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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1897

Page

3

Miss Beatrix Hoyt Wins Golf Championship at New York Club

Miss Beatrix Hoyt of Shinnecock Hills defeated Miss Nellie Sargent 5 to 4 up with 4 to play to claim the ladies championship and Cox trophy for the second time in Manchester on August 27. Hoyt led after the first round and extended her advantage in the second round amid a large crowd and orderly galleries.

Manchester Beatrix Hoyt Shinnecock Hill Golf Club Southampton Long Island N. Y Nellie C. Sargent New York Manchester Links Robert C. Hooper J. Warren Merrill Charles J. Morse Miss Sargent Miss Hoyt Robert Bage Kerr

Handicap Foursome Match At National Championships

In the afternoon a handicap mixed foursome matched open to all ladies in the national championships drew sixty entries with over thirty pairs submitting. Miss Hoyt paired with F R Beets won first, while Miss Sargent with Quincy A Shaw Jr took second. Leading scores show Hoyt/Beets 92 scratch 92 and Sargent/Shaw 106 2, others include Sturgis/Vrothiogba Pike head, Underhill/Sargent, Boardman/Moviillan, and Hamlin/Hooper with varying totals and handicaps.

Miss Hoyt F. R. Beets Miss Sargent Quincy A. Shaw, Jr Gross. H'eap Mise Hoyt F. R. Betts I’. Boardman Pewe Moviillan Paknawae E. ‘ Adams Cadveshuseres -Lll Mise M. Ieaveman James Illan M. B. Hamlin Hooper esserecesescAdl

Point Judith Country Club Opens Golf Tournament at Narragansett Pier

The opening day at Narragansett Pier features a medal play for the best eight scores to qualify for the President's cup. Morning scoring includes T. Starr, W. T. Mau ron, J. W. Biddle, C. Hitchcock, A. Barker, J. F. Mauron, N. Carpenter, M. B Jenkins with varying scores.

Narragansett Pier R. I Point Judith T. Starr W. T. Mauron J. W. Biddle C. Hitchcock A. Barker J. F. Mauron N. Carpenter M. B Jenkins

Boston Defeats Cleveland as Powell Holds Off Rally

In a tense game, Boston edges Cleveland 9 to 6. Tenney and Duffy led Boston with key hits while Allen and Lowe committed errors that fueled Cleveland’s multiple scoring innings. Stivetts featured at bat but couldn't turn the tide in the ninth.

Tenney Powell Boston Zimmer Lewis Lowe Allen Hamilton Stahl Duffy Pickering Louisville Tebeau Lynch McDonald Collins Cleveland Bergen Indians Burkett Child Wallace Stivetts AB. R. B PO. A. BE Childs O'Connor McKean C.f Cse.e Sceevesceese Cesesceecces A. E Hamilton V.f Biolen O’ Connor Pickerin O Connor

New York Triumphs in Doubleheader Against Anson Colts

New York moves into third place by winning the first game and clinches it with the second game against Anson's Colts. Joyce's men were held by Meekin and Friend as New York's bats produced timely hits and strong defense. Sullivan puzzled Chicago, while Gleason and Davis stood out in the field and at bat.

New York Anson Colts Chicago Joyce Meekin Giants Friend Sullivan New Yorks Gleason Davis Calla Decker McCreery Callahan van Haltren Tiernan Clark Emalie

Davis Gleason Davis on Errors In Bases

Poor fielding led to errors with Davis and Gleason in a Chicago game. Bases were restless as Sullivan struggled while Briggs stood out at bat in tense innings.

Orioles Take Doubleheader to Extend Streak Over Reds

Baltimore tops Cincinnati in both ends of a twin bill to move three games ahead in the standings. Hoffer dominates in the opener allowing only three hits while the Orioles' fielding shines. In the nightcap Quinn and Kelly pair for doubles with Reitz driving in the winner in the eighth. Attendance 7039.

Baltimore Reds Cincinnati Hoffer Wizard Quinn Kelly Reitz Atendance

Senators Lose to Browns in New Man On the Mound

St. Louis shut out in a well played game with Brestahan pitching for the Senators. In the seventh Maguire entered after a three-bagger as Baltimore and Cincinnati games followed. Attendance 2000. Breitenstein and Rhines both credited. multiple hits and bases on balls noted. Horse racing heats and pace events conclude with optimism for the final day.

Brooklyn AB. Jones A. E. Griffin C. Feee Anderson L. F Lachanee Shoch Hill Iyiomalias Louisville Dunn Wagner Lachance Shindle G. Smith Clingman Shock Jones Burrell Dexter Carpenter Washington D. C St. Louis Brestahan Senators Maguire Browns Rhines Baltimore Reitz McGraw Quinn Cincinnati Breitenstein Stenzel Corcoran Kellequinn Beckley Irwin Keeler Amole O'’Day Selbach Gettman Demontreville Brown Tucker Reilly Ssecceseessess & Brosnehan AB. PO R. E A.B. McGraw Dousland R. Feeeeeenes Oss Kelley Hartman Eeee Stenzel C. F Turner Eeee Doyle Lelly Ol ‘Reitz Murphy Harley C.f Robinson Hallman Even Hoffer Sudhoff Lally Wrigley Miller

Track results across cities show varied scores

At Hartford and Newark meets the standings include Hartford 7 Reading 1 and Newark 6 Paterson 3. Richmond 3 Norfolk 2 and Lancaster 13 Athletics 9. Springfield Syracuse 6 at Springfield and Providence Montreal 15 Montreal 8 Providence 0. Fall River Pawtucket 12 Fall River 6. Taunton Brockton 6 Taunton 38.

Wport Brockton Pawtucket Fall River Taunton Escerte New Bedford Hartford Conn Reading Newark N. J Paterson Richmond Norfolk Lancaster Penn Athletics Springfield Syracuse Providence Montreal Taunton

Wefers and Maybury Set for A A U Championship Meet

New York August 27 The annual national AAU championship meeting opens tomorrow at Manhattan Field. Maybury and Weters clash in the 100 and 220 yards with strong support for both sprinters. Richards of Chicago AAU is injured but other entrants look to break 61 seconds in the quarter. Deacon Turner appears certain in the half mile and Manuel of New Jersey should beat Brodie of Montreal.

New York Manhattan Field Chicago

Emmet Club to Host Labor Day Football and Band Event

The Emmet Gaelic football team plans a Labor Day field day at Y M C A grounds Somerville with a purse of 25 dollars for a match between Celtics of Mald en and Hibernians of Revere. The annual Emmet Football Club excursion from Chelsea adds a St Patrick Brass Band and a chartered steamer Putnam for a Plymouth trip.

Emmet Somerville Labor Day Celtics of Malden Hibernians Revere Gommett Chelsea Carey An Chey Bommel Salt Hesiuatop Emmet Football Club O'Keefe St. Patrick Brass Band Putnam Plymouth

O Dono vans Hold Second Annual Meet at Randolph

The O Dono vans, a Boston club with 100 plus members, plan their second annual gathering to Randolph on August 29. They travel by tally-ho from Beach and Hudson streets at 9 a.m under Captain Dennis J. Persis. A repast has been arranged at the Howard House in Randolph.

O’donovans Randolph Beach and Hudson Streets Boston Denniis J. Persis Howard House Randelph

Patchen's Day at Readville Highlights 2:02 Mile Time

Joe Patchen driven by Ed Geers clocked 2 02 on Readville's track. Roan Wilkes, the 2:07 pace favorite, was defeated. Kilma won the M. and M. stakes at Detroit. Louis Victor swept the 2:13 trot in three straight heats.

Roan Wilkes Bright Regent Lottie Loraine Loraine Lady Golden Jane Jane T Readville Joe Patchen Ed Geers Patchen Mave Eagle Flannagan Kilma Detroit Massachusetts Monk Rilma Oaklaw Baron Louis Victor

Harbor Fire Ignites Regatta as Iowa and Massachusetts Win

Bar Harbor Me August 27 The White Squadron lit up harbor for regatta day drawing thousands to watch races for prizes. Iowa wins the twelve oared barge race with Maine second and Brooklyn third. Massachusetts takes the ten oared cutter event with Indiana second. Maine launch wins sailing race within time limit. Admiral Sicard and officials dined aboard. Governor Powers arrived.

Bar Harbor Canoe Club Iowa Maine Brooklyn Massachusetts Indiana Admiral Sicard St. Sauveur William G. Davies New York Governor Powers Secretary Long

Explosion at Boston dental parlors injures Dr J Moriarty

A loud explosion at around 2 p m yesterday rocked the Boston dental parlors on Washington and La Grange streets. Dr J Moriarty, working at a vulcanizing device in the operating room, was badly scalded by steam and hurled to the floor as the vulcanizer blew. He was taken to Station 4 and then to City Hospital. Initial fears for his eyesight proved unfounded as he rests comfortably with no serious eye injuries.

Washington Lagrange Boston J. Moriarty Moriarty City Hospital

Minstrels Turn To Vaudeville At Winthrop Yacht Club

The Winthrop Yacht Club held its annual entertain ment in the club house last evening with a vaudeville show in place of the usual minstrel act. A committee led by A R Sanderson C E Billings and F H Richardson organized the program. This evening repeats the performance followed by a club house collation hosted by Vice Commodore Chesterton and a banquet by ex Commodore Leighton.

Winthrop Yacht Club Messrs A. R. Sanderson C. E. Billings F. H. Richardson Fred Dean W. S. Hawkins H. C. Hayden F. B. Hersome W. T. Kelley S. B. Tarnsforth Leo A. Munes W. B. C. Fox Chesterton Leighton

Boxing Gossip: Walcott Dominates Green In San Francisco Bout

The piece notes Joe Walcott’s decisive win over George Green in San Francisco, praising Walcott’s form and power while suggesting Green erred by trading into a slugfest. It mentions Billy Smith as Walcott’s possible rival and hints at a future Walcott–Smith matchup with high expectations. It also covers Jimmy Kelly’s stance, Connolly’s prospects, and Oscar Gardner and Mike Sears in upcoming fights.

Joe Walcott George Green San Francisco Green Walcott Lavigne Tommy West East Billy Smith Music Hall Smith Jimmy Kelly New York Sharkey Dan Lynch Jimmy Connolly Eddie Lynch Kelly Frank Connolly Frank Buffalo John 8. Barnes Olympic Club of Birmingham Eng Sullivan-Palmer Mike Sears Oscar Gardner Jack O’brien Greenpoint A. C O’brien Sears Mee Se York Dorge V. Tuohry

Colby Football Poised for Maine Title Defense

Colby University opens its seventy eighth year September 22 as a strong Maine team. Captain Brooks leads a seasoned squad with Chapman out and Hopkins of Harvard likely coaching again. Schedule includes Worcester Polytechnic, Boston Athletic Association, Trinity, Bowdoin, and potential Maine date with openings on October 13 and November 2.

Waterville Colby University Maine Bowdoin Bates Maine University Colby Chapman Brooks Hopkins Harvard Worcester Polytechnic Boston Athletic Association South Boston Trinity University of Maine Brunswick

Jungfrau Climb Claims Two Guides and Injures Tourist

In Berne on Aug 2, two guides were killed and an Austrian tourist seriously injured as they attempted to ascend the Jungfrau. A snow cornice collapse hurled them over a precipice during the ascent.

Berne Switzerland

Motor Carriage Contest On Charles River Park Card

This afternoon features what may be the year's finest program at Charles River Park. Highlights include the first ever American roton carriage race on a track with wagons from Chicago and Boston. Sesna races Starbuck in America with a new sextuplet for Sesna. Clarence McLean rides again in the interclub team pursuit.

Charles River Park Boston & Albany Charles River Ark Chicago Sesna America Starbuck Clarence McLean

Bicycle Notes Showracing Plans and Challenges

The Metropolitan Wheelmen prepare a 100 mile ride to Providence for members only starting at 6 am with Ellis Peterson setting pace. French rider Beiverre cables Dixie Hines about sailing to America and a potential 24 hour race with Frank Waller likely in Louisville. Eddie McDuffee aims a 1:33 mile, Whitworth pacing machine arrives with Beiverre, and Beacon Hill challenges West End Wheelmen for tandem or pursuit five miles. Bridgewater race entries close Sept 11 for Plymouth county fair events.

Metropolitan Providence Ellis Peterson Beiverre Dixie Hines America Mr. Hines Frank Waller Louisville Reiverre Whitworth Eddie McDuffee Bridgewater Plymouth County Charles J. Reynolds

Labor Day Picnic and Carnival at St. John's Newton Lower Falls

A six year Labor Day event fills St. John's Church grounds with twelve tug of war teams from area towns and a wide carnival. Prizes total $200 across running, jumping, pole vault, egg races, greased pig and more. An orchestra, refreshment booths, games, pavilions for 2000, fireworks, lanterns, and free admission mark the festival. Electric trains serve Natick and Framingham riders.

Newton St. John’s Church Newton Lower Falls Watertown Somerville Cambridge Weston Auburndale Newton Upper Falls Highlandville Needham South ‘Natick West Newton Wellesley Wellesley Farms Wellesley Hills Natick Framingham Carenival Grounds

Hera Wins Morgan Cup In Thirty-Footer Race

Hera won the Morgan cup today in a close thirty-footers race at Newport with a southwest breeze. Vaquero hit rocks off Mackerel Cove and finished second. Mali Dorothy Carolina Musme did not finish. Start time was 3 o'clock.

Newport Hera Mackerel Cove Mali Dorothy Carolina Musme

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