Great Ball Play Boston Nine Forcing Way To Victory
Boston Beaneaters defeated Louisville Colonels 6 to 2 as fielding miscues and timely hitting boosted their win. Hemming allowed nine hits but gave up runs as Louisville fell behind early. Duffy and McCreery sparked Boston with key hits while Stahl and Werden contributed offense and aggressive baserunning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickering
Dexter
Stafford
Detxer
Bill Wilson
Hemming
Bostons
Stahl
Kentucky
Lewis
Louisville
Clarke
McCreery
Tenney
Boston
Hamilton
Werden
Long
Duffy
Colonels
Beaneaters
Clingman
Duffy’s
Wilson
Collins
Bergen
Errosr
A McCreery
Pr.f
Steerer
Druffy
McDermott
Baseball and college schedules in regional matchups
National League games list Boston at Louisville New York at Chicago Philadelphia at Cleveland Baltimore at Pittsburg Washington at St Louis. New England games Pawtucket at Brockton Fall River at New Bedford Newport at Taunton. Eastern League Providence at Wilkesbarre Syracuse at Toronto Buffalo at Rochester Springfield at Scranton. College matchups Cornell at Princeton Pennsylvania versus Lafayette at Easton Penn Harvard versus Amherst at Amherst Lehigh versus Yale at New Haven Phillips Exeter versus Williams at Williamstown U S a Dean Academy at Franklin Interscholastic Concord High versus Natick High Natick Waltham High versus Allen School Waltham ah versus Medford High at Somerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Louisville
Boston
St. Louis
Washington
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Louisville
New York
Chicago
St. Lo
New England
Pawtucket
Brockton
Fall River
New Bedford
Newport
Taunton
Providence
Wilkesbarre
Syracuse
Toronto
Buffalo
Rochester
Springfield
Scranton
College
Cornell
Princeton
Pennsylvania
Lafayette
Easton
Penn
Harvard
Amherst
Lehigh
Yale
New Haven
Phillips Exeter
Williams
Williamstown
U. Sa. Dean Academy
Franklin
Concord High
Natick High
Natick
Waltham High
Allen School
Waltham
Medford High
Somere
Base Hits In Yesterday's Game
Boston showed a strong hitting effort with notable base hits. Opponents collected lighter hits while Boston hit home runs and frequent two and three base plays indicated by letters and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston on Western trip fuels pennant talk in baseball
Boston fans claim the team can beat any rival as the Western swing fuels optimism. Nichols Klobe danz and Lewis star in strong form while Marty Bergen leads catching and batting. Captain Duffy and Manager Selee voice confidence in a top finish as Cincinnati series looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Baltimore
Post
Orioles
Nichols
Klobedanz
Lewis
Cincinnati
Louisville
KlJobedanz
Duffy
St. Louis
Marty Bergen
Pittsburg
Chicago
Herman Long
Reds
Selee
Browns
Boston Climbs and Orioles Lose Lead in Sloppy Game
Pitcher George Hemming faced five Orioles, but Louisville fielded a error prone effort that yielded costly miscues. The Kentuckians built an unearned run margin amid uncertain defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
George Hemming
Orioles
Brooklyn Beats Reds In Bunched National League Game
Brooklyn pitchers held Cincinnati to few hits as the visitors won easily. Paynes started for Brooklyn but Fisher finished after the first inning, with Fisher allowing only one hit in eight innings. Attendance was about 4000 as Brooklyn moved to three straight wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Brooklyns
Reds
Payne
Fisher
Brooklyn
Jones
Hoy
la Chance
Irwin
Miller
Shindle
Breitenstein
Burke
Grim
Lynch
Browns Defeat Washington In St Louis Ball Game
St Louis Browns beat Washington 8 to 6 at home. Donahue pitched well despite hits, Wrigley starred, German relieved Swaim in the fourth. Key hits by Dowd Cross Kissinger German and McFarland, home runs by Douglas and Wrigley, several stolen bases and a double play turned by Wrigley and Farrell. Attendance was reported as zero. Umpire was Emslie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Washington
Browns
Donahue
Wrigley
German
Swaim
McFarland
Houseman
Farral
Reilly
Demont
Emslie
Giants Rout Colts In Cold Day Shutout Victory
The Giants overwhelmed the Chicago Colts 8 to 0 as they batted for four hits and used base stealing to secure the win. Holmes earned a three base hit with Joyce hitting two homers while Rusie fanned three for New York. Attendance was about 1,100 in a cold afternoon game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Colts
Giants
New York
Holmes
Joycé
Tiernan
Davis
van Haltren
Dahlen
Connor
Decker
Gleason
Clark
Jbenzer
Rusie
Callahan
Denzer
O’day
McDonald
Indians Rally Past Phillies In Tight Baseball Finish
Cleveland wins 4 to 9 in Philadelphia after a late inning rally. Cuppy held the visitors until the eighth as errors by McKean and Childs sparked six runs. McDermott pitched the ninth for Cleveland, and O'Connor's double and Zimmer's scoring play sealed the comeback. Attendance 800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Indians
Phillies
Cuppy
McKean
Childs
McDermott
Carsey
Orth
O'Connor
Zimmer
Geter
Philadelphia
Sockalexis
Cross
Nash
Cooley
Sheridan
Stenzel Delivers Two RBI Double With Bases Loaded
Pittsburg reports in the eighth inning Stenzel hit a two run double with the bases loaded and two out to push the score. The hit cleared two runners as the rally continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Penn
Stenzel
Champions clutch late to seal victory in tight game
Baltimore 56 Pittsburg 1 in a 2 period win with three late tallies after singles. Stenzel doubled and Kelly tripled while Ely Killen O'Brien sped steals. Nops and Killen combined on the mound with 2 wild pitches and 9 left on base for Pittsburgh. Attendance 3200. Time 2m 10s. Umpire Hurst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Stenzel
Kelly
Ely
Killen
O’brien
Davis
Donovan
Nops
Jennings
Hurst
Fall River Defeats Taunton in Hard Fought Baseball Game
Fall River defeated Taunton with a strong first and third inning. Reilly at shortstop led the visitors while Kelley and Gaston contributed key hits for their teams. Fitzmaurice shone in the field. Umpire Connelly's calls drew frequent disapproval as Fall River won 11 to 9 in Taunton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton
Fall River
Reilly
Kelley
Fitzmaurice
Gaston
Connelly
Local Scores Reported From Regional Matches
Newport Rhode Island split results with Pawtucket 1 to 1 while Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania beat Providence 12 to 7. Philadelphia Athletics defeated Newark 9 to 7 and Rochester New York topped Buffalo 11 to 5. Toronto beat Syracuse 4 to 1 and Hartford Norfolk posted 8 to 2 against Hartford. Taunton Fall River won 11 to 9 over Taunton and Paterson New Jersey defeated Richmond 8 to 6. Lancaster Pennsylvania beat Reading 9 to 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Pawtucket
Wilkesbarre
Penn
Providence
Philadelphia
Lancaster
Reading
Harvard Juniors Tie Up Series With 6 to 5 Win
The Harvard juniors won the second game of the series against the seniors yesterday afternoon by a 6 to 5 score. The listed score sequence shows a close contest with a late push by the juniors to secure the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Boston Teams Poised for Strong Start as Spring Games Open
Baseball chatter centers on Duffy leading the league pace with the bat and Boston’s chances on a three game set at Cincinnati. Klobedanz and Fisher to start for Louisville while Doheny Payne and others shine. Brockton and Fall River figures mix in with Brockton Enterprise’s regional take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy
Bostons
Klobedanz
Fisher
Louisville
Boston
Cincinnati
Nichols
Reds
Orth
Whities
Brodie
Pittsburg
Portland
Stahl
Doheny
New York
Payne
Brooklyn
Damman
Breitenstein
Killen
Tannehill
Naps
Baltimore
Brockton Enterprise
New England
Fall River
Yanteers
New Bedford
Tauntons
Dee
Newport
Brocktons
Pascoe Beaten in Gold Championship Round
In Gullano, Edinburgh, Miss Pascoe the champion lost to Miss Issette Pearson, secretary of the golf union, by 46 to 43 after 38 ties in the first round of the ladies gold championship games this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Gullano
Miss Pascoe
Issette Pearson
The
Golf Union
National Cycle Board Bars Future Cycle Shows Across Nation
The National Cycle Board of Trade votes to suspend all national and local cycle exhibitions from June 1, 1897, to June 1, 1898. A February 22 opening day is proposed to extend Boston dealers unwritten rules nationwide, with plans for a Boston show next winter already forming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Cycle Board of Trade
National Board
New York
Board of Directors
Boston
Board of Trade
Single Men Win Post Composing Room Baseball Test
In a South End grounds game the single men of the Post's composing room defeated the married men 15 to 14. Billy Eaton started strong but was relieved after two innings. Captain Flannery and Large Finley failed on the mound. Noble, Kennedy, and Masson fueled the singles’ offense while Lossone, Lanky Jim Morris and Briscoe led the singlets. Edwin Briggs umpired fairly as the married men protest a rematch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Post
Billy Eaton
Billy
Flannery
Duffy
Mr. Eaton
Finley
Jack Stivetts
Noble
Kennedy
Masson
Lossone
Jim Morris
Briscoe
John Haggerty
Fitzpatrick
Edwin Briggs
Entries For Cambridge Track Races On May 29 And 31
Manager Ducker releases a star‑studded entry list for Charles River Park events at Cambridge on May 29 and 31. Highlights include Jimmy Michael exhibition rides, Butler brothers tandem contests, a parasitical race if allowed, and a varied program with sprint finals, balloon drops, and novelty acts featuring Jaguarina, Major Swift, and well‑known riders like Patrick Carroll and Frank Rowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ducker
Charles River Park
Massachusetts
Jimmy Michael
Morgan & Wright
Butler Brothers
Michael
Bald
Waltham
Nat Butler
J. F. Starbuck
Jaguarina
Major Swift
Patrick Carroll
United States
Frank Rowe
New England
Percy Pattinson
Gertie B. Brown
Leslie R. Schiano
Robert Enholm
Leo Stevens
Thomas F. Lyons
Concord Junction
H. Taylor
Roxbury
G. I. Williamson
South Boston
J. Skelton
Oscar W. Brookhouse
Somerville
Frank Feather
Mattapan
James W. Higgins
Boston
J. Wallin
L. W. Wright
Cambridge
BR. Warner
A. L. Sweetser
Ipswich
W. L. Redfern
Woonsocket
R. L
F. G. Knowlton
Franklin
George C. Cook
H. Luscomb
Medford
M. J. Gillis
Clifton Park
D. Cote
Lowell
George
H. B. Hills
Providence
R. I
Gaston Plantiff
D. Tennion
Arlington
J. Tutt
Forest Hills
J. H. White
G. F. Hurt
T. McNichol
W. B. Brinckerhoff
J. L. Livermore
Manchester
N. H
W._D._ Pickard
J. Riordan
Malden
F. M. Haggerty
J. S. Johnson
Worcester
B. E. Dakin
Brockton
A. D. Brocher
Maynard
George P Stover
East Boston
George W. Sullivan
Charles M. Donahue
Lynn
W. D. Pickard
H. C. Saunderson
Brighton
F. M. Haggarty
J. 5. Johnson
H. B. Hewitt
J. Harbeck
George D. Stover
Major Taylor
Arthur A. Jackson
Jay Eaton
Loraine
N. Y
William H. Birdsall
Syracuse
Earl Kiser
Cincinnati
Ohio
W. E. Becker
Minneapolis
Minn
A. ©. Mertens
F. A. Gately
Cambridgeport
Frank Butler
Joseph Nadeau
H. R. Steenson
Oates
Joseph Bowden
Howard VP
Mosher
Storm King
W. F. Saunders
IF. Mayo
J. E. Walsh
L. P. Callahan
F. A. McDuttie
W. S. Reynolds
Hyde Park
H. D. Hutchins
Alex. B. McDonnell
Buffalo
F. F. Goodman
Tian
Jay Waton
Willard F.hanks
A. C. Mertens
Dayton
Pred H. Pratt
Melrose
R. J
Howard P. Mosher
Saunders
Frank Mayo
J. B
Walsh
L. Pp. Callahan
B. A. McDuffie
B. W. Pierce
L. B. Arnold
Tore
Majo Taylor
A Willard I. Hanks
Correction to cafe owner lodger at 77 Shawmut Ave
A letter to the editor corrects a prior notice claiming James Hatesh of Cafe D Egypt at 17 Boylston St. lived at 77 Shawmut Ave. The writer says he has not lived there since April 1 and does not know anyone by that name. The sender signs as J T H of 7 Shawmut Ave Boston Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hatesh
Boylston Street
Shawmut Avenue
J.T. H
Boston
Mass
Yale Yacht Club Refuses Harvard Newport Race Challenge
The Yale Yacht Club yesterday declined Harvard's request for a race at Newport this season, ending the challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Newport
Yale Yacht Club
Maher Prepares In Morris Park For Sharkey Bout
Peter Maher trains hard at Morris Park in New York for the June 9 clash with Tom Sharkey at the Palace Athletic Club. The 174 pound challenger follows a strict schedule with early runs, gym work, and punching bag sessions under trainers Pat Scully Jack Quinn and Pete Lowery. Maher declares confidence in victory and hints at facing Joe Goddard if earned, while promising postfight action if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Peter Maher
Tom Sharkey
the Palace Athletic Club
Peter
Maher
Westchester
Pat Scully
Jack Quinn
Pete Lowery
Ireland
Root Beer Recipe from New England Botanic Depot Ad
An 19th century ad for a root beer preparation claims health benefits for stomach liver and kidneys. It offers material to make five gallons for 25 cents with postage and four prepaid packages, sold by the New England Botanic Depot at 245 Washington St Boston Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Botanic Depot
Washington St
Boston
Mass
Amateur and Open Races Feature Wide Entrant Lists
Race No 1 an open one mile features H Edwards Dorchester G Plantiff Waltham B Hemion Arlington and others. Race No 2 1 mile handicap lists Eid wards Dorchester Blades Melrose Skel ton Roxbury Fowler Waltham Olive Brookline and more. Race No 8 1 mile handicap includes Major Taylor Cambridge Arthur Jackson Lynn Hanks Syracuse and others. Race No 4 1 3 mile open lists Taylor Cambridge Jackson Lynn Butler Cambridgeport and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Edwards
Dorchester
Gaston Plantiff
Waltham
B. Hemion
Arlington
W. F. Brassill
Cambridge
G. F. Hurt
H. H. Ricionis
H. D. Champion
Somerville
George L. Howland
J. Riordan
Malden
H. C. Sanderson
Brighton
F. M. Haggarty
H. D. Hewitt
Charles H. Adams
North Cambridge
L. W. Wright
BE. Warner
J. W. Duff
W. B. Seakles
Boston
H. H. Coman
C. J. Harbeck
E. A. McDuffie
W. S. Reynolds
Hyde Park
H. D. Hutchins
Alex. B. McDonnell
Buffalo
N. Y
George L. Bates
Amesbury
F. F. Goodman
New York
Hagle Co C. racing team heads to Buffalo for Lewis and Martin road races
Nearly seventy five clubmates and friends bid farewell as the Hagle Co C racing men depart Union Station at 7 east for Buffalo where they will contest the Lewis and Martin road races on May 29 and 31. Team members include Tom Barnaby Louis Solari Jimmy Ingraham and Dick Cronin with Tommy Regan unable to go. Manager G Fred Pond is replaced by Joseph D Morrison promoter of the East Boston News race. Handicapper Batchelder marks Barnaby scratch with fellow scratch men A B Goehler Hennie Duer Tommy Mack and Johnny Penseyres. Ingraham Cronin and Solari have short gaps before Barnaby heads the field. Parnaby will describe the races for the Post readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagle Co. C
Union Station
Buffalo
Tom Barnaby
Louis J. Solari
Jimmy Ingraham
Dick Cronin
Tommy Regan
G. Fred Pond
Joseph D. Morrison
Bicycle notes add riders to Tom Eck training squad
Charles River track welcomed Tom Eck's string Al C. Mertens and Earl Kiser along with W. E. Becker and H. R. Steenson from Dayton. Davidson of Cambridge showed speed while Rudolph Lauriks prepared for the unpaced 12-hour record at Waltham. W. W. Hamilton set a 25 mile mark in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles River
Tom Eck
al C. Mertens
Earl Kiser
W. E. Becker
H. R. Steenson
Dayton
Spalding
Eddie Bald
Steenson
Kiser
Davidson
Cambridge
Rudolph Lauriks
Waltham
Racing Board
Fred P. Kent
W. W. Hamilton
Denver
Goodwin & Kernan
Revere
P. C. C. Opera
Patience
Bijou
B. F. Larrabee, Jr
Columbia
Brookline Common
A. C. C. Tournament Draws Big Student Entry List
Manager A. K. Peck of the A. C. C. tournament in Waltham reports more than double prior schoolboy entries. Gold and silver medals worth 40 dollars are offered, and the winner goes to the national championships in New York via the N. B. I. A. A. A partial list names A. W. Lincoln, J. Willis, R. Brewer, A. K. Pope, G. Doyle, Newton High, Dedham High, Cambridge H, Waltham High, and Worcester High among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Peck
Waltham
A. C.C
New York
A. W. Lincoln
J. G. Willis
R. E. Brewer
R. Harding
C. Boyden
A. K. Pope
G. B. Doyle
Hopkinson
Paul W. Foster
N. H. Griffith
Newton High
C. H. Zichendrath
N. B. Darling
C. E. Sweet
H. J. Clark
Dedham High
G. D. Boardman
W. F. Smith
Waban
E. E. Ryan
Waltham High
H. E. Tolman
Concord High
F. H. Libby
J. Soner
Worcester
Demonstration of Morgan & Wright Patch For Double Tube Tires
In Boston cycle stores two experts show how Morgan & Wright patching strip works inside the inner tube. The patch is fastened by rubber solution through the puncture after inflation and viewed via glass-end sections to demonstrate rapid, permanent repairs. The display draws crowds eager to learn puncture repair on double tube tires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan & Wright
Boston
Messrs
John P Lovell Arms Company Charged Overselling Wheels
The Lovell Arms Company is accused of selling low grade wheels as high grade with no guarantee. The firm is described as philanthropic yet aggressive in business, pursuing buyers with inflated representations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Lovell Arms Company
Fitz Sees the Blow in New York Match Report
Bob Fitzsimmons headlines a verascope viewing at the Academy of Music as Corbett fans jeer while Fitz defends his reputation. The crowd fluctuates from praise to boos, ending with Fitz delivering a counterstrike after Corbett is counted out.
Boxing Gossip and Boxing Tonight at Palace A C New York
Dick O'Brien and Kid McCoy set for twenty rounds at Palace A C New York for a 3500 purse with half to the loser. McCoy trained six weeks while O'Brien had two. Jim Kelly notes O'Brien is in good shape but may be short of perfection. Also word on Joe Mullins Paddy Fenton signing to box and Barry McGiiel Dan Snyder off. Spike Sullivan George McFadden eye rematch. Shawmut Boat Club smoker tonight listed as a first class affair with varied events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick O’brien
Kid McCoy
Palace A. C
New York
McCoy
New
Joe Mullins
Paddy Fenton
Box
Barry McGiiel
Dan Snyder
Buffalo
George McFadden
Spike Sullivan
Spike
Shawmut Boat Club
George V. Tuohey
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National League
REW
Cent Bay Ag
Seeseseeste Saeere
Ceeeesesseeeeseil Pawtacke Eee
Mrs. Pascoe
Mamlock & Son
Col. Hanover and
Portland Streets
Cycle Board of Trade
Sharkey
Morris Park
Quinn
Fitzsimmons and Corbett
Joe Goddard
Castoria
T R. Steenson
Nat Buler
Fred H. Pratt
al. Saunders
Mayo
J. B. Walsh
P. Callahan
Goodman
Victor
Eagle
Crawford
Essex
Sterling
Fowler, Stearns
Union
New Mail
P. CO
Devonshire ST
Spcausland, JR
Mgr
St. James
L. N. Walleston
Park Square
Waltham Comet
Puncturoid Mfg. Co
Hoylston St
Chillon
GEO. H. Walker &Co
Tremont St
Lovell
Fitz
Bob Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Martin Julian
Academy of Music
Fitzsimmons
Corvett
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