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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1894

Page

3

Standings of the League Captain Miller Leads Browns Past Bostons 9 to 5

The St. Louis Browns defeated the Boston team 9 to 5 at South End grounds in a slow game. Hawley pitched well for the Browns and Shugart, McCarthy, Nash, Connaughton and Ely led with the bat. The Bostons struck in the sixth for five runs but could not sustain the rally as errors and defensive plays limited their offense.

Aptain Miller St. Louis Browns Bostons South End Browns Nichols Hawley St. Louis Shugart Tommy McCarthy Nash Connaughton Ely Hugh Duffy Lowe Duffy Quinn Cooley Hogan Dowd Miller Calliope Ganzel McCarthy Bannon Connor Saugart Charley Bennett Fevehon Anne Wariek Scees Boston AB Uffy Carthy Tucker E. Bannon Doves Fe Lavéaavonc Boston St. Nis Wile d Piteh Atte McQuade Ie— Tan

New York Beats Cleveland In Rough Baseball Contest

New York defeats Cleveland 9 to 6 as Cleveland fails to cash in with runners on base. Childs errs in the first inning allowing three unearned runs. Davis hits a home run as Young shines until the seventh. Attendance 3,000. Hits: New York 10, Cleveland 10. Errors 2 each. Batteries Rusie and Farrell, Young and Zimmer.

New York Clevelands Rusi Childs Young Davis Cleveland Rusie Farrell Zimmer

Washington Beats Cincinnati in Soggy Lead Change

Washington led by three runs in the first inning and held on to win 9 to 7 over Cincinnati. Selbach hit a home run as Washington’s fielding faltered but timely hitting with runners aboard carried the game. Attendance was 1148. Washington had 11 hits to Cincinnati’s 12, and Washington committed 6 errors to Cincinnati’s 2. Maul and McGuire pitched for Washington with Dwyer and Merritt behind them.

Washington Selbach Cincinnati Maul McGuire Dwyer Merritt

Baltimore vs Louisville baseball game ends with Orioles win

Baltimore defeated Louisville 8 to 2 on August 28 as the Orioles capitalized on late opportunities to secure the win over the tail-enders.

Baltimore Louisville

Alland Bros Physiognomical Haircutters Ad

An advertisement from Alland Bros at 19 Tremont Row promotes physiognomical haircuts as a stylish ornament to brighten facial features and suggests shaving to enhance appearance.

Alland Bros Tremont Row

Orioles Beat Louisville In Error Prone Game

McMahon allowed a quiet start as Baltimore seized chances on the bases and Louisville misplayed the ball. Final score shows Baltimore 8, Louisville 2 with nine Baltimore hits and eight Louisville hits. Errors totaled three for Louisville, batteries McMahon-Robinson for Baltimore and Hemming-Zahner for Louisville.

McMahon Orioles Hemming Louisville Baltimore Robinson Zahner

Phillies Beat Chicago in Low-Scoring Tilt in Philadelphia

Philadelphia defeated Chicago 16 to 6 in a ragged game marked by strong defense from the Phillies and hard batting against Terry. Attendance was listed at 2,800 with Philadelphia collecting 20 hits to Chicago's 13 and committing 2 errors to Chicago's 3. Batteries were Taylor and Clements for Philadelphia and Terry and Schriver for Chicago.

Philadelphia Phillies Chicagos Terry Chicago Taylor Clements Schriver

Brooklyn Victorious In One Sided Ball Game

Brooklyn defeated Pittsburg as both starters were erratic but Brooklyn bunched hits. The crowd of about 1,000 noted Billy Shindle receiving a ten days notice. Final: Brooklyn 8 Pittsburg 3. Batteries Kennedy and Daily for Brooklyn Menefee and Mack for Pittsburg.

Brooklyn N. Y Brooklyns Billy Shindle Pittsburg Kennedy Menefee and Mack

Charlie Bennet thanks sports world for support after retirement

Boston letter from Co W Bennett expresses deep gratitude to the baseball public, clubs, managers, players, and sporting writers across the country for their kindness following his career ending accident. He notes seventeen years in baseball, heartfelt thanks for yesterday’s testimonial, and regrets unable to repay the many courtesies shown during his years as a player. Boston August 28.

Boston Post United States Boston Co. W. Bennett

Steere Signed by Pittsburg Club from New Bedford

Fred E. Steere shortstop of the New Bedford Baseball Club has been signed by the Pittsburg club of the National League. He will report to the team in New York tomorrow. Steere, formerly with Brown University, is regarded as a top shortstop with power hitting and composure in clutch moments. Lowney will take shortstop for New Bedford and Abbott will play third base.

NHW Bedford Fred E. Steere New Bedford Pittsburg New York Steere Brown University Lowney Abbott

Bangor Defeats Fall River In Eastern Fair Ground Play

Bangor beat Fall River in an Eastern Main State fair grounds game. Features included Wheeler on bases and Deady Brady and Reilly in the field. Final score shows Bangor with 10 base hits to Fall River 8 and errors 3 to 5. Wheeler and Hayes shared batteries with Klobedanz and Ruper.

Bangor Fall River Wheeler Deady Brady Reilly Wenco Hayes Klobedanz Ruper

Pawtucket Defeated as Haverhill Wins 16 to 5

In Haverhill on August 28 Black struggled in the box allowing many runs as Pawtucket fell behind. Anderson delivered strong all around play and Freeman hit a bases loaded homer in the sixth. Final score Haverhill 16 Pawtucket 5 with 12 and 11 base hits for each side.

Haverhmill Black Pawtucket Anderson Freeman Haverhill Viau Sweeney

New Bedford Tops Portland In Tight Baseball Clash

New Bedford defeated Portland as Dolan was hit hard at key moments. Jones hit a grand slam with the bases loaded and Cotter also homered with two on. Final score New Bedford 10 Portland 6. Hits: New Bedford 11, Portland 9. Errors: New Bedford 3, Portland 2. Batters Driscoll Smith Dolan Elgar.

New Bedford Portland New Bedford Today Dolan Jones Cotter Driscoll and Smith Elgar

Eastern League Meeting Extends Schedule For Yonkers Game

A special Eastern Baseball League meeting at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York discussed extending the season to allow Yonkers, formerly the Allentowns, to play the Giants on the Giants ground. The season could not be extended this year though two thirds of clubs petitioned, and the schedule was rearranged so Yonkers faces New York on September 7 at Polo Grounds. President Powers praised the season as likely the most successful in Eastern League history.

New York Eastern Baseball League Fifth Avenue Yonkers Club Allentowns Giants Yonkers New Yorks Polo Grounds Powers

Eastern League Scores From Last Night Seventeen Innings Dark

In Springfield Illinois, Springfield-Springfield tied Wilkes Barre 7 to 7 after sixteen innings halted by darkness. Providence beat Allen Town 6 to 3. Syracuse defeated Buffalo 15 to 7. Scranton edged Erie 13 to 12.

Springfield Wilkesbarre Providence Allentown Syracuse Buffalo Scranton Erie

Baseball at Jefferson: Mt Pleasants beat Moultons 26 to 11

Mt Pleasants defeated Moultons at Jefferson by 26 to 11. Wagner and Sheehan combined for strong battery work, with Joe Drum of Boston College contributing notable play. Final lines show Mt Pleasants 27, Moultons 22. Mt Pleasants had 18 hits to Moultons 6 and 5 errors to 12. Umpire Tom Prendergast.

Mt. Pleasants Moultons Jefferson Wagner Sheehan Joe Drum Boston College Dorsey Brady Tom Prendergast

Wrenn Wins As Goodbody’s Streak Is Broken In Newport

Wrenn defeats Goodbody 6-8 6-1 6-4 in a tense championship at Casino. The American champion resists a late surge, crowning Wrenn the title defender over England's challenger amid a long, decisive match. Also notes pacemaker rules shaping Springfield and Waltham cycling meets with broad entry lists for Monday.

Newport R. I Wrenn Goodbody England Hovey Hobart Larned Bostwick

Charter Oak Track Sizzles With One Sided Wins

Hartford August races at Charter Oak Park feature straight-heat wins and little danger to leaders. Goldsmith dominates the 2:15 trot, while Ora Wilkes succumbs easily in the 2:10 pacing as Paul also wins twice. Judges Burke, Benson, and Seyms preside amid a day of largely unchallenged performances.

Hartford Charter Oak Park Connecticut Goldsmith Mary Best Mary Margrave Lea Maud Karr Ora Wilkes Major Wonder Paul J. L. McCarthy Morgan G. Burker Arthur Benson New York R. N. Seyms

Fort Wayne Driving Club Races Show Fast Times At Fort Wayne

Finely contested second day at Fort Wayne meets, with Gazette and Syrena in 2 25 pacing, Syrena taking the final heat while Starr drives hard for second. Ofellus breaks in 2 28 trots, Rokeby and Sidmont lead 3 year old pace in 2 34 heat, Ethel A. sets track record 2 11 1 4 for 3 year olds.

Fort Wayne Ind Fort Wayne Driving Club Gazette Syrena Louisville Starr Ofellus Ethel A Rokeby Sidmont

Saugus Track Meet Under Preparation In New York

James O Gray, manager of the Saugus track, is in New York arranging details for the Saugus running meet starting next Monday. A Jockey Club license will bar outlawed horses, guaranteeing spectators first class animals at the historic track.

Saugus Track James O. Gray Saugus New York Jockey Club

Abdell Wins Yearling Dash in 2 26 Record Time

Abdell, a brown colt owned by Palo Alto stock farm, won the yearling dash at Woodland California on August 28 in 2 26 breaking the trotting record for yearlings in a race.

Abdell Woodland Cal Palo Alto Stock Farm

Winners at Sheepshead Bay horse meet

At Sheepshead Bay L I on August 28 the five furlong race saw Hurlingham win with Melba second and Panway third. The mile race gave Dr Garnett first Antipode second Indra third. A track record was set in the fourth race at one mile with Ducat first Prig second Jack of Spades third. The Dash stakes over five furlongs went to Brandywine with McKee second Handspun third. The Twin City handicap mile and a quarter was won by Dorian with Saragossa second Robins third. The turf one mile produced Marshal first Nero second Leonville third. Time records noted for several events.

Springfield Springfield Boys Press Waltham Towne Sheepshead Bay L. I Hurlingham Melba Panway Slime Hugh Penny Rieckawk Frank Hir Dr. Garnett Antipode Indra Ducat Prig Jack of Spades Brandywine McKee Handspun Dorian Saragossa Bbins Marshal Nero Leonville

Will Stay At New London For Boat Race

The Springfield Board of Trade consideration of offering inducements to Yale and Harvard to hold the annual boat race in Connecticut is seen as unlikely due to valuable New London quarters and associated costs. Yale men say Springfield lacks a comparable course to New London.

New Haven Springfield Board of Trade Yale Harvard Connecticut New London Springfield

Boston Football Club seeks Labor Day match

Captain James Calnan announces the team will play any club for zero side or for the State championship on Labor Day under Gaelic Athletic Association rules. Only players from affiliated clubs may participate. Arrangements can be made at the Post office Friday at 7 30 with three members from each club present.

James Calnan Boston Football Club Gaelic Athletic Association the Post

Carville Expelled From National Association Tracks

Bangor report says St. John owner driver Carville of Speculation was unfit to drive at the opening heat and refused a substitute. Judges ordered a new driver and expelled Carville from all National Association tracks after he barred replacements.

Bangor Carville St. John National Association

Situations Wanted Classified Ad Listing Rates

Classified notice announces rates for situations wanted and other personal ads at one cent per word. Short, readable line emphasizes pricing and ad categories.

South Boston Athletic Club Entries For Melville Garden Meet

The South Boston Athletic Club announces the entry list for tomorrow's games at Melville Garden Downer Landing featuring top New England athletes in sprint events distances relays and field contests including tug of war and a swimming match between F J Carey and George Holm.

South Boston Athletic Club Melville Garden Downer Landing New England Parnell A. C Nonpartel Associates Be Game Outing Club F. J. Carey George Holm Thomas E. Burke Thomas F. Keane Es Awe Phil Spe Ord R. F. Johnson Ee East Baton A. A G. F. Skelbet N. A G. W. Cawie A F. Fauge J. Harrison W. ‘Allison Www A. G Bernard Doherty Raw St. A James Fleming S. C William Robinson Cnanee Frank Looney Harry Jope W. J. Malin A. P. Clark S. G Moakley Hast Henano Ae ‘Ferguson Gee Nelson Dunbar G. C Walter Fuller S. B R. D. Mansfield Frank Magrath Daniel Adams Thomas Hurley Joseph Cross E. L. Hopkins F. L. Stockford W. J. Holland A. C J. A. Stewart K.P. Williams Boston A. C G. F. Skelton N. Gto Sands W. Crawley J. J. Crowley Jere D. Peecey F. Lawler St. A. C A Allison G Rat George G William Eolvised Gcheol & A B. Spk Harry Jopes M. Gallagher W. c C. P. Feecey J. ‘J. McKinnon Hovstaatore J. J. Ferguson Nelson_Dunar D. Mansfield Carpenter S. B. Ie Clay Macer Hurley Pat Wels Ss. A. Op Ri J. J Clancy Pedheates A EF. L. Stockford W. J. Irouland On. Stewart St. C E . M. Johnson

Prince of Wales Plate Won by Whittier at York

At York meeting on August 28 the Prince of Wales plate for 2 year olds, a 1000 sovereign race, was won by Whittier.

London York Whittier

Galiformia Pricing Noted at Calion and Dock Square

An itemized ad lists PURE GALIFORMIA WIRES at $ i per Calion and 4 Bouties Assorted at $ I. BLANGHARD & FARRAR operates from 14 to 17 Dock Square and 3 Faneuil Hall. The text reflects an early 20th century catalog style with vendor names and locations.

Blanghard & Farrar Dock Square Faneuil Ha

Old Dr Hallock 40 Years In The Same Mince

Old Boston medical ad claims Dr Hallock cures private diseases of men with blood poison symptoms. Promises speedy permanent cures and mail treatment. Sells Electric Pills for loss of manhood with guarantee, prices $1 per box or 6 for $5.

Hallock Medical Institute Court St Boston Museum of Anatomy

Regatta Entries Open as New England Rowing Names Officials

The New England Amateur Rowing Association met at the Revere House. James P. Fox opened entries, with $450 received. Officials named include Theodore Van Rader as referee and James R. Doyle as clerk of course. Entries list many crews across junior, intermediate, and senior events. The senior four and several scull races are set, with Van Fleet aiming for the senior single and First Bohemian eight among invited entrants.

New England Amateur Rowing Association Revere House James P. Fox van Fliet Vesper Double Fox New York Atalanta Bohemian Theodore van Rader Atalantas James J. J. Corrigan Columbias J. D. Maher Metropolitan R. C William Young Mr. Young J. Toomey Farragutts Lynn M. Early West Ends E. ©. Wallis Seawanhakas Joseph W. Maher Waganote William O’leary Riversides Independents BE. G. Stearns A. J. Myers Vespers Philadelphia Frank Baltz George van Fleet DB. A. Davis H. D. Bennett Fred Gazelle Atlantas M. A. Sullivan H. G. DeBerlow J. S. Hall Albanys A. Buckley West Lyons Joe Maguire Bradfords F. Tudor, Jr Unions West Lynns West Ends of Boston James H. Dahl Millstreams George van Fliet Joseph Whitehead Columbians Charles D. Bolger Albany Joseph Bergin Michael Anglin William Berkeley William O'Leary Pawtuckets Arthur W. Bergley William E. Adams J. BR. Kay Shawmuts T. T. Colbert Arthur Sullivan W W. Stuffles Crescents D. J. Carney J. J. Quinn John Brooks West War Canoes Wawbewawas Wawbewavas Arlingtons Waltham Canoe Club Iew York Bradords First Bohemians of

Newport Races End in 21-Footer Victory for Celia

The Newport regatta concludes after 10 days with Celia winning the final 21-footers race in Newport, Illinois on August 28. Celia earns $100 cash as the series prize from the citizens regatta committee, with $500 subscribed for the three-race series. Vaquero finishes second.

Newport R. IL Celia Citizens’ Regatta Committee Vaquero

New Hampshire Road and Trotting Breeders Meet Opens

Manchester hosts the fourth annual NH Road and Trotting Breeders Association meet with a large crowd. Forenoon highlights include Standard-bred stallions mares and colts exhibition, a stake race for yearlings. Afternoon features three races with favorites prevailing in two. Radka wins the yearling race, George A wins the 3-year-old, Conemar takes the 2:50 stakes.

Manchester N. H New Hampshire Neers Radka Brewster George A Fifield Conemar Evans

Trotting at Peabody Labor Day Races in Lynn

The Lynn Driving Club schedules races at Rockdale Park in Peabody on Labor Day with entries closing Thursday. Events include a 38-minute class 2:50 and a free-for-all.

Lynn Lynn Driving Club Rockdale Park Peabody

Sequel to Day suicide tale leads to libel arrests

In New York on August 28 a sequel to sprinter Willie Day's Bergen Point death includes the arrest of Miss Helen D Lawrence and Nicholas Roderick on criminal libel charges. They allegedly circulated reports harming Miss Phebe Leonard, 16, and claimed Leonard caused Day's embezzlement arrest to be published, driving him to self destruction.

New York Willie Day Bergen Point Helen D. Lawrence Nicholas Roderick H. W. Leonard Leonard, Fowler & Leonard Broadway Phebe Leonard Miss Lawrence Phebe Roderick Leonard Day

Spalding's Official Football Guide 1894 Published

The football rules recommended by the rules committee and approved by the University Athletic Club will govern intercollegiate games this year. Walter Camp edits the new guide, which is twice as large as previous editions and now available for 10 cents plus shipping from the American Sports Publishing Company, 241 Broadway, New York.

University Athletic Club Spalding Walter Camp America American Sports Publishing Company Broadway New York City

Lynn High to Meet Boston High on Labor Day

Lynn high school football hosts Boston high school in Lynn on Labor Day for a $75 a side game in the forenoon.

Lynn Boston

Sullivan's Show A True American at Sing Sing

John L. Sullivan, Boston's famed citizen, performed in a new show titled A True American at the Olive Opera House in Sing Sing. The performance featured Sullivan as a determined hero foiling a kidnap plot, with a rival prize fighter aiding the villain. The reviewer noted Sullivan's improved acting, a week without alcohol, and strong audience response.

New York John L. Sullivan Boston Corbett Sing Sing Olive Opera House Sullivan Ralph Belmer Florence Flossie Jim Bludgeon Bykes Mr. Sullivan Sully

Griffo Wins In Controversial Fight With McAuliffe

Boxing column condemns the judging in the Griffo McAuliffe bout as biased. It notes Griffo clearly outboxed McAuliffe, cites a dishonest referee choice, and suspects the result was unfair. Also mentions a new Brooklyn boxing club and past bout notes.

Boston Hurling ClubWon't Play For Less Than $100

Boston Hurling Club manager Michael Ahearn said the team has never challenged any club to play for less than $100 and has not issued a challenge for $650. The group will not arrange a Labor Day game and has planned an outing instead.

Boston Hurling Club Michael Ahearn The Post Boston

Salisbury Beach Gathering Program At Salisbury Beach

Amesbury August 28 The committee of arrangements for the annual Salisbury Beach gathering outlines a three day program starting September 6 with bicycle races sack races climbing greased pole and political speaking. September 7 features more races and the high tide event blowing up the wreck of the Jennie M. Carter plus evening fireworks and balloon ascensions.

Amesbury Salisbury Beach Jennie M. Carter

Clyde steamers offer harbor ride for Boston fruit receivers

The Clyde line steamers will host a harbor outing for Boston fruit receivers today. Invitations call for a trip to Bags Point leaving Lincoln Wharf at 12:30.

Clyde Boston Bags Point Linecoln

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