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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1897

Page

3

Giants at Boston in pivotal National League tilt today

The New York Giants visit the South End grounds for the season’s first meeting with Boston. Reliable pitchers Nichols and Meekin may start as New York seeks to stay in the pennant race and tighten their standings against Baltimore, Brooklyn, and Philadelphia.

New York Boston Baltimore Brooklyn Philadelphia Washington New England New Bedford Taunton Newport Brockton Pawtucket Fall River Providence Scranton Springfield Wilkesbarre Montreal Toronto Syracuse Buffalo New Yorks South End Grounds Giants Nichols Jouett Meekin Duffy Jimmy Sullivan Selee Lewis Cincinnati Cleveland Pittsburg Queen City Bergen Lowe Herman Long Bostons Louisville Reds Rhines Breitenstein Ehret West Ohio Doyle Hughey Jennings Keeler McGraw Joe Kelly Jennings Cinoles Quakers Louisvilles Chicago Newpeorts Brecktons Crishen Finn Crisden Dave Pickett Shortstop Bean Cambridge

Colts Win Thriller Over Indians In Chicago Showdown

The Colts beat the Indians 6 to 4 in Chicago as Anson and Dahlen starred with strong hitting and solid fielding. McKean muff and Connor's two hits helped set the early lead, while Cleveland tied in the ninth before Anson drove in the winning run with a key two-out hit. Attendance was 12,900.

Chicago Colts Indians Pickering McKean Cleveland Anson Dahlen Connor Ryan Tebeau Callahan O’connor Childs O'Connor Wallace Briggs Powell Donahue Balis Balk O’day

Colonels Triumph Over Reds In Cincinnati Game

Louisville beat Cincinnati 2 to 1 as Ehret relieved Dwyer in the second after Reds scored two. Fraser held Reds to limited hits, attendance 7000. Key hits included Peitz, Stafford for Louisville and Werden, Dexter, Clingman for Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Colonels Reds Fraser Dwyer Ehret Louisville Peitz Stafford Werden Dexter Clingman Wisville Meee Corcoran Beckley E FC B. Clark S.s Wagner C.f R.f C McPhee Shriver

Baltimore Tenants Beat Pawtucket In Exhibition Event

Baltimore nine defeated Pawtucket 9 to 6 in an exhibition at Crescent Park. Manager Hanlon sent his regulars, with Todd starting for Pawtucket and Hoffer pitching for Baltimore. Errors aided Baltimore late as 400 spectators watched a brisk game.

Baltimores Pawtucket Crescent Park Hanlon Todd Hoffer New England

Unclear Scoreline Match Clips With Regional Pairings

Local sports ledger records scattered results from games in Buffalo Newark Paterson Lancaster and Reading. Details show mixed outcomes with teams from Buffalo Syracuse Newark Reading Paterson Lancaster and Paterson listing several scoreline pairs.

Buffalo Syracuse Newark N. J Reading Paterson Lancaster

Labor Day Match Bid With Oaklands Aimed at $200

The Maldens seek two Labor Day games and a Saturday out of town engagement, offering $200 to the Oaklands of Chelsea for a match. The Maldens' committee will be at the Post Friday evening to post a forfeit if Oaklands attend. Baltimore led the standings last year with Chicago and Cleveland following.

New York Lynch Nichols Meekip Man Maldens Malden Tammany Baseball Club Oaklands Chelsea Baltimore Cincinnatis Clevel Chicago Pittsburg Boston Baltimores Snchase Bic Benther Jim

Vigilant Wins Morgan Cup In 178 Mile Night Ocean Race

The NYYC double century from Vineyard Haven to Mt. Desert finished off Baker's Island Light with Vigilant leading Navahoe by fifty minutes in the sloop class. Colonia won the schooner class by 21 seconds over Emerald after a dramatic finish.

Bar Harbor New York Yacht Club Vineyard Haven Mt. Desert Commodore Morgan Baker’s Island Light Maine Vigilant Navahoe Colonia Emerald J. Pierpont Morgan Nantucket Shoals Great Yachts of America Pollock Rip Wasp Mab

Race results and youth baseball game notices dominate Boston harbor report

The fleet raced from Cross Rip lightship to Pollock Rip and Shovelful lightships with Emerald and Wasp leading at times. After nightfall Colonia and Vigilant closed the gap. Vigilant finished first at Vineyard Haven in 29 hours 56 minutes 51 seconds. Postrace, extensive notices solicit 8 to 19 year old teams across Boston area for exhibition games with many clubs naming managers and addresses.

Sprinters to duel at the Post next Sunday eve

John Chiesa and John Cavanagro plan a race at the Post next Sunday evening. They discussed a half mile or mile event with a potential match within three weeks after signing. Local interest focuses on arranging dates and venues for the first meeting.

John Chiesa John Cavanagro L. M Cann x

Seawanhaka Challenge Cup Won By Duggan At Sea

Last year G Herrick Duggan carried the costly international challenge cup for mosquito craft to Canada aboard his half rater Glencairn and won it for the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club. In a few days the Momo and the Glencairn II. will race as two of five boats designed for the event.

Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club Canada G. Herrick Duggan Glencairn Momo

Canadian waters to host Duggan built racer for cup

George Herrick Duggan of Toronto, born thirty five years ago, a civil and mechanical engineer, former chief engineer at Dominion Bridge Company, veteran yachtsman and founder of the Toronto Yacht Club, will race for the cup this year after expressing satisfaction with fair play received last year. He promised American rivals the same good treatment as the Yankees seek to reclaim the trophy on the sound.

Duggan George Herrick Duggan Toronto Canadian Pacific Dominion Bridge Company of Montreal Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club Toronto Yacht Club Sound Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club Yankees

Yachts race for $100 in 35-foot class from Vineyard Haven

Katonah skippered by Mr. Ames and Norota under ER H Burnham of Boston raced from Vineyard Haven to Marblehead for $100. Katonah left at 6 15 Saturday and arrived 4 07 this morning, Norota reached 13 minutes later. Captain John Barr commanded Norota and she set off eastward after noon.

Marblehead Katonah Mr. Ames Norota ER. H. Burnham Boston Vineyard Haven John Barr

Newport’s Queenly Appeal Draws Summer Crowds

The New York New Haven Hartford line plans a $1 Boston to Newport excursion on Thursday August 12. A special train departs Park Square at 9 30 am and returns from Newport at 6 pm. Tickets are limited and go on sale three days prior at No 3 Old State House and Park Square station.

New England Newport New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Boston Park Square Station Old State House

Fireman Injured Slipping From Gangplank Aboard Cuba

John Arling, a fireman on the steam vessel Cuba at Long wharf, slipped while ascending the gangplank yesterday. He injured his left knee and right shoulder. Dr Dunn treated him aboard the steamer.

John Arling Cuba Long Wharf Dr. Dunn

Taylor's Record Norwood Cyclists Double Century Fast Time

Mr Warren F. Taylor president of the Norwood Cycle Club completed a 200 mile double century from Norwood to Wrentham and back in 15h 4m with pacemakers and rests along a 50 mile course. He finished at 9 28 30 pm after a second lap and received support from Norwood cyclists. The event marked improved times and discussed upcoming Essex County Wheelmen road race entries and equipment notes from manufacturers.

Warren F. Taylor Norwood F. C. Graves Wrentham Royal Barrett J. M. Foster Forrest Buckman Taylor H. C. Barrows A. C. Partridge Taunton H. C. Beauregard M. Taylor Barrows Partridge Haskins Norwood C. Co J. A. Fenton Sumner Bagley J. H. Haskins

McGuinness Sets 200 Mile Record Ride From New Bedford

J Eugene McGuinness of the Metacomet Cycle Club rode a 200 mile round trip from New Bedford to Webster and back in 16 hours 56 minutes 30 seconds, beating F C Graves's Springfield record by 32 minutes. Timers were James Stitt Richard Stitt Clifford Tripp and Joseph Garant. Pacemakers assisted sections from New Bedford to Fall River Fall River to Woonsocket Woonsocket to Worcester and Worcester to Webster. One puncture occurred. he finished in excellent condition.

New Bedford J. Eugene McGuinness Metacomet Cycle Club Webster Mass F. C. Graves Springfield McGuinness Graves James Stitt Richard Stitt Clifford Tripp Joseph Garant Fall River Joseph McQuade Woonsocket Fred Wilson Worcester Joseph Sylvester Victor Eckberg

Rhode Island Century Riders End Run To Boston

About 150 riders from Providence to Boston and return rolled into Copley Square for mid day registration at the Copley Square Hotel. The group then rode back toward Providence with Boston centrions joining to seek bars, arriving late in the evening after a head wind slowed the afternoon leg.

Rhode Island Century Road Club of America Providence Boston Copley Square Copley Square Hotel W. S. Gibbons W. M. Kniger B. C. Wilcox C. R. Leonard W. A. Polk C. E. Shattuck D. Burdick M. A. O’connor C. B. Truesdell E. F. Farrell J. H. Feeley T. A. McKendall Miss Rose Grieco L. B. Wittstandley O. L. Mowry L. E. Mowry E. Dixon L. G. Schwab P. Bohen G. L. Warfield B. J. Leavitt Hans Hanson H. D. Merritt W. Williams Walter Anthony C. T. Slack F. H. Kingsley Fall River H. E. Place Hills Grove G. H. Wrightman Appenaug C. 8. Jones N. Bedard Attleboro Boston Centurions

Bicycle Notes and Local Racing News From Providence Era

A Providence bicycle feature reports Llewellyn Mowry’s arrest in Franklin Park for speeding on the return trip from Boston, with bail posted and a West Roxbury Court appearance planned. It notes Mrs. John M. Savage and Miss Bessie L. Newman planning a White Mountains trip to Portland, carrying bull dog revolvers. Also mentioned are F. C. Cannon’s two month Europe tour, Clarence Lee’s recovery vacation in New Hampshire, a postponed Massachusetts B C racing team tryout at Charles River Park, and a Worcester national circuit mace meet prize list with various awards and items such as gold medals, cash prizes, and travel gear.

Boston Franklin Park Llewellyn Mowry Providence West Roxbury Court John M. Savage Bessie L. Newman Portland White Mountains F. C. Cannon Pierce Branch Canada Europe Clarence Lee New Hampshire Massachusetts B. C Charles River Park Worcester

Manchester Yacht Club Parade and Races Highlight Weekend

Yachting notes report a water parade and carnival off the Manchester Yacht Club starting at 8 PM with prizes for best decorated and illuminated boats. A 4 PM water parade will feature a large fleet, while other clubs host moonlight sails and second evening races. The Rice and Hastings cup went to the Lawley knockabout Robin Hood last week at Woods Hole.

Manchester Yacht Club Mosquito Fleet Club Boston Light Wollaston Yacht Club Winthroop Yacht Club Lawley Charles H. Jones Woods Hole Hull Yacht Club Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club Weir River James F. Barry James T. Powers George L. Paget Kelcher Yacht Racing Association of Massachusetts Bliss

Roxbury A OH Division 29 elects new candidates

Division 29 meeting in Friendship Hall Roxbury heard several candidates initiated and many applications received. The highlight was John J McCarthy winning a first class cabin passage to Ireland as the most popular Hibernian, with M T Athridge praised for his efforts across multiple organizations.

Division 29 Friendship Hall Roxbury Division 16 Hibernian John J.mccarthy Ireland Division Brewery Workmen's Union Roxbury Council Knights of Columbus McCarthy M. T. Athridge Athridge St. Francis Court

Ocean excursion plans for Roxbury A. O. H. Division

At Gaelic Hall Roxbury the Division 41 A. O. H. planned a sun voyage from Central wharf at 9 30 a m aboard the steamer City of Gloucester with Suffolk county chieftains as guests. Twelve new members were initiated and fifteen applications filed. Gaelic Hall at Tremont and Lenox streets is leased to establish a reading room. a social and literary Gaelic entertainment followed.

Division 41 Roxbury Gaelic Hall Central Wharf City of Gloucester Suffolk County John M. Cotter Tremont Lenox Streets

Arrest of Arthur F Billings on assault charge

Arthur F Billings was arrested yesterday on Neponset street for criminal assault on Amy G Weaver aged 14, alleged to have occurred about five months ago.

Arthur F. Billings Neponset Street Amy G. Weaver

Five New Members Initiated by Musicians Union

At the regular meeting of L. A. 813 K of L Musicians Union held at 88 Court Street yesterday five new members were initiated.

L. A K. of L Musicians’ Union Court Street

Fitchburg Rail Fare to Buffalo for G A R En Campment

Fitchburg tickets to Buffalo and return offered in conjunction with the G A R encampment. Includes a free side trip to Saratoga. The rate is a single fare for the round trip.

Fitchburg Buffalo Return Saratoga

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