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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1895
Page
4
Boston powered past Chicago 14 to 1 as Duffy homered and Dahlen, Lange, Everett, and Nash drove in runs. Anson, McCarthy, and Bannon starred in the field with sharp plays, while Chicago struggled with mistimed throws and outs in multiple innings.
In a brisk clash at the South End grounds Boston defeated Chicago 4 to 1 as Hutchison labored under pressure from an aggressive Boston lineup led by Duffy McCarthy and Bannon. The game featured strong fielding by Long and Nash with steady pitching from Sullivan and a late homer by Lowe sealing the verdict.
In the last inning Bonner lined a pitch at Rusie breaking the right forefinger. Rusie retired Connor on one pitched ball to end the game. Attendance 2000. final score New York 5 St. Louis 4. Hits 8 and 7. Errors 4 and 4. Batteries Rusie Clarke Wilson Breitenstein and Peitz.
Cleveland defeated Brooklyn 4 to 2 as misplays and baseRunning errors cost Brooklyn several late scoring chances. Attending crowd around 3,000 watched Wallace and Zimmer duel Daub and Grim as hits and errors tilted the game in Cleveland’s favor.
Louisville played a steady fielding game to beat Philadelphia 2 to 0 in a fast contest. Inks was effective on the mound and at bat, aiding runners on base. Attendance was 2500 as Louisville tallied 2 runs on 11 hits to Philadelphia’s 9 hits, with 2 errors for the hosts.
Portland gains 8 hits and 5 errors to 6 for Fall River in a well played game. Killen was effective for Portland as the home team secured a 8 to 6 victory.
Syracuse Stars impressed in Toronto with Kilroy’s sharp pitching and 10 hits. Chapman’s team produced five scattered hits, Gray excelled on the mound, leaving eleven Stars on bases. Final score Syracuse 10 Toronto 6 with 80 in attendance.
Lewiston led New Bedford 6 to 2 when rain halted play after the third inning. Bowdoin College pitcher Bodge allowed no safe hits as Wilson was hit freely. Slattery resigned today as manager and a directors’ committee travels to Massachusetts to find a replacement. The team will be strengthened at once.
In Bangor on June 13 the Brocktons fielded amateurs and trailed early. Final score shows Bangor 23 Brockton 31 with Bangors 12 hits to Brocktons 16 and 4 errors to 9. Batteries Wheeler Hayes Cary Hazelton Shea.
Three Haverhill infielders were laid off for poor play as the team reorganized and defeated Lawrence easily. Final hits, errors, and batteries listed show Haverhill 16 hits to 6 for Lawrence, 3 errors each. Lander and Quinlan paired with Standish and Hart on the mound.
Lowell offense sparked early batting while Fitchburg surged late but failed to overcome a first inning lead. Hits favored Lowell 25 to 17 with 9 errors for Lowell and 4 for Fitchburg. Batteries Coyle and Crisham for Lowell. Stout Douglas Popkay Donovan for Fitchburg.
Nashua defeated Salem 9 to 8 on June 13 as McStin delivered a simple drop shot to seal the win. The late scoring play gave Nashua the lead and the victory in a tight affair.
In a seven inning clash Nashua beat Salem with a 9 to 6 final. Hits were Nashua 16 Salem 6. Errors Nashua 7 Salem 9. Battery pairing Black and Luchia for Nashua Regan and Linehan for Salem. Ball in the seventh produced four runs for the visitors.
The Providence and Wilkesbarre clubs played a hard fought game with Providence taking a 5 to 3 win after Lovett weakened in the sixth inning. Attendance was about 1,000 as Wilkesbarre registered 10 hits and 2 errors while Providence had 9 hits and 3 errors. Batteries Bauswein and Diggins for Wilkesbarre with Lovett and McAuley for Providence.
Buffalo defeats Rochester 12 to 3 as Puryea and McGinnis split pitching duties. Buffalo’s hits total 13 to Rochester’s 11 with only one Rochester tally aided by an opponent error. Attendance listed at 1200. Batteries McGinnis Urquhart for Buffalo and Duryea White for Rochester.
Pawtucket defeated Kennebec 11 to 6 in a rain soaked midday game on Gardiner grounds. Todd and Yeager combined on the mound for Pawtucket with Dilworth and Kelly catching. Scoring fought through poor weather as Pawtucket and Kennebec traded hits and errors.
Springfield beat Scranton 7 to 1 as both teams showed fatigue from travel. Clark hit a three bagger and Leahy caught a foul fly while Springfield made no errors and Scranton struggled after Ward’s absence.
Amid rain checks and crowd chatter, baseball notes recount Anson protesting Sullivan’s pitching style, a sensational Bannon seventh inning catch, and Boston’s push atop the standings. Players, teams, and venues across New England are cited with schedule slips and transfers.
The 750 mile Paris to Bordeaux and back race ended today. Carriage No 6, built on the Pachard Levasseur system, finished at 12 57 p m in Place d Armes after a little over forty eight hours of travel.
The Higgins tug of war team from South Boston seeks a match with the CPA C team to be held at the letters rooms at an early date. The Higgins lineup includes Henry P. Murphy anchor Frank Callahan William Carr Frank Carr James Manning manager.
Athletic clubs Worcester A C and Suffolk A C host a July 4 meet at the Worcester oval with 400 dollars in prizes. Events include handicapped dashes and runs, a one mile team championship open to New England colleges and clubs, a two mile scratch race featuring notable runners, and a five mile event. Prizes include gold and silver watches, gold seals, and a silk banner for the winning team. Entries close June 24 with Cadman in Worcester or Russell in Boston. fees 60 cents per man for most events.
Allerton’s fee drops from 1000 to 50 this season as racing news highlights Strathberry’s failed offer, Merry Chimes’ speed prospects, and Hal Dillard’s pacing hopes. Narragansett purses rise to 300 400 and 500, with plans for a Providence meeting June 19 to July 15 and Fort Lee odds on the Suburban.
Reports from Lawrence show a strong crowd and fast performances. Featured 2:40 pace with $300 purse and multiple heats, plus 2:26 trot and 2:18 pace events, racing through a brisk schedule with several horses named in results.
At Gravesend L I on June 13 Prig won the first six furlong race with Hurlingham second and Factotum third in 1 14 3 4. Our Jack took the one mile and one furlong event with Song and Dance second and Restraint third in 1 58 1 4. Handspring won the five furlong race ahead of Requital and Sebastian in 1 03. Liza won the fourth six furlongs race.
In the fifth race over five furlongs Premier won with Heresy second and Shakespeare third finishing at 1:03. In the sixth race of one mile and one furlong Long Beach finished first with Salonica second and W. B. third, time 150.
Rob Roy exposes alleged rigging at the Seaside Athletic Club tied to Kennedy Hurst and Co with calls to oust the rascals and restore fair play. He cites missing contests and outside wagers while noting license denial postponing Dixon Erne bout and naming figures like O Rourke Tighe Williamson and McKelvey.
Willimantic Conn June 13 Henry Maho a wealthy Coventry farmer ended his life by shooting himself in the barn his wife found him with a revolver beside him Cause despondency He was 67 his brother had died by suicide three years earlier
The Los Angeles based weekly bulletin lists suspensions and transfers to Class B and notes a two mile flying start record of 4 minutes 42.25 seconds set May 2 in Louisville by F G Barrett. Sanctions include events at Connecticut High School A A Hartford July 7. F W Stowe East Hampton June 25. Roll stone Cycle Club Fitchburg June 8. Maine Intercollegiate Athletic Association Waterville June 6. Rockland Wheel Club Rockland June 8. Worcester Academy Athletic Association Worcester June 8. Haverhill High School Athletic Association Haverhill June 8. Western Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Amherst June 8. Y M C A Dover June 15. Oscar F Berry Weymouth July 4. Joseph L Lynch Whitefield.
A list of riders including L. D. Cabanne A. W. Warren A. I. Brown H. H. Maddox Monte Scott Charles Earle and others trains at the Springfield club as it awaits LA W faction rift over Class B pros. Prize plans shift to directors and a new Manhattan Beach track aims to boost performances and records.
Yesterday a heated discussion occurred with Chief Consul Potter, H. E. Raymond, and W. E. Bull. Raymond, now vice president of Sterling Cycle Works, said Goodman cannot join Sterling. Potter and Bull argued Class B riders must pay entry fees, potentially setting a precedent. Spalding team may miss Saturday’s start. NY Division racing board to meet Friday night.
Entries list riders from Boston Dorchester Roxbury Everett Malden Readville Newtonville Watertown Framingham and nearby towns for one mile and two mile handicap races at Wayside Park South Framingham starting 3 p m with numerous names and yardage allocations including H T Buckley N Y Stow W Reynolds Isaacs Knox and Edwards among others.
Syracuse New York June 13 bicycle races in the L. A. W. circuit were postponed due to rain and moved to tomorrow.
The Newton Athletic Club announces a July 4 program at Newton Centre starting 9 30 am with events including 100 yard dash 440 yard run 88 yard run one mile run one mile walk 16 pound shot put pole vault running high jump 440 yard run novice and scratch plus special team races and a two mile bicycle race. Cups for top three in each event and 50 cents entry per event. Open to those never having won an open running prize. Entries close June 26 1895 with F C Rising secretary Newton Centre.
London June 13 Richard Croker's two year old Montauk was scratched from the Landport plate at the Lewes spring meeting today.
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