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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1897
Page
3
Boston surged ahead with a win over Pittsburg as rivals faltered. Baltimore, New York fell to Louisville, while Cincinnati gained no ground, yielding a safer lead for the pennant chase.
The Brooklyns defeated the St. Louis Browns in Brooklyn with a dominant first inning. Donahue collected four singles four doubles and a sacrifice to drive seven earned runs before Suthoff, an amateur from Paducah Kentucky, pitched and performed commendably.
The schedule lists New England League games with Newport at Brockton New Bedford at Fall River Pawtucket at Taunton and Buffalo at Scranton Toronto at Wilkes Barre Syracuse at Providence Montreal at Springfield Eastern League games include Pittsburgh Cleveland St Louis Louisville New York Cincinnati Chicago Philadelphia and Chicago at Washington.
A veteran observer notes Klobedanz returns to form after a short rest and leads Boston to a decisive 15 run victory over the Pirates. He praises the pitcher’s renewed strength while criticizing Pirates as a collective failure despite some individual players.
Early in a rough contest Hank O'Day presided as Davis clashed with Klobe dancers and was sent from the plate after arguing with O'Day. Davis defied orders, was forced off the field, and Gardner replaced him as Pittsburg faced Killen who struggled after a hot start.
Pitchers Powell and Young arrive in Boston as strong favorites to sweep Baltimore in two games. Boston now fears Cleveland as Pittsburgh’s fate looms at the South End. Jimmy Collins starred in the field with three putouts and one assist.
In the eighth Donovan on second made a running catch near the third base line in deep left. He snapped it up on the dead run as the ball descended. He also stopped a liner from Ely in the ninth. Pittsburg’s early pressure faded after the first inning as they managed only three more hits.
Tenney and Duffy lead a high scoring game as Boston falls behind early. Killen and Collins homer in the third to pull ahead for the visitors. Duffy, Allen and Stahl drive in late runs as the home team plates five in a big inning and reaches fifteen. Managers consider pitchers Tannehill Gardner Hawley and Lewis for next game.
In New York on August 20 Louisville built six runs before Cy Seymour left for Lawyer Sullivan in the fourth. Sullivan faced twelve Colonels hits in the final stanzas while Louisville sealed the win with two singles a double a home run and four walks plus two errors by New York including one by Captain Joyce and a passed ball by Warner. Frazer led Louisville to victory with timely hits and steady defense.
In Washington today Gettman and Fox made their debut on the baseball diamond. The opener fell to errors and bases on balls, while Swaim pitched a masterly second game and Briggs gave up sixteen total bases in the fourth inning. Three thousand fans attended. The first game's score is noted.
Powell’s squad dominated from start to finish in Baltimore. The game featured sharp fielding and few errors on both sides, with Keeler making a spectacular catch of McKean’s fly to the right field fence as the standout moment.
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated Cincinnati to end a twelve game slide in the first game of a doubleheader. The match featured frequent benches and fines for visitors as Ehret replaced Dwyer in the second, while Cincinnati made errors in the battery and Breitenstein held the locals in check until late. Fifield pitched well, except for a late stretch.
In Reading Pennsylvania Norfolk led Reading 10 to 9. Paterson Athletics beat Paterson 2 to 1. Hartford defeated Richmond 2 to 9. Newport beat Brockton 2 to . Pawtucket-Fall River won 7 to 3. Springfield Providence 8 to 3. New Bedford Taunton 6 to 6. Wilkes Barre Scranton 4 to 8. Toronto defeated Buffalo 10 to 8. Montreal beat Syracuse 6 to 4.
Pittsburg at 3 p m with Lewis likely to pitch. Boston in recent games failed to score five in the ninth while a June 24 rally produced five in the eighth. The Maidens meet Everett while the Jubilee and Central Juniors clash in South Boston. New York outfielders and McCreery’s release are noted with comments on batting erraticism.
Sam Austin reports a possible Creedon and McCoy purse bout for 12 000 via New York backers with a meeting to seal terms within ten days. He also notes brokers backing the scheme and expected signings after the articles and details are arranged. News on Lavigne vs McPartland, Sammy Kelly vs Austin Rice next Monday at South Beach, and Pepper vs Bonner on Aug 31 at Athens Penn follows. Willie Tucker tours England giving boxing exhibitions while efforts push to amend anti boxing laws. D S Luke Stevens of Salem, born in Ireland May 24 1880, beat Frank Zimpher in Buffalo Aug 20 1896.
In Lynchburg on August 20 the convention named Rev. L. A. Cutler of Louisiana for Governor, Prof. G. M. Smith Deal of Richmond for Lieutenant Governor, and J. B. Kennedy of Staunton for Attorney General.
Horses depart at Saratoga as crowds head to the track. The Saratoga Limited from Boston leaves at 9:00 a.m. daily except Sunday, offering first class rail travel for spectators.
English champion Harold Mahony and Harvard intercollegiate king Malcolm Whitman staged a 15 game duel at the Casino Newport. Whitman won the first two sets 6 3 and 6 1 and the final set 6 1 to claim the match amid strong American support.
Sackett L. Duryee of Washington D C won first place in the first division securing the national croquet championship at age 16 in Norwich Connecticut. He lost only one of eleven games with W H Wahley of Washington taking second. In the second division Rev Dr A P Grant of New London claimed first and C H Edmonds of Philadelphia second.
James J. Reardon reports a special Emmet Gaelic football meeting at 53 Hanover street to discuss upcoming events. Shamrocks of Medford duel Young Ire lands of Malden for Labor Day at Somerville grounds with a $25 purse and $50 side bet, refereed by John O Keefe of Everett.
The $250 cup golf tournament opened at Kebo Bar Harbor Maine with twenty seven entrants including Herbert Leeds George Newhall M R Wright and A M Robbins. Play is 18 holes with prelim winners announced and finals set for Monday. The day also featured a grand canoe club parade and plans for a white squadron race with $100 in prizes and naval officers entertained at local venues.
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