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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1894
Page
3
Two games were played on the South End grounds yesterday. The Bostons won one game and the Clevelands won the other. With Baltimore and New York also winning, the race for first place tightens and grows more exciting.
In a long first game, Cleveland Spiders defeated Boston 10 to 8 behind strong early hitting and late pitching by Nichols. McAleer, Duffy, McKean and Zimmer led the offense, while Cuppy and Nichols hurled relief to finish the comeback after Boston rallied briefly. Attendance 76. umpire McQuade.
Cuppy and Nash's men opened strong but Hodson limited the Spiders after late innings. Boston led 4-4 after six as Petty allowed three runs in the fourth and Hodson shut down the Spiders, forcing Tebeau to concede with the score 14 to 4.
Tremont originators of the pompadour style promote latest hair fashion with special artists offering pad and face services at Alland Bros. The notice highlights their claim to be originators of the pompadour look and emphasizes a refined grooming approach.
Costly errors by Cincinnati paved the way for Brooklyn's 15 to 9 victory as Shindle hit a grand slam with bases loaded. Brooklyn avoided a strong effort from Cincinnati despite able hitting and cautious baserunning. Attendance was about 800. Batteries Kennedy and Kinslow for Brooklyn and Fisher and Merritt for Cincinnati.
New York hammered Louisville with 23 hits and eight runs while Knell struggled. German pitched well for New York as the attendance reached 1,500. Final score New York 20 Louisville 4 with errors 4 for New York and 10 for Louisville.
Baltimore defeated St Louis as McMahon held the visitors to three hits through seven innings. Jennings and Hogan starred in the field. Attendance was about 2,400. Final: Baltimore 5, St Louis 2 with Breitenstein and Miller pairing and McMahon and Robinson on the mound.
Philadelphia wins 14 to 7 in a game where Turner stars with a homer a triple and a double. Attendance 3800. Pittsburg suffers five errors as Carsey Buckley Ehret Sugden mix on pitching.
In Washington on August 24 Griffth limited the Senators to no hits until the sixth inning as Chicago capitalized on four errors and nine hits to tally five runs in the first. Abbey made noted centre plays while Mercer shut down Chicago thereafter. Attendance 180. Final score Chicago 10 Washington 5 with Griffith and Schriver vs Mercer and McGuire.
Frank Donohue, pitcher for the New Haven nine, departed for New York to sign a league contract with Louisville for the remainder of the season. The Waterbury native, who played for New York last year and for Allentown this summer, struck out eighteen against the Gorhams this week before Louisville’s manager Barnie telegraphed terms for his transfer.
Fall River beat Haverhill 15 to 4 in the New England League. Klobedanz pitched a winning game while Ruppert caught well and paired with McDermott on a key double play. Lampe faced trouble and Haverhill’s defense slumped. game ended after eight innings to let the visitors catch a train. Portland scheduled to visit Fall River next.
Lewiston split a doubleheader with Pawtucket in Lewiston, the home club winning the first game by a strong fourth inning hitting. Team totals show Lewiston 16 base hits to Pawtucket 13 with six errors apiece. Batteries were Sullivan Stafford and Bergen for Lewiston, Meekin and Davis for Pawtucket. In the second game Pawtucket won.
Otties Assorted Pure Sea Wines offered by CHARD FARRAR at 14 to 17 Dogk Square and 32 Faneuil Hall. Local listings announce available brands and store locations for purchase.
The game featured Stafford being hit for six singles and a double, Kelley was effective on the mound, and Leighton's strong outfield work stood out. Final score shows Pawtucket with 11 hits and Lewiston with 5, errors tied at four. Battery pairing: Kelley and Davis for Pawtucket, Stafford and Bergen for Lewiston.
New Bedford and Portland played a rattling game with sharp fielding and hitting. New Bedford won in the ninth inning by a final score of 11 to 10. Errors stood at 4 for New Bedford and 1 for Portland. Batteries were Driscoll and Smith for New Bedford with Daniels and Edgar for Portland.
Bangor blanked Brockton 4-0 as Wheeler pitched a magnificent game and provided run support with timely hitting. Bases were hit hard with Bangor totaling 12 base hits to Brockton’s 2, while Brockton committed 2 errors to Bangor’s 1. Batteries Wheeler and Hayes for Bangor and Leeds and Corcoran for Brockton.
Eastern League results show Providence 14 Buffalo 10, Springfield 16 Erie 3, Syracuse 10 Wilkes Barre 4, and Scranton Allentown 4 Scranton 2. Local standings reflect these outcomes across multiple venues.
Mike Slattery, a noted baseball player, denies reports of his suspension by Bangor management. He offers to show a telegram from Manager Sharrott promising full payment. Slattery says he was released to cut costs and challenges critics to prove their claims or face consequences.
Poor Jack Stivetts was granted leave after his father died. Hugh Duffy and Tom McCarthy receive a Bleacher Club excursion. The Clevelands play today. Duffy and McCarthy praised the Post's business plans. Frank Sexton quit the New Bedford club and may finish with Boston. Charley Bennett's big benefit Monday tickets selling fast. Charley wrote to Manager Selee and will be here Sunday.
The Grand Circuit meeting in Poughkeepsie New York closed in fine shape with over two thousand in attendance. Mascot set a track record clocking 2 61/2 for a mile. James L won the 2 17 class trotting in straight heats while Psyche the favorite won the 2 40 class. In the free for all pacing Guy failed to outrun the gray horse which finished second after a race marked by bold betting.
The final day at Haverhill's Kenoza Park trotting meet ended amid dust and debate as favorites tumbled in every race. The 2:28 class took six heats with Dan Robinson and Alto among winners, while 2:27 and 2:32 events saw mixed results and darkness curtailed action.
At Saratoga on August 24 five and one half furlongs saw Briscoe win the first race with Maurine colt and Engineer placed second with time 1 09 3 4. Blue Mass won the second race for Feu Follet gelding with Mauch second. time 1 09 1 4. The Ironmaster led in the mile race with J P B first Rhett Goode second and time 1 42. Arapahoe won the five furlongs with Ellen first Penniless second, time 1 01 1 2. Maid Martan won the five furlongs with Charmion first Lizzette second, time not stated. Innocent took the fifth five furlongs with Miss Lilly first Irene K. second, time 1 01 1 2.
Results from Jerome Park N Y August 24 across six races led by Beldemer Ettarre Speculation Siberia First Halton Bandit with times 1:18 1:14 seconds and 1:53. The American Jockey Club completed its summer meeting on this last day.
Members of the Columbia C. Yacht Club will sail down the harbor aboard their steam yacht Alton on Saturday evening. Supper will be served on board and music provided by Lieut. Leon Urling who will sing tenor selections. Captain Jack Hardy will entertain with jokes while banjo guitar and violin selections accompany the crowd.
The Roanoke Social and Athletic Club schedules its first grand outing. The steamer Media will depart Warren Bridge at 9 a.m. for a fishing trip down the harbor.
An advertisement column lists want rates: situations wanted at one cent per word and other wants at one cent per word. It notes per word pricing and general advertising terms.
The Massachusetts Division L A W gathers 200 to 250 wheelmen at Cottage City for a calm three day stay. Clubs vary in representation, with Cambridgeports and Tiger Roadsters prominent. Highlights include sea bathing, casual socializing at the Oakwood, and a five mile race won by Nat Butler in 138m 46s.
Entries for the Suffolk Bicycle Club road race include F Turner George P Whiton and C Johnquist with handicaps ranging from scratch to five minutes. Additional participants and two minutes and 30 seconds splits mark the event held before the main boat race meet at the same venue.
Harry Tyler set new bicycle records at Hampden Park this afternoon, posting 26 3-5 seconds for the quarter mile and 56 4-5 seconds for the half mile unpaced. He broke George F. Taylor’s yesterday records of 28 seconds and 1 minute 1 5/5 seconds respectively.
The Buffalo Pittsburg road race began at 4 18 this afternoon with forty eight riders departing the Buffalo Courier office for a 245 mile journey to the Smoky City. A large crowd witnessed the start and teams of five from Cleveland Pittsburg and Buffalo add extra interest. The roads are described as in splendid condition.
Amesbury report: Herbert E. Walton, riding a 2 10 clip with F A Morrill, crashed when forward forks broke on the home stretch. He careered twenty feet, skin scraped, extensive cuts and bruises, tongue nearly severed. Dr. Cooper treated him. possible internal injuries. Walton sent home to recover.
Howard M. Hendley of Lexington was riding a bicycle in Waltham last evening when he collided with a carriage. The carriage shaft penetrated his abdomen. He was taken home by ambulance and treated by a physician. Hendley is seriously wounded but expects recovery.
The Columbian No 2 and Hesper No 5 are set for a 15 mile ship to leeward and back race under working sail. Captain Harry Jefery of No 4 bets $100 against Captain Tom Cooper's Columbian No 2. Both vessels, built to noted designs, may meet soon for a premier coastal pilot-boat contest.
Expert accountant Amos D. Albee notes on August 1, 1894 that among 1000 street cars canvassed more women read the Post than all other papers combined. He urges placing want ads in the Post to reach this audience.
The Wayside Park Club hosts a packed afternoon of athletic contests at Wayside Park South Framingham with many Boston athletes expected. South Boston Athletic Club invites entries for a picnic and games at Melville Garden Downer Landing next Thursday closing today with 25 cent entry. events include sprints jumps and a tug of war with handsome prizes. Manager Harry Cornish of the Chicago Athletic Club arrived in town for a couple of days.
Tickets are on sale at 3 Old State House and Park Square Station for a grand excursion to Narragansett Pier on Tuesday next Aug 28. The outing is one of the most popular offered by the New York New Haven Hartford railroad with thousands expected to attend this season. Limited tickets available.
In Newport Aug results Hobart faced Irish visitor Goodbody. After three tightly fought sets Goodbody pulled ahead then Hobart surged to 6-3 before Goodbody clinched 6-2 6-2 2-6 3-6 8-6. Other results include Read over Sands, Larned over Stevens, and Parker beating Ware in intercollegiate action.
Cottage City report notes Place and Dwight defeated E Hart and M Hart 6 3 8 6 in doubles. Orr and partner defaulted to Tucker and Fennessy. Hart brothers defaulted singles, leaving F E Fennessy undefeated to hold the cup.
Willie D Day world champion runner, age 23, committed death by own action by hanging from a tree near the New Jersey Athletic Club at Bergen Point. Found at 11 oclock after being arrested last week for robbing his employer. Supposed grief over disgrace led to the act. parents are described as wealthy.
A meeting of the regatta committee of the New England Amateur Rowing Association will be held at the Revere House on Tuesday evening. The entry list will then be opened. Entries close August 27. Secretary James P. Fox is in New York arranging with top scullers and crews and for special rates for supporters.
J L Kent of Neponset Mass writes to the editor to amend Aug 23 theft report regarding two men who attempted to rob Mr J B Light’s store. The theft occurred about 8 15 with a $10 bill used to get change and a safe- hinge noise heard as one man exited. Officer Hook, not Reed, arrested the suspect on Minot street away from the grass location previously stated.
East Cambridge Garryowen team schedules a Labor Day afternoon game against Pioneer in East Cambridge at Lake Walden during the Teamsters Association picnic. Captain John W. Flynn will referee the match with a $50 prize.
Needham forms a football eleven named the Crescents for the 1844 season with George M Wragg serving as manager.
A special train departs Boston Sunday at 6 30 p m over the New York and New England railroad linking at New London with a boat to New York arriving Monday at 7 a m There you may connect with regular Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania trains to Washington Public round trip fare is 10 50 tickets valid for return until September 15
Revere selectmen met to consider George B. Kregman’s request for a license for the Hotel Pines and its grounds and amusements. Charles E. Thayer spoke in favor, and after discussion the board approved, keeping the resort open for the rest of the season.
Ed Binney’s challenge prompts Dick O’Brien to propose a 145 pound fight with $1000 backing, with 154 or 145 targets and a $250 forfeit. Also discussed are Steve Brodie show offers to Billy Hennessey and Patsey Kerrigan, a possible Dixon Marshall match amid theater dates, Hall versus Gray near-fight in Louisville, McAuliffe’s refuted drinking rumors, Hefferman Harrington 125 pound set, Duffy’s stance with Rooker, Kelly's Mt Clemens knockout of Ed Austin, and talks of a Dobbs Bowen match in St Paul Minneapolis amid Hot Springs location.
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