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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1897
Page
3
Boston team beat opponents and scored five runs while Cincinnati Baltimore and New York won their games. The race for first place remains tight with Boston vs Washington upcoming.
Base hits credited to Hamilton and Gillen with Stahl and Lajoie each adding three. Hamilton and Duffy stole bases, and a double play turned by Collins Tenney and Collins. Klobedanz walked four times and Orth three, with Orth issuing a wild pitch. Philadelphia left five on base while Boston left four. Long and Nash had sacrifice hits. Time 2h 15m. Umpire McDonald.
Stupid fielding base running and untimely hitting doomed the Colts in a 3 to 1 loss to the Giants. Sugden was fined and benched for abusive language in the fourth inning. Hastings left with an injure after a liner struck his instep in the eighth. Kittredge starred behind the plate and at bat as 1,900 watched.
The Phillies host Boston in a 9 inning 7 8 inning showdown. Klobedanz limited them to four hits while Orth faltered late. Boston exacted revenge with a 9th inning rally as Lajoie and Allen powered the home club’s scoring.
In Cincinnati on July 30 the Reds defeated the Indians 8 to 2. Powell was benched in the seventh for kicking, Wilson replaced him, and Corcoran strained the knee after being hit by a thrown ball, leaving in the third inning for McPhee. Attendance reported at 6000.
The schedule lists Boston versus Washington, Philadelphia at Baltimore, New York facing Brooklyn, Pittsburg at Chicago, Cleveland against Cincinnati, Louisville versus St. Louis, New Bedford meeting Brockton, Newport facing Fall River, and Pawtucket against Taunton.
Readouts show multiple paned results across cities with mixed wins and losses. Pawtucket split results while Syracuse and Toronto posted wins and losses, with Hartford Reading and Reading Athletics matches. Buffalo and Richmond games produced notable margins.
In St. Louis the Browns beat Louisville 7 to 6 as Grady delivered a ninth inning single with two on to drive in the winning run. Evans pitched the finish after the Colonels moved ahead in the home half. Attendance 1500. Notable: Hartman Clarke Wagner Clingman for St. Louis and Triple play by Cross Houseman Grady.
In Baltimore on July 30 the Washington team beat the Orioles 11 to 15 amid wild pitching by Maul and Mercer and fielding miscues. Brown hit a bases loaded homer as the day’s notable play. Maul lasted one inning before Swaim relieved him. Stenzel and Clarke were ejected after disputing calls. Attendance 1800.
Boston will play one game today in Washington with a double header planned for Monday and Tuesday to close the Western series. Jimmie Sullivan, ordered by Manager Selee to report in Washington, departs at 6 o clock tonight. The Bostons’ game in Washington will be broadcast at Music Hall starting at 4 30 with Mr Vinal announcing plays as fast as received and inning by inning league results posted.
The Post league schedules three games this afternoon. The Franklins, leaders, face the Crescent Juniors at Alfred Street grounds Charlestown. Jubilees meet Vernons of Dorchester at South Boston. Lafayettes clash with University Citys at Soldiers Field Cambridge amid rivalries and heavy betting on the outcome.
A Boston fire department exhibition at Dean's Field City Point drew about 600 spectators as District 6 beat District 7 in a lively game. J Mulhern left early after a finger injury while 5S Osgood struggled with walks, and Doolan hit a home run for District 6.
District 6 leads 41 to 29 in a close contest. District 7 appears poised to challenge District 6 again soon, aiming for reversal in a quick rematch.
In a large crowd day of tennis William S. Larned defeated Nisbit 6-2 6-8 8-6 to reach the challenge cup final against Robert D. Wrenn at 2 oclock. Forbes upset Budlong in two decisive sets before уступoscopy.
Spike Sullivan of Empire A. C. of Troy bids for a Mullins vs McPartland match in this city. Any date would suit the club to draw a big crowd, citing Mullins’s prior New York bout. McPartland’s manager wired to meet in Troy. McPartland in Buffalo and reportedly ready to accept the bid.
The column speculates on Tommy Ryan and Kit McCoy's 158 pound bout with weigh in at 9 positions and notes Ryan's training lapses versus McCoy's ring control. It also discusses Maher Sharkey plans in Ireland and a Nevada venue finish, plus Fred Wright's Scranton performance and Bernstein’s cautious win approach.
Divorce notices recorded with the court show filings in Wakefield. Proceedings reference Law yer and address 28 School street, room 39, detailing petitions and docket notes.
Wright defeats Bernstein while Barry resists a weight handicap in matches with Van Heest. Dave Richards challenges Casper Leon at 105–107 pounds for 100 to 1000 dollars, aiming at a world class bout. Charley Goff joins Madden aiming for Kid McCoy as Madden fights top contenders and occasional weak cards. George V. Tuohy reports.
Local consulate reports its inquiry into the subject with possible actions pending. Deputy may revoke the permit based on findings and official recommendations.
The local consulate of the League of American Wheelmen its special committee reviews private street sprinkling by abutters with hand hoses along Huntington Avenue. A police letter permits sidewalk use 5 am to 8 am and 5 pm to 8 pm but forbids street wetting. Water Board can revoke permits. The matter awaits discussion at the next consulate meeting.
Military Division 43 A O H met at Homestead Hall and accepted ten membership proposals. Resolutions urged opposition to a proposed arbitration treaty with England, citing dangers to U S independence and urging Senators to demand honest arbitration only when necessary.
Canadian champion Loughead and American star Mertens lead two fast triplets in a flying start match race. Rides by Jimmy Michael are possible for Loughead while the Mertens triplet recalls the Jally brothers’ 1896 season. Teams include Butler brothers, Stone, Stainbridge, Michael, and others as Tom Eck arrives to finalize plans. Loughead seeks another win before returning to Canada. Mertens aims to claim victory.
The Tiger Roadsters club house on Meeting House Hill Dorchester opened with a grand gathering of about 300 members and guests from Boston and many clubs. The event featured a varied program of refreshments music and readings with notable attendees including Isaac B Allen Aldermen Codman Dean and Page. Members from numerous clubs including Massachusetts B C P C C Malden B C Middlesex C C Tremont C C Eagle C C Mt Washington B C Suffolk B C Metropolitan Wheelmen Bay State Wheelmen Roxbury B C Dorchester Wheelmen and others attended.
About 15,000 spectators watched at Celtic Park as the All Nations Bicycle Race took place on July 30. The weather was ideal and early laps were slow in some events, but most races finished at a high pace. England won the one-mile professional championship with nine points, capturing the trophy with its team of four riders.
Advertisement claims Kutnow's Anti Asthmatic Powder or cigarettes cure asthma and bronchitis instantly. It promises home usage, savings, and a free sample offer if the Boston Post is mentioned, with sale through first class druggists.
France and Denmark tied for second with eleven points while Scotland and Ireland tied for third with seventeen, and Holland followed with nineteen. The one mile championship was won by Arend of Germany with Barden of England second and Nossam of France third.
Milwaukee rider Walter Sanger, just back from Denver, will leave for Philadelphia in a day or two to join the national professional circuit. He intends to enter all professional events and may contest the championship races.
Brockton schedules a 10 mile road race for Saturday August 28 with prizes including diamonds watches and silverware. The course is in prime condition and a special prize awaits anyone eclipsing the 27 minute 7 second record. R J Dubois and F R Barnard lead the event with broad participation from New England cyclists.
At Aqueduct on July 30 the five furlong first race produced Salabar first by a neck over Oxnard with Orteland third. Second race new winner Patchogue by four lengths with Mahoney second. Third race Decide won by half length over Sandowne with Beldemonio third. Fourth race Burlesque won by four lengths over Kaiser Ludwig. Fifth race Lucid won by a neck over The Dipper with St Ives third.
Minneapolis reports Walter Wilmot, former Minneapolis ball club manager, has signed with the New York Giants. He departs to join the team on Monday after today’s announcement.
Dover prepares for a major racing event from August 2 to 5 at Granite State Park with a $600 purses. Star pacers John R. Gentry and Robert J. target a world record on opening day. The Peel combination and top Western and Southern racers also compete as Boston & Maine offers special reduced round trip tickets.
The July meeting at the driving park in Manchester New Hampshire closed with two uninteresting races. A large crowd attended. Zanita won the 2 pace in three straight, while Captain F.'s only trotting foe was Loeb's Curine.
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