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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1897

Page

3

Army of rooters off for Baltimore in key series

Umpire Tom Lynch leaves Boston after praising press fairness. National League games set in Baltimore with Nichols and Klobedanz to pitch opening and second games. Nick to start if first game wins. large fan train departs with about 200 supporters for the Monumental City series.

Tom Lynch Boston South End Soden Lynch Young Baltimore Tim Hurst Bob Emalie Hurst Emslie Orioles Rooters Park Square Station Charles J. Lavis John Keenan Thomas McBarron C. H. Worcester Thomas Donahue W. S. Clark Thomas Andrew J. McGowan James P. Mackey W. K. Cornwell Lewis Watson John J. Madden Dr. J. Louis T. B. Brickley Daniel J. Hasson W. J. Leonard George L. Brown W. C. Warmer P. H. Moriarty J. B. Billings Fred E. Ewell C. R. Scott Milford J. J. Doyle W. J. Keefe Samuel Mellor Joseph J. Cavanaugh Samuel Hallett Ward T. Sanderson P. H. Conway A. B. O’donnell J. Smith George W. Walker J. M. Sullivan T. M. McDonough H. Rosenfield J. T. Ryan J. R. Reilly Hugh J. Lee John Harrington James E. Fee William J. McGrath Bernard Monagle Benjamin Pearson John A. Kane David ©. Hickey J. C. Little EB. T. Little J. C. White Robert Mahoney F. P. Marsh F. H. Collins John BE. Higgins Joseph D. Muldoon George F. Muldoon J. Albion Briggs A. E. Mann H .J. Haughton Frank Paige Frank M. Seamons John C. Welton James J. Welsh Martin A. Hernan H. P. Mullowney G. W. Brooks J. Nelson S. O. Reinstein

Governor Ramsdell Guests at Rochester Fair

Governor Ramsdell and council attended Rochester fair on Governor's Day with 30,000 spectators. Races featured pilots Wilkes and Tackhammer Morrill in 2:19 and 2:22 heats. Mountaineer won the ladies’ race. Jim Corbett offered to bet on a Fitzsimmons bout. McCoy vs Ryan debates and boxing matchups highlighted by articles from George V. Tuohy.

Rochester N. H Rochester Fair Ramsdell S. D. Felker Fair Grounds United States Cavalry Pilot Wilkes Whitney Frank Sargent George A Dan Wilkes Maud H Oxford Morrill Jack Drew Mountaineer Crosby Ryan McCoy Steve Palmer George Lavigne George Dixon O’rourke Jim Corbett Fitzsimmons Patsy Haley Billy Plimer Buffaloman Bantamas Dave Sullivan Haley Dave A. M Billy Stift Dayton Ohio George V. Tuohey

Great Cattle Show At Martha's Vineyard Ends In Success

The Martha's Vineyard cattle show closes after a highly successful meeting. Trotting at Whiting's track drew large crowds with ten local horses, best time 2 35. Mr G M Whitaker of 30ston gave an excellent address in the exhibition hall. A grand ball followed, attracting attendees from across the island.

West Tilbury Martha’s Vineyard Whiting’s G. M. Whitaker 30Ston Island

Boxing Gossip and Plans in Limbo in Brooklyn

Boxing gossip notes unresolved bouts as license issues stall events in Brooklyn. Possible October meeting at Greenpoint A. Co. Allie Alberts seeks a Post appointment with Jack Smith at 2 pm. Maher says match with Sharkey not off and will occur. Luke Stevens challenges Mike Sears while Mike trains in Buffalo. Steve Brodie comments from a West End theatre.

Jack McAuliffe Jack Downey Brooklyn Greenpoint A. Co Allie Alberts Jack Smith Peter Maher Sharkey Luke Stevens Mike Sears Lewiston Mike Buffalo Steve Brodie West End

Cleveland Beats Chicago Colts in 8 to 4 Tilt

Cleveland outhit Chicago and won 8 to 4 in Cleveland at League Park on September 23. Both teams played solid defense but the Indians led the scoring with timely hitting and steady pitching.

Cleveland Chicago Colts

Scranton Montreal Toronto Result Fragments

At Providence Providence 6 Scranton 6 At Montreal Montreal 8 Toronto 3. Sparse OCR fragments show scores and cities without full context or dates.

Providence Scranton Montreal Toronto

Baltimore Prepares for Music Hall Basketball Showdown

In Monday's Post Baltimore will be warm and the betting favors the home win two of three. Sullivan Ganzel and Hickman were left at home but will join the team in Music Hall this afternoon. Captain Bill Daly will announce the game on hand.

B. M Baltimore Sullivan Ganzel Hickman Music Hall Bill Daly

Ives Brothers Win Doubles Crown in Salem Tennis

In Beverly on September 23 the Ives brothers of Salem High School defeated Sanborn and Hoad of Danvers High in the doubles final 1-6 6-3 3-6 6-2 6-3. The victory closes the interscholastic tournament with Salem capturing both singles and doubles titles.

Beverly Ives Brothers Salem High School Sanborn and Hoad Danvers High Salem

Englishcricket draw as Warner’s team meets Baltimoreans

At Catonsville Country Club grounds the match between Pelham Warner’s English team and Baltimoreans ended in a draw due to bad weather. By stumps the English led 262 to 188 with Baltimore down four wickets in their second innings. the Englishmen still had a full innings to bat.

Baltimore

Chelsea Handball Challenge Set for Sunday Meeting

Lawrence credits B for a standout performance. Carr and McKnight will accept the challenge of Flaherty andardman, the Chelsea handball players, and meet them Sunday afternoon to make final arrangements.

Lawrence Carr McKnight Flaherty Ardman Chelsea

Morgan line directs freight steamers to Galveston

The Morgan line on the Sunset route will, until further notice, route all steamers carrying freight for Texas and points West directly to Galveston from New York, preventing delays on through shipments. Their tri weekly line reassures patrons there will be no delay on through shipments east or westbound.

Morgan Line Texas Galveston Tex New York

Harvard's Works Pugilists In Politics Football Signals

Harvard's football practice opened with a signal-filled session under Coach Forbes. The lineup featured Cabot Bouve Burden N Shaw Donald Moulton Cochrane and others, with Dibblee at left halfback and Swain Lee filling tackle roles as the second team showed readiness for forthcoming games.

Harvard Forbes Cabot Wheeler L.g Bouve Burden R.g N. Shaw R. T Donald R.e Moulton Cochrane H. B Dibblee Sullivan F.b Brown Houghton Lewis Richardson Lee Swain Cozzens W. H. Lewis Johnny Dunlop Ben Dibblee California Guy Murchie L.e Sands L.t Barney Gray R. G Sargeant Hoague A. R R.t Littig Graydon W. Adams R.h.b Parker Wadsworth B.b Livermore Warren Lawin Murchie

John L Sullivan Campaign Poster for Mayor

A promotional poster text urges voters to back John L Sullivan in a December 21 election. It brands him the people’s candidate and attacks monopolists, anarchism, beer taxes, and trusts while promising a decisive, clean knockout at the polls.

John L. Sullivan People Sullivan Committee On Literature

Fitzsimmons Declares War on Platt in Westchester Politics

New York dispatch profiles Robert Fitzsimmons as a rising anti Platt county boss in Westchester New York and outlines a lavish political fantasy pairing him with Sullivan. The piece notes his raid on campaign literature and a dramatic rally on a table where he urged money first policies and warned against immigration of impecunious fighters.

New York Robert Fitzsimmons Westchester N. Y Croker John L. Sullivan Boston Connolly Secretary of State Fitzsimmons Sullivan Republic Platt Greater Washington Ancient and Artilery Company Cohoes Fitzsimmons and Sullivan Rye Beach William V. Mulloy New Rochelle Mulloy McKinley John Sherman

Cornell at Work Rain Delays Practice in Ithaca

Cornell at Ithaca reports Coach Warner running the team through practice despite rain. A pre practice blackboard talk boosts spirit and focus. Candidates show early game understanding with Leaders Reed Shoch Faville in key lines and Tangimen impresses at center weighing 170 pounds.

Ithaca N. Y Warner Leader Reed Shoch Faville Tangimen Lawrenceville N. J

Bethlehem Player Knight Walked Out Window In Sleep

Harry BE Knight of New York city class of 1899 Lehigh quarterback walked out of the Upsilon Chapter House window in a sleepwalking state early this morning. He was taken to the hospital this afternoon with injuries not yet known.

Bethlehem Penn Harry BE. Knight New York City Lehigh University Upsilon

Thorp and Fenn Reach Lenox Cup Semis in Fine Weather

THORP VICTOR LENOX Mass Sept 23 All first round Lenox Cup matches completed in good golfing conditions The key result saw Palmetto player Bowles edged by Fenn 7 up 6 to play J G Thorp of Cambridge also defeated Frothingham Thorp likely to meet Fenn tomorrow in the semi finals promising one of the year’s best golf matches

Lenox Mass Fenn Bowles Palmetto J. G. Thorp Cambridge Frothingham Thorp

Huntington Upsets Travis in Tuxedo Cup Semi Final

At Tuxedo New York on Sept 23 R P Huntington defeated Walter Travis 6 up with 5 to go in the semi final for the Tuxedo cup. Travis had earlier posted a 79 round but faltered with self listed stumbles and errant shots.

Tuxedo Park N. Y R. P. Huntington Tuxedo Walter Travis Oakland Huntington Travis

Interscholastic Notes on I S F B A Meeting

Executive committee meeting of the I S F B A at the B A A on Saturday night will set dates for championship games and elect a new president. A major item is the eligibility rules drafted by Seaver Hale to ensure every player in the league is eligible. Cambridge High and Latin and Somerville High cannot yet set dates as they must decide which team enters the senior league.

Boston Sullivan Charles Henry Kemp Sturgeon William McKinley, Jr Ward 18 James A. Jeremiah Watson Music Hall John L Cavy Manasseh Bradley Jim”’ Keenan Abe’”’ Pillar Hughey Bresnahan South Frankie’? Krebs Tim’”’ Coakley John B. Moran Nat’’ Robinson Jerry” Watson Mark Hanna Quincy Wires Tom Flooa Joe’ Mullin Ike’ ‘Weir Belfast Spike Public Library Joe’ Walcott Mike” Sears Dick’’ O’brien Peter Corrigan Roxbury Matt Leary Joe Lannon George Godfrey Messrs Quincey and Curtis Marquis of Queensberry I. 8 Seaver Hale Cambridge High Latin Somerville High

Garter Harrisons Idea in New York Campaign

Chicago September 23 Mayor Carter Harrison said he would not enter the Greater New York mayoralty race if national issues antagonistic to the Chicago platform appear in the campaign He opposed bringing national issues into local politics and added any New York speeches must conform to the Chicago platform if he participates.

Chicago Carter Harrison Greater New York New York Harrison

Sargent Champion of Manchester Golf Club

Miss Nellie C Sargent defeated Miss CG Be Langworth of Cincinnati Golf Club 38 up and 1 to play in the Essex County Club links final to win the Manchester women’s golf championship. Tomorrow features approaching contests and a driving competition.

Manchester Essex County Club Nellie C. Sargent BE. Langworth Cincinnati Golf Club

Farrell Gives Up In Boxing Clash In Hartford

In Hartford at the Auditorium under Gladiator Athletic Club, Steve O'Donnell fights Charles Farrell. Farrell quit in the second round. California’s Charles Goff and Boston’s George Byer fought to a 12 round draw. Tom Reilly and Tom Hamilton did not appear. Boston & Albany announces its annual New York excursion on Tuesday Oct 5 offering Berkshire Hills foliage, steamer options Adirondack or New York, return Oct 6 via Fall River line, fare announced.

Hartford Conn Gladiator Athletic Club Steve O’donnell Charles Farrell Farrell Charles Goff California George Byer Boston Tom Reilly Tom Hamilton Boston & Albany Railroad New York Albany Berkshire Adirondack Fall River Line

Nansen to Sail for New York Lectures Exhibit

New York learned Dr. Nansen, the polar explorer, will sail on the St. Paul from Southampton October 16. His first American lecture is set for October 28 in New York. The Nansen exhibit from Stockholm departs October 6, with the Christiania collection also shipped and to be shown free in New York.

New York Nansen St. Paul Southampton Stockholm Christiania Amerika

Providence doubles triumph in state tennis championship

Bud Long and Dana won the state tennis doubles title in Providence Illinois defeating Mandeville and Burt 6 1 7 5 6 0.

Providence R. IL Budlong Dana Mandeville Burt

Popular New York Excursion Route via Hoosac Tunnel

The Day line to New York and the Fall River line to Boston form the leading tour circuit to New York and back via the Hoosac Tunnel. Fitchburg railroad promotes a popular New York excursion on September 30 using this route at a reduced rate.

America New York Hoosac Tunnel Albany Fall River Boston

Moueffee's Deel Challenges Riders in World Race

Bicycle News notes riders suspended after Watertown road race at Waltham on Sept 16 for running on unsanctioned Central Park trotting track. Names include Ingraham, Hill, Ryan, Peterson, Morse and others. Officials banned on L A W tracks for one month. several others suspended longer for unsanctioned matches and class violations. Readville meet sanctioned for Oct 16.

Watertown Waltham Dorntee Racing Board of the Central Park Benny Ingraham Peabody David Hill E. KE. Ryan J. Peterson Newton Upper Falls J. Morse Racing Board T. F. Kelley T. Nally Fiorrie Donahoe J. D. McGann T. Kelliher George W. Stetson Milton Thomas Kelley Ponkapoag Forbes Track Canton L. C. Pendle Worcester Kerrison W. E. Becker R. F. Kelsey Connecticut F. H. Burger Bridgeport W. W. Shepard Meriden Conn Silas D. Grainger F. G. Hunt South Norwalk Stamford J. W. Weidenhammer J. N. Dick East New Haven C. W. Bean New Haven J. S. W. Yparaderewski Union City J. E. Pearson Turner Walter D. Hines Portland Mr. McEdwards Livermore Falls Reedfield Massachusetts Bicycle Club Readville

Eddie McDuffee Challenges World After Defeat

Eddie McDuffee arrives in Bridgeport for a six hour race and defies the world by offering a ten mile challenge to Michael or Lesna for any purse. His poor showing is blamed on wheel trouble that caused laps lost. Al Weinig fell in the sixty second mile and Blakeslee injured shoulder in the incident.

Eddie McDuffee Bridgeport Michael Lesna McDuffee al Weinig Blakeslee

Stein's Paris View Of Boston Rides To Six Day Fame

M Stein, once a rival in the Charles River Park six day race, arrived in Paris and critiqued Boston weather and roads. He cited stomach cramps and pacing partners as causes for a weak showing, mocked American gear and diets, and praised Lesna's earnings and discipline while noting reporters and diversions surrounding the event.

M. Stein Charles River Park High Dudgeon France Boston London Barnaby Waller Lesna America

Rival rider assaults rival in Bristol cycling race

In Concord on Sept 23 a one mile open race ended in controversy as W E Becker grabbed Taylor from behind dislodging him. Becker was disqualified and the race redone with Tom Butler first. Dennis Daley won the Bristol county amateur one mile with a gold loving cup in 2 26 5.

Concord Tom Butler Major Taylor W. E. Becker Becker Taylor Dennis Daley Taunton Bristol County

Century wheelmen prepare souvenirs and big race plans

Metropolitan Wheelmen distribute century souvenirs at their club house on Washington Street. Major Taylor eyes Mexico racing, Cam pella and Shoe City clubs schedule a Brockton clash October 16. Bert Repine targets pace mile aided by Seaboard line. Pacemakers planned for Willow Grove events and a Diamond C C open century on October 3 with prizes and a souvenir for finishers within thirty minutes.

Washington Street Canton Major Taylor City of Mexico Shoe City Campella Brockton Bert Repine Atlanta E. E. Anderson Seaboard W. B. Young Owen S. Kimble John S. Johnson F. A. McFarland Willow Grove Track Philadelphia Jimmy Michael Diamond C. C North Cambridge Harvard Bridge Providence L. Adams Hadley Street

Horse bolted at South Ryegate fair injures crowd

A horse owned by Frank Kitrredge of Woodsville New Hampshire bolted from the track into the river at the South Ryegate fair in Montpelier Vermont this afternoon. Dozens were knocked down and several people were cut and bruised but no fatalities. The $1000 horse drowned before rescue.

Montpelier South Ryegate Fair Frank Kittredge Woodsville N. H

Girl Sells Hair to Machine Crash at Washington Mill

Katie Kelley, 15, in Lawrence, was working in the carding room when her braid became tangled in a machine tearing off her scalp. She was rushed to the hospital where Drs Carleton and W T Howard performed a rare scalp-surgery with over 100 stitches. Surgeons believe she will recover.

Rivals to Attend Thursday Convention in Burnstead Hall

The Fourth Councillor District Committee met at headquarters to set the convention date and location. Rival candidates Hon. John H. Sullivan and Hon. Henry F. Naphen attended and agreed on next Thursday at 8 PM in Burnstead Hall, with the committee’s decision confirmed unanimously.

John H. Sullivan Henry F. Naphen Bumstead Hall

Joseph Chamberlain's Loss in Sisal Experiments

London report says Joseph Chamberlain secretary of state for the colonies lost 50000 pounds in sisal cultivation experiments in the Bahamas. He selected land deemed unsuitable for profitable growth.

London The Daily Mail Joseph Chamberlain Bahama Islands

Marlboro School Purchases Scrutiny Under Probe

Marlboro Sept 28 The School Board will investigate insinuations by C A Bobrick accusing the purchasing committee of using questionable methods in buying school furnishings and of ignoring city charter bid advertising. Chairman Loughlin rejects these charges and seeks a thorough inquiry.

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