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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1896

Page

3

Season closing magnates Abed out Boston plays poorly

The column reviews a disappointing season for Boston with a third rate team, mentions potential New England League play, and notes attendance remains strong while signings may shift. It projects pennant races, Temple cup receipts, and titles in the Eastern League with Providence favored.

Boston Baltimore Cleveland Chicago Reds Ewing New York Fall River Rangers Augusta Walter Burnham Brocktons Providence

Buffalo Defeats Rochester as Darkness Ends Affair

McFarland struggled in the fifth inning as Buffalo scored six runs to seize control. Herndon and Wadsworth pitched well for Buffalo. Dooley hit a home run. The game ended after eight innings due to darkness with 5000 in attendance. Buffalo 13 hits to Rochester 8. Errors Rochester 3. Batteries Wadsworth Urquhart McFarland Herndon Boyd.

Buffalo N. Y McFarland Buffalos Herndon Wadsworth Dooley Rochester Csss-Eee Wadsworth and Urquhart McFarland, Herndon and Boyd

Doubleheader Fairly Explodes With Homers At Syracuse

Springfield wins 13 10 in the first game as Brouthers Har ley and others slug multiple homers and triples. The second game ends in the eighth due to darkness with Springfield taking 13 6 and Syracuse 6 1.

Springfield Syracuse Seu cRecat

Providence Triumphs Over Wilkesbarre In Big Seventh Inning

Providence defeated Wilkesbarre 16 to 6 after a seven run surge in the seventh inning. Luckey left the game in the fourth. Keenan relieved and was hit hard in the seventh as Providence piled up hits and walks. Attendance reported at 300. Notable hits included Canavan Cranby Smith with three bases and Knight Cooney Diggins Betts tallying two-base hits.

Providence Wilkesbarre Luckey Keenan Canavan Cranby Smith Knight Cooney Diggins Betts

Amateurs Seek Baseball Bouts for Labor Day

The St. Rose altar boys of Chelsea seek a Labor Day game. The Centrals of East Boston want a Labor Day clash with the London Reds. Revere Unions have several open dates. Eddie Keefe joins Herbor Views as pitcher. Allstons of Cambridge rename to Glendons. Pendergast, ex Interstate League, is at liberty. Charles Redmond and M. W. Quirks seek a game at 6 Church piece.

Charles Donovan Pendergast Liberty St. Rose Altar Boys Chelsea Herbor Eddie Keefe E .Allstons Cambridge Glendons Centrals Boston London Reds Revere Charles Redmond

Brintnall & Co. Advertise Beverages at India Ave Store

The Boston retailer Brintnall & Co. lists prices for several items. One or more baskets available at 24.75 each. A selection of items priced at 26.25 each. Siggle Tito bottle priced at 0.08. A single pint bottle offered at 1.10. Store located at 21 and 23 India Avenue.

Brintnall & CO India At Boston

Labor Day Youth Football Games Requested Across Boston Area

Listings show numerous clubs and families from South Boston Dorchester Roxbury Cambridge and Charlestown seeking Labor Day games. Age ranges from 10 to 16 with preferences for home grounds or out-of-town opponents and some teams claiming age-class championships.

Labor Day P. Powers Ewer Street City Shawmuts John O’neil West Fourth Street South Boston Chieftains M. J. Burke Gardener Street Middlesex P. F. Manning Lamel Street Somerville C. M. Beldons W. F. Beldon Sumner Street East Boston Willows of Willow Court Emanuels Walter Brown Field’s Court Dorchester J. F. Dempseys John Dempsey Athens Street Leons W. A. Sullivan Hawley Street Vernons W. F. McCue Boston Street Carter Building Board John H. Amann Carter Building Peffers Fourth Street James Walsh South Boston Marine B. B. C W. L. White The Highlands of Chelsea William Graham Highland Street Minots H. Graham Billerica Street A. M. Parkers Roxbury Harvard Niel M. Alexander Eustis Street Navy Yard Stars Charlestown Stephen Gillis Wapping Street Violets Parker Street Roxpury Cambridge L. Toomey Jordan Place Cambridgeport A. D. Bagleys Wenhams Forest Hills A. D. Bagley Moore Bennington A. M. Clarks John MacDonough Third Street

Players Bench Preview of Colonels and Spiders Series

The Colonels host the Spiders this afternoon with Klobedanz likely to pitch. Baltimore leads the league in batting as Jack Ryan struggles against Syracuse. Jennings tops batting charts with Burkett close behind. Varney Anderson has not yet made an error in any start. George Andrews, formerly with the Phillies, now owns a Florida pineapple plantation. The Spiders visit Wednesday for what promises to be the best games of the year in town.

Colonels Klobedanz Baltimore Jack Ryan Syracuse Jennings Jesse Burkett Varney Anderson George Andrews Phillies Florida Spiders

Boston Custom House Wine Offer at India Street Store

Boston Custom House wine shop at 21 and 22 India Street advertises five 1 quart Californias including Angelica Port Sherry Muscatel and Catawba with free packing for 1.09 or full sized St Julien claret at 1.00. both lots together priced at 2.00. Brintnall and O'Connor listed.

India ST Boston Custom House Brintnall

Bicycle Notes Show Busy Day For Local Riders

A vibrant cycling scene with many centuries and races as Franklin Park hosts riders from Tiger Roadsters Roxbury Wheelmen and others. Open five mile boys race entries near 75 dollars value close Sept 19. prizes total about 75 dollars. The Crescent Park Providence meet features Eddie A McDuffee's first pro appearance with a 2:15 3-5 mile. Other events include two day meet Sept 5 6 and Knickerbocker games entries and a wide slate of races and records debated.

Defender Franklin Park Tiger Roadsters Roxbury Newtons Columbia Athletic Association of Dorchester Swett Street Andrew Square Boston Street Massachusetts Avenue A. W. Lincoln Victoria Street Chicago & Northwestern Railway State Street San Francisco New York Ogden Chicago Union Pacific Northwestern California Crescent Park Providence Eddie A. McDuffee Malden Crescent Park Track H. F. Morlock

Essex County Golf Club announces ladies handicap for tomorrow

Multiple sport notes include Ned Hanlan challenging the Gaudaur Stansbury sculling winner, Sid Thomas taking up long distance cycling, and nearly three dozen men vying for four spots on the U P varsity eleven. John Clausen leads Labor Day handicap entries. Worcester Wachusett boat race slated Sept 11. Henry Pero among Boston Marathon entrants. A A Stagg coaching Chicago University. American Canoe Association closes camp.

Essex County Golf Club Ned Hanlan Sid Thomas U. P Quinlan Wefers J. M. McKane Stephen Chase Dartmouth Cornell Haverhill John H. Clausen Boston Worcester Wachusett Lake Quinsigamond Henry Pero East New York A. A. Stagg Chicago University American Canoe Association Clayton N. Y

Sullivan Triumph Over Keefe in Wooded Fight in New Hampshire

Spike Sullivan defeated Frank Keefe in a brutal one and a half round bout fought early Sunday in the woods near the state line New Hampshire. Keefe showed speed and heart but Sullivan’s punches and jaw-dropping lefts sealed the victory with Keefe knocked out at 1 minute 20 seconds of the second round. George V. Tuohy notes Brute boxing debates and calls for fair play under recognized clubs. Billy Hill the Pickaninny sails for England next Saturday with Dr Ordway to face English lightweights.

State Line New Hampshire Spike’’ Sullivan Frank Keefe South Boston Boston Sullivan Keefe Spike Commonwealth Billy Hill Pickaninny England Dr. Ordway George V. Tuohey

Boxing Gossip and Upcoming Fights Draw Baltimore Interest

Boxers Gans McBride Riots and rivalries headline a Baltimore boxing night. Gans favored to beat McBride at Eureka Club while Purtell Ryan showdown and Moore Fitzsimmons talk of an eight round bout. Horton law shifts NYA boxing, Pastime A C sets first show. Spike Sullivan Keefe clash highlights anti boxing law critique as Keefe is knocked senseless.

Joe Gans Danny McBride Eureka Club Baltimore Gans Frank Erne Buffalo Martin Flaherty Kansas City Paddy Purtell Jimmy Ryan Cincinnati Purtell Joe Walcott Union A. C New York Dick Moore Buffalo Sports Tommy Ryan Empire A. C Bob Fitzsimmons Moore Fitz Fitzsimmons Incorporated” Athletic Club New York State New York Ward New Orleans San Francisco A. C Hill and Dale Spike Sullivan Frank Keefe Keefe

Boxing lessons at Prof Shaw offer special rates

We recommend Prof Shaw at 181 Tremont Street Room 16 with special rates for boxing lessons before Sept 1. Many people have inquired about his address, and the paper advises taking advantage of the offer by calling or writing soon.

Sharkey Arrives in New York Ahead of Corbett Fight

Ex sailor Tom Sharkey landed in New York from Chicago and impressed fans with his honest bearing. Manager D J Lynch says he is utterly honorable as he trains at Mt Clemens Michigan for a Madison Square Garden bout with John L Sullivan and a finish fight against Jim Corbett, with the biggest purse winner choosing the venue. Danny Needham travels with Sharkey as the sports world watches Sharkey’s progress and chances.

New York Tom Sharkey Jim Corbett Chicago Sharkey D. J. Lynch Mt. Clements Mich John L. Sullivan Madison Square Garden Corbett Danny Needham Patsy Kerrigan Boston San Francisco

Combination Park Opens Five Day Meeting With Big Race

Combination Park starts a five days meeting this afternoon with a strong entry list led by the large free for all pace featuring Roan Wilkes Spinx etta Woodshed Garnette Miss Wood ford and other fast horses. The 2 25 pace draws twenty four entries. The program includes Sport the pacing dog balloon ascensions parachute drops concerts by the Boston City Band and College Quartet. Electric cars run from Scollay square every five minutes. Trains run from Union station Boston & Maine 12 10 1 45 2 and 2 35. Lawrence 12 05 Lowell 12 16 Haverhill 11 45 transfers at South Lawrence. Return trains from North Somerville 6 26.

Combination Park Roan Wilkes Spinxetta Woodshed Garnette Miss Woodford Boston City Band College Quartet Scollay Square Boston & Albany Railroad Union Station Boston & Maine Railroad Lawrence Lowell Haverhill South Lawrence North Somerville

New England Regatta Entries Close for Fall Championship

The New England Amateur Rowing Association closes entries today for the fall championship regatta to be held Labor Day on the Charles. J. J. Corrigan of East Boston is listed as entrant. Events include junior, intermediate, and senior single sculls, doubles, fours, and eights across multiple shell types. Entry fees range from 5 to 15 dollars and must accompany the entry.

New England Amateur Rowing Association J. J. Corrigan East Boston Labor Day the Charles

Fleetwood's Opening Grand Circuit Meet Begins

The Driving Club of New York starts its four days grand circuit at Fleetwood with twelve events over five days and a $28,000 purse. In the 2 30 class 37 entries include Van Zandt Kate McCracken Blackstone Brino Cherrycroft and Straight Line. The 2 25 pace features Mocking Boy Beresford Planet and Red Silk, with notable times 2 08 1 2 and 2 08 1 2 respectively.

New York Driving Club City of Fleetwood van Zandt New England Kate McCracken Blackstone Brino Cherrycroft Straight Line Readville Mocking Boy Beresford Planet Red Silk Columbus

Tam o Shanter’s Typhoon Toll and Snake Lined Seas

The Tam o Shanter from Portland Maine, after a 110 day voyage from Hong Kong, rode out a forty eight hour typhoon with heavy rain and lightning. The ship suffered only sail losses and covered about 600 miles in fair winds. Near Borneo it sailed through waters literally filled with snakes of all sizes and colors noted by Captain Peabody.

S. I Portland Hong Kong Peabody Tam O’ Shanter Borneo

Roanoke Matches Record as Largest American Afloat

The four masted ship Roanoke of Bath Maine arriving from Honolulu after 124 days is declared the largest American ship afloat. Built by Arthur Sewall of Bath she registers 3400 tons and sails into New York with 88,000 bags of sugar the port’s largest single sugar cargo.

Roanoke Arthur Sewall New York N. Y Bath Honolulu

Three Chel sea Boys Found Intoxicated by Police

Chelsea police officer found Chester Bronston age 7, Fred Bronston age 12, and Alexander McIntyre age 7, intoxicated near a blacksmith shop at about 2 pm. They said a girl of the same age ran away and that they were unsure what the bottles contained. The younger boys suffered severe effects at the station.

Chester Bronston Second Street Chelsea Fred Bronston Alexander McIntyre Crane Chelsea Police St. Vitus

Cambridge Notes Briefs on Local Appointments and Deaths

Mrs William A Bancroft and family plan to return from Point Allerton Winthrop Frank Hopewell named treasurer of the Sanford mills replacing resigned John Hopewell Jr City Messenger Francis N Pratt returns to City Hall after three week absence Inman Street Baptist Church extends call to Rev J W Brigham of Dorchester Mary Norton widow of Patrick Norton dies at home funeral mass at Sacred Heart 9 30 AM Rumor swirls that President Fairbairn may resign from Board of Aldermen duties to focus on House of Correction work

William A. Bancroft Point Allerton Winthrop Frank Hopewell Sanford Mills John Hopewell, Jr Francis N. Pratt City Hall Inman Street May Street Old Cambridge Sacred Heart Chapel Fairbairn Board of Aldermen House of Correction

Burgess Yacht Club Regatta Highlights Two Classes

The Burgess Yacht Club at Marblehead held its second regatta with fifteen starters in two classes. In Class A Brenda won by about thirty seconds, while in Class B Madeline took victory by four seconds. Brenda and Madeline earned 100 percent and 50 percent cups respectively. A follow-up race is set for September 5. The sloop Mabelle I Swift sustained a damaged main gaff and torn mainsail after an encounter with a heavy southerly breeze near Point Neck. she redirected to harbor en route to Boston.

Marblehead Burgess Yacht Club Brenda Madeline Odd Fellow Naytoy Mabelle Swift Point Neck Boston

Harvey Challenges De Oro For World Pool Title

Waterbury CT Aug 30 Fred Harvey CTs top pool star issued a challenge to De Org the world champion to duel for the title last night Harvey known as CTs champion invites a match to decide the world championship potential venue and date not specified.

Waterbury Fred Harvey Connecticut de Org

Mendelssohn Club Concert At Nahant And Bass Point

Thousands visited Bass Point and Nahant as the season nears its end. The Mendelssohn Club and Naval Brigade Band performed yesterday with solos by S Kronberg and numbers by Méssie Lyons Hunt Griggs and Newland. Nahant boats carried full complements on trips from Lincoln wharf to Bass Point. The regular season closes on Labor Day.

Bass Point Nahant Mendelssohn Club Naval Brigade

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