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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1896

Page

3

Louisville Looks to Bounce Back in Boston Series

The report notes a tense lead change as Tucker and Tenney delivered key singles to push Louisville ahead before Boston. Hamilton drew a walk in the seventh, Long and Duffy singled with Lowe on base, driving in three runs as Louisville hopes for a strong pitching matchup with either Mavns or Dolan in relief and likely McDermott starting.

Tucker Tenney Hamilton Long Duffy Lowe Mavns Dolan McDermott Louisville Boston Ccegedee Bannon Ganzel Ceeevers Cenney Rdivotias Dee Os Willer Grien Dexter Claresviteenves Shannon Pooh Repton Miller Assidy Clingman Clark Frazier Smith McCreary Stivetts Cassidy Colina Miller Clingnwin Lynch

Baseball Monday Matchups Across Two Leagues

In the New England League Portland faces Fall River Augusta plays Pawtucket Bangor meets Brockton Lewiston takes on New Bedford In the Eastern League Providence hosts Springfield Wilkes Barre visits Scranton Syracuse clashes with Rochester Buffalo travels to Toronto.

Louisville Boston Chicago New York St. Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburg Baltimore Cleveland Washington New England Portland Fall River Augusta Pawtucket Bangor Brockton Lewiston New Bedford Providence Springfield Wilkesbarre Scranton Syracuse Rochester Buffalo Toronto

Boston and Louisville Game Ends In Narrow Victory

Boston defeats Louisville 11 to 8 after Stivetts struggles for Louisville. Frank Shannon receives gifts from North End admirers after a solid game at the plate, while Billy Hamilton and Clingman star in fielding plays. The sun hampered fielders and several miscues aided the scoring flurry in a wild late innings showing.

Billy McGunnigle South End Bostom Louisville Hamilton Stivetts Colonels Tom Smith Boston Jack Frazier Frank Shannon North Send Citar Shannon Bannon Clingman Pitttsburgh Billy Hamilton Charney Ganzel Tenmey Louisvilles Stith Ganzer Collins Duffy O'Brien Wexter Shzevanon Cassidy Dexter Dufy O’brien Miller Estes McCreary Clark Tenney Billy Long Smith Lowe Rome Ise Chilins Bannen Tre Lowe Tenney Tucker Rox Frazie Ditom Stor

Brooklyn Beats St Louis 19 to 3 in Baseball Affair

June 1 Brooklyn scores 19 runs to St Louis 3 as Breitenstein struggles. Abbey controls the game for St Louis while McCarthy hits a home run. Attendance 2000. Brooklyn pounds Breitenstein early, finishing with 32 bases in the lopsided affair.

Brooklyn N. Y Breitenstein Brooklyns Browns Abbey St. Louis McCarthy Grim McFarland

Cincinnati Ends Philadelphia Streak With Steady Play

Cincinnati outplayed Philadelphia to halt the hosts win streak. Fisher struggled early but settled. Orth was hit in the late innings. Thompson, Clements and Hoy homered as Cincinnati totaled 12 hits to Philadelphia's 7, with 7886 in attendance. Batteries: Fisher and Vaughn for Cincinnati and Orth and Clements for Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Cincinnati Fisher Orth Thompson Clements Hoy Vaughn Orth and Clements

Baltimore Triumph Over Pittsburgh After Sloppy Fielding

In Baltimore on June 1 a lucky win favored the champions as poor defense by visiting Pittsburgh allowed four runs in the eighth. Esper was pulled after Pittsburgers timed his delivery in the seventh. Robinson hit a home run as Baltimore’s 12 hits to Pittsburgh’s 13 and 2 errors for Baltimore against 10 for Pittsburgh. Attendance 4476.

Baltimore Foreman Fettle Baltimores Pittsburgers Esper Robinson Plaltimots Cs Austess Pittsburg Clarkson Sugden

Chicago Beaten by New York in Doeony Curves Display

New York defeated Chicago 10 to 7 as Doheny failed to adjust. Irwin's club hit Friend hard, fielding by Chicago was sharp, H Davis homered, Anson signed Fred Pfeffer who played this afternoon. Attendance 3000. Base hits: New York 9, Chicago 7. Errors New York 2, Chicago 5. Batteries Doheny and Wilson, Friend and Kitbridge.

New York Chicagos Doheny Irwin H. Davis Anson Fred Pfeffer Snow Coneres WNC Bro Cor Uce-Sacres

Washington Beats Cleveland in Garrison Finish

Washington topples Cleveland 6 to 4 after trailing by a run into the ninth inning. Selbach and Demontreville homer, Maul and McGuire flank Washington’s late rally as 4,000 fans watch. Base hits even at ten each. errors tied at one.

Washington Joyce Cleveland Selbach Demontreville Maul McGuire Cuppy Zimmer

Augusta Beats McLaughlin in New England League Tilt

Augusta won at Bangor by exploiting McLaughlin’s pitching in the fifth and batting Wiechoff freely. Key play came from Coyle Simon and Henry in the outfield and Johnson Doherty G Moore and R Moore infield, with Bean contributing at bat. Attendance 500. Final score line shows Augusta nine to Bangor six with four errors to one. Batteries Newell Connor for Augusta and McLaughlin Wiehoff Roach for Bangor.

Augusta McLaughlin Wiechoff Coyle Simon Henry Johnson Doherty G. Moore R. Moore Bean Pupubta Co Asisacones BANCO Rosweses Bangor Newell and Connor Wiehoff Roach

Brockton Triumphs in Ten inning Showdown at Home

In Brockton on June 1 the Brockton team edged New Bedford in ten innings after a ninth inning rally tied the game. Key moments included two hits and errors by Doe and Steere, singles by Willis and Wise, and Breckenridge delivering a decisive home run. Brockton had 18 hits to New Bedford's 13, with Brockton committing 3 errors to New Bedford's 5. Noblet with Shea pitched for Brockton against Hallowell and Sharp.

Brockton Doe Steere Willis Wise Breckenridge New Bedford Noblet and Shea Hallowell and Sharp

Lewistons Rally Against McCoy in Rain Hit Game

Lewiston rallied to bash McCoy in the sixth inning as rain interrupted play. Lewiston pounded 23 hits to Portland’s 14 and won 17 to 8. Williams and Messett opposed McCoy and McDougall with Duncan catching. Attendance reported as 800.

Portland Lewistons McCoy Lewiston Williams Messett McDougall Duncan

Fall River Defeats Pawtucket in High-Scoring Game

Fall River won 10 to 5 over Pawtucket as Lincoln pitched well before Pawtucket adapted late. Attendance was about 600. Wall River and Pawtucket totaled 15 and 12 hits respectively, with Fall River committing 3 errors to Pawtucket's 2. Batteries Lincoln Rupert Kelly Yeager.

Fall River Pawtucket Bedford Fall River Kelly Lincoln Pawtuckets Wall River Rupert Yeager

Wilmington Beats New Haven In Narrow Ball Game

Wilmington defeated New Haven 8 to 6 in a June 1 afternoon game. Wilmington racked up 15 base hits while New Haven managed 8. Errors stood at 3 for Wilmington and 4 for the visitors.

Wilmington New Haven Del Errors

Wilkes-Barre Defeats Scranton In Slow Game

In Wilkes-Barre Penn on June 1 the Wilkes-Barre team beat Scranton 9 to 4 after a long drawn out contest. Poor fielding on both sides contrasted with Wilkes-Barre’s stronger batting and defense. Attendance was 90 with 14 base hits for Wilkes-Barre and 11 for Scranton. Yerrick and Diggins partnered for Wilkes-Barre while Johnson and Rafferty worked for Scranton.

Wilkesbarre Penn Scranton Scranton Lo Cssceees Wilkes

Buffalo Domination in June Tilt Versus Toronto

Moran led a wild Buffalo victory as Buffalo hitters tormented pitcher Moran and Toronto umpire Stearns faced trouble. Gannon pitched well for Buffalo while Dowse and Urquhart paired with Moran for Toronto. Padden drew a suspension and ten dollar fine for unnecessary music. Attendance reached about 1,000 with a 20 to 11 Buffalo win and three Toronto errors.

Buffalo N. J Moran Buffalos Torontos Stearns Padden Lutenberg Gannon Hite Toronto

Syracuse Beats Rochester In Charity Exhibition

Syracuse outfielded Rochester 7 to 2 in Rochester. McFarland pitched well for the home team while Mason held Syracuse to six hits. Rochester committed six errors leading to runs, with the proceeds benefiting the Infants' Summer Hospital. Attendance 1200. Batteries Mason and Ryan versus McFarland and Boyd.

Rochester N. Y Syracuse McFarland Mason Infants Rochester Baseball Club Syypacis Ryan McFarland and Boyd

Providence Defeats Springfield 6 to 2 in Four-Game Run

Providence beat Springfield 6 2 as Friel started for the Grays and pitched solidly with a late three-base hit driving in two earned runs. Leahy made a running catch highlight while Providence produced a strong defensive and timely hitting effort for the four straight wins over Springfield.

Providence Springfield Friel Grays Leahy Murray Easton Drauby

Harvards Defeated by Newtons in Afternoon Game

Newtons beat Harvards 15 to 7 at Cedar Street ground Newton Centre. Dowd and Draper shut down the Harvard offense while Draper, Woodcock, and Crawford hit home runs. Dowd and Draper formed a strong battery and Merrifield Crawford Rand Chandier stole bases. Attendance 200. Time 2h 30m. Umpire Bates.

Harvards Newton A. A Cedar Street Newton Centre Newtons Fitz Haughton Dowd Draper Draper Woodcock Crawford Merrifield Dean Rand Chandier Burgess Clarkson Paine Stevenson Bustard Bowen Warren Williams Mason Woodcock Scannell Bates

Boxing Gossip Sparks Critique of Ring Misconduct

A columnist denounces greed and blackmail in boxing, citing Kid McCoy and New York boxers pressuring clubs for extra pay. He condemns managers and fighters for dishonorable acts, notes club losses, and calls for clubs with backbone to resist. Mentions Charlestown club boxing plans and individuals like Tom O Rourke.

Kid McCoy Mr. McCoy Suffolks Dick O’brien Smith Suffolk Club Woburn New York Charlie White Quinn Walcott Doc Ordway Lavigne Burge Joe Mullins Howie Hodgkins Charlestown Athletic Club City Boston O'Rourke

Englishman Kid Lavigne Beats Burge in Seventeenth

London June 1. Kid Lavigne defeated Dick Burge the English lightweight champion at the National Sporting Club in seventeen rounds. Lavigne opened strong, Burge dodged, exchanges occurred with body blows and facial hits, and Lavigne finished with a decisive right hand blow that felled Burge, who was counted out.

London Kid Lavigne Dick Burge England National Sporting Club Lavigne Burge Angle

McCoy Loses Ground in Bout with Dick Moore

The New York Journal doubts Kid McCoy’s championship form after a tough match with Dick Moore in which Moore bloodied the Kid’s mouth and nose in early rounds. Scaldy Bill Quinn pressured Walcott, while O Rourke finds solace only in a capable opponent. The Flaherty Dixon bout at the Suffolk on June 16 promises heated action, per A C M Kenzie.

New York O'Rourke Walcott Bill Quinn Kid McCoy The New York Journal Dick Moore McCoy Witzsimmons Fitz Mr. McCoy Land of Nod Flaherty-Dixon Suffolk Kenzie

Essex Interscholastics Meet Opens At Common

Preliminary Essex Interscholastic A A meet at the Common features teams from Beverly Salem Danvers Newburyport Wakefield High schools and Beverly Academy. Finals set for Saturday at Glenmere Park Lynn with B A A official B G Waters refereeing.

Beverly Salem Danvers Newburyport Wakefield Beverly Academy Glenmere Park Lynn B. G. Waters H. Foster R. M. Haskell S. E. Newmand Beverly High Hanlon Kren Carney Hook Perkins Parsons Wakefield and Webster Wade Ives Languiard Sanborn Humphrey Hunt Foster Madden McNeil Haskell Rich Moses A. T’. Foster Madden and Farr T. Carney Hunt and Parsons

Dedham Polo Team Tops Myopia in Lopsided Match

Dedham defeated Myopia at the Country Club by a large margin with a final 163 to 4. Foster scored the lone goal for Dedham while Shaw Agassiz and Gardner contributed for Myopia. Referee W H Goodwin and scorer D Souther oversaw the game as Dedham’s riders, led by Foster, Warren, and Weld, displayed strong riding in the early periods.

Dedham Foster W. H. Goodwin D. Souther Dedhams Shaw Fay Pony Agassiz Gardner Weld Myopia Forbes Warren

Kingston Selectman Appointed As Holmes Vacancy Fills

At a special town meeting David Delano was chosen Selectman and assessor and E F Atwood road commissioner for three years to fill the vacancy caused by John F Holmes death. A later meeting called the library the Frederick C Adams Public Library and approved $17000 for construction and books.

Kingston David Delano E. F E. Atwood John F. Holmes Frederick C. Adams Public Library

Handicap Marks Set for Keene MCC Meet at Keene New York

Official handicapper Charles G Perci val assigns marks for tomorrows MCC meet at Keene New York detailing two mile handicap professionals with a long list of riders and distances first heat of amateur one mile handicap with multiple entrants and multiple heats, including Casey Pierce Fuller and Blake among others.

Charles G. Percival Keene, Ny E. C. Bald Buffalo W. C. Sanger Tom Butler Boston Nat Butler Fred H. Allen Springfield F. Jenny Utica N. Y P. J.berle H. R. Steenson Syracuse Conn Baker Columbus A. T. Crooks F. H. Townsend Winchendon Mass W. IF. Saunders C. H. Craigue Frank Mayo H. D. Hutchins A. T. Fuller Malden Burns W. Pierce Cambridge A. B. Winkley Waltham F. A. Gately Louis Chapleau Montague City Charles H. Hart Westmoreland Depot N. H J. J. Donovan Keene Charles H. Drury W.A. Russell Harold Foster George W. Drury James Rutherford F. Barron Stowe Conway J. J. Casey Worcester L. N. Walleston Philip W. Pierce Winchester W. M. Pettigrew E. M. Blake Joseph Nadeau J. J. O'Neil C. R. Elliott Fort Ethan Allen Joseph Collins Marlboro E. C Holbrook George Martin Roxbury W. F. Hammond C. F. Beckwith A. Wilson Manchester N. Hi Festgate Taunton C. Holbrook A. E. Darlow Lewis Chaplean IX. W. Cooney Burlington C. H Drury J. F. McCarthy James Cook South Lawrence E. M. Hart Walter A. Russell C. E. Beckwith Louis N. Walleston F. A. Fish GC. J. Lewis Northampton Herman Taylor W. J. Quinn Wes. Swanzey Fred Barnett Baldwinsville W. F. Chabott G. C. Buckminster L. M. Lane Keene, N. H

Griffo Defeats Tonkins In Ten-Round Brooklyn Bout

Brooklyn, June 1. Young Griffo beat Sam Tonkins of Astoria in a ten-round match at the South Brooklyn Athletic Club securing the decision. Sol Smith and Dolly Lyons fought to a draw per the referee.

Brooklyn Young Griffo Sam Tonkins Astoria South Brooklyn Sol Smith Dolly’’ Lyons

Murder and suicide on Wooa Island rocks Biddeford Bay

Frederick W. Milliken a 38 year old fisherman game warden and police man was shot in the abdomen by How ard Hobbs 24 a fisherman who lived with Ariel Moses near Milliken s home. Hobbs intoxicated then shot himself after aiding the dying man. Hobbs left a note and a letter to a Biddeford woman. No inquest. Coroner Warren will attend. Milliken leaves a wife and three stepsons.

Biddeford Wooa Island Saco Bay Biddeford Pool Frederick W. Milliken Howard Hobbs Ariel Moses Milliken Hobbs Orcutt Goodby

Showalter Wins as Barry Sacrifices Knight

Showalter defeated Barry after Barry sacrificed a knight on move sixteen. The endgame featured an ingenious repetition giving both players extra thinking time. The match score stands Showalter 3, Barry 1, with three drawn games. Next game set for Wednesday.

Showalter Barry

Dorchester Central Athletic Club Chooses Officers

The Dorchester Central Athletic Club held its annual meeting at the club house on Centre street with E F Snow presiding. Officers elected for the ensuing year include Henry Short as president Frank N Robinson as vice president William B Smart as secretary P J Andrews as treasurer and directors Short Robinson Smart Andrews Morrill Miller.

Dorchester Central Athletic Club Centre Street E. F. Snow Henry ©. Short Frank N. Robinson William B. Smart P. J. Andrews Messrs

Dave Foultz Arrives in Town for Keene Races

Dave Foultz of the San Francisco Call, a leading West bicycle figure, arrived from New York Sunday night with Lew Walleston. He is stopping at the Parker House and will attend Wednesday’s races at Keene with his old friend Eddie Bald.

Dave Foultz San Francisco New York Lew Walleston Parker House Keene Eddie Bald

Little Eddie Poole Found Dead at Chelsea Wharf

Five year old Eddie Poole of Chelsea vanished from home on Williams Street. After search, a watchman drove him from Emery’s lumber wharf. His body was found on a beach by the naval hospital watchman, washed ashore by the tide. City Physician Sibley ruled death occurred several hours earlier.

Eddie Poole Edwin Poole Williams Street Chelsea Eddie Naval Hospital John N. Ames Broadway Sibley Little Eddie

Lynn Wins Bronze Medal for Historic Iron Kettle Exhibit

June 1. Lynn has received a bronze medal and a diploma for its exhibit at the Chicago Columbian exposition. The award honors an iron kettle cast at the old Lynn iron works, the first iron casting ever made in America.

Lynn Chicago Old Lynn

Death by own action at 78 in Keene New Hampshire

Elisha Buss of Marlow aged 78 committed death by own action by hanging on Sunday. He was a retired businessman and no cause for the act is assigned. He leaves a will.

Keene, N. H Elisha Buss Marlow Wate

Democratic national committee sub-committee meeting in Chicago

A Chicago sub-committee meeting collected 11,000 toward the remaining 40,000 pledged to fund the convention and organize its plans. Chairman Harrity said a silver plank could be accepted if the majority supported it, noting Pennsylvania may align similarly and that Kentucky’s silver gains could alter the delegate support dynamics.

Chicago Democratic National Committee Harrity Pennsylvania Kentucky

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