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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1894
Page
3
In a splashy score roundup, Nichols wins decisive game while Bobby Lowe shines. Brooklyn defeats the Giants with strong batting and pitching action. Chicago loses a tense finish as the Colonels and Orioles prevail against the Phillies and Reds.
Nichols prevailed in a hard fought contest as Washington toppled Boston 6 to 4. Lowe led all batters with three singles and fourteen chances. Ryan starred with a three bagger and key defensive plays. Washington capitalized on miscues by Hassamer, Radford and Selbach to break the game open in the sixth.
Pittsburg failed to push across the needed runs as Ehret struggled before Colcolough sparked a strong Chicago response. The Chicagos scored eight earned runs in two innings to clinch a win before about 2000 spectators. Final scores show Chicago 9 0 6 9 0 3 9 0 0 0 Pittsburg 0 2 9 0 2 0 1 1 0 0.
Baltimore outscored Philadelphia 9 to 5 as the Orioles seized six runs in the second inning. Mullane scattered hits to preserve the win while Keeler homered. Attendance 5100. Final: Baltimore 9 Philadelphia 5.
Brooklyn defeats New York 16 to 1 as Meekin is knocked out early. The game marks a decisive opening win for Brooklyra in a brisk June contest in Brooklyn.
An advertisement from Alland Bros at 109 Tremont Roof invites applicants for haircutting work, promising easy gains and widespread recognition in the trade.
In the first inning and through the fourth, German hit again as New York failed at the plate. Grif fin homered for Brooklyn while Westervelt held the runner. Attendance was 6362. Brooklyn edged New York 12 to 3 with 1 error by Brooklyn and 4 by New York.
In Cincinnati on June 21, allegations claim umpire O'Rourke cost Cincinnati the game amid crowd unrest. Vaughn and Dwyer hit home runs as Louisville defeated Cincinnati four to zero. attendance listed as 960. Louisville 8 hits, 3 errors. Cincinnati 6 hits, 3 errors.
ConnaUghton Boston catcher and short stop is loaned to Manager Irwin of Haverhill and to Brockton with Boston management able to recall. He is expected to catch for Brockton.
Baltimore dispatch reports on June 21 that manager Irwin of the Philadelphia Baseball Club signed pitcher Lukens, who had been released by the Pittsburg management earlier in the season.
In the New England League game today both pitchers held their line as only four hits occurred. Fall River scored 3 with Pawtucket managing 1, errors favoring Fall River with six to Pawtucket’s four. Batteries: Viau Rollins for Fall River Morse Roach for Pawtucket.
Brockton romped past Haverhill as McCullough struggled to shut down the Brockton batting. Connaughton debuted well and Corbett returned at second base. Final score 14 to 6 with Brockton racking up 16 base hits to Haverhill's 8 and committing 6 errors.
Portland wins a brief home contest over Lewiston 2 to 0 after a pitching duel. Both starters were stingy, errors led to the visitors only run in the fifth, and Portland collected six hits to Lewiston’s four with four errors for Portland and three for Lewiston. Daniels Mahoney Stafford Bergen were the batteries.
Bangor defeated Worcester 19 to 4 as Bangor bats raked Potter all game. Wheeler pitched well and fielded solidly while Cull Farrell and McCarthy provided standout plays. Base hits favored Bangor 20 to 9 with 5 errors for Bangor and 7 for Worcester. Batteries Wheeler and Hart for Bangor Potter and Hayes for Worcester.
In Buffalo on June 21 the Eastern League saw Clymer drive in two with a double in the ninth, turning a near loss into a 9 8 victory for Erie over Springfield. Johnsons wild throw earlier in the eighth had seemed to give the visitors the lead before Buffalo's offense responded. Erie 9 Springfield 8 Troy 10 Binghamton 9 WilkesBarre 7 Syracuse 2.
The Cuban Giants defeated New Bedford before a large audience in New Bedford on June 21. Cuban Giants 38 1001200 067, New Bedford 12 4, with Nelson and W. Jackson batteries for the Cuban Giants and Brady and Stewart for New Bedford.
The NE A R A regatta committee at Union Boat Club, with Presidents Stimpson and members Fox Culliney Tudor and Brick present, refused a spring regatta due to lack of Worcester funds and local council refusals. They endorsed a Labor Day match regatta instead, after weighing a July 7 Charles River event proposal.
At the Riding Park Lawrence on June 21 Navarro won the 2:23 class after four heats. Mac claimed the 2:30 victory after four heats. A collision in the 2:30 sulky event left Driver Elliott unhurt. Harvey Russell won the 2:37 race in straight heats.
Boston lacrosse team met at 260 Washington Street with president John B. Duffy in the chair. Arrangements were made for a Fourth of July game and a Canada trip to Montreal and Sherbrooke was discussed. A new blue and gray uniform was chosen. Practice will be Monday Wednesday Friday and Saturday afternoon.
G. P. Mills completed a Lands End to John O Groat's bicycle ride in three days five hours forty nine minutes. He faced wet weather and heavy roads from Lands End to Perth while F. W. Shore land, F. T. Bidelake and other wheelmen joined him at various stretches.
The Florence race concluded with Arthur Zimmerman taking first place and Harry Wheeler finishing second in the international bicycle match held June 21.
Yachtemen and others will be interested in the $20 prayer Blue Serge suit offered this season by A. Shuman & Co. The suit is described as dressy and comfortable for gentlemen in warm weather.
Yale and Harvard clashed on Holmes Field with Yale clinching a 4 2 victory as Carter starred for Yale and Highlands held the mound. Captain Wiggin's six put outs and a sensational seventh inning throw highlighted Yale’s defense while Murphy and Cook contributed key plays for Harvard.
New Haven and New London reported light practice as Yale and Harvard crews ready for the big race at Holmes Field Cambridge next week. Yale leaders expect a strong Crimson eight, with events set for Bartletts Reef and North Hill buoy course and a varsity four mile race. The freshmen seek a two mile course and the city plans funding via board of trade contributions.
Paddy Ryan, the famed pugilist, saved a choking man outside the Reynolds House on Boylston Street by delivering a powerful back slap that freed the man’s airway. A stout woman with a baby attacked Ryan, then he returned to his companion, unruffled, after the life-saving act.
The piece surveys boxing money, matches, and weigh ins with mentions of Griffo Dixon in Boston for a $10 000 stakes event, Corbett Jackson outlawing after June 30, Johnson and Dixon rumors, Mace's praise by Corbett, Dime’s arrest scare and shifts in Boxing licensing in Boston, Abbott Carroll bout talk, and a controversial Sydney decision involving Deaf and Dumb Mace.
John P. Eckhardt, famed boxing referee, launches a sporting cafe on Centre Street New York. Jerry Marshall injured both hands in his win over Teddy Glenn near Pittsburg last week. He informs George Lavigne a meeting cannot be set before mid to late July.
Joe Walcott and Mike Harris, two top welterweights, meet at the Casino tonight in a ten round bout with a decision. Walcott aims to overturn a New York loss, Harris seeks a repeat performance, ref P. Jay Donahue of New York, judge Charley White, both fighters in prime condition, Crescent Beach training for Harris and Lawrence arrival for Walcott.
City Hall regatta committee approved four races on the Charles July 4 at 10 a m. Events include professional scullers three miles with 125 first prize and 75 second. local pro scullers three miles with 60 first and 40 second. four oared working boats three miles with 150 first, 75 second, 25 third. twelve oared barges amateurs two miles with 200 barge value first, 100 oars set, 75 colors set.
The Eastern Medical Institute at 19 Tremont Row Boston is led by A D Patten MD with twenty years of practice plus hospital experience in London Paris Dublin and America. It treats all acute and chronic diseases and offers free consultation. Medicines are prepared and delivered without extra charge. Patients are advised honestly about possible treatment outcomes.
Riders including Porter and McDonald eye fast times in a public trial at Waltham with tandem pacing and a possible 2 05 mark. The Stearns stable plans a large workout of twenty riders while officials warn about the new bicycle bill taking effect July 14.
Great consternation spread through the Union Bicycle Club on Wednesday evening when news arrived that a horse, described as a four legged self acting bicycle, had been stabled by painters causing a curious disruption to club activities.
The Royal Victoria Yacht Club Regatta for twenty-waters sailed over a twenty seven mile course with starts at 10 45 am. Competing boats included Lord Lonsdale's Or Dre Lord Dunraven's Dragon the Earl of Dudley's Ingoni Mr F B Jamesnes's Luna and Mr A B Walker's Thelma The Inyoni finished first Thelma second and Dierdre third.
London June 21 W Howard who came from the United States to win major canoe prizes withdrew from two Bourne End races today after falling hopelessly behind in each.
Nat Herreshoff plans to leave Bristol for England on Saturday. He will captain the Vigilant during her races in British waters as part of the voyage from Providence.
In Belfast Maine on June 21 the Maine shooting clubs tournament crowned Dr Weld of Massachusetts first in the individual match with 47 points and a gold watch plus $25. Thompson of Bath placed second and Dickey of Massachusetts third.
The ninth annual Boston College Alumni Association dinner at the Thorndike elected officers led by Rev. M. J. Doody as president and Richard Sullivan as first vice president. Timothy Coakley and Joseph Willis gave toasts while 40 guests dined in the west dining room.
The Hamilton mills defend the eviction as separate from a damages claim by a regent girl over a lost finger. They say notices were served for back rent totaling $29 and promise to vacate were not kept. A sickness claim and an alleged fabrication by the girl are noted. Lawyer Reddy plans a damages suit against all involved. The city aids the family.
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