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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1897

Page

3

Boston Triumphs Over St Louis In High-Scoring Meet

Boston beat St Louis 13 to 3 as six Boston runs in the fifth inning blew the game open. Cross made two superb catches and Klobedanz set up a big lead, while Hartman, Turner, and Duffy contributed timely hits. St Louis mounted late rallies but Boston answered with solid defense and a decisive early advantage.

Boston St. Louis Baltimore New York Browns Klobedanz Douglas Bostons Seleestes Hickman Pennsylvania Hartman Hurst Turner Hamilton Grady Bergen Tenney Sally Harley Houseman Lowe Duffy Perfect Fielding AB TB Harley C.f. Eeeereeaces Houseman Hart Scesecessecces Bush

Washington Wins Two as Cleveland Is Swept in Split

Washington takes the first division lead by taking two from Cleveland. Swaim pitched the opener but tired in the ninth as Washington won 8 to 7. O Connor and Childs were briefly injured and replaced. Tebeau sat for disputing a decision. The second game was forfeited to Washington 9 to 0 after Tebeau disputed a call with two outs in the fifth. Attendance 3,000. Key hits came from Leahy, Demontreville, Reilly, Maguire, Brown, and Young. Selbach homered and Burkett stole twice. Umpire Carpenter.

Washington Cleveland Swaim Forcer O’connor Childs Hards Tebeau Senators McKean Leahy Demontreville Reilly Maguire Brown Young Tucker Wallace Pickering Burkett Selbach Debary Wilson Oung Mercer Carpenter Chiba Farrell A. Eaneens Pickeribg E.f Zimmer B. PO Burkett Eeeeteeteens McAllister

Proxies Upheld At Massachusetts L A W Meeting

Massachusetts Division L A W holds a quarterly meeting at Youngs with ninety plus members present or via proxies. Objections blocked nonrenewed clubs from voting, and proxy by-laws were debated and defeated. Results show increased league clubs, a 3106.50 balance, and multiple nominations for elections committee.

Massachusetts Young Congress Wheelmen Connecticut Wheelmen Consul Tippett A. D. Peck Josiah S. Dean Elections Committee J. H. Seward Henry W. Robinson J. Fred Adams Arthur K. Peck Fred S. McCausland A. G. Frothingham N. W Starbird O.ceccees Reeeeres Esseereres John J. Fecitt W. S. Doane c Reuben S. Swat W. Fourdrinier W. G. Kendall Rae H. W. Robinson Fred Adams Fred J. Gorton F. W. Gurney Brockton Brockton Fair Eddie McDuffee Arthur T. Otis Metropolitan Wheelmen

Notice From Alapompesour Tradesmen

A gentleman seeks high grade work and references the Alapompesour firm at a house. initial inquiry notes quality expectations and potential client contact for service.

Ptyle Od Bros

Champions Take Series Opener in Dull Pitchers Duel

Baltimore report details a first game in a series where Waddell pitched well for the champs and Neps excelled on the mound for Louisville’s Colonels. A costly error by Stenzel on Clingman’s routine grounder allowed a run, preventing a shutout. Attendance was 1,753. The score remains to be noted.

Baltimore Louisvilles Waddell Neps Stenzel Clingman Colonels

New York Nets Rally To Edge Pittsburg In Darkness Stop

New York trailed 7 2 to Pittsburg before a dramatic seventh inning comeback. Davis and Gleason executed a double steal with two outs and two on, Bill Clark delivered a run producing hit to right driving in two runs before being out at second. O Day halted play due to darkness as the game ended with Pittsburg ahead 7 6.

New York Pittsburg New Yorks Davis Gleason Bill Clark O’day AB van Haltren F. Wooseses Ig A McCreery Tiernan Clark Warner Eeevesesevee Joyce Eeseeesesneereres Gettig Donovan P.f Padden H. Davis Smith Pesseeveseeeer Rothfuss Brodie C.f Sugden Killen Eootee Mernan van Haltren Rors Ry Gettig Newark

Unclear Team Scores Across City Matchups

Fragmented lines show multiple cross city scores and pairings including Newark Reading Richmond Hartford Fall River New Bedford Brockton Newport Taunton and Toronto Springfield Syracuse Scranton. Data appears garbled with inconsistent formatting and incomplete results.

St. Louis Boston Louisville Baltimore Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburg New York Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland Washington New. England Taunton Pawtucket Brockton New New Rt Eeeseesseeesserer New Bedford Newport Toronto Springfield Syracuse Scranton

Boston Fans Hopeful After St Louis Game

The Rooters would be disappointed if Boston dropped to St Louis. Duffy fumbled a ball yesterday, rare for Boston captain. Tim Hurst officiated to general satisfaction with no hard feelings. Cross ranks among top shortstops. if he continues, Boston will welcome him next year. The bats surged once they woke, and Stivetts pitched to allow batting practice before the team’s next session. He threw two balls over the grand stand banister, causing two broken seats.

Bostons St. Louis Duffy Boston Tim Hurst Cross Jack Stivetts

Bet outcomes and corrections across several cities

Across multiple brief notices, gamblers’ bets are declared off or questioned. Lawrence notes a figure of 1400 dollars as reportedly received, while Baltimore’s games won are acknowledged as incorrectly stated. Dedham, Lowell, and other locales record bets off or corrections following city sports discussions.

P. B T. FW. M Lawrence M. C Dedham P. H Lowell W. Boynton Baltimore

Wanted milliner for hats in Dawnoo City Alaska

A notice seeks a milliner to supply hats in Dawnoo City Alaska with call for particulate at 200 J Washington. The brief item names the location and trade without extra detail.

Dawnoo City Alaska Washington

International Pace Race At Charles River Park Looms Large

A week from Saturday at Charles River Park will host a likely race of the year. The $5000 speed contest features Jimmy Michael, Eddie McBuffee and Lucien Lesna. Starbuck declines entry after comparing rivals, and seating for 3000 inside the oval will be added to accommodate the expected large crowd, boosting total capacity to just over 19,000.

Charles River Park Jimmy Michael Eddie McBuffee Lucien Lesna Manager Ducker Frank Starbuck Lesna Michael Starbuck

Bicycle notes announce open century events and club runs

The Open Century of the C. R. C. to Springfield on Sept 12 invites members and eligible riders to register at the State House and other join points. Frank Gately trains for Springfield while Kangaroo club plans a Richmond Island outing. Two century runs set for Sept 19 include Suffolk Bicycle Club routes to Providence and a Ladies division, with entries via H. C. Brooks. Old Powder House century also scheduled, starting from West Powder House Square.

Somerville Boston Harvard Bridge Newburyport Cambridge Lynn Ste:m Leon E. Cadman Lexington Avenue West Somerville Mass People’s Institute Massachusetts B. C Joseph McManus Roxbury Earl Peabody Fred Schade J. Emory Tippett Lee’s Auburndale Philadelphia Atlantic City Chicago National Board of Trade W. W. Hamilton Frank Starbuck Willow Grove Meriden Wheel Club Meriden Conn Bald Gardiner Nat Tom Frank Butler Titus McFarland Scott Johnson Major Taylor Acker Eaton Mertens Newhouse Newton Steenson Cabanne Stevens Jenny Mosher Becker Cash E. M Springfield President Skinkle Century Road Club Henry E. Ducker State Centurion Massachusetts A. O. McGarrett State House South Framingham Worcester Warren G. & Chaffin Dayton Maine Richmond’s Portland Harbor Tiger Roadsters India Wharf Frank Gately Kangaroo Suffolk Bicycle Club Providence H. C. Brooks Roxbury Street City Old Powder House Square West

Handicaps Maintained Undisturbed by Promoters Board Rules

LAW racing board bulletin states no interference with handicap marks by officials or promoters. Sanctions denied for Urbane Pleasure Club and W H Daley for unsanctioned races. Professional and amateur records listed with times and distances. several transfers and suspensions noted.

L. A. W. Racing Board Mott F. H. Crapo Manchester N. H Urbane Pleasure Club W. H. Daley Neponset Mass A. B. Hughes Denver Col Frank Waller T. A. Barnaby Frank Albert Charles River Park F. Waller F. Albert Joseph Heil Frank Botterill C. H. Garnfio Ernest J. Rogers Melrose William Cameron Providence R. I Charles *M. Bly Northampton Arthur Clark Bennington

World of Sport notes and upcoming athletic matches

The column previews a series of events and potential matches across sports. Piper Donovan’s form improves ahead of possible sanctioned bouts, Dan Long competes at Apollo Gardens, and a five mile showdown may pit George Tinder against Ernie Hjertberg. Local crews challenge Lynn and Farragut, with tug-of-war plans by Division 19 of Roxbury awaiting turnout at the Post.

Apollo Gardens George B. Tinder Ernie Hjertberg Ambrose Park Brooklyn Tinder William O’brien Boston Cambridge Wolf Tones Locust Street Millstream Lynn Rowing and Athletic Association Farragut Lynn Joseph F. Madden Division 19 Roxbury Murphy Newton

Court Calendar for Middlesex Superior Court Public Case List

The Middlesex Superior Court calendar plans sessions at Cambridge and Lowell starting Monday at 10 a.m. with juries for the first listing and jury waived cases also at 10.00. Cases include Smith vs inhabitants of Lincoln, Smith vs Stile et al, Burditt vs Lexington Gas Light Co, Smiddy vs town of Natick, Vigneron vs West End Stody Co, Murtha vs Crafts, Gallagher vs city of Waltham, Stearns et al vs Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and Hilaz ve Good et al, among others.

Middlesex Cambridge Lowell Richardson J. Sherman Smith Lincoln Stile& Et al Burditt Lexington Gas Light Co Smiddy Town of Natick Vigneron West End Stody Co Murtha Crafts Gallagher City of Waltham Stearns Et al Com Masa Hilaz Ve Good Chase Va Linehan

Races at Franklin Park feature unsettled finishes at unfinished 2:35 pace

At Saugus Franklin Park, Pure Red defeated Lederer in a disputed unfinished 2:35 pace after six heats, with judge substitution of Frank Hayden for Lederer. Pure Red also dominated the 2:11 pace in a close finish by Woodshed over Lady Golden, while Jim Crow led the 2:23 trot though later setbacks delayed results.

Saugus Franklin Park Birney George W. Lederer Frank Hayden Pure Red Lederer T. D Peds Hayden Prince Alert Woodshed Lady Golden Little Woodshed Sterling Kansas Readville Jim Crow

Rhode Island State fair races at Narragansett Park

About 15 000 attended the Rhode Island State fair races at Narragansett Park. Robert J. attempted to beat his 2 01 1 2 record but track conditions stopped the full bid. Nerissia won the final heat in the 2 30 trot unfinished yesterday and Volman captured the 2 25 pace in straight heats. Charlie G. won two heats in the 2 19 trot but collapsed in the third, Colarimond taking that and the next two heats.

Providence Narragansett Park Robert J Nerissia Volman Charlie G Colarimond

Tobacco Trust causes Detroit firm collapse

Detroit Sept 8 The American Tobacco Company successors to K Co Barker Co assigned today without preference to Union Trust Co. Assets 169000 liabilities 115000. No preferred creditors. The Tobacco Trust inroads cited as main cause. President M S Smith is the heaviest creditor.

Detroit Mich American Tobacco Company K. Co. Barker & Co Union Trust Company Tobacco Trust M. S. Smith

Manchester Golf Contests Continue in Fine Essex Conditions

The second day of the Essex County Club men's championship saw close matches. F Curtis defeated Shaw 2 up 1 to play, Sargent beat Carr 6 up 5 to play, Tucker edged Armory 2 up 1 to play, Pierce defeated Winston 8 up 6 to play. Semifinals set Tucker vs Curtis and Sargent vs Pierce at 10. An A ladies handicap event also produced record totals from Mrs Hooper and Miss Sargent, with Boardman winning net honors at 97 with 20 handicap.

Manchester Essex County Club F. Curtis Q. A. Shaw, Jr G. McC. Sargent F. Carr R. F. Tucker F. I. Armory C. A Miss Sargent

Remarkable 300 Mile Century Run by Women and Men

New York dispatch reports twenty six riders finished a 300 mile continuous ride from Rutherford to New Jersey and back. Two women led the finish with Mrs. Hattie White and Miss Tillie Hummel among the fastest. their fatigue shown, they described arduous dusty roads and a moonlit return trip.

Louis Mier Rutherford Cyclers C. P. Staubach C. Parkins Jacob Long Mrs. White Rutherford Miss Hummel New Brunswick Springfield Plainfield New York Co. P. Staubach Parkins

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