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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1894

Page

3

Lefty bout on Ohio River ends six rounds

Jerry Marshall defeats Teddy Glenn for the featherweight title stake of 2000 on a boat anchored near Pittsburg after six rounds. Glenn, believed Morgan Crowther of England, was said to be knocked down by a heart blow. Johnny Connors defeats Jack Levy in New Orleans in five rounds for 500 side and 3150 purse. Dixon Griffo match talk centers on referee choices and catchweight disputes.

Jerry Marshall Australia Teddy Glenn England Ohio River Pittsburg Marshall Glenn Morgan Crowther Johnny Connors Springfield Ill Jack Levy New Orleans Connors Dixon-Griffo Griffo Behan William Daly Dixon Daly James W. Westcott Boston Maxwell E. Moore New York Athletic Club Corbett- Mitchell Florida John P. Eckhardt Lavigne Johnny Griffin Griffin Coney Island Athletic Club Music Hall Pummer-Dixon Madison Square Garden New York London Dick Moore John J. Quinn Mike Connelly Denver Ba Smith Joe Choynski Bob Fitzsimmons Steve O’donnell Beloit Wis Jim Hall Chicago John J. Gorman Charles Scarville Joe Walcott Tommy West Patsy Kerrigan

Oxford Breaks Five Furlong Track Record at Narragansett

The Providence Races reports Oxford ridden by Griffin won five furlongs in 1:02 at Narragansett Park, breaking the five furlong record. Snooks and Little Friend met in a match race won by Little Friend, also breaking a pony distance record. George Dixon failed to finish a one mile event, Enfield took first.

Providence Narragansett Park Oxford James Shield Snooks Little Friend George Dixon Enfield Griffin Needmore Melahanty Bolivar Donovan Wheeler Lendrum Cutalong Senny Mirage Ww. Morris Mary J. Griffin Tom Rogers Giors Andrew D McGlone Ron Miles van Rum Delwood McDermott I McIntyre W. McDermott Binfield Ballard Fox Mere Ger Tom Tinley Stansary Fellowship Blerkler Woodford Space J. McLaughlin Gilveston

Refer the mur bill to the Hoply of Boston

A terse note reports the mur bill being referred to the Hoply of Boston for consideration. The action signals procedural steps in the legislative process with Hoply of Boston designated as the relevant body or official. Further context is limited in the fragment.

Boston

Eastern Medical Institute at Tremont Row Boston

The Eastern Medical Institute at 19 Tremont Row Boston is directed by A. D. Patten M D with twenty years of practice in London Varna Dublin and America He treats all forms of acute and chronic diseases offering free consultations and medicines delivered without extra charge Patients seeking advice will be told plainly whether help can be obtained

A. D. Patten M. D London Varna Dublin America Hallock Wrt ST Boston Rho Ee & Co Ao City Ma Express Hallock & Co

Every Home Team Won Its Contest Yesterday

Baltimore and Philadelphia delivered slugging exhibitions as the Washington club defeated Chicago. Other games on the card featured strong hitting and decisive home victories across the league.

Baltimores Phillies Washington Downs Chicago

Boston Beats Colonels 15 to 10 in Close Batting Preview

In a nine inning game Boston defeated Louisville 15 to 10. Boston started strong with four runs and added six in the seventh aided by home runs and two base hits. Louisville held an early lead with three runs in the first and three in the second but Hemming allowed twenty one Boston hits as Duffy Nash and Ganzel led the visitors at the plate.

Colonels Bostons Jack Stivetts Duffy Billy Nash Bannon Ganzel Twitchell Jerry Denny Lung McCarthy Nash Tucker Lowe Long Mac Billy O’rourke Grim Pfeffer Stratton Hemming Earle Brown O'Rourke Tom Boston R. Lowe Tucke Buvetts Louisville R. Brown Rourka Denny Harle Errora Bos Loursville Bannon Nash

Nichols Boston Star Pitcher Faces Varied Mound Attitudes

A photo-rich page highlights Nichols Boston's star pitcher in the box showing varied stances and facial expressions. The feature previews NEXT SUNDAY'S POST with analysis of his approach and mindset on the mound.

Nichols Boston

Tenney to Officiate Behind Bat for Boston Today

Tenney the Brown University catcher will officiate behind the plate for the Boston team today. The game features Tenney in a new role while remaining a key outfielder and catcher at Brown.

Tenney Brown University Bostons

Philadelphia Triumphs Over Cincinnati in Heavy Hitting Contest

Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 21 to 8 in the heaviest-hitting game of the season. Philadelphia totaled 26 hits and 40 bases off Chamberlain, with nine of the hits in the last three innings. Allen was struck on the left cheek by a pitch and fractured the bone. Delehanty and Hoy homered. Attendance 48. Batteries Taylor Callahan Grady and Chamberlain Vaughn.

Philadelphia Cincinnati Chamberlain Allen Delehanty Hoy Taylor Callahan Grady Vaughn

Senators Rally Past Chicago With Timely Hits

Washington defeated Chicago as Abbey was hit at key moments and Maul scattered hits while earning a home run. Attendance listed at 7.2 percent. Final score shows Washington nine runs to Chicago four with miscues by both teams and a batters’ duel between Maul McGutire Abbey Schriver.

Washington Senators Chicago Abbey Maul Seeveaneel McGutire Schriver

Orioles rout St Louis with 17 runs in win

Baltimore pitchers held St Louis to 6 hits as the Orioles scored 17 times on June day. Quinn belted a home run and attendance reached 47. Final: Orioles 17, Browns ??.

Baltimore ST. Louis Clark

Hawke and Robinson Clarkson and Peitz and Buckley

Hawke and Robinson join Clarkson and Peitz and Buckley in a notable list of figures tied to the event. Names associated with the group suggest a combined team or committee involvement across multiple domains. Further details unknown in the fragment.

Hawke and Robinson Clarkson Peitz Buckley

New Yorks Crush Pittsburg On Strong Batting

New Yorks defeated Pittsburg 9 to 6 as Meekin pitched a fine game and homered. Gumbert allowed only a late scoring surge by the visitors in the sixth inning. Doyles was fined $2 and ordered to leave the field after an abusive outburst in the seventh. Attendance 3000. Batteries Meekin Farrell and Gumbert Mack.

New York New Yorks Gumbert Meekin Doyles Pittsburg Farrell Mack

Brooklyn Beats Cleveland in Baseball Tilt

Brooklyn defeated Cleveland 9 to 8 at home. Corcoran booted four errors for Brooklyn’s first four runs. Cleveland used four pitchers Griffin Kinslow Burkett and O'Connor homered for Cleveland. Attendance 3200. Batteries Stein Kinslow Lyston Clarkson Virtue Young Zimmer.

Brooklyn Cleveland Corcoran Griffin Kinslow Burkett O’connor Stein Lyston Clarkson Virtue Young Zimmer

Fall River Slugs Haverhill In Tough Open Day

The Fall River home team beat Haverhill in a hard fought game. Klobedanz pitched superbly allowing four scattered hits while Lucid also pitched well. Final score 11 to 4 with Fall River taking advantage late. Errors were 6 to 2. Batteries: Fall River Rollins Lucid Quinlan.

Fall River Haverhill Klobedanz Lucid Rollins Quinan

Brockton Beats Lewiston In Early Five-Run Rally

In Lewiston on June 15 Brockton batted Lynch for five runs in the first inning dampening the home club’s resolve. Lewiston took the lead in the eighth but costly errors and a few lucky hits let Brockton pull away for an 8 to 6 victory. Brockton produced 15 base hits to Lewiston’s 14 with five Brockton errors and four Lewiston errors. Leeds and Gerrish pitched for Brockton while Lynch and Stafford and Bergen worked for Lewiston.

Lewiston Brockton Lynch Leeds Gerrish Stafford Bergen

Bradley Drives Portland Past Pawtucket With Late Sevens Hit

Bradley delivered the key seventh inning two base hit driving in three runs to put Portland ahead in the afternoon game. Dolan pitched well and Bradley’s bat supplied the spark as Portland won 8 to 5 over Pawtucket. Base hits favored Portland with 8 to 10 for Pawtucket. errors showed 5 to 4. Dolan and Mahoney paired for Portland, Meakin and Reach for Pawtucket.

Portland Bradley Dolan Pawtucket Mahoney Meakin Reach

New Bedford Beats Worcester In Lopsided Game

New Bedford defeated Worcester by 15 runs in New Bedford today as Potter relieved McManus after a rough start. Worcester fielded poorly with seven errors while New Bedford collected 16 hits to Worcester’s seven.

NEW Bedford New England Worcester New Bedfords McManus Potter Sexton and Stewart Potter and Hayes

Providence Defeats Buffalo 3 to 1 in Eastern League

Providence defeats Buffalo 3 to 1 in a close well played game, extending its winning streak to ten. Sharp fielding on both sides limited hits. attendance 1100. Other scores: Pirie 9, Springfield 5, Troy 4, Wilkesbarre 2, Syracuse 10, Binghamton 7.

Providence R. IL Buffalo Pirie Springfield Troy Wilkesbarre Syracuse Binghamton

Dartmouth shuts out Amherst in tight Alumni Field game

Amherst visits Dartmouth at Alumni field and is blanked 2-0 before 800 spectators. Dartmouth pitchers held the visitors to a pair of scratch hits. Stearns batted freely while Smith appeared in the sixth but was ineffective. Carlton starred for Dartmouth in a defensive and pitching showcase.

Hanover N. H Dartmouth Amherst Alumni Dinsmore Stearns Smith Carlton

Fielding and pitching duel tips over in Dartmouth Amherst game

Amherst played strong defense as Dinsmore and Abbott held Dartmouth to four errors while Huff and Fulsom contributed key plays. Dinsmore and Abbott paired on the mound for Dartmouth as McCormack and Huff turned two sharp double plays. Abbott and Sullivan stood out for Amherst behind the plate.

Huff Lane Amherst Dinsmore Folsom McCormack Dartmouth Sullivan Abbott Stearns Smith and Sullivan

Division 6 A Victors In Somerville League Game

Division 6 Charlestown defeated Division 1 Grove Hall 13 to 12 at the Somerville Y M C A grounds in a tight ninth inning. Key contributors included batters Conboy Weeman Currier and Doherty plus fielding by Currier and a catch by Conboy as about 500 spectators watched. The winning run scored in the bottom half of the ninth with one out.

Charlestown Grove Hall West End Street Railroad Somerville Y

Highland Lights crush Ruggles in Lovell’s Grove clash

The Highland Lights defeated the Ruggles 14 to 2 at Lovell's Grove, securing a decisive victory as the roaming team claimed the scalp in a daytime baseball encounter.

Roxbury Lovell’s Grove

Harvard Yale Crews Hold Vigorous Practice at New London

June 15 Harvard and Yale crews conditioned well for practice with Harvard completing a two mile on time workout. Percy Bolton coached Yale in Cook absence. Rumor claims Yale telescope exposes Harvard boat faults via a machine by Columbia’s Walter Peet. Harvard freshmen performing well ahead of the varsity triangle race at 11 o’clock on the morning of the main event.

New London Harvard Yale Percy Bolton Bob’’ Cook Philadelphia Walter Peet Columbia

Colby Athletic Association Holds Sixteenth Field Day

In Waterville Me on June 16 the Colby Athletic Association hosted its sixteenth field day at the Waterville Trotting Park. Seven records fell including a broad jump by the sheepan broad jumper setting new marks for the meet.

Waterville Colby Athletic Association Sheepan

Great Race At Franklin Park Feature Event

The Mastern Circuit meeting at Franklin Park showcases a hard fought free-for-all postponement and multiple heat victories. Nettie Wilkes Cruise wins the 2:32 class with three wins, Klick Klock dominates the 2:15 pacing, Merry Bird scores in the 2% class, and Edith H wins a heat in the final race before a postponed finish today.

Franklin Park Heith H Jessie Hanson Judge Austin Nettie Wilkes Dr. H Klick Klock Mooney Abbott Merry Bird Altha Dolly H Magneto Happy Dr Lady Wilkins Jubilee Wilkes Edith H Lightning Austin Daniels B. H J. J. Bowen B. m T. J. O'Neil Charles Yapp Margaret L A. Johnson Little Wonder G. G W. Sheridan Sadr King Walkill G. W. Nelson H. S. Henry Whizz Wilkes Blk. H Henry Titer Db. H C. T. Brown Marshall Nay J. H Cora Ballum C. BE. Abbott Maplehurst Farm Br. m Eugene Snow Br. G Lakewood Farm Mills & Webber Merry Legs Br. H N. J. Stone G. m W. F. Daniel Jessie Hansom B. G F. W. Smith J. H. Nay Owen, Br. G S. Hl. Bear

Fought Before Edison Finish Glove Bout At Lab

In New York on June 15 Mike Leonard and Jack Cushing fought a finish glove contest before Thomas A. Edison and six wealthy gentlemen. Both weighed about 130 pounds. Leonard knocked Cushing out in the sixth round. Edison’s friends presented Leonard with $300 while Cushing received a liberal sum. The bout occurred in Edison's laboratory near his home, aiming to reproduce pictures of a finish contest.

New York Mike Leonard Jack Cushing Brooklyn Thomas A. Edison Leonard Cushing

Merrill's Trial Run With 440 Yard Record Scrapped

S M Merrill will not attempt the 440 yard record at the B A A games on June 18 at the Irvington oval as planned. He may race again at Mystic Park on a straightaway before sailing for England. Monday's program starts at 3 p m with a large entry list headlined by Tom Burke and other top runners.

S. M. Merrill Irvington Oval Merrill Mystic Park England Tom Burke Little, Bloss Phil Stingel Arthur Blake Garcelon Ben Hurd

Six Races At Morris Park Finish With Winners

At Morris Park New York on June 15 six long races produced no ties. Henry of Navarre won the first with Melba second and Merry Monarch third in 1 1.2. Sport led the second mile with W B second Gold Dollar third in 1 89.2. South Side took five furlongs with Bombazette first Agitator second. Fustileer won the one mile with Remote second Dwight third in 1 41.2. La Misere won the fifth mile with Felamne Star Actress third. The Commoner led the sixth six furlongs with Lottie Baston first Romping Girl second Time 1 14.

Morris Park N. Y Henry of Navarre Melba Merry Monarch Sport W. B Gold Dollar South Side Bombazette Agitator Fustileer Remote Dwight la Misere Felamne the Commoner Lottie Baston Romping Girl

Hyde Park Rovers Host Readville Races and Entries

The Hyde Park Rovers unveil a crowded Monday program at Readville with Class B contestants Sanger Tyler Brandt Allen Rogers Cutter Mayo and a long list of handicaps for mile heats. Races start at 9 30 o clock and attract Boston men who may move on to Waltham later. Readville events and Wayside Park meet feature novice quarter and half mile races with many entries and notable riders including Mayo Pettigrew Smith and Connolly.

Hyde Park Rovers Sanger Tyler Brandt Allen Rogers Cutter Mayo E. H. Snow W. M. Pettigrew BE. W. Pierce W. ©. Marmon BE. A. James William Burnie Wallis Rogers N. Goldsmith M. Vogt G. M. Pratt E. A. Tosie A. M. Hinds W. G. Bentham W. F. Maintien C. H. Ferguson A. L. Bianchi F. German A. Ballou W. M. Tinker Gus Lemke Frank Mayo J. J. McLaughlin W. EB. Humphrey Nat Butler John Bianchi F. B. Emerson W. S. Reynolds P. G. Alexander G. H. Walters H. M. Gordon Arthur Parsons W. Wingersky Matt Higgins E. A. Lindstrom W. Gravier R. W. Emerson I. A. Talcott James Dund, Jr F. BE. Wing J. H. Hall T. A. Packard D. H. Mitchell A.S. French A. T. Robinson C. Mattison B. Reynolds, Jr Chris Thomas George Dorr, Jr Herman Taylor C. E. Johnquest H. R. Dring George H. Carter H. L. Felch H. A. Adams J. S. Clark Robert Urquhart W. C. Sanger H. ©. Tyler C. S. Brandt Horace Allen George Catter Leonard Berle McConnell, Jr F. A. Packard Ed Reynolds, Jr Charles L. Upham Harry W. Putnam William Marriott FB. Wing C. Doubleday Ed J. Clark James Dunn, Jr William Wingersky J. T. Gorrie George C. Bloom F. W. Johnson Dan O'Connell FP. L. Pay H. Wheelock W. H. Pinkham Fred Edwards T. S. Butler H. G. Dudley, Jr W.L. Potter H. Johns C. E. Potter J. E. Hall H. E. Balkam K. A. Crowley A. F. Wisner F. E. Wing S. A. Searle H. H. Fay T. L. Connolly D. Shattuck L. P. Swett C. H. Wheelock E. F. Proctor B. R. Livermore H. W. Putnam C. G. Williams D. J. C. Raymond H. Brown Charles Putnam J. Goodwin F. C. Faulkner Joe Collins W. Collins W. P. Bates H. G. Dudley Thomas Harry Edwards Arthur W. Lincoln I’. BE. Wing D. W. Shattuck H. Fay N. Goodwin E. F. Froetor O. Putnam Thomas 8 L. DT. Swett Nat Goodwin Charles O. Putnam W.ai, Pettigrew H. Johnson RR. Livermore la, Brown F. ¢. Taulkner Milford Wheelmen Milford C. T. Nelson Springfield Dan Connolly Jimmie Clark Ed McDuffee Fred H. Nelson Eben H. Snow W. C. Marmon J. Hagegarty Charles G. Percival Malden Bicycle Club Charles H. Glazier Press C. C Messrs. Pond New York Higgins G. F. Birch Milford, Co Vinton G. B. Kirkpatrick Boston Dan J. Dyer Eagle C. C Arthur K. Peck Massachusetts B. C George Cutter Eagle Club Cc. T. Nelson Springfield Bicycle Club Movine Grand Hotel Charlestown Gloucester Massachusetts Club Mt. Wachusett Leominster Rollstone Cycle Club Connolly

Regatta proposed by New England Amateur Rowing Assn on Charles River

The New England Amateur Rowing Association plans a spring regatta on the Charles River, likely the Saturday after July Fourth. With over $1000 in treasury, committee led by Walter Stimpson will organize events, aiming for a half holiday and afternoon rowing of all eleven events, urging Boston to support an amateur regatta rather than a city regatta.

New England Amateur Rowing Association Charles River Worcester W. P. Fairbanks Walter Stimpson James P. Fox J. J. Culliney F. Tudor, Jr M. W. Brick Lowell Boston

The Barge Rowers at Bunker Hill Day Celebration

A free barge race on the Mystic River will feature four crews backed by the Barge Rowing Association. Bartons Princetons East Bostons and Oaklands race Monday at noon for two prizes, with officials including Daniel D Rourke and Peter Kelley.

Boston Barge Rowing Association Mystic River Lafayette Social and Athletic Club Princetons East Bostons Bartons Oaklands Daniel D. Tourke Association T. J. Murphy Mystic Peter Kelley The Post Daniel D. Rourke James T. Sullivan Globe Thomas J. Murphy W. H. Cuddy Barge Association Charlestown Chelsea J. Gallivan TD. Donovan J. Powers D. McDermott J. McDermott T. Cox J. Nichols J. Doherty J. Kaveney M. Coleman W. Coleman P. White Coxswain Tommy Farren D. O’connor Bo Doherty W. Nichols W. F. Aery P. H. McCarthy E. Doherty J. Laskey T. C. Evans T. Johnson KE. Delane T. C. Quinn J. Agnew A. i . Carey D. O'Connell J. Sener J. J. Manning J. Beaker Oyle J. Skelton J. Menix M. Menix W. Conley M. Murshy M. Welch BE. Cook T. Cook J. Carey R. Laws T. Thorpe John Vilmeres J. Ryan William Myhan J. McKenna

July 4 Regatta Plans Set By City Committee

City Council regatta panel met to outline July 4 events led by W H Cuddy and J P Fox with Rourke Stimpson Tudor and Culliney present. Three professional races plus a barge race authorized with a $1600 purse. Prizes span 126 and 7 for the pro singles, 60 40 for local pros, 150 75 25 for four oared boats, and 200 100 7 for the barge. Jerry Casey and others barred from the local professional race.

W. H. Cuddy Charles River Rowing Association Rourke New England Amateur Barge Association Stimpson J. P. Fox F. Tudor, Jr New England Amateur, Rowing Association Jerry Casey

Billy Myer to Meet Stanton Abbott on July Fourth at Boston Theatre

The two boxers Billy Myer and Stanton Abbott will fight ten rounds at the Boston Theatre on July Fourth with a decision likely. The match was ratified yesterday.

Billy Myer Stanton Abbott Boston Theatre

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