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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1896
Page
3
Great day for baseball as Nicholls showcases a standout performance and multiple league games across various cities. Strong hits and decisive runs highlight a buoyant season with key players shining in several venues.
Baltimore fails to score against Nichols who delivers a masterly pitching performance. Clark son also shines for the visitors with solid support, while Orioles miscues and slow fielding lead to the first shut-out of the season. Boston enhances its lead with timely hitting and base running, including a double steal and a costly misplay by Baltimore in the later innings.
The New Yorks lost their third straight game to the Philadelphias as Clarke left in the second inning. Irwin pitched three innings, McGill was hit hard in the first two. Nash hit a home run. The game ended after eight due to darkness with Philadelphia ahead 18 to 8. Attendance 2,500. Batters: McGill Carsey Clements for New York and Clarke Flynn Seymour for Philadelphia.
Washington beats Brooklyn 2 0 in a seven inning game due to strong fielding by Washington and limited speed by Stein. Brown and Selbach homer, attendance about 4000. Hits Washington 13 Brooklyn 10. errors 3 and 2. Batteries Stein Daily Grim Mercer McAuley.
Pittsburg wins 3 1 over Louisville in a tight finale. Pitching by Hill and Foreman strong, but base gifts hurt. Cassidy injured by Smith and may have a broken arm. Attendance 2,200. Hits 6 each. Errors Pittsburg 1 Louisville 5. Batteries Foreman Mack Hill Boyle.
Captain Deans Nine won a high scoring game at Holmes Field defeating Pawtucket 15 to 8. Twenty hits and a total of 29 runs tell the story with Paine pitching creditably and Hannivan at short delivering solid defense and offense.
Brockton Mass April 23 The home team beat Scranton 19 to 12 in a hard hitting contest marked by miscues and a late Brockton batting streak after Scranton opened with a strong lead.
In Newark on April 23 the Atlantic League opened with the Newarks facing the Metropolitans of Jersey City. About 1500 spectators attended the opener, including many ladies, as the new season began in the city.
Hartford hosts opening Atlantic League meet as Mayor Prest and umpire Jones oversee. Notable runners include Newton, Waltham, and Watertown entrants with early results: Carroll and Page win early heats, Nally and Lea rne cited as officials.
Lewiston and Fall River scores and various team notes are mixed with horse stables, dog show results, and bicycle club updates. Mentions include the Twilights, Unions, and Hallots in New England, trainers Conley and Breitenstein, and a dog show at the New England Kennel Club with praise for management. The Boston Wheelmen plan a ride to Echo Bridge with a large turnout expected.
The Suffolk Club brings Mysterious Billy Smith and Kid McCoy to Boston for a mid dleweight world title bout on May 18 at the armory. Both are champions and the bout is billed as decisive, with extensive preparation at Nahant and prior engagements by McCoy in New York. The event draws strong New York interest and promises a clean, scientific contest with potential for lasting fame in Boston.
April 23 city report notes City Hall awarded the contract to Nor tis city. Their bid was not fully disclosed in available text.
Sporting Ghat reports Carles Genshinger former New Manhattan manager now heads Bohemian Athletic Club to be housed in the old Pontiac on Amsterdam Avenue near Eighty first Street with operations modeled after the National Sporting Club of London. English High School athletes trained at Charlesbank little work done warming up. English A C challengers to New York A C to meet Conneff Kilpatrick not accepted. London A C figures E C Bredin and F W Bacon in talks with Godfrey Shaw and Bradley. Garcelon Harvard ex hurdler coaching Bowdoin College team.
The Revere Yacht Club will hold a special meeting this evening in Revere to discuss the plans for the new clubhouse. The Flora Lee, an old-time flyer, will appear in open regattas around Boston. Lawyer Charles D. Lanning, her present owner, will handle the tiller. The schooner Intrepid, cruising in southern waters, arrived in New York on Thursday.
The Boston Shooting Association spring tournament second day in Wellington drew a large attendance. Attendees shot 4123 targets as 40 clean scores were posted, led by Colonel Le Roy with 12 points followed by Bartlett 9, Kennison 4, Puck 3, and others.
ATHLETIC ELECTION WILLIAMSTOWN APRIL 23 Lawrence A. Hawkins 1897 from Pittsfield was elected assistant manager over Charles H. Upton of Springfield. He will become manager next year. A plan to place all college athletic interests under a student faculty advisory committee, modeled after Yale, was advanced and referred to a future meeting.
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