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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1890
Page
8
In a mixed Boston Cincinnati clash, Boston wins 8 to 3 as Long and Hines shine in defense. Marr and Holliday struggle for Cincinnati while Getzein and Rhines pitch well for Boston amid a flurry of errors by Cincinnati infield.
A league club was assessed 2500 for national body expenses. An executive committee of A I Jolson of Cleveland M Suive of Buffalo and Secretary Brunell was appointed to act on urgent questions. Buffalo will strengthen by transferring two pitchers an outfielder and an infielder who will serve as captain. names of new Buffalo players were not revealed.
Pittsburgs defeated the Brooklyns 5 to 4 at home. Hecker pitched well despite poor support while Terry struggled. Key hits included two base shots by Verry and Laroque with Laroque, Veach, Stolen bases by Sunday and Laroque. Attendance 1073. Umpire Lynch.
New Yorks and Clevelands battled to a 4 to 4 tie at polo grounds on July 17 as heavy rain halted play after the ninth inning. Tiernan edged Welch in a 100 yard race, winning for New Yorks, about six inches. The game featured 11 hits by New Yorks and 6 by Clevelands, with errors by both sides and multiple base-on-balls and stolen bases.
Philadelphia defeated Chicago 5 to 4 in a nine inning game marked by a muffed throw by Glenalvin that cost a retiring chance and allowed four Phillies runs. Gleason struggled. attendance 3118. key hits by Myers Thompson Wilmot Luby. errors even at 2. Batteries Gleason Clements for Philadelphia and Luby Kittridge for Chicago.
Ward's Brooklyn team edged the Clevelands 9 to 8 after a tense ten inning game. Errors and brilliant plays marked the contest as darkness fell, with umpires forcing play to finish. Attendance reported at 500 as Leach and Matthews worked.
New Yorks defeated Pittsburgs 8 to 2 in a high scoring contest. Keefe pitched well and received solid support while Galvin’s curves were hit freely. Highlights include Gore Slattery Beckenley home run Beckley, O’Rourke Slattery two base hits and Carroll stealing bases. Attendance was 586 with errors totaling 7. Batteries were Keefe Vaughn Galvin Carrell.
In front of 4102 fans on Congress street grounds the Bostons routed Chicago 8 to 2. Radbourn pitched six hits allowed, Brouthers led with two singles and a double, and Nash drove in two runs. Errors by Chicago helped Boston build a big fourth inning lead. The three games were later declared illegal and thrown from the championship record.
Buffalo players pressured the Phillies into a 1 to 0 and 1 to 1 innings spread, with Philadelphia seizing the early and late runs. Knell handled the hits, while Haddock and Mack caught for Buffalo, and Griffin, Wise, Rainey, and others contributed on offense and defense in a 10 to 8 final line.
Ambiguous results show games between Columbus Brooklyn and Louisville Syracuse Toledo Rochesters and St Louis Athienies with varied scores. Atlantic Association reports Jersey City Baltimore Jersey Citys Haven Wilmingtons New Havens Warenatex and Washingtons with even outcomes.
The G A R National Encampment executive committee appeals to Boston merchants to close all stores on August 12 for a grand parade of veteran soldiers and sailors. They promise a spectacle unmatched since Washington 1865 and urge a citywide holiday to allow observers from Maine to California to witness the survivors of the War of the Rebellion. Gro L Goodale chairs the committee.
Spectators flock to the spectacle as heat rises with the week. Reported cool refreshing breezes sweep the great auditorium, making Oakland Garden a premier hot evening destination.
Manchester July 17 The Partridge Tournament at Masconomo House courts features top pairs Mansfield and Hoppin Tallant and Orcutt Harvard Hovey and Wildes of Newton Manchester and Phil Mansfield among entrants. Notable results include Tallant Orcutt over Mansfield Manchester 6-5 6-1 and Wildes defeating Carter 6-4 6-8 in singles.
Fire commissioners opened bids for four third size steam engines from Clapp Jones Silsby LaFrance Waterous Manchester Britton with prices per engine and for combinations. Aerial ladder track bids include The Fire Extinguisher Mfg Chicago LaFrance Hayes and KE Preston Chicago with deliveries to Boston and Loston.
Letter to the editor defending Southern boom towns of Sheffield and Florence Alabama amid critical American Wool Reporter series. Points out honest promoters like Major J. H. Pied and Florence Improvement Company, notes Northern visits and luxurious train trips, argues that while some claims are exaggerated much is true and that ample capital from the North could fuel growth along the Tennessee River. Signed Loran.
The Restless from Portland Yacht Club arrives in Boston as a fleet gathers for a race from Boston to Portland. captains meet at Rowe's Wharf with the Portland club hosting receptions and a schedule spanning July 21 to 24, including courses to Boothbay and Rockland and disbanding at Camden. Entries list two classes and indicate entry deadlines and starting guns.
On July 17 at the Eastern Yacht Club house in Marblehead a large gathering of ladies and guests enjoyed tunes by the Salem Cadet Band on a hot day despite most fleets cruising. Vessels anchored include Wayward Alma Priscilla Tempest Lapwing Pleiad Saracen Elf Hiawatha Brenda with rumors about Crystal. Beverly Yacht Club regatta set for Saturday.
Abbe Bailes thirty six tries to poison himself at 96 Prince Street but occupants choke him and he spits out the dose. His wife has refused to live with him over drunkenness and cruelty. Bailes lives at 34 Willard Street.
A stray dog in Belmont shown signs of hydrophobia ran through the town this morning and bit two other dogs. The animal was finally shot.
Mayor Hart takes a solo probe of the Frog Pond’s sanitation amid local political tension. He questions an elderly laborer about water quality, reports Cochituate influx three times weekly, and returns to City Hall satisfied with his findings despite criticism of City Hall politics and the man Doogue.
Raymond and Whitcomb announce a 10 000 mile round trip for 100 passengers starting 8 50 a m from Boston Causeway Street to Montreal and Vancouver then Alaska. The itinerary includes Winnipeg Banff Hot Springs Selkirks and a Queen steamer voyage to Victoria and Portland with a Yellowstone detour and return by Northern Pacific. Passengers include numerous named individuals from Boston Philadelphia New York and beyond with Luther L. Holden as conductor.
Henry McBride of 13 Vine Street East Cambridge was found dead in a boat under Wood's Wharf at the foot of Marginal Street East Boston yesterday afternoon.
A weather report describes Boston’s hot spell with shifting temperatures. It notes sea breezes early, a late afternoon peak of 84 degrees, and comparisons to Chicago and Cincinnati. The article predicts more heat at the close of the period.
The Association of General Freight Agents of New England met at Young's with 8 C Putnam in charge. The Tavern limits public access, though regular guests may find some accommodation. A list of prominent arrivals includes Vencome Major RB D Clark and wife John Hay and wife in Washington along with many others from New York Chicago Toronto and beyond.
In two cases Morley Sewing Machine Co vs Grossman and Same vs Gale the court ruled on preliminary injunctions. The court entered a decree for the complainants in one case and issued a temporary injunction in the other. Attorneys F P Fish and Ambrose Eastman for complainants. John L Roberts for defendants.
The letter queries the years Charles Francis & Co. of New York existed, noting 1826 start, 1638 misprint for 1838, 1860 extinction, and J H Francis in Boston. Judge Mellen Chamberlain resigns as Boston Public Library librarian after twelve years service from 1878, effective Oct 1. Warm weather boosts travel to hotels with Graves & Son sofa lounge beds advertised in Boston.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy that awakens appetite stimulates the liver relieves headaches and restores strength. The copy urges purchase from all druggists claiming unique formula and value.
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