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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1897
Page
3
Nichols Klobedanz and Lewis form a trio to watch as Boston dominates the air. The trio combined for standout plays, showcasing speed precision and teamwork that bolster the team's standing.
National League matchups include Pittsburg at Boston St Louis at Baltimore Louisville at Brooklyn Chicago at New York Cincinnati at Philadelphia Cleveland at Washington New England League games Taunton at Brockton New Bedford at Pawtucket Eastern League Providence at Syracuse Springfield at Rochester Scranton at Toronto Wilkesbarre at Buffalo College Brown versus Dartmouth at Providence
The Boston nine appears to hold the top spot as they head toward the second Western trip with the strongest pitching staff a solid infield and three fast outfielders. Duffy Collins Klobedanz Nichols Long Colline and Captain Duffy are highlighted for their batting and fielding while Buck Ewing’s expected arrival adds to Boston’s chances.
Jay Eaton delivered a go ahead homer over left to clinch the Pittsburg game while his base running evoked memories of McCarthy. Herman Long starred with a strong sacrifice hitting game, Twice driving in runs. The Pirates show grit though weak with the stick and race remains tight among top clubs.
Sunday base ball opened in the area with the Cleveland National League team hosting a picked nine at Riverside Park near Alexandria. The league club won 12 to 1 before about 600 spectators in a sparsely attended debut.
Syracuse defeats Providence 6 to 2 before a large crowd as Egan struggles on the mound and Willis shines with solid relief work. Hodson replaces Egan in the ninth after Braun bats for him. Braun strikes out with bases loaded. Batteries Willis Shaw Egan Hodson and Dixon.
In Rochester on June 6 the home team overwhelmed Springfield with five runs in the second inning aided by three hits two walks and errors by Inks and Fuller Yerrick pitched brilliantly and received strong team support. The final score shows Rochester six Springfield two with offensive highlights including a seven run total across two innings.
An immense Buffalo crowd watched Betts hit two home runs as Gray and Urquhart held off Wilkes-Barre. The blaze of hits featured Sheehan being troubled while Buffalo built an 19 to 14 victory with strong innings and solid pitching.
Paterson beat Hartford in a well played contest by a final score listed as 9 to 6 in a close, exciting matchup. Batteries Jones and Westlake for Paterson, Fry and Roach for Hartford.
The piece surveys player moves and opinions across teams led by Boston and Washington. Duffy, Tucker, O'Day, Maul, and Mc Garr are highlighted with hints of signings, duties, and potential returns. The piece quotes observers from the Cleveland Press and Washington Post on Tucker and stadium wit and fan reaction.
Fragmentary text notes an attorney on 28 School Street handling divorce matters. Local filing lists a divorce specialty but details are incomplete and unclear.
Skies darken and strong north easterlies kept most small racers at moorings while cruising fleets later venture out of Boston harbor. The 30 foot Violet sails from South Boston as Rex, Breeze, Thelma, Emma C., Hobo, Arab II, Harbinger, Vixen, and others appear in open water with parties aboard. The 17 footers stay quiet. only Gnome seen. Many crews head to Hull and Quincy Yacht Club as poor sailing dampens enthusiasm for a full rag hoist.
Cyclists crowded Franklin Park and jammed Jamaica Plain for a Sunday outing as riders followed routes from Nantasket Beach to Newburyport on a near June-like day. Tandems, including mixed pairs, were popular. Cadet triplets sparred with Bicycle Policeman Riley while clubs like Journal C C and Commonwealths joined the day’s main rides toward the Blue Hills and South Framingham.
Brooklyn rail cars now feature Earle style racks riveted to sheet iron to carry four bicycles per dashboard without hindering the motorman or conductor. The system, already used in baggage cars, is being adopted by New York Central, Long Island, Manhattan “L” and other lines to transport wheels.
The article notes an influx of foreign athletes led by Lucien Lesna en route to Boston and Henri Cisca of France while others such as Tom Linton and Choppy Warburton plan to bring new talent. A National Track Owners representative is gathering foreign crack talent to appear later. Jimmy Michael’s decision to become an American citizen ties the trend together.
Oarsmen kept indoors as an easterly wind dampened activity. The Metropolitan Rowing Association met with Eugene Buckley chair. Massachusetts battleship crew proposes a post regatta barge race. Teams from Naval Battalion Enterprise Fort Warren West End and Riversides plan entries for June 17 regattas with multiple boats and crews listed.
Wiggins questions Bawler's patriotism while Boggs argues his indignation echoes concern for foreigners ignored by the nation. Truth.
Boxing gossip previews a busy slate with Peter Maher versus Tom Sharkey at the Palace Athletic Club New York on Wednesday. The piece compares the bout to the Fitzsimmons Corbett blockbuster and notes strong public interest and debate over potential cancellation.
George V. Tuohy reports on contract talk with Brady looming over fighters Fitzsimmons and other heavyweight plans. He sketches O'Donnell Greggains in San Francisco versus a New York event featuring slugging versus clever ring craft, plus six round errands in Philadelphia and Rochester matchups including Van Heest, McHugh, Lavack, Dixon, and other cagey notes.
The steam yacht Oneida carrying ex President Cleveland and Eli C. Benedict set sail from Cleveland harbor for a Long Island coast fishing trip. Cleveland spent hours at Gray Gables reviewing the house and grounds and said he is in good health and enjoying the cruise. He aims to explore new along shore spots and fish if weather allows.
On July 5 the Jamaica Plain Carnival Association will stage a bicycle parade with prizes for best appearance largest club entry most ludicrous look best rider appearance and most original make up. Entries go to C A Underwood 656 Centre Street Jamaica Plain.
A sanction for Waltham bicycle races linked to the New England Clansmen's picnic on June 17 has been granted. A five mile pursuit pits A L R Murdock of East Boston against Fred P Kent, with a ten mile road race on a prime course. Start time is 11 o'clock from the bicycle track.
Frank Waller rode fast miles at Charles River Park while others trained. Dave Shafer schedules a trip to Buffalo for a prize pool, with Jimmy Michael. Roxbury B C Captain Mosely lists runs from June 13 to 27 including Medfield Kingston and Riverside. West End Wheelmen elect officers and plan a July opening night. L A W board meets to decide midsummer meet location and a petition to camp at Cottage City circulates. Warner’s century at Newburyport consumed about five hours. plans for a Massachusetts division open century on June 20 seek a better course and anticipate record participation.
Haverhill police issued special orders to hold officers accountable for liquor law violations on their beats. A sequence of eight raids followed, extending yesterday and today, with two arrests for maintaining liquor nuisances.
The Mystic track lists events for June with multiple 2:14 to 2:30 class races across trotting and pacing. Entries include trainers and owners from Medford Readville Hartford Philadelphia and Sherbrooke with purses of 500 dollars, featuring horses such as Dixie, Nellie Sharper, Helena Garth Gilchrist, and Esperanza.
The John P. Lovell Arms Company leads a four manufacturer coalition to protect retail traders from untrustworthy dealers. They have reduced prices on high grade bicycles, making first class guaranteed wheels affordable for cyclists. Opposition arises from low grade wheel sellers, but the public stands to gain from the arrangement.
The Wolf Tones of South Boston meet the William O Briens of Boston at Spy Pond Grove on June 17 in a Gaelic rules hurling match that could decide New England’s championship. One hour of play plus running races will showcase top local talents.
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