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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1894
Page
3
Boston hammered seven runs in the third inning against New York then relaxed. Brooklyn prepared to face the Orioles as New York looked to rebound.
In a dull but quick game the Bostons defeated the New Yorks 9 to 5. Seven runs in the third inning, sparked by Duffy, Long, and Bannon, swung the balance after an even start. Staley and German pitched for their clubs, with Duffy stealing a key second-inning base and Davis, Farrell, and Connaughton delivering solid at bats for Boston.
Dave Foutz brings a Brooklyn aggregation of ball tossers to town for a three game set against the Boston team. Officials promise strong effort and lively play as the series unfolds.
The ad offers a free watch with a haircut at Alland Bros Nineteenth Tremont Row identifying the deal as a gratuity to customers. It emphasizes no extra charge and ongoing quality work to attract patrons.
The Bridegrooms have risen from seventh to fifth place, with Underwood the new pitcher from the Southern League. He features big curves, speed, and a puzzling slow drop, impressed against Philadelphia on Saturday. Kinslow and Dailey rejoined the squad as three hot contests loom.
In Brooklyn on July 23 Philadelphia and Brooklyn played a replay of an April 26 game. First game Brooklyn dominated with a home run from Hamilton as Brooklyn won. Second game Philadelphia improved, hitting and running well to win. Attendance 3500. Box scores show Brooklyn 7 8 2 and Philadelphia 8 9 6 in the first. Philadelphia 4 6 3 and Brooklyn 1 4 3 in the second.
Stratton faltered as Pittsburg hammered twenty hits to defeat Chicago 14 to 6 after two innings. Killen shut down the series of hits, getting key support, while Stratton and Merritt struggled. Attendance 1,772.
In Louisville on July 23 the Reds face heavy hitting as Mene fee exits in the third inning after eight Cincinnati runs. Knell relieves and pitches strongly while Chamberlain is hit hard. Attendance 1,000. Final line shows Cincinnati 8 Louisville 8 with 15 hits to 16 and four Louisville errors. Batteries Chamberlain Vaughn Menefee Knell Weaver Zahner.
Rain prevented games between Cleveland and St. Louis and between Washington and Baltimore yesterday, forcing postponements and leaving several players awaiting rescheduled matchups.
In New England League action at Portland on July 23, Fall River defeated the host 11 to 5. Lincoln starred on defense, holding Portland to no hits after the sixth inning while Fall River pounded Daniels. Final line shows Fall River 11 Portland 5 with 11 hits to 5 and 3 errors for each side. Lincoln and Rupert paired for the win while Daniels and Mahoney took the loss.
Lewiston batted McCullough hard behind strong hitting as Brockton managed little with Stafford. Final score 10 to 2 in Lewiston with 23 base hits for Lewiston and 7 for Brockton. Errors: Lewiston 8, Brockton 3. Batteries Stafford Bergen McCullough Shea.
Bangor, Me July 23 Bangor batted hard and fielded admirably to defeat Pawtucket easily. ONeil pitched a great game, holding hits to a minimum. Final score 16 to 1 with Bangor collecting 15 base hits and Pawtucket 7. both catchers and battery mates highlighted the contest.
In New Bedford on July 23 Haverhill defeated the home team 14 to 3 after a late burst in the tenth inning. Anderson sparked the rally with a steal of second followed by Lake driving in runs with a two bagger. McKillop pitched well in his first start since reinstatement for Haverhill, with Sweeney behind him. For New Bedford, Sexton and Holmes shared duties while the offense managed seven hits to Haverhill’s ten.
In Providence Providence defeated Binghamton 12 to 4 while Syracuse beat Erie 9 to 3. Erie defeated Syracuse 8 to 6. Wilkes Barre topped Springfield 11 to 7 and Buffalo defeated Troy 10 to 3.
The Saratoga meet opened under fair skies and hot temperatures with six races across the card. Ramapo won the first over Kentigerna and Nahma was runner up. other victors included Ducat, Liza, Henry of Navarre, Saragossa, and Mr. Jingle in distances from five furlongs to a mile and a quarter, with times ranging from 1 10 3 4 to 2 10 1 4.
First race seven furlongs Belwood wins Vespasian second Trouble third Time 1 30 12. Second race five furlongs Half Mine wins Sadie W. second. Third race six furlongs Hanwell wins Captain Jack second. Fourth race seven furlongs My Gyps wins Cottonade second. Fifth race 1 1/16 miles Lifeboat wins Dr Garbett second. Sixth race one mile Micmac Queen wins Tom Finley second.
The Longwood tournament began at 10 am with 24 players including Wrenn Hall Fuller and Chace. Upsets featured veteran Crocker defeating Parker and Reed edging Wise, as Wrenn Goodbody Larned and Hall loom as potential contenders to face Hovey for the cup.
Race for the American Canoe Association trophy began at Croton Point with six miles of triangular courses. Archbald led early, finishing first in 37m 29s as many boats retired in strong northeast winds. The novice Zaidee won the second round while Fineen and Claire withdrew. The article also notes a surge in cycling among prominent figures and society, with Mayor Matthews and Attorney General Pillsbury among new riders.
Malcolm Chace skipped Longwood matches to conserve energy for Newcastle, while H M Scudder 8S F Wise G W Lee and A A Barrows appeared. Richard Stevens routed J Crane Jr 6-2 6-2 6-1, Shaw Jr defeated Horatio Bigelow 6-3 6-2 6-0, and William Jones drew a tough opener against W A Larned.
In Newport the all comers struggle sees Clarence Hobart sidelined by ill health. Larned appears to hold many cards, while he withheld his form. Jones performed well against the experienced foe, though Larned won in straight sets 6 2 6 0 6 3. Goodbody the Irish ace and Johnson drew the day’s attention as the ninth Englishman, with Dwight rating him among America’s top five. Goodbody, a Trinity Dublin man and Harvard peer, is swift and precise with superb returns though not as fast on serves.
Editorial argues against spending 7 million on subways without planned links to elevated lines. It warns the city will see costs rise to 15 or 20 million and deems the plan inadequate for rapid transit unless a definite connection with an elevated system, including the Meigs system, is guaranteed.
Spider Ike O Neil Weir and Tom Mc Manus faced a Municipal Criminal Court after a Saturday sidewalk dispute. Judge For saith ordered each to pay $10 to the government, but neither could post bond, sending them to the Tombs pending backer funding.
Peter Jackson abandons plans for England and will be in New York when Corbett arrives, amid stirring talk of a big northern fight. With New Orleans boxing embargo lifted, promoters weigh sites north of Mason Dixon line while safety and public opinion loom large. Seaside Athletic Club plans a cautious reopening with soft matches as Griffo, Leonard, and Perry pursue bouts across cities.
In Berlin on July 23 Major Brinkman fired a regulation army rifle at about 2000 feet, striking one of Tailor Dove's so-called bullet-proof cuirasses. The incident occurred at Spandau today.
The Britannia defeats the Vigilant in a fifty mile Roche Point to Queenstown course by forty five seconds actual time, with Britannia gaining late to finish 4:12:55 to 4:13:40. The race, under Royal Munster Yacht Club auspices, features light shifting winds and a tense run to Daunt’s Rock before final near finish.
Glasgow July 23 Lord Dunraven's yacht Valkyrie sunk at Clyde race by Satanita has been pumped dry towed to Greenock and docked. Hull damage is less than expected. Satanita, damaged in the collision, has been repaired and is ready to race in the Solent. She will leave the dock tomorrow.
Critics urge East Boston voters to reject a bill they say offers only a vague tunnel promise to Maverick Square. They argue no funding exists and the measure diverts funds from needed communications infrastructure, harming East Boston in the long run.
The sixteenth annual Connecticut Turn Verein turnfest at West End Ball Park drew about sixty Turners from Waterbury Hartford Meriden Bridgeport New Haven New Britain and Holyoke for horizontal and parallel bar routines broad jumping and rope climbing. No fast times or major feats were recorded. A picnic and summer night festival followed. The Turner parade is slated for tomorrow at 10 AM.
The list of entries for the athletic games at the Sons of St George picnic will appear exclusively in tomorrow morning's Post.
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