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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1895

Page

3

Baseball matchups across three leagues today

National League games feature Louisville versus Boston, Pittsburg meeting Brooklyn, St. Louis at New York, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, Chicago at Baltimore, and Cleveland at Washington. New England League shows Fall River at Bangor, New Bedford at Augusta, Brockton at Lewiston, and Pawtucket at Portland. Eastern League includes Buffalo at Rochester, Springfield at Providence, Toronto at Syracuse, and Scranton at Wilkes Barre.

Louisville Boston Pittsburg Brooklyn St. Louis New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago Baltimore Cleveland Washington New England Fall River Bangor New Bedford Augusta Brockton Lewiston Pawtucket Portland Buffalo Rochester Springfield Providence Toronto Syracuse Scranton Wilkesbarre

Boston Beats Phillies In Busy Boston Ball Game

Nichols held Philadelphia to seven hits and six strikeouts while Long fueled Boston with two singles and a double. A rat incident distracted play as Long tried to throw at the mascot. Boston scored five in the seventh to seal a 8-3 victory over the Phillies at Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Bostons Philadelphias Nichols Quakers Taylor Cross Long Boston Short Thompson Ganzel Herman Bannon Delehanty Duffy Phillies Del McCarthy Lowe Nash Tucker Reilly

Pittsburg Defeats Washington On Rough Day Pitching

In Washington on Aug 19 Pittsburg won 9 to 3 as Anderson’s mediocre pitching led to Mularkey replacing him after five innings. A second-inning collision angered Hawley, sparking a near brawl with Mularkey. Attendance 2350. Pittsburg had 12 hits to Washington’s 6 with 3 errors apiece. Hawley Merritt Anderson Mularkey McGuire.

Washington Pittsburgs Anderson Mularkey Beckley Hawley Pittsburg Merritt McGuire

Brooklyns Beat New York In Ninth Win Of Series

Kennedy pitched well for Brooklyn as they defeated New York 7 to 3, totaling 12 Brooklyn hits to 5 for the Giants. Meekin struggled in one inning, the fourth, allowing four runs. Anderson hit a homer as Brooklyn took an early lead and held on despite listless New York play. Attendance 3500.

Brooklyn N. Y Brooklyns New York Kennedy New Yorks Meekin Anderson

Bangor Blown Out by New Bedford In Baseball Loss

Bangor lost after failing to back Friend with timely hits and costly errors at key moments. New Bedford scored 16 runs on 15 base hits while Bangor managed 3 runs on 7 hits. Errors favored New Bedford 4 to 7 as Friend and Murphy paired with Wheeler and Hayes on the batteries.

Bangor Friend Dee Delaney New Bedford Vcceedes Murphy Wheeler and Hayes

Portland Wins Edge in Rain-Interrupted Maine Baseball Game

Rain halted play in the sixth inning as Portland took a slim lead against Brockton. Beam pitched for Portland while Killeen supported by fielding and hitting. Final counts show Portland with four hits and Brockton six, with Portland committing five errors to Brockton's two.

Portland Brockton Killeen Beam Shea Goodhard

Augusta Dominates Klobedanz Early In Waterville Clash

In Waterville Maine Augusta crushed Klobedanz for nine hits and thirteen runs in two innings, aided by Kennedy Ladd and Klobedanz errors. Augusta had 18 hits to Fall River's 10, with Coyle Baker Butler Kelley and Klobedanz Ladd Rollins on the mound.

Waterville Klobedanz Augusta Kennedy Ladd Fall River Coyle, Baker, Butler

Lewiston Falls to Pawtucket on Poor Fielding

In Lewiston on August 19, a faulted fielding game doomed Lewiston as Reagan struggled while Pettee shined at second base. Pawtucket capitalized with 10 hits to Lewiston’s 5, while Lewiston made 6 errors. Todd and Yeager teamed for Pawtucket with Mains and Rupert for Lewiston.

Lewiston Reagan Pettee Pawtucket Todd Yeager Mains Rupert

Providence narrowly tops Springfield in nine inning thriller

Providence wins third straight in a free batting contest that sees constant lead changes. Lyons clinches it with a final air ball catch as Providence edges Springfield 9 to 7 after a seesaw nine innings. Hudson and McAuley pair up on the mound for Providence with Coughlin and Leahy catching.

Providence Springfield Springfields McAuley Lyons Hudson and McAuley Coughlin Leahy

Toronto Drops Syracuse in Afternoon Tilt

Toronto led early and repeatedly attacked Syracuse as Payne shone on the mound and at the plate. Three home runs went over the fence with Minehan and Freeman also going deep. Attendance was about 1,000 as Toronto won 9 to 4.

Toronto Ont Payne Syracuse Minehan Freeman Eienes Payne and Lake Delaney and Hess

Wilkesbarre Routs Scranton On Strong Batting In Fourth

In Wilkes Barre on August 19 the home team built a commanding fourth inning lead against Scranton. Pitcher Coakley dominated, allowing only four hits and striking out seven as Wilkesbarre won easily. Roth contributed to the victory.

Wilkesbarre Wilkesbarres Scrantons Coakley Roth

Scranton Beats Wilkes Barre In Low Attendance Standoff

Outfield plays turn tough chances into defense while 1060 fans watch. The score shows Wilkes Barre 0 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 Scranton 0 1 1 0 0 0 6 0 0. Hits 13 for Wilkes Barre, 4 for Scranton. Errors 2 for Wilkes Barre, 3 for Scranton. Battery Coakley Wente for Wilkes Barre Johnson Schriver for Scranton.

Wilkesbarre Scranton Coakley Wente Johnson and Schriver

Rochester Defeats Buffalo in Ragged Baseball Game

Rochester outslugged Buffalo as Lampe struggled on the mound. Harper settled in with solid pitching for Buffalo though wild walks troubled him at times. Errors hurt both sides, but Rochester capitalized with timely hits to win decisively.

Rochester N. Y Buffalos Lampe Rochesters Harper Bisons Buffalo Berger

Nantucket Triumphs In Interisland Series Opener

Nantucket beat Cottage City 14 to 7 in Nantucket to take a 1 0 lead in the interisland championship. Batting timely, Nantucket won the fourth game. deciding game set for Cottage City next Friday.

Nantucket Cottage City

Baseball Notes Highlight Players and Trades Across Leagues

Chicago uses eight pitchers this season. Orth joins Baltimore as a successful new twirler. The tailenders meet the tailenders at South End grounds at 3 30. Cunningham to pitch for Louisville and likely Stivetts for the home team. Western club begins last Eastern series. Sexton may go to Newport for the season. Releasing a valuable pitcher seen as risky. Cincinnati beats Cleveland for first time this season. Crisken of Lewiston takes a ten day layoff in Amesbury for a bad knee. Jack Doyle of the New Yorks fined nearly 400 this season. Malachi Kittredge eyes stage with Anson next season. Wes Curry seeks return to umpire staff. Decker named Chicago’s permanent first baseman with Allnson benched. Ramsey, formerly left handed, now umpiring in Western Association. Klobedanz of Fall River wins 21 of 25. If Cleveland takes pennant, Robinson to pay 1000 to the team. In a recent 15 inning game Hughey Jennings made twenty chances without an error. Burnham nicknamed Watch Burnham after borrowings. Amesbury Columbians, managed by Thomas Hanley, seek games. strong Essex amateur team. J. W. Gloucester notes Rob Roy boxing gossip.

Chicago Orth Baltimore South End Grounds Cunningham Louisville Stivetts Sexton Newport Cincinnati Cleveland Crisken Lewiston Amesbury Jack Doyle New Yorks Malachi Kittredge Anson Wes Curry Ewing George Decker Allnson Ramsey Klobedanz Fall River Robinson Hughey Jennings Burnham Columbians Thomas Hanley Essex County

Lunatic Escapee Re-captured on Bicycle Ride to Boston

Patrolman Thomas F. Murphy arrested James Carpenter who escaped Danvers insane asylum. He took a bicycle owned by a female attendant and claimed it was his sister's. Carpenter fled on the wheel toward Boston before being pursued, dismounted, and sent back to the institution.

Carpenter Murphy Fox Hill Bridge

Boston Plans 91 New Liquor Licenses Amid Population Rise

Boston faces 91 new liquor licenses after population growth shown by the census. General Martin says timing and recipients are undecided with 600 applicants. commissioners may auction licenses to realize a premium of at least 259,000 for the city treasury.

Boston General Martin Martin

Quill Wheelmen and Riverside Race Plans Highlight New England Cycling

The Quill Wheelmen of America, a newspaper writers club based in the World Building, New York, plans to import top riders for a club championship race next June. Key members include John S. Johnson, Walter Sanger, Harry C. Tyler, and J. F. Starbuck. Riverside Cycle Club to host its third annual ten mile road race on August 24 with a challenging Brighton Avenue to Reservoir course and a large prize list, plus a Labor Day quarter-mile asphalt track meet announced by Tom Yarick featuring substantial cash and gear prizes. Holmes of New Jersey is in town on rubber plant business, and Jamaica Cycle Club prepares its second ten-mile race on August 31 with extensive prize offerings. A Boston-area railroad sachem charges 25 cents per bicycle, sparking debate over wheel handling. George M. Porter & Co. plans a 246-mile relay from East Boston to Portland starting at 6 am.

America Quill Club Wheelmen of America New York Unioith Dixie Hines Wheelman Quilty Cid John S. Johnson Walter ©. Sanger Harry C. Tyler Brighton Avenue Commonwealth Avenue Beacon Street Wast Tom Yarick Remington Remington Arms Company Winchester Manskister Holmes New Jersey Boston Jamaica Cycle Club Jamaica Main Strauss Jamaica Cyclle Club Jamaica Plain George M. Porter & Co Meridian Street East Portland Meridian Snaratéga—streets Porter Maine

Wellfleet Yacht Races Open at Wellfleet Harbor

The Wellfleet Yacht Club opened its regatta with a three mile race, three laps, as boats from Massachusetts clubs entered. The City of Chicago and Harold are expected to race tomorrow, with substantial cash prizes and silver cups for top performances in various classes. An elegant silk pennant awaits the best time in the second and third special classes, while home boats vie for additional cups and cash prizes. A large crowd observed the event from shore and bluffs as officials oversaw the race.

Wellfleet Wellfleet Yacht Club Wellfleet Fiarbor Massachusetts Chicago Harold John H. Baker Boston L. D. Baker Jamaica Boston Fruit Company Simeon Atwood Isaac G. Lombard National Bank of America Freeman A. Snow A. C. Moi A. H. Baker E. I. Nye Oliver Libby Albert Baker Charles A. Collins

Holy Redeemer Picnic Celebrates East Boston Event

The first annual Holy Redeemer picnic at Centennial Grove drew 1200 attendees. East Boston Reds beat the Lymans 26 to 14 in baseball. Winners included James Judge in the 100-yard dash and D. Landrigan in the one mile, with multiple athletics and races noted among the day’s events.

Church of the Most Holy Redeemer East Boston Centennial Grove East Boston Reds Lymans James Judge Con’’ Moéakley Quinn Hurley D. Landrigan Henry Pero Cummings Joe Pender Joe Grady Louis Sullivan Edward Grainger Pero Greenall John Hurley Don Moakley Thomas Flynn Ernest Rogers William Crawford George Sullivan Professor Corey Maurice Flynn John J. Corrigan Joe Doherty John H. Hickey

Licenses to be Granted Based on New Census

The Post of Sunday reports 207 licenses to be granted under the new census plan, reflecting population growth from 188 to 1890. Although the figures were correct, licenses issued since 1890 used the 1890 census, so the current increase stands at ninety one.

City considers more liquor licenses in Lynn

Lynn Aug 19 City Solicitor Baldwin affirms the license commissioners may legally grant additional liquor licenses under the new census ruling. The decision follows an official inquiry to determine if expansion is permissible.

Lynn Baldwin

Emperor addresses 15000 German veterans at Gravelotte parade

In Berlin on Aug 19 Emperor William spoke to 15000 veterans of the Franco Prussian War on Tem pelhofer Field. He praised their duty and urged continued loyalty to the king. Iron crosses and war medals will receive special clasps or oak leaves as recognition.

Berlin Gravelotte Tempelhofer William

Boxing Gossip Sparks Amateur Clash Rumors

E F of Cambridge reports Nuke Twin of Harvard Square seeks Ike McArthur in next amateur bout at the Riverside or elsewhere. Boston letters note finicky boxing chatter, bets and opinions on Corbett Fitzsimmons, Choynski and future matches as Boxers prepare for upcoming carnival plans and matches in Boston and New England.

Yale Coach Seeks Richards for York Track Team

Michael Murphy of Yale and the New York Athletic Club hunted in New Haven for Richards the 10 yard dash specialist. He has tried letters and telegrams for nearly two weeks without contact and joked the lack of news might reflect a summer girl rather than disappearance. Richards is needed to join the N Y A C track squad for upcoming meets with Cambridge and London clubs in New York.

New. Haven Conn Michael ©. Murphy Yale New York Athletic Club Cambridge London New York Richards Yele

Firebugs in Somerville Incendiaries At Work Again

Somerville officials report two weekday evening arsons targeting grain cars in Boynton's yard near Union Square. First blaze found around 6 pm, burning between box cars. firefighters quickly stopped the fire after about twenty minutes. A large amount of waste had been ignited on the car bumpers. Shortly before 7 pm a second fire was reported at the same location. A silent alarm triggered the Union Square fire house response.

Somerville Boynton's Union Square

London Athletic Club may skip American meet

London officials remain unsure if the London Athletic Club will send a team to compete against New York Athletic Club athletes in the United States. Meetings of the selection committee have been stormy. W Fitzherbert doubts committing to a squad that includes several semi professional runners.

London United Press London Athletic Club America New York Athletic Club W. Fitzherbert

Tyers wins 40-yard swimming title in record time

H Tyers of the Osborne Club Manchester won the 40-yard championship off the Island Jersey in 6 minutes 4 5 seconds, defeating all tidal records. The event, held August 19, showcased Tyers speed and endurance as he claimed another title for Osborne Club.

London H. Tyers Osborne Club Manchester

Rumor of Croker Interest in Latcombe Park Proves False

London dispatch reports that claims Richard Croker bought F Lynham's Latcombe Regia training establishment are incorrect. Charlie Mulls, a professional backer, has acquired the premises but will lease it to Mr Croker.

London Richard Croker F. Lynham Latcombe Regia Charlie Mulls Mr. Croker

Haggerty Challenges Galbraith to Mile Race for $50

Frustrated by a failed Franklin Park match last Saturday Jack Haggerty now challenges Fred Galbraith to a one mile race for $50 a side within the coming week. Haggerty’s backer M. J. Connell says arrangements will be made at the Post this evening at 7:30.

Franklin Park Jack Haggerty Fred Galbraith Mr. Haggerty Mr. Galbraith Galbraith M. J. Connell Hageerty

Pilgrims Gather in Large Lourdes Transport Trains

Twelve special trains departed Paris Orleans terminus carrying pilgrims to Lourdes. Many travelers were ill or crippled and carried on stretchers. With new accessions from the countryside the total pilgrims reach about 80 000.

Paris Orleans Lourdes

All Wheelmen Praise Chronometer for Wide Use

All Wheelmen know it as a perfect chronometer used for 13 operations from Maine to California. It is the only cyclometer used in Europe and all bicycle road books distances are measured with it. Roads in Western New England and around Boston were measured with it, and expert wheelmen gave it their unasked approval.

Maine California Europe WN. E Boston

Amateur sparring exhibit at Lovell's Grove in August

The Barden party committee of St Stephen's parish hosts an amateur sparring exhibit at Lovell's Grove on Wednesday August 21. Contestants include John Toland Connie Doherty Lewis Sullivan Austin Kaveney Donnie Mahan Wesley Carr Dan Callahan Harry Holland George Storen Dave Sullivan Dan Hurley Jack Leahy and more. Samuel Robins and Tom Leahy meet in a four round white and black glove bout. A professional show organized by Maffit Flaherty features Billy Smith Dick O'Brien Maffit Flaherty Jim Driscoll Tommy Heffernan Tom Curtin and Doc O'Connell who will box three rounds with Professor George Dawson of California.

Barden St. Stephen’s Parish Lovell’s Grove Manly New England John Toland Connie Doherty Lewis Sullivan Austin Kaveney Donnie Mahan Wesley Carr Dan Callahan Harry Holland George Storen Dave Sullivan Dan Hurley Jack Leahy Samuel Robins South End Tom Leahy East Boston D. I. Sullivan Maffit Flaherty Billy Smith Dick O’brien Jim Driscoll Tommy Heffernan Tom

Bean to Run at W N J A C Games

Charles H. Bean renowned as Americas five mile and New England distance champion will compete in a special one and one half mile race at the New Jersey A C games on Labor Day against T P Conneff George W Orton and A J Walsh in New York New York Aug 19

New York Charles H. Bean America New England New Jersey A. C T. P. Conneff George W. Orton A. J. Walsh

Regular socialists treat skin diseases at Boston clinic

John H. Woodbury lists address in Boston with branches in New York Philadelphia Chicago and St. Louis offering treatment for pimples and skin imperfections through registered socialists.

John H. Woodbury Winter Street Boston N.Y Phil Chi J. Louis

First Refused at Custom House Then Discovered to Be a Borneo Pongo

A stuffed body arrived at the New York Custom House last week, prompting puzzlement over whether it was a missing link. Dealer Donald Burns received it from the Custom House stores. The body, shipped by J. B. Gaylord from Singapore, was initially refused entry as a dead savage before identification.

New York Custom House Donald Burns South Street Chiko J. B. Gaylord Singapore

Orang utan specimen from Malacca to Singapore description

A four foot high male pongo orang utan, over seven feet reach with outstretched arms, captured in Malacca mountains and brought toward Singapore. Description notes red hair chin whiskers mustache flat face wide cheek distance and sixteen inch white forehead, details on habitat diet and tree nests.

United States Malacca Singapore Asia

Old Saugus Opens With Pacing Purse in New England

The Old Saugus racecourse starts today with a $ purse for 2:07 pacing horses, a first in New England. Manager James O Gray funded the prize without strings, drawing a strong field led by Vassar 2:07 owned by C I Hood of Lowell, with many returning stars from local stables and a compact schedule of three days and nine straight races.

Saugus New England James O. Gray Gray Vassar C. I. Hood Lowell New Barney Star of Ham Brock Gil Curry James Golden Whisper Reflector Jewell Vitello Guinette Blizzard Old Saugus

Results at Saratoga Race Card Summary

Saratoga results list race by race with winners and placings. Preston won the first, Hidalgo second, Candor third in five-eighths of a mile. Florence Colville led four and a half furlongs, Mildred D. second, Hannah third with a 574s time. Arapahoe won the one mile, Celabra second, Cesarian third in 1:42. Kamsin won five-eighths with Sky Blue second and Falling Water third in 1:03. Candelenes took the one and a quarter miles, Carracas second, Cass third with time listed.

Preston Hidalgo Candor Florence Colville Mildred D Miss Hannah Arapahoe Celabra Cesarian Kamsin Sky Blue Candelanes Carracas Cass

Results at Aqueduct First Race Five-Eighths Mile

Carissa first with second place going to Mary Namce and third to ei Second race six and one half furlongs Souvenir first Roundelay second Bowling Green third me Time 123 Second race six and one half furlongs Souvenir first Roundelay second Bowling Green third me Time 1 23 Third race one mile Aurelian first Kinglet second Sun up third Time 1 43 Fourth race five and one half furlongs Emotional first Crimea second Fred Train third Time 12004 Fifth race one and one sixteenth miles Mirage first oe Dixon Jr second Queen Bess third Time 1 50 Sixth race one mile Eagle Bird first Chis wick second Panway third Time 1 44

Carissa Mary Namce Roundelay Bowling Green Aurelian Kinglet Sun-up Crimea Fred Train Mirage Oe Dixon, Jr Queen Bess Eagle Bird Chiswick Panway

RESULTS AT ST. ASAPH Races Feature Quick Times

Six races reported with winners and runners up. first race Greg Forest over Jimmie James with Airplant third in 1 22. Younger six races list Young Griffo first, Little Ralph second, Loreso third in 1 05. Dr Faust wins four and a half furlongs with Louis Quatorze second and Lady Teacher third in 574s. Johnny defeats Catechism and Tralee in 1 22. Marie Lovell takes six and a quarter furlongs with San Malheau second and Tribute third in 1 21. Clair W. and Seek Jilson runner up Eva's Kid third in 1 05.

Greg Forest Jimmie James Airplant Young Griffo Little Ralph Loreso Dr. Faust Louis Quatorze Lady Teacher Johnny Catechism Tralee Marie Lovell San Malheau Tribute Clair W Jilson Eva's Kid

Fire on Harrison Avenue sparks alarm at 7:08

A brisk blaze last night at building 348 Harrison Avenue triggered Box 69. The four story brick structure, owned by Harris Levine, housed a dry goods store on the first floor run by Ligiste LeClair. Personal goods损damage estimated at 30 dollars. building damage about 150 dollars.

Harrison Avenue Harris Levine Ligiste LeClair

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