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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1896

Page

3

Nichols Sparks Scoring as Team Beats Philadelphia by Eight

Nichols led with points in a game where Philadelphia was defeated by eight points. Cumbert was taken out of the lineup after a rough stretch, while play spread across other fields.

National League Matchups Highlight New York Brooklyn Series

Baseball schedule lists Brooklyn at New York Washington at Baltimore Louisville at Cleveland Cincinnati at Chicago St Louis at Pittsburg with games across the league. Key matchups pit the Brooklyn and New York clubs against regional rivals while St Louis faces Pittsburgh in a bustling NL slate.

Paltimore Cincinnati Cleveland Escueeeees Chicago Pittsburg Eeeereenee Bl Seeeneenere Eeeeeenes Lyn Were New York Paradelphia Ee Washington Louis Wee Ere Eenee Steee Teeeeee Louisville Brooklyn New York Baltimore St. Louis Pittsburg

Boston Clinches Season Final With 8 8 Tie Over Phillies

Boston captured the last game of the season from Philadelphia 8 to 8 in Philadelphia. The contest started tight through five innings before Boston exploded in the sixth, roughing up Gumbert and winning easily as Jordan relieved. Nichols held the Phillies at bay while Boston stars McGann Duffy and Long shone in the field. Attendance 3300. The score: Boston 8 Philadelphia 8.

Philadelphia Penn Boston Gumbert Jordan Phillies Nichols McGann Duffy Long

New Yorks Take Series Win Over Brooklyns

In New York at Brooklyn on Aug 10 the New Yorks won their seventh of eleven games, beating Brooklyn 9 to 2. Sullivan’s curves limited Brooklyn while Daub allowed many hits. Lachance suffered a double compound fracture of the thumb after a liner. Attendance 2,500. Hits New York 14 Brooklyn 6. Errors 2 each. Batteries Sullivan Wilson Daub Grim Burrell.

Brooklyn N. Y New Yorks Brooklyns Sullivan Lachance New York Errors Wilson Daub Grim Burrell

Aug 13 14 Mystic Park racing schedule and trains

Trains depart Union Station at 12 10 and 1 45 and again at 2 30 5 06 5 44 5 53 and 6 51 p m for racing day August 13 14. The 12 16 train from Lowell and the Lawrence line stop for Mystic Park. Horses called 1 30 p m. Admission to Park and Grand Stand Ye. F B Subert and H B Willis are secretaries/proprietors.

Union Station Station Lowell Lawrence F. B. Subert H. BE. Willis

Baltimore Beats Washington In One Sided Tilt

Baltimore overwhelmed Washington with eight runs after McJames exited in the sixth. Pond held Baltimore to distance until then. attendance 1626. Final score Baltimore four, Washington four with 13 hits to 9 and 1 error to 4. Batteries Pond Clark McJames Norton McGuire McAuley.

Baltimore McJames Norton Pond Washington Clark McGuire McAuley

Wind and rain end second game Pittsburg at Cleveland

A fierce wind and rain storm forced umpire Emslie to call the Cleveland Pittsburg game after three innings with the score 8 to 3 Pittsburg led. The earlier game was error filled with no earned runs. Attendance 3000. Pittsburg score line shows 0 0 3 2 0 0 5? Cleveland 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 2 0. Batters Killen Sugden Wilson Zimmer.

Cleveland Emsle Pittsburg Killen Sugden Wilson Zimmer

Augusta Portland Hits Augusta 11 Portland 8 in New England League

The home team won easily at Augusta Maine as McDougall was hit freely and the defense made no errors. Attendance was about 250. Final score 11 to 8 with Weeks Butler and Killeen Duncan as battery for Augusta Portland and Duncan for Portland.

Augusta McDougall Augusta Portland Portland Weeks Butler Killeen Duncan

Bangor and Lewiston Split Two Hard Fought Games

Bangor and Lewiston battled twice with Bangor winning the first game after Wheeler limited Lewiston to two hits. Final scores show Bangor ahead 4 to 2 in the opening contest and Lewiston taking the second game 3 to 2 despite strong pitching.

Morse and Braham Shine in Bangor Lewiston Game

In Bangor Maine on August 10 Morse did good work but Braham was better. Tyler's umpiring drew complaints as 850 fans watched. The score shows Bangor 7 Lewiston 4 with base hits by Borger and Lewiston totaling seven.

Bangor Morse Braham Tyler Lewiston Borger

Notable Scoreline from Bangor-Lewiston Rivalry

In a close game the Bangor team defeated Lewiston 2 to 1. Batteries Braham and Roach led the effort while Morse and Messitt contributed key plays for the winning side.

Bangor Lewiston Braham and Roach Morse and Messitt

Providence Twins Beat Toronto In Holiday Eastern League Game

Providence defeated Toronto 6 to 0 in the morning contest as four singles a double and three Toronto errors powered a six run second inning. Friel pitched well for Providence while Moran struggled and was wild. Attendance reached about 3000 with Toronto committing errors and weak support. Two-base hits came from Corcoran Knight Lutenberg and Freeman.

Toronto Ont Providence Friel Moran Eoyouid Corcoran Knight Lutenberg Freeman

Reidy Shines as Springfield Beats Buffalo 6 4

Reidy, New York farmed out pitcher, worked for Springfield while Buffalo was stymied by nine singles. Gannon was knocked out, Gray faltered in the ninth as Buffalo capitalized to edge closer. Attendance 3000. Home run Scheffier. Three-base hits Smith Reidy. Two-base hits Brouthers Reilly.

Buffalo Reidy New York Springfields Bisons Gannon Gray Wisvenes Springfield Scheffier Smith Brouthers Reilly

New Bedford Beats Newport In Unsteady Early Game

New Bedford defeated Newport 3 to 2 in a peculiar game after Ashe struggled early, then settled. Newport faded until Conroy was hit, Brown replaced him, and Grant’s defense shone. Burke, Newport’s former catcher, received a gilt-headed cane as a souvenir.

Newport R. I New Bedford Ashe Conroy Brown Grant Burke Ingwhott Brown and Burke Ashe and Crisham

Scranton Edges Syracuse In Tight Baseball Showdown

Syracuse falls to Scranton in a slim 2-1 decision as both sides play sharp defense and lively base running. Whitehill exited early after being hit on the arm. Delaney and Gillon strong on the mound for Scranton while Zahner backs Syracuse defensively. Attendance 800. Scranton had 10 hits to Syracuse's 7 with 3 errors apiece.

Syracuse N. Y Scranton Whitehill Delaney Gillon Berger Delaney Zahner

Lasker Wins First in Nuremberg Chess Tourney

International chess tournament near completion with 170 games played. Lasker takes first prize, Maroczy second, Pillsbury contends for third and fourth. final results include Janowski fifth, Steinitz sixth, Schlechter and Walbrodt tied for seventh.

Nuremberg Lasker Maroczy Pillsbury Janowski Steinitz Schlechter Walbrodt Porges Tarrasch Albin Tschigorin Schiffers Charousek Blackburne

Mystics Opening At Mystic Track Delights Racing Fans

The resumption of racing at Mystic track excites lovers of the sport of kings as a strong program unfolds this afternoon. The first race is set for 1:80 with notable contenders including the mare Alcidilla celebrated for a brilliant last season.

Mystic Track Alcidilla

Picnic at Apollo Garden for Blessed Sacrament church event

The annual church picnic scheduled for Saturday August 22 at Apollo Garden will feature refreshments and all day dancing. An athletic program includes a 75 yard dash handicap 440 yard run scratch 80 yard run scratch one mile run handicap running hop step and jump handicap one mile relay open to all. Thomas Burke world quarter mile champion will compete in a special 75 yard match race between George H. Johnson of R C A and James J. Slattery of R C C A.

Church of the Blessed Sacrament Apollo Garden Thomas Burke George H. Johnson James J. Slattery R. CC. A

Slocum Colby Triumph Open Eastern Doubles Tourney

At Narragansett Pier RI the Eastern doubles championship began with H W Slocum and Everett Colby beating Lieutenants Davis and Bethel 6 3 6 4 6 4. Ex champions Hovey and Hobart defeated Colby and Miller 6 4 6 3 6 1 as preparations and drawings for the event continued.

Narragansett Pier R. I J. T. Whittelsey Messrs. Whittelsey Campbell Slocum H. W. Slocum EB. Colby Davis Bethel West Point Hovey Hobart Newport Wrenn Chase H. A. Colby D. Miller Everett Colby F. H. Hovey C. Hobart W. A. Larned O. S. Campbell E. L. Hall A. W. Post J. F. Talmage, Jr J. C. Davidson E. P. Fischer C. R. Budlong E. A. Thomson H. Masson van Winkle L. L. DeBost E. Colby Lieutenants Bethel Carr Sam Neel Fischer Budlong Talmage Davidson Thomson Masson DeBost Tarned Bell Hall Post

Colored convention gathers in Ebenezer Church to discuss race

A tidal wave of colored delegates from across the nation assembled at Ebenezer Baptist Church in West Springfield to debate the race question, education, and progress. Organized by the Massachusetts Racial Protective Association, the event opened with remarks by Rev W H Scott who urged unity, organization, pride, business capacity, and education as key steps. Officers named include J P Peaker of Connecticut as president and W G Read of Massachusetts as vice president.

Union Ebenezer Baptist Church Springfield Street Massachusetts Racial Protective Association W. H. Scott Scott Quincy Putnam Bradlee J. P. Peaker Connecticut W. G. Read Massachusetts C. H. Plumber G. W. Forbes

Corcoran to Be Fined by Cambridge Mayor

Cambridge Mayor Bancroft announced he will not dismiss Sergeant Dennis Corcoran of Station 8 but will punish him. He plans to fine Corcoran thirty days pay for disrespectful language to Chief Cloyes and drop all other charges after a recent intoxication and assault trial.

Bancroft Cambridge Dennis Corcoran Station 8 Cloyes Corcoran

Sentences imposed in Superior Court for assault and robbery

Judge Sheldon handed down multiple sentences. Patrick Miley received nine to fifteen years in State Prison for assault and battery with intent to kill his wife. William Harris, convicted of robbing Frank Smith, was sentenced to six to twelve years. James Welch, 17, pleaded guilty to larceny and, carrying a blackjack, was sentenced to six years at Concord Reformatory.

Sheldon Superior Criminal Court Patrick Miley William H. Harris Frank Smith James Welch Montreal Concord Reformatory

Heat Wave Puts Boston Under Strain With Searing Day

The day saw temperatures reach 93 at 1 pm before cooling to 79 by evening as a brief east wind affected the readings. Forecasters warn Boston will endure continued heat with high temperatures and a westerly breeze, bringing ongoing discomfort.

Boston

Prostrations in Boston Report Heat Cases Rise

Hospitals and police recorded twelve heat prostration cases in Boston by midnight, many dangerous and likely fatal. One death occurred as heat worsened conditions. An unknown woman found on Union Street is in danger of dying.

Union Street

Heat claim two Charlestown men at City Hospital

Noted as not on the dangerous list, one man was overcome by heat at the South End yesterday afternoon and remains very sick at City Hospital. Michael Hasson of 12 Chelsea Street Charlestown also collapsed and is at City Hospital but not in serious condition.

South End City Hospital Michael Hasson Chelsea Street Charlestown

Heat Toll Rapidly Mounts With 125 Deaths Reported

Across the nation the ongoing heat wave claims more than 125 lives in major cities. New York area reports fifty deaths, Baltimore nineteen, Philadelphia eighteen, with Eastern cities hit hardest. Western totals remain high as officials tally fatalities from the extreme heat.

Washington New York New York City Brooklyn Staten Island Baltimore Philadelphia New York and Vicinity Bayonne N. J Newark Albany N. Y Jersey City Pittsburg Chicago Roches

Unidentified woman found in doorway at 80 Union Street

Eugene Brown and Jacob Cook aided an unconscious woman found in a doorway at 80 Union Street about 6 15 last evening. The woman, about 30 years old, 5 feet 4 inches, 145 pounds, light complexion with curly hair and facial hair, wore a dark blue dress and gingham apron and was taken by police ambulance to Massachusetts General Hospital.

Eugene Brown Jacob Cook Union Street Massachusetts General Hospital

Heat Saps Two Workers in Roxbury and Boston

A man at 12 Albert street Roxbury Jacob Cook aged 51 collapsed at 5 30 pm after heat exposure at Jacob Wirth & Co restaurant Eliot street He was rushed to the Emergency Hospital in critical condition A second man Eugene Brown 45 of 9 Tyler street an employee of J G Ferguson baker 869 Albany street was found unconscious on Westland avenue about 7 pm also overcome by heat and has not recovered by nightfall

Jacob Cook Albert Street Roxbury Jacob Wirth & Co Eliot Street Eugene Brown Tyler Street J. G. Ferguson, Baker Albany Street Westland Avenue

Heat Prostration Strikes Several as City Hospitals Respond

A series of heat related incidents sent residents to hospitals including William B. Harrington who was placed on the dangerous list after arriving at City Hospital, Daniel Crimmins and Ernest Hackett both prostrated at workplaces, Louise Gurds and De Fronde hospitalized unconscious, Michael Fenson a Dorchester boy also treated, and John Murphy who died at his Camden street home from heart disease aggravated by the heat. Cornelius Shanahan is named with an address omitted in the report.

William B. Harrington Decatur Street Charlestown Massachusetts General Hospital Daniel Crimmins R. Busby Tudor Street South Boston Battery Wharf Ernest Hackett Louise Gurds de Fronde Gross & Strauss Michael Fenson Dorchester John Murphy Camden Street Burke Cornelius Shanahan

Fragmentary sports tally shows city counts and teams

A partial OCR fragment lists numbers with city names including Louisville Memphis Cleveland Cincinnati and San Antonio. It appears to record counts or scores associated with each location, but concrete context or event details are missing.

Ter Louisville Memphis Cleveland Cincinnati San Antonio

Senator Lodge a Sufferer In Nantucket Heat

Nantucket residents endured a scorching August day as temperatures soared to 86 degrees. Prominent politicians, including Senator Lodge and Colonel Henry A. Thoms, visiting for a few days, fear they may have traded one difficult situation for another.

Nantucket Henry A.thomas Senator Lodge

Amesbury's hottest day shocks town with lightning strike

Amesbury reports the worst heat of the season at 98 degrees in the shade on Aug 10. A thunder shower at 5 p.m. struck the Albion street schoolhouse, shattering the flagstaff and damaging the roof and interior, also harming the Hume Carriage Company roof. A wire of the H M A electric road burned out motors and delayed cars, and the generator at the electric light works was burned out.

Amesbury Mercury Albion Street Hume Carriage Company H. M. & A. Electric Road Electric Light Works

Waltham Watch Factory Closes Amid Heat Wave

The American Waltham Watch Company plant halted operations at noon due to extreme heat. Nineteen workers in one department were overcome and many others affected across departments. The factory will reopen tomorrow if heat abates, else may close again.

Waltham American Waltham Watch Company

Deadly Heat Sweeps Lawrence City

Lawrence experiences extreme heat with temperatures from 88 to 96. John McCarty, a driver, suffered sunstroke and was hospitalized but expected to recover. Earlier, William Doucet, also a driver, died after being found on Broadway in Arlington and transported to the hospital.

Lawrence John McCarty General Hospital McCarty William Doucet Doucet

Three Die in Heat In New Haven Beer Wagon Driver

John Fridrich aged 42 a beer wagon driver died after overheating and arriving at the hospital. He was a widower with several children. Patrick Shea a road section hand on the Consolidated line also collapsed in the heat while on duty leaving his condition undetermined at this time.

New Haven Conn John Fridrich Friedrich Patrick Shea

Heat Prostration Claims Milford Worker at 32

At Milford a New Haven Ice Company employee, Howard, 32, died within an hour from heat prostration while at work. The station’s August record 92.1 F at 3 pm marked the hottest day, with high humidity making conditions intolerable. A dozen heat cases were reported, the hottest day of the year.

Milford UL. Howard New Haven Ice Company

Heat Expands a Draw Delays Lynn & Boston Rail Traffic

A Chelsea North draw expanded in heat blocking a three masted schooner awaiting towing. Cars of the Lynn and Boston railroad stalled on both sides for about half an hour. Gates opened revealing separated tracks and required maneuvering to pass over the bridge.

Chelsea North Lynn & Boston Railroad

Heat Defers Meeting of Young Men's Metropolitan Club

The Young Men's Metropolitan Republican Club meeting at Parker House was postponed due to heat. An announcement will follow. the club may hear from George Hibbard, treasurer of the Republican city committee, as plans are prepared for the campaign.

Metropolitan Republican Club Parker House George Hibbard Republican City Committee

Bey hosts diplomats at Malvern in Bar Harbor reception

BEY'S RECEPTION BEY Mavroyeni Bey ex minister from Turkey entertained a party of thirty two diplomats and leading society people at the Malvern tonight in Bar Harbor Mo Among the guests were Count Vincy Count de Moltke Huitfeldt Paul May M Grip M Brunn Prince Raoul Wrede Dr Wagner Mrs R H Townsend Mr and Mrs Gebhart J P Scott J T Woodward Misses Morris Willing Sturgis Belknap and Wilmerding

Bar Harbor Mavroyeni Bey Turkey Willing, Sturgis Belknap and Wilmerding

Beach crowds swell as Cres cent Beach opens for season

On Cres cent Beach crowds exceed ten thousand as bath-house operators open early and remain busy through the day and night. Senator Corbett and allies swam from Captain Simpson's float amid warm water and heavy turnout. Donkey man and animals entertain children as Captain Harry Simpson jokes about swimming rivals.

Crescent Beach Senator Corbett Captain Simpson Harry Simpson

Diploma Presented to Flynn by Hibernian Knights Leaders

Patrick J. Flynn former treasurer of the Hibernian Knights of Division 2 in Boston received a framed diploma and membership certificate on Sunday afternoon. Commander O'Higgins presided with Vice-Commander W J P O'Callaghan as chairman. Guests included Rev Eugene Sheehy Captain George Lovett and many others among a large turnout of ladies.

Patrick J. Flynn Hibernian Knights Boston O'Higgins W. J. P. O'Callaghan Eugene Sheehy George Lovett D. W. Mulligan Owen O’loughlin D. J. Cronin P. J. Fitzgibbon M. J. Ahern Thomas Hurley James Lee

Bicycle Notes From The I A W Meet At Louisville

The St Louis despatch reports Mile-a-Minute Anderson missed the title by three seconds yet posted speeds over eighty three feet per second. Powderhorn Wheelmen of Chelsea enjoyed a successful run to Lexington despite heat and adopt a rule no scorching on club runs. Waltham Comet bearings will have three balls next year with a separator. the three ball bearing runs easily. The national I A W meet at Louisville opens with hundreds of wheelmen, including President Elliott and Secretary Bassett. Sanger shows top form with a 25 second unpaced quarter. Maplewood road race entries near fifty. Eddie McDuffee handles handicapping with local help. From 7:45 to 8:15 pm yesterday 171 cyclists passed a Back Bay Fens point. 49 carriages did the same. Eighty three wheels were stacked on Waterman’s bridge curb. Pope Mfg Co medals for Columbias show fine sunburst and laurel design with rider figure. prizes to be inscribed on two bars plus an extra bar for each further race.

Anderson St. Louis Charlie Murphy Louisville Boston New York Baltimore Elliott Bassett Sanger Back Bay Fens Waterman's Bridge Pope Manufacturing Company L. A.W

New Grand Theatre Opens At Washington and Dover Streets

The New Grand Theatre opened yesterday on the old Grand Museum site at Washington and Dover. The rebuilt house cost about 75000 and seats 2500 with fireproof interior, wool floors, electricity throughout, and a painted dome. Proprietor Lothrop's staff includes William Mc Avoy as general manager and Jay Hunt as resident manager among others.

Post Grand Theatre Grand Museum Washington and Dover Streets Washington Street Dover Street Washington Statue Lothrop New Grand Theatre William McAvoy Jay Hunt George Prince Benjamin W. Snow David Richards Charles A. Davis John Bowman Julia L. Brigham Willis Milligan I. H. Greenewald Jacob Sampson Frank McClellan

Stolen Money Report At Lagrange Street Station

Warren L Bacon of 96 Hancock Street Cambridgeport reported at Lagrange Street station that he lost $100 consisting of ten ten dollar notes to a chance female acquaintance he met on Church Street.

Warren L. Bacon Hancock Street Cambridgeport Lagrange Street Church Street

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