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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1897

Page

3

Louisville Ready to Host Spiders and Reds Today

Fragmented sports notes mention Louisville games with Cincinnati and Toronto results, plus Eastern League chatter about Fall River Pawtucket Taunton Springfield Providence and Toronto leaders planning to hold position over the next two weeks.

Newport Fall River Pawtucket Tauntons Whalers Springfield Providence Toronto

Local Youth Baseball Clubs Seek Out-of-Town Games

A long list of Boston area clubs seeks games with rival teams and age groups from 10 to 21. Names include Revere A A captain John Butterfield and many neighborhood clubs such as the Shamrocks South Boston, Young Victors, Crescents Roxbury, and Willows South Boston. Open dates Aug 28 and Labor Day with out-of-town travel and guaranteed expenses.

John Butterfield Tufts College Revere A. A Babb S. Curran Tommy Connolly S. Butters Kelley Dan Donnelly de Mott Tatern Milfords Carters Everett A. A Mt. Washingtons Thomas F. Connelly Revere Putnams of Cambridge Labor Day M. Brennan John Reardon & Co Cambridgeport Morrisseys W. J. Morrissey Tremont Street St. Mary Emmets Roxbury Frank Corliss Cabot Street Costellos S. Costello C Street South Boston Clovers East Boston Catherines Charlestown J. Bryan Marginal Street John Brown The Brownes l Klondike Brownes Etnas Dorchester E. M. Stack Clapp Place Carvers Emanuels Boylstons Arenas Charles Bond Carver Street Gustins O’donnell Gustin Street Walthams EB. F. O’brien Willow Wood Street Shamrocks James Dolan Dexter Street Young Victors Walter Ordway F Street Crescents E. F. Creutz Leon Street Lafayettes Cambridge Young Americas F. A. Sweeney Boardman Street Columbias John Gorham Charter Street City Willows William Flaherty West Third Street Stephens North End Orchids Maplewoods Maplewood B. A. Gardellox North Street Warrens City Point Everett Frank Face East Second Street Bartons Boston Barton Street Mepes South Boston Reds T. Fitzpatrick Granite Street Adams West End Fremonts A. Herman Eaton Street St. John’s Franklin Field Albions Somerville Medford EK. A. Mahoney Highland Avenue Arctics Brookline M. J. Handrahan Brookline Avenue Hildreth Stars Charles Shaw Hildreth Street E. Detert Silver Street Ramblers South End N. BE. U H. Finer Davis Street Walden Baseball Club Jamaica Baseball Club Jorgh Fallon Walden Street Grimes Stars John Conolly Grimes Street Orients East Cambridge Guy Shaw Cambridge Street Mansurs Lewis Foohs Mansur William A. Wadker Saville Hotel F. Collins Henley Street Mooneys John Mooney Meridian Street Decatur Cyclones John Walsh Liverpool Street

Franklin players Cosgrove Rush and Ramsey named

Members of the Franklin team include Cosgrove at third base Rush at shortstop and Ramsey at first base.

Cosgrove Rush Ramsey The Franklins

Grand Circuit racing opens at Readville with $30000 purse

Crowds gather as Readville hosts five days of Grand Circuit racing led by a 2:08 pace featuring Bumps Guinette Planet and Heir-at-Law. Other events include a 2-year-old trotters race led by Lady Geraldine and a 2:30 trot class with Abbott and Morale. Massachusetts stake on Wednesday offers $5000 to eligible horses for the 2:15 class on April 15, with entries such as Louis Vistor and Tommy Britton. Celebrity trainers and local horsemen arrive as favorable weather promises a top year.

Readville Detroit Lot Guinette Planet Heir-at-Law Prince Alert Badge Pearl Onward Miss Jennings Sphinxetta Lady Geraldine Abbott Georgiania G.W. Williams Paddy D Morale Massachusetts Louis Vistor Lucy Carr Mosul Oakland Baron Rilma Tommy Britton Shock the Monk Ed Geers Spear, McCarthy Billy Andrews Foote Maine

Sullivan predicts Dave Sullivan to beat Palmer in England

Spike Sullivan sails for England with brother Dave and Patsy Haley while backing Dave to defeat Pedlar Palmer in a British bantam title fight. Dave cites past wins over Haley and other top boxers as proof he will outpoint and outfight Palmer, echoing Corbett Fitzsimmons style.

Spike Sullivan New York England Dave Patsy Haley Palmer Spike Corbett-Fitzsimmons Haley Johnny Murphy Billy Plimmer Murphy Plimmer College Point L. I Too Broadway Athletic Club Kelly O’rourke Patsey Haley Oy Dr. Ordway National Sporting Club of London Dr. Ordway America

Baseball matchups across leagues listed

National League games include Louisville at Boston in two games and Chicago at Baltimore Pittsburg at Brooklyn Cleveland at New York St Louis at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Washington. New England matchups feature Brockton at Fall River New Bedford at Taunton Pawtucket at Newport. Eastern schedule lists Syracuse at Providence Montreal at Springfield Toronto at Wilkesbarre Scranton at Buffalo.

Louisville Boston Chicago Baltimore Pittsburg Brooklyn Cleveland New York St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Washington New England Brockton Fall River New Bedford Taunton Pawtucket Newport Eastern Syracuse Providence Montreal Springfield Toronto Wilkesbarre Scranton Buffalo

Boston club facing big season revenue and high spending

A South End observer notes Boston may earn up to 100000 as teams chase talent. Boston has spent little recently while others like Cincinnati New York Baltimore and Cleveland push big signings. The pennant race tightens as Boston leads Baltimore with Chicago Cincinnati Louisville and Cleveland looming. Dad Clarke to umpire today as New York wins 1 0 on a pitching duel.

Boston South End Cincinnati Breitenstein New York Baltimore Cleveland Nichols Lewis Bostons Orioles Chicago Louisvilles Louisville Colonels Dad Clarke Giants

East Meets West in Tumultuous Baseball Contention

Meekin officiated for New York and both pitchers walked none. The article notes exciting pitchers duel games, Cleveland’s surprises in Baltimore, and upcoming clashes with Cincinnati, Chicago, and New York with Sockalexis sidelined. It highlights Meekin Rosie Sullivan Seymour Dobherney and Tebeau.

Newport Players Dominate New England League Standings

Newport looks like a sure winner as Halley leads with the best pitching in the league. He held Brockton to one hit last week, a standout feat, while Brockton struggles despite fast play.

Newports Halley Brockton Brocktons

Row at Newark game ends in forfeit to Hartford

Today's game in Newark New Jersey was forfeited to Hartford 9 to 0 after a row that nearly sparked a riot. Umpire Charles Grady had to be escorted from the field by police and players as fans clashed. one Newark man suffered a broken nose and a woman fainted amid the disorder.

Nepwark N. J Hartford Charles Grady Newark Rooters Brady Newark Hartford Srebebe Iine Cbs

Jim Corbett Stars as Pawtucket Beats Louisville at Crescent Park

In Providence Pawtucket of the New England League defeated Louisville at Crescent Park. Jim Corbett played first, handling 13 chances, drew a base on balls, and hit a single. Bannon, an amateur, pitched well as 4500 watched. The Colonels started strong with three early runs but faltered after a misplayed fly and three errors.

Providence R. I Louisvilles Crescent Park Pawtucket New England Colonels Jim’ Corbett Bannon

Track Results Across Cities Include Close Scores

At Paterson New Jersey Paterson 9 Ath letics 3. At Buffalo New York Buffalo 9. Wilkes barre 5.

Baseball notes from the season with leaders and stars

Nichols and Sullivan may pitch today while Hamilton has stolen over fifty bases. Lange leads the league. Tropp and Somerville Baltimore hold pennants. O U Boston won 33 on home grounds, 6 loss. Delahanty hits 14 singles in 15 at bats. Pickering praised as top base runner. The running prowess of Nichols Tannehill Corbett is noted. Swaim of Washington is the slowest to reach first.

Nichols Sullivan Hamilton Lange W. G. Tropp Somerville Baltimore O. U Boston Anson Demontreville Cooley Delahanty Lajoie George Davis Fred Clark Lowe Tenney Long Tom Brown Haley Duffy McCormick Sockalexis Callahan Tucker Keeler Stahl Phillies Del Pickering Tebeau Cleveland Ewing Sox Jack O’connor Tannehill Joe Corbett Hillary Swaim Washington Hillary

Bicycle Crash on Somerset Street Injures Murray Jacobs

Murray Jacobs of 22 Morley Street was riding down a steep Somerset Street hill near Howard when his bike lost a pedal and collided with an electric light post. He suffered a cut forehead and a broken rib and was hospitalized at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Somerset Street Howard Murray Jacobs Morley Street Massachusetts General Hospital

Crowds Flood Bass Point for Sunday Outing and Concert

Large crowds flocked to Bass Point on the North Shore for a Sunday outing with hundreds arriving by boat and cyclists. The Navvul Brigade Band and the Old Homestead Quartet gave a well received vocal and instrumental concert, with conductor Lafricain delivering high quality solos. Though rain and a cool spell shortened the day, attendance remained strong as the season nears its close and Labor Day marks the final Naval Brigade Band appearance. Nahant line boats run every ninety minutes from Lincoln wharf beside the north ferry.

Bass Point Lynn Navvul Brigade Old Homestead Naval Brigade Nahant Line Lincoln Wharf Battery Street

Yachting Notes Signal Good Sail and Storm Off Dorchester

Yachtsmen reported strong breeze and many boats in Dorchester Bay yesterday. A heavy storm near City Point forced vessels to seek anchor as ex Commodore Hartford Davenport sailed to Marblehead on Lydia Adams with friends.

City Point Dorchester Bay Hartford Davenport Dorchester Yacht Club Marblehead Lydia Adams Little Peter Henry Mobbs Dr. Smith Seyl Joseph Preston Mr. Lunberg Whittier Sergeant Perry Coulter’s Dorchester Coulter John Cowell Silsbee Demon Fall River Newburyport H. B E. Cook T. W. King Hull Smith Marion Wasp Gloriana Barbara Eastern Yacht Club Hoodlum Cock Robin

Local Rowing Notes Hint at Labor Day Crews

Slow day for local oarsmen with Patsey Berkeley sparking spins in the morning and likely entering the senior card on Labor Day if Whitehead does not. Riverside squad rests. senior eight rumored disbanded. West Ends quiet. young Hosmer shows promise. Bradfords' Wray tutors Tindler in a near bath. Columbians field scrub eight. new junior eight coached by Dan Leahy set for Labor Day. Greer from nationals expected to row on Labor Day.

Patsey Berkeley Patsey Whitehead Riversides West Ends Young Hosmer George Hosmer Bradford Jim Wray Bradfords George B. Tindler Wray Tindler Hosmer Tinder Dan Leahy Greer

A Convincing Circumstance Dialogue Flaunts Vanity

Miss Cayenne remarks a man is a poor judge of human nature. The contrast shows he holds a high opinion of himself, a trait noted by observers in a Washington Star item.

Miss Cayenne Washington Star

Popular rates draw record Crescent Beach crowds

The State bath house at Crescent Beach saw its largest crowd of the season as reduced rates attracted a throng despite threatening weather. Trains and electric cars carried extra passengers, the crowd remained orderly with no arrests, and Towne's Band concert drew many. Restaurants reported strong business and shelter sheds filled as rain arrived.

Crescent Beach Bath House Towne

Ten Eyck and Maguire Race in New England Regatta

Conflicting reports surround the September Charles River race between Ten Eyck and Maguire at the New England Amateur Rowing Association regatta. Maguire’s intention remains unsettled after a trainer’s remark and a Bradford Boat Club letter. a Maguire statement is awaited. James S. Aborn confirms Ten Eyck will compete for a special trophy.

Ten Buck Maguire Charles River New England Amateur Rowing Association New England Association Joe Cleary Bradford Boat Club New England

Tinder Carroll Challenge Set For Three Mile Race

Mike Ahearn, backing George Tinder, posted a $3 forfeit with the sporting editor for a three mile race against Pat Carroll of Waltham. Ahearn proposes Waltham as the venue with $100 to $250 a side, matching Carroll’s famed three mile speed after Tinder lost to Carroll in a five mile race last Thursday.

Mike Ahearn George B. Tindler Pat Carroll Waltham Ahearn Carroll Tinder

Record Pace Highlighted in McDuffee’s Hour-Long Ride

Zimmerman notes American makers test big overhanging rear-seat machines to boost pacing. McDuffee’s August 14 Boston record mile at Charles River Park, paced by a sextuplet crew with a resting quintuplet in front, ended at 1 38 1 5. Platt-Betts then lowered the record to 1 37 3 5 at London’s Crystal Palace.

New York Zimmerman McDuffees Charles River Park Eddie McDuffee Boston McDuffee J. Platt-Betts Crystal Palace London

Sligo Club Endorses Cuba Ireland India Sympathy Resolution

At a special Sligo Social and Literary Society meeting unanimous resolutions praised Cuban fight for liberty from Spain and condemned imperial actions in India and Cuba. They urged Irish solidarity with Hindoo suffering and recalled Count O Lally’s role and Wolfe Tone’s era. A tribute to the Boston Post for its fairness was approved.

Sligo Social and Literary Society Columbus Club D’evereaux Ireland Bolivar South America India England Dean Swift Spain Cuba O’lally Fontenoy Pondicherry Killala Castlebar Coolooney Ballinamuck Wolfe Tone Boston Post

Tolman Missing In Fall River Amid Lodge Roles

Charles H. Tolman, a street car conductor and secretary of the Railway Employees' Association, keeper of records for Puritan Lodge, K of P, and officer of Commercial Lodge in Boston, vanished after a social event. He had not accounted to the societies he served.

Fall River Charles H. Tolman Railway Employees’ Association Puritan Lodge K. of P Commercial Lodge Boston

Outing Club Concert At East Second And H Streets

Rambling Outing Club committee chaired by M. C. Hurley has organized a band concert at the East Second and H streets junction today at 8 am. St Augustine's Cadet Band, led by F. E. Grant, performs a varied program including El Capitan, Around the Metropolis, King Cotton, Coon Town Capers, Artist Life, Cosmos and more.

Rambling Outing Club M. C. Hurley East Second and H Streets St. Augustine F. E. Grant

Gaelic School Session Ends With Talks On Union

The Gaelic School held a 4 PM session at 4 Eliot Street led by P. J. O Daly and John M. Doran. An entertainment in Gaelic and English featured Eugene Layne, William King, John McDoran, Michael A Hurley, and O Daly, after which Gaelic and Philo Celtic members discussed a prospective union and planned conference committees.

Eliot Street P. J. O’daly John M. Doran Eugene Layne William King John McDoran Michael A. Hurley P. J. O'Daly

War Over Beer Typos Stir Labor Parade Plans

Rochester labor groups discussed brewery trouble at 49 Bennet street. District Assembly No 30 and brewery unions debated boycotts and duties ahead of Labor Day parade. A separate Typographical Union meeting blocked a parade and chose funds for the unemployed. Marble Cutters Union approved a Labor Day parade with uniforms and a post event collation. Central Labor Union appointed an organizer to aid sailors.

Building Trades Council Bennet Street Rochester District Assembly Workman Mhurly Cunningham T. B. McGuire New York Brewery Employees Union Messrs J. J. McCarthy James Kehoe Worthy Thomas B. McGuire Messrs. McCarthy and Kehoe Brewers Roxbury Kneeland M. Moore Sheet and Metal Workers’ Union Typographical Union No Caledonia Hall Eliot Street Frank M. Flanagan Journal Marble Cutters and Letters Central Labor Union

Old Orchard Carnival Promises Grand Summer Event

Old Orchard prepares its Summer Carnival for August 2 with grand parades races sack running and bicycle events parachute jumping fireworks and concerts. Boston & Maine Railroad offers reduced round trip tickets for August 23 24 with return by August 31.

Old Orchard Boston & Maine Railroad

Boston Brockton excursion to Cottage City last of season

A Wednesday trip on August 25 offers a special express train from Kneeland street Boston at 8 00 a m and Brockton 8 35 a m to Wood s Hall for a steamboat ride to the Vineyard. The voyage across Vineyard Sound lasts about one hour with Cottage City offering boating bathing and fishing. Round trip fares are 156 from Boston and 125 from Brockton and seats are limited.

Boston Brockton Cottage City Kneeland Street Wood’s Hall Vineyard Vineyard Sound

Plymouth Day Trip on the New Steel Steamer Plymouth

A daily excursion departs from Winthrop Wharf at 10 a.m. aboard the steel steamer Plymouth, a luxury model built this year for the company. The three hour trip to Plymouth includes a full course dinner on board, three hours in Plymouth, and a return sea passage with music by Jordan's National Band.

Plymouth Winthrop Line Atlantic Avenue National Er

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