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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1897

Page

3

Championship Pennant Hangs On Final Week In Major League Play

The week promises decisive action as Boston, Baltimore and New York chase the pennant. Brooklyn, Cincinnati and Washington push for top spots, with Boston seeking momentum against Brooklyn and Baltimore hosting important exchanges. Managers weigh pitching plans as Giants eye a path to the flag, while Syracuse and Toronto duel in the Eastern League and local teams seek matches with youth squads.

Brooklyn Boston Baltimore New York Washington Philadelphia

Fans gaze to Post bulletin for New York Baltimore games

The article notes fans will watch the Post bulletin for inning by inning updates on the New York Baltimore and Boston Brooklyn games over the next three days. A thousand details about trips, pitches, and possible Nichols appearances describe the exciting setup for the series opener in Baltimore.

Post Rooters Baltimore Nichols

Beeston Adds Joe Bean and Willis as Young Talent for Next Season

Manager Selee secures Joe Bean shortstop from Newport and Willis of Syracuse to join Beeston next season. Bean, Cambridgeport youth with Newport and Augusta ties, praised for fielding and batting, will join from Boston contract after stellar season. Willis to arrive later, signaling shift away from veteran players as directors pursue youthful crowds.

Selee Joe Bean Newport New England Bean Cambridgeport Joe Kelley Baltimore Tim Keefe Boston Beeston Willis Syracuse

New England League Pennant to Be Decided Next Spring

The New England League remains tied until spring when Brockton and Newport may meet to decide the pennant. President Murnane states the issue will be settled before the season opens. Lewis is expected to pitch for Boston in today’s South End game against Brooklyn, as he has been effective in past meetings.

Giants Boston Joyce Rusie Baltimore New York Meekin Seymour Orioles Hanlon Joel Corbett Brooklyn Bostons Brockton Newport Murnane South End Lewis

Local Amateur Baseball Closes Season With Youth Matchups

A late season in Massachusetts features Emmet Baseball Club seeking 15 year old games amid 23 wins in 30. P A Collins seeks 13 year old games, Walter Dolan lists East Boston contact, and Walnuts versus Linwoods of Somerville aims for state championship. Young Glenwoods target 19 year olds, Crabs target 18 year olds with Baldheads and Oldees in play.

Emmet Baseball Club J. J. Fahey Seventh Street South Boston P. A. Collins Walter Dolan Paris Street Walnuts Linwoods Somerville Glenwoods Frederick Carter Minot Street City Crabs Baldheads Oldees

Reds Defeat Browns In Close Season Finale

Cincinnati September 19. The last game of the season between the Reds and the Browns ended with a narrow Reds victory. Attendance 2000. The score stood with Reds ahead at close of play.

Chicago Colts Griffith Clark Clingman Cincinnati Reds Browns

Weather Rain Halts Syracuse Boxing Meet In New Jersey

At Syracuse Syracuse 8 Wilkesbarre 0, At Paterson New Jersey Athletics 7 Paterson 6 Paterson 10 Athletics 1. At Montreal Montreal 8 Buffalo 8. Called on account of rain.

Providence Toronto Buffalo Montreal Wilkesbarre Syracuse Scranton Springfield Paterson N. J Athletics

Three more games at home and baseball notes

The Boston team will travel to Orange after Wednesday’s game with Lewis likely to pitch after today’s Brooklyn clash. Umpire talk centers on Tim Hurst and Bob Emslie officiating the Boston Baltimore series. Several players move teams or pursue other sports with releases and franchise deals discussed.

Brooklyn Boston Orange N. J Baltimore Orioles Collins Duffy Griffin Philadelphias New Yorks Giants Polo Grounds Newark Bostons Lewis Compton Music Hall Bill Daly Tim Hurst Bob Emslie Hurst Ed McKean Spiders Cleveland Pete Browning Klondike Pirates Fry Hartford Leever Richmond Tom Tucker Tom Arthur Clarkson John Detroit Cincinnati Eddie Urke Hevler Westervelt New York Tiernan Mike Lynch Doyle Hughey Jennings Carter Yale

Vindication and clash over Freedman remarks in National League

News from New York describes President Young’s demand for vindication after President Freedman’s criticisms. Umpires consider legal action for slander while clubs weigh resolutions, investigations, and possible censure within the National League ahead of Philadelphia meetings.

New York Young National League Freedman New York Baseball Club Philadelphia Washington League League of Good Faith Nick Baspall Buncombe Mr. Freedman

Season winds down with South Boston yacht club racing

The yachting season ended with vibrant harbor activity as clubs around South Boston and Dorchester sailed in strong winds. Many boats were stripped for winter haulouts while others planned moves to Coulter's yard and Savin Hill beach, with notable vessels and owners named.

South Boston Dorchester Minot Commodore Codman Dorchester Yacht Club Minot’s Hypatia Dorchester Bay T. W. King Hull Hebo Lonberg Smith Commodore Davis Savin Hill Yacht Club Lynda Yawling A. E. Justice Columbian Yacht Club Weir River Whistler Vanita Gatro Clio Fortuna Gullineer Rusalka Stetson Muriel Coulter’s Gracie G Sughrue Harbinger Aschumet Savin Hill

Military Division 43 Initiates Two as Drill Plans Outlined

Military Division 43 A O H met in Naomi Hall with President John B O Higgins presiding Two candidates were initiated and fifteen propositions acted upon Members welcomed W J Callaghan and Ambrose J Lambert back from illness Addresses were given by James Mantle John M Grainey Peter Dolan Hugh E Scanlan and Ambrose J Lambert Arrangements were made for fall drill tournaments a special meeting and drill on Sunday Oct 3 and the literary committee was tasked with entertainment A military committee including John B O Higgins James Mantle John M Grainey John Lane Michael Morrison Hugh E Scanlan W J Callaghan Peter Dolan and Deputy Vice Commander Patrick Ahern outlined plans for the society’s progress

Naomi Hall Washington Street John B. O'Higgins W. J. Callaghan Ambrose J. Lambert James Mantle John M. Grainey Peter Dolan Hugh E. Scanlan Messrs Edward J. McCauley D. J. McCarthy James J. McCaffrey Patrick Ahern

Gaelic school awards highlight language movement in Boston

At 45 Eliot street the Gaelic School held a session afternoon prize distribution with a dozen prizes. Winners aided the free Gaelic school funded by quarterly entertainments. P. J. Conlan, ex Philo Celtic president, praised the language movement spanning Ireland and the United States from sea to sea. Notable entertainers included James Drinan John M. Doran M. A. Hurley M. D. Cronin and P. J. O Daly.

Eliot Street Boston P. J. Conlan Philo-Celtic Society of Boston

Hibernian Knights Dance at Bay State Hall Roxbury

The third grand social entertainment and dance of Company A Hibernian Knights Roxbury will be at Bay State Hall 1278 Washington Street on Thursday evening. Prizes include four solid gold medals for best Hibernian Knights tug of war team and best division tug-of-war team, sterling bracelets for best lady singer, and every ticket holder gains a chance on a lady's gold watch.

Company A Hibernian Knights Roxbury Bay State Hall Washington Street

Social gathering at Cedar Street Somerville

A social function at the home of Misses Kittie and Annie Kelley in Somerville brought together about thirty young ladies and gentlemen. Talent included Marie Carr on piano, William Hogan singing, Carl Kelley ventriloquism, Mabel Russell whistling, Annie Kelley musical selections, Eva Budican reading, Frank White violin, George Dooley singing and recitations, and duets by Kittie Kelley and Edward Coady.

Kittie Annie Kelley Cedar Street Somerville Marie Carr William Hogan Carl Kelley Mabel Russell Eva Budican Frank White George Dooley Kittie Kelley Edward Coady

Trip to Albany via Boston and Albany Railway

Traveler seeks best fare to Albany with routes via Boston and Albany Railroad along the Hudson to New York and Fall River line to Boston starting October 6. Ends and intermediate dates not specified. Requests fare options and travel details.

Albany Boston & Albany Hudson New York Fall River Boston

Lenox Golf Club Opens Fine Weeklong Tournament

The Lenox Golf Club launches a weeklong open tournament starting today with two cups on offer. Women compete for the Mme de Heredia cup and men for the Alexandre cup. Dates cover medal, match, and final rounds with open entries from Lenox members and USGA eligible players.

Lenox Golf Club Mme. de Heredia John E. Alexandre Alexandre William D. Sloane

Boxing Gossip Bouts For The Week

A schedule of weekly boxing bouts lists fighters such as Dave Richards Joe Sturch and Joe Bernstein versus El McCloskey, with rounds from ten to twenty at clubs including Excelsior A C Scranton Olympic A C Buffalo and Quaker City A C Philadelphia. Other matches feature Frank Connolly J Laughlin Mike Sears Frank Zimperer Frank Garrard Matt Matthews Kid McPartland Jack Daly and more across Philadelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cleveland and Hartford with several six round events listed.

Dave Richards Joe Sturch Cincinnati Joe Bernstein el McCloskey Excelsior A. C Scranton Frank Connolly J. M. Laughlin Mike Sears Frank Zimperer Frank Garrard Matt Matthews Olympic A. C Baffalo T. Cleary Young Farren D. D. Dougherty H. Crawford F. Stewart F. Lacy Quaker City A. C Philadelphia Tom Ryan Tom Butler Greenpoint A. C Brooklyn Joe Fairburn A. Rambo Private L. Fole E. Beck F. Fairburn J. Johnson S. Quartz I. Falcon C. Clements Unknown Kensington A. C Pittsburg John van Heest Toledo Young Griffo Joe Gans Athens Penu Martin Flaherty George Siddons New London Frank Patterson J. Hennigan Jack McAuliffe J. Downey A. C Williamsburg N.Y Thunderbolt Smith Yank Kenney Tad Bailey Celeron N. Y Ed Daily Bill Tweedle National A. C Rochester Pat Reedy Nick Bailey Washington D. C Steve O’donnell Charley Farrell George Byers Charles Goff Gladiator A. C Hartford

Frank Connolly to Make American Debut in Buffalo Rounds

The piece notes Frank Connolly brother of Eddy making his American debut in a limited bout with Johnny Loughlin at Buffalo. Connolly trained by Jimmy Kelly, with Mike Sears facing Frank Zimpher in a ten‑round bout, and a twenty‑round main event between Fatty Matthews and Frank Gerrard. Also covered are fights featuring Griffo versus Gans and Thunderbolt Smith against Yank Kenny, plus other regional bouts and commentary by George V. Tuohy.

Frank Connolly Eddy Johnny Loughlin Buffalo Frank Jimmy Kelly Mike Sears Frank Zimpher Game Club Connolly Fatty Matthews Frank Gerrard Jamestown N. Y Martin Flaherty George Siddons New London Siddons Flaherty Griffo Gans Olympic Thunderbolt Smith Yank Kenny Corbett Celeron Yank Kenny George V. Tuohby

Suffolk Bicycle Club Arrives in Providence on Tandem Ride

The Suffolk Bicycle Club reached Providence Rhode Island at noon after a forty rider run. Pacemakers were R. Gordon and H. C. Brooks. They had dinner at the City Hotel. The return ride faced a heavy head wind. One woman rode on a tandem.

Providence R. IL Suffolk Bicycle Club R. Gordon H. C. Brooks City

Century Run Highlights Boston Cycling Clubs

Century rides dominated Greater Boston sports yesterday with five 100 mile events. Middlesex C A led with 56 starters racing to Newburyport and back in six and a half hours, while a slower division finished in nine hours twenty minutes. Boston Athletic Association revived a member only century, and other clubs clocked 101 miles plus a Suffolk Bike Club run to Providence.

Peeterday Greater Boston Middlesex C. A Newburyport Cambridge Boston Charles E. Fay W. B. Brackett George S. Clapp J. S. Brackett Rockland E. F. Atwood Fred Mann E. P. Burnham F. W. Baldwin N. F. Stanley Alfred Genereaux A. P. Benson William Keough George M. Carburgh Edward Wash L. Arron J. McCarthy E. Wilkins C. M. Rollins Samuel Williams E. W. Hastings, Jr C. T. Estabrook A.W. Dillon J. H. Fanner George Anderson F. H. Haton Ed Norris D. Mountain Henry Mills Jennie Bain G. H. Garside H. K. Smith Charles Richardson Jim’’ McGinley W. D. Bradstreet Waltham Fred Tudor Nonce McGinley A. O. McGarrett Exeter Street Lexington Paul Revere Concord Maynard Stow Bolton Lancaster Clinton Northboro Westboro Ashland South Framingham Natick Newton Boulevard W. G. Kendall W. A. Shockley William Thomas A. B. Bradstreet George A. Smith Fred Tudor, Jr R. P. Blake H. G. Cushman James McGinley Suffolk B. C Roxbury Street Cottage Farms William Schleehaus R. Gordon Providence Percy Lantz James Keegan Andrew Laersen Andrew Wilkins William J. Grady Samuel Freeman Frank Charles Holthaus Mary Dunn H. Hansen

Sugar Boom Reverses In Boston As Imports Pour In

Sugar trade turns bullish after the Ding ley tariff passage as ships from Java bring 5000 tons worth about 500000 dollars to Boston. Treasury duty on the cargo nears 200000 dollars while warehouses will be emptied and refilled. The British steamer Queen Christina is nearing Delaware Breakwater and expected midweek arrival.

Boston Java Treasury Department Delaware Breakwater

Spanish ministerial aides pledge Tetuan Woodford talks progress

Madrid dispatch reports that Spanish foreign minister the Duke of Tetuan will soon be involved in renewed discussions with Tetuan Woodford figures. Assurances emphasize pacific intentions as talks near.

France Duke of Tetuan United States Woodford London The Times Medrid Foreign Office Tetuan-Woodford Madrid

Opening of Obel Jacob Synagogue and Ark Dedication

The Obel Jacob Synagogue held a ceremonial opening and ark dedication presented by the East Boston Ladies' Charitable Society. The oak ark features gold inscriptions and carved lions. Louis Kenner received the ark keys as Rabbis and dignitaries spoke and opening rites took place, with Alderman Berwin and Rabbi Schoher partaking.

Obel Jacob East Boston Ladies’ Charstable Society Abraham Alpert Robert Goodman Nathan Black Levi Jacobson S. Hirsberg Jacob Jacobson Abraham Schacher Isaac Sewarts Natham Black Samuel H. Schacher H. Schacher East Boston Ladies’ Charitable Society Louis Kenner William Berwin Rabbi Schoher Isaac Rosnosky William J. Donovan John H. Sullivan J. E. Fitzgerald

Carlson's Body Found After Dory Trip

Hull police reported the body of Carl Carlson picked up off Hull Gut by a yacht crew after he left South Boston in a dory named Arrow with John Wickland a week earlier. Wickland says Carlson fell overboard near Paddock's Island and drowned. initial foul play fears subsided and Wickland was released. Carlson boarded at 32 Sawyer street and the body was to be brought there.

Mitchell Hull Carlson Wickland Martin Murphy Sawyer Street

New Bedford Day Invitations Go To Fort Adams Band

New Bedford organizers announce Battery F and its band from Fort Adams are ordered to attend the city semi centennial October 10 to 14. A Navy letter confirms USS Amphitrite will visit New Bedford during the celebration period.

New Bedford Gilmore Fort Adams Navy Roosevelt

Ambassador's Wife Injured in Berlin Bicycle Accident

The wife of U S ambassador Andrew D White was bicycling in a Dresden park when a man ran her down and insulted her before fleeing. The incident occurred during a visit by the ambassador and Mrs White to friends in Dresden.

Berlin United States Andrew D. White

New Process Cures Alcohol Habit, Says Boston Group

The National Association of Physicians and Surgeons at 18 Boylston Street Boston reports a new cure for the alcohol habit. Dr. Wilson, chief consultant, cites many cured over ten to thirty years. The treatment is described as harmless and restorative with patients such as Charles Wild, Hudson Street. Charles Sullivan, Kneeland Street. John C. Campbell, Beach and South Streets. I. K. Dyer, Rollins Street. and the Hon. T. G. Nally, Washington Street.

National Association of Physicians and Surgeons Boylston Street Boston Wilson Charles Wild Hudson Street Charles Sullivan Kneeland Street John C. Campbell American Type Foundry Beach South Streets I. K. Dyer Rollins Street T. G. Nally Washington Street

Rosary Guards Presenter Honors Lyons with Picture

At a large Sheridan Guards meeting in Roxbury, Joseph A Lyons was presented with a painting of the Lakes of Killarney after selling the most tickets for a Sept 12 Dudley Street Opera House entertainment. Stephen A Gaffey gave the presentation, with William Cronin adding remarks and Lyons responding.

Sheridan Guards Hibernian Knights Division 17 Hibernian Hall Hampden Street Roxbury Joseph A. Lyons Lakes Killarney Dudley Street Opera House Stephen A. Gaffey William Cronin Lyons

Local Gaelic clubs seek matches amid date disputes

Representatives from Emmet and Garryowen meet at the Post to arrange a Saturday match but fail to settle a date. Emmets accept but Garryowens delay, posting a forfeit of 19 dollars for the proposed Thanksgiving Day clash. Other clubs, including William O’Brien and Wolf Tone, seek games as do Charlestown groups and the Elmwoods tug team.

Emmet Garryowen O’keefe Emmets Sullivan Garryowens William O’brien Wolf Tone Timothy McNamara William O’briens Waldorf Street Dorchester Elmwoods Boston Young Ireland Hurling Club Cambridge Boston Hurling Club Mullin Kiley Whalley Bostons

Limited Fitchburg Excursion Tickets On Sale for Hoosac Tunnel

A limited number of tickets for the Fitchburg railroad popular excursion to Hoosac Tunnel will be placed on sale on and after Wednesday September 22 at 260 Washington street and at Union Station Causeway street Boston. For circular address J R Watson general passenger agent.

Fitchburg Hoosac Tunnel Washington Street Union Station Causeway Street Boston J. R Watson

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