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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1897
Page
3
Boston fans flooded the ball grounds for the third series with Baltimore. Nichols struggled on the mound as nine Baltimore runs came on thirteen hits, while Corbett kept Boston largely at bay despite similar contact. Tenney failed to reenact Casey at the bat, and errors by Boston fielders amplified the loss in a discouraging display.
Navahoe defeats Vigilant to claim the Goelet cup for sloops after a collision of tactics and weather. Navahoe surged from behind with swift topsail handling while Vigilant labored with pinched sails. the Newport race featured a dramatic finish and shifting breeze.
The Vigilant struggled with erratic steering while Navahoe gained on the windward course and finished narrowly ahead by 2 1/2 seconds. A grand finish drew cheers as both yachts sailed a cloud of canvas toward the line. Concerns arise over the Colonia cup rule and prize eligibility.
Isle of Wight Aug 6 Isolde wins after a race finish at Cowes with Meteor and Britannia among the boats listed. Times show others finishing close behind though the complete results are garbled in the report.
London August 6 Americus a 6 year old bay horse owned by Mr Croker won the South Down plate of 200 sovereigns at Lewes. Milford owned by Mr Jerne y and Mrs Langtry finished second ahead of other runners.
The official guide to the Klondyke region by the W. B. Conkey Company of Chicago is now available at the Post counting room for 50 cents. It offers detailed country descriptions, maps, and sketches, plus guidance on Canadian and U.S. laws governing the gold fields, mining processes, tools, and provisions for prospectors.
Cincinnati August 6 Fireman John Cartuy velles struck on the head by a beer glass hurst during the Cincinnati Pittsburg game is in critical condition A charge of assault had been made against Hurst He was released on $300 bond A new affidavit will be filed charging assault with intent to kill He has gone to St Louis and will be rearraigned here for the new charge
Boston finds poor defense and errant plays costly as Nichols tires in a rough game against Baltimore. McGraw fuels the Orioles with a first inning rally while Corbett survives walk- and error-filled blocks to keep the lead. Boston fights back but fails to capitalize, with Tenney Long and Collins misfiring in key moments.
Reitz singled to center scoring Stenzel, while McGraw and Keeler produced key sacrifices. Despite Ber gen driving in Stahl, Long and Corbett battled in a tense late innings as Duffy blanked the visitors and Bergen's throw aided Bergen at second.
In a Baltimore 8 Boston 4 game Duffy started a late rally with a single and a fielding play that ended a Boston threat. Joe Kelley homered for Baltimore in the eighth as Stivetts and Nichols pitched. Philadelphia beat New York 4-3 earlier in the day, Cooley and Taylor homering for Philadelphia.
National League games listed include Baltimore versus Boston and New York at Philadelphia with two games between Pittsburgh and St. Louis. New England League fixtures feature Fall River at Brockton Pawtucket at New Bedford and Taunton at Newport.
St Louis opened with a 8 to 7 win over Pittsburgs as Lucid received weak support and the close score reflected the sputtering offense. Tim Hurst was arrested after the game in Cincinnati on a charge of attempting to kill for striking a man with a beer glass. Attendance was listed at 1000.
Philadelphia defeated New York twelve innings 5 to 4 in a warm game. Lajoie drove to left, Holmes dropped the ball, letting the winning run score from third. several features stood out in the contest.
Cincinnati beat the Injuns 4 to 3 in a tightly contested game here. Pickering started in right for Louisville after being released, and attendance reached about 3,000. Highlights included Corcoran two-base hits and several stolen bases, with Damman throwing and Ehret and Powell handling pitching duties.
In Syracuse and Buffalo games, Syracuse edged Providence 9 to 6 and Scranton led 5 to 4, while Hartford beat Newark 12 to 11 and Richmond topped Reading 4 to 3. The results highlight tight scoring across multiple venues.
A Boston baseball scene features Hoffer Angslobefens and fans in the front row including Senator James H. Gallivan and Clerk of Committees John Dever. Joe Kelly and Joe Quinn are noted as players, with commentary on umpiring and a tense first inning while Marlboro and South Boston prepare for next Saturday’s game.
In Pointe Claire Quebec on August 5 Avoca led by Mr Dugan and crew faced Glencairn II skippered by Commodore Jarvis in a five race series to decide the defense of the Seawanhaka cup. Glencairn II won the first race, Avoca captured the second and third, then Glencairn II took the fourth and fifth.
In Salem, R. D. Lancee notes the 2 mile record stands at 12 min 6 sec by George the Englishman. W. E. B. Crockett swam six miles in 3 hours 10 minutes from Head House to L street bath and back across South Shore to Old Harbor, ending at Head House. The event drew attention to local aquatic feats and future endurance bets.
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