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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1895

Page

3

Cleveland and Others Set for City Matchups Across Six Venues

Cleveland hosts Boston while Pittsburg faces New York at Pittsburg. Cincinnati welcomes Philadelphia and Louisville hosts Baltimore. Chicago meets Washington and St. Louis plays Brooklyn, with all games played at respective home cities.

Rae Cent Cleveland Pittsburg Setenerests Cincinnati Iahae Ells Philadelphia Brook Or Washin St. Louis Louisville Boston New York Cincinnati Baltimore Chicago Washington Brooklyn

Cleveland routs Boston as bats explode for eleven runs

Cleveland pounded pitcher Cuppy for eleven runs while Boston managed to score once. Key events included McKean forcing Burkett home, Childs a two-base hit, and OConnor, Childs, Zimmer and McAleer producing three-base hits or singles. Boston scored in the sixth as Bannon crossed after a sequence in right and left fields.

Cleveland Dolan Bostons Uncle Anson Cuppy Boston Selee Stivetts Young McKean Burkett O’connor Childs Lowe Long Tucker Zimmer McAleer AB. B. TB D.eeeerseveces AB. R. B. TB PO. A. EB Livciivsvsmeere &. O Aleclassic Verter Thy Cif Noses Bannon, R.f Seees Seeeseteetese Nash Sere Ooh Eens Esseesves Yan Seeerencesees Peosensecseesses Duffy Tebeau McCarthy Bannon

Pittsburg Beats New York In Wide Victory

Pittsburg defeated New York 9 to 4 as Clarke’s curves flustered the visitors and Hart faltered. O'Day’s umpiring praised. attendance listed at 3000. Pittsburg 16 hits to New York 9. errors 1 to 3. Hart and Merritt pitched for Pittsburg. Clarke and Farrell for New York.

Pittsburg New Yorks Hart Pittsburgs Clarke O’day New York Merritt Farrell

Phillies Take Win As Cincinnati Faults In Eighth

In Cincinnati on July 26 the home team unraveled in the eighth inning as Philadelphia scored four runs. Both starters were wild but Carsey pitched best as Philadelphia won 6 to 5. Attendance 2,000. Hits: Philadelphia 11, Cincinnati 9. Errors Cincinnati 2. Batteries Carsey Clements Foreman Vaughn.

Cincinnati Philadelphia Carsey Carsey and Clements Foreman Vaughn

Chicago Ballplayer Anson Suffers Broken Rib Injury

In a July game with Philadelphia last week Wednesday Anson was hit by Pitcher Tay lor reaching the heart area. A broken rib found after medical examination last evening caused severe pain and limited movement, hindering his play.

Chicago Philadelphia Anson Taylor

Brush orders Cincinnati players to join Indianapolis squad

Indianapolis and Cincinnati players William Phillips and George Hoghever are set to depart tomorrow for Kansas City after being released by the Reds. President Brush orders them to report to the Indianapolis team on Sunday, with further steps to be determined upon return.

Cincinnati William Phillips George Hoghever Kansas City Brush Indianapolis Tern Cincinnati Club

Noles Reee 41 Winter Comes John H

Fragmentary notice mentions a person named John H and a street in Beaton with unclear context. No clear event or organization details available.

Noles John H. Sooberek Beaton Ineary

Cincinnati Team Hopeful For Late Season Strength

Report notes Cincinnati's potential to display unusual strength as the season closes, with analysts watching for moments of standout performance, leadership by key players, and improvements in team cohesion.

Cincinnati

Fall River Beats Brockton in Slow New England League Game

Fall River defeated Brockton 5 to 2 in a slow contest halted in the seventh inning to allow Brockton to catch a train. Attendance was about 70 as Stevens Rollins Rupert Magee and Shea starred for Fall River while Brockton tallied 9 hits and 8 errors.

Fall River Brockton Stevens Rollins Rupert Magee Shea

Lewiston Beats Augusta Behind Strong Pitching

Lewiston won a baseball game at home as Mains struggled to hit. Dilworth pitched well for Lewiston while Mains fanned three in the fourth inning. Attendance reached 600 as Lewiston took the 10 hit to 5 edge with 2 Lewiston errors and 4 by Augusta. Batteries were Mains and Grant for Augusta and Dilworth and Butler for Lewiston.

Lewiston Augusta Mains Dilworth Grant Butler

Portland Beats Bangor 15 to 4 in Portland

Bangor could not hit Sullivan today and only two Bangor players reached third base. Braham struggled while Portland showed strong hitting with 15 runs on 39 hits to Bangor four. Attendance 700 as Sullivan and Terrien opposed Braham and Barkley with Portland errors eight to Bangor seven.

Portland Bangor Sullivan Braham Terrien Barkley

Pawtucket Triumph Over New Bedford Amid Erratic Fielding

Pawtucket won a July game at home as timely hitting outweighed New Bedford’s shaky defense. Anderson left with a leg injury from Hannivan’s bat. Lezotte’s umpiring drew criticism. Final scores show Pawtucket 12 to New Bedford 1 after a 0-0 start and late surge. Sullivan and Yeager pitched for Pawtucket with Anderson Delaney and Sharpe on the New Bedford side, while Murphy caught for New Bedford.

Pawtucket R. I New Bedford Anderson Hannivan Lezotte Sullivan and Yeager Delaney Sharpe Murphy

Simon's homer wins for Syracuse Stars in late frame

Simon replaced Lawler as Hornellsville signing and belted a deciding homer in the last inning for Syracuse Stars. Providence pitcher Lovett was hit hard while Cannon yielded three runs in the eighth to tie. Welch saved the game with a ninth inning catch as Syracuse and Providence each had 12 hits and three errors.

Syracuse N. Y Simon Lawler Hornellsville Lovett Providence Cannon Welch Gannon Hess McAuley

Rochester Rockets Past Springfield in Ninth Inning Finish

Rochester rallied in the ninth to beat Springfield 6 to 4 after trailing 4 2. Donaghue puzzled the visitors as Gruber faced tougher hits but Rochester pulled off a sensational finish. Breckinridge drove in three runs with a bases loaded hit and Berger followed with a double to clear the sacks. Attendance 3500.

Rochester N. Y Springfield Donaghue Gruber Rochesters O’brien Daly Lush Hamburg Breckinridge Keenan Berger Gunson

Toronto Beats Wilkes Barre In Ninth Inning Home Run Thriller

Toronto defeated Wilkesbarre 5 to 4 in a tightly played game. Crane and Coakley were effective. Crane hit a game winning homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. Attendance was about 300 with Toronto battering for seven hits to Wilkesbarre nine and two errors apiece. Batteries Crane and Lake for Toronto Diggins and Coakley for Wilkesbarre.

Toronto Wilkesbarre Ont Crane Coakley Cseepees Crane and Lake Diggins

Scranton Defeats Buffalo as Johnson Misses Hits

In Buffalo on July 26 Scranton built a lead with a three run second inning and held on to win six to four. Fournier allowed scattered hits while Johnson struggled to retire batters. Ward hit a home run for Scranton as Buffalo made cleaner plays but could not overcome the early deficit. Attendance 1200.

Buffalo N. Y Johnson Fournier Scranton Ward Irors Johnson and Smith Fournier and

Baseball at Newburyport Featured Rowley Versus Georgetown

The July 26 match at Newburyport pits Rowley against Georgetown for a $200 prize. Henry J. Quinn handles the stakes and may choose the umpire, a role his supporters fear. The eager crowd expects a spirited game with possible social ostracism for the loser.

Newburyport Massachusetts Rowley Georgetown Newburyport B. B Henry J. Quinn Quinn

West End R A Defeats Nationals 12 to 3 at Holmes Field

At Holmes Field yesterday the West End R A of Cambridge defeated the Nationals of Boston by 12 to 3. Battery Falls and Casey starred, with Nick Sullivan at first and Donnelley and Fleming strong in the field for the West Ends. Marks played well for the Nationals. The West Ends have not been defeated.

Holmes Field R. A Cambridge Nationals Boston Falls Casey Nick” Sullivan Donnelley Fleming Marks

West End Beats National In Low-Scoring Baseball Tilt

In a season opener without Harvard Varsity, West End edged National 7 to 3. West End tallied 15 hits to National 7, while errors were 2 and 7 respectively. Batteries went to Palls and Casey for West End, Quinn and Buckley for National, with Buck Sullivan umpiring.

Harvard Varsity West End National Palls Casey Quinn Buckley Buck Sullivan

New Port Defeats Newton 19 to 2 in Baseball Conference

Newport defeated Newton 19 to 2 in Newport Rhode Island. Newport batted .210 while Newton hit .? with 14 hits for Newport and 7 for Newton. Errors totaled 4 for Newport and 6 for Newton. Batteries were Brady and Burke for Newport and Fitz, Moore, Cush ing for Newton.

Newport R. I Newton Athletic Association Newton Newports Newtons Brady Burke Fitz Moore Cushing

Boston Contested Baseball Game Between Atchison Furnishing and Herveys

An exciting contest is set for today at 3 PM on the Boston grounds between the Atchison Furnishing Company and the Herveys. A thunder shower interrupted their last meeting two weeks ago, and the anticipated crowd of five to six thousand expects a fierce battle between the two noted teams.

Boston Atchison Furnishing Company Herveys

O'Brien Defeated by Butler in Simple Boxing Match

In a Cribb Club program attended by a cool crowd, Dyer defeats Corbett in a sixth round stoppage. The main event sees John E. Butler, champion of New England, beat Jack O'Brien of Lewiston in fifteen rounds with two optional. Butler lands a decisive left hook in the third round as O'Brien is floored and cannot recover.

Cribb Dyer Corbett John E. Butler New England Jack O’brien Lewiston Butler O’brien

Last Day at Mystic Park Meet Ends Tight and Close

Mystic Park submerged July 26 with a tight racing day. Sea Bird edged Maud P in a close finish while Socks faded in the last heat. Protein the erratic mare won the second race after eight heats, Eliza K. swept her heats, and most favorites prevailed. Race times: 2:14 pacing for first race purse $600. 2:16 trot purse $600. 2:20 trot purse $60.

Mystic Park Sea Bird Maud P Socks Protein Eliza K Ch. H Lord Anne N. Wade J. Golden BK. Bither Zembia Am Fi Browne Fascination EW Smith J. Bowen Sabina F. Noble Margaret L. B. m A. John- Nmeen O'Neil Osegay Electric Ee .H A. Feek Bsame O Oliza K Robert Rysdyk Teeter D A. Rathburn B. Demerest Sdadecesire C. Cook Wilson Nellie Va Ey Kerlin Ee Easeeesere Donne Eh Rh Tland Sccecesese O Howell G. Hicks Eee Eens Cosseceee Flying Nig G. Aren Seines Arrs B. G West

Brighton Beach Racing Results July Twenty Sixth

At Brighton Beach five furlongs Fusileer won race one with Mistral second and Ference third. In six furlongs Religion won followed by Serarese and Perseus. One mile saw Kennebuck first Rouncerey second Sir John third. Captain T. won the fourth with Red Skin second Gutta Percha third. The fifth was a one and one fifth miles dead heat for place Marshall first Prig and ce second. The Swain led certainty to win the sixth one mile with Annie Bishop second. Time details listed.

Brighton Beach L. N1 Fusileer Ference Mistral Religion Serarese Perseus Kennebuck Rouncerey Sir John Captain T Red Skin Gutta. Percha Marshall Prig the Swain Annie Bishop

RESULTS AT ST ASAPH RACE DAY OUTCOMES

Six races are listed with winners and placings. Hazel won the first over Dr Faust and Lithograph with a 1:28 1-4 time. Lady Watson led Baccarat and McHenry in the half mile with 52 1-4 seconds. Miss Bowser topped Siberia and Siva in four and a half furlongs in 58 1-2. Mc Keever crossed first over Duke of Gloucester and Putnam in five-eighths in 1:06 1-2. Bonda led Lento and Trojan in six and a quarter furlongs at 1:24. Meteor won the five-eighths with Clair W. and Bob Miller third in 1:06 3-4.

Hazel Dr Faust Duke of Gloucester Putnam Bonda Lento Trojan Meteor Clair W Bob Miller

New Hampshire State League Formed In Nashua

A state league baseball association formed in Nashua today by John Twiss of Milford W Marley of Greenville H W Ross of Manchester and M J Maloney of Nashua with managers from various towns and cities.

Nashua N. H John Twiss Milford W. Marley Greenville H. W.ross Manchester M. J. Maloney

Press Cycling Club Sanction Row Divides Boston Club

A meeting of the Press Cycling Club of Boston at 674 Massachusetts avenue adopts a report on the Waltham prize affair and Labor Day sanction. The club repudiates chairman Isfort for paying cash checks to Class B men and cheered a motion to seek Sept 2 sanction with a new track.

Press Cycling Club Massachusetts Avenue Press Club Press Cycling Club of Boston Racing Board Bradstreet L. A. W. Racing Board Waltham Consolidated Cycling Clubs of Charles River Mass League Oneme League Racing Board George D. Gideon B. W. Isfort Isfort Pre Cink Ballnos

Wide range of riders listed in local bicycle meet notes

A long list of riders and clubs appears, naming W S Reynolds Hyde Park A T Fuller Malden and many others with locations such as Boston Lynn Malden and Salem. The article covers cycling events, track incidents, upcoming meets, and personnel changes at Springfield and Lynn clubs. It notes Sanger’s spill and plans for races, picnics, and tournament appointments.

W. S. Reynolds Hyde Park A. T. Fuller Malden E. J. Boyer Marblehead M. P. Walsh Salem Wilsees A. M. Thompson Cliftondale T. T. McNichol Lynn Cecesesss Ae Ellis Amesbury E. H. Garrett Topsfield B. W. Pierce Dccesieters J. S. Bianchi H. E. Walton Boston Ccce Erbedere James Blades A. B. Speers Bast Ea Ae H. J. Pete Ea F. E. Wing Waltham McMehon, Jr Chesea James T. Ingraham, Jr West J. A. Farrell Somerville W. B. Law Lynnfield Hades A. W. Langford Newton E. P. Kent Rowley G. S. Thomas J. Lewis Northampton E. Arch East Boston Abe A. H. Waitt A. W. Archibald Dorchester C. Doubleday J. J. Casey Worcester J. Foster South Boston George Dow, Jr Mattapan F. C. Bodman Florence Seeas Devens Lyan F. A. Morrill Codey N. A. Brown Peaseee G. Plantiff LL. O'Hara J. W. Davis Caiinaiere C. M. Donoghue J. P. Clark He Snow Walter Sanger Glenmere Sanger Wallie Tyler Johnson Johnny Fettle Eagle Cycle Club Springfield Bicycle Club H. W. Robinson L. A. W. Racing Board George D. Gideon Charles G. Adams Hartford Conn E. A. Hill Springfield J. W. Crown A. W. Porter Mayo and Saunders Mayo

Boxing News From Boston and New England Promoters

Boston Post columnist notes fluid match talks between Westcott and Davies for a welterweight bout in Florida backed by big money. Billy Smith trains through injuries. Corbett predicts victory over Fitzsimmons after bicycle wreck as others sound out potential opponents. Event previews include Kirtland Club entries and Apollo Garden church picnic sports with multiple local athletes and clubs named.

James W. Westecott Boston Smith-Ryan Westcott Parson Davies New York Florida Athletic Club Florida Club Billy Smith Smith Concord N. H Globe Dick O’brien James W. Westcott Walcott O’brien Sammy Meyers Jimmy Kaveney Suffolk Kaveney New England Joe Smith Father Barry Charles Wigley Dorchester Hawker Murphy Riverside O. E. Moore Victor Cote Otto Schlier George Harvey John Bragg Summer Street Ben McArthur Post Rob Roy Boston Post Merry Monarchs Manhattans D. J. Sullivan Billy Sylvester West End Kirtland Washington Jim Corbett Asbury Park Corbett Fitzsimmons John L. Sullivan New Orleans Downing Fitzsimmons Charley Mitchell England Peter Jackson Clarendon Hotel Jim Hall Bob Fitzsimmons

Riverside Boat Club Regatta on Charles River This Afternoon

Regatta at 3 o clock on the Charles River from River Street Bridge opposite Brookline Gas Works. Entries include Junior singles Hugh Finnigan Thomas Frawley M O Leary Fred Hynes D O Leary George Bishop Special singles William O Leary Ludlow Berkeley Four oared working boat James OBrien J Cahey H Sullivan D O Leary versus George Bishop crew Two eight oared crews to be named.

Riverside

Races At Heights By Shoe City Wheelmen Draw Crowds

In Brockton on July 2 a series of prize races drew about 800 fans. The one mile open race finished with W. D. Pitcher first, I. T. Snell second, F. H. Barnard third. The half mile handicap was won by W. H. Senter with W. D. Pitcher a close second and I. T. Snell third. The quarter mile open saw W. D. Pitcher win, S. A. Davidson second, F. R. Barnard third.

Brockton the Heights Shoe W. D. Pitcher S. A. Davidson F. R. Barnard

German Singing Festival at Germania Grove

A grand singing festival and garden party run by Mr. Gustav Riefmann will be held at Germania grove Meyer's farm on Sunday August 4. A large male chorus from the Germania Singing Societies of Boston will perform. The festival starts at 10 a m with trains from Providence depot to Forest Hills and electric service from Hyde Park direct to the grounds.

Gustav Riefmann Germania Grove Meyer’s Farm Germania Singing Societies of Boston Providence Forest Hills Hyde Park

Remains Identified in King Philip Boat House Drowning

The drowned woman's identity is confirmed as Mrs. Mary A Wilde aged 6 years, of the corner Alden and East Warren streets Fall River. She leaves a husband and two sons.

Fall River King Philip Boat House Mary A. Wilde Alden East Warren Streets

Charity entertainment stops Miss De Faque from living pictures

A charity event features Miss De Faque who declines to participate in the living pictures portion. Her refusal is noted as part of the evening’s proceedings, with spectators and organizers adjusting the program accordingly.

Miss de Faque Living Pictures

Harsh Hull yacht regatta yields few finishes in calm

In a near calm at Hull yesterday only two boats completed within the time limit. Class A saw Handsel start then Home near finish. Harbinger led but none in first class finished. Class B boats withdrew, many inactive, Rooster won third class by four seconds. Sphinx finished fourth class. fifth class and knockabouts did not finish.

Hull Ida J Strawberry Hill Jackknife Ledge Handsel Salmon Ashumet Rooster Adam Bros Sphinx A. Keith

New International Cup Challenger From London

J Arthur Brand of London will send his 15 foot Spruce IV to compete in a new international cup for small boats. The Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club regatta committee received a cable from Minima Yacht Club of London confirming a formal challenge. The cup remains perpetual and is held by the club receiving the challenge. The race will use 15 to 25 foot yachts on Long Island Sound courses of fifteen nautical miles.

New York Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club J. Lawrence Spicer Minima Yacht Club of London Seawanhaka- Corinthian Club Minima Club Long Island Sound J. Arthur Brand London

Defender Floated from Boston Dock for New Rochelle Tow

OUT OF DOGK BROOKLYN N Y July 26 Defender was floated in the Boston dry dock at the Erie basin at 8 a m today with her tender taken in tow for New Rochelle where she will be a day or two. She may add a longer boom and ballast to increase sail area before trial races. Vigilant was floated in next and pumps set for cruise of the New York Yacht Club. No word from Mr Iselin on Vigilant protest. ex Commodore Kane to convene regatta committee once he speaks. Captain Hart alleged to have forced Vigilant to yield.

Brooklyn N. Y Boston Erie Basin New Rochelle Hart

Revere Yacht Club Votes Condolence For John Liset

At a July 25 meeting the Revere Yacht Club resolved to tender condolence to the widow and family of John Liset, praising him as an ardent member, affable associate, kind husband, and loving father. A formal record copy will be engrossed and sent to the Revere Journal and Boston Post.

Revere Yacht Club John Liset Revere Journal Boston Post Warren VS. Greene Commodore

Firebug Rumors Stir Lynnfield Centre After Two Blazes

Citizens in Lynnfield Centre fear a firebug as two buildings are destroyed in quick succession. The origins of the fires remain undetermined, with investigators seeking the source of the blazes.

Lynnfield Centre

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