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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1894
Page
3
Stivetts pitched effectively as Cleveland won a slugging game with strong hitting. Colts continued their hot streak while the Giants kept gaining ground in the standings.
Smith miscues spark two Boston errors that help Cincinnati, as Dwyer’s control falters. Lowe belts a go ahead homer in the eighth after a fifth inning tie, while Boston’s miscues contribute to two Cincinnati runs. Final score 4-2 with Hoy and Towe homers for Boston and some standout fielding by Cincinnati.
Pittsburg loses to New York 8 to 0 after Rusie replaces German in the fourth inning. New York capitalized on first inning errors and Beckley hit a home run. Attendance about 2,000 with 7 hits by Pittsburg and 9 by New York. Batter ies German Rusie Wilson Merritt.
Clean hard hitting by the Clevelands produced a clear victory as Philadelphia rode three pitchers. Thomp son belted a home run amid 1800 in attendance. Cleveland outscored Philadelphia 28 to 16 with four Cleveland errors to two by Philadelphia. Battery Clarkson Cuppy Zimmer and Cars ey Calahan Harper Grady Buckley.
Swift base running and Knell’s late struggles define Louisville’s 5 3 win over Washington. Knell walked three in the ninth, letting in two runs. attendance 1,590. Louisville had nine hits to Washington’s five, errors 5 to 6. Batteries Sullivan Dugdale and Knell Grim Weaver.
Chicago and Brooklyn split hits and errors in a tight game while the Colts capitalized on timely drives. Stratton pitched well before Kennedy left the mound in the fourth inning. Attendance listed as 1933 with a 16 to 16 score and 2 errors for both teams.
Worcester pounded Viau in the July 12 KEW England League matchup, replacing him with Ladd after the fourth. Fall River misplayed in the field but connected with Crane for several long hits. Final score Worcester 20 Fall River 9 with Worcester totaling 19 base hits to Fall River’s 9 and four Worcester errors to seven by Fall River. Batteries were Crane Hayes Viau Ladd and Ruperta.
Portland defeated Bangor 14 to 4 in a tame game at Portland Me with few protests. Portland led with hits 12 to 9 and committed eight errors to Bangor's eight. Batteries were Dolan and Mahoney for Portland and O'Neil and Donovan for Bangor.
In Pawtucket on July 12, Pawtucket defeated Brockton with a final score of 8 to 5. The game showcased Pawtucket’s offensive surge and solid pitching through the middle innings.
A local barber shop at 19 Tremont Row promotes a free gold watch with a haircut. The offer promises no extra charge and claims excellent service as a gratuity to customers.
Home team won through umpire Burke decision amid errors. Connaughton and Willis starred with the bat while Roach and Connaughton made fine catches. Final: Pawtucket 8 Brockton 8 with 1 Pawtucket error and 9 Brockton errors. Batteries Kelly Roach for Pawtucket Bronam Connaughton for Brockton.
Haverhill defeated Lewiston 6 to 1 as Stafford struck out eleven. Shinnick made a key ninth inning stop on a grounder leading to a double play. Base hits favored Haverhill seven to three with errors Haverhill two Lewiston three, Lucid and Lake paired with Stafford and Bergen on the mound.
The New Bedford team defeated the Cuban Giants 9 to 4 in New Bedford. Tommy Brady pitched effectively while Terrill started in the box for an experimental outing. New Bedford had 12 hits to 10 for the Giants and committed 2 errors to 6 by the Giants. Batteries Brady and Grant for New Bedford Terrill and Jackson for the Cuban Giants.
Eastern League games at Providence Buffalo and at Syracuse reported Erie 6 over Providence 7 Springfield 8 over Springfield 7 Wilkes Barre 6 over Troy 0 and Syracuse 7 over Binghamton 0 in a set of decisive results with multiple teams affected.
G L Fox of New Haven led a party of American players including Ames and Brice of Harvard Thompson and Fox of Yale Harrison and Safford of Williams Rolfe Thomas and Walker of Amherst and Davis of Groton to Rugby School London July 12 to teach baseball. English students joined in but interest was muted. The teams Curatii and Horatii played with Curatii winning 15 to 10.
A digest of baseball notes from South Boston to Baltimore. Talks include Bigelow and Willows clubs seeking 17 year old players, Westervelt’s health, Gardener quitting, Dailey and Clark spat, Irwin accusing leagues of padding averages, Lyons becoming captain and marrying, Foreman’s acclaimed form with Toledo, Baltimore’s third place aim, Cincinnati’s strong play against Ward, Brookyln internal tensions, Blake as a touted batter, Louisville’s rebuild, and Brouthers acting as Baltimore captain during Robinson’s absence.
Several picnics at Point of Pines mark the day with the Massachusetts Conclave No 1 of the Order of Heptasoph gathering for an annual dinner. Fireworks preparations loom. East Boston Social Club hosts a clambake at Winthrop Highlands Beachmont with 60 attendees as the Italian Band performs. Leighton House at Winthrop Highlands hosts a well attended opening dance with 160 guests, Mrs H Marshall's Orchestra supplying music. Bijou Social Club in Winthrop debuts its season with a 200-strong assembly and a concert by Daniels's Orchestra and the Excelsior Quartet ending with dancing under E Comer.
Newton July 12 William Burwell aged 14 was arrested on a charge of stealing ten dollars from Pasquale Simeoni's fruit store yesterday while Simeoni attended another customer. A companion of Burwell was arrested as a witness.
Mystic spectators packed the stands as Henry F swept the 2:13 1 4 heat, Bunco Jr winning the unfinished 2:18 class and Gretchen dominating the 2:19 event with three straight heats. Caprice Lightning and Jean Valjean led a chaotic seven heat program and the 2:16 pacers saw Socks Roan Wilkes and Rebus in heated contention.
In Philadelphia on July 12 pacer Saladin made two attempts at the 2:09 ¾ record on a half mile track at Holmesburg Driving Park. He clocked 2:11 ½ in the first trial and 2:12 ¾ in the second, falling short of the record.
In Fitchburg on July 12 no excitement marked the events. The 2.29 class ran an extra heat due to postponement but the race remained unfinished. Twang won the 2.21 and Rob Roy the 2.80, each prevailing in straight heats.
Brighton Beach Nassau two minor races detail five furlongs Gloriana first Governor Fifer second His Grace third time 1 03 one mile Flirt first Charter second McIntyre third time 1 44 Monaco six furlongs first Monaco second Harry Reed third Little Bila time 1 17 Shelly Tuttle five furlongs first Shelly Tuttle second Bavatjon third Billy Boy time unknown Vestibule one and one eighth miles first Vestibule second W B third Johan time 166 1/2% Roller one mile first Roller second Harry Alonzo third Tom Tough time 1 44
London July 12 Captain Hickok hurt his knee while swinging the hammer during Yale practice at Oxford and had to retire. Sanford and Sheldon strained themselves slightly but are improving and resting.
Fitchburg July 12. James Reynolds Charles Morton Robert H Martin Edward Rice and Charles Coughlin all of Boston were arrested at the trotting park today for pool selling by Lunenburg officers. They were bailed in 600 dollars each and will appear in court tomorrow.
The North Salem handicap road race ran through Peabody Danvers and back to Salem with 37 starters. E. O. Peabody of Topsfield won in 21 minutes 2 seconds earning the time prize. C. F. E. Perkins of Danvers placed second, Norman Leod of Danvers third, Chris Thomas of Salem fourth, and T. McNichol of Lynn fifth.
Captain John J. Hickey reports lack of notification about a $ payment and entry for a Fourth of July football game. Ex-President Flannery urges action while a South Boston meeting plans to address the issue and potential team reorganization. Captain Lawless accuses somebody of scheming against peninsular district players and fans seek answers.
Sporting Gossip notes the N E B A A A WV third all round championship set for Irvington Oval under the Boston Athletic Association with events including sprint, shot put, high jump, walk, hammer, pole vault, hurdles, weight throw, broad jump and mile. Tony Borgees trains daily at Charlesbank Gymnasium for the 16 pound shot as South Boston clubs resume prize distributions. Rivalry promises excitement at St Marys parish picnic athletics between St Marys A C and South Boston A C amid dressing room dissatisfaction at Charles Gymnasium.
The Clyde regatta at Rothesay saw Britannia beat Vigilant by four minutes forty seconds after a windy, shifting southwesterly course. Britannia led most of the long duel with Vigilant closing several gaps in lighter winds. Dakotah won the ten raters. plans discuss Challenging for Victoria gold cup and potential America's Cup ventures.
The annual I. A. 9816 paving department picnic is set for July 18 in Highland Lake Grove. Tellers report planned preparations to ensure a brilliant outing with organized activities and fellowship for all attendees.
Eleanor Markham of Rondout New York was pronounced dead after heart trouble. She awoke in the coffin before burial, heard preparations, and claimed she could hear voices and move but was powerless to cry out. Doctor Howard aided recovery and cautions to remain cheerful as she recovers.
The O Connell Assembly T174 of Charlestown hosted a large Knights of Labor picnic at Lake Walden with many events. John Galvin led the planning and the Farraguts won senior baseball 6-4 and 13-4 over rivals. E W Coxons took junior baseball 8-4. J Hoar led the boys race. Miss McCarty and Miss Duggan won the ladies race. Ed Mannis won the one mile open. Liam Hennessy won the 56-pound weight throw. Jack Breen led doublescull and single scull victories. details include other crews and placements from the day.
In New York Frank Craig nicknamed the Coffee Cooler trains at the Corbett House on Jerome Avenue for a Monday night bout in Boston with Peter Maher. Boston fans favor Maher, noting his edge in weight and past wins over Godfrey and Sullivan. Various boxing matters, potential Jacksonville purses, and upcoming fights with Jackson, Fitzsimmons, Siddons, and Kilrain are discussed, alongside local licensing votes for a Maher Cra ig bout and the Danville fatal shooting of Tommy Jones.
Salem Board of Aldermen held a special meeting on July 12 to grant a sparring exhibition license for West End Athletic Club on July 2. Alderman Gove called it a prize fight, the license was denied, Flynn sought reconsideration, and Salem Athletic Club later obtained a license for July 24 despite opposition.
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