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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1897
Page
3
Seebeites failed to solve Boston pitcher as the game stretched to ten innings and Boston edged the Giants 2 to 1. Chicago hammered Nichols but could not overcome Louisville and Baltimore.
In the New England League and Eastern League schedule, teams like New Bedford versus Newport, Pawtucket against Brocken, Fall River facing Tasca, Rochester at Providence, Syracuse at Springfield, Buffalo at Wilkes Barre, and Toronto visiting Scranton are shown alongside major league pairings Boston at Chicago and New York at Pittsburg among others.
Chicago defeats Boston 2 to 1 in ten innings with Clark Griffith pitching and batting heroics. Griffith withstands a collision, drives the decisive run on Callahan’s single, and leads a tight defensive grip as Nichols is strong for Boston.
Callahan sprinted across the rubber in a frantic surge as the ball was not yet fielded. The decisive run secured the victory amid chaotic play. Critics deem the scene influenced by an eerie pressure in the moment.
An old classified listing advertises razors and sharpening items with a note about warranted money value and a six inch blade. The ad mentions a set ready for use and invites readers to view the items in an opening display.
In Pittsburg on July 8, a tense game featured heavy hitting and costly errors. The deciding run crossed on Ely’s wild throw to the plate, while Warner was ejected for foul language directed at the umpire. Attendance recorded at 2200. score not provided in readable text.
Cincinnati July 8 Reds defeated the Philadelphia club 6 to 3 in a dull contest. Dwyer and Taylor were hit hard. In the first inning Cooley was forced out after being caught off first base and later replaced by Orth in center. Hoy’s fielding was the notable feature with 2,500 in attendance.
Play by play notes two base hits by Miller Beckley Taylor Orth Hoy and Geler. Ritchey to Beckley on a fielder’s choice. Dwae draws a first inning walk. Struck out by Dwyer once and by Taylor twice. Umpire Hurst listed.
In St. Louis on July 8 the Brooklyns defeated the Browns 1 to 0 as both sides played fast. The locals claim the Browns were shut out by the umpire. Attendance was about 2000.
Louisville reports the Col onels dominated the game with Cunningham holding the Orioles to scattered hits and strong support. Clarke and Werden led at the plate while attendance reached 1,800 as the home team secured the win.
Cleveland July 8 The Senators were never in today’s game as they struck Young hard but wasted scoring chances with men on base. Attendance was 800. The score remained unresolved as the rundown ended.
A special meeting of Boston Post League representatives at Hirsh Club in Hanover street debated a protest about a Franklin Charlestown game. Umpire Stone ruled a fair hit scoring three runs. Lafayette Captain Waite argued the ball landed foul. After heated discussion, the 11 to 6 Franklin lead stood, with remaining innings to be played on neutral ground later.
Fall River Mass reports changes to the Fall River Baseball Club. Schren congost remains catcher, McManus moves to right field, Miller debuts as pitcher, and Gilbert from the Pawtuckets will replace Doe at second base. Reilly is ill and Connor will play shortstop while Kuhns recovers finger.
A garbled table shows multiple regional game results with team names and scores. Entries include Fall River vs Springfeld 10 to 1, Bedford 11 over Taun entreon R 1, Newport 4 over Pawtucket at Wilkes Barre, and Newark 15 over Paterson. Scranton 5 over Toronto 2, Hartford 3 over Athletics 2, Providence 10 over Rochester 6.
Chicago reports in a terse field note about denials or aid measures, with scattered names and places indicating local relief actions under strain. The fragment hints at ongoing assistance efforts and civic response amid unclear events and dates.
The column cites manager Selee weighing lineup choices at Music Hall and describes a Chicago fans’ verdict on umpires McDermott Hurst Sheridan Lynch Emilie Hank O Day. It notes attendance surge at a recent game, a 6 to 5 Blackstone Markets win at Everett, and mentions Rowan’s rising reputation and past Boston catcher Reader-Tate.
James A Ten Eyck and his son Edward arrive in Putney to train for the Henley regatta. Ned shows mild seasickness and works with a new rubber handle on his sculls. Dr McDonald and several rivals are training nearby while bets are unsettled.
Boxing writer notes John L Sullivan umpiring in Waterbury and plotting a summer East tour with exhibitions. Plans include fall fairs. White vs Wallace may favor White in London match. Sally Smith vs Johnny Griffin set for July 18 at 122 pounds, with past Roby 1893 finish cited. Joe Choynski chasing Kid McCoy while Creedon and McCoy eye early fall clash. letter for Tom Hannon ends item.
In Birmingham England on July 8 the Gentlemen of Philadelphia opened their cricket match against Warwickshire. Warwickshire won the toss and chose to bat, but their eleven were all out for 29 runs.
The Associated Cycling Clubs consider holding a national circuit race at Waltham on August 28 after a successful May 31 meet in the same city. Overtures by Waltham Bicycle Park managers and strong interest from delegates suggest a record-breaking event with foreign talent and top riders invited. National dates list Bridgeport Riverside Cambridge Waltham Manchester Portsmouth return to New York by Sept 11.
The Dan bury Agricultural Society faces sanctions again over a disputed cup award to Beardsley, amid racing rules misunderstandings. Amateurs and professionals may race together in Maine for cash prizes, per officials. Transfers and suspensions involve J T Kelliher, M L Wood, W S and C M Harding, Tarment, Hinckley, Townsend, Davenport, Darlow, Pickard, and others. Thirty entrants from Brigham meet to be suspended for failure to start. paced standing start records filed for Jimmy Michael and E A McDuffee for the June 17 match race.
Alderman Josiah S. Dean applauds asphalt gutters as a cost effective safety measure for wheelmen and carriages. Boston funds an experimental stretch on Broadway South Boston from Dorchester avenue to F street after New York adoption. Dean seeks extension to L Street on macadam roads and envisions bicycle paths on both sides of streets.
The Metropolitan Wheelmen launch their official bi weekly paper Metropolitan Musings edited by A G Frothingham featuring cycling news. The Spy Pond picnic scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed until further notice announced by L A Callahan of Waltham may be involved.
Off Hull in a light westerly breeze five classes started but the third, fourth and knockabout races must be resailed next week as the H Y C barrel anchored off Pig Rocks was missing. The Rooster, Vitesse and Gorling led their classes while Ida J claimed class one on time. Littles Peter added another victory, Addie took third, Beatrice was fourth, Elfrieda last with a broken throat halyard block. Rex and Muriel led class two with Muriel beating Rex by nine seconds on time. Hoodlum damaged, Vexa withdrew, Yankee sailed wrong course. Commodore Crane hosted judges and press aboard Senator. Afternoon prizes: $15, $10 and $. Summary.
In Manchester at the Essex County Club links a mixed foursomes handicap golf event produced four ties for first, a record in its own right. The ties will be replayed likely Monday to determine the winner as R. C. Hooper notes it as the most wonderful game on record. Scores include James T. Curtis with 103 scratch and 103 net, R C Hooper pairs, and several other entries. In Rockland Maine, the Woburn Rifle Team from Company G defeated Company H N G 8 M to 393 to 342 in an exhibition shoot.
The store advertises a continuing clearance at No 12 Park Square offering bicycles tricycles and tandems at record low prices. All wheels carry full guarantees and the stock includes nearly every first class manufacture in the United States plus a large line of juvenile wheels offered well below cost with only a few days remaining.
At Combination Park a large crowd watched Woodshed edge Barney by a nose in the final heat to win the free-for-all pace racing the best card of the week. Refina and Alvan Swift staged breaks while Big Ike and Annie Shedd also raced. Mystic plans were announced as the meeting closed.
July 8 at Sheepshead Bay featured a strong racing card. Clifford, favored in the mile and a furlong event, overtook Sir Walter in the stretch to win by a length over Sir Walter with Ben Brush close behind, Lehman taking third. Doggett was suspended for the meeting after an incident with Lady Marian and McCafferty fined $25 after the third race delay.
About 1600 spectators watched Roan Wilkes lower the free-for-all track record to 2:07 1 4 on the Waterbury Driving Club half mile track, the fastest mile trotted or paced on any half-mile Connecticut track, and win a $100 special purse on the meet’s final day.
Jimmy OConnell the last amateur miler was badly spiked at the new championships in East Boston on Monday. George Tinder left yesterday to train at Bridgewater and will start again in two to three weeks for a three mile event at Central Park Waltham meeting Pat Carroll. A letter for Brehant the jumper and note that H M Bacon never ran in this country. A midsummer festival meeting for Working Boys Home is planned for next Sunday at 38 Bennett Street. The Howards of Charlestown seek a game with any 10 or 11 year old team in the state.
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