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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1897

Page

3

Star Pointer defeats Joe Patchen in Hartford pacing clash

Hartford witnesses a premier pacing duel as Star Pointer and Joe Patchen race at Charter Oak Park in front of 10,000. Pointer wins in 2:03 3-4 with Patchen close behind, while crowd bets surge to massive pools.

Star Pointer Joe Patchen Hartford Charter Oak Park Columbus Pointer Geers Brown Patchen McClary Pacers

Divorces a Specialty. J. ig, WAR Eve, Lawyer, 28 School at.

Divorces a specialty case reported with reference to attorney J. ig in WAR Eve. The fragment lists a lawyer and an address 28 School at but offers no clear outcome or full context.

J. Ig

Sanford horse sets new track record at Mousam River Park

In Sanford Maine Adolphus Porrell's horse Snyder owned by Porrell and driven by Charles H. Tebbetts lowered the 2 30 class mark from 2 31 4 to 2 25 4 at Mousam River Park. Spectators enjoyed a thrilling race with no signs of foul play or any fixed outcome.

Sanford Mousam River Park Snyder Adolphus Porrell Charles H. Tebbetts

South Weymouth Entries for 135-Yard Handicap

List of 60 plus entrants for the South Weymouth Driving Park Labor Day 135-yard handicap. Competitors include W Christie New York City and E Donovan Natick among many others from Boston, Taunton, Lynn, Fall River, Manchester, Haverhill, Quincy, and nearby towns. Handicapper A. Allen ynn z—

South Weymouth Labor Day W. Christie New York City E. Donovan Natick Charles Manus Boston T. Doyle Adams J. Mack Chelsea R. M. Cox P. Boylen Taunton L. Doreey Haverhill L. B. Britton South Hadley Falls D. J. Melon Springfield J. G. Kimball Lynn J. Cronin Concord F. Crocker Kennebunk Ee Neavy Charlestown George Gill Peabody J. R. Fox Providence R. I. ‘ Bradley Lowell W. H. Brady Ed Fields Fall River D. Cotter Manchester N. H E. D. Fair Watertown William Malone D. J. Lathrope North Haston J. Melaney William Boylen Mellen Lawrence F. Cowgill F. Donoghue William Holmes Franklin G. Haskell William Doll C. Conway Salem William Fenton A. Hamilton W. M. Thompson East Boston E. Murphy J. Mahan Clinton J. F. Flaherty Dalton A. Allenynn J. M. Buckley Handicapper

Boxing Gossip Near Point Judith Highlights Lightweight Talks

The article notes Bob Allen, a colored fighter, fighting Joe Harris near Point Judith, six rounds, with Harris KO'd. Mike Sears plans featherweight bouts before England, backed by Olympic Club with a good purse for an opener. Dick OBrien’s England debut sparks interest, possible Coffee Cooler bout. Broadway Athletic Club non-operation delays boxing shows. Polo Club to decide on Sept 11 entertainment.

Bob” Allen State House New Jersey Joe Harris Point Judith R. IL Harris Mike Sears England Mike Olympic Club Dick O’brien Maine Broadway Athletic Club New York Trans of Boxing Polo Club George Vv. Tuohey

Boston Has fh gp On The Pennant

Nichols and Klobedanz dominate as Boston edges Chicago in a doubleheader. Nichols pitches well. Klobedanz shines, though early trouble appears. Duffy and Callahan spark two strong showings, while Anson, Stahl, and Tenney deliver steady bats for Boston. Chicago fights back but falls short, allowing Boston to seize momentum toward the pennant.

Stahl Duffy Anson Callahan Nichols Boston Tenney Lowe Chicago Lobedant Everett Bergen Klobedanz Ryan Kittridge Decker Allen Collins Alsen Hamilton Tenneys C.f Areeee R.f Enerity Lf Dahlen Lange Ryan R Cauee Cisene Everett Anson Calline Lowe Iaey AB B. TB Cereeeeesee Griffith PDP Colliner Griffiths Callahan Griffiths pall—Dahlen Lynch

Giants and Reds Split Doubleheader in New York

In a New York doubleheader the Giants and Reds each took a game. The first game featured a key error by Gleason that sparked a Reds rally, with Beckley homering and Breitenstein dominant for Cincinnati. The second game saw scoring mostly on Giants errors and limited Reds hitting, with Rhines hampered by a finger injury and Wilson giving way to Warner in the catching duties.

New York Giants Reds Sullivan Gleason Mike Miller Tiernan Beckley McPhee Corcoran McCreery Breitenstein Davis Warner Rhines Wilson Hoy AB. Holliday Donnelly Cincinnati Newark Emilie and Carpenter Abpo van Haltren C. F MecCreery R. F Clark Rusie A Holliday Seer van Haltren Gleagon Schriver Irwin Rhinos Rusile Hines Eere Emslie and Carpenter

Champions win easily as batting leads

Baltimore report notes the champions dominated today, bashing Dona hue from the start and firing at Coleman at will. Heavy hitting defined the game with a one sided pace and strong offense delivering the score.

Baltimore Donahue Coleman

Baseball Season Ends With Boston in Late September

Rusie pitched a wonderful game yesterday allowing Cincinnati only one hit in eight innings. Sullivan lost a high scoring game. Klobedanz and Nichols pitched well, making them stars in the box. Cincinnati faces Boston today as part of a stretch of games on home grounds against several teams. The season winds down with dates in Baltimore and Brooklyn late September into early October.

Nichols Klobedanz Anson Boston Griffith Rooters Everett Dahlen Lange Old Anson Anse Kirby Ryan Lowe Collins Allen Rusie Cincinnati Sullivan St. Louis Miladelphia New York Brooklyn Baltimore

Governor orders protection as mob forms to lynch accused

In Montgomery Alabama on September 3 the governor received a telegram from Judge Carmichael Ozark circuit judge reporting Major Terrell a black man who assaulted a white woman and burned her house near Elba Coffee County has been captured near there. A mob was forming to storm the jail and hang him. The judge asked for protections, and the governor instructed to protect the prisoner at all hazards.

Montgomery Ala

Unclear City Matches With Mixed Scores Across Venues

Fragmented results show Providence and Norfolk clashes, steady ties with Toronto, and single wins by Norfolk and Richmond teams. Readings include Lancaster and Paterson events with modest scoring, while Taunton defeats Pawtucket and Hartford blanks Richmond.

Providence Toronto Wilkesbarre Syracuse Wilkes Nofolk Athlorfolk

Maine Governor speaks at York County Pomona Grange field meeting

Alfred Maine September 3 Governor Powers addressed the York County Pomona Grange at the county courthouse grounds. He praised Maine farmers, quoted Daniel Webster, and urged that farming sustains the state's prosperity. Speakers included Amos M. Allen James A. Roberts Wood Dearborn Hanson Keay Jordan Mattocks and McKeene.

Alfred York County Pomona Grange County Court House Amos M. Allen Reed James A. Roberts Norway Professor Wood State College J. W. Dearborn Parsonsfield George W. Hanson Bangor Ralph Keay B. C. Jordan Powers Daniel Webster Maine C. P. Mattocks Portland B. W. McKeene

Paret Defeats Wright To Win Centre House Cup

The New Hampshire State tournament at Centre Harbor ended with J Parmly Paret of New York defeating Beals Wright of Boston for the Centre House cup. Wright led early but faded. final score 8-6, S-6, 5-7, 6-2, 6-2.

Centre Harbor New Hampshire J Parmly Paret New York Beals Wright Boston Young Wright Paret New Yorker Wright J. Parmly

Field day plans for St Marys T A Society Malden and Boston events

World of Sport outlines Labor Day field day arrangements across Malden Chelsea Somerville and Boston venues. Events include baseball football tug of war and track with numerous Irish clubs participating. Prizes and purses draw interest while exhibitions feature Jimmie Connolly and other sprint stars.

St. Mary's T. A. Society of Malden Company A St. Mary’s Lyceum of Melrose St. Mary’s T. A Malden Social Club Boston Checker Club McLean Court Emmet Football Club Chelsea Somerville Labor Day Auburns Ramseys Hibernians Celtics Garry Owens Emeralds Worcester Young Irelands Shamrocks Medford Emmets Massachusetts Hartford Stars Connecticut Building Trades Council Oak Island Washington Street South Boston Athletic Association Locust Street Grounds South Boston O’connells Garryowens Cambridge Bostons Pat Carroll Franklin McGonagle Bean Hjerthers Jimmie Connolly Athenian Samara Travers Island Building Trades ,Council

Lively Races for Labor Day at Charles River Park

Charles River Park plans Labor Day races with four main match events and multiple open heats. Entries include amateur one mile races with Lunt, Kimball, Donahue, Keating, Howland, McCormack, and others across Dorchester East Boston Malden Cambridge and Providence.

Charles River Park L. W. Lunt Dorchester C. L. Kimball John McCormack East Boston Charles A. Keating Ayer P. J. Donahue Hyde Park C. T. Nelson Peabody KE. Litchfield George L. Howland I. D. F. Marston Cambridge F. 8. McKay H. B. Hills Providence A. L. Bianchi Everett A.E. Dralow Cambridgeport William Berle South C. R. Barnard Malden East Boston M. Linde L. D. F. Marston F. S. McKay A. E. Sherman Lexington J. H. Miller Medford M. J. Hickey Brookline M. Smochonsky Needham Dan Donahue Elden Griffin J. S. Kelton Roxbury J. W. Duff R. I J. W. Riel Somerville Riverside Press A. L.bianchi J. H. Shuckrowe W. A. Harvey Charles H. Brown Allston Thomas F. Brennan Charles Mooper J. W. Holder Ray Bellache William R New York Fred S. Pry Waverly A. A. Jackson Lynn

State Record Falls as Ira Newick Sets 2:03 Mile Pace

Ira A. Newick of Portsmouth breaks the state mile bicycle mark with a 2:03.5 pace at the Portsmouth bicycle park, aided by a quint. H. R. Hills Jr. of Providence dominates the meet with wins in the half mile handicap one mile open and two mile handicap.

Portsmouth N. H Ira A. Newick H. R. Hills, Jr Providence James Clark Dorchester H. R. Hills R. I G. W. Drury Winchendon Quint Newick Hills, Clark Urquhart

Casino indoor track action at Fall River Sept 3

Solaris Mile headlines a bustling Casino indoor track program in Fall River. Henry Lee wins the half mile heat and Benjamin Blakeny takes two heats and the final at 1:34 and 1:27 respectively. Local rider R C Adams claims the mile open final at 3:14 1 4 with Clarke winning a heat by default. Ingersoll beats Morgan in the five mile pursuit in 24 laps, two lap slow race tops off with Dudley and Fields, and Bolting wins in the unpaced track record.

Fall River Casino Henry Lee Benjamin Blakeny Blakeny R. C. Adams C. Clarke Adams J. H. Morgan Beverly Ingersoll J. Dudley H. Fields Boston Co. Stuart Bolting Bolting L. J. Solari

Bicycle Notes Saugus Ten Mile Race Postponed to September

The Saugus ten mile handicap road race is postponed to September on the same course. Entry blanks available from E W Getchell. E W Blake headlines Labor Day events at Concord with a match race for Worcester county. C W Raymond and H Drury head a Worcester county championship match at Crystal Lake track. Major Taylor and Frank Butler pace Providence meet at Labor Day. Haverhill Labor Day meet will use five heats for each handicap. Peabody agricultural fair grounds host half mile handicap boys race and Essex county championship race with Eagle Cycle Club’s James Ingraham defending his title.

Saugus E. W. Getchell E. W. Blake Concord Co. H. Drury Winchendon Worcester County Cc. W. Raymond Worcester Crystal Lake Labor Day Frank Butler Major Taylor Providence Haverhill Agricultural Fair Grounds Peabody Essex County James Ingraham The Eagle Cycle Club

Rooster Wins Second Davenport Cup Race at Duxbury

In Duxbury Mass Rooster owned by W M McDowell and sailed by the Adams brothers of Quincy won the second class three Davenport cup race on the bay with a north easterly wind. This victory gives Rooster two legs toward the three of four needed with the next race scheduled for tomorrow.

Duxbury Mass Duxbury Yacht Club Rooster W. M. McDowell Adams Brothers Quincy

Navahoe V Vigilant In Newport Yacht Race

The Navahoe and Vigilant race off Newport this afternoon in a highly anticipated match. Navahoe, with two prior wins over Vigilant, appears favored as both vessels enjoy international fame and strong records known to sailors across continents. Wealthy yachtsmen have contributed a purse to attract the two big boats for the contest.

Navahoe Vigilant Newport Navahoe’s

Maine State Function Record Breaker

Ellinwood wins the ladies race in 2 minutes 29 seconds and ¾, marking a state meet record. Maine athletes compete for top times as function events conclude.

Maine State Fair at Lewiston Sees 10000 Attendance and Delays

At Lewiston Maine today about 10 000 attended the state fair closing day. Rain postponed the Gipsy Bismark race to Saturday and morning racing opened at 1 pm. Maud Ellinwood won the ladies heat in 2 31 and the 2 26 pacing heats, with Mountaineer and Pilot Morrill taking next places. Bismark led the stake race in the 2 21 heat.

Lewiston Maud Ellinwood Lady Franklin Pilot Merrill Mountaineer Tackhammer Hattie Rollins Linnie G Hector Boone Hocus Pocus Dick West Twilight Wilkes Little Alice Pilot Morrill Ector Boone Hallie Rollins Hocus Ocus Bismark Johnnie Wilkes Suzette Pullman St. Patrick

Eastern Maine Fair opens last day with crowds and extended schedule

At Bangor the Eastern Maine State fair enjoyed clear cool weather as Troop F drilled before thousands. Due to strong turnout, the fair will extend through Saturday with events including a half-mile horse race purse $200 and several 2:40 and 2:25 heats, featuring riders from Maine, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.

Bangor Rodman B Ch. G A. H. Barney North Swansea Mass Bob, Ch. G H. C Eaton Naugatuck Conn Beeches Hadarada C. G Joseph Nash Brook- Wit Mage Atlanta B. m Phair & McNeill Fredertoton Miss Hannah Arthur Mason Hanovod Okie Takedee Bronx B. S W. H. Murphy, Jr Brighton

Races Shine At Attleboro Fair As Attendance Falters

Closing day of the Manufacturers Agricultural Fair at Attleboro drew low attendance though a trotting and pacing program offered strong pace. Notable results include Volman Bellman winning the 2:25 pace heat with a 2:22 clocking and Jersey Bellman top in the 2:31 class, while Pearl Alfred led the 2:45 trot pace event with times around 2:27.

Attleboro Volman Bellman Bellman Young Volunteer Jersey Bellman B. H Eipaievecs Ok Talu W B. m Panning Precit B. G Gillies Ocsese Virginia Fox Maplehurst Bell S Ro. m Ladd Pearl Alfred Alfred G Dam Young Volunteer Stid Poce Falcon Howe Will

STATE GRANGE RACES AT MASS FAIR FEATURE HEAVY TRACK

Worcester September 3 third day of the Massachusetts State Grange fair drew about 12 000 with racing as the main feature on a heavy track. Tomorrow John R Gentry contests the world half mile record of 2 04 1 4 for a free for all purse of 800. several pacing and stake events with times around 2 16 to 2 19 were listed for horses including Melom and other runners amid detailed pacing times and entries.

Worcester John R. Gentry Roan Wikes Feaneense Wilkes Baggs Br. m Dore Sarah Jane B. m Gillies Melom Sole P S. L

New Jersey Teams Share Wins As Geer Extends Streak

Geer continued her victories today at Sea Girt New Jersey collecting two more major prizes. New Jersey teams also claimed wins in a day that emphasized local competition and state pride.

SEA Girt N. J Geer New Jersey

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