Cranks See Fine Work at Banquet Event
Stivetts is praised for fine work at a banquet while Nichols plans to compete today. The report notes Stivetts suffered an early knockout during the box event, with Nichols set to try again on the day.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1895
Page
3
Nash Starred For Boston In Tight Early Baseball Bout
Boston built an early lead as Nash made strong plays. Keeler McGraw and Gleason led offense with multi hit output, while Stivetts and Sullivan worked on the mound in a pitching duel. The second game lagged after Boston opened a big early gap, with McMahon steadier than Dolan.
Boston Beaten Twice by Baltimore Giants in Large Crowd
In Baltimore on August 13 the Boston team lost twice to Baltimore 8 to 38 and 13 to 10 before nearly 10,000 fans. Hanlon's Orioles dominated. Stivetts and Sullivan were hit hard. Jennings starred in the field while Bannon and Hemming remained enigmatic for Boston.
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Baltimore
Bostons
Baltimores
Giants
Hanlon
Stivetts
York
Penn
Jack
Orioles
Sullivan
Hemming
Jennings
Diamond
Bannon
Philadelphia Defeats New York In Eye Catching Game
Philadelphia beat New York in a game marked by umpire disputes and loose play. Delahanty and Tiernan homered as Philadelphia outhit the visitors 16 to 13, with 6300 in attendance and a final score of 8 to 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New York
Burnham
Doyle
Reilly
Rosie
Clarke
Smith
Carsey
Delehanty
Tiernan
Buckley
Grady
Rusie
Farrell
Reds Fall As Errors Stop Home Team's Rally
Cincinnati's game derailed by costly misplays and failed hits as Foreman started pitching before being replaced by Parrott in a rough defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Foreman
Reds
Parrott
Fourth game features sensational double plays and big crowd
The fourth game drew about 5000 spectators as Pittsburg and Cincinnati delivered numerous sensational double plays. The score shows Pittsburg 9 0 3 4 0 2 0 2 1 2 and Cincinnati 2 1 3 0 0 9 0 0 6 0 0 11. Pittsburg batters Hart Merritt Foreman Parrott Vaughan contributed to the action with several key plays.
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Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Hart
Merritt
Foreman
Parrott
Vaughan
Mercer Dodgers Rally Beats Brooklyn on Home Run
In Brooklyn on August 13 Mercer defeated Brooklyn 4 to 2, besides a seventh inning surge. Selbach hit a homer in the eighth as Mercer held off the Brooklyns with 2 errors by Brooklyn and 2 by Washington. Attendance was about 2000. Mercer pitchers were Mercer and McGuire with Stein and Grim catching.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Brooklyns
Mercer
Selbach
Washington
McGuire
Stein
Grim
Cleveland Wins Behind Timely Hits and Aggressive Base Running
Cleveland defeats St Louis 6 to 5 as 2000 fans watch. Seven hits for Cleveland with four errors against St Louis who chalk up five. Cuppy Zimmer Breitenstein Miller Otten are the battery pairings.
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Cleveland, CO
Clevelands
Breitenstein
Cleveland
St. Louis
Cuppy
Zimmer
Miller
Otten
Cleveland slipping past St Louis with steady base running
The Cleveland team won 9 to 7 over St Louis despite only seven hits led by sharp base running. Attendance was 2000 as Cuppy and Zimmer paired with Breitenstein and Miller on the mound.
Louisville Chicago Game Postponed to September 13
The Louisville Chicago game set for today was postponed and will be played in Chicago on September 13.
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Louisville
Chicago
Lynn to Host Haverhill Baseball Challenge
Lynn city government issues a challenge accepted by Haverhill with a team roster of aldermen and councilmen scheduled to play at Glenmere grounds followed by a fish dinner at the Tri Mountain House in Nahant.
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Haverhill
Putnam
Roache
Moulton
C.f
Graham
Hall
R.f
Clark
Tozier
Hawkins
Pinkham
Cray
Griffin
Hastman
Glenmere
Tri-Mountain
Nahant
New Fages Features Removing Skin Diseases in Book
A six line advertisement by John H. Woodbury of Boston promotes a 150 page book titled Removing Blemishes and Skin Diseases. The notice lists his Winter Street address and claims the work offers treatment guidance.
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Aera
John H. Woodbury
Winter St
Boston
Lynn Cycling Day Promises Fast Races and Medals
The Lynn Athletic Association plans a four-race card next Saturday with a $25 gold medal for the city champion. Eddie McDuffee aims to beat the unpaced mile mark while Casey last set 2 26 in Worcester. Three Class A events offer fine prizes including furniture, with entry blanks from the Globe and Suffolk Bicycle Club rooms.
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Lynn
Lynn Athletic Asociation
Johnson
Tyler
Sanger
City of Shoes
Eddie McDuffee
Casey
Worcester
Glenmere
McDuffee
Globe
Suffolk Bicycle Club
Tremont Street
Sterling Eliott
Sterling
Elliott
Thomas Nast
Harper’s Weekly
Newport
Ike Johnson
London
Buffalo in Big League Are Plans To Join Major Circuit
Buffalo Evening Times reports James Franklin owner of the Buffalo Baseball Club has received an offer to sell the club and Eastern League franchise with aim to place Buffalo in the National League. The bidder is described as a wealthy contractor and baseball enthusiast who allegedly has assurances of obtaining a major league franchise on reasonable terms.
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Buffalo
N. Y
The
Evening Times
James Franklin
Buffalo Baseball Club
Winthrop Yacht Club to announce Rossmore race details
Regatta committee plans a special race for the Rossmore punch bowl and the Rye cigar cup. The event features boats Gleaner Rex Romance Raccoon and Satanic and is set for Wednesday August 21 at Marblehead. Corinthian Club begins its midsummer four day series today, concluding with an open race Saturday.
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Winthrop Yacht Club
Rex
Romance
Raccoon
Marblehead
Corinthian Club
Lion Nero at Coney Island Provokes Fear and Admiration
New York reports show Bob Fitzsimmons keeping his pet lion Nero under control at home. Nero, six months old, roams the yard and chases soft shell crabs, while Fitzsimmons and bystanders watch. The incident sparks debate on training and safety as residents fear a potential bite but admire the boxer’s handling.
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New York
Coney Island
Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Nero
Bob
Corbett
Mr. Fitzsimmons
Dwyer Returns from England with Croker Plans
Michael F. Dwyer arrived aboard the Fulda and said Mr. Croker's stable partner appears in good health. He suggested a partial return to English racing is possible, with Europe’s fall travel likely. Croker would depart the other side in about a month, and Dwyer noted fair treatment and interest from English owners. He plans to stay for the Brooklyn Jockey Club September meeting.
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New York
Michael F. Dwyer
Fulda
Croker
Dwyer
Mr. Croker
England
Brooklyn Jockey Club
Franklin County Horse Breeders Meet Opens Amid Rain
Farmington Mo August 13 The sixth annual Franklin County Horse Breeders Association meeting began today despite poor weather reducing attendance. The 22 year old Susette (Gilbert) won the race with best time 1 35 3 4 in the half mile heats.
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Farmington
Franklin County Horse Breeders’ Association
Susette
Gilbert
Wheeling at Nantucket bicycle meet showcases season’s best
At Centennial Park Nantucket August 13 the one-mile novice was led by Hussey in 2 67 with Stevens second. Swain won the half-mile open in 1 20 while Congdon and Worth tied for second and settled with Congdon ahead at 1 37. Burnett won the one-mile handicap with 25 yards and Murphy followed, Austin third. Swain captured the two-mile open in 5 30 with Congdon second. Kennington of Dedham High won the 10 yard dash in 1 second, Wells of Tufts second, then Kennington ran 100 yards in 10 35 seconds.
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Nantucket
Centennial Park
Hussey
Stevens
Swain
Congdon
Worth
Burnett
Murphy
Austin
Kennington
Dedham High School
R. T. Wells
Tufts
Wayside Park Games Open Handicap Events
The Wayside Park Club will host the second annual open handicap games and bicycle races at South Framingham on Aug 31. Amateur entrants compete in six running events with handicap, plus two jumps. Prizes include gold watches for first and French marble clocks for second in each event. Entry fee is four cents per event. entries close Aug 26, c/o Phil C. Stingel, Box 1894, Boston.
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Wayside Park Club
South Framingham
Phil C. Stingel
Box
Boston
Reverend Duckson Lectures on Pym and the Grand Remonstrance
The Rev. John Duckson will lecture in the Old South course this afternoon. His subject is John Pym and the Grand Remonstrance.
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John Duckson
John Pym
Boxing Gossip Sparks Calls for Censure of Corbett and Fitzsimmons
A Boston Post column criticizes Corbett and Fitzsimmons for a Green's Hotel barroom fight, urges harsh punishment and accountability, and notes ongoing boxing talks at the West Newton street armory. It lists local boxers training at the Tremont House Nahant and reports matches and questions from readers.
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Corbett-Fitzsimmons
Philadelphia
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Post
James J. Corbett
John L. Sullivan
Green
Green’s
West Newton Street Armory
James W. Westcott
Revere House
Boston
John G. Munro
John F. Boland
John Garrett
Bob Montgomery
Dave Nelligan
Montgomery
Nelligan
J. Frank Facey
Billy Christopher
Cambridge
Tremont House
Nahant
Dick O’brien
Billy Smith
Billy Hennessey
Eddie Connolly
Mick Sears
Jimmy Kelly
Bradford
Penn
Hennessey
Dick Moore
Howard Street
Danvers
Faro Bank
J. J
Dorchester
George Godfrey
Cambridge track team to face crowd controlled Yale meet
Knight Wade announces gate fees of 1 and 2 dollars for the Cambridge track visit to New Haven. Manhattan field will host 15 000 spectators with seats required for admission. Application blanks for tickets will be circulated nationwide as in football season. Individual hurdles will replace plank hurdles for all Yale Cambridge races. New sets are being constructed.
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New Haven
Conn
Raters Niagara Wins Twin Course Race at Southampton
The Niagara, Audrey, and Luna raced 25 miles around Calshott East Brambles and Lep buoys. Start at 12:15, Niagara finished first, Audrey second, Luna third, on the same course as yesterday.
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Southampton
Niagara
Audrey
Luna
Calshott
East Brambles
East Lep
Yampa to Race Amphitrite for Royal Cup
London reports a race arranged between Frederick Wills's Amphitrite and the American Yampa owned by R S Palme for 10 sovereigns. Each vessel may carry any crew size. The course is the Royal Yacht Squadron, with prior winner Yampa defeating Amphitrite to win the schooner cup. The race sails tomorrow.
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London
Frederick Wills
R. 5 S. Palme
New York
Royal Yacht Squadron
Jor Iveagh
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