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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1895

Page

3

York on july 18 ailsa won from britannia

A sail event at York on July 18 saw Ailsa defeat Britannia in a notable race. The result highlights a competitive match and records a clear victory for Ailsa over Britannia.

Valkyrie III to sail for New York on July 18

London reports Lord Dunraven says Valkyrie III will start for New York on July 18. Captain Barr cites Thistle as already defeated and predicts Valkyrie can beat the Thistle but not deter Louis. The Times notes Valkyrie’s speed in light wind and says she may win the America’s Cup if prepared in time for the voyage.

London Lord Dunraven New York Ana Anhatitutad Seule Ea Ana Barr Olienter Thistle Thoklyn Aed de Louis Times America

Ailsa Wins Severe Race Off Scotland Coast

Ailsa crosses finish in a windy contest at Britannia and Ailsa regatta off Scotland with times from 10:30 to 8:46:08 and a late main sheet split. Britannia suffers gear failures and finishes two minutes after Ailsa amid heavy rain and hazy, rough seas.

Hunters Quay Britannia Ailsa Scotland Britain Skelmorlie Ascog Kreggan KEEN Innell Kitssan Gyfi Kilcregg

Niagara Boat Race At Hunter's Quay Ends In Niagara Win

The Niagara led the field in the twenty-rater race at Hunter's Quay Scotland. Zinita Eucharis and Dakotah trailed delaying half an hour after the big boats. Final results show Niagara crossing the line at 2 20 52 with Eucharis second, Zinita third, and Dakotah fourth.

Hunter’s Quay Scotland Niaga Zinita Eucharis Dakotah Niagara

Sloop Vigilant Arrives Newport Seeks Race With Defender

The Vigilant arrived at Brenton's Cove and plans a race against the Defender. An officer ashore tonight said they could give the Defender a good toss. The Vigilant will sail up the bay tomorrow to await the new sloop.

Newport R. I Vigilant Brenton’s Cove

Chace Retains Cup in Three-Set TTennis Final

Yale star Malcolm Chace defended the Tuxedo championship cup against W Larned of Summit New Jersey in a 3 set match. Chace won 6 2 9 7 6 0, with Larned hampered by weak returns and unable to win a game in the final set. By points Chace led 41 32 in the first set and 51 41 overall, showcasing superior form to clutch the title for next season.

Tuxedo Park N. Y Malcolm Chace Yale W. Larned Summit N. J Chace Larned Fisher

Baseball matchups across leagues listed for today

National League games include Boston at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at Cleveland, New York at Chicago. New England League features Bangor at New Bedford, Portland at Pawtucket, Augusta at New Bedford, Lewiston at Brockton. Eastern League shows Buffalo at Rochester, Syracuse at Toronto, Wilkes Barre at Providence, Scranton at Springfield.

Boston Pitsburg Philadelphia Cleveland New York Chicago Bangor New Bedford Portland Pawtucket Augusta Lewiston Brockton Buffalo Rochester Syracuse Toronto Wilkesbarre Providence Scranton Springfield

St Louis and Baltimore play a classic at Sportsman's Park

St Louis and Baltimore produced a standout game at Sportsman's Park with Hoffer and Staley in strong form and solid defensive support. St. Louis made two errors on tough chances, while Baltimore racked 11 hits to 9 for St. Louis in a 4 to 3 contest with Hoffer Clark Staley Otten handling duties. Attendance was about 3000.

ST. Louis Baltimore Sportsman’s Park Hoffer Staley Clark Otten

Louisville Defeats Washington In Splendid Game

Louisville beat Washington in a high scoring contest as both pitchers were hit hard but Louisville's defense and base running produced the margin. Attendance 800. Final: Louisville 11 Washington 9. Hits: Louisville 11 Washington 9. Errors: Louisville 1 Washington 5. Batteries Cunningham and Warner. Boyd and McGuire.

Louisville Washington Today Washington Cuningham Warner Boyd and McGuire

Brooklyn Beats Cincinnati In Lopsided Baseball Game

Brooklyn Giants defeated Cincinnati 11 to 7 as Parrott struggled in the field and at bat while Lucid pitched for Brooklyn. Attendance was about 2,000. Brooklyn totaled 19 hits to Cincinnati's 12 with Cincinnati committing more errors. Batteries Lucid Grim for Brooklyn Parrott Murphy for Cincinnati.

Brooklyn Cincinnati Brooklyns Parrott CinciNnatis Murphy

Cleveland Wins Dramatic Ninth Inning Game

Cleveland defeats Philadelphia 4 to 3 after a ninth inning rally. Sullivan error, Cup py base hit, and Bur kett three bagger provide the decisive punch. Attendance about 1500. hits Cleveland 8 Philadelphia 9. errors Cleveland 3 Philadelphia 4. Batteries Cuppy Zimmer O'Connor Carsey Clements.

Cleveland Philadelphia Sullivan Cuppy Burkett Zimmer O’connor Carsey Clements

Chicago Beats New York In A Classic Baseball Game

Chicago defeats New York in a highly praised game marked by protests from both sides. Meekin retired after fourth inning following a walk and a Donohue two-run homer. Attendance 4000. Final score Chicago 5 New York 4 with eight Chicago hits and nine by New York. Batter ies Terry and Donohue, Meekin, Clark and Farrell.

Chicago New York Meekin Donohue Terry Clark Farrell

Fall River Beats Bangor In Ten Inning Tilt

In a Fall River home game, Fall River and Bangor battled ten innings with Fall River winning 4 to 3. Reilly made a key play in the eighth preventing Hayward from scoring, while Stevens and Rollins combined on the pitcher’s mound with Wheeler and Hayes behind the plate. Base hits favored Fall River 11 to 7, errors 4 to 2.

Fall River Mass Fall Rivers and Rangers Reilly Moore Hayward Bangor Stevens Rollins Wheeler Hayes

New Bedford blanked Augusta in decisive win

New Bedford beat Augusta 7 to 0 as Friend pitched a strong game limiting Augusta to four hits. Butler pitched well after the fifth inning. Base hits favored New Bedford 11 to 4 with errors split and key plays noted by J. a and Murphy.

New Bedford Augusta Friend Butler J.a Murphy

Brockton Rout Lewiston in July 8 Baseball Clash

Brockton defeated Lewiston 10 to 1 as Lat hone and Rochester import La throp started in the box. Donovan pitched well for Brockton, delivering a solid effort on the mound.

Brockton Lewiston Lathrop Rochester Donovan

Brockton Beats Lewiston With Tight Baseball Scoring

A messy OCR note records a Brockton versus Lewiston game with errors and a mixed scoreline. It lists Brockton 3 errors to Lewiston 9, and mentions batters Donovan Manning Brooks Lothrop Crisham amid unclear data.

Brockton Lewiston Donovan Manning Brooks

Cornell Leander clash looms at Henley regatta

Henley on Thames July 8 Cornell faces Leander in the opening Henley regatta heat amid health concerns for rowers Hager and Fennell. Coach Courtney believes Cornell can still contend as practice shows stronger form than rival crews. An invitation lists the Argonaut Rowing Club of Toronto and Sports Club on the river with later entries to the Metropolitan regatta. The observer notes a possible but uncertain outcome based on two sick rowers. The visiting dignitaries include U S ambassador Bayard and Canadian high commissioner Tupper with consul Collins also invited.

Courtney C.S. Francis Cornell University England Cornell Leander Leander Boat Club Fennell Hager Argonaut Rowing Club of Toronto Charles E. Courtney Thomas F. Bayard United States P. A. Collins Charles Tupper

Betts Wins Doubleheader for Wilkes-Barre at Springfield

Betts pitched both games for Wilkes-Barre and won both. In game one Wilkes-Barre shut out Springfield as four scattered hits failed to matter. Springfield nearly scored in the first before Donnelly was tagged at the plate by Lyttle. Coughlin was hit hard as Springfield fielded poorly. In game two Springfield took a lead in the second, Wilkes-Barre tied it in the seventh, and a ninth inning error and wild pitch produced the winning run. Final: Wilkes-Barre 4 Springfield 3.

Springfield Betts Wilkesbarre Springfields Donnelly Lyttle Coughlin Shannon McDonald Callahan Smith Leahy

Providence Beats Scranton In Easy Victory

Providence defeated Scranton 20 to 4 as Delaney pitched two innings before being relieved to avoid injury. Hodson started for Providence and Delaney, Hustin finished on the mound with McAuley aiding in the catching. Scranton misplayed early and late, with errors totaling four as Providence built a commanding lead.

Pawtucket Edges Portland on Errors and Key Plays

Pawtucket Rhode Island beat Portland 8 to 5 as costly errors by the visitors eased the home team's path. Magoons third base play and Yeager's bat and base running were standout moments. The game totals show Pawtucket nine hits to Portland six with two errors for Pawtucket and six for Portland. Batteries were Kelley and Yeager for Pawtucket and Killeen and Terrien for Portland.

Pawtucket Magoon Yeager Portland Kelley Killeen Terrien

Toronto Nips Rochester Before Rain Ends Game

Toronto shut Rochester out for five innings until rain halted play and umpire Hurst awarded the game to Toronto. Meakin allowed seven hits. Crane had one. Rochester fielded poorly. Attendance 700. Toronto 7 Rochester 1. Batteries Meakin Berger Crank Lake.

Rochester N. Y Toronto Hurst Meakin Canucks Crane Rochesters Topont Berger Crank Lake

Camden Wins Big Over Warrens In Missouri Tilt

Camden Missouri defeated Warrens with a 17 to 5 score in a baseball game played on July 8. Camden dominated early and maintained the lead throughout, posting a strong offensive output.

Camden Warren Camdens Warrens

London Athletic Club to Send Fifteen to America

English exploits highlight a limited London Athletic Club squad of fifteen to travel to America. The announcement outlines the final selection and aims for early competitions, signaling a coordinated team effort by the club ahead of international meetups.

London London Athletic Club America

Bald Looked Upon as Winner of Half Mile Medal

ASBURY PARK N J July 8 The sixteenth annual national meet of the League of American Wheelmen began with 1000 cyclists registering at the Asbury Wheelmen club house receiving badges and a souvenir program The program lists prizes and events for numerous classes including two mile national championships and one mile open races with pacemakers The meet features parades receptions and a monster clambake with officials and members of many clubs arriving and staging the first day activities

Bald Asbury Park N. J League of American Wheelman Asbury Wheelmen Harrison Wheel Club Pittsburg Denver Board of Trade of Cycle Manufacturers Racing Board The League of American Wheelmen Eddie Bald Long Branch Spring Lake Rhode Island Point L.A. W

Boxing Gossip and Boxing Promises in Boston Scene

Boxing gossip notes Billy Smith and Eddie Connolly visiting Boston with Connolly showing a cotton decoration on his left ear after a latest battle. Smith seeks 126 pounds against Johnny Griffin while Steele eyes a rematch with Joe Flaherty or a meeting with Connolly. Ike Weir challenges Dixon with side stakes. O Rourke urged to consider the Spider. Calls for matches with Ben McArthur and 1000-strong Seattle club member Jack Green noted.

Billy Smith Eddie Connolly St. John N. B Canada Connolly Johnny Griffin Boston Smith Nahant Frank Steele Joe Flaherty Flaherty Steele Dixon O'Rourke Bill Critch South Boston Ben McArthur The Riversides Jack Green Seattle Athletic Club Jim Hall Louisville Jim William Brady Parson” Davies Joe Chaynski Steve O’donnell Brady John L. Sullivan Davies Sullivan Rob Rot

British Athletic team selection amid illness and doubt

The author discusses illness among crew members affecting selection for a forthcoming race. Substitutes may be used if the invalids do not improve by tomorrow. A meeting on Saturday will pick the team, with several named athletes possibly to join, and the final selection set for July 16.

British Athletic Association E. C. Bredin G. B. Shaw EB. J. Wilkins H. A. Munro A. W. Andrews H. E. Woodyatt

Safety and Falls Mark Riverside Wheelmen Race at Manhattan

Twenty one men fell in Riverside Wheelmen races at Manhattan field New York on Saturday last. The piece notes safety concerns and argues the track is unsafe for racing. It mentions upcoming events and a schedule for Asbury Park visitors with prize details for Thursday July 11 including a one mile novice race and a two mile handicap with medals as prizes.

Riverside Manhattan Field New York Gotham Manhattan Post Asbury Park

Tug-of-War Stakes and Referee Planned for Boston Match

Captains of the Shamrock and Em tug-of-war teams must contact the sporting editor of the Post tomorrow evening at 8 to arrange stakes and referee. The match, to be pulled Thursday night at Webster Hall East Boston, is drawing unusual attention.

Shamrock Emmet the Post Webster Hall East Boston

Foot Race Challenge Between Cavagnaro and Porchella

The Boston Post reports a 100 yard foot race challenge posted by Joseph Cavagnaro offering $25 a side to any Italian in Boston. Michael Porchella counters with $50 a side. Representatives may meet the Post’s sporting editor next Saturday at 8 p.m. to set stakes and race date.

The Post Joseph Cavagnaro Boston Michae Porchella the Post

Rob Roy Prostrated By Heat at Noon

Mr. B. H. Benton known as Rob Roy, sporting editor of the Post, was overcome by heat yesterday forenoon. He sent for a physician and was reported to be very ill when last seen at night.

B. H. Benton Rob Roy the Post

Governor's Visitor at Beacon Hill Joy Pardoned Man Visits

Beacons Hill quiets as Bulfinch State House closes for repairs. The Governor arrives around noon and receives many callers. Albert Joy, life-term inmate granted clemency last week, meets the governor with tears of gratitude and no definite plans for his future.

Beacon Hill Bulfinch State House Joy

Zella Nicolaus Ruhlman Suit Postponed

Jersey City July 8 The motion for a preliminary examination in the suit by Zella Nicolaus Ruhlman to recover a $40,000 check from George J. Gould was postponed by Judy Lippincott in Hudson County Court today.

Jersey City George J. Gould O. Zella Nicolaus Ruhlman Judy Lippincott Hudson County Court

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