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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1897
Page
3
Boston drops a game to Cleveland as Lewis exhibits wildness while Duffy mishandles a critical fly ball. The trip ends three defeats in four, New York falls to Cincinnati, and Baltimore's win narrows the pennant race.
Cleveland built a lead with bases on balls and timely hits as Burkett belted a homer in the eighth. Boston fought back with multi-base hits, but errors and steady Cleveland pitching sealed an 8 to 5 decision. Clarke and Lewis were key at bats for Cleveland while Burkett's homer and Wallace's two-base hits highlighted Boston’s effort.
In Cleveland today the second Cleveland Boston game mirrored the first with constant suspense. Cleveland prevailed by three runs as Boston fought hard to the end. A miscue by Duff and an unforced wild throw by Lewis sealed Boston’s fate.
Boston and Cleveland clash as misplays by Lewis O Connor and Childs influence the scoring. Cuppy appears after weeks and steady, while Sheridan’s early strikes slow the spidery attack. Bergen, Tenney, and Hamilton contribute timely hits as Boston edges ahead and Cleveland fights back through third and fourth innings.
An old advertisement urges immediate action for thinning hair at Bros on Tremont Row near Brattle Street. It promises a quick hair cut and a style to promote growth, using urgent language to persuade readers to visit now.
Thousands watched the scoreboard as Boston clashed with Cleveland in a vivid miniature game at Music Hall. Captain Bill Daly narrated every play while fans urged substitutions and witty chatter echoed through the hall. Powell was set to pitch for Cleveland and Kirby’s finger might heal for a final showing.
Baltimore seized game three of the series as St. Louis hit pitcher Hoffer with steady menace. Cross and Grady contributed for St. Louis while Baltimore’s timely hitting carried the afternoon in St. Louis on July 13.
The Reds finally touched Seymour for five singles and a triple in the fourth, scoring four runs. Jennings pitched poorly with two misthrows to first enabling an opposing run. Attendance was around 4500 as both teams played snappy ball with several home runs.
Chicago 11 Brooklyn 4 in a July afternoon tilt. Callahan struggled on the mound for Chicago while Kennedy was hit hard. McCormick and G Smith starred in the field. Attendance 1700. Brooklyn avoided a shutout with late runs.
Pittsburg scored seven runs to Washington's four in a mid July game at Pittsburg. Brodie’s heads up baserunning and Wrigley’s long fly off Tucker’s center field drive sparked the rally. Attendance was about 1100 as Pittsburg redeemed themselves with sharp play.
Cincinnati beat New York 6 to 4 in a thrilling July 13 game. Giants rallied but fell just short as Cincinnati clinched late.
At Toronto Toronto 6 Wilkes Barre 2. At Scranton Scranton 6 Buffalo 5. At Lancaster Penn Lancaster 11 Hartford 2.
Cleveland today. Powell slated to pitch against Boston. Klobedanz may start if fit. Trip leader Jimmy Collins stars. Bannon at short for Kansas City. Editor notes Elevator Billy nickname for pitcher ae on. Western and Eastern leagues mix updates with suspensions and records. Cincinnati Reds fund Joe Sullivan relief effort.
Boxing column recounts a Monday night riot at Empire A C in Troy after Billy Hill fouled Harry Peterson and Dave Sullivan incited the crowd. The editor condemns the disturbance, notes past foul tactics by Hill, and links the chaos to Brady era policies and a looming New Orleans bout.
Dr W S McDowell of Chicago is favored to win the Henley diamond sculls with Ten Eyck of Worcester, Mass., challenging. Entries from Winnipeg and Canada draw attention amid British and American competition as crews prepare for three days of racing.
The article notes Ten Eyck’s rapid rise in rowing, fast times on Worcester lake, and a high stakes match with Joe Whitehead in 1896. Born in Peekskill, he trained under his father in Putney and stood 6 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 162 pounds, with a record time potential and a remarkable development as a sculler.
Ten Eyck and McDowell headline a open three day regatta with entries described as unusually varied. Dr W S McDowell of Delaware Boat Club Chicago is viewed as a dangerous competitor in lighter form at 166 pounds, while Be Ten Eyck of Wachusett Boat Club Worcester weighs 162 pounds and draws strong support from Lehmann predicting a breakthrough.
Cincinnati reports Bannockburn, the 2 year old trained by Bill McGuigan, defeated at Oakley. The colt made his first appearance since winning the Louis.
Dr W S McDowell of Delaware B C Chicago is profiled with a long career in sculling. The piece recalls his early 1890s rise, injuries in Hamilton, and later triumphs in Harbor Springs Philadelphia Saratoga Indianapolis and Lincoln Park. It notes rival Beaumont and others in the Diamond Sculls field.
Edward Hanlan Ten Eyck from Worcester, called the boy wonder, is regarded by American experts as the best U S entrant at Henley. At 18 he would be the first American to win the regatta prize if successful. He began his career by winning the first junior race at the N E A R A regatta on the Charles River, July 4, 18%.
A Garden Party hosted by the House of the Angel Guardian takes place in Apollo Garden on Saturday with races for boys and girls, a 2:30 baseball game, and prizes. Alpha Orchestra and East Boston Cadet Band provide music. Tables named St Francis de Sales Mission St Patrick Our Lady of Victories and home table are listed with organizers.
At a Jockey Club meeting in New York on July 13 the stewards reviewed the Realization victory by The Friar at Sheepshead and found no evidence of wrongdoing in the running of the race.
Nottingham innings ends second innings with Pike 9 not out Gunn 11 not out Hewitt 2 Guthbridge 1 extras 2. Total 2.
District secretary treasurer A H Canning states Rochester breweries have long been organized since 1882, pay high wages, and are run by American owners with workers largely Knights of Labor members. He alleges the National Brewers Union pressured Bartholomay to ditch K of L, leading to a boycott without local grievances.
A letter to the Post recounts Boston’s first self-propelled steam fire engine with an air chamber steering system and two levers. The piece notes its introduction in 1855 near Tremont opposite the Common, reflecting early municipal firefighting tech.
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