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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1895
Page
3
Nichols College announces a three day series opening with Louisville after a recent league situation prompts roster and schedule adjustments. The team plans to resume action tomorrow with hopes of stabilizing standings and building momentum.
The home team sits seventh as Philadelphia looms today then heads to Louisville for a three day set. Cleveland, Baltimore, Pittsburg and Chicago lead the East in percentage. Burkett McKean and Childs pace Cleveland while Boston’s surge reshapes the chase. New Dollood rumors surface as Boston struggles and management seeks new leadership.
Ten thousand fans watched Cleveland top Cincinnati 15 to 3 as Cincinnati avoided a shutout only by Gray's three runs in the last inning. Cleveland hit 21 base knocks to Cincinnati's 6 while Cuppy struggled for Cincinnati and Rhines and Foreman were hit hard. Batteries were Cuppy and O Connor for Cleveland Rhines Foreman and Vaughn for Cincinnati.
St Louis won the third game against Louisville with a late running back handed catch by Cooley described as the best this year. Attendance 4000. Final score St Louis 4 00 0 000 2 0 6 Louisville 0 0 1 000 13 0 0. Base hits St Louis 12 Louisville 8. Errors 3 each. Batteries McDougall Peitz Cunningham Weyhing Warner.
In Chicago, on Aug 18, the Chicago league club fell to Indianapolis 10 to 6. Dolan of Rockford pitched and gave up twelve hits. Analysts praise him as a rising talent. Harley Parker of Jacksonville was signed by Chicago yesterday and will pitch in the East.
In Crescent Park rain cleared for a 3-2 Providence win over Springfield in a pitchers duel. Rudderham benefited from strong fielding as Cooney made a standout collision play to erase a Springfield threat. Final hits favored Springfield 6 to 3, errors 6 to 2.
In Buffalo, the home team rallied after Fournier shut them out until the third inning. Buffalo scored four runs in the third, fifth, and eighth to win 12 to 9. Lutenberg and Smith homered. attendance about 4000. errors favored Toronto 6 to 2. Batteries Herndon Urquhart for Buffalo and Fournier Casey for Toronto.
Syracuse led Rochester 7 2 before a stretch in the sixth inning as Rochester battered hard in the later frames, driving runs and pushing toward a comeback.
Attendance 2300 as Syracuse scores a seven run total against Rochester. Barnett gives way to Crane who is erratic yet effective. strong defense by the Stars keeps Rochester in check. Base hits Syracuse nine, Rochester seven. errors Syracuse one, Rochester none. Batters Barnett Hess Crane Berger.
Rochester Baseball Club announces transfer of Toronto games scheduled for Aug 24 26 27 to Rochester at manager Chapman’s request. Canucks will meet the Brownies twice Saturday one more Sunday and one Tuesday with Rochesters playing at Corning on Monday.
Local teams seek guaranteed pay for Aug 24 and 31 and Labor Day games. Roxbury St John Lyceum, Charlestown Hilltops, Gloucester Commonwealths, Boston Grays, Beacons, Roughans, Prison Point Rovers and Jubilees listed with contact avenues. Jubilees beat South Braintree 36 to 5 at Braintree.
Aug 18 report from Marblehead notes dense haze and disagreeable weather as steam yachts Corsair Columbia Rajah Hanniel Jean of New York arrive and moor, with visiting yachts Tourist and Georgia in attendance. Local yachtsmen and guests, including Rear Commodore Wright and commodore Wedger, plan several days of boating. The 40 footer Tomahawk on the marine railway attracts attention as a potential competitor.
The Manchester Yacht Club hosts an open regatta starting at 11 30 a m off West Manchester for yachts under 37 feet. Eight classes race on six nine and sixteen mile courses with prizes from 5 to 25 dollars plus 230 distributed, judges named.
The American Canoe Association camp at Bluff Point New York hosted a successful dance with Plattsburgh orchestra. An entertainment followed at the Knickerbocker camp. Racing begins tomorrow afternoon with a trophy sailing race featuring Frank Moore Butler Ames and others from Knickerbocker and Vesper, plus the Toronto Canoe Club entry.
An ad announces 5 Les Hair and a scientific treatment for all diseases of the scalp. Uses the name John H. Woodbury of Boston inventor of Woodbury's Facial Soap and a Winter 81 address at 11 Winter Street.
Bob Fitzsimmons trains on Coney Island in specially arranged quarters with a climate favorable for his work. He treats the gym as a playground and recently began wrestling a young lion as a novelty partner, showing fearless, boyish enthusiasm.
The text describes Fitzsimmons as vigorous and confident, living near salt breakers and enjoying ten mile runs for daily exercise. It portrays him as intensely alive and certain he will win his upcoming contest, dismissing theories that Corbett will smother him as disbelief.
Reynolds’s record mile at Lynn last Saturday drew a crowded finish as riders swarmed the track after the rain cleared. Albany’s Wheelmen complete a new clubhouse at Madison and Allen streets costing about 7000 dollars and now boast 168 active members. The Bicycling World lists New York show details for Madison Square Garden opening January 18 1895 with space prices and rules for exhibitors. A lantern parade at Waltham precedes a river carnival and Mousam River Park racing offers multiple prizes. Bridgeport Rambling Wheelmen schedule Labor Day events at Pleasure Beach and other clubs plan meets across New England and Philadelphia hosts a letter carrier parade on Sept 2.
The Maine division L A W will hold its Labor Day meet in Sanford. The parade forms after the 9 o clock Portland train at Springvale depot and travels via Mill street Main street Emery street School street to the Congregational Church. Prizes include rocking chair rug and dressed prizes for wheel decoration and attire with cigars for runners. A run to Long Pond Club house in Aoton follows the parade.
Boxers Peter Corrigan and Tom Lynch ratify a planned ten round bout at catchweights with Corrigan signing articles and posting $20. Lynch expected to match, as promoters anticipate offers from clubs. A letter from Isaac W Arthur challenges 117-pound amateur dominance, while Eddie Quiere meets Byrne and White for talks. Wrestling also teased at the Kirtland Club.
An officer of Division 9 yesterday arrested Joseph McDonald aged 30 of 651 Yeoman Street for larceny of 16 dollars from Annie Tucker and Jesse Tucker at 61 Yeoman Street.
Two weeks remain for heavy training as Charles River rowing clubs name senior and junior crews for Labor Day. West Ends near selection for a four oared shell led by Higgins and Bates. Bradfords field a junior eight with McNally and Cleary among rowers. Riversides finalize senior eight with Berkley and Joe Whitehead.
Delegates from unions debate sidewalk blockages and seek city relief for workers. The Boston Central Labor Union endorses Plasterers Tenders against class privileges and urges mayor and police board to extend protections to mechanics. A request to use Faneuil Hall is denied. call rises for free speech discussion and inviting Keir Hardie.
A long roster details organizing committees and credential, statistical, and label groups with numerous unions and members from the Protective Union and related trades. Names include T M Daly Michael Mahan John J Mahoney James Lawtoh P J Murray and many others across Carpenters Garment Workers Nail Workers Typographical Union and Engineers.
Local Assembly 479 of the Water Department voted yesterday to stage a Labor Day parade and appointed a five member committee to handle preparations.
Two Eureka Collecting Company collectors wearing green coats and caps, George Mizner and Abraham Hisner, are charged with conspiracy. They posted $300 bail each after South Boston backers funded the bonds. Complainant E O White names Howe & Flint, the Union Square hardware firm, as sending the bill. White, insolvent in East Cambridge court, plans to sue for damages up to 10,000 and attach goods.
In London August 18 Henry M. Stanley took the oath in the House of Commons. After the swearing he passed the Testament to James J. O'Melly of North who had once worked with Stanley on the Jay Xork Herald staff. They recalled a prior meeting in Africa.
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