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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1897
Page
3
Boston toyed with the Anson crowd from Chicago as our boys moved closer to the pennant. New York routed Cleveland while Brooklyn fell again to Cincinnati.
The column details a Chicago versus Boston game with Chicago's Anson, Briggs, Tenney, Long and Duffy vs Boston’s Donahue, Dahlen, Bergen, Klobedanz. Boston wins despite a late rally, with Tenney interfered, an Anson dispute, and a grand slam by Collins in the first. It notes crowd size near 10,000 and a police presence. It also reports Bostons new signing and manager moves involving Pittsburg and Louisville.
The king of the diamond struck out twice amid misplays as the Colts, who had failed to score for five innings, finally broke through. Klobedanz yielded to Sullivan, Duffy moved, Long and Yeager subbed in, and errors and Sullivan’s curves helped Boston rack seven runs.
A chaotic baseball rally features Tenney stealing second, an errant throw, and a collision near second base. Tenney slides safely at home as Anson, Lynch, and McCormick clash with the umpire. Duffy and Gollins power the offense with key hits.
Everett led off for Chicago by forcing Klobedanz's batting stance and drawing a base on balls. Dahlen advanced him to third with a neat single as Connor struck out and Anson put the ball in play to Collins who threw Dahlen out at Long. A quick return to Tenney.
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Boston plate ten runs as Duffy, Hamilton and Tenney spark a massive rally. Stivetts struggles with four wild pitches and errors fuel the attack as Collins and Bergen drive in runs. Chicago shows little resistance, while Anson and crew fight but fail to mount a comeback.
In the sixth Sullivan pitched and Long moved. Thornton opened with a double, Deck er added a similar hit but Long held Thornton at third. Numerous outs and plays followed with strong fielding from Tenney and Lowe. Boston scored later as Stivetts reached on an error and Sullivan lobbed a softly tossed ball in the eighth before Anson’s turn.
Hits include Duffy Long Collins Thornton Decker with a three base hit by Donahue and Collins homer. Stolen bases by Hamilton Long Duffy Stivetts Collins Bergen Everett two Connor Anson Decker. Errors gave Boston one and Chicago one. Attendance 9508. Time 2h 24m. Umpire Lynch.
New York June 17 Indians hit Meekin but could not bunch runs as Giants score in three innings. Burkett stars with bat and Holmes makes a running catch on Tebeau’s long drive to left. Attendance 1600. The score:
Cincinnati wins 4 to 1 against Brooklyn as Reds hitters hit well while Daub struggles. Attendance 2624. Key plays include Peltz and Beckley three-base hits and Burke hit by pitch. Brooklyn pitcher Korwan sold to Chicago. Daub and Rhines each plate one strikeout.
New Tremont House offers finely furnished rooms and private dining rooms at 820 Tremont Street and 331 Tremont. Convenient to theatres and electric cars. operated by LD J Trackxy & Co.
Rockland-Belfast 19 12 in ten innings at Rockland and Lewiston 5 3 in Lewiston Me Augusta. Portland 11 6 Baner at Portland Brockton 9 Fall River 4 Rochester 7 Buffalo 2 New Bedford 3 Franklin Park Union Juniors 6 Auburns 6 Newton Club A A 7 Newport 2 Arlas Conn Hartford 7 Patterson 5 Syracuse Toronto 7 Syracuse 5 Portland 11 Bangor 6 Newark 6 Athletics 9 Lancaster 3 Richmond 2.
Somerville High defeated English High 12 to 11 to claim the interscholastic baseball championship in a tense finale before about 2500 spectators. Early struggler Nettleton settled in late, but Tinder surged ahead, with Carroll briefly leading before Tinder finished strong.
DEDHAM June 17 Norfolk Golf Club held its first handicap event at Islington with Winslow Warren president. Harry L Williams won first prize at 16 handicap and 100 scratch, Winslow Warren Jr second 107, Rev. James P Hawkes third 110, Joshua Merrill Jr. fifth 116.
The members' holiday plate at the County Club in Brookline saw W. Bogey three complete in a golf match played yesterday. A large crowd watched as F. A Farnham with a 23 handicap trailed by 5 down while H Ernst, a second entry with 14 handicap, stood 2 down. G Wells and H Francis were 6 down, with P Abbott and G T Rice unable to card a score.
In Brighton on June 17 the Philadelphians totalled 216 all out in their first innings. Sussex were all out for 4 in their first innings. At close of play Sussex stood 12 for 1 in their second innings.
The international one mile race at the Gaelic Association field day at New Apollo Gardens pitted George B Tincler of Ireland against Pat Carroll of Waltham. Tinder won easily as Carroll faded after three quarters and finished alone in 4m 322 5s on a ten lap track. Waltham backers lost about 1500 dollars on the result. Carroll disappointed and failed to challenge Tincler.
Dick Grant of Harvard expected to win the mile at the Exeter Oval track meet but finished fourth. J. E. O Connell of B C A A won the mile amid strong performances by Wright of Brown and Holland of B C A A in sprints and field events. The event featured multiple heats and handicap races with notable times and placements across 100 yard, 600 yard, and one mile distances.
Boxing instruction for ladies gentlemen and children offered at 127 Tremont Street Room 12 with day and evening sessions. Trial of six lessons solicited by call or letter.
The New England Clansmen annual picnic and games featured a three mile open race won by Patrick Carroll of Waltham with rival McGunigle close behind. Samuel McLean swept the putting light hammer and light hammer throw events. E W Pollard won the running high jump and Marsh tied for second. Marsh won the 100 yard dash, Donovan second, Stin gel competed in pole vault but placed nowhere.
Over 1500 members and friends attended the Roanoke Social and Athletic Club annual picnic at Lake Walden. Medfords beat Knights of the Sacred Heart 4 to 0, Warrens defeated Bendemeres 6 to 0, and in the playoff the Warrens beat the Medfords 6 to 0. Event winners included W Rafferty in sprints and jumps, John Leavitt in middle distance, F Donohue in sprint, and James McCusker winning the 200 yard swim.
In Philadelphia on June 17 rain interrupted the third day of the women’s championship, delaying several semi finals. Juliette Atkinson and Kathleen Atkinson advanced in singles. Maud Banks and B C Griffiths led in mixed doubles. several matches were unfinished due to showers.
The Emmet Gaelic football team defeated the O Connells 6 to 4 at Everett Athletic Park yesterday. About $50 was wagered on the result. The Emmets earn the right to challenge the Shamrocks of Worcester for the state championship.
The Harvard varsity held a four mile outing under coach Lehmann with a 4 31 mile time noted in blustery conditions. Dr Walter Peet and Alfred Cowles watched as Cornell and Columbia crews also tested speed and discipline against steady cross currents. Captain Spillman returned to the varsity boat with minor wrist pain, while substitutions shuffled in the freshman and reserve boats.
Yale crews held a relaxed training session at Gales Ferry with favorable tide and calm water. They logged over eight miles in morning and evening sessions, focusing on two half mile sprints with fast splits. George Adee attended as adviser, coaching with Mr. Cook, as rowers anticipate tougher work and a four mile course run tomorrow night.
At Longwood courts the state championship tennis event began with participants from multiple colleges and schools. The highlight match featured Ware against Whitman, where Ware dominated early rounds and won decisively, advancing toward the semi finals and finals set for tomorrow.
The Duxbury Club yacht races were sailed in a light east wind. First class failed to field entries. Winners listed include Yankee under A. E. Walker for second class, Fanny D under Melbourne MacDowenl for third class, Fedora under 8. C. Winsor for fourth class, and Major D under C. H. Drew for fifth class.
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