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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1895
Page
3
In a wild game at Cleveland, Boston fights back but loses as Burkett, Nichols, and O Connor spark a late rally. Tucker exhorts teammates while fans roar, and errors plus timely hits shape a dramatic finish. Pebeau’s interference and Buston’s threats add to the chaotic atmosphere.
Pittsburg Pennsylvania, July 25. New York fielding collapsed as Pittsburg won easily. German pitched well but lacked support with poor defense. A Grogs triple in the eighth scored the decisive runs. Attendance 2300. Score Pittsburg 10 New York 2. Hits Pittsburg 8 New York 8. Errors Pittsburg 4. Batteries Hawley and Sugden for Pittsburg. German and Farrell for New York.
Chicago defeated Washingtons 9 to 5 in a damp, listless game. Terry pitched poorly for Chicago while Stocksdale fared better for Washingtons. Batteries were Terry and Donahue for Chicago with Stocksdale and McGuire catching for Washingtons.
Baltimore and Kentucky teams clash in a terse field day as errors and hits shape a shallow score. The report notes scattered batting success amid a windy, uneven game environment in Louisville.
In a sparse account, Baltimore defeats Louisville with a weak Louisville defense and bats. Attendance is listed as 400. The score shows Baltimore and Louisville exchanges, with Hemming and Clarke as Baltimore pitchers and McDermott and Warner as Louisville battery.
Rhines pitched superbly for Cincinnati this afternoon allowing six hits and striking out eight. Miller hit a home run as 2,000 fans watched. Final score Cincinnati 4 Philadelphia 0. Batteries Rhines and Murphy vs Fasydor Beam Clements Grady.
In St Louis on July 25 a rough contest drew about 1200 fans as St Louis pressed Brooklyn. The final score shows St Louis 15 Brooklyn 10 with 13 hits to 4. Errors were 3 to 4. Batteries were Brelstein and Miller for St Louis and Lucid and Grim for Brooklyn.
In Pawtucket Brockton split a doubleheader with the home team winning the opener. Potter started the second game but was lifted after five innings. Magee finished. Meakin walked key bases on balls to help Pawtucket secure the win. Attendance 800. Final scores show Brockton 2-9 in the first game and 22-9 in the second, with varied hits and errors across both contests.
In Lewiston Maine on July 4 a high scoring game drew 600 spectators. Lewiston and Augusta delivered a pitching heavy contest with Lewiston scoring 1 01 0225 80 and Augusta 043 1 0 3 05 06 200 19 hits. Lewiston errors 11 to Augusta 7. Batteries were Williams Mains and Grant Coyle and Butler.
In Portland Maine on July 25 the teams combined for few hits as Yer rick dominated. Portland scored 8 to Bangor 3 with decisive last four innings, attendance 700. Batteries Yer fick and Kedeee for Portland Riiden and Barkley for Bangor.
Fall River won easily at New Bedford on July 26 as the home team produced a poor showing while the visitors hit three home runs off Friend. Fell River tallied 10 hits to New Bedford’s 5 with one error for Fall River and another for New Bedford. Batteries Klobedanz and Rollins for Fall River and Friend and Murphy for New Bedford.
In Rochester on July 25 Providence won 10 to 3 over Rochester after a late misplay. The home nine built a lead early but poor fielding and bad team play let Providence rally in the seventh. Rudderham and McAuley starred for Providence with Harper handling the mound duties.
Syracuse fell 2 to 0 as Springfield dominated with sharp fielding after the second inning. Barnett allowed nine hits while Springfield runners racked up two and three-baggers, attendance listed at 2000.
An interesting baseball game between the Merry Monarchs and the Manhattans social clubs of the South End ended 11 to 6 in favor of the Merry Monarchs. The clubs played well with the Monarchs taking the lead in the sixth inning and maintaining it. Two Monarchs also won the boat race for men.
In a tight semi final at Longwood yesterday Hovey defeated Wrenn 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 while Whitman outplayed Leop Ware 3-6 6-2 6-3 6-1 to earn a place in today’s final.
The Gloucester yacht club announces a regatta at Pavilion Beach starting 2 p m Saturday. Entries must be sent to Fred L Pigeon at 6 Rogers Street Gloucester by noon July 27. Prizes and classes include special over 6 feet to under 8 feet waterline, first class 18 feet and under 28 feet, second class 15 to 18 feet, and a third class 12 to 15 feet, with crews of 8, 5, 4, and 3 respectively.
An advertisement for Dr Lougest and Co claims a 356 year practice and guarantees cures for a wide range of male health issues including urethral discharges impotence seminal weakness gravel stricture night emissions and more. Attendants available 10 am to 10 pm with free consultation and distance treatment by correspondence. A booklet titled Read Mark and arn or Guide to Mascyees is offered for a one cent stamp and mailed to any address.
A large July 25 crowd at Mystic witnessed lively betting and varied events. Auction and French pools plus bodkmaking added excitement as close racing unfolded. Edith H. proved a strong mare by winning a seven heat race, Jewel ran three tight miles, and Nutshell claimed the fast race as rivals faltered.
Providence July 25 reports full card from Hills grooge. Prince Alcander beats Santana in the 1248 trot and pace as Ed Adams Howard, Gardner jockey, leads Adnander to victory. 2:22 class pacing won by Maud M with Durland up, best time 2:22. Second place Farnum Wilkes, third Blemchandy. Best time 2:22.
At Saratoga New York on July 25 six furlongs Clifford first Lagan second Elva third. second race one mile Rel Del Carneres Brandywine Ronnie Juouise time 1 42 1 4. Bankers Stakes two year olds five furlongs Musselman Rosalind III second Qmarette third time 1 02. fourth race one mile one sixteenth Sir Excess Chant Bob Neely time 1 60 1 4. fifth race one and one eighth ae W B Kilkenny Royal George first second third time 2 57 4 2.
The Brighton Beach race card lists six races with winners Maggie K Tom Skidmore Volley Heretic Sir John Vent Paladin Gorn Cole La Fiesta Now or Never and Hugh Penny Hamamie. Times range from 1 02 3 4 to 1 15 1 2 with five furlong and one mile sprints and a longer distance event.
In the Brighton meet, Maggie K won the one mile race over Appomattox with Skidmore placing third after a 1 42 4 2 time. Cassett led five eighths of a mile with Voney second and Heretic third in 1 30 2 4. True Penney took the mile with Sir John second and Vent third in 1 45. Paladin won the one mile one sixteenth with Cole second and Stonewellie third in 2 49. Hugh Penny edged Lafiesta to finish first with Second and Attempt third in 1 16 1 2. Bombazette led the one mile with Hammie second and Now or Never third in 1 42 1 2.
In Nashua the 2:2 class trot results list Kendall taking first place with Sugar Loaf second and Lorine third while Fred Folger finished fourth. Times noted include 2:238, 2:23, and 2:22 in various heat results, with Greenhorn also placing in a separate 2:35 class where Johnny Wilkes placed second and Rey third.
The LAWW weekly bulletin lists suspensions for J. C. Warr Louis Kenney John Tripp of Wareham Mass Chester Weeks Bourne Mass and Hurd South Carver Mass for sixty days from July 4. Transfers to class B under By laws and records of Frank Thatcher and H. E. Caldwell accompany the action. Sanctions include Newton Athletic Association and BE. C. Hodges Cambridge Mass with dates June 19 and July 27.
Frank Sherman aged 12 was injured this afternoon while coasting a bicycle down Webb Street he fell headfirst breaking his collar bone and sustaining severe injuries authorities reported.
Newport R. J. reports that Casino directors have announced August 8 as the date for the Casino ball. The notice notes the event will be held at the casino venue with plans underway for the social gathering and festivities.
Boxing news reports Johnny Griffin has reached the West. A July 23 letter from Roby, Indiana, details Griffin’s relocation, trainer Professor Jim Robertson, and hopes for a Boston fight against Dix on terms fair to him. Debates and club matches, including Butler vs O'Brien, fill the active program with prospects and rivalries in boxing circles.
Joe Vendig received from Pittsburg a copy of signed articles by Peter Maher and Steve O'Donnell confirming a bout. The fight is planned for November 1 in Dallas Texas as the next event.
Boston O Connell Football Club seeks a $200 match or neutral ground game with Worcester Shamrocks after recent wins. Both clubs claim regional title, but Boston Football Club disputes, eyeing Labor Day game on Congress Street Boston. Emmett Club of Chelsea challenges Shamrocks for a Boston rematch. Irish American athletic circles anticipate a lively event.
The Duffy and McCarthy team is scheduled to play at Westerly R J tomorrow and at Newport on Wednesday August 1. The East Boston Browns seek a return game with Winthrops, showing anxious interest in renewing matchups.
The Parker House hosted eighty five Grand Commandery of Massachusetts and Rhode Island members as Rt Em Sir Samuel C Lawrence opened and approved new subcommittee appointments. The group outlined plans for the twenty sixth Triennial Conclave in August with excursions, receptions, a banquet, and a ceremonial drill featuring multiple commanderies and bands.
A Boston reader recounts a dispatch from Asbury Park New Jersey stating Miss Kittie Knox was refused meet privileges due to a mislaid league ticket. P. C. C. official David Robinson later attested Knox renewed this spring, granting all L A W rights. The letter from A G Spalding and Gideon discusses alliance with the Cycle Board of Trade and Sunday racing suspensions in St Louis, followed by the Bowling tourney rolloff at the Press Club meeting.
Salem notices the road race of the St Vincent de Paul Society benefiting St James parish has been postponed from the 11th to a later date in August to avoid clashing with another charity event. The cycle dealers agreed at the committee’s request to defer the race originally scheduled for July.
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