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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1896

Page

3

Frisky Colts Dramatic Victory With Anson In High Glee

In a tightly contested league game Stivetts pitched freely as Papa Anson celebrated, while Bergen mishandled a throw in the last inning. Boston Hamilton reached base four times with one out but was forced at second on Collins's grounder. Selee plans to start Nichols with Tenney catching, and Anson will bring in Griffith who has previously troubled the home team. The game is set to begin promptly at 3 o'clock.

Bergen Boston Hamilton Collins Lowe Dahlen Selee Nichols Tenney Anson Griffith Chicago E. Fiverett Lange Ryan Decker Terry Donohue Cere Potala Clowe Duffy Wire Bannon Tucker Harrington Stivetts Everett Hiamilton Ohue Donahue Atttendance Lynch Adonis Terry Galvin Keefe McCormick Ramsey Jimmy Ryan Colts Papa Chicagos Sullivan Dahien Mr. Stivetts

Baseball matchups across leagues listed

National League games feature Chicago at Boston, Cleveland at Baltimore, Pittsburg at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at Brooklyn, St. Louis at New York, and Louisville at Washington. New England League schedules include Portland at Brockton, Lewiston at Pawtucket, Augusta at New Bedford, and Bangor at Fall River. Eastern League action covers Toronto at Scranton, Rochester at Springfield, Syracuse at Providence, and Buffalo at Wilkesbarre.

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

Adonis Terry Shuts Down Boston in Chicago Win

Adonis Terry held Boston to four hits as Chicago hammered Stivetts, winning easily. Ryan led the attack with two homers aided by Dahlen Lange and Terry, while Berg en and Collins flubbed in the field. Chicago's late bursts tied and then pulled away in a back-and-forth contest.

Washington Beats Louisville In Strong Pitching Display

Washington cruised to a victory over Louisville as Maul delivered one of his best games. McCreery starred in right field while solid support kept the score favorable. Attendance reached 5,386 with Washington amassing 14 hits to Louisville’s 9.

Washington Louisville Maul McCreery

Philadelphia Beats Pittsburg In Ninth Inning Rally

Philadelphia defeats Pittsburg 9 to 6 after trailing early. Delo hanty hits two homers and Beckley adds another as Philadelphia offense presses Killen through nine. Attendance 4825 with 18 base hits to 13 for Pittsburg. Errors favored Philadelphia 3 to 1. Batteries Lucid and Grady plus Killen and Sugden.

Philadelphia Pittsburg Lucid Grady Killen Sugden

Baltimore Defeats In Pitchers Duel Amid Low Scoring Return

Baltimore fell 10 to 0 as Cleveland hurler Corbett shut down the lineup after a single hit over the last three innings. Attendance reached 5,690 with Cleveland totaling 11 base hits to Baltimore’s 8 and committing 4 errors to Baltimore’s 6. Batteries Young and O'Connor for Cleveland. Esper, Corbett, and Robinson for Baltimore.

Baltimore Corbett Cleveland Young O’connor Esper Robinson

New Yorks Win Big as St Louis Slips in Fast Game

New York defeats St Louis in a brisk matchup as Clarke limits hits and support shines. Donahue allows several early runs but settles, with Connors’ defense turning in sharp plays. Attendance 2,500. Base hits New York 12 St Louis 9. Errors 2 each. Clarke Farrell Donohue McFarland cited in box.

New York New Yorks St. Louis Clarke Donahue Connor York Farrell Donohue McFarland

Brooklyn Defeats Cincinnati In Slugfest

Brooklyn pitchers and fielders corralled thirteen hits and fifteen flies as Burke Hoy and Miller snagged outs. McCarthy drove in three with a first inning home run, lifting Brooklyn to a 10 to 1 victory before 2500 fans.

Brooklyn Cincinnatis Brooklyns Burke Hoy Miller McCarthy Cincinnati Kennedy Burrill Dyer Gastright Vaughn

Portland Defeats New Bedford In New England League Game

In New Bedford on June 5 Portland won a keenly contested game via heavy fourth inning batting and miscues by Weihl and Weddige. Umpire Brady drew criticism from both sides as 500 fans watched. Portland 9 New Bedford 4 with 7 and 8 base hits respectively. Batteries Killeen Duncan Monahan Burke.

New Bedford Portland Weihl Weddige Brady Killeen Duncan Monahan Burke

Pawtucket Triumphs On Hannivan Home Run In Eleventh

Pawtucket defeats Bangor 7 to 6 in an exciting extra inning game. Hannivan belts a decisive home run in the 11th. Pitching varied with strong hits at times. Attendance 70. Box scores show Pawtucket 13 hits 1 error, Bangor 16 hits 3 errors. Gildea Yeager braham Hayes men in batteries.

Pawtucket R. I Hannivan Bangor Gildea and Yeager Braham and Hayes

Fall River Beats Lewiston In High-Scoring Game

Fall River won from Lewiston by batching timely hits while Lewiston batted hard but late. Morse left the mound in the fourth for Forred. Attendance 400. Final score Fall River 16 Lewiston 10. Base hits 13 for Fall River and 17 for Lewiston. errors 6 and 7. Batteries Fitzpatrick Geier Morse Forred Messitt.

Fall River Lewiston Morse Forred Fitzpatrick and Geier Forred and Messitt

Brockton Falls as Errors and Hits Cost Team

In Brockton on June 5 the home team lost due to failure to hit Newell at crucial moments and two costly misplays. Attendance was about 300. Augusta led with errors 3 to 5 and had eight base hits to Brockton's seven. Batteries were Newell with Hart for Augusta and McKenna with Buellow for Brockton.

Brockton Newell Augusta Hart McKenna Buelow

Brown Defeats Vermont 16 to 4 in Providence

Brown dominated University of Vermont 16 to 4 in Providence Massachusetts notes. Vermont struggled with Brown pitching and defense as the home nine extended its championship form. In the Vermont lineup Mellor Dunne Dinsmore Agon made errors while Brown’s Mellor and Dunne hurled.

Providence R. I Dinsmore and Agon Hanover N. H Williams College Dartmouth Crosius

Visitors Touch Up Pitching In Twenty Hit Game

In a college game Williams toppled Dartmouth 15 to 2 as Williams pitchers held Dartmouth to twenty hits while the visitors scored freely.

Williams Dartmouth

Bench Clash Marks Boston Chicago Game Start Time

Boston will start Nichols on the mound with Griffith favored and Danny Friend as Colts’ second choice. Anson carries the bat bag daily as Tucker and Anson collide in the third inning over interference with Bannon at third. Chicago’s captain sparked a vigorous kick, sending Bannon back to second amid a large crowd of ladies. Other today’s matchups include Newports vs Carters, Yale vs Princeton, Pennsylvania vs Harvard in Cambridge, Williams vs Dartmouth in Hanover, Amherst at Orange, Vermont vs Holy Cross in Worcester. Pitcher Foreman is sent home by Cincinnati. Gastright joins the team while Inks, released by Philadelphia, signs with Cincinnati.

Nichols Boston Griffith Danny Friend Colts Anson Tucker Bannon Chicago Newports-Carters Franklin Yale Princeton University of Pennsylvania Harvard Cambridge Williams-Dartmouth Hanover Amherst Orange University of Vermont-Holy Cross Worcester Foreman Cincinnati Gastright Inks Philadelphia

Polo at Country Club Ends in Dedham Victory Over Wanderers

Dedham polo team triumphs 13 3 4 to 4 at the Country Club over the New York Wanderers. Norman Eustis and Weld led riding prowess with Foster and Wingut scoring key goals as Dedham dominates after a 3-3 first period.

Dedham New York Wanderers Dedham Horsemen Wanderers Norman Eustis Blackburn Foster Wingut Samuel D. Warren Mortimer Weld Warren Forbes Pony Dedhams

Azmon Beats Island Girl at Fleetwood Park in 2:18 Class

At Fleetwood Park in Lively Racing New York on June 5 C M Kellogg's Azmon defeated Island Girl and the circuit flyers in straight heats in the 2:18 class. Island Girl led early but Azmon wore her down, finishing nose to nose at the wire. Jettie, Grateful, Miss Annie, and Newsboy also showed strong moments in the day’s pacing events.

New York C. M. Kellogg Azmon Fleetwood Park Island Girl Brooklyn Jettie John Turner John Kinney Miss Annie Newsboy

Canterbury Pilgrim Wins Oaks At Epsom Derby Victory

London reports the Oaks stakes at the Epsom spring meeting. Canterbury Pilgrim owned by Lord Derby won the 4500 sovereigns race. Tha's, owned by the Prince of Wales, finished second with Proposition for Mr J C Hills in third.

London Lord Derby Canterbury Pilgrim Prince of Wales Tha’s

Country Club Winners Probable at Day's Races

Probable winners listed for the Country Club card. First race Miss Clay. Second race division one Ida May and division two William Tell. Third race division one Landseer and division two Frivol ity. Fourth race Marble. Fifth race Tomoka. Sixth race Crosby's stable. Seventh race Chevy Chase.

Miss Clay Ida May William Tell Landseer Frivolity Marble Tomoka Crosby Chevy Chase Country Club Brookline BP. Randolph B. m. Miss Cray Foward J. Radcliffe Charles J. O'Brien B. G. Little Friend A. H. Barney Walter G. Jones Ed L. Smith P. S. BP. Randolph B. m. Miss Clay R. D. Leach B. G. Lancer R. G. Tower B. G. Detective W. H. Menning G. Calgretti P. S. P. Randolph Henry Stuil Jean Arthur Timmins Miss Rosa N. G. Tower Merrymaker George J. Inches S. A.* Hopkins H. Bluestone National Hunt W. C. Daly B. x. Golden Gate J. M. Crosby San Joaquin H. P. Whitneys R. A G. Tower B. G. Tomoka Arthur Morris Howard L. Smith B. G. Phobus P. S .P. Randolph Ch. m. Fill P. S P. Randolph B. G. Lodi George KB. Inches Ch. m. Frivolity H. P. Whitney Gr. G. Adelbert Chablet B. G. Duke of Mr. Chamblet Br. H. Kilkenny B. G. Hustler R. G. Shaw Sir Singenton Francis Skinner, Jr B. G. Triumph B. G. Lafayette Ch. H. Warbonnet B. G. Marcus B. G. Fugitive W. C. Hayes William Hendrie, Jr Br. G. Royal Bob John Brooks Wi. G. King of Norfolk Westbrook Stable B. G. Westbury F. H. Birckhead B. G. Chevy Chase

Hoosac Tunnel Route Cited by Delegates for Choice

Delegates from Massachusetts New Hampshire and Rhode Island favored the Hoosac Tunnel route for the national Republican convention not just for distance. They praised picturesque scenery low rates magnificent equipment fast time and efficient train service as factors in selecting the official route.

Hoosac Tunnel Boston St. Louis Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island

Interscholastic Meet: Worcester Academy Wins Title

Worcester Academy takes first at Holmes Field as English High School secures second and Andover finishes third. Hanson sets half mile record with 2 01 5, Mills nearly breaks mile record at 4 33 5. Jones wins 100 and 220. D. T. Sullivan places in the mile. Numerous events feature top performers from English High, Andover, Worcester Academy, and others with several records broken or challenged.

New England Holmes Field Eddie Mills Laing Jones Andover Robinson Harry Kane Thompson Worcester Academy Whitcomb Exeter Duffy Clark Dunton Cato Thompson Kane Jack Hallowell Hoppy W. P. Wise N. H Cady Pierce Shirk Worcester Purtell Kennington Dedham Jack Hallowell Mills D. T. Sullivan Palmer Cleaver Hanson Albertson Larry O'Toole Lockwood Mohan EF. H. S Moakley Boyce Hersey Joseph H. Converse Arthur Rice Noble R. D. Boardman Mike O’brien Brookline High Johnson R. G. Clapp Williston B. Johnson L. Warren C. H L. S E. H Gaskill A. A F. W. Mills Berkeley Ochner Hopkinson A. L. O'Toole BE. H. S Worcester A Williston Seminary Prouty Kendall Heath M. C. O’brien Edmands Brookline H. S T. M. Shaw Worcester Themen J. H. Converse Peters McDonald Chelsea H

Country Club Race Card at Brookline Opens Meet

The Brookline Country Club hosts seven races with second and third events split. Races include ponies, handicaps, a flat three quarter mile, a National Hunt flat, and two steeplechase events. Entries list details for horses, owners, colors, and weights across divisions and purses.

Boston Cricketers Defeated by New Jersey A C

June 5. Boston A C. cricket team loses at Bergen Point to New Jersey A C. M R Cobb takes six wickets in consecutive balls and four in five, Kelly takes three for 13. Chambers 8 for 38 for Boston. Cobb tops with 24, Webster 21. New Jersey wins by 106 to 96 after a brief second innings.

New York Boston New Jersey Chambers M. R. Cobb Webster Boston Athletic Association New Jersey A. C

Made counterfeiting moulds lands Worcester man a fine

Thomas F. Gaffney of Worcester was fined ten dollars and jailed three months by Judge Nelson in federal court after pleading guilty to making dies and moulds for counterfeiting. Police found the moulds on him during a Worcester intoxication arrest. He said the moulds were created as a bet with a coworker to produce 5 cent 25 cent and 50 cent pieces.

Thomas F. Gaffney Worcester Nelson United States District Court Gaffney

Yale Woolsey statue to be placed on Yale fence

A Yale corporation member announced the statue of ex President Woolsey will be installed in front of the Yale fence and dedicated Monday June 22. Rev Joseph H Twichell of Hartford will deliver the address at the ceremony amid student opposition.

New Haven Conn Yale Corporation Woolsey Yale Joseph H. Twichell Hartford

Bowdoin Dominates Maine Intercollegiate Meet

Bowdoin won the Maine Intercollegiate Athletic Association meet at Waterville as seven records fell. Pratt of Colby lowered the two mile bicycle record from 6 27 45 to 5 01 and took a gold medal. Bowdoin led with 108 points followed by Bates 13 Colby 10 and Maine State College 4.

Waterville Bowdoin Maine Intercollegiate Athletic Association Association Pratt Colby New England Intercollegiate Athletic Association Maine Association Bates Maine Stat. College

Labouchere Motion Seeks Government Policy Debate

London June 5 Mr Labouchere moved to adjourn the House to force explanation of policy in the Soudon. The entire opposition except Rosebery ex-cabinet members supported him, debate followed, but the motion failed without a division.

London

Satolli Party Takes Quiet Newport Ocean Drive

Cardinal Satolli and entourage spent the afternoon in Newport Illinois No. Carriages toured the ocean drive stopping at Forty Steps then stroll along the cliff walk to The Breakers. They were hosted by Father Coyle of St Joseph's and later departed on the steamer Puritan to New York.

Newport R. IL Cardinal Satolli Ocean Drive Bellevue Avenue Father Coyle St. Joseph’s New York

Ships lost in gale off Newfoundland claim three lives

In a severe June gale along the Daetae coast near Cape Spear two schooners ran aground. The White Squall with nineteen aboard wrecked ashore and crew barely saved. The Annie, Emmeline, Piesto and others were driven onto rocks with several fatalities reported.

ST. John’s N. F Cape Spear Annie

Yale Crew Off to Henley Amid Huge Ovation

Yale crew departed New Haven for Henley at 7 10 p m amid the largest athletic sendoff in university history. More than a thousand students, professors and staff lined the route from campus to Union Station with a brass band leading the procession. Sub G T Marsh was barred from going due to academic standing. Wheelwright or Theodore W Miller named as replacement.

New Haven Yale Henley Pop” Smith Wheelwright Theodore W. Miller

Yale Crew Arrives in New York for Bon Voyage

The Yale crew and substitutes reached Grand Central at 9 15 pm from New Haven. President De Sibour and Bob Cook greeted the sailors at the depot, then the team moved to Murray Hill Hotel for the night. A crowd of students and graduates joined for send off tomorrow at the dock.

New York Yale New Haven Grand Central Depot de Sibour Yale Navy Bob Cook Murray Hill

Boxing Gossip Highlights Feats in Lowell Rivalry

In Lowell a lively boxing reunion surrounds Martin Flaherty as he trains for the June 16 showdown with George Dixon at the armory. Dixon weighs 124 pounds and is backed by brothers while Carey-filled chatter links past Chicago draw results to present weigh-in tensions. The Seaside Athletic Club event in Newport on June 25 features Penno versus McGowan and Riley pairings, with local luminaries slated for appearances.

Lowell Martin Flaherty Martin George Dixon Armory Maffit Joe Dixon Battery D Chicago Linwood Joe Butler Paddy Fenton Mullins Matt Leary J. N. Donnan Captain Daly Devonshire Street Mr. Ward Seaside Athletic Club Newport R. I Smith's Hall P. J. Sweeney Eugene Penno Jack McGowan Fall River Ed Stone Boston Dan Coffee Phil Riley Joe Riley Tom O'Rourke Kenzie

Everett High School Athletic Meet Results

At the Everett High School athletic meet held yesterday on the athletic grounds Broadway the events crowned Otis Guptill Cannell Jennings Jameson Crowell Hart and others in hurdles sprints throwing and jumping with Otis Guptill Jennings and Hart among the top finishers. Principal Reuben Rideout and judges presided with timekeepers George Hosmer Arthur Hoxie and Frank Forrest recording performances.

Everett High School Broadway Otis Guptill Cannell Jennings Jameson Ross Crowell Hart Reuben Rideout H. Herrick W. M. Ferguson George Hosmer Arthur Hoxie Frank Forrest

Tufts Medical Class Reception Held at Vendome

The Tufts College medical class of nine percent held its third annual reception last evening at the Hotel Vendome. Thirty graduates-to-be, over 250 attendees, with Dr H C Holmes as master of ceremonies and many faculty members and guests in attendance.

Tufts College Hotel Vendome H. C. Holmes B. F. Kelliher E. T. McNamara E. D. Pond F. 8. Griffin F. S. Stevens T. J. Ball Chelsea Hugh Malloy Randolph Dr. Kenny Thomas Green E. H. Capen Albert Nott Medical School C. P. Thayer W. R. Chipman Johnson C. A. Pitkin J. A .Tenney

Bicycle Races at Brockton Heights Winners Named

In Brockton two bicycle races by the Shoe City Wheelmen drew about 400 spectators. In the one mile handicap H Long won with 7% yards, Pratt was second from scratch, McLeod third, Reed fourth, Hinds fifth, and Dalsin sixth. In the half mile open race Long again topped Dal sin, with Hinds second and Snell fourth.

Brockton Brockton Heights Shoe City Wheelmen H. Long W. E. Pratt J. E. McLeod George Reed G. E. Hinds B. E. Dalsin G. T. Snell

Boston Theatre proprietor fined for concert

Eugene Tompkins was fined $50 in Municipal Criminal Court by Judge Brown for hosting a Sousa Band concert on Sunday May 3. The Watch and Ward Society objected to the program including The Red White and Blue My Old Kentucky Home Last Days of Pompeii The March of the Cotton King and Yankee Doodle with singing. Tompkins appealed the sentence and was held in $200 for Superior Court.

Eugene Tompkins Boston Municipal Criminal Court Brown Sousa Watch and Ward Society Kentucky Pompeii Superior Court

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