Boston and Louisville to Play Two Games Today
Eastern clubs that are climbing meet as Boston and Louisville schedule two games today on separate fields.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1896
Page
3
Baseball Matchups Across Leagues Tonight
National League games feature Cleveland at New York Pittsburg at Baltimore Cincinnati at Philadelphia Chicago at Washington Louisville at Boston two games St. Louis at Brooklyn. New England League schedules include Bangor at Augusta Brockton at Fall River Pawtucket at New Bedford. Eastern League games list Scranton at Providence Wilkesbarre at Springfield Buffalo at Syracuse Rochester at Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hees
Baltimore
Cincinnato
Cleveland
Chicago
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
New York
Washington
Eae
St. Louis
Louisville
Cmd
Cincinnati
Boston
New England
Bangor
Augusta
Brockton
Fall River
Pawtucket
New Bedford
Scranton
Providence
Wilkesbarre
Springfield
Buffalo
Syracuse
Rochester
Toronto
Rain Cancels South End Game With Louisville
About three hundred enthusiasts gathered at South End to watch the home team versus Louisville. A threatening sky and rain at 3 30 led magnates to call off the game and issue rain checks. Two games scheduled for today with Klobedanz Sullivan Hill and Frazier as pitching options. The home team is favored to win both contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Louisvile
Klobedanz
Sullivan
Hill
Frazier
Louisville
Rain-Interrupted Game Ends With Phillies Victory
McPhee fumbles and Miller wild throw start Philadelphia lead as Cincinnati suffers two-run misplays. Thompson and Ehret homer. rain halts play twice and Lynch ends game in eighth as downpour resumes. Attendance 3900. Philadelphia 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 6 Cincinnati 0 4 0 0 0 0 4 0 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadephia
McPhee
Miller
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Lynch
Thompson
Ehret
Carsey and
Boyle
Peitz
Washington Wins Overtime Baseball Thriller
Washington defeats Chicago 1 0 in eleventh inning as Decker breaks left wrist in tenth. Wet fields forced delay to tomorrow. Mercer and Friend pitched superbly with Washington's six hits to Chicago's five. Attendance 4500. Batteries Mercer Farrel Friend Donohue Anson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mercer
Friend
Decker
Chicago
Farrel
Donohue
Anson
Rain Halts Game Forfeit Gives Pawtucket Victory
In Pawtucket Rhode Island Aug 31 rain halted play for half an hour causing a forfeit win for Pawtucket as 2000 fans watched. Final score line reads Pawtucket 2 New Bedford 6 with Leach Yeager Bram Burke noted among batters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket
R. I
Ford
Tisoulone
Senetrses
New Bedford
Leach
Yeager
Knorr
Bram
Burke
Scranton Tops Providence In Tight Pennant Race
Scranton defeats Providence 4 to 3 in a stubborn nine inning contest. Lovett started for Scranton and baffled the Grays as the tail-enders chase the 1896 pennant. The score through three innings was 4-3, with Scranton holding on to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Scranton
Tailenders
Lovett
Grays
Players Bench and League Notes From 1882 Era
Providence leads the Eastern League as two games are played today. Boston reportedly to clear over 60 000 this season. Jack Glasscock praised as top shortstop while Van Haltren and others post high base hit totals. Eddie Burke’s Giants release cited as pivotal for his career. Columbus birth and Cleveland ties noted for Zimmer of Cleveland born in Marietta Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Salem
Boston
Dolan
Marston
Fall River
Tom, Malden
Jack Glasscock
Jennings
Baltimore
Eddie Burke
Giants
Eddie
Order of Good Fellowship
Gotham
Jake Schaefer
Chicago
Jones
Brooklyn
Joyce
New York
van Haltren
St. Paul
M. O
Zimmer
Cleveland
Marietta
Two Events Decided Heavy Track At Fall Meeting
The fall meeting at Combination Park opened amid poor weather with under 2000 spectators. Features included balloon and parachute exhibitions and a pacing dog show as Sport. In the 2:30 trot Planxty led early heat but Success won the heat. Leighton faltered on the final turn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Combination Park
Planxty
Lilla
Leighton
Sport
Joseph Lin Roux
la Roux
Nunnery Hill
Boston & Maine Bridge
Charlestown
Thalma
Maud L
Christman Gift
MecNary’s Hat
Beavicepwene
Gypsy Wilkes
Sterling
Eien Pee
Hartford
H. Smith
B. G
Alcone
Caddie Stout
Tanchard
Maries
B. m
Ee Goldust
C. A. Green
C. m
Willian le
J. Wil- Gow
Santa Claus
Fo Meng
McNary
S Hal
Ro. S
R. Durland
Strikeson
Hf. Brewster
Emin Bey
Dam Fieldmont
Pierce
Jerome Eddy
Zimmer
G. G
Cheney
Lightnoon
Dem
Ucetackon
B. H
Bailey
C. Williams
Three inmates escape from South Boston House of Correction
Three men fled the House of Correction in South Boston yesterday morning after removing a bar and using a created rope to reach the yard. The escape occurred between 4 and 5 am via a hole in a door and opened transom, aided by a makeshift ladder and altered window bars. Recaptured later, with authorities investigating the breach and interviewing officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House OF Correction
Hore
Boston
Poston
North Avenue
Arlington
Albert C. Robbins
Post
Liberty
Hoke
Whiton
Bartholomew F. Ferris
William Newman
Quincy
Heath
W. A. Bancroft
Colonel Whiton
Springfield Sprint meet recalls old Hampden glory and new racing
Springfield hosts a three day cycling meet at Hampden Park with races for professional and amateur riders, pacing by single riders, prize money up to 175 dollars, and events from local rider sprints to mile and two mile races. Officials include L H Adams as president and H W Robinson as referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Hendee
Rowe
Burnham
Newton
Hampden
2Owe
Short Temple
Percy Furniver
Old
Hampden Park
Second Regiment
Forest Park
United States Arsenal
L. A
L. H. Adams
W. H. Sargeant
F. R. Mackenzie
C. S. Potter
C. E. Nowell
H. B. Trask
W. J. McGarrett
H. W. Robinson
Boston
Sterling Elliott
William R. Fitman
E. D. Whitney
Spencer T. Williams
Percival
Regatta at Wellfleet Opens with Harbinger Accident
Massachusetts Racing Association’s open regatta in Wellfleet Bay saw Addie win the first class while Anita took the fourth. Harbinger suffered a wheel break just before the start, fouling the City of Chicago and being excluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellfleet
Massachusetts Racing Association
Wellfleflet Bay
Addie
Harbinger
Hanley
Anita
Chicago
Manchester Yacht Club announces fall regatta lineup
Manchester Yacht Club regatta committee lists races for the season. Sept 5 and club cup for yachts under 25 feet water line at 2 30 pm. Sept 11 Minots Ledge cup for yachts under 21 feet water line at 9 am. Sept 14 Cape Ann cup for all club yachts at 10 30 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Manchester Yacht Club
Bad man in Beverly target of late-night assault
A young Swedish domestic at the Beverly almshouse was grabbed near the grounds entrance about 10 p.m. She fled screaming and fled into the estate. A large dog chased off the assailant, who escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
A Sad Case in Brooklyn Life
Lucy laments Clara's honeymoon spoiled as wedding notices failed to reach her. Alice asks how. Lucy explains that the papers containing the wedding account did not arrive in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy
Alice
Brooklyn
Boxing Gossip and Promoters Clash Over Weights
George Ryan and Stanton Abbott fight ended in a fizzle while Ryan impressed an observer as capable of facing top lightweights. Sears contests Sullivan over a 500 price tag, weight disputes hinder a finish bout. Call for repeal of anti boxing laws grows. Harry Nickless eyes charity backing and over 2000 raised. Frank Erne seeks England bout after Sally Smith Willie Smith winner. Gallagher and Green meet in San Francisco with Jeffries and Van Buskirk on the undercard. Pat Garvey noted as another brawler in the mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ryan
Stanton Abbott
Billy Hennessy
Ryan
Mike Sears
Dave Sullivan
Sears
Sullivan
Hardy
Harry Nickless
Frank Erne
England
Sally Smith
Willie Smith
Billy Gallagher
George Green
Young Corbett
San Francisco
Jeffries
van Buskirk
Pat Garvey
Halifax
Shaw Boxing Lessons Offered at Tremont Street
Prof Shaw invites many persons to take boxing lessons before September 1 at 181 Tremont Street Room. Special rates apply. interested individuals should call or write to arrange lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Tremont St
Mies
Boxing notes and match talks fill latest fights scene
Garvey cites aiding a friend as reason for police detainment while other reports outline planned bouts across New York and beyond. Labor Day clashes loom in Cohoes and Syracuse, with figures like Burns Gorman, McManus, Hennessy, Ryan, and Tracy tied to upcoming events and purse talks.
New England Firemen Muster and AAU Entries
The New England Firemen's Union plans a muster in the city on Sept 16 with contests among crack companies. AAU championship entries close Sept 5 with J E Sullivan of New York. English Yes G Crossland won the northern counties two mile title at Oldham on June 20. Kingston Jamaica may send a pony polo team next year. Yachtsman C Oliver Iselin has Egyptian fever and left for France. Maurice Doyle beat Captain Bixley in a $250 side swim from Buttermilk Channel to Norton's Point at Coney Island. Joe Whitehead will not compete in the Labor Day regatta. The senior event features Ten Eyck Worcester Fleming Bradfords and Sullivan Riversides. J J Williams is regarded as a 1045 seconds man by Good judges. The Athletes Bulletin ends for the season with late subscribers receiving May 18 start next spring and money refunded for any dissatisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Firemen's Union
J. E. Sullivan
Broadway
New York
Yes
G. Crossland
Oldham
Eng
Kingston
Jam
C. Oliver Iselin
France
Maurice Doyle
Bixley
Buttermilk Channel
Norton’s Point
Coney Island
Boston
Joe Whitehead
America
Joe
Young Ten Eyck
Worcester
Fleming
Bradfords
Sullivan
Riversides
Dick Williams
Spindle City Wheelmen plan September race meet
Lowell cycling club Spindle City Wheelmen announce a September 12 race meet with events including a novice one mile and tandem, with entries due by September 5. Blanks available from T H Peabody 3% Prescott Street Lowell. Providence builder Walter P Jenks unveils a novel bicycle with a giraffe frame and vertical chain drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Providence
Spindle City Wheelmen
Lowell
T. H. Peabody
Prescott Street
Walter P. Jenks
John L Sullivan Spars Sharkey in Exhibition at Madison Square Garden
At Madison Square Garden a crowd of 4500 watched Thomas Sharkey of California spar four rounds with John L Sullivan the retired heavyweight star. Sullivan weighed heavily but greeted by cheers and gave a friendly performance as Sharkey danced around him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Square Garden
Thomas Sharkey
California
Napoleon
Joan L. Sullivan
Sharkey
John L
Sullivan
Charley Harvey
John
Sam Austin
Tommy White
Chicago
George Dixon
Jack Burge
Mt. Vernon
N. Y
Two Carpenters Die After Drinking Wood Alcohol
Newton August 31 Andrew Wandlers and Horton Eisner carpenters for G M Clarke died after drinking wood alcohol they mistook for whiskey. Wandlers lived on Edinboro street and leaves a wife and four children. Eisner boarded with him. Both men had been drinking since Thursday and were found dead and in agony at a barn on Austin street and Wandlers’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Terrace
Newtonvire
Clarke
Austin Street
Wandlers
Edinboro Street
Eisner
Plant Annex in Boston Opens Lasting Shoes Factory
Striking operators report the Thomas G. Plant Company opened an annex at 108 Purchase Street Boston to produce lasting shoes. Two out-of-town workers were allegedly put to work in Boston while others walked out in Lynn. A Boston visit by strikers is planned and picketing followed near the Plant shop. Milton Mansfield and William J. Whitten, linked to prior violence against a union man, were involved in the day’s events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Thomas G. Plant Company
Purchase Street
Boston
Milton Mansfield
William J. Whitten
Charles I. Barlow
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Garvey
Larry Burns
Johnny Gorman
Long Island City
Cohoes
Mike McManus
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Tommy Ryan
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Danny Mahoney
Frank Smith
Anthony
Mahoney
Danny Needham
Tim Hegarty
Australia
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Charley Brooks
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Davies
Jack Falvey
Paddy Purtell
Jimmy Ryan
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Purtell
Howie Hodgkins
Joe Walcott
Tom O'Rourke
Howie
George V. Tuohey
World OF Sport
Pttotadeiec
King OF
Pain
Minard Liniment Mfg. Co
Mass
Bicycle Notes
I Six
Sharkey Spars
Madison
Andrew J. Wandlers and
Horton Eisner
Newton Rubber Works
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