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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1894
Page
3
Cincinnati, taking the field, defeated the Spiders with ease while the Colts triumphed over the Deacons in Louisville, a pair of decisive outcomes amid protest and strong play.
Boston plays Philadelphia and Cleveland faces Cincinnati while Louisville meets Chicago and Pittsburg travels to St. Louis in this day’s slate of games.
In St Louis on July 15 the home team fell to Baltimore 9 to 8 in eleven innings. Gaffney misjudged a key play and Nick Young received a protest from Mr. Van Der Ahe as the game concluded. Attendance not reported. Baltimore had 14 hits to St Louis 13 with six errors for Baltimore and three for St Louis. Batteries McMahon Clarke Clarkson Hawley Twineham.
Men like Tommy McCarthy Herman Long and Hugh Duffy prove superior ball players with speed in base running lively field work and nervous energy. The Boston team shows improved play over last year. Umpire M J McLaughlin seeks New England League berth and Gray is near top pitcher status for Bancor club. John Irwin praised in Haverhill but noted for a mean trick against umpire Mike Meagher.
A large meeting of supporters for the Working Boys' Home Industrial Training School reported progress on the annual midsummer festival. Prizes were donated by Patrick J. Maguire M. M. Cunniff and James Ormand. About 5000 tickets distributed with more to come. Events include dancing in the pavilion top entertainment by B F Keith and amateur athletic events. A ball game may pit Legislature nines against the Board of Aldermen.
A large Eastern yacht fleet anchors at Marblehead harbor with seventy five vessels including Avenel Dora Flying Cloud Adrienne Grampus Ada King Philip Troubadour Matilda Ianthe and local craft. The Troubadour led the way at 7 followed by southward wind as Santhe Brenda Kulinda Kathleen Clytie and others departed for nearby ports. Commodore Fowler sails for Gar Harbor, and Corinthian secretary Everett Paine debuts a new knockabout built by Lawley. Tonight Cadet Band and ladies concert planned.
The Go Game Club held its twelfth annual outing on Lovell's Island with a procession on Federal street to the steamer City of Portsmouth. A day of sport followed on the boat and back, including a fishing contest won by P Whalen for first fish and T Roe for largest catch, dinner by J B Finnegan, and many attendees led by Senator J F Fitzgerald and local officials.
Riverside Boat Club celebrates a junior eight victory at the Middle States regatta in Newark. The parade to Cambridge featured Anglin and coach Jerry Casey, with cheers, open house at the boathouse, Wiggins Orchestra, banjo solos, Ethiopian melodies, clog dancing, and harmonica solos. The crew may go to Saratoga next month for national honors. president Hugh Finnegan retires from rowing.
Al Dowling of this city seeks a rematch with Frates of Portland after Frates defeated him on Lake Sebago last Labor Day. Dowling has not fully recovered from an accident during Charles River training. Both scullers are evenly matched with strong regatta records. A match has been arranged amid large public interest.
New York July 15 Special to the Post The Prince of Wales rejects racing Britannia in American waters and praises Vigilant's capabilities while noting the Britannia will not race on this side Opposition quotes indicate the Prince and Captain Carter admire loyal service and the yacht program.
Report compares last year British Waters results with current Royal Navy and America’s Cup context. Valkyrie led last season with twelve firsts and two seconds, Britannia strong in trim with Captain Carter. Hansen cites Vigilant’s wind luck and training, noting Vigilant’s mainsail and potential for channel races.
Amateurs prepared for a August 18 row on a neutral Charles course. The day was fine but a strong breeze ruffled the water, keeping many top oarsmen off the river. At the B A A grounds the scene was calm, Riversides buzzed about Saturday's race, and crews from Crescents Bradfords West Ends Shawmuts enjoyed light practice amid crowds seeking leisure.
The Larchmont yacht fleet anchors at the mouth of the harbor after a run from Black Rock led by sloop Katrina with Vice Commodore George Work arriving about 5 30 p m. Glo rianna and Queen Mab follow, then Atlantic. The fleet plans to sail to Shelter Island tomorrow around 10 a m with light winds.
Sporting gossip notes 3065 entries for the Worcester Driving Park Company event with 7000 dollars in premiums. The meet begins Tuesday and Friday is highlighted by a large crowd at Irvington Oval. Spy Pond Grove hosts games next Saturday. Butterworth, a young Providence athlete, aims for New England honors Friday despite previously injured arms.
The Columbian University in Washington proposes consolidation with the University of Chicago. Dr Harper has departed for Washington and the union is widely expected to be completed soon. Columbian has about 1000 students, over half in law, a 110 member faculty, and property valued around 750000 dollars with no current head.
Three homing pigeons owned by F B Chute of Milton were released at 3 30 p m from Durgin Merrill block in Quincy and returned to Baker's chocolate mills in Milton after 4 12 minutes, covering 8 12 miles. The quick round trip is regarded as a good performance considering start and landing times.
Salem reports there will be no international rifle shoot with St John N B marksmen this year. The Second Corps of Cadets had planned to host visitors next month but were informed the trip is impossible due to St John rifle men' s commitments at home.
The Essex County Club tennis tour opens today at Manchester by theSea with entries from Hovey John Howland Wrenn and Foote Malcolm Chace, noted for recent Seabright brilliance, watched with keen interest by spectators and rivals.
In West Derry New Hampshire on July 15 Howard C Beade age 23 of East Derry died after taking aconite last night. He had been drinking and died about 8 oclock.
Frank Craig with Donnie Butler brings the Harlem Coffee Cooler to Boston for a ten round clash with Peter Maher the Irish champion at Music Hall. The Cooler trained under shrewd guidance and arrives in peak form while Maher’s earlier top level schooling is contrasted with the Cooler’s gradual rise in skill and confidence.
The Boston era report debates Peter Maher versus Frank Craig with New York and Boston fans split. Maher’s form questioned despite power shown against George Godfrey, while Craig’s odds reflect condition and local support. Contenders like Ahearn Reynolds and other ring news color the night’s bets and training plans.
Justice Gaynor orders Mayor Schieren to issue a license to Seaside Athletic Club at Coney Island by August 6 or risk contempt. The piece also notes boxing debates, Corbett Jackson matters, and recent bouts, including a boat capsizing rescue and regional club activities with Boston and Massachusetts clubs enjoying trips and races.
The Salem Athletic Club schedules a sparring exhibition on July 24 featuring Reed of Peabody versus Delaney of Beverly, Pringle of Peabody against Freeman of Salem, McCarthy of Peabody versus Jack Burke of Boston, Cross of Salem versus Rinewood of Lynn, and the Sheas of Peabody.
Price Williams of Lynn signed to box Patsy Broderick eight rounds for the Alpha Club of Providence. The purse is $100 and the bout is set for July 23 in Lynn.
The Gaelic Football men of The Boston Football Club held a meeting at their rooms on West Concord street. Captain John Hickey addressed hopes for renewed enthusiasm and rivalry with the Silver Stars. James Lawless spoke of a future game on Boston Common. The club will practice Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at Norris Park, South Boston, with over thirty new members joining.
The Longwood open tournament begins July 28. Entries include R. D. Wrenn W. A. Larned Richard Stevens M. G. Chace and Q. A. Shaw Jr F. H. Hovey defends his title to the championship bowl which becomes his property if won this year The Longwood Club provides ten grass courts for the event.
A new hurling club is about to be organized in Cambridge with prominent players leading the effort. It is confidently predicted a top state team will appear before September. A football team will also be organized from members of Division 15, A. O. H., East Cambridge.
In Paris at the Velodrome de la Seine the American riders excelled. Zimmerman defeated Barden in the day’s highlight, after leading the first heat by five lengths. Zimmerman also won the final heat. Wheeler placed second in the Liege prize and again second in the 2000 metre Valenciennes race. Antony and Farman won the five kilometre tandem event with Crooks and Foster second.
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