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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1896
Page
3
Selee's men suffered costly mistakes as Boston capitalized on miscues to seal a tense contest. Errors plagued the visitors throughout the match, allowing the home side to pull ahead and secure the win.
In a South End afternoon duel the Cincinnati Reds shaded Boston amid early miscues by Yerrick and the home nine. Long starred with five hits including a homer in the sixth and a late timely bunt while Miller and Vaughn delivered doubles sealing a five run first inning and a tied game turned red by late scoring nirv. Both clubs meet again today as Klobedanz and Johnny Foreman are labeled as potential starters.
Washington lost both games as poor batting hampered offense. Lush hit a first game homer and Farrell homered in game two. Tebeau was ejected in the first inning of the second game for disputing a call. Attendance 3500. Cleveland outhit Washington 19 to 11 in the opener, committing 2 errors to Washington’s 3. In the nightcap Cleveland slugged 10 hits to Washington’s 6, with 1 error to Washington’s 0.
Glaring errors cost the champions the opening game of the St. Louis series as they outbatted the visitors and hit in key innings but costly misplays doomed the effort.
Fragmentary notes show a sports score sequence with teams St. Louis and Baltimore, 2020 era, including hits, errors and batters Breitenstein McFarland McMahon Clarke. Attendance listed as 3237. Details are illegible and incomplete.
The New Yorks defeated the Chicagos in an exciting game marked by wild pitching from Friend and a tussle in the sixth inning when a ground rule error and crowd disturbance led to police dispersal. Tiernay homered as Clarke drew strong support behind an attendance of about 4000. Final: New Yorks 10, Chicago 2.
Brooklyn wins 10 to 7 over Pittsburg after a five run second inning sparked by walks and a home run. Abbey starts the rally before Hughey is relieved by Hawley. Donovan hits a homer for Brooklyn. Attendance 1800. Hits Brooklyn 17 Pittsburg 15. Errors Brooklyn 2. Batteries Abbey Daub Burrill Hughey Hawley Merritt.
Philadelphia defeats Louisville 15 to 0 as Carsey dominates the box and solid support from the Quakers behind him. Delehanty hits a home run while Frazier struggles on the mound for Louisville. Attendance 1600. Batteries Carsey Boyle Frazier Dexter.
Maine squad wins 2 to 1 in Pawtucket with strong base running and three bases by Wilder in his first game. Sharrett hits a homer as Mavis stars on defense. attendance about 500. Batteries Mavis and Roche for Bangor Wilder and Yeager for Pawtucket.
In Brockton on August 19 Augusta could bat Magee in only one inning and lost. Lang Shea Magoon and Doherty excelled in fielding as Brockton posted 4 2 and 7 runs in the two games. Attendance 600. Final game featured Brockton heavy hitting with two home runs a triple two doubles and a single in the seventh.
Portland won in the eighth inning after New Bedford made three consecutive errors and allowed three hits. Attendance 800. Final score Portland five New Bedford three. Errors Portland four New Bedford four. Batteries Killeen and Edgar Day and Murphy.
Springfield lost two to Syracuse with errors and hits hindering the defense. Reilly and Harley homered in the latter game as the ninth inning decided the outcome. Final scores show Syracuse overcoming Springfield in both games.
Providence won two games against Rochester in a split Eastern League affair. The Grays outhit Rochester and built an early lead as McFarland was rocked, Hodson kept the Rochesters down, and a forfeit ended the second game after seven innings with attendance listed at 2,500.
In Scranton Pennsylvania on August 19 Buffalo outslugged Scranton 9 to 8 after ten innings. Ritchey hit a home run for Buffalo as the two teams combined for heavy batting. Buffalo scored tallyes in extra frames to secure the win.
A terse item lists Buffalo with a score of 3 and names Batteries Gray and Urquhart along with Lewett and Mowerman. The fragment hints at a sports or standings note involving these individuals and Buffalo.
In Lancaster and Pawtucket and other sites, teams posted varying scores. Notable results include Hartford 3 over Lancaster 1, Pawtucket 2 over Bangor 1, New Bedford 6 over Portland 3, Wilkes Barre 18 over Toronto 4, Springfield 10 over Syracuse 7 and Syracuse 4 over Springfield 3 in a second game. A Brockton sweep beat Augusta 6 2 and 14 7. Wilmington edged Paterson 2 10 and Wilmington 5 Paterson 3 in a second game. Winsted beat Torrington 8 4 and Shelton defeated Winsted 6 3. The Winsted game was protested over umpire O Brien's decision.
The report covers player updates including Harrington to Kansas City, Donovan released by Springfield, Twitchell seeking NL umpire status, and McGann and Lowe noted. It cites game figures, suspensions, management sightings, batting leaders, and positional context across American clubs.
R D Wrenn and Dwight Davis completed their first round clash, with Wrenn taking five games to win 6-2 6-8 9-7 6-2. The afternoon's only match set up the second round and consolidation series drawings were announced including Davidson, Tal mage, Carpenter, Clothier and others.
The Caledonian Club hosts a big outdoor event this afternoon at Caledonia Park West Roxbury with Scotch athletes from across the United States and Canada. Events include track and field competitions Highland dancing bagpipe play and prizes for best Highland costume plus sword dancing.
In New York on August 19, Wilmerding Morris Mitchell sold over 500 cases of Washington prints at auction for the first time in more than twenty years. With 4000 cases catalogued, bidders added 1000 more and cleared them quickly. Consignor H. Greene & Co. of River Point Rhode Island praised the solid prices amid easing trade concerns and growing confidence in the market.
Portland Aug 19 crowds reached 25000 as Patchen failed to beat the world pacing record, clocking 2:03 4 for one mile and 2:09 for a second. Dalghetty won the 2:18 pace heats, Van Zandt captured the 2:40 trot, and Suzette took the yearling race. The meet featured multiple stakes with purses around 1000 dollars and included notable horses and drivers.
The Great Northern Leger for 3-year-olds over one mile five furlongs was won by Drip. Symington finished second with Serf dom third. Cyrenian won the Hardwicke Stakes for 2-year-olds over six furlongs, with Chillingham second and Castlehill third.
Race notes report Labor Day events in Fall River with Joe Patchen attempting a record at Rigby aided by pacemakers. The 2 19 trotting and 2 34 pacing purses of 1000 each advance at Rigby today. Kadmus the pacer died in Middletown after heat exposure. Baron Crisp may miss remaining engagements due to injury.
Mary Magenta, a trotter driven by Fitzgibbon, bolted as the turn was made. Spokes flew from the wheel, Fitzgibbon was thrown to the ground with severe injuries, and the horse will be unfit to trot for the season.
The article reports on a no contest at Trenton A C between Big Joe Butler and Walter Johnson amid crowd rumors of faked action. It notes club responsibility, Johnson and Butler reputations, and previews later bouts including Dan Stuart’s lobbying for a Corbett Sharkey clash and Lavack versus Murphy plans.
Peter McNally of Boston completed a Newport to Narragansett Pier swim of about twelve miles in open sea. He started at 6 35 a m from Longwharf and finished at 11 12 a m with no stimulants or assistance. Oscar Huson and Newport oatboats accompanied him. The feat, though remarkable, had a prior precedent by Dr J W White in 1880 covering ten miles in four hours forty minutes.
George V. Tuohy notes that Massachusetts law seeks decisive bouts by knockout unless fouls or forfeiture end fights. Luke Burke of Lowell travels to Bilfrato New York seeking matches and lists Dave Sullivan Mike Sears and others as willing opponents for a stake. Letters indicate Jack Smith and Andy Watson of Philadelphia are in line.
The Medford Cycle Club's race scheduled for August 22 at Combination Park is called off due to concerns over track conditions and misconduct at other meets. Letters from F. M. Dame explain the decision, noting the club will not permit wrongdoing under its name. References to figures like Gideon and anecdotes from the cycling world follow.
Knickerbocker Club denies intent to fight Aya. Wiley Woodruff captains Nebraska eleven. Philadelphia cricket team to face Canada in Philadelphia in September. Saturday games entries closed at South Framingham. New England AA Championships likely at Lowell fair grounds on Sept 26 under Burke AA. Meadowbrooks win Rhode Island cup 25 24 at Point Judith. Beaver Yacht Club in Waltham begins with 27 members. officers listed. Essex County Club golf entries close with special prize for gross score. Gaudaur defeats Stanbury twice but Stanbury unwell. Thames meeting next month. Burke eyes faster time than Weters in 440 and potential match with Georgetown sprinter Wefers.
The Massachusetts State Shooting Association opened its 1896 season at the Turkey Hill range in Hingham with a large turnout. In the individual match top scorers were Herbert Dickey Martin and Allison with 10 points, Mason LeRoy Rule and Jones with 9, Henderson Howe Puck and Sawyer with 8, Hastings with 6. In the three team match Boston Shooting Association led with 29 total, followed by Lynn Fish and Game Club 26, Hingham Gun Club 26, and Middlesex Gun Club 21.
Providence Rhode Island August 19 The Whitten Cycle Company assigned today to 8 T Douglass with details of the transfer indicating a secured restructuring or debt arrangement.
At New Bedford muster the Newton veterans won the playout of the New England Veteran Firemen's Association event with 23 engines competing. Over 20,000 spectators attended the daylong activities including a morning parade of about 5000 in line led by Mayor Parker and other regional officials. Wind shifts affected early runs but conditions improved as the event progressed.
Chairman Gideon of the L A W racing board suspended several New England riders pending investigation into their amateur status. Victor Eckberg is the most noted name, with claims of possible improper compensation from manufacturers or dealers. The article notes a growing issue of bonuses paid to professional riders and warns promoters to avoid any appearance payments.
New York reports a planned rematch between Bicycle Policeman Shuessler of Boston and Policeman Brett after Shuessler lost to Brett in a one mile race at Boston. The Quill Club of American Wheelmen offers a trophy for a September 19 race at Manhattan Beach. Police commissioners authorize Shuessler to race and Commissioner Andrews may serve as judge.
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