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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1897
Page
3
Boston played Perfetty and Sut Out the Pirates in a strong performance on the field. The article mentions games on other fields as part of the coverage, highlighting Boston's success in the match.
In Pittsburg on May 11 Boston shut out the Pirates 2–0 in a pitching and fielding duel. Lew Lewis yielded a clean game on the mound while Collins and Hamilton made key plays for Boston. The only runs came in the third inning on a fumbled ball and a double, with no further scoring despite late threats.
Washington played poorly in most facets but still defeated the Senators. The article notes weak play across departments and a clear outclassing of the Senators by the opposing team.
In the second inning Doyle argued with Umpire Hurst resulting in his ejection as Baltimore trailed Washington 6 to 0. Tom O'Brien followed as first baseman for Baltimore before a crowd of about 2,500.
Cleveland shutout Brooklyn 7 to 0 as Cuppy puzzled the Bridegrooms, allowing only one hit in the first, eighth, and ninth innings. Jones stole second in the ninth, but was left there. Burkett and Wallace powered the offense and Sockalexis showcased base running. Attendance 1200. The Indians held the visitors hitless through eight and part of the ninth.
Brockton defeated Taunton 10 to 1 as Cal lahans wild pitching and Stanhope miscues plagued Taunton. Wick pitched well for Brockton while Delaney and Magoon starred with sharp plays for Taunton. Krieg Sheckard MacKenzie also stood out.
In Cincinnati on May 11 the Reds beat Chicago 6 to 5 in a loose one sided final innings. Dwyer and backers steadied the Reds as Chicago rallied late but could not overtake the lead. Hoy starred in center and Dahlen hit the first homer of the season. Attendance about 1200.
Yale University defeats the University of Virginia 5 to 4 at Yale field. Collier of Virginia fans ten Yale batters, while Virginia’s late brace threatened a ninth inning tie.
English High School defeated Roxbury Latin 20 to 2 on the South End grounds to start the 1897 season. Key plays featured double plays in the field and strong pitching by Philbrick and Crocker for Roxbury Latin, while Sampson, Hoxie, and Reilly contributed in the High School defense and batting.
In ten innings Buffalo defeated Wilkesbarre 8 to 7 after a long game. Other scores include Manhattan over Wesleyan 15 to 14 in Middletown and Cuban Giants beating Vermont 10 to 8 in Burlington. Local Boston forecast calls for increasing clouds with possible showers and warm southwesterly winds.
Jordan Marsh Co forms a baseball squad from state employees including Swain formerly of Holy Cross and Newport Brady once with Boston College. Other members cite Roxbury third baseman Glynn and Senators O'Toole among the roster with former Weymouth Institute players. Communications are directed to H. F. Newton at Jordan Marsh Co.
Dave Pickett leaves today for Newport at Taunton and may take Grant's left field spot. Boston beat Baltimore last year 21 to 6 at South End grounds with Nichols and Matins pitching for Boston and McMahon and Heming for Baltimore. The first triple play of the season occurred in Washington with Doyle, Jennings and Reltz credited. Lajoie, the hard-hitting first baseman, is noted.
An advertisement for a Root Beer preparation using simple roots and herbal ingredients. It claims medicinal benefits for the stomach liver and kidneys and offers material to make 5 gallons for 25 cents with postage extra. Prepared at The New England Botanic Depot 245 Washington St Boston Mass.
Phillies hitters tallied two home runs a triple and a single off pitcher Donahue in St Louis. Washington pulled off a surprising win over the Orioles in Washington Monday. Despatches report Klobedanz left Fall River to join Boston. The Boston team faced confusion over his departure while fans speculated on management actions. Baltimore managed seven hits against Phil King after his Boston stint.
Boxing gossip reports Joe Mullins posting money and issuing a 128 pound forfeit challenge to Spike Sullivan for a 2 PM bout, with Mullins claiming he is Sullivan's superior and ready to back a win. The piece notes Sullivan's past refusals and mentions related bout plans and potential arena moves.
The Cuban question dominated Senate debate as lawmakers split on immediate passage versus deferral. Lodge and Allen clashed with Caffery over information from the State Department and the contrast with the prior administration. The conference on the Indian appropriation moved forward and the session adjourned in the late afternoon executive time.
At Morris Park on opening day racing saw a lighter crowd with close finishes. Kitefoot, sister to Winged Feet, edged L Alearneth in the Gaiety stakes for 2 year old fillies, while Harry Reed won the first race and Forget dominated the hurdles in the final event.
Harvard rowers tested a new English shell built by Casper of the Thames side boat yard. Lehmann oversaw adjustments and praised speed and seaworthiness. Freshman lineups shifted with Higginson moving to seven and Biddle stepping in, Tilton sidelined with a heel injury.
The National Trotting Association opened its spring session in Chicago. The key case involved C. H. Camp of Binghamton New York seeking reinstatement after being expelled in 189 for entering the mare Gracie in a class beyond her record. Camp said he bought the mare in spring 1891 from Isaac Edwards of Buffalo and did not know her faster record.
Representatives of the OConnell s Hibernians South Bostons and Donegals of Charlestown meet tonight at the Post to arrange a Gaelic football match on June 17. Jim McCarthy and Joe Kearns of the BHBAA seek a match against Sneize and partner at the BEBAA court. The Columbian Rowing Association opens its season with open house on Maverick street Sunday May 28 with music and literary entertainment. George Standing signs to play Peter Latham in a high stakes racquet series with first match October 16 at the Princess Club London and a second in New York in December. If each wins a match a third is set by toss. Latonia Jockey Club spring meeting starts May 26 with the Derby at $9000. Fab Haywood, 95, runs 100 yards in 94 5s at UNC Chapel Hill, nearing Wefers's world mark.
Ice is out on Little and Big Diamond ponds Maidstone and Christine lakes. Camp Metalock reports Little Connecticut lakes now open. First Connecticut lake charts show ice out. The fishing season in northern New Hampshire begins, expected to be the best in years.
Early morning blaze in the Star Brewing Company cold storage room led to a large ammonia tank explosion. Firefighters Michael Cronin, Thomas Boggs, and Michael Stacey were injured, treated at City Hospital, with no serious injuries. Damage estimated at $5000 to the building. contents less damaged.
Fire department responded to a gas leak alert at 3 10 yesterday afternoon in the Stetson building 304 Boylston street owned by the heirs of John Stetson. No damage was reported.
Internal Revenue Collector James D. Gill plans to redistrict the state in response to a Treasury Order reducing deputies from fourteen to eleven. The decision is expected within twenty four hours as fate of the deputies hangs in the balance.
O Dwyer was discharged in Waltham District Court after Charles H Teele could not positively identify him as one of the assailants who robbed him about three weeks earlier. Teele viewed the suspect at the police station but declined to swear to the identification.
Mrs William D Noble of Washington D C has given twenty thousand dollars to Harvard College to establish a course of religious lectures in memory of her late husband The donor a noted Boston social figure is staying at the Brunswick Hotel and is sister to Senator Yulee of Louisiana.
The Hon. F. W. Borden minister of militia and defence in Canada departed for home yesterday after six weeks in the city. Ill health from a December railway accident in New Brunswick kept him from his Parliament seat. the crash near Halifax to Montreal left two dead and several injured.
Balancing summer schedules many clubs announce meets in Fredonia and Danvers with prize lists and rider hints. J Skelton of Copley Square shows top speed at Charles River Park while Danvers Park hosts five mile and two mile events with prizes including a $60 bicycle and gold prizes.
Chicago May 11 A probable settlement between the League of American Wheelmen and the Amateur Athletic Union was discussed at a meeting of the A A U board of governors Ex Racing Board Chairman Raymond attended by invitation A committee will draft a new agreement to replace the six month old annulled pact aiming at cooperative national cycling governance without friction.
The passenger committee of the Trunk Line Association decided to accept bicycles as personal baggage between states. Between Canada and the United States bicycles must be checked and paid for as regular baggage.
Mayor Vincy plans to invite General Collins to deliver the annual Fourth of July speech marking his return from London. The recognition signals official esteem for the General’s homecoming.
President Eliot of Harvard will address the Cambridge Prospect Union this evening. The annual commencement will award certificates to scholars of the union’s past year. Mr. F in Foote of Harvard’s senior class will also speak. Music by the Prospect Union Banjo Club. It is a ladies night and the public is invited.
The Harvard College nine defeated the freshmen 12 to 4 yesterday afternoon. McCormick pitched for the freshmen and walked eleven, hit a man, and was relieved after five innings. Foster fared better, but committed two errors in two innings. The freshmen also ran the bases poorly.
The Thomaston Maine ship J. B. Walker tipped to forty five degrees in a dry dock at Jeffries Point East Boston after shores failed to fit. Experts disagree on cause with some blaming improper placement over keel blocks. Walker floated upright, then reentered dry dock for caulking and coppering before onward voyage to New York.
In Rumford Falls Maine workers install a Worcester built paper machine 156 inches wide and the widest in the world. Weighing about 1.2 million pounds it will run at 500 feet per minute delivering 9 million square feet daily and employ 40 to 50 more men upon completion expected by June.
In Malden on May 11 Harry J L Mulholland and James Higgins both 16 faced prize fighting charges after an open air bout last Tuesday before about 100 witnesses. Other arrested witnesses from Medford included Patrick Ryan Lewis Williams James Skinner Charles Cook Laughlin Black Timothy McGrath Albert Vye Frank McMahon Thomas Littlewood and Charles Burke. The case was continued to Saturday with sureties set and some defendants jailed.
Mr James Prendergast of Mt Pleasant House Jefferson and his son Rev James M Prendergast Hinsdale depart for New York en route to Ireland aboard the Germania this afternoon. A turnout of friends including Edward Donovan Peter J Hughes M A Prendergast and John B O Higgins saw them off from Park Square Station with visiting clergymen offering best wishes.
Boston Latin School coach Juppiter, ex Cuban Giants pitcher, has improved batting and fielding. Id Murphy the swift shortstop eyes the class of 81 cup for top batting average as Latin faces Happy at the South End grounds tomorrow. Lt Totten predicts Greco Turkish war dates June 22 and Sept 2.
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