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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1894
Page
3
Sexton’s twists sparked a dramatic win as Hanlon’s Birds staged a valiant run. New York Chicago and Cincinnati claims headline today’s games in this city with decisive finishes and standout performances.
Inexcusable errors doomed the home team New Bedford as Boston won amid costly miscues. Sexton pitched superbly for Boston, allowing five hits while Cotter and Jones misplayed crucial plays. Fred Tenney greeted in Boston uniform, attendance about 1500. score not provided.
New York and Washington played a seesaw game with Far rel Davis Hassamear and McGuire homering. Attendance was 300 as New York won 4 to 3. Hits favored New York 13 to 16 for Washington. errors 3 each. Westervelt German Farrell Sullivan McGuire on the mound.
Cincinnati wins 8 to 4 as Colcolough issues three walks in the seventh, allowing three runs, then McPhee hits a homer in the eighth to seal the game. Merritt also homered for Cincinnati, with 12 hits to Pittsburg’s 15 and one error. Attendance listed as 1?1. Batteries: Dwyer Murphy for Cincinnati and Colcolough Merritt for Pittsburgh.
Brooklyn pitchers Stein and Earlé held Baltimore to eleven hits as Brooklyn feasted on twenty five hits and thirty two bases to score nineteen runs. Attendance was 3400. Brooklyn 00242047 . 119 Baltimore 1001210128. Errors Brooklyn 3 Baltimore 2. Batteries Stein Earlé Inks Robinson.
In St Louis on July 19 the Browns hammered pitcher Abbey while Breitenstein excelled. Attendance 1200. Score shows Chicago 7 to St Louis 11 with errors and hits favoring St Louis. Abbey and Schriver opposed Breitenstein and Twineham.
Louisville news dispatch reports the Cleveland Louisville game postponed due to wet grounds impacting field conditions. The decision paused play and reset scheduling considerations for the teams involved.
In a Springfield game, Erie was routed by the home club 13 to 2. No games were scheduled yesterday in the league.
New England League game called off as Fall Rivers manager McDermott refused to play citing unsigned balls from Pawtucket club. He claims two losses due to this issue, though records show one win and one loss. No umpire on site. Burke in grand stand resigned. Attendance about 600.
Haverhill won 7 to 3 over Lewiston with standout defense and sharp fielding throughout the game. The home team capitalized on timely hits and solid pitching to seize the lead early and maintain it, delivering a spirited midseason victory.
A notice advertises a promotional deal at Alland Bros. 19 Tremont Row offering cold watches with haircuts at no extra charge as a gratuity to customers. It emphasizes same excellent work and invites patrons to visit.
McKillop pitched his first game since suspension as Haverhill and Lewiston battled to an 8-8 tie. Attendance was 300. Base hits were 8 apiece with 4 errors by Haverhill and 6 by Lewiston. McKillop and Sweeney, Stafford and Bergen did the batting.
Bangor defeated Portland in an 11 inning contest. Attendance 600. Final score Bangor 14 Portland 10. Base hits 15 each. Errors Bangor 3 Portland 8. Batteries Gray Wheeler and Hayes Dolan and Casey.
West End conductors and motormen of the Charlestown and South Boston divisions played ball in Somerville Wednesday with West End winning 15 to 14. The feature of the game was Colton of the South Bostons pitching.
Reports from the baseball world cover New York facing Boston at 3 30 with a home crowd for pennant winners and notes on players Tucker Campau Tiernan Kinslow and Rusie. Buckenberger seeks Rusie while umpire Gaffney defends his sobriety amid Von der Ahe accusations and a stormy barroom incident.
In Dublin at Kingstown regatta on July 19 the champion challenge cup race covered fifty miles. Contestants included Thalia Luna Thelma and American ten rater Dakotah. Dakotah finished four minutes inside the time allowance to claim victory. George Goulds Vigilant remains unmeasured.
The Bass Point House, though damaged by fire on Wednesday night, remains largely intact with the bowling alley, dance hall, dining rooms, kitchen fully usable. The grounds will be open today and visitors can enjoy a first class fish dinner by noon.
Rome July 19 Paul Lega convicted of trying to kill Premier Crispi sentenced to twenty years in prison and three years police supervision. He shouted Hurrah for Anarchy when the sentence was read and argued his motive was to strike at a dominant society rather than Crispi personally.
The first annual field day games and festival will be held at Spy Pond Grove Arlington tomorrow. Events include 100 yard dash 440 yard run 80 yard run one mile potato race running high jump hop and step event two person relay and an invitation event. A ball game between Aquinas Cadets and the Gymnasium is set to attract interest with dancing in the pavilion all day featuring Wiggins Orchestra and a piper for old folks dancing.
The Boston baseball squad arrives after a tense trip facing Philadelphia trouble. Tucker, Duffy, McCarthy escape mob violence as Wright's arrival is confirmed via telegram. Nichols and Ryan form the battery while Selee’s Bostons seek the pennant against the Giants with strong pitching and a rousing home welcome.
Deputy Superintendent Pierce ordered focus on policy shops in Divisions 3 and 4. Station 4 raided 18 Carver Street seizing twenty policy slips and arresting William Clarke Joseph Williams and James H Johnson. At 298 Tremont Street forty slips were seized and six arrested, including John Sweeney Thomas Daney Frank Smith Henry R Warren Joseph Williams and George Murray. At 948 Washington Street five slips one pack playing cards and arrests of Alonzo Glenn Thomas Hughes John Williams Henry Gordon and Charles Snyder. Station 8 raids West End finding gaming evidence at 71 Causeway Street with John Hale and William Foster arrested. raids at 154 and 213 Cambridge Street and 25 Causeway Street yielded nothing.
The Swampscott Racing Association holds its fifth annual meet at the Point of Pines on Saturday July 28. Entries close July 24 at 6 p m. Address Swampscott Racing Association Box 3465 Boston. Races include ponies 14 1 and under with sales at auction, ponies 14 3 and under catch weight heats, a half bred handicap sweepstakes, and an open handicap sweepstakes. Each race carries a 125 added purse with 25 to second and third to save entrance money.
Mrs Hermann A Hagen widow of Harvard entomology professor Professor Hagen died last winter travels home from Nahant after a last week in America spentwith her old friend Mrs Louis Agassiz who had invited the Harvard professor to come to America on the invitation of Louis Agassiz.
Blanchard and Farrar advertises Pure California Wines at 1 per gallon with four assorted bottles available. The offer lists locations at 14 to 17 Nock Square and 3 Faneuil Hall Square.
Harry Tylers plan to lower the flying and standing mile records moves to July 28 to secure pacemakers and unite them. Nat Butler aims for the two mile mark with Lovell Diamond, risking another world record while Porter contests for the mile A title. Also noted are Arlington youth riding Maine trips for 47 cents, Boston wheel concerts, A W Evans achievements, and G P Mills long ride endurance details.
Pittsburg Athletic Club hosted the National Circuit meet at P. A. C. Park drawing over two thousand spectators. A. L. Banker cut his quarter mile record, Fred J. Titus lowered his mile dash mark, J. P. Bliss ran a faster half mile, Burt Morrison fell in a race and several runners were injured, with Poerstel suffering a broken collarbone and others bruised.
The first annual Caledonian Maritime Provincial Club picnic drew a large crowd at Spy Pond Grove. Top performers included H A McDonald who placed in half the events, with prizes of 5 3 and 2 dollars. Winners covered heavy hammer light hammer light shot running jumps sprints long jump and relay style events, with McDonald earning multiple places and teams pairing for the three legged race.
Edward Hayes electrician at Bowdoin Square Theatre and Riverside Boat Club oarsman wed Marcella Hackett in Cambridge Church of St Mary of the Annunciation. Maid of honor was Kate Hackett. Best man Henry W. Davis of the Riverside Boat Club. Reception at the bride’s mother's home followed by a two week trip to New York Hoosick Falls and Niagara Falls. They will reside at 167 Putnam Avenue after August 15.
In Manchester on July 19 the high level of play continues as Hovey and Budlong remain undefeated. The day features Shaw pushing Hovey to 6 4 in one set before losing 25 13 overall, with Howland, Hinckley, Millett, and Chace also competing. Standings show Hovey, Budlong, Chace, Millett, Hinckley, Howland, Shaw in a tight field. The Essex County Club events were moved to Friday evening due to postponed ceremonies.
Montgomery McKenna aged 23 living at 1346 Dorchester avenue drowned while bathing in Dorchester Bay last night near the Old Colony bridge. He could not swim and disappeared after diving in. Companions and police searched the waters but could not recover the body.
The body of 11 year old Dennis McCarthy, who drowned yesterday in South Bay near Pierce's wood works, was recovered by his uncle Daniel Sullivan of 196 G street. McCarthy and companion William Murphy, both non swimmers, waded beyond their depth and sank. J J O'Brien, a local swimmer, saved Murphy but could not reach McCarthy. Police searched and Sullivan recovered the body late in the afternoon.
Bar Harbor resident Tord Randolph Churchill has canceled his planned trip to Ontario. The decision ends the journey he's been preparing for weeks, with no alternate dates announced.
The article details Young Griffo under Hugh Behan likely to appear publicly in New York at the Academy of Music facing Mike Leonard under How ard B Hackett management. It notes a non knockout format and mentions potential other bouts and boxing drama across cities, including police stance and promoter plans.
R T Almy and Co. decorates Washington Street with plate glass mirrors and numerous lights to create a dazzling display. The combined effect enhances pedestrian appeal at night, suggesting a trend that could make Boston stores second to none.
Putnam Conn The large estate of C W Grosvenor at Pomfret has been purchased for the establishment of a new boys school Some of the teachers at St Mark s Episcopal School for boys at Southboro Mass will have charge of the institution.
Four events at Driving Park Company races showcase Riley Medium breaking the track record with 2:14 1-4 for the opening mile of the open pace. B. B. shows speed in a strong finish. Sablehurst debuts with a 2:21 2 trot, inbred to the Guy Wilkes line, while Frank P. and Don C. win pacing and trot events respectively.
The Detroit Driving Club meet drew about eight thousand as Azote equalled then broke the gelding record in the 2:15 trotting class and Lord Clinton set a new gelding and personal record in the free-for-all trot with a 2:09 finish. Simmons fell ill near the wire in the 2:15 pace heat.
Boston stallion Henry F. dominated Old Orchard Maine events with heats in 2:10 1 4, 2:10 3 4, and 2:11 1 4, all new state marks. Gil Curry claimed second, Bunco Jr. third, Blanche Louise fourth as Gretchen of North Attleboro led the 2:19 trot with best 2:16 1 4 and Glassware Girl won the 2:30 trot with 2:19 1 4 top heat.
Lawrenc e July 19 Today closes the July meeting at the Lawrence Riding Park with two events the 2 27 and 2 33 classes Newport wins the 2 27 after a tight six heat contest Mabel H wins the 2 33 by finishing poorly early then taking the last three heats for victory over rivals.
Attendance at the Central New York circuit meeting in Rochester reached 1500. Tom Bailey won the 2:80, Palstone took the 2:40, and Tempest won the 2:15 race.
At Brighton Beach on July 19 six furlongs races list winners and places for six races led by Johannes and Leonardo. Times, second and third place horses are noted with several race distances including one mile and one-quarter. Mary Stone won the sixth race with Tom Tough and Adelbert in the placements.
In Eastport on July 19 a Twin City Club manager sent a letter offering a finish contest for Bobby Dobbs in September or October. The club proposes Dobbs fight Horace Leed or Joe Walcott for the American championship for 7 percent of gate receipts. Dobbs assented by telegram and seeks the articles. he is training in Eastport for an August 13 match with Andy Watson at St. John, N. B.
About 1500 residents of North Brighton attended a city band concert at Market street and Western avenue last evening. Baldwin's Cadet Band played a varied program including March Mydnae, Dennett Concert Waltz Sweet Marie and selections from opera encores with soloist Mr. Frank E. Partridge and a finale from Strum Auf Le Bourget by Schirmer.
The Ayer fire department reorganizes under a new board of engineers. The Hary Well Hose Company accepts the changes after the other company did. Hose companies drop from fifteen to ten members each with three call men. Hook and ladder reduced from seventeen to two. a volunteer unit to run the hand service. Salary increases from $10 to $20 per day following town meeting. Selectmen opposed changes, arguing fewer firemen do not weaken the department.
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