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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1897
Page
3
Boston wins the opener on Lewis pitching with strong batting support. In the second game, Klobedanz’s curves trouble the Reds while rain halts the Beaneaters’ scoring in the seventh. Rhines shines as the Beaneaters suffer another loss despite late rallies.
In a rain-shortened game the Reds exploded for six runs in the sixth to erase a 1-0 deficit and tally a 7-2 victory over the Boston team. Bergen and Collins led with multiple hits as Burke and Holliday sparked the late surge.
National League games include Boston at Cincinnati, Washington at Louisville, Brooklyn at Pittsburg, New York at St. Louis, and Philadelphia at Chicago. New England League features Taunton at Newport, Fall River at Brockton, and Pawtucket at New Bedford.
Boston won the first game behind Lewis's pitching and strong hitting while Cincinnati answered in the second as Klobedanz faltered and Rhines troubled the Reds. Rain and darkness halted the doubleheader after seven innings with ten thousand fans watching the pivots and late scoring in a tense day at the ballparks.
Cleveland reports an ordinary contest as the Indians beat the Orioles. Youngs pitched solidly for Cleveland while Blackburn allowed several hits. In the eighth inning Jennings suffered a severe finger injury and left the game.
Chicago July 20 The Quakers total seven unearned runs in the first after a costly misplay and a gift. Griffith and Callahan lead with four and three hits respectively as Philadelphia builds a lead while Chicago rallies. Attendance 1200. Anson ruled safe on Callahan interference. Box score details follow with hits, errors, and pitching notes.
Washington defeated Louisville by four runs in the eighth inning with Magee delivering solid work until the late frame. A sequence of walks, four singles and two double plays produced four runs, highlighted by Wagner’s sensational catch as 1,200 spectators watched.
At Hartford Hartford 3 Norfolk 1. Lancaster Lancaster 17 Reading 4. New Bedford Fall River 7 New Bedford 3. Springfield Springfield 11 Buffalo 2. Taunton Newport 7 Taunton 2. Pawtucket Brockton 13 Pawtucket 10.
The City Council baseball nine plans a two game trip to Portland on July 28 and 29. Tim McCarthy leads arrangements with departure at 9 a.m. from Union Station aboard the 28th train and return at 6 p.m. the next day. Ned Leary will supervise the crowd.
Breitenstein has won ten straight starts allowing just twenty four runs in that span while Nichols has eleven wins. The Cleveland and Baltimore open dates hint at a May 28 postponed game. Today Boston teams await a Cincinnati matchup as crowds revel in miniature open air recreations.
Concord New Hampshire July 20 the opening of the harness race meet at the local driving park was postponed until tomorrow due to a heavy track caused by hard showers.
Detriot July 20 Gus Macy sent Luxon to victory in the 2:20 trot at Griswold Point, defeating The Abbot. Milton S won the Chamber of Commerce 2:24 pacing stake in straight heats, Courier Journal second. Tewksbury horses left for Chicago as racing notes wrap up.
Frank Pierson, a Western horse with Massachusetts circuit wins, takes the 2.15 trot at Old Orchard track opening day. Winfield dominates the 2.15 pace, sweeping all three heats amid a stiff breeze and fast half miles.
Professor Alf Austin, aged 52, challenged John L. Sullivan for 1000 a side yesterday. Sullivan refused, preferring to pursue a world title clash with Fitzsimmons, accusing Austin of being a distraction and a conduit for Fitzsimmons’ management.
In Manchester on July 20 the midsummer yacht races were hindered by dense fog. Mongoose won the knock about class beating Gosling by 10m 49s after protesting Gosling and Cock Robin. Hoodlum beat Snipe II by three seconds in the second class, pending measurements. Muriel won the second cabin class easily over Delphine, while the day’s fog caused delays and navigation challenges.
The Driving Club of New York opens a three day trotting and pacing meeting at Old Woodward tomorrow. Purse money totals 3800 with events including 2:50 and 2:40 pace and 2:24 trot. Thursday offers 2:40 trot and 2:12 pace, Friday ends with 2:18 trot and 2:19 pace. Entries range from eight to twenty two across classes.
Readers are urged to try Kutnow s Anti Asthmatic Powder and Cigarettes cited as a sure hay fever and asthma remedy endorsed by medical faculties. A Pittsfield Mass doctor lauds the product after noting two patients improved markedly with its use.
Ex Chief Consul George A. Perkins is urged to lead the Massachusetts division of the P. C. C. Col. Pope heads to Europe. Tippett may not seek re election. Perkins remains undecided but hints strong pressure could push him to run.
Tomorrow the steamer Fuerst Bis marck will carry a party of four prominent bicycle executives from New York to Europe. Colonel Albert A. Pope head of Pope Manufacturing, M. L. Bridgman, W. A. Redding of Pope, and A. G. Spalding of Spalding Bros. join for a pleasure voyage. Bridgman declined to outline plans, but the trip could influence next season's U S bicycle market.
Boston and Philadelphia race teams clash in a heated pursue event at Charles River Park. Boston riders include Nat Butler Frank Butler E A McDuffee Major Taylor and colleagues with fast times. Philadelphia counters with Starbuck Acker Church McCurdy Thompson. Philadelphia shows strong training since Monday and the contest promises a hot pistol start.
Corntee plans a visit to the national meet in Philadelphia. Roxbury rider Frank Gately to return after recovery from a fall. Reymond Whitcomb to arrange a New England tour to the national meet. Oak Island unsanctioned races under surveillance with possible suspensions and blacklisting. Burke to run 15 miles on Georgetown course. Keating branch may open on Boylston street. Tom Barnaby joins White team and will race against Harry Caldwell in Portsmouth. Gordon Hampton challenges a long pursuit race. Zylonite plant reopened for seamless tubing up to 2 1/2 inches. A. McCleery injured at Wood Island Park.
At Essex County Club Manchester July 20 a small field contested a three class handicap event. Winners were Mrs R C Hooper Class A 106 net with 5 handicap Miss Sargent 107 scratch. Class B Franz E Zerrahn 119 net 5 handicap. Class C E A Boardman 148 net 15 handicap. Tie in Saturdays event resolved with Greely S Curtis defeating James F Curtis 96-10-86.
In Utica New York 800 spectators witnessed opening day of the Central New York Trotting circuit at Highland Park. Lady Wonder won the 2:50 trot, while the 2:18 events were halted by rain with Prose Legene and Sunda Boy among top finishers awaiting tomorrow.
Edward H. Ten Eyck, American sculler and Henley diamond sculls winner, is likely to begin his return to the United States after entering the National Amateur Regatta on the Schuylkill in Philadelphia next month.
Kid Mc Coy and Tommy Ryan of Syracuse were matched to box on September 8 before a Buffalo club. The bout features the largest purse and will weigh 158 pounds.
Pat Carroll issues a $500 mile race challenge to Thomas P. Connell, with four weeks to arrange on any track. Yale sprinter George Danford sails to Liverpool as cattle feeder. Dart mouth Lafayette Williams athletes aboard. East Boston greets Paris street gym opening. Marblehead Burgess Yacht Club finalizes club book. Worcester readies for H. Ten Eyck return with lake boat clubs procession and watch charm prize. Working Boys' Home plans August 4 athletics meeting by games committee.
Yesterday the steamer Lewiston carried passengers along the North Shore with views of Thatcher's Island Londoner and Salvages Straitsmouth Light Rockport Pigeon Cove Halibut Point Folly Cove Lanesville Coffin's Beach Bar Island Head Plum Island Salisbury Beach and returned to Boston at 7 p m These trips run Tuesdays and Thursdays while remaining days offer Isles of Shoals excursions.
A severe snowstorm reaches the high mountain districts with three inches of snow at Cripple Creek and Aspen and one inch at Leadville. Denver reports unusually cool conditions despite summer.
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