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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1897

Page

3

No Trouble 10 Beats St Louis Browns in Tight Match

Baltimore won by a scratch while New York lost and Cincinnati met defeat. Nichols replaced Stivetts in the ninth, and percentages to date show Baltimore 705 Boston 698 New York 652 Cincinnati 580. Collins shone at third with four hits including a double, making several fine catches. St Louis also contributed, with Hamilton, Duffy and Allen prominent, while Wilmot and Tannehill umpired. First game featured Kennedy and Rhines, Kennedy the better supported and scattering Reds' hits with men on base. The crowd enjoyed a model exhibition as the game stayed scoreless through effort and good fielding.

Baltimore Boston New York Cincinnati Houseman Douglas Allen Collins St. Louis Hamilton Duffy Brooklyn Kennedy Rhines Reds AB B PO. A C.f Tenney Stahl R.f. Weer Cleveland Hallman Hartman Turner Grady Lally Harley

Baseball Schedule Across Leagues and Locations

National League games featured St Louis at Boston, Louisville at Baltimore, Cincinnati at Brooklyn, Pittsburg at New York, Chicago versus Philadelphia, Cleveland at Washington with New England tag games in Taunton and nearby towns. Eastern League matchups include Providence at Syracuse, Springfield at Montreal, Wilkesbarre at Toronto, Buffalo at Scranton. A Boston grounds farce concluded with Baltimore winning and New York slipping, leaving leadership unchanged.

Boston St. Louis Hell Baltimore Ouisville New York Louisville Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburg Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland Washington New England Tag Taunton Newport Fall River New Bedford Brockton Providence Syracuse Springfield Montreal Wilkesbarre Toronto Buffalo Scranton

Indians in Nineteenth Century Baseball Tale of Injury and Drama

The narrative recounts a chaotic game where Cross, St. Louis's star at second, is injured early, replaced by Houseman. Allen, guarding second, collides, injuring Cross as he slides for second. Bergen takes a foul tip to the shin, later another to the head, yet stays in. Hartman fails, Turner hits, Stivetts bats, and Jack delivers three-bag hit as the dramatic seventh unfolds before Sudhoff and Nichols close the affair.

Browns Cross Houseman Lowe Tenney Allen Jack St. Louis Bergen Happy Jack Hartman Turner Herr Sudhoff Baltimore Stivetts Bebe Beantown Nichols

Hat sold higher in Boston reveal at Cr rstaton Daily

Wanted milliner note misread an ad promising a $5 hat to Boston but selling for $30 at Cr rstation Daily. For particulars call 290.

Bos Boston

Senators Triumph In Slugging Night Victory

Washington defeats Cleveland 9 to 8 in a high hitting slugfest at Washington, D. C. The Senators benefited from three doubles in the fourth inning off Powell, and the game was halted at darkness after a close contest. Attendance 1500.

Washington, D. C Senators Powell

Baltimore Triumphs Over Louisville 3 2 on Errors

Baltimore beat Louisville 3 to 2 as errors decided the game. It was a pitchers duel with Horfer edging the mound duel. Crackling defense and sharp plays marked the contest until the fourth inning when umpire ejected catcher Clarke. attendance was 1718.

Baltimore Louisville Horfer Kelley Clarke

Phillies Rally Past Chicago Behind Lajoie Three Bagger

Philadelphia wins 5 2 over Chicago as Lajoie belts a three base hit driving in two in the ninth. Dunkle yields seven walks while Thornton struggles but the Phillies pull off a late rally with 4 hits in final two innings. Attendance 1 873.

Philadelphia Penn Chicago Phillies Dunkle Thornton Ryan Lajoie McFarland Lange McCormick Cross Sveritt Hornton Stelen Everitt Dahilen Cullaghan Anson Shugart Nash Snornton Callahan

New Yorks and Pirates Split Doubleheader in New York

The New Yorks and Pittsburgs played a double header with the Giants scoring few hits against Hawley in game one while Meekin matched him for the Pirates. Errors plagued both teams and led to scoring opportunities. Seymour pitched superbly in game two with Hughey close behind. Umpire O Day initially pressed to start game two quickly but Joyce refused saying players needed rest.

New York New Yorks Pittsburgs Giants Hawley Pirates Meekin Gleason Seymour Hughey O’day Joyce

Gentleman seeks skilled barber for pompadour work at new address

Notice announces a man who values high grade haircutting and beard trimming seeks a barber. He once foreman at Alland Bros and now operates near the Court House at 1 Pemberton Square.

Aand Cava Alland Bros Pemberton Sq New Court House

Interstate Quests and Local Scores Across Multiple Cities

In Pawtucket Rhode Island Taunton leads 3 to 2. Newark New Jersey 4 Reading 2. Scranton Syracuse union 8 to 1. Toronto Toronto 14 Springfield 10 Springfield 20 Toronto 6. Buffalo 3 Wilkes Barre 2. Montreal 12 Providence 3. Newport 5 Fall River 3. New Bedford Brockton 3 New Bedford 2. Richmond Virginia 8 Athletics 3. Hartford Connecticut 6 Lancaster 0?

Pawtucket R. I Taunton Newark N. J Reading Scranton Syracuse Toronto Springfield Buffalo Wilkesbarre Montreal Providence Newport Fall River New Bedford Brockton Richmond Athletics Hartford Conn Lancaster

Boston Baseball Notes From Local Stand

David Scannell watches from the grand stand as Cape Ann’s star. Stivett’s box exit after a win, Baltimore and Louisville rally to tie, then fade. Hickman earns crowd favor with control and nerve. The South Bostons face Murray & Irwins at Locust Street grounds Saturday at 3 30. An excursion to Baltimore is planned for late month as Boston fans anticipate the most interesting games of the year.

David Scannell Harvard Cape Ann's Stivett’s Boston Cranks Louisville Baltimore Lewis Seiten New York Ganzell Lake Yeager Neve Hickman Bostons Orange Athletic Club South Bostons Murray & Irwins South Boston Locust Street Grounds Donahue Browns

Saugus Close At Fast September Racing Finale

At Saugus on September 9 the closing day of the September meeting featured fast times despite sparse entries. Jim Crow won the 2:23 heat, Nellie R. led the 2:26 pace before Miller Boy and Betsy Bugle pressed hard, while the 2:17 pace yielded a six heat test with Diversion and Melsora among the fast contenders. The program ended with postponement of several heats to the next day as track officials prepared for Rigby ahead of Monday’s opening.

Jim Crow Nellie RB Saugus Kurbum Jack Bowen Miller Boy Nellie R Foshner Betsy Bugle Puzzlied Kitty van Diversion Ed Gillies Lorene Melsora Crazy Boy Squeezer Rigby

Fast runners set for Charles River Park meet tomorrow

Dozens of entrants fill the program at Charles River Park with events including mile open mile tandem and mile high wheel. Notable competitors include A Gately Nadeau Pettis Randall Keating Jackson Sullivan and Albert along with multiple amateur and professional pairs from Cambridge Lynn Waltham Dorchester and Boston. The list names many clubs and cities signaling a large turnout for the afternoon track program.

Charles River Park I’. A. Gately Roxbury Joseph Nadeau Cambridgeport W. S. Reynolds Slyde Park F. A. B. Pettis Dorchester William W. Randall Rochester N. Y C. A. Keating Ayer A. A. Jackson Lynn T. P. Sullivan Cambridge F. B. Fowler Waltham W. B. Sherer Manchester N. H. Mile Joseph Nadean Marlboro J. WP. Clark EF. H. Snow L. D. VF. Marston C. L. Kimball C. KE. Prescott B. O. Howe Hudson H. and G. W. Drury H. R. Osgood W. J. Connell Wolaston E. P. Cook Brad Hamion Arlington LL. Litchfield Bouton Dan Daley Taunton L. G. Hana Providence Victor Eckberg Worcester C. H. Drury Winchendon Daniel Mountain Mile Charles Closson Fast A. W. Dillon T. J. McNichol E. ©. Peabody I. W. Stevens W. J. Downey Hyde Park YP. J. Donahue W. H. Dodge Lowell George L. Howland Tom Clark James Clark J. J. McKinnon William B. Chipman Boston J. P. Watson FE. C. Nissen Jamaica Plain F. O. Anthoine Stoneham Joe Collins J. H. Hargroves J. P. Clark H. Snow W. i Davis L. D. KF. Marston R. J. McGowan Medford

Fleetwood Park Grand Circuit Show Hits Police Pencil Woes

Races at Fleetwood New York feature a trimmed three minute trotting class with Town Lady facing Miss Jay. Town Lady sold at $6 to 1 with few backers while the favorite won easily in slow time. The 2:20 pace drew betting interest with a field selling for $1000 and Quadriga at $300.

New York Fleetwood Park Town Lady Jay

Gentry Tries for World Record at Rhode Island State Fair

Governor's day drew 40,000 as John R. Gentry attempted to break the world mile mark of 1:59 1-4 with a final trial of 2:04 3-4 after a 2:09 1-2 warming up and a last quarter in 29 1-2 seconds. Edward G. led the 3 year olds in 2:3 pace and King Egbert won the 2:13 pace in straight heats.

Providence R. I John R. Gentry Edward G King Egbert

Runaways on a Track at Chatham Fair

The Chatham New York fair drew a light crowd with three exciting races. In the 2 40 class twenty entries faced seven starters and during the third heat Delmar Wilkes and Clara collided on the first stretch. Both drivers were thrown out and the Wilkes driver dragged by the reins before relinquishing. The runaway followed close to the home stretch until expert driving prevented a worse wreck. only bruises and broken sulkies were reported.

Chatham N. Y Chatham Fair Delmar Wilkes Clara Wilkes

Cock Robin Sold Returns to Owner in Hull Regatta

The Cock Robin, sold earlier this season by C. S. Eaton to C. H. W. Foster, was bought back by Eaton with a cash exchange for his old racer Cockatoo. Eaton aims for a championship boat as Cockatoo underperforms. Only two races remain this afternoon and tomorrow at Hull. Cock Robin must win both to surpass Gosling, who leads the standings.

C. S. Eaton C. H. W. Foster

Boxing Gossip Circling Tom Kelly Death and Contests

The paper reports Tom Kelly was killed by a train at Revere and buried at Denny Murphy’s expense amid sympathy for the pugilist. It notes a proposed Ryan versus McCoy finish match with deposits, potential Nevada purses, and potential Joe Walcott bout talks. Also mentions Fitzsimmons’ title, New York Polo club boxing doubt, Rosenberg injury, Barnett fights, and track records at Crystal Palace.

Tom Kelly Revere Denny Murphy Kelly Syracuse George Cochrane Gus Tuthill Tommy Ryan Kid McCoy Ryan McCoy Nevada Joe Walcott Green Goods Fitzsimmons Jack Dempsey Polo A. C New York Gotham Maurice Rosenberg College Point L. I

New England School of Boxing and Physical Culture Opens

The New England School of Boxing and Physical Culture is now open at 127A Tremont Street Room 12. Manager M. Gordon promises a thorough program with guaranteed results in six lessons or money refunded for men women or children of high sensibilities.

NEW England School OF Boxing and Physical Culture Gordon Tremont St

Paced mile record set by J W Stocks in London

Bicycle news notes report ongoing attacks on the paced mile record led by J W Stocks of England who set a mark at Crystal Palace track in London on a Wednesday. McDuffee plans to improve on that pace.

J. Platt-Betts Eddie McDuffee Charles River Park Australia Platt- Betts Crystal Palace J. W. Stocks England London

Three records fall at Waterbury bicycle meet under Wheel Club

Waterbury Waterbury Wheel Club meet yields three records including Hausman Collett breaking tandem mark and McFarland clipping Windle's mile state record at Charter Oak Park. Newton of Stafford Springs sets two thirds mile professional state best as crowds enjoy a strong, if uneven, program with judges ruling disputed in one heat.

Waterbury Conn Charter Oak Park Hartford Floyd McFarland San Jose C. R. Newton Stafford Springs Gardiner Callahan Bald C. F. Newton E. C. Bald Buffalo Tom Cooper Chicago R. F. Ludwig EF. C. Haus E. M. Blake Keene N. H George H. Collett New Haven K. IE. Ludwig Ime Zim Newton Arthur Gardiner A. Callahan W. A. Katz B. C. Thayer New Britain J. Cadwell Elmwood George Beh New York Floyd Mclarland Nat Butler

Bridge results and tandem race at Cambridgeport

Major Taylor placed second in the bridge event at Cambridgeport. In the one mile tandem handicap, F iA ge and J F Broderick of Waterbury won by 50 yards with FE C Hausman and George H Collett of New Haven second and George Smviter and Sparadowski third after a time of 1 minute. Hausman and Collett finished just one fifth of a second behind the first team.

Bicycle Notes and Race Plans Highlight Local Cycling Scene

Providence century runners should detour to Foxboro due to unridable Walpole to Wrentham stretch. Raycycle store on Newspaper Row to close next Tuesday. Miami Cycle plans a Boston model branch on Columbus Avenue. Lesna and Michael near Hampden Park for a twenty mile race next Wednesday with pacemakers and multiple teams. Rivierre to assist M Pognon in racing setup. Walter C Sanger Jr noted as rising star. A race planned at Charles River Park with E Boisclaire as Newton two mile winner. A route via Meaford Winchester Woburn North Western Lowell Merrimac Nashua Cord to Concord advised. George Maddock seeks mile match with E Boisclaire.

Providence Walpole Wrentham Foxboro A. R.—Mills Raycycle Newspaper Row Miami Cycle Manufacturing Company Boston Columbus Avenue Lesna Michael Hampden Park Springfield Springfield Bicycle Club Rivierre M. Pognon New York Walter C. Sanger, Jr Milwaukee Hammond Ind Lester Ottenheimer Dave Shaffer Jimmy Michael Master Ottenheimer Bliss Chicago W. Cc. T Meaford Winchester Woburn North Wesburn Lowell Merrimac Nashua Concord George D. Maddock Ashland Street E. Boisclaire Newton Labor Day Charles River Park

Hull Yacht Club Resails Races And Open Race Day

The Hull Yacht Club will resail postponed knockabout third and fourth class races this afternoon. Tomorrow the annual September open race covers first second open second cabin third fourth Class A and knock about classes. Judges include Commodore William Ti Crane and others. Rendezvous of the Yacht Racing Association of Massachusetts yachts follows. A public concert and entertainment for yachtsmen is planned Saturday evening. Association officers report club runs from multiple area clubs to Hull tomorrow. The Y R A M executive committee plans season end September 11. Knockabout sweepstakes on Sept 16 17 18 will not count for percentages.

Hull Yacht Club Commodore William Ti. Crane H. B. Torrey V. Souther William E. Sherriffs Charles A. Cooley J.J. Souther Boston Burgess Lynn Old Colony Winthrop Hull

Howard Atheneum Triumphs Over Bowdoin Square 16 to 4

The Howard Atheneum team defeated Bowdoin Square 16 to 4 at Huntington avenue grounds. Key plays came from Johnny Foley at first base and heavy hitting by Johnny Weber O'Brien Foulpaugh and Coogan. Jack Dolan starred at first base and the Howard battery work impressed throughout.

Huntington Avenue Howard Atheneum Bowdoin Square Johnny Foley Johnny Weber O’brien Foulpaugh Coogan Jack Dolan Howard

World of Sport and Local Horse Racing Notes

In Cohasset a dory race featured Bart Ryan, Tom Mannix, and Jim Kelly with Kelly winning by four lengths in 8m 58s for 1.5 miles. Star Pointer and Joe Patchen set up a Mystic Park showdown as their two minute race time is contested tomorrow. The professional all round championships of America also tomorrow. local crack runners and jumpers are entered.

M. K Cohasset Bart Ryan Tom Mannix Jim Kelly Kelly O'Brien Mannix Star Pointer Readville Cepany America Boston J. B Salem

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