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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1896
Page
3
Golts already took two of the games as Sullivan toed the rubber in Boston. Brigas's curves proved too tricky for the Beaneaters, with Sullivan pitching strong but the hitters unable to crack the curveball dominantly.
Boston at Chicago. Washington at Cleveland. Baltimore at Pittsburg. Philadelphia at St. Louis. New York at Cincinnati. Brooklyn at Louisville. Fall River at Augusta. New Bedford at Bangor. Brockton at Portland. Pawtucket at Lewiston.
Briggs pitched a superb game despite poor support as Chicago defeats Boston 9 to 3. Lange made a spectacular running grab robbing Hamilton of a three-bagger and Dahlen, Lange, and Everettt provided key hits. Attendance 5000.
The Cleveland club defeated Washington in both games, 9 to 7 and 2 to 0, with Cleveland pitchers Wilson and Wallace dominant. Umpire Hurst ordered O'Brien to the bench in the fifth inning of game two for abusive language. Attendance was 2,500.
Cincinnati defeats New York in a doubleheader 4 1 and 4 2. Dwyer pitched superbly in the opener with errorless support, Vaughn fined for talking. In the night game a pitchers battle broke with four Cincinnati runs in the sixth. Attendance 3006.
Pittsburg and Baltimore split a doubleheader with both games ending in shutouts for the opponent. In the first game Pittsburg failed to hit Esper and Hastings struggled, aiding Baltimore. The second game was a pitchers battle with Killen strong, while Pittsburg benefited from Jennings and Reitz errors. Attendance 5500. Scores show Baltimore 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 6 and Pittsburg 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 4.
Errors plagued Pittsburg as Baltimore won 4 to 2. Pitchers Killen Sugden Hemming and Clark contributed to the tight game with solid fielding and key moments.
A rainstorm halted a Louisville versus Brooklyn game in the second inning with Louisville leading 1 to 0. The doubleheader was postponed. two games are rescheduled for tomorrow.
In Lewiston Brockton overcame early miscues to win 10 to 6 behind late three run rally in the eighth inning as free hitting dominated. Attendance was 200 with 14 hits for Brockton and 10 for Lewiston. Errors favored Brockton 5 to 2. Battery McKenna and Buelow vs Forred Morse and Messitt.
In Portland two games today, Pawtucket won both through strong hitting and Portland miscues. Attendance was 700. First game final score Pawtucket 8 Portland 4 with Pawtucket batter Herr and Yeager yielding to McDougall and Duncan. Second game Pawtucket 9 Portland 8 with Horner and Yeager facing Killeen and Duncan.
The Longwood tournament produced a dramatic day with Leo Ware, the interscholastic champion, edging James Terry in a tense five set match. Budlong over Grant and Hovey defeating Baker also showcased top form as Seaver Whitman and Paret Budlong others advanced in a day of high level tennis at Longwood.
New Bedford defeated the Augusta home team in both games. The opener featured strong hitting and costly errors by Augusta, while the second game turned on lucky batting and a close plate call for the visitors. Attendance was about 500.
Fall River 4 Bangor 3 in Bangor. Stevens pitched well and won with a hit past first in the tenth. Wheeler started strong then faded. Attendance 800. Base hits Fall River 11 Bangor 9. Errors 3 and 2. Batteries Stevens Rupert Wheeler Hayes.
Eastern League game report from Hampden Park details Springfield Ponies winning 9 2 and 7 5 in two games against the Bisons. Dan Brouthers and Scheffler led offense with multiple hits including a triple in the second game. Reilly's seventh inning error and Urquhart’s single scoring three framed the late comeback.
Over 1000 attend as Wilkesbarre and Syracuse play a sharp contest. The second game surpasses the first with costly errors by Smith and Tuckey giving Syracuse the lead. final scores show Syracuse victorious. Keenan Wente and Hess lead batteries for Wilkesbarre, Mason and Hess for Syracuse.
In Providence on July 21 the Providence Club lost the lead as Albanys rallied with errors by Canavan and Cooney. Moran walked three, Dixon doubled to left, a foul call near the line sparked a dispute. Dixon earned a base on balls to force in a run before Dw struck out Rudderham with two outs and the bases still full.
Scranton defeated Rochester 14 to 2 at Scranton. Weyhing started for Rochester, allowed four first inning runs and was pulled in the fifth after Scranton extended its lead. Johnson pitched well for Rochester while Scranton tallied 17 hits and committed 2 errors.
Cambridge writer William R. Walker reports the game between the Franklins of Cambridge and the Huntingtons was not forfeited. in the seventh inning the score was 9 to 3 in favor of the Huntingtons before Franklin players resorted to trick playing and the umpire awarded the contest to the Huntingtons. Billy Earle, the globe trotter, signs with Baltimore for a sixth league team. Smith Kasson of Cincinnati pledges shoes for Reds players if they win the pennant.
The Burke Temperance Institute of Boston holds its first public meet at Lowell fair grounds next Saturday. Boston entries include T F Burke and T P Curtis among others from the B A A. Teams feature several 100 and 400 yard handicaps and the 880 scratch. Star entrant Champion Wefers aims to beat the 300 yard world record while also entering 100 and 4 yard handicaps.
Boxing gossip from New York reports Billy Vernon issuing an open challenge to George Lavigne at 135 pounds. Contenders like Eddy Connolly, Mike Sears, Sammy Kelly, and others are noted, with mentions of upcoming bouts and training-room tensions involving Solly Smith and Dolly Lyons. George Siddons travels to Alexandria to fight Howard Wilson for $1000.
Bostonian John H. Willett sold his trotting mare Kittie Willett after a Mystic trial mile in 2 18 14. Purchaser A. D. Lawrence, noted observer of trotting stock, bought the mare.
Boston Custom House Wine Store at 21 and 22 India Street opposite the Boston Custom House sells five quart bottles of assorted California wines. One quart each of Angelica Port Sherry Muscatel and Catawba, with full sized St Julien claret, packed free of charge. prices range from 1.00 per quart or 4.00 for four bottles. O F Moet N Brintna J W O Connor.
Live turf notes report the Saugus meeting canceled with prompt racing at Mystic at 1:36. Symboleer clocks a mile in Readville in 2 12 ½. Benton M Cephas and Page slated to race at Mystic during the current meeting in what promises to be a top year’s race. John Kinney ships eight to Detroit for the grand circuit. Combination and Saugus abandon races, opening fields for Rigby and Old Orchard.
Mystic, July 21. Manager Willis postponed today’s track program. Races will be called at 12:30 and start at 1 tomorrow. Three events on the card include the 2:11 pace with Woodshed George St. Clair Crafty B. B. and six others, and the 2:17 trot features Grace Hastings King Rene Jr. and E. L. Robinson.
In Nuremberg on July 21 the evening's chess results include Showalter drawing with Tarrasch in a queen's gambit after 32 moves, alongside several decisive games and multiple other draws and wins among masters.
One more baskets quarts for 24.75 each. One or more baskets pints for 26.25 each. Single ident bottle for 2.08. One pint bottle also available. Brintnall & Co. located at 21 and 22 India street, Boston.
Patrolman Griffiths of Station 2 Cambridge arrested Hugh McDonald aged 16 of 177 Kinnaird street yesterday on the charge of stealing a bicycle. McDonald was held in 500 bail and the case continues next week. Two bicycles were recovered, one sold and changed hands, the other found in the prisoner's possession. A reward was offered for recovery of the wheels. The owner identified the two recovered bicycles as belonging to John D. Darlow, a cycle manufacturer at 949 Massachusetts avenue. McDonald claimed he bought one wheel from a man named Frazier of Brighton who could not be found, and the other from a street corner for 15 dollars.
Chelsea riders McLean and Emerson clash unresolved as cycling events and construction news fill the column. The Springfield Bicycle Club announces a September meet with colorful posters by Bradley and a detailed two day race programme at Milford and Boston venues, featuring amateur and professional one mile and half mile events with high prize values and potential sanctions.
New York reports rising public interest in the Herald free ice fund benefit bicycle tournament at Manhattan Beach next Saturday. Police racers from Boston Buffalo Jersey City Newark Philadelphia and Brooklyn join local entrants for the championship, with Boston officials led by Mayor Quincy and Police Commissioners Curtis and Martin attending to support Patrolmen William M. Densmore and Carlton Brett of Station 13.
Joseph Tilton, 40, of Albany Street, was seriously injured last evening while coasting down Commonwealth Avenue near South Street. Unfamiliar with the area he failed to turn correctly and struck a barrel on the new extension, being thrown to the ground. He suffered a broken jaw, a deep facial cut, and a nose wound, and was taken to City Hospital.
Schlatter the so called divine healer rode into Newton on a woman's bicycle. He announced readiness to heal the sick drawing hundreds seeking cures. He says he fasts forty days and nights once a year though without a set date, then plans to disappear as if the earth swallowed him.
The funeral was held at Centre Congregational Church for N. Arthur Parsons who died after being thrown from his bicycle in Lovell's Grove race last Saturday. The service was led by Rev. Edward V. Hardy with large attendance from local societies including the Boston Commandery Uniform Rank Sons of St. George Granite Lodge Sons of St. George Quincy Branch Granite Cutters National Union and the Quincy Triangular Wheelmen.
At about 9 30 last evening police were alerted that a young man riding a bicycle on Commonwealth avenue Chestnut Hill was thrown off and seriously injured. A patrol wagon rushed to the scene but the man walked away with friends later taking him to his Boston home. He refused to give his name.
Three thousand fans packed Hanlan's Point tonight to witness a $1000 match race between Tom Cooper of Detroit and Walter Sanger of Milwaukee. Cooper won the purse as the main event.
In Manchester on July 21 the ladies handicap golf event featured Miss N C Sargent shaving 18 strokes from her record to 13 net. Mrs R C Hooper, previous champion at 116, posted 114 and is hailed as one of the country’s best. Miss J P Boardman won Class B 149 net.
Worcester sports note announces Mizpah Athletic Club joining the New England AAU with leaders Dr Maurice A Flynn and Jere D Delaney. Sphinx yacht protest hearing delayed to Thursday. Eddie Connolly and Jimmy Kelly have letters at the office. Robert J. runs a 2 01 2 mile at Terre Haute on Sept 14, 1894. Old Orchard track boss Porter plans late August running meet.
Roy Bennett aged 19 and Matilda Ellis 16, daughter of Charles Ellis of Torrington, eloped on Sunday and married in Port Chester New York without a license. They returned home as a married couple this evening. Ellis the father is still missing. Bennett described as boyish and good looking, she as winsome in short dresses.
The murder of Lee Ti yesterday sparks factional fighting in Chinatown. The Chinese consul backs one side as police plan no interference, leaving residents in fear of further violence and a potential bloody row.
A 14 month old child of William Luby was killed in Lowell when an ice cart toppled a carriage and severed the infant's neck as the wheels passed over it. The tragedy occurred as the cart turned a corner and struck the baby carriage directly on the pavement.
Soldiers fired on yards at H P Nail and Brown works after a picket was shot at and a motorman beaten to stow his car. Two men were arrested amid pro union support for locked out workers and police dispersed militia as workers await arbitration outcomes.
July 21 Melrose reports no clash as Italian sewer workers pace near the Town Hall. Malden police, eleven officers led by Sergeant Powers, respond when a large group gathers and threatens workers. Authorities stay to avert trouble while Melrose fire department stands by with hoses ready.
In Chicago on July 21 a three member subcommittee of the Trade and Labor Assembly grievance committee was appointed to collect evidence on the stance of Mark Hanna and Henry C Payne, both Republican national campaign committee members, toward organized labor. Delegate John Ryan renewed charges that Hanna and Payne oppose labor and that Payne caused the Milwaukee street car workers union to break up.
Massillon Ohio July 18 letter confirms Senator John Sherman did not declare he would not seek reelection. He says discussion premature as the legislature electing his successor won’t be nominated until next summer. He thanks the correspondent for kind opinion and signs Very truly yours John Sherman.
Senator David B Hill arrived in New York with General Ferdinand Earle Colonel John Gaynor and his secretary. He will yacht with Colonel Jacob Ruppert on the steam yacht Albatross and head toward Bar Harbor stopping at Larchmont and Newport. The duration is unknown, likely a week or ten days.
In Cleveland on July 21 Hurst and O'Brien clashed in a near confrontation after a game. They pushed and agreed to meet after, but Joyce threatened to suspend O'Brien if he fought the umpire and the player was hurried to the bus.
If all cooks were as exact as the Finzers in making Five Brothers tobacco, the feed would be finest and purest chew in the world.
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