Bennetts Old Friends Rally as Gorbett Shines
In a Boston game yesterday Sexton shut down the host while Dowd stood firm for keeps. Baltimore secured a victory in a tight contest. 9 19 12 21
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1894
Page
3
Bostons and collegians clash in large South End crowd
A large South End baseball grounds gathering saw the Stivetts tied to family sorrow, as 6000 fans watched the college players and Bostons in a high scoring affair. Corbett, Bennett, and Steere stood out amid numerous errors and exciting plays, with Boston securing victory in the fifth inning before Dowd and Hodson wrapped up. Attendance was 8200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Baseball Grounds
Stivetts
Nichols
Ganzel
Staley
Ryan
Hodson
Tenney
Jack Ryan
Shortstop Steere
New Bedford
Brown
Charley Bennett
Jack McQuade
Corbett
Sexton
Bostons
Connaughton
Abbott
Nash
Steere
Stearns
Tucker
Cheney
Collegians
Dowd
Lowe
McCarthy
Bannon
Duffy
Jack Stivetts
Billy Brady
Cotton King Co
Jim
Billy Nash
Mahoney
Ranney
Jack
Tribute To Charley Bennett Draws Crowds At Ball Game
A large, orderly crowd packed the grounds as Charley Bennett, a famed catcher, walked onto the field with bared head. Boston players and James J. Corbett escorted him while spectators cheered and a fund to aid Bennett grew, now estimated at about $6000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Bennett
Boston
James J. Corbett
Corbett
Charley
Bannon Wins 10 Yard Dash At Local Event
After the game crowd stayed for other sports. Bannon led Nichols in a 10 yard dash, timed at 10 2-5s with Paine and Walsh as timers. McCarthy won a 40 yard dash in 5 2-5s. Nash displayed accurate throws, and Lowe and Nichols threw 122 yards from right field seats. Bannon also sprinted around bases in 14 2-5s, while Stingel cleared 5 ft 8 in and jumped a horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Bannon
Pitcher Nichols
John Graham
Bannon
Sumner Paine
James Walsh
Boston College
Boston
Tommy McCarthy
Fred Tenney
Mac
Billy Nash
Bill
Bob Lowe
Nichols
Berthany
Nationals
Washington
Jimmy
Phil Stingel
Tenney
Cincinnati Beats Phillies in Twin Defeat at Home
Philadelphia hosts Cincinnati as two games go to the visitors. Carsey exits early after a rough start while Fanning sees poor support. In the second game errors by Hallman Cross and Sullivan help Cincinnati prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Wittrock
Murphy
Carsey
Fanning
Clements
Grady
Fournier
Harper
Buckley
Cincinnati Today
Hallman
Cross
Sullivan
Orioles Beat Chicago in Delayed Clash on Darkened Night
Baltimore wins a postponed game against the Chicagos as Gleason spins a three hit affair after the first inning. Hutcheson struggles with ragged support. The match ends after Chicago bats in the eighth due to darkness with 2600 in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Orioles
Chicagos
Gleason
Colts
Hutchison
Chicago
Robinson
Schriver
Portland Triumphs Over Fall River In Close New England League Game
In Fall River Aug 27 Portland defeated Fall River 3 2 in a brisk New England League contest. Daniels pitched solidly for Fall River while Stevens was touched by several errors. Key plays included Rupert's ankle catching a foul tip in the eighth and Ladd making a long catch on Flack’s drive. Final score came with a two-run eighth inning by Portland after exchanges tied the game earlier. Manager McDermott eyes further series with New Bedford and Whalers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Portland
Daniels
Stevens
Portlands
Flack
Ladd
Burns
Casey
Rupert
Garrish
New Bedford
McDermott
Whalers
Dolan
Ciotty
Slater
Caney, Tho
BO Fame Ciscous
Hedems
K Naish
Ee Hee
Fall River AB. R. B. PO. A. E
Vviaethuss
Brady
Flannagan
Csesseees
Arta Rollins
Reilly
Giavode
Sheehan
Rollins
C. Smith
Edgar
Connelly
Fennelly
Fall River Eyes Move to Eastern League
The Globe reports Fall River may switch from the New England League to the Eastern League. It notes players like Mac suffer heavy salary debts during long trips and that outside Fall River there is little money in baseball for champions. The piece weighs staying in a weak league versus joining faster competition with bigger expenses and uncertain dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Globe
Mac
Haverhill Defeats Pawtucket 21 Runs in Easy Win
Haverhill wins big after solid fielding and strong hitting. Anderson makes two spectacular catches while Meakin sonttering the Pawtucket pitching all game. Final score Haverhill 21 Pawtucket 6 with 22 hits to 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Pawtucket
Meakin
Anderson
Lampe
Sweeney
Yeager
League Scores From Providence Springfield Syracuse and Scranton
Eastern League results show Providence beating Allen Town 17 to 2, Springfield defeating Wilkes Barre 9 to 3, Syracuse edging Buffalo 11 to 6, and Scranton prevailing over Erie 11 to 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Allentown
Springfield
Wilkesbarre
Syracuse
Buffalo
Scranton
Erie
Officials named for South Boston Athletic Club games
A list of officials invited to serve at the South Boston Athletic Club events at Melville Garden includes Referee Peter Kelley Boston Post. Marshal Michael J Field S B A C. Assistant Marshal Thomas Feeny Glover's Corner. Judges of Finish Al Dowling J F Moakley Harry Hodgkins J P Williams Father Scully A A Starter John Graham. Timers John Bowler J P Clark. Announcer Jere Corkery. Clerk of Course R P Russell. Field Events Chief John Bowler. Field Judges John Magrath W J Cogan R O Doherty. Scorers George F Urich W H Dumbriskey J Frank Facey M J Sullivan. Inspectors M W Clancy J E Shea John J Toomey William L Crohan E P Barry Jeffrey R Eagar John J Browne William H McMorrow Michael Melley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Boston Athletic Club
Melville Garden
Downer Landing
Peter Kelley
Boston Post
Michael J. Field
Thomas Feeny
Glover
Scully
John Graham
John Bowler
Charlesbank Gymnasium
J. P. Clark
Press Cycle Club
W. H. Donovan
Worcester A. C
Jere Corkery
R. P. Russell
James W. Kelley
John Magrath
Boston
W. J. Cogan
South Boston
R. O’doherty
George F. Urich
W. H. Dumbriskey
J. Frank Facey
M. J. Sullivan
Gape May Gap Race Casts Doubt On Britannia Entries
London reports Britannia will land guests at Torquay then Cowes before going out of commission after the dinghy capsized at Portland. Prince of Wales cancels western-coast cutter engagements while the Vigilant may compel a Cape May cup defense. Howard Gould cites no royal communication on withdrawal and notes possible future regatta plans with 20 rater designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britannia
Portland
Prince of Wales
Torquay
Cowes
Howard Gould
Gould
Nat Herreshoff
George
Swimming Match Between South Boston Club and Charlestown YMCA
Frank Carey of the South Boston Athletic Club and Herbert D Holm of the Charlestown YMCA will swim in a forthcoming match. The event pits local clubs in a competitive pool duel with details on date and venue to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Carey
South Boston Athletic Club
Herbert D. Holm
Charlestown
South Boston Club to stage 200 yard match race at Melville Garden
A 200 yard race for a valuable trophy, to be funded by the loser, is planned at the South Boston Athletic Club games at Melville Garden Downer Landing on Thursday Aug 30. Carey seeks national honors at Travers Island on Sept 15 after five years as a leading local swimmer. Holm, Charlestown’s champion, leads a large following who consider him unbeatable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Boston
St Augustine Lyceum Picnic At Downer Landing
St Augustine's Lyceum linked to St Augustine's Church South Boston held its annual excursion and picnic at Downer Landing with about 1500 attendees. In the afternoon Roxbury Y M C A beat St Augustine's Y M C A 8 to 6 in a baseball game. umpire Peter J Mullin. Souvenir program featured the organization's history and cuts of Archbishop Williams and Father O'Callaghan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Augustine’s Lyceum
St. Augustine’s Church
South Boston
Downer Landing
Roxbury Y. M. C. A
St. Augustine’s Y. M. C. A
Roxbury
Pickett
Donovan
Logan
Massey
Hedler
Leonard
Hart
Barry
Mudge
St. Augustine’s
Harkins
Butler
Nolan
Ryan
McCloud
Roach
Kessler
Maher
Peter J. Mullin
Archbishop Williams
Father O'Callaghan
Corbett and Brady Doubt Jackson Bluffing in Contested Match
Champion James J. Corbett and manager William A. Brady spoke openly about the proposed bout with Jackson. They asserted Jackson is bluffing and that Corbett can whip him. Brady expects a September 17 Park Theatre engagement with Corbett in fine form after a Newport visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Corbett
William A. Brady
Jackson
Bat Masterson
Masterson
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Steve O’donnell
Brady
Park Theatre
Newport
Providence
Vaquero Wins 21-Foot Race For Ralph Ellis Cup At Newport
In Newport Rhode Island on August 27 Vaquero won the Ralph Ellis silver cup 21 footers race from Tracy's Ledge buoy to Castle Hill buoy and back, finishing about three minutes ahead of Celia which trailed as Adelaide gained second after being handicapped at the start. Celia did not haul out for bottom work and Houri and Dorothy misled off course, while tomorrow the same boats contest the final citizens race likely ending their series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Ralph Ellis
Tracy’s Ledge
Castle Hill
Vaquero
Celia
Dorothy
Houri
Adelaide
Wrenn the Man Continues Grip on American Title Hope
In Newport on August 27 the American championship narrows to Wrenn and the British contender as Goodbody defeats Larned in five sets. Steady play by Goodbody contrasts with Larned’s erratic shots, net errors, and strong backcourt drives. Final match score shows Goodbody prevailing 4-6 6-1 3-6 7-5 6-2, with Bostwick and Sands also advancing in consolations and tomorrow’s final pairing of Bostwick and Wrenn set to decide the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Wrenn
Great Britain
Goodbody
Larned
Opening games in East Lynn Tennis Club tournament
Lynn Aug 27 The East Lynn Tennis Club opened its tournament with Ingalls losing to Whittier 4 6 3 2 6 in a four set match Gove defeated Foster 6 1 6 love Burnham edged Merritt 6 4 3 6 6 4 Hacker beat Phelan 7 5 8 6 7 5 Pevear won 6 love 6 1 and Hovey beat Humphrey 6 3 6 2 Semi finals are scheduled for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love
Hovey
Humphrey
Vermont State tennis tournament at Lake Dunmore House
Salisbury Vermont hosts the annual Vermont State championship tennis tournament for singles and doubles at the Lake Dunmore House Tennis Club starting August 29. Matches are best two of three sets, finals best three of five. entries due by 8 p.m. August 28 with drawings that evening at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Vermont
Lake Dunmore House
Is bicycling modest or not in public view
Readers weigh in on whether women bicyclists should wear bloomers tights or longer skirts. The letters argue comfort vs tradition, with opinions from Boston Cambridge and Chelsea about propriety and practicality for female riders. Different readers urge self reliance and equal access to cycling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Jean Taureau
Cambridge
Wheel About the Hub and Road Book Contests Stir Boston
A Boston cycling scene report notes entry closings for Saturday, plus entries wired by Porter. Sen Morgan visits promoting The Good Roads Tournament as Pierre Lorillard joins riders seeking road books. Wheel maker claims gear-shifting helps hill climbs. Devlin aims for Denver 45 day record with $10,000 prize. A Brockton Y M C A meet draws many riders with numerous entries across multiple handicap and sprint events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradstreet
Waltham Track
Columbia
Morgan
Porter
Pierre Lorillard
New York
League
W. C. Johnson
Boston
Cottage City
Devlin
Post Building
Denver
Boston Club
Frank Devlin
Boston Cycle Club
Brockton
Oer D. Brown
H. D. Powers
H. P. White
H. L. Small
Brock~ton
Matt. Hi Ao
Ww. Bonnick
W. M. Avery
R. A Pendleton
Melrose
William H. Roland
W. E
Taunton
L. R. Messick
W. H. Senter
Barnard
Hancock F. D. Tains
Gis Round
Plymouth
Wigsey B.C
Fress
H. Snell
John Bianchi
Itlicent Dunn, Jr
My Mitchell
Vincy
J. Cc. Wetter- Blan
J. Barnard
H. Hancock
A. H. Davey
S. Cc. W
A. A. Alden
Bristol
Rk. i
G. RB. Rounds
BE. Hamilton
Allston
J. J. Walshledaen
D. Billings
R. D. Brown Brogeton
Fred Howard
Eastondale
W. M. Petti
Record broken in ten mile road race by Columbia Wheelmen
Chicago Aug 27 William Bainbridge set a new American ten mile road record with 26 12 a time that shattered the old mark by over a minute Lund also beat the previous time by a substantial margin while four runners topped the state record of 27 54 in the annual event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Columbia
William Bainbridge
Lund
The Barge Rowers Meeting Reopens Entries
The Barge Rowing Association met at the Ramblers rooms. Charles Rivers West Ends and Bartons failed to submit crews, so entries reopen until Friday. Cushmans Roanokes and Princetons field crews. three prizes set at 90, 60 and 30 dollars. Referee James T. Sullivan and officials named. Next meeting Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barge Rowing Association
Ramblers
Charles Rivers
West Ends
Bartons
Cushmans
Roanokes
Princetons
James T. Sullivan
The
Globe
Daniel D. Rourke
Peter Kelley
the Post
George McQuillen
George Leonard
M. McCarron
Lafayettes
W. H. Cuddy
Shamrock Football Club elects Boston officers
The Shamrock Football Club of Boston held a meeting last evening and elected officers including James C. Lynch as president John Gogan as vice president Patrick Coughlin recording secretary William Sullivan financial secretary Patrick Graham treasurer Michael Daley captain Cornelius Coughlin vice captain J J Dacey manager and Patrick Fleming sergeant at arms Over fifty new members joined since the prior meeting A follow up gathering is set for Wednesday at 8 o clock in Shamrock Hall at the corner of D and Bowen streets
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamrock Football Club of
Boston
James C. Lynch
John Gogan
Patrick Coughlin
William Sullivan
Patrick Graham
Michael Daley
Cornelius Coughlin
J. J. Dacey
Patrick Fleming
Shamrock Hall
D and Bowen Streets
Breeders' Day at Charter Oak Park Draws Crowds and Close Races
At Charter Oak Park Hartford on August 27 about 2500 spectators watched four races where the winning horse took first money in each event and only two finishers remained in each race. Two-year-olds led the field as arena and Marston C. claimed easy wins in their classes. Tomorrow's program features the $15,000 Connecticut purse for foals of 1890, the 2:15 trot and the 2:10 pace with Major Wander, John R. Gentry, and Daisy Despain among entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Charter Oak Park
Leo Wilkes
Prince Lavalard
Mr. Darling
Arena
Marston C
Hilda S
Whalebone
Carter
Connecticut
Major Wander
John R. Gentry
Daisy Despain
Orrin Hickok Challenges Salisbury and Morris on Directum Alix Race
Directum driver Orrin Hickok publicly offers to match Directum 2 01 4 against Alix 2 01 4 in a mile heat race best three in five for 2500 to 10000 dollars. Race to be on any mile track in Boston New York Philadelphia or Chicago before Oct 15, excluding the New England Breeders meeting week. Salisbury agrees to match but wants to name the track. Harlem track president George Hawkins adds 2500 offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Orrin Hickok
Directum
Tove Salisbury
New York
Philadelphia
Hickok
Hickok.” In A Talk Last Gigalae Ie
Salisbury
George Hawkins
Harlem
Winners at Sheepshead Bay Races Report
At Sheepshead Bay on August 27 the five furlong first race saw Demfargilla win with Flirt second and Florence third in 1 00 5. The autumn maiden stakes over five furlongs went to Irish Reel with Manchester second and The Sag third in 1 01. The mile and one furlong concluded Roche first Bassetlaw second The Pepper third in 2 00 5. Domino won the flying stakes on the futurity course with Peacemaker second Harrington third in 1 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheepshead Bay
Demfargilla
Flirt
Florence
Irish Reel
Manchester
Roche
Bassetlaw
the Pepper
Domino
Peacemaker
Harrington
Ashe brothers of Boston honored at Bradford boat house testimonial
Jimmy and Sun Ashe received a testimonial at the Cambridge Bradford boat house with the club granting use of the house. President Dolan of the Bradfords presided as referee and a crowd attended the sparring bouts featuring Mike Doherty San Ashe James Crowell Dennis Connelly Jim Ashe and Dave Ross. An evening of buck dancing feats by Furber and Mitchell acrobats Harry Eaton and vocal numbers by Pierce and Le Costa of the Imperial Quartet were also presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashe Brothers
Boston
Jimmy
Sun
Bradford Boat House
Cambridge
Dolan
The
Bradfords
Mike Doherty
San Ashe
James Crowell
Dennis Connelly
Jim Ashe
Dave Ross
Tim Harrington
Driscoll
White
McIntire
Ed Binney
Bob Downs
James
Tom Ashe
Furber
Mitchell
Harry
Eaton
Messrs
Pierce and
le Costa
Imperial Quartet
Special Excursion Train to Nantucket from Kneeland Street
A special train departs Kneeland Street Station tomorrow at 8 a.m. for a grand excursion to Nantucket with a special boat from Hyannis. Round trip tickets are $2. An Island at Sea voyage across Vineyard Sound is featured in this outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kneeland Street Station
Nantucket
Hyannis
Vineyard Sound
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