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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1896
Page
3
Boston team wins despite muffed chances as New York takes its eighth consecutive victory over Brooklyn. other games played on adjacent fields with mixed results and errors noted in play-by-play.
New York plays Boston in two games while Baltimore meets Brooklyn and Washington faces Philadelphia. Cleveland travels to Louisville, St. Louis visits Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati contests Chicago.
In Newport Rhode Island on August 11 the Boston team miscued and muffed while Newport played a clean, opportunistic game. Pitchers Stivetts Sullivan and Nichols each threw three innings. Long and Hamilton did not appear. Bannon moved to short and Bergen to the outfield. The score:
Baltimore surged ahead in the fourth inning to tally nine runs and never looked back, defeating Washington 17 to 3. Flynn relieved in the fifth but could not halt the onslaught. Brown was fined $10 and ejected for arguing with the umpire. Baltimore had 18 hits to Washington’s 9 with 1 and 2 errors respectively. Pitchers were Esper, Corbett, Clark for Baltimore and Robinson, German, Flynn, McGuire, McAuley for Washington.
In New York, Joyce’s from the Mets knocked Kennedy out early and Meekin dominated. The home team built the win with timely hits and six walks by Stein, while Brooklyn managed only scattered scoring. Attendance was about 1,500 as Meekin earned the victory with solid support from Warner.
Louisville and Cleveland played a brilliant game that ended after eleven innings due to darkness with Louisville leading 6 to 6. Childs hit a home run as 1,500 fans watched. Final score tied, with 11 hits for Louisville and 13 for Cleveland. Frazer and Dexter pitched for Louisville, Young and Zimmer for Cleveland.
Chicago Cardinals, Aug 11 The Colts played superb ball and delivered Cincinnati’s first shutout of the season. Terry was invincible while Dwyer faced pressure at key moments as errors aided the Colts to score. Attendance 6000. Hits Chicago 10 Cincinnati 5. Errors Chicago 1 Cincinnati 3. Batteries Terry and Kittridge Dwyer and Peitz.
Pittsburg Penn Aug 11 St Louis could not hit Hawley today as Pittsburg kept the attack at bay. Pittsburg defeated St Louis with solid defense and timely hitting in a decisive game. The contest featured Hawley’s steady mound work and Pittsburg’s clutch hits to secure the win.
Boston Custom House Wine Store offers five quart bottles and full bottles of various California wines including Angelica Port Sherry Muscatel and Catawba at 1.00 per lot with free packing. Also available St. Julien claret and bundled lots. Sold by W. Reintall and J. W. O'Conna.
Home team advantage earned an easy win as Donohue timed his at bat. Attendance was 2200. Final score Pittsburg 9, St. Louis 1. Pittsburg had 12 base hits to St. Louis 4 with 1 error for Pittsburg and 2 for St. Louis. Hawley and Merritt paired for Pittsburg while Donohue and McFarland did for St. Louis.
In Pawtucket Rhode Island on August 11 the New England League game saw the home team suffer a loss despite twelve singles and sixteen hits total while New Bedford managed eight runs. Attendance was about 400. Final score New Bedford eight, Pawtucket two. Batteries Day and Murphy for Pawtucket, Horner and Yeager for New Bedford.
Breckenridge homered in the eighth with one out and two on to lift Brockton past Fall River 6 to 1. Klobedanz and Magee pitched well, Magee more effective at keeping hits scattered. Attendance 80. Brockton 6 Fall River 1. Batters Magee Buelow Klobedanz Rupert.
Aug 11 Augusta nosed ahead with eight hits in the eighth inning to score six of seven runs. Clare pitched well and the home defense shone as Augusta topped Portland 9 to 2. Attendance 20. Base hits Augusta 16 Portland 9. Errors Portland 3. Batteries Clare and Butler Killeen and Duncan.
In Bangor Maine on August 11 the seventh inning saw Mil ler ejected after trading hard words with the umpire with two Lewiston outs and a tied score. The game ended in a forfeit to Bangor as Lewiston had no substitute. Attendance was about 400. Bangor banged 7 runs to Lewiston 0 after the 20000 05 line.
Eastern League game in Syracuse sees 8-4 win over Scranton. Johnson walks 12 as Syracuse builds early lead. attendance 500. Mason and Zahner pitched for Syracuse. Johnson and Berger for Scranton.
Buffalo defeats Springfield 7 to 2 as Gruber wins in the box. McPartland, ex Torontos, pitched for Buffalo while Springfield struggled to solve Gruber. Ritchey starred in the field. Ollie Smith and Harley fielded well. Attendance 2500. next day Buffalo at Hornellsville, Springfield at Westfield Mass.
Rochester defeats Wilkes Barre 7 to 0 as McFar lan earns his best start of the season. Johnson and Boyd homer for Rochester while Keenan and Wente handle batteries. Attendance listed at 500. Rochester 11 hits, Wilkes Barre 4 with 5 errors for the visitors.
Lancaster rallied in the eighth to beat Wilmington 4 to 5 as McQuaid homered. Dolan was hit hard and replaced by West in the seventh. Lancaster had 9 hits to Wilmington's 14 with Naps strong through six innings.
Four weeks at home for Boston. Is Manager Irwin tired of his job. Anson wants Nash for the Colts infield. McGann fits second base. Joe Kelly has not sacrificed this season. Double games with the New Yorks this afternoon. The Murray Irwins play the New ports on Friday. Sunday ball playing prohibited in Jersey City. Washington fans confident over Joyce sale. Pittsburg has been Cincinnati's stumbling block this season. National League players average 27 years. Jack Ryan captains the Syracuse Stars. Thirty baseball clubs in operation in England. Roger Connor to manage a Waterbury club next season. Umpire McFarland not a “howling” success. Fall River plays balanced home and away games before championship season ends. Paul Hines released by Mobile for not being fast enough for the Southern League. Harmony shown by winning column. Fall Rivers cited as example. The S of R team of East Boston seeks Bagleys and a return game with Sumner Reds. Young Victors beat Fergusons 20 to 18, corrected from 28 to 20. Woods of the Portlands can pitch and catch. Herman Long’s play called the hit robber by opponents. South Quincys seek a fair guard.
One or more baskets in quarts sold at 24.75 each and baskets in pints at 26.25 each. A single quart bottle priced at 2.08 and a single pint bottle at 1.10. Local firm N. X. Brintnall & Co. located at 21 and 22 India Street.
The August Mystic Park meeting opened tame with hot weather and a good track. Grace Hastings led the 2:16 trot, Adelaide McGregor chased from the pole while Copeland faltered in heat two. In the 2:13 pace B B. swept heats to win, with Daisy Dean and Dalgetty contesting. The 2:24 trot saw Nicola dominate all four heats, Dexter K. and Walter J. challenging in later traffic.
Reports note Louis ville Club suspensions dismissed in Cincinnati court. Atlantics League to settle Pitcher Frey case today. Oakland Social Club Chelsea seeks $100 match vs Tammany Social Club on Labor Day or later. Anson says Chicagos likely fourth despite upcoming long trip. Irwin resigns as New Yorks manager but to finish contract. South Boston Centrals sign White brothers as battery and seek out-of-town game next Saturday.
The column lists multiple sport events and movements: Willie Park returns to Scotland. John Flanagan and Fred Henry duel for 100 dollars at Taunton. Stephen Chase named athletic instructor at Knox College. U of P Yale football game set for November 21 at Manhattan Field. Fitchburg A A has applied for NEA membership. Yale line practice begins September 1 at Black Rock. Essex County Golf Club hosts mixed foursomes next Saturday. Central Labor Union of Lawrence to hold Labor Day picnic and games. Jim Mitchell to compete in Canadian championships on September 26. N E A A A U sanctions Roxbury Y M C A Aug 22. English runners Fr E Bacon and H Anstead to race four miles for 500 dollars Sept 19. Professional Athletes League entries to be decided Aug 18. K of P union picnic and games Aug 27 at Lake Walden. Australian cricketers to play New Jersey A C Sept 23–24. Spiros Loues heads to America to study athletics. James Ross denies challenging for America's Cup. Jim Connolly to Savannah after nationals. A A U swimming championships Aug 22 at Wayne Pa with entries closing Aug 15. Penn football committee challenges Yale. Yale awaiting Harvard reply to Quakers. Zack Cooper turns pro at Philadelphia Caledonian games. ninth annual AAU championships near Sept 12 at Manhattan Field. high interest in Aug 20 West Roxbury Caledonian games due to balanced events and strong athletes.
Won by default as two matches in the eastern doubles championship at Narragansett Pier were called off. Hall and Post beat Campbell and Larned by default, Thomson and Masson defeated Van Winkle and Debost by default. Wednesday’s program features Hovey and Hobart vs Hall and Post, Budlong and Fischer vs Thomson and Masson.
Jim Hall the pugilist was arrested in New York as he prepared to fight Steve O'Donnell for six rounds. Charged with defrauding hotel keeper Garrett Katens of 218 dollars for board, Hall pleaded not guilty at West Brighton arraignment and was jailed in Raymond Street with $1000 bail set for examination on the 19th.
Secretary W H Goeber of the National Trotting Association reports evidence that the horse Charley P is a ringer named George G. Foaled 1888, Roscoe Jr. sire. Races in Ohio 1893, East Dover New Hampshire 2 37 class. Won money near Boston. last year a 2 12 1 2 record. All earnings may be forfeited. fraud uncovered by Charles D Palmer.
In turf news Clayhontas and Idol Jack are noted as broken and dead respectively. Cephas and Page clash in the 2:10 Mystic race, with Page claiming the faster mile record and Cephas hinting at a better time on a mile track. Vega Nosegay Chester Caprice and Nemoline also race in the 2:10 field.
The notice lists pacing and trotting races for August 12 to 14 with purses around 600 to 690 dollars. Trains from Union Station to Mystic Park depart at 12:10 1:45 2:00 and return times 5:06 5:44 5:58 6:51 with specific stops at Lowell and Lawrence and northern connections. Horses are called at 1:30 PM and admission to Park and Grand Stand costs 75 cents.
A horse listed as owned by Mr. Fitzgerald of Federal Street Boston is noted in the report.
At Birmingham today the Doddington stakes for 2-year-olds over about five furlongs was won by P Lorillards de Draco. The Saltley plate over about five furlongs went to The Tar tar with Mr P Lorillards bre Sandia second. At Kempton Park Bohemon d won the Feltham midweight selling handicap for 3-year-olds and up over seven furlongs. The maiden 2-year-old plate over five furlongs was won by W Nichols filly by Veracity with Roman Chief second.
The August meeting at Lawrence riding park opened in hot weather with large attendance. In the 2:30 trot Chester G. won two straight, then led the third to finish sixth. the big bay stallion drew heavy bets and led from the first quarter, finishing well ahead. The 2:27 pace required four heats with Embrino saving first by a neck, followed by Melson in the next three. In heat four Bird Seed and Kit Cloud drivers collided but escaped harm.
In Fairfield Maine today a large crowd watched six heats in the 2:21 class, widely praised for quality. Haroldson of Belfast won the 2:26 trot and pace in three straight heats with a best time of 2:25 1 4. Susie M. of Norridgewock took the 2:36 class trot and pace with a best time of 2:30. Eben L. won the 8 minute stake with Marion second and C H Nelson third, best time 2:22.
An advertisement extols Five Brothers chewing tobacco as unmatched in flavor. It claims no other tobacco tastes as good, presenting a bold testimonial about the brand's quality and appeal.
Newport R I Aug 11 ten 30 footers started including Vaupuero Asahi Hera Esperante Raccoon Caroline Rosemary Musme Wawa Puck The fleet flag ship Sylvia went to Brenton's Cove before 2 pm The race for the cup began at four bells A captain meeting voted to disband at once and the winner crossed the line then the flag ship sailed for New London
Boxing column notes Eddy Connolly sails to St John to meet Stanton Abbott in an eight round showdown on Saturday. The "Whirlwind" seeks to regain laurels lost to Billy Ernst, with Connolly betting on a decisive victory and future targets including top contenders. Also covered are O'Brien Quinn bid talks, O’Rourke’s show plans, and several bouts and rumors across New York and San Francisco.
Entries for the Maplewood road race include handicaps by Peter McDuffee with numerous Malden and Everett runners and others. Officials named are Referee H. E. Young and Clerk D. A. Matten, with timers and a starter, plus notes on Eddie McDuffee’s possible withdrawal for business reasons.
The League of American Wheelmen national meet starts in Louisville with city runs and smoker events. Hundreds of visitors arrive as programs include a watermelon feast and other entertainment. National officers attend. The century runs occur tomorrow from Louisville to Frankfort, the historic course of the first U.S. century run.
Louisville visitors numbering about 3000 were entertained at a smoker at headquarters. Arthur Gardner paced a practice mile in 1:46 the fastest this year. Otto Zeigler ran a mile unpaced in 2:01.5 tying the Denver time of Sanger and Clark. Over 200 entries are listed for the races.
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