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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1894
Page
3
A vivid game story highlights a dramatic visitors clash featuring the Baltimores as opponents. The crowd witnessed breathtaking plays and a late surge that secured a hard fought victory, described with flamboyant sportswriter flair.
Boston scores 13 runs to 12 as Hugh Duffy earns hero status with a late homer. McCarthy contributes a three RBI two bagger, while Baltimore pitcher Stivetts struggles before Lovett finishes. The back-and-forth battle features eight innings of tension and a dramatic ninth inning rally by the Bostons.
The New Yorks defeated the Philadelphias twice today with highlights from a strong pitching showing by Clark for the home team.
An OCR fragment notes a haircutting business at 19 Tremont Row in Boston. The item mentions “VER our act” and “668” with reference to haircutters and a town. Details are unclear but indicates a business listing.
In a brisk two game set 8000 attended as New York won the first game 6 to 4 and Philadelphia answered with a 14 to 4 blowout. Clark and Wilson to Carsey and Grady were key for New York while Fuller and Burke homered for Philadelphia.
Washington defeated Brooklyn with strong batting and solid defense. McGuire Griffin and Lachance homered, attendance recorded at 2100. Final score shows Washington winning by a wide margin with key hits from Esper Mercer and Daub Dailey contributing on both sides.
Pittsburg defeats Louisville 7 to 6 as winning run scores in the ninth on a walk, sacrifice, and Bierbauer’s long single. Smith homered, 1000 attendance. Hits Pittsburg 14 Louisville 1. Errors Louisville 3. Batteries Gumbert Ehret Mack Menafee Grim.
The Cincinnatis started Blank from De Soto Missouri and he pitched well as St Louis won. Canavan hit a home run and attendance reached 1800. Final score shows St. Louis with two runs in the first and four in the last, Cincinnati with one in the seventh and three in the ninth. Breitenstein and Miller pitched for St Louis with Blank and Vaughn for Cincinnati.
Cleveland jumped ahead with a rally in the fifth and dominated Chicago for a 7 to 3 win. Attendance reported at 1,800 as Clarkson and O'Connor partnered on the mound with Griffith and Schriver behind them.
Haverhill built a clear early advantage and withstood Brockton’s late push to win 14 to 8. Haverhill piled up 18 base hits to Brockton’s 11 as Flynn and Sweeney paired with Lampe and Shea on the mound.
In Fall River on June 20 the home team defeated Pawtucket after a slow start. Stevens stifled Pawtucket with strong pitching while Fournier showed steady work but occasional shakiness. Final lines show Fall River nine hits to Pawtucket five with one error for Fall River and two for Pawtucket.
Worcester's hitting carries the game at Lewiston as bases loaded with one out both innings yielded double plays. Burke's umpiring drew some dissatisfaction. Final score Worcester 8 Lewiston 6 with Worcester totaling 11 base hits to Lewiston's 9 and four Worcester errors to Lewiston's three.
Portland defeated Bangor 13 to 5 as Carey pitched a solid game allowing five hits and receiving sturdy support from his defense. Gray struggled with poor support behind him in a one sided matchup.
In Erie on June 20 the Eries and Springfields battled in a clean, if uneven, game. Healy pitched well for Erie but two costly errors allowed four Springfield runs and tipped the scoring in favor of Springfield. The final line shows Springfield 9 Erie 2 with late innings scoring.
Brockton manager Allen has added four new players Lampe Shea McGuirk and Clayton to the roster while Foss and Carrigan leave. He predicts better play will boost attendance and receipts to rival any league city except Fall River and Bangor.
In Wilkes Barre on June 20 Syracuse toped Wilkes Barre as rain halted play with Wilkes Barre ahead in the seventh inning and a return to the sixth inning decided the outcome. Syracuse posted 4 runs to Wilkes Barre's 2 after the irregular stoppage.
Buffalo defeats Providence 6 to 0 as Loyd shines with surprising batting and Weddige homers. Attendance was 110. The Bisons' solid hitting and timely plays outpaced the Providence team in the June 20 game at Buffalo.
Other games report at Erie Erie a 2 Springfield 6 score. The Binghamton Troy game was postponed due to rain.
Yale arrives for the first game of a two team series on Holmes field with Carter leading the lineup and Redington at center. Harvard fields a strong squad with Scannell back at catcher and Highlands Paine or Wiggin possible on the mound. Beale and Corbett bolster the outfield and batting orders are listed for both teams with the contest set for 8 oclock.
Farrell shines behind the bat as the New York team gains firmer tempo. Baltimore’s young players push older rivals while the Western clubs win most games. Meany signs with Louisville after a 17 game win streak, joining in Pittsburg. Princeton names Brooks captain for next year after two solid seasons at shortstop. Tim Keefe courtship and Bloss arrival shift Philadelphia’s pitching plans, with Delehanty on offer. Kingston disbands amid poor results and attendance under Dickey Johnston’s oversight.
The Maine Gun Club event opened in Belfast with four Maine teams and a Boston delegation led by Dr. C. G. Weld and Sumner Paine. Bath claimed team medals with 211 of 300, Belfast second, Bath No 2 third, Rockland fourth. individual golds to Bates Merrill Jones Pierce and Higgins of Bath. About forty shooters and a large crowd attended the grounds dinner.
Joe Walcott meets Mike Harris of New York in a 140 pound ten round bout at the Casino with P Jay Donahue refereeing. A decision is planned with no draw provision. Harris seeks welterweight honors and has trained in New York while Walcott prepares at Andover. Tickets are on sale at the box office and area hotels.
At a B A A board meeting on Tuesday Thomas Burke and J S Jobinsoff were elected to membership. Burke, a strong sprinter from South Benton Athletic Club, is viewed as a future 440 yard world champion with a fast stride and speed. He has trained under John F Moakley and is expected to bolster relay funds.
The Legislature passes a bicycle act that bans riding over ten miles per hour on public ways without a permit, requires bell alarms on bikes, and restricts sidewalk use. The League of American Wheelmen credits Chief Consul George A. Perkins and others for drafting the measure, which overrides local rules and enforces a uniform law statewide.
In Medford on June 20 spectators watched a quiet but exciting day of horse racing at Mystic Park. G M Garths Socks won the 2:19 pace in three straight heats, with Rockaway placing second in each, while Nettie Wilkes led the 2:32 class and edged Whizz Wilkes by a neck after a dramatic finish as Uledi broke late.
Lawrence June 20 report lists 2:40 and 2:27 trotting classes with strong turnout. Chief Scott won the 2:40 heat easily while Bedoin and Lady Westmont split wins before Bedoin took the fifth heat.
The Coney Island Jockey Club opened its race meeting at Sheepshead Bay L I with six races. Futurity course results saw Sirocco first, Lord Harry second, Certargilia third in 1 11 2 5. Comanche led the field in the 1 3 16 miles event, Spread Eagle second. George Beck won the 1 1 8 miles, Tom Skidmore second, Count third in 1 55. Sir Knight won the 1 mile, Longdale second, Armitage third in 1 41. The two year olds race carried 4000 to the winner, Keenan first, Harry Reed second, The Commoner third in 1 08 4 5. Topgallant captured the turf event 1 40 with Watterson second and Flirt third.
Crimson Rowers complete a four mile practice on the Thames amid uncertain timing and strong performance. Harvard, visiting fans aboard the Summer Girl steamer watch as the eight row with 36 to 32 strokes while Yale lags behind. Observation trains and steamers will follow the race course as in prior years despite lower ticket demand.
A critique of Boston boxing shows attributes managerial greed and excessive rounds. Reports detail Dixon Griffo and Walcott Tracey contests extending beyond agreed limits, provoking calls to curb gambling and unsporting finishes. Other fights feature Carney vs Miller and Gallagher vs Gilmore, with mixed outcomes and rising tensions across venues.
The Newton M R S Club tennis tournament continued yesterday with finals to be played today. Second round results: Page def Heckman 6-0 6-0, Nickerson def Whiston 6-0 6-2, Hallett def Coppins 6-4 0-6 6-4, Loring def Holmes 6-3 6-0. Third round results: Nickerson def Page 6-1 6-2, Loring def Hallett 6-0 6-2.
Dedham selectmen award the town concreting contract to Kk. Duffy & Son of Haverhill for this year. They will charge 65 cents per square yard for sidewalks and for street crossings, with a plan to hire as many Dedham workers as possible.
In Brockton on June 20 the People's Party Club endorsed the Boston labor conference platform. Local opinion holds the state Padypie's convention will adopt it, becoming the mechanism for labor groups to pursue political action.
The Winthrop town meeting adjourned to July 28 after selecting David Floyd as moderator. A wedding at the groom’s HarMon street home united Arthur H. McLauchlan and Flora Macdonald with Rev. C. S. Dewing officiating. Regatta plans, school graduation exercises, and hotel events for Providence and Boston guests filled the day, with preparations for electric light displays and special train service noted.
The twenty fifth annual reunion of the Society of the Army of the Potomac opens tomorrow in Concord New Hampshire. Governor Smith hosts a 10 30 a m reception at the council chamber followed by a parade and Capitol salute by the First Brigade New Hampshire National Guard for Major General Miles and society members. Corps meetings then the reunion. Smith will review the brigade in camp at 4 p m with Miles and staff observ ing.
Medford Common Council met to concur on laying out multiple new streets. Garfield avenue approved unanimously. Grant avenue 11 yeas 4 nays. Logan avenue approved. Farragut avenue 9 yeas 7 nays. Sheridan avenue 12 yeas 4 nays. Hooker street 11 yeas 5 nays. Yale street 9 yeas 7 nays. Dartmouth street 12 yeas 4 nays.
The Past Sachem's Association of Massachusetts held an outing at Nahant with over seventy five members and ladies in attendance.
Ambiguous wording surrounds the Meigs bill as supporters pressure for a decisive path. Opponents call for direct vote while proponents urge swift action, amid unclear legislative prospects and public interest.
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