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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1895

Page

3

Baseball Schedule Highlights National League Matchups

National League action features Baltimore at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at Chicago, and Washington at St. Louis. Key matchups shape early-season standings as teams bid for divisional positioning and league supremacy.

Atien Chicago Boston Ese Reeves Cleveland Brooklyn Pittsburg Philadelphia Seer New York Louisville St. Louis Eenre Washington Cincinnati Baltimore Ltimore Weer Ikseae Oe Saaeaaeeinen

Desperate Chicago Boston clash ends with Boston win

In Chicago on July 20 the Cubs beat the Beaneaters after a dramatic game that saw Chicago surge from an early seven run lead only to be edged late. Nash, Griffith and Stivetts delivered pivotal moments as errors and tense moments defined the prolonged, dusk-ward finish before a huge crowd.

Chicago Nash Chicagos Bostons Boston Griffith Jack Stivetts Hucites Stivetts Eagh cCarthy Dahlen Everett Duffy McCarthy Ganzel Bannon Long Stewart Lowe Tucker Lange

Louisville Wins Split Despite Disputed Calls

New York defeated Louisville 7 to 5 in the first game as adverse umpire decisions hurt Louisville after a four-run lead. The second game ended early in the eighth due to darkness, with Louisville comfortable ahead before the stoppage amid crowd dissatisfaction at Umpire O'Day's officiating.

New York Louisville Louisvilles O’day

New York and Louisville Play In Tight Baseball Clash

Attendance 1500 as New York and Louisville clash. Pitching and fielding highlight the game with Meekin Farrell Weyhing Warner and Cunningham Spies German Wilson among batters. Final scores show Louisville strong in offense and defense in a tense matchup.

Collins Clark New York Louisville Meekin Farrell Weyhing Warner Cunningham Spies German Wilson

Pittsburg Beats Philadelphia in Final Game of Series

Pittsburg won the final game against Philadelphia 12 to 6 at Pittsburg. Beam struggled with bases on balls four times leading to runs. Hawley exited after the fifth. Philadelphia rallied in the seventh with Thompson’s homer. Attendance 3000. Batteries Hawley Merritt Beam Grady.

Pittsburg Philadelphia Penn Beam Hawley Thompson Pittsburge

Cleveland Browns Edge Brooklyn in Ninth Inning Slugfest

In Cleveland today Burkett hit a fielder’s error allowing McAleer to score the winning run with two out in the ninth. A classic affair with 4000 in attendance featured nine Cleveland runs to Brooklyn’s five. Pitchers Young and Zimmer opposed Gumbert and Grim as the game ended 9–5.

Cleveland Burkett Shindle McAleer Brooklyn Young Zimmer Gumbert Grim

Cincinnati Ninety-Nine? Baltimores Lose to Darkened Game

Cincinnati defeated Baltimore 9 to 2 after the locals batted all three Baltimore pitchers in a clash halted at dusk with 5000 in attendance. Rhines was dominant while Cincinnati totaled 13 hits to Baltimore's 12 and committed 4 errors to Baltimore's 2.

Cincinnati Baltimores Rhines Baltimore Seceerees Rhines and Murphy Clarkson Pond Esper and Clark

Browns defeat Washingtons in dull contest in St. Louis

In St. Louis on July 20 the Browns edged the Washingtons with a pitching duel. Attendance was not listed. Final score shows St. Louis seven hits six for Washington and errors two apiece. Breitenstein and Miller teamed for St. Louis with Anderson and McGuire catching for Washington.

ST. Louis Browns Washingtons Washington Breitenstein Miller Anderson and McGuire

Lewiston Wins Openers On O Connell's Bases-Clearing Hit

NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE Lewiston Me July 20 Lewiston won in the eighth on OConnell s three bagger clearing the bases The game featured many fine plays and several errors Lewiston 3 New Bedford 1 Hits Lewiston 18 New Bedford 8 Errors Lewiston 4 New Bedford 2 Batteries Mains and Grant Viau and Murphy

Lewiston O’connell New Bedford Mains Grant Viau Murphy

Dilworth Delivers in Ninth as Augusta Beats Brockton

In Waterville Maine on July 20 Dilworth won for Augusta with a ninth inning rally tied by Brockton after eight scoreless frames. Dilworth allowed a late rally, then his third hit drove in the winning run as Baker scored on a fateful miscue. Augusta’s pitching and fielding carried the game with 300 in attendance.

Waterville Dilworth Brockton Johnson Toman Donovan Hickey Doherty Baker Pickett Wise Kelly Butler Augusta Ammbusia Wrrers Shea

Bangor Wins Home Game Despite Pa Pawtucket rally

Bangor beats Pawtucket 4 to 2 as Kelley hits a home run and Braham holds visitors to five hits. Drinkwater relieved after the first inning with Braham combining for the win and Barkley Yeager catching. Base hits Bangor eight Pawtucket five. Errors Pawtucket five. Batteries Drinkwater Braham and Barkley Kelley and Yeager.

Bangor Kelley Braham Drinkwater Paanbor Ceeereecees Pawtucket Barkley Kelley and Yeager

Lincoln Pitches Portland Past Fall River in Scenic Win

Portland bats hammer Lincoln for 21 hits while Killeen excels on mound. Leighton and Kennedy retired hurt as Portland takes an 17 to 7 victory over Fall River after a long day of offense and steady defense. Attendance 1200. Batteries Killeen and Terrien for Portland Ruport for Fall River.

Portland Lincoln Killeen Leighton Kennedy Fall River Rupert

Buffalo Beats Providence In Tight Rattling Game

Buffalo New York July 20 buffalo defeated providence in a rattling game today Wadsworth was in fine form and kept the hits well scattered Hodsdon was effective but the lions found his curves they were knocked to extreme points Excellent fielding by the home team held the grays ten hits down

Buffalo N. Y Providence Wadsworth Hodsdon Lions Grays

Trains Schedule and Park Admission Details

Trains depart Union Station for Mystic Park at 12 10, 1 07, 1 45, 2 35 p m with returns at 6 06, 5 30, 6 51 p m The 12 noon train from Lowell and the 12 05 from Lawrence stop at Mystic Park Allen Returning for Northern Stations at 6 26 p m Cars depart Seollay square every 10 minutes Horses scheduled at 1 30 p m Admission to Park and Grandstand 75 cents H 2 Proprietor Thomas Mayfield Secret-

Union Station Mystic Park Station Lowell Lawrence Mystic Park Allen Northern Seollay Square Thomas Mayfield

Buffalo Beats Providence In Low Scoring Baseball Tilt

Attendance was 200 as Buffalo defeated Providence four runs to nothing. Buffalo outhit Providence eight to ten but committed one error to Providence’s two. Pitchers Wadsworth and Urquhart held the line while Hodsdon and McAuley contributed at the plate.

Buffalo Providence Wadsworth Urquhart Hodsdon McAuley

Rochester Bats Hitters Struggle As White Relieved

In Rochester on July 20 the home team was hit hard by visitors who rallied after Whitehead faltered amid jeers. Berger moved to third as White left the field, with White likely facing release. Shannon reportedly released catcher Wente as attendance reached 2379.

Rochester N. Y Coakley Harper Whitehead Jeeling Berger White Shannon Wente Wilkesbarre Friary Diggins

Leahy Homers as Springfield Beats Toronto in Poor Game

Torontoans offered poor hitting against Coughlin as Springfield led 9 to 2. Leahy hit a home run, Crane pitched steadily, and the crowd hissed the Toronto club. Final: Springfield 9, Toronto 2. Springfield 18 hits, Toronto 7. errors Springfield 8, Toronto 1. Batteries Crane and Lake for Toronto, Coughlin and Leahy for Springfield.

Toronto Ont Crane Coughlin Torontos Leahy Springfield Lake

Syracuse Defeats Scranton In Home Exhibition

In Syracuse New York on July 20 the Stars lost to Scranton despite outfielding. Gannon struggled and was relieved by Barnett after six innings as 2000 fans watched. Final score shows Scranton 17 hits to Syracuse 11 with 5 errors for Scranton and 1 for Syracuse.

Scranton Syracuse N. Y Luby Gannon Barnett Scranton Siessieses Luby and Smith Gannon and Rafter

Somerville Defeats Newton in Ten Inning Tilt

Somerville beat Newton 6 to 4 in ten innings at Cedar Street grounds Newton led 3-0 in the first, tied it 4-4 in the ninth, but Donnelly scored the decisive run in the top of the tenth Armstrong starred for Somerville while Moore Cushing backed Newton’s pitcher Fitz

Newton Newton A. A Somerville Cedar Street Newton Centre Toose Donnelly Fitz Moore Cushing Newton’s Battery Armstrong

Brockton Reds Beat Campello In Early League Showdown

Brockton, July 20. The Brockton Reds defeated Campello 11 to 5 in the first game of a series at Highland Park before about 150 spectators. Key plays came from Frank Ward behind the plate and Bourne at short for Brockton and Stonefield catching for Campello with Neagle in the field. Batteries were McGuire-Ward for Brockton and Fitzgerald-Stonefield for Campello. Reds had 9 hits to Campello's 6.

Brockton Campello Brockton Reds Campellos Highland Park Frank Ward Bourne Reds Stonefield Neagle McGuire and Ward Fitzgerald and Horrors

Boston Grays Rout Union Cycle Co in Highlandville

The Boston Grays defeated Union Cycle Company 16 to 8 in Highlandville. Pitcher Larkin dominated early, easing up late as Larkin and Gannon combined for strong battery work while the Grays fielded and hit well throughout the game.

Boston Grays Highlandville Union Cycle Company Grays Larkin Union Cycle Co

Salem Team Edged by Wright & Ditson in Lynn Battle

In Lynn Salem faced Wright & Ditson with Hanniford fanning 14 and Murphy stellar at short for Salem. The game ended 14 to 10 in favor of Wright & Ditson as errors favored the visitors and Doyle and Corrigan held onto the loss for Salem.

Lynn Salem Wright & Ditson Hanniford Murphy Salems Bannon Doyle and Corrigan Ryan

Carters Defeat New Ports On Poor Fielding

In Newport Illinois on July 20 the Carters of Franklin won 4 to 3 over the New ports. Superior pitching and costly errors doomed Newport as Carters tallied early and late. Hits were 6 for Carters and 8 for Newport with 2 errors for Carters and 8 for Newport. Battery by Woodcock and Cowboy for Carters and Dowd and Burke for Newport.

Newport R. IL Newports Carters Franklin Ecree Cree Lwewports Woodcock Cowboy Dowd Burke

New Hampshire Base Ball Scores From July 20

Baseball results from New Hampshire towns on July 20 include Washua beating South Boston 17 to 5 in Nashua, Brockton defeating East Bridgewater South Hanover 32 to 7 in Brockton, Antrim overcoming The Weirs 20 to 2, and a Holderness School grounds game ending in a draw between the Laconia Ikdho Cycle Club and Plymouth nine in the eighth inning.

Cambridge Harrisons, Jr Columbia Nashua N. H Washua South Boston Brockon East Bridgewater South Hanover Elmwood Antrim the Weirs Plymouth Holderness School Ikdho Cycle Club Laconia

Guiness Wins First Heat in Wingfield Sculling at Putney

The first heat of the Wingfield sculling contest at Putney, London, on July 20 was won by the Hon. Rupert C. H. Guinness who defeated Guy Nickalls. Guinness will face Vivian Nickalls next, with pawns to row his third heat against E. A. Thompsos of Toronto.

London Putney Rupert C. H. Guiness Guy Nickalls Guiness Vivian Nickalls Pawns E. A. Thompsos Toronto

Canadian marksmen win prizes at Bisley contests

London July 20. At Bisley Canadian Chamberlain Rolston and Mitchell won money prizes in the Kynech and Barlow contests. Hayhurst of Canada and Boyd of the Third Lanark shire Regiment tied for the Queen's prize. In the shoot off Hayhurst won with ten points to Boyd's nine after three shots.

London Bisley Chamberlain Rolston Mitchell Kynech Barlow Hayhurst Canada Boyd Third Lanarkshire Regiment

Marblehead Harbor Regatta Opens New Wellfleet Club Event

Beverly Yacht Club’s 22nd regatta at Marblehead Harbor faced poor weather. Only Bonita finished within time in the fourth class, Evadne awarded second prize after one boat met the limit. other classes and knockabouts failed to post official times. Special class boats Salmon and Handsel started late amid light breeze. final results list multiple class finishers with times and positions.

Beverly Yacht Club Marblehead Harbor Bonita Evadne Handsel Salmon Harbinger Ida J Beatrice Tomboy Rex Marena Ariel Susie Roaring Bull Tinker’s Island W. L. Jefferies Aluna Maia Sally Comet Dorothy Reaper Racoon Egeria Gleaner Exit Alpine Pointer Circe Hera Carina Halfway Rock Bell Buoy Pig Breakers Tom Moor’s Rock Mid Channel Martin’s Rock Byadne Bon Alruna

Wellfleet's First Race at Wellfleet Yacht Club

The inaugural Wellfleet Yacht Club race sailed in Wellfleet Bay on a three mile triangular course. Wind shifted from light to a fresh breeze. prizes awarded in three classes to Florence owned by Williams and Kempe, Mattie A owned by Simon Atwood 2d 01 Boston, and Kittle owned by Captain Freeman A. Snow. Cups donated by citizens and summer visitors.

Wellfleet Wellfleet Yacht Club Wellfleet Bay Florence Williams & Kempe Mattie A Simon Atwood Boston Kittle Freeman A. Snow

Cape Cod Yacht Race Second Race Sails Ahead

The Cape Cod Yacht Club conducted the second race of the series at Orleans on a July day. Sailors competed along the coast as crews aimed for top positions and potential season standings.

Cape Cod New Wellfrrst Club New England Orleans Cape Cod Yacht Club

Dolphin and Henrietta Rivalry Shapes Town Cove Race

In town cove today a light southwest wind favored boating action. Boats from Provincetown and Brewster did not arrive. A rivalry between Dolphin and Henrietta exists, with Dolphin proving the stronger boat so far.

Provincetown Brewster Dolphin Henrietta

Niagara Wins 2-Rater Race in Seaside Regatta

In Bangor Irc on July 20 the 2-raters started with Bucharis, Dakotah, and Niagara. Light southeast wind. Niagara led the field, finishing the 20-rater at 5 26 29 while Eucharis and Dakotah followed with Dakotah taking second on time allowance.

Bangor Irc Dakotah Niagara Grey Point

Fifth Cohasset Yacht Club champion race results drifted

The Cohasset Yacht Club held its fifth championship race with a drifting outcome. Fedora won the third class and Elsie E won the first special class. No boats in the first, second, or second special classes finished within the time limit. Judges were D N Tower A B Steddard and E L Parker.

Cohasset

Ailsa Sails Solo After Britannia Withdraws Race

In Bangor Ireland today the Ailsa was to race the Britannia but during the start on the port tack the Ailsa's bowsprit hit Britannia's boom. Britannia withdrew, leaving Ailsa to sail the course alone.

Bangor Irc

Referee talk in the Corbett Fitzsimmons bout era

A flurry of names for the bout referee includes Captain William Daly Jr who publicly declines the role. Daly recalls a disputed Fussimmons Choynski decision and notes pressure from Fitzsimmons. Letters from two local bantams follow, as do sharp comments on Billy Brady and gate matters in Boston boxing circles.

Corbett Fitzsimmons William Daly, Jr Boston Benton Corbett-Fitzsimmons Batfie Sitzsimmons Witzsimmons Pest Carter Young Seley Chelsea New England Young Cohen Manchester Eng Cohen John L. Carter Lynn Mass Billy Brady Brady Florida Athletic Club C'onnell Young Corbett Florida Tommy Ryan Billy Smith Ryan O’donnell Billy Woods Smith Chicago Dallas George Dixon Tommy Dixon Jack Herman Herman Tommy New York

Boston boxers battle rumor storm and match talks

The Boston Post reports amid rumors of disorder in the Boston boxing scene. Managers seek formal contract terms for Pearce vs Falvey and other negotiations, with officials and trainers urging truth and clarity.

Dedham shoot draws crowd at Dedham Sportsman's Club

Dedham July 20 a large crowd attended a club shoot on the grounds. Notables included Captain Henry Downey and Roy McGregory of the Home City Gun Club of Springfield. Fifteen matches were fired with multiple Keystone and Hurlingham events, top scorers named in each. A team match against the Hingham Gun Club is planned for August 3 with ten men per side.

Dedham Dedham Sportsman's Club Henry Downey Roy McGregory Patenaude Roy Hurlingham Howard Baker Keystone McQuillen Hunt Alden Pegular Howare Patengude Smith Howard Prince Smith Novelty F. A. Baker Hingham Gun Club

Walthams Triumph Over Wanderers In Lynn Crick et Match

The Walthams defeated the Lynn Wanderers 69 to 40 in Lynn today. Key performances came from Slater J Bennett and Stamier with the bat and Johnson and S Bennett with the ball as the home side secured the win.

Lynn Walthams Lynn Wanderers Slater J. Bennett Stamier Johnson S. Bennett Wanderers

Sanger Rides In Open Cycling Meet On New Cement Track

Sanger wins the one mile professional scratch and leads a mixed amateur professional program opening under the National Cycle and Athletic Association in Sanger, Baker, Cutter and Starbuck among riders. The event faces a strong wind with a rear tire incident and a fall by Cutter.

Manhattan Beach N. Y National Cycle and Athletic Association Seague Sanger Baker Johnson Silvie Cutter Bartholomew St. Onge Starbuck Michael Dirnberger Zeigier Cc Er Milwaukee P. J. Berlo Boston Jay Faton Elizabeth Don Baker Columbus Chase BC Myr Murphy Brooklyn Nat Butler New York A. H. Barnett Platyfield C. T. Earl J. F. Starbuck Philadelphia Frank Waller R. PY. M.curdy Jay Eaton Wheeler and Berle Gross Beliew

Pequots Road Race Ends With Extra Lap Chaos

The Pequots ten mile road race at South Boston attracted about a hundred starters who rode twelve miles after a turn error. Four competitors escaped the loop, finishing a full lap ahead as weather cleared and police controlled the start. Captain Bailey of the Pequots bruised a arm and leg after colliding with a girl near the tape. many riders were disqualified for cuffing the turn.

South Boston Bailey Pequots

Track record shattered at Wayside Park cycling trials

South Framingham hosts special Trials for a $50 diamond with J S Casey of Worcester clocking 2 11 2 5 for a mile as War ren Reynolds Hyde Park 2 14 and John A Farrel Somerville 2 16. Wisner South Natick badly hurt after a previous 2 21 record. D C Raymond South Framingham 3821 0 and Tom Butler Cambridgeport 2 11 5 pace on mile. Looby Lowell 91 2 handcap wins 100 yard dash Donovan Collins Mack. Hopkinton beat South Framingham 6 to 4.

South Framingham Wayside Park J. S. Casey Worcester Warren §. Reynolds Hyde Park John A. Farrel Somerville Arthur F. Wisner South Natick D. C. Raymond Tom Butler Cambridgeport Une W. Looby Lowell W. Hayes Saxonville E. Donovan Natick

Everett Ten Mile Bicycle Race Awarded Prizes

The second annual ten mile bike event under A J Currier & Co held yesterday afternoon from Everett square via Newburyport turnpike. Sixty-seven entrants chased prizes including a time cup won by Ward A. McDuffee and first prize dress suit taken by Charles A Bodwell. Final lists name finishers with times and prize allocations across a wide field including Spence Savage Freeze Parkhurst Graves Bruce Bodwell Cook Chisholm Smith Guild Douglas Marshall Shannon Hogg Everett Parker Cockbridge Wedgel Everett German Quimby Ruggles Emerson Sawyer Dudley and many more.

A. J. Currier & Co Everett Everett Square Newburyport Turnpike A. Jd. Currier Ward A. McDuffee Malden Charles A. Bodwell Haverhill Frank E. Freeze Patrick F. L. Parkhurst F.C. Graves George Atkins W. M. Ferguson Charles Bruce Charles A Bodwell Fred F. Cook Arlington Chisholm Weaburn Cersecuee Charles Smith Woburn G. A. Guild Westboro U—C. W. Douglas Sehente W. W. Marshall Beverly Shannon Medford Eacyeneue A. Roberts H. Parker C. R. Cuockbridge Westboro Colles Chelate Robert Everett Frank German Campello al Kew Quimby Fast Fiton Ee al - Seka Horatio B. Ruggles Dorchester W. Emerson Chelsea F. O. Sawyer Moste Lewis Dudiey

Bicyclist Collides on Boston Street

On a Boston Street South Boston yesterday afternoon E L OHara collided with a fellow rider. He was thrown to the ground and sustained internal injuries.

Boston Street Boston E. L. O'Hara

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