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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1897
Page
3
Three Innings Only Lucid, the St. Louis Twirler, puzzled the Beaneaters Grimes was put in but nothing could stop Selee's men as a game postponed today at Philadelphia.
In St Louis on July 28, Charley Nichols starred as the Beaneaters defeated the Browns. Nichols pitched flawlessly with no walks and used his jump ball to shut down the Browns after three innings. Grimes pitched well for Evansville connections but Boston's late runs sealed the win.
In Louisville on July 28 the Col onels played careless ball while the trolley Dodgers won without trouble. Fisher held the home hits in check and Frazer took a beating. Attendance reached 500. The score was not completed in the excerpt.
In Philadelphia on July 28 the Phillies dominated both games. The first game saw Pittsburg rally in the ninth to within one run of tying, but Philadelphia pitchers shut them down. The second game nearly turned into a farce, with heavy attendance around 4500 and the final score not fully shown.
Chicago report notes the Colts erred heavily while the Reds delivered flawless defense led by Irwin at third. Eleven chances gobbled by Irwin highlight a sharp fielding display as 4200 fans witness a rough, error filled contest with an uncertain final score.
Partial box score details list players Friend Dahlen An son Irwin Ehret Vaughn with double plays and strikeouts. Bases on balls awarded to Friend for five, hit by pitch to Burke Miller Connor. Time of game 55 minutes. Umpire Sheridan.
The Senators were defeated 14 to 7 as poor fielding and base running hurt Washington. McJames failed to Held hits in the late innings, Naps replaced Pond in the seventh, attendance 1500. Key hits included Brown's two-base, McGuire and Reitz three-base hits, and stolen bases by Jennings Keeler McGraw Seis Dorie and Brown.
July 28 Cleveland notes Giants pitcher Young allowed eight hits and seven runs in the first inning. Indians knocked Seymour from the mound in the second, Meekin tough afterward as Cleveland leads 7 0 in a brisk early game before 1000 spectators.
Reports show Brockton B and Brockton B tied 2 0 in Brockton Massachusetts and Newport. Fall River beat New Bedford 5 2. Pawtucket defeated Taunton 5 4. Richmond Virginia hosted a 6 2 win over Lancaster. Norfolk Virginia edged Paterson 8 5 and 2 1 over Norfolk.
Boston cranks blame weak clubs and policy of using inferior pitchers to save Nichols for strong teams. Selee's squad has suffered errors since crossing the Mississippi, yet Nichols drove in a needed win. Boston rests on the way to Philadelphia, with Friday’s Philadelphia game at Music Hall seen as a key race showdown. Sullivan will report at Washington this week.
World of Sport notes the annual St James Church picnic at Spy Pond Grove and a polo match between Myopia first and second teams at Hamilton. It also previews the Be Game Club outing, other sports events, and a potential match race between Mike Ahearn and Everett McClellan with stakes.
Despite rain, Longwood Cricket Club hosted day three with top players in action. Wrenn fought Larned to five sets, while Nisbit edged Eaves in three, and Budlong, Forbes, and Ward-Davis advanced in doubles with tight scorelines.
At Combination Park a Gentlemen's Driving Club meet featured trick horse acts by Boston and Myrtie Peek, a riderless pursuit with Tom Mack, and a 2:08 1/2 mile trial by Robert J. Bowne on John R. Gentry. Alcidalia won the silver cup in the opening heat, while Sandal won the three-quarter mile running race for $150, with Violet S and Miss Hannah following.
League of American Wheelmen warns promoters that no rider may start in a handicap event from scratch unless officially handicapped. Otis W. Smith’s two mile record is accepted. New England sanctions listed for multiple clubs and upcoming meets. Nahant permit for a sixteen mile beach race with a $100 wheel as first prize and other prizes noted.
In a windy Nahant to Winthrop course race the Freda captained by Frank Clough beat the Alone skippered by O W Allen by over seven minutes after a tug caused a faulty tack for the Alone. Time Freda 2 12 39 Alone 2 19 56. Judges were Harry Mathews and ex Commodore Heney. The Alone challenges Freda to a rematch for 100 dollars on August 21 before a two week cruise down east.
Portland July 28 three events on the card at Rigby were won in straight heats. Cienega, a green mare from Arden Farm Goshen NY, driven by W J Andrews, scored in 2:23 open. Jule Woodnut won the 2:34 pace while Louis' Victor swept the 2:15 trot with a sensational late finish.
Final arrangements completed for St Augustine's parish field day at the South Boston A A grounds Saturday. More than 150 entries expected with New England and New York represented. Events include weight throwing with Dr W J M Barry joining top weight throwers. ball game South Boston Reds vs Linwoods and hurling between Boston and Cambridge teams.
Rain hampered the Aqueduct program with several scratches but solid finishes. Kaiser Ludwig led late to win by five lengths over Decide, with Yankee Doodle third, as Indian file contented the rest. other races saw Manassa Money Spinner Salabar Miss Tenny Marsian Burlesque Percy F. and Sandowne prevail in tight finishes.
In a stiff east wind four entries competed in the 30footers race this afternoon. WA WA defeated Esperanza RT with a strong showing by R L noted in the report.
Jack Parsons of Freehold New Jersey left a match race with M Pog non at Charles River Park after demanding a larger purse and favorable terms. Manager Ducker replaced him with a multicycle event next Saturday featuring sextuplet quint quad triplet and tandem races by riders including Jimmy Michael Lilly Bainbridge A B Stone Eddie McDuffee and the Butler boys. Records in pace and distance are noted with sextuplet quintuplet and tandem times cited.
The racing board of the League of American Wheelmen suspended several riders from unsanctioned events at Kenora Park Haverhill to August 17 as a warning that only L A W sanctioned races may be entered. Benjamin F Girard of Cambridgeport and J B Fowler of Waltham are named as professionals along with Gaston Plaintiff of Waltham and others. Leopold of Bridgeport Conn is declared a professional for a second time after prior reinstatement.
Ellery M. Blake of Keene N H heads to Newark for a national cycling circuit before returning to New England. He owns eleven firsts this season, with Horace B Hills Jr second in amateur wins. The Tremont Cycle Club plans an annual Portland run as road officers unveil an engaging program.
James Wray the Australian sculler known as the unknown has issued a challenge to world rivals including Ras Rogers of Worcester and Jake Gaudaur to row two or three miles for 500 a side. Wray seeks a series of matches against America's top scullers and awaits Rogers's reply. He recalls victories over Haines in England and states he aims to win the world title after proving himself against strong opponents. He is 5 feet 10 inches and about 18 stone. A letter to M Ahearn at 144 Leverett Street Boston will prompt a speedy reply.
A source close to Billy Brady and Dan Stuart suggests a single Nevada carnival this fall with Brady in control and Stuart as silent partner. Brady plans a Reno seven day event with world title bouts, while Stuart would back mutual interests to avoid two competing carnivals. Also noted are sparring bouts in Akron between Steve O'Donnell and Gus Ruhlin, and various matchups and forfeit threats involving Kelly, Sullivan, and other boxing figures.
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