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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1897
Page
3
Spiders dominated for four innings striking Klobedanz hard before Selee's men faded. The final score stood 18 to 12 as Kloby weakened and Allen delivered solid pitching and defense in a high scoring game.
Fragmentary report describes a baseball game with Demontreville and Faerisey, Mercer on the mound, and Hughey as pitcher. Umpire Bauaite is noted and a time reference 2h appears amid unclear lines.
In Cincinnati on July 14 the New Yorks lost their season finale to the Reds after a rough start. Dwyer allowed ten hits in three innings before Dammann relieved him. The Reds battered Meekin after the fourth, Burke was benched by umpire O Day for interference at third base. Attendance 3500.
New Bedford faces Brockton in the New England League while Fall River plays Newport and Bawtucket meets Taunton. In the Eastern League Buffalo visits Providence and Toronto columns Springfield. Rochester travels to Scranton and Syracuse plays Wilkesbarre. Teams from Pittsburg Itimore Chicago and others are listed as upcoming games.
At Newport Pawtucket Newport 9 to 6 over New port. Fall River Taunton 3 to 1. Providence first game Syracuse 6 Providence 3 second game Providence ? Syracuse 2. Newark Reading 10 to 1. Paterson New Jersey Norfolk 4 to 2.
At Music Hall fans await the Bostons game in Pittsburg series, broadcast by the Compton system today at 3 30 Boston time. Captain Daly wires each play and innings provide battery details. Score cards enable patrons to score with accuracy like a real game.
In Cleveland, Wallace delivers a grand slam swing driving in four runs, as Cleveland routs Boston aided by Klobedanz’s wild pitching early. Boston rallies modestly with late innings but cannot overcome the early large deficit and miscues.
Chicago reports two sharp errors followed by a power burst in the sixth, giving Brooklyn enough runs to clinch the last game of the series. Griffin and Anson starred in batting and Anson's first base play was notable. Attendance 1200. The score:
Philadelphia defeated Louisville 10 to 5 in Louisville. Evans was hit hard by the Phillies bats as Delehanty continued to raise his batting average. Attendance reported at 100.
Washington led by scoring seven hits and five runs before Gardner left in the third inning. Pittsburg failed to capitalize as Gardner was relieved after five runs, leaving the score after an afternoon in Pennsylvanian heat with about 900 fans in attendance.
Sheckard from Brockton draws attention as a hard hitting player. The Fall River Herald calls the Newports the luckiest team in the New England League with similar past fortunes. Korwan from Brockton, signed by Anson, is seen as a potential major league failure. Warner of New York leads in games caught. Ike Griffin of Brooklyn shines in center field near .400. Jesse Burkett aims to lead the league in batting again.
Through Scollay square yesterday afternoon Blake & Co. Jamaica Plain express team reported three boxes of cigars marked Bradley and Farmer stolen from the wagon rear. The incident occurred as the wagon passed through Scollay square. No suspects named or arrests reported.
Michael Drumney a 40 year old lodger at 1472 Washington Street was found dead in bed yesterday morning. Medical Examiner Draper ruled the cause as alcoholism in a death investigation conducted by local authorities.
Detroit report details Elloree's 2:11 pace in the 2:11 trot with heats: 2:09 1 2 and 2:11% 2, Grace Hastings close behind, Derby Princess and Cephas also strong. Other races feature Derby Princess, Governor Strong, and pacing events with notable times and crowd support on a rain-affected day.
Eastern Washington track day hosts opening events at WoronoCo Park for the Western Massachusetts Agricultural and Stock-breeders Association July meet delayed from yesterday. Heavy track after rain. multiple 2:85 class trot and pace races with purse $200 and times around 2:18 to 2:28. Notable entries include Jessie SteBwing eh and Charlie C. with drivers Gillies and Putnam.
July 14 reports a dull day at Brighton Beach with a thunderstorm sweeping over the track. Torrential rain before the 11th race left the surface heavy and muddy, curtailing interest in the racing program.
Reports promise twenty round bouts with Kid McCoy facing Dick Moore in Buffalo next Monday. Other match notes include Larry Becker under Jack Smith, Spike Sullivan versus Billy Ernst, and Dave Sullivan against Oscar Gardner in Troy. Also planned are McPartland vs Ryan at South Beach and Joe Norton backing a Daly match with $25 forfeit, plus Flaherty Hopkins twenty rounds near New York.
The National Roller Polo Association held its annual meeting at the Falmouth House with President Murnane presiding and J C Morse as secretary. New Bedford wins the championship. season slated for Nov 6 to March 1 with a tie-breaker rule and Aug 2 adjournment.
A match race fails to turn profit as pacing costs outweigh potential earnings. Promoters and teams faced high fees for venue, officials, and logistics, leaving little margin after purses and sponsorships.
Manager David G Shafer announced that Jimmy Michael will abandon long-distance match races. He will compete in short distance events to showcase Michael against top pros and may face Lesna in a Charles River Park match or Cambridge meet as Michael begins a sprint focused career.
Track managers in several New England cities are quietly arranging an amateur circuit to start in September. It will run with agricultural fairs to avoid date conflicts and reduce expenses. Potential venues include Crescent Park Providence Brockton Lynn Portsmouth Haverhill Lowell Concord Manchester Keene and other cycling hubs.
The weekly bulletin of the Western Electric Racing Board notes wholesale suspensions of California riders for competing in unsanctioned races under outlaw systems on the Pacific slope. The notice urges promoters and managers to read the policy that match races and invitation events require chairman consent beyond standard meet sanction.
The article details permit requirements for special events, prize disclosures, and safety checks. It specifies that every special event must be printed on entry blanks with the prize stated, outlines heat and pacing rules, and notes sanctions including H. R. Sterrett's permanent suspension for unfair conduct and racing under assumed names.
A suit for $10,000 against Weaver Cycle Material Co of New York, by its Boston agents Boston Cycle Supply Co, claims breach of contracts caused losses as builders sourced materials elsewhere. Attached is all Weaver property in Boston. Case may set agent liability limits for unfulfilled contracts.
Worcester team president M. J. Sullivan accepts a match with Cambridge’s Garryowens for $100 a side and invites a Garryowens committee to meet at the Worcester Telegram office Sunday to arrange details. The note appears amid a page of local sports items and upcoming events.
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