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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1897
Page
3
In the second game Boston rallied with a batting streak after Dowling left, while McJameer exited in the third inning. Frazer replaced Dowling and shut down the visitors on two singles. H W Clarke and Evans were released. Hock sent to Paterson. Attendance 2400. First game score not shown.
Report of various games across cities including Wilkesbarre Hartford New Bedford Scranton Springfield Newport Brockton Providence and Toronto with final tallies such as Wilkesbarre 6 over Mutual 6 and Buffalo 0 over Springfield 10 plus other close results at Pawtucket Syracuse and Taunton.
New York sweeps St Louis 10 8 after close opener and a runaway second game. Hartman homer and strong pitching by Donahue in relief in game one, McDermott chased in the sixth of game two. Attendance about 3000. Earned runs five to three for New York.
In Cincinnati on July 21 the Hub team defeated the Reds ten to six, securing supremacy in the four game set. Breitenstein saw his streak end at ten straight wins, Ritchey and Stivetts contributed key hits, while Stahl and Lowe starred in the late rally that sealed the win for Boston.
In Philadelphia a 10 to 1 victory over Chicago capped a low effort series finale. Donohue pinch hit for Briggs in the ninth. Dowd Lajoie McFarland key two base hits. Connor Cooley homered as Everitt Callahan Ryan and Delehanty stole bases. Wheeler Briggs pitchers worked six walks apiece. Time 2h 15m. Umpire O Day. Attendance 2000.
Louisville依据 Kentucky July 21 Colonels defeat Senators twice with Cunningham confusing Washington in the first game and German performing well in the earlier matchup.
A flurry of boxing rumors and match talks surround lightweights and middleweights. Spike Sullivan wagers $100 per round against Jack McAuliffe as Empire A C. of Troy courts a bout. Dick Moore and Kid McCoy box in Buffalo tonight while Billy Smith plots a clash with Jack Powers in the Provincial City. Johnny Murphy eyes a 115-pound title defense against Sammy Kelly, though age and tough competition temper his prospects. Tommy Ryan and Kid McCoy plan a 20 round bout for the American middleweight crown, possible Sept. 8 at 168 pounds, with many details unsettled. Tim Kearns meets Jack Rose Aug. 2 at Troy in a 20 round bout. George V. Tuohy reports.
At Old Orchard Me July 21 top trots and pac es highlighted a 2:19 trot needing eight heats and a 2:12 pace across five heats. Much Ado from Franklin Falls won the trot with two other heats for company while Esperanza led the pace in three heats. The best mile clocked 2:10 1/4. Maine horse Bismarck finished second four times in the trot and was sold for $100 to a Readville buyer for a Philadelphia party. The meet closes tomorrow.
Harness racing opened at Capitol Park Concord New Hampshire with Mosher driving the converted trotter Zanita daughter of Onawa to win the 2 36 pace drawing an ovation on the track. Johnny Marston won the 2 24 trot with Bover though the colt misbehaved in the second heat. Zanita and Walter J were not favored.
London July 21 Dolabra a 6 year old bay gelding by Emperor out of Dolinka once owned by P Lorillard tied with Maid of Valetta for first in the Windermere all aged plate of 126 sovereigns and then won the Seaforth welter handicap of seven miles within an hour at the Liverpool July meeting.
Boston riders Nat Butler Frank Butler Eddie McDuffee Major Taylor Burns Pierce won the historic team pursuit against Philadelphia at Charles River Park in 9 minutes 53 seconds over 4 2 3 miles. The Boston quintet led from the third lap, with McDuffee and Butler overtaking Starbuck’s team in the final stretch before cheering crowds.
At the race meet on Charles River Park last evening Watson Coleman won the mile professional handicap with Barnaby finishing second in the same race.
The bulletin reports John H. Witts of Fall River declared a professional after not answering inquiries on amateur status. It notes his past records and recent 300-mile race defeat to Chick Paquin, plus other riders gaining permits and penalties.
A. M. Shepard of Meriden is suspended to January 1 1898 for unfair racing actions in Irvington Milburn. August 12 Hugh Robson will ride a Salem to Lynnfield road race open to Essex riders with a 50 wheel first prize and 25 diamond second prize. Jack Fisher celebrates Boston pursuit race victory while Hub Cycle denies Keating branch plans and continues wheel sales.
Miners Secretary Warner issued an aid appeal reporting starving conditions including a death. He said miners at Tom's Run Shire Oaks and Bunda seek support before resuming work for living wages. Local arbitration chairmen and coal company heads arrived to secure cooperation for uniformity, while others seized trains in wage-linked actions in Peoria and Ohio regions.
The Cleveland Rolling Mill Company closed at noon due to fuel shortages after refusing to pay advanced prices. Over 100 workers suddenly lost their jobs in the shutdown.
Blackstaffe secured victory in the Wing field sculls at the Putney boat races. Howell the young American finished second, two lengths behind the winner with a strong showing among the competitors in London on July 21.
Cambridge Gerry Owen FC manager John J. Dwyer issued a forfeit to attract a Gaelic team in the State after the Emmet football team of Chelsea failed to appear for a proposed match. He hopes the Emmets or Shamrocks of Worcester will respond by August 1. Meanwhile the Newfoundlanders' Mutual Benefit Association plans its Highland Lake picnic today with athletic events and trains from Old Colony depot at 9 am and 12:30 pm.
The July meeting at Fleetwood Park New York opened with a slow track and showers. Marie Wellington won the 2:40 pace by three lengths with Lizzie Myers second. she also won the second and third heats. Commodore won the 2:50 trot first heat, then the second by two lengths and the third in a close finish with Jet the black mare.
Walker Son advertises 150 carriages and express wagons at unheard-of prices. They offer lowest state prices on stock received on consignment and must clear inventory before Aug 1 for cash or installments. Call or visit for choice carriage and express wagon deals.
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