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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1895
Page
3
Boston and Cobonels battled to a tie after sixteen innings. Duffy wowed spectators with two phenomenal one handed catches of long fly balls, highlighting a pitchers duel and late defensive heroics.
In Louisville July 11 the Colonels and the Bostons produced a rare, high spirited game full of spectacular catches and pitching. McDermott Dolan starred in the field, with a key one handed catch by Duffy stopping a homer. The game stretched to the fourteenth and sixteenth innings before darkness ended it with Louisville ahead and the score unfinished.
The New Yorks batted with errors and walks aiding them in a 9 to 3 victory over Cleveland after an exciting seventh inning. Attendance was 2,000 as New York built a lead, then sealed the game with decisive late offense. Hilte pitched for New York against Cleveland, final score 9-3.
A brief scoreline shows New York 3 versus Cleveland 4 with batteries credited to German and Wilson along with Cuppy Wallace and O’Connor.
Pittsburg defeated Brooklyn 6 to 4 today as Hawley doubled with two on in the sixth to clinch the win. Brooklyn rallied late,loading the bases in the eighth and ninth and scoring three runs to tie the game before Pittsburg pulled away. Griffin argued calls with Umpire Emilie and was fined 25 dollars. Attendance 2,000. Hits Pittsburg 12 Brooklyn 10. Errors 2 each. Batteries Hawley Merritt Lucid Grim.
In St Louis on July 11 Philadelphia piled up 9 runs to 5 as Ehret pitched for the Phillies and Carsey struggled for the Browns. Attendance was about 1500. Philadelphia had 14 hits to St Louis's 5 and error totals were 1 for Philadelphia and 4 for St Louis. Batters were Carsey Buckley Ehret and Miller.
In Chicago on July 111 the Baltimore team overwhelmed the locals 18 to 8 despite a rough start. Hemming pitched well with strong support from Wilmot and Hemming hit a homer while Hutchison faltered early. Attendance was 7000 as Baltimore benefited from Chicago errors and costly plays.
In Fall River on July 11 the Falls defeated Portland 27 to 21 in a routine contest. Sullivan, a former league player, was hit hard. Fall River totaled 17 base hits to Portland's 10, with both teams committing five errors. Batteries were Ferson Rollins for Fall River and Sullivan Terrien for Portland.
Pawtucket racked up 32 hits and 46 total runs in a one sided game against Bangor. The home team scored 14 runs in one inning and finished 32 to 14. Batteries were Kelly and Yeager for Pawtucket and Wheeler Haywood Sharrott and Hayes for Bangor.
Brockton won 4 to 2 in a game noted for timely hitting, fine pitching, and sharp fielding. Batteries Kerwan and Shea for Brockton Dilworth and Kelley for Augusta. Hits were 9 for Brockton and 4 for Augusta with errors 1 and 2 respectively.
New Bedford defeated Lewiston 15 to 2 in a one sided game. Lewiston’s fielding was poor while New Bedford tallied 17 base hits to six for Lewiston. Sullivan and Murphy pitched for New Bedford with Viau and Crisham catching for Lewiston.
In Springfield on July 11 Scranton lost both games amid heated arguing with umpire Snyder. Coughlin and Johnson pitched well for Scranton but errors and misplays led to decisive Springfield wins. Final scores: 18 to 4 in the second game after an 8 to 3 opener. Major hits and defensive miscues shaped the day.
Wilkes Barre had control early and late to win 7 5 at Providence. Keenan pitched well with solid support while Providence errors and miscues cost them. Final line shows 10 hits to 9, 2 errors to 5, attendance about 1600. Batteries Keenan Lazotte and Rudderham McAuley.
In Newport on July 11 the South Boston boys lost to Newport after a tight game. Newport piled up 12 hits while City Point had 2. Errors were 8 for Newport and 2 for City Point. Batteries were Brady and Burke for Newport, Sullivan and Nolan for City Point.
At the South End grounds Saturday afternoon a lively game between the Atkinson and Hervey clubs will start at 2 30. Both sides boast crack players and local interest runs high. The furniture trade follows the event with much comment, likening it to a Harvard Yale clash. The grounds are reported in fine condition and a large crowd is expected to witness the contest.
At the League of American Wheelmen national meet in Asbury Park New Jersey P J Berle of Boston captured the one mile professional title in 2 18 3 5 amid a rain delayed but largely crowd roaring program. Starters and top riders from Boston Buffalo Manchester and Syracuse competed in a day that featured dead heats and fast times including Nat Butler Gardiner and Mayo in the two mile and tandem events.
The state prison parole board has released thirteen inmates since a new law took effect, with twenty two more under consideration. Clerk Pettigrew told a Post reporter that petitions won't speed release. Two thirds time served, first offense, signs of reform, and ability to avoid being a public charge govern parole. He argues for unheralded releases to reduce stigma.
Arthur Livingstone is revealed as Agnes Fitzgerald, a Bowery woman married to Arthur Leaman. A young man posing as a brother questioned the institute staff after two suits, money, and a watch vanished. Police traced calls to a Chambers Street law firm and the altered identity prompted scrutiny of Bottsford, a bicycle thief, as a potential accomplice.
Chauncey M. Depew rushed aboard the liner Paris at New York amid reporters en route to Europe. In a playful exchange he predicted a New York East political tilt, teased Mayor Strong on tea, and said he would witness boat races, wrap himself in the American flag, and cheer for Yale and Cornell once at sea.
Inspectors Knox and Abbott arrested Google alias Face Tenney 23 and William Youman 26 on larceny charges after recovering a hand bag from a Christian Endeavorer at Union Depot. Also seized were Alexander AHx on a diamond ring fraud warrant, Dennis Garney for vagabond status, and Patrick Burns 27 John Hennessey 28 Lyman Waterman 21 all slated for arraignment.
Point Allerton July 11 The first accident since electric trains began running on the Nantasket branch of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad occurred at 11 39 this morning. Bert Newall visiting at D P Smith s tried to cross the track on a bicycle in front of a train drawn by an electric locomotive but was struck by the bicycle instead. He was knocked to one side and suffered several bad cuts on the knee head and shoulders. His bicycle was destroyed.
Lieutenant F H Lawton of the Twenty first United States Infantry oversees recruiting in Bellows Falls and Rutland and has orders to arrange and execute a test bicycle run from New York to Washington in two weeks bearing despatches from General Miles to the War Department. He will have a private rider. Similar army bicycle tests are being conducted at other locations.
Washington July 11 Sigourney Butler of Boston urged First Assistant Postmaster General Jones to restore six daily mail deliveries for Readville residents now served from Hyde Park rather than the two deliveries currently. Jones will decide in a day or two.
Amesbury July 11 The four days of the strike at Hamilton mills have added 40 looms to the initial Monday start bringing total looms in operation to 176 It is expected that another week will bring large additions to the setup
A Bradford Herald letter from A W Pinkerton criticizes a recent boxing report about Dick Moore and Joe Dunfee. It disputes weights and round counts, praises Moore, and urges correcting the record with Boston friends. The piece also lists boxing club officers and upcoming matches and challenges across New England and Boston venues.
The July 10 Fishkill weekly guest editorial notes seven Boston Press Cycle Club members led by Sibley, en route from Boston to the L A W meet at Asbury Park New Jersey. They rode via Albany to New York City to connect with others before the event. A separate Paterson area robbery involving Mr and Mrs Britt yielded 1500 dollars in valuables as two armed youths fled. One suspect wore a heavy dark mustache, the other was clean shaven.
East Boston crowd watched the Emmets and Shamrocks tug of war in three heats at Webster Hall. Referee Dave Russell oversaw the matches with timekeepers and coaches for both teams. The first two heats ended in dead heats and after a long layoff the final test was postponed by the referee amid disputes.
Yachting notes report judges have not declared winners as all yachts must be remeasured. Time allowances will shift with new measurements, delaying final winner announcements to Saturday or Sunday. Aug 10 the Winthrop Yacht Club hosts an open regatta with silver cups instead of cash. Captain Bill Daly’s yacht Satanic undergoes overhaul including a new mainsail and gaff and will miss the Savin Hill regatta.
At Narragansett Park the largest crowd of the season attended a program where only two favorites won and one was heavily backed, while the meeting will end Saturday. Races included five furlongs with Bernardine and Imperial as top finishers, one mile with Jill and Chiquita among others, seven furlongs led by Logan, five and a half furlongs won by Honolulu, and a steeplechase won by Comforter with Spot and Index also racing.
First race lists horses Cutalong Cheops Miss Elizabeth Miss Hanna 107 Queen Alba Hardrada Torresdale 108. Second race shows Caraccas Kilkenny Panwuay Str Dixon Jr Van Brunt Phebus Claurece S84 with various numbers. Third race features Monmouth Solitaire Athelina Pay or Play Lodi Mohawk Edna May Onalaska Lady Greenway 87. Fourth race includes Contrit on Lantern Cherry Stone Beacon Col. South Franciscan 90. Fifth race lists Alvarda Tonoka Fifield Laura Davis Devolo Miss Edith 96 for five and one half furlongs.
First race six and half furlongs Headlight wins with Watch Charm second Ninety seven third Time 1 244. Second race four half furlongs Siberia wins Harris second Adaxus third Time 554s. Third race six and one quarter furlongs Cody wins Paymaster second Isaacs third Time. Fourth race five eighths of a mile Levina Forest second Tammany Hall third Time. Fifth race one and one sixteenth miles Val kyrie wins Paris second Gonzales third Time 1 . Sixth race six and one half furlongs Woodcopper get Belizarius second Traitor third Time.
A list of officials chosen for the Working Boys Home games at South End ball grounds and Wood Island Park Gymnasiums on Saturday includes referee James P. Ormond and timers John Graham and John F. Moakley among many others.
Entries for the Lake Walden Grove athletic games on July 17 are filling quickly. Athletes may obtain entry blanks by applying in person or by mail to T. F. Garrity at 29 Sheafe Street.
In New Haven on July 11 Yale athletic advisers discuss the Cor be crew after inconsistent performances in England. They weigh prospects for upcoming races and whether adjustments are needed to regain form and confidence ahead of crucial events.
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