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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1896
Page
3
Boston won decisively as Cincinnati offered little resistance. Duffy, Ganzel, Long, Nichols and Tucker starred for the home team with Dwyer and Smith excelling for the visitors. The game featured early offense by Boston and a late showcase of batting across the lineup.
National League doubleheaders include Cincinnati at Boston Pittsburg at New York Cleveland at Brooklyn Louisville at Philadelphia Chicago at Baltimore St Louis at Washington New England League games feature Fall River at Bangor New Bedford at Augusta Brockton at Lewiston Pawtucket at Portland Eastern League cards show Toronto at Wilkesbarre Buffalo at Scranton Syracuse at Springfield Rochester at Providence
The Cincinnati team, after a New York defeat, visited South End grounds and were routed by Boston. Only five Cincinnati hits, six runs for Boston, with Duffy delivering a three-base hit and Long a two-bagger. Wynch umpired as Boston rallied with timely hits and base running, while Buck Ewing received fanfare but retired at first.
New York faced Pittsburg early, but seven runs in the seventh after Seymour wavered turned the game. Irwin allowed three more in the eighth, Van Haltren closed with a scoreless ninth. Stenzel homered as Pittsburg won with strong support behind Killen. Attendance 4000.
In Brooklyn, Daub and Jones led a 4 hit performance while Jones hit the longest homer of the season on the home grounds. The 3,500 in attendance watched Brooklyn to 10 hits and 2 errors to Cleveland's 4 hits and 2 errors. Batteries were Daub Grim and Young O Connor.
Baltimore wins as Anson delivers a four hit day, the final single in the eleventh. Chicago collects twelve hits overall, Baltimore fourteen, with Griffith allowing two errors in a low scoring affair before 3512 fans.
Philadelphia defeats Louisville 9 to 6 in a lively eighth inning rally. Cross drives in the decisive run on back to back hits as Clark homers. attendance 3,444. Base hits Philadelphia 10 Louisville 12. errors 3 and 5. Batteries Taylor and Grady Frazer and Miller.
Washington defeated St Louis as Cross starred at short and Crooks hit a home run. Maul and McGuire combined on the mound while Donahoe and Murphy allowed the runs. Attendance was 8200 with 15 base hits for Washington and 8 for St Louis.
Sam Wise drove in two runs and scored three as Scranton defeated Buffalo despite Buffalo’s five hits. Errors by Ward and Berger hurt Buffalo, while Brown allowed just five hits. Batteries were Gray and Urquhart for Buffalo and Brown and Berger for Scranton.
Wilkes-Barre led early and again in the eighth but Toronto broke it open with a seven run seventh and tied in the ninth. The Canadians won in the tenth as Smith and Bonner homered. Final score Toronto ten, Wilkes-Barre nine. Base hits Toronto twelve, Wilkes-Barre fifteen. Errors Toronto four, Wilkes-Barre three. Batteries Dunn and Casey. Keenan and Diggins.
In Lewiston Maine, June 11, the New England League game featured 400 in attendance with both sides racking up equal errors. Brockton and Lewiston totaled three hits each, while costly miscues by Brockton and solid defense by Lewiston shaped the 14 to 3 final. Batteries were Korwan and J Shea for Brockton and Williams and Mes sitt for Lewiston.
Augusta won in the ninth inning in a see-saw game with heavy batting and solid defense. Newell pitched finely for Augusta as 400 fans watched. Final score shows Augusta 3 New Bedford 2 with 16 hits to 12 and 5 errors to 3. Batteries were Newell Hart and Connor for Augusta Day Burke for New Bedford.
Fall River won the contest by stringing hits in the seventh inning as Roach made key catches and Reilly and R. Moore contributed strong plays. The game halted in the first half of the eighth due to rain with attendance listed as 00. The final line score reads Fall River 7 Bangor 4.
Hicks opens the Com bination Park at Medford with a 3:00 class start and 2000 spectators. favorites win in slow times. notable heats feature Fascination Baroness Filmark Woodshed Jubilee Wilkes Nay and Charlie P with Wood shed holding a late lead. Judges include Leavitt Janvier Miller. Next card includes 2:15 trot 2:15 pace 2:28 trot with races at 1 pm.
In Newport on June 11, Maroney held Holy Cross to two hits through five innings as Newport trailed 3-0. A sixth inning rally tied the score after a dropped third strike and wild pitch. Final line shows Holy Cross 7, Newport 5 with errors and key hits guiding the win.
Boston visitors may see Foreman pitch while Stivetts could appear for Boston. Cincinnati sent home Gastright and Inks. Washington backers back Silver King. New York’s Stafford hurts ankle. Freedman plans cash prizes for top finishers. South Boston clubs seek away games June 17 20 27 and July 4. send inquiries to H L Harkins. Dorchester Arcadias seek Saturday home game. contact Joseph W Cook.
Six races at Gravesend Long Island racecourse results include Kings Counsel winning the first over Azure and Old Mat. Nanki Pooh tops the mile and a furlong event with Chugnut second. St Bartholomew wins the Hanover stakes half mile with Hi Daddy second. Brisk takes the one mile with Copyright second. The Parkway handicap goes to St Maxim over Aurelian and Dorian. Peep o Day wins the one mile with Elizabelh second. Time figures shown for each race.
The executive committee voted to send ten athletes from English High School, Worcester Academy, Phillips Andover, Brookline High, and other schools to New York on June 20 for National Interscholastic events. Several athletes were ruled unavailable or entered in other events. The pole vault prize was reassigned after Kendall refused the jump-off.
An entry named Miss Biddle for J Turner of Philadelphia collapsed and died last week in the city during 3 minute class competition. Fascination reportedly ran a mile in 2 17. Prominent promoters Dan Fowle and Ned Southwick of Newburyport observed the day. Secretary Arthur T. Hicks hosted a busy track with fine grand stand and strong attendance. The Boston City Band directed by F L Collins provided music throughout the heats. Saugus track manager James O. Gray gathered entries for the June 23 meeting as the class filled well. Jubilee Wilkes had not yet run faster than 2 24 this season. Frank Walker was praised as the top starter in the region. The field for 2 15 trot included Alcidental, Leylax, Miss Fullerton, Scranton Belle and Arlena, with many trainers watching from the rail. Charlie P looked strong in 2 12 event, and returns Saturday for free-for-all pace with Woodshed, Barney, Gil Curry and Saladin.
In Poughkeepsie on June 11, Harvard and Columbia crews respond to Penn faculty excluding Megargee Kier and Stephenson from the varsity. Pennsylvanian Thomas Reath may bring news of possible moderation. Harvard, Columbia and Penn crews trial the Waters shell amid a choppy river, with fresh crews and coach Putnam lecturing via megaphone.
The Savin Hill Yacht Club met last evening with Com modore JT presiding. Four new members joined as the regatta committee announced Damon cup races on Aug 28 and 29. The club approved a porcelain button bearing the club flag encircled by two gold anchors for caps.
A busy schedule looms if the Flaherty Dixon winner accepts June 16 challenges featuring Sally Smith Gans Farne Lavack Murphy Willie Smith Hagarty and more. Notes on Sharkey Corbett draw risk Fitzsimmons McPartland Mullen Lavigne and amateur AAU plans plus Woburn opposition to Quinn O Brien fight and public ticket concerns.
William Quinn known as Sealdy Bill will box Dick O'Brien of Lewiston Maine at the Woburn Athletic Club on June 18. The match limits are twenty rounds with catchweights and 60 percent of gross receipts to the star contestants. This will be the last Massachusetts boxing show before the anti boxing measure repeal takes effect on the 20th. Quinn is favored in betting.
Beverly June 11 polo at the Myopia Hunt Club opens the season through September with daily practice and matches. A practice game saw Holmes and Gardner as the Yellows beat Fay and Prince of the Whites five to three, with another session planned for Saturday afternoon.
Amateur riders from Harvard College and New York join top names like Fish Nadeau and Stow for eight races headed by a mile tandem. Officials Percival referees as Mattapan Road Club hosts a smokers night with Eagles and Roxbury Clubs. A Mattapan road event, speed trials, and club meetings feature in a packed cycling program with new members added.
In Middletown Connecticut on June 11 1901 bids for the heating bicycle factory were opened last week. The contract went to Casper Ranger of Holyoke Massachusetts. Ranger must furnish $20 000 bonds and complete work within four months from the contract date.
The Everett Athletic Club announces a Saturday attraction at its new Broad Street grounds featuring the St. John Lyceum team of Roxbury in a likely lively exhibition.
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