Boston Massacre at West End heats Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds defeat Boston despite an early onslaught as Gray and Smith shine with three and four hits respectively. Ewing and Galvin draw challenges over calls while Long heads to Chicago to marry. Nine Reds hits produce three earned runs. Boston fans witness a wild seventh inning rally and a final score near the Reds’ edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Boston
West End
Reds
Massachusetts
Sullivan
Dwyer
McPhee
Gray
Smith
Hoy
Tommy Tucker
Tommy
Garvin
E Wing
Galvin
Ewing
Harry Wright
Tucker
Bancroft
Young
Herman Long
Chicago
Long
Herman
Duffy
Miller
Tenney
Ganzel
Hoghever
Vaughn
Lowe
Timely hits and sharp fielding lift Cleveland past Baltimore
Timely hitting and strong defense carried Cleveland to two wins over Baltimore. Knell pitched the first game and Young the second, with Keeler’s fielding standout in both. McGraw was ejected in the second for kicking after being ruled out for not touching third base. Attendance 3,000 then 4,000. Cleveland 6-3, then 1-0 over Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Baltimore
Knell
Young
Keelers
McGraw
Zimmer
Hemming
Pond and Clark
Esper
Robinson
Chicago Stumbles as Philadelphia Triumphs 11 to 4
Philadelphia built an early lead and rode Carsey's dominant pitching to an 11 to 4 victory over Chicago. Chicago managed a lone seventh inning hit, while Philadelphia outplayed Anson's club throughout the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Chicago
Carsey
Chicagos
Anson
Baseball game recap with wild Terry and home runs
Carsey and Decker hit home runs as Philadelphia posted a 17 to 5 win over Chicago. Attendance was 2000. Philadelphia led 1 0 0 6 1 0 1 0 2 and Chicago 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0. Errors were 3 for Philadelphia and 3 for Chicago. Batters Carsey and Clements for Philadelphia, Terry and Donohue for Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry
Carsey and
Decker
Philadelphia
Chicago
Carsey
Clements
Donohue
New York Beats St Louis in Slow Game
New York won 4 1 in St Louis after a slow, tiresome affair. Ehrett left in the fifth, Kissinger relieved. Meekin was effective with runners on base, 1200 attendance. Hits: New York 14, St Louis 10. Errors: New York 2, St Louis 1. Batteries: Meekin Farrell for New York Ehret Kissinger Miller for St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
New York
Ehrett
Kissinger
Meekin
Farrell
Ehret
Miller
Brooklyn Tops Louisville In Tight Baseball Tilt
Brooklyn outplayed Louisville as both teams totaled eight hits with Daub scattering Louisville’s hits after the first inning. Attendance was 700 as Brooklyn won. batteries were Daub and Dailey for Brooklyn and Wehing and Warmer for Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Brooklyn
Daub
Pittsburg and Washington Game Postponed to Washington
Pittsburg and Washington ball teams did not play today due to the game being transferred to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Penn
Washington
Bangor beats Fall River in home game with strong hitting
Bangor wins as Fall River could not respond to Wheeler except in the second inning. Both teams display solid fielding. Final score shows Bangor with 13 base hits to Fall River's 6 and errors 2 to 8. Batteries were Ian and Hayes for Bangor and Stevens and Rolins for Fall River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Fall River
Wheeler
Ian
Hayes
Stevens
Rolins
Augusta Beats New Bedford in Lively Picnic Game
Augusta and New Bedford clashed in a July 16 exhibition in Augusta Maine. Augusta dominated Sullivan on the mound with Dilworth and Baker strong on the hill. Walters and Buckley displayed sharp fielding and Baker and Butler led the Augusta bats while New Bedford struggled with 8 base hits and 3 errors.
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Augusta
New Bedford
Sullivan
Dilworth
Baker
Walters
Buckley
Butler
Ceries
Viau
Sharp
Lewiston Beats Brockton In Nine Inning Tilt
Lewiston held Brockton to four runs after the third inning as Mavis shut them down for six innings. Korwan was hit hard, Lewiston had 15 hits to Brockton's six, and errors favored Brockton with seven. Batteries Sharrott Mains Crisham for Lewiston and Korwan Shea for Brockton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Brockton
Sharrett
Mavis
Korwan
Sharrott
Mains
Crisham
Shea
Portland Remain Tightly Contested Before Pawtucket Rally
Portland led early and stayed close through five innings, but Todd faltered with weak defense backing him. Portland’s new players impressed as the home club faded late, enabling Pawtucket to pull away. Final score shows Portland 0 0 0 2 2 0 9, Pawtucket 1 9 6 1 0 2 0.
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Portland
Todd
Pawtucket
Killeen
Terrien
Kelley
Barton
Buffalo Triumphs Over Toronto After Fifteen Inning Duel
In Buffalo New York on July 16 Buffalo outlasted Toronto in a 15 inning battle. Fournier held the mound with superb control late and led Buffalo to a large victory as both clubs displayed sharp defense especially after the ninth. Final line shows Buffalo 9 Toronto 4 with 1000 in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Toronto
Fournier
Shearon
Clymer
Wise
Scranton Errors Let Providence Top Scranton in Rain Interlude
Scranton wrecked by two Stearns errors one by Ward and a misplayed fly by Bannon allowing six Providence runs in the third inning. Eagan relieved in the fourth as Scranton rallied but the infield collapsed and rain halted play after eight. Final score Providence 7 Scranton 6 with Providence eight hits to Scranton seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Penn
Stearns
Ward
Bannon
Providence
Eagan
Rochester Beats Stars as Rain Halts Game in Sixth
Rochester rallied to take a 6 to 2 lead before rain stopped play in the sixth inning. Umpire Weidman drew manager Kuntzsch’s protest after a disputed call. O Day faltered early and was relieved by Barnett. attendance 1,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
Rochesters
Stars
Weidman
Kuntzsch
Powers
O'Day
Barnett
Rochester
Syvacusc
Case
Harper
Springfield Triumph, Wilkes-Barre Bombs in Pennsylvanian Clash
Springfield held a commanding lead as Wilkes-Barre was overwhelmed in a Pennsylvanian clash. The game, played on July 16, showcased Springfield’s decisive offense while Wilkes-Barre struggled to counter.
California Wines Sale At St Blanchard And Farrar
A local wine promotion lists Pure California Wines at $1 per Calion with four bottle assortment. Items include St Blanchard and Farrar selections, available at MPank Square and Faneultt Hat Gavera locations.
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California
St. Blanchard & Farrar
Springfield Triumph Over Wilkesbarre In Close Showdown
Despite morning rain and afternoon gloom, 1200 fans watched Springfield edge Wilkesbarre 8 to 7 in a tense contest. Wente allowed the tying run on a sixth inning passed ball, Shannon’s seventh inning error opened the door for Springfield, who staged a desperate finish. Lawler’s three fine catches in center highlighted the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfields
Springfield
Wilkesbarres
Wente
Lynch
Dan” Shannon
Lezotte
Griffin
Lawler
Wilkesbarre
Callahan
Samson
Coakley
Baseball game ends in tie at Congress Street grounds
The Jerry Sullivan and Dan Madden teams played a six inning game yesterday afternoon on Congress Street grounds. Both sides scored five runs, tying the contest. At South Boston Warrens, South Boston led 1 to 1 when the game was called in the ninth inning due to darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Sullivan
Dan Madden
Congress Street Grounds
South Boston
Warrens
Sanger Sets Mile Record In Special Bicycle Race
Sanger wins a $500 purse mile in 2:04 3-4, besting Flying Jib’s 2:06 1-2 track record. In the mile handicap, O'Connor wins after gaps, Coleman close second, Weinig third, Tyler fourth, Sanger fifth. Johnson, the world champion, is entered but injured at the Bancroft House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weinig
Sanger
Tyler
O’connor
Coleman
Sen
Johnson
Bancroft House
Alderman Dever Challenged by Edgerly in Open Letter
Anson Burlingame Edgerly of 1413 Washington street calls Alderman John F. Dever to a public debate on The Little Red Schoolhouse and Catholic hierarchy. Edgerly defends paraders entering public schools, recalls Mayhew School days, and offers Faneuil Hall or Mechanics Hall for the event with proceeds to Widow Wills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson Burlingame Edgerly
Washington Street
John F. Dever
Edgerly
East Boston
Alderman Dever
Old Mayhew
Hawkins Street
Samuel Swan
Faneuil Hall
Mechanics’ Hall
Garibaldi
Prize Dance and Garden Party With Local AOH In Saxonville
Notes from Saxonville announce a Mystic Hall prize dance tonight under Division 32 AOH with a best lady dancer prize. Tomorrow a garden party and flag-raising on parish grounds features Natick and Saxonville AOH divisions and F M T A societies, Grand Army posts, and Sarsfield Guards Boston. John Boyle O'Reilly Band of Natick will play, a special train to Boston will run, with speakers J W Goff and John Brophy of New York in attendance. Father Murphy leads arrangements and vows full effort for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Hall
Saxonville
St. George’s Parish
Division
Natick
Saxon
Riverside rower Hobbs to race in Saratoga singles
Joe Hobbs of Riverside Rowing Club won the single scull junior July 4 on the Charles River and will compete in the intermediate singles at Saratoga today. William Rogers of West Ends trains for the Labor Day regatta to race in junior singles. Young Early of the same club regains health and will be on the river again. Joe Whitehead of Columbia Rowing Association left for Saratoga to compete in senior singles in a new boat and is in splendid condition for a strong showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hobbs
Riverside Rowing Club
Charles River
Saratoga
William Rogers
West Ends
Young Early
Joe Whitehead
Columbia Rowing Association
Vigilant Yacht Ready for Erie Basin Clean and Race Prep
Vigilant arrived in New York City Island and departed for Erie basin to have bottom cleaned tomorrow. Measurements will be taken by tomorrow afternoon or Thursday morning in preparation for Saturday's race.
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City Island
Vigilant
Erie Basin
Valkyrie Not Ready for Campbellton Race
London July 16 and reports say the Valkyrie will not be ready to compete in the Campbellton race tomorrow. Officials do not expect her to start, citing training and condition concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Campbellton
Florence Night Mission founder to address noon meeting
Dc N Crittenton founder of the Florence Night Mission of New York will address the Evangelistic Association noon meeting today at Bromfield Street Church. Gospel soloist Lawrence B Greenwood will sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Crittenton
Florence Night Mission
New York City
The
Evangelistic Association
Bromfield Street Church
Lawrence B. Greenwood
Polo Practice at Beverly Ends in Tie
Beverly July 16 The polo practice between the Whites and Yellows ended 6 to 6. Bobby Shaw was struck in the chin by a polo ball needing three stitches from Dr Thayer of Hamilton. A rematch is scheduled for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Bobby Shaw
Thayer
Hamilton
Grand excursion sale to Newport by Old State House ticket
Tickets for New York New Haven Hartford railroad Newport excursion tomorrow July 18 are selling fast. The round trip costs $1 and sales are at No 3 Old State House. Special train departs Park Square at 9 30 a m and returns to Boston by 8 15 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
New York, New, Haven & Hartford Railroad
Old State House
Park Square Station
Boston
Yale Cambridge track contests set for Oct 5
C H Sherrill Jr reports Cambridge approves Oct 5 for Yale Cambridge track contests. Cambridge prefers 300 yard dash over 220. Yale agrees to substitute 300 yard dash. Cambridge to sail Aug 31 by Cunard Line. This settles arrangements for the meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
C. H. Sherrill, Jr
Yale
Horan
Cambridge University Athletic Club
Cambridge
Cunard Steamship Company
Sherrill
Boxing Gossip Revelations From New York Letter
A New York letter to The Post details boxing intrigue about a proposed Dallas fight, naming Dan Stewart Joe Vendig Willie Simms and others as Florida Athletic Club owners and players. It discusses Barry Ross and George Dixon, claims of bias in coverage, and notes O Rourke and Globe rumors. The piece ends with notes on Libbey, Barry, and a Connolly Pierce draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dallas
Texas
Dan Stewart
Florida Athletic Club
Joe Vendig
Willie Simms
William J. Brady
James J. Clarkett
Jake Shipsey
Shipsey
Dick Newton
Fee
Ross
Barry
Dixon
Dave Ross
Denny Murphy
Murphy
Globe
Sunday’s Post
Boston
Tom O’ Rourke
Post
O'Rourke
Tom O’rourke
Chelsea
Eee
Anets
Atsey Libbey
Lawrence
Barry-Ross
Jack Sheehan
Libbey
Joe Mealey
Jack Smith
Henry
Young McDonald
Iepersinr
Connolly-Pierce
Conten
Marti Alive in Florida Direcing Cuban Insurrection
George F. Miller reports from Cuba that Jose Marti still lives and secretly directs Cuban patriots from Tampa, Florida. He says arms shipments and rendezvous with sympathizers occur in the area as Spanish spies monitor, while insurgents employ mountain guerilla tactics and deadly ambushes against Spanish troops. The narrative describes battlefield conditions, weather, and grim prospects amid ongoing conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Miller
Cuba
Jose Marti
Marti
Tampa
Fla
United States
Florida
Charles Barteaux
Miller
Sarza
Cape Maysi
Turk’s Island Passage
Trinidad
Manzanillo
Santiago de Cuba
Puerto Principe
Las Tuna
America
Isle de Pintos
St Marys Parish Picnic Opens With Noted Athletes At Lake Walden
The St Marys parish annual picnic and field day at Lake Walden features a strong open handicap program with entrants Burke Clark Long and Bernard Doherty of the B A A. A national reputation in the broad jump. Special trains will run from Union station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s
Lake Walden
Committee On Sports
Burke
Clark
Long
Pope
St. Mary’s A. C
J. W. Carpenter
Boston
J. A. Stewart
St. Mary's A. C
Reid Hall
Clittondale
Nothe Ea Carley
Loyola A. C
Crowley
A. G
A. A
T. B
G. G. Dow
Bala Pope
Dso-Yaraeg Teague
St. Mary’s A
H. W Kiely
Cambridge
St. Mary’ S A. C
Ed Curley
John J. McKinnon Franklin
N. H
John J
Keley
J. J. Crowley
Smith
J. Kelley
Father Beally
E. H. Clark
B. A
Job Teague
Mary’ S A. C
T. W
Bernard Dohert
Bony
Bernar Erty
Dan Long
E. Siceat
T. W. Eddy
Teague
St.oiee
Berard D Doherty
T. A. Burke
Gak
H. Clark
Grove
McEttrick Returns From Broad Southern and Western Tour
Ex-Congressman McEttrick has returned home after extended travel through the South Mexico the West and Alaska. Friends say the trip was not government work but to aid a Southern Senator with mining interests gathering information on mining lands. He plans to stay in Boston a fortnight then return in the fall for municipal campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McEttrick
South
Mexico
Alaska
Boston
Defender Finished at Providence for New Rochelle Race
The Defender’s decks are planed to smoothness and interior finishing is nearly complete. New solid steel braces replace hollow iron ones from mast to bilges. She aims to sail tonight or tomorrow to New Rochelle for Saturday’s races, with a colossal new mainsail cut in Providence by Hathaway designed for light wind breezes off Sandy Hook.
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Providence
Defender
Pardners
New Rochelle
Hathaway
Sandy Hook
Zimmerman sails for Europe to race champions
New York July 16. A telegram from Champion Arthur A. Zimmerman announces plans to sail on the steamship St Louis Wednesday morning to Southampton. He expects to meet Protin and Hubert Houben in Europe, then race them before sailing to Australia to stay until next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arthur
A. Zimmerman
St. Louis
Southampton
Zimmerman
Protin
Hubert Houben
Europe
Australia
Lost Banquet Triumph At Newmarket Two year Olds Ride
The trial plate of 200 sovereigns for all ages was won at Newmarket by Virago owned by Tyrant out of Eulalia. Banquet ridden by Simms finished second and Golden Slipper third. Banquet’s owner Mr. Archer rejected a return offer at 400 sovereigns amid strong American betting. The 108 sovereigns selling plate was claimed by Harry Reed, a 3 year old brown gelding, backed by Messrs. Dwyer and Croker for £2000, with Acre field second and Barba Rossa third. Sales saw bids up to 1250 guineas led by Charles Merry and George Haughton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Newmarket
Virago
Tyrant
Eulalia
M. F. Dwyer
Banquet
Bayon d'Or
Ella T
Golden Slipper
Ben d’Or
Lady Tramp
Simms
Archer
Crusade
Hermit
Barba Rossa
Altorp
Pearl Drop
Messrs. Dwyer
Croker
Harry Reed
George Houghton
America
Marcus Beresford
George Haughton
Mr. Dwyer
Lord Beresford
Charles Merry
Haughton
Lawrence Races Highlight 2:29 Trot and 2:30 Pace
Races at the Riding Park featured strong fields in the 2:29 trot and 2:30 pace with ten starters in the former. Bay Patch led heat one before Walter J. won the next three. a reins break near the end caused Sister Lou to stumble but no serious injuries. Sugar Loaf won the 2:30 pace in straight heats, with Walter and other contenders close behind as times ranged from 2:26 to 2:31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Bay Patch
Walter J
King
Sister Lou
Sugar Loaf
Walter Ach
Ter Oe Kenmoré
Etherie
B. B
Haw Patch
Glynn
Mills Boy
Toosen
Theese Seeves
Mills
Glencoe S
Gillies
Lady Wolcott
Ch. m
Otterson
Little Dan
Nichols
Toese
B. S
Sultan
Stone
Walter
B. G
Durland
Marlboro
Harper
Forshner
Vanderbilt ventures into horse racing breeding and running
New York July 16 William K Vanderbilt after yachting and other amusements now plans breeding and racing horses. He telegraphed a sports ally to meet aboard his yacht Valiant on Sunday for a discussion of the new project expected to launch him as a racing man soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William K. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Aqueduct Track Race Results From July First Card
At Aqueduct N Y on July 16 the five furlong first race was won by King T with Olley second and Salverine third in 1 08. The one mile event saw McKee second Septean second and Pitfall third in 1 47. Montezuma led in the five and one half furlongs with Tomaka second and me fourth. The one and one sixteenth miles produced Prig first Lene second and Warlike third. Fifth race five furlongs Cassette won by ee Little Thorne second Skalkaho third in 1 08. The six and one half furlongs produced Harry first Little Tom second Watbod third in 1 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aqueduct Race Track
N. Y
King T
Olley
Salverine
e—McKee
Setpean
Pitfall
Montezuma
Tomaka
Prig
Warlike
Cassette
Ee Little Thorne
Skalkaho
Sane “Tae
Harry
Little Tom
Watbod
Training American horses in England eyed
London July 16. It is thought likely Charley Morton formerly trainer for Abingdon Baird will devote his time to training the American horses now in England and to be brought here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Charley Morton
Abingdon Baird
England
Worcester Press Cycle Club forms at Lakewood Inn
The Press Cycle Club of Worcester organized yesterday at Lakewood Inn with H. A. French as president and captain, F. L. Wheaton vice president, T. F. Conroy secretary, and L. E. Ware treasurer and lieutenant. The Worcester Telegram named official organ and Lakewood Inn summer headquarters. The first run around the lake preceded a breakfast, and plans echo the Boston and Buffalo clubs as a social wheelmen’s group with limited membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Cycle Club of
Worcester
Lakewood Inn
H. A. French
F.L. Wheaton
T. F. Conroy
L.E. Ware
Worcester Telegram
Lakewood
Boston
Buffalo Press
Herman Rothfuss
The
Suffolks
New York State
Falcott
Harbottle
Canada
Ziegler
Asbury Park
Clint Coulter
Tellman
Asebuy
Otto Ziegler
Coulter
Glenmere Park
Lynn
Shafer
Sanger
John S. Johnson
James
Waltham
Howard B
C. C.c
Asbury
Quaker Riders Arrive at Queenstown
The steamer Southwark, sailing from Philadelphia July 6 with a party of bicycle tourists, arrived at Queenstown on July 16. The wheelmen disembarked and began a tour covering parts of England, Ireland, Scotland and France.
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Queenstown
Southwark
Philadelphia
England
Ireland
Scotland
France
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Saul
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Bing
Sean Ge
Richmond
Virginia
Allen & Ginter
Ten American Tobacco Co
Urquhart
Crane
Casey
Anson B. Edgerly
Sil
MR. Miller
Engain
Yellow Jack
Campos
Havana
M. Sheehy Hoes
Devonshire St
Postoffice
Sports Today
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