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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1896
Page
3
A local merchant tailor touts his Spring Overcoats and Suits with claims of superior style, workmanship, and fit. He notes no prices in ads and rejects sensational circus advertising. An upcoming Decoration Day drawing offers a $100 New Mail Bicycle in his window display.
Corner Beach storefront at 670 and 672 Washington Street features McManus & Co Clothiers and Outfitters. Local shoppers visit for men and women’s wear, accessories, and tailored services in a historic waterfront district.
The report recounts a late game sequence with Keeler advancing on errors, Jennings and Hamilton involved in key plays, and crowds cheering Captain Duffy. It notes Lowe muffing plays, Reitz and Doyle contributing hits, and a muffed fly by Hamilton leading to a run, ending with Keeler striking out.
Bannon sparked a powerful rally belting hits and drawing bases as Baltimore built an eight run lead. Nichols, Tucker, and Hamilton contributed key RBIs while Bergen, Long, Lowe, and Duffy added offense. Hemming allowed mixed results but the home team pulled away with late scoring and solid fielding.
In a tense game, Boston pulls ahead in the third with Duffy, Bannon and Tucker delivering key hits. Baltimore answers, but a late eighth inning surge by Boston ends with the game halted to catch a train, keeping the final score unresolved in the report.
The largest crowd in city history packed the grounds with about 500 fans turned away. Boston’s Mavis looks like a strong pitching addition while Stivetts is set to start today. Notables from Fall River to Holyoke attended, with many ladies in the stands and supporters from Saugus cheering Jimmy Bannon. The team sails to Baltimore at 7 p.m. and returns May 26.
New York Giants lost to the Newark Atlantic League club in an exhibition at Newark. Seymour allowed heavy hits and exited early. Doheny replaced him. Korwin pitched for Newark as H Davis G Davis Van Haltren Tiernan and Connaughton led Newark hitters. Attendance about 1,000. Hits Giants 19 Newark 15, Errors Giants 10 Newark 2. Batteries Seymour Doheny Wilson Korwin Otten.
In a match at Athletic park Harvard second team defeated Haverhill by 15 to 3. The contest featured burning grass in the bleachers that set a small blaze which was soon put out before spreading.
Providence defeated the home team in an exhausting game by a score of 7 to 6 on April 20 in Fall River.
South Boston overwhelmed Murray Irwin yesterday at Congress Street grounds. Murray & Irwin struggled as South Boston dominated the game with strong play on both ends, securing a decisive victory.
The report centers on Sullivan's pitching and Neelan's batting as the key features of the midday contest. Sullivan dominated on the mound while Neelan drove in runs and contributed important hits, shaping the outcome of the game.
In Brockton at Highland Park on April 20, about 1500 spectators watched Brockton defeat Tufts College 4 to 1. The Brocktons pulled away after four innings as Wise Breckenridge and Corridan led the batting and Meader handled the catching duties well.
Springfield defeated Portland with a 19 to 3 score, noting a decisive win in today’s matchup. The result reflects strong offense from Springfield and solid defense limiting Portland to three runs.
Brown defeated Holy Cross 7 to 6 in a tense April 20 contest at Worcester, with Brown pulling ahead late as both teams struggled to finish drives and capitalize on scoring chances.
The High School team defeated Chelsea Y M C A by 17 to 11 yesterday afternoon on Everett avenue grounds.
Frankstin, April 20. Dean Academy defeated Carter's this afternoon as two late ninth inning runs turned a 3 to 2 deficit into a 4 to 3 Dean victory. Carter's led 3 to 2 entering the frame before Dean batted in two to win.
Danvers notes Holten High School defeats Gloucester High School 25 to 23 in a tightly contested afternoon baseball game. Holten pitcher and Gloucester’s offense produced standout moments as both teams posted run totals in a high scoring affair.
Wesleyan trounced Middletown 11 to 6 on the campus after trailing early. The Middletown League team held an 11 inning stretch before Wesleyan erupted, scoring seven runs in the sixth to seize the game.
Harvard defeated Newton A. A. 8 to 4 in ten innings. Paine pitched for Harvard, Ned Dowd for Newton and Harvard won with a late scoring rally as Haughton, Burgess, and Stevenson delivered key hits. Hovey and Dowd provided early spark for Newton with Hovey scoring on a double and wild throws.
The Dedham road race drew 162 entrants with around 10,000 spectators along the course. W. M. Pettigrew shattered the course record in 26:58 on a Warwick wheel, while J. Boudon led a field of rivals and Urquhart placed second. A collision involving Butler and Walleston, injuries to Charles W. Marriott, and postrace disputes highlighted a busy Patriots Day cycling event.
An advertisement touts reliable bicycles and a broad line of cycling gear. It highlights light, strong, easy running bikes with prices from 40 dollars and lists uniforms shoes caps bells brakes cyclometers saddles and sundries including the Christy Anatomical Saddle praised for women cyclists.
Among the clubs Lexington and Dedham were hubs of activity as the Massachusetts Bicycle Club organized a large ride. Over one hundred members participated with multiple divisions starting from the club house, touring to Concord, dining at Wrights Tavern, and returning by 6 pm. The event featured named officers and accompanying club squads from Dedham Roxbury Chelsea and other locales.
In Bridgeport on April 20 the National Bicycle Board of Trade of New York warned of trouble for the local Y M C A after it held a bicycle exhibit last week despite the national board’s refusal to sanction it. Local dealers who participated also faced potential censure. The Bridgeport Y M C A officials stated they do not understand the board’s role in the dispute.
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