Boston at the Bat Senators Whitewashed by Staley
In a showcase innings Staley limited Boston as Cleveland toppled opponents. Anson led the Indians to victory with strong hitting and sharp defense, securing the win.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1892
Page
3
In a showcase innings Staley limited Boston as Cleveland toppled opponents. Anson led the Indians to victory with strong hitting and sharp defense, securing the win.
GAMES TODAY. National League Boston at Washington Brooklyn at Baltimore New York at Cleveland at Pittsburgh Cincinnati at Chicago and League Brooklyn at Portland Brockton at Salem Lewiston at Lawrence.
The Bostons defeated the Washingtons to climb into first place while Kelly's men faced no obstacles. Giants suffered a lackluster run output as Quakers and Orioles posted mixed results. Clevelands continued steady wins were halted by a nine home game loss to Pittsburg. Anson smiled as the Reds and Windy City clubs drew attention.
Washington Senators faced a crushing tilt as the Boston nine dominated from start to finish. Staley, Tucker, Duffy, Quinn and Long led a sharp attack while the home defense faltered, producing a decisive defeat for Washington in six innings with clean work from the visitors on both offense and defense.
Killen pitched well until a fifth inning deluge as Boston capitalized on errors and timely hits. Long starred in center, Ganzel with sharp throws, and Duffy added base running spark. Quinn and Stivetts both contributed as the Senators faltered in key moments and miscues led to Boston runs.
The Croakers doubted Boston would contend in the pennant race but the Bos ton nine have shown superb form. They blanked the Brooklyn nine for twelve innings and Ward was whitewashed on Saturday. In twenty one innings opponents scored zero, then Washington were held without a run. Thirty straight scoreless innings highlight pitching and team effort.
Pittsburg defeats Cleveland 8 to 8 in a swift, lively contest highlighted by Smith's grab of Virtue’s drive, strong fielding by Shugart Bierbauer and O’Connor, and two Burkett home runs. Esper and Clarkson pitched for the rivals as Pittsburg posts several early runs and Cleveland rallies late behind strong hitting and defense.
Aug 8 inning sees Cincinnati fall behind as Chicago explodes for seven runs in their half of the sixth. Dwyer and Hutchinson draw calls. field miscues widen the gap as Chicago plate 7 to lift the final score 12 to 4 over Cincinnati. Key hits include Latham Parrott and McPhee with extra base harm and Hutchinson delivering the decisive homer. Attendance 1,000.
Haddock held Baltimore hitless through six innings as Vickery struggled. Con Daly and O Rourke sparkled in the field for Brooklyn while Stephens delivered strong relief. Attendance 2027. Final Brooklyn 8 Baltimore 1 with notable baserunning by Ward and Griffin.
Philadelphia defeats New York 4 to 2 as sharp fielding and timely hits align with Giants errors. Reilly hit by a pitch, Delahanty moves to third, McMann debuts behind the plate, and Burke belted a homer for the Phillies. Attendance 2,520.
Hard luck Providence gives up a loss to Buffalo in a pitching duel. Stafford pitched effectively after a rough first inning while solid support from both lineups carried the game. The contest featured tight defense, scattered hits, and several strategic moves, with Buffalo edging Providence late.
With two out in the ninth inning Woonsocket left the field due to a decision and forfeited the game in a crowd of 800. Portland won 4 to 8 after a pitchers duel with seven hits apiece and one error for each side.
The Browns have been blanked about six times this season as pitchers struggle. Darby, suspended by Rochester and sought by Louisville, is regarded as a capable pitcher. Pickett, ex-Baltimore second baseman, now at Troy amid controversy. Von Der Ahe signs Arkansas State League phenom Hawkins. Baldwin remains a Pittsburg favorite though his days may be numbered. Mark as a pitcher appears finished. Clausen shows uneven results with one win in four starts for the Colonels. Healy may be signed by Von der Ahe and get a trial game with the Browns.
A match race for 100 yards between Johnnie Mack and Bob Brown is teased with Mack giving Brown one yard. The Dorchester games on Sept 10 will feature a merit based prize dance with top dancers and competent judges. Circalary entries and a strong committee promise a major programme with record jumps and notable competitors from Gloucester, Cambridge, and New York at national championships.
Herbert Leeds a Harvard graduate and member of an Atlantic City athletic club will spar three rounds with Charles Hendrickson of the Schuylkill Navy. Leeds famed as an amateur lightweight, once fought at the national championships in 1890 where the decision went against him. The match is set for August 12 in Atlantic City.
The annual A A U swimming championships will take place Saturday August 27 on the Schuylkill under the Schuylkill Navy A C. Entries close week 20 and must be sent to James Sterrett at 55 North Seventh Street Philadelphia.
The Bradfords aim to win the senior four oared working boat, the senior four oared shell, and the senior eight. The Bradford eight faces the New York hippie crew while Dougal McPhee rows the four and Joe Bergin shifts to single training. The NA AO executive committee is praised for intelligence although scullers at nationals may improvise. A proposed rule change would award finals position to second place in preliminaries. A Revere bicycle race sanctioned by the LAW awards a golden watch to the winner. Shawmut and Colum Bidhs rivalry looms as they consider another reorganization of crews.
The Massachusetts Club assigns Commodore J C Soley to lead a cruiser for the weekend of September 8 9 10. Members able to participate must apply before the admissions committees for consideration, with details and eligibility to be reviewed.
In the Lynn lasters professional handicap sprint at Highland Lake yesterday McQuiggan and Fanning produced a high order final. Fanning led early but McQuiggan surged ahead to win with Fanning close behind. Mack and Mooney won early heats and Geary upset by running off a wrong mark but recovered to place in subsequent rounds.
Athletes from local clubs prepare for the Revere Athletic Association events to be staged at Ocean Grove. The team race shapes as the feature with Chelsea led by Fred Robertson while Trimounts and Dorchesters promise strong showings and the Suffolk squad also aims for top prizes. Captain William Daly Jr funds handsome prizes, including gold watches for track events, and Rosworth of Revere plans a bold bid after recent wins as J P Roche accepts entries through Wednesday at Bay View street.
Labor Day meet features 100 yard dash, bicycle road race for a $350 upright lane, and prizes totaling $1000. Prizes include $10 $5 $3 in the 440 yard hurdles and consolation dash, mile run, pole vault, and four oared boat races for amateurs and pros. Entries close Aug 29 for bicycles and Sept 1 for foot handicap. M. J. Finn named handicapper.
Congressman Andrew presented a full coast chart set from Mexico to Canada to the Dorchester Yacht Club. Commodore Curry, recently absent, has sailed from Bar Harbor. Vice-Commodore Hartford Davenport returns from Camden aboard the Lydia Adams. Frank Wall and G Edwin Bockers cruise the coast. The Massachusetts Yacht Club new house at Commercial Point nears completion and should be ready for occupancy early next month.
In a short two day match Boston lost to Philadelphia by two runs and ten wickets at Longwood grounds. Patterson led Philadelphia with 36 not out while Bohlen supported with steady batting as Chambers of the Boston Athletic Association bowled superbly. Boston’s batting collapsed in both innings, finishing on 42 and 51 as Philadelphia swept the game.
The Nahant tournament begins at 11 o clock with eight top American players invited. Contenders include Edward L. Hull Clarence Hobart F H Hovey C P Hubbard T Chase Malcolm Chace Quincy Shaw Jr and Philip Sears. Matches are best two of three with everyone meeting each other. winner often secures Newport All Comers title. Referee is ex champion Richard Sears at the dirt court by Dr Haven's cottage.
A large Farrarizio crowd watched the closing heats from Saturday. 2:87 winner Young Watchmaker owned by F. G. Hastings of Damariscotta. second Guy C. third Duster. 2:30 class finished amid great excitement. Grand stallion Van Helmont stayed flawless. Driver Robert Waite lifted from sulky and carried off by cheering crowd, then led home in a procession. Judges were Isaiah Pompilley George Clark and Dr. Drake.
At Brighton Beach N Y the race card produced tight finishes with John Cavanagh taking the first race over Long Dance and Sandstone in a 9 furlong event. Foam won the five furlong second with pendowaes second and Ingal third. Excellenza filly topped the six and a half furlongs with Verbena runner up and Air Tight third. Lepanto lengthened the one mile contest with Willie L second and Lizzie third. Times noted as 1:57 for nine furlongs 1:02.34 for five, 1:24 for six and a half, and 1:42.75 for one mile.
In Carcaco on August 8 Judge Kettelle ruled the 1887 state law permitting pool selling constitutional, blocking city arrests of bookmakers E Fisher and F A McAvoy. The Garfield Park Club may continue racing despite Mayor Washburne’s license refusal, facing daily fines if kept open.
Mystic Park opens this afternoon with a four day meeting. Purse money totals 5000 dollars and entries are larger than ever across all classes. Today's program features 2:40 trotting, 2:31 trotting, and 2:29 pacing races with big fields, promising lively sport. Horse cars from Scollay square and steam cars from the Lowell depot run from noon to 2 30 o'clock.
Purse events at Saratoga feature three year olds in the six furlong first race won by Nick with False Alarm second and Woodbanl third in 1 15. Second race a one mile handicap yields Mabel Glenn first. second place unspecified and Stonemason third in 1 72. Third race five furlongs sees Dr Hasbrouck first, Gladiator second, Salonice third in 1 01. Fourth race the U S Hotel stakes at 11 16 miles concludes with Copyright winning, Lady Superior second and Galindo third in 1 56.
A five day trotting meet starts today at Charles River Driving Park Milford. The programme lists races Tuesday to Friday with multiple classes and a purse of 300 dollars. Nelson the great stallion will give exhibition trots daily and contest the half mile track record on two days.
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