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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1894

Page

3

Giants Rally Slams Burgers and Senators Lead in Tight Race

Giants stage another win as Burgers and Senators prevail. Two league leaders clash on Baltimore soil while other leagues push on.

Baltimore

Brooklyn Triumphs Over Boston In 15 to 9 Baseball Blowout

Brooklyn defeated Boston 15 to 9 as bats led the way and Harry Staley was knocked out in the third. Selee relieved and Nichols steadied the mound while Brooklyn piled seven runs in the third with Corcoran Treadway Burns and Foutz producing key hits. Long and Corcoran made standout infield plays as the Brooklyns built a substantial margin.

Brooklyn Boston Brooklyns Harry Staley Selee Nichols Mick Henry Gastright Bostons Stein Tucker Long Corcoran Bannon Gastright Daly McCarthy Connaughton Treadway Burns Foutz Shindle Shoch Earle Tom Lowe Tom ‘Daly Lfee Burns Peireet Arle Staley P Nighols Stivetts Tom Daly Duffy Nash McQuade

Pittsburg Triumph Over Cleveland In Home Game

Pittsburg beat the Cleveland nine 9 to 3 at home. Killen left with an arm injury after a batted ball struck him. Ehret pitched well for Pittsburg while Mullane struggled. Pittsburg scored five runs in the sixth and Beckley and Smith homered. Attendance 1500. Hits Pittsburg 13 Cleveland 6. Errors Pittsburg 3 Cleveland 2. Batteries Killen Ehret Sugden Mullane Zimmer.

Pittsburg Cleveland Clevelands Killen Ehret Mullane Pittsburgs Beckley Smith Pilbdush Killen, Ehret Sugden Zimmer

New Yorks Triumph in Batting as Baltimore Slips

New Yorks win in a high scoring game driven by strong batting and solid all around play. Hawke exits after second inning while Esper is hit often. Tiernan hits a home run. Attendance 6560. Final score New York 16 Baltimore 4. German, Wilson, Hawke, Esper, Robinson key on field.

New York New Yorks Hawke Esper Tiernan Baltimore German Wilson Robinson

Washington Victorious Over Phillies In Uneven Openers

Washington beat Philadelphia with six runs in the first inning and late defense to win. Maul pitched well for Washington while Sullivan and Taylor misplayed balls in the opening frame. Hits favored Washington 11 to 9 as Philadelphia managed four late runs. Attendance 1,492. Batteries Maul and McGuire for Washington Taylor and Grady for Philadelphia.

Washington Philadelphia Sullivan Taylor Maul McGuire Taylor and Grady

Cincinnati Chicago Game Postponed Until Sunday

Cincinnati reports the scheduled game with Chicago postponed to Sunday. An exhibition contest was played today by the Cincinnati team with a Dayton area squad.

Cincinnati Dayton

New England League Game Ends Abruptly in Bangor

In Bangor Maine this afternoon a New England League baseball game was halted abruptly. The match unfolded with unexpected stoppage and limited readable details due to fragmented text. Further specifics on teams score and reason for interruption are not available in the readable portion.

Alland Bros. Offer Free Gift With Haircut Deal

A gold watch is advertised as a gratuity with a haircut at Alland Brothers at 19 Tremont Row promising no extra charge and urging customers to visit for the same excellent service.

Alland Bros Tremont Row

Bangor beats Fall River by forfeiture after dispute

In the fifth inning with two outs Stevens hit driving in two runs, but Bangor protested that he batted out of place and was ruled out. A wrangle followed, Fall River failed to resume play in time, and Bangor won 9 to 0 by forfeit. Ranserck 56 000-5.

Stevens Bangor Fall River Ranserck

Lewiston Defeats Pawtucket In Bright Hit Game

Lewiston won a high scoring game led by strong control and speed. Wise was sidelined with a broken jaw from practice. Final lines show Lewiston 38 to Pawtucket 3 with 12 hits to 8 and 6 errors for Lewiston 8 for Pawtucket. Mains and Bergen pitched for Lewiston while Meekin and Roach pitched for Pawtucket.

Lewiston Mains Pawtucket Wise Bergen Meekin Roach

Haverhill Defeats Brockton in Tight Baseball Contest

Haverhill secured a 2-2 tie beating Brockton as Brockton pitcher McKillop allowed runs in limited innings. Both teams showcased solid defense in a closely played game with Haverhill scoring in the 7th and Brockton tallying two runs through the middle innings.

Haverhill Brockton McKillop

Eastern League Scores Snapshot

At Wilkes Barre 4 at Springfield Binghamton 12. Springfield 11 at Syracuse Syracuse 6. Buffalo 6.

Para Wilkesbarre Springfield Binghamton Syracuse Buffalo

Lynn Clerks Beat John Hancocks In Bank Clerks Game

The John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company bank clerks from Boston visited Lynn to play the Lynn Glenmere grounds game. The six inning matchup ended 23 to 18 in favor of the bank clerks after they scored most of their runs in the first two innings.

Lynn Boston John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company Glenmere John Hancocks

Boxing weight disputes and challenger notes from era fights

A letter from John J. Quinn of Pittsburg questions the featherweight weight limit and proposes a $2500 side bout for Marshall against Dixon at 120 or 122 pounds. Various boxing entries follow, including Corbett’s Ireland trip, Parson Davies backing Choynski, and upcoming matches in New Orleans and Philadelphia with notes on Peters, Griffo, Maher, and local clubs.

New York John J. Quinn Pittsburg The Post George Dixon Jerry Marshall America Dixon Marshall England Australia Griffo George Johnson New York City James J. Corbett Philadelphia Ireland Atlantic City Parson Davies Joe Choynski Peter Maher Davies Maher Twin City Athletic Club Frank Craig Harlem Don Riordan Peter Jackson Andy Bowen Jimmy Fleming Carroll Olympic Club New Orleans Carroll Mexico Bowen Young Griffo Walter Campbell Ariel Club Jack Fogarty Steve O’donnell Hugh Behan Mr. Behan O’donnell Providence Rhode Islanders Patsy Broderick Jimmy Baker Joe Murphy Hugh Martin Alpha Club of Rhode Island Metropole Broderick-Williams Broderick Watchemaker Hall East Providence J. A. Boutelle Alpha Club Joe McAuliffe Baldwin Hotel San Francisco McAuliffe Young Mitchell Mitchell Sacramento

McGarry's Ale Lager and Lunch at 4 Federal Street

A brief item notes McGarry's serves ale and lager with lunch at 4 Federal Street from 8 until closing. The short notice highlights opening hours and the venue name for local readers.

McGarry’s Federal Street Till

Ryan Defeats Mysterious Billy To Take Welterweight Title

In Minneapolis July 26 Tommy Ryan of Chicago defeated Mysterious Billy Smith of Boston in twenty rounds for the welterweight championship. Referee Joe Chopaski officiated as Smith showed early strength with clean infighting, while Ryan’s late rally produced decisive blows. Ryan won on points after a grueling match witnessed by about 2000 spectators.

Minneapolis Tommy Ryan Chicago Billy Smith Boston Twin City Athletic Club Smith Tom Williams England Australia Coney Island Ryan Henry Baker Jimmy Murphy Professor Lewis Sally Smith Ed Alexander Tommy White Dan Pooler Billy Williams Billy Hdwards Joe Chopaski

Raymond Strikes Again in L A W Racing Board Action

Raymond announced a full inquiry into Fred Royce s world quarter mile record claim with the Passaic result of 29 3 4 seconds upheld. Frank A Olszanowski of Buffalo found ineligible for novice prizes after earlier wins. W H Kramm suspended pending probe, others 30 day suspensions for rule violations. Montreal amateurs cleared to race in U S events. New Class B entrants added after violations. several Chicago and Baltimore riders named.

New York Raymond L. A. W. Racing Board Fred Royce Royce Passaic N. J Frank A. Olszanowski Buffalo Syracuse W. H. Kramm Williamsport Penn Kramm L. A United States

Fishers of Men Raid Seizes Policy Slips and Arrests Four

Police from Division 4 seized fourteen policy slips and three mani fold sheets at 6 Warrenton place and arrested John Maguire John Nelson Isaac Simmons and Jeremiah Simmons for gambling activity. A raid at 143 Harrison avenue found nothing.

Division 4 Warrenton Place John Maguire John Nelson Isaac Simmons Jeremiah Simmons Harrison Avenue

Garry Owen Team Misadvertised At Lake Walden Game

A misunderstanding led to an advertisement of Garry Owen football at Lake Walden during a Father Mathew T A Society picnic. Mr Lyons of the famed team says no arrangements were made and neither he nor any team member knew of such a proposed game.

Garryowen Lake Walden Father Mathew T. A. Society Lyons

Flag and staff donated for South Salem club house

The South Salem Athletic Association received a 10 by 6 foot bunting flag with a staff from Joseph F. Full. The pole will be mounted on the new club house on Glendale street and the flag will be unfurled when the house opens Tuesday evening.

Salem South Salem Athletic Association Joseph F. Full Glendale Street

Glenville track sets multiple records in four races

About 10,000 spectators witnessed fast times at Glenville track led by Ryland T in the 2:11 trot, winning straight heats and breaking the gelding record and track standard. Ellard finished close in the final heats. Alix won the free-for-all trot. Ballona took the 2:19 trot, while Joe Patchen won the 2:20 pacing.

Cleveland Glenville Ryland T Ellard Lord Clinton Alix Pixley Salisbury Ballona Miss McGregor Doble Joe Patchen

Larned Defeats Goodbody In Five Set Longwood Tennis Semi

In the Longwood club tournament semi finals, William A. Larned outlasted M F Goodbody in a five set marathon 9-7 6-4 3-6 1-6 10-8. Richard Stevens beat Wrenn in straight sets 6-2 0-6 6-0 6-4. Consolation round saw W Gordon Parker defeat G F Brown Jr 6-3 6-4.

Wrenn Richard Stevens Hoboken N. J William A. Larned M. F. Goodbody Stevens Larned Fred Hovey Leo Ware Goodbody Sharp Dublin Newport Dick Stevens W. A. Larned R. Stevens R. D. Wrenn W. Gordon Parker G. F. Brown, Jr

Saratoga Races Report From July 26 Card

At Saratoga N Y on July 26 the day’s results list six races with winners including Kismet, Ramapo, Peacemaker, Lisely, May Day filly, and Ballarat. Times range from 1:02 1 4 for five furlongs to about 4 minutes for the steeplechase, with Placings noted for each race.

Saratoga N. Y Kismet the Swain Lux Ramapo Don Alonzo Peacemaker Dobbins Domingo

J M Wins Two at Kenoza Driving Park Races

At Haverhill on July 26 the second day of races drew a large crowd. J. M. won the 2:32 trot in three straight heats. Don Robinson took the pace and trot 2:40 after a six-heat finish delayed by rain. Little Tobe won the 2:27 pace. Fred Wilson triumphed in a three-way 2:2 pace and trot after a stretch burst.

Haverhill Kenoza Driving Park J. M Flying Nigg Don Robinson Little Tobe Trixey Fred Wilson

Brighton Beach Racing Results July 26 Card

At Brighton Beach Long Island the six race card produced winners Lifeboat Poerty Pontlear Captain E Ben Lomond and Berwyn with times 1 5 6 1 17 1 4 1 42 1 16 and 1 02 3 4 respectively for the listed distances Lifeboat captured first in the opener with 1 56 3 4 Poetry led by Warlike in the mile dash Pontlear topped six furlongs True Penny runner up King Gold third Annie Bishop won the mile bearing Captain E in fourth Shelly Tuttle placed second My Gyps won six furlongs Berwyn led five furlongs with Poor Jonathan second Vagabond third and clocked 1 02 3 4.

Brighton Beach L. I Lifeboat Little Matt Blue Carter Poetry Warlike Linwood Pontlear True Penny King Gold Captain E Annie Bishop Herald Ben Lomond My Gyps Shelly Tuttle Berwyn Poor Jonathan Vagabond

Central New York trotting circuit day two recap

Syracuse July 2 The second day’s races drew a good crowd with fair weather and a fast track. Surprises included Dodgeville failing to win a heat in the 2:20 class trotting while Soudan won two heats. winners were Charley Stillson in 2:23 pace Julia L in 2:40 trot and Clonasbee in 2:35 pace, with the 2:20 heat unfinished.

Syracuse N. Y New York Dodgeville Charley Stillson Julia L Clonasbee Soudan

Rigby Park Races Attract Two Thousand Spectators

In Portland Missouri on July 26 two thousand people watched the Rigby Park events. Marston C led the 2:30 trotting race by a wide margin as the finish from yesterday. Alcinta dominated the 2:30 pacing heats after the first. In the free-for-all pacing, Henry F. posted fast times, outperforming the field.

Portland Rigby Park Marston C Alcinta Henry F

St Peter's Parish Picnic At Highland Lake Grove

Dorchester parish picnic drew a good crowd with a win by St Peter Total Abstinence Society over Auburns of the West End 13 to 4. Races and feats crowned by J J McKinnon in the 440 yard dash and mile run, with prizes for 16 pound shot and broad jump won by Andy Welsh and Jeremiah Connors. Old men gathered in Irish style, Prompter Rockett led a lively dance hall. Proceeds go to the parish poor.

St. Peter’s Church Dorchester Highland Lake Grove St. Peter McKinnon Daniel Cronin Captain Sullivan T. Heggerty James O'Neill Rockett

Buffalo rider wins three bicycle races in Paris meet

George Banker of Buffalo captured the Prix d Orange and the 1400 metre event at the Valodrome, beating Muringer and Lumsden. He also claimed the fifteen kilometre race with Bearas second, in today's program.

Paris Valodrome George Banker of Buffalo Muringer Lumsden Bearas

Open Games at Natick Lyceum Set for Aug 11

The Natick Young Men's Catholic Lyceum hosts its first open amateur games at Sunnyside Park Natick on Saturday Aug 11 with events and prizes to be announced. The park training ground for pros Jim Collins Piper Donovan Johnnie Mack and Ed Fanning makes the track fast for sprints.

Natick Young Men’s Catholic Lyceum Sunnyside Park Natick Jim Collins Piper Donovan Johnnie Mack Ed Fanning

Harvard Cornell gridiron clash set for October 27

Harvard and Cornell football associations met Receiver Andrew Freedman to finalize contracts for the Harvard Cornell game at Manhattan Field on October 27. Cornell has engaged Marshall Newell of Harvard as coach and will field many returning players alongside trained veterans to build a strong squad.

New York Harvard Cornell University Andrew Freedman

Executive Committee Meeting for Labor Day Regatta

The New England Amateur Rowing Association will meet at the Revere House next Monday at 8 PM to plan arrangements for the Labor Day regatta.

New England Amateur Rowing Association Revere House

Salem oarists Breen and Driscoll to race for $50 purse

Salem oarsmen Thomas Breen and Dennis Driscoll plan a dory race tomorrow afternoon off Salem Willows. The contest, set shortly after 8 PM, will have William Gorman as referee and offers a $50 purse.

Salem Thomas Breen Dennis Driscoll Salem Willows William Gorman

Fairfield Fair Track Crowds See Fast Pace Wins

A good sized crowd watched races at Fairfield Maine on July 26. Phillips won the 2:87 pace, Otto took the 2:25 pace, Co. M. P. won the 2:31 trotting, and Quiver claimed the 2:37 trotting event.

Fairfield Phillps Otto Psig Co. M. P Quiver

Prized Bicycle Collection At J P Clarks Dorchester Store Visit

Last night about fifty members of the Press Cycling Club visited clubmate J P Clark at his Glover's Corner cycle store. The exhibition showcased a vast array of prizes including medals, silverware, clocks, guns, fishing gear, and bicycles. The event praised the shark brothers and highlighted Clark’s esteemed reputation among racers and clubmates.

Press Cycling Club J. P. Clark Glover's Corner Dorchester J. P Shark Brothers

Century Cycling Club changes heart over Blan-O BYE

Ornson's recent trouble with the Century Cycling Club of Syracuse prompts a shift in allegiance though he often favored riding for the Orange and Black. Press Cycling Club features Bald, Dirnberger, Johnson and Charlie Callahan in Class B along with Louis Callahan and Leonert in Class A, boasting speedy riders. Natick Lyceum to host three bicycle races August 11 at Sunnyside Park with entries closing August 4. Pinnacle Cycle Club plans Labor Day road races with prize offerings.

Emp Ornson Century Cycling Club Syracuse Orange Bald Dirnberger Johnson Charlie Callahan Louis Callahan Leonert Press Cycling Club Catholic Lyceum of Natick Sunnyside Park George W. Fair Blue Store Pinnacle Cycle Club of Stoughton

Johnson’s Mile Record Hint Slippable in Toledo Meet

Johnson appears in good form despite a 1 minute 56 second mile record not met due to pace. Sanger leads most of the open mile with Johnson tying for first in the special sanction race. Other events include half and two thirds mile opens with Murphy and Titus placing, and a 60 yard dash with Cabanne, Kennedy, and Graves.

Toledo Johnson Sanger W. C. Sanger C. M. Murphy Syracuse J. S. Johnson J. P. Bliss Chicago F. J. Titus New York J.S. Johnson

UMC A Eleven Beats Milfords In Seven Inning Tilt

Nashua New Hampshire July 26 The U M C A eleven defeated Milfords eight in seven innings in a highly exciting and well attended game marked by sharp hitting and strong defensive plays.

Nashua N. H Milfords

James Corbett Sails for New York on Majestic

Queenstown reports American boxer James Corbett sailed for New York today aboard the steamer Majestic.

Queenstown James Corbett New York Majestic

Pure California Wines Sold By Gallon and Bottles

Blanchard and Farrar advertise wines at Beck Square and Faneuil Hall Squares offering gallon prices and assorted bottles. The terse sales note lists price point per gallon and a variety of bottles for purchase.

California Blanchard & Farrar Beck Square Faneuil Hall

Prince Hatzfeld Triggers Riot at Saratoga Club Roulette

At Saratoga on Tuesday night Prince Hatzfeld, Huntington in law and European record holder, faced a $10,000 limit. He built an $11,000 win, then lost it all plus $10,000 more, smashed the roulette table in a furious display, and stormed out amid a crowd.

Saratoga Saratoga Club Prince Hatzfeld Collis P. Huntington Hatzfeld Grand Union Canfield Rince

The Dory Racers Gather For Big Point of Pines Race

The upcoming professional dory rowing race at Point of Pines is expected to be the largest yet with early entries from Bartholomew and William Doyle of Salem, Reuben Chapman of Beverly, William Finn of Salem, and James S. Fenelly of Haverhill. Prizes start at $100, date August 21 tentatively set, and boat measurements under discussion as entries grow.

Dory Dury Rowing Bartholomew William Doyle Salem Reuben Chapman Beverly William Finn James Fenelly Haverhill

Defi To Young Oarsmen For 25 Mile Race Challenge

George Brownell of Roxbury seeks a contest for the under 16 working boat class within 25 miles of Boston. He will race any eligible youth on boats that are regular yacht tenders, not racing machines, with no river courses and no spoon oars or rudder. Brownell can get $10 backing. address 63 Roxbury Street.

George Brownell Roxbury Brownell Boston Roxbury Street

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