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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1895

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Giants and Bostons Clash in Two Innings of Scoring

At the Polo Grounds tens of thousands were expected but only about 5000 attended as the Giants and the Boston team opened their series. Boston led with two big innings, the Giants replying in the seventh and eighth, but tumbling in the fifth as Boston surged ahead.

New York Polo Grounds Giants Doyle Bostons Rusie Davis McCarthy Duffy Collins Nichols Nash Stivetts Boston Cums Tucker Tiernan Ganzel Rosie Lowe Stivette Long Stafford Mac Farrell

McGill Dominates With Wild Fourth In Philadelphia Defeat

In Washington McGill walked three batters in the fourth inning, all scoring as runs, sealing Philadelphia's loss. He struck out nine and held the lineup to few hits other than the lone inning. Attendance was about 3,800 as Stocksdale and Mullarkey faced Cleveland and Philadelphia batters.

Washington McGill Philadelphia Philad Stocksdale Hillarkey Eggton Dale Mullarkey Mc Buckley

Cleveland Stuns St Louis With Five Run Ninth Inning

Attendance 1200 as Cleveland beats St Louis 8 3. Errors: St Louis five. Hits Cleveland 15, St Louis 7. Batteries Wallace O Connor and McDougal Staley and Peitz. Captain Tebeau fined for coaching himself while running bases. had a lead of seven.

Tebeau Cleveland Ccceeess Eenie Ouwed St. Louis Wallace O’connor McDougal Staley Peitz

Chicago Beats Louisville In Low Scoring Baseball Game

Chicago won a featureless game in Louisville with 7 hits to 11 for Louisville. Hutchison scattered Louisville hits while McCotton pitched well for Chicago. Attendance listed at 1440 as Chicago played strong defense and Louisville struggled at the plate.

Louisville ChiCago McCott Hutchison Ghignbo Horrors Hutchison and Donohue McDermott Cole

Pittsburg Beats Cincinnati in Second Straight Loss

A crowd of about 2400 watched Pittsburg defeat Cincinnati 6 to 4 after 1 inning, with Pittsburg scoring early and late. Hits were 12 for Pittsburg and 11 for Cincinnati, and both sides made two errors. Kilien Sugden Dwyer Spies were the Battery for Pittsburg and Cincinnati respectively.

Cincinnati Pittsburg Killen Sugden Dwyer Spies

Brown Defeats Dartmouth 5 to 3 in Tight Contest

Brown defeated Dartmouth 5 to 3 in Providence as White pitched effectively for Brown and Dartmouth managed four singles. Dinsmore was hit freely, White delivered two doubles, and Summersgill started at first in place of sick captain Bustard. The score stood 5 to 3.

Providence Brown Dartmouth White Dinsmore Bustard Summersgill E. Donovan Robinson Lauder S.s Cook Lowney Ae Dunne Oxy Wilkins Watson DBR Bilas En Es Croley Velewwown Brown Www Eae Dartmouth Ee Wee Wwe Sultz Folsom Abbott Davisney Dunne Low- Lauder

Harvard Freshmen Battle Varsity In 8 To 56 Loss

Harvard baseball at Holmes field saw the freshman and varsity nines combine for a mixed battery. The varsity won 8 to 56 as the freshmen showed steady play but wilted under fast action. The class series runs May 3 to May 16 with finals May 16 to 23.

Harvard Holmes Field Paine Buckman Couzzens Slade Yale Lowell

Yale Loses to Toronto in wind affected game

The Toronto nine defeated Yale 6 to 4 in New Haven as high wind limited safe fly hits. Trudeau walked eight, Speer's muff allowed three Toronto runs, and Greenway captained Yale for an injured Austin. Batteries Crane and Casey for Yale. Trudeau and Greenway for Toronto. Umpires Southey and Hinkey.

New Haven Conn Toronto Yale Trudeau Speer Greenway Austin Potorlo Crane Casey Southey Hinkey

Lowells Beat Boston College In Low Scoring Game

Lowell defeats Boston College as Lowells dominate with Quirk four hits and seven total, Flanagan six hits ten RBIs, and Long flawless in pitching against an BC lineup that musters only a triple by Kearnes.

Lowell Lowells Tebeau Flanagan Long Sullivan Kearnes Boston College Maloy Clement Clarke McDermott

Tufts Beats Phillips Exeter 8 to 1 in Easley Park Game

Tufts defeated Phillips Exeter Academy 8 1 as Exeter made eight errors in two innings leading to eight Tufts runs. Ives scored Exeter's lone run on a wild throw. Haley made a running catch for Exeter. Batteries Johnson and Foss for Tufts Ives and Scannell for Exeter.

Exeter N. H Tufts Phillips Exeter Academy Haley Ives Duda Aienchteoase

University of Pennsylvania Beats Lawrenceville in Baseball

The University of Pennsylvania baseball team defeated Lawrenceville School 14 to 8 on Lawrenceville grounds. Pitchers Dickson Renning and Arrott Kafer combined for U of P. errors were 5 for U of P. and 7 for Lawrenceville.

Lawrenceville N. J University of Pennsylvania Lawrenceville School Biisavins U. of P Dickson Renning Arrott Kafer

Williams Defeats Blackington 26 to 5 in Easier Match

Williams dominated Blackington 26 to 5 after noon at Williamsport. The game featured strong defense and a clear scoring edge for Williams as they built an early lead and cruised to victory.

Baseball box score highlights for Williams and Blackington

Game notes praise Street Drysdale and Bradley for best work with Blackington W Mahoney and Fleming also strong. Score shows Williams 17 Blackington 7, with stolen bases 14 for Williams and 5 for Blackington and errors 4 for Williams 10 for Blackington. Batteries list Williams Corey Draper Davis and Blackington T Thomas Davis.

Street Drysdale Bradley Blackington W. Mahoney Fleming Williams Corey Draper Davis T. Thomas

Brockton Beats Boston Union Behind First Inning Surge

Brockton defeated the Boston Union team 17 to 1 in Brockton today. Stockel hit the season's first home run as Brockton bunched hits in the opening frames to take a strong lead. Attendance was 150 with Brockton using Lawson Quirk Fitzgerald Drinkwater and the Union using Donovan Jupiter on the mound.

Brockton Mass Boston Union Stockel Boston Unions Lawson Quirk Fitzgerald Drinkwater Donovan Jupiter

Bowdoin Falls 9 to 4 to Lewiston in Maine clash

Bowdoin lost to Lewiston New England League club 9 to 4 in Brunswick. Lewiston players Mains and Viau starred with strong hitting while Bowdoin’s Fairbanks and Leighton led their side. Lewiston racked up 10 base hits to Bowdoin’s 5 as errors favored the visitors. Batteries were Mains Viau Burke for Lewiston and Budge Haines Toothacher Wilson for Bowdoin.

Brunswick Lewiston

Springfield Defeats New Bedford In Eastern League Game

Springfield outhits New Bedford seven to eight and wins despite late New Bedford rally stalled by coach decisions. Attendance 500. Final score 23 to 3. Batteries were Coughlin Gruber Gunson for Springfield and Betterger Friend Clancy Sharpe for New Bedford.

New Bedford Mass Springfields New Bedfords Springfield Coughlin Gruber Gunson Betterger Friend Clancy Sharpe

State College Beats Lehigh In Exhibition Baseball Game

State College defeated Lehigh 17 to 9 in an exhibition at Bethlehem. Lehigh pitcher Bowie left after eight innings, Turner finished. Final line score shows State College 20014107 and Lehigh 0? unclear. errors 10 both sides. Batters: Bowie Turner Gross Nesbitt Hayes.

Bethlehem Penn State College Lehigh Bowie Turner Gross Nesbitt Hayes

Princeton Defeats Lafayette In Slow Rounders Game

Princeton won the April 24 contest in Princeton New Jersey 7 to 3. The batting was lively but otherwise ineffective with 14 hits for Princeton and 3 for Lafayette. Batteries were Altman Easton Jayne and Trenchard for Princeton Criswell Clarke and Barclay for Lafayette.

Princeton N. J Lafayette Altman Easton Jayne Trenchard Criswell Clarke Barclay

Haverhill Association Team Falls to Andover in Campus Game

On April 24 on Andover campus the Haverhill association team lost to Phillips Academy 8 to 6. The score shows Andover with 9 base hits to Haverhill's 8, with pitching by M Standish Hofford and R Standish for Andover and Lucy Sedgwick and Drew behind Haverhill.

Andover Haverhill Association Phillips Academy Haverhill M. Standish Hofford R. Standish Lucy Sedgwick Drew

Groton Defeats Cushing Academy in High-Scoring Tilt

Groton School defeated Cushing Academy of Ashburnham 21 to 10 in a loosely played afternoon game. Clarke Haughton and Sturgis led Groton with strong shooting while Sanders Smith and Pratt contributed on the offense. the final score reflected a dominant Groton performance.

Ayer Groton School Cushing Academy Asbhburnham Clarke Haughton Sturgis Sanders Smith Pratt

St Mark Defeats Boston Latin In Low-Scoring Game

St Mark's College beat Boston Latin School 25 to 11 in Southboro on April 24. St Mark's piled up 14 base hits to Boston Latin's 10, with White and Simpson opposed by Foster and Davis in the battery.

Southboro St. Mark’s College Boston Latin School St. Mark’s White Simpson Foster Davis

Amherst Defeats Wesleyan In Loose Pratt Field Game

Amherst defeated Wesleyan 9 to 4 on Pratt field in a loosely played afternoon clash. Amherst led with a strong offense while Wesleyan struggled to respond in the early and late innings.

Buffalo Routs Troy in Close Eastern League Crosstown Clash

Buffalo defeats the Troy team 8 to 2 in an exciting game played in Troy New York. Buffalo used strong hitting to secure the win over the visiting Troys from the New York State League.

Troy N. Y Buffalo Troys

Augusta Exeters at Diamond Point in Patchy Report

The Augustas play at Exeter today as Larouche strains his pitching arm. O’Hara, released by Nashua, complains he lacked a fair trial behind the bat. Brockton releases Chase and Laird. Nadeau debuts with Boston Unions. Multiple team moves, signings, and season openers outlined.

Augustas Exeter Larouche Augusta Kh. J. O'Hara Nashua Morton Joe Sullivan Philadelphias Manger Perrin Brockton George Chase Elmer Laird Nadeau Boston Unions Rowan Miller Riley Fitzgerald Springfield Collins Bostons Jimmy Bannon Dover Crishen Amesbury Milwaukee Hogan St. Louis Wilson Warner Washington Chicago Brooklyn Griffin Brooklyns Baltimore Boston Portlands Fairbanks Bowdoin Portland Bates Lewiston Bangor Kelley Burnham Hannivan Pawtucket Bacon Dan Burke Mains Viau McCullough Watkins Lehane Pettee Bradley

Boxing Gossip and Rumors From the Boston Scene

A city boxing column discusses Dick OBrien’s rise to the front rank of American middleweights after defeating Dobbs and challenges Creedon to a middleweight contest. It also mentions Peter Jackson, Jack Dempsey, Hall Fitzsimmons fights, and various club notes, with anecdotes from boxing writers and local personalities.

Dick O’brien Dobbs America Dan Creedon Bob Fitzsimmons Creedon O’brien Nick Slong South End Slick California Boston & Albany Kneeland Street Peter Jackson Ireland Jack Dempsey Hall-Fitzsimmons Ausralia British Isles England Scotland Wales Fitzsimmons Hall Australia West End Arthur Lumley Broadway New York Joe Donovan Chicago News Police

Reminder Wins City and Suburban Handicap at Epsom

At the Epsom spring meeting on day two the city and suburban handicap for three-year-olds and up, with 1000 sovereigns added, was won by Reminder a four year old. Stowmarket and Irish Car took second and third. Radiate captured the Hyde Park plate for two-year-olds after a dead heat for second between Eau dOr and Miss Archer.

London Reminder Stowmarket Radiate Eau d’Or Miss Archer

Suburban Handicap Entries For Coney Island Club

The Coney Island Jockey Club lists entries for the suburban handicap of 18 percent. Competitors include Ramapo, Domino, Hornpipe, Rubicon, Sir Walter, Fusileer, Lazzarone, Dr. Rice, Bassettlaw, Song and Dance, Candelabra, Sport, Longdale, Gotham, Ed Kearney, Declare, Dutch Skater, Flora Thornton, Herald, Lightfoot, and Holloway among others.

New York Coney Island Jockey Club Ramapo Domino Hornpipe Rubicon Sir Walter Fusileer Lazzarone Dr. Rice Bassettlaw Song and Dance Sport Longdale Gotham Ed Kearney Declare

Yale Track to Introduce New Class Championship System

The Yale Track Athletic Association announced a new competition format for tomorrow's spring track games to decide the university class championship. The victorious class will receive the Cuyler Cup for track athletics.

New Haven Conn Yale Track Athletic Association

Boy wonder Grant Eby to clash with McCune in 400 point pool

Grant Eby and interleague pool champion William E McCune square off tonight in a two night match totaling 400 points. Eby must pocket 400 balls to McCune's 320 to win.

Grant Eby Boy Wonder William E. McCune Eby McCune Bruce & Paige Washington Street Hayward Roy Wonder William EL McOune Moe. Oune At & P.m

British yacht rivals may cross Atlantic for cup trials

The Yachting World reports that Valkyrie III and Ailsa could sail to American waters to decide which is likeliest to challenge for the America's Cup. A Clyde yachtsman predicts neither would return with the Cup, suggesting American Defender will outbuild British designs regardless of Brit ish boat speed.

London Atlantic Clyde Yachting World

Spray Sets Sail On World Voyage From Boston Harbor

Captain Joshua Slocum launches the forty-foot Spray from National docks East Boston for a round the world voyage. The vessel heads to Gloucester first with plans to reach South America or Panama, promising updates as the journey continues.

Joshua Slocum Spray National Docks East Boston Gloucester Fairhaven Slocum Boston Custom House New York South America Panama Post

Horse Racing Entries at Alexander Track Race Card

The entry list for six races at Alexander includes first race six and a quarter furlongs with Wang and others listed at 110, second race five eighths of a mile with Key West and peers, third race six and a quarter furlongs with Mac Hunt and a Gelding date Bessie Hinkle, fourth race one and one sixteenths miles selling with Galloping King and Florine, fifth race six and a quarter furlongs selling with Pondieu and Thackeray, sixth race six and a half furlongs selling with A. O. H. and Lum among others.

Seiling Wang Woodchopper Benjamin Sonora Elmstone Yop Gallant Jersey Syracuse Blue Bird Pan King Lim Flynn Fredericks Louis ¢Uatorre Boonton Somage Seiling Mac Hunt Nemo Barus Bessie Hinkle Gelding Anxiety Sir Happy Paymaster the Scalper Ninetyseven Parthian Despatch William O Scataway Mistletoe Vat Woodcock Glenall Paris Jimmy James

First race results at five-eighths mile selling

In the first race Woheeier won with Mavel Glenn second and Cuckoo third. Lime clocked 1:08. The half mile Ban dala led Hermia with tira in third and Pine showing time.

Woheeier Mavel Glenn Cuckoo Perona Bandala Keretic Hermia Tira Fairfax Staxes Owiet Winge Paiauin Thira Kulkenny Solitaire Tuiru Firth King Wold Munimie Units Tancred Mtzarre Aidy Adams

Winners at Nashville Races Report April 24

In Nashville Tennessee on April 24 the six furlong first race was won by Bessie Nichols with Pat Tucker second and Guilty third in 1 01 3 4. Lasalle won the four furlongs second race with Utopia second and Dennis third in 4 seconds. Mollie B won the one mile third race with Rasper second and Shining Bell and Terrapin dead heat for third in 1 41 1 4. Dr Work won the seven furlongs fourth race with Rainmaker second and Lay On third in 1 28. Metropole won the six furlongs fifth race with Helen W second and May Thompson third in 1 14 1 2.

Nashville Tenn Bessie Nichols Pat Tucker Guilty Lasalle Utopia Dennis Mollie B Rasper Shining Bell Terrapin Dr. Work Rainmaker Lay On Metropole Helen W May Thompson

Oxford and Cambridge Summer Meet Challenge Noted

President Kendrick of the Intercollegiate Athletic Association received an informal letter from the Oxford Athletic Association president. It states the summer meeting challenge has been received and will be considered with Cambridge in a forthcoming conference.

Philadelphia Kendrick Intercollegiate Athletic Association Oxford Athletic Association Cambridge

Bartholomew Benefit Set at Grand Opera House Tomorrow

A testimonial benefit for veteran performer W H Bartholomew of Maffit and Bartholomew will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Grand Opera House. An elaborate program features Edward Harrigan and company, George W Adams, Coughlin brothers, MacDonough brothers, Leon Neir, Page and Gilbert, Athos family, Harry Conor, Julius B Witmark, Harry Gilfoil, Paul Dresser and company, Edwina, Mrs Alice Wood, Willie Kimball, and the Maffitt and Bartholomew duo returning to their signature act. Regular prices apply.

Grand Opera House W. H. Bartholomew Maffit Edward Harrigan Cordelia George W. Adams Coughlin Brothers MacDonough Brothers Monsieur Leon Neir Page Gilbert Athos Eugene Tompkins Black Crook Chinatown Harry Conor Welland Strong Julius B. Witmark Harry Gilfoil Paul Dresser Green Goods Edwina Alice C. 8. Wood Willie Kimball Maffitt and Bartholomew

Willimantic Bank To Be Placed In Receiver Hands

Comptroller Eckels received a preliminary bank examiner report on the closed First National Bank of Willimantic Connecticut. He decided to appoint a permanent receiver, with the comptroller expecting all creditors will ultimately be paid in full.

Washington Eckels Dooley First National Bank of

Waltham track scene and local cycling club notes

A letter from Waltham describes Duke William and track preparations near Louisville. Prospects include Canadian entrants and press box plans. Local cycling clubs host events, parties, and meetings with new members and officers. racing and bowling results surface alongside social gatherings and club news.

Cyclist Center’s Death ruled unavoidable by coroner

In New York on April 24 the coroner’s jury found the bicycle accident that killed Robert Center unavoidable. Center, struck by a coal cart on Western boulevard near Seventy second street, was unavoidably hit while four or five bicyclists rode past. Cart driver Frederick Winkel was exonerated.

New York Hoeber Robert Center Center Seventy Second Street Frederick Winkel Walter Greer Colonial Club Winkel Greer

Center’s Pioneering Wheel Brought Cycling to Country

The article notes Center’s fame among cyclists and his historic role as the first person to introduce a bicycle to this country, with the speed regulation and right turn rules reflecting early cycling culture.

Fall From Wheel Proves Fatal for Man in Woonsocket

War ren M Jenison aged 25 married was thrown from a bicycle in Woonsocket Rhode Island today. His head struck a stone fracturing his skull and his injury is likely to prove fatal.

Woonsocket, R. I Warren M. Jenison

Bicyclist Dies After Wagon Collision in Yonkers

Chauncey B. Devitt, son of Yonkers produce merchant John J. Devitt, was run over by a coal wagon on Woodworth Avenue while cycling. Several ribs were broken and he died this morning.

New York Chauncey B. Devitt John J. Devitt Yonkers Woodworth Avenue

Yale Forms Consolidated Baseball Club

Yale's Consolidated Nine in New Haven forms a new baseball club with senior members including Butterworth Hinkey and Adee from the football squad. Captain is Ben Dwight. The team will schedule games with minor colleges and amateur teams near New York.

New Haven Conn Yale Consolidated Butterworth, Hinkey and Adee Ben Dwight New York

New Sunday Liquor Sales Scheme Questioned in Court

In Greenfield April 24 a Superior Court acquitted Joseph Bertrand who ordered and drank liquor while Henry Fournier paid. Landlord Whittaker of the Farren House Turner's Falls had been indicted for selling liquor Sunday to Fournier. District Attorney Aiken noted no conviction sought. Lawyers claim a dry party could order and drink while another pays indefinitely.

Greenfield Whittaker Farren Turner’s Falls Henry Fournier Fournier Joseph Bertrand Bertrand Aiken Richardson

Boston Yacht Club Holds Quiet Quarterly Meeting

The Boston Yacht Club met at Parker's yesterday afternoon with John A. Stetson presiding. no business of importance was transacted.

Boston Boston Yacht Club Parker’s John A. Stetson

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