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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1897
Page
3
Boston bats fade after a rough start as New York Giants explode late. Klobedanz walks and Davis and Gleason drive in runs. New York pitchers struggle with defensive errors. Five New York runs in the fifth seal the win while Boston collapses, unable to rally in the later innings.
Long committed four errors as New York hitters chased the Boston left-hander for fifteen hits, contributing to a defeat. The game featured aggressive plate work and costly defensive miscues that swung momentum away from Boston.
National League games include Boston at New York and Chicago at Cincinnati. Other NL matchups feature St. Louis at Cleveland, Baltimore at Philadelphia, Louisville at Pittsburg, and Brooklyn at Washington. New England League games list Fall River at Pawtucket, Brockton at Newport, Taunton at New Bedford. Eastern League games show Toronto at Buffalo, Montreal at Syracuse, Scranton at Wilkes-Barre, Springfield at ?
Three games into a long series with Boston looming, the Giants defeated the Boston team at the Polo Grounds. Klobedanz struggled despite his fame, while McCreery impressed in right field and Sullivan pitched well for New York.
New York Giants overpower Boston Beaneaters 14 to 6 in a game amid hoodoo talk. Kedanz allows fifteen hits as Evan’s pitching limits Boston to six runs while Giants persist in scoring.
The Cleveland team edged its opponents in a close game driven by Pickering’s batting and Cross’s all round play. Turner suffered a hard blow to the head in the third inning and was carried off, but he returned later and remained active.
The Senators defeated their guests today as Swaim shut them down on the mound while Payne pitched easy. A crowd of about 1000 attended the game as errors by the visitors mounted, sealing the outcome with the score not yet stated.
Cincinnati crowds saw Clark Griffith of the Colts shut out the Reds as his team scattered hits in a tight game. Attendance reached about 7,000 as the Colts limited the Reds to no runs.
The record shows Chicago left on bases four while Cincinnati left nine. Stolen bases credited to Lange Irwin and Ryan. A double play by Irwin and StePhee. First base in balls to Griffin eight. Umpire O Day on duty. Rhinos defeated with an 8 to 8 or 55m time noted.
A tight game as Nops pitches gilt-edged ball for Baltimore. Philadelphia avoids a shutout in the final inning on a Shugart double and Nash extra-base hit, but Orioles win 4 to 1 before 2839 spectators. Keeler is hit by a batted ball.
James J. Corbett played first base for the Athletics in Harrisburg as they defeated Reading 17 to 14 in a championship game. He contributed one run three hits and nine put outs while Mayor Patterson opened the game by tossing the ball to Corbett who passed it to the umpire.
Fragmented entries show city pairs and numbers across multiple regions including Fall River Brockton Taunton Pawtucket Lancaster Paterson Richmond Newark Norfolk Hartford Buffalo Montreal. The text reads like route or score listings with inconsistent formatting and incomplete results.
The National Express Club of Boston invites any amateur team of express company employees with a Boston main office to a baseball game on Labor Day morning at a mutually agreed ground. The American Express Company team is preferred. Prizes are nine gold medals valued at three dollars each, paid by the losing team. Signed Co. ISAACS Captain National Express Team.
The University Citys of the Post Base Ball League will face the Jubilees at Cambridge on the former grounds at 2 this afternoon. The Jubilees have not withdrawn from the league. They ride a Baldwin street car from South Boston to Berkshire street off Cambridge street where the University Citys await.
Gloucester on August 13 hosted a successful summer carnival with races illuminations and a boat parade. The Mass Yacht Racing Association open yacht race drew 31 entries with Elfreda Ida J. and Nettie leading in their classes while Privateer Gosling Arab and Fantasy earned notable finishes amid protests from Circe.
State record beaten as Ella T. owned by J. W. Tilden of Red Oak Iowa trotted a mile in 2 09 1 2 on the Middletown fair ground track fastest mile in New York on a half mile course. Rubenstein's 2:09 3 4 at Cornwall last week noted. A bicycle rider, Louis Sinsabaugh 17, was struck by Serene Fox and suffered a fractured skull from a collision near the final turn.
Athletes from across New England converge for the Working Boys Home festival events at Apollo Garden. A. F. Duffy of English High and J. M. Jackson lead with sprint and distance entries, joined by Jimmy McLaughlin of Holy Cross and others in the 100 yard dash 880 yard and mile races. Dick Grant of Harvard competes in the mile and 880 yard races. Games begin at 2 30 p m.
Newport Rhode Island reports seven entries in the sweep stake race for 30-footers on the Dyer's Island course. The Vaquero won the event in a good strong wind.
Through buffet drawing room car via historic Ticonderoga Boston to Plattsburg daily except Sunday on the Fitchburg Railroad 8 a.m. train. Plattsburg is noted as the vacation resort of President McKinley.
Pil lsbury & Company of Boston advertises an Alaska mining venture with a patented gold saving machine. A representative is in Alaska and the firm claims proven demand, secured options, and serious investors only. Interested parties may visit 179 Washington Street Boston or write for details.
The Boston Nevada Copper Mining Co has sold its entire 200000 share block and a further 100000 shares are already attracting buyers. Developments at the mines suggest the stock will pay dividends soon. Purchasers should apply to W J Nelson & Co 601 602 Tremont Building Boston selling agents.
Frank Waller and Eddie McDuffee raced six miles against horses at Charles River Park in Pawnee Bill's Wild West show. Cowboy Tate cut the course and punctured tires hampered McDuffee. Waller rode alone longer than planned as McDuffee changed wheels. Spectators praised the cyclists but the horse outpaced them and the race ended with an easy finish.
Messrs G L Anderson and Howard Geldert set out today for a White Mountains trip. The Commonwealth B C runs to Echo Bridge at 2 30 today, with tomorrow’s run to Salem Willows via Lynn Woods and dinner in Lynn. A five mile tandem pursuit is proposed between C S Vinton and partner and C J Pope and partner. Batchelder of New York is in town as handicapper. Proposals for races include a five mile paced match Starbuck Mertens ten mile and a ten mile Ced race Hamilton Butler, plus a five mile unpaced Sanger McDuffee. Jay Eaton plans a three heat race for money with Starbuck. R Coulter Zeigler and Allan Jones seek reinstatement in the L A W. Oriental C C to hold lantern parade at East Boston with post-event dance at Booths Hall and prize for best costume rider. Essex County Wheelmen defer Nahant Beach race to Labor Day or Sept 11 due to light entries.
The Bi Cycle World endorses A O McGarrett for the Massachusetts Division secretary-treasurer. Ex-President C W Fourdrinier edits the paper and notes McGarrett as an energetic, popular candidate if Mr Peck retires.
A Chicago based Cook Remedy advertises a permanent cure for blood poison in 15 to 35 days. It promises at home treatment or railroad fare and hotel costs paid if not cured, with a $500,000 guaranty and mailed proofs.
The report notes a volatile session with active morning speculation and a feverish afternoon. Chesapeake & Ohio closed up while copper shares rose in London, and insiders bid high for Butte stock amid a general market downturn.
Official report lists the day’s highest and lowest prices and the closing bid and asked prices. Prepared for Mrs Stanley and others at O Box 2071 Boston dated March to August 13.
The latest shipping column lists numerous arrivals and clearances along Atlantic ports. It details steamers and schooners docking at Portland, Bangor, Gloucester, and Philadelphia with cargoes of fruit, timber, and barges, plus tug operations and ballast movements across Halifax to New York.
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