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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1896

Page

3

Baseball matchups across leagues listed for today

National League games include Cincinnati at Boston Pittsburg at New York Cleveland at Brooklyn Louisville at Philadelphia Chicago at Baltimore St Louis at Washington. New England League features Fell River at Bangor New Bedford at Augusta Brockton at Lewiston Pawtucket at Portland. Eastern League matchups list Toronto at Wilkesbarre Buffalo at Scranton Syracuse at Springfield Rochester at Providence.

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

Browns Ready to Close Series as Rain Delays Games

A severe rainstorm yesterday morning left South End grounds swampy and postponed baseball games. Cincinnati visits Boston in third place with hopes of a three game sweep. Foreman likely to pitch for the visitors while Boston options include Dolan or Stivetts. The Browns, buoyed by early plans, head to Washington after a 6 o’clock departure. Buck Ewing and Eddie Burke return as favorites, Irwin fills third, and Arlie Latham’s absence is noted.

South End Boston Roger Connor Browns Roger Washington Cincinnatis Cincles Buck Ewing Eddie Burke Burkeville Arlie Latham Irwin Foreman Dolan Stivetts

Washington Nationals Edges Sloppy Play In Uneventful Tilt

Washington and Chicago battled in a tedious game marked by dropped fly balls and defensive miscues. Chicago benefited from 15 base hits to Washingtons 11 with Lush and Dahlen homering for Chicago while Mercer faded late for Washington. attendance 7800.

Washington Mercer Lush Dahlen Louisville Battteries Hemming Chicago Chicago Friend Terry Kittredge Daley McGuire

Champions win series finale as Baltimore defeats Louisville 12 7

Baltimore outplayed Louisville 12 to 0 in a lopsided game. Hemming allowed seven hits through five innings while Kelley and Miller were fined and Miller ejected after clashes with umpire Sheridan. Attendance was 4022. Batteries were Hemming Robinson Hill McDermott Miller Warner.

Baltimore Louisville Hemming Sheridan Kelley Miller Robinson Hill McDermott Warner

New York Beats Cincinnati 10 to 6 in Erratic Showdown

New York scored 10 runs on 13 hits while Cincinnati tallied 6 with 14 hits. Doheny exited after the first inning with a lame arm, Clarke shut them down until nine, where five clean hits produced three earned runs. Attendance listed as 2,000. Errors favored New York 3 to 2. Fisher battered the Yankees, Vaughn and Farrell contributed as battery for New York.

New York Cincinnati New Yorks Cincinnatis Fisher Doheny Clarke Sihen Gay Farrell Vaughn

Hawley Tops Brooklyn as Pittsburg Triumphs in Park

In Brooklyn, Hawley pitched well for Pittsburg, limiting the Brooklyns to one run. Kennedy was steady but Pittsburg seized timely hits to score four runs. Attendance reported at 1200. Final: Pittsburg 4, Brooklyn 1. Base hits Pittsburg 7, Brooklyn 4. Errors Pittsburg 1, Brooklyn 1. Batteries Hawley Merritt Kennedy Grim.

Brooklyn N. Y Hawley Pittsburg Brooklyns Kennedy Merritt Grim

Experts Testify On Arsenic Poisoning In Mrs Fleming Trial

New York June 10 The trial of Mrs Fleming accused of poisoning her mother Mrs Bliss resumed with cross examination of Henry H Bliss stepfather. Pathologist Dr Charles Fisher described arsenical poisoning symptoms while Victor Vaughn explained how arsenic kills and noted no human poisoning cases with mixed antimony and arsenic. The court adjourned until tomorrow.

New York Vaughn

Cleveland and Philadelphia clash in low scoring duel

Cleveland 0 to 1 16 00 1 06.25 Philadelphia 0 0 0 0 0 6 2 0 1. Scoring and errors show Cleveland 10 Philadelphia 3 hits for Cleveland 1 for Philadelphia. Batteries Cuppy and Zimmer Carsey and Grady.

Philadelphia Cuppy Cleveland Zimmer Carsey Grady

Toronto Defeats Wilkesbarre In Baseball Tilt

Toronto won at Wilkesbarre as Keenan walked two and allowed five safe hits. Coakley struggled with six walks. Staley was hit, Betts and Wright homered. Attendance 80. Final score 19 to 15. Hits Toronto 18 Wilkesbarre 15. Errors Toronto 4. Batteries Staley Casey Keenan Coakley Diggins.

Wilkesbarre Penn Toronto Keenan Coakley Staley Betts Wright Sopot Gene Casey Diggins

Scranton Team Edges Buffalo in Home Run Bout

Scranton falls 2 to 4 as Harper is hit hard and support falters. Herndon exits after battering, Wadsworth adds effectiveness, and Maguire Fields and Stahl homer. Base hits favor Buffalo 15 to 13. errors Buffalo five Scranton eight. Batteries Herndon Wadsworth Smith versus Harper Berger Outcalt.

Scranton Penn Harper Herndon Wadsworth Maguire Fields Stahl Pulp Ier Oe Vista Sopanon Estes Eee Buffalo Smith Berger

Harvard Wins at Princeton in Slow Field Display

Harvard defeated Princeton 7 to 6 in Princeton New Jersey as Harvard rallied from a 6-2 deficit. Princeton errors and base running miscues aided Harvard while pitching by Wilson and Easton faded late.

Mrs Fleming Trial Meant to Outshine Harris Sagas

A June report from New York portrays Mrs. Fleming as a notorious figure whose life from birth into a celebrated trial evokes morbid public fascination. The piece describes her ancestry, early signs of vice, and the sensationality surrounding her breach of promise suits and alleged blackmail schemes. It notes observers compare her to Lombroso theories and highlight the courtroom dynamics between defense and prosecution and the tense personal feud between two lawyers.

New York Fleming la Donna Signor Lombroso Scheele Goff Court of Appeals Brooke O’sullivan

Amherst Freshmen Rally Beats Williams In Final Inning

Amherst freshmen came from behind on Pratt field as Williams led by three runs to the ninth. Janson faltered after a loud Amherst rally, and with no outs four runs scored to give Amherst a 9 5 victory. Batteries were Boyden and Dewitt for Amherst, Janson and Maynard for Williams.

Amherst Williams Pratt Field Janson Friars- Amherst Boyden Dewitt Maynard

Wilmington Dawns Comeback Crushes Newark in 65–? Victory

Wilmington defeated Newark 65 to ? in a baseball game played in Wilmington. The box score lists Wilmington nine hits and Newark ten, with Wilmington committing one error to Newark four. McCafferty and Wise paired for Wilmington while Bristow and D Rothfuss worked for Newark.

Wilmington Del Newark McCafferty and Wise Bristow D. Rothfuss

Rain Postpones New England League Games

Players' bench notes that all New England League games were postponed yesterday due to rain. Dolan and Foreman may start in the box today. Forest Hills seeks a game for Saturday and June 17 with a reasonable guarantee. Mulvey of Forest Hills seeks wire or mail contact. Cuppy the Cleveland pitcher pitched well in Philadelphia yesterday. Charley Miller from Cincinnati shows strong base running. Hamilton will be slower until July but then may handicap Miller and Lange of Chicago. Anson reportedly will not release Harry Truby, with Pfeffer seen as an uncertain second baseman.

New England Dolan Foreman Forest Hills Mulvey Cuppy Cleveland Philadelphia Charley Miller Cincinnatis Hamilton Miller and Lange Chicago Anson Harry Truby Pfeffer

B A A Games Set At Irvington Oval On June 17

The Boston Athletic Association schedules events at the Irvington Oval on June 17 starting at 9:30 a m Entries close Thursday with John Graham B A A The program features 10 yard dash 1 mile run running broad jump 600 yard run 120 yard high hurdle 100 yard dash scratch novices open to athletes who have never won a prize in any open running event at any distance

Boston Athletic Association Irvington Oval John Graham

Boston Boxing Farewell Before Massachusetts Ban

A Boston boxing column notes the anti boxing law taking effect after June 18 in Massachusetts, predicting the Flaherty Dixon featherweight title event on June 16 will be the city’s last major bout for years. It praises the match, outlines ticketing at 159 West Newton Street Armory, and contrasts Dixon’s popularity with Flaherty’s foul-prone style while touching on other bouts and boxers on the scene.

Massachusetts Boston Martin Flaherty George Dixon West Newton Street Flaherty Armory Mullins Music Hiall Dixon Louis Sullivan Spike Sullivan Louis Dan Sullivan Joe Elms Griffo Brooklyn Coney Island Tom O'Rourke Tom O’rourke Joe Gans al Hereford Gans Kennard Watson A. C. M’kenzie

Prize fighter held in Maine murder death

Coroner's jury in Lewiston finds Honore Dionne died from a blow from Honore Grenier the young prize fighter. Grenier is in Auburn county jail after being taken into custody following the incident near a shed where Dionne was found dying on Sunday morning.

Lewiston Honore Dionne Dionne Honore Grenier Grenier Auburn

O'Brien and QuinnMatched in Twenty Round Bout at Woburn

Dick O'Brien and Seal dy Bill Quinn were matched to box at Woburn A C on June 18 for a twenty round decision before the club. Quinn recently fought Joe Walcott for twenty rounds, making him a strong favorite. O'Brien is in good condition and has trained at Nahant. The match promises a great bout as both fighters are highly capable.

Dick O'Brien Sealdy Bill” Quinn Woburn Woburn A. C Quinn Joe Walcott O’brien Nahant

East Boston Gun Club Receives Flag Presentation

Members of the East Boston Gun Club were surprised by a group of ladies at Mescot Hall who presented a handsome American flag. Mrs. F. A. Healy made the presentation, Mr. William Wyman responded, and the ladies were thanked. A reception and collation followed the formalities.

East Boston Joe Healy Corcorane A. Tryder Alby Waa Dr. Talman Banka S4r Foster J . Lewis F. Woods Morse Libbey Anderson Bailey W. W. Tarr

Massachusetts division L A W holds meeting at Young's Hotel

Mass division board of officers of the L A W met at Youngs Hotel for a quarterly session led by President Sterling Elliott. Reports showed 2227 new members in three months, 6500 expired memberships, and a $2632 three month expense with $2470 on hand as of May.

Massachusetts Division Young’s Hotel Sterling Elliott Massachusetts Elliott League Columbus Avenue Franklin Park Park Square Park Boston Park Railrroad City Hall A. D. Peck Spencer T. Williams Rules and Regulations Committee General Committee Springfield Lynn Massachusetts Division Board

Savin Hill Yacht Club Opening Hop At Dorchester

The Savin Hill Yacht Club held its opening hop in the club house at Savin Hill Beach Dorchester last evening. During intermission guests enjoyed a short sail aboard the yachts. Committee in charge included W F Bache L E Noble George E Stone and others. Notables present included Commodore and Mrs A W B Foster Vice Commodore and Mrs William Bache and many club members and guests.

Savin Hill

New Yacht Arbutus Arrives to Challenge Harbinger

The Arbutus, a 34ft 9in overall racing yacht built by H. D. Pendleton of Damariscotta for John F. Small of Dorchester, reached Dorchester Yacht Club moorings after a seven day voyage with Ross Eldrege aboard. Crowds inspected the vessel described as a fast reaching racer with a cat rig and jib, 6ft 6in beam, and 18 inch draft, aiming to defeat the Harbinger owned by the Bache brothers.

H. D. Pendleton Damariscotta John F. Small Dorchester Dorchester Yacht Club Mr. Small Ross Eldrege Bache Boys

Mock Trial in State Council Lodge Over Safe Theft

A mock trial unfolded in the lodge room of State Council No. 214 on Boylston Place. N. C. Sawyer faced a charge of stealing a safe in broad daylight with John Haskell Butler presiding as judge and A. J. Daly handling the government case. Senior counsel Thomas Fay and Councilman Ring defended Sawyer while Deputy Sheriff Wardwell served as court crier. The judge’s witty charge led to a verdict against Sawyer, based on the defense witness being deaf and dumb.

State Council

Bicycle racing and club notices from Essex and Weymouth

June 17 marks Clansmen Day at Centennial Grove Essex with races offering gold plated watches and a silver punch bowl as prizes. Entries due June 18 to W F Searle Salem. Also notes on Arena wheel distribution, Beachmont July 4 races, Winthrop Cycle Club HQ move June 15, Centurion posters, Somerville riders, Wettergreen business, and Weymouth Merea Bicycle Club forming with officers.

Clansmen Centennial Grove Essex Waltham Movement W. F. Searle Box B. Salem Melville Garden Management Gardens Wright & Ditson’s Washington Street Boston Albert A. Pope Pope New England News Company New England Arena Chicago Berkeley Cycle Club Beachmont Revere Beach & Lugnn Crescent Avenue Endicott Avenue Winthrop Cycle Club Pauline Street Winthrop Centre H. B. Shattuck & Son Centurion Somerville Light Infantry Joseph §. Jones Falmouth Wettergreen Cycle Manufacturing Company of Malden Jack Wettergreen Weymouth

Rainy track cleaned by Hicks at Combination track races start today

Veteran manager George H Hicks had horses drying out the track after three days of rain. The Combination track plans to run as many races as possible today and may start early on future days. Hicks added a stand inside the main stand for judges and the starter to align with the wire. If any heat is dead, it will be judged with the improved setup. First race set for 2 o clock.

George H. Hicks Hicks

Gravesend Races Summary at Gravesend N S June 10

First race six furlongs Ferrier won Ameer placed second Magian third time 1 17 Second five furlongs Divide won Leogaletta second Devils dream third time 1 04 Third Seagate stakes one mile Gotham won Hornpipe second Ed Kearney third time 1 41 Fourth Gazette stakes one mile and a furlong Intermission won Woodvine second Bessie Browning third time 1 58 1 2 Fifth five furlongs Stachelberg won Mistral II second Full Speed third time 1 04 1 2

Gravesend N. S Ferrier Ameer Magian Divide Leogaletta Devils Dream Gotham Hornpipe Ed Kearney Woodvine Bessie Browning Stachelberg Mistral II

Russian cyclist Diakoff ignites English track scenes

Michael Diakoff, a young Russian rider, wins the National Cyclists' Union twenty-five mile championship in England. Described as a cycling phenomenon, he aims for more NCU titles this summer as English papers praise his training work and potential impact on British racing. Jaap Eden mentioned as a contemporary fast European rider.

Michael Diakoff England Her Majesty Little Isle National Cyclists’ Union London Diakoff Cyclists’ Union London Wheeling Harry Wheeler Jaykoff Jaap Eden Flying Dutc Johnnie Johnson Eden Europe

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