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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1894

Page

3

Hodson Shines as Boston Beats Phillies in Thrilling Tilt

Pitcher George Hodson delivered nine hits allowed and two runs as the Boston club defeated the Phillies on the South End grounds. Nash belted a towering homer, McCarthy and First Baseman Tommy scored, while Hodson’s control, pace, and composure drove the victory. Hallman was harshly booed for shoving Hodson. Duffy and Lang suffered injuries amid a tense, injury-filled finish.

George Hodson South End Philadelphias Hodson Quakers Phillies Bostons Nash Taylor Irwin Hallman McCarthy Long Stivetts Tucker Tommy Bannon NASA Jack Boyle Hoston Fred Tenney Jack Stivetts Selee James Walsh Duffy Walsh Lang Coannaugnton Boston R. B. TB A. E. Lower Ash Hannon Vonner Philadelphia Hamilton A. Losie Ross Dweliecanty Hompson Oort CT Ronee Buckley Sullivan Enase Weer Bosten Sea Cross Swompson Fedson Ticker Balla Boyle Delehanty Lowe Conhaushion Fiedson Loston Hailman Suullivan Gaffhey

Boston Opens Series at Brooklyn After Home Stand

The Boston team begins a three game set in Brooklyn today before a home stretch against Western rivals. Baltimore and New York close the gap, but head to face each other while Boston plays across the bridge, complicating the race for the champions.

Boston Brooklyn Baltimore New York

Pittsburg Loses Amid Wild Throw and Hemming Misses

Pittsburg could not hit Hemming and Beckley’s wild second inning throw helped Louisville win. Attendance 1200. Final score Louisville 6 to 4 over Pittsburg with 12 hits to 8. Hemming and Grim led Louisville, Gumbert and Mack for Pittsburg.

Pittsburg Hemming Beckley Louisville Ohio Grim Gumbert Mack

Giants Win After Eight Strong Innings In Washington

The Giants pulled away in the later innings to win 3 to 6 in Washington. Doyle homered as New York posted nine hits to Washington's six with five errors. Meekin and Farrell teamed for the Giants while Maul and Maguire worked for Washington. Attendance 1,000.

Washington Giants Senators Doyle New York Meekin Farrell Maul Maguire

Reds Hold Off Cincinnati Threat In Chicago Start

Chicago game notes Cincinnati Reds pressed in by Griffith who limited hits and kept danger at bay while Parrott pitched solidly, preventing a late scoring push. Reds stayed within reach throughout the contest.

Chicago Cincinnati Reds Griffith Parrott

Alland Bros Haircutters Promote Pompadour Style

Readers can get stylish trims at Alland Bros 19 Tremont Row Boston offering pompadour cuts. The ad notes proximity to Harvard Boston University Tufts and Tech and calls it the largest establishment of its kind in the United States. Cross, Hallman Sacrifice hit Boyle Stolen.

Chicago Beats Cincinnati In Rough Baseball Tilt

A baseball game ended with Chicago defeating Cincinnati 22 to 6. Attendance was about 2,500. Decker hit a home run as part of Chicago’s twelve hits to Cincinnati’s eleven. Errors favored Cincinnati six to five. Batteries were Griffith and Schriver for Chicago and Parrott and Murphy for Cincinnati.

Decker Chicago Cincinnati Griffith Schriver Parrott Murphy

Bride Grooms Beat Oystermen as Stein Homers in Seventh

Brooklyn defeats Baltimore with Stein’s seventh inning homer as Hawke struggles. Small attendance noted. Final score shows Brooklyn 9 and Baltimore 4 with 18 Brooklyn hits and 10 Baltimore hits. Errors Brooklyn 3 Baltimore 1. Batteries Stein Kinslow Hawke Robinson.

Brooklyn N. Y Oystermen Stein Hawke Baltimore Page Kinslow Robinson

Scranton Kicks Off With Player Revolt Halting Game

Scranton, Penn., Aug 9 There was no game vs Springfield as players revolted over Manager Swift’s ouster. Swift had released players after the transfer to the Eastern League, but his authority was disputed. Staltz Massey Westlake Wetzel Flanaghan refused to play and face blacklisting while Rogers Patchen Phelan stayed. Campfield and Whitehead Hickey plus others expected. Saturday at 2 p.m. the postponed match will be played.

Scranton Penn Springfield Swift Staltz Massey Westlake Wetzel Flanaghan Rogers Patchen Phelan Campfield Wilkesbarre Whitehead Hickey

Eastern League Scores Promptly Reported

In Syracuse the Syracuse team defeated Providence 8 to 6. Binghamton hosted Buffalo with Buffalo prevailing 4 to 0. Wilkes Barre Erie led by 18 points in a game against Wilkes Barre.

Syracuse Providence Binghamton Buffalo

Fine pitching seals Fall River shutout in Aug game

In New England League action at Fall River on August 9 Klobedanz excelled for the home team to blank Lewiston. Mains pitched well through six innings before wavering, final score 1-0. Falls River had 18 hits to Lewiston's 6 with one error to Lewiston’s two. Klobedanz and Rupert beat Mains and Bergen.

Fall River Klobedanz Mains Lewiston Rupert Bergen

Portland Beats Brockton In Sharp Batter-Pitcher Contest

In Brockton on Aug 9 Portland won a tight game 8 to 7 after a contest of sharp fielding. Portland had 7 base hits to Brockton's 8 and committed 2 errors to Brockton's 3. Batteries Dolan and Casey for Portland and Fournier and Yeager for Brockton.

Brockton Portland Portlandse Ce Brocktomi Ce Evcecesass Dolan Casey Fournier Yeager

Aldermen to Host Benefit Game at South End Grounds

Alderman Dever leads a Gloucester versus Boston charity ball game this afternoon at 3 30 to raise funds for the Working Boys Home. A large crowd is expected as Boston and Gloucester teams feature listed players and a wide committee to oversee attendee comfort.

Alderman Dever South End Gloucester Boston Dever Barry Bryant Presho Sanford J. Mitchell Galvin John P. Brawley John P. Dore William J. Quinn H. F. Naphen Thomas Kelley Thomas F. Duffly C. J. Connolly A. Paul Keith James F. Ormond McDonald Babson Foley Carroll Gaffney Moore Mclaughlin Brown Ireland Jordan Millett Allen Kelly Davis Costello Stardigle Donovan Bartlett Connor Reinhart Norton Whelton

Baseball at Nashua Y M C A 21 Manchester Cadets 4

Y M C A of Nashua defeated the Manchester Cadets 21 to 4 in a baseball game played in Nashua New Hampshire.

Nashua N. H Manchester Cadets

Track Record Falls At August Meet In Manchester

Nearly 800 spectators watched the August race meeting close in Manchester New Hampshire Mrs J F Crosby of Brewster Massachusetts drove her mare Emma B a mile in 326 14 setting a new track record A C Wallace aged 74 drove Sylvester K a mile in 218 in his event The 230 race Ethan Boy free for all trot and pace Big F was a non finisher

Manchester N. H J. F. Crosby Brewster Mass Emma B A. C. Wallace Sylvester K Ethan Boy Big F

Navahoe Leads NYYC Fleet into Newport in Squall

The Navahoe wins the first division at Newport after a strong run in fair wind, finishing 1 hour 40 minutes 20 seconds and beating the Volunteer by about 16 minutes. Race Point dash left Volunteer unable to overtake the Herreshoff boat. Likely winners include Navahoe Mayflower Marguerite Elsie Marie Queen Mab Eleanor Wasp and Gossoon.

Newport R. I New York Yacht Club Navahoe Herreshoff Mayflower Marguerite Elsie Marie Queen Mab Eleanor Wasp Gossoon

Kent County Flyers Trotting Races Offer $300 Purse

Two trotting races were held at the Kent county track this afternoon with $300 purses. In the 2:45 class Lady B. won, while Green Boy, Jr. captured the 2:22 class.

Kent County Providencher Aug Lady B Green Boy, Jr

Trotting Revived at Worcester Meeting Opens

Worcester aug 9 two days race meeting on Full Moon mile track at Lake Quinsigamond started with revived interest. Arista won in straight heats in the three minute class and Free Trade defeated Maggie S. in a match race, both securing victories as the meet began after years of desertion.

Worcester Lake Quinsigamond Arista Free Trade Maggie S

Fantasy lowers mares four year record at Buffalo race

Fantasy by Chimes set a new four year old filly speed mark for mares at Buffalo in 2:08 1 4 with a runner, clocking quarters 33 8, 1:01 4 half, 1:36 1 4 three quarters, and 2:08 1 4 mile. Robert Bonner and GC Hamlin watched, with about 8000 spectators braving morning rain to see the day’s action.

Buffalo Chimes Village Farm Robert Bonner New York Maud S. and Sunol Ballona Miss Nelson Norfolk Nightingale Alix Pamlico Meander Patronage

Saratoga Races Results From Aug 9 Card At Saratoga

At Saratoga NY on August 9 the six race card produced winners Old Dominion, Merry Monarch, Prince of Monarch, Clifford, Memento colt and Colonel Clay with times listed for each event and a second place showing by Dauntless, Gleaming, Hand Spin, Dr Hasbrouck, La Rosa, Bassanie, Japonica.

Saratoga N. Y Old Dominion Dauntless Merry Monarch Gleaming Lisely Prince of Monarch Handspun Briese Clifford Dr. Hasbrouck Correction Memento Colt la Rosa Tormentor Colonel Clay Bassanie Japonica

Jerome Park Runners Race Recap at Jerome Park

At Jerome Park N Y on August 9 Daily America won the opening race with Stonewellie second and Annie Bishop third in 1 45 Magnetism colt took the five furlongs with South Side first Herkimer second Jadan led the one and one sixteenth miles event with Little Matt second Galloping King third in 1 53 3 4 Cockade captured the six furlongs with Metropolis second King Gold third in 1 17 1 2 McKee won the six furlongs with Monoton second Byrnes colt third in 1 17 1 2 Flirt led the six furlongs race with Micmac Queen first Melody second and third place to the others in 1 18 1 4.

Jerome Park N. Y Daily America Stonewellie Annie Bishop Magnetism South Side Herkimer Jadan Little Matt Galloping King Cockade Metropolis King Gold Mckee Monoton Ie Byrnes Flirt Micmac Queen Melody

Rain shifts Mystic Park races延期 schedule

Heavy rainfall forces yesterday’s Mystic Park races to run today while today’s events are postponed to Saturday. The meeting is extended by one day to accommodate the disruption.

Mystic Park

Noonan Weds Shields in Boston Hurling Club Ceremony

Captain John J. Noonan of the Boston Hurling Club married Miss Honora Shields of Roxbury yesterday in the Cathedral. Bridesmaid Miss Mary Anne Shields and best man Mr. Michael Murray attended the wedding officiated by Rev. Edward Connolly.

John J. Noonan Boston Hurling Club Honora Shields Roxbury Edward Connolly Mary Anne Shields Michael Murray

Boston Hurling Club captain weds at Roxbury home

The Boston Hurling Club captain married the heiress of a gray cashmere traveling gown with Irish point trim. A reception followed at 19 Bickford Street Roxbury with club members presenting a watch and silver items. couple to be at 19 Bickford after Sept 1.

Boston Bickford Street Roxbury Boston Hurling Club Michael Ahern Eugene Noonan Daniel Shields Michael Shields Maggie Shields Katherine Shields Mary Shields Denis Shields William Kiely Annie Noonan Ellen Hanlon Lizzie Mary Buckley Michael Carey Jeremiah Murphy John O'Donovan Daniel Cannan Jeremiah Donahoe Maggie Mary Drinan Frank Kirchthurn Patrick J. Driscoll Cornelius Kiely T. S. Cronin Alice Mooney Mary Carey Nellie Carey John Collins Jeremiah Casey Mary Casey James Casey Michael Kiely David Walsh Mary J. Crosby J. B. O'Higgins

Miss Agnes McKay and Niece Sail on Aurania

Miss Agnes D McKay and her niece Helen G McKay sail on the Aurania on Saturday. Captain Alex McKay, who has been the guest of John McKay, proprietor of the Oriental Hotel, at Broadway and Thirty ninth streets in New York City, is noted.

Agnes D. McKay Helen G. McKay Aurania Alex McKay John McKay Oriental Hotel Broadway Thirty-ninth Streets New York City

Tenis Play Postponed At Mossley Hall

Bar Harbor Missouri report notes the tennis match scheduled for this afternoon at Mossley Hall was postponed to Friday morning.

Bar Harbor Mossley Hall

Teneyge Beats Hosmer In Lake Race Duel

In Danbury Conn at Alexander's Lake boat races Teneyge defeats Hosmer by two lengths in the three mile single scull for a $100 purse with time 19 minutes 30 seconds. McDonald and Bilis win the double scull race amid course marking faults. Hosmer disputes the course but the referee rules for Teneyck.

Danielsville Conn Alexander’s Lake McDonald Bilis McPhee Cummings Belmonts Worcester Ellis George H. Hosmer James A. Tenlyck Tenlyck Hosmer New England TenHyck TenKyck Tenebyck TenEyck

Corbett Declines Fitzsimmons Match for Jackson Bid

New York Aug 9 James J Corbett said he has no use for Fitzsimmons now and will seek a match with Jackson next. He plans to arrange his next bout within a week and will find a suitable opponent to meet Fitzsimmons afterward.

New York James J. Corbett Fitzsimmons Jackson Corbett

Silver Grill Cafe serves queen's taste fish varieties today

Ten varieties of fish cooked to the queen s taste are on the menu at the Silver Grill Café today.

Silver Grill George Twynam

Hawaiian policy sparks House clash over republic

Washington dispatch notes intense debate as Mr. Boutelle denounces the administration for recognizing Hawaii without Congress’ knowledge. He urges repudiation of what he calls tergiversation and congratulation to the Hawaiian republic. Other actions include a tax bill clash and militia efficiency measures.

Washington Bryan Dem Neb Olney House Senate United States Boutelle Rep Hawaii Congress Republic of Hawaii Foreign Affairs Committee Committee On Foreign Affairs Outhwaite Crisp Hawaiian Republic Republic Coombs N. Y Fithian Meyer Chicago Altgeld

Land for Old Soldiers to Seek Proscription Repeal

Senate debate on a House bill to repeal part of the revised statutes denying bounty land warrants to Mexican War veterans who later joined the Confederacy. Proponents say thousands could gain land warrants valued at $200. opponents call it removing punishment for old men. Senate adjourned after executive session on the Chinese treaty.

Washington House Senate George Dem Miss Platt Rep Conn Hill N. Y

Opposition to U S Britain arbitration on canal issue

The House foreign affairs committee delayed action on a joint resolution to arbitrate with Great Britain for twenty five years. Members warned that Nicaragua Canal plans under U S auspices could raise disputes under the Clayton Bulwer treaty and a binding arbitration might hinder canal construction. The decision was across party lines and members urged no public mention of the discussion.

Washington House Committee On Foreign Affairs Great Britain United States Nicaragua England

Year 18 percent to clear rear admirals with few exceptions

The year 18 percent will see a full clearance of rear admirals who began it with retirements in January and several promotions throughout the year. Belknap Benham Irwin Weaver Skerrett Fyffe Stanton Erben Gherardi Greer are noted with retirements and future promotions, marking an especially rapid pace.

Washington Belknap Benham Irwin Weaver Skerrett Fyffe Stanton

Representative McEttrick Pushes Life Saving Station Bill

Representative McEttrick urged the House committee on interstate and foreign commerce to approve a bill authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a life saving station at City Point South Boston. He outlined the need for maritime rescue facilities and the benefits to mariners and local communities.

Washington McEttrick House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce Secretary of the Treasury City Point Boston

Boston boxing row fuels forfeit drive in O'Brien Walcott match

TheO'Brien Walcott feud grows as a $250 forfeit is posted for a $1000 side bout. News recounts brutal bare knuckle fights in Brooklyn and ongoing plans for more ring bouts across Iowa South Dakota and Nebraska.

Dick O’brien Joe Walcott Walcott O’brien Boston Brooklyn Eddie McVeeder Danny Moore Moore George Dixon Miner’s Theatre New York Moore-McVeeder Sioux City Iowa South Dakota Nebraska Steve O'Donnell Peter Maher King Philip Athletic Society of Providence Rhode Island Rolfe Herman Barnes Joseph Wiley Barnes Wiley Lon Agnew Chicago Herman Corley West Side Larry McDonald Washington, D. C New England Seaside Athletic Club Johnny van Heest Kid’ Vance Omaha St. Joseph Billy Smith Jack McAuliffe

Commodore's Cup Race At Winthrop Yacht Club

The Commodore's Cup second race at Winthrop Yacht Club will be sailed Saturday due to low tide. An outside course will be used with start signals from a judge's boat off Winthrop Bar. Crew regulations now require one man per four feet of water line. Commodore Morrill's steam yacht Navardh will trail the race carrying judges and press.

Winthrop Yacht Club Winthrop Bar Morrill Navardh

Lovell Diamond wheel hailed for merit and safety

A promotional piece extols the Lovell Diamond bicycle from the John P. Lovell Arms Company. It credits Colonel Benjamin S. Lovell for sourcing skilled mechanics and highlights fifty years of honest business, reliability, and endurance on rough roads as reasons for the wheel’s top-tier status.

Newepsport Benjamin S. Lovell John P. Lovell Arms Company Lovell Lowell

Brakesman Frazer Injured in Exeter Bridge Crash

J. B. Frazer a 22 year old freight brakeman on the Boston and Maine Railway was admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital for surgery after his skull was fractured when he struck an overhead bridge at Exeter New Hampshire earlier today. He lives at 21 Florence Street in this city and his condition is described as somewhat critical.

J. B. Frazer Boston & Maine Railroad Massachusetts General Hospital Exeter N. H Frazer Florence Street

Army Sent to Jail Over Coxey Camp Arrest

In Hyattsville Maryland on August 9 Coxey's Commonweal army of eighty eight was moved from its camp by order of Governor Brown. Judge Carr sentenced all members to three months in the Maryland House of Correction.

Hyattsville Coxey Brown Carr Maryland House of Correction

Vacations debated as strike threat looms in Fall River

Aug 9 movement by trades unions in Fall River considers two proposals to avoid a strike. One seeks 5 percent wage cuts and shorter weeks. the other urges operatives to take three to four weeks of voluntary vacation. Some favor deeper cuts if markets rise, others resist. A special general meeting set for Aug 17 will decide. The Weavers' Association shows strong strike sentiment despite conservative leadership. They plan legal steps with New Bedford weavers and test a weavers bill.

Fall River Trades Unionists Amalgamated Unions Manufacturers’ Association Weavers’ Association King Philip Mills New Bedford

Miss Ann Leary Survives Severe Scalp Injury at Naumkeag mill

In Salem on August 9 a special report notes Miss Ann Leary still living after her scalp was torn off at the Naumkeag mill two and a half weeks ago. Medical staff report steady improvement as the wound heals and grafting may begin soon. She is able to take nourishment and remains under careful care as surgeons prepare to cover the bare area with skin.

Salem Ann Leary Naumkeag Miss Leary

Morton faces politics as factions battle for party control

In New York August 9 Levi P Morton looms as the likely governor nominee if he runs, while the Bliss Patterson faction gains some ground through a new enrollment. Fassett appears a remote contender, and Millholland supporters may sway many districts with the regu lars.

New York Republican State Committee Bliss-Patterson Levi P. Morton J. Sloat Fassett Morton

Labor Day Parade and Scottish Clans Picnic Gatherings

Labor Day events organized by the Central Labor Union at 45 Eliot Street with J J McCarthy and Thomas J Murphy arranging the parade and Knights of Labor at 595 Washington Street led by John Naughton and M B Sellers. The Order of Scottish Clans plans a Labor Day picnic at Spy Pond with athletic prizes. A collection for Pullman strikers was taken up at Wells Memorial Hall 987 Washington Street with next social picnic planned at Clarendon Hill.

Central Labor Union Eliot Street J. J. McCarthy Thomas J. Murphy John Naughton M. B. Sellers Knight’s of Labor Washington Street Order of Scottish Clans Spy Pond Pullman John Hricsson

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