dominate Indians in Easy Victory at Cincinnati

Cincinnati easily defeats Cleveland 12 to 5 as Wilson allows nineteen hits. Early in the game Peitz and Hurst argued leading to a brief altercation before play resumed. Attendance listed at 8000 as the Reds pile up runs in the box score.

Cincinnati Reds Clevelands Wilson Peitz Hurst

Baseball Chronicle Notes from Cincinnati and Cleveland Game

Base hits listed for McPhee Beckley Peitsz McKean Cooke aoree ree hit Burke. Left on bases for Cincinnati and Cleveland seven. Double plays involving McPhee Beckley Irwin Corcoran Rhines and Corcoran Irwin. Bases on balls seven for Rhin four for Wilson. Rhines and Wilson each struck out twice. Passed ball Criger. Time two hours ten minutes. Umpires unspecified.

Cincinnati Burke Hoy Corcoran Irwin Miller Beckley McPhee Criger T.T. O Wilson Peres Cincinnati Cleveland Iveweense Cleveland Peitsz McKean Cooke Aoree Ree Parcoran Rhines Rhin

Colts Beat St. Paul in Exhibition Game at Comiskey

In Chicago on August 1 the Colts defeated St. Paul 11 to 3 in an exhibition at Comiskey Park before about 33 800 spectators. Thornton and Kittridge led the Colts with Mulnane and Spies in the batteries.

COLTS ST. Paul Chicago Comiskey’s . Saints

Wilkes Barre Tops Buffalo In Lopsided Tilt

Wilkesbarre defeated Buffalo 6 to 2 as Odwell pitched a stellar game and Buffalo’s defense faltered. McMahon and Atherton delivered strong work for Wilkesbarre while Buffalo failed to mount a sustained rally. The Bisons’ fielding was notably poor.

Buffalo Wilkesbarre Bisons Odwell McMahon Atherton

Syracuse Beats Springfield With Strong Baserunning

Syracuse defeats Springfield 6 to 2 as fielding miscues by the Ponies and sharp baserunning by the Stars set the pace. Dan Brouthers errors sparked two seventh inning runs on a wild throw to home plate, while Springfield managed only one walk in the contested game.

Syracuse N. Y Springfield Mavns Dan Brouthers

Newark Wins Pair With Clinching Hitting

Newark defeated the Athletics twice in a doubleheader by solid hitting. Game one ended with Newark scoring in runs, while game two featured timely hitting to secure a 4 run win. Batteries were Gettig and Jearfoss for Newark and Os borne and Fox for the Athletics.

Newark N. J Athletics Gettig Jearfoss Osborne and Fox

Hartford Beats Paterson With Strong Offense

Hartford defeated Paterson 7 to 4 in Paterson. Hartford hitters Flaherty and Touhey led the attack as Hartford pounded the pitching for a decisive win.

Pawtucket Dominates Taunton In Opener

Pawtucket won 83 to 24 at Taunton in Providence on August 1. Pawtucket led 6 0 0 0 6 0 6 2 in the first inning and 3 8 3 2 later, Taunton trailed 4-0 at the end.

Pawtucket Taunton Providence

Yachting Notes From Marblehead Regatta Week

The Burgess Yacht Club regatta off Marblehead is set for this afternoon with many Boston yachts expected including Harbinger Little Peter Rex Privateer Nettie Muriel Hobo Ripple Arab III and Pioneer. The Linda returns from a two week cruise with ex Commodore Allan M Davis aboard. A new wharf and derrick at Colters yards, Harrison Square, is noted along with overhauls on Captain John Cowell’s sloop. The Herreshoff sloop Sylph and Miss May Morse are to be commissioned for market. The Whistler and Togo return from easterly cruise as Columbia Yacht Club plans its monthly meeting. Two hundred twenty five yachts head today on the New York Yacht Club’s cruise eastward. Goelet cup races set for Thursday.

Burgess Yacht Club Marblehead Boston Harbinger Little Peter Rex Privateer Nettie Muriel Hobo Ripple Arab III Pioneer Linda Allan M. Davis Savin Hill Yacht Club Robinson Colter’s Yards Harrison Square John Cowell Chelsea Herreshoff Sylph May Morse Gracie G Sughrue Whistler Togo Columbia Yacht Club New York Yacht, Club

Roxbury AOH seeks two top teams for Aug two picnic game

Division 19 A O H of Roxbury plans a picnic game on August 19 inviting two prominent football teams to compete for a prize of 50 dollars. The notice emphasizes a community event with athletic display and local participation.

Roxbury Prise

Playing to Win Vernons in Second Place

Amateurs striving for games and honors push youngsters toward big league potential. The report outlines rising talent in local teams and their candidacy for higher competition.

One-Sided Pennant Race Drives Local Youth League Signups

The Post League standings tilt as the Young Americas quit the league rather than play Charlestown Franklins, giving Franklin a two game edge and a protested game to complete with Lafayettes Cambridge. Dozens of teams from Arlington to Dorchester seek 12 to 17 year old opponents for August and Labor Day games, with managers listing contact details across Boston neighborhoods.

Franklins Charlestown Lafayettes Cambridge Vernons University City Arlington, Jrs John McNulty Arlington Mass Ferry Stars A. Conti North Street Ferris B. B. C Labor Day D. J. Callahan Pearl Street Institutes of A. W. Snider Dorchester Avenue Dorchester Harbor Views Fegan Chelsea Street East Boston Beacons E. A. Regan Ashland Place Mike Ober Marions John Murray Sixth Street East Cambridge St. Georgee Hyde Park Philip Coveney East River Street Boston Stock Exchange John Conry State Street Warrens City Point Charles Linnehan East Second Street Belmonts P. Griffin West Second Street South Boston Barnards Matt Landrigan Schrepel Place Gore Stars Cragies Tim Sullivan Fifth Otis Streets Wizards of Abe Markins Liverpool Street M. J. Fergusons M. Cashman Paris Street Winthrop, Jrs David Ingersoll Salem Street E. F. O’brien Willowood Street Independents St. Augustine’s Altar Boys Dan Mullin William H. Keogh Chrepel Place Willows J. B. Gibbons C Street Boston News Bureau Frank Murray Boston News Passaics North End Hugh Meenna Charter Street Linwoods Somerville T. Reardon Linwood Street Fremonts Wilson F. Williams Yan Johnson White Roberts S.s Nichols J.f Williams C.f de Avilla Frank Perry Dexter Street Medford Ameses Quincy Daniel Hartney Phipps Street Victors Roxbury George Evans Dearborn Street E. Getchell Lawrence Avenue Newsboys Boston Frank Quigly Elmwood Street Baxter Birds Che Oartd D. Dorgan City Thembers John Joyce Adams Street Willowcourt Carters Zen Conley Baxter Street South Boson Conley Stars EB. Dorgan A. Fazakas Harrison Avenue St. John’s Lyceum North Attleboros Carters Norwoods South Bostons Marlboros O’connor Nick Wise Charley Flack the Bargers Griffin Boston College Hannon Hanrahan Georgetown College E. J. O'Connor, Jr Broad Street

Lynne A. O. H. to Play Emmet Football at Oak Island Grove

A Saturday agreement sets a non championship football match between Lynn A. O. H. team and Chelsea Emmets for a 100 dollar purse and 50 dollar side bet at Oak Island Grove. Referee to be a Boston man chosen by John B. O Higgins of the Boston Post. Contenders include Hartford Stars as future challengers.

Lynn Emmet Chelsea Oak Island Grove Boston John B. O'Higgins Boston Post New England Gaelic Football Association Oak Island Emmets William Garvey Hartford Stars Connecticut

Emmets Seek Labor Day Match for American Championship

The Emmets propose a championship game on Labor Day against any New York New Jersey or Pennsylvania team after winning the New England title. They offer to play any Saturday afternoon before September 4 if that date works. They request Captain Garvey contact for match details.

Hartford Emmets New York Garvey New Jersey Pennsylvania New England

Boxing Gossip and Bouts of the Week Preview

The week outlines multiple scheduled bouts across clubs in Brooklyn Chicago San Francisco and Celeron New York. Notables include Joe Gans vs Bobby Dobbs at Greenpoint A C and Jack Everhardt vs Spider Kelly at Empire A C in San Francisco. The column notes Purcell Weedy Gerrard Matthews Purcell Weedy Gerrard and other matchups with context on odds injuries and venue. George V. Tuohy signs off.

Joe Gans Bobby Dobbs J. Robinson Tom Ryan Philadelphia Johnny Glynn Tom Sullivan Greenpoint A. C Brooklyn Kid Kerwin Frank Coy Chicago Jack Everhardt Matt Matthews Olympic A. C Celeron N. Y Johnny van Heest David Seville Columbus Awadt Spider” Kelly Empire A. C San Francisco Everhardt Tom O’rourke Kelly Rockies Frank Purcell Jack Weedy Frank Weedy Frank Gerrard Matthews New York Bhoard Gerrard Eddie Connolly Cleveland Jack Harley Toronto al Herford Herford Joe Spike Sullivan Dobbs Gans Joe Lynch The Coopers Dan Murphy Waterbury George Byers Lynch Jack Rose Timmy Kearns Lawrence Troy Kearns Jack Bonner Ryan McCoy Brenner Kid Charley Johnson England Cock’’ Robin George Crisp Arthur Valentine Charley Paddy Purtell George V. Tuohey

Fifty third New York Yacht Club Cruise Opens

The New York Yacht Club prepares its fifty third annual cruise from Glen Cove to Huntington with about thirty yachts already in harbor. Captains will meet on the flagship Corsair under Commodore J Pierpont Morgan to set start times and finalize minor details. The schooner class features Colonia Emerald and the new Hildegarde built for George W Weld of Boston as a maiden race rival.

New York New York Yacht Club Glen Cove Huntington Corsair J. Pierpont Morgan Colonia Emerald Hildegarde George W. Weld Boston

Delightful Outing Of Ward 7 Hotel Washington Club

Fifty members and friends of the Hotel Washington Outing Club of Ward 7 sailed the sloop Mystic down the harbor. Captain Johnson led the trip with a New England breakfast, fishing grounds produced excellent chowder, Lovell's Island hosted a collation, and guests performed songs and recitations. The Mystic returned to moorings at 7 PM, following a thoroughly enjoyable cruise led by President John H. Hurley and club members William Diamond Frank Cotter Jere Sullivan and Daniel Hurley.

Hotel Washington Outing Club Ward 7 Mystic Johnson New England Lovell’s Island John H. Hurley William Diamond Frank Cotter Jere Sullivan Daniel Hurley

Lesna Visits Boston Park Crowd Despite Collision

French champion rider M. Lucien Lesna toured Boston parks with Rudolph Lauriks and J. J. Shea. He praised the park system's beauty, snapped cyclists and scenery, and narrowly avoided a collision after a rider hit a wall. Officials note L A W Specials will shuttle riders to beaches in under seventy minutes, with credentials required in person at headquarters.

Boston Lesna Franklin Park M. Lucien Lesna Charles River Park Rudolph Lauriks J. J. Shea Fenway Nower Roundhouse Longwood M. Lesna Mr. Larks Jamaica Pond Mr. Lauriks Atlantic Coast Reading Railroad National Meet Executive Committee

National meet of the League of American Wheelmen opens in Philadelphia

Philadelphia prepares for the August national meet with four dozen events over two days. Noted professionals including Major Taylor and Mertens train at Willow Grove as records and paced mile hopes attract wide entries and semi finals may be used to trim fields.

Philadelphia Penn League of American Wheelmen League Major Taylor Boston Mertens Johnson Wells Becker Eaton Randall Titus Jefferson Harrison Willow Grove Billy Hamilton Coronado Cal Earl Kiser Tom Eck Atlantic City

Century cycle ride from Providence to Boston intrigues riders

The Rhode Island division C. R. C. plans a Sunday century run from Providence to Boston with many Boston riders intending to return by road. A Waltham company builds a ten seated orizon machine sent to Chicago then Boston. Cyclists from Chicago and Honolulu show growing interest as European imports surge.

Rhode Island Providence Boston Waltham Manufacturing Company Chicago Rob Urquhart Charles River Park Jimmy J. F. Casey Victor Eckberg Worcester G. B. Iliff J. C. Thorne E. F. Hopkins John Harvey Stein New York Rudolph Lauriks Honolulu Washington United States United Kingdom Keene Wood Rim Company Keene, N. H Rudge-Whitworth, Singer and Swift Companies England

Man Falls From Upstairs at Park’s Brewery

A Park’s brewery employee discovering a groan in the basement found Frank Slavin 32 unconscious under the lift. He suffered a fractured skull and died at City Hospital after police conclude he fell from the third floor through a corridor door into the elevator well.

Park’s Terrace Street Roxbury Hillside Street City Hospital Slavin

New England Spiritualists Convene at Lake Pleasant

The twenty fourth convocation of the New England Spiritualists’ Association opens at Lake Pleasant with a large turnout. Hon A H Dailey of Brooklyn delivers the welcome and speaks on True Wealth. Rev Dr Charles W Hidden discusses The Spiritual Side of Spiritualism. Mrs Tillie Reynolds of Troy tests platform. Boston’s Ladies Schubert Quartet performs. Fitchburg Band holds daytime concerts. Secretary Francis B Woodbury of Washington represents the national association.

Lake Pleasant New England Spiritualists’ Association A. H. Dailey Brooklyn Charles W Tillie Reynolds Troy N. Y

Brighton quarry worker horses to hospital after fall

A 45 year old colored man collapsed beside a road from Commonwealth Avenue in Brighton. Officers suspect a fit caused the fall. He was taken to City Hospital, later reported in fairly comfortable condition and expected to recover. He works as a steam drill operator for Louis Bianco of North.

Station 14 Commonwealth Avenue Brighton City Hospital Louis Bianco North Square

Williams' Root Beer Promises Healthful Temperance Drink

One trial and you are convinced Williams' Root Beer is the best temperance drink with flavor life and body fit for a king. It claims healthful qualities, soothes nerves cools the blood aids digestion and creates a good appetite. Made at home from Williams' Root Beer Extract at two cents per quart.

Williams

Ten Eyck Rowed Exhibition as New Yorkers Meet Champions

Edward Ten Eyck, winner of the diamond sculls, met Worcester delegates at the Gilsey House and toured Harlem River boat houses with athletes from the New York Athletic Club. He later showed the diamond sculls at the Gilsey House and planned departure for Boston tomorrow afternoon.

New York Citizens’ Committee of Worcester Edward Ten Eyck Gilsey House Martin J. Gerrity Wachusetts Boat Club A. P. Christie J. F. Tomey Worcester Boat Club James H. Meagher Martin Dougherty John W. Meagher E. M. Moriarty H. J Travers Island Barney Wefers Tom Burke Flanagan Federman University of Pennsylvania McGar Young Ten Eyck D. O. Manning New York Athletic Club Ten Eyck Philadelphia England Tiffany’s Ten Eycks Boston

Ten Eyck to Receive Royal Welcome in Boston

Edward Hanlan Ten Eyck will be received with a grand demonstration in Worcester and Boston as the diamond sculls champion. The New England Amateur Rowing Association plans a large reception at Faneuil Hall with Mayor Quincy Senator Maccabe and Speaker Bates attending. Governor Wolcott and state officials are invited. Col Samuel Winslow to present a miniature diamond scull and shield in Worcester.

Edward Hanlan Ten Eyck Boston Worcester New England Amateur Rowing Association Boston & Albany James L. Fox Crescent Boat Club Faneuil Hall Quincy Joseph B. Maccabe John L. Bates Henley Victor John A. Kelcher Wolcott Crane Samuel Winslow Mr. Ten Eyck Major Fairbanks

Little Alice Mulligan Found Safe in Boston

A missing girl from Revere named Alice Mulligan was found in the Chardon Street Home for Children after being seen at Crescent Beach. Her guardian J J Boyland of the Revere House was notified following the Post description and she was returned home early yesterday.

Alice Mulligan Revere Revere House Revere Centre Chardon Street Crescent Beach Saturday Morning Post J. J. Boyland

Banqueting the Hobarts at Newport Luncheon and Dinner

The Honorable Vice President Hobart and Mrs Hobart were honored at a luncheon hosted by Chauncey M Depew at Pinard No 4 Narragansett Avenue Newport this afternoon. Senator Calvin S Brice later hosted a dinner in their honor with a host of guests including Chauncey Depew Lispenard Stewart Stuyvesant Fish Potter Palmer Aster Canfield and Brice among others.

Newport Hobart Chauncey M. Depew Pinard No. 4 Narragansett Avenue Lispenard Stewart Watts Sherman Cornelius Vanderbilt Frederick Sheldon James V. Parker J. Fred Pierson Elisha Dyer Paulding Chauncey Depew, Jr Calvin S. Brice van Rensselaer Cruger Stuyvesant Fish R. T

Undertow nearly drowns swimmer at Narragansett Pier

Aug 1 at Narragansett Pier R I a New York swimmer was swept by a strong undertow and would have drowned without W S Blackington’s quick response. He reached a life raft and shouted for help as others nearby pulled him to safety.

Narragansett Pier R. I Blackington New York Ape Inent

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