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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1895

Page

3

Red Hot Ball as Boston Falls in Hard-Fought Game

Grounder to Shindle ends McCarthy’s safe-looking hit and Ganzel’s line drive to Tredway halts a potential rally. In the ninth Long retires the side as Nash’s single brightens Boston’s fate briefly. Corcoran’s sensational catch ruins Jimmy Bannon’s bid while Daly and Shindle shine at the plate. Kennedy to pitch for the visitors against Nichols for Boston. score follows.

McCarthy Anderson Ganzel Tenney Tredway Long Lowe Griffin Nash Ironman Tucker Boston Jimmy Bannon Corcoran Shindle Daly Sexton Kennedy Nichols

Brooklyn Triumphs In Nine Inning City League Showdown

In a rousing South End Grounds game Brooklyn edged Boston after a tense nine innings. Umpire Burnham sparked controversy with fair calls questioned by fans as Tucker was benched amid heated exchanges. Stivetts and Kennedy bolstered Brooklyn’s late surge while Shindle and Shindle contributed early for Brooklyn, and Boston’s late rally fell short.

South End Brooklyn George W. Burnham Tucker Burnham Tommy Témay Boston Herman Long Grimm Sexton Tenney Stivetts Shindle Daly Brooklyns Hoe McCarthy Bostons Corcoran Banman

Pittsburg Beats St Louis as Hawley Shines

Pittsburg defeated St Louis 9 to 2 in a game marked by Hawley’s strong pitching. Genins costly misplay nearly allowed a shutout. Hewitt, Sugden, and Merritt relieved in the ninth, Steinzel homered as attendance reached about 800. Hits: Pittsburg 17, St Louis 7. Errors: Pittsburg 2, St Louis 4. Batteries Hawley Hewitt Merritt Sugden Breitenstein Miller.

Pittsburg Penn Breitenstein St. Louis Hawley Genins Hewitt Sugden Merritt Steinzel Miller

Meekin Shuts Out Washington In Nine Hit Victory

New York pitchers Meekin and Farrell limited the Washington team to four singles and no runs as New York played a clean error-free game. Mercer was hit hard by the New York bats, totaling 12 hits for nine runs. Attendance was listed at 4000 with a final score of 9 to 0.

New York Meekin Washingtons New Yorks Mercer Washington Farrell McGuire

Burke Leads Cincinnati In Batting And Fielding Triumph

Burke's great batting and fielding saved the game for Cincinnati. In the seventh inning with two on, he hit a triple. Lange homered as both pitchers were hit hard. Attendance 3000. The final score shows Cincinnati 8, Chicago 6 with errors Cincinnati 2, Chicago 1. Batteries Parrott and Vaughn for Cincinnati Hutchison and Kittredge for Chicago.

Cincinnati Burke Lange Chicago Parrott Vaughn Hutchison and Kittredge

Philadelphia Defeats Baltimore on Strong Hitting

Philadelphia won against Baltimore thanks to better hitting. Esper pitched for Baltimore until the sixth inning when Clarkson came in. Taylor performed well aside from two rough innings. Attendance reached 6,858 as Philadelphia totaled 16 hits to Baltimore's 12, with two errors each.

Philadelphia Baltimore Esper Clarkson Taylor Clements Robinson

Boston Baseball Club to tour England in October matches

A. W. Lawson, for the Boston Baseball Club, has arranged a tour of England with the Bostonians opening October 20 in Liverpool. The schedule includes Derby Middlesborough Stockton and Newcastle district games, followed by Cleveland district contests and a Preston clash before London and Paris stops. Lawsom hopes Ambassador Bayard and the Lord Mayor attend the London game.

London A. W. Lawson Boston Baseball Club England Bostonians Liverpool Derby Middlesborough Stockton Newcastle Cleveland Preston Paris Lawson Knowles Bayard United States

Fall River Defeats New Bedford in Walk‑over

Fall River beat New Bedford 12 to 4 as Klobedanz and Rollins limited the visitors to nine hits. Meekin started for New Bedford but left with a lame arm. Wittrock relieved. Errors favored Fall River 1 to 2. Batteries were Klobedanz Rollins for Fall River and Meakin Wittrock Sharp for New Bedford.

Fall River New Bedford Klobedanz Meekin Wittrock Rollins Meakin Sharp

Brockton Takes Doubleheader From Pawtucket On Strong Batting

Brockton and Pawtucket split a two game set in Brockton with Brockton winning the first 6 to 3 and the second 7 to 0. Wise homered three times guiding Brockton while Donovan and Shea keyed the offense and Regan struggled on the mound for Pawtucket.

Portland and Lewiston Tie in Extra Innings

In Portland Maine on August 6 Lewiston tied the game with a ninth inning fumble by Corbett forcing three extra frames. The contest was finally won after the extras, though the final score and winner are not stated in the readable excerpt.

Portland Lewiston Corbett

Beecham's Pills Promoted for Constipation

Beecham's pills advertised for constipation at 10 and 25 cents. Readers are urged to ask the druggist for the book guiding usage.

Beecham

Portland Lewiston District Baseball Scorecard

In the twelfth by the home team one inning aside both Yerrick and Mains allowed scattered hits. The score shows Portland 102000010090 037 Lewiston 0000100030004 with base hits for Portland and Lewiston. errors listed for Portland and Lewiston. batters include Yerrick Te jen Mains Grant and Crisham.

Yerrick Mains Portland Lewiston

Augusta Beats Bangor In Local Baseball Game

Augusta outbatted Bangor but lost to costly errors. Bangor made 4 errors while Augusta had 8. Final line score shows Bangor 4 1 4 and Augusta 2 1 2 with multiple innings recorded. Batteries were Braham and Barkley for Bangor, Baker Coyle and Butler for Augusta.

Augusta Bangor Braham

Providence Grays Defeat Buffalo in Tight Eastern League Game

Providence edged Buffalo 18 to 4 with strong hitting from Rudderham and timely homers by Loewe and a late rally that threatened a Buffalo comeback. Attendance 1000. Providence tallied a big seventh inning, while Herndon and Urqu were Buffalo’s fielding highlights.

Providence R. I Buffalo Herndon Rudderham Grays Buffalos Field Loewe Clymer Bufale Oi McAuley Urqu

Exciting South End game fuels talk of Bannon return

Report from the South End grounds praises Tucker as a masterful coacher and notes Stivetts strong at bat and Duffy’s running catch as the standout moment. Burnham’s fire and the Brooklyn players’ wildness draw chatter, while rumors hint Collins of Louisville may join Boston. The piece also criticizes the double umpire system and a Burnham confrontation with cranks.

Bannon South End Tucker Brooklyn Burnham Sexton Carl Vossler Stivetts Carl Boston Collins Louisville Little Hunt Nichols Brooklyns

Rigby Park Opens as August Meet Begins at Portland

Rigby Park in Portland hosts a four day August meet opening with Busy Bee winning the 2:33 trot in straight heats. W C B leads the 2:17 class, while the 2:20 event yields a surprise with Jack Wyman taking the third heat as Ernsie falters. The 2:20 trot concludes tomorrow. purses are $500 for each trot and heats list include Sugar, Bell, and Gillie among others.

Portland Rigby Park Busy Bee Ernsie Honeywood Jack Wyman Harbinger Boody Gloria Norland Wilkes Cdo Baasesse Vanetta Sheree Amber Dacil Anaes Sooneeeer Dorothy Minisse Geome Jim Harris B. Bac Jim Medium Rathae Whit Martin Bon Nellie G Jack Man Aroldson King Wilkes Cwiroe Boeken Cresians B. m St. Dia Gallagher Brown ii i Tm Ate Eeerene Gobelin Bessenepsevseeeseeee Bessiearee Banets Aris

One Mile Vision Wins First, Lan cer Third at Bowling Green

Race results show Vision first in the one mile event with Lan cer taking third and Renna Bowling Green listed in the field. Time 1:45 1-2.

First race half mile Crown victory leads field

Countess repeats fast to win the opener with Clair W in second and Time recording 511-28 after the finish. Sixth race shows Bronston first Finnwater second and Dart third with Time 1:22 12.

Crown Countess Clair W Lento Odd Socks Hazel Key West Jersey Forest Billy Boy Baccarat Monolithe Wat Bronston Finnwater Dart

Five Races Fast Times At Midlantic Meet

First race five-eighths mile at Midle with Penn Brook first Runover second Time 1 02 4. Second race three-fourths mile Weinberg wins Jack of Spades second Demfargilla third Time 1 15. Third race five and one half furlongs Hazlet takes Axiom La Vienta. Time 1 08 2. Fourth race seven eighths mile Lucania first Sufficient second Lady Diamond third. Time 1 29. Fifth race one mile Babe Murphy first Lord Nelson second Darien third Time 1 43.

Vision Lancer Renna Bowling Green Religion Annot Lyle Emotional Queen Bess Maggie K Iola Lord Hawkstone Ina Tinge Little Matt Appomattox Sir Dixon, Jr Ameer Lulu T Midle Penn Brook Runover Weinberg Jack of Spades Demfargilla Hazlet Axiom la Vienta Lucania Sufficient Lady Diamond Babe Murphy Lord Nelson Darien

Tennis Tournament Opens Second Day in Manchester

The Manchester championship tennis event progresses with multiple matches across the morning session. John Warner defeats T. B. Garnett Jr in a three set struggle while M. Bartlett dominates J. Warner, and George McSargent tops M. B. Mason. Rotch defeats Stanwood, Bartlett over Sturgis, Rotch falls to Bartlett, Cocrane edges Bartlett, and McLargent down Warner in a tight finish.

Manchester John Warner T. B. Garnett, Jr M. Bartlett J. Warner George McSargent M. B. Mason T. M. Rotch, Jr B. B. Stanwood

Defender wins Drexel cup in Newport yacht race

Defending the New York Yacht Club challenger Defender defeated Vigilant by 6 minutes 16 seconds over a 21 mile triangular course off Newport. A sea fog halted the race after the first loop. The victory sets Aug. 20 and 22 for trial races off Sandy Hook. Gladys of Kingston, Ont. caused damage to the lightship and Royal Navy ensign. Other classes awarded medals with Emerald, Amorita, Queen Mab, Avira winning their divisions.

Newport R. I New York Yacht Club Sandy Hook Lord Dunraven Barr Haff Gladys Kingston Ont Mr. Iselin Defender Willard

Britannia Wins Cup Race In Heavy Weather At Cowes

In heavy weather only Britannia started the Her Majesty's cup race at Cowes. She passed Ryde Pier at 10 29 40 and 11 24 50 on the return. Finishing half the course at 12 05 03 she beat down to Lepe buoy then returned to Cowes and fired the winning gun at 12 39 45. Tomorrow schooners race entries include Asteroid Water Witch Amphitrite Cetonia and Yampe owned by R. S. Ilmer of New York.

Cowes Ryde Pier Lymington Spit Lord Iveagh R. 5. Ilmer New York

Magnificent Boston Yacht Regatta Set for Winthrop

Valkyrie III sail area about 11600 sq ft. South Boston Yacht Club to host ladies day on Saturday Aug 24. New club house to be built 200 feet farther into the bay at an estimated cost of 20000 dollars. Winthrop Yacht Club hosts a grand regatta next Saturday with five classes and four courses. Prizes include silver cups and punch bowls plus cash. Sklyark steamer to judge boat, O B H Lewis to shuttle guests. Fleet Captain A T Bliss leads regatta committee.

South Boston Yacht Club South Bostons Winthrop Yacht Club Winthrop Boston Skylark Driscoll’s Wharf O. BH. Lewis A. T. Bliss

America's Cup Trial Races Set for August 20 and 22

The America’s Cup committee met this afternoon and decided to hold trial races on August 20 and 22 off Sandy Hook Newport R I.

Newport BR. 1 Sandy Hook

Deaths in Fall River Reported on Ferry Street

Catherine Desmond, 62, found dead at her Ferry Street home. Probable cause heart disease. Patrick Shine, 55, dies from injuries after a cannon explosion on the Fourth of July. leg shattered and blood poisoning noted.

Fall River Catherine Desmond Ferry Street Patrick Shine

Lynn to Host Five Event Track Card at Glenmere

The Lynn Athletic Association plans a five event meet at Glenmere track on Saturday August 17 with a $25 gold medal for the Lynn championship. A $0 prize match mile between Shaw and Reynolds is discussed, likely run in heats best two of three. Three Class A events follow with prizes and entries due August 15.

Lynn Athletic Association Glenmere Lynn Boston Shaw Reynolds T. F. Tully Andrews Street G. L. Sullivan Boston Globe Sullivan Massachusetts Lake Quinsigamond Krerrison Copley Square Chestnut Hill Reservoir Newton Natick Ashland Southville Westboro Westboro Agricultural Society Clover G. Percival Press Cycling Club Gideon Labor Day Percy Bob Teamoh Waltham Track Duke” Corcoran M. A. Holbein C. R. Coulter Toledo St. Louis

Boxing Gossip Confirms Creedon Craig Fight Plans

Boxing writer details confirmation of Dan Creedon versus Frank Craig for September 23. Purse set at 2000 dollars with 260 for expenses, accepted by Colonel Hopkins in Chicago and wired to Eastport Maine. Notes mutual parties crediting Mirror of Life and Coffee Cooler for coordinating.

Dan Creedon Frank Craig National King Club Colonel Hopkins Creedon London Mirror of Life National Club Chicago Eastport Mirror of Life Boston Billy Hennessey Hopkins Sporting Department Revere Mass South Framingham Lawrence William Keefe Lewis Sullivan Don Hardigan Sullivan Columbian Rowing Association Dick O'Brien Nahant Joe Walesit O’brien Tremont House Jimmy Kelly Young Cohen England Dave Ross J. J. Hanninge Dick O’brien Jack Green J. J. Mc

Dermatologist Removes Wrinkles in Clinical Bustle

Wrinkles are described as a cosmetic issue treated by dermatologist John H. Woodbury. The note mentions Mae Mai and a hospital setting, with a call to send a stamp for a book related to the topic. The fragmentary item presents illness care and cosmetic procedure in a period newspaper tone.

John H. Woodbury

Wrenn A Victor At Norwood Park In New Jersey Tennis

Wrenn defeated Larned in three straight sets to take an early season win at Norwood Park. Chace defeated Howland in a strong display of back court play and net tactics. Stevens upset Foote after dropping the first set, and Wrenn, Stevens, and Chace posted additional victories in the day’s matches.

Long Branch N. J Wrenn Norwood Park Larned Chace Howland

Hurling Championship Set For Labor Day Contest

The Boston Hurling Club meets Brooklyn’s Wolf Tone on Congress Street grounds to decide America’s title. Wolf Tone, defending 1894 and 1895 champion, faces rivals including Garry Owens and Irish Americans in New York with a lineup featuring Hill Hinchy Keogh O Grady Hurley Ryan Hayes Sheehy Horgan and Dinan among others.

Boston Wolf Tone Brooklyn N. Y Congress Street America Garry Owens New York John Mitchells Thomas Francis Meaghers Waterbury Rovers Waterbury Conn J. King Edward Hill T. Hinchy J. Hinchy J. Keogh P. Hines

Caledonian Club Picnic Sets Stage For Grand Speed Trial

Professor Bowler notes overwhelming turnout for 4 pm and 8 pm workouts at the Charles bank athletic track as more apparatus is needed. Entries flood in for the five mile run at the Boston Caledonian Club picnic at Caledonian Grove West Roxbury on Thursday Aug 15. The event promises top national runners, with $100 for first place $50 for second and $25 for third, plus other premier professional contests. The day will feature additional races and a grand picnic with a new dance hall for all-day dancing.

John Bowler Charlesbank Athletic Boston Caledonian Club Caledonian Grove West Roxbury

Centre Harbor Tennis Tournament Moves Into Second Day

At Centre Harbor New Hampshire spectators gathered for a second day of play. Preliminary results saw Dutton defeat Wise 4 6 6-2 12 10 while Bean defeated Sheafe 6-1 6-4 and Lowrie beat Bradford 6-1 6-4. First round winners included Read over Dutton 6-1 6-3 Jennings over McDuffie 6-1 6-1 Shaw over Lyman 6-1 6-0 Williston over Jackson 6-2 6-4 Farrington over Elliott 6-0 8-6 Paret over Huntress 6-1 6-? Wise over Budlong 6 3-6. Doubles saw Jackson Wrightington beat Bixby Read 11-9 6-4 Jennings Williston over Wise Bean 6-3 6-2 Farrington son over McDuffie Huntress 4-6 6-0 6-2.

Centre Harbor N. H F. B. Dutton A. Wise N. S. Bean E. Sheafe H. Lowrie A. S. Bradford Read Dutton Jennings McDuffie Shaw Lyman Williston Jackson Farrington F. W. Elliott Paret Huntress Wise Budlong Wrightington Bixby Bean Farrington and Son

Ayer Bicycle Club Hosts Fast 14 Mile Handicap Race

About 2000 spectators watched the first handicap bicycle race of the Ayer Bicycle Club. The circular 14 mile course began and ended in Ayer center. L. A. Carmon won in 39 minutes 4 seconds after a fierce duel with Ralph Kellogg and G. I. Dwinnell finishing second and third. fastest time ever on the course.

Ayer Ayer Bicycle Club Groton L. A. Carmon Ralph Kellogg G. I. Dwinnell

Niagara and Isolde duel in 46 mile yacht race at Southampton

The 20 rater race over 46 miles at Southampton featured American built yachts Niagara and Isolde, both designed by Herreshoff. Niagara led Isolde by over a mile through Cowes Roads on the second round and remained ahead, finishing several minutes before Isolde at Lepe buoy.

Southampton Bucheris Isolde Niagara Luna Audrey Stephanie Herreshoff Cowes Lepe

Weters Tops Lee in Trial Run at 101-5 Seconds

Bernard J. Weters of Boston College trains under Mike Murphy and defeats American champion Lee by four yards in a recent trial, finishing the 10 yard dash in 101-5 seconds at the Detroit A. C. event.

Bernard J. Weters Boston College Mike Murphy Lee Detroit A. C

Country Club challenges St Andrews to 36 hole team match

The Country Club has challenged the St Andrew s N B Golf Club to a 36 hole team match with ten men per side, eighteen holes at Brookline and eighteen at St Andrews. The dates named are August 10 and f Provided the first game is played at St Andrews the challenge has been accepted.

St. Andrews, N. B Brookline St. Andrews St. Ane

Wills Fund Grows As Early Dawn Club Gives 25.18

The Wills fund continues to grow with new pledges from city social clubs. The Early Dawn Outing Club contributes 25.18, joining planned gifts from other clubs to aid the destitute widow of John W. Wills. The Post urges broad support and notes prior receipts totaling 592.25.

Early Dawn East Boston John W. Wills Post

Ocean Spray Bijou hosts charity fair at St Johns Church

Total North Shore coverage of a charity fair at St Johns Episcopal Church aiding the rectory fund. Events included a children's concert, a major evening program with Rita Barteaux and Frank Keenan, various tables run by local ladies, lemonade by Mrs. Stimson, and a Mother Shipton prophecy. Also notes on a Winthrop Hotel moonlight trip, Revere fire department responses to two blazes, and progress on injured Mr. and Mrs. Murphy recovering at home.

St. John’s Episcopal Church St. John’s Guild Stimpson The Whisper Charles H. Pattee Rita Barteaux Blanche McNicoll Frank Keenan David Lythgoe H. Gittus Lonsdale Mary Tewksbury Lawrence Neebe C. C. Card Slack Horace Tewksbury Sturgiss Winthrop Centre William Hatch Jones Smith Crafts Gardner Older Hazen Ida Cuthbertson Mattin Neebe H. W. Stimson Maud Stephens Randall Edward A. Knight Mabel West H. J. Ballou Mrs. Marvin Miss Foster Miss Dorman Miss Annie Hilsworth Miss Ide Miss Downs Miss Barrett McDowell Wadsworth Burleigh Miss O'Hara Mrs. Chipman Mrs. Wood Miss Ricker Miss Donaldson Miss Bailey Miss Wood Miss Slack Alice Miller Charlie Miller Perley Crafts New Winthrop Hotel Richardson Revere Boston & Maine Railroad E. J. Murphy

Miss Flagler Found Ill in Balore Sanitarium

Washington reports Miss Flagler, cleared by a coroner's jury in Ernest Green's death, has been located and is very ill with nervous prostration. She is under private care in Balore with a lady friend and plans to return when able to answer any charges. Assistant District Attorney Taggart says the grand jury will investigate the killing, with a recess until September 9.

Washington Miss Flagler Ernest Green Taggart Young Green

London Athletes Dead Heat in 100 Yard Dash Preview

In Stoke upon Trent Brad ley and Downer of the London Athletic Club ran two dead heats over 100 yards against the Americans. One heat finished in 9.45 seconds as the London team prepares for the New York contest.

London Stoke-upon-Trent Bradley Downer London Athletic Club New York

Frank Woodley's Testimonial at Clan-Na-Gael Hall

A grand testimonial will be tendered to Frank Woodley at Clan-Na-Gael Hall South Boston on Monday evening next. A careful programme of well known musical and vocal artists has been selected.

Frank Woodley Clan-Na-Gael South Boston

Conductor Accused in Amesbury Car Injury Suit

Friends of John Grogan say a fall from an electric car on the H M A road broke his leg and allege conductor Jerry Mahoney pushed him after he refused to sit. They plan to sue the road for damages.

Amesbury John Grogan Jerry Mahoney

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