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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1892
Page
3
Washington defeats Baltimore as the Orioles fall short while the Spiders host and the Colonels lose in an upsetting parlor matchup. Ward suffers loss at the hands of Ewing as Crimson quiets Boston’s title push.
Boston, Washington, Baltimore, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Chicago and New York clubs clash in a busy day of play. Washies climb the ladder with a hard fought win over the Orioles as the Giants, neighbors, and Indians chain early leads. Tom Burns’s Pittsburg squad edges the Chicago nine in a surprise victory.
A close baseball game yesterday between the Bostons and Harvard at Cambridge ended with the professionals winning 7 to 5. Highlands pitched five innings for Harvard with steady control, while Bates struggled early. Boston fielding by Lowe and McCarthy and Harvard's Corbett and Frothingham stood out as the key defensive efforts.
Harvard outscored Boston seven to four as Duffy, Hallowell, and Hovey starred with timely hits and aggressive baserunning. Stovey and McCarthy contributed key RBIs while errors by Harvard limited Boston’s gains, with Trafford and Orey delivering late insurance before the ninth inning.
Washington scored two wins here as Dowd Larkin and Richardson powered strong infield play. The doubleheader drew 3029 fans with games scheduled to travel to Boston for Saturday's clash.
Washington offense features Shindle double and Maguire homer as Radford and Hoy star for Baltimore. Maguire hits home run. Knell earns win with 8 strikeouts. Final: Washington 6 Baltimore 2 after seven innings, with miscues by Baltimore and key sacrifices setting up scoring. Umpire Sheridan reports game time 2 hours 5 minutes.
The New Yorks defeated the Brooklyns with timely batting and strong defense. Crane held Brooklyns scoreless until the eighth, when three hits and a sacrifice produced two runs. Ewing Lyons Fuller and Ward starred in the field with Ward also showcasing base running. Attendance was 2378. The score remains in dispute.
In a game noted for several errors by Burke and Coughlin, Manchester rode a fortunate burst of hits to victory over Lowell. Key details include two base hits by Dowling and White, and notable fielding by Hawes and Mackay. Umpire Gray called time at 1Lh 25m, with Delphia batteries listed.
Stolen bases Gore Fuller Ward Brouthers O'Brien. Walks Gore O Rourke Lyons Ward Joyce Burns OBrien. Errors New York 3 Brooklyn 8. Brouthers hit by pitch. Passed ball Boyle. Wild pitch Haddock. Strikeouts O Rourke Ewing Richardson Joyce Griffin Corcoran OBrien Haddock. Double plays Lyons Ewing Boyle. Umpire Lynch. Time 2h 1m.
Cleveland hammered Louisville in both games on June 16 as batters pounded the ball and Childs delivered sensational fielding in the opener. A strong late batting surge carried Cleveland to victory, with notable contributions from Brown and Burkett while Louisville stranded runners. Attendance was 2,700 at Cleveland.
In the second game the Louisvilles opened on Rettgerhard in the first inning scoring only two runs on four hits, including two doubles. After that they failed to touch the Cleveland pitcher as Jennings’ fielding defined the contest. The score:
Pittsburg, June 16. With no regular pitcher, Will Gumbert, leading amateur and brother of the Chicago twirler, pitched for Pittsburg against Hutchinson. Four singles and two errors in the second inning produced four runs. Camfield, Farrell, Dahlen, Cooney, and Dungan starred in fielding and hitting. Attendance 1886. The score:
Lewiston and Woonsocket played a 12 inning marathon with nine lead changes. Mullen’s double sent Lewiston ahead in the twelfth as O'Brien, Burrell, Long and Lezotte starred at the plate. Attendance 516. Final score Lewiston 7 Woonsocket 6.
In Manchester on June 16 umpire Cray sparked jeers and left the field in the seventh inning before returning to finish the game. The home team showed little ambition as Farrell strained his right arm, affecting play and crowd reaction.
Portland beat Brockton 7 to 5 after a protest over a balk decision by umpire McGunnigle. Dee pitched well for Portland with Burke support. Tobin injured in the seventh. Attendance 600. gär
Pawtucket wins 9 to 3 over the Salems as Lynch stars on the mound and strong fielding backs him. Lawson O Neill and Spear err while Deady and McCarthy shine in the field and at first. Attendance 250 with notable two base hits and stolen bases highlighting the contest.
New Haven hosted Providence in a 17 to 8 baseball game with Providence overpowering the locals. Kilroy pitched for Providence while Gruber struggled, and Cross and Beecher starred in the field. Attendance was 700 as Providence offense piled up runs across the innings.
In Albany on June 16 Rochester defeated Albany 3 to 2 and Philadelphia beat Binghamton 7 to 6. The Syracuse at Syracuse Buffalo match was postponed due to rain.
In New Haven Yale fell to the University of Vermont 8 to 0 as Yale used a scrub squad due to final exams. Vermont had 8 hits to Yale 0 with 5 errors against Yale s 3. Batteries Pond and Stewart for Vermont and Davis Wyckett and Carter for Yale.
Boston will face the Philadelphia Quakers in two games today at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The Phillies, led by strong batting and clever base runners, seek wins over Selee’s Boston team. Star players include Love Cross, Roger Connor, Sam Thompson, Delehanty, Hamilton, and Bob Allen. Boston’s morning battery is Stivetts and Elly, with Staley and Kelly for the afternoon.
At Morris Park New York June 16 the track was fast with winners including His Highness in the first race in 1 12 57 and Charade in the second. Restraint won the Anticipation Stakes over Hesperus with Prince Superior second in 1 06 34. Bolero took the fourth race, Breeze at Kes won the fifth, and Contribution led the sixth with Asst. Flavilla second and Onward third.
In New Haven on June 16 the New England tennis championship finals featured I. L. Hall of New York defeating Yale’s K. R. Parker in straight sets 7-5 6-2 3-0. Hall clinched the title as last year’s champ C. T. Lee of Philadelphia did not defend his crown.
The Oxford University Boat Club will accept a challenge from the winner of the Harvard Yale race for a September race on the Putney course. In New Haven Yale hints a Yale Harvard result makes a cross Atlantic contest unlikely due to training and voyage demands and faculty opposition to extreme athletic measures.
Bob Conley and Ben Dondaro of the West End are matched for a two mile race on the Charles Liver to be run in late June. The Lafayettes North Ends Zephyrs and Corpys boat clubs have crews entered for the barge race this afternoon. Champion John L. Sullivan left for New York to arrange training quarters. The Charles Place paper box trade nine seeks games with any factory in the trade with Dickinson's preferred. Address E A Alexander Cambridge Mass.
Fast sprinters and clever jumpers including Tom Burrows Billy Mills Bob Brown Mack of Chelsea and Florrie Donahue will compete at the East Boston grounds during the athletic meet under East Boston A A auspices. Amateur events promise strong contests while bicycle races award sterling silver cups to the top three. Seating is ready and final arrangements completed.
Providence June 16. Malcom Chace defeated Clarence Budlong to win the East Side cup after a three day match. Both players, worn from fatigue, chose to finish in a single set which Chace won 7 to 5.
Washington dispatch outlines Friday forecast across New England and nearby states. Maine sees fair weather with west showers in the west, SW winds and warmer in the west. New Hampshire expected showers then clearing, cooler Friday night. Vermont will have showers tonight, clearing Friday with cooler west winds. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut face light showers, clearing, cooler Friday night with west winds. Eastern New York expected increasing cloudiness, local showers, cooler in the north.
Mystic Park drew a large crowd for a sunny afternoon of harness racing on June 16 with three fast races. In the 2:27 class six heats featured Clanmore Daisy P Tiny B and Charles A as top contenders with Clanmore winning the final heats, while Daisy P and Tiny B also posted strong showings. The 2:20 class saw Sadie M prominent with Swope and Fanny Swope, and the 2:16 pace highlighted Maggie R and Queen Gothard with Maggie R taking two heats and Queen Gothard close behind. The program closes with three races planned for this afternoon including top entries Gretchen May Bird Blue Bells Archie L and Nominator in the 2:24 class and several notable names in the free-for-all.
Latem June 16 The jury in Alderman J W Bolton of Lawrence charged with accepting a bribe to vote on a liquor license failed to agree after twenty one hours. The jury stood 7 to 5 for conviction, but a verdict was not reached.
Calls readers to act before a 60 day offer ends on June 28 inviting all to buy into Norfolk Downs. Highlights pro rata distribution of 10,000 to first buyers, 800 to the first 50 builders, and a year of free railway passes. Mentions quick train service and year round residence with boating and scenic amenities.
The message invites readers to visit the office on the seventh to see additional motivations and incentives. It emphasizes a personal pitch and suggests there are many more reasons to attend. The tone is promotional and direct, aiming to gather interest and foot traffic.
Buyers are urged to arrive early for best pick at the Norfolk Downs property sale where salesmen will work throughout the day and the most desirable selections tend to go first amid uniformly good offerings.
New York June 16 A special meeting of Typographical Union No 6 is set for next Sunday in Clarendon Hall to act on the Minneapolis committee's work. The committee claimed differences with Republican Vice Presidential nominee Mr Whitelaw Reid have been settled, while others allege the committee overstepped. Ex President Brennan, Kenny and Robert A Costello formed the committee. Brennan was named foreman of the Tribune composing room. Shaefer remains as Tribune foreman. Reports say Reid ordered a return to hand composition and machine typesetting removal. Kenny may gain a government post for Minneapolis work. union loyalty and Tribune status are contested. The committee members were in Philadelphia for an International Union meeting.
A man believed to be George Care of South Boston was found in his stateroom on a Portland steamer. He did not rise this morning and appeared paralyzed. a physician said the man was suffering from paralysis and could not move.
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