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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1897
Page
3
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated Boston in a decisive game while Baltimore beat Chicago. The standings remain tight as top teams Natal and New York push for pennant position amid a stretch of defeats for others.
National League games feature Boston at Pittsburg New York at Louisville Brooklyn at Cleveland Washington at Cincinnati Philadelphia at St. Louis Baltimore at Chicago. New England League schedule lists Newport at New Bedford Pawtucket at Brockton Fall River at Taunton.
In Pittsburg on July 16 the Pirates edged the Boston team in a finish described as unprecedentedly tense. The outcome hinged on a close umpire call with Emslie ruling the runner out, preserving a home victory that left fans shaking and breathless.
In front of 200 fans, Pirates and Bostons battled from the fourth inning with sharp pitching by Lewis and Killen. Pirates surged with four runs in one inning aided by timely hitting and aided fielding, while Boston defense kept it close. The crowd witnessed a tense late contest with standout plays and near-misses shaping the pennant race implications for both teams.
In a low scoring battle, Pittsburg edges Boston after a late ninth inning rally. Donovan, Padden and Lyons figure in early scoring while Lake steals second and Hamilton nearly breaks it open in the ninth before a controversial out ends the game. Three-base hit by Davis and key double plays highlight the stout defense.
Errors by Louisville and New York noted as Louisville left eight men on base to New York’s twelve. Frazer yielded one base on balls and six strikeouts, Sullivan five, and Rusie one. Tiernan hit a home run. Werden W Wilson and McCreery added two base hits. Pickering stole a base. Double plays involved Frazer Werden Joyce Davis Clarke and Frazer Werden Joyce Davis Clarke twice. Hit by pitch by Sullivan Frazer Rusie Werden. Time 2h 20m. Umpire Wolff.
In St Louis on July 16 the Browns overcame Philadelphia 8 to 6 with Cross driving in the decisive run in the ninth. Harley starred in center as the home crowd of 200 witnessed a tight finish. Clements hit two homers and Lajoie added key two base hits, while Hartman Taylor and others contributed in a high scoring game.
Score snippets show Springfield-Springfield 7 to Toronto 5 and Fall River-Brockton 6 to Fall River nil. Pawtucket-Pawtucket 6 Taunton 0 and Philadelphia Athletic 6 Hartford 6 tie. Reading Penn Reading 6 Lancaster, Ner t Newport, New Bedford 6 Newport, Scranton Rochester 9 Scranton 1. Wilkesbarre Wilkesbarre 3 Syracuse 1. Newark 12 Patterson 5.
Michael J. Ahern acting for George B. Tincler covered the forfeit of Tom Conneff who issued a world mile challenge. A match is set for Worcester Oval on August 7 with a $260 backing and a final deposit due August 1. Conneff trains at Bridgewater and shows strong form.
In Orleans on July 16 the Cape Cod Yacht Club hosted a six mile triangular race in the harbor. The field sailed four laps amid a southwest breeze. two yachts fouled at the first stake, Crusader retired due to damage, and Addie won the event.
In Bristol on July 16 the Philadelphians were all out for 181 in their first innings and ended the day with one wicket down in their second innings.
Medford July 16 A lively harness meet at Mystic features Much Ado's surprise 2:30 pace victory in straight heats with Cracksman dominating Indian Silk in the 2:10 class. Woodshed and Refina split the 2:11 pace, while Jacksonian led the 2:08 trot but Ventura faltered in the third heat.
In Detroit Michigan the 2:24 class trot for non winners of the main stake carried a $2000 purse. Octavia, hot favorite, recovered after a first heat loss to Mosul and won heats two three and four as Mosul faltered. Marion Mills showcased a fast exhibition mile.
Scores show Dickerman McDonald leading with 399 and 385 for a 784 total. Knowlton Frazer 365 380 total 745. Purrington Hedge 376 363 total 739. Ryan Driscoll 366 368 total 734. Sullivan Kaher 370 362 total 732. Delaney Bassett 371 360 total 731. Lamont Bean 385 341 total 726. Patterson Garrant 375 349 total 724. Kitson Herbert 360 300 total 720. Shepardson Brown 269 343 total 712.
At East Boston athletic grounds the Young Americas face the North End Unions in a key Post league clash vying for solo first. Doherty returns for Young Americas after a key relief role in a loss to the Resolute Reserves. White starts for North End Unions with Reinherz catching for the visitors.
Ed Downey writes that Jack Downey of Brooklyn was set to box Martin Flaherty on June 28 for a $1000 purse but a training injury postponed to July 56, with the Buffalo Club only guaranteeing $750. Downey refuses to box for less, mentions Spike Sullivan and a $500 forfeit, while other fighters like Andy Daly Johnny Briggs Fred Wright and Dick O'Brien eye matches with various clubs in New York Providence and Elmira. George V. Tuohy notes Jack McDonough bout pending signature.
July 16 report from Waltham states Tom Keane of Worcester narrowly defeated Walter Manns of Washington D C in a $100 side race. Keane led briefly at the start but Manns closed the gap, final margin one foot with a 10 15 second finish at Central Park.
In Cincinnati July 16 four favorites prevailed at Oakley on a rain soaked track. J. P. B. upset the field at 15 to 1 in the fourth event defeating The Bachelor though the race was later declared off due to scratches.
A report states that 400 additional high grade units of the 97 model have been secured. The note emphasizes the quality and increased supply for immediate distribution or sale.
A local bicycle shop advertises the Dart brand with every wheel guaranteed by the maker. Store hours run every evening until 9 P M, inviting customers to browse and inquire about guarantees.
The Associated Cycling Clubs of Boston and vicinity meet at Young's and vote not to stage a Wal tham race on August 28 due to lack of a rain date after the national circuit date. May 31 meet losses total about $300 amid poor weather. Chelsea Cycle Club seeks membership and possible disciplinary review for a member previously blacklisted. A committee is named to assess entries for billiards pool whist and bowling tournaments.
Manager Ducker announces a world pace match at Charles River Park on Sept 18 with four top middle distance riders racing twenty to thirty miles. A $5000 purse, $3000 to the winner, $1560 to the second, $500 to the third, with unlimited pace and possible international entrants. The event aims to close the season and may set a world hour record.
London July 16 reports a stock market flutter as cycle tubing raised on the Birmingham Stock Exchange. American tubes jumped to a premium of £1 yesterday and to £2 this morning, causing losses for several speculators.
Ekberg and Casey, noted Worcester cyclists, received 30 day suspensions from chairman G W Dorntee for not taking part in the June 11 Waltham races where they were entered. The notices condemn the failure to participate in scheduled events.
Dick Cronin of Chelsea challenges Rudolph Lauriks of the Bay State Wheelmen to a 2 mile pursuit race at Charles River Park. Lauriks accepts the challenge and will race on a date to be set.
The Taunton road race on Dean street is postponed to July 31 due to remacadamizing. Eddie Clapp, returning from suspension, will race for Orient and train at Charles River Park awaiting formal raise of suspension. Chronograph Club members will join Mr. T. F. Walter at Hough's Neck, Quincy, to sail to the Nanasket division meet aboard Walter's yacht.
Reported results from the Manhattan Beach race feature a twenty mile match between Starbuck and Titus with event chaos around Shafer and Pat Powers. Frank Gately leaves Warwick for Boston while George H. Lytle of Keating Wheel Co arrives, with Nantasket runs set for Ll. A. W. members and unattached wheelmen marching to the beach.
July 16 in Manchester saw Derby Farrington of Lowell defeat S M G Pierce in three straight sets 6-2 6-4 6-2. Farrington earned the cut glass bowl trophy while Pierce received a silver-rimmed cut glass mug as runner up in a slow, dull tournament.
The F A Kennedy Mutual Benefit Association of Cambridge hosts its eighth annual picnic and athletic meet under electric lights. Open handicap events begin at 7:30 with entries including F A Lincoln H Kane J Shoemaker J Hurley and others, sanctioned by the N E A A A A.
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