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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1894
Page
3
A rugged contest featured long and Duffy in control with stellar stickwork while Weyhing failed to find depth against the champions. The match showcased strong defense and sharp passing, leaving the outcome in doubt until late play.
Boston saved the last of the series with Philadelphia by playing superb ball. They hit Weyhing freely and edged the Phillies 9 to 8 in a tense ninth inning. Nichols pitched well for Boston holding the Phillies to nine hits. Long and Duffy led Boston with multiple hits while Tucker, Bannon, Long, and Ryan starred for the Phillies in the field and at the plate. Attendance 10,350.
Baltimore won the game 4 to 3 aided by timely hits in the first and eighth innings. Brouthers homered, with Hawke and Robinson yielding the mound work for Baltimore and Underwood and Kinslow behind the plate. Attendance was 3,700.
July 18 New York beat Washington 5 to 4 in a close game here. New York led early, Washington moved ahead in eighth, tied it, then New York seized the win with a ninth inning run. Attendance 3,000. Pitching: Meekin and Farrell for New York Mercer and McGuire for Washington.
Rain halted the game in the sixth inning with St Louis ahead. Beckley was ejected by umpire Hurst for noisy coaching and persistent kicking. Attendance 1800. Final score listed as 5 for St Louis against 7 for Pittsburg with 4 errors charged to St Louis. Hawley and Peitz pitched for St Louis, Gumbert and Mack for Pittsburg.
Ailand Bros at 19 Tremont Row advertises a bonus for customers promising a gold watch with a haircut at no extra charge. The offer invites patrons to visit to see the "excellent work" and note the gratuity to customers.
Ted Chamberlain pitched effectively through the first three innings before settling in and guiding Cleveland to victory. Reds could not mount a rally as attendance reached around 1000. Final score shows Cleveland 14 runs to Cincinnati 8 with Cleveland errors 4 to Cincinnati 8. Batteries were Young and Zimmer for Cleveland, Chamberlain and Vaughn for Cincinnati.
Terry pitched superbly for Chicago striking out seven and yielding six hits as Anson hit a homer. Wadsworth pitched well for Barnie’s club but errors by Pfeffer and timely hitting doomed Louisville. Attendance 1,197. final score Chicago eight Louisville four.
In Pawtucket on July 18 Brockton won 3 to 1 after four costly errors and a walk. Attendance was about 400. Brockton had 7 hits to Pawtucket's 9, with Leeds and Shea pairing up for the pitching and Kelly Williams Roach handling the batteries.
Lewiston won a one sided game in Haverhill marked by a pitching disaster. Ferson and Doe were wild though Doe was hit hard. Attendance 500. Final score Lewiston 16 Haverhill 6 with 16 hits to 6 and 6 errors for both sides. Batteries Ferson and Bergen for Lewiston Doe Lucid and Lake for Haverhill.
Slattery, McGlone and Hayes joined the defunct Worcesters to revive the Bangor club in a game against the Bangors from Rockland. Only five innings due to late arrival, attendance 600. Final: Bangor 9 Portland 5 with 1 error for Bangor 6 for Portland. Batteries Wheeler Hayes Corry Casey.
Fall River outplayed New Bedford as Lincoln allowed only one hit. Smith struggled and was hit when decisive. Final score Fall River 12 New Bedford 1 with 10 hits for Fall River and 1 for New Bedford. Batteries Lincoln Rupert Smith Holmes.
In Providence, Providence defeated Buffalo 7 to 4. Syracuse beat Wilkes Barre 11 to not listed. At Troy, Troy topped Binghamton 16 to 0 or unclear.
The record shows Norwich beating Hartford 20 to 10 at Hartford Hartford, and Newport blanking New Port 6 to 0 at Concord New Hampshire YMCA.
On July 18 in Nantucket, Springfield House toppled Sea Cliff Inn 8 to 6 after a ninth inning comeback. Springfield House totaled 10 base hits to Sea Cliff Inn's 5, with eight errors by Springfield House and four by Sea Cliff Inn.
The bark Emma T Crowell bound for Shanghai with petroleum loads catches fire twelve miles south of Fire Island and burns to the water. Captain Pendleton, his wife, and the crew are saved by the steamer Runie. Built in 1878 Searsport, 108 tons, owned by Eugene Carver Boston and others, uninsured. 39 332 cases of petroleum valued at 25 000. Captain Pendleton served fourteen years as master with an eighth interest. Estimated value 26 000.
With the Honolulu mail arriving today residents report the July 4 proclamation of the Hawaiian republic and Sanford B. Dole as president. Many inhabitants have already taken the oath of allegiance to the new government.
In Halifax on July 18 four American fishermen William Mason, Thomas Nillnuff, Henry Scott and Simon Nolan were sent to Boston by boat after losing their schooners Shenandoah and Argo in a dense fog. They endured great hardships before rescue.
The Young Men's Association field day on Labor Day September 8 at Waltham features a hand engine contest for a $600 purse. Prizes: $225 $150 $100 $75 $50. Entries to committee chairman John W. Gately at 5 Spring Street.
The second day at Wesleyan Hall featured committee reports and tests under Major Riley at the Watertown arsenal. The afternoon carriage tour included Harvard College and Cambridge landmarks, followed by an evening banquet.
Park commissioners schedule a hearing at 11 a m at the mayor s office for citizens interested in the proposed asphalt on Commonwealth avenue. A formal protest has been lodged by many residents against using asphalt on the avenue.
London July 18 The Vigilant will not take part in the Kingstown yacht club races tomorrow. She will race on the 20th and 21st.
The bay gelding J. M. D. set a track record of 2 1 16 for the half mile as he won the merchants and manufacturers stake at Detroit Driving Club during the Blue Ribbon Meeting day three. Claymore pushed him hard but J. M. D. led all heats. Rex Americus faded as Flying Jib and Robert J. also contested early races.
In Lawrence Massachusetts on July 18 the 2:35 class and the free-for-all dominated the day’s program. Seven horses contested the 2:35 event with Tommy B. taking the win in times of 2:80 1 4, 2:81, and 2:31 1 4. Edith H. won the $500 free-for-all with times of 2:22 1 2, 2:20 1 2, and 2:18 3 4.
The Turf Congress convened at noon with members from Lexington Hillsboro Frankfort Covington Louisville Little Rock St Louis Denver and Nashville. President Kirkman presided as Harlem and Hawthorne tracks were admitted while Crescent City Club and Oakley track were rejected but licensed to race. Weights rule for overnight handicaps at 100 pounds was referred to a committee and minor rules on weights and handicaps were adopted.
Brighton Beach on July 18 features six races. Shelly Tuttle wins the opening six furlongs with Marguerite second and Aliow third. Dutch Skater takes the cond race ahead of Stonewellie and Figaro in 1 48. Harry Reed leads five-furlong event with Cockade second and St Pauline third in 1 08. Lady Violet wins five furlongs with Stonewell second and Weinberg third in 1 01. Vestibule runner-up and Arab eHince 10. Earnest Woodford dominates the hurdle race over 1 1/2 miles, with Rodman first, St John second. Time 2 55.
The Labor Day regatta on the Charles River may add a war canoe race featuring crews from the B A A and Union Boat Club. Clubs from Puritan of South Boston, Waltham, Springfield, Hartford, Worcester and Shushugah show interest, with Knickerbocker of New York possible and Canadian clubs likely to respond. If added, the eight-car and barge races will be among the most interesting events of the regatta.
Guests at Ira Fairbanks Dorchester home enjoy a lantern decorated evening. Two Rahway tourists arrive in Boston, one injured in a Columbus Avenue collision. A 100 mile Waltham track race is planned for August, with record attempts. John Platt of Roxbury impresses with long ride, and Appleton Cycl Club plans Downer Landing to Nantasket run. A humorous episode recounts a training prank involving a visitor and rivals, ending with a triumphant finish and playful postrace rites.
Nat Butler lauds Lovell Diamond bicycles as superior racing machines after record efforts in Cambridgeport and Waltham. He argues the bike's strength, stiffness, and rapid response meet urgent demands, with multiple riders testing its performance amid close encounters with other machines.
Maryland division L A W races under favorable weather featured an exhibition half mile by Stearns Johnson Callahan Murphy, Johnson setting 1012-5 to rank near the country’s best. Results include One mile scratch Murphy New York first Titus New York second in 2:17 3-5. Three mile handicap Eckhardt Baltimore first Cole Baltimore second in 7:29 1-5. Two mile handicap Sanger Springfield first Titus New York second in 4:53 2-5.
The L. A. 9816 Knights and their guests from the Hub enjoyed a March 16 1887 outing at Highland Lake Grove Walpole Mass. The event included a banquet sports events and dancing with James B Timilty as chairman and E J McGlynn secretary. Winners ranged across 240 yard dash old men foot race half mile and more with many named participants and guests listed.
Pittsburg financier J J Quinn arrived in Boston with 3000 to pressure a term with Jerry Marshall for the colored featherweight title. He says Dixon must fight whites only or terms may be reached for Marshall. Also notes on Madden boxing scheme, international bouts, and Maher Dixon color issue.
London July 18 Sir William Harcourt announced the government's programme for the remainder of the session. He said some great measures like Welsh church disestablishment and local veto bills would be postponed to the next session. The evicted tenants bill and related local measures were to be tackled before prorogation.
Quick action by Nantasket steamer officers saved the vessel from serious damage after a fire started below the furnace around 6:45 p.m. Passengers heard hatches slashed on the lower deck, and the blaze was extinguished before reaching the upper works. Estimated damage about $60.
In a Catholic funeral at St Joseph Church North Square nearly the entire North End community gathered to honor Dr Joseph Pagani who served there for years. Father Vincent Astorri led the mass and delivered the sermon. The church was adorned with flowers. Italian Mutual Relief Association and Society di S Luigi G showed strong representation. ushers were members of the latter society.
New York dispatch reports the Lourdes pilgrimage began with a 7:30 AM mass at the Monastery of the Sisters of the Precious Blood. The first section sailed on the Paris at 11 AM. a second main group left on the Noordland at 4:30 PM. The extensive list names dozens of pilgrims from New York, Brooklyn, and nearby towns, with many relatives and clergy noted. The two sections plan to meet again at Antwerp then travel to Rome Florence Venice Milan Genoa Marseilles Lourdes and Paris, with Bishop Wigsner of Newark expected to join abroad. Father Porcile carried Peter’s Pence funds to Rome for the papal audience. Return to New York anticipated September 12.
Letter to the Post from Charles E French of Boston on July 18 1894 condemns the subway Meigs act as a sham wasteful for one subway while neglecting fifty congested Boston districts. He argues it ruins Boston Common and warns readers to read the act before accepting it.
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