Mighty Hitting Leads Boston Thronged Win
Stivettls sharp eye powered a Boston victory as the club belted 22 hits. Burkett sulked after a tough night while Duffy drew four walks. Everyone contributed in a strong offensive showing.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1894
Page
3
Boston Bostons Dominate Cleveland With Eight-Run First Inning
In Cleveland the Boston team blasted the ball, posting eight runs in the first inning and following with more in the third. Burkett’s sun and Burkett’s muff contributed to the early onslaught while Dusty and Stivetts added power with home runs. Cleveland, hoping Young can stem the tide, faces a tall task as Boston’s bats stay scorching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Herman Long
Boston
Bostons
Clevelands
Burkett
McCarthy
Dusty
Stivetts
Long
Duffy
Tucker
Nash
Ganzel
Ryan
Lowe
Young
Phillies Rally Past Pirates as Donovan Resigns
In Pittsburg on July 6 Philadelphia built a late rally scoring six runs in the eighth after Killen faltered, aided by seven hits. Donovan resigns as Phillies captain with Denny Lyons named to succeed him as attendance reaches about two thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Penn
Phillies
Killen
Gumbert
Donovan
Denny Lyons
Philadelphia
Haddock
Buckley
Mack
New York Defeats Louisville In Blazing Batting Display
New York won 10 to 6 in Louisville as Pepper was knocked out in five innings and Brown hit a home run. Hemming struggled while New York gathered 17 hits to Louisville's 11. Attendance was 1700.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
New York
Pepper
Hemming
Brown
Weaver
Rusie
Farrell
Brockton Falls Short After First-Inning Lead Loss
New England League game at Brockton today swung on a costly misplay by Corcoran at third base. Willis, Corbett and Kennedy had solid batting, with Kennedy driving in two runners, but Brockton squandered a strong early advantage and handed the win to the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Corcoran
Willis
Corbett
Kennedy
Baseball game report Worcester versus Brockton
Worcester and Brockton produced a home run heavy game with sharp fielding by Hornung and Willis. Final scores show Worcester 9 Brockton 8 with errors totaling two for Worcester and six for Brockton. noteworthy batting and battery pairs Crane Hayes and McCullough Connaughton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornung
Willis
Worcester
Brockton
Crane
Hayes
McCullough
Connaughton
Costly first inning errors doom Haverhill in Portland loss
In Haverhill on July 6 Regan Sweeney and Irwin faltered early as Portland built a 6-4 lead after one. Haverhill recovered with errorless defense and strong hitting led by Smith’s fine third base play. Final: Portland 6, Haverhill 4. Hits Portland 6, Haverhill 8. Errors Portland 2, Haverhill 4. Batteries Dolan Carey Mahoney and Doe Sweeney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Regan
Sweeney
Irwin
Smith
Portland Coccos Sevee
Portland
Dolan
Carey and Mahoney
Doe
Lewiston Beats Bangor In Sloppy Defeat At Home
Lewiston defeated Bangor 4 to 1 as Bangor played players out of position and sloppy fielding, with Connelly's decisions cited as a factor. Lewiston collected 15 hits to Bangor's 11, while errors favored Bangor with four. Batteries were Stafford and Bergen for Lewiston, O'Neil and Fitzmaurice for Bangor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Lewiston
Connelly
McBride
Gorman
Deady
Stafford
Bergen
O’neil
Fitzmaurice
Walcott Triumphs Over O'Brien In City Bout
Joe Walcott defeated Dick O'Brien of Lewiston in twelve rounds at the Casino in a hard fought 15 round plan. O'Brien weighed 151 1 2 pounds to Walcott’s 138, with $1000 purse. The victory crowns Walcott as New England lightweight champion and one of the leading lightweights nationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Walcott
Dick O’brien
Lewiston
Walcott
O’brien
Joe
Doc O’connell
John L. Sullivan
Peter Maher
Dick Moore
George Dixon
Ike Weir
Belfast
New England
McAuliffe
Leeds
Austin Gibbons
McDonough
Mike Bradley
Jim Sullivan
Tom O’rourke
O'Brien
Spencer Williams
Dusky Joe
Jack Havlin
Fall River Defeats Pawtucket In Ninth Inning Clash
Fall River wins 5 to 4 at Pawtucket after a ninth inning rally. Rupert hits a run scoring single and Klobedanz keys a two base hit. Rollins injures a finger in the first and leaves the game as Fall River outhits Pawtucket 9 to 10 with six errors each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket
R. I
Fall River
Rupert
Klobedanz
Rollins
Myers
Fournier
Roach
Eastern League Scores Report
In Erie Buffalo games Erie defeated Buffalo 7 to 6. Wilkes Barre edged Binghamton 9 to 8. New Bedford beat Providence 6 to 1. Syracuse defeated Troy 11 to 6.
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Erie
Buffalo
Wilkesbarre
Binghamton
New Bedford
Providence
Syracuse
Troy
Division 6 Beats Division 2 At Pompeii Grounds
Division 6 defeated Division 2 4 to 2 on the Pompeii grounds yesterday. McKay and Cusick led at bat, Cassidy, McKay and Herlih y made key plays, and McKay with Long pitched. About six hundred spectators, many from other divisions, watched.
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Pompeii Grounds
McKay
Cusick
Cassidy
Herlihy
Long
Boston Braces for Food Crisis as Meat Prices Climb
Retail and wholesale markets in Boston report brisk fish trade and rising fruit prices due to a strike. Beef mutton and lamb hold steady while fresh pork and smoked products rise. Cattle shipments from New England to the region expand as fruit distributors warn of substantial cost increases impacting hotels and restaurants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New England
South
John P. Squire & Co
Kansas
Warren Line
Buffalo
Swift & Co
Indiana
Ohio
Chicago
Europe
Leyland Company
Steamship Company
Indianapolis
Weymouth Yacht Races at Fort Point North Weymouth
The fifty sixth Monat iquot Yacht Club club race was sailed off Fort Point in a strong southwest breeze with all boats reefed to three. Gipsy led most of the race over the nine mile outside course. Opeeche and Eulalie, moved to first class due to class shortage. Judges were Francis H. Gowing, T. P. Willey and Dana Smith.
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Weymouth
Mass
Monatiquot Yacht Club
Fort Point
North Weymouth
Opeeche
Eulalie
Gipsy
Francis H. Gowing
T. P. Willey
Dana Smith
Henley Regatta Final Races Conclude With Leander Wins
In London on July 6 the final heats at Henley produced decisive wins. Leander Club eight defeated Thames Rowing Club by half a length in the grand challenge plate. Guy and Vivian Nickalls won the silver goblets in the pair-oared race. Trinity College Oxford eight beat London Rowing Club by three quarters of a length for the Thames challenge cup. Thames Rowing Club won the Wyfold cup, besting Balliol College Oxford. Guy Nickalls took the diamond sculls title, beating Vivian Nickalls by a length and a half. Eton College won the first heat for the ladies challenge purse over Trinity College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Leander Club
Thames Rowing Club
Guy
Vivian Nickalls
Trinity College, Oxford
London Rowes Club
Balliol College
Oxford
Guy Nickalls
Eton College
Rinity College
Chace Wins Singles At Tuxedo Tennis Meet
Malcolm Chace of Providence takes the first prize in the Tuxedo tournament singles. He will face Clarence Hobart of New York tomorrow for the championship trophy. John Howland and A. E. Foote capture the doubles title defeating Chace and Deane Miller 8-6 6-4 7-5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuxedo Park
N. Y
Malcolm Chace
Providence
Clarence Hobart
New York
John Howland
A. E
Foote
Ers University
A. BE. Foote
Yale
John
Vigilant Poised for Queen's Cup in Clyde Regatta
Glasgow July 6 The Vigilant will race tomorrow for the Queen's cup in Clyde regatta contests July 9 10 and 11 Captain Haff will steer the Vigilant and Carter the Britannia George J Gould seen aboard the Vigilant at Gourock saying he was greatly impressed by its performance and that Vigilant could beat Britannia with equal chances Experts note Valkyrie could lead but depth of water blocks her passage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Clyde
Haff
Carter
Britannia
George J. Gould
Vigilant
Gourock
Vigiant
Sultana Sails from Marblehead for Beverly and New York
Marblehead July 6. Barkentine steam yacht Sultana owned by Parkes sails today for Beverly and will proceed to New York tomorrow. Captain James Barr, formerly of the cutter Shona, commands the Sultana. The three masted schooner May and sloop Dave from New York arrive, joined by Mayflower Marguerite and Issip from New London after a two weeks cruise. Babboon and others are in port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marblehead
Barkentine
Parkes
Beverly
New York
James Barr
Shona
May
Dave
Mayflower
Marguerite
Issip
New London
Babboon
Record of July 4 racing at Waltham sparks rival plans
The Post carries an in depth view of the Waltham races with claims of a scientific report. Haggerty Williams tandem practice sets 87 85 seconds. Bliss and Porter target records on a track praised as fastest in the world. A tournament is planned next Saturday with Bliss and Porter aiming for sub 2 01.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Post
Hagger
New York
Robinson
National Racing Board
Johnson
Rambler
Bliss
J. P. Bliss
Porter
Asbury Park
Bradstreet
Pinkey Bliss
Johnnie Johnson
Meintjes
Young Mayo
Jimmie B. Wins Tight Pace At Concord July Meet
The Concord NH July driving park meet closed with a small crowd but lively racing. Jimmie B., a Fitchburg horse, won in straight heats by narrow margins with Frank P. pressing throughout. Veles led heat one of the 2 33 class but faded. Frank P. won heat two. Julia Wilkes, driven by Sullivan, finished second as the mare was pulled near the wire and Frank Sargent replaced him. Judges faced discontent over several decisions as the six heats were raced. Julia Wilkes dropped from 2 45 records but did not win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
Driving Park
Jimmie B
Fitchburg
Frank P
Richard Lambert
Veles
Bradford
Penn
Sullivan
Julia Wilkes
Frank Sargent
Races At Rigby Track Entertains Portland Crowd
At the Rigby races in Portland on Ladies Day 3000 spectators watched Dr. H. win the 2:12 pacing race as a favorite. Slippery Tom narrowly beat Damasella in the 2:30 heat after a driver change. Roger won the 3-minute race handily, while Mrs. Crosby steered Emma B in exhibition miles in 2:26 and Nelson appeared on track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Rigby
Dr. H
Slippery Tom
Damasella
Roger
Races at Sheepshead Bay Feature Winners and Times
At Sheepshead Bay on July 6, six furlongs saw Walcott win the first with Stonewell second and Dr Hasbrouck third in 1 42 4 5. The second race went to Hanwell over Louise filly with Halloween third in 1 14 1 5. Sandowne led the mile event with Shadow second and Lisel G. third in 1 42 3 5. Ducat captured the one and one eighth miles with Star Actress second and Cactus third in unclear time. Roche won the one and three sixteenths miles with Lightfoot second and Chant third in 2 02 4 5. May Day filly topped the three and a half furlongs, War Bonnet first, 51 Vincent second, time 1 11. Johan led the one and one fourth miles with Watterson second, Time 2 11 2 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheepshead Bay
L. L
Walcott
Stonewell
Dr. Hasbrouck
Hanwell
Louise Filly
Halloween
Sandowne
Shadow
Lisel G
Ducat
Cactus
Lipa
Roche
Lightfoot
Chant
War Bonnet
Vincent
Johan
Watterson
Three Bold Young Men Nabbed After Store Burglary
East Boston police under Officer Rooney captured three suspects Foley McCormack and Francis in a second hand shop burglary tied to a gang terrorizing the area for months. They faced grand jury charges with $500 bail. two defendants had prior reformatory stints while Foley confessed and vowed reform. The trio were arraigned in East Boston District Court before Judge Emmons and later turned over to Division 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Rooney
Division 1
Merrimac
Market Streets
John Foley
Chelsea Street
Bernard McCormack
Webster Street
Joseph Francis
Everett Street
Cain
East Boston
Emmons
William Steele
Orleans Street
Division 7
Foley
McCormack
Francis
Eastern Avenue
Concord Reformatory
Steele
Head in a Pail of Water Mystery in Providence
Edward Douley a 30 year old known in Providence was found dead at a seaside resort on Boston avenue. Frankie Merrill claims Douley’s head rested in a large pail of water after being strangled, with signs of poisoning possibly from drugs. Douley, formerly of New York, had been staying with Mrs. Merrill for three weeks amid movements from Riverside and Pleasant Bluff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Edward Douley
Boston Avenue
Frankie Merrill
Douley
Riverside
Pleasant Bluff
Moxom’s Successor Named for First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church at Commonwealth avenue and Clarendon street plans to call Rev. Nathan E. Wood of Brookline to succeed Rev. Dr. Philip Moxom. A council of church leaders and a joint committee agreed on Wood and will seek his acceptance at a proposed annual salary of 6000 dollars, a thousand more than any prior pastor received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Commonwealth Avenue
Clarendon Street
Nathan E. Wood
Brookline
Philip 5. Moxom
William G. Harris
J. T. K. Willis
Curtis
North National Bank
Mr. Wood
Church Society
Messrs
Guy Lambkin
George F. D. Paine
RE. B. Badger
Wood
Runaway Horse Injures 6 Year Old in West Roxbury
A carriage on South street near Morton in West Roxbury ran away after the horse was frightened. David Keezer, six, of 23 Burroughs street, and two ladies were thrown out. the carriage was demolished and Keezer suffered three severe scalp wounds and an arm injury. Doctors Perry and Winkley treated him. he was taken home by police ambulance.
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South Street
West Roxbury
David Keezer
Burroughs Street
Morton
Keezer
Perry and
Winkley
Bismark Brau Introduced by Habich & Co
Habich and Company unveil a dark heavily malted beer named Bismark Brau. Marketed as a Bavarian style brew with delicate flavor and nutritious character, it targets European travelers and connoisseurs. Bottled in white bottles with stopper seals, it mirrors the Norfolk Cabinet in presentation and alcohol content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Habich & Co
Norfolk
Accidental Death Of Gate Tender Moynihan In Newburyport Tunnel
Eugene Moynihan 24, signal tender for Boston and Maine, likely killed as he walked through a tunnel near Newburyport about 10 45 p m while returning to his signal house after declining a clambake companion The injury appears to be from being struck by the Bar Harbor limited express and the remains were found near the tunnel entrance by engineer Oakes The death was ruled an accident after medical examiner Dr Hurst and police investigation Moynihan lived with a brother and sister and had long served the railroad as gate tender and later as signalman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburyport
Eugene Moynihan
Boston & Maine Railroad
Hurst
Moynihan
Hewlett
Hurley
Bar Harbor
Fall River Mill Troubles Ended as Weavers Return
Fall River authorities posted twelve policemen and three inspectors at King Philip mill gates but no disturbance occurred. They blame gangs not connected with the mill and expect arrests soon. The strike is considered ended, with mills resuming only on other goods at regular prices while operatives seek better pay. about 130 looms were in operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
King Philip Mill
Plank fatally injures worker aboard Avalon at Pier 2
Cornelius Welch, 35, of 12 Vicksburg Street, was at work in the hold of the steamer Avalon lying at Pier 2, New York & New England docks, when a falling plank struck his head. He suffered a severe scalp wound and other injuries requiring removal to City Hospital by police ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Welch
Vicksburg Street
Avalon
New York
New England Docks
Munzinger Clarifies Lexow Testimony Mixup
New York reports correct a June 8 despatch noting Louis Munzinger was the first Lexow committee witness. He was not indicted for taking money from Lucy McCarthy, and contrary to earlier belief, he and the indicted man are two different persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Toulis Munziger
Lucy McCarthy
Lexow
Louis Munzinger
Louis Munziger
Infant narrowly escapes death under electric car in Norwich
In Norwich on July 6 a two year old child belonging to a Russian family living on West Main street ran in front of a West Side electric car. The motorman could not stop in time and the infant was dragged beneath the car, found unconscious on the bed of the track. It suffered severe bruises but no broken bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Conn
West Main Street
Milkman Edgar Taylor Found Alive After Vanishing
Springfield reports Edgar Taylor the milkman whose battered hat and broken lantern were found near a bloodstain in a barn last spring is alive. He reappeared Tuesday visiting his wife in Holyoke and then left town within hours without revealing his plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Edgar Taylor
Holyoke
Fourth Child Sent By Father This Month
A man tells an acquaintance he has already sent his boy away four times this month, reflecting ongoing trouble at home and parental discipline in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Constitution
Boxing debate and results from Irish and American rings
A Boston sport writer reflects on boxing in Ireland praising its low interference and imagining Corbett or Fitzsimmons facing Sullivan era opponents in Dublin. The piece notes Tommy Ryan’s arrival in Minneapolis for a July 2 bout with Mysterious Billy Smith, plus various regional bouts, outcomes, and tensions among fighters including Fitzsimmons, Corbett, and Jack Fitzpatrick.
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Ireland
Boston
Dublin
Corbett
Jackson
Fitzsimmons
Peter Maher
Joe McAuliffe
Mission Boy
Joe M Grath
Alfred Gunning
McGrat
New York
San Francisco
New Orleans
Erin
Tommy Ryan
Minneapolis
Hartford
Conn
Billy Smith
Twin City Athletic Club
James Flemming
Portsmouth
N. H
Andy Watson
Tommy White
Chicago
Arkansas Kid
Harry Gilmore
Jimmy Callagher
Beaver Falls
Penn
Gilmore
Jimmy Barry
Chfo
Foundate
Harry Brooks
Barry
Harry McInerney
Bantam
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jimmy Corbett
Sullivan
Peter Jackson
Mr. McInerney
Jack Fitzpatrick
Bobby All
Providence
Atlantic
Charles Tilley
National Sporting Club
London
Tom Lynch
Lynch
National Club
Bill Mortimer
Palmer
Mortimer
Charley Kelly
John C. Tiernan
England
Olympic Club of
Amesbury Cycling Meet At Buttonwood Park
Four hundred persons attended the bicycle contest at Buttonwood Park in Amesbury on July 6. Winners included A. C. Ramsden in the mile novice and 3 minute one mile, G. H. Atwood in the exhibition half mile and mile open, with Walton, Ramsden, and Wallarton among top finishers. Prizes ranged from a silver pitcher to a gold watch and a bicycle lamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesbury
Buttonwood Park
A. C. Ramsden
Henry Higgins
J. B. Luddington
G. H. Atwood
H. BE. Walton
L. W. Wallarton
C. Chipman
H. G. Dennett
E. W. Scott
H. E. Walton
Secon
L. W
Wallarton
L. W. Wallart
W. E. Carr
G. W
D. F E. Currier
S. Goodwin
Gloucester Schooner Struck Rock Off West Chop
Fishing schooner Richard Lester of Gloucester struck a rock off West Chop this morning near Vineyard Haven but was apparently uninjured. The note about learning trombone highlights good lungs and indulgent neighbors.
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Vineyard Haven
Richard Lester
West Chop
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