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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1897

Page

3

Poor Pitching Gave Exhibition to Orioles in Hampden Park

Three thousand watched Baltimore defeat Boston easily in an exhibition game at Hampden Park. Klobedanz costly in the third inning as Boston fell behind after a strong start by Hamilton Duffy and Reitz. Stivetts and Sullivan held the Bostons scoreless early but allowed four hits and as many runs in the eighth. Doyle received a watch from Holyoke friends after his at bat. Tomorrow the Temple Cup game is set for Baltimore.

Springfield Hampden Park Baltimore Klobedanz Boston Hamilton Duffy Reitz Lowe Kelley Stenzel Doyle Clark Arole McGraw O’brien Jennings Orioles Stivetts Sullivan Ample Bostons Holyoke Pal

No Fight in Canada Montreal Nixes Boxing Exhibitions

A New York group sought letters patent to form the Canadian Athletic Association to sponsor athletic events including boxing. The Lieutenant-Governor issued the charter but struck out the boxing clause, promising punishment for any fight. Officials typically attend glove contests and halt brutality.

Buffalo N. Y Vertime Canada Montreal Canadian Athletic Association

Knickerbocker Club Signs Goddard to Fight Sharkey

The Knickerbocker Athletic Club in San Francisco reports Joe Goddard has signed to fight Tom Sharkey in November at Mechanics Pavilion the bout awaits final arrangements after Goddard arrived in Boston.

San Francisco Knickerbocker Athletic Club Joe Goddard Boston Tom Sharkey Mechanics’ Pavilion

Mullins and Strauss Boxed to Draw in New England Lightweight Match

In Bar Harbor Maine on Oct 8 Joe Mullins of Boston and Isadore Strauss of Philadelphia fought six two minute rounds at Music Hall for the lightweight championship of New England. The referee ruled the bout a draw though Strauss appeared the stronger fighter throughout the contest.

Bar Harbor Joe Mullins Boston Isadore Strauss Philadelphia Music Hall New England Strauss

Cornell Junior Champions at Ithaca Regatta

Cornell's fall regatta featured the senior and junior crews in the main race. The junior crew won in 5 minutes 20 seconds on a mile course, leading from start to finish with the seniors second and the sophomores far behind.

Ithaca N. Y Cornell

Gideon Perrie Challenges World Wrestlers in Mixed Styles

Prominent heavyweight grappler Gideon Perrie announces he will wrestle any challenger in mixed styles for at least $500 a side. He gives Hartford’s P. J. Griffin as the preferred opponent and will reside in Boston during winter, reachable via the Post's sporting editor.

Gideon Perrie P. J. Griffin Hartford

Whist Association Fall Meeting Opens in Boston

The New England Whist Association opened at the American House with about 900 players from leading clubs across the region. Evening victors included Pyramid over Newton, Boston Duplicate over Oxford, and Mt Bowdoin, while Providence Athletic defeated Howell and Howell beat Mt Bowdoin.

New England Whist Association American House New England Pyramid Newton Boston Licate Mt. Bowdoin Providence Athletic Howell Boston Oxford

Rigby Race Meet Ends with Tight Trot Finishes

Portland Me October eight closed with three races before about 300 fans. In the 2:15 trot Record led from start to finish as Louis Victor faded and Nicola placed. In the 2:12 trot Alcidalia prevailed across heats with Dick Hubbard close in two, Van Zant taking third in a photo-finish.

Portland Rigby Louis Victor Record Nicola Dexter K Deering Alcidalia Dick Hubbard Boston van Zant Favor Charles Smart Connecticut

Danbury Day At Fair Brings 20000 Plus Track Record

Danbury day at the fair closes factories and draws over 20000 excursionists. Track events thrill crowds with Charlie C winning the 2:18 pacing and clocking a 2:17 1-2 mile, surpassing the former 2:19 1-4 record.

Danbury Conn Charlie C

No Records Broken at Star Pointer Joe Patchen Trials

A fierce north wind in Omaha on Oct 8 hindered record attempts at the Star Pointer Joe Patchen trials. Patchen ran a mile in 2:03 1-2 with splits 29, 69, 1:31, 2:03 1-2, while Pointer’s mile time was 1-4 with quarters 30, 1:01 1-2, 1:32.

Omaha Neb Star Pointer Joe Patchen Patchen Pointer

Michael’s mile pace sparks hopes for subninety second ride

In Philadelphia at Willow Grove, Jimmy Michael clocked a mile in 1:36 with split times showing potential for a 1:31 to 1:33 pace if a fast cadence could be sustained. The report notes his quarter and other splits, plus a related stretcher of cycling news and upcoming events across New England clubs and races.

Jimmy Michael Willow Grove Track Philadelphia Michael Dave Shafer Eddie Martyn Cc. F McDuffee J. A. McMillan Charlestown John Younile East Boston McMillan Towle John William Younie Commonwealth Bicycle Club Claremont Park Fensmere Massachusetts Avenue Margaret Walsh Ernest Wilkinson Providence Boston Dedham Orient Cycle Club Nington Street Somerville Malden Melrose Cambridge Linden Haverhill New England Jimm Clark Otis W. Smith H. Franklin Attleboro Woods Atwood Copley Square Massachusetts B. C Readville

Stoughton Rider Aims At 24-Hour Cycling Records

Fred Beauregard of Stoughton began a 24 hour ride from Fall River toward Boston to break the state record of 316 miles and the American mark of 366 miles. He is paced by Boston and local riders along the route.

Fall River Fred Beauregard Stoughton Boston

Mr Kiernan Denies Encounter With Ex Pugilists

In a Post issue a claim stated that Thomas J. Giblin and the undersigned had an encounter. Kiernan denies the event and says he was never a pugilist. He asks the editor to publish this correction for justice.

Thomas J. Giblin RY Kiernan

Brockton Fair Delights Governor Walcott and Local Crowds

Governor Walcott attends Brockton Fair on a perfect autumn day drawing about 30,000 attendees including New York and Boston visitors. Highlights include L A W features, parades, a balloon ascent, bicycle races, and performances by Marion Mills. McDuffee sets pace for a potential five mile record as crowds cheer diverse acts and box seats fill with society guests.

Brockton Walcott Wolcott Martland Reuben Hayseed Brockton Fair McDuffee Marion Mills Robinson Taunton Club New York Boston L. A. W. Met E. A. MecDuffee Mme. Nicholson Shoe City Taunton Cycle Club Morris

Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder Claim of Quick Cure

A testimonial proclaims Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder as a rapid and complete remedy for chronic catarrh. James Headley of Dundee cites instant relief after a purification and near total cure, with sellers listed as DB Woodward & Co and Jaynes & Co in Boston.

Dr. Agnew James Headley Dundee Woodward & CO Bromfield St Jaynes & CO

Importers Could Recoup Duties If Courts Reorder Tariff Result

New York Oct 8 The Board of General Appraisers upheld importers protests against retroactive tariff claims. Stoddard Harrick Chards & Co Boston imported wool on July 24 and paid extra duties, about 200000 dollars, after the tariff act 1894. The board ordered reliquidation to reflect free entry under paragraph 685.

New York Board of General Appraisers Custom House Stoddard, Harrick, Chards & Co Boston

Bunker Hill Guards Stage Free Concert at Monument Hall

Division 37 A. O. H. hosted a complimentary concert and dance at Monument Hall last evening drawing about 1200 attendees including Charlestown and city leaders. Performers included John T. Galvin, George W. Long, James Heffernan, Cornelius J. Keyes, Arthur J. O Connor, and Miss Connolly. An address on The Irish Race at Home and Abroad was delivered by John J. O Connor of the Royal University of Ireland.

Bunker Hill Cornelius J. Keyes Arthur J. O’connor Miss Connolly Charlestown Home John J. O'Connor The Royal University of Ireland

Temperance Rally in Honor of Father Mathew

A temperance rally will be held at St James Church on Harrison Avenue tomorrow evening under St James Young Men's C T A Society. Rev es Troy of Norwood, an elder saint of this parish, will deliver the lecture.

Theobald Mathew St. James Church Harrison Aveniue St. James

Harvard Second Eleven Defeats Hopkinson 12 to 0 in Practice

Harvard Second Eleven beat Hopkinson School 12 to 0 at Soldiers Field in a weathered practice match. Notable for Harvard players Grayden Sargent Stoddard and Brooks while Hopkinson’s Cole and Frothingham stood out. Two 10 minute halves and a steady defense sealed the shutout.

Harvard Hopkinson School Soldiers Field Hopkinson Brooks Cole Shea Nickerson Frothingham Wordsworth Sargent Stoddard Grayden Hanover H. B Whitman Pew Livermore Wadsworth Giasian Brooks Hester F. D Noyes Gray M. Sargent W. H. Newell W. E. Shad

Harvard Faces Dartmouth in Key Soldiers Field Test

Harvard meets Dartmouth this afternoon at Soldiers Field in a pivotal game. The Crimson aims to sharpen form with Donald and Cochrane returning at right tackle and quarterback, while Brown steps in at right halfback. The two teams have had close previous meetings and a strong Harvard lineup is expected to perform better than in earlier contests.

Harvard Dartmouth Soldiers Field Crimson Hanover Collegians Donald Cochrane Ver Brown Sullivan Sig

Local Practice Session Details Highlight Coaching Lineup

Fragmentary notes show a non regular football drill session with coaching help from Jack Fairchild Seonae Gray Josh Crane Jojo well Bob Emmons Slugger eon and others. The text mentions a gin at recision and Vigoroome as part of the activity.

Jack Fairchild Eye Eee Seonae Gray Josh Crane Jojo Bob Emmons Slugger Eon

Dorchester High Tops Milton High In 20–0 Shutout

Dorchester High defeated Milton High yesterday in a game packed with sensational plays. J McCarthy Stor er Hall and Whitehead starred for Dorchester while McQuaid Sheldon and Plummer shone for Milton. Dorchester led 20 to 0 with Storer P McCarthy Fisher and Chaffee scoring touchdowns and Hall adding three goals after TDs. Umpire Mail referees Worcester and Babcock. Game time 20 and 10 minute halves. Attendance 500.

Dorchester High Milton High Dorchester J.mccarthy Storer Hall Whitehead McQuaid Sheldon Plummer Milton Orchester P. McCarthy Fisher Chaffee Mail Worcester Babcock

Man Arrested on Non-Support After Day of Atonement

Jacob Lieberman 38 was detained at Baldwin Place Synagogue on Day of Atonement after his wife Sarah accused him of desertion and held him until Officer Rooney arrived. He remains jailed at Charles Street Jail pending investigation into possible additional charges involving other women.

Baldwin Place Jacob Lieberman Charles Street Lieberman Sarah Rooney Station 1 New York Barton Street

Woman Found Dead in Cleveland Near Euclid Avenue

In a wooded block on Euclid Avenue two boys found a dead woman with a telegram addressed to Mrs D P O Conn from Manhattan Beach Hotel Chicago reading Will leave for Cuba tonight. Two empty bottles laudanum and paregoric lay nearby. The couple had drawn $800 from the bank and vanished earlier. Authorities trace them to Nashville and suspect Cuba as their destination.

Cleveland, O Euclid Avenue Third Fourth D. P. O’connell Manhattan Beach Chicago Tennessee Cuba

Brighton Plans New 120 Foot Boulevard Through Nonantum Valley

Brighton residents under the Citizens Improvement Association seek to build a 120 foot wide boulevard through the Nonantum Valley from Kendrick street to Newton. The project would preserve the ponds as skating grounds with trees and flower beds and add two 60 foot drives, a grass strip, and bicycle paths. Abutters including the Whitney syndicate and Jermin Downing pledge land totaling about six acres to the city within two years.

Citizens of Brighton Citizens’ Improvement Association Boston Newton Kendrick Street Downing Jamaica Pond Henry M. Whitney W. M. Cameron Sidney Cushing Robert W. Lord Benjamin Paine Smith N. J. Smith Jermin Downing Dana Estes George Ward League of American Wheelmen Lake Street Washington Street Oak Square Charles W. Pierce Pierce Quincy Morrison P. Hinkley Lawrence Newton Boulevard Hammond Street Chestnut Hill Waban Hill City of Metropolitan Park Commissioners Whitney Engineers’ Department Lake, Washington Cambridge Streets Commonwealth Avenue

Gentry and Lower Pace World Record Bid At Glens Falls

In Glens Falls New York on October 8 John R Gentry and Robert J broke the pacing team record for a mile with 2 08 and then posted a 2 04 8 4 solo mile by Robert J amid wind interference They later attempted to beat the world mark of 2 00 with runs reaching 2 11 and 2 03 3 4 for Gentry and a strong 2 04 8 4 for Robert J the day ending in strong crowds and high hopes.

Pearance Blanche Wicher Lowell J. W. Bragdon Dorchester C. M. Crocker Brockton McDuffee Roan Wilkes Re. S Tennessee Wilkes Saluda Cooper Oxford B. G Modoc Aleen B. m Superior James John R. Baldwin Proctor Maud H Simpson Silver Street Nelson Gannett Kurburn Dore Bigney Miss. Barbee Gardner Wang Daconis B. S Tinken Agnes Alley Seees Linnie C Elliott Eeene Eeesevese Charlie B Octoroon Strathmore Warren Li, Ch. S Sterling Rodney B Baggs Sae Sadie T Rq. m Johnson Oe Landlord Woodward Hustler Bob Uncle Dudley Prompter Mme X. Ia Emperor Wilkes Was Miho Hazeldale Kerwick Shock B. G. Sparen Mack B. H Crawford Renick Chatt Boy Orshner Pease Chainton Rotch Seeees Glens Falls N. Yb Northern Horse Breeders’ Association John R. Gentry Robert J Bowne Gentry

Ward 7 library feud cooling after council clash

Letters from Ward 7 councilman W T A Pitzgerald defend the library funding claim and fault Walter L Sears for hearsay. James J Slattery and Edward B Field contest the timeline, credit Ellis Memorial Club and Boston Public Library involvement, and insist real start came with local efforts and 1895 reading rooms.

Walter L. Sears Sears Ward 7 Ellis Memorial Club Buncombe W. T. A. Pitzgerald Ard 7 Harrison Avenue Oak Street Providence Street Broadway Fitzgerald James J. Slattery Albany Street Poppiato House Tessier’s Drug Store Mbroadway Boston Public Library Common Council Ellis Free

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