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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1897

Page

3

Old Orchard Two Races Conclude 2:12 Pace at Measured Track

At Old Orchard Me yesterday two full races and the final heat of a 2:12 pace were run. Monopole won the unfinished 2:12 pace in 2:12. Morale the 2:27 trotter lost heat then rallied to win the next three. Roan Wilkes led early in the pacing event. Prince Alert broke hobbl es in heat two and faded. The program tomorrow includes a 2:25 pace and 2:14 trot.

Old Orchard Monopole Morale Gordon H Roan Wilkes Prince Alert Apa Leicester Robin Abraham M. Demarest Dr. W Rocce, Jr Payne Evolution Ch. G O'Neil Daisy Dean Carpenter Purse Mesa Woodford Mambrino Golden B. H King Nutwood Eae Georgiana B. m Noble Roy, B. G Cifeney Nutwood McKenney Big Ike Br. G Garth Daisy Wilson King Wilkes Blaze Windsor Windsor Ro. H Tennessee Wilkes Cooper’s Jug Baggs Barney McGregor Vassar Ro. H. (Galvim Ramsey

Injured New York Gelding Coxey Wounds Stir Inquiries

Charles F. Bates of New York reports his high stepping gelding Coxey, shown with forty eight horses at Long Branch, was stabbed in the right stifle while under stable watch at Ryer son Brown's. Two veterinarians say the wound was malicious and could have ruined the horse. Coxey is slowly recovering.

New York Coxey Charles F. Bates Bates Long Branch Hollywood N. J Ryerson & Brown's

Ornament wins Detroit Derby at opening race

Ornament led from the start to win the International Derby at the Detroit Jockey Club meeting at Grosse Pointe in 2 36. Meadowthorpe was second and Moncreith third in the 112 mile prize worth 8065 dollars with 7065 to the winner. A protest filed by Michigan challenges Ornament ownership claim by Charles Patterson and affiliates.

Detroit Mich Ornament Detroit Jockey Club Grosse Pointe Meadowthorpe Moncreith Michigan Charles Patterson Charles T. Patterson Charles T. Patterson & Co

Three mile scoring race eyed between Ras Rogers and Wray in Boston

Rogers and Wray may clash in a three mile event in a few days with negotiations ongoing between Rogers business manager and Mike Ahearn. Emmet Gaelic club challenges Hartford Stars to Labor Day race for a $100 purse and gate receipts split.

Ras Rogers Wray Rogers Mike Ahearn Dennis O'Keefe Emmet Gaelic Soother William Garvey Artford Stars Stars Emmets Somerville Thomas Carroll Emerald Gaelic Football Team Worcester Boston Garry Owens O'Connells The Emeralds Carroll Essex County Club Manchester United States Robert Bage Kerr Broad Street New York City Kesex County Club Caledonian Club West Roxbury Gideon Pelske Tom Shields Piper Donovan George B. Tinder Everett McClelland Smith

Giants Fall 1–0 As Klobedanz Holds Off Pigrers

Klobedanz dominates six innings with sharp command and fielding. Mike Tiernan and Davis single in the sixth to push Giants’ only run past a stubborn Sy Seymour, who and Klobedanz both pitch well in a slow field after a light shower.

Giants Seymour New York Kennedy Brooklyn Klobedanz Mike Tiernan Davis Kloby Sy Seymour Bergen Stivetts

Little Willy Joyce Shines In Boston Giants Double-Header

In a windy Beacons Hill scene Boston suffers loss as Little Willy Joyce leads the Giants past the Puritans in a brisk double header. Boston and New York split with tight defense and a late surge by Baltimore in the second game.

Willy Joyce Beacon Hill Faneuil Hall Boston Billy Joyce Little Willy Joyce

Home Giants and New York Nine Infield Plays Highlighted

A detailed account of a baseball game focusing on fielding by the home team. Collins Long and Lowe starred in the infield with Tenney at first base, while Gleason and Davis made notable plays including a fifth inning double play. Van Haltren covered center, and Seymour's pitching mix challenged the visitors as New York struggled for hits through multiple innings.

Boston PO. A. E Stivetts Mney Oscevss Ege Adal Stahl R.f Collins Bergen Gs Klobedanz Ae AB TB Seymour Rusie Boston Eeeseeetas Klobedanz Tenney du Collins Davis New York van Haltren Gleason Tiernan Clark Gleason Ag Clark Carpenter Long Lowe Joyce Lajoie Philadelphia Giants Van George Davis Jack Jimmy Donnelly Holmes Duffy Stahl Donnelly Wilson Kloby George van Haltren Kirby Glea Son Ducky Holmes Herman Long Mr. Seymour Mike Tiernan

Giants and Boston struggle as Bergen singles for the only run

In a low scoring game, Boston blanks Giants for five innings before Bergen singles to score the decisive run. Klobedanz mishaps and sharp fielding by Long and Lowe keep the score close, while Stivetts drives a center-field liner. New York finally breaks through in the seventh as Tiernan hits the first Giants hit.

Baseball Matchups Across Leagues Round Up

Schedule lists New York at Boston Baltimore at Brooklyn Chicago at Loulaville Philadelphia at Washington St. Louis at Cincinnati Pittsburg at Cleveland Newport at Taunton New Bedford at Fall River Brockton at Pawtucket Providence at Wilkesbarre Scranton at Montreal Buffalo at Syracuse Toronto at Montreal all across the New England and Eastern Leagues with several city pairings noted.

Boston New York Cincinnati T. Louis Baltimore Washington Brooklyn Philadelphia Pittsbur Louisville E Chicago Contricator Loulaville St. Louis Pittsburg Cleveland New England Newport Taunton New Bedford Fall River Brockton Pawtucket Providence Wilkesbarre Epereecaid Scranton Montreal Buffalo Syracuse Toronto

Washington and Philadelphia thrillers cap off doubleheader

In Washington D C on Aug 10 the Senators beat the Phillies 7 to 6 after a late rally. A ninth inning knot broke with Turner King on the mound and a tense finish. Earlier, Philadelphia fell to Washington 7 to 6 in extras as Shugart and Tucker homered and the defense clashed on the field. Attendance figures were 700.

Washington Philadelphia D. C Senators Fifield Tucker Cross Stallings Wrigley

Browns Knock Reds Out Early in Fifth Inning Rally

In Cincinnati on August 10 the Browns removed Damman in the fifth after a five run burst. With the Reds at 6 to 3, a walk, error, two singles, a double and a triple produced five runs and the game ended with no more scoring. Grady exited in the third after being hit by a batted ball. Douglass took first and Murphy handled the plate. Attendance was 2000. The final score was 6 to 5.

Baltimore AB. McGraw E. Keeler Jennin Doyle Liitz Eveses Clarke Erese Corbett Sddaicoae Brooklyn R. R. PO Griffin Ceooatesevscoon James Anderson Payne G. Smith Asae Corbett Burbett Lachance A. Smith Reitz Chance Ramith Shock McGraw Stenzel Jones Emalre Chicago AR. PO Everitt Dahlen Tange C. F Anson Ryan Callahan Connor Thornton P . Eteeeves Mohue Metals Gic Ncsccces Cc A Louisville Clarks Stafford Seeee Wagner C. Feereeseerene Werden Eeeres Eesreee Dexter R. F Johnson Wilson Clingman Evans Louisville Sereeee Tees Hill Dablen Donohue Ornton Cincinnati Browns Damman Reds Grady Douglass Murphy

Balti more, Brooklyn duel yields win and tie in doubleheader

Baltimore and Brooklyn teams met in two games. The champions won the first game easily while the second ended in a tie after eight innings due to darkness. No further play was possible.

Baltimore Brooklyn N. Y Baltimores Brooklyns

Cleveland Triumphs In Batting Contest Over Pirates

Cleveland won a batting contest against the Pirates amid loose fielding, drawing 800 spectators. Final score details are not provided in the readable text.

Cleveland, CO Clevelands Pirates

Fall River and nearby games results digest

Football scores from multiple games list Fall River 9 Newport 0 forfeit, New Bedford 56 Taunton 4, Brockton 8 Pawtucket 0, Lancaster Penn 4 Athletics 2, Richmond 8 Hartford 6. Results reflect varied venues with close outcomes and forfeited match noted.

Fall River Newport New Bedford Taunton Brockton Pawtuckwilde Lancaster Penn Athletics Richmond Hartford

Umpire John L Sullivan Works Scranton Win

John L Sullivan umpired the Scranton vs Springfield game before 2500 fans as balls and strikes calls, with Keefe managing the other portion. A late eighth inning rally gave Scranton a 6 to 4 victory aided by Eagan’s three bagger and Griffin’s run scoring single.

Scranton Penn John L. Sullivan Keefe John L Barry Rogers Gillon Eagan Griffin Springfield

Baseball Galore at Music Hall with New York Replay

Tomorrow two games at Music Hall reproduce play by play from polo grounds. First game starts at 2 PM. Captain Daly will announce every play and keep the crowd amused. Smoking allowed with cigars and cool drinks available.

Music Hall New York Polo Grounds Bill Daly

Players Bench and Baseball Gossip From the Era

A garbled collection of baseball notes mentions New York at 3 30 with players Lewis or Sullivan, and references to Mike Sullivan contributing to the Madden fund. It notes Bergen’s hitting, a Revere A A team seeking contact with several Boston area clubs, and lists players like Babb Curran Butterfield Kelly Pickering Jimmy Collins Mugsy McGraw. It reports Bobby Mathews benefit in Philadelphia and John L Sullivan umpiring in Pennsylvania. The piece cites Billy Barnie as advance agent for Selee’s troupe and Tebeau’s hope for Pickering, with musings on Clark family in Louisville and a clash on coaching lines involving Ten Thousand Dollar Clark.

New York Lewis Or Sullivan Giant Rusi Mike Sullivan Madden Bergen Boston Bert Roe Gloucester Revere A. A Norwoods Mt. Washington Malden Everett A. A Carters Milfords South Bostons Babb Mt. Wigebrexton Curran Tufts Tommy Connelly Mugsy Jimmy Washington Post T Louisville Clark Wes Clark Pulliam Hennery Fred Cincinnati Enquirer

Ten Eyck Arrives as Schuylkill Regatta Draws Near

E H Ten Eyck winner of Henley diamond sculls arrives in Philadelphia for the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen regatta on the Schuylkill River. He is joined by relatives and Wachusetts Boat Club members while crews from Newark Detroit Providence Worcester Harvard and Penn prepare. The silver jubilee event features top scullers including Butch Thompson Maguire Ryan Whitehead and Juvenal with strong senior eight hopes from the University of Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia Penn National Association of Amateur Oarsmen Schuylkill River E. H. Ten Eyck Henley James A. Ten Eyck P. H. Lee Wachusetts Boat Club Ten Eyck Pennsylvania Barge Club Worcester Mass Institute Newark N. J Willis Hough C. L. Harris Detroit E. F. Schulze Providence R. I Weld Cambridge Harvard New England Association Butch’’ Thompson Maguire Ryan Whitehead Juvenal Dr. McDowell Chicago Ten University of Pennsylvania Poughkeepsie Ellis Ward

Prince of Wales lists Britannia yacht for sale at 30000

In Poor Britannia New York Aug 10 the Prince of Wales puts his famous racing yacht Britannia on the market for 30000 to settle a large loss. Two wealthy buyers show interest but seek assurances no legal obstacles block a sale. Bar Harbor Me reports mixed views from New York Yacht Club members and American sailors.

New York Prince of Wales Bar Harbor New York Yacht Club Clarence M. Postley Colonia Atlantic Post James D. Smith Mr. Peabody Boston E. L. Lockwood Avira Elbridge T. Gerry Howard Coates Charles Wetmore C. Oliver Iselin Hank Haff

Ninth regatta at Squam Yacht Club set for Saturday

The Squam Yacht Club will sail its ninth regatta and open race off Annisquam Saturday afternoon at 2 20. Y R A of M rules govern and unentered yachts may join via A T Bliss 111 Milk Street. Class A entries must be filed with the regatta committee secretary before 1 o'clock Saturday.

Squam

Patten Beats Gagnon in 100 Birds Match at Elkwood Park

In Long Branch today Walter R. Patten of Pleasure Bay defeated Dr. G. S. Gagnon of Chicago 81 to 69 in the 100 birds event. Both shooters showed poor form. Gagnon then won a ten dollar sweepstake by killing ten straight.

Long Branch N. J Elkwood Park Walter R. Patten Pleasure Bay Dr. G. 5 Gagnon Chicago Patten

Lesna Manager Demands Immediate Match Race Challenge

Lucien Lesna manager M Pognon decries rival managers for stalling. He challenges James Michael or Frank Starbuck to a pac ed twenty mile match before September with fair conditions and no French side bets. Lesna plans hour record attempt at Charles River Park next Saturday.

Monsieur R. Pognon Lucien Lesna Sesna M. Pognon the Post Dixie Hines Frank Starbuck Lesna James Michael Michael Shafer Starbuck

Revival of ordinary high wheel race at Charles River Park

A Columbia ordinary bicycle with a 52 inch front wheel arrives at Charles River Park driving excitement for an upcoming revival race. Robert Neilson the defending high wheel champion leads, with Richard Howells and Senator Morgan slated to compete. Possible appearances by George Hendee and Billy Rowe noted as preparations continue.

Charles River Park Robert Neilson Richard Howells England Morgan Bob Neilson George Hendee Billy’’ Rowe

Bicycle notes record suspensions and upcoming races

L C Pendell of Worcester and Dan Daley of Taunton face suspensions by the racing board over amateur status and race entries. The article notes professional riders racing for money near Chester, a planned five mile race with Eddie McDuffee and Cowboy Harry Jersey, a record attempt by Sesna at the American hour distance, Canada customs changes for tourist bicycles, and Frank Skinner breaking the American amateur paced 100 mile record in Cleveland. Riders in a Chicago century run risk suspension for including a professional rider among prizes.

L. C. Pendell Worcester Stearns Cycle Club Corntee Racing Board Dan Daley Taunton Riverside R. I Alton Chester Charles River Park Eddie McDuffee Harry Jersey Pawnee Bill Jersey Sesna the Park Canada Frank Skinner Cleveland, CO Cleveland A. G. Harding St. Louis Chicago L. A. W. Racing Board

Century Run Becomes Eye of Racing Board

Riders competed for the century run as officials deem the event a focal point for racing oversight and scrutiny. The race drew attention from the racing board eager to assess rules and performance standards.

Wrenn Defeats Mahony In International Tennis Match

Champion Bob Wrenn beat Mahony 6-2 10-8 in a dramatic final set to clinch the feature international tourney match in Chicago. Earlier Larned defeated Collins 6-1 6-? and Nisbet beat Eaves in two long deuce sets. Tomorrow’s schedule pairs Mas hony with Nisbet and Wrenn with Collins.

Chicago Bob Wrenn Mahony America England Larned Collins Nisbet Eaves Wrenn

Boxing Preview Everhardt McPartland Bout Draws South Interest

The New Yorker reports Kid McPartland ships to New Orleans with funds from the St Bernard Club as Everhardt travels from San Francisco to train in Bay St Louis for a August 28 bout. A win could earn a future match with Lavigne at Brady's Reno festival.

Kid McPartland St. Bernard Club New Orleans New Yorker Crescent City Everharst San Francisco Bay St. Louis South Everhardt Lavigne Brady Reno McPartland Mullins-McPartland New York Mullins Billy Ernst Spider Kelly Joe McAuliffe Jack Stetzner Danny Needham Bibby Gallagher St. George A. C San Fransico George V. Tuohby

Falmouth Burglars Tied to Providence Arrests

Two men held in Providence are suspected of being the Fal mouth burglars who tried to loot the post office and fought Officer Bourne. They allegedly stayed at Mashpee with George H Coombs the night before the crime and matched a detailed description, one wearing a vest and the other an outing shirt.

Falmouth Providence Bourne Frank Davis Handy George H. Coombs Mashpee

Meadowbrook Wins Polo Classic At Narragansett Pier

Meadowbrook defeated the Myopias of Boston 81 to 51 in a top polo battle at Point Judith Country Club. Bobby Shaw of Boston sparked the effort with standout drives while Aggaissiz, Gardner, Williams, and Nicell starred for their teams in front of about 20 spectators from Newport and Narragansett.

Narragansett Pier R. I Newport Narragansett Point Judith Meadowbrooks Myopias Boston Meadowbrook Bobby Shaw Aggaissiz and Gardner Williams and Nicell

Kilpatrick Bredin Race Abandoned in London

The third race in the Kilpatrick Bredin series has been abandoned. Charles E. Kilpatrick of the United States and E. C. Bredin of England did not complete the event in London on August 10.

London Charles E. Kilpatrick E. C. Bredin

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