A Wild Throw Jack Boyle Gives Boston a Boost
Boston pitcher Jack Boyle delivered a wild throw that helped secure a boost for the team in a customary defeat by their opponents.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1892
Page
3
Boston pitcher Jack Boyle delivered a wild throw that helped secure a boost for the team in a customary defeat by their opponents.
Six games were played with the Bostons defeating the Giants behind Ruesie in the box. Hart pitched well for the Brooklyns as the Baltimores were whitewashed. Buffinton struggled, while the Senators and Philadelphias split a fierce contest. Chicago puzzled the Indians for twelve innings before Cleveland won, and Pittsburg defeated by Galvin's Cyclones. Comiskey's Browns suffered another loss.
New York reporter describes Boston New York series opener won by the bean eaters led by Kine Kelly. Nichols dominates Giants despite Kelly and Ewing antics. crowd unsettled by chilly weather and lively but chaotic play.
The Post offers three season tickets to the Second Series in Boston to the final standings. Entries must be sent on the specified coupon and arrive by Janet. Names listed include Boston, Brooklyn, Baltimore, Chicago, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Louisville, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Washington.
Tiernan marked his championship season debut with a booming liner, scoring on a dash from third as New York rallied. Buck, Nash, and Kelly contributed key plays while Boston failed to escape their early deficit. McCarthy forced a late rally, but Nash’s single sealed the win with 2499 in attendance.
Cincinnati battled St Louis in a tight contest until the sixth inning when Cincinnati plated five runs. The visitors pushed two more across but could not overcome the deficit. St Louis left runners on base twice in scoring position, while Cincinnati’s hitting stood out as a feature with home runs noted.
Cleveland completes a 6 3 victory over Chicago in a pitch intense afternoon game. Young's batting leads Cleveland with strong fielding from both sides in bitter weather. Attendance 1250. Game features runs, errors, and multiple players cited with bases on balls and notable plays.
Pittsburg Pennsylvania April 25 Pittsburg defeated Louisville in a one sided game. Galvin and Meakin were not hit hard but Louisville errors proved costly and the team played listlessly. Smith and Corkhill starred for the winners. Attendance 3480. The score was not stated.
Brooklen N Y April 25 The Baltimores were shut out today by Brooklyn Hart pitched a fine game and was perfectly supported Buffinton proved an easy mark for the home team Van Haltren pitched the last inning and Cobb went to right field The features were the fielding of Joyce and Schech and the batting of Ward Burns Griffin and Daly Attendance 1415 The score:
Washington out-played the Phillies in a cold, raw day with Mulvey and Dowd starring at third base. Kilroy did not appear to pitch as planned. Attendance 2999. Final score details not shown.
A dismal two hour and thirty minute game on Holmes field ends 25 to 1 in Harvard favor. Trinity’s Graves was out sick, Burns failed to handle Bowie's delivery, and Corbett overthrew and dropped third strikes. Bates fanned four but Corbett’s errors allowed two runners to score. Lowell’s running catch stood out amid general sloppiness as Harvard hosts Lowell Arms Company this afternoon.
Brown University defeated New Haven 13 to 2 in a cold afternoon game. New Haven was outplayed at the plate and in the field as Graver gave up 12 hits and 19 bases while Morrissey contributed two hits off Woodcock for New Haven.
Providence defeated the John P. Lovells of Boston this afternoon at Adelaide Park. Scoring details show Providence with 8 runs and 6 hits while Lovells managed 2 runs and 8 hits. Errors favored Lovells with 7 to Providence's 1, and Evans, Murphy, Barry, and Kiley were noted in the game.
ALL READY FOR BUSINESS Manchester New Hampshire April 25 The Manchester Baseball Association was formed this afternoon to control the local team in the New England League Officers elected President Hon Hiram D Upton vice president G Percival Stewart treasurer Charles F Mor rill secretary K D Houston directors Professor G I Hickies W J Freeman E H D Upton W J Freeman named manager Players report Wednesday First game to be played on home grounds with the Lowells Saturday afternoon
The Staten Island Cricket Club baseball team defeated Yale University this afternoon. Tyng dominated Yale's hitters while Ridgeway faced early trouble. Scoring shows Staten Island 6, Yale 4 in the first game and 8 to 6 in the second. Batteries were Ridgeway and Carter for Staten Island with Tyng and Murphy for Yale.
Western League games on April 25 in St Paul were blocked by cold weather. Omaha defeated Toledo 3 to 1. Minneapolis beat Milwaukee 10 to 9.
The article reports that next season the twelve clubs will play 132 games, with six games against each visiting club, easing travel and delaying start to late April. It notes reduced expenses, fewer trips, and a shift from the current 154 games, plus commentary on team players, pitchers, and upcoming matches including Boston, St Louis, and Cleveland, along with a schedule insert from Johnson's Anodyne Liniment.
Umpire Lynch skips Sabbath games while Fred Pfeffer and Chap man drift rumors about future clubs. Louisvilles seek another pitcher as Sanders and Larkin power batting, Mullane and Meekin praised by Cincinnati and New York clubs. Meek pitching notes and practice reports highlight St Louis Louisville crowds, Kilroy trial with Washington, and rising stars across leagues.
A group of championship hopefuls from B A A Worcester A C and other clubs prepare for key events. Names like Donahee Coombs Smith Martin Kane and Nichols loom in sprints and distance races with Coombs favored for the 440 and Lioss set to win the broad jump. The Technology games are slated for May 4 at Charlesbank with park permission, while crossing into scholastic meets many date changes and potential showdowns loom between Xavier Manhattan and Boston area teams as June dates shift for national championships.
Harvard Mott Haven lists 23 promising men at the training table, with captain J. Cook and notables such as C. Hawes and W. L. Thompson among others. The table is at Mrs. Cotter's on Oxford Street as they develop further potential.
An advertisement extols Dr. Greene's Nervura as a reliable remedy for headaches neuralgia and nervous disorders. It includes patient testimonials claiming relief from long term headaches, nervousness and associated symptoms, and invites readers to consult Dr. Greene at 84 Temple Place Boston or request a free symptom blank.
Young couples can save money by calling on us at once for wholesale stock of furniture sold at cost. Folan brothers J and T announce a wholesale furniture sale at 31 Haverhill 8 North Side near B M Depot.
The B A A plans an amateur circus in the Arena Thursday to Saturday with A N Rice as a comic clown and three tricks. Equestrian acts include steeplechase trick riding tandem driving and hurdling. Performers from the Boston Riding Club and several locals join in chariot races elephants slack wire and horizontal bar displays plus two listed groups of named riders and horses. Rehearsals are progressing well and expect a good show.
Ground was broken at Beachmont for a trotting track near the depot. Owner J. W. Brodbine, known for fine horses, supervises as twenty workers begin an egg shaped half mile course. Ground is marshy but stabilized after tide gate work. turf will be reinforced with ten inches of soil. Track slated for August 1 completion with no trotting dates this year. a baseball field and athletic facilities planned, to host meetings and Brodbine’s bids.
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