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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1897
Page
3
Boston won easily with Mercer pitching to shut out Washington at Baltimore. New York won, leaving Boston three games ahead. Milian starred for the champions Giants, while our boys produced sharp batting for a decisive victory.
In a tense game Boston loses Herman Long to a wrist injury after a pitched ball. Duke Farrell struggled in place of Mercer while Duffy and Collins drove in multiple runs. Pittsburg comes next as trades swirl and Providence adds ex Boston players to its lineup.
A South End grounds spectator questioned Washington hitters as Collegian Lewis shut down Boston with a strong nine inning performance. The Amherst right hander delivered the season’s finest effort, holding the Senators to two singles and a double as the Capitals edged past a tough opponent.
Washington failed to score until the eighth as Boston piled eight runs on Winfield Mercer. Mercer, a New England League standout, was outpitched by Lewis who dazzled with speed and control on home grounds, while Selee praised Lewis's Gotham-record performance and noted Mercer's waning effectiveness.
A diamond pin is presented to Tom Tucker by Bob Emslie after his at bat in the second inning. Tucker, a former Boston player, fails to deliver with the bat as Washington struggles to score. Al Selbach’s sprinting baserunning ends with a clutch fielder's play by Collins and Duffy.
New York won to complete a three game sweep over Philadelphia as the Phillies tied it in the eighth with a run on a hit and Delehanty’s three bagger, while New York answered in the same inning starting with a walk and two errors and a Davis three bagger to push four runs. Philadelphia failed to score in the ninth.
In a noisy contest New York and Philadelphia players produced key hits with two-base shots from Hite Lajoie Van Haltren and Shugart and three-base blows by Davia Delehanty. Van Haltren McCreery and Delehant once stole bases. Davis and Clark executed double plays. Rusie struck out, Wheeler yielded three bases on balls, and 2040 attended with Lynch and Carpenter umping.
In Baltimore on August 18 the home team rolled to a third straight win over Brooklyn. Hoffer settled after the first inning and limited the visitors to a single hit while Baltimore's punting and base running keyed the victory. Attendance was 2,425. The score remains undisclosed in the provided text.
The Post nine were beaten at Wood Island yesterday by the Hotel and Rail road News Company's team 28 to 16. Luscomb and Stone starred for the Post. Brown and Stewart led the Hotel and Railroad men. Charley McLaughlin's vocal coaching energized the Post throughout.
At Reading Pennsylvania Newark 10 Read ing 9. Scranton Pennsylvania Scranton 9 Wilkesbarre 4. Montreal Montreal 6 Syracuse 2. Lancaster Pennsylvania Lancaster 5 Richmond 3. Providence Providence 38 Springfield 2. Buffalo Buffalo 5 Cleveland 1. Brockton Brockton 8 New Bedford 6. Fall River Newport 3 Fall River
Umpire Hank O'Day attended the game. Hawley may start for Pittsburg as they vie with Baltimore as scrappers. George Yeager sold to Providence of the Eastern League. Long’s wrist swelling sidelines him. Willie Gentle and Willie Mains shine in Eastern ball. Bannon aids Providence, Hudon shelled. Buck Ewing hedges on wins, praising batting. New Yorks shown as strongest left handed lineup with Gleason Davis Joyce and others. Big clubs Boston New York Baltimore Cincinnati Chicago top earners. Washington Louisville and Cleveland expected strong.
The column reports Brady facing strong opposition from New York backers in the McCoy Creedon bout with a syndicate offering at least 12000 for the contest. Creedon signs for 10000 purse. McCoy seeks share of exhibition proceeds. Hopkins stars for Creedon but others back the Australian. Sharkey heads home to clash with Maher in Nevada plans. Broadway A C eyed for Sullivan Ernst purse.
Through buffet drawing room car via a historic Ticonderoga to Plattsburg daily except Sunday on the Fitchburg railroad train departing at 8 a m. Plattsburg is described as the president’s vacation resort.
Glencairn II defeated Momo to retain the Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club challenge cup for Canada in a brisk race from Montreal. A torn mainsail during the second round slowed Momo, but Glencairn extended its lead on the windward leg and won by the end of the triangle course amid spray and reefs.
The Glencairn and Momo battled in light wind with torn sails and near collisions. Glencairn led through the long final stretch finishing at 1 29 to Momo 1 31 26 after Momo misjudged the buoy. The race featured close tacking and a damaged mainsail as both boats neared the buoy.
Plan a scenic Hudson River trip with a splendid steamer City of Lowell. Depart Saturday 7:02 p m from Old Colony Knee land Street reach New York by 7 a m and sail up the Hudson to Newburgh then Erie rail link to Buffalo. Round trip $12.50. Tickets at New England ticket office Old Colony station.
At Newport Rhode Island on August 18 the New port tournament opened with a 2000 strong crowd watching the east west doubles as Sheldon Ware defeated Nesbit Mahony in five sets. G Wrenn defeated Dodge of Yale three sets to two in a standout singles match. Larned defeated Arthur Hawes of Boston in straight sets 6 2 and 6 2 in the final singles. Hawes showed early nerve and strong placement but could not overcome Larned.
Albert Griffin known as Young Griffo vanished in Rochester on Monday after check in at New Osborne House with his manager Irwin Silcock. Silcock reports a $200 diamond ring is missing. a detective later located the ring at a pawnshop.
Attendance estimated 30 000 to 40 000, largest in park history. Governor Powers and staff inspect parade with Admiral Sicard and Maine officials. Races disrupted as pacing event unfinished. tomorrow's schedule shifts to begin with the unfinished 2 20 pace and includes a Governors day reception.
A five mile race feature at the Scotch picnic draws large interest with George B Tinder Pat Carroll Everett McClelland McGunnigle Rushworth Hegelman Conneff and others set to run. Tinder rides as a betting favorite with bets at 10 to 9 while Connell sits second in betting and McClelland McGunnigle also attract wagers. Special trains to Park Square depot are arranged for attendees.
In Manchester on August 18 the Essex County Club croquet tournament advanced to a thrilling second day. Miss Elsie Carr edged Miss Winthrop, Miss Endicott defeated Miss Anderson, and Miss Margaret Carr beat Miss Weatherbee. Finalists are Elsie Carr and Margaret Carr.
Exeter hosts a bicycle day September 1 with road and track races a parade and other features. Managers Richardson and Pettingill offer excellent prizes. Hoyt and Newton seek a five mile or longer tandem match race preferably Nat and Frank Butler.
The bulletin reports race results and disciplinary actions from the L A W racing board. It lists time records at Charles River Park Cambridge for one mile tandem and 51 to 100 miles against time, plus suspensions and transfers including Arthur J. Houghton and Elmer Ayres. Meets scheduled across New England and nearby states are detailed with dates and involved clubs and associations.
The Emmet Gaelic football team of Chelsea plans a big Labor Day event at the Somerville YMCA grounds featuring a match with Hartford Stars, a tug of war, and a 25 purse baseball game. Other events include a 15 purse mile relay and 50 purse for Emmets versus Worcester Garryowens, with multiple regional teams and athletes contributing.
Colby wringers priced at 3 3.50 and 6. Ball bearing wringers range 4 4.50 7 and 8. Combination roll wringers from 1.2 to 2.50. Bissell carpet sweepers 1.5. Address American Wringer Company 8 Arch Street between Franklin and Summer streets. Repairing a specialty.
Smith G. Davis was taken from his Montgomery home to Vergennes to answer murder charges in the death of 15 year old Dora Cushman at Lincoln. He denies administering a fatal dose and says she acted alone. Autopsy found no instrument used.
The summer home of Lawyer Frank D. Wright of Salem was destroyed by a fire this afternoon. Sparks from matches allegedly started the blaze, with the barn burning first and the house soon following. Furniture was saved and the loss is about $2000.
Captain Hudder of the Gloucester schooner Marathon reports the vessel sprang a leak off North Cape and foundered. The crew escaped with one man badly injured. Sailed Aug. 4 on a seining trip from Gloucester. owned by the master and Joseph C. Shepherd. Built at Essex in 1874. about sixty five tons. insured for 1500 dollars plus outfit coverage.
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