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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1897

Page

2

Cornell Aims To Rule Inside Course In Four Mile Race

Todky Cornell headlines a second varsity four mile race on the Hudson at Poughkeepsie with Columbia and Pennsylvania. The outcome could influence future entries against Yale and Harvard. Predictions favor Cornell but insist they must row best to break last week's records amid favorable tide conditions. Officials for the event are named and describe tightening race setup and boat positions.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Hudson River Columbia Pennsylvania Cornell Yale Harvard Cowles Harris R. Reynolds Benjamin Ide Wheeler James Bond Guy Richards Charles S. Francis Joseph M. Mitcheson Charles TH. Mapes S. G. Schofield Charles 8. Potts M. D Harold H. Oddie

Carroll to Face Tinder in Three Mile Race Rivalry Heats Up

Waltham supporters back Carroll betting from 10 to 1000 dollars to race Tinder. He claims better conditioning since June 17 Apollo Gardens run and promises a surprise. Managers of both runners to meet next Monday to finalize arrangements and venue.

Post Waltham Friends Carroll Tinder Pittsburg McClelland Priddy Tindler Waltham Tineler Apollo Gardens

Boxing Gossip on Handlers and Middleweight Conflicts

Boxing writer George V. Tuohy reports Jimmy Handler, once a lightweight in disguise, now clearly a middleweight, dodging opponents lighter than his real class. Notes on Carney, Creedon, McCoy, Sullivan, Murphy, Rosenberg, Griffin, and Connolly outline match delays, purses, and coast-bound plans for prominent boxers and upcoming bouts.

Jimmy Handler Bob Fitzsimmons Handler Charley Johnson Athens Penn Jimmy Johnson Newark Jim Carney England Jack McAuliffe Revere Beach Birmingham Billy Plimmer Carney Dan Creedon McCoy Dan Creedon Dave Sullivan Billy Murphy Polo A. C New York Maurice Rosenberg Boston Johnny Griffin Sally Smith Palmer Eddy Connolly San Francisco Golden Gate George V. Tuohey

Earthquake Pilot to race at Charter Oak Park July 5

Hartford notices a sensational guideless horse from Nebraska, Earthquake Pilot, with a 2081-2 record, will exhibit at Charter Oak Park alongside $6000 pacing and other events. Track crowds, special excursion trains, and forecasts of two minute pacing mark hinge on fast ground and star performers like Star Pointer and John R. Gentry.

Hartford Conn Charter Oak Nebraska Charter Oak Park New York New En Oak Park That Road Boston & Albany Boston Park Grand Stand the Park Charter Oak Track Gentry Frank Ryan Cornell Hubingers Mr. Tewksbury

Tingler Carroll Match Race Set for $250 Stake

George B. Tingler of England and Pat Carroll of Waltham, America’s top distance runner, were scheduled to race three miles for 250 dollars plus gate receipts at the Post last evening. A venue dispute blocked an agreement, with Tinderbackers preferring Mystic or Combination tracks and Carrolls favoring Natick or Waltham. Both sides posted with the sporting editor.

George B. Tindler England Pat Carroll Waltham America Tinderbackers Mystic Natick Altham Sporting

World of Sport highlights from 1880s athletics meets

The piece notes Harvard Yale and Roxbury events with A Rattry and W Ellery Clark favored for all around titles. Worcester St Ann's AA hosts July 2 meets featuring 120 yard hurdles champions Boyce McQueeney and Potter. Also lists 135 yard handicap entries and upcoming London and Chicago championships.

A. Rattry Roxbury Harvard Yale W. Ellery Clark Boston Athletic Association John Cosgrove Albany St. Ann’s A. A Worcester Walter Boyce New England Thomas F. McQueeney Paul Potter Tom Burke Boston University James J. McLaughlin St. Ann’s London Chicago All Saints Church Apollo Gardens Sid Mellin W. Christie T. Keane J. Mahan P. Boylen G. Clements F. Donoghue E. Donovan G. Gill J. MecCarty J. Kenner C. Knight T. Nally Murray BE. Hobbs J.beaty W. Bucklin J. Cowgill A. Martin W. Thompson L. McNulty O. Tierney J. Aeson W. Bradley P. Conover M. Ronan M. Coughlin J. McNeil H. Scott J. Rafferty J. Mack

Manchester Yacht Club kicks off with drifted eight mile race

The first Manchester Yacht Club championship race produced a slow drift to the finish. The eight mile course took nearly three and a half hours with the Snipe owned by R C Boardman winning first prize silver cup while second prize pennant went to the runner up. Hoodlum did not sail and Albatross failed to finish due to leaks after recent launch.

Manchester Manchester Yacht Club R. C. Boardman Hoodlum Boardman-Higginson Albatross

Whitehall Boat Race Sparks Civic Enthusiasm on Fourth

The annual Whitehall boat race on July Fourth draws strong interest. Start at Lewis Wharf with $150 city funds and at least that much more raised by North End citizens. The organizing committee includes Councilman James H. Shannon Representative Mahoney and Councilman Donovan. Prizes will be awarded and a banquet follows.

Whitehall Lewis Wharf Muc North End James H. Shannon Mahoney Donovan

Pills Advertised as Superior Cathartic by Hood Co

An advertisement claims Food's Pills deliver better cathartic results than others. The copy emphasizes ease of use and operation and promotes purchase from druggists for 26 cents or by mail from C. I. Hood & Co. Lowell, Massachusetts.

C. I. Hood & Co Lowell Mass

Giants In Low Battle Sees Boston Edge New York In Narrow Win

In a tense duel Nichols and Rosie pitched well for New York and Boston. Boston clinched the victory with timely hits as New York was shut out in the ninth. Meekin is slated to pitch tomorrow and Fred Lake joins Boston as catcher while Bergen and Yeager remain sidelined with injuries. Ganzel to backstop as Lake期待 catching today.

Nichols Davis Gleason Tiernan Joyce Ganzel Collins Rosie Boston Bostons New York Hubites Meekin Baltimore Fred Lake Kansas City Manning Frank Selee Lake Selee Bergen Yeager

Pilgrims Meet Giants In Hot Polo Grounds Opener

The Giants faced Boston in a tense July 1 game at Polo Grounds with both teams totaling nine hits. Nine errors marred the visitors' effort as Collins hit the longest home run seen there, while Joyce’s crew and New York’s lineup battled for early series dominance in front of about 7000 fans.

Collins Rush Polo Grounds New York Boston Our Boys N. Y Bay State Giants New Englanders Joyce George Davis van Haltren Tiernan Davis Gleason Warner Clark Holmes Rusie Hamilton Stahl Long Duffy Stivetts Tenney Ganzel Nichols Messrs Lynch McDonald

Boston Wins Slugfest Bursting with Fast Plays and Mistakes

In a chaotic baseball and basketball flavored recap, Holmes and Duffy star as bursts of action drive runs. Nichols, Gleason, Clark, and Tiernan thread hits, but New York stalls with scattered outs and fielding miscues. The seventh and eighth innings end with Boston scoreless, New York also silent, as the game barrels toward a tense finish.

Holmes Duffy Davis Nichols Desere Holmes Rosie Collins Clark

Boston Red Stockings Edge New York in Concluding Inning Battle

News reports from the Boston Baltimore series show the Post posting inning by inning scores for Scrappy Bill Joyce's Giants. A crowd gathered as Boston moved from 0 0 to 2 0 and then 3 0, with Collins praised for a strong defensive play. New York led 2 0 after seven, but Boston clinched a one run victory in the ninth aided by a crucial double play as Rusie and his team pressed to the end.

Post Bill Joyce Giants New York Red Stockings Boston Collins Rusie New York Polo Gounds

Baseball pictured at Park Theatre as smoking allowed during game

A Park Theatre notice allowed smoking during an automatic baseball game showing Giants versus Bostons marionette reenactment. The crowd cheered Nichols striking out New Yorker and Collins's long home run, and the final double play that left New York one run short drew strong audience ovation.

Park Theatre Giants Bostons Nichols Collins Polo Grounds New York

National League and Eastern schedule mix for today

The day’s baseball schedule lists Boston at New York Brooklyn at Philadelphia Washington at Baltimore Pittsburg at Chicago Cincinnati at Louisville and regional East matches with New England clubs Taunton and Brockton skating near Rhode Island venues Providence to Wilkes Barre and neighboring games in Scranton, Syracuse and Buffalo facing Toronto

Cent Josten Eee Eareeereeereree Baltimore Eeereeeeeees Cincinnati Eeee Ewereeree New York Eceaeeeeseses Cleveland Peed Philadelphia Eeeses Pittsburg Eeerereanerreee Brooklyn Eeeeres Eeereeee Washington Eeeseeseers Louisville Chicago National League Boston Brooklyn Pittsburg New England Fall River Pawtucket Brockton New Bedford Taunton Newport Eastern Providence Wilkesbarre Springfield Scranton Rochester Syracuse Buffalo Toronto

Home Run and Batting Highlights From Quiet Plate Duel

Home run by Douglass anchors the game as three-base hits go to McAllister and Wilson. Wallace OConnor and Grady collect two bases each, with Burkett Sockalexis Cross and Harley stealing bases. Double plays involved Cross to Grady and Hallman to Cross to Grady. Okay Cross is hit by pitch. Umpire McInty. Attendance 700. Time listed as ih.

Cleveland Vol Browns Wilson Indians Cross Sockalexis McDermott McGinty Burkett Childs McKenlan Wallace Tebeau O'Connor McAllister C.f Murphy Carey St. Louis Cleveland St Luis Om Carsey Douglass O’connor Grady Harley Hallman Okay Cross Philadelphia R. PO A. E Dowd J.J. Cooley C.f. Cecovreesssensa Ever Nash Eee la Chance Canavan Ereereereeeser G Smith B.S. Sseeeseseeers Grim Rosseeseee A. Smith Seeveeevcceses Daub Brooklyn Eae Yole- Clements Gillen Kanty Lajoie Clements Cooley Geier Daub Taylor MeJames McGraw Baltimore Washington Wrigley Kelley McGuire Quinn O'Brien Selbach Pond Brown Keeler Farrell Wrushing- James

Colonels Collapse As Reds Rally In Final Innings

Louisville July 1 The crippled Colonels held the Reds to six innings but then cracked, allowing a Reds surge that boosted visiting batters. Local amateur Marc Hock reached third base and made a favorable impression as 1300 fans observed the game.

Louisville Colonels Reds Marc Hock Atendance

Chicago Colts Rally to Eight-Run Sixth Seventh Inning

Chicago beat Pittsburg 13 to 5 in a pitchers battle through five innings. In the sixth the Colts began to hit Killen, then exploded in the seventh with seven singles, a double and a three-base hit for eight runs. Anson's fielding highlighted the play. Attendance reported at 1,100. The score summary ends with Chicago ahead.

Chicago Colts Killen Anson R. PO. A. E Everett McCormick Seer Eeewre Lange Core Eeeereesases Ryan Sease Decker Feer Pittsburg AB R. . EB Smith Eeeeee Eenee Padden Lyons See Ewer En Pittsburg Donohue Connor Donomith Everett Van Lange Donovan Griffith Roy Killen Sheridan

Phillies Rout Brooklyn as Daub Shines in Easy Win

Philadelphia defeated Brooklyn with Daub collecting twenty safe hits for thirty bases. Taylor pitched steadily and nearly shut out the visitors. Attendance reported at 2006. The score remains to be stated.

Philadelphia Brooklyn Daub Taylor

Baltimore Rivalry Ends In Long Drawn Game

In Baltimore on July 1 the champions beat the Senators after a lengthy, tiresome contest. Kelley hit a two bagger driving in Bowerman and Keeler as the score stayed tied until the late swing. O'Day’s rulings drew discontent from both sides. Attendance was 2019. The score final remained unsettled.

B&altimore Senators Kelley Wenth Bowerman Keeler O’day

Scores Across Cities Prompt Homestretch in Regional Play

A series of scorelines from major regional clashes shows Toronto defeating Toronto 7 0 and Hamilton beating Syracuse 7 6. Portland routed Rockland 40 4 while Fall River suffered 9 8 loss to Taunton. Newport edged Brockton 7 6 as Springfield beat Scranton 15 4. Pawtucket blanked New Bedford 16 1 and Portland Maine defeated Rockland 5 4. Reading crushed Athletics 18 4, Norfolk beat Newark 3 4, Richmond over Patterson 7 4, Providence down Wilkes Barre 7 6, and Hartford topped Lancaster 10 9.

Toronto Buffalo Hamilton Ont Syracuse Rochester Fall River Taunton Portland Rockland Newport Brockton Springfield Scranton Pawtucket New Bedford Portand Reading Penn Athletics Norfolk Newark Richmond Paterson Providence Wilkesbarre Hartford Lancaster

Pawtucket Pitcher Horner Struck by Ball at Practice

Pawtucket, July 1. Pitcher Horner was struck in the face by a batted ball during practice from Smith's bat. He was unconscious briefly, recovered, but later at home became delirious.

Pawtucket R. I Horner Smith

Prices for Mattresses and Hair Goods at Wheeler Co

Mattresses to order in two parts with rounds and best tick options, full size or $10 options offered by A. W. Wheeler & Co Manufacturers at 63 and 65 Hanover Street Boston opposite American House.

A. W. Wheeler & Cos Hanover St Boston American House

New York Ward Higgins Team Sells Hard Follows New York Game

A fragmentary report describes a New York ward led by Higgins and a squad including Mich Bagley Neil Gallagnenna. Mentions a vocal selection and a sequence of names and teams. Indicates a 4 oclock start for a game and references Marlboro and Mounts with a pitcher role, plus a student at Bos ton University and a 3 30 p m time earlier in the finish.

Ward Higgins St .Onsisting Michha Bagley Neil Gallangenna Utopa Quael Donovan Igher Geotive Necdo Mt. Wa New York Prey Bos Aston University Yrk

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