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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1897
Page
4
Anson and Duffy were ejected from the contest after a heated exchange as Cincinnati suffered a third straight loss. Pitcher Lewis allowed the decisive runs, while Chicago, New York, and Baltimore won to keep the pennant race tight.
In a tight game the home team sparked trouble by a seventh inning run and added another score in the eighth to take an 8 6 lead. With 9th inning at bat, Tenney faced Friend as the visitors aimed for a comeback.
The schedule lists National League games including Boston at Chicago Philadelphia at Cincinnati Washington at Cleveland Baltimore at Louisville New York at Pittsburg Brooklyn at St Louis and regional Eastern and New England fixtures with Brockton Taunton Newport Rochester Syracuse Buffalo Toronto among others.
Boston stars with a season of wins fell to the Chicago Colts 8 to 7 in a tightly contested game. The Colts rose to the occasion, overcoming late missteps and proving their merit against a favored opponent.
In a dramatic moment of the game the veteran Captain Anson was sent from the field for the third time in his storied career. Moments earlier Captain Hughie Duffy faced a similar ejection while Umpire Lynch also displayed a bellicose stance but remained in his position with no authority to remove him.
In a tied 6 6 seventh inning the Colts push for home as Decker slides safe after Friend’s steal attempt. Anson and Lake clash with Umpire Lynch, who wields a dusting broom to threaten the captains. Duffy intervenes, and order is restored amid scuffles. Bloodshed is avoided.
Chicago’s Colts, once set to win, face a setback after conceding two seasons in a row to a tenth-place team. The crowd of 6000 watched an erratic, plucky display as Boston rallied with a big inning to erase an early lead. Early errors marked the tense game as both sides fought to claim dominance.
The visitors excelled with late inning power as Tenney hit a home run off a foul line rebound. Herman Long played through an injured hand and made a key catch, while McCormick and Decker combined on a brilliant defensive play to retire the runner. Stivett and Everitt saw changeouts before Walter secured the win.
A high octane game thrilled fans as Danny Friend started strong by retiring the first two batters, then fielded well while holding the Hubites to seven runs. Collegian Lewis faced 13 Hubites, issuing five walks, but delivered from the mound, and Duffy’s Colts exuded confidence, delivering timely base hits to finish with a standout display in Chicago.
The Phillies beat Cincinnati 10 to 5 as Rhines started, Ehret relieved, and Dammann closed. Umpire Hurst ejected Boyle and Beckley for kicking. Attendance 2300. Rhines and Delehanty doubled, Lajoie and Nash each doubled, Irwin homered, and Geier turned a double play.
In St. Louis on July 9 the Browns defeated Brooklyn 8 to 3 as heat took its toll on players Grady and A. Smith who retired from the game. Carsey pitched impeccably and received flawless support from his defense.
Pittsburg committed numerous errors and slow fielding allowed four earned runs in the eighth inning. New York fielding was solid, Hawley pitched well until the eighth. Attendance reached about 2000 as the game turned decisively in favor of the visitors.
Louisville and Baltimore clash with Hill yielding a rough afternoon as Blackburn shines and Dexter sparks on offense. Final score Baltimore 9, Louisville 3 with 1800 in attendance. Kelley hit a homer, Stenzel and Dexter added two-base hits, and Dexters stole twice.
A scrambled listing of scores and pairings appears for multiple regional college and city games including New Bedford, Springfield, Brockton, Taunton, Berlin, Providence, Rochester, Richmond, Hartford, Wilkes-Barre, and Toronto. The fragmentary text shows team versus opponent, city pairings, and a mix of scores such as 10 2, 8 6, 13 and 4 across varied venues.
The North End Unions tied with the Young Americas head to Cambridge to face the University Citys. The Young Americas meet the Jubilees of South Boston at East Boston athletic grounds. Franklin-Vernon tames prospects at Franklin. Lafayettes travel to Watertown to play the Crescent Juniors at Watertown Common.
Boston notes report Captain Duffy to win today with Klobedanz or Sullivan on the mound. Dave Pickett of Brookline hits well for Newport, while Beacons of Boston seek strong opponents. Amherst and Harvard connections appear in local baseball chatter as rosters shift and managers decide lineup and order.
George Mahoney is back with Boston after a Maine League stint. Jesse Burkett leads batting in the league, while the Maine State League has folded awaiting magates’ action. Strong amateur teams should send season dates to the baseball editor. a Chicago-Boston game at Music Hall featured the Compton system and live scores.
Boxing gossip notes Joe Bernstein and Billy Murphy signed for 20 rounds before the St Bernard Club in New Orleans on August 6. Abe Ullman and Kid McCoy may meet in central New York clubs after Ullman’s recent improvements and a prior disqualification. Owen Zeigler and Griffo headline Philadelphia Arena next Monday. George V. Tuohby signs off with possible Rhode Island purse prospects.
Preliminary contests for the Hamilton and American Whist League trophies close with finals set for Saturday afternoon and evening. Americans of Boston lead the A W L trophy by three tricks over Toledo and four over Albany, with twelve clubs remaining out of contention. Congress will adjourn Saturday night after the final.
The Philadelphia gentlemen faced Warwickshire in Birmingham. After rain yesterday the home side posted 296 in their first innings while the Americans were all out for 269. Warwickshire were all out for 201 in their second innings, total 497.
July 9 at Salem, Mr O Sullivan remains with almost unchanged temperature but his condition is slightly better according to his physician. Hot weather aids his recovery though fever is projected to persist for at least two more weeks. Removal from hospital remains distant.
Local note items describe cancellations and entries for forthcoming races at Waltham and Franklin Falls. Mentions include Tinder and Carroll three mile match off, Charlie Bean race against Tinder, and sculler Joe Maguire preparing for national events. Also notes annual picnic of East Boston Young Men's Catholic Union on August 2 and mid summer festival planning for Working Boys Home.
A humorous exchange notes George Washington as first in hearts, with a lighter twist that Independence Day falls on the Fourth. The quip reflects a playful, era-appropriate tone in Harper's Bazaar style.
The L A W racing board chair man Mott holds formal charges brought by G W Dorntee of New England against Dixie Hines one of America's best known cycling writers. Charges allege improper language toward a race meet official under racing rule Section 17 and may lead to suspension. Hines writes for the Boston Post and is president of the Quill Club Wheelmen of New York.
The P C C Bulletin reports doubt over funding for an American racing team to Glasgow Scotland for international championships. It notes hard work by the racing board but suggests insufficient ticket revenue from a Charles River track benefit and an inadequate theatre plan. Rumors say eligible racers were unavailable and the plan may be dropped.
Charles River Park manager Ducker announced a $600 purse for an intercity pursuit race between five Philadelphia riders led by J F Starbuck and five Boston riders led by Nat Butler with five regulars and two substitutes per team. The 10 mile race requires leaders to lap the opposing leader to win. if no lap occurs, fastest time wins. Philadelphia and Boston will also feature a 64 piece band, minor races, and fireworks, with postrace challenges planned to New York, Chicago and Buffalo.
The John P. Lovell Arms Company advertises a large four item bicycle sale at its Washington street and Broad street locations, inviting customers to visit the stores for deals on bicycles.
Fred St Onge plans a major road race in Brookline on July 24 using premier routes. State Centurion A O McGarrett coordinates a coming contest in Waltham as Brother Pease hints at a Boston town flight after the P C C Bulletin circulates. Also notes national meet travel deals, suspensions for racing rule breaches, and Fannie Montague injuring her ankle during a test ride after art prize acclaim.
May be pension sharp Putnam alias Shay found dead in Miller’s barn. Danvers police, State Officer Neal, and Medical Examiners Foster and Carleton plan an autopsy. Unclaimed body, possible Florida ties, sister in Brockton named Putnam, investigated as pension fraud case.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians creates a new Division A C 11 organized by Captain Lovett in East Boston. County president William J Cronin will induct officers and members on Monday night at Hibernian Hall. Temporary officers include Captain Lovett James H Donovan and Joseph A Frazier. An estimated large number of candidates seeks admission.
A St James Parish meeting at Parochial Hall approved an Arlington ride for Thursday July 29 using electric cars from in front of the church on Harrison avenue. Senator John Quinn chaired. J M Crowley was secretary treasurer. Committees formed for music games dance hall refreshments. tickets priced 60 cents covering transport and grounds with all proceeds for the poor relief.
A train boy repeats a line about a book titled How to Win a Woman while a bald headed passenger jokes about buying it. The Cincinnati Enquirer quotation captures a humorous exchange on relationships from a newspaper page fragment.
The clearance continues with bicycles tricycles and tandems at prices never seen before. Sale will end soon and every wheel is guaranteed. A wide range from major American makers plus a fine line of juvenile wheels offered well below cost.
Yesterday afternoon the Hull Yacht Club held special invitation races for second cabin third and knockabout classes. Light winds kept boats to the course yet prizes remained hotly contested with Nettie taking a clear second lead over Rex by 21 seconds and Privateer close behind. Rooster dominated the third class while Arab claimed second and Cleopatra third. The knockabout race saw Gosling win narrowly ahead of Hazard with Mongoose and Hy III following and Hobo Jacobin withdrawing.
Haverhill July 9 a man named George Farrington was held up by a woman with a man accomplice on the Lawrence road near the Bradley farm. The woman asked for a match, grabbed his watch chain and broke it but stole nothing. He escaped unharmed.
In Orange New Jersey July there was a large crowd as W A Larned beat M D Whitman in the semi finals and will meet R D Stevens in the final for the cup. The winner claims the personal property as Clarence Hobart declines to defend. Finals in all events set for tomorrow.
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