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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1896
Page
3
Brooklyn defeated the Bean Eaters with a rough offensive showing. Glose struggled at the plate while Yone delivered key hits to secure the victory in today’s game.
Boston was beaten today at Brooklyn after a tight contest. The visitors wasted hits and were weak at bat. Final score shows Brooklyn scoring late and earning four runs to three for Boston with Lachance homering. Nine players contributed hits and bases on balls noted for both sides.
Pittsburg won the game 12 to 5 after a tough match. Merritt accused Vaughn of blocking at the plate and was fined 25 dollars and removed. Bierbauer sprained an ankle and will be out about a month. Attendance was about 3000. Batteries Hawley and Merritt and Sugden for Pittsburg Foreman and Vaughn for Cincinnati.
The Cleveland team defeated St Louis with a rough second inning for Breitenstein. Kissinger closed out the game as Cleveland piled on runs while Cuppy OConnor and Murphy contributed on the mound and in the field. The final score shows Cleveland ahead by nine runs.
New York failed to score for the first time this season as Hoffer shut out the New Yorks. Sullivan pitched well but the offense provided no support in front of about 8000 fans. Final score Baltimore 6 New York 0 with 13 hits to 6. Errors were Baltimore 1 New York 3. Batter fouls by Hoffer and Clarke, Sullivan and Wilson.
Philadelphia wins 13 to 8 over Washington with heavy hitting in the eighth inning. Keener pitched well. Thompson homer. Attendance 3292. Error totals 4 for Philadelphia and 3 for Washington. Batteries Keener Grady German McAuley.
Korwan drew five bases on balls driving in runs for Brockton. Lajoie homered for Fall River in the tenth but Brockton edged ahead, 5 4, in a hard hitting game before about 1000 fans. Brockton 4 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 2. Fall River 0 1 0 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 1. Errors Brockton 5 Fall River 4. Stevens Rupert Korwan Shea.
Augusta defeated Lewiston 6 to 3 in a long game with Augusta holding Lewiston hitless through six innings. Augusta outfielded Lewiston and benefited from stronger defense and timely hitting. Attendance was about 350 as Clare pitched for Lewiston and Connor for Augusta with Forred and Messitt handling the batteries.
Bangor Me July 3 Woodse held the early lead with Bangor trailing Portland by six as the city contest began.
Fragmentary report shows teams New and Portland scoring runs in an inning with five runs and two errors. Players Wood and Duncan are named among batters, but the rest of the details are unreadable.
Attendance 500 reported as a league game in Penn July 3. The secretary at the box for Wilkesbarreick was in poor form, with Meaney noted in the event.
Syracuse and Rochester clash in a tense game with McFarland’s elusive form baffling locals. Kagan scores in the ninth before a controversial play near Garry at third base as Ampi Lovett rules Eagan out. Final line shows Rochester 0 Syracuse 4 with McFarland and Boyd in the battery for Syracuse and Whitehill and Ryan for Rochester.
Reports from Boston note open date for today at Cricket Field Revere with Pitcher Hawley of Pittsburgh. McGunnigle of Louisville offers Baltimore 4 for Jennings plus three players while Captain Unsten plans to pair batteries and push for three pitchers. Beaumont of Providence praised as top New England batsman and various team pitching tallies listed.
Harbinger Iain Beaten by Ida J in a tight regatta at City Point. Wind swung southwest to northeast as boats tackled Courses 2, 4, and 6. Ida J led early, extended on the second run, and held on for victory over Harbinger with Emma Co. and Heatrice high in the results.
Fragmentary report notes prizes and a meeting where a boat crew earned a title by default. Reference to Toronto sculler opting out of a Boston race and a small competitor reducing expenses. Names like Jake Gaudour appear. Meager details limit full clarity.
Portland race day at Rigby Park produced exciting times in the 2:12 pace with Roan Wilkes finishing in 2:08 1-2. Crafty challenged the winner in a close contest, showing stronger stamina. Enthusiasts and horsemen reported a splendid day of racing with notably swift performances.
Three horse races held at Concord Driving Park with wind interference. Notable performances by Beckwith and Maple Valley clearing rivals, Ken dall showing speed in fast class, Stowaway debut impressing. Tomorrow’s program includes a premier free-for-all with NH’s fastest field.
Barre Vermont July 3 second day attendance small two races unexciting feature pacing dog Sport failed to beat his record. Races included 2:50 class purse 200 Tabita King Wilkes Belle Hendee etc. 2:34 2:32 2:34 2:40 class purse 300 Daisy Molly W Rolling Motion Harry Frna wo can Dandy Allen Little Annie Rooney with times listed and partial results.
Freeport Maine hosts the second annual meet at Freeport Driving Association Park with five starters in the 2:32 trot for a $25 purse. Tack Hammer Morrill, owned by T C Sumner of Portland, wins, King Bird second with a best 2 32 1 2. In the 3 minute trot Doctor Pletts, owned by Morrell and Anderson of Brunswick, takes first, Molly M. second, best time 2 41.
Mr P P Caproni presents a Vatican original of Myron's Discus Thrower to the Boston Athletic Association reading room. The statue depicts the athlete in mid motion with throwing arm cocked. Caproni notes Garrett of Princeton recently won the discus at Athens, highlighting American triumph in a Greek event.
The last deposit for the Gaelic football championship game between the F r Mets of Chelsea and the O Connells of Boston was posted with the editor of the Post last night. The match is set for Conn Street grounds at 3 p m. Both teams are in fine form and confident.
Yachts Yemah of the Hull and Boothbay Harbor Clubs with G. E. Curtis and Dr. W. J. Curtis arrive from Pocahontas Cliff and Gus Randall. Others include Berry Charles Stanwood Premier K W G Chase W P Chase A T Davis A M Smith and W A Merrill of the Ortland Club. Expected tomorrow morning from Portland Surace Wallie Shque and Marietta.
The Cambridge bicycle meet at River Park Cambridge featured amateur races and professional events with riders from Boston Somerville and Waltham. A collision injured Patrolman John Deehan near Dana and Cambridge streets while a cyclist Berry was involved. The Union Cycle Co urged public confidence after a West firm with a similar name failed.
Dick O'Brien reports strong form for his bout with Bill Quinn at Coney Island with possible undercard clashes involving Eddy Connolly and Kid McPartland. Rumors place James J. Corbett training for Tom Sharkey in California as flood of boxing gossip continues.
Mr. Robert H. Campbell agent for G O Carpenter was severely burned yesterday afternoon when chloride of potash tablets in his trousers pocket ignited on the street. The fire, likely sparked by a match, ruined his suit and damaged part of a roll of bills. Campbell estimates total loss at 100 dollars and had wounds dressed at the Emergency Hospital.
State Officer F Letteney of Barnstable county arrested Rufus T Chase of Dennisport in Vineyard Sound aboard the catboat Ethel about two miles south of Quick's Hole. Chase, former agent in Gloucester for H T Burrill Extract Co of Boston, charged with embezzlement. taken to Gloucester for a hearing aboard the Ocean Gem.
At Henley Yale’s new boat performed poorly in trials with rigging issues noted by Bob Cook who aims rapid fixes. Yale crews weighed heaviest among contenders, averaging 175 pounds, while other clubs ranged from 160 to 1483 pounds, as practice and tests continue ahead of the diamond sculls event.
Acting Governor Wolcott registered as a heat wave lowers registration. Ward 21 posts 494 registrations while Ward 5 shows the smallest total. Council favors keeping offices open on Saturdays in July and August, with Senator Corbett planning an energetic Democratic canvass citywide.
Jessey, a Deer Island prisoner, escaped yesterday afternoon. He vanished before dusk as keepers could not locate him, and a beach search found his clothes and a missing boat. Authorities suspect outside help in the escape attributed to James Hen.
Thousands flock to Nahant Swamps coast area for a day at Salem Willows. Morrison steamboats offer four daily trips from Pearson's Wharf Atlantic Avenue. Passengers enjoy cool breezes, coast scenery, bath house opening, and a lively musical program.
A large crowd attended a lawn party at Mrs. John Hudson’s Green Street home in Watertown to raise funds for St. Patrick’s Church. Afternoon attractions for children included a musical program by Hattie Cutter James KF Kelley T F Vahey J M Riley C M Greene E J Hudson, with Mrs J D Monahan leading the Maypole dance. Evening lights and lanterns illuminated the grounds.
Oliver S Williams of 83 Perkins Street Somerville was robbed of a $100 gold watch at the corner of Lyman and Leverett streets by a young man who chased by Division 3 officers. The thief, named John F Ricker, was taken to the station house after capture.
It is reported that William Doogue’s name may be sent to the Board of Aldermen for superintendent of public grounds at Monday’s meeting. Mayor Quincy leaves for Chicago today, and it is said Doogue’s nomination will not be sent. Lawyer John B. Moran claims to have evidence that could render the appointment inadvisable and refused to detail it. The delay may last until the mayor’s return from Chicago.
In Billerica Centre the Rev. William Anderson of the First Baptist Church faced serious charges from Miss Hattie Bigelow. Testimony from evangelist Miss McGregor was hearsay. Anderson defended himself and denounced the allegations as false. A church vote of 2 to 5 affirmed his complete vindication, joyful for the congregation.
Locked out workers held a meeting at Superior Hall and ordered telegrams to Debs and James OConnell. A funeral for a slain union man is planned Sunday with white ribbons and a large labor demonstration in Cleveland. Troops remain nearby as mills expected to shut after today amid heavy guard presence.
In Suffolk County Insolvency Court yesterday Harry J. Jaquith of Hancock National Bank was named assignee for H A Davis & Co. George R. Fowler and George A. King were appointed assignees for Arthur Lewis and John A. Howard respectively. Compositions by Dellheim Morse and Jacobs were confirmed while Marge Sullivan's offer was not. Warrant issued on a creditors petition for T P Moran & Co with several cases continued to July or October.
Joseph Pinar, 17, of the schooner Three Marys crew, was shot at Albert Point seven miles from Norwich while unloading coal. A crew member fired three shots from a 32 calibre revolver, and Pinar remained in the hospital in critical condition with a possible death.
Nine year old Annie Tenniblatt was struck by a wagon at the Hanover and Cross streets corner around 6 PM. The driver could not avoid the accident and left the scene. She was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital and her recovery remains in doubt.
Two alarms rang within fifteen minutes last evening in Somerville. A bon fire at Dane's lodge triggered the first alarm from Box 28 at 9 o'clock. A second blaze at 244 Columbia Street owned by J M Sears was caused by firecrackers and damaged the dwelling by about 40 dollars.
The coremakers met at 45 Eliot Street with delegates from Boston Lowell Lawrence Providence Utica Troy and Port N J. They elected temporary officers James Litchfield Boston and John F Burns Holyoke and moved to form an Eastern States district league and draft a constitution to regulate apprenticeship.
A series of summer vesper services begins Sunday at Bulfinch Place Church Bulfinch Street continuing through July and August with special choirs and soloists. Speakers include Rev Christopher R Ellet on Our Country's Need and Rev George Savary who will preach at two services in Brookline. The Boston Single Tax Society moves Sunday meetings to the eighth tree from Beas street on the Charles Street Mall from 2 to 4 pm with Henry George preached.
The Philo Celtic Society of Boston held its weekly meeting at 6 Whitmore Street with Irish language instruction by Superintendent J Donohue and J Hickey. A city point car on the Broadway extension bridge left the rails at about 6 50 PM last evening, stopping four inches from the sidewalk railing with thirty five passengers aboard.
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