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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1896

Page

3

Baseball scores and schedules across leagues

National League has no games. New England League features Bangor at Brockton and Augusta at Pawtucket. Eastern League includes Boston at Fall River and Cincinnati at Auburn with additional games listed for New York.

Boston Cleveland Baltimore Eater Pittaburg New York Pittsburg Washington St. Louis Tees Philadelphia Eeseeses Chicago Baltimore Eeeeves i Cincinnati Cleveland Eeeree Bangor Brockton Augusta Pawtucket Fall River Auburn N. Y

Spiders Gain Victory in Turbulent Cleveland Game

The South End grounds finale saw the Spiders defeat Cleveland in a tense contest. Cincinnati star Burkett homered and McGarr shone with stellar defense as fans growled at umpire-worthy plays and McGarr’s late error.

Baltimore Tests and Fines in Dim Morning Baseball Tug

In a morning game McGraw was fined 25 dollars and ejected for accusing umpire Sally of being full of dope and whiskey. Attendance 1120. Final scores and line scores are garbled with multiple errors and unclear player names. Two afternoon games drew 10,788 in attendance with similar oddities in the score lines and battery references.

Baltimore McGraw Sally Louisville Pond Robinson Hill Miller Douweviot Winkevac Esper Herman Dexter Tealtimore Iouisville Hemming Cunningham

Peitz Splits Finger as Brooklyn and Cincinnati Clash

In a doubleheader at Brooklyn Cincinnati wins 3 to 0 in the afternoon game while Brooklyn loses 1 to 0 in the night cap. Peitz suffers a fractured finger in the third inning of the first game. Kennedy and Grim start for Brooklyn with Ebret Peitz and Gray behind. Attendance reaches about five thousand.

Brooklyn N. Y Peitz Gincinnati Cincinnati Kennedy Grim Ebret Gray

Eight Thousand Witness Split Doubleheader In Washington

In Washington eight thousand fans saw a doubleheader with each club winning a game. In the first game Pelcpuanies defeated St Louis 8 to 4 after a slow start, with Donohue and Murphy topping Mercer and Farrell on the mound. The second gameWashington shut out St Louis 11 to 1 behind strong hitting by Sears and Breitenstein.

Washington Pel Cpuounie Avin Hives Os Vivee c St. Louis Donohue Murphy Mercer Farrell Abrington Cess Estepes Sears Os Eiain McJames McGuire Breitenstein McFarland

Phillies Fall Behind Cubs In 9th Inning Slump

In Philadelphia on September 7, Terry collapsed in the sixth and seventh as Chicago built an 8 5 lead. Final score Chicago 12 Philadelphia 11 with 7 200 attendance. Errors favored Philadelphia 5 to 1. Nops and Boyle pitched for Philadelphia. Terry and Donohue for Chicago.

Philadelphia Terry Chicago Nops Boyle Donohue

Pawtucket Wins With Yeager Home Run In Seven

Pawtucket defeats opponents 8 to 0 as Yeager hits a decisive seventh inning home run. Leach struggled with walks but delivered when needed. Attendance reaches 700. Final score Pawtucket 8, opponent 0.

Pawtucket Augusta R. I Yeager Leach Pawtuket Hao Auruse Caste Acsa

Minor Games Roundup From Local Venues

At Jamaica Plain Union teams split results with Richfield and Emmanuel. Dedham and Norfolk Carpet Mills battled to a narrow 26 25 finish. Danvers C T A edged Athletics 22 18. Lynn Sorrentos beat North Shores 10 5. Dedham Deds and Hyde Park Cycle Club also played. Malden Mt Washingtons topped Maldenn 9 8. Everett South Bostons defeated Everett A A 7 5 while Everett Lawrence triumphed 39 30 over Everett.

Jamaica Plain Richfield Emmanuel Dedham Norfolk Carpet Mills Danvers Athletics Lynn—Sorrentos North Shores Dedhams Hyde Park Cycle Club Malden Mt. Washingtons Maldenn Everett South Bostons Everett A. A Everett—Lawrence

Wefers Big Run Highlighted at New Jersey Meet

Labor Day Sports in Bergen Point featured Bernard Wefers with rivals Wright of Boston and C H Kilpatrick in a 100 yard dash final where Sulzer won. Wefers placed second after officials ruled otherwise. Additional events included 440 yard handicap won by James McIntyre and two mile bicycle race won by E Anderson. Waller suffered a collar bone break in the two mile race.

Bergen Point N. J New Jersey Athletic Club Bernard J. Wefers Wright Boston C. H. Kilpatrick H. Weisman Knickerbocker A. C Sulzer Wefers Jarvis James McIntyre B.A. C E. Anderson N. Y. City W. E. Grady K. A. Co E. Kerr Institute A. C. i Newark Gabe Hollander Waller C. Sandford, Jr RA. F. Hutchinson Elmira J. O. Sullivan Xavier A. A Samoe A. C S. Shimer Dydese Holland B. J. Weters Bo Wn W. Hiertberg N. J. A. Cy Fie C Ho

Chelsea Knights Picnic Draws 2500 at Oak Island Grove

The Chelsea lodge of the Knights of Columbus held its first picnic at Oak Island Grove with over 2500 attendees. Speeches by Congressman Fitzgerald and Senator Corpett preceded evening concerts by the Hast Boston Cadet Band and the National Guard Orchestra, plus fireworks. Events included a Mathews Club Chelsea beating the Revere Unions 14 to 5 in a ball game and numerous athletic contests won by local youths and area residents.

Chelsea Lodge Knights of Columbus Oak Island Grove Fitzgerald Corpett Boston Church of the Assumption J. Ferriera National Guard Orchestra Mathews Club Chelsea Revere Unions Peter Hagan Fanny Brosseau Frank W. Carr Revere Robert Jones William Haton Ann Sweeney Charlestown Suilt William Linn William Murphy The Millstreams Little Archie McIntyre

New York Nips Pittsburg in Morning Baseball Match

New York defeated Pittsburg in a morning game with a puzzling score line and mixed errors. Pitchers Meekin Wilson for New York and Killen Sugden for Pittsburg each side tallied several hits and fielding miscues.

New York New Yorks Pittsburg Fettepure Oi Olee Meekin Wilson Killen Sugden Palcadues Ciwcee Cca Veewuh Hawley Doheny

Brockton Game Called Early in Pausing Pause

In Brockton on September 7 the game ended after five innings at 11 15 to permit the Augustas to travel to Pawtucket. The final score shows Brockton 2 and New Bedford 0 while Fall River 13 defeated New Bedford 9.

Brockton Augustas Pawtucket New Bedford Fall River

Pawtucket Scorers Report Busy Mappley Contest

Pawtucket hosted Bangor with an attendance of 600 as the morning score shows Pawtucket 9 3 1 0 0 and Bangor 2 0 0 0 0 0 with a 1-0 tally. The page notes a 4 and 3 line of results and partial score lines for the day.

Pawtucket Rt. I Bangor Ice Asteceacs

Gaudaur Wins World Scull Title After Foul Claim

In London on the old four mile course Jacob Gaudaur of Canada defeated James Stansbury of Australia by a wide margin. Stansbury protested fouling but officials ruled Gaudaur clean. Time 23 minutes 1 second for Gaudaur and 28 minutes 46 seconds for Stansbury.

London Jacob Gaudaur James Stansbury Victoria Australia Charles R Wag’) Harding Putney Mortlake Gaudaur Hammersmith Bridge Stansbury London Rowing Club Thames Rowing Club Middlesex Embankment Beverley Brook Craven Stens Crabtree Harrod’s Mills Gaudour

Middle States Rowers Regatta Held on Harlem River

The seventh annual Middle States Association regatta occurred on the Harlem River with morning trials and afternoon finals. Winners include A F Wienzenigie Passaic B C in junior single sculls final and L N Mackey Nassau B C in intermediate singles, among others from Nautilus B C Metropolitan R C and Pennsylvania Barge Club.

Harlem River Middle States Association A. F. Wienzénigie Passaic B. C H G. Scott Pennsylvania Barge Club L. N. Mackey Nassau B. C A. F. Wienzenigie Passaic B. C Metropolitan R C J. A. Barkentin W. A. Grant Nautilus Varuna Union B. C Wienzenigie J. B. Juvenal Metropolitan B. C The Harlems Staten Island B. C

Bedford Routs Pal River In Morning Game

In New Bedford on September 7 the morning game score shows Bedford defeating Pal River 13 to 5 with a late rally and solid pitching from Bedford.

New Bedford

Sharkey Vows Quick Fight With Corbett Not Backing Down

Thomas Sharkey, the sailor pugilist, says the Corbett bout will be within three months and he will win without trouble. He criticizes Corbett as past his prime and promises to defend the title twice yearly once he wins, inviting any challenger with $10,000 backing.

Cincinnati Thomas Sharkey James J. Corbett Corbett Sharkey

Pawtucket Triumphs Over Bangor in Morning Contest

In Pawtucket this morning before about 800 spectators, Pawtucket defeated Bangor by a final tally reported as 6 to 3. The game featured Pawtucket scoring in multiple innings while Bangor struggled to respond.

Baseball results from Scranton and Wilkes-Barre

In a doubleheader Wilkes-Barre defeated Scranton 15 to 12 with 15 hits and 4 errors for Wilkes-Barre and 12 hits and 6 errors for Scranton. Batter ies Luckey Diggins and Keenan Wente are listed with respective pitchers Johnson Gunson Brown Berger.

Wilkesbarre Scranton Keenan Wente Brown Berger

Honor to Joseph Whitehead at Riverside Boat Club reception

At Riverside Boat Club in Cambridgeport a reception honored Joseph Whitehead who won the amateur single scull title at Saratoga. The event honored the four-oared crew including Edward C. Hayes and Joseph Hobbs, with nearly 1000 attendees and a lively program of songs, dances, and speeches.

Riverside Boat Club Cambridgeport Joseph Whitehead Saratoga Edward C. Hayes Joseph Hobbs William Parrock M. A. Sullivan Shell Riversides George Hosmer John Cummings Worcester Joe Whitehead Whitehead Andrew Gerry Sandy Chapman Joe Hackett Harry Grossman James O’brien Billy Lynch Peter Valancia Tony William Artisana Kivian Hanigan Gately Richard Danehy

Rochester and Buffalo Tie in Slugging Doubleheader

In Olympic Park Buffalo crowds witnessed two slugging games. Attendance 5000 for game one and 7509 for game two. Scoring shows Rochester and Buffalo trades runs with hits and errors listed for each game. Batteries included Caliban and Boyd for Buffalo paired with Wadsworth and H Smith. later Gray Urquhart Easton Tull and Boyd for Rochester.

Buffalo Olympic Park Rochester C.csesk Caliban Boyd Wadsworth H. Smith

Whitehall Boat Race Abandoned by Light Winds at Lewis Wharf

Spectators gathered to watch the Whitehall boat race from Lewis Wharf to Apple Island to Nix's Mate and back. The 9:25 a.m. start for the second division and a five-minute later start for the 20 footers failed to finish within the three and a half hour limit due to a light NW breeze and ebbing tide, prompting a rematch on Thursday afternoon with unlimited time.

Whitehall Lewis Wharf Apple Island Nix

Trotting At Narragansett Park Shines With Stakes Wins

More than 15 000 race fans watched at Narragansett Park as Preston won the 1909 stake for trotting 2 year olds. Piletta took the 2:12 trot in straight heats and ee captured the 2:20 pace in straight heats at the State fair.

Providence R. I Narragansett Park Preston Piletta Eee

Way side Park L A W races at South Framingham

The Way side Park L A W held races at South Framingham with results across four events. In the one mile novice Thomas O'Donnell of Nonantum won, followed by William Keating of Chelsea and A. J. McGrath of Readville.

South Framingham Wayside Park L. A B. R. Livermore Worcester William F. Clark South Boston Joe Collins Marlboro I. A. McLean Chelsea E. D. Homan Westboro Thomas O’donnell Nonantum

Night at Franklin Park Shows Tight Finishes in 2:10 Pace

At Franklin Park Saugus yesterday a fine program featured five heated 2:10 pace races with close finishes led by Woodshed Gazette and Gil Curry. Zerbrino won the 4:20 trot amid a strong field with John R. Baldwin temperamental, while Miss Rosa and Mirage won the running races as Rain-soaked track conditions tested riders and horses.

Franklin Park Saugus Yesteray Gazette Zerbrino Miss Huon Altamont John R. Baldwin Rodney, Jr Miss Rosa Mirage Violet S Woodshed Gil Curry Merrill Haley Curry Bronx Rymster Huon B. m Huon Altamont B. G Almont Star Dam Birthday Winer Cs Ceca Rodney J John TR. Sidwine F Yiden Windla Basik Bees Phalen Bik D. Ingalls Ee Grace Clerimond J. Cheney Cages K Ace Thompson Bik. G D. Bristol J. R. Seb Triumph L. Sterling Almont Boy Gray Jennie C. Haley B. S Siren R. Schockeney Merrily Ora Ereny Eis King of Norfolk Rymster B Ray

Young Sets World Record In Discus At B A A Meet

N J Young of East Boston A A broke the world discus mark with 101 feet 9 inches at Irvington Oval during the Boston Athletic Association games. Maguire won the one mile amid protest for professional competition. Jackson edged Burke in the dash as events concluded with sprint and field results.

Young East Boston Boston Athletic Association Irvington Oval N. J. Young East Boston Athletic Association Maguire Jackson Tom Burke J. M. Jackson H. J. Kane E. H A. IT. Duffy Humboldt A. C E. Hines T. E. Burke J. E. Sullivan Fitchburg H. . Hennington Dedham Jackson Burke Howard Young W. B. Boyce Dan Ryan W. Jennings S. M. Nathan Fitchburg A. C J. N. Jackson J. B. Connolly Charles Crowley J. Kiely Hartford Conn Knights of Columbus Griffe John C. Ling

Beverly Yacht Race Opens Season at Buzzard's Bay

The Beverly Yacht Club hosted the season’s biggest regatta at the new club house with over forty boats. Ashuma won the 20-footers by 43 seconds over Cereo. Nobska led the third class before withdrawing due to eel grass entanglement. The 999 and Kalama also claimed class wins. Judges were W. Lloyd Jeffreys and T. S. Edmunds.

Buzzard’s Bay Beverly Yacht Club Ashuma Cereo Nobska Kalama W. Lloyd Jeffreys T. S. Edmunds

Races at Riverside Park draw crowd in Fall River

Six hundred spectators watched racing at Riverside Park as Neille Co. won the fifth heat but was disqualified for switching from pace to trot and Driver Gardner protested. Baymare Venture had a walkover in the match race. The special race started with Gingo and Red Bird each taking a heat and the event was postponed until tomorrow.

Fall River Riverside Park Neille Co Gardner Baymare Venture Gingo Red Bird

Fall Regatta Yankee Rowing Lights Up Charles River

The New England A. R. A. regatta on the Charles River featured strong times and tight wins. Ed W. Ten Eyck of Wachusett B C captured the senior singles as Millstream Boat Club pushed to victory in the senior eight over Shawmut and Lynn.

New England A. R. A Charles River West End Boat Club Millstream Millstreams West Ends Gardner H. Nelson Worcester B. C M. Buckley Lynn A R. A F. L. Murtha Millstream B. C Charles A. Lewis Wachusett B. AC Lewis Neilson Buckley Worcester Martha Nelson William O’leary Riverside B. C M. J. Early West End B Joyce Dineen O'Leary Wharly Riverside Bradford Worcesters M. A. Sullivan Riverside Boat Club Ed. F. Schultz Narragansett B. C Ed Ten Eyck Wachusett K. C C. Buckley Uayrn A Ten Eyck Sullivan Schultz Ten Kyck Atlanta Wachusett O’leary Hear Kynn A H. A Shawmut Twe Lynn Lynn Blhe Summa- Peel Millstream Boat Club G. McDonald Bow J. Golden Ss. West P. Lyons J. Rowan William Meaker Robert Moffett Frank Higgins Wachusett B. C Millstream B Ward H. Winchester F. Cullanmore A. Ramsdell C. A. Thorne Peter Woll J. F. McManus Predford Boat Club J. Cleary D. Lynch J. Delay B. Fallon T. McGuire D. Srepuan Donovan V. McGuire Sweeny Ed VW Wachusetts B. C F. Schultz Ty Millstream Boat Club P. McDonald E. McDonald G. MccDonald West J.longstroke J. McLaughlin H. Sadler Shawinat Rowing Club William Quinn James Turn A. Goff John Dunn J. O'Connor Colbert A. Sullivan Peter Dunn W.smith Lynn Athletic and Rowing Association E. Wilson P. Williams A. Wessel W. Hagen F. ‘Buckley J. Gallagher TD. Dineen W. Berrigan J. Dowling

Old Colony Yacht Club Sloops Open Regatta Report

Dorchester regatta held by the Old Colony Yacht Club saw Sunbeam win along with Elsa in a breeze from the northeast. Careme grounded at Mushroom Island but floated off unharmed while Venquin fouled Elsa prompting a protest by its owner.

Old Colony Yacht Club Dorchester Careme Rann Mushroom Island Venquin Elsa

Danish Brage Society Celebrates Fifth Anniversary in Boston

The Danish chorus Brage marked its fifth anniversary with a banquet concert and ball at Knights of Honor Hall attended by about 125 Danes and friends from Boston and Portland. Thorvald M. Petersen presided at the Danish dinner, Arntzen's Orchestra provided music, and about 150 couples danced into the morning. The Brage group, founded five years ago by Petersen, aims to preserve Danish folk songs and meets weekly at Alpha Hall Essex street.

Brage Boston Knights of Honor Hall Thorvald M. Petersen Portland Arntzen Aemaica Thorbold M. Petersen Roxbury Alpha Hall Essex Street Gabrielsen J. Jensen W. Reermand J. Venning P. Westergaard Stampe P. Hansen I. Petersen H. Jepepensen S. Damm R. Petersen J. Christensen

Negro League delegation meets Bryan at Chicago Auditorium

A National Negro Democratic League delegation led by president W. T. Scott called on William J. Bryan in Chicago. Scott pledged support and sympathy for tariff reform and free silver. Bryan called the meeting a healthy sign as the negroes break from old party ties and act independently.

Chicago National Negro Democratic League William J. Bryan Auditorium W. T. Scott Pocrerne Bryan

Electric carriage race opens at Narragansett Park

The first lap of a five days horseless carriage race at the State fair Narragansett Park covered five miles in 20 minutes. Twelve entries started with five scratched. The Riker Electric Motor Company motocycle from Brooklyn won the heat in 1m 13.4s, edging the Electric Carriage and Wagon Co. machine.

Providence Narragansett Park Riker Electric Motor Company Brooklyn Electric Careriage and Wagon Co

Somerville Man Struck by Electric Car in Watertown

D Gallagher of Western Avenue Somerville was struck by an electric car on Mount Auburn Street. The fender dragged him, the car stopped, Dr. Lancaster of Cambridge attended, and he was later returned to his home.

Watertown D. Gallagher Western Avenue Somerville Mount Auburn Street Lancaster Cambridge

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