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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1894

Page

3

Hawley Stars As Browns Top Boston 7-5 In Slugfest

Hawley shut down Selee's lineup twice, Milwaukee’s Dowd and Ely drove in key runs as St Louis defeated Boston 7 to 3, scoring late on Miller’s homer and a ninth inning surge. Hawley, Hogan, and Ely paced the Browns while Nash and Duffy led Boston’s bats.

Hawley Christopher von der Ahe St. Louis Browns Selee Bostons Hugh Tommie Tom Tucker Billy Nash Dowd Tuck Bannon Ely Connor Boston Miller Shugart Peitz Nash Hogan Tenney Short Billy Duffy Banan Ganzel Milley Hodson Lowe Quinn Lotis AB. R Bracks Cress Ee Miller Breas Connaughton McCarthy Tucker Wage OB Tfonnecyy Seeeevece Pganzel Cracccessessess Seeresereseeeee Rafug Sanase Vecevess Dufty McQuade

Brooklyn Defeats Pittsburg in Game One at Home

Brooklyns top Gumbert with heavy hitting as Lachance and Beckley homer. Second game sees Pittsburg win before darkness, Daub shelled. Attendance 3,000 first game, 3,229 second. fielding errors 4 and 2 respectively.

Brooklyn Brooklyns Pittsburg Gumbert Lachance Beckley Daub

Orioles Third Beat Colonels to Take First Place

Baltimore won its third straight over Columbus Colonels to seize the league lead as Gleason and Knell were hit hard and heavy batting in the seventh inning produced five runs. Attendance 2000. Cleveland.

Baltimore Baltimores Colonels Gleason Knell Cleveland

Pompadour Haircutting Heads Paris Styles in U S

Originators of the pompadour style run the largest haircutting establishment of the kind in the United States at 19 Tremont Row, Boston. Twelve special artists cut elegant Paris inspired pompadours to become head and face of fashion.

Paris BROS Tremont Row United States

Baltimore and Louisville Settle Postponed Game Tomorrow

Baltimore and Louisville finalize arrangements to play a postponed contest tomorrow. The box shows Baltimore scoring 9801006060 minus 3 and Louisville 09220010038 with Baltimore 16 hits to Louisville 15 and errors 2 to 3. Batteries Gleason and Robinson for Baltimore Knell and Grimm for Louisville.

Baltimore Louisville Gleason

Chicago Beats Philadelphia In Long Batting Game

Chicago took another game from Philadelphia in a long contest marred by kicks. Home runs by Wilmot Hutchison Clement and Boyle. Attendance 1800. Final score Chicago 15 Philadelphia 6. Errors Chicago 2 Philadelphia 2. Hutchison Schriver Harper Clements were the battery.

Philadelphia Chicago Wilmot Hutchison Clement Boyle Chico RG Cus Jasvesnxs Hutchison and Schriver Harper and Clements

Senators Brace Up as Washington Beats Cincinnati

Washington won three straight over Cincinnati as Fisher missed the plate and sharp fielding aided the home team. Mercer relieved in the ninth after Cincinnati scored twice off Stockdale. Attendance 2461. Final: Washington eight, Cincinnati six. Hits: Washington eight, Cincinnati three. Errors: Washington two, Cincinnati three. Batteries Stockdale Mercer McGuire Fisher Merritt.

Washington Cincinnati Fisher Mercer Stockdale McGuire Merritt

Cleveland Beats New York in High-Scoring Game

The Cleveland club defeated New York 4 to 3 in a varied scoring affair. German started for New York and gave way to Clark after two innings as Cleveland connected for two big innings, with Childs homering for New York and Sullivan handling baserunners well for Cleveland. Attendance reached about 3,000.

New York Clevelands New Yorks German Clark Childs Mike Sullivan Cleveland Sullivan Zimmer Wilson

Ball Game Scheduling After Chicago Grand Stand Fire

The Chicago grand stand burn yesterday may shift several games from Western to Eastern grounds. Chicago-Boston games could move to Boston with New York-Cleveland games debated for polo grounds. Baltimore and Louisville already arranged three games in Baltimore. The nine games run September 8 to 11, with one Sunday game and Louisville versus Baltimore on September 7.

Baltimore Chicago Hanlon Hart Boston New York Cleveland Polo Grounds Louisville

Fall River Defeats New Bedford Amid Injuries and Slumps

New England League leaders Fall River suffered a knockout loss to New Bedford as two accidents marred the game. Pitcher Sexton broke a finger while fielding, while T. McDermott absorbed a blow to the temple and was briefly unconscious. Rupert homered with two aboard and Abbott made a notable left field catch as Fall River, with eight men available, fell behind early and never recovered.

Fall River New England New Bedford T. McDermott Sexton Rollins Driscoll Rupert Abbott Lincoln Fall Rivers

Bangor Defeats Portland In Twin Baseball Games At Fair Grounds

Bangor wins the first game 9 to 8 with strong hitting and solid defense, tallying 15 base hits to Portland's 10 while committing five errors to the visitors' two. The second game ends in a one sided 3 to 1 Bangor victory as Portland uses three pitchers and Wheeler shines on the mound.

Bangor Portland Braham Hayes Madden Dolan Edgar Casey Fitzmaurice Wheeler Burns Cagey

Pawtucket Crushes Lewiston. Gray Sets Strikeout Mark

Pawtucket had an easy win over Lewiston as Gray struck out eight, setting a new record. The game ended after six innings due to darkness with Pawtucket 21 Lewiston 1. Base hits favored Pawtucket 23 to 4, errors 1 and 8. Battery Gray Yeager Sullivan Bergen.

Pawtucket R. I Lewiston Sulivan Gray Yeager Sullivan Bergen

Ponies Edge Yonkers in Easy Springfield Victory

Kelly and his Yonkers team fell to the Ponies in Springfield as Miller controlled the game and the locals hammered Duryea with hits, showcasing a one sided contest in favor of Springfield.

Springfield Kelly Yonkers Miller Duryea

Providence Grays Triumph Over Wilkesbarre In Tight Match

Providence Grays defeated Wilkesbarre 9 to 5 at home, aided by stronger batting and steadier fielding. Pitcher Egan starred aside from a rare error, with Betts and Gillen's misplays contributing to early runs. Attendance recorded at 800.

Providence R. I Providence Grays Wilkesbarres Egan Keenan Betts Gillen Wilkesbarre

Winsted Captures Connecticut Baseball Title in Decisive Game

Winsted defeated Hartford 4 to 1 in ten innings before about 1000 fans in the decisive Connecticut baseball championship game at Winsted. Batteries Simmons and Mackey faced Gannon and Moran.

Winsted Conn Connecticut Hartford Simmons

South Boston Club Holds Harbored Track Picnic at Melville Garden

About 500 attendees watched a 3 to 4 pm start for improvised races at Melville Garden harbor event. Walsh and Pat Walsh led mile and 100 yard events with shifts in time, while George Dow and J M Gallagher starred in sprints. Tug of war sparked a close finish as South Boston Athletic Club won.

South Walsh Holmes George Dow R. P. Williams East Boston A. A P. J. Harrison G. J. Rau St. Mary’s A. C William Robinson Chelsea H.S. A. A J. M. Gallagher Harry Bannister Pat Walsh George C. Dow J. J. McKinnon Dorchester W. Allison R. P. Willams G. J. Raw Harry Jope J. M. Shoemaker Fran Rowe BL. Hopkinson Distan Tony “Isidets Aoe B.A. C Ain Bernard Dohayty W. Archibald J. Fitzpatrick F. B. Looney A. A Frank Magrath Ore Varnell Athlete Club South Boston Athletic Club South Boston

Ring Notes: Jackson Leaves New York for West

Peter Jackson quits New York for the West in apparent disgust at not securing a match with Corbett. He may stop in Chicago to draw half of a $20,000 side bet and seek talks with Parson Davies, who rumor says has quit him. Sullivan seeks a 145 pound bout with O Brien or any opponent up to 185 pounds. O Brien aims for a meeting with Tommy Ryan and vows not to enter the ring in poor condition. Prospect of Johnson vs Binney at the Cribb Club in Chicago soon.

Peter Jackson New York City West Corbett Jackson Chicago Parson Davies John A. Sullivan the Post Dick O’brien Tommy Ryan Sullivan Billy Hennessey O’brien Walter Johnson Ed Binney Cribb

Hudson Horses Meet Highlights at Hudson Raceway

At Hudson New York on August 30 the free-for-all trotting and pacing finale saw B. B. Newhaven win all three heats in 2:28 2:21 2:28. Little Nancy of Troy captured the 2:40 class in three straight heats with times 2:32 2:29 2:29.5. Glen gariff and Harry won the double team race with leading times 3:02 2:59 2:51 2:48 and Golden Bells of Pittsfield won the three-year-old race in 2:49 2:44.

Hudson N. Y B. B. Newhaven Little Nancy Troy Glengariff Harry Golden Bells Pittsfield

Independence Races Feature Wins at 1000 Dollar Purses

In Independence Iowa on August 30 Lady Wilkes Vera Capel Baron Dale Nina Medium each won a 1000 dollar purse event. First race 2:29 trot won by Lady Wilkes with times 2:16 1 2, 2:18 1 2, 2:18. Second race 2:20 trot won by Vera Capel with times 2:13 1 4, 2:11, 2:11 1 2, 2:10 3 4. Third race 2:2 pace won by Baron Dale with times 2:17 1 4, 2:15, 2:15 8 4, 2:18, Fourth race 2:17 trot won by Nina Medium with times 2:13 1 2, 2:14 1 4, 2:18 1 4, 2:14 1 4.

Independence Lady Wilkes Vera Capel Barondale Nina Medium

Wesleyan Football Schedule Outlining Fall Games

Middletown Conn Aug 30 Wesleyan releases fall football slate with Orange Athletics at Orange Oct 6 Amherst here Oct 12 Dartmouth here Oct 16 New Jersey Athletic Club at Bergen Point Oct 19. Also arranged with Syracuse Trinity and Union. Harvard possibly here in November.

Middletown Conn Wesleyan Orange Amherstshere Dartmouthshere New Jersey Athletic Club Bergen Point Syracuse Trinity Union Harvard

Wachu setts and Belmont contest city rowing title

Worcester August 30 The Wachusett and Belmont rowing crews challenged for the city championship at Lake Quinsigamond. The Wachusett eight won by two lengths in a time of 8 minutes 19 1 2 seconds securing gold watches as the prize.

Worcester Wachusetts Belmont Lake Quinsigamond

Massachusetts L A W fall meet plans under way in Springfield

Preliminary arrangements for the Massachusetts division of the L A W are shaping up with the fall meet centered on a grand ball at City Hall on Sept 12. A full military band will attend and the quarterly division meeting precedes the dance. Potential chief consul candidates for 1895 are discussed amid ongoing league maneuvering and local politics.

Massachusetts Jack Crown Springfield Massachusetts Division Board of Officers New York Potter Santee Luscomb League Good Roads Sterling Elliott National Assembly Perkins Miller Boston Spencer T. Williams Medford Waltham Bliss Johnson Harry Tyler Tyler Johhny Sanger Arnold Porter E. C. Johnson Brockton Boys

Butler in Vermont at Brattleboro Wheel Club Meet

The Vermont Wheel Club tournament in Brattleboro drew a record turnout with prizes above 600 dollars. Winners include J. J. O’Neil Keene in the one mile handicap 2:28 3-5 and Nat Butler Cambridgeport in the one mile open 2:20 1-5, plus Irwin Combs Brattleboro in the Windham county mile 2:37 4-5 and F I Elmer Chicopee in the one mile handicap 2:13 2-5. The two mile handicap saw Nat Butler triumph in 4:42 2-5, and G A McEward Springfield set 1:10 for the half mile 1:30 class.

Brattleboro Vermont Wheel Club J. J. O’neil Keene Hugh Robson Salem Windham County Irwin Combs Nat Butler Cambridgeport F. I. Elmer Chicopee G. A. McEadward Springfield

Nancy prize race at Buffalo Velo drome 3000m winner Harris

In Paris Aug 30 Harris won the Nancy prize race of 3000 metres at the Buffalo Velo drome with Banker second. Zimmerman, American champion, failed to beat Tyler's mile record with a flying start, timing 2 15 4 5. Forman won the 15 kilometre race after Zimmerman refused to ride, who later accused the timekeeper of dishonesty and bribery before attempting a 1 mile against time, finishing 2 08 1 5.

Paris Nancy Buffalo Harris Banker Zimmerman Tyler Forman

Lawrence Wins At Cricket In Penn Field Match

Lawrence, Aug 30. The team from two local clubs defeated the Heddon field Penn team by 10 to 64. Simmons scored 34 for the visitors as the only double. Bruce Merrill Gill and Carter batted well. Lawrence bowled tight, home side 49 in the second innings before darkness halted play.

Lawrence Heddonfield Penn Simmons Bruce Merrill Gill Carter Innning

Vigilant Arrives Here Amid Cheers For Dart Yacht Race

The American sloop Vigilant arrived at Dartmouth at 8 pm in tow of the steam yacht Pelican. Tomorrow under Royal Dart Yacht Club auspices a 40 mile triangular race offers 250 dollars to the winner and 150 to the runner up with Vigilant and Satanita expected as the only competitors.

Dartmouth Vigilant Pelican Royal Dart Yacht Club Satanita

Halleck and Co. advertise cure for blood poison and sexual diseases

An antique Nassau street style page lists Dr Halleck and Co at 110 Court Street Boston offering cures for blood poisoning and related maladies. It promotes permanent remedies without mercury, mail treatment, and a museum of anatomy. Also mentions Electric Pills for male debility and a payment guarantee.

Hallock Yeal Court Boston Uto Dr.hallock &Co Halleck Museum of Anatomy Court St

Police Raid Controversy Upsets East Boston Town Meeting

Townspeople clash as former chief Herbert W. Tewksbury questions police raids including a July 3 operation and a Sunday raid on a private house. Selectmen deny awareness, while residents defend officers and note temperance town policy at Winthrop.

Boston Herbert W. Tewksbury B. Lewis New Winthrop Hotel Neers Hisses Yeman Winthrop Temperance Town William Colton

Raid Instigator Denial Sparks Political Challenge

A defiant statement reads I challenge any man to bring forth an iota of evidence that I was the instigator of the raid. The remark frames a political confrontation as the speaker disputes allegations and calls for proof amid ongoing controversy.

Winthrop debate on hotel, police, and reform splits town

Citizens argue over police protection and town policy as residents criticize hotel plans and raids. David Floyd argues for strong winter policing, while others urge Selectmen to reorganize the force and disclose actions. A Treasury vote tweak is floated to $750 for raid clarifications.

Mr. Snow Winthrop Crescent Beach David Floyd Selectmen George C. Marden Floyd

Races At Fort Wayne Highlight Fast Track And Records

About ten thousand spectators watched a fast card at Fort Wayne with Joe Patchen delivering a standout 2:06 third heat in the 2:18 pace tying his record and lowering the track mark. Scourine set a two year old trot record at 2:25 8-4 while Ballona won the 2:20 trot. Trevillian, Scourne, Joan Patchen, Bare lona and Hal Braden also posted victories in their respective races.

Fort Wayne Ind Joe Patchen Roy Wilkes Curry Patcchen Scourine Lady Potter Budd Doble Ballona Heir-at-Law Geers Trevillian Scour’ne Joan Patchen Barelona Hal Braden

Nellie A. Wins Nutmeg Stake at Charter Oak

At Charter Oak Hartford Aug 20 slow time marked the races after morning rain. Nellie A clearly led the Nutmeg stake heat defeating Coincident and others. owner Anglin breeder received 11000 with 10000 to Nellie A and smaller shares to Coincident Ruprecht Precenz. Muta Wilkes failed to catch rivals in fast trotting. Whisper, Bligard, Sterling and Aleyo placed in order. A matched trotting race tomorrow was announced between Great Barrington Mass Miss Mullin and Isaac Sanderson Willimantic Moss Rose.

Hartford Charter Oak Nellie Terre Haute Angelin Nellie A Ruprecht Precenz Muta Wilkes Whisper Reek Bligard Sterling Aleyo Morrow Thomas Greywood Great Barrington Mass Miss Mullin Isaac Sanderson Willimantic Conn Moss Rose

Manchester’s Meet Opens With Trotting Winners Shine

In Manchester New Hampshire 2030 attendees witness day three of the Road and Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association. Sancmar dominates the 2:40 class as Blackstone wins the stake No 4 3-year-olds. Prince captures the 2-year-olds in a swift 1:24 3-4 heat with further racing to come at dusk.

Manchester N. H New Hampshire Sancmar Canemar Blackstone Prince

Vermont Breeders' meeting concludes at Rutland

The Vermont Breeders' meeting ended in Rutland amid threatening weather and a wet slow track. Rare John won the first race with times 2 41 and 2 83 1 2. Mack captured the second race in 2 29 1 2, 2 28 3 4. Lord Shelburne won the third race with times 2 37 1 2, 2 34 1 2.

Rutland Vermont John Mack Lord Shelburne

Androscoggin County Fair Closes Amid Rainy Day

Rain kept crowds away at Evergreen Park as Androscoggin county fair ended. Leola by Rockefeller won the foals stake with a 2:38 1-2 time, while E E Allen's mare Maude Brino, by Albrino, captured the gent's driving race on a heavy track.

Livermore Falls Androscoggin County Evergreen Park Leola Rockefeller E. E. Allen Albrino

Results From Sheepshead Bay Races Show Winners

At Sheepshead Bay on August 30 the Futurity course winner was Applause in 1 11 1 5. Dorran won the Reapers stakes in 2 01 2 5. Dolabra captured the Sapphire stakes in 1 08 2 5. Domino took the Ocean handicap in 1 40 1 5. Faraday won the 1 64 2 5 mile race. Lightfoot prevailed over 1 2 11 2 6 turf. Leonville won the 1 mile turf in 1 42 3 5.

Sheepshead Bay Applause Dorran Dolabra Domino Faraday Lightfoot Leonville

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