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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1896

Page

3

Senators Rally in Eighth After Sullivan Substitution

In the eighth inning the Senators rallied for four runs but Sullivan substituting for Stivetts cost them the game. Games on other fields report elsewhere.

Washington Beats Boston in Eight Inning Rally

National League action had Washington defeat Boston 4 to 3 as Jack Stivetts left after two walks in the eighth, Sullivan faltered, German doubled, and Demont singled to seal the Senators win. Long homered for Boston. McGuire and Hamilton among noted plays amid miscues.

Jack Stivetts Boston Jack Sullivan Lush Demont Senators McGann Washington Tucker Selbach Hamilton MecGuire Short Long Tenney Duffy Farrell Collins O’brien Bannon Ganzel Brown O’ Brien Lynch Stivetts Bounder McGuire Tom Jimmy Cartwright German Herman Waseny Tos E. Demontreville Ee Selbach Eeee McGuire O'Brien GerMad Mehak Bck AB. Ch Gael Demontreville Ashington

Cleveland and Pittsburg End With Tense Scoreless Stanza

Inning finished after darkness with attendance at 1800. Final score shows Cleveland 3 and Pittsburg 8. Hits: Cleveland 12 Pittsburg 9. Errors: Cleveland 4 Pittsburg 3. Batteries: Cuppy and Zimmer for Cleveland Killen and Merritt for Pittsburg.

Cleveland Pittsborg Pittsburg Cuppy Zimmer Killen Merritt

Baltimore Dominate New York In Third Game Of Series

Baltimore won easily in the third game, scoring 16 runs to New Yorks 1. Meekin allowed fifteen hits as Baltimore exploded for seven runs in the seventh. Batting total reached 19 for Baltimore and 7 for New York, with Hemming Clark and Git tig Warner handling the batteries. Attendance 197.

Baltimore New York Donnelly Meekin Gittlg Hemming Clark Gittig Warner

Lewiston Beats Augusta to Avoid Last in New England League

Lewiston defeated Augusta 12 to 11 in a fierce last place battle before about 350 attendees. Augusta managed 12 base hits to Lewiston’s 9 with 6 errors for Augusta and 9 for Lewiston. Weeks and Butler pitched for Augusta with Morse and Messitt catching.

Lewiston Augusta Weeks Butler Morse Messitt

Brockton Wins With Late Home Runs In Tight Game

In Brockton Massachusetts on August seventh the Brockton team rallied for a 9 to 8 win over New Bedford after two eighth inning home runs. Doe Weddidge and Weihl were fined five dollars for unnecessary talk and Doe was ejected. Attendance reached 500 as Brockton tallied 12 hits to New Bedford's 11 with four errors to seven. Magee Kerwan McKenna Shea and Buelow worked for Brockton while Day Murphy pitched for New Bedford.

Brockton Mass Doe Weddidge Weihl New Bedford Magee, Kerwan McKenna Shea Buelow Day Murphy

Ely's dazzling one handed catch costs Cleveland a win

In Cleveland today Ely made a phenomenal one handed grab of Cuppy's fly in deep left field, preventing a Cleveland victory. The game stayed tight from start to finish as Cleveland failed to bunch hits and costly errors at key moments hurt. Killen and Cuppy pitched well, and the tie remained when the game was called in the eleventh.

Cleveland Ely Cuppy Killen

Piper Heidleick SecE Champagn Price List

One or more baskets, qis, for 24 75 each. One or more baskets, ints, for 26 each. Single Fite bottle 2 08. Single pint bot NALL CO 21 and 22 India st Boston.

Piper Heidleick

Bangor Beats Portland On Shaky Batting And Poor Support

In Portland Maine on August 7 the home team failed to back McDougall as Bangor won 7 to 3. Weithoff pitched steadily for Bangor while McDougall struggled with control. Attendance 3000. Scoring summary shows Bangor 0 0 2 0 0 2 9 0 0 3 Portland 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 3. Hits Bangor 10 Portland 7. Errors Bangor 4 Portland 6. Batteries Weithoff Hayes and Duncan for Bangor and McDougall Duncan for Portland.

Portland McDougall Weithoff Bangor Hayes Duncan

Pawtucket Defeats Fall River In Slugging Affair

Pawtucket won a high scoring game at home against Fall River with 26 runs to 9 in front of about 600 fans. Pawtucket racked up 28 hits while Fall River managed 18. Errors stood at 2 for each side as Horner Yerkes and Yeager led Pawtucket against Goff Fitzpatrick and Rupert.

Pawtucket R. I Fall River Will Horner Yerkes Yeager Goff Fitzpatrick Rupert

Wilkes Barre Wins Third Game in Series at Syracuse

Wilkes Barre beat Syracuse 6 to 2 in the third game of the series. Keenan allowed only three hits as the Stars played poorly. Only one Syracuse batter reached third base while Wilkes Barre had 16 hits to Syracuse 3. Errors were 1 for Wilkes Barre and 8 for Syracuse. Batteries Keenan Wente Whitehill Ryan.

Syracuse N. Y Wilkesbarre Keenan Wente Whitehill Ryan

Rochester and Scranton Split Twin Bill in Heat

In Rochester New York on August 7 Scranton split with Rochester as the home team won the opener and Scranton dominated the second game due to stifling heat. Rochester struggled offensively in the first game totaling 12 hits to Scranton’s 7 with Rochester making 1 error to Scranton’s 2. In the nightcap Scranton pounded Rochester 14 to 4 after posting 18 hits to Rochester’s 8, with Scranton committing 3 errors to Rochester’s 7.

Rochester Scranton N. Y Callihan and Boyd Lovett and Bowerman G. Johnson Berger Herndon

Lancaster Defeats Paterson In Frantic Narrow Win

Lancaster and Paterson clash with heavy hitting and erratic fielding. Lancaster scores six in the seventh. game ended at dark after eight innings. Final 12 to 5 with Lancaster accumulating 14 hits to Paterson's 10 and seven Paterson errors. Yeager Westlake duelled Cogan Elton as batteries.

Lancaster Penn Paterson Yeager Westlake Cogan Elton

Toronto Ponies Triumph as Springfields Pitcher Crumbles

Toronto defeats Springfield 17 to 4 in a one sided game. Seymour started for Springfield and allowed seven runs after wild pitches and walks. Staley pitched well for Toronto. O'Brien muffed a ball in the ninth for Toronto's only error. Attendance 600. Home run by O'Brien. Delehanty Wright and Wright aided with key hits.

Toronto Seymour New York Springfield Homer Donovan Staley O’brien Poporo Delehanty Wright

Umpire Joe Hornung Costs Buffalo Game for Providence

In Buffalo on August 7 ex Providence player Joe Hornung posing as an Eastern League umpire made disputed decisions that favored Providence. Buffalo gathered ten hits to Providence six with four thousand in attendance. President Powers to be appealed to for better service tomorrow.

Buffalo N. Y Joe Hornung Providence Hornung Powers Buffalos Grays

Defence Counsel Argues Theft Was Necessity in Court

The defense claims the accused stole only the cash from a drawer, not the 2000 marks in a nearby pocketbook, arguing desperation. The judge presses the prisoner who sobs that he never saw the pocketbook, as illustrated in Sonnfagsblatter.

Sonnfagsblatter

Boston Custom House Wine Offer at 2 INDIA ST

Boston Custom House Wine Stern at 22 India Street offers five quart bottles of assorted Old California wines free packing for one dollar or full bottles of St Julien claret free packing for one dollar. Both lots together priced at two dollars. Names Briantall and J W O Conner appear.

India ST Boston Custom House California Briatnall

Exit Won In 21-Footers Race Off West Manchester

The Crowhurst cup prize money went to first Exit twenty one footers event under Manchester Yacht Club. Gleaner Rooster Circe and Skate among starters. Circe protested for under measurement and Exit gained first prize after Circe was ruled three inches short. Try and Skate took second and third respectively after protests and withdrawals.

West Manchester Manchester Yacht Club Gleaner Exit Tacoma Rooster Circe Matoye Pilgrim Quincy Try Goat Skate Depot Martin’s Ledge Little Harte Martin Ac’l. Cor Ft. In F. L. Pigeon A. H. Higginson H. Blanchard Robertson S. N. Small Adam Bros Magpie A. W. Stevens Matoye Arab Bonita Grab

Goelet Cup Races Highlight Newport Traditions

In Newport Rhode Island on August 7 the Goelet cup races produced strong showings by Colonia and Queen Mab. Sloops Wasp, Queen Mab and Carmita competed before a collision with the steam yacht Viking damaged Wasp’s bowsprit. Colonia led on the second tack and finished ahead of Colonia, Fisemarie, Shamrock, Emerald, Amorita and Marguerite with later efforts by Quis seta failing to cross before the handicap gun. Races continued amid fog and notable seamanship by Wasp and Emerald.

Newport R. I Colonia Queen Mab Wasp Carmita Viking Fisemarie Shamrock Emerald Amorita Marguerite Quisseta Amarita Ac’l H.m.s. H H.m.s Wasp Carmita Ac’l Cor H.m.s. Colonia Amorita Ae Elsiemarie Amiselle

Paret Defeats Terry In State Tennis Championship Final

In Centre Harbor New Hampshire on August 7 Paret defeated James Terry in straight sets to win the state championship and Senior House cup. The day concluded with doubles wins for Paret and Terry and other preliminaries, setting tomorrow’s rematch for the title.

Centre Harbor N. H J. P. Paret James Terry Terry Yale Paret New York H. E. Avery Malcolm Jackson D. F. Davis J. T. Walker F. S. Mansfield A. E. Wright A. P. Hawes Consolidated L. J. Grant W. C. Grant A. M. Lyman Harry McDuffee BE. N. Wrightington

Big Rages at Combination Park highlight New England harness meet

Today at Combination Park fans will witness the best programme for light harness racing in New England. The blue ribbon event pits Joe Patchen against Star Pointer, with Jack Curry confident his black champion can beat them in under 2 09. The $1000 special steers attention to Page, Cephas, Benton M., and the unbeaten Woodshed with Prairie Lily and Daltsy Dean in the mix. Weather and track conditions look favorable as Ike Flemming tests Page and a 25 piece band provides atmosphere. First heat of Patchen Pointer set for 1:30 with Frank Walker as starter and a smooth day anticipated for a large crowd.

Combination Park New England Joe Patchen Star Pointer Jack Curry Page Cephas Benton M Worcester Messrs. Hicks Woods Frank Walker

Concord Races Close at New Hampshire Meet

Concord New Hampshire August 7 starting Judge A H Merrill of Danvers opened four events and fifteen heats at the driving park, closing the state s first two week race meet. Pacers 2 28 class saw Rodney B. challenged by Moulton and Colonel Bath with Melson and Laura W. contending as Chickering led. Myra Wilkes won 9 95 stake pacing in straight heats, Carrie D. led with a 2 21 4 first heat, then showed stamina in remaining heats. Carrie H. led the fast pacing class until third heat when Billy Frazier won heat two and Ethan Boy followed. Jimmy B. broke and was distanced. Billy Frazier later won heat four amid many packers. Carrie H. captured heat five.

Concord N. H A. H. Merrill Danvers Rodney B Moulton Colonel Bath Melson Laura W Chickering Myra Wilkes Carrie D Carrie H Billy Frazier Jimmy B Ethan Boy Jimmy Window

Pillsbury Wins In Nuremberg Chess Masters Round

In Nuremberg Aus the seventeenth round of the international chess masters tournament saw Pillsbury defeat Schallopp in a queen's gambit decline after 44 moves. Lasker beat Marco, Schiffers drew Maroczy, Winawer beat Albin, Teichmann beat Walbrodt, Tarrasch beat Charousek, Steinitz beat Tschigorin, and Janowski with Blackburne drew. Previous unfinished game Marco vs Schleichter drawn after nearly 100 moves.

Nuremberg Aus Lasker Marco Schiffers Maroczy Pillsbury Schallopp Albin Winawer Porges Showalter Walbrodt Teichmann Janoswki Blackburne Tarrasch Charousek Steinitz Tschigorin Schleichter Rug Lopez

Larned and Wrenn Tie for First in Norwood Park

Larned and Wrenn share top position after today's Norwood Park tennis at Long Branch New Jersey. Wrenn, undefeated this week, was defeated by Larned this afternoon, tying them for first. A playoff is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon to decide the champion, echoing last season’s similar tie where Larned prevailed.

Long Branch N. J Wrenn Larned Norwood Park Norwood

Island woman dies after drink at hotel and boat trip

A man recounts an evening of drinking at a hotel with Eliza and his later actions on Grape Island. He claims he saw her drunk on the floor, arranged shelter, and later believed alcohol caused her death. The body was moved to Rowley for burial after a Baptist service, with many townspeople in attendance.

Post Captain Post Liza Clarence Eliza Grape Island Rowley Charles Burke Newburyport Baptist Baptist Church Mr. Cooper

Former Husband's Story Stirs Salem Divorce Case

In Salem on August 7, Albert Crampsey disputes lawyer H H Mather's claim that he tried to reform his ex-wife, saying she drank only after meeting Mather. Crampsey questions Mather's conduct on Grape Island, notes his own remarriage and fish business, and hints at possible official inquiries.

Salem H. H. Mather Crampsey Albert Crampsey Post Federal Street Mather Miss Colesworthy Colesworthy Grape Island

Poisoning suspected in Newburyport death case

Autopsy on Mrs Crampsey shows stomach inflammation but healthy heart and no alcohol signs. Arsenic-like irritation possible. no opium dilation observed. Internal organs sent to Professor Wood for analysis. state police await his report before action. State Detective Neal took samples to Boston for Harvard analysis.

Newburyport W. H.clark Hurd Wood Professor Wood Harvard Neal Boston

The Body Interred In Newburyport

The body of Mrs Crampsey was removed from Safford's undertaking rooms to the railroad station and sent by train to Rowley. Emerson & Bradstreet undertakers of Newburyport arranged the transfer.

Newburyport

Bicycle Race Handicaps and Meet Plans

Westboro race listings under Official Handicapper Kerrison show one-third mile and one mile events with numerous riders and yard penalties. The Currier ten-mile road race debuts Sept. 5 in Everett with $700 in prizes and a two-mile loop course. Portsmouth cycle meet entries close Aug. 18, with afternoon and evening programs and a Governor Busiel cup race. Louis ville national meet souvenir praised, plus notes on puncture fluids and new hardware. Nantucket ball caps season as Wenceder Cycle Club hosts social event.

Westboro John C. Kerrison H. H. Parker Leamy C. Y. Drury W. Eckley C. H. Raymond C. J. Lewis C. M. Bly G. L. Bates J. F. Simpson E. M. Blake T. B. Matthews G. W. Drury F. M. Nelson Fred Paine C. R. Stockbridge F. A. Hinchcliffe C. E. Collect A. Magnuson W. W. Pettigrew F. E. Wing T. A. Reagan W. A. Conlin W. F. Collins A. E. Wright J. Hudson A. W. Frye W. J. Fentzler E. J. Foster C. Doubleday E. P. Belt G. L. Howland J. E. Ballentine A. D. Rogers E. J. Rogers Currier Everett Eddie McDuffee Everett A. A G. Tarbell G. L. Sullivan Warren Dow C. C L. Jackson Messrs Illsley Lajane Brackett Kerrison Rockingham Strafford York County Jersey City Willie Windle Sweden Louisville Sterling Elliott Abbott Bassett Percival Doc” Collins Boston Pope Manufacturing Company E. L. Proctor Island View Whitefield N. H New Hampshire Nantucket Wenceder Cycle Club H. A. Thomas Annie Congdon Germania Orchestra

Regan Leads in New Bicycle Track Meet at Portsmouth

Aug 7 in Portsmouth crowds numbered about 309 as no professional race occurred due to yesterday’s postponement. S P Dodge of Manchester failed to beat Windley who holds the States cup at 2:52.5. Races featured quarter mile dash won by Ira Newick, half mile open to Regan and Newick, two mile handicap won by Simpson with Regan second, and half mile handicap won by Simpson ahead of Winkley and Dodge.

Portsmouth N. H S. P. Dodge Manchester A. B E. Windley Dodge Ira Newick C.M. Hayes Sanford E. W. Hutchins Exeter T. A. Regan Waltham George R. Newick J. Fred Simpson Newfields Thomas A. Regan C. H. Newick Fred Kent Rowley A. B. Winkley Barrington

Bald Beats Cooper in Open One Mile Bicycle Race

E C Bald defeated Tom Cooper of Detroit and Tom Butler of Boston in the one mile open professional race at Buffalo New York on August 7 lowering the world single paced record to 2 01.

Buffalo N. Y E. C. Bald Tom Cooper Detroit Tom Butler Boston

Visitors Night at Harvard Summer School Gym Night

Harvard Summer School of Physical Training held visitors night in Hemenway Gymnasium. A packed audience watched gymnastic drills, fencing, calisthenics, and a closing six a side basketball game won by Captain Healey's team 3 to 2.

Harvard Summer School of Hemenway Dudley Allen Sargent Foster Jackson Miss Avery Mr. Groth Muller Cader Miss West Miss Whitney W. A. Jackson Miss Wright Miss Sutton Miss Battelle A. M. Gardner Koch Bejus Mr. Marvel Mr. Beeman Miss May Miss Schetky Miss Foglesong Miss Healey Mr. Velte Miss Allen Miss Career Mr. Jackson Mr. Putnam la Danza Espanola Carter Healey Avery Mooers Groves Wilbur Wright Battelle Haile MacDuffee Putnam Gardner Prentiss

Another Strike Hits New York Garment Workers

The Pants Makers Union No 9 of the United Garment Workers of America struck this morning, adding about 2 509 to the strikers. They accuse contractors of violating the existing agreement and will present a new contract for signing. The strike also involves about 3 000 unorganized finishing workers. overcoat and sack coat makers have returned to work, and vest makers are pressuring contractors to sign conditions, with some men set to return Sunday.

New York Pants Makers’ Union United Garment Workers of America

Oarsmen Continue Canadian Regatta At Toronto

The Canadian Amateur Association of Oarsmen regatta at Toronto Brockville underway. In the center single sculls heat Bush Thompson of Toronto Argonauts won the heat and Marsh of the Dons of Toronto beat a Vespers of Philadelphia regis ter for second. Kenny of the Toronto Dons won the intermediate singles.

Brockville Ont Canadian Amateur Association of Oarsmen Bush Thompson Toronto Argonauts Marsh Dons Toronto Regiser Vespers Philadelphia Kenny Toronto Dons

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