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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1897
Page
3
Boston secured a narrow win over Pittsburgh as the pennant race tightens with Baltimore losing to Cleveland, Cincinnati, and New York posting close victories. The season’s race grows hotter with each result and rising percentages emphasize the crowded standings.
In a tense contest Nichols held the Pirates to five hits while Allen and Collins covered extensive ground for the Bostons. Brodie scored Pirates lone run after a walk, and Rothfuss debuted for Pittsburgh, with Duffy and Hawley producing power for Boston as runs came early and late.
Boston defeated Pittsburgh 16 to 1 amid political talk on silver and gold planks. Shortstop Allen scored the 16th run as Jesse Tannehill debuted and Patsey Donovan, Walter Brodie, and Billy Merritt were noted in the lopsided game.
Hawley connects for a double and three singles driving in four runs. Lowe Hamilton and Tenney deliver key hits as Boston builds a 10 to 0 lead by the end of the sixth, then holds Pirates scoreless through nine with solid defense and final score not stated.
Partial scorecard names Smith and Bergen through mentions of double play by Allen and Tenn ey and umpire O Day. Attendee count listed as 2700 with 50m time and pitching from Bergen.
Baltimore suffered its first shut-out of the season as Cleveland defeated the Orioles in a well played game. Two costly errors by Baltimore proved decisive while Amoles and Young showed speed and control in their maiden league appearances. Attendance 3505. The score:
New York Riders edged Louisville by 1 to 0 as Meekin pitched a superb game with three hits allowed. Dad Clarke, released to the Louisvilles, held his former team to six hits. The game featured no walks, a two base hit by Tiernan, and 4500 in attendance. Louisville were barred from the visitors’ dressing room due to prior vandalism at the Polo Grounds.
In Brooklyn New York August 19 the St. Louis Browns lagged behind all game against the Brooklyns. Grady Hartman and Cross protested umpire Carpenter’s decisions and were fined. Carpenter ejected Grady after adding 30 to his fine in the fifth inning. The score:
Washington notes a rough day for the Senators with multiple costly fielding errors. Dahlen exited after the third with a sore leg and Everett replaced him as King managed a steadier mound showing. Attendance was about 800 as Griffith held the advantage.
The line shows players Griffith and King with hit by pitches and strikeouts. Griffith records one hit by pitch and five strikeouts while King has one strikeout. Bases left: Chicago six Washington seven. Sacrifice hits credited to Griffith and Everett. Time not listed. Empire Lynch noted.
The record lists results from matches in Toronto Buffalo Lancaster Paterson Scranton Brockton Newport Hartford Reading Springfield Pawtucket. Notable scores include Buffalo 4 over Toronto 3, Paterson 6 over athletics 4, Brockton 7 over Fall River 4, Reading 14 over Norfolk 11, and New Bedford 3 over Newport 2.
Washington Baseball Club president J E Wagner spent Wednesday night in Charles Street jail after a Suffolk County sheriff ordered him to show cause why he should not pay an $800 printing bill from a New York firm tied to the failed Texas Steel company. President Soden of the Boston club offered bonds, but Wagner remained until bail was arranged and he was released with Senatorial colleagues in attendance.
Manager Murray of Providence offered for Stivetts but Boston refused. Killen to start for Pittsburg, with Rothfuss and Nichols rated strong in hitting and pitching. J. G. H. notes city admissions vary by venue, with Boston and Chicago among real 50 cent cities. Also mentions St Joseph’s field day baseball purse, and Cincinnati updates on Anson and Buck Ewing recovering from arm issues.
The Emmet Gaelic football club schedules Labor Day events including tug of war with a $10 prize. Managers from Oakland and Tammany baseball teams urged to visit the Post. Several pomporess meetings and matches are planned, with matches featuring Division 47 AOH and Division 10 AOH teams. Exhibition rowing is lined up with Ten Eyck and Lewis of Worcester, and Readville hosts a grand circuit meet beginning Monday. New England challenges include a $200 to $500 side set with P J Griffin preferred. The Post is the hub for arrangements and announcements.
Duryee defeated Apgar this morning to practically secure the sixteenth national croquet championship. Edgeworth Bird of Baltimore beat Wahly. EK C Butler of Middletown and George C Strong of New London began a seven game series for the Van Wickle medal.
The notes remind sportsmen of abundant deer in the Adirondacks the August 15 close season end and that the Fitchburg railroad is the best route for travel to the area.
Pat Carroll of Waltham defeated George B. Tinder in the five mile event at the Boston Caledonian Club picnic in West Roxbury Caledonia Grove. Carroll’s time was a fast four miles in 2% minutes 263-5 seconds with Tinder collapsing near the end amid 10,000 spectators. Christie Keene Mack won the 100 yard dash in 10 seconds on a muddy track.
The report lists placings in events: Neran second Stingle third. Piper Donovan disqualified. Three legged race Mills and Donohue first Donovan and Keane second Thompson and Connors third. Hitch and kick D W Pollard J P Finneran and McNeil tied at 9 ft. Inning hop step and jump J P Watson first 46 ft 5 in John Clausen second 45 ft 9 in J L A Carpenter third 44 ft 6 1/4 in. Juvenile sword dance James Mann first Mamie Sutcliffe second Jennie Curry third. Bagpipe F Beaton first P Purdy second D Charlestown third. Five mile run Won by Pat Carroll BE Hiert berg second George B Tinder third. Time 25 26 3 5s.
The first reunion and open amateur events under the Deaf Mutes’ Club of the Y M C A of Boston College were held yesterday afternoon in Apollo Gardens Roxbury. Highlights included a close 100 yard handicap final Duffy beating Powers by inches and a brisk mile won by Alec eDonala with Maguire strong in reserve. Buckley acted as referee with Brennan Moakley and Facey judging.
Walter led with 18 laps to win first money while Hall took second and Blakeslee third as jury votes awarded fourth money to Barnaby for an overextension by Albert. Elkes posted fast passes in the 148th and 150th miles, drawing applause for grit and pace.
Trainers in the tents whisper of doom as the late afternoon to evening pace intensifies. Buzzardlike observers scan for fatigue while Barnaby and Elkes draw speculation, and Dutch Waller shows no signs of surrender despite the crowd’s fevered chatter.
Dumbrisky and Donahue preside as heats run for 100 yard dash across multiple Boston clubs. Winners include A F Duffy, John H Quinn, Harry Powers and F B Looney with times around 10.3 seconds. One mile shows Join Maguire first and time 4 minutes 44.2 seconds. 440 and 880 yard races crown Whitney and O Connell champions with runners up noted. Broad jump lists D J McCarthy winner with 20 feet 11 inches. Hugh C McGrath second at 20 feet 10 inches.
In slugging heat at the national tournament Newport August 19 Larned defeats Wrenn 8-6 6-2 after a strong third set. Paret wins three straight sets over Whitman while Mahony, Nisbet and others post decisive scores.
The finest thoroughbreds in the land are entered for the Saratoga races ensuring a first class card. The Saratoga Limited train from Boston departs at 9 a m via the Fitchburg railroad, a consideration when planning travel.
An OCR fragment shows a sale listing from ESTGEN & CO at 900 Washington, mentioning razors, crooks, Reynolds, 45c hones, and items priced around 13c. The text references a Columbia Theatre and extended hours till 9, but many words are garbled.
A diamond bicycle tournament under Woodside Field Club was held at Woodside Park Stamford. Winners include W W Shepard in five mile handicap with 200 yards, A M Curtis Meridian 75 yards, and Collett New Haven in two mile lap with 10 points. Other winners: Temple Ernest Finch in one mile novice, B P Hausman New Haven in half mile, A M Curtis Meridian in one mile age. Times listed for each event.
George W. Miller of 193 Main Street Charlestown was arrested yesterday afternoon on a charge of larceny of a bicycle valued at $25 and the property of James H. Freeman of South Framingham.
In Manchester on August 19 the mixed foursomes at the Essex Club ended tied for first with Silsbee and Mrs Crosby totaling 111 and McMillan and Miss Boardman posting 106. James Curtis and Miss Sargent had best gross score at 100, while croquet finals saw Miss Margaret Carr win first and Miss Elsie Carr second.
Dorothy won the 30-foot stake race on the Jamestown course in a northwest wind. Musme contested her first race here this season with the start at 3 p.m. local time.
Adirondacks opens deer season on August sixteen. After this date the Fitchburg railroad may become a more popular route than now. The buffet parlor car to Plattsburg on the eight a m train runs full daily.
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