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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1892
Page
3
Wet grounds forced postponement or early finish as the contest ended with the Giants defeating the Reds. The Phillies dropped both games to the Spiders, the Senators added another win, and the Orioles suffered a loss in a day of shifting results.
National League action features Chicago at Boston, Brooklyn at Cincinnati, Cleveland at Philadelphia, New York at Cincinnati, St Louis at Baltimore, and Louisville at Washington. New England League games list Woonsocket at Brockton, serenapene at Salem, Lowell at Portland, Lewiston at Wo ucket.
The narrative mocks the Spiders and their manager Harry Wright as defeat follows the team. Cleveland and New York visits yield losses, with the Browns and Orioles claiming a trophy. The Colonels clash with the Senators, while the Washingtons prove capable. Louisvilles mourn as rain delays push the game to another day. Brooklyn fans endure soggy grounds and postponed play.
The Phillies dropped both games to Cleveland with two Clements homers driving the first game. CLEVELAND 28 PHILADELPHIA 4 in the opener. Philadelphia managed 4 runs in the nightcap while Cleveland posted a decisive 5 run inning. Clements hit two homers in the opener. Burkett also connected for a homer.
The second game began immediately after the first with an attendance of 3108. Cleveland scored six runs while Philadelphia managed three, aided by two-base hits from Davis Virtue and Delahanty and a home run by Hamilton. Burkett and Childs stole bases, while errors by Cleveland helped fuel the rally. Umpire Emslie drew critique for his fourth inning call as Cleveland defeated Philadelphia.
In Baltimore on June 9 the St Louis team saw their two scheduled games with the Orioles halted by heavy rain. The first game completed, the second was stopped in the second inning, forcing two games to be played tomorrow. Cobb contributed to the visitor’s partial win before the stoppage.
St Louis triumphs over Baltimore as four bases on balls in the fourth inning plus Rank errors by the Orioles seal the win. Attendance 2215. Bid for title continues.
The Washington vs Louisville game was interrupted by rain three times and resumed. Knell pitched well for Washington, with Milligan shining in batting and fielding. Attendance 1,669. Final score Washington 6 Louisville 1. Duffee homered. Milligan and Dowd notable for multiple plays. Umpire Maccullar. Time 2h29m.
New York and Cincinnati split a doubleheader interrupted by rain in New York. The first game halted after four innings. the second finished with New York winning as Cincinnati committed four errors while New York collected key hits in the third and ninth. Attendance 1,037.
Rain halted the Brooklyn versus Pittsburg game today in Brooklyn. The schedule was disrupted as weather forced postponement.
Lowell defeats Salem twice in Lowell on June 9 before about 500 fans. First game ends 9 to 0 for Lowell after a rain delay interrupts the second game. score was 2 to 0 in favor of Lowell when rain began. Notable feats include Deady with two three-base hits, McCarthy two-base hit, and Hawes stealing twice. Umpire Howard. time 1 hour 45 minutes.
Lewiston defeated Brockton 7 to 5 as Keefe and road(ball) pitched for the visitors and Brockton struggled with control. Shannon starred at short while Mulcahey’s umpiring sparked a protest in the eighth after Fitzgerald was ruled out for interference. Attendance 200.
Reecee Lezotte Shea involved as sacrifice hits by Mullen Cook Burke Shannon Doe and Shea. Keefe Fitzgerald steal bases. numerous walks by Lincoln Lezotte and others. Errors by Lor Lewis ton and more. Wild pitches by Lincoln and Doe. Umpire Mulcahey. Commentary notes Cross at third base, Farrell valued hitter, Brodie in center for Von der Ahe’s team, Walter improving at bat but base running weakness persists.
The New York Recorder and Boston Post plan a 157 mile relay from New York to Springfield and on to Boston with short relay legs of six to ten miles. Henry Goodman leads riders while Allen Swan backs Springfield to Worcester and the final Framingham to Boston leg. Pouch and inscription funded by Pope Manufacturing Company. Officials and clubs from B A A and Worcester A C oversee the event with many names listed as organizers and judges.
Providence beat the Athletics 2 to 1 in a low error game. Hornung hit a solo homer in the first and Messitt plated a run. Providence added a second on a fielder's choice and a two-base hit in the sixth. Attendance was about 700 as Sullivan and Ryan opposed Devlin and Gray.
Rain halted scheduled games at Woonsocket and Pawtucket leading to postponements. Officials cited wet fields and safety concerns prompting a rain day for all remaining action. Teams affected include local squads from Woonsocket and Pawtucket with no rescheduled dates provided.
June 9 report lists Albany 4 Rochester 7, Syracuse 6 Elmira 4, with Buffalo-Binghamton game postponed due to rain and New Haven-Troy game also postponed. Strong local teams faced weather delays while scores from Albany region games surfaced.
ProvipeNck June 9 Brown shut out the University of Pennsylvania on Lincoln field in a well played game. Final score shows Brown 6, Penn 5 with 88 hits total. Batteries Sexton and Tenney for Brown Berg en and Larsing for Penn.
The column praises catchers like Kinslow and Sluggers such as Dowd and Carroll, notes on fielding by Schriver and Latham, and observations on pitchers Davies and Killen. It references potentials for teams like Baltimore, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and New York, with remarks on Boyle, O Neill, and Hallman among others.
In a Portlands led match several stars stood out while others faltered. Klo bedanz pitched superbly for Portlands, Burns struggled at bat and defense, and Spear anchored Salem with solid fielding and a strong bat. Lewiston’s Ladd slumped, Garry failed in outfield, and Eddie Cuil nearly led Lowell to prominence as a base runner.
Anson confirms farewell efforts with two games at the South End grounds starting at 2 PM. Wet grounds yesterday delayed play. today’s lineup features Hutchinson and Kittridge as the first battery and Gumbert with Schriber the second. Umpires Staley, Kelly, Stivetts, and Ganze will officiate for Boston, as Anson faces Chicago in a pivotal afternoon.
Sporting notes report Henry of the University A C sets a high hurdles mark in 15% seconds for 120 yards and hurdles as two watches show 15 4 5 seconds. Williams held the prior record at 15 4 5. Wiggin of the Beside Boat Club disputes arise attending tonight’s championships committee meeting. Brookline High School AAU plans June 18 games. Trimount AC denies disbandment claims. Sullivan of Charlestown denies match talks.
The report predicts several upsets at the Congress Street grounds with many favorites challenged. Donahoe of Worcester is cited as weak, while Mowry and Ide lead in multiple events. Likely podiums include Moakley in the half, Allison and Collamore in the mile, and Shead in high hurdles, with Scott favored in shot and Crane in pole vault.
The interscholastic championship at Holmes Field this afternoon features forty entrants in the 100 yard dash with likely winners including C L Smith Jr Browne and Nichols Ben Hurd L M Sayer Phillips Exeter Collins Milton Academy Clark E H S Doyle Hopkinson Hindekoper and Miranda Chauncy Hall. Davis Worcester High is favored in the quarter and half mile events with Smith Phillips Exeter likely to win the walk and Putnam Chauncy Hall a strong pole vault contender.
Peninsula Yachtsmen gather this evening at 8 o clock to approve racing measurement rules and plan the eastward squadron cruise in July with prize runs and club receptions en route. Due to protests, the May regatta judges order a resailing of the fourth class race on the club course. Saturday June 11, first gun at 2 15 p.m. start five minutes after, same entries as Memorial Day, larger prizes. Spectators may view from Marine pier or club veranda.
Augustus Russ's funeral was held in Warren street chapel with a large gathering of notable attendees. The service featured floral designs, music by a church choir, organist Mrs. Herrick, and soloist Mrs. Viola Morrill. Reverend Eben Butler delivered a eulogy praising Russ as a self made man whose hospitality and charity marked a life of activity from boyhood onward.
Mrs. Martha M. Merrill wife of the Hon Moody Merrill died at her Townsend street Roxbury home on Wednesday June 8 She was born in Boston youngest daughter of William Burgess a longtime Boston merchant and an active Walnut Avenue Church member Funeral services will be held Saturday at noon.
Reporters pressed former Secretary Blaine for news on the Minneapolis convention and cabinet resignation but he declined to speak beyond confirming only bulletin reports. He planned to depart Bar Harbor at 9 a.m. and avoided interviews, with doors kept closed and no late nominations announced.
Mr Blaine remained in his hotel room all day in Boston avoiding politics while reporters pressed for an interview about claims printed in the morning Post. He denied using strong language toward the Post man and said he would not discuss politics. Mrs Blaine and hotel staff were present during the exchanges as bulletins on Minneapolis troubles continued.
The steamer John Brooks of the Portsmouth Steamship Company will run a complimentary trip this Saturday. It will depart from Now's Arch Wharf at 2 p.m. on the voyage.
Two public days announced at Chauncy Hall School. On Saturday June 11 kindergarten teachers graduate with an address by Samuel Eliot. Promotion day follows on June 14 with ceremonies and formal program.
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