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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1894
Page
3
Brockton Bangor Pawtucket and New Bedford lose in the New England League as minor league games produce a varied set of outcomes across several teams. The standings shift with key performances and local players contributing to each result.
Two games were played yesterday before over five thousand fans. The first game ended in a loss for the Bostons while the second saw a decisive win. The Baltimores were defeated by the gallant New Yorks, but Boston remains in first place.
In a listless first game yesterday the Brooklyns beat the Bostons 8 to 7. Stivetts faltered early as Kennedy stayed effective. five Boston errors hurt. McCarthy and Bannon led Boston at the plate while Corcoran and Tommy Daly powered the Brooklyns. Duffy and McCarthy stood out in the field, but Boston failed to rally in the late innings.
Pitcher Underwood, described as small in stature, delivered a strong second inning performance to help secure victory. The brief account notes his size and effective relief showing in a pivotal frame.
A scrappy Brooklyns struggle as a weary starter walks many and is hit hard. The Bostons take a six inning win 12 to 6 with Tenney delivering standout bat work including two doubles and a single. Long and Duffy contribute, while rain interrupts play after strong Brooklyns batting in sixth and seventh.
Washington and Philadelphia played two games with identical results as each won one. In game one Abbey hit a home run for Washington. errors and timely hits aided them. Game two saw Philadelphia power Sullivan and wild pitching, with Washington again scoring six. Fines and umpire disputes occurred in both games before a 2732 attendance.
Chicago scores 6 runs while Pittsburg tallies 4 before game ends after seven innings to permit Pittsburg’s train. Colcolough allows 14 hits as Griffith limits visitors to 14 scattered hits. Decker and Wilmot homer for Chicago, attendance 1815. Batteries Griffith Schriver Colcolough Merritt.
New York defeated Baltimore as Gleason struggled and Meekin dominated with strong support. Attendance was about 6000. Final score New York 9 Baltimore 2.
Cleveland defeated St. Louis 14 to 7 as Browns batsmen struggled. Young controlled the St. Louis lineup while Cleveland pitchers Breitenstein and O'Connor held the visitors to seven runs. Errors favored Cleveland with two by the opponents.
The Brooklyns, noted for fast ball, play their last game of the season here today as the week ends and the next game will not come until later next week. Gastright and LaChance likely form the battery, with Gastright favored from last year for strong work.
The Haverhill team overwhelmed Brockton with strong hitting as Lucid avoided trouble and Doe committed a rare fumble. Rain halted play after seven innings with Haverhill leading 7 to 6. Haverhill had 15 hits to Brockton’s 6. errors were 1 for Haverhill and 3 for Brockton. Lucid and Lake teamed for Haverhill’s pitching with Braham and Shea catching.
Lewiston won 10 to 4 as Ferson pitched well and Lewiston fielded sharply. Lewiston had 11 hits to Pawtucket’s 10 with 8 errors for Lewiston and 7 for Pawtucket. Battery: Ferson Bergen Standish Roach.
Fall River defeated Bangor in a well-played contest in Bangor Maine Klobedanz pitched a great game White was the only Bangor batter to have more than one hit Several difficult catches highlighted the game The score shows Fall River 4 Bangor 0 6 9 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 Hits Fall River 10 Bangor 7 Errors
A Boston barber shop at 19 Tremont Row promises a free gold watch with a haircut as a gratuity to customers. No extra charge is mentioned, and the offer touts the shop’s “same excellent work” to attract patrons.
Fall River and Bangor play to a 1 to 1 draw with Batteries-Kliobe danz and Rupert, Wheeler and Hayes noted among participants.
Loose fielding by Troy and a hit surge by Erie in the seventh inning gave the visitors a 10 to 8 victory. Troy collected 8 hits and 6 errors while Erie had 10 hits and 2 errors. Batteries Meakin and Murphy for Troy and Healy and Berger for Erie.
Providence defeated Wilkesbarre 65 to 3 as Sullivan pitched a remarkable game striking out five when runners were on. Attendance was about 2,000. The Wilkesbarre offense struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Springfield Fell to Binghamton as visitors dominated with eight straight hits in the seventh inning led by Coughlin including four doubles. Horner suffered a head injury after being struck by a ball while running bases in the second inning. Final scores show Binghamton ahead 14 to 4.
Hartford defeated New Haven 110 to 60 for the state championship, marking Hartford's fourth consecutive win. Gannon and Moran pitched, with O'Brien and Lawson behind the plate as harmonized battery for Hartford while New Haven faced 7 errors to Hartford's 7.
The first Cape Cod League game featured Sandwich vs New Bedford before a large crowd. Hoey and Holway formed the Sandwich battery while Reed and Holmes shared mound duties for New Bedford. Final score 56 to 3-8 in favor of Sandwich.
Buffalo fails to score as Syracuse dominates with a 6 to 0 defensive stand in a snowy campus game. Buffalo offense shows sparks but cannot breach Syracuse's packed line.
Fifteen hundred spectators witnessed Rigby Park races in Portland Maine with fierce heats in the 2:24 2:16 classes and an unfinished 2:30. Almontine won the 2:24 by staying power. Galvin edged Claybourne in the 2:16 heat battle. Nelson trotted a mile in 2:18 1-2, fastest this season. Summary lists multiple horses and times including Claybourne Roan Wilkes Rockaway Joe Egbert Jack Merry Legs. Time records ranged 2:11 1-4 to 2:15.
Saratoga, July 25. First race won by Lamp lighter with Castus second and Illume third in 1:58 1-2. Second race taken by Picaroon Blossom filly with Franklin second and third, 1:13. Third race won by May Win Tormentor second High C. third, 1:32 1-2. Fourth race led by Potentate Kentigeria second Rubicon third, 1:14 3-4. Fifth race Madrid Pay or Play won with two starters, 1:52 1-4. Sixth race Cam pania Sir Dixon Jr. won, Halma second, 1:02 1-2.
Cleveland reports a fast track and large crowd on day three of the grand circuit meeting. In the 2:21 trot May Best defeated Mahogany as top favorite, with strong times. The 2:15 pace saw outsider Clay Hauta upset the field after a bold dash, and Eloise dominated the 2:29 trot by sweeping three heats.
Large crowd at Kenora Park witnesses Merrimac Valley and Fitchburg races despite Tuesday rain. Track good, favorites take second in each event. Speedwell wins 2:45 trot for $300, Resolute second, Villiers third. best time 2 26 1 4. Sylvester K. takes 2:18 pace and trot for $300, Harry second, Caldeon third. best time 2 19. 2:18 and 2:40 races canceled due to rain.
The New York circuit races in Syracuse opened with good attendance. In the 2:27 trotters class of twelve, Story's Clay won, Electric Coin second, Miss Huon third. times were 2:24 1/4, 2:24 1/4, and 2:31 1/4. In the 2:19 pacers class, Maud P. won, Junebug second, Major Wolfe third, purse $500 split.
The Croton Point canoe camp hosted races including the Trophy sailing event won by The Male with Bo Peep in second. The 4 12 mile club sailing race around a triangle saw Foggy Dew triumph over Chiquita and Bo Peep. The Pirate, Bo Peep, Foggy Dew are Yonkers clubs with entries from Ianthe Canoe Club Newark New Jersey.
The Longwood tournament produced spirited play as Stevens, Wrenn, Larned, and Ware excelled. Stevens defeated Whitman, Larned outslugged Ware after a tense start, and Hall edged Shaw. The five set clash between Terry and Lee drew the day's longest match, with Lee prevailing 4-6 6-3 4-6 6-4 8-6. Consolation rounds unfolded with Bixby, Nast, Keyes, and Scudder advancing in tight battles.
Dick O'Brien writes from Bangor July 24 that he will travel to Boston to post forfeit for a return meeting with Joe Walcott at 145 pounds. He offers a winner take all arrangement with added stake and says he can beat Walcott in better condition. If Walcott refuses he will fight Dick Moore at any weight. The note also covers other boxing moves, draws, and rivalries across clubs from Boston to New Orleans.
Laughter and joy marked the St James Catholic Church parish picnic at Highland Lake. About 280 attendees enjoyed boating, games, archery, and a variety show with acts from Keith's New Theatre. Prizes included a gold watch to Mrs. Cook for selling the most tickets. organized by M W Hurley.
Summary of Fairfield races today with 2:27 class purse 200 won by Badavra in 2:26 1-4 and 2:42 class purse 100 won by Kit Van Clip in 2:33. The 2:37 class pace unfinished and to be trotted Thursday, and Barber Boy took two heats.
Arthur Christy of 127 Beacon Street Chelsea was attacked near Vine and Chelsea streets Charlestown by two youths. One man, Henry F. Fagan 23 Charlestown, was caught by Officer Goggin. Christy’s liquor bottle was stolen and smashed. Fagan held as a witness. Fagan known to Charlestown police.
John I Frantis of 75h Meridian Street East Boston was arrested by Division 7 officers on a charge of indecent assault on Maud A McNeil aged 8. The alleged assault occurred yesterday afternoon in a stable at Maverick and Cottage streets. The girl identified him at the station house with her father.
Harry M Bunce, a respected Arlington club member, admitted to pilfering from the Arlington Boat Club and was arrested while walking the main street. He appeared in Cambridge court, pled guilty, and was expelled by the club after a special directors meeting. Losses are estimated around $3800 to $400.
Nat Butler lowers the two mile world record to 4 10 at the Waltham track paced by tandem partners and pacemakers. Tyler also shows sprint speed aiming to beat Bliss’s mile record at the upcoming tournament while witnesses from cycling clubs and magazines verify the performances.
Opening day of Toledo meet on national cycling circuit features a one mile open Class B with Sanger of Springfield winning ahead of Cabanne of St. Louis and Bliss of Chicago. Other events include 45 second one third mile, two mile handicap and quarter mile and class B races with Goetz, Kennedy and Graves among top finishers. Sanger also wins the special sanction one mile ahead of Cabanne and Bliss.
July at Queenstown the Vigilant failed due to a broken gaff allowing Britannia to win alone. Yachters hope for a future clash between Vigilant and Britannia. T L Arnott offers 859 prize for an ocean race finishing in harbor and Gould plans to enter Vigilant and gift a silver cup for next season’s winner.
Despatches report the total loss of the British bark William Le Lacheur off Provost Island near Cape St James. Fifty-three crew members, including five Englishmen and eight Chinese, were aboard. the vessel sailed from Singapore May 4 bound for Hong Kong and San Francisco. Registered 773 tons, built Guernsey in 1854.
Somerville voters face a tax increase with the rate set at 15.70 dollars. The city projects a net real estate rise of 2 060 200 and personal property rise of 209 100, lifting total valuation to 44 042 900 and total levy to 720 317 73 dollars.
Tit Bits quotes Miss Modderne declaring she will marry a certain man while Jeannette disputes her knowledge of him. Miss Modderne insists the man does not yet know the engagement. The exchange reflects social flirtation and matchmaking talk in a humorous powdered dialogue style.
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