Colonels Keepin Warm Quarters at Their Hotel
The Colonels may play today if sunny conditions persist. News of the Diamond previews upcoming schedule and potential home comforts for the team at their hotel quarters.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1897
Page
3
City matchups and college pairings listed in schedule
Schedules show professional games: Louisville at Boston twice, Pittsburg at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at New York, Chicago at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Washington, Cleveland at Baltimore plus New England, Pawtucket at Brockton, New Bedford at Newport, Taunton at Fall River. and Eastern Toronto, Springfield at Buffalo, Scranton at Rochester, Wilkesbarre at Syracuse. College games feature Dartmouth at Williams Town, Cornell at Oberlin, Union at Burlington versus Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Essesseevese
Boston
Cincinnati
New York
Cseee
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Cccssesess
Pitts
Sapardendas Cane Ie
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Louisvi BO. eVedsicacaseepe Ce
St. Lo
Louisville
Pittsburg
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Washington
New England
Pawtucket
Brockton
New Bedford
Newport
Taunton
Fall River
Eastern
Providence
Toronto
Springfield
Buffalo
Scranton
Rochester
Wilkesbarre
Syracuse
College
Dartmouth
Williams
Williamstown
Cornell
Oberlin
Union
University of Vermont
Burlington
Louisville and Boston Face Wet Grounds in Key Matchup
The article reports on the weather affected grounds in Boston and Louisville game preparations. President Harry C. Pulliam accompanies Louisville, backing young pitcher McGee and potential shortstop Dexter. Manager Selee eyes Yeager infield integration while Boston seeks a bench infielder to cover injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
United States
Boston
Klobedanz
Cunningham
McGee
Nichols
Harry C. Pulliam
Louisvilles
Dolan
Dexter
Pulliam
Colonels
Selee
Yeager
Philadelphia and Chicago split doubleheader in sloppy fielding
In Philadelphia and Chicago's twin bill, Chicago won the second game 10 to 7 after Philadelphia earlier took a 7 to 4 victory in the opener. Both games featured poor fielding, with Chicago batting Johnson and Fifield freely and Philadelphia regrouping only in the ninth. Attendance was 803.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Penn
Chicago
Johnson
Fifield
Phillies
Brooklyn Beats Pittsburg In Close Grizzle Game
In Brooklyn New York on June 10 the Brooklyn and Pittsburg teams played a tense game despite poor grounds. Brooklyn won in the last inning on La Chance’s single and steal, then Canavan’s hit. Attendance 1701. Final score 8 to 6 with errors noted for both teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
N. Y
Pittsarges
Brooklyns
Baseball game summary between bases Brooklyn and Pittsburg
Brooklyn 4 Pittsburg 9. Kennedy pitched for Brooklyn with 4 walks and 2 strikeouts to Hawley who had 2 strikeouts. Smith La Chance had two-base hits. Padden sacrificed. Shindle La Chance Shoch Padden Jones Leahy stole bases. Ely and Davis turned a double play. Shock hit by pitch. Umpire Emsbie. Time 2h 3m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Chicago
Kles
Everett
Anson
Delehanty
Nash
Lajoie
Cooley
Dowd
McCormick
Pfeffer
Taylor
Briggs
Clements
McDermott
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Kennedy
Hawley
Smith
la Chance
Padden
Shindle
Shoch
Jones
Leahy
Ely
Davis
Emsbie
Baltimore Triumphs Over Cleveland 4 2 in Tight Contested Game
Baltimore edged Cleveland 4 to 2 as Young limited the visitors to five hits while Pond scattered Baltimore’s bats. Indians scored their sole run in the ninth on two outs. Attendance reported at 4907 with notable lightning plays highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Cleveland
Young
Pond
Indians
McGraw
Wallace
Childs
Bowerman
O’connor
McDonald
Senators Over St Louis In 9 Runs Game At Washington
Washington wins 9 to 3 as Kissenger and Hart struggle. King pitches well aside from sixth inning. Douglass injures hand and Murphy takes catching duties. Attendance 2200. Notable hits include two basers for Tucker Abbey Maguire and a Turner three base hit. Sacrifice by Harley. Umpire Sheridan. Time 2 hours 4 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
St. Louis
Tucker
Abbey
Maguire
Cross
Lally
Turner
Hallman
Grady
Selbach
King
Hart
Hartman
Kissenger
Reilly
Harley
Sheridan
Local Scoreboard Totals From Evening Matches
At Lancaster Lancaster 8 Reading 3. Rochester Rochester 9 Scranton 6. Newark Paterson 10 Newark 9. Newport Brockton 12 Newport 8. Norfolk Hartford 3 Norfolk L. Richmond Athletics 8 Richmond 6. Syracuse Syracuse 2 Wilkesbarre 1. Bangor Augusta 6 Bangor 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Reading
Rochester
Scranton
Newark
Paterson
Newport
Brockton
Norfolk
Hartford
Richmond—Athletics
Richmond
Syracuse
Wilkesbarre
Bangor
Augusta
Baseball talk and roster updates from Boston to Cleveland
The piece reviews upcoming Boston games weather permitting with Klobedanz or Sullivan on the mound. It notes Willie Keeler’s one error, comments on Cy Young praising Lajoie, and mentions Buckheart joining Rochester in the Eastern League. Also covered are managerial changes with Gus Schmelz, the McPhee testimonial, and regional team rivalries among Baltimore Boston Brooklyn versus Cincinnati Cleveland Chicago. It closes with quotes about Sockalexis’ fielding and Tebeau’s praise of his learning curve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klobedanz
Sullivan
Boston
Willie Keeler
Cy Young
Cleveland
Lajoie
Phillies
Sockalexis
Buckheart
Rochester
Gus Schmelz
Washington
Schmelz
South End
McPhee
Cincinnati
Hanlon
Orioles
Lloyd
Reds
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Chicago
Louisville
Cleveland Recorder
Tim Hurst
National League
Sam Thompson
Sam
Killen
Pittsburg
Jouett Meekin
Jouett
Milwaukee
Buck Ewing
Wilson
Cincinnati Post
Tebeau
Sullivan challenges Fitzsimmons for world boxing title in Buffalo
John L. Sullivan arrived with Frank B. Dunn and sought a finish fight with Bob Fitzsimmons. They met at the Lyceum Theatre and at the Tifft House where Dunn staked 1000 dollars for the match. Fitzsimmons, initially reluctant, promised to consider the proposal and provide an answer soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
John L. Sullivan
Frank B. Dunn
Boston
Bob” Fitzsimmons
Lyceum Theatre
Fitzsimmons
Sullivan
Dunn
Martin Julian
Tifft House
Ferrari murders Italian woman then dies in Washington
Mrs Chiara Giulani who was shot by Jacopo Ferrari yesterday died today in Washington. Ferrari had wooed the woman in Italy and followed her to the United States to win her from her husband. the act is murder and self destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chiara Giulani
Jacopo Ferrari
Ferrari
Italy
Detroit
Spoken Exchange Reflects Comedic Timekeeping
A period dialogue shows a punctual male and a distracted female sniping about manners. He urges speed as the train departs in twenty minutes while she responds that punctuality is improper. The back and forth implies social norms and gendered expectations in a light moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly
Jack
Harvard Crew In Heavy Seas Tests Under Wind At Poughkeepsie
Harvard oarsmen faced a 70 mph northeast wind and heavy flood tide at Poughkeepsie as Dr. Walter Peet observed workouts. Coach Lehmann and Ward shuffled varsity positions to trim the boat for the race with Cornell and Columbia while noting possible later changes and a potential return of Kregalins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Red Top
Walter Peet
Columbia
Mr. Lehmann
Dr. Peet
Hollister
Harvard
Lehmann
Harvards
Cook
Ward
Courtney
Brown
Ellis Ward
Poughkeepsie Bridge
Barnett
Hall
Bush
Cornell
Cornell Varsity Crew Shakeup Before Poughkeepsie Rowing Meet
Ithaca June 10 The Cornell Varsity crew experimented with new lineups as four former Poughkeepsie men joined the shell. Courtney called the varsity in and rearranged positions while noting the crew may still be surpassed by faster oarsmen before the June 25 contest with new rivals. The freshmen also logged a long, strong practice and show clear improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell ’Varsity
Inlet
Courtney
Varsity
Briggs
Savage
Spillman
O’dell
King
Moore
Bentley
Wakeman
Colson
Poughkeepsie
Hudson
Yale Crew Profiles Through Rain in Training Row
ROW IN RAIN GALES FERRY Conn June 10 Yale crews could not train outdoors so they studied for exams starting tomorrow Professor Cook conducted the examinations and oversaw practice The weather was poor with rain and strong wind but the crews still logged about two miles downstream and upstream against tides Fred Johnson captain of M observed progress and was satisfied
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gales Ferry
Conn
Yale
Cook
Mr. Cook
Fred Johnson
Ofm
B A A and Weld Crews Set For Afternoon Race
The B A A and Weld intermediate crews race this afternoon on the Charles River for the same prizes as two weeks ago a pair of handsome cups and a banner. The start is at 5 o clock and the distance is a mile and a half upstream from the B A A float. The Weld eight adds Blake 99 to strengthen the crew and will push the B A A to defend their form shown against the Millstreams last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weld
Blake
Nnal
Associated Cyclers
Orient Heights
Kerrison
Ducker
Charles River Park
Metropolitan
Bristol County Wheelmen
Taunton
Morris
Morgan & Wright
T. E. Hatch
Plasterer Mr Coffey Presented Elver Service by Friends
For thirty years a Roxbury plasterer and builder Mr FPJ Coffey was surprised at his new home 65 Harold street midweek with a costly elver service from his business friends. Ex Representative William Kilduff of Roxbury gave the presentation speech and Mr Coffey replied. Supper prepared by Caterer Goodnough of Jamaica Plain followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP. J. Coffey
Roxbury
Harold Street
William Kilduff
Coffey
Goodnough
Jamaica Plain
Maher and Sharkey Claim Police Interfered Upset in Fight
The Maher Sharkey bout ended when Magistrate Connell dismissed prize fighting charges. Both fighters claimed they would have won if the contest continued. Maher credited Corbett for predicting Maher’s advantage after police stoppage. Sharkey boasted he could beat Maher in a rematch and criticized Maher as a dangerous fighter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maher
Sharkey
Thomas Sharkey
Races At Charles River Park Draw Amateurs And Pros
Large turnout of amateurs and professionals is set for the Charles River Park race meet tomorrow. Listed entrants include Dan Daley Taunton Clarence Lee C M Ely Northampton C H Drury Winchendon and P C Parker Mattapan among others with new pros Hutchins Jackson Appley and A Porter making their debuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles River Park
Dan Daley
Taunton
Clarence Lee
C. M. Ely
Northampton
C H. Drury
Winchendon
P. C. Parker
Mattapan
C. T. Nelson
Springfield
C. A. Keating
Ayer
Charles River Track
Hutchins
Jackson
Lynn
Appley
Elizabeth
N. J
Arthur Porter
Wilbur D Eeard
Roxbury
Charles’ M. Donahue
Ed N Cousins
Manchester
N. H
H. Taylor
Boston
Lee
W. Serter
Brockton
Cambridge
James Clerk
Dorchester
J. B. Fowler
Waltham
G. Plaintiff
A. E. Darlow
Charles T. Nelson
EF. O. Anthoine
Stoneham
Charles A.eating
W. B. Brinckerhoff
Camridge Hall
C. S. Kimball
H. C
Brighton
Ed N. Cousins
M. M. J. Gillis
J. P .Henry
Westboro
F. Taylor
E. Dore
A. K. Darlow
W. H. Senter
BE. M. Blake
Keene
Co. M. Bly
C. H.drury
F. A. Fish
A. L. Barber
Brad Henson
Arlington
Dx On Rich
Somerville
Hugh McLean
Chelsea
W. B. Davis
E. Morriseau
South Ashburnham
J. I. Wood
G. F. Hurt
James Clark
J. J. Menon
Ph. O. Anthoine
F. A. Gately
Noxbury
Joseph Nadeau
Nat Butler
Cambridgeport
Guy L.gary
Everett
Major Taylor
I. A. Butler
H. P. Mosher
Storm King
N. Y
W. S. Reynolds
Hyde Park
H. D. Hutchins
W. H. Becker
Minneapolis
A. A. Jackson
W. Coleman
If’. Mayo
W. F. Saunders
A. W. Porter
Newton
J. B. Walsh
Jay Eaton
C. H. Appley
Curtis Golf President Named At USGA Meeting
Lawrence E. Curtis of Boston was elected president of the United States Golf Association at a morning executive committee session in New York. Also present were Samuel L. Parrish, the treasurer, and secretary Robert P. Kerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lawrence E. Curtis
Boston
United States Golf Association
Samuel L. Parrish
Broadway
Parrish
Mr. Curtis
Robert P. Kerr
Leroy of Boston Wins Bath Gun Club Sweepstakes
The Bath Gun Club meeting at Woolwich Range was cut to thirteen events due to rain. Leroy of Boston took first, Thompson of Bath second, Dickey of Boston third, Puck of Boston and Wilkes of Portland tied for fourth, with C. Randall of Portland fifth.
New Eng School of Boxing Opens Doors for All
Skilled instructors offer day and evening sessions for ladies, men, and children at 127 Tremont Street Room 12. Trial of six lessons solicited by call or writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Eng
Tremont St
Sharkey Is Not First Class Pugilist Says Judge
In New York on June 10 the Boxer Peter Maher defeats Tom Sharkey, with a police halt ending the bout at the Palace Club. The magistrate absolves both men under the Horton law, while commentators note Maher’s speed and Sharkey’s lack of boxing skill. The ruling affirms boxing legality and sparks debate among spectators. George V. Tuohy reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharkey
Fitzsimmons
Fitz
Peter Maher
New York
Tom Sharkey
Brady
Maher
Peter
George V. Tuohey
Columbia Crew Finishes Prep for July 2 Races
The Columbia varsity and freshman crews will hold a final home water practice at 9 a.m. Saturday then depart at 1:30 p.m. by special train to Poughkeepsie for finishing touches before races with Pennsylvania and Cornell on July 2. The crews show improved speed and strong physical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
West Shore Railroad
Poughkeepsie
Pennsylvania
Cornell
Bicycle Notes from Lowell Meet and Rode Events
Rob Urquhart defends himself after a race incident at Lowell while bicycles and prizes are listed for the Spindle City Wheelmen meet. The report covers suspensions lifted, upcoming meets at Haverhill Kenora Park, and many cycling figures and prizes across several events and tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Urquhart
Lowell
Urquhart
Tom Eck
Mott
Dave Shafer
Haverhill Cycle Association
Kenora Park
Haverhill
Percival
Ulysses Milne
Chicopee
Baldwin
The
Long Island Railroad
Potter
A. B. Fullerton
Long Island
Eagle C. C
Washington Street
Portsmouth
N. H
Morris
Co. E. Tilton
Abel Burrows
Fall River
Lovell
Colonel Lovell
Gaston Rivierre
America
J. S. Holmes
Remington Arms Company
Thorndike
C. H. Munger
Bearings
Jack Parsons
London
Australia
Baldwin Chain Company
Worcester
John 8S. Johnson
Minneapolis
Octagon Wins Brooklyn Derby at Gravesend on Choppy Going
Heavy showers and a rough turf marked Gravesend as Octagon led from the start in the mile and a quarter Brooklyn derby for 3-year-olds. Budd ha trails in a ding dong finish by a nose over Don De Oro, with Scottish Chieftain among favorites and The Friar retreating. The day’s best photo finish came in race two where all starters lapped with a head separating first and second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gravesend
Scottish Chieftain
Belmont
Octagon
Don de Oro
Buddha
Thorpe
Bran Lad
Doggett
Wianer
Massachusetts Club Yacht Race Schedule At Nahant And Hull
The Massachusetts Yacht Club opens its one hundred sixty second race at Nahant on Thursday June 17 at 11am with prizes listed for multiple classes. Hull Yacht Club adds a special invitation race for knockabout third and fourth classes on Friday June 18 at 3pm with prizes and courses described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Yacht Club
Yacht Racing Association of Massachusetts
Nahant
Winthrop Bar
Graves
James’ Bertram
Freda H. Perrin
J. A. Barbery Jr
Hull Yacht Club
Hull
Pig Rocks Beacon
Strawberry Hill
Y. R. A. of Massachusetts
Golf Cranks Meet With U S G A Rules Committee
In New York on June 19 the United States Golf Association held an evening session attended by President Curtis Mr Parrish Secretary Kerr and Charles B McDonald of the Chicago Golf Club. They worked on interpreting old Scottish rules to fit U S playing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Golf Association
Curtis
Parrish
Kerr
Charles B. McDonald
Chicago
Diogenes as Rainbow Chaser in Philadelphia North American
A fragment from the Philadelphia North American recalls Diogenes as a pioneer of cynic satire and a rainbow-chaser persona, framing him as a symbolic figure in a pessimistic view of philosophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diogenes
Philadelphia
Duquesne Wheelmaker Sent for Trial at 259 Columbus Ave
The bicycle maker foresees wheel wear and repairs its gear. Duquesne Mre Co reflects a price tag of 100 or 50, a substantial one. Sent for trial. Dvuquesne Mre. Co, 259 Columbus Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne
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Fitz John II
Champion
Bostonian
Challege
Pennsy
Ithacan
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Cheviot
M’laughlin
Corbett
Maher- Sharkey
Connell
Jim Corbett
Tuohey
Charles
Porter
Eaton and Appley
Curtis Golf President
Leroy
Law
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