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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1897

Page

3

Boston Nine Must Wake Up and Win Pennant Fight

New Yorks Are Forging Ahead and Will Try for the Pennant Plenty of Money Will Be Made Here Boston, Cleveland, Baltimore, and Chicago figures are in a tight pennant race. The South End crowd expects a Cleveland surge while Boston must rebound. Te_beau, Young, Anson, and Burkett are highlighted as key players amid talk of Temple Cup money and strong box office.

New Yorks Bostons South End Boston Baltimore Duffy Cleveland Tebeau South End Grounds Nichols Young Spiders Tebéau Childs McKean Wallace Cy Young Cuppy Powell Jesse Burkett Anson Chicago St. Louis Pirates Cincinnati New York Jhy New England Lange Newport Broghton Newart Staunton

Disgraceful Row At Base Ball Game In New York

A chaotic scene at a baseball game in New York saw both sides blamed for senseless kicking and violent conduct. Umpire Em(sl)ie ejected Dahlen for grabbing him and using abusive language, while Warner assaulted Donahue with spikes. The incident, described as the dirtiest on a ball field by Em(s)lie and Kittridge, drew 10,000 spectators' ire. Anson and Dahlen faced suspensions, and Donahue received medical aid from fellow players.

New York Anson Dahlen Emslie Gleason Chicago Warner Donahue National League Emplie Donalgune Kittridge Emilie Emsliie Allison

Pawtucket Beats Patched Indians as Brown Clubs Them Hard

Providence Aug 29 Pawtucket faces a hobbled Cleveland lineup with Burkett at home and Tebeau sidelined by a spiked foot. Brown dominates with sharp curves and four doubles plus walks in the fifth, while Todd yields little to the Indians who are shut out aside from a passed ball. Attendance 16500.

Providence Pawtuckets Cleveland Indians Burkett Tebeau Cuppy Wilson New England Brown Pawtucket Todd Stouch Childs

Rocky Point and Paterson games score summary

At Rocky Point R I Providence defeated Buffalo 7 to 3. In Paterson New Jersey Paterson beat Hartford 6 to 4. Paterson 4 Hartford 1. At Syracuse Syracuse 4 Toronto 0.

Buffalo Providence Toronto Springfield Montreal Wilkesbarre Syracuse Scranton Rocky Point R. I Paterson N. J Hartford

Cleveland and Boston clash recap with misc scores

The column notes bench news and potential pitchers Nichols and Cuppy for today as Herman Long recovers from a wrist ailment. It lists several game scores between St Louis and Boston from July 26 to Aug 2, mentions Dummy Hoy’s $10 fine by umpire Hank O'Day, and ends with an unfinished note about pitcher BS released by Washington.

Cleveland Nichols Cuppy Herman Hank O’day Baltimore Hank Washington Ned

Amateurs seek youth club games across Boston area

A long list of teams from Charlestown Chelsea Roxbury East Cambridge and beyond seeks contests with various age groups from 11 to 19. Exchanges include venue dates Labor Day Sept 11 and other Saturdays with managers listed and asks for travel and half expenses. A $100 deposit backed a three game series with North Attleboro, and South Boston concedes an off day after a loss.

John L.’s Franklins Fremonts William Whiteside Corey Street Charlestown Ramseys Chelsea Auburns Emmets T. J. Ramsey Pine Street Independents Boston M. K. Murphy D Street South Boston Corey Snappers Tom Murray Tuftcourt University Citys Burns Water Street East Cambridge Marions Howards of Cambridge William Kehoe Schrepell Place Crescents Roxbury E. McCabe Vernon Street E. A. McKay Hyde Park Roslindale Klondikes Joe Geary Eustis Street Gustins J. O’donnell Gustin Street Deadwoods West End Green George J. Inglass North Anderson Street Walnuts Sacred Hearts D. J. MacDonald Gore Street Young Granites West Second Street Frank Hogarty Metrits Pat Sullivan E Street Orchards Franklin Street City Willows of G. Gilmore Church Place St. Francis de Sales Church Altar Boys James Hewley Henley Street Carl Licher Fabrin Street Warrens Sheridans George Ray Poplar Street Heaths John Shea Centre Street St. Patricks St. Stephens N. Grady Charter Street Tudor Parks P. Nee C Street South Brighton E. Bailey Bedford Street Henry Rennal Third Street Carns T. Lawson Charles Street Mansfields Everett H. Wilson Mansfield Street Valleys George Brown Clark Street Merrimacs J. Cunningham Lark Street Vernons Dorchester Maplewoods Ames Nationals B. A. Gardella North Street Golden Gates Thomas Hewitt Minot Street South Bostons North Attleboro Nicholson Frank Nicholson Seventh Street

Music at Bass Point draws crowds to Nahant resort

At Bass Point Nahant crowds gather for a shore season finale with Lafricain Naval Brigade Band and Carter’s famous band performing in concert with the Naval Brigade Band. Conductor Lafricain earns praise for a widely favored program. Last concerts of the season set for Labor Day weekend. Boats depart Lincoln Wharf every ninety minutes for Bass Point.

Bass Point Nahant Lafricain Naval Brigade Carter Nahant Line Lincoln Wharf Battery Street Bass

Yachts Race Off Hull With Winds Fluky and Spurs

Southwesterly winds bring out many yachts to Hull and Nantasket as a lively harbor scene unfolds. Muriel and Rex clash with Early Dawn, while captains Gallagher and Swift host guests and plan trips. A rowing dispute involving Ten Eyck dominates local chatter as crews debate timing and readiness.

Hull Nantasket Muriel Herbert Nute Hansel City Point Rex D. W. Gallagher Helen M Lower Harbor Boston Gallagher Bache New Ashumet Marion Swift A. Nute J. E. Robinson Savin Hill Commodore Power Gullineer W. Smith The Light Pansy Hagar Comodore Lansing Thelma Ed Shuman Sydney Shuman Lamont Isles of Shoals

Joe Maguire Honored at Bradford Boat Club Reception

Yesterday champion Joe Maguire was feted at the Bradford Boat Clubhouse before about 500 members and friends. President Clarey served as master of ceremonies with Secretary Benjamin Fallon and others. Sandy Chapman entertained with songs, and Jimmie Dooley performed. The Riverside eight saluted Maguire from the float as they arrived.

Joe Maguire Bradford Clarey Benjamin Fallon Lawrence ‘Fallon James Brogan P. A. Berkeley, Jr Sandy Chapman Jimmie’’ Dooley Riverside Joe Maguire James Val Carey Jerry Casey EB. McAllan J. Phelan John Carr James Wray Regatta Committee Riversides O’leary O’brien Horan Bradfords Labor Day Patsey Berkeley L. Brignoli Fred Tudor Lewis Worcester Philadelphia Joyce Springfield Atlantas Wachusett Ten Eyck Jim Wray England Gaudaur Fred Greer Scolsze Providence Columbia Dan Leahy

Boxing Gossip and Rivalry Across Week Schedule

A long cycling and boxing feature outlines the week’s bouts at multiple clubs from Eureka to Greenpoint and Olympic A C locations. It highlights Joe Walcott versus Billy Smith sparring talk, a Billy Montgomery forfeit bid with Jack Cobb, plus Lucien Lesna and Jimmy Michael pacing records in Boston area events.

Joe Gans I. Strauss A. Rambo A. Jones Eureka A. C Baltimore Jack Everhardt Kid’ McPartland St. Bernard A. C New Orleans Jack Hennigen C. McNally J. Glynn Tom Sullivan Oscar Gardner J. O’brien Greenpoint A. C Brooklyn Dave Richards W. Mack A. C Cincinnati Danny McMahon el McCloskey Henry Peppers Jack Bonner Olympic A. C Athens Penn Eugene Bezenoh Buck Stelzer Columbus Hugh Fitzsimmons Marty McCue Scranton Joe McAuliffe Jack Stelzner San Francisco Joe ‘Hopkins Greenwood A. C Billy Smith Joe Walecott Bill Music Hall Walcott Joe Lavigne Wind Tommy Ryan McCoy Ryan Tom Williams Coney Island Bob Montgomery Jack Cobb Newton Billy Brady Charles River Park Jimmy Michael Manhattan Beach Brady Manhattan Field Billy Nevada Reform Societies West End Kid McCoy Buffalo Syracuse Creedon Klondike George V. Tuohey

Maguire Rejects Labor Day Regatta Match Race

Maguire refuses the proposed Labor Day regatta match with Ten Eyck. He accuses organizers of misusing his name and misrepresenting him before the public, stating he paid before rowing at Philadelphia.

Charles River Ten Eyck Rowing Association Stimpson Cleary Philadelphia Joe Maguire Maguire

Vigilant Navahoe Yacht Race at Newport Cup

Newport hosts a high profile yacht race on September 4 with the Vigilant and Navahoe contesting for a $250 Newport Racing Association cup. The 11 am start sights the Narragansett Bay course off Rose Island Fort Adams. Vigilant brings a strong record against Jubilee Pilgrim Colonia Valkyrie II. Navahoe, built for British racing, has defeated Calluna Satanita Britannia.

Newport Navahoe Vigilant Newport Racing Association Narragansett Bay Rose Island Fort Adams Jubilee Pilgrim Colonia Carroll Britannia

New England Railroad Announces Charter Oak Park Excursion

The New England Railroad Company will sell excursion tickets from Boston to Charter Oak Park and return with admission included from August 31 to September 4. Each ticket costs $4.50. Trains depart Kneeland Street station at 8:32 a.m. 3:32 p.m. 7:02 p.m.

New England Railroad Company Boston Charter Oak Park Kneeland Street

Striking sight as cyclists coast race with no riders

The second annual coast ing contest on the Pompton turnpike drew crowds to Cedar Grove Centre. Heavyweight W A Shockley won the final round, riding a 23 pound machine to 6467 feet 7 inches. William Firmin took second with 6442 feet 6 inches, H A Woodward punctured early.

New York Pompton Turnpike Cedar Grove Centre Associated Cycling Clubs of H. A. Woodward New York Athletic Club Associated Cycling Club Woodward W. A. Shockley Boston A. A William Firmin Chicopee Falls Joseph Leech R. A. Green Springfield Mass Boston Athletic Association L. J. du Mohaut J. B. Whittlesey Brooklyn B. C F. I. Holley BD. P. Bent J. L. Cunningham J. Collomy Philadelphia Thomas J. Bryan Arlington N. J J. KE. Whittlesey F. E. Holley B. P. Bent Boston A. A Oxford B. OC H. A.oodward W. A. Whelpley William Holt Greenwich A. Frankenstein

Bicycle Notes Point to Strong Meriden Meet Field

Four men completed the Metropolitan Wheelmen century in six hours and twenty four minutes. W. B. Ellis G. T. Peterson Jr Le W Conant and W. A. Woods were the finishers. The Meriden Connecticut national circuit meet on Sept 11 is expected to be the bicycle event of the season with entries ahead of previous years and strong Connecticut riders including Hoyt Newton Hausman Collett and Tenzler among entrants.

Ellis G. T. Peterson, Jr le W. Conant W. A. Woods Meriden Conn Connecticut Hoyt Newton Hausman Collett Tenzler

Bicycle hold up near Station 2 sparks city talk

A well known man and a friend rode a tandem on a century run when near Young's Hotel two strangers stopped them. The rider dismounted from saddle pain and the crowd rescued him with help from Newell Manufacturing Company Ames building. The firm’s Safety Poise Cycle Seat enabled continued ride.

Station 2 Young Brown Newell Manufacturing Company Ames Building

Closing Days at Salem Willows

Crowds fill Morrison line steamers as the season nears end with one more week of harbor and ocean outings from Salem Willows. Labor Day marks the official close, inviting families to enjoy the two hour sail at a small cost before service ceases.

Morrison Line

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