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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1894

Page

3

Brooklyns Rally Past Boston In Rough Rubber Game

The Brooklyn club defeated the champion Boston nine in a hard fought game marked by a burst of offense from both teams. Lucid shone for Brooklyn with a strong exhibition while Hodson struggled on the mound for Boston as Stein also pitched well for the home club. Brooklyn scored in six innings, building momentum despite clouds and a slim crowd, while Boston tallied in four separate frames but could not match Brooklyn’s relentless hitting and timely runs.

Brooklyn Boston Nash Brooklyns Hodson Lucid Foutz Tommy Tucker Stein Bostons Stivetts Lachance Bannon Lowe Connaughton Daly Con Dailey Corcoran Con Griffin Burns Treadway Shindle McCarthy

New Yorks Take Series Finale in Baltimore

The New Yorks won the final game of the series in Baltimore as Mee kin held the Orioles scoreless until the last inning. Hawke lasted five innings before leaving, Esper sprained an ankle, and Inks finished the game. Attendance 4,870. Final score 9 to 1 with 10 hits for New York and 9 for Baltimore. Batter ies were Meekin and Farrell for New York and Hawke, Esper, Inks and Robinson for Baltimore.

Baltimore New Yorks Meekin Orioles Hawke Esper Farrell Inks New York Robinson

Chicago Colts Beat Pittsburg in Nimble Inning Outburst

In Pittsburg on August 13 Chicago knocked Ehret out in the third inning. Smith relieved, lasted briefly, Colcolough closed, scoring two runs on Pittsburg. Hits favored Chicago 17 to 11 with five Chicago errors and four by Pittsburg. Attendance 1800. Batteries Terry Hutchison Schriver for Chicago Bhret Smith Colcolough Merritt for Pittsburg.

Pittsburg Chicagos Ehret Smith Colcolough Colts Chicago Terry Hutchison Schriver Bhret Merritt

Rain Delays Games For Yesterday On Wet Grounds

Wet grounds and rain prevented several scheduled games from being played yesterday. Officials postponed multiple matches and rescheduled events to safer conditions.

New England League game brings solid play despite rain

In Pawtucket Rhode Island on August 13 rain before the game reduced attendance but did not dampen the play. Both pitchers delivered solid work after the start and the contest produced competitive baseball.

Pawtucket R. I

Alland Bros Haircutty Offers Ornamented Beard Trim

Alland Bros at 19 Premont row advertises physiognomical haircuts and beard trimming as a way to brighten facial features rather than shaving. They promote a trimmed style that enhances appearance.

Alland Bros

Pawtucket and Bangor Baseball Scoreline Summary

Meakin and Hannivan led fielding and batting as Pawtucket faced Bangor. Final lines show Pawtucket scoring runs at eight, Bangor four, with errors three for Bangor and two for Pawtucket. Batteries were Brummener and Roach for Pawtucket, Wheeler and Hayes for Bangor.

Meakin Hannivan Pawtucket Bangor Brummener Roach Wheeler Hayes

Portland Victory Over Haverhill in Hitting Battle

Portland won with timely hitting as Haverhill failed to bat Dolan in key moments. Casey led at bat and with catching, delivering strong defensive work. Final score Portland 10 to Haverhill 4 with 15 hits to 7 and errors 4 to 6. Dolan and Casey paired for Portland, Viau and Sweeney for Haverhill.

Portland Haverhill Dolan Casey Viau Sweeney

Brockton Beats Lewiston In Limp Crippled Nine Game

Lewiston, Me on August 13 faced Brockton with Spill and Coughlin released Polhemus sick leaving a crippled nine. Fournier and Stafford weak at bat, game dull with Brockton scoring 64 to Lewiston 48. Base hits Brockton 12 Lewiston 10. Errors 3 each. Fournier Shea Stafford Bergen.

Lewiston Spill Coughlin Polhemus Brockton Fournier Stafford Bipgcr Shea Bergen

Eastern League Scores From Wilkes Barre Scranton and Erie

Wilkes Barre beat Providence 11 to 6 while Scranton defeated Buffalo 20 to 4. Erie edged Syracuse 6 to 5 and Binghamton won 16 to 3 over Springfield.

Wilkesbarre Providence Scranton Buffalo Erie Syracuse Binghamton Springfield

Boston Home Today Defeating the Pittsburgs at South End

The Bostons begin a three day return engagement at the South End grounds with Captain Nash and his men in the lead roles and Patsey Donovan as the heavy villain. Performances start at 3 30 p m with matinees and a long run planned, bills changing twice weekly. Manager Selee reports a strong tour showing with no rehearsal chances and predicts continued high quality from his artist company.

Bostons South End Grounds Pittsburgs South End

Gaelic Kickers Rise Across Boston in Gaelic Football Push

Boston sees growing Gaelic Athletic Association activity with new clubs forming in South End and Shamrock Hall, plus reorganizations and plans for a statewide union. Notables include Michael Lyons of Garryowen, Exiles of Brookline, Emmets of Chelsea, and captains Hickey, Kenny, and Toomey backing a central council model for recurring championship matches.

Boston Gaelic Athletic Association South End Shamrock Club South Boston Atlantic East Brookline City of Shoes Shamrock Lawrence Lowell Hibernian Walpole Central Council Gaelic Athletic Association of New York Chicago Philadelphia San Francisco Ireland John J. Hickey Boston Football Club M. J. Kenney Exiles Michael Lyons Garry Owens D. J. Toomey Emmets Chelsea

Riverside Picnic At Spy Pond Grove Arlington

Riverside Boat Club hosts a big Saturday afternoon picnic with amateur athletic events at Spy Pond Grove Arlington. The program includes field and track contests with many entries, special races such as a mile run between Kelly of the Riversides and Ryder of the S B A C, over a dozen boxing bouts among New England amateurs, and boat races.

Riverside Boat Club Spy Pond Grove Arlington Kelly Riversides Ryder New England

Concord Rage List Meet Card at Capital City Driving Park

The Concord Chronicle lists races for September 4 to 7 at Capital City Driving Park in Concord New Hampshire. Events include purses from 100 to 500 dollars with trot and pace classes ranging from 2:17 to open events, featuring multiple open and class divisions over four days.

Concord N. H Merrimack Valley Fitchburg Capital City This City

Saratoga Races Winners Report From August Meeting

Saratoga N Y August 13th results list winners for seven races. Pepper won the first at five and one half furlongs with Cherry Blossom second and Buyuckmassle third in 1 09. Pearl Song captured the one mile second place Thurs ton was second Right More third in 1 42. Galilee Ores Charimion second Lustre third in the three quarter mile event. Phil pena Hawthorne second Chief Justice third in 1 49. Maretti first Valkyrie Camden stabies second Picaroon third in 1 02 and a half. Skedaddle won the seven furlongs with Volt second Miss Annie colt third in 1 29. Mars first Eblis second Laughing Stock third in 2 23 for hunters over one and one quarter miles including five hurdles.

Saratoga N. Y Pepper Cherry Blossom Buyuckmassle Pearl Song Thurston Right More Galilee Ores Charimion Lustre Philpena Hawthorne Chief Justice Maretti Valkyrie Camden Stabies Picaroon Skedaddle Volt Miss Annie Colt hunters—Mars Eblis Laughing Stock

Jerome Park Races Day Results in Five Events

At Jerome Park on August 13 the program yielded several outcomes. Annie Bishop won the first one mile race ahead of Halton with a 1 44% time. Harrington led the 1400 yard event with Beldemere second and Pecksniff third in 1 22. Ferrier and Black Hawk dead heated in six furlongs, Ferrier prevailing in 1 16, with Sam Weller third in the run-off. Harry Reed won the half mile, Pont Lear second, Cockade third in 49 seconds. Doggett led the five and a half furlongs with Belvina second and Mine third. Daily America captured the one mile event in 1 46, with Sir Catesby third.

Jerome Park N. Y Stonewellie Annie Bishop Halton Titan Harrington Beldemere Pecksniff Ferrier Black Hawk Sam Weller Harry Reed Pont Lear Cockade Doggett

Silver Grill Cafe Butter Promises Finest Creamery Product

Patrons at the Silver Grill Cafe in Boston are served with the finest creamery butter, described as high quality and trustworthy by the establishment. The note emphasizes the cafe's dedication to quality ingredients and customer trust.

Silver Grill Cafe Boston Honest

Pier Tourney Opens at Narragansett Pier

Aug 13 tennis events begin as groundsmen clear courts. In prelims Bostwick and Barlow beat Watson and Carter 6-4 6-4 6-4. Avery and Reed defeat Pell and Masson 6-4 6-2 7-5. Foote and Howland, Yale and New England champions, overpower Henshaw and Howland 6-0 6-0 9-7 after rough third set work.

Narragansett Pier R. I Giles Bostwick Barlow Watson Carter H. E. Avery Detroit Mich Silas D. Reed Pell Masson Avery Foote Howland Yale New England S. Henshaw S. Howland Battledore Shuttlecock Budlong Ware Davidson Miller O. M. Bostwick H. B. Barlow J. Carter H. EB. Avery D. Reed J. D. Pell J. H. Masson A. Ff. Foote J. Howland

Lawn Tennis Semi finals Set in Lynn Prescott Tourney

The Lynn Prescott lawn tennis tournament semi finals were played this afternoon. Burnham defeated Chapman, and Bartlett beat Haskell. Burnham and Bartlett advance to the final scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.

Lynn Prescott Burnham Chapman Bartlett Haskell

Boxing notes from St John fights and upshot cards

A Boston correspondent reports on Beantown boxing muddled by local controls in St John N B where a Dobbs Watson bout yielded a draw amid police pressure. Also listed are upcoming benefit bouts in Marlboro and Plattsmouth, with various fighters and promoters connected to American boxing scenes.

Philadelphia Item Sporting Item Boston Bob Dobbs Andy Watson St. John N. B Dobbs Watson Dobbs-Watson Marlboro Mass Hudson Shoe Ike Weir Billy Wilson Jack Dolan Jimmy Kaveny Frank Kaveny Johnny Murphy Denny Sullivan Joe Lyons M. J. Shea Sun Ashe Mike O’brien J. J. Bagley Bob Green Fletcher Robbins Jimmy Lindsay Plattsmouth Robbins Lindsay Sandy” Griswold Omaha Bee John L. Sullivan Charlie Bennett John New York Corbett Professor Clark American Athletic Club Philadelphia Joe Dougherty John Hogan John Curtin John Dugan Charley McKeever Ed McGinley Terre Haute Mike Joe Walcott Jim Butler Butler Barbadoes Jem Mace Central Hall London Mace Australia England Billy McMillan Washington, D. C George la Blanche the Marine Indiana McHugh Roby Columbian Athletic Club

The Pilgrim Launches at Quincy Point

Mr L G Burnham's steam yacht Pilgrim was launched at Quincy Point this morning and will stay there for finishing touches before heading to Boston. The vessel, designed by the late George Stewart, is hoped to be the harbor's fastest. Stewart reportedly said the hull was built for sailing on an even keel.

L. G. Burnham Pilgrim Quincy Point Quincey Point Boston George Stewart Stewart & Binney

Stanwood Makes Long Ride For New York Chicago Record

H L Stanwood of the Illinois Cycling Club starts from City Hall Chicago to lower the New York Chicago record of 10 days 4 hours 30 minutes held by H H Wylie. Stanwood rides a lighter bike coached by Wylie and hopes for nine and a half days on the northern course via Indiana Ohio Buffalo Rochester Syracuse Albany to New York.

H. L. Stanwood Ilinois City Hall Chicago H. H. Wylie Stanwood Wylie Indiana Ohio Buffalo Rochester Syracuse Albany New York Harvey Truax H. P. Walden Century Road Club Riverside Cycle Club Boston Lieutenant West NIF Saunders Down East Edwin Mercer Henry Julius T. H. Thomas George Mercer Parkrow Zimmerman American News Company of Minneapolis Pope Manufacturing Company Bald McDonald Edwards Billy Murphy Murphy Napoleon New Jersey Wriday Pennsylvania

Caledonian Games Picnic at Spy Pond Grove Arlington

The Boston Caledonian Club holds a grand picnic and athletic meet at Spy Pond Grove Arlington on Thursday. Big events include a three mile handicap amateur bicycle race for prizes, a major sprint, and a five mile race with large prize money. Open events feature top professional athletes. bagpipe dancing and Highland entertainments accompany the program.

Boston Caledonian Club Spy Pond Grove Arlington Morris Cuckoo Collins Doyle Piper Donovan Johnnie Mack Crackajack Land of Cakes

Wayside Park Athletic Games August 26 At South Framingham

The Wayside Park Club hosts open handicap events at Wayside Park on Saturday August 26 with 135 yard dash 440 and 880 yard runs one mile run broad jump pole vault high jump and 3 inch limit. Admission 50 cents plus 25 cents per extra event. Entries to Phil Stingel by August 18. Events start 3 30 with prizes and a picnic area. The Lowell Cricket and Athletic Club holds Labor Day races at Dracut Oval with Lennie Carpenter slated to compete pending suspension lift. S. B. A. C. games August 30 at Downer Landing include dancing for ladies and special attractions.

Wayside Park Club Wayside Park South Framingham Phil Stingel Boston Lowell Cricket and Athletic Club Dracut Oval Lennie Carpenter Bernard Doherty Burnett Kolb Frank McGrath Fitzpatrick Charley Crowley Downer Landing

Pure California Wines at One Dollar Gallon Offer

Local ad announces Pure California Wines at a dollar per gallon with four bottles assorted. Blanchard & Farrar listed at 14 to 17 Dock Square and 31 Faneuil Hall. Advertising squares indicate a promotional display in Boston area markets.

California Blanchard & Farrar Dock Square Faneuil

Wagon Makers Convene In Boston For Labor Plenary

The fourth annual convention of the Carriage and Wagon Workers International Association met at 45 Eliot Street with 85,000 members in North America. President John F. Tensing opened the meeting, urging independent political action and noting wage reductions across plants amid organized labor growth. The secretary reported on wages and a nine hour low proposal. adjourned to continue today. A separate note covers Firemen's Protective Union complaint about non citizens and unfit managers in government building firerooms, referred to a committee.

Carriage and Wagon Workers’ International Association Eliot Street North America John F. Tensing Boston United States American Federation of Labor Charles A. Baustain Carriage Builders’ National Association Chicago Firemen’s Protective Union A. F. of L

Dull Polo Opens Slow Season in Newport Classic

Newport RI August 18 Polo slow this season only five players available for practice and a brief match. Blues J L Kernochan C R Duval G Griswold vs yellows Reginald Brooks R D Winthrop with Brooks and Kernochan scoring. Whitney cups and big games slated for next week as field remains grand for play.

Newport R. I Blues J. L. Kernochan C. R. Duval G. Griswold Reginald Brooks R. D. Winthrop Brooks Kernochan Winthrop

Plainfield racer predicts record on Lynn course

A. H. Barnett of Plainfield New Jersey rode the Nahant to Lynn Haynes road course today and said the six mile plus route is as level as a race track. The event begins tomorrow and extends four days with records expected to fall.

Lynn A. H. Barnett Plainfield N. J Nahant

Bicycle tournament entries close in Willimantic East CT

Willimantic August 13 Entries for a bicycle tournament at the fair grounds close midnight Saturday. The event on Friday August 17 is open to riders age 18 and over and is promoted as the biggest meet ever held in Eastern Connecticut.

Willimantic Connecticut

Was Monroe a sickly man asks doctoring rumors

The New York Sun quotes a dialogue in which Glummey questions whether President Monroe was ill, Glanders asks for clarification, and Glummey cites rumors about Monroe’s medical treatment. The exchange highlights historical speculation about Monroe’s health and wellness.

Gummey President Monroe Glanders Glummey Monroe New York Sun

New Bedford Mills Slash Wages in 10 Percent Cut

A notice posted in New Bedford mills on August 13 announces a wage reduction to take effect August 20, 1894. Operatives face an average 10 percent cut amid market stagnation, with overseers and executives citing dulness as the cause and noting the action avoids complete shutdown.

New Bedford Andrew G. Pierce Wamsutta Mills Pierce William J. Kent Wamsutta Corporation Senate Kent

Rhode Island Manufacturers Expect No Immediate Wage Cuts

Providence reports Rhode Island mill owners doubt further wage reductions after declines in Fall River and New Bedford. They favor curtailing production and a short time for a month or two until demand warrants full resumption. If workers accept the cuts elsewhere, Rhode Island mills may face wage reductions.

Providence R. I Fall River New Bedford Rhode Island Miss

Wild Flowers of America coupon drives readers

In this issue the Post promotes the Wild Flowers of America, claiming the coupon and fifteen cents buys a multi part educational work with sixteen colored plates. The feature touts national value and urges readers to cut out and redeem promptly on page 2.

the Post The Wild Flowers of America America

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