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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1897
Page
3
Selee's men played plucky ball and took long chances as the record to date shows 55 50 with Boston Baltimore Cincinnati New York among the teams listed.
National League games feature Boston at Louisville Baltimore vs Pittsburg New York at Chicago Washington at St Louis Brooklyn at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at Cleveland. New England League matchups include Taunton at Fall River Brockton at New Bedford and Newport at Pawtucket.
Magee earned his first win for Louisville as Duffy failed to tie the game on a seventh inning play. Clark threw out Duffy at the plate, ending Boston’s late rally after Clark’s earlier singles and a double steal kept Louisville ahead. Seven stolen bases and timely hits fueled Louisville’s victory over Boston in a brisk, error-light contest.
In Cleveland on July 23 Taylor baffled all Indians except O Connor and Zimmer while Powell was hit hard in the sixth. Support was ragged and errors aided the visitors to victory. Attendance 1200. The score:
In Chicago on July 23 the Giants produced miserable baseball and were routed by a patched Colts lineup. Friend allowed one run per inning while Sullivan struggled in the second and Clarke in the sixth. Attendance was 3200. The final score is not stated.
In Pittsburg on July 23 Baltimore defeated the locals despite nine bases on balls and eight hits off Pond who allowed fourteen total bases. Ely committed three errors leading to two Baltimore scores. attendance was about 2200. The score line remains to be stated.
Leaders in the Post Baseball League meet today at Alford Street grounds Charlestown to clash Young Americas of East Boston, currently leading the standings with a strong start.
Doherty and Pugh may handle the battery for the Young Americas, with Rush and Sweeney opposing the Franklins. The Vernons meet the Jubilees on Deans Field, while University Citys and Lafayettes fight for fourth place on Soldiers Field today.
At New Bedford Taunton New Bedford 4 to 1 Brockton Pawtucket 11 to 6 Newport Fall River 6 to 3 Lancaster Newark 8 to 6 Reading Paterson 5 to 4 Toronto Providence 10 to 8 Montreal Wilkes Barre 11 to Montreal
Captain Robinson predicts Baltimore will win four of the foursome against Boston in the Stars Louisville and Washington set. Cincinnati notes Stahl as a strong right fielder and praises Boston fans at Music Hall amid daily score postings and 4:30 pm game times.
Dan Stuart and Billy Brady plan rival prize fight promotions in Carson City and Reno with seven title bouts totaling about 70000 dollars. Key events include Maher vs Sharkey, McCoy vs Creeden, Lavigne vs McPartland, Dixon vs McGowan, plus various welter and bantam plans. Stuart seeks Nevada audiences and battles telecoms, while Brady also targets top purses. Causer, McAuliffe, and Griffo figures surface for international bouts.
150 new and second hand carriages and express wagons advertised at unheard-of prices. Customers urged to inspect stock before August 1 to take advantage of cash or instalment terms. consignments received and manufacturers require sale by Aug. 1.
The League of American Wheelmen bans the Kenora Trotting Park after unsanctioned races and a ladies event. Riders including Tucker from Haverhill and Gilmour of Burlington face suspension pending investigations into amateur status and rule violations. Some suspensions expired yesterday restoring eligibility for Prefette, Buckminster, Briggs, and Morrisseau.
The San Francisco crowd fought to enter Mechanics Pavilion as Dixon and Hawkins battled a 20 round draw in a welterweight title bout. Hawkins weighed 127 pounds, Dixon 124, with betting at $100 to $70 in Dixon’s favor late in the afternoon. The bout featured fast exchanges, mounting blood, and a dramatic final decision as the referee called the match a draw.
State centurion A O McGarrett released detailed rules for a coast ing contest in Waltham on July 31 at 2 p m. Weight limits wheel specs and safety measures set the field while entry closes July 29 with a $1 fee.
Mr and Mrs F C Kimball of Charles town plan to travel to Philadelphia for the national league meet the first week in August. They will ride via New London Greenport and New York returning by the Hudson and Deerfield valley. Dr Myrick offers Boston riders positions in centuries with top placements. A Nantasket run draws a large rider list as McLaughlin Co employees plan a 120 Fulton trip. Gordon Hampton seeks a pursuit race with Dick Cronin at 8 pm Monday. The Pope Manufacturing self computing gear table debuts for pocket use. Captain Lon Peck to head a MA delegation and explain race starts to spectators.
Peter McNally writes from Dover dated July 12 that he is finishing touches for a swim and will attempt to cross the English Channel from the Admiralty pier to Calais around July 25 if all goes well instead of July 20. He says he is strong hopeful and that the channel no longer terrifies him though the waters are very cold.
Electric light bicycle meet at Driving Park Portsmouth attracted 1200 spectators. Key event was the five mile pursuit won by H E Caldwell of Manchester in 12 39 over Tom Barnaby of Revere by two seconds. Other results include McDuffee winning the one mile open professional and Ingraham leading the two mile amateur handicap with Portsmouth rider Ira Newick second.
Washington July 23 General A W Greely reports Andree may have reached the North Pole or vicinity but notes the wind conditions make such a run unlikely. He recalls debates at the 1895 Geographical Congress and doubts Andree will return, while acknowledging rare miracles in exploration.
Rain postponed events at Fleetwood Park with bright skies briefly returning. Red Wilton led to a close win by a length over Snipe Nose in the 2:24 class, while Bright Heart and Red Wilton were moved to the third heat for a restart. The 2:12 pace favored Iwin after B. B. led first heat and postponement followed.
At Capital Driving Park Concord New Hampshire the favorites captured wins in harness events led by Majorie in the 2 50 trot after a first heat loss to Son of Edgemark. The 2 22 pacers ran six heats with Lady Golden prevailing as Gillis powered from behind. Hazel Mack also won the 2 27 trot and a heavy shower flooded the track after the final heat.
In Grand Rapids on July 23 Bald captured first prize in the State meet for the Michigan division purse of $1000. Kiser finished second with Soper taking third overall. Kiser won the first heat in 2:1, with Cooper second. Bald won heats two and three in 2:15 and 2:10, Cooper finishing second in each heat.
World of Sport notes that several athletes ran for Boston College A A but represented Cambridgeport G A A in an exhibition event at Lowell on July 56. George McLaughlin of the E B A A A shows promise in 100 and 220 yard dashes. John Burke tops Lou Myers in Newton A A games on June 17. A gala day at South Boston is set for July 31 with St Augustine's Church field day and parish picnic at Locust Street grounds. An obstacle race is dropped and a 16 pound hammer event is added with three prizes. Dr W J M Barry, a 6 ft 3 in, 248-lb figure, joins the meet. he has England and Ireland hammer, shot, and 66-pound weight titles and recently won hammer and shot for the London Athletic Club against Cambridge University.
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