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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1894
Page
3
Yesterday Stivetts pitched for Boston and, aided by the bat ters, won despite Philadelphia as the sole home team. The game ended with Boston pulling through in a tight contest.
Boston defeats St Louis 12 to 6 on Congress Street as Stivetts earns first victory in some time. Poor control by Jack pitched, eight walks, and multiple errors fueled Boston offense. Clarkson held Browns until seventh, but defensive miscues and timely hits sank St Louis in a high scoring affair.
In New York Ru sie and McCall shine as New York top Chicago 19 to 3 in a fast game. Brooklyn and Pittsburg split a tight contest 2 to 1 with strong pitching. Harvard crushes Vermont 17 to 9 as Paine and Corbett pace a powerful hitting display with multiple homers and extras.
In Philadelphia Weyhing pitched for Cleveland while Young started for the Phillies. A tight defensive game drew 5800 as Cleveland won with a modest 6 to 1 score after 6 0 9 0 4 1 0 6 hits.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a town scene with a person named Alland Broad and references to local places. The readable text lacks clear events, dates, or outcomes to form a full report. The piece reads like a brief town note or fragment.
The record lists attorneys Weyhing and Clements and Grady along with defendants Young and Zimmer in a Cleveland matter.
Baltimore pitchers Hawke and Robinson held Louisville to two late runs after a 6-run second inning. The Orioles amassed 17 hits to 12 for Louisville as 38,900 fans watched.
Washington defeats Cincinnati as Abbey and Esper homer. Senators tally eight runs in nine. Attendance 40. Final score shows Washington six runs? (text blot). Errors Washington three Cincinnati one. Pitching: Esper McGuire Dwyer Murphy Vaughn.
New England League game in Worcester sees O Rourke debut at short and later右 field as Roberts is absent. Portland led early but Worcester steady batting and errors by both sides left Portland with a 2 6 final score. Carey Mahoney McManus Hayes were the battery for Portland and Worcester respectively.
Pawtucket beat Lewiston 17 to 6 at home as Morse pitched well and received solid support. Lewistonmade costly errors while Pawtucket piled up 19 base hits to 10 for Lewiston. Morse and Roach opposed Lynch and Bergen in a lopsided game.
Fall River won from Bangor 10 to 8 in an exciting afternoon contest. Viau pitched for Fall River with wild spots but earned the win. Batter ies: Fall River 12 hits Bangor 6. Errors Fall River 7. Brockton and Haverhill did not play.
In Brockton on June 8, pitcher Cassain was released from the team. McCarthy rejoined the squad today, restoring his active participation.
Providence leads with 12 runs defeating Binghamton 2 while Troy 7 Buffalo 6 and Wilkes Barre 10 Springfield 7. Erie 5 defeats Syracuse 3 in compact league results.
The record lists players O'Malley Corbett Kinsella Wild pitch CQ Paine Struck out by C Paine Courtney by Pond Corbett Winslow O'Malley R Paine Wiggin. Attendance 200 Umpire Miah Murray Time 2h 25m Kinsella hit by batted ball.
Williams defeated Dartmouth 11 to 5 before about 800 at Alumni Field. Lewis's pitching limited Dart mouth while Williams hitters, led by Draper and Dewey, produced steady offense. Abbott, Smart, and Dinsmore starred for Dartmouth. Lynch, Eaton and Draper stood out for Williams. The win extends Williams lead in the pennant race. the teams meet again tomorrow.
The New York female baseball team lost 11 to 3 in an afternoon game at Mt Washington grounds Everett. Spectators from Malden Chelsea and nearby areas attended after Malden officials barred the game. Mayor Batchelder of Everett attended until the fourth inning before leaving.
An aggregation calling themselves the Murray Hills of New York faced New Bedford in a seven inning game today. New Bedford led 9 to 56 before the suspension and Baylies cancelled tomorrow’s planned clash. Final score listing shows New Bedford 15 Murray Hills 0?
Division 7 defeated Division 2 in a recent game showcasing Fatts and Casey battery work and Fatts batting and fielding. Powers of Division 2 excelled in catching as Fatts and Casey starred for Division 7. The final score shows Division 7 1 to Division 2 9 with unusual scoring lines.
In Newport R I on June 8 Rogers High School defeated New Bedford High School 14 to 6 after six innings. Rogers showed superior hitting base running and team play while New Bedford managed only two safe hits.
Dorchester baseball team listing players Carew Driscoll Rooney Kirby Trainor Gillighan Fitzgibbon Campbell seeks June open dates to arrange games. Manager Charles H Wigley Field's Corner Dorchester invites teams to respond.
The J K C Sleeper nine routed B C P on the Common by the score 21 to 1. Second baseman Scanlan received a large bouquet from admirers. Meridians of East Boston seek games with strong teams and have added catcher Luke Taylor. contact John Kenefick at Meridian Street East Boston.
At Narragansett Park the Agawan Hunt Club held the Narragansett cup steeplechase with over 3000 spectators. Berwyn set the meet’s fastest time in the five furlongs dash 1 02 4. Winners included George Dixon, Watch Charm, Lodi, Marshall, Berwyn, Samantha and Dorothy in the Narragansett cup race.
A one mile open handicap race replaces the two mile event at the Suffolk Athletic Club meet on July 4 at Lake Walden. A special three mile scratch invitation race is added. Entries close June 2 with secretary at 694 Washington Street Boston.
The Hazel Club of Boston gains a license for an athletic exhibition at the Boston Theatre with eight ounce gloves. Public sparring features include June bouts at the Boston Theatre and Casino building with Harris, Walcott, Dixon, and Choynski among notable matchups. The piece cites multiple promoters, venues, and forthcoming fights in Providence and surrounding areas.
Representatives of the Princetons Oaklands Bartons and East Bostons met at the Lafayette Social and Athletic Club to decide on entering crews. They postponed voting until Cushmans Roanokes Puritans and Charles River Juniors respond. A prize plan totals 100 for five winners, 35 for second if six crews enter, with 12 to 15 in expenses. A Monday meeting will decide further participation.
Opening Fitchburg and Merrimac Valley meet features Cora Barlum winning the 2:34 after five heats with Freeman second. Jubilee Wilkes tops the 2:17 at Orono Driving Park. In Elmira, Clay Hontas falters as Laporte wins the 2:30 with June Bug and David P claiming 2:23 and 2:24.
Morris Park N Y June 8 report shows six races with winners. First race La Misere ridden by Dun gannon second Reiff. Second Saint Maxim with Will Fonso second Song and Dance. Third Sabilla first Applause second Flush. Fourth Vreeland handicap John Cooper first St Julien second Assignee. Fifth Atropine first Clementina second Roller. Sixth California first Prince of Monaco second Glad. Times noted for each race.
Dartmouth College elected junior directors to manage senior year athletic teams. Elected were B. E. Eldred of Buffalo general athletics B. W. Couch of Concord baseball and John Hadlock of Milford football after earlier wrangling.
Harvard's eight, including Davy's light 224 pound cedar shell, trains on the Charles before leaving for New London. The team tests fitness, loads boats for transport, and plans a rousing Cambridge send-off while expanding their English shell and awaiting race day with substitutes and coaches in tow.
The Yale crew arrives by steamer Ivernia with two eight oared and three pair oared shells. Harvard accepts the silver trophy race proposed by citizens and plans a course from the harbor mouth to Long Hill buoy to Bartlett's Reef and back, distance thirty five miles, run twice on Wednesday June 27. The Yale launch Captain Cadman and crew manager reach Gales Ferry, with Harvard to follow by 4 p m.
In Portland Bowdoin players dominate the Maine State intercollegiate event. T W Dana defeats Pettigrew to win the singles title. Heywood places second after beating P Dana. Dana and Pickard take the doubles championship by beating Heywood and Gibbs.
Joseph Warren faced a hearing in Greenfield for assaulting Rosie Sessler, a 15 year old East Colrain girl. Rosie Sessler testified along with Willis Sessler, Patrick Quinn, and Officer Smead. Warren did not retract his not guilty plea and was held for the grand jury in 2000, a move seen as an attempt to secure a lighter sentence.
Paine's Furniture offers a limited number of a choice chimney piece pattern with mantel and overmantel complete in whitewood for $24. Ready to stain or paint, it targets readers seeking quality cabinet work at a bargain.
William Finley a London syndicate emissary to inspect a mining property south of Batopilas Chihuahua shot and killed his Mexican servant during a dispute on the road. He is jailed awaiting trial.
A vintage ad claims Beecham's Pills can cure most diseases and link constipation to ailments. The note offers a free knowledge book on request from B F B at 366 Canal Street, New York, and mentions annual sales over 6 000 dollars.
Leander Richardson plans a August professional cycling tournament in New York to feature riders from the profession. The Framingham Cycling Club schedules a June 15 Wayside Park race with multiple events and June 13 entries.
National Racing Board chief Howard Raymond lists riders placed in class B and warns class A riders to avoid them. Names include Walter Sanger H B Carter Fred Titus and others from Milwaukee Baltimore Philadelphia Springfield New York Chicago and Port Richmond. Also warns amateurs against competing during suspensions and notes Knowlton declared professional with Knowlton banned from amateur races. Special sanction given for Pawtuxet Valley Wheelmen to stage a horse versus wheelman race on September 8.
The steamer Washington arriving from Hamburg reports on June 4 at 8 a.m. in latitude 42 16, longitude 61 she spoke the yacht Vigilant becalmed. No further details given.
Spider Weir was fined $15 yesterday by Judge Burke in Municipal Criminal Court for speeding on Commonwealth Avenue. The case highlights enforcement of traffic laws in urban streets.
About twenty five of Miss Gracie B. Munro's friends hosted a surprise at the hotel cafe last evening. They presented a ring as a token of affection and then played games and fencing before a lunch for the children aged 6 to 11. Attendees included E. Otto Martha Pastorelli Mary Dwyer Thomas Stack M Clark William Small Maud Barry Author Otto J McKay William Stack Daisy M Munro Humphrey Donovan Julia Burke Maggie Diggin Annie Bohn K Burke Joseph Green Nellie McKay William Pinkham Stella Frost Katie Donovan John Sheppard.
Joseph Haworth shows rapid recovery after an appendicitis attack that kept him at City Hospital since Monday. Friends flood his room with flowers as physicians express gratification at his improvement and admire his still playing Hamlet last Saturday despite early illness.
Judge Andrews of the Supreme Court grants an attachment for 500000 against Fort Wayne Electric Company of Indiana in favor of General Electric Company for money lent between May 1, 1892, and May 1, 1894.
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