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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1895
Page
3
Boston Beaneaters win the game early with a strong start and late rally. St Louis Browns commit costly errors in critical moments. Dolan handles the mound modestly, while Nash and Long make sharp plays. The ninth inning sparks a four-run burst from Boston to secure a near-dull contest.
In Pittsburg July 23 Baltimore was penalized for rough play as Keefe was ejected after Jennnings was fined $25. Clarke drove in all Baltimore runs, but wild pitching and a late error by Hoffer decided the game in the tenth. Attendance 1800. Final score Pittsburg 15 Baltimore 4. Hits Pittsburg 9 Baltimore 11. Errors Baltimore 3. Batteries Hart Merritt Hoffer Robinson.
In Cleveland on July 23 Washington suffered two defeats due to poor fielding and umpire calls. Umpire Murray aided the home club in the first game, contributing to the visitors’ loss.
Bargain sale lists Pure California Wines at 61 per gallon and 4 bottles assorted for 1. Blanchard and Co advertises dock gallarea on pansutt haw square with reduced prices and assorted goods.
The second game was halted in the sixth inning due to darkness. Joyce hit two home runs in the nightcap as Cleveland and Washington split the twin bill. Attendance was 2,000. Final scores show Cleveland 6 Washington 3 in the first game and Washington 3 Cleveland 0 in the second, with combined hits and errors listed for both teams.
Daub was knocked out in the fifth as Chicago tallied nine runs on hits and errors, with Griffith steady in the mound and Lange hitting a home run. Attendance 3000 as Chicago ousted Brooklyn 9 to 6. Chicago Errors four, Brooklyn four. Batteries Griffith and Kittridge for Chicago and Daub, Stein and Grim for Brooklyn.
Cincinnati hosts New York with - score 190 to 10331190 and 0090306,0003 innings. Clark pitched well amid a barrage of errors as 2,500 fans watched. Batters Clark and Farrell paired with NY pitchers Phillips Parrott Murphy in a rough game.
George W. Burnham, a league umpire in 1883 and 1884, was reappointed by President Young and headed to St. Louis to officiate there tonight. He has run a local business since quitting baseball and is praised as the most efficient man seen this year.
Portland defeated New Bedford 14 to 8 as Woods pitched like a veteran and Viau struggled with wildness. Shaffer and Weih excelled in the outfield and Nyce delivered a solid game. Attendance 6,500. Batteries Woods Terrien for Portland and Viau Murphy for New Bedford.
Bangor failed to score as Magee pitched shutout baseball. Shea hit a ball through the fence for three bases with two out in the fourth. An eighth inning rally included a walk, two errors and a Toman double. Pettit Barkley and fielding stops highlighted Brockton defense. Attendance 600. Brockton 6 Bangor 4.
In Lewiston Maine on July 23 Fall River won in twelve innings. MacDermott delivered a key hit and Ladd hit a long fly to Brady to seal the victory after Fall River tied the score in the ninth and eleventh. Attendance 500. Lincoln started, Ladd relieved for a standout pitching performance. Final line score shows Fall River 9 Lewiston 12, with 19 hits for Fall River and 21 for Lewiston. Errors 2 for Fall River and 9 for Lewiston. Battery Lincoln Ladd Williams Mains and Crisham.
Pawtucket won the game with heavy batting and costly errors by Augusta. Key moments included Pickett’s knelling and strong hitting by Baker Hannivan and Waldron. Umpire Miller was replaced by Lezotte, attendance about 500. Batteries Sullivan and Yeager for Pawtucket, Dilworth and Butler for Augusta.
Scranton beat Rochester 18 to 9 in an Eastern League contest. Scranton's offense piled up 14 hits and seven unearned runs, while Rochester made costly errors in a messy affair. New Rochester pitcher Robinson allowed several hits but faced poor support. Attendance was 4,576.
Buffalo, July 23. Betts's curves were hittable as the Bisons totaled 15 hits and 23 bases. A four-run second inning followed a Benner miscue, Urquhart hit a three-run homer in the fourth, and Clymer also homered. Attendance 1200. Buffalo 6 Wilkes-Barre 2. Erros 5 each. Herndon Urquhart Betts Diggins Wente pitched.
Newport, R I July 23 The Newports overwhelmed the Boston Unions in a practice game with miscues by visitors and strong hitting. Final score 21 to 5 with Newports tallying 21 hits and 6 errors while Boston Unions managed 5 hits and 18 errors. Pitchers Cozzens Burke faced Jupiter Downey in the lopsided contest.
Vivian Nickalls won the second heat from Putney to Mortlake in 25m 6s, beating Hon Rupert Guiness by a quarter mile. Hold the amateur Thames championship after the win as Guiness sprained an arm near Hammersmith.
The steam yacht Eleanor owned by J. W. Slater arrived in Frisco from Honolulu last night. She departed New London in October for a two years around the world cruise.
The Hull Corinthian Yacht Club hosted a special regatta off Hull with nine yachts racing in two classes. La Chica won first class in 1h 21m 40s, while Romance led second class until Nabob and Hobo chased for home. Spinster ran aground and withdrew.
Detroit July 23 fast track and spirited racing marked the second day of the Blue Ribbon meeting at Gosse Pointe. The Merchants and Manufacturers stake for 2 24 trotters required six heats to decide. The Corporal was a heavy favorite but faltered early as Don L. won the first two heats. Iron Bar then won a driving heat while Falkland El Rami and Don 4 followed. Geers drove The Corporal in the third heat and again in the fourth to secure the victory.
Brighton Beach on July 23 hosted six races with winners Mabel Glenn Intermission Jack the Jew Yankee Doodle Aurelian and Corn Cob. notable times include 1:01 and 1:41 to 1:43 for the sprints and middle distance events. top finishers listed with runners up and third place in each race.
In the first race over three quarters of a mile Demfargilla won with Allover second and Diamond third. The second race at one mile saw Ianny Louise first, Lu cania second, April Fool third with a time of 1.42. The four and one half furlong third race was won by Florrie, Lavienta second and Hersey third with 50s. In the fourth race at one mile sixteen was Arapeeest first Imke Shore second Joe Miller third with a time of 1 49 4. The fifth race over five eighths of a mile Honolulu won, Midlo second, Chugnut third with a time of 1 02.
In the first race over five-eighths mile Jack Lovell won with Psyche second and Bolivar third in 1:02.14. The four and one-half furlong second race saw Harry Keister first Arda second Rufus third. The seven-eighths mile third race led by Can’t Tell with Lotion second Brogan third in 1:31.?, the half-mile fourth race crowned Princess Helen first Little Ralph second Baccarat third. Jersey won the five-eighths mile fifth with Gyps second Elmstone third and time not shown. The seven-eighths mile sixth race lists Bronston first Frank R. Hart second Half Breed third with time 1:30.
Rob Roy reports that after days of speculation the world welterweight title clash between Billy Smith and Tommy Ryan is finally set. James W. Westcott secured the deal and a Florida club has offered $5000. The piece criticizes other writers misled by managers and urges candor. It also notes forthcoming bouts and boxing figures, including Tim McCarthy’s Cribb Club card and various challenges across New England.
Nashua Trotting Park opened with a money tenennce and strong field. In the 2:40 class Casque’s driver was replaced for not driving to win, Flossie’s driver fined for improper driving, and Kit Baker led the 2:28 purse with three straight wins in times 2:25, 2:24, and 2:24 3-4. Wednesday features 2:23 and 2:36 with Barney aiming to beat Nelson's track record of 2:14 1-4.
Johnny Van Heest of Buffalo and Jerry Marshall of Australia fought a twenty one round draw tonight before the Eureka Athletic Club of Alexandria county Virginia opposite this city.
In Buffalo on a Holland Graves amp Montgomery excursion to Buckhorn Island, laborer Albert Surprise attempted to assault Detkin’s 7 year old daughter. Detkin fought the attacker, who fled. A crowd beat Surprise unconscious. reports say his body was found on the island with uncertain status.
Operatic manager Edgar Strakosch misidentified actress Jeanette St Henry as Lillian Russell at Crescent Beach. A public confrontation followed before friends explained the mix up. The pair parted with apologies and the matter settled over supper.
Alpena Michigan July 23 fires rekindled by high winds threaten Long Lake road as farmers move belongings to safety. Oliver McClintock loses house and barn and his hay crop. town may be in danger if rain does not come soon as the fire department fights north end fires.
At a Chelsea Board of Aldermen meeting, a motion to reconsider the $25,000 land purchase for a Delano estate school was carried, but the measure failed on a two thirds vote. The council then approved a $28,000 plan for a brick schoolhouse on the City Hall lot, sent to finance for review.
Four raids on saloons in Bar Harbor Maine yielded seizure of liquor that arrived by boat. The operations occurred today with authorities mounting multiple inspections and confiscations.
Martin Lucey 22 of Holyoke was drowned in the Connecticut River near Mount Tom this afternoon at 5 o'clock. The incident occurred in Northampton Massachusetts and local authorities began rescue efforts. The victim is reported from Holyoke, and the tragedy adds to river safety concerns in the area.
The Springfield Bicycle Club announces a multi day tournament on September 11 and 12 with numerous races and prizes. Events include one mile class A and B races, open, handicap, short and two mile pro races, plus records and special awards. The four professional races carry cash and diamond prizes, with entrants including foreign riders and George M. Hende abroad.
In the Longwood tournament second round Wrenn and Hovey won easily while Ware faced a tough battle with A P Howes that lasted to the end of play. Wrenn defeated Rabbette 6-0 6-0 6-0 Budlong beat D Reed 6-2 6-2 4-4 6-3 Hovey beat Wrenn 6-0 6-2 6-0 Paret beat Shaw 7-5 7-5 -6 7-5 Codman defeated Howard 7-6 6-2 6-3 64.
New York reports signed Articles for Tommy Ryan versus Mysterious Billy Smith on November 1 in Dallas Texas. Purse is 6000 with 3730 to winner and 1250 to loser. Weight 142 pounds weigh-in eight hours prior. Each man deposits 500 to guarantee weight and appearance with forfeits if they fail to weigh in or appear.
In Willimantic Connecticut a missing bank treasurer connected to the Dime Savings Bank affair is linked to the Morrison Machine Company. W G Morrison remains missing since Sunday as investigations reveal forged insurance records and a $4400 cash discrepancy. Attorney Thomas J Kelley said he acted as agent in a machinery sale tied to the bank’s affairs. More arrests expected within 24 hours as savings and insurance ledgers show serious disarray.
Miss Mary Adams, daughter of R W Adams of Berkshire County Savings Bank, was lost on South Mountain while gathering ferns. A search found her after hours. she had followed cows home and was frightened. The social prominence of the family amplified local excitement.
Three members of Company M Pigath Regiment Somerville face charges for stealing small items from Union Square sidings while preparing for camp. They allegedly entered stores with a fourth person and took blacking glasses vaseline and other items, while the companion bought items for the company mess. The articles were returned and officials seek to hush the matter. the trio may be discharged from service.
In Medford Mass on July 23 Aldermen approved a 15000 appropriation to renew water mains to extend high water service. Mayor Perry received a gift painting of first Mayor Samuel C Lawrence. resolutions accepting it were adopted. Gas rate talks with Malden and Melrose Gas Company stalled after refusals to concede. Citizens Gas Company petition referred to a special committee.
Patrick Coan sued Marlboro under the employer's liability act after a sewer trench collapse injured him. The Supreme Court overruled the defendant's exceptions and reinstated the Superior Court verdict in favor of Coan for 3000 dollars, with the case standing for judgment. Attorneys Allin & Mayberry represented the plaintiff. J Lowell Jr and S H Smith represented the city.
The Star light Pleasure Club held its fifth annual excursion at Downers Landing yesterday. The committee included S. Ninesky, H. L. Cohen, M. Goldman, A. Levin and M. Silverman. A most enjoyable day was spent.
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