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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1894
Page
3
New Yorkers remain elated as director Wheeler faces interference questions while Connor’s release draws attention. Charlie Farrell stands as the team’s lone catcher amid hopes for a second-place finish.
New York and other pennant contenders face Boston as the league’s leading team presses toward the title. Boston's pitchers were overwhelmed on the South End grounds, while the Beantown bats exploded for nine and eleven earned runs against Rusie and Meekin. The Giants face a daunting trip, with New York players debating the chances of finishing near the top amid Jamie McCarthy and Ward absences.
Louisville report from July 22 notes errors and wild throws by the visiting team and Wadsworth’s exit in a game halted by miscues.
Attendance 3000 as Louisville notches seven to Cincinnati's six. Cincinnati tallies in one inning, while Louisville lags with four errors and six hits to seven. Dwyer and Murphy opposed by Wadsworth and Grim in a pitching duel.
St Louis July 22 Anson s colts won today by superior batting and fielding Shugart and Decker homered Attendance 8000 The score Chicago 17 St Louis 8 Errors Chicago 2 St Louis 4 Batteries Terry Griffiths and Schriver Clarkson Hawley and Peitz
The Bostons face the New Yorks this afternoon aiming for a third straight win. Notable players include Roger Connor as a base stealer, Billy Nash benefiting from few recent errors, and Fred Pfeffer excelling for Louisville. Umpire Hartley draws praise, while Baltimore disputes call outcomes often. Pitcher Taylor seeks pay for sickness time. Top second basemen stats list stars like Quinn Bierbauer Pfeffer Reitz and more. Brooklyns overpower Frank Killlen in meetings.
Joseph McElroy a Watertown painter living on Spring street sparked a police chase across Wheeler's block. Chief Parker and Officer Cooney pursued him from his home through windows and roofs as he dodged capture. He fled with apples peppering the chief, was finally pinned by Cooney near Mount Auburn and Irving streets and jailed at the station.
On July 22 at South Street Methodist Church in Brockton the Rev. George W. Hunt preached about labor oppression by capital, blaming the present troubles on the ruling party and the President rather than the Pullman strike alone. He condemned the Pullman company for mistreating workers.
London report from The Standard's Constantinople correspondent states that conclusively more than a thousand people died in the recent earthquakes. The casualty toll reflects widespread devastation across affected areas.
W H Copple of Bancroft Nebraska and A S Henderson of California met in a 200 yard dash in Denver Colorado. Copple won in the remarkable time of 192 and 5 seconds.
Popular $1 excursion departs Boston July 26 from Park Square at 9 30 a m for Newport return by 6 p m Special train limited tickets on sale now at 3 Old State House and Park Square station
Arguing that close race decisions in Boston cycling meet judging are flawed, Arthur K. Peck outlines gaps in track and road race timing. He notes overlapping finishes cause mismatched scores between judges and timers, citing a mass finish where ten seconds were unaccounted for and potential inflation of times for scratch riders.
July 22 Marblehead reports a fierce gale and dangerous seas kept small boats near shore while a modest local fleet ventured out under reefed sails. Notable vessels included Marguerite Crusader Breeze Willie Brenda Leona and more with captains Goodwin Henan and Bigelow. Evening brought clear skies and light air.
St John's G and Lt Society holds its annual athletic day at Hopkinton on August 11 featuring events such as 120 yard hurdles with an $8 purse, 100 yard scratch race for $10, an 18 yard handicap race offering $75 total with prizes to top four, a broad jump, and a hop step and jump with a $5 purse. Entries close August 4 with handicap entries requestable via J J Kennedy at Day's Drug Store Hopkinton.
The editorial denounces Pullman for arbitration refusal and alleges wage oppression, urging the public to avoid Pullman cars to pressure justice. It cites Rev. W. H. Carwardine and appeals for donations to aid Pullman employees via treasurer David V. Gladman in Pullman, Illinois.
New York July 22 President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor appeals to the public for contributions toward The Debs legal defense fund. He praises Debs and warns that corporations aim to crush or silence the labor movement with Attorney General Olney directing prosecutions.
At a large Central Labor Union meeting in Lowell on July 22 resolutions were adopted calling for the impeachment of Attorney-General Olney over his actions regarding the Chicago strike. The report also notes cycling news including Columbia racing additions, a Asbury Park tournament, and wide participation from East Coast riders.
Mrs. Nils Benson fights to keep her 18 year old daughter Henrietta from an alliance with Baron Eugene Wedel of Jarlsberg Norway. The baron, 23, comes from a wealthy noble family with homes in Europe and Boston links. Despite parental disapproval, the pair have strong backing from the baron’s sister and the couple may wed after a hopeful delay.
The Benson family resists the match as the baron lacks a stable home and work. He does electrical work but is currently unemployed and at Nantasket, while visiting Henrietta who remains steadfast in devotion. The baron, a spare, young man, plans to become an American citizen after two years of courtship.
The Plymouth Yacht Club race near Plymouth finished in the allotted time despite a night wind. The outside course covered nine miles with four classes entered. First Class results summarized in the report.
The river was nearly deserted as cold air kept boats off. A few singles and doubles practiced from the Shawmuts Bradfords Crescents and Riversides with Tom Hogan John Sutton in a double and Tom Dolan solo. George Hosmer showed form ahead of a planned August 9 three mile race against Ten Eyck at Alexander Lake. Joe Russell from Metropolitan Club arrived in city and aimed to join West Ends. George Hosmer to meet Gust Ted Ted? for a match while recovering from a cold. West Ends barge crew rowed to Apple Island with Donovan also out in a single.
Those who intend to participate in the special low rate excursion on Tuesday July 24 should secure tickets early, as only a very limited number remain to be disposed of at 3 Old State House and at Park square station. Fare is $1.26 round trip, and the train starts from Park square station at 5 a.m.
An in-depth look compares Chinese and Japanese naval power, noting China has 30 ships including five modern armorclads and a larger army, with Japan fielding 32 vessels and strong naval extract. It cites Henry Norman on causes of Korean trouble, Japan’s army reforms, and Korea’s hollow monarchy under LiHoui, the captive king of Seoul.
From the Japanese embassy in Berlin a report wires the continued success of Corean insurgents. It claims the king's troops fled demoralized from the province Choel-la-Do and that the government army's collapse is imminent.
Corbett heads back to the U S amid a public demand to settle terms with Peter Jackson and end the no contest feud. The New Orleans boxing scene roars as clubs plan a potential Corbett Fitzsimmons clash and a May reemergence of heavyweight activity.
A. A. Zimmerman dominated the Baden prize events at the Velo drome de la Seine Paris. He won the 2000 metre heat and the 1000 metre final with ease, then triumphed in a crowded one mile handicap, finishing five lengths ahead of Jacquelin with Mercier third.
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