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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1894

Page

3

Bostons Rout Browns Fourteen to Four at South End

Cold, clammy weather favored Boston as they defeated the St Louis Browns fourteen to four. Jack Stivetts pitched well after a wild start by Clarkson, while Boston’s Arthur struggled and Nash’s lineup delivered eight runs through four innings. Duffy Connaughton Bannon and Quinn starred for Boston as the Browns faded after the third.

South End Grounds Bostons St. Louis Browns Clarkson Browns Jack Stivetts Stivetts Jack Duffy Connaughton Bannon Quinn McCarthy Lowe’s Nash Arthur van der Ahe Boston AB RTB Inne EGE Sds Asseee Vctecess Rannon Fostase Ivan P F ST. Louis AB TR Po Bogwos Eiy Twineham Miller C Seeweae Connor Hugart Peltz Biogen Seative Cee Totais Boston St. Louis Peitz Mil- Firstleg

Chicago Cubs trip Phillies in short decisive game

Chicago scored six runs in the eighth to topple Philadelphia after a tight start. Wilmot hit a home run as Chicago earned a 13 to 6 victory before about 2,300 fans. Hits were 15 for Chicago and 11 for Philadelphia. errors 4 and 2. Griffith and Schriver pitched for Chicago with Weyhing and Carter for Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Phillies Chicago Wilmot Griffith Schriver Weyhing Carsey Grady

Orioles Rally Past Louisville With Early Lead

Baltimore built an early advantage and with Hawke hit hard in the sixth inning, Esper replaced him and pitched well. Attendance listed as 2,500. Final score Baltimore eight, Louisville six with 13 hits to 10 for Baltimore and four errors to none for Baltimore. Batteries were Hawke Esper Robinson for Baltimore and Wadsworth Iahner for Louisville.

Baltimore Wadsworth Baltimores Orioles Hawke Esper Louisville Robinson Iahner

Washington and Cincinnati Square Off In Low-Effort Game

Washington beat Cincinnati with a 5 to 2 score in a loosely played game. Mercer struggled for Washington while Fournier toed the rubber for Cincinnati. Attendance was 2,250 as hits favored Washington 10 to 6 and errors were 5 for Washington and 7 for Cincinnati. Batteries Mercer McGuire and Fournier Merritt.

Washington Cincinnati Mercer Fournier Brjrors McGuire Merritt

Brooklyn Nets Fall Short as Pirates Win 7 to 3

Brooklyn visitors struggled after the fourth inning as Ehret was hit hard while Stein pitched adequately and received strong support. Burns hit a home run for Brooklyn, but Pittsburgh rallied with offense through the game. Attendance reached 800 as Brooklyn recorded 16 hits to Pittsburgh's 11 and committed 1 error to the Pirates' 2. Batteries Stein and Dailey for Brooklyn with Ehret and Sugden for Pittsburgh.

Brooklyn N. Y Brooklyns Stein Ehret Burns Pittsburg

New York Defeats Cleveland in Tight Baseball Game

New York won 6 to 4 over Cleveland after a muffed foul fly by McGarr in the eighth. Cuppy pitched well after the first inning and Meekin held Cleveland with men on base. Attendance was about 3,600 as New York took the lead early and held on despite late Cleveland push.

New York Cleveland McGarr Cuppy Meekin Farrell O’connor

Bangor Tops Fall River In Low Scoring Baseball Tilt

Base running by Sharrott and a plate throw from Deady highlighted a quiet game as Bangor and Fall River traded runs. Final score shows 2-0 in favor of Fall River with errors tallying 2 for Bangor and 6 for Fall River.

Sharrott Deady Ots Cae Ee Pall River Vise Ees Bangor Fall River Gray and Hayes Lincoln Rupert

Lewiston Defeats Haverhill on Errors and Spill Homer

Lewiston beat Haverhill 9 to 7 after costly errors and a second inning home run by Spill with the bases loaded. Sullivan started, wild, relieved by Stafford as hits were scattered. Anderson, bound for Brooklyn, hit a homer. Base hits favored Lewiston 9 to 14 with 3 Lewiston and 6 Haverhill errors. Batteries Sullivan Stafford Bergen Johnson and Sweeney.

Haverhill Lewiston Spill Sullivan Stafford Anderson Brooklyn Braverhill Bergen Johnson and Sweeney

Pawtucket Falls To Portland In Upset Battle

PAWTUCKET R I Aug 29 Pawtucket lost to Portland after a great uphill fight Kelley pitched well but weak support. Davis tripled in ninth to tie the score and Bannon made a later assist in the field. Portland 8 Pawtucket 7 in nine innings. Base hits Portland 12 Pawtucket 7. errors Portland 5 Pawtucket 6. Daniels and Casey, Kelley and Yeager were the battery.

Pawtucket R. IL Portland Kelley Davis Bannon Daniels Casey Yeager

Brockton and New Bedford Benefit Game Report

Brockton faced New Bedford in a benefit match for former club players in Brockton on August 29. About one thousand tickets were sold as the game produced several notable plays. Final scores show Brockton 16, New Bedford 6 with multiple base hits and errors noted for both teams.

Brockton New Bedford McCullough Corcoran Brady Smith

Eastern League scores and standings update

At Providence Providence defeated Wilkes Barre 14 to 3 while Springfield beat Allen town 12 to 9 and Syracuse topped Erie 17 to 5. Scranton barely lost to Buffalo 1 to 4 in a set of league results.

Providence Wilkesbarre Springfield Allentown Syracuse Erie Scranton Buffalo

Salem's Strong Car Shop Nine Claims Top Status

The Salem car shops nine boast four victories in five games, having defeated Somerville twice and Lawrence once while beating Russell's nine. They claim the region’s strongest team title as the Witch City squad continues to play solid ball with strong local support.

Salem Car Shops Somerville Lawrence Witch City Boys Russell Salemites Salem

Centrals of Chelsea Win 17-16 Championship Thriller

The Centrals of Chelsea defeated Crescent Reviews at the Chelsea Cricket Club grounds by 17 to 16 in a close game. The victory secures the 11 year old Massachusetts championship and the Centrals will defend it against challengers. Address: J. Smith, 26 Stockton Street, Chelsea.

Centrals Chelsea Revere Chelsea Cricket Club Massachusetts J. Smith Stockton Street

Baseball Talk: Bostons Face Browns in Key Clash

The Bostons meet the St. Louis Browns in a hot game as the Browns show the best Western form on the trip. Boston manager Frank Selee departs for New York to play a postponed game with the New Yorks at Polo Grounds. Bennett notes New Yorks as Boston’s strongest pennant foe while Hogan of the Browns is hailed as a speedy outfielder.

Bostons St. Louis Browns Browns Frank Selee New York New Yorks Polo Grounds Collegians Bennett Charley Bennett Hogan Champion Corbett Hallock Medical Institute and Museum of Anatomy Court St Boston Halleck Museum of Anatomy Dr. Hallock & Co

McCarthy Seeks Recovery Over Von Der Ahe Deal

Tommy McCarthy had Chris Von Der Ahe arrested yesterday with Constable Peter Fee serving the writ. Soden and Conant bonded Von Der Ahe. McCarthy seeks repayment of funds paid while with Von Der Ahe when the American Association formed three years ago. Lawyer M. J. Moore represents McCarthy and hopes for judgment.

Tommy McCarthy Chris von der Ahe Peter Fee Messrs. Soden and Conant von der Ahe McCarthy New American Association M. J. Moore

South Boston Athletic Club Picnic At Melville Garden

The South Boston Athletic Club hosts a full day of events at Melville Garden Downer Landing with eight track field and swimming events after the 2:30 p m boat from Boston. Competitors include B A A S A C St M A C and others with dancing and a 4 p m boat option for viewing. Bernard Doherty targets a record in the running jumps as Chief Judge John Bowler coordinates field events.

South Frank J. Carey George Holm Bernard Doherty John Bowler Charlesbank Gym South Boston Athletic Club

Marlboro Wins Team Match At Wellington Shooting Event

An all day tournament at the Boston Shooting Association grounds drew shooters from across New England. Forty one 4tle. Marlboro team captured top honors in the 30 birds per man purse of 15 dollars, edging Brockton and Hingham squads with Lynn, Worcester and others close behind.

Wellington Boston Shooting Association New England Daley Daniels Howe Allison Eager Farrar Herbert Worthing Morse Wheeler Snow Henderson Hastings Wadsworth Waldo Breen Middlesex Hingham No Lynn Marlboro Worcester Brockton

Charter Oak Park meet yields fast pacing and records

Hartford today showcased strong attendance as the 2:18 pace produced heated heats with Judge Sterling, Goldsmith, Amelia, and Highland L. competing. Ralph Wilkes set a new Charter Oak stake mark at 2:10 3-4 while lowering his own record, with Mahogany as a key rival. breeders stakes drew little interest.

Hartford Charter Oak Park Judge Sterling Goldsmith Amelia Highland L Ralph Wilkes Charter Oak Harietta Charter Oak Association Fleetwood Ralph Mahogany Lavalight Katie B Grant Burthard

Horse racing results at Sheepshead Bay meets card

The August 29 program lists seven races with winners: First May Day filly over Harry Reed and Roundelay. second Tinge over Golden Rod and Maretta. a dead heat for Don Alonzo and Strathmeath. Belles Stakes Irish Reel over Gutta Percha and Sadie. Flight Stakes Clifford over Lady Violet and Lustre. One mile St Michael Arab over Speculation. turf handicap Illume Gleaming over Live Oak and Time. Purse split noted for the dead heat.

Sheepshead Bay L. I Harry Reed May Day Roundelay Tinge Golden Rod Maretta Don Alonzo Strathmeath Red Skin Gutta Percha Sadie Clifford Lady Violet Lustre St. Michael Arab Speculation Illume Gleaming Live Oak

Pamlico the Great Trotting Stallion Dies in Hartford

Pamlico a 10 year old trotting stallion famed for a 2 10 record died at Charter Oak Park Hartford from colic. He sired Little Tales and Miss Nelson and had started in forty races since 1888. He was entered in the 2 11 class for tomorrow.

Hartford Pamlico America Charter Oak Park Little Tales Miss Nelson

Races Run Hotly. Combination Driver Thrown Out

In Bangor Maine today August 29 the 2:30 class saw the driver of Combination thrown out as the horse ran a full mile with the field. No injuries reported but the horse was drawn for the next heat.

Bangor

Ring Gossip Caps Coney Island Boxing Plans

The upshot is uncertain patronage unless a competent organizer is named. Reporters note a recent mill visit sparked a claim of a robbery verdict. Contenders in talks include Johnson vs O’Brien at 145 pounds for 1000 dollars, with Walcott’s stance shaping matchups. Additional inquiries pair Paddy Murphy in Boston with local rivals and Bowen ready to face Bobby Dobbs in Minneapolis. The Atlantic Athletic Club seeks Connolly against Daly of Omaha.

Coney Island Post McAuliffe Charley Johnson Dick O’brien Johnson O’brien Walcott Maine Paddy Murphy Montreal Frank” Taylor Ed Burnham Sailor Brown Boston England Ted Pritchard Dick Burge Burge Andy Bowen Hot Springs Bobby Dobbs Minneapolis John S. Barnes Twin City Dobbs Bowen Atlantic Athletic Club Tommy Connolly Danny Daly Omaha

Labor Day Regatta Entry For Thompson From Toronto

Secretary James P. Fox of the regatta committee accepts E. M. Thompson of the Argonauts of Toronto for the senior single scull race. Thompson will take the outside position as the Labor Day Charles River regatta, the largest yet, opens at 11:30 a.m.

James P. Fox N. E. A. R. A. Rowing Regatta E. M. Thompson Argonauts of Toronto Can Thompson Charles River

The Vineyard Flyers Regatta Results at Vineyard Haven

The first annual catboat regatta on Martha's Vineyard sailed twelve miles from Vineyard Haven into a moderate easterly wind. Winners include First class Gem Mills Cottage City first with Drift Norton Vineyard Haven second. Second class Ninety and Nine Elbridge Vineyard Haven first with Wanderer Foreman Edgartown second. Third class Whaler Vineyard Haven Foster first with Kappawicke Vineyard Haven Winoux second. First class sharpeners Associated Press Vineyard Haven Lord first with Sarah B Cromwell second. Second class Iris Norton Vineyard Haven first with Redless Daggett second.

Vineyard Haven Martha’s Vineyard Gem Mr. Mills Cottage City Drift Frank P. Norton George W Elbridge Wanderer John Foreman Edgartown Edgartown, Second. Third class—Whaler Thomas Foster Kappawicke W. H. Winoux Sharpenders Associated Press Edward C. Lord Sarah B Peter Cromwell Iris Redless James Daggett

Vigilant Club Opens New Winter Quarters

The Vigilant Club of the South End announces the opening of its new winter quarters next Monday evening. Members and friends are invited to attend. Newly-elected officers are M. E. Cannon president, J. Kelley secretary, and F. Bailey treasurer.

South End M. E. Cannon J. Kelley F. Bailey

Western Massachusetts bicycle tours and youth rider

Edward C Lincoln Paul K Lincoln and Arthur W Lincoln return from a wheeling tour in western Massachusetts. Arthur age 16 rode a heavy cushion tired Victor bike. Two century runs completed one on Tuesday and one on Sunday. Also notes on match race offers between Martin L Melick and Arthur Woodland, and other cycling events and club plans at Waltham and Boston.

Edward C. Lincoln Paul K. Lincoln Arthur W. Lincoln Wheeling Massachusetts Arthur James Pitt Cambridgeport Martin L. Melick Somerville Arthur Woodland Cambridge Harvard Messrs. Gray and Runnells Mattapan Club Washington Wilmington Del Baltimore Boston Milford Stobbart

Boston Pageant Entries Tailor Parade with Colorful Sound

A long list of procession participants from Salem to Boston appears in a 19th century pageant. Families and groups provide outfits and horses for a sunrise to sunset cavalcade. Names include Kendall Weston Agnes Goodale Abbie King and many others with houses such as Intervale and Fabyan. Awards celebrate decorated coaches and mountain wagons.

Katherine Sigel Marguerite S. Mardon Mardon Boston F. Quinlan Jayna Ida Nason Somerville Assell Coltee Mountain Kendall Weston Agnes Goodale Frank Mudge Jessie Hatch Salem Apphia Symonds Alice Waters Elsie Curtis Edith Litchfield Edith Colburn Roxbury Bertha Russell Belmont Edith Chase North Conway C. Louise Goodale Medford Edgar Pierce Ernest Symonds Salemarle Frank Wise Parker Newman Arthur Ham Ridge Tally-Ho Atkinson Haverhill Badger Bos Treadwell Kearsarge House Wentworth Hall Jackson Falls Intervale Twin Mountain Bellevue Frederick Ayer Lowell Sunset Pavilion Minnie Gillis Pitman Hall East Branch House Ridge House Fabyan’s

Fire gutted most of Chicago Base Ball Club grand stand

At Polk and Lincoln streets in Chicago the grand stand of the Chicago Base Ball Club burned after 1 PM. All but fifty feet of the rebuilt stand were destroyed along with its framework and stored reconstruction materials. No game was underway and the fire is believed incendiary. Loss placed at 19000 dollars.

Chicago Chicago Baseball Club Polk and Lincoln Streets

Fierce Stockyards Fight Turns Deadly in Chicago

In Chicago last night at 4119 Ashland avenue a brawl among stockyards workers left one man dead and eight injured. Albert McKay died after being struck by a stone and six men were arrested. Mrs Lizzie Dunworth was taken into custody amid claims she threw the fatal stone. The melee followed accusations that Patrick Gleason was a nonunion striker. The unrest left several with gouged eyes and fractured skulls.

Chicago Ashland Avenue Albert McKay Lizzie Dunworth McKay Patrick Gleason

Show of Drugs at Mechanics Hall To Open In May 1895

An American Pharmacy Fair is planned for Mechanics Hall Boston in May 1895 to educate the public and the pharmaceutical trade. Benjamin Johnson leads the venture with consulting support from leading American pharmacists. The three week exhibition will feature chemical and pharmaceutical curiosities, teaching apparatus, and displays from manufacturers and wholesalers. Harvard’s World’s Fair exhibit of 200 new compounds may be shown. Special days will target nurses, physicians, and professional associations.

Mechanics’ Hall Boston America Benjamin Johnson New England Druggist Reading D. A. O’gorman Harvard University

International tennis resumes at Niagara with top matches

The international tennis tournament resumed in Niagara Ont on August 29. Malcolm Chace of Providence defeated Yale's A M Pope 6 0 6 1. Yale's A E Foote beat Gordon MacKenzie of Toronto 6 3 6 1. Novice results: P A Manning Toronto over C H Hyde New York 6 1 6 4. B Whitbeck Rochester over H W McClive St Catherine's 2 6 6 2 6 4. W McMaster Toronto beat W R Fergus Montreal 6 3 6 2.

Niagara Ont Malcolm Chace Providence A. M. Pope Yale A. E. Foote Gordon MacKenzie Toronto Chace MacKenzie Foote P. A. Manning C. H. Hyde New York B. Whitbeck Rochester H. W. McClive St. Catherine’s Ont W. McMaster W. R. Fergus Montreal

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