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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1896

Page

3

Orioles Win on Stivetts Error in Ninth

Nichols was hit hard as the Orioles toppled the Red Sox after Stivetts made a costly ninth inning error that allowed the decisive run. Boston started strong with four runs but faded late.

Baseball matchups listed for six leagues and eight cities

The schedule lists New England League games Fall River at New Bedford Brockton at Pawtucket Lewiston at Augusta Portland at Bangor Eastern League Providence at Rochester Springfield at Syracuse Scranton at Buffalo Wilkesbarre at Albany and other games Asbury Park at Atlantic City plus regional fixtures Baltimore Boston New York Philadelphia Washington Brooklyn Cleveland St Louis Pittsburg Cincinnati.

Bostonetree E. Baltimore Brooklyn Washington Philadelphia New York St. Louis Louisville Cincinnati Cleveland Chicago Pittsburg Baltimore Boston New England Fall River Brockton Enee Aeee Bangor Cree New Bedford Eset Re Pawtucket Eee Ener Portland Eeeee Augusta Ee Ae Eee Tnne Lewiston Aeenee Eeeree NEW England League Brockton Pawtucket Lewiston Augusta Portland Bangor Providence Rochester Springfield Syracuse Scranton Buffalo Wilkesbarre Albany

Boston Defeated by Orioles as Stivetts Misplays Cost Game

Boston fell to Baltimore as Jack Stivetts misplayed a routine fly in left field allowing two runs to score in the seventh inning. Nichols struggled at the plate and in the field while Herman Long and Collins sparked Boston with sharp infield defense. Kelley and Keeler led Baltimore with timely hits as Jennings sealed the win late. Boston mounted a late rally but fell short.

Boston Baltimore Jack Stivetts Nichols Herman Long Collins Hoffer Clark Orioles Joe Kelley Willie Keeler Stivetts Hamilton Tenney Tucker Bergen Donnelly Cambridge Joe Duffy Jennings Reitz Keeler Willie Kelley S Bergen Long Selee Bannon Doyle Baltimore RB FT Kelley Lficcassese Vier AB E. Keller Fixian Ove Ara Serene le Rae Bronig Cle Siinwes Cesecs Hotfer Tong Sn Dew Tneker Eesseeeriveses Lynch

Phillies Bludgeon New York In offense filled win

Philadelphia produced a lively all around game scoring eight runs on eight hits in four innings. Clark faltered and Reidy faced eleven hits in five innings as Beckley and Tiernan homered. Attendance 2200. final score shows Philadelphia ahead 12 to 6.

Philadelphia New Yorks Taylor Phillies New York Clark Reidy Beckley Tiernan Cass S.ic Grady Wilson

Brooklyn Beats Washington in Sixth Inning Clash

In Brooklyn on July 29 Brooklyn won a pitched battle over Washington 5 to 4 after a six inning duel. Lachance hit a home run as Payne and Mercer pitched well early. Attendance 1200. Brooklyn 5 Washington 4. Hits Brooklyn 11 Washington 9. Errors Washington 2. Batteries Payne and Grim Mercer and McGuire.

Brooklyn N. Y Payne Mercer Washington Lachance Rissa Grim McGuire

Colonels Fall To Browns On Errors In St Louis Tilt

St Louis errors paved the way for an unearned Browns win as Hart left after an injury in the sixth and Breitenstein took over. Murphy strained a wrist in the third, McFarland relieved him, attendance 1509, base hits St Louis 10 Louisville 11.

ST. Louis Colonels Browns Hart Breitenstein Murphy McFarland

Cleveland Reds series finale ends with miscues aid Cincinnati loss

Cleveland won the last game of the series this afternoon by bunching hits on Ehret and Cincinnati errors. Wilson held the Reds to scattered hits as about 5 000 fans watched. Final score Cleveland 6 Cincinnati 1 with 11 base hits for Cleveland and 9 for Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Clevelands Ehret Wilson Reds Cleveland Chaieenaeet Zimmer Peitz

Colts Sweep Pittsburg With Five Run Fifth Inning

Chicago tied the game before erupting in the fifth inning, scoring five runs after two outs as Hastings struggled but received solid support from his defense. Final tally shows Chicago five, Pittsburg one, with 15 base hits to Pittsburg's 11 and Chicago committing one error to Pittsburg’s three.

Chicago Colts Pittsburg Hastings Friend Suport Arsessesnes Kittridge Mack

Portland Rally Upset Augusta in Seventh Inning

In Augusta Maine, Portland overcame Augusta with lucky hitting and an error in the seventh. Attendance was about 200. Portland had 14 base hits to Augusta's 11, 3 errors by Augusta. Batteries McDougall Duncan Newell Butler.

Augusta Portland Seach Sscenne McDougall Duncan Newell Butler

Bangor Walks Over Lewiston In Baseball Showdown

Bangor defeats Lewiston 18 to 5 at home as Fitzmaurice collects eleven put outs in center. Morse struggles with support. Attendance 400. Scoring details show Bangor 21 hits to Lewiston 7 with two errors by Bangor and six by Lewiston. Batteries Mains Roach Morse Messitt.

Bangor Morse Fitzmaurice

Brockton Breaks Tie With Five-Run Eighth Inning

Brockton trailed Fall River by two runs but erupted for five in the eighth to secure a 12 to 9 victory. Attendance was 950. Brockton had 15 base hits to Fall River’s 16 and committed six errors to Fall River’s seven. Pitchers Magee McKenna Suelow Stevens Fitzpatrick Rupert.

Brockton Brockton Vais Eroess Fall River Magee McKenna Suelow Stevens Fitzpatrick Rupert

Costly error costs New Bedford in Pawtucket defeat

Burke's miscue proved pivotal as Pawtucket rallied for a 6 to 5 win over New Bedford. The game remained tight through six innings with 600 in attendance. Pawtucket collected 10 base hits to New Bedford's 19, committing 2 errors to the hosts' 5. Batteries Herr and Yeager faced Monahan and Murphy.

New Bedford Burke Pawtucket Herr Yeager Monahan and Murphy

Albany Defeats Wilkes-Barre in Tight Ballgame

Albany won against Wilkes-Barre with Horton supporting and a string of hits. O'Brien and Delehanty made sensational catches as 40 in attendance watched a close contest. Final score shows Albany 3, Wilkes-Barre 1 with 11 to 9 base hits and 1 error each.

Albany N. Y Horton Wilkesbarre O’brien Delehanty Pati Cata Aca Pate Enaidie Sugden Keenan Diggins

Scranton Falls to Buffalo on Rainy Day

In Buffalo, Scranton faced changed positions and improved play but fell 2 to 0 in the sixth inning after umpire Kittrick calls, a misplay by O'Brien, and a brief shower. Stahl homered. attendance 2000. Buffalo 2 Scranton 0. Base hits Buffalo 7 Scranton 7. Batteries Gray and H. Smith Johnson and Berger.

Buffalo Scranton Kittrick O'Brien Buffalo’s Stahl Gray H. Smith Johnson Berger

Newport Beats South Boston as McDermott Shines

Newport pitcher McDermott held South Boston to one walk in a solid showing, while Joe Sullivan struggled in the sixth with three hits and three errors leading to four runs. Grant starred at bat and in the field as Newport won 7 to 6.

Newport R. I McDermott South Bostons Joe Sullivan Grant South Boston

Batteries-McDermott and Crisham, Sullivan and Mahoney

Newport and South Boston records show McDermott Crisham Sullivan Mahoney battery pairings across local matches. Batteries names appear as partners in archival notes from the period.

Newport South Boston McDermott and Crisham Sullivan and Mahoney

Springfield Triumphs Over Syracuse In High-Scoring Game

In Syracuse on July 29 Springfield defeated Syracuse with a 10 to 3 scoring edge. Springfield earned six runs off four Syracuse errors, while Syracuse managed two earned runs and three unearned runs amid a string of two-base hits by Casey, Ryan, Mason, Seymour, and Rielly.

Syracuse N. Y Springfield Casey Ryan Mason Seymour Rielly

Rochester Beats Providence 6-3 In Home Game

Rochester defeats Providence 6-3 with Crauby hitting a home run. Daly Knight and Dixon add two-base hits as Rochester scores three in the first and a final two runs to win. earned runs are 2 for Rochester and 2 for Providence.

Rochester N. Y Providence Crauby Daly Knight Dixon

Splendid Racing at Concord Sets New New England Records

Portland July 29. Rigby tracks produced fast times with several records. Wonder the 2 year old trotter lowered 2:10 3-4 to 2:09 3-4 in 2:14 trot heat. Vega set 2:10 1-2 in first heat. Woodshed won 2:11 pace with late heats. Belle G. won 2:27 trot. purses were $500. Race list includes 2:14 trot 2:11 pace 2:27 trot. Time marks 2:10 2:09 2:11 and 2:00%4 2:09%4 2:11%4.

Portland Rigby New England Page Arion Vega Woodshed Belle G Pae B. G Palonios Dubois Mare Fleming Woodbrine Blackstone Belle Blackstone Marsh Iwomchos Mies Cos Quartermarch Ivantisne Adelaide McGregor B. G. Gargent J. R. Shedd Triumph Dunton Wilkes Blue’ Bull Touseu Crofty B. H Kentucky Wilkes Dam Argo Electioneer Beever Sterling Bang Pilgrim Blk. H Alyen Swit Rives Abbott Wilkes Br. H

Baseball score recap from scattered city matches

At Wilmington Delaware city match Wilmington 8 Paterson 4. At Camden Missouri Thomastons 14 Cam dens 6. At Indianapolis Saint Paul 7 Indianapolis 5. At Detroit Detroit 9 Milwaukee 5. At Grand Rapids Kansas City 6 Grand Rapids 5. At Columbus Columbus 6 Minneapolis 6. The game extended to 13 innings.

Wilmington Del Paterson Camden Thomastons Camdens Indianapolis St. Paul Detroit Milwaukee Grand Rapids Kansas City Columbus Minneapolis

Stivetts and Tenney in lineup as Boston games loom

Stivetts will pitch today with Bannon in right and Tenney in left. Bergen collected two timely hits and strong throws. McMahon may start for Baltimore after several quiet days. Boston denies signing Billy Earle. A report of a new second baseman was refuted by Manager Selee. St. John's Lyceum seek out of town teams offering reasonable guarantees. F. F. Ford, St. John's Lyceum Roxbury.

Stivetts Bannon Tenney Bergen St. Peters Highland Grove Bradley and Calkins Connelly & Davis George Mahan McMahon Baltimore Boston Billy Earle Selee Tucker Doyle St. John’s Lyceum Lowells St. John’s F. F. Ford Roxbury

Water Carnival at Hull Opens Boston Area Sports Week

Hull Yacht Club hosted the first water carnival around Boston with events including a blind dory race won by J J Souther. Water baseball pitted Hull against Cohasset with William H Crane as umpire, and other contests featured tilting won by Folsom and a horse race won by Greeley. Swimming races closed the day followed by a well attended evening hop.

Boston Hull Yacht Club Messrs J. J. Souther W. E. Shempp Arthur Selfridge Souther Hull and Cohasset William H. Crane Hull Boys Cohasset Boys Folsom Greeley

Freedman Denies Rumors Over New York Baseball Stock

The New York club president Freedman says he owns a majority of the club stock and will stay in the race, denying others’ involvement. Simon Stern clarifies he has never owned any stock and attests Freedman is the sole owner of the majority stake.

New York Freedman New York Club Stern and Rushmore Simon H. Stern Stern & Rushmore New York Baseball Club National Exhibition Company

Asahi Wins Newport Bay Race Off Wickford Harbor

In Newport Rhode Island July 29 the 30-foot cruisers raced eighteen miles to Briggs's Ledge buoy and back. Wind varied from southwest to calm. Vaquero III absent under Bristol repairs. Hera ran aground off Conanicut Island and did not finish. Results: Asahi 2 57 33. Puck 3 02 24. Wawa 3 02 50. Dorothy 3 03 50. Carolina 3 05 08. Hera did not finish.

Newport R. I Briggs Wickford Harbor Flukey Vaquero III Bristol Dorothy Carolina Hera Conanicut Island Asahi Watson Puck Morgan Wawa Stillman Duryea Woods Ellis

World of Sport notes on Downer Landing events and figures

The piece lists entries for the Sons of St. George picnic at Downer Landing on August 4 and notes close dates. It covers A D Captain Webb’s drowning, Charles M Smith and John Terry’s mental health, Walter M Christie joining Princeton track, Jack McMasters at Princeton, the New Jersey and Knickerbocker A C duel, chess at Rochester with W Sussman, Frank C Ives billiards ambitions, Peter D Braisted robbed, and Dan Long turning professional for the Caledonian games.

Sons of St. George Downer Landing W. L. Holmes Charles Street Boston A. D Webb Niagara Rapids Charles M. Smith John Terry Atlantic Terry Smith Long Island Walter M. Christie Princeton Christie Columbia Manhattan A. C Jack McMasters New Jersey A. C New Jerseys Knickerbocker Manhattan A. C Rochester N. Y W. Sussman Frank C. Ives New York John Roberts London Ives Peter D. Braisted Mr. Braisted Dan Long Dan

Boxing Gossip From The Ring In San Francisco To New York

A boxing column notes Jim Corbett plans to train in San Francisco then choose date and place for a bout likely in New York State within sixty days. Tom Sharkey also travels East, Kid McCoy’s travels spark intrigue, and various bouts and purses are listed including Erne vs Flaherty and a six round Cleveland bout between Joe Sheehy and Frank P. Slavin.

Jim Corbett San Tom Sharkey New York State Corbett Maud Detty McCoy Joe Walcott Ike Weir Jack Hanley Billy Smith St. Louis Eureka A. C Baltimore O’brien-Quinn Quinn Andy Watson Watson New York Jimmy Gallagher East Boston Connors Athletic Club Buffalo N. Y Frank Erne Martin Flaherty Philadelphia Danny Rowan Portland Ore Toledo Cleveland Joe Sheehy Frank P. Slavin Australia George V. Tuohey

New England Half Mile Records At Concord Racing Meet

A large crowd witnessed six fast pacers on a half mile track with Raven and Barney at the fore. Barney set new New England records for two consecutive heats, finishing strongest across the three fastest heats, while Moonstone and Daisy Dean trailed. Chester G won the 2:30 class. Iris Daisy faced protests amid close finishes as Daisy Dean challenged throughout the later heats.

Concord N. H Driving Park Raven Fraternity Barney Lowe Daisy Dean Moonstone Jones Ordway Ham Brock New England Gil Curry Combination Park New Hampshire Chester G Rochester Milton Daisy Belle Jefferson Ch. m Alexander Jefferson T. W. Howard B. G Leycester B. m Starr Ethan Cotigl Dais Ec Ivare Wiks Sister Otterson Vida Simmons Br. m Lt. Dore Ned Wallace Blk. S Richmond Ivy Wilkes Bailey Barney Wilkes Brock Carpenter Pry Jones Allen Lowe Wilson Reed Kaslakioea Bik Westlake

Wentworth tennis champions in high order at Newcastle

Wentworth tournament action sees top singles and doubles matches with Hovey and Hobart slated for exhibition. Highlights include Shaw over Lyon 6 2 6 3, Ware over Carleton 7 5 6 1, Paret over Walker 6 4 7 5, and Wright Avery topping Paret Shaw 6 4 3 6 6 4 as doubles Wright Avery beat Paret Shaw 6 4 3 6 6 4.

Newcastle N. H Wentworth Fred Hovey Clarence Hobart W. K. Shaw G. Lyon Ware-Carleton Ware Cescseesss Carleton J. T. Walker J. P. Paret Paret Walker A. E. Wright Avery Shaw H. E. Avery F. S. Mansfield Leo Ware R. H. Carleton E. P. Fischer H. Hackett Budlong Fischer Whitbeck W. E. Wright Scudder Davis

New Pacing Queen Crowned at Grand Circuit Races

Lottie Loraine won the pacers title in Cleveland pace events, clocking three fastest heats by a mare and lowering her record from 2 10 1 4 to 2 07 3 4. She beat Bert Oliver in the decisive fourth heat after losing the third, with Josie B the rival in another race and Emma Offut taking the 2 25 trot in three straight heats.

Cleveland, CO Lottie Loraine Gambetta Wilkes Bert Oliver Josie B Maxim Red Fox Emma Offut

Carlton Grange Wins Goodwood Stakes in Two and a Half Miles

At Goodwood today Carlton Grange won the two and a half mile Goodwood stakes race. Quill finished second and Powick took third in the field.

London Carlton Grange Quill Powick

General Martin Visits Marblehead After Police Boat Arrival

General A P Martin police commissioner of Boston arrives in Marblehead aboard the Protector with headquarters clerks. He visits local historic sites as part of a port call. League of American Wheelmen national meet set for Louisville August 10 to 15 with Boston round trip at 31 35 dollars and bicycles free. For details contact A J Simmons New England agent 211 Washington street Boston.

General Martin Marblehead Mass A. P. Martin Boston League of American Wheelmen Louisville Baltimore & Ohio Railroad A. J. Simmons New England Washington Street

Brighton Beach Races Results from July Meeting

In Brighton Beach Illinois on July 29 the day featured six races. Volley won the one mile event with Defender second and Article third in 1:42 3-4. Swamp Angel led five furlongs with Chic second and Valorous third in 1:02 3-4. Harrington won six furlongs with The Swain second and Standywine third in 1:15. Pearl V. captured five furlongs with Ingarra second and Bonnie Eloise third in 1:04. Rotterdam led five furlongs with Burlesque second and Passover third in 1:0. Flushing won the handicap hurdle one mile and a half, with Southerner first Red Pat second and third place to ? in 2:53.

Brighton Beach L. IL Volley Article Defender Swamp Angel Chic Valorous Harrington the Swain Standywine Pearl V Ingarra Bonnie Eloise Rotterdam Burlesque Passover Flushing Southerner Red Pat

Man Aims to Ride a Mile in One Minute

E. E. Anderson of St. Louis plans a two mile test near Granite City Illinois on August 7 to ride a mile in one minute. The track will be hardwood planks between the rails with Anderson riding inside a shed behind the tender. He expects a safe start and finish with a half mile sections for each end.

New York Charles Murphy E. E. Anderson St. Louis Granite City Ill

Medford Race Meet At Combination Park On Aug 22

Medford Cycle Club announces an amateur and professional race meet at Combination Park Medford on Saturday August 22 at 2 30 pm Events include mile amateur open with prizes a diamond ring 35 dollars silver water set 20 opera glasses 10 and more Mile amateur handicap with diamond ring 35 gold watch 20 stop watch 10 Mile tandem amateur prizes two Keswick clocks 35 two bath robes 20 two racing suits 10 Five mile amateur open prizes diamond ring 35 gold watch 20 silver water pitcher 10 sweater 5 and tourist case 2 59 Half mile professional open purses 35 25 and 15 Mile professional handicap purses 00 35 and 20 Two mile professional handicap purses 60 45 and 30

Medford Combination Park Keswick Bath

Farnham leads five mile bicycle race in Danvers

Horace Farnham of Peabody won the five mile road race in 12 minutes 33 seconds at Danvers. A N Copeland of Lynnfield placed second in 13 04, with Henry Farnham of Peabody third in 12 50. W M Munsey of Beverly fourth in 13 32 1 2, Norman McLeod of Danvers fifth in 18 18, and others finishing through A Power and J Danforth. Time prize winners were Horace Farnham first and M Grey second.

Danvers Mass Horace Farnham Peabody A. N. Copeland Lynnfield Henry Farnham W. M. Munsey Beverly Norman McLeod W. Toomey A. Power G. Jones J. Danforth M. Grey

Cushman Wins Ten Mile Bicycle Race in Melrose

In Melrose on July 29 L. T. Cushman defeated James Blades of Malden to win the first of three $100 purse bicycle races. The ten mile race was paced by a tandem and Cushman finished in 30 minutes 40 seconds while Blades trailed 40 seconds back.

Melrose L. T. Cushman James Blades Malden Cushman Blades

Typographical Delegates Elected From No. 13 Union

Typographical Union No. 13 elected delegates to the international convention to be held in Colorado Springs next October. Globe candidate David K. Coughlan and Herald candidate P. L. O'Leary were among those elected.

Typographical Union No. 13 Colorado Springs Col David K. Coughlan Globe Harry Spaulding Cy Gamble Journal Thomas Nolan Post P. L. O'Leary Herald Charles G. Wilkins Messrs. Coughlan The O'Leary

Emma C. Wins Open Quincy Yacht Regatta

The opening Quincy Yacht Club regatta sailed in a southerly breeze saw the Emma C. triumph in the first class after leading the fleet from start to finish. Ida J. placed close behind, with Harbinger third and Beatrice fourth amid varied results across other classes.

Quincy Quincey Yacht Club Ida J Emma C Harbinger Beatrice Cavanaugh Boys Jackknife Ledge Racoon Island Buoy Sheep Island Hull Yacht Club Cleopatra Meondyne Gleaner Privateer Rex Swirl Wananda Arab Enigma Nancy Hanks Zoe Wawanda Onaway Sphinx Alpine Sunbeam Primrose Fantasy

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