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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1892
Page
3
Washington produced thirty hits while Anse prevailed for a change as New York faltered. Ward and St. Louis also secured wins in a day of uneven performances among top players now battling a touch of paresis.
Tie games and forfeited games included in today’s slate. National League features Chicago at Boston, Pittsburg at Brooklyn, Cleveland at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at New York, St. Louis at Baltimore, and Louisville at New England. New England League games Brockton at Lowell, Lewiston at Salem, Portland at Woonsocket.
From the South End grounds Pittsburgs Pirates claim victory while Buck’s boys suffer sorrow. Spiders suffer another defeat across the bridge and Washington politics add a curious tally as the Reds post a tenth.
The Boston team powered by a dramatic eighth inning comeback and defensive miscues, Clarkson and Tucker figure prominently as the Pirates extend the game to ten frames. Smith held in check by Duffy's clutch out as Pittsburgh attempts a decisive win in a tense affair.
In a tense contest, Boston edges Pittsburg 4 to 3 as Tucker's errors in the ninth open the way for Beckley's go ahead run. Long homered for Boston, while Nash, Mack, and Smith starred with key hits and defensive plays throughout a pitching duel. The crowd roared as Beantown clinched the win in the final frame.
Brooklyn game featured a pitching duel with Hart facing Davies. Hart was hit more often yet kept hits scattered as Griffin made a spectacular one handed catch of a likely three base hit. Ward distinguished himself while Doyle batted in Davies’s spot in the ninth. Attendance 1354. The score:
The Louisville team won today's game largely due to the Giants poor fielding. Lyons and Fields notably struggled in the field, with their performance described as among the worst. King received little support from Sroetse, allowing numerous hits. Attendance was 1026.
Brown Grim Weaver Jennings listed for first bases on balls and errors. Woonsocket and Portland noted with earned runs, hits, strikeouts, double plays, and base running details. umpires Lynch Keleher and multiple players credited with various plays and fields.
Washington and Cincinnati combined for forty-three hits as Foreman pitched well and Robinson fielded strongly. Dowd hit a homer for Cincinnati while Mullane started and Chamberlain closed. Final: Washington 6, Cincinnati 2, with Washington surging early and holding on through the ninth.
In Baltimore on June 7 a Chicago five run rally in the fourth inning, aided by errors from Whistler Van Haltren and Shoch, sealed the victory. Baltimore managed most scoring in the second inning as McMahon kept the Orioles in reach, but Chicago held on for the win with sharp defense and timely hitting. Attendance was 1155.
St Louis piled hits in the first second and seventh innings along with four walks to defeat Philadelphia. Carsey faltered, Weyhing relieved in the second, Bird replaced Buckley after the first. Attendance 2264. St Louis 8 Philadelphia 2. Key hits by Carroll Glasscock Orden Clements Weyhing and a three base hit by Carroll. Pitchers Getzein Weyhing. Time 1:50.
Pawtucket, June 7, home team overturns early 10 run Salems lead with steady batting and Lynch on the mound. Salem’s fielding costs them despite hard hitting from Jordan and Biggs, as Pawtucket pushes ten men to first on errors and fights for a 12 to 2 victory.
Woonsocket defeated Portland 9 to 4 as Kiley pitched masterfully striking out eight. Portland could not rally early, with Woonsocket's defense excelling and Stott hitting the ball hard. Attendance was about 250 as the visiting team built lead with timely hits and errors by Portland.
Brockton won 4 2 in Manchester as two singles a double and a triple produced three runs in the fifth. Coughlin sparked the offense with two stolen bases while Burke, Lincoln and Rudderham starred on defense. Thornton was released and Coughlin stays at second in a 400 attendance game.
Lewiston offered little resistance as Sullivan pitched superbly for Lowell while Welch struggled for the visitors. Sullivan fueled Lowell with strong pitching and batting, supported by Hart and Guinasso on offense. Attendance reached about 300 as Lowell won 10 to 2, with multiple players contributing in both pitching and hitting.
New Haven defeats Athletics 6 to 4 in a game highlighted by timely hitting from Maul and a strong Fournier mound effort. Home run by Fournier, two-base hits by Donnelly Messitt Lyons Golden, and notable fielding errors by the visitors accompany the scoring, with earned runs tied at two for each side.
In Troy on June 7 Providence defeated Troy 14 to 4 with hard hitting and loose fielding. Doescher’s umpiring drew criticism as Troy was outplayed. Key hitters included Johnson Ryan Farrar Cahill Leighton and Kriel Pettitt Scheffler.
Brown defeats Holy Cross 7 to 1 on Lincoln Field in a third straight win. Browns pitchers White and Tenney hold Holy Cross to seven hits while Brown collects three hits. Holy Cross errors tally four.
Yale defeated Wesleyan 18 to 1 in a loose contest in New Haven. Spier stood out for Yale with solid all around play in left field. Score by innings shows Yale dominant early, final line reads Yale 18 Wesleyan 1 with Yale amassing 156 hits to Wesleyan's 5 and 5 errors on Yale to Wesleyan's 6.
Six races summarized with winners, second and third place finishers. Fairy won the first over Tormentor and Kildee. Fidelio led to Sir Catesby and Gertie D. Lawless beat Warpatas and Leonardo in the Van Nest stakes. Julien won with Wah Jim over Doncaster. The Pepper led Pickpocket and Mars in the Melrose handicap. Air Plant topped Belwood and Ballyhoo in seven furlongs.
Boston prepares for a three day engagement with Anson and his Chicago Colts at the South End grounds starting this afternoon. The piece profiles key players including Dungan Ryan Wilmot Canavan and Dahlen, notes Anson’s team strength in fielding and tactics, lists Chicago positions, hints at boxing club disputes and possible NEAAU action, and hints at a broader controversy over amateur status and membership.
The upcoming championship athletic meet next Saturday features the 100 and 220 yard sprints, two hurdle races, and a single heat for the quarter mile, with a cinder track and strong entries from Worcester A. C. and B. A. A. plus Keene of Melrose. The five mile race, with top finishers from cross country, draws interest and a 50 cent admission with 25 cents for grand stand access. Three announcers will cover performances from the grand stand and field seats as Boston awaits this athletic treat.
An amateur boxing dispute arises as a local club, identified by Princeton colors, accuses another local club of professionalism after a December tournament. Plaintiffs allege money changed hands for a boxer, triggering the charge and further action.
Up to Saturday Jimmy Ryan played in every Chicago game this season while Wilmot battles knee troubles yet shows top left field work. All clubs waive Mickey Welsh as he is released by the New Yorks. Barney McLaughlin joins the Lowells after advance money is returned. Lawson from Lewistons now stars for Manchester as Keay’s pets commend his pitching. Lowells strong but need another pitcher. Arthur Whitney is urged to see it. Dave Coughlin debuts for Manchester, replacing Thornton at second and impresses behind the bat. Philly batters still struggle with sacrifice but focus grows. Pittsburg seeks more pitching. O Connor of Dartmouth invited to Burns’s group. Raymond, cut loose by Pittsburg, linked to Giants and now pursuing mining interests. Harry Raymond might fill Kuehne’s spot on Louisville, promising a steady job.
The Amherst Williams tennis match saw Williams represented by Anderson and Riley facing Amherst's Wales and Trask. Anderson won the singles for Williams 6-3 6-1 6-3 while Amherst captured the doubles 6-4 2-6 6-1 1-6 6-4.
Sporting notes list entries for the twelve oared barge and four oared boat races on the Mystic river set for June 17. Entry notices must be sent to John M. O'Hara at 48 Tufts Street Charlestown by June 13. A glove contest between Dolly Lyons and Arthur J. Melley is tonight under a chartered club, with trainers Tom O'Rourke and Billy Frazier involved.
The great relay race on June 16 covers about 254 miles with 25 to 35 riders. Worcester to Boston route includes Shrewsbury Northboro South Framingham Natick Wellesley Hills and Newton areas. Relays feature riders from Spencer Leicester Worcester Northboro Framingham Centre and other clubs with Selee from Hartford Wh Club riding twenty five miles.
Estimates of average daily circulation for the Post last week ranged widely. The precise figure for the week ending June 4 and the week ending May 28 was 9299 copies. Denis Higgins of 108 Hampton Street submitted the closest estimate at 9521 copies and is eligible for the gold eagle upon request at the Post office.
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