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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1895

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3

Colts Defeat Chicagos In Remarkable Chicago Tilt

CHICAGO July 18 Special to the Post The most remarkable game of the season was the Colts victory over the Chicagos in a pitchers battle marked by superb fielding. A sixth inning dash by Duffy ended a rally after Dahlen and McCarthy aided Nash and Anson on the bases. A ninth inning double play preserved the win as Boston mustered only a single tally. Selee denied Cincinnati telegraph rumors of disunion and affirmed the team’s strong unity.

Chicago Chicagos Bostons Stewartn Nash Colts Nichols Griffith Wilmot Bobby Lowe Hugh Duffy Dahlen McCarthy Tommy Lowe Everett Duffy Hughey Anson Stewart Lange Tucker Boston Selee Telegraph Cincinnati Buck” Ewing

Nichols Lowe and Tucker Nash Lowe and Tucker Stewart and Anson

Umpires Jeyne and Galvin presided as the match ran 45 minutes with Nichols Lowe and Tucker, Nash, Lowe and Tucker, Stewart and Anson competing.

Nichols Lowe Tucker Nash Stewart Anson Jeyne and Galvin

Pittsburg Beats Philadelphia In High-Scoring Baseball Game

Pittsburg relied on a steady patting streak scoring in every inning except the last as Carsey left early and Lampe faced nineteen hits. Hawley held the visitors to a quiet bout until Foreman relieved in the fifth. Attendance 2000. Final score Pittsburg 28 Philadelphia 6.

Pittsburg Penn Carsey Lampe Philadelphia Hawley Young Foreman Sugden Clements Grady

Baltimore Thumps Cincinnati in Easy Exhibition

Baltimore defeated Cincinnati 10 to 2 as Hoffer kept the home club at bay. Cincinnati fielding was weak, especially Hoghever at second, and 300 attended. Baltimoreouthits Cincinnati 13 to 4 with 3 errors to Cincinnati’s 9. Hoffer and Clarke pitched for Baltimore. Dwyer and Vaughan for Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Baltimore Hoffer Hoghever Clarke Dwyer Vaugan

Cleveland Beats Brooklyn In Wide Ease At Home

Cleveland pitcher Wallace held Brooklyn to six runs and Cleveland led with seven first inning hits. Daly lined a ball that McGarr snared for a sensational catch. Attendance was 1500 as Cleveland ran up 12 to 6 at home, with 15 hits to Brooklyn's 6 and 8 errors for Cleveland and 1 for Brooklyn.

Cleveland Gumbert Brooklyn Wallace Daly McGarr Zimmer Stein Grim

New York Defeats Louisville in Wild First Inning

New York won the July 18 game in Louisville 10 to 6 as both pitchers floundered early. Pfeffer did not play amid protests over a transfer as Byrne challenges the deal. Attendance reported at 650. Final hits: New York 13, Louisville 10. errors 3 to 2. Batters Rusie and Farrell for New York, Inks and Warner for Louisville.

New York Louisville Pfeffer Byrne Rusie Farrell Inks Warner

Fall River Beats Augusta In New England League Contest

In Augusta on July 18 Fall River overwhelmed Augusta with superior batting and flawless fielding while Augusta committed 11 errors. Fall River produced 25 base hits to Augusta’s 10 as Klebedanz faced Rollins and Dilworth, with Butler and Kel ey.

Augusta Fall River Klebedanzae Rollins Dilworth Butler Keley

Portland Beavers Defeat Brockton In Eight Inning Stomp

Portland outfield stars and strong defense propelled a 20 to 3 scoring over Brockton. Sullivan pitched well, Terrien and Shea supplied key hits, as Portland racked up 15 base hits to Brockton’s 3 and had 3 errors to 4.

Portland Sullivan Brockton Terrien Potter Shea

Buffalo Beats Eastern League Leaders in July Contest

In Buffalo New York July 18 the Bisons defeated the league leaders. Herndon pitched well for Buffalo while Gruber faced him for Springfield. A big five run burst in the fifth gave Buffalo a 6 5 edge and they pulled away to win 10 3. Attendance 2375. Hits Buffalo 11 Springfield 6. Errors Buffalo 4 Springfield 3. Batteries Herndon Urquhart Gruber Gunson

Buffalo N. Y Bisons Gruber Springfield Star Herndon Buffalos Bottenus Crauby Shearon McDonald Clymer Wise Urquhart Springfield Gunson

Providence Triumphs Over Toronto In Toronto Encounter

Providence built a three run second inning lead aided by three singles and a fumble, then added two more in the fourth on balls and hits. Toronto scored first in the fourth, with Freeman's base hit, Dixon error, and later a six hit showing including a homer by Freeman, its second over the Toronto grounds historic. Attendance 700. Batteries Hudson McAuley Gray Casey.

Toronto Ont Providence Torontos Smith Dixon Freeman Toronto Grounds Sam Thompson Indiana&polis Gaffney Crane Stricker

Rochester Beats Scranton to Move Up in Standings

Rochester defeated Scranton 10 to 4 to climb into sixth place. Harper controlled the innings. Rochester fielded well while Scranton's miscues fueled the scoring. Umpire Doescher ejected Ward and fined Radford $25 for wrangling. Attendance 1,379.

Rochester N. Y Rochesters Scranton Harper Scrantons Brownies Doescher Ward Radford

Stars Dominate Keenan Rivalry in Easy Victory

Syracuse report notes the Stars overpowered Keenan as Wilkes-Barre managed only five hits. Barnett held the visitors in check while Stars’ fielding, led by Minahan, was brilliant amid a sloppy Wilkes-Barre defense.

Syracuse N. Y Stars Keenan Wilkesbarres Barnett Minahan

Syracuse and Wilkes Barre Split as Early Errors Doom Effort

In a three game set the lone error came on Welch in the eighth inning. Attendance 1800. The scoring shows Syracuse with 9 0 1 2 0 0 9 0 3 0 4 0 -10 and Wilkes Barre with 9 0 9 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 3 8. Syracuse had 16 hits to Wilkes Barre's 5. Batteries were Barnett Hess for Syracuse Keenan Wente for Wilkes Barre.

Welch Syracuse Wilkesbarre Barnett Hess Keenan Wente

Cuban Giants Beat Newport in Second Meeting at Newport

In Newport Rhode Island on July 18 the Cuban Giants defeated Newport in their second clash. Brady started for Newport and held the Giants hitless until late in the fifth inning before faltering. Attendance was high, with strong bets on the Giants. final score Giants 11 Newport 10. Hits Giants 8 Newport 10. Errors Giants 5 Newport 6. Batteries Seden Williams Brady Burke.

Newport R. I Giants Newports Seden Williams Brady Burke

Spring Hill Catholic Association to meet Independent Whist Club

The Spring Hill Catholic Association baseball team reorganized and will play the Independent Whist Club on July 25. The association lineup includes P. C. Cummings pD H. Deacon J. P. Owens W. Dervan P. Manning J. Kiley A. Bates W. Boyle J. Hopkins Jr. The club has had brilliant past success and aims to add to its honors with the upcoming game.

Spring Hill Catholic Association P. C. Cummings H. Deacon J. P. Owens W. Dervan P. Manning J. Kiley A. Bates W. Boyle J. Hopkins

Diamond chatter on New England League players and teams

Lewiston’s second baseman Pettis is back from injury and playing fast as any second sacker in the New England League. Everett’s strong club under W J Curtin Jr. seeks amateur teams’ contact. Baltimore’s Henry Reitz is disabled with a broken right shoulder, John McMahon stays in Wilmington, and Ward says he’s not out of baseball. Bannon to rejoin the Giants in August, Jimmy Bannon’s pace fades, Burkett leads in singles, Hoffer wins, Anson’s Thornton twirler, Pittsburg eyes pitchers with 25000 set aside, Boyle to return next year. Pastimes of Chelsea and St Marys play today at Lake Walden. Jimmy Ryan vows never to play in Chicago again. Boston slips to sixth. all Eastern New England clubs except Augusta win yesterday.

Lewiston Pettee New England Everett Everetts W. J. Curtin Giants Bannon Jimmy Bannon Bostons Burkett Hoffer Baltimore Anson Thornton Pittsburg Henry Boyle Chelsea St. Marys Lake Walden Jimmy Ryan Chicago Augusta

Cape Cod and Hull Yacht Club Regattas Outline

Yachting notes announce the Cape Cod Yacht Club regatta at Orleans on Saturday July 20 and Hull Corinthian Yacht Club regatta on Tuesday July 23 at 3 p m for knockabouts only. Racing off Hull club house covers nine miles with a four hour time limit and prizes of 15 10 and 5 dollars for first class boats and similar for second class under 20 feet water line. Entries must be filed with A T Bliss of til Milk Street before race day noon. Bliss will supply numbers.

Cape Cod Yacht Club Orleans Hull Corinthian Yacht Club Hull Harry’s Rocks Strawberry Hill Knockabout Association A. T. Bliss Milk Street Mr. Bliss

Finals at Seabright Tennis Tourney Set to Decide Challenger

Seabright N J July 18 Richard Stevens and John Howland advanced to the final round to meet tomorrow in the Seabright tournament for a shot at Champion W A Larned. Howland outlasted Talimage in a brisk three setter while Stevens defeated Stephen C Miller of the New York Tennis Club. In doubles Foote and Howland beat Tallmage and Codman in a display of teamwork.

Seabright N. J Richard Stevens John Howland W. A. Larned Howland Talimage Stevens Stephen C. Miller New York Tennis Club Foote Tallmage Codman Staten Island A. A. Foote J. Howland Forbes Quimby R. M. Miles, Jr Orange R. D. Graham D. W. Chandler H. Chatfields

Local Officials Move Three Boxers to Class B Rules

Philadelphia report notes EK. Outhouse of Fairfield Maine along with Watson Coleman and Daniel Connolly of Boston labeled professionals under Class B amateur rules. Ed W. Heyer of Bridgeport Connecticut transfers to Class B under clause B.

Philadelphia EK. Outhouse Fairfield Watson Coleman Daniel Connolly Boston Ed W. Heyer Bridgeport Conn

Boston Red Sox blamed for slump by Selee in Chicago telegraph

President A H Soden released Selee's Chicago explanation denying disharmony in the team. He cites poor batting as the cause of recent losses, noting players like Bannon Keeler Burkett Duffy McCarthy Long Lowe Tucker and Nash have slipped in hitting while superb fielding and pitching have not been enough to sustain wins. The Boston team winds up in fifth after Philadelphia's arrival.

Chicago Selee Boston South End Jimmie Bannon Keeler Burkett Duffy McCarthy Long Lowe Tucker Nash Soden Cincinnati Philadelphia

Fast Races at Rigby Park. Paul Clifford Driver Suspended

In Portland Maine at Rigby Park fast heats were trotted with Protein winning the 2 16 trot after one heat. Vega showed a strong finish in the same event. Coakley driver of Paul Clifford was suspended for the season for pulling his horse, Galvin taking over and earning 50 dollars. Early Bird led the 2 13 trot then Tomah fell back for breaking while Naicy Harkaway won the 2 18 pace with ease.

Portland Rigby Park Vega Coakley Paul Clifford Galvin Early Bird Tomah Naicy Harkaway

Moment Won At Lawrence Pace Track Meet

At Lawrence riding park on July 18 straight heats decided the card. Limber Bay won the 2:21 pace with Ruby Mac distanced in heat two. Greenhorn took the 2:35 pace as Moment proved fastest in the 2:40 trot. Moment, by Kentucky Prince, then claimed first money in the 2:40 class.

Lorine, Ch. m Paly Chonmeca O Charlie Miller B. G. Pies Bioaca Erani Maud M G. m Durland Greenhorn B. S Matthorn Skinner Bellis Nelson Pb. m Blanchard Hirey Bik. S. Ae Ebuein View Johnny Prion B. G Cox Oslo Édith P Omeiora Ralph Fedora Chickering Allen Boy Paige Bob Grand Nichols Dr. Holland Ch. G Forshner Mills Boy Mills Bristol Boy R. G McGlinchy Moment B. m Kentucky Prince Trimble Flora B Bailey Grey Fell A. S Power Greenwood Mont Eagle Smith Karley B Br. G Hartford Pesces OG

Six Thoroughbred Races At Local Meet

First race six and one half furlongs Chieftain won with Parvenu second Lento third. Time 1:25 3 4. Second race five eighths Finnwater first Monitoress second Ca ista third. Time 1:01 3 4. Third race half mile Charma first Vesta second Albertine third. Time 49 1 2. Fourth race one and one sixteenth miles Mirage first Bronston second Gallatin third. Time 1:50. Fifth race four and one half furlongs Key West first Fagin second Elmstone third. Time 55. Sixth race six and one quarter furlongs Kazan first Belwood second Columbus Jr third. Time 1:20.

Chieftain Parvenu Lento Finnwater Monitoress Caista Charma Vesta Albertine Mirage Bronston Gallatin Key West Fagin Elmstone Kazan Belwood Columbus, Jr

Aqueduct Race Track L J July 18 Five Furlong Card

The first race at Aqueduct L J covers five furlongs with The Kite winning, Top Topsy second and Time 1 05. Mirage wins the second race over one mile with Hawarden second and Factotum third in 1 Times appear partial. Marshall takes the third race over one mile with Pitfall first Tartuffe third in 1 46. Beau Ideal Ir wins the Avenue handicap five furlongs with Ostler Joe second and Santaizza third in 1 08. Camina wins the sixth race five furlongs with Lulu T second and St Vincent third in 1 03. Buck Knight wins the final five furlongs with Milan second and St Vincent third in 1 03.

Aqueduct Race Track L. J the Kite Top Topsy Mirage Hawarden Factotum Marshall Pitfall Tartuffe Beau Ideal Ir Ostler Joe Santuzza Camina Lulu T Cockade Buck Knight Milan St. Vincent

New England boxing showdown eyed for Apollo Garden July picnic

Boston and Hartford boxers vie for regional supremacy in a staged New England championship at Apollo Garden on Saturday Aug 3 in aid of All Saints Roxbury. Entries span lightweight featherweight and bantamweight with judges including ex champion John L Sullivan and Dan Murphy.

New England Garrett J. Barry St. Joseph’s Church Roxbury Apollo Garden All Saints Church John L. Sullivan Dan Murphy Bill Daly

Buffalo sprinters arraigned over fake race scheme

Thomas Lynch and Fred Vokes, Buffalo runners, were arraigned in Rochester Police Court on grand larceny charges for defrauding James McGill of Geneva of 250 dollars via a sham running race. An athletic meeting is planned at Way side Park South Framingham at 3 50 pm Saturday with noted sprinters E Donovan Jim Collins W Donovan Walter Christie Johnnie Mack F Donahoe and J Doyle among entrants. Bicycle races will draw crowds as local flyers chase the track record 2 21 paced by a tandem. Class A riders include Wisner Reynolds Butler Casey French Farrell Barnett Wing and Raymond.

Thomas Lynch Fred Vokes Buffalo Rochester N. Y James McGill Geneva Wayside Park South Framingham E. Donovan Jim Collins W. Donovan Walter Christie Johnnie Mack F. Donahoe J. Doyle A.F. Wisner South Natick W. 8S. Reynolds Hyde Park Thomas S. Butler Cambridgeport J. J. Casey Worcester French John A. Farrell Somerville J. M. Barnett Lynn Waltham D. C. Raymond

Bicycle Races at Nantucket Heat Up Centennial Park

Nantucket July 18 bicycle events at Centennial Park saw a tight program with C Abajian winning the one mile novice in 2:55 and H M Worth second in 3:07. William T Swan Jr. clocked 36 seconds in an exhibition quarter. Ten year old Stanley Cook rode a mile in 3:21 while the two mile open went to F B E Congdon in 6:12 with Clifford Murphy second in 6:34 and Rogers third in 7:39.

Nantucket Centennial Park C. Abajian H. M. Worth William T. Swan, Jr Stanley Cook F. B E. Congdon Clifford Murphy Rogers

Boston to Narragansett Pier Excursion Ticket Offer

Tomorrow Saturday a notable excursion from Boston to Narragansett Pier departs at 9 15 a m from Park Square. Round trip fare is 1 25 with return to Boston by 8 p m. The Pier is praised as an unsurpassed excursion point and tickets should be secured early due to limited numbers.

Boston Narragansett Pier Park Square Station Pier

Light-Fingered Joke on Detective Murphy and Vendig

New York July 18 Detective Sergeant Murphy nearly loses a bookmaker Vendig on a Broadway car when Murphy steals Vendig’s ten $100 bills to teach a lesson. A stranger later returns the money, and the episode ends with a reform pickpocket revealed as the second thief, who plays the joke back on Murphy.

New York Murphy Broadway Vendig Wendig City Hall Park Bleecker Street City Hall Fourteenth Street Amos Fifth Avenue Rogues’ Gallery

Boys' Brigade at Beachmont Camp In Sea Side Institute

North Shore notes a Boys' Brigade camp inspection at Beachmont with Charlestown officers and Somerville privates. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Emerson with music, and Rev Oakes leading daily services. Also reports a pneumonia case near the railroad, a small Revere fire at an Italian dwelling, and a large Church of the Immaculate Conception picnic at Ocean Grove. A Parker Hall concert and a Winthrop Yacht Club minstrel rehearsal are noted.

Beachmont Seaside Institute C. 8 Clifford G. W. Emery C. H. Ford Charlestown H. S. Stewart Chelsea Gordon Smart Somerville Dr. Hall Revere Frost Hospital New York Box John Lee Parker Hall Bell

New President of Amateur Oarsmen Elected in Saratoga

Charles Catlin of Chicago was chosen president of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen at a July meeting in Saratoga. J D Maher of New York became vice president, Conrad Berens of Philadelphia treasurer, and Fred Fortmeyer secretary. Henry W Garfield of Albany declined re election after long service on the board.

Saratoga N.Y National Association of Amateur Oarsmen Charles Catlin Chicago J. D. Maher New York Conrad Berens Philadelphia Fred Fortmeyer Catlin Henry Whiting Garfield Albany

Cambridge Athletes to Sail for New York Meet

London Athletic Club plans to compete with New York Athletic Club sailing August 27 on the Aurania. Team members include C. A. Bradley 100-yard champion E. C. Bredin half and quarter mile champion Godfrey Shaw W. J. Oakley hurdlers Downer 20 yard sprinter F. S. Horan and Luytens distance runners.

London London Athletic Club New York Athletic Club Aurania New York C. A. Bradley E. C. Bredin Godfrey Shaw W. J. Oakley Downer F. S. Horan Luytens

Captain Perry Sues Dr Wolff for $10,000 Damages

Hartford July 18. Captain Perry served papers on Dr Wolff in a civil suit filed in Superior Court seeking $10,000 damages for personal injuries and for damages to reputation. The suit alleges Dr Wolff called Captain Perry a thief and a rascal.

Hartford Conn

Stratton of Gill Acquitted in Assault Case

In Greenfield Superior Court Clesson H Stratton of Gill was acquitted of the charge of criminally assaulting Julia S Laro a state charge involving a 12 year old.

Greenfield Clesson H. Stratton Gill Julia S. Laro

Bicycle meet at Wayside Park to test track records

A professional athletic meeting at Wayside Park South Framingham on Saturday July 20 begins at 3 30 pm. Events include a 12 yard foot handicap purse 55 a 100 yard sprint purse 20 and a running hop step and jump purse 6. The main event is a bicycle race aiming to lower the one mile track record of 2 21 with tandem pacemakers featuring Arthur Wisner Warren Reynolds James Casey and other Class A flyers. The winner earns 50 in diamonds. Roxbury Wheelmen plan an annual Portland trip next Saturday leaving India Wharf at 7 pm. The Senator Morgan editor of the American Wheelman discusses bicycle racing plans with horsemen and new tracks.

Wayside Park South Framingham E. Donovan W. Donovan Jim Collins Walter Christie Johnnie Mack F. Donahoe J. Doyle Arthur F. Wisner South Natick Warren S. Reynolds Hyde Park Aoa Cambridgeport James J Roxbury Wheelmen Portland India Wharf Morgan The American Wheelman Boston National Trotting Association Clint Coulter G. C. Falcon Johnny Johnson Charles River Christian Endeavor Sullivan Lexington Concord McGinley Maine Canada New Brunswick Beane Sopee Asbury T Pee Woodberry Danville, Jr Connolly New York Elkwood Park P. J. Berle Sean Johns. Johnson Berle A. Ack Fone Edalas Ieee

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