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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1897
Page
3
Selee buys a new pitcher Hickman, star of the Interstate League, for 1500 dollars. Two games in Cincinnati today showcase Nichols’s invincible form and the boys at the plate hitting hard.
National League schedules include Boston at Cincinnati in a two game series, Baltimore at Cleveland, Washington at Louisville, Brooklyn at Pittsburg, New York at St Louis, and Philadelphia at Chicago. New England League lists Newport at Taunton, Jockton at Pawtucket, and Il River at New Bedford. Eastern League features Toronto at Providence, Buffalo at Springfield, Rochester at Wilkesbarre, and Syracuse at Scranton.
In Cincinnati on July 19 the Reds beat the Red Sox 7 6 with Nichols dominating and Stahl leading at bat. Dammann lasted four innings before Duffy’s men loaded the bases in the second inning. A heavy shower and threatening skies kept attendance to about 6000 on Ladies Day as a double header was scheduled for tomorrow.
The notice advertises a warrantable razor menu with prices such as 48 cents for ipe and 16 cents for bones and a 6 inch razor. It notes a combination razor marked and ready for scenes and mentions the Columbia Theatre area in Washington Street with evening hours until nine.
Long drives a run with a single to left and Stahl plates another on a double over third. Dammann is touched for a homer in the fourth as Cincinnati battles Boston. Ehret shuts the door until a late Reds push in the sixth and Hamilton drives in the last run in the eighth. Final score and full box not shown.
The first of three Boston versus Cincinnati games was vividly presented at Music Hall in Cincinnati yesterday. The Compton system relayed each play by electricity seconds after it occurred while Captain Bill Daly narrated the action. A large crowd enjoyed the live illustrated coverage and cheered Boston’s strong plays. Today two more games are projected with Music Hall again hosting the event.
Nubitt is beaten in a tense moment as witnesses prepare to testify. The article notes an opportunity for the witness to present their account amid ongoing proceedings.
Cleveland notes July 1919 game played in rain with poor pitching by Copeland allowing the Orioles a head start as the Indians struggled to hit Pond.
In Chicago on July 19 the Colts won in the ninth after a tense finish. With one out and two on, Orth sent Everitt to first, an easy out followed, then Lange smashed a two run hit to score the winning runs. Attendance 3200. Final score Chicago 2 Philadelphia 1. Key hits included Everitt Ryan Decker Delehanty and Cooley. Stolen bases by Everitt McCormick Lange Anson Cooley Delehanty Geier. Pitchers Callahan and Orth fanned several batters. First base on balls totals four for each side. Time two hours five minutes. Umpire Day.
Collision of terse city pairings shows scattered scores and team placements across Springfield Brockton Providence Newport Hartford Newark Nashua Lancaster Scranton Wilkes Barre and Montreal with odd fragments and misaligned names. The list hints at a past sports or standings collection without a clear game outcome.
Boston meets Cincinnati in a two game program with a single admission at Music Hall this afternoon. Captain Bill will call the first game at 3 o clock marking an afternoon of expected excitement. Separately Knights of Columbus North End and West End council teams vie for state championship at Centennial Grove, following North End’s recent upset.
Pittsburg July 19 Manager Selee of the Boston club paid $1500 for the release of Pitcher Hickman of the Newcastle Interstate Clubs. Hickman is billed as a strong young man and the best pitcher in the Interstate League. Selee left Pittsburg tonight for Cincinnati. He has won the great majority of his games.
Peter McNally, long distance swimming champion, plans to swim the English Channel from Dover to Calais weather permitting. He aims to beat Captain Webb’s 21 hour 45 minute record, noting Webb wore a seal skin and porpoise oil for vitality. McNally’s past rescues and life-saving feats are highlighted, along with his background as a reporter and brother of playwright John J. McNally.
Boston and Philadelphia teams lead a mixed field of amateurs and pros in a track program at Charles River Park tomorrow night. Notables include L. D. F. Marston, Irving Litchfield, Perry and Elmer of Chicopee, and N. O. Porter among the professionals in the mile handicap. The list covers mile amateur, mile bee ordeal, and mile handicap events with many Cambridge, Boston, and local riders named.
American long distance swimmer Peter S. McNally plans to swim the English Channel, relying on tides and a zigzag course to reduce fatigue. Born 1865 in Charlestown, he has numerous notable swims and rescue awards, including citations from Congress and the Massachusetts Humane Society for bravery and lifesaving.
The eighth annual picnic and meet of the F. A. Kennedy Mutual Benefit Association occurred yesterday in Roxbury with a large crowd. Key events included dancing, field games, a shipping room vs tin room baseball game won 23 to 19, a bicycle race won by J. Fagan, and several open handicap races.
Baltimore July 19 Chairman Albert Mott announced that the suspension of Tom Cooper Fred Loughhead and Trainer Webb is raised while suspensions against a Port Huron promoter and track remain until further investigation ALBERT MOTT Chairman L A W racing board.
Representatives of Joe Norton and Andy Kelly met in Providence to arrange details for the pending contest. A meeting will be held Wednesday when the money at issue will be posted with a Rhode Island sport. Billy Smith travels to St John to box a limited bout with Jack Powers. Maurice Rosenberg signs to box in Troy on July 26, and Dick O'Brien seeks a mid dleweight match after his Elmira bout fell through. The Polo A.C. of New York remains closed until September with Billy Murphy and Dave Sullivan as opening attractions. Brady plans to block Dan Stuart’s carnival, and $5000 is up for a finish between Kid Lavigne and McPartland. McAuliffe and Lavigne duels are debated. Dempsey retirement is pondered. Jack Dempsey’s era retirement referenced. George V Tuohy.
C B Knapp M H Griffith and W F Abbott of Newton Centre suspended one month for competing in an unsanctioned Newton Centre race on July 5. Earl M Lawrence of Lynn and Victor Ekberg of Worcester have suspensions lifted and may race now. Additional suspensions likely for riders who took part in unsanctioned races near Boston recently.
Eastern Cycle Manufacturing of Amesbury signs away to Sibley and Webster amid stagnant bicycle trade. Lesna to ride Chase tires in America. Wise fails to beat record due to poor roads and plans a retry. Titusville rider Sterrett exposed as a deceiver after a price inquiry. P. C. C. plans trips to Richmond Island and Maine. July hosts races and social events as Nantasket and Taunton entries surge. A century souvenir from Nantasket awaits owner.
Desperate rescues, including actions by Mr MecNally, occurred under trying conditions. One notable rescue involved a jump, illustrating the peril and urgency of the situation.
All colors and ready for NTS use oils varnishes and colors brushes carpenters hardware and cutlery at 900 Wash ee on door to Columbia Theatre the lowest priced store in New England call and be surprised with our Bargain Counter open.
The Crowhurst cup event began fete week in Manchester by the Sea Massachusetts as thirteen boats completed the course. The Fantasy won on time allowance by 1 minute 50 seconds over Hoodlum in light southeast winds, after a close finish with rival Rum.
150 new and second-hand carriages and express wagons offered at low prices. Stock available for cash or installments, with a deadline before August 1. Call at T. Walker Weentas'capt. Car. & Sons, 2000 Washington.
President Young announced that League Umpire Lynch has tendered his resignation due to ill health. Umpire Mc Dermott, also ill, will resume duty immediately following the resignation.
The Cathedral of the Holy Cross parish reunion drew many attendees and financial success thanks to the committee and table workers. Entertainment included dancing boating baseball and track events won by Tom Keane in three events and Tony Thompson placed in others. Charles Rafferty J G Watson and F Henry are among event winners with other results listed and judges named.
A St. Catherine's Church picnic at Bass Point Nahpnt features a $100 side hurling match between Wolf Tones of South Bast and William O'Briens of Boston. The day includes church baseball games, races for boys and girls, tug-of-war, and exhibitions by James Connolly and Phil Stinger, with multiple local athletes named among captains and participants.
All aboard for the popular excursion to Narragansett Pier on Thursday July 22. Special train leaves Boston at 9 0 a m stopping at Pawtucket and Providence. Round trip tickets, limited in number, will be sold for this outing. Don't miss it.
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