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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1895
Page
3
Boston defeats the Colonels in a decisive game as the team struggles elsewhere. Manager Selec notes the club has endured bad luck on this trip and found the ball at will in the victory.
Washington plays Cincinnati, Brooklyn faces Louisville, and Baltimore competes with Chicago in a series of early season showdowns.
Boston battered pitcher Cunningham with a line of hits as Duffy, McCarthy, and Nash drove in runs. Louisville struggled defensively with misplays and wild throws, while Collins and Clark starred for Boston amid a flurry of late scoring to seal the victory.
In Louisville on July 1 Special to the Post Belee explains the Boston woes saying the club has been unlucky with hits. He notes hard contact and timely misfortune, praises the pitchers and overall team play as they aimed to win three games.
Brief note indicates four games played at Louisville with unspecified outcomes, suggesting a compiled gain or conclusion about the proceedings without detailing individual scores or dates. The fragment points to a sports roundup context and implies a conclusion about results.
Baltimore won easily in Chicago with five first inning runs off Terry. Dahlen hit his first and seventh home runs as Baltimore racked 14 hits to 10 for Chicago. Att: 12,000. Final score 8 to 4. Batteries Hoffer Robinson Terry Donoghue.
In St Louis on July 13 Philadelphia batted Staley for seven hits and five runs in the first inning before Kissinger relieved him. Taylor held the Cardinals to scattered hits as 3000 attended. Final score Philadelphia 9, St Louis 4. Hits: Philadelphia 16, St Louis 12. Errors: 2 each. Batteries: Taylor Clements for Philadelphia. Staley Kislinger Miller for St Louis.
A July game in Cleveland saw an eight run burst in the eighth inning aided by disputed umpiring from Mr. O Day. McKean drew a base on balls after being hit by a pitch the ball touching his bat. New York protested loudly until the umpire threatened to call the game. Attendance was about 200. Cleveland 8 New York 2. Hits Cleveland 10 New York 5. Errors Cleveland 2 New York 1. Batteries Young and Zimmer Clark and Farrell.
Buffalo defeats Syracuse 9 to 6 at home with Kilroy scattering hits and Hess homering. Barnett batted for sixteen bases as 2000 spectators watched. Hits Buffalo 9 Syracuse 7. Errors Buffalo 4 Syracuse 1. Kilroy Urquhart Barnett Hess batteries.
Dwyer pitched an excellent game as Cincinnati defeats Washington with an eight to six hit tally. Crooks starred on defense, while Maul was replaced by Mercer in the fifth inning. Attendance reached 4338 as Cincinnati recorded 8 hits to Washington’s 6 and 4 errors to 5. Daley paired with Murphy on the Cincinnati battery against Maul and Mercer and McGuire.
Pittsburg and Brooklyn played a pitchers battle with Gumbert earning the win. Brooklyn scored on a third inning walk single and triple to grab the early lead while Cross homered in the seventh for Pittsburg. Hawley pitched well for Brooklyn with attendance listed at 4200.
In a rain soaked New England League tilt at Fall River Lewiston fell behind early, the game was called in the eighth inning with one out. Rollins fined $5 for disputing an umpire's decision. Attendance 800. Scoring details feature a 1-1 tie after earned runs and miscues, with multiple players noted for defensive plays and errors.
In Brockton on July 13 the Brockton Bangor game was washed out by rain. In Pawtucket on July 13 the Augusta game was postponed for the same reason, delaying play today.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on July 13 Providence rode strong hitting to win a game after taking an early five singles in the first inning. Keenan gave up most Providence runs in late innings while Pop Smith and Murray stood out. Attendance 1600 as weather stayed fine. The score was posted.
Scranton started with four earned runs off Coughlin in the opening frame and was relieved by Callahan who pitched more effectively. Delaney delivered a solid six innings, but the late relief could not overcome the early deficit.
In a poorly played amateur exhibition Johnson took over as successor to a disgraced peer and was hissed by spectators. He struck out two men and issued two bases on balls, adding two hits including a misplayed ball that allowed five runs. Attendance reached about 1000 as Gru Ber and Radford umpired satisfactorily.
In Toronto Rochester defeated the home team in an old-fashioned slugging game before about two thousand fans. Breckinridge hit a home run, Duryea pitched a solid if touchable game, allowing nineteen hits as Rochester plated eight runs to Toronto's six. Fielding was sharp on both sides with final hits tally Rochester eighteen, Toronto seven. Batteries Duryea and Berger for Rochester, Crane and Lake for Toronto.
The Cottage Social Club of Dorchester staged a playful bat and ball contest on the old Norfolk grounds on Massachusetts avenue. Led by Edward McGivern the married players clashed with single members in seven innings resulting in a 16 to 11 score for the singles. Daniel J. Coffey and John Hoar starred with a home run and a running catch amid lighthearted controversy. Dr Pendiel umpired without decisive rulings as John Broderick took a beaning and could be seen at home for two weeks.
In New Bedford Massachusetts on July 13 the game halted in the sixth inning due to rain. New Bedford led 6 to 3 over Portland with 8 base hits to Portland's 6 and 3 errors. Batteries were Viau and Sharp for New Bedford, Killeen and Terrien for Portland.
Rain and cold ended the Narragansett Racing Association meeting with heavy track conditions. Many owners plan shipments to Brighton Beach, Aqueduct, and Saratoga starting Saturday, as Hunn ships Phobus and Bright to the Pacific coast.
About 3000 spectators saw the Taunton Cycle Club race. Gatenby of New Bedford won first prize and the second time prize. Burns Pierce of Boston won the first time prize from scratch with 41 38. Peta body of Topsfield took the third time prize. Several spills occurred but no serious injuries reported.
In Niagara Ontario on July 13 Mrs. Sydney Smith of Ottawa captured the ladies championship by defeating the holder Miss Osborne in three sets 3 6 6 4 6 3.
A court clerk reports action on a divorce matter filed at Wakefield in room 39 as authority granted under legal procedure. Sep 2. Refers to allied parties and the involvement of the court in adjudication and scheduling.
BRISTOL R I July 13 The Vigilant sailed from Bristol Harbor at 2 30 pm on a trial spin with old sails while new ones were ashore If conditions stay favorable Defender and Vigilant will meet outside Newport tomorrow in a brush according to Willard manager The Vigilant plans to continue up the Sound to Newark after the race
Britannia won over Ailsa in a light southerly wind with Britannia securing the weather berth at start and finishing 9 minutes 25 seconds ahead. Times at Ascog were Ailsa 12 23 14 and Britannia 12 24 28 before the finish at 6 02 18 for Britannia and 6 11 38 for Ailsa.
The Defender and Vigilant will race next Saturday off Sandy Hook under New York Yacht Club auspices with two course options a triangular and a straightaway. The Silvia is named flagship as two or more starters contest for a 200 and 100 cup, wind permitting, amid detailed start signals and handicap rules.
Beverly Yacht Club held an open sweep stakes race off West Falmouth Harbor at 1 pm with 28 boats across six classes. Salmon led 30-footers Salmon and Ashumet raced 17 miles. Ashumet surged to a nearly five minute victory over Salmon after a five minute head start. Bernice Derts and Grilse earned notable work, judges were W L Jeffreys N H Emmons and H B Carruth.
SOUTH DENNIS July 13 Cape Cod Yacht Club hosts a close race for first and third between Addie and Eolipsa in the First Class division. The contest features a tight finish and strong sailing talent from the regional fleet.
Crowds gathered at Nobscasset Pier on a cloudy afternoon as a moderate southerly wind drove the sailing craft. The highlight was the tight 10 mile First Class race between Addie and Eclipse with enthusiastic Cape residents cheering the close duel.
The first Corinthian Yacht Club championship in Marblehead opened with no wind delaying the start and a thunder squall driving withdrawals. Twenty three boats started. Susie won Class II while Exit led Class III after delays and squalls. Tomahawk took Special Class cruisers, Maia won Class C, Mosca claimed Class B, and Katrina led in others as crews battled rain and gusty conditions along No. 3 and No. 7 courses toward Half Way Rock.
Yesterday afternoon the Savin Hill yacht races were halted by a gale that blew through and ended after 6 PM. First class 28-foot yachts began at 2:45 PM with Beatrice and Harbinger leading. Harbinger won. Second class featured Nike beating Hullo. third class saw Evandhe and Mist among entrants. fourth class led by Imp with Millet second. fifth class included Katy Did and Tantrum. three fourth-class boats capsized Sunbeam Alpine and Fantasy as the storm struck.
The Expert cup race at Lynn on July 13 saw few entrants due to threatening weather and light winds. The Black Cloud alone completed the seven mile course, finishing in 2:07:37 after a squall forced them to anchor briefly near Old Sunk. A separate five mile class for boats fifteen feet and under also faced squalls, with several boats unable to finish. Swan and R. Ouger and Laura Ulman are noted among finishers with times recorded, while C. M. Charles Mower and Florence John White did not finish. Judges were Frank Ingalls and W A Estes.
Lowell dispatch reports a Merrimac regatta of the Vesper Club with interesting races dominated by four oared working boats. A heavy rain delayed the first race by about an hour, leaving spectators to watch the action unfold despite the weather.
Valkyrie crew first in half mile followed by Defenders in second. Burtt and Coburn led tandem canoe to first with Stevens and Weigh second and Keyes and Churchill third in 3 minutes 38 seconds. Carney’s crew won four paddle canoe three quarters of a mile in 4 minutes 50 seconds. Open canoe singles saw G B Churchill first and A G Smith second in 4 minutes 25 seconds. Walter S Coburn won the jump out race by default. Coburn and Carney won the tilting tournament with Paul Butler referee and judges Stickney Parker Jr Sherman.
The American Yacht Club opened its series with a first race in Newburyport on July 13 under light winds finishing in heavy rain. No boats entered the first class, while other classes saw modest participation and competitive results.
The Van Nostrand Cup third race on Lake Quannapowitt yielded a single finisher, Thetis, amid a squall. Three boats entered Thetis Captain Hunt Auk Captain Hall Freak Captain Emerson and only Thetis completed the race.
Lynn July 13 The Expert cup yacht race planned today off Nahant was postponed as a heavy squall struck the boats. The organizers decided to race next Saturday and resume the event.
Boston boxing gossip doubts the Union Park Hall event with Jimmy Barry and Dave Ross drawing crowds. Rumors claim low form and weak public interest, while promoters push sensationalism and clip stories to boost attendance. Rival writers trade barbs over coverage, and prospective matchups in New England surface with debates on purses and venues.
Boston and Massachusetts G A R leaders denounce rumors that Louisville will bar colored veterans from cordial reception. Commander Thayer says he will not attend if his staff and colored comrades are shunned. Local colored posts condemn the plan while vowing to stay home if discrimination is involved.
Members of the Winthrop Yacht Club report the theft of the yacht Hermonie from Crystal Bay moorings between 3 and 4 a.m. yesterday. The 26 foot jib and mainsail rigged vessel with a white hull and drab deck now lacks a name as ownership has changed.
W A Larned of Summit New Jersey defeated H W P Matthews of Toronto in straight sets to claim the Canadian tennis championship. Final in the handicap saw Ward of Rochester defeat Taylor of New York after a close match.
At Hunter's Quay on July 13 the small waters regatta featured Zinita, Eucharis, Niagara, and Dakotah racing a Clyde course. Finishing order showed Zinita 11:30:03, Eucharis 11:39:12, Niagara 11:30:21, with Dakotah trailing and more than time allowance astern amid close margins.
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