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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1894
Page
3
A fragmented OCR item notes the Boston team advancing with a strong lead and confidence ahead of today’s game. The text hints at a rising momentum as the Bostons push upward in the standings.
Cincinnati defeated Chicago 12 to 4 as Stratton blasted two home runs and Halliday and Smith added one each. Dwyer allowed the big early damage, but Cincinnati stabilized the game after the second and third innings. Attendance was 1,928. Cincinnati had 18 hits to Chicago’s 17 with two errors for the Reds and three for the Cubs. Batteries: Dwyer and Vaughn for Cincinnati. Stratton and Schrivtz for Chicago.
The Cleveland team won 9 to 6 in Pittsburg after a lucky burst of hits led by Hartman’s home run. Young Nichol pitched well despite early nerves, while Cuppy delivered a strong game for Pittsburg. Attendance reached 1800 as errors favored the visitors and the Battery was Nicol-O’Connor for Cleveland and Sugden for Pittsburg.
Philadelphia hammered New York with strong hitting and sharp fielding. Harper was effective on the mound and in relief, while Rusie allowed many hits. Attendance reached 38,600 as Philadelphia tallied 23 runs to New York’s 6. Batteries were Harper and Cross for Philadelphia and Rusie and Farrell for New York.
In Brooklyn on July 27 Umpire Emilie's fifth inning call cost two runs, contributing to Brooklyn's defeat as Washington capitalized on Kennedy's pitching. Cartwright hit a home run for Washington. Attendance 2272. Washington 8 Brooklyn 2. Hits Washington 11 Brooklyn 8. Errors 2 each. Mercer McGuire Kennedy Dailey.
St Louis defeated Louisville 12 to 6 as 2000 attended. Ely hit a home run. Umpire Herrin received a cabbage bouquet for poor work. Scoring spanned through seven innings with hits and errors noted for both teams. Batteries Hawley Miller for St Louis Wadsworth Grim for Louisville.
NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE Lewiston and Fall River played a stubborn contest with four protests. Captain Brady was ejected in the seventh. Lewiston’s Lincoln left in the ninth for Ladd, who fared poorly. Lewiston had 15 base hits and 10 errors to Fall River’s 10 hits and 3 errors. Batteries were Stafford Bergen and Coughlin for Lewiston, Lincoln Ladd and Rupert for Fall River.
New Bedford and Brockton played to a 6 to 6 tie after thirteen innings as darkness halted play. Kinsella, New Bedford’s new acquisition, starred with eight bases from six at bats while Spear of Brockton was injured by a ball hit off Kinsella. The clubs meet again tomorrow with final score details listing hits and errors for both teams.
Bangor defeats Portland 6 to 2 in a baseball game noted for its best ball play this season. Gray started wild but settled, limiting Portland’s scoring as Bangor racked up six hits and two errors to Portland four. Batteries Gray and Hayes. Dolan and Mahoney.
PAWTUCKET and Haverhill combined for 14 base hits each, but wild pitching cost Pawtucket as Viau and Sweeney battled Standish and Moore. Errors favored Haverhill 4 to 1 in a tense, hard fought contest.
The Beverly Yacht Club held its fiftie regatta off Marblehead with five classes in a southeast wind. Fancy won the first class by twelve seconds over Hawk, Marena beat Ariel in the second, and Koorak led the third class with Wanda and Apukwa retiring from the field. First prizes awarded to Fancy, Marena, Koorali, Nonpareil and Carl.
Corbett's manager William A Brady, arriving from Europe, said Jim will fight anywhere in America once a suitable purse is offered by a reputable club. Brady noted Jim weighs 192 pounds, met the prince, and the trip was a success. Corbett, on Majestic, planned to return to the U S to arrange a match with Peter Jackson before Jackson leaves for England and would wait six months to be in peak form for the bout.
Last night at the Cribb Club, Walter Johnson of Philadelphia defeated Sampson Crawford of Boston in a four round bout. Johnson, a skilled new mark for Jim Godfrey, outboxed Crawford easily before the final bell. The program also featured Joe White versus Joe Cameron, a five round Allen Reed draw, and Slattery vs Duffy with Duffy the cleverer fighter. Ham Brock led the evening as master of ceremonies.
Scranton officials say the club will likely join the Eastern League, replacing the disbanded Troy club, after a Sunday meeting. Representatives of league president Powers arrived in Scranton for talks with the local management.
A grand testimonial benefit will be tendered to Michael Haney at Gray's Hall in South Boston on Monday evening, July 30, by his many friends. Arrangements are handled by committee members James Gleason Michael J. Field William F. McMorrow John Baldwin James Lucey and Tony Mitchell.
Amateur class A riders mutinied to halt the meet over prize limits and rules. Harry Tyler faced a strained record attempt as crowds and officials watched a disjointed program unfold with class B substitutes racing to avoid a loss in funding and support.
An ad lists California wines for sale, mentioning Blanchard & Farrar location at 14 to 17 Deck Square and 31 Panel. The bidders seek assorted bottles priced at one dollar.
The Point of Pines track opens this afternoon for the Swampscott Racing Association fifth annual meeting under New England Pony Racing Association rules. Spectators expected if weather cooperates. races begin at 4 p m with ponies 14.1 and under and proceed through heats and sweepstakes, with purse details and weights listed for each race.
Favorites won on July 27 in Cleveland at the Grand Circuit trotting meeting. Robert J., driven by Geers, won the free for all pace in straight heats with a 2:05 3-4 mile. Cobwebs won the 2:27 class as expected, while Alar won the 2:28 class with Cocoon second. The program will close Saturday with the 2:15 trot and 2:10 pace, and a match race between Robert J and Master was announced for Buffalo next week.
At Saratoga on July 27, results across six races show winners Dama Banquet Cactus Yemen Memento colt The Queen with times ranging from 1:03 to 1:49. Runners-up included Kendo Grabma Candelabra Dorriinton Pulitzer Barefoot and third-place finishes by Hawthorne J. P. B. Lisbon Maid Handover and others.
About three thousand attended the third day at Kenoza Park in Haverhill for horse racing. Gil Curry shaved the track record with a 2 151/2 minute free-for-all victory while other heats saw favorites win, Dakota Boy driver unseated in the 2:37 heat, and Speedwell taking successive wins in the 2:87 class as 8. X. Boy clocked a 2:22 pace.
PORTLAND Maine July 27 Two thousand people attended the Rigby races today The 219 trotting race unfinished from yesterday was won easily by Mahlon The 240 class was also easily taken by Honeywood The 219 pacing Helen s race did not develop much excitement and the 227 trotting was a close finish between Marston C and Gene Briggs
SYRACUSE N Y July 27 The unfinished 2 20 trot Jeff Davis in straight heats 230 trot Story s Clay in straight heats 215 pace Tempest 224 trot Unfinished Ira Panstone and All Monarch each taking a heat
At Brighton Beach on July 27 the six furlong races yielded Bolivar, Woodchopper, and Vagabond in the first three places with a 1:16% time. The second race saw Sarcasm first, Mic Queen second, Golden Valley third, time about 1:07. Jack second, Jennie A. e-l. The fourth race covered one and one eighth miles Lifeboat finished third. The five Selenes Apprentices saw Caemi Knight first, Time-i and Captain T. third. Fifth race one mile Arab saw Kildeer first, Our Maggie third with time 1:43. George Dine led the one and one sixteenth mile event, Wilmar second, Laurel third. Time unavailable.
A compact note reviews a sequence of business missteps affecting Dunn and Company and allied firms, outlining notable losses, delays, and unsettled accounts. The item highlights managerial errors and market pressures that led to a rocky period for the firms involved.
Ex Judge Arnoux leads a committee seeking a court order from Justice Gaynor to investigate the New York comptroller’s office spanning 1872 to 1882. They allege wholesale fraud and illegal bond issues, claim Europe-held bonds, and warn consolidation with Brooklyn could erase proof.
The midsummer event features a twelve booth city representation, a Working Boys Home versus Roxbury Juniors baseball game, and a 2 pm athletic tournament under A A U rules. A Met brass band and Berkeley Orchestra provide music. stage acts led by Paul Keith headline, with proceeds benefiting the Working Boys Home.
The piece argues Griffo should quit restricted mutuals and seek a decisive bout at larger venues like the Olympic Club in New Orleans or a similar setting. It notes his defense mastery but questions his fight finish record, urging a genuine title pursuit and noting other boxers like Tom McCarthy and Tom Lynch making strong claims. It mentions upcoming Camden club events to stage limited rounds featuring fighters such as Dan McConnell and Joe McGrath.
Fred Hovey must elevate his tennis to challenge W A Larned who defeated Richard Stevens in straight sets. Larned, strong at the net and with sharp cross court play, holds a superior record over Stevens and is favored to win as they square off for the Longwood cup after earlier doubles and consolation matches.
Joseph G. Ross a 6 year old carpenter of 29 Eliot Street Charlestown was struck by a Fitchburg railroad freight train in the Charlestown yard. He sustained chest injuries including crushed chest and broken ribs and delayed seeking hospital care. Despite doctors urging hospital treatment Ross refused until an ambulance transported him. physicians deny any delay affected his life and report his stubborn refusal and medical condition remain the likely factors.
The fishing schooner Helena May has arrived in St. John’s from the Banks with mainmast sails and gear lost after a Monday squall. Several other vessels were damaged in the same storm. a nearby fishing boat overturned, resulting in three deaths.
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