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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1896

Page

3

Senators From Washington Did the Trick

In National League action Washington beat Boston while New York played Brooklyn and Philadelphia met Baltimore. St. Louis faced Pittsburgh and Chicago challenged Cleveland. Louisville opposed Cincinnati. In New England and Eastern leagues, Fall River played Brockton, Pawtucket met New Bedford, Augusta faced Portland, Bangor played Lewiston, Toronto met Providence, Buffalo challenged Springfield, and Rochester faced Wilkes Barre and Syracuse confronted Scranton.

Boston Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Eno Cleveland Chicago Pittsburg St. Louis

Boston Frigid Loss as Bannon's Catch Highlights Game

Washington toppled Boston as Maul and Maguire paced the visitors. Demontreville and Brown starred for Washington with four put outs apiece and a key three base hit. Bostons fielding faltered aside from Bannon’s spectacular long fly catch near the fence.

Boston Bannon Maguire Demontreville Brown Washington Bostons Maul AB. R. B A. Brown Joyce Abbey Selbach Cartwing Oo & Maul AB. R PO. A. Eng Grice Hamilton Eeneeneseee i Lowe Duffy Collins de Ganzel Basl Stivetts Stivetts Tucker Emslie

Griffith Dominates Spiders as Chicago Wins Big in Cleveland

Cleveland and Chicago clashed in a high scoring game with Griffifth holding Cleveland at bay while Chicago collected hits. A seventh inning dispute between Captain Tebeau and Umpire Lynch led to a postgame scuffle under the stand, halted by officials. Batteries: Griffith and Kittredge for Cleveland, Wallace and O Connor for Chicago.

Cleveland Griffith Spiders Is Mercy Chicago Lace Tebeau Lynch Griffit Kittredge Wallace O’connor

Brooklyns Beat New Yorks In Tachers Battle

In New York on June 19, the Brooklyns defeated the New Yorks in a pitchers battle. Daub left after being hit by a ball in the fourth inning. Payne followed with strong work with runners on base. Mike Sullivan struggled for New York. Attendance listed at 6000. Final: Brooklyn 4, New York 2. Hits Brooklyn 6, New York 7. Errors Brooklyn 1. Batteries Daub Payne Burrill Sullivan Wilson.

New York Brooklyns New Yorks Daub Payne Mike Sullivan Brooklyn Priscsciene Brooklyn Burrill Sullivan Wilson

Baltimore Triumph Slips After Late Rally

Lucid faded after the fourth inning as Baltimore defeated Philadelphia with Thompson's errors aiding the win. Pond sprained a knee but returned to hold the Phillies to nine hits while Clarke proved solid. Attendance was 2,940. Baltimore 4 2 8 0 0 Philadelphia 4 0 0 0 0. Hits Baltimore 14 Philadelphia 9. Errors Baltimore 1 Philadelphia 3. Batters Pond Clarke Lucid Grady.

Baltimore Lucid Thompson Pond Philadelphias Philadelphia Clarke Grady

Pittsburg Takes Second Win Over St Louis In Six Inning Arrival

Pittsburg beat St Louis 26 to 3 in a six inning finish after Hart was hit hard in the sixth. Killen was effective throughout and McFarland suffered a broken right thumb in the fifth foul. Attendance reported at 2000 with 9 Pittsburg hits and 3 by St Louis. Batteries Killen and Sugden for Pittsburg Douglass, Hart and McFarland for St Louis.

Pittsburg St. Louis Hart Killen McFarland Zere Sugden Douglass

Lewiston Falls to New Bedford in Eight Baseball Blunder

New Bedford defeated Lewiston 8 to 3 in Lewiston as Forred’s wildness and two costly outfield errors swung the game. The scoreboard shows New Bedford 0 3 4 4 5 1 1 and Lewiston 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 3 with Moynahan Murphy facing Forred Williams and Messett in the battery.

Lewiston Forred New Bedford I.s Moynahan Murphy Williams Messett

Bangor Drops Game as Errors Doom Batters

In Bangor the home team tallied 13 hits to Brockton’s 8 but costly errors and sluggish play doomed the effort. Attendance 650. Brockton led 53 to 1000:10:01. McKenna and Shea shared mound duties with Methoff Wheeler and Hayes behind them.

Bangor McKenna Brockton Shea Methoff Wheeler Hayes

Portland Falls to Fall River in Controversial Game

Portland lost the game amid disputed umpiring as Bradley presided for the eighth straight local appearance. Attendance reached 500 as Fall River defeated Portland 14 to 4. Batteries were Klobedanz and Rupert for Fall River, McDougall and Duncan for Portland. errors favored Fall River with one miscue for Portland.

Portland Bradley Fall River Klobedanz Rupert McDougall Duncan

Buffalos Defeat Springfields As Gruber Is Removed

In Hampden Park Buffalo defeated Springfield in an uneven game marked by poor play in the city. Gruber, dropped by management for inconsistency and lack of effort, appeared on the grand stand and was ordered off by Manager Burns. He refused to leave, then struck at Burns before staying for the game’s end. Final score misprinted in the record shows Springfield trailing after a rough contest.

Springfield Buffalos Springfields Hampden Park Gruber Buffalo Burns PSO Eee Sel Saat

Rochester Beats Scranton as Johnson Fatigues in Fourth Start

Rochester wins 4 to 2 after a late rally as Weyhing hurls effectively and Meaney hits a homer. Scranton scores early, but Rochester tallies four in the third to take the lead. Errors are even, with 10 hits for Rochester and 7 for Scranton. Batteries Weyhing Boyd and Johnson Berger.

Scranton Penn Johnson Rochester Weyhing Meaney CreConfessists Boyd Berger

Umpire Lynch Sparks National League Uproar in Cleveland

In Cleveland on June 19 umpire Lynch reversed a call after Pfeffer was ruled out, prompting Tebeau to throw the ball and the team to walk off. Lynch amid threats refused to continue, was escorted off by police, and Young and Daily finished the game amid protests.

Cleveland Lynch Pfeffer Tebeau Decker Young and Daily

Players Bench Seeks Strong Team and Open Games

A first baseman seeks a position with a strong team. M. J. Curley of Station A Boston, notes a tight race among Baltimore Cleveland and Cincinnati. Suburban Baseball League meets Monday to set schedule. Washingtons at South End at 8. Revere Minions have open dates June 27 July 4 and 11. Other today Britain Field Club at Princeton Amherst Williams at Williams town Trinity at Orange Cuban Giants Carters at Franklin North Shore A C Newton A C at Newton.

M. J. Curley Station A Boston Baltimore Cleveland Cincinnati Washingtons South End Revere Minions Charles Redmond Church Place Britain Cuban Giants Carters Franklin North Shore A. C Newton A. C Newton

Tennis Experts Robberies in Bridgeport Connecticut

In Bridgeport at the Brooklawn Country Club James Terry of Hartford faced Yale expert Arthur Foote in a State tennis tournament match, losing 6-3 2-6 6-2 after a morning contest that drew applause. Also Sheldon defeated Griffith 3-6 6-0 6-3 8, Hooker beat Kent 1-6 6-3 6-3, and Burchard with Van Beuren beat Dodge and Cheney 2-6 6-4 6-1, with Sheldon and Long reporting the theft of watches and cash from locker dressing rooms.

Bridgeport Conn James Terry Hartford Brooklawn Country Club Arthur Foote Yale Terry Sheldon Griffith Hooker Kent Burchard van Beuren Dodge Cheney George P. Sheldon Edger P. Long

Sprinting challenge by Italian sprinter Ratta at Post

Italian sprinter Fred Ratta issues a challenge to outrun fellow countrymen from 10 to 7 yards for any amount from 100 dollars. He will be at the Post sporting rooms Saturday evening to race anyone interested.

Fred Ratta Ratta The Post Sporting Rooms

Walcott in Court Over Alleged Assault

Joe Walcott appeared before Captain Donovan of Station 16 amid allegations of assault on Mrs. Florence Williams of 54 Middlesex Street while intoxicated. Williams declined to file a formal complaint and Walcott was discharged.

Joe Walcott Captain Donovan Station 16 Florence Williams Middlesex Street Walcott

Boxing Gossip: Maher Triumphs as Slavin Stops Contested Bout

The Madison Square Garden fight ends in a fourth round stoppage after Slavin nearly KO’s Maher in the press box style, police barred referees and decisions, while Maher gains vindication against adversity. Mysterious Billy Smith and Gallagher slated for July 2 in San Francisco. Dixon offered 250 to meet Willie Smith in London, a match previously canceled. Lewis Sullivan blames a low punch on defeat to Spike Sullivan. a letter for Spike Sullivan is noted. George V. Tuohy writes.

Maher Slavin Ee Oynski Lavigne-McAuliffe Madison Square Garden Fitzsimmons Goddard Billy Smith Billy Gallagher Spike Sullivan Sullivan Reohn Lyon John Lynch George V. Tuohey

Boxing instructor advertises summer rates at Tremont street

Prof Shaw offers boxing instruction at 181 Tremont Street with one teacher, special summer rates, and appealing cool rooms. Call or write now for details.

Shaw Tremont St

New England Faces National Meet Without Eddie Mills

The first national interscholastic athletic meeting convenes at the Columbia oval in Williamsbridge New York this afternoon. New England entries include Hanson Converse Robinson Jones Hersey Clapp OToole and Sullivan with Sullivan the Worcester standout as Mills is ill with measles. New York contenders include Hipple Washburn Goeting Moore while Iowa entries feature Hugh Jackson Tom Flourney and Carl Lee. The New England team departs Park Square Station by train for New York amid cheers, with James F E Sullivan refiring and Harry Cornell chief marshal.

Columbia Oval Williamsbridge New York New England Eddie Mills Berkeley Sullivan Worcester Ay Mills New Washburn Goeting Moore Iowa State High School Hugh Jackson Tom Flourney Carl Lee Larry O'Toole Ralph F. Hanson Joseph H. Converse D. T. Sullivan Park Square Station

Yale Crew Practices Under Bob Cook At Henley

The Yale rowing team trained on the Thames under coach Bob Cook riding alongside on a bicycle. Cook notes steadier technique is needed due to a low stroke rate, while English observers see daily improvement in stroke length. Weather remains fine and Yale celebrates hoisting its flag at headquarters.

London Yale Bob Cook Thames Henley Mr. Cook Treadway

Cycling Notes From City Headlines on July Fourth Events

In Boston area cycling notes Col. Albert A. Pope plans European sales moves after sailing July 1. Thistle Cycle in Chicago reports booming Columbia bicycle exports at 109 machines weekly. Cambridge mile race on July 4, Mattapan ladies night, and Cambridgeport Cycle Club versus Roxbury at Holmes Field mark a busy holiday schedule.

Lawson Thistle Cycle Company of Chicago New England J. M. Linscott & Co Albert A. Pope Europe Columbia Arthur W. Porter Cambridge Anderson ‘‘Quint S. J. Flanagan Franklin Park Common Council City Hall Almy Samuel EB. Turner Harvard Square Albert L. Porter Tremont Street Dedham Street William Wing Mattapan Road Club Mattapan Misses Malomi Miss Hardy Malomi Hardy Messrs. Buck Jennie Mae Spencer Mr. Hammersley Lota Meek F. A. Buck Miss Adams Ella Shields Annie Craige Mr. Hardy Coffin Hastadt Nellie Stews J. M. Spencer McGuerty Lloyd and Percival Roxbury and Eagles Cambridgeport Cycle Club Roxbury Holmes Field

Ascot Races Close With Several Stakes Wins

The June Ascot meeting concluded with Shaddock winning the Hardwicke Stakes for 3-year-olds and up over a mile and a half on the Swinley course, Kilcock taking the Wokingham, Monterey winning the Windsor Castle for 2-year-olds, Pride claiming the Alexandria Plate, Omnium Lids second, Rock Dove third, and 2 Soarabanda winning the Queen's Stand Plate with Mooanna second.

London Ascot Heath Swinley Course Shaddock Dunrobin Sali Kilcock Sir Michael Chasseur Monterey Sauce Tartare Merle Pride Omnium Lids Rock Dove Soarabanda Mooanna

Races at Gravesend Narrate Five Wins and Times

At Gravesend on June 19 the first five and a half furlongs saw Divide win with King’s Counsel placing. The Falcon stakes featured Hamilton Ss Se he Valley second, Patrol third, in 58 seconds. Patrician won the one mile race with Ferrier second and Aurelian third in 1 minute 48 3 4 seconds. Winged Foot won the Roslyn stakes over five furlongs ahead of Euphemia L. and Flying Squadron in 1 minute 2 3 4 seconds. Zanon led six furlongs with The Swain second and Buckwa third in 1 minute 14 3 4 seconds. Roundsman won the one and sixteenths miles with Rubicon second and Harmony II. third in 1 minute 50 1 4 seconds.

Gravesend L. I Divide King’s Counsel Edna Ea Hamilton Se He Valley Patrol Patrician Ferrier Aurelian Winged Foot Euphemia L Mogenes Flying Squadron Zanon the Swain Buckwa Roundsman Rubicon Harmony II

Satanita Wins Royal Cork Regatta With Ailsa Second

In Queenstown on June 19 the Royal Cork Yacht Club regatta featured a single large raters race. Satanita won with 4 hours 19 minutes 25 seconds, Ailsa second in 4 hours 20 minutes 45 seconds, Britannia third in 4 hours 20 minutes 24 seconds.

Satanita Ailsa Queenstown Royal Cork Yacht Club Britannia

Half-Raters Race At Winthrop Yacht Club

The first Winthrop Yacht Club half-raters race sailed last evening from the club house on a three mile course. Elmer E. Randall on boat 4 won first prize of $5, with Harrington taking second after a fouling near the channel buoy. Ridgway on boat 11 finished third and Leighton on boat 5 finished last.

Winthrop Yacht Club Winthrop Bartlett Park Steamboat Channel Zephyrs Elmer E. Randall Mr. Harrington Mr. Ridgway Commodore Leighton Randall Harrington Ridgway Ft. In Peuehne

Plymouth High School Class of 96 Graduates Twenty Seven

Plymouth High School held the annual graduating exercises for the class of 96. The ceremony occurred in the high school building with twenty seven graduates and the motto Labor Conquers All.

Plymouth Plymouth High School

Heat Wave Continues As Temperatures Edge Higher

A hot wave grips the area with temperatures rising from noon yesterday toward a peak this afternoon. Forecasters expect a possible local thunder shower within the next twenty four hours, offering a brief respite if storms develop.

Pillsbury Resigns From Brooklyn Chess Club Over Umbrella Incident

Henry N Pillsbury the Brooklyn chess expert has notified the board of governors of his resignation effective July 1. He says the action stems from directors failing to shield him from disreputable conduct by a member J Olson who took his umbrella despite recognition it was not his. Olson admitted misuse but was not disciplined.

Brooklyn Henry N. Pillsbury Board of Governors Manhattan Chess Club J. Olson West Ninety-first Street Elson

Polo at Dedham Blues vs Yellows in lively contest

A pony polo match at Karlstein in Dedham today between the Blues and Yellows from the Dedham Polo Club. The Yellows won 7 to 3 after a three period, neck-and-neck game showcasing fine stick work and outriding.

Dedham Karlstein Blues Yellows

Mystic's Closing Day Attracts Large Crowd At Mystic

Medford June 19 Mystic's closing day drew one of the week's largest crowds. Major-General Nelson A. Miles attended, hosted by owner John Shepard. Grace Hastings won the 2:12 pace heat, Cephas claimed fastest time of the day in the next heat, and Nutbreaker Jr. won the 2:35 pace after Kelwyn was edged at the wire. Nutbreaker Jr. cost 3500 dollars three weeks earlier and is owned by Hubinger Bros of New Haven Conn. The next meet shifts to Saugus with a 2:10 opener.

Medford Mystic Nelson A. Miles John Shepard Grace Hastings Cephas Jubilee Phantom Merman New York Central Fasig New York Kelwyn Nutbreaker, Jr Nutbreaker Jo. Nutbreaker, Jr Hubinger Bros New Haven Conn Elliott Saugus B. m Bayonne Kate K Burger Lockwood Br. m Lahority Ccc Ccieceideiee Carmichael Dordanus Ds Re Cumin Caike Gussie Leonard Galvin Asicve Mystic Girl Howard Agnes Dik Cccigc Onwers B. G Cyril Molly Matchiess Gibbs Casas B. H MccEwen G. H Jamie (Munroe Ree Kelwwayne Ch. G Lott Cas Ceeass McNairy Hal R. H Parberry

Train wreck injures three workers and passengers

An express train struck a granite block swung from a crane near an abutment. Three workmen, William A. Campbell, John L. Durgin, and Joseph Parlermo, suffered injuries. Passengers in car 732 endured cuts and bruises as glass shattered. Injured men were treated at City and Massachusetts General Hospitals. investigation cites crane operator and signaling issues.

William A. Campbell John L. Durgin Joseph Parlermo William Robinson Jesse Trafton Danal L. de Shaw A. H. Clark Clark Massachusetts General Hospital Leonard C. Clark Hyde Park City Hospital Campbell Mason Cedar Street Somerville Wollaston Heights Hogg's Oe H. H. Brown Company New York James O'Toole Walsh Keaverina Mansfield Forest Hills

City Brevities Report on Local Doings and Disappearances

Superintendent Eldredge received a telegram from Peoria about John Connors of Townsend Construction Co who shot himself and died in Peoria. Connors’s mother is said to live in Boston. John Lucy of 12 Plymouth St Cambridge reports losing $98 saved in an old stocking hidden in the kitchen. Officer McKenzie pleaded guilty to sleeping on a chair at Codman Club doorsteps. case sent to advisement. Boston Conservatory of Music seeks incorporation and plans to open by September. Tremont Temple wins in a Baptist mortgage loan suit for $1500 plus interest. Annie Barron’s rooms at 7½ B St South Boston entered by false keys. jewelry stolen. William T. Harding visited Harvard Commencement and lost a gold hunting-case watch valued at $100.

Eldredge Thas Peoria Inl John Connors Townsend Construction Company Connors Boston John Lucy Plymouth Street Cambridge George McKenzie Station 11 Perry Codman Club Adams Street State House Boston Conservatory of Music Commonwealth William T. Harding Sacramento Street Harvard College Yard

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