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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1895

Page

4

Boston Scores Six to One Over Brooklyn at South End Grounds

In three innings Brooklyn disputed the game but Boston pulled away with Nash hitting a homer and Long driving in runs. Nichols struggled for Brooklyn while Nash and Grim featured for Boston as Duffy, Denz, and Treadway contributed key hits to seal the 6 to 1 victory.

Brooklyn South End Kennady Nash Lowe Long Bostons Nichols Ird Sewtimes Corcoran Non Brooklyns Griffin McDonald Anderson Treadway Grooms Runer Haverhill Grim Aingle Corran Tucker Laance Rifin Shindle Daly Duffy Ganzel Kennedy Griffy Lachance Themi Way Thy Boston Nichola Bannon McCarthy Tread‘way Dalgedy Gan- Sel Medy Grimney Bannen Lowe, 2d I.ccseeneeees A. & Fee Fom Raergighevssesies Ieee Pan Ganasire Nichols PO. A Corcoran R.f Keone Nah Kim Bas Arin Duffy Gut-Tachaoes Ball Anzel Aeaarticker Baty

Pittsburg Beats Louisville In Clean Pitching Contest

Pittsburg defeats Louisville 5 to 1 as Hawley and Kinslow hold off the Louisvilles. Inks pitched a clean game and a low error count helps Pittsburg. Clark shines for Louisville with strong fielding. Attendance about 2200. Hits Pittsburg 7 Louisville 6. Errors Pittsburg 4 Louisville 5. Batteries Hawley Kinslow Inks Zahner.

Pittsburg Penn Louisvilles Hawley Inks Clark Louisville Kinslow Zahner

Pitchers duel as Washington tops New York in mute battle

In New York on June 19 the Washington team defeated New York 6 to 5 in a pitchers duel. Maui pitched errorless defense while German issued six walks. Stafford homered and attendance reached about 3000. Batteries Maul and McGuire for Washington and German and Schriver for New York.

New York German Maui Stafford Washington New York Washington Maul McGuire Schriver

Philadelphia Dominates Baltimore in Hit Fueled Win

Philadelphia defeated Baltimore 11 to 5 in a game marked by persistent hitting. Five earned runs came in the third and fifth innings as Philadelphia built a lead and held on after Hoffer and Esper were touched for multiple hits. Attendance was 6000.

Philadelphia Baltimore Taylor Hoffer Esper

Bangor Falls Short in Error Riddled Game with Fall River

Bangor and Fall River played a rough game marked by inexcusable errors and stellar infield plays. Fall River protested in the ninth over a balk not allowed, with final base hits tallying 11 for Bangor and 14 for Fall River.

Bangor Fall River Drinkwater Hayes Ferson Lincoln and Rollins

Sullivan Masters Brockton In Portland Ball Game

Sullivan pitched superbly for Portland as Brockton managed only two runs. Portland scored eleven hits and committed two errors while Brockton had eight errors. Korwan showed speed for the Brocktons, with Willis the only bright spot.

Portland Sullivan Brocktons Willis Korwan Brockton Terrien Manning

Lewiston Defeats Pawtucket in Nine Inning Win

Lewiston wins 11 to 6 over Pawtucket in a nine inning game. Mains pitched a strong seventh inning and Yeager faced ejection for throwing a broom at the umpire. Lewiston tallies 11 hits to Pawtucket 6 with 2 errors to 4.

Lewiston Mains Yeager Pawtucket Lewison Mavis Burke Meakin Davis

Augusta Triumphs Over New Bedford In See-Saw Classic

Augusta edged New Bedford in a nine inning affair with a ninth inning rally. Pickett delivered a deep center drive to seal the win after Augusta tied the game with two outs. Final: Augusta 9 New Bedford 6. Base hits favored Augusta 21 to 9, errors 6 to 4.

Waterville Augusta New Bedford Pickett Butler Baker Patterson Kelly Flynn Moynahan Driscoll Murphy

Lawrence Takes Close Home Victory Over Nashua

The Lawrence home team edged Nashua 9 to 8 in a tight game after the visitors tied the score twice. Birmingham led with batting, Hickey made a one hand catch, and Driscoll and Irwin turned a double play as Lampé and Hart held the mound with Nashua’s Printz and Luchia behind.

Lawrence Nashua Birmingham Hickey Driscoll Irwin Hite Lampe and Hart Printz and Luchia

Salem Beats Lowell In Tight Local Baseball Tilt

Salem defeats Lowell 11 to 5 at home. Doyle pitched effectively for Salem as the team showed improved snap and vim. New Salem players have not yet appeared. line shows 11 runs 11 base hits for Salem vs Lowell 5 runs 8 errors. Batteries Doyle Davis McCarthy Burns.

SALEM Lowell Doyle Davis McCarthy Burns

Rochester Edges Syracuse In Eastern League Thriller

In the Eastern League results Rochester beat Syracuse 4 to 3. Wilkes Barre defeated Springfield 6 to ? Buffalo topped Toronto 11 to 7. Scranton won against Providence 12 to 4.

Rochester Syracuse Wilkesbarre Springfield Buffalo Toronto Scranton Providence

Yale Meets Harvard in Afternoon Game on Holmes Field

Yale faces Harvard this afternoon at 3 30 on Holmes field with Carter set to pitch but limited by a weak arm. If he exits early Trudeau will replace him, moving Readington to center field and Letton to the bench.

Yale Harvard Holmes Field Vendome F. B. Shepenson Greenway Speer Leftield Carter Quimby Letton Austin Keator Redington Trudeau

Corbett Chooses Loch Arbor Training Cottage for Fitzsimmons Fight

Champion James J. Corbett settles at Loch Arbor for training ahead of the October 31 bout with Bob Fitzsimmons. He will rest for ten weeks, has a features rich gym, and plans to spar with Brooklyn players while his brother Joe keeps him company.

James J. Corbett Bob Fitzsimmons Loch Arbor Corbett Fitzsimmons Brooklyn

Yale Pitcher Predicts End Of Diamond Career

The Yale player said his injured arm is practically useless and that this is his last year on the diamond. He plans to play only two more Yale games, finish college this year, and quit baseball after the season. Carter believes Harvard will be easy today despite Captain Austin's confident absence of fear.

Yale Carter Harvard Austin

Railway Athletics Defeat Sparrows 11 to 10 at Franklin Park

The Railway Athletics of Division 1 beat the Sparrows of Roxbury 11 to 10 yesterday forenoon at Franklin Park. Thompson and Mahoney pitched, Cook caught for the Athletics while Golden pitched and Kelly caught for the Sparrows. Mahoney’s pitching, Bond’s one hand stop, and Pinkham’s running catch highlighted the game umpired by Irving Newcomb.

Railway Athletics Sparrows West End Company Sparrows of Roxbury Franklin Park Thompson Mahoney Cook Golden Kelly Bond Pinkham Irving Newcomb

Brooklyn and Boston set for strong baseball day

The article notes Dolar will pitch for Boston and Corcoran makes a fine stop for Brooklyn. It mentions infielders Shindle Corcoran Daly Lachance and Nash at third, with Bannon loaned to Scranton. Keefer leads Bannon 26 in batting. New England Association to run four clubs. Several managers, games, and boxing notes follow with various wagers and matchups.

Brooklyn Dolar Boston Don Lucid Corcoran Brooklyns Shindle Daly Lachance Nash Bannon New Yorks Scranton Keefer Baltimore New England Association City Boston Grays J. B. Berry State Street Worcester Athletic Club G. L. Philpot Main Street Worcester Cambridge Street Garrity Lewistons King Cape May Trenchard Princeton Sullivan Amherst Friest Cornell Highlands Harvard Atherton Fletcher Woodcock

Boxing Gossip Cape Hennessey Creedon Training at Nahant

Boxing gossip notes Billy Hennessey training at Nahant Beach for his upcoming contest with Dan Creedon. Hennessey, quartered at Anson House Bass Point with Dick O'Brien Mike Sears and Professor Jimmy Kelley, shows increased size and confidence. A letter from a reader discusses Creedon as American and Australian middleweight champion and the status of Fitzsimmons.

Nahant Beach Billy Hennessey Dan Creedon Hennessey Anson House Bass Point Dick O’brien Mike Sears Jimmy Kelley Northwestern Creedon America Bob Fitzsimmons Aleck Greggains Roby Ind Dick Moore Twin City Athletic Club Fussimmons Fitzsimmons Gaynor

Entries for Orients ten mile road race close tonight

Entries for the Orients ten mile road race will close tonight June 20 with the entrance fee required for notice. Prizes are on display at Porter's window Meridian Street East Boston. Entries go to L A Brignall Orient Heights East Boston Mass.

Meridian Street East Boston L. A. Brignall Orient Heights East Boston Mass

Zimmerman Fight Bout Fails as Zimmerman Suspends Talks

In Philadelphia on June 19 Tom Hck promoter for Johnson the late Class B rider waited hours at a newspaper office to arrange a match with Zimmerman. Neither Zimmerman nor his rep appeared and negotiations were dropped for now. They offered to face any distance for 6000 a side at any place outside of Asbury Park. A later despatch from Pittsburgh reported Zimmerman would must fight or let the public judge his skill, but no reply was received.

Philadelphia Penn Tom Hck Johnson Zimmerman Asbury Park Pittsburg

Don’t All Speak at Once

Fragmentary note from the New York Recorder dated June 19 cites Sibley of the Boston Post critiquing rival editors of another daily paper over a fee and accent issue. Unclear details and names are partially legible.

New York Recorder Sibley Boston Post

Sir Dixon Jr Falls to Van Brunt in Narragansett Opener

The Narragansett Jockey Club opening day drew 12 to 15 hundred spectators as Sir Dixon Jr led the second race favorites but was upset by Frank Reagan’s Van Brunt by a neck. Ferrier won the first dash with Hobart’s Stable's racer, and Lady Greenway claimed the maiden two year olds. Slower betting favored Pay or Play over Cass in race four while Hiawasse won the hurdle event. Weather and track were good as new horses arrive for the meet.

Narragansett Boston New York Hobart Ferrier Mr. Hunn Sir Dixon, Jr Langdon Frank Reagan van Brunt Reagan Madison Stables Chugnut Virginia” Bradley Lady Greenway Miss Elizabeth Cass Southerner Hiawasse McCafferty Jack Ellliot Providence Huma Nick Heider Longbrook Ornus Miss Rosa Daly Ten Up Tareies Finnegan Welsh E. Scott Reeter Fugitive Ever Greenway Stufflet Santuzza Clark Minnegan Gloria Rardica Byringia Oarppsane Oe Blanch Teresse Biisebeth Reese Col South Clarence Curious Larus Bettin Little Mid Freyling Veach Young Arion F. Hueston Sens Lanai Ito Awasse Rob Roy

Mystic Park Harness Racing Delivers Record Day

At Mystic Park yesterday fast track and clear skies produced a top harness racing program with multiple new records in the 2:14 pace and 4:23 trot. Seylex upset Lakewood in the 2:23 trotting heat while Prairie Lily won the sensational 2:14 pace after six heats and many near misses.

Mystic Park Seylex Alban Lakewood Prairie Lily Lady Alcy Princewood

Butterfly Wins Coronation Stakes At Ascot

Butterfly ridden by M Cannon won the Coronation Stakes at Ascot for 38 year old fillies. Garter Queen took second and La Sagesse finished third. Cloraine won the Royal Hunt Cup by a short head with Victor two lengths behind Irish Car. Post betting ranged from 2 to 1 to 100 to 1 on various runners.

London Ascot Mr. L. Brassey Butterfly Hampton Merry Duchess Ben d'Or Bran Lass la Sagesse Mintlaw Amphidamas Dumbarton Court Ball Arietta Atel Fealar Bloodthirsty United Matabele Corsican Golden Ensign Penfeather Marnevia

Races At Kenoza Park Fall Short Amid Police Curbs

Second day of races at Kenoza Park drew a small crowd as pool selling was suppressed by local and New Hampshire police, leaving the event quiet. In the 2:29 class Glencoe S won the first heat but Juliet prevailed in three straight heats for top money. other entries included Young Voltaire Lizzie Garnet Sam Wilkinson Donna F and Penny Royal among others.

Haverhill Kenoza Park New Hampshire Glencoe S Green Juliet Juliette B. m Miambtino Sam Wilkinson Battey Donna F Polly V Ella C G. m Almont Boy Tom Crowder Greenhorn B. H Skimmer Pussy Cat Minnie W Penny Royal Edith P Holland Forshner

Attila Wins Halensee Trotting Prize in Berlin

In Berlin trottings Attila wins the Halensee prize 1400 marks over 8230 metres in 5 26. Lucky places second over 3200 metres, Hannah third over 3260. The Bambus prize 1300 marks goes to Max over 3170 metres in 6 12 3 5. Eddie Hayes wins the Ariadne prize 1500 marks over 2855 metres in 4 22 3 6. Nera wins the Nera prize 1400 marks over 3810 metres in 5 16.

Berlin Attila Lucky Hannah Bambus Max Eddie Hayes Nera

St Johnsbury Driving Club Opens Two Days of Races

The St Johnsbury Driving Club opened two days of races at the fairgrounds before several hundred spectators. In the 2:40 class for a $150 purse, Charlie Farmer of Morrisville won in three heats with a best time of 33 1 4 seconds. Newport driver Ben Eye Lee was second, Douglass of Barre third.

ST. Johnsbury

Readville Track Expansion Vote Increases Capital Stock

At a meeting of the New England Trotting Horse Breeders Association at the American House yesterday afternoon the stock was increased by 112000 dollars. Construction on the Readville track will start tomorrow.

New England Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association American House Readville

Subway Progress and Hidden Wall Found on Common

Superintendent Meehan aims to finish Public Garden work within three weeks with new grass ready by convention week. Workers grade the site, open mail on the Common near the Park square gate, and remove two large water drains. A round brick wall twenty five feet inside the walk was found near the surface and likely linked to an old sewer. workers will dig around it and leave it standing.

Meehan Park Square

Cambridge Trade Association Plans for City Anniversary

The Cambridge Citizens' Trade Association moved to observe the city fiftieth anniversary next year. Resolutions authorized forming a committee to coordinate with a citizens' committee on anniversary arrangements.

Cambridge Citizens’ Trade Association Citizens’ Committee

Veteran Firemen’s Strawberry Party Recall

Boston veterans recount a relaxing strawberry party at the union hall near Costae and Cobb with open windows and summer atmosphere. The event left pleasant memories despite a few distractions and lingering tensions in the room.

Boston Union Cobb

Yale and Harvard Row Teams Rally in Thames Practice

New London Conn July 19 Yale and Harvard showed strong form on the Thames with favorable wind and water. Harvard reportedly ran four miles in under twenty three minutes along the course, and two miles under eleven at slack water. Yale also posted fast times on the upper course. Freshmen lost to both varsity crews on a half course.

New London Conn Yale Harvard Thames Watson

Val kyrie III Yachting Trial Off Gourock

Lord Dunraven's new yacht Val kyrie III conducted a trial from Gourock with Lord Dunraven Designer Watson and builders Hendersons aboard. The craft showed speed in light and good winds with quick tacking and stable balance amid varying sails and a late topsail substitution.

London Glasgow United Press Lord Dunraven Watson Hendersons Valkyrie Gourock Firth Bullwood

Winthrop Yacht Club Tender Race Results

Winthrop Yacht Club held a two class tender race with heats for boats 13 to 16 feet and under 13 feet. Phenix won the second heat but Arethusa prevailed in the sail-off to claim first place while Phenix placed second. McGinty swept both heats in the smaller class and Easy and Savitar Jr will contest the second prize Friday evening. Prizes were awarded by Mr. Gillis, including a silver clock from Luther Harrington and a silver tankard from Harry Hutchinson.

Winthrop Yacht Club Arethusa Phenix McGinty Easy Savitar, Jr Gillis Luther Harrington Harry Hutchinson

Regatta funds sought from City Hall for July Fourth events

Five delegates from the New England Amateur Rowing Association meet the July Fourth committee at City Hall seeking a $600 appropriation to stage a Charles River regatta on July 4. They promise ten events and a strong turnout with many entries if funded.

New England Amateur Rowing Association City Hall Charles River

Grand Army Boys Attend Wild West Show in Charlestown

About 200 members of Abraham Lincoln Post 11 gathered in Charlestown to honor Nate Salsbury with a floral offering and badge after the Wild West performance. Salsbury was ill in New York, so Colonel Cody of Stephen Douglas Post Nebraska accepted the tribute for him and promised to forward it. The show drew a large crowd as the Rough Riders dazzled spectators with feats, and three more performances remained in Boston.

Abraham Lincoln Charlestown Nate Salsbury Post Mr. Salsbury New York Colonel Cody Stephen Douglass Nebraska Congress of Rough Riders Boston

Bath Cycle Club Holds Second Annual Road Race

The Bath Cycle Club opened its second annual tournament with a road race in Bath won by E Moulton of Randolph. Fifteen hundred spectators attended the afternoon races at the park.

Bath Bath Cycle Club E. Moulton Randolph Park

Miss Sparrah Surprised At Surprise Party

Miss Sadie Sparrah of the South End received a silver watch during a surprise party at her mother’s Canton Street home last evening. Schoolmates enjoyed singing dancing and other entertainment after the presentation.

Sadie Sparrah South End Abbott Canton Street

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