Washingtons Dominate Bostons in Smooth Victory
Washingtons, aided by near faultless Mercer support, overran the Bostons with sharp fielding and timely hits. Long, Bergen and Collins drove in five runs while Farrell and Smith starred in defense. Attendance 2783. Score not shown.
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Washington
Mercer
Washingtons
Bostons
Long
Bergen
Collins
Farrell
Smith
PO. A. E
Lush
Eyeeer
Demontreville
Selback
O'Brien
Brown
Cartwright
McGuire
Boston
Bee AB
Hamilton
Ester
I Tenney
Dutty
Vu Long
Tucker Ib
McGann
Nichols
O’brien
Lays
Tenney
Tucker
Hurst
Tinye
Pro Matches Across Cities On Preview Schedule
Boston faces Washington while Baltimore plays New York. Brooklyn meets Philadelphia and Cleveland travels to Louisville. Pittsburg hosts St. Louis in a set of early season carpetball contests.
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Sete
Cleveland Ee
Cincinnati Ete Ee Wees
Boston Rr
Chicago Ree Ti Od
Pittevure
Cvs
V'V.co
Philadelphia
Washington
Brooklyn
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Iy Ouio
Louisville
Boston
New York
Cleveland
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Cleveland Falls In Ninth Inning Defeat By Louisville
Cleveland tried its colt battery today but Gear and Hill were hit hard in the ninth. Attendance 500. Louisville 6 13 9 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 7 13 score and game details show Louisville led early and finished strong. Batteries Hill Miller and Gear McAllister.
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Cleveland, CO
Cleveland
Colt
Gear
Hill
Louisville
Miller
McAllister
Brooklyn Beats Philadelphia in Easy Baseball Victory
Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia 12 to 4 as Daub pitched well and Taylor faltered with poor support at critical moments. Attendance was about 1,000 and Brooklyn racked up 16 base hits to Philadelphia's 7 with errors favoring Brooklyn. Batteries were Daub with Grim for Brooklyn and Taylor with Gehr and Grady for Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Daub
Taylor
Grim
Geir
Grady
Patchwork Baltimores Tasted Defeat By Fast NY Nine
New York took an early lead and hammered pitcher Naps for seven earned runs while Meekin pitched well. The game ended after the eighth due to darkness with 300 in attendance. Orioles errors totaled three to New York’s one. Batters Meekin Warner Nops Robinson.
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New York
Baltimores
New Yorks
Naps
Meekin
Ibew Novi Cnicesevenes
Baltimore
Browns Top Pittsburgs In High Scoring St. Louis Game
In a heavy hitting contest the Browns defeated the Pittsburgs 11 to 5 in St. Louis. Both pitchers struggled as the line drive onslaught produced 18 hits for St. Louis and 7 for Pittsburg, with 7 errors by the Browns and 5 by the visitors. Demoroghue and McFarland started for St. Louis. Horton and Sugden pitched for Pittsburg. Attendance was around 15,000.
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ST. Louis
Browns
Pittsburgs
Bobs Las
Pittsburg
Dcrnoghue
McFarland
Horton
Sugden
Buffalo Defeats Providence in Steinert Cup Thriller
Buffalo won over Providence in the Steinert cup series, taking two of five games. Gannon pitched well while Providence struggled to manufacture runs. Hodson underperformed, Iriel replaced him, and both defenses played sharply. Attendance was 1000. Final: Buffalo 6 Providence 2. Canavan hit a three-base, Wise a two-base.
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Providence
R. L
Buffalo
Bisons
Gannon
Hodson
Iriel
Canavan
Debate on Free Silver at Music Hall in October
The Boston Post announces a joint debate at Music Hall in October on how free silver will affect the workingman. About five first class speakers will discuss both sides, each limited to twenty minutes. The event aims to inform voters and showcase leading orators. additional details will follow.
Gentry and Star Pointer Highlight Midday Harness Action
In Glen Falls New York Gentry the pacer trained by Billy Andrews showed promise as he neared peak form. Star Pointer and Frank Rgan may challenge time with upcoming races while Lucy Carr won the 6 year old stake and Bingen edged Quality and Copeland in a 2:19 trot.
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Glen Falls
New York
Robert J
Mystic
Star Pointer
Rigby
Billy Andrews
Gentry
Andrews
Transylvania
Bouncer
Fantasy
Frank Rgan
Lucy Carr
Bingen
Quality
Copeland
B. F
Empire Wilkes—Belle
W Waon
Ksi
Suzette
Gilbert
Bellisant
Ch. F
Clvouysisecevicass
May King
Titer
Br. G
Delmar
CISTI
B. m
Laropo
Gordon Cummings
B. H
Day
Nancy Rice
Hayden
Gregor
Howe
Bad Brennan
Clary
Icc
Weess
Prince Albert
B. G
Walker
Berkshire Courier
Miller
Io Pullman
Libby
Kentucky Star
Robert Mc Wauce
Reynolds
Robert R
Gatcomb
Alcanta
Carpenter
Brooks, Ch. H
Vege
Summons
Turner
Pussy Cat
G.m
Jim Corbett
B. Gs
Packard
Dione
Emma Westlend
Br. F
Woodbury
Lightmoon
Proctor
Royal Nelson
Coke
Eastern tennis experts cancel West visit this year
The Eastern tennis stars Wrenn Larned and Neel will not make the West trip this year. A charity benefit cricket match for B A Chambers a famed pro cricketer is set for tomorrow. Bernard J Weters and Smith Alford will clash in a 120 yard race at Travers Island with Alford aiming to lower the world record 114 6.
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Wrenn
Larned
Neel
Chambers
Fair Grounds
Lowell
A. B. George
England
Majestic
New York
Dublin
Bernard J. Weters
Smith Alford
New York A. C
Travers Island
Alford
Goodwin
Louisville
Burke Pulls Back from 440 Yard Record Attempt
Five hundred spectators gathered at Beacon Park for Tom Burke’s planned bid to beat Wendell Baker’s 440 yard record of 473 4. The attempt was postponed indefinitely for reasons not announced, drawing censure from those present toward the organizers.
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Beacon Park
Tom Burke
Wendell Baker
Boxing Gossip and Welterweight Challenge Rumors
Boxing columnist notes Billy Smith from Portland boasts welterweight title willingness and a dream bout with Tommy Ryan. Tim McGrath backs Smith against Corbett. Philadelphia and Buffalo cards headline ten and twenty round matches. George Dixon eyes a free rein win. Austin Kaveney seeks return against lightweights.
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Billy Smith
Willie
Portland
Ore
Jim Ryan
Astoria
Billy
Smith
Tommy Ryan
Tim McGrath
San Francisco
Tom Sharkey
Tim
Corbett
Pacific Coast Sports
Jimmy Handler
Eddie Connolly
Boston
Police Gazette
Union Park Athletic Club
Sammy Kelly
Joece
Empire Athletic Club of
Buffalo
Slavin
O'Donnell
George Dixon
Tommy White
New York
Dixon
Austin Kaveney
Manchester
Austin
Dave Sullivan
George V. Tuohey
Boxing Coach Codfrey Opens Boston Studio
Prof CEO Codfrey of boxing operates from 14 Hanover Street Room 6 in Boston offering training and instruction for local enthusiasts.
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Ceo. Codfrey
Hanover St
Bos
Gleneare Meet Tina Tom Butler Sets Track Record
At Glenmere Cycle Park Lynn on Sept 24 Tom Butler sparks a lively meet with a near two minute track record in the mile open, while Howland, Ingraham and Gray lead the other heats. Pro and amateur fields race through fast pacing and dramatic finishes across multiple events and handicaps.
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Lynn
Pote
Glenmere
Harry Hill
Howland
Gray
Ingraham
A. A. McLean
Jackson
Nat Butler
Berle
Rich
Tommy
Fitzgerald
Manchester
Fitz
Steenson
Paige
Weinig
Sanger
Butler
Hammond
Newton
Lynn C. C
Hill
Lenfest
Quilla
Pete Berle
McNichol
Tom Butler
Johnny John‘son
G. L. Howland
J. I. Ingraham
M. W. Gray
B. Halliday
G. IL. Howland
H. McLean
H. Hill
C. R. Newton
P. J. Berle
J. _Fitegerald
H. Hi. Steenson
A. L. Weinig
U. H. Steenson
P. J. Verlo
Adams
Saunders
M. Lenfest
Frank Tyler
Frank Young
A. A. Jackson
A. J. Hammond
J. FP. Ingraham
A.t.mcnichol
James Blades
Weymouth Cycle Day Yields Multiple Pettigrew Wins
At Weymouth fair September 24 spectators saw top amateur racing withWilliam Pettigrew and the Clarke family sweeping most prizes. Winners include N. E. Nash first in mile novice, W. M. Pettigrew first in mite a cat, W. M. Pettigrew first in half mile open, S. W. Tald win first in mile championship, W. F. Clarke first in two mile amateur handicap, J. P. Clarke first in mile open, and J. P. B. Clarke first in five mile amateur handicap. Officials listed include Referee W. A. Allen and starter Jack Fisher.
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South Weymouth
Weymouth
William Pettigrew
Clarke
N. E. Nash
George H. Carter
C. F. Marble
W. M. Pettigrew
W. I. Clarke
H. L. Snell
J. T. Kelliher
George L. Rounds
S. W. Taldwin
W. F. Clarke
J. P. Clarke
W. M. Perth Grew
J.T. Kelliher
J. P B. Clarke
T. J. Clarke
G. C. Reed
W. A. Allen
Jack Fisher
C. O. Miller
A. C. Heald
J. B. Reed
J. Benson
E. V. Nevins
T. O. Croker
H. I. Raymond
Big Corcoran Meet Handicap Card At Charles River Park
Official John C Kherrison posts the Corcoran testimonial handicap sheet for tomorrow at Cambridge Mass track Charles River Park. Handicaps include mile events with many scratch and yard adjustments plus mile tandem and amateur heats listing numerous runners and distances.
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Corcoran
Charles River Park
Cambridge
John C. Kherrison
C. R. Newton
L. A. Callahan
E. A. McDuffie
P. J. Berle
A. RK. Weinig
J. E. Walsh
A. W. Porter
H. E. Caldwell
H. R. Steensen
J. H. Mitzgerald
C. J. Lewis
A. T. Fuller
F. H. Pratt
I -B. Stowe
J. T. Burns
L. P. Callahan
M. E. Shean
R.L. Sweetser
H. H. Cowan
J. P. Clark
T. A. Regan
Gloucester Bicycle Race Awards Prizes to Local Cyclists
A 17 1 2 mile race from Western Avenue to Essex Manchester and return drew 46 starters. Time prize winners included W S Smith Chelsea 48 21, Fess Turner WSARR 48 46, F J Read Lanesville 48 58, A R Murdock East Boston 48 44, J M Lord Weymouth 50 08, F P Kent Rowley 50 39, Richard Cronin CUCU 51 20. Gold watch went to W F Whitmarsh, Gloucester, with F J Reed taking second.
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Gloucester
Perkins
Corliss
Western Avenue
Essex
Manchester
Return
Name
M. S
F. T. Benton
W. F. Whitmarsh
A. Martin
F. J. Reed
Westboro Fair Highlights Bicycle Race Results
The fifty-seventh Westboro Agricultural Society fair drew strong turnout and quality exhibits. Bicycle events crowned John W. Crowe in the one-mile novice, F. W. Stockbridge in town championship, G. H. Guild in the 3 09 class, James Rutherford and W. L. Curtis two-thirds mile handicap, and W. J. Tanzler from Boston won the one-mile open with John S. Johnson and Stockbridge in runner positions. Time marks listed for each race.
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Westboro
Westboro Agricultural Society
John W. Crowe
F. W. Stockbridge
Guild
W. L. Curtis
G. H. Guild
H. Hinchcliffe
H. M. Howe
James Rutherford
Wachendon
John S. Johnson
Worcester
W. J. Tanzler
Boston
Bank Cashier Fined in Nantucket Sidewalk Case
Nantucket reports test of sidewalk riding law as A G Brock cashier of the Pacific Bank and Weeweeder C C member is found guilty by Trial Justice Allen Coffin and fined five dollars. Active efforts seek Officer Elisha P. Gardner’s removal.
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Nantucket
Allen Coffin
Elisha P. Gardner
A. G. Brock
The
Pacific Bank
Weeweeder C. C
Justice Coffin
Brock
Boy Thrown From Bicycle in Bradford Injury
Haverhill September 24 Howard Phillips 16 was thrown from his bicycle on Main street Bradford while riding on the sidewalk at a fast pace and struck a tree. He was unconscious for three hours and feared to have brain concussion.
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Haverhill
Howard Phillips
Main Street
Bradford
Harvard Football Kickers Practice Amid Schedule Talks
Harvard football continued two daily practices at 10 a m and 3 30 p m with Perry Trafford joining the coaching staff. Doucette and Weld show potential for centre and backfield roles while Cabot heals from a broken nose. Manager Jenney released a tentative schedule including Carlisle October 31 and Princeton November 7 with other dates pending athletic committee approval.
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Harvard
Perry Trafford
Weld
Doucette
L. S
Cabot
Wrightington
Newell
Donald
Burden
Waters
Charles Jenney
Dartmouth
Orange Athletic Club
Collamore
Carlisle Indians
Williams
Newton A. A
Anan
Brown
Cornell
Ithaca
Carlisle
Princeton
Cambridge
Bee of
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Football Gossip and Interscholastic Moves Across Boston Area
Tufts meets Phillips Exeter at Exeter Saturday while Newton A A eleven is managed by E B Bowen. Boston Latin faces Andover tomorrow at Andover. Somerville High joins the Senior Interscholastic League and Brookline High forecasts a strong year. B A A plans practice with new players Jack Knowlton and Dennie Bangs. English High meets a Dorchester unit Saturday. Burdett gains Dean and Barnie joins Harvard squad. Interscholastic league meeting set at B A A club house tomorrow night. Burdett College eleven beat West Roxbury 2 0 with Halligan and Torey scoring. East Milton Athletic Club forms with officers S B Robertson Frank Kemp A B Brackett and M R Baldwin as captain seeking Saturday games for 140 pound elevens.
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Phillips Exeter
Exeter
E. B. Bowen
Newton A
Dorchester
Dean
Boston Latin School
Burdett
Barnie
Roxbury Latin School
Harvard
Burdett College
West Roxbury
Franklin Field
Halligan
Torey
East Milton Athletic Club
5. B. Robertson
Frank Kemp
A. B. Brackett
M. R. Baldwin
Kuser Favorite Fails as Saugus Track Cards Unfold
At Saugus race day Colonel Kuser, the favorite, loses in the 2:12 trot amid a strong field while Ella C. dominates the 2:16 pace, setting a new record of 2:13 38-4. J. M. D. and Queechy also claim victories in other heats as the meeting closes tomorrow.
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Colonel Kuser
Kuser
Hilda S
Queechy
Worcester
Ella C
Demorest
Robinette
Fieldmont
Hgself
Combination
Sylvester K
Terry W
Lambertus
Young Pocahontas
Turner
Jerry W
Cig
Noble
Pestelabees Clee Basol
Ds Bs
Domatusy
Ves
Sntaeeekeeue
Dixnette
McDonald
Sis
Sie
Ets Sc
Mpuguwoe
Mary G
B. m
B. G
Demarest
B. S
Snyder
Almont Boy
Ianny Benton
Tom Crowner
Gillies
Walter Roberts
G. G
Smith
Canda Mack
Bl. S
Xnapp
Blk. m
Lake
Aidea
Ies
Ch. m
Prince Alcander
Gardiner
Neddie H
Montgomery
Gig the
Record Smashes at Windsor County Fair Free-for-all
In Woodstock Vermont on September 24 the Windsor county fair closed with a coaching parade of 20 decorated vehicles. The free-for-all race purse 200 featured Barney driven by Ham Brock, Robert B. driven by Charles Taylor, and Ina. Barney won all heats and clocked 2:12 1-4 in the third heat, breaking the track record of 2:26 1-2 and tying Barney’s best Vermont time.
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Woodstock
Wits
Barney
Ham Brock
Robert B
Charles Taylor
Ina
Vermont
Clipstone Wins De Trafford Handicap at London Race
Clipstone won the De Trafford handicap of 500 sovereigns over one mile and a quarter in London. Le Dauphin finished second and Richard Croker's bay horse Santa Anita, by Cheviot out of Aloha, aged five, finished third.
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London
de Trafford
Clipstone
le Dauphin
Richard Croker
Santa Anita
Cheviot
Aloha
Maine Excluded From New England League In Surprise Vote
At a Parker House meeting of New England League directors last night Maine faced likely exclusion next season as Western magnates cited heavy Maine losses. New Bedford and manager Dee warned the Whalers would move up east, while C H Guild of Bangor failed to sway opinions. Portland’s retirement brought Brockton in, and Newport manager Mike Finn sought admission. Billy Long pushed for Cambridge backing to join.
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New England League
Parker House
Maine
New Bedford
Dee
Whalers
C. H. Guild
Bangor
Portland
Brockton
Mike Finn
Newport
Billy Long
Cambridge
Australians Beat New Jersey in Cricket Match at Bergen
The New Jersey Athletic Twelve were bowled out for 126 in the second innings after 28 runs in the first. The Australians won the match by an inning and 99 runs, with a light crowd watching at Bergen.
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Bergen Point
N. J
New Jersey Athletic
Blake, Crooks Lead Heats at Boston Regatta Trials
The Boston Athletic regatta committee held trial heats for junior compromise singles on the Charles with six competitors in two heats. Blake led heat one, defeating Crooks who beat Pope late for third, in 11 minutes 55 seconds. In heat two Blake won in 12 minutes 23 seconds with McMillan second and Arthur Blake third. Blake, Arthur Blake, and Crooks to start in finals Saturday under James P. Fox as referee.
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Boston Athletic Regatta Committee
Charles
Glendon
Nelse Innes
E. L. Pope
J. B. Blake
Jack Crooks
Blake
Crooks
Pope
A. McMillan
Arthur Blake
W. H. Bradstreet
McMillan
James P. Fox
Crescent Boat Club
Post Almanac 1896 On Sale For Ten Cents At Boston
A portion of the second edition of the Post Almanac for 1896 is available for purchase at ten cents each with a publication price of twenty five cents. The volume runs 432 pages and includes full election reports silver and gold statistics financial tables and numerous useful information items. Apply at the Boston Post counting room.
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Boston Post
Bryan Explains Gold Standard Fight in Connecticut Tour
William Jennings Bryan argues against a gold standard, urges currency expansion to boost wages and general prosperity, and criticizes financiers and insurance firms. He cites Senator Sherman and Carlisle, urges democracy over plutocracy, and urges voters to back bimetallism at Hartford and City Hotel speeches with large crowds.
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Capitol
Mr. Bryan
Connecticut
Fessenden
Bryan
Chicago
Sherman
Ohio
Eople
Goed
Boston welcomes William Jennings Bryan 1896 tribute
A Boston Post verse salutes Democrat William Jennings Bryan as a conquering hero from the West. The poem praises his public virtue and bids him lead the nation, with Boston’s citizens extending outstretched hands and loyalty. Dated Boston September 24, 1896 by Jes Dunlop.
Dallinger Renominated by Republican Convention in Cambridge
Senator Frederick W. Dallinger was renominated by acclamation at the second Middlesex senatorial convention in Cambridge. R. O. C. Surbtridge, former councilman, was chosen as a state central member of the party.
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Frederick W. Dallinger
Middlesex
Cambridge
R. OC. Surbtridge
State Central
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T. T. McNichol
Ac. Wisner
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W. D. Pickard
H. Cc. Sanderson
J. W.mcelroy
F. A. B. Pettis
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T. Keating
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Merion Cricket Club
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