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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1892
Page
3
An athletics section notes the Phillies win again while the Orioles and Senators display strong stick work. Ewing defeats the Spiders in a separate contest, and the headline highlights Browning's performance amid a parade of ball results.
National League matchups include Philadelphia at Boston, Brooklyn at New York, Baltimore at Washington, Louisville at Cleveland, Chicago at Pittsburg. New England League features Brockton at Lowell, Lewiston at Salem, Portland at Woonsocket. Tie and forfeited games noted.
In Cincinnati crowds at score boards await news from near Cape Cod. Boston defeats Comiskey’s men, Chicago shuts out Cleveland, Brooklyn wins all nine innings, and Pittsburgh celebrates Burns’s men. The Colonels go to Baltimore and lay down arms to Hanlon while Washington sees a peaceful tableau as Von der Ahe’s Browns aid the Senators.
Boston built an eight run surge off Cyclone Duryea then added more in the sixth and eighth innings as Stivetts and McCarthy keyed the offense. Duffy, Kelly, Long and Tucker contributed steals and timely hits while fielding miscues and collisions marred Boston’s infield play. Duryea exited after four innings with a sixteen to run count against him.
The poem oozes baseball lore as Comiskey joins a band wagon after a three runs late rally by Cincinnati hitters. Stivett is pressured, Latham jokes with Kelly, and the crowd’s mood shifts. The fourth inning brings poetic farce and a fateful, fading light for Comiskey.
New York defeated Cleveland 4 to 3 in a throughly bat dominated game. Lyons homered for New York and Childs and McKean starred in the field while Gore and Tiernan sparked Cleveland. Attendance was 475 as New Yorks clinched the series with timely hitting and strong defense.
Brooklyn prevents Chicago scoring more than three hits as Gumbert struggles on the mound. Ward Corcoran and Wilmot stand out infield and center field with several solid plays. Attendance 2488. Brooklyn 9 Chicago 7.
The Orioles and Colonels played a high scoring game with several errors. Orioles slugged hard and batted Jones out in the fifth, Viau substituting well for a stretch before unsettled play interrupted by errors.
In a high scoring baseball frame the Orioles broke open the game with a five run burst. Shindle Halligan Welch and Van Haltren starred with key hits as Baltimore outscored Louisville 9 to 6. Attendance listed as 551. Other players noted include McGraw Buffinton Brown Dowse and Jones with pitching by Viag and Hurst credited for the umpires.
The great relay race will be started by Postmaster Van Cott of New York and will reach its destination around 8 30 p m tomorrow morning. An official letter will be handed over to begin the event.
Esper dominated on the mound as Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh 5 to 2 in front of 1602 fans. Hits included Cross, Delahanty, Farrell with doubles from Mack Thompson Bierbauer and Delahanty. Noted errors and baserunning miscues marked the contest with Emslie umpiring and a 2 hours 12 minutes duration.
In Washington on June 14 the locals staged a remarkable game where every run came after two were out in each inning. Donovan led the Washington bats while Abbey pitched for Washington. Attendance 1128. Final: Washington 8, St Louis 7.
Brockton defeated Pawtucket 8 to 2 as Lincoln pitched effectively against Lynch who allowed eight Brockton runs. Moran and McGunnigle starred with multiple hits, Moran making a standout first baseman’s play. Attendance 200, errors favored Brockton, with notable mishaps and strategic plays shaping the contest.
Woonsocket topped Portland 6 to 0 in the first inning surge and held on as errors and timely hits produced the early lead. Burrill and O'Brien drove in runs while Lachance and Long contributed, with Sweeney Harrington and others tallying. Both pitchers were effective. attendance 250.
Salem wins over Manchester by strong stick work after eight innings of pitching by Killeen. Manchester fatigue ends the game as Salem takes the contest in a tense, low-scoring clash.
Lewiston June 14 reports a Lowell man agement shake up Monday night followed by a 4 to 1 defeat of their team at Lewis ton.
Cudworth pitched for the visitors in a 9 1/2 inning game marked by controversial calls. Beecher was ruled out at the plate in the eighth despite Townsend saying he did not touch him, and many spectators left disgruntled. Final score shows New Haven 6 to 2 over Binghamton with 500 in attendance.
June 14 in Troy New York saw Providence and Troy clash in a finely contested baseball game. Welch pitched superbly for Troy while the offense battled hard. Final score Troy six Providence seven with two errors for each side.
Patsey Tebeau shows consistency at the plate while Bierbauer falters at second base. Glasscock and O'Brien star for St. Louis and Cleveland respectively, with Stratton pitching well. Other standout names include Connie Mack with Pittsburgh, Dungan for Boston, and Buckley and Tiernan delivering strong batting and fielding for their clubs.
The Boston Athletic Association base ball team will feature Cobb and Upton as catchers with Highlands and Wiggin from Harvard and likely O'Connor from Dartmouth as pitchers. The lineup includes Dickinson at first base Soule at shortstop Cook at third base Stearns of Amherst second base Corbett of Harvard in the field and Far ron and possibly Swanton from last year. A long schedule follows with games from July 2 in Northampton to August 18 at Detroit A C and through numerous cities including Brattleboro Springfield New Jersey A C Staten Island Cape May Philadelphia Riverton Pun. The last three dates are not yet settled.
The cup and people's regatta will be held Monday July 4 under the Schuylkill Navy. Events include senior and junior singles, doubles, eights, pairs, fours and gigs with gold medals for winning crews and silk banners for clubs. Special sterling silver cups donated by Henry W Sharpless and Thomas H Downing will be contested for eights and fours. Entry closes June 27 with fees from five to twenty dollars. Trial heats occur July 4 morning and coxswains in eights must weigh at least 110 pounds. Regulations follow the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen. Bonds required to return cups.
The Connecticut Rhode Island and Massachusetts wheelmen organize a rapid relay from Milford to Boston with riders from New Haven Wallingford Framingham Centre and Newton Lower Falls. Despatch bearers include J W Tabb George Smith Hoyland Smith and others as postmasters act as checkers. The plan promises a fast pace and full Post coverage from start to finish.
The New England League features standout performances from Wheeler of Manchester O Neill of Salem and Rudderham of Lowell. Fielders Ladd Long and Collins Manchesters Meagher Bradley Sullivan Keefe Hickey Lezotte Cull and Connaughton contribute solidly, while Deady and Connors show positional versatility.
The article lists the Philadelphia and Boston players for an afternoon game, highlighting star names such as Harry Wright Roger Connor Tim Keefe Lefty Clements Billy Hallman Allen Billy Hamilton and Sam Thompson. It notes a fast Phillies style and a second game at Holmes Field against Harvard on the open date.
The Columbus Dispatch and Indianapolis News bicycle courier race between Columbus and Indianapolis completed the 140 mile route in 11 hours 30 minutes, fifty minutes ahead of the scheduled 12 hours 20 minutes. The event showcased a remarkable performance by riders in the West Relay Race.
The Beverly Yacht Club will hold regattas on June 17 July 4 July 30 and Sept 8 at 1 p.m. off Monument Beach for boats not over thirty feet on the water line. Races are open sweepstakes entries with A. Lloyd Jedixies Tobey Club Monument Beach.
In a Channel gale during the Cinque ports yacht race from Dover to Boulogne, the Verona was wrecked. Her crew were rescued by a mail boat as six yachts started the contest. Queen Mab won the race.
Lurgy June 14. At 4 30 p m John Connors aged 8 years was struck and instantly killed by an express train near the Market street crossing of the Boston and Maine railroad.
Mystic Park opened the trotting season with a cool crowd and mixed results. Pansy Blossom and Rebus won races in heats that saw favorites upset, while 2:40 and 2:25 classes drew large fields. A storm delayed further events to this afternoon with 2:30 trotting and 2:19 pacing slated.
In Washington on June 14 the Senate non concurred in the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill amendments and named conferees Blount McCreary and Hitt. House members, led by Tillman, mourned Rep Stackhouse of South Carolina, adopted resolutions, and set a funeral committee as the chamber adjourned. The Senate also received the House message and prepared a burial escort committee.
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