Crowd rush on field sparks police action and fine
A chaotic scene unfolded as fans surged onto the field prompting police intervention. Tebeaue was fined $50 for the incident, with authorities citing crowd control and safety concerns at the event.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1895
Page
3
A chaotic scene unfolded as fans surged onto the field prompting police intervention. Tebeaue was fined $50 for the incident, with authorities citing crowd control and safety concerns at the event.
The card lists matchups across the National League with Cleveland at Boston, Louisville at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at New York, Chicago at Philadelphia, Pittsburg at Baltimore, and St. Louis at Washington. It also shows New England League games Bangor at Lewiston, Augusta at Portland, Pawtucket at Fall River, Brockton at New Bedford, and Eastern League games Springfield at Toronto, Providence at Syracuse, Wilkesbarre at Rochester, Scranton at Buffalo.
At South End grounds Boston defeats Cleveland 7 to 4 in a tumultuous game marked by wild pitching, disputed calls, and uproar from the crowd. Tebeau and McDonald clashed, leading to a $50 fine for Tebeau as players and police restored order after chaotic scenes and abuse toward the umpire.
A reader to the Sporting Editor protests Boston baseball management for alleged illegal methods and an unfair umpire, criticizing Tucker coaching behavior between bases as a violation of league rules and asserting it rattled Cleveland’s pitcher and disappointed paying patrons. The letter calls for public awareness and vows to abstain from further league games in Boston.
The writer notes Chicago readers may support a giver but urges caution in critiquing Umpire McDonald. He argues baseball authorities appoint Tim Hurst, a figure with a notorious reputation from crooked foot racing and refereeing fixed prizefights, casting doubt on his integrity.
Washington and St. Louis battled to a sixth inning draw for the fourth time this week as darkness halted play. Mularkey started for Washington but was relieved by Anderson after poor work. attendance 1600. Final line shows Washington 19 runs to St. Louis 9 with 15 hits to 12 and 4 errors to 3. Batter ies Mularkey Anderson and McGuire Ehret and Peitz.
The New Yorks overwhelmed Louisville as Dad Clarke shut down the opposition with strong fielding while O’Brien’s second inning error led to eight early runs. Weyhing struggled but with solid defense, New York pulled away, final score 14 to 1. Clarke and Wilson led the pitching duo against Weyhing and Warner.
Philadelphia beat Chicago 6 to 2 as stronger fielding and solid pitching by Taylor carried the game. Thompson's outfielding stood out, with 42 percent attendance. Scoring showed Philadelphia tallies in multiple innings while Chicago never broke through after a quiet day at the plate.
Brooklyn records its twelfth straight win as Stein narrowly limits Cincinnati and Brooklyn shells 17 hits to 12. Umpire Burnham calls mixed calls, with Cincinnati errors totaling three. Batteries were Stein and Grim for Brooklyn, Rhines and Vaughn for Cincinnati.
Heavy rain halted today’s ball game in the second inning as grounds remained too wet to resume after the first inning left Baltimore zero, Pittsburgh one. Two games are scheduled for tomorrow.
In Brockton on August 29 the home team dominated Klobedanz as Fall River misplayed several balls. Brockton totaled 8 runs on 10 hits with Beam and Shea guiding the offense while Klobedanz and Rollins yielded 1 run for Fall River. Bangor Lewiston game postponed due to wet grounds.
In Pawtucket Rhode Island on August 29 the game stayed tight through five innings as New Bedford scored four in the first. Pawtucket then exploded in the sixth, batting Whittrock for seven runs to take control. Kelley contributed to the late surge.
Portland routed Augusta 11 to 7 in a nine inning game. Key hits and an error by Connor sparked a late rally for Portland, who mounted 5 runs in the ninth. Sullivan beat Daniels in a high scoring affair with 16 hits to 7 for Augusta.
Hudson pitched superbly for Providence as the champions held Syracuse to two hits. Barnett’s wildness produced four first inning runs, three on two wild pitches, while Syracuse crossed once in the seventh. Providence played errorlessly as wet grounds limited play to one of two advertised games.
In Schenectady on August 29 the Springfield team defeated the Toronto club 14 to 4 after leading early with five runs in the first inning. Springfield pulled away with four in the fourth, three in the sixth, four more in the seventh and two in the eighth. Errors favored Springfield as Gruber and Leahy faced Duncan and Cagey.
Rochester wins 9 to 8 at home, piling up 15 hits while Wilkesbarre collects 13. Breckinridge delivers a decisive four-base hit after three runners touched the plate in the fourth inning. Daly robs Betts with a flying one handed grab to end the inning, Hewitt goes the distance for Rochester. Attendance 500.
Buffalo defeated Scranton 12 to 4 as Herndon shut down scoring threats with bases loaded on several occasions. Buffalo fielded well and took risks on the bases. attendance 1200. Hits were 18 for Buffalo and 10 for Scranton. errors 4 and 6. Batteries Hern don and Dowse Meaney and Smith.
The Boston amateur baseball team defeated Stockton in London by 20 to 4 before six thousand spectators. Harlow and Lawson led the batting while Neale Maynard and Burt starred in the field for the visiting Americans. The scoring sequence shows Boston posting runs in various innings to secure the decisive victory.
Entries and handicaps for Wayside Park Club games to be held at South Framingham tomorrow. Officials and athletes depart on the 1 o'clock train from Boston & Albany depot. events include 100 yard dashes, two mile run, high jump, running broad jump, and pole vault with numerous clubs and athletes listed.
A parade of Knights Templar leaders from states including Texas Maine Pennsylvania and Ohio praised Boston for handling the current conclave and urged that the city host either or both major party national conventions. They cited hospitality Convention facilities and railroad and hotel access as reasons Boston could accommodate large gatherings.
The Cribb Club meeting is postponed to Friday Sept 6 with two bouts. Phil Smith of Roxbury vs Cohen of Manchester opens, followed by a 15round clash Johnny McNamara and Tom Doherty. Grief over Dixon Griffin verdict is noted, and a West Newton Street armory souvenir set is offered for boxing fans. Joe Walcott lauded. Billy Smith viewed as only rival for Walcott among middleweights. Sears praised for progress and hard contest with Kaveny.
The corrected Treasury statement for the past fiscal year shows total receipts of 313,890,075.11 and expenditures of 366,195,298. The deficit is recorded at 43,941,589.01, with pensions totaling 141,395,228 and sinking fund credits about 1.1 million. Receipts derive from customs, internal revenue, lands, and miscellaneous sources.
The Horace Partridge Company Wolff American Duplex won one of the silver prize cups for its handsome decorations in the bicycle division. The wheel drew wide notice as the new social cycling sensation and will likely be popular next season, on display at 355 Washington street.
The Galatea Dramatic Association will host an entertainment at the House of the Angel Guardian 8 Vernon Street on Wednesday evening September 4 to raise funds for the institution's debt. The show will feature a ramble through Killarney with scenes of absentee landlord ism Killarney Heights Killarney Castle and other Emerald Isle vistas. Tickets available at the House of the Angel Guardian or from Galatea members.
A special daylight trip to New York via the Norwich Line is offered today Friday. The train departs from New York New England depot at 8 a.m. with a connection at Norwich to a steamer for a pleasant Sound voyage. A Sunday service is planned for Sept 1 and 8 with vestibuled express and parlor car, departing Poston at 7:15 p.m. and linking at New London with the City of Lowell steamer, reaching New York at 7 a.m.
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