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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1896
Page
3
DL Louis leads Cyclone City to a decisive win over Sul Van as Van der Ahe returns to manage the Colts, signaling a new era for the team.
In St Louis on July 9 Browns debutants Turner and J Sullivan aided the victory over the Bostons. Sullivan hammered the ball until sixth inning when Stivetts replaced him. Turner and Van Der Ahe took charge previously. Attendance about 400. Final score not listed.
Louisville wins in first inning after two home runs a double and a single yield five runs. Philadelphia offense falters as Louisville leads 18 hits to 8 and 4 errors each. Attendance 1,400. Batteries Hall Dexter Keener Grady Clements.
Chicago defeated New York 7 0 to 1 in a listless display. Terry pitched well for Chicago and Lange homered for the Cubs while Sullivan faltered for New York in the fifth inning. Attendance was about 2,000.
Pittsburg defeats Brooklyn 7 to 5 in Pittsburg Penn July 9 as Corcoran’s miscue in the third inning opens the door for four runs. Pittsburg totals six hits to Brooklyn’s ten with two Pitt sburg errors and three by Brooklyn. Killen and Sugden pair with Burrell for Brooklyn while Kennedy catches for Pittsburg. Attendance listed as 1800.
Cleveland defeated Baltimore 7 to 0 as Young controlled the Orioles and Pond struggled against the Spiders. Attendance was about 4,000 with Cleveland totaling 11 hits to Baltimore 7 and 1 error for Cleveland and 3 for Baltimore.
Pawtucket won 18 to 9 over Lewiston in a high scoring game at Pawtucket Rhode Island. Forred struggled with control as Herr keyed late innings. attendance 400. Hits Pawtucket 20 Lewiston 13. errors Pawtucket 3. Batteries Herr Yeager Forred Lippert Messitt.
Brockton beats Portland 3 to 1 in a well played game featuring solid pitching and defense. Attendance 700. Box shows Brockton 7 hits Portland 9 with 1 error each. Batter ies Kerwan and Shea for Brockton Woods and Duncan for Portland.
New Bedford won in the ninth after Bangor tied the score with a late batting run. Attendance was about 100 as errors and weak defense spurred a costly finish for the home team. Hits favored Bangor with 12 to New Bedford’s 10, as Monahan Murphy Braham Weithoff Mains Roach Hayes comprised the batteries.
Fall River secured its tenth straight win by beating Augusta in a close, high intensity game. Attendance was 490 as Fall River defeated Augusta 7 to 4 in a come from behind effort with key hits by Jateh and Rupert and Dilworth and utler providing offense.
In Buffalo on July 9 Eastern League action saw the Bisons defeat the Browns. Gruber in his first Bufalo appearance pitched well after joining from Springfield. Dooley hit a home run as Rochester pitcher Weyhing faced a rough fifth inning. Attendance was about 3500. Final score 12 to 7.
Albany defeated Syracuse 7 to 5 in a crowded Albany crowd of 1800 cheered the nine from Albany, formerly known as the Torontos. The game featured strong pitching and a tense late rally.
Hot clear weather and brisk breeze marked Henley as Leander defeated Thames Rowing Club by two lengths in the grand challenge cup final in 7 48 slow time. Emmanuel Cambridge beat Trinity Hall for Thames cup heat. Paris club beat Mosely. Trinity College Oxford won Wyfold. Caius Cambridge topped Magdalene Oxford for visitors cup. London RC beat Thames in Stewards heat. Eton beat Balliol for ladies plate. Rupert Guinness won diamond sculls. Nickalls pair won silver goblets. Yale crew pause before returning to London. prizes presented by Lady Camoys.
Judges of the Tacoma-Satanic series, meeting at the Hotel Rossmore, disallowed the Satanic's protest in the July 8 race. They ruled Section 9 of the racing rules applies, keeping both yachts free with wind aft, awarding the leg to the other side. Final race scheduled this afternoon on the South Boston course.
The St Augustine Catholic Church of South Boston hosts an open handicap athletic meeting with its annual picnic at Apollo Garden on Thursday July 23 under Peninsula A A. U. entries close July 18 with W H Barter. J F Moakley leads the sports committee as events include sprint races, distance runs, a potato race, team event, jumping and shot put with free entries and handsome prizes.
German Emperor's racing cutter Meteor debuted in a Clyde race under the Royal Largs Yacht Club. Meteor finished first but Britannia won on time allowance by 56 minutes 16 seconds.
At the Lawrence driving park July 9, Barney driven by Ham Brock wins the free-for-all by over a length in each heat, setting a new track record of 2 14 2-5. Charley P. and Gil Curry battle for place as Evolution struggles. Chester G. suffers a serious leg cut after a stumble.
A humorous weather note describes a heat or humidity anomaly causing headaches and confusion. Readers are told roof observers count microscopes to settle the mystery while the day promises light showers and a fair afternoon. The previous night peaked at 76 with high humidity.
A Boston man had a watch stolen on a crowded platform as a pickpocket tried further thefts. A scuffle ensued delaying the train briefly until an officer detained the professional thief.
A person identified as Squirrel Troy James, missing for several days, was found deceased from a gunshot wound near Newton. Police deem the death a self-inflicted act amid prior known offences.
The Massachusetts centurion election for the Century Road Club of America pits incumbent Charles G. Percival against A. D. Rice backed by W. B. Handy. Rice, a veteran wheelman, enjoys Handy’s endorsement as both vie for the post amid keen interest.
The body of George Lemaster Jr. lies at the bottom of Marblehead Harbor. Fisherman William Gardner found a hat on July 4 identified as Lemaster’s. He last wore the hat when seen. A diver will search the harbor tomorrow.
The union in Lynn elected officers for six months. Edward P. O'Brien was named president, Wee F Walton vice president, John H. Skinner recording secretary, Charles M. Decker financial secretary, and G. H. Hebtts treasurer.
A short quote recalls a child’s sickness and rapid recovery after a visit from a doctor. Willie laments a disliked physician and describes how the treatment led to a quick cure within two days. The fragment reflects personal health anecdotes typical of the era.
Joseph Bauman of this city shot himself at the Central House Mansfield and was later taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where he rests comfortably and is expected to recover. Doctors will probe the head wound today while Bauman maintains the shooting was accidental.
The Young Men's Metropolitan Republican Club held a banquet at the Hotel Brunswick with speeches by Acting Governor Walcott and Congressmen McCall and Barrett. Curtis Guild Jr led a large attendance of about 125 as they praised McKinley and Hobart and urged party unity and support for enrollment.
Registration opens Monday at 8 a.m. in room 15 State House Extension to add 100 ledgemen skilled in rock work drill and handling explosives. Applicants must present two employer certificates proving ledge and explosive expertise. Patrolman J J Murphy faced assault charges after an incident with Michael J Tay. case adjourned.
The Harlem River freight No. 117 of the New York New Haven and Hartford was wrecked near Westerly Rhode Island on Wednesday night after leaving Boston at 7 32 pm. Twelve cars piled up and a blockaded track lasted until morning. Brakeman Patrick Kelly was injured but not seriously.
Two young men robbed a Cambridge drugstore last night at 10 pm. They entered the apothecary shop of Mr. Thorndike on Massachusetts Avenue near Prospect Street. While one patronized for a cigar, the other stole cash from the drawer.
Judge Fallon presides in Boston as witnesses testify about unsafe Castle Island landing conditions. Captain Webber and manager William Sheldon allege neglect by Park Board and City Engineer How. 22 witnesses heard in the inquest into the fatal gangplank disaster and child deaths.
The article reviews Algernon Swinburne’s expansion of The Tale of Balin from Mallory’s Morte D Arthur. It praises his musical language and faithfulness to the legend. Key moments include Balens rescue of a damsel, the sword curse, battles with Ryons Launceor and Pellam, and the dramatic fraternal duel ending in Balin’s death.
Havana July 9 The patriot leader Tapanes was shot today at Sagua. On the Queen regent’s birthday July 2 Captain-General Weyler will release prisoners suspected of rebellion and extend clemency to others. A duel between General Bradley T Johnson and Captain Manuel De Ampudia has been settled, with both sides agreeing no insult occurred and no meeting planned.
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