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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1895

Page

3

Defender and Vigilant Race for New York Yacht Cup Start

Races set for tomorrow and Monday off Sandy Hook with Defender and Vigilant competing for a $200 cup. Defender arrives at Bay Ridge as Vigilant anchors. trials to gauge speed, with congress rules on measurements, sail plans, and entry logistics.

New York Defender Vigilant New York Yacht Club Sandy Hook Valkyrie III New Rochelle Bay Ridge Leeward Sylvia Colonia

Defenders Sails On Test Run From New Rochelle

Spectators lined the shore at New Rochelle to watch Defender and the Colonia anchored off Premium Point. Iselin and guests boarded the Defender to observe the installation of a larger sail set arriving by the Hattie Palmer. The crew worked overnight to fit the sails while the Colonia heads to Erie Basin for decommissioning.

New Rochelle N. Y Defender Colonia Premium Point Iselin Oliver Leeds and Kane Hattie Palmer Haff Bay Ridge Erie Basin

Harbor race results list Niagara first in 20 raters

In Bangor harbor events Niagara wins the 20 raters with a 4 08 20 finish after a fog disrupted timing at Gray Point Kilroot. Dakotah places second on time allowance. Eucharis and Dakotah follow. Britannia and Ailsa contend on longer Carrick course with Ailsa overtaking Britannia to win the second leg.

Bangor Irc Niagara Bangor Harbor Dakotah Britannia Carrick Gray Point Kilroot Ailsa

Majel and Sport Yacht Race Near Bartlett’s Reef

Sidney G Hartshorne’s sloop Majel beat Charles Ferguson’s fin keel Sport by 1 minute 12 seconds over a 16 mile triangular course from Fort Griswold House wharf to Bartlett’s Reef lightship to North Hill buoy and back. Majel, a New York Athletic Club boat, led after rounding the lightship and in a final stretch. both crews plan further racing with Sport challenging boats of 20 feet.

NHW London Conn Sidney G. Hartshorne Majel Charles Ferguson Fort Griswold House Bartlett's Reef North Hill Maje Ferguson New York Athletic Club Sport Rhode Island

Hull Yacht Races Set for Three Day Regatta

The Hull Yacht Club schedules a major regatta next Wednesday to Friday starting at 1 30 PM each day. The event will feature yachts under 87 feet sailing length, open to vessels from recognized clubs.

Hull Yacht Club

Cavanagh Accepts Beatrice Race Challenge At Sea

John T. Cavanagh of Quincy replies to Charles F. Bache owner of the Harbinger, accepting a series of open-regatta races on the Beatrice. The plan calls for windward return and a triangular course, with a 3 12 hour time limit and a $500 purse. He suggests Emma C Ida J and Rainard enter.

Charles F. Bache Beatrice Emma C Ida J Rainard John T. Cavanagh Quincy

Harvard Yale chance of peace over athletics

Harvard proposes a multi sport, multi year agreement to meet Yale in all athletics contingent on Yale withdrawing Captain Thorne letter. Yale officials debate acceptance as previous football dispute blocks scheduling. Outcome hinges on Yale concession and broader league talks with New Haven.

Harvard Yale Thorne Cambridge New Haven College Ames Cambridge University New London

Handicapped 125 Foot Race Entrants at Way Side Park

A list of riders from multiple states for the 125 foot handicap at Way Side Park South Framingham includes J Doyle Adams Mass and E Donovan Natick Mass with wood yard adjustments, plus many others from Lynn Natick Boston and beyond. Also listed are Class A riders aiming to break the track record with names A F Miner W 8 Reynolds Butler Casey French Farrell Barrett Wing and Raymond.

Wayside Park South Framingham J. Doyle Adams Mass E. Donovan Natick J. Collins Edgerton Wis W. Donovan J. Mack Chelsea R. Brown Lynn G. Travis Anthoney Kan T. Cooney North Adams W. Looby Lowell H. Breyer C. Hamilton A. Madden Marlboro J. Connors Concord E. Mooney Salem M. Crisham Amesbury J. Nugent Hopkinton W. Duplin Stoneham M. Walsh Ashland S Mellen Lawrence B. Lee T. Cowgill W. Hayes Saxonville W. McCue M. Meisen J. Curran J. Harrington Springfield J. McCann C. Lynch E. Balcom J. Calahan M. Heffernan M. Foley A. F. Miner

First Race at Six and Half Furlongs Won by Can't Tell

Six and one half furlongs race results show Can't Tell first with Duke of Gloucester second and Van Dyke third. Time 1.24 percent. Tolosa wins half mile race with Eva's Kid second Lorimer third. Time 504 seconds. Bonniville takes half mile with Penzance second Hard Work third. Time 5144 seconds. Flattery wins three quarters mile with San Malheur second West Park third. Time 1 16 4. Foxglove takes three quarters with Trump second Keddar third. Time 1 17 4. Lotion wins six and a half furlongs with Sir Kai and Jack Lovell below. Time 1 24 4.

Duke of Gloucester van Dyke Tolosa Eva’s Kid Lorimer Bonniville Penzance Hard Work Flattery San Malheur West Park

Baseball schedule across leagues and cities

National League games include Boston at Chicago, Brooklyn at Cleveland, Philadelphia at Pittsburg, Baltimore at Cincinnati, Washington at St Louis, and New York at Louisville. New England League matchups feature Pawtucket at Bangor, Brockton at Augusta, Fall River at Portland, and New Bedford at Lewiston. Eastern League games list Providence at Buffalo, Springfield at Toronto, Wilkesbarre at Rochester, and Scranton at Syracuse.

Chicago Boston Pittsburg Philadelphia Brooklyn Louisville New York St. Louis Washington Cincinnati Baltimore Cleveland Cceseess Csseeeess Cceeeeeer Eae New England Pawtucket Bangor Brockton Augusta Fall River Portland New Bedford Lewiston Providence Buffalo Springfield Toronto Wilkesbarre Rochester Scranton Syracuse

Boston Beats Chicago 5 to 3 in Rainy Day Tilt

Captain Nash's men defeated Pop Anson's Chicago squad 5 to 3 as luck favored Boston. Sullivan pitched well for the Bostons while Lange and Decker starred for Chicago. Hutchison muffed a key play and several close calls went Boston's way. Herman Long received wedding gifts from teammates after the game.

Chicago Nash Pop’’ Anson Bostons Galvin Jeyne Anson Colts Hutchison Sullivan Long Lowe Lange Decker Dahlen Wilmot Bannon Kittredge Duffy McCarthy Jimmy Boston Tucker Chicagos Herman Long Selee Stivetts Griffith A. E Jeunes Ce O McCarthy L.f R.f Ecsecns & Lonr Eeerees Ease Ee Vreewateens Vane Ryan AB. R A Dahlen Eeteree Anson Eree Ee Lange C.f Ewe Wearer Rbannon Stewart Everett Ry Hutchison

Pure California Wines Offerings Include Several Brands

Catalog notes Pure California Wines presents assorted cases and bottles from St Blancmard Farrar and others. Four bottles listed with assorted selections, three wines by Savare, six by Hat Sauer, plus additional items.

California Gallen St. Blancmard & Farrar Deck Savare

Causes of Defeat Reported in Boston Team Discord

Boston fell 2 to 2 as errors and pitching mix perplexed the lineup. The Post’s exclusive Cincinnati tale alleged player dissension among Duffy Ganzel Long. Selee denied the charge, stating harmony exists and the team plays strong ball, with Friday’s game proving the point.

Post Boston Cincinnati Selee Ewing Cincinnatis Frank Selee Duffy Ganzel Long Nash Chicago Arthur H. Soden Water Street Telegraph Buck’’ Ewing

Pittsburg Falls Twice to Philadelphia in Doubleheader

Pittsburg lost two games to Philadelphia, scoring 9 and 6 in the pair. Taylor struggled for Pittsburg in the first game while Gardiner batted for Philadelphia and Clements homered. Hart exited early in the second, faced five Philadelphia runs, and Foreman closed out the game for Philadelphia. Attendance reported at 5500.

Pittsburg Philadelphia Taylor Gardiner Clements Hart McDonald Foreman Carsey

New York Defeats Louisville In Ninth In Hot Weather

New York pulled ahead in the ninth inning to beat Louisville 10 to 8 as hot weather affected play. Attendance was 400. Clarke and Farrell partnered for New York while McDermott and Warner pitched for Louisville amid umpire disputes over several calls.

Louisville New York Clarke Farrell McDermott Warner

Cleveland Defeats Brooklyn on Loose Fielding and Timely Hitting

July 19 Cleveland beat Brooklyn 6 to 4 as Brooklyn fielding let them down while Cleveland, aided by timely hitting, including Tredway’s homer to right. Attendance 1500. Cleveland 12 hits 1 error. Brooklyn 12 hits 3 errors. Pitchers Wilson and Zimmer for Cleveland and Daub and Grim for Brooklyn.

Cleveland Brooklyns Tredway Brooklyn Wilson Zimmer Daub Grim

St Louis Defeats Washington After Heavy Early Scoring

In St Louis on July 19 heavy batting in the first and fifth frames carried the home team to a 13 to 4 victory over Washington. Boyd exited after the first inning while Stocksdale pitched the rest. Cooley Joyce and Dowd homered. Attendance was 1,000. St Louis 18 hits, Washington 11. Staley and Miller pitched for St Louis, Boyd Stocksdale and McGuire for Washington.

ST. Louis Boyd Stocksdale Cooley Joyce Dowd S& Louis

Baltimore Triumph Over Cincinnati in Tight Tilt

In Cincinnati on July 19, Hemming and Foreman pitched well as Baltimore edged Cincinnati 2 to 1. Foreman muffed a ball to allow the winning run. Attendance reached 3000 with a 7 to 7 tie in hits and 7 errors for Cincinnati. Batteries Hemming Robinson for Baltimore Foreman Vaughn for Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Hemming Foreman Baltimores Baltimore Robinson Vaughn

Augusta Defeats Champions in Waterville Game

In Waterville Maine Augusta beat the champions in a high scoring affair aided by errors by Fall River. Coyle made two sharp catches and Dextraze and Fitzmaurice hit home runs. Final score Augusta 18 Fall River 11 with 18 hits each and multiple miscues by the visitors.

Waterville Augusta Coyle Dextraze Fitzmaurice Fall River Dilworth Butler Lincoln M. Harrington Stevens Rollins Rupert

Bangor Beats New Bedford Twice In Sham Playoff Split

Bangor defeated New Bedford in two games before 1200 spectators. Hayes suffered a thumb split and left early in the first game. First game's score showed Bangor 1 3 0 0 4 0 6 0 0 9 1 - New Bedford 0 1 0 1 0 4 4 1 0 0 - 7. Bangor 11 base hits to New Bedford 10. Bangor errors 4 to 3. Batters Wheeler Hayes Barkley Friend Sharp. Second game ended after Bangor errors. New Bedford 10 to Bangor 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10. New Bedford had 14 base hits to Bangor 20. Close of first game cited. Friend batted out of the box.

Bangor New Bedford Hayes Wheeler, Hayes Barkley Friend Sharp

Brockton Ties Portland in Tight Baseball Tilt

PORTLAND Me July 18 Brockton won today through Korwan's effectiveness at critical times. Infield play by Hickey and Corbett featured. hits tallied five apiece for Brockton and Portland while errors favored Brockton with four to Portland's three. Batteries Korwan and Kea Killeen Yerrick and Terrien mentioned in clipped report.

Portland Brockton Korwan Hickey Corbett Prockton Kea Killeen Yerrick and Terrien

Lewiston Beats Pawtucket In Uphill July Contest

Lewiston Me July 19 Lewiston won an uphill game by stick work and hard fighting. Umpire ruled Davis out of the game. Final score shows Lewiston 11 2 1 4 0 0 1 3 18 to Pawtucket 2 0 1 7 0 0 9 6 0. Hits 14 for Lewiston 13 for Pawtucket. Errors 7 each. Batteries Williams and Grant for Lewiston Crisham Todd and Barton for Pawtucket.

Lewiston Davis Pawtucket Ewiston Williams Grant Crisham Todd Barton

Springfield Defeats Buffalo Amid Sloppy Play

The Eastern League game in Buffalo saw Springfield win as timely hits aided by poor catching from Dowse. Dowse had a tough day behind the plate, contributing to several runs. Attendance was about 3,000. Scoring format showed Springfield ahead in multiple innings while Buffalo staged late rallies. Hits favored Springfield 11 to 12 with errors Springfield 1 and Buffalo 2. Batteries Callahan Gunson for Springfield and Kilroy Herndon Dowse for Buffalo.

Buffalo N. Y Springfields Dowse Callahan and Gunson Kilroy, Herndon and

Providence Triumphs Over Toronto Before Rain Ends Play

Rain halted the Toronto Providence game in the sixth inning after Providence led 2 0, with Knight drawing a walk, Rogers hitting a triple, and Cooney singling to bring in two runs. Lovett and Bassett added one for Providence before the delay, Wittrock pitched solidly for Toronto while Lovett puzzled Toronto hitters. Attendance 60. Final not recorded due to rain.

Toronto Providence Rogers Knight Cooney Lovett Bassett Lyons Wittrock Torontos McAuley Casey

Scranton Defeats Rochester in One Inning Rally

In Rochester New York on July 19 Scranton won 5 to 1. Baldwin pitched for Rochester allowing ten singles and a home run until Johnson finished the game. Delaney was hit hard by Scranton in the fourth inning producing five runs on two hits. Attendance was 1670. Rochester batted . . . (text incomplete).

Rochester N. Y Scranton Baldwin Scrantons Delaney Barnie Johnson Rochesters Berger Smith

Day Shuts Out Wilkesbarre in Syracuse Victory

Syracuse wins 7 to 0 as Day delivers a superb pitching performance. Wilkesbarre offers little resistance with no runner reaching third and only one reaching second. Fielding support helps Day, with Syracuse recording 12 hits to Wilkesbarre's 6 and one error to six. Attendance around 2000. Batter ies Day Hess Betts and Wente.

Syracuse N. Y Day Wilkesbarre Wilkesbarres Eyrst Hess Betts Wente

Fort Warren Baseball Match Ends With West End Victory

A Cambridge division No 7 crew visited Fort Warren island and defeated the fort's team 16 to 10 after a 2:30 to 4:30 p m game witnessed by about 400. Casey of the West Ends starred for catching and batting. A rematch is planned for July 27 on the same grounds.

Fort Warren Cambridge West End Street Railway West End United States Resolute Loring Gibson Fort Warrens Williams Wietz Barry Marshall Grady Shepard McIntyre Moulton Egan Casey Falls Kennedy Batman Merifield Greeley Sullivan Bigelow Roberts Long Wharf

Orchard Park Nine Captain Protests Puritan Baseball Challenge

John O Connor of Eustis street Roxbury bets 60 to back the Xavier College challenge and says Puritans must meet the Xaviers at his land if they have any. He captains Orchard Park, recently bolstered by T Duncan J Kiley P Mulroy and R Mulroy and seeks games with Duffy and McCarthy.

John O'Connor Orchard Park Baseball Nine T. Duncan J. Kiley Richard Mulroy Duffy and McCarthy

Centrals Edge City Points In Fourth Of July Tilt

In a South Boston clash the Centrals defeated the City Points 9 to 8 for a $50 purse offered by the city for the annual Fourth of July game. The close contest drew fans as the Centrals held a narrow lead throughout.

Centrals South Boston

Aqueduct Races Summary at Aqueduct Race Track

At Aqueduct on July 19 the five furlong opener goes to Richmond with Ina second and Red Top third in 1 03. Second race at five and a half furlongs lists Tomoka second Casseneal third Time 716. One mile race sees Cherry Stone first Hawarden second Golden Gate third Time 1 43. Warlike wins the one mile with Gold Dollar second Baufeld third in 1 46. Fourth race at one and one eighth miles yields Harry Alonzo first Now or Never second Florinda third with 1 58. Ostler Joe takes five furlongs with The Kite second Feiche third in 1 03 4.

Aqueduct Race Track Richmond Ina Red Top Tomoka Casseneal Cherry Stone Hawarden Golden Gate Warlike Gold Dollar Baufeld Harry Alonzo Florinda Ostler Joe the Kite Feiche

Handicaps listed for Currier ten mile race in Everett

Everett Wheelmen stage a ten mile road race with detailed handicaps across multiple classes and entrants including E A McDuffee W G French P J McDuffee James Clark John Hudson W H Senter F W Stockbridge and more. Officials include starter A N Beers judges C F Spencer J M Savage timers and handicapper Charles Bruce amid race day arrangements and Pequot Club entries and meeting notes.

Currier Everett E. A. McDuffee W. G. French Boston P. J. McDuffee James Clark Dorchester John Hudson Medfield W. H. Senter Brockton F. W. Stockbridge Westboro J. F. Ingraham West Peabody A. L. Bianchi Charles F. Glover Haverhill M. J. Mahoney Malden R. W. Emerson Chelsea F. W. Emerson J. E. Richardson Reading A. W. Copeland South Springfield W. B. Law Lynnfield George R. Hart Stoneham Val Chustholm Woburn H. Quimby East Milton G. Christopher Roxbury W. H. Legg J. M. Doucette Wakefield German H. B. Ruggles B. A Medford J. B. Fopiano F. Cullen F. German Campello J. A. Roberts F. F. Cook Arlington S. F. Shannon I. L. Hall P. H. Parke T. F. Shinney W. Sullivan H. H Schow W. H. Dodge A. Hanson C. R. Barnard F. O. Sawyer N. C.C Mack de Champ M. Vogt H. A Campbell R. E. Esty J. Donovan W. M. Ferguson Charles Bruce Pequot Cycle Club W. M. Pettigrew E. O. Peabody Billy Clark A.S. French G. L. Doucette H. E. Walton Thomas Clark GA. Peckham E. Hogan H. E. L. O'Hara W. Berle W. F. Mallon T. F. Teevens A. Augustine F.E. Clark Joseph Perkins C. H. Hatch H. W. Carder Delbert Law W. W. Marshall C. C. Bussey Harry Edwards W. W. J. Cotty G. E. Johnson J. J. Ericsson O. E. Ross H.C. Brooks W. H.jordan Henry Curry H. M. Stevens T. J. Tooméy J. B. Kerns Andrew Gunderson J. T. Bailey G. D. Stover Nathan Brown Mavericks G. W. Tarbell J.O. Bullock Roslindale IF. Koenig Harry Gordon H. F. Dimock C. S Cambridgeport

Boxing Gossip Sparks Kirtland Meeting and Amateurs

Rob Roy details Aug events with Mulligan and Sullivan bouts at Riverside and Kirtland. He attacks amateur boxing frauds, cites A A U New England branch, predicts exposés, and notes forthcoming matches involving Welch, Pearce, Falvey, Grady, Brady, and other boxers in New England circuits.

Rob Roy Kid Mulligan Lowell Kirtland Sullivan Mulligan America Don Hardigan Riversides Mulligan-Hardigan Prince Street Cambridgeport Mass McArthur New England A. A.U Post Denmark Boston Athletic Association Beal Walter Barry Jim Roache Elmer Arnold Dracut Mike Welch Ballardvale Arnold Ralph Cullen Gladstone Jack Fallon Lawrence Frank Stewart Bill Daly Florida Dan Stewart Galveston New York Dallas Stewart Standish Willcox New Bedford Jack Falvey Lesle Pearce Cottage City Gladstone Club Falvey Pearce Tuohey Bob Rogers Billy Grady Ned Brady Hogan Pat Mullaney Grady Brady Boston Mike Sears Charley Kelly Jimmy Kaveny Billy Smith West End Tommy Ryan Tim Hurst Sam Atsten Arthur Lumley Long Houseman Curt New York Recorder Colonel Hopkins Creedon Craig

Exciting Grand Circuit Racing Closes at Saginaw

July 19 in Saginaw Michigan featured the final day of the grand circuit with two standout trots. Strong winds and light rain shaped fast times as 2:20 trot and 2:15 pace produced tight finishes. Phenol and June Bug led early heats, while Weed Wilkes upset in a late stretch. Directum and others prepared for a potential free-for-all trot the next day. Alix set a new Michigan trotting record in wind.

Saginaw Mich Baker Phenl June Bug Weed Wilkes Vistigie Wilkes Directum Azote Ryland Muta Wilkes Salisbury America Hal Pointer Alix Michigan Brunhilde Gr. m Viking Mer Carthy B. G Sphinx Sutherland Bryson Br. H Simmons Kernel Peter Hardwood Bik. S Hard- Wise Wood Lewis Sro Muggins B. m Hard Rea Sro Beverly Sable Wilkes Miller Bug Ch. G Almont McCarthy Jersey Wilkes Starr Brk. B Gambetta Wilkes Reed Valentine C. Doble Trixis Hal Br. m Tom Hal Millen Istrongwood Ch. H Nutwod Maeds Choral C. F. Clay Phelps Rful Aley Flynn Nichol B. H Set Ds Tucky Star Issceewe Grover Cleveland

Races Close July Meet at Rigby Park in Maine

Fine weather and strong performances marked Rigby Park's July meet. Merman trotted 2:11 and 2:10 1-4 exhibition miles. Coakley’s suspension was lifted with a $100 fine. Gil Curry won the notable 2:09 pace heat, while prospects to back Early Bird against Merman for 2500 emerged. Miller planned West travel and Detroit/Cleveland venues were discussed for future grand circuit action. Summary results listed include 2:32 trot purse of 500 with Godelffi and others posting times around 2:32 and 2:20 across heats.

Portland Rigby Park Merman Coakley Gil Curry Bird Old Orchard Rigby Miller West Cleveland Ohio Godelffi Wilton Smart Sprague Light Hall and Titer Eben Ae Bebe Merrow B. R Stephen A. Desens M. Demarest Magnolia Queen Br. m Kaiser Bowmad Pullman B. G Libby and Wood DUPFY Proctor Narcissus Bl. m Bratey

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