Nichols A Mark Boston Escaped A Shut Out
Young West debuted with solid defense and good fielding for both sides as the Orioles perched in a lower position and Boston escaped a shutout.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1894
Page
3
Young West debuted with solid defense and good fielding for both sides as the Orioles perched in a lower position and Boston escaped a shutout.
Chicago beats Boston in the third game of the series to win two of three. Anson, Dahlen, and Parrott sparked the offense while Nichols struggled, with West debuting for Chicago and Griffith steady on the mound. Boston managed a late push but fell short as Chicago's eighth and ninth inning outbursts sealed the outcome.
Cleveland defeated Mercer in ten innings with Zimmer starring for his defense. He recorded ten put outs and contributed to the win in a tense extra inning contest. The game showcased strong fielding and late clutch hitting to seal the victory.
Opportune batting led the Pirates to victory in Baltimore as the Orioles stranded men on base. Attendance reached 4600. Score details were not provided in the readable segment.
A batting contest in St Louis saw the Browns lead Philadelphia as Frank Connor and Miller homered. Attendance was about 4000. Final score shows St Louis 13 to Philadelphia 6 with 19 hits to 15 and 2 errors for each side. Clarkson and Weyhing relieved in the sixth. Hawley and Grady, Harper and Grady, were the battery.
Louisville defeated Brooklyn 7 to 0 in a weak field showing by the visitors. Attendance was about 1,000. Louisville gained early control with nine hits to Brooklyn's six and three errors to five. Hemming and Weaver faced Stein and Dailey.
Worcester showed a wretched effort in Portland, with costly errors and poor support for Murphy. Hornung dislocated an ankle stealing second in the first inning. Final score Portland 8, Worcester 4. Portland had 17 hits to Worcester 7, errors 8 each. Batteries Carey Mahoney Murphy Hayes.
In Pawtucket on July 1, Fournier held Haverhill to scattered hits while Watson struggled. Dau Davis and Bannon made great running catches as Pawtucket won 5 to 5. Fournier struck Freeman out three times with men aboard, and Pawtucket totaled 12 hits to Haverhill's 8 with 4 errors apiece.
Lewiston won aided by Bangor infield errors as Shea and Sharrett and Laroque starred on offense. Lewiston amassed 10 hits to Bangor’s 15 with four Lewiston errors and seven by Bangor. Batteries were Dil worth and Bergen for Lewiston and Wheeler and Hart for Bangor.
Fall River defeated Brockton this afternoon in a well played game. Both pitchers were effective and timely hitting carried Fall River to a 5 to 3 win. Flack’s fielding stood out as a key factor.
New Bedford beat Providence 9 to 4 with strong hitting and timely baserunners. Cotter hit two home runs and Steere one, while Sexton and Holmes held the mound for New Bedford and Lovett and Hayes for Providence. The teams combined for 26 hits and 4 errors.
Baseball news notes Whitman seeks Tom Brohan, famed old-time Bay State twirler, while Cambridgeshes strong amateur squad awaits opponents. Ralph Johnson from Columbus drives an express wagon in Chicago as managers sketch out roster needs. Grand stand near completion as Boston club plans return.
An advertisement from Alland Bros at 19 Tremont Row offers a free gold watch with a haircut and claims no extra charge beyond a gratuity to customers. The message invites readers to come in and see the promotion for themselves.
Brighton Beach on Long Island hosts a series of horse races with winners Marguerite Jersey Belle Lady Richmond Kingston Dr Hasbrouck and Lucknow across distances from five furlongs to a steeplechase. Notable second-place finishers include Roller Garnett Derelict Si rocco Banquet Rodman and Flip Flap.
Britannia defeats Vigilant in the Royal Yacht Race near Glasgow with a time of 6:39:58 to 7:01:19. wind favored Britannia at times, but Vigilant led earlier. crowd noted luck and seamanship influencing the long, wind-scarce run. Dakotah beaten. cycling notes and local club news follow.
Glasgow reports the ship Valkyrie was placed in slings today with a possible recovery ahead. No injuries are detailed, and officials note cautious optimism about salvage prospects as operations continue at the dockyard.
The Seaside Athletic Club of Coney Island plans its first meeting with Jack McAuliffe matched against Young Griffo, drawn as a crowd magnet though backers seek safe investment rather than big title risks. The piece also notes St Louis boxing interest, rival middleweight clashes, Maher vs Craig, and Boston and Norfolk boxing proceedings with quotes from Donahue and Boden.
The Seabright tennis tournament's semifinals were played with W. G. Hall beating A. E. Foote 1-6 6-1 7-5, Richard Stevens routing S. L. Smith 6-1 6-2, and John Howland defeating R. M. Miles 6-3 9-7. Doubles saw Hall and Chace beat Wright and Miles 6-2 6-1 while Howland and Foote won 6-4 6-2 against J. Hobart and Smith.
Sporting Gossip notes Alden Exchange four won the boat race on the Charles and reports a shift to a 220-yard hurdle handicap at Way side Park this Saturday. Competing are Lord Keane Burke Rowe and Stinger of the BA A with events including 100, 220, 185 and 440-yard handicaps. St Marys Athletic Club to hold July 18 swimming matches at Lake Walden with 100 and 440-yard amateur races and two prizes per event. Charlesbank described as not overcrowded. W H White seeks a 105-pound opponent. Massachusetts Cricketers showcased their skills for New York visitors.
Mystic Park crowds witnessed fast close trotting and pacing heats. George K and Jack led early, with Ben D and Allegro strong in multiple halves, while Walter Roberts, Henry F, and Gil Curry highlighted the 2:13 to 2:19 class performances.
Brockton July reports John T. Griffin arrived in town and declared he is ready to box Dixon or any rival, asserting no authority exists to arrange a match for him. He will meet Dixon at catchweights and accept any money division Dixon and his backer approve. Griffin questions why Dixon refused Griffo on equal terms.
South Boston Football Club members prepare for a Friday reorganizational meeting. Many former members intend to rejoin as past disputes are settled amicably. A new Cambridge football team is planned with notable athletes involved, expected to field in September.
Nellie Bly reports from Pullman where workers strike after wages fall and rents stay high. Fear of outer hoodlums and threats to burn works fuel tensions. Many tenants endure crowded two room flats at $7.60 monthly with water costs, while unions debate protection and wage relief.
Nova Scotians and Prince Edward Islanders in Arlington plan the first annual picnic and games at Spy Pond Grove on Thursday July 19. Events include hammer throws, sprints, long and standing jumps, relays, and races with prizes of 5, 3, and 2 dollars. Organized by Caledonian Maritime Provincial Club.
London July 11 Officials chosen for Oxford Yale games include J. S. Gregian C. H. Sherrill and M. Van Ingen as Yale stewards. Woodhull Hickok Brown Cady and Hatch travel to London to practice on Queen's Club grounds while Sheldon recovers from a leg injury. Yale squad remains fit aside from minor ailment and is subject to English Amateur Athletic Association shirt rules with long sleeves.
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