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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1897
Page
3
Baltimore defeated Chicago while Cincinnati fell in losses. New York shut out Cleveland as Stand’s lead for the pennant remained not in serious danger.
In a game with 4000 in attendance at time id 45m umpire ODonald Tenney recorded a passed ball by Wilson and Verden was struck by a pitched ball in a tense matchup.
Baltimore won the last game of the series with a 8 to 1 score, Pond’s pitching noted as the feature. Attendance reported at 2,566.
Philadelphia defeated St. Louis 8 to 2 as Orth held the visitors to scattered hits and Carsey connected for extra base hits. Attendance was 1499. The score and full details follow.
Washington blanked Cincinnati after McJames held the Red Stockings to no runs while Ehret fared poorly against the Senators. The game lacked life with an attendance of about 1500. Final score not shown.
The report praises Clark for steadiness and a grand stand catch as Stivetts covers ground. Umpire McDonald’s strikes drawn ire while Frazier’s wild pitching undermines Boston efforts. Klobedanz pitched well in a high scoring doubleheader opener between Brooklyn and Louisville, with heavy bats delivering eight runs in the third. The Brooklyn-Pittsburgh second game is interrupted by rain and later called with Brooklyn leading on strong hitting and key plays.
Boston started strong with smiles as Magee and Sullivan clashed in a pitchers duel. In the second game Magee dominated the heavy hitters, Tenney and Allen struggled after foul balls and passes, while Magee’s South Boston roots drew cheers. The crowd kept faith as Garrison finishes and last outs lingered.
The excerpt describes Duffy’s weak grounder as Werden beat Captain Duffy to first base ending Boston’s nine innings without a run while Louisville pounded Sul livan for thirteen hits. Magee earns praise from fans as Bobby Lowe misses the game with a cold and Stivetts steps in during practice.
In New York the first game was halted by rain but the Giants won the second a shutout. Flooded outfield and a pond reachable by ground rules defined the play as Seymour pitched well. McCreery made a treadwater grab while Childs and Donnelly starred. A platform collapse sent about 100 spectators into water without serious injuries.
Magee is a winner and Sully struggles in the box as the team falters at bat. Captain Patsey Tebeau appears in full bloom at the South End this afternoon. Nichols to pitch the opener against the Spiders, Powell may face Boston. Temple Cup series and Everetts versus Maldens at Malden with both sides tied after two games. The Mt Washingtons meet Revere A A in Everett for a likely great contest. Stats show Boston visiting Washington with scores across Aug from 31 to Aug 16 and a division rule by R H L. Postponed Cleveland vs Boston, Chicago vs New York, Louisville vs Brooklyn, and Cincinnati vs Baltimore set for next Monday possibly reshaping the schedule. Magee has excelled against Boston, winning two of three meetings.
Cleveland plays Boston and Louisville hosts Brooklyn while Chicago meets New York and Pittsburgh faces Philadelphia St Louis visits Washington Cincinnati travels to Baltimore New England games in Fall River Taunton Pawtucket Newport New Bedford Beastern Montreal at Providence Syracuse at Springfield Wilkes Barre visits Buffalo Toronto at Scranton
A series of scorelines from multiple matches shows Providence beating Montreal 10 to 3, Fall River 3 over New Bedford 1, Pawtucket 9 over Brockton 5, Buffalo 4 over Wilkes Barre 1, Scranton 11 over Toronto 0, Hartford defeating Athletes 12 to 1, Reading 11 over Richmond 8 after Richmond 7 to 2, Paterson 8 over Newark 4, Taunton 17 over Newport 7, and Syracuse 2 losing to Springfield 3 with Paterson and other pairings listed.
Boxers Daly and Mullins entertain overtures for a bout in Bangor and Bar Harbor with Daly offering six rounds for 100 dollars. Mullins seeks an equitable terms, while Mullins aims to challenge Daly if conditions favor his chances. George V. Tuohy notes other upcoming matches and training in Albany and New York.
Emmet Gaelic football manager O Keefe accepted a challenge from Costello and Sullivan of O Connell to a three or five mile race at the Emmets Labor Day field day on Somerville Y M C A grounds. A three legged race for a $5 purse is added. Entries for events are open with the sporting editor.
At Charles River Park the season opener featured tight finishes across events. Urquhart won two races including the one-third mile open while Nat Butler, E. Acker, and Hoyt staged close mile finals. Moore, McLean, and Coleman highlighted the tandem and professional sprints with dramatic dashes to the tape.
The L A W Weekly Bulletin lists suspensions and exclusions for race reporting failures. Daley’s suspension expired August 14, others banned or suspended include Hutchinson, Vadnais, Roberts Jr, Crapo, McAdam, the Retail Butchers and Grocers' Protective Association, O Leary, Burdick under investigation, Nan and Casey banished to professional class, Knowlton to Sept 31, Persons to Oct 14, Lawrence to Aug 27, Ferree and Scanlon to Sept 3.
The Musical Association of Western New Hampshire enters its eleventh year with an elaborately planned festival. Renowned soloists join a large chorus directed by Jules Jordan and an orchestra drawn from the noted Symphony Orchestra. Boston and Maine Railroad offers round trip tickets to Claremont from multiple stations valid Aug 5 to Sept 3.
The Montevideo assassination sparks revolution fears as government revenues fall by 1.6 million and a junta operates in the capital. The piece traces Senor Idiarte Borda’s rise from Mercedes to the presidency, detailing his early life, political alliances, and roles in the Colorado party and various revolutions leading to his 1887 election.
Surprises marked the Readville grand circuit meet as favorites fell in two heats. In the 2:11 pace Frank Bogasa faded, Johnny Payne overtook him after three heats, and Guinette won the first heat of the 2:03 pace after a judging clash that fined Geers and Starr. Timbrel claimed the 3 year old trot, edging Timbrel over American Belle with Fanny Foley beat.
Montevideo lies on the Rio de la Plata bank east southeast of Buenos Ayres with a 1872 population of 105,297. The city features a citadel, old and new towns, the cabildo, churches, markets, and a growing trade including US ship visits. Founded 1717, fortified 1777, controlled by multiple powers before becoming Uruguay’s capital in 1828.
Lynn, Aug 2. George B. Williams a 35 year old painter from Cliftondale was struck by an electric car near the West Lynn car stables at about 10 o clock. He died at the hospital from injuries sustained in the collision.
In the 2:11 class for sidewheelers Dan Q and Pearl Onward race with Onward taking early leads and posting a quick 2:07 1% heat as Pearl Onward dominates the action. The 2:11 class for trotters features Baron Rogers as favorite amid a strong field including Alcidalia Bouncer Grace Hastings Emma Offutt Athania with Hastings breaking near the wire in heat one.
In the first heat Alcidalia led on the stretch with Athania and Baron Rogers close. Geers surged to beat Alcidalia by a nose with Baron Rogers third as the crowd awaited the postponed second heat. Grace Hastings made a late rush in the back stretch but Baron Rogers finished ahead of Geers. The Massachusetts stake of 5000 dollars is the highlight with a large field and multiple events planned tomorrow starting at 12:30.
Health and pleasure seekers flocked to Morrison steamboats on four daily trips to Salem Willows. Two weeks remain in the season, Labor Day being the final day. The line promises continued efforts to please patrons with a small fare for a premier outing.
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