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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1896

Page

3

The Directors Are Doing Nothing Strengthen the Tear

Washingtons Looming Up The Reds Good Work.Matters in Minor Leagues covers National League matchups with Washington at Boston and others. Also lists New England and Eastern League games, plus outer contests including Brooklyn at Newport.

Washingtons Reds

National League teams face spending and lineup shifts

The piece surveys money spent by top NL clubs including Boston and Chicago, notes weak attendance in Boston, and explains the game as a commercial matter. It highlights strong edges for Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago, and Philadelphia, Baltimore’s strength, and praises Senators, Spiders, and Reds’ pitching and batting, with trades looming for Philadelphia players and pennant buzz in several leagues.

Boston Pittsburg Chicago Brooklyn New York South End Cleveland Cincinnati Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Senators Demontreville Mercer Maul Joyce Tebeau Spiders Lynch Young Cuppy Wallace Cincinnati Enquirer Rhines Red Ehret Foreman Fisher Dwyer Miller Philadelphias Joe Sullivan Hallman Turner Fall River Bangor Pawtucket Providence Rochester Springfield

St Louis Defeats Louisville in 10–4 baseball tilt

St Louis beat Louisville 10 to 4 in Louisville. McDermott was knocked out in the seventh inning. Parrott and O'Brien homered. Attendance listed as 3,000. Breitenstein and Murphy teamed on the mound for St Louis. McDermott, ngham, and Miller answered for Louisville. Hits favored St Louis 16 to 10, errors St Louis 2, Louisville 6.

Louisville St. Louis Louisvilles McDermott Parrott O’brien Breitenstein and Murphy Ngham and Miller

Cincinnati Beats Chicago in Turbulent Baseball Clash

Ten thousand fans saw Cincinnati defeat Chicago 9 12 0 0 0 2 0 5 Chicago 0 9 2 0 0 0 0 0 2. Dwyer pitched for Cincinnati with Vaughn backing him, while Terry and Donohue paired for Chicago. A bench scuffle occurred after Peitz insulted Anson, leading to blows but no injuries.

Chicago Cincinnati Colts Dwyer Peitz Anson Cineka Terry Donohue Vaughn

Rochester Blackbirds Rally for Victory Over Springfields

Eastern League game in Rochester draws 2500 as Heman dominates with five of eight hits. Leahy and Werrick account for five ponies hits while ten singles in third and fourth push Rochester ahead. Bottenus Johnson and Dooley shine on defense. Springfield errors and late runs widen final gap.

Rochester N. Y Blackbirds Springfields Heman Leahy Werrick Swartwood Coughlin Beard Bottenus Johnson Dooley

Providence Defeats Washington in Exhibition Game

Providence defeated Washington in an exhibition at Rocky Point, showing strong play from Friel the colt while the big leaguers failed to mount an effective challenge.

Providence Washington Rocky Point Friel

Providence Bats Break Through Early Inning for Big win

Providence hammered German's delivery, building a six run first inning and routing Washington 19 to 3. Timely hits and two errors by Demontreville aided the strong Providence attack as Friel and Dixon pair held German and McAuley in check.

Grays Providence German Demontreville Washington Friel and Dixon McAuley

Youth baseball clubs seek out-of-town games from city teams

A long listing of Boston area junior clubs including the Tileston Stars Roxbury the Norwoods Everett A. A. and others announces desire for games with out-of-town or mixed-age teams. Entries give club names addresses ages and contact persons, with preferences for uniformed teams and open dates in summer.

South Boston D. Murray Boston Street Tileston Stars Roxbury C. H. Hirach Orangecourt Reddings Norwoods Everett A. A Haverhills Hampdens Frank Hoffman Island Street Central Park East Boston J. L. McVey Border Street Norfolks Dorchester Harry Zeller Milton Avenue Acadies Joseph W. Cook Tyler Street City Forty-twos Quincy W. G. Esson Brook Street Passaics North End H. McKenna Charter Street Gratons Brookline P. Haunchrahan Brookline Avenue Warrens Charlestown G. Thompson Ferrin Edgeworth West End Council K. of C William McDevitt Canal Street South Medfords Medford Victor Avondoghe Alfred Street Institutes of F. Goodwin People’s Institute Newton A. J. Cote Clifton Street North Cambridge Dovers H. M. Carey Fifth Street London Reds Fred W. Gilmore Gore Street Eurekas Albert Lyons Chelsea Street Monroes of Cambridge Mt. Washington Captain Crowley Charles Street Cambridge Forest Hill L. J. Mahoney Hyde Park Avenue Forest Hills Richfields West Third Street Walsh Bros. Glass Cutters Somerville Swansey Elm Street Cambridgeport Orchards W. D. Scott Yeoman Street Winchester P. O. Box Mass Mayflowers Robinsons W. L. Robinson Gold Street South Boston Willards D. Doyle Willard Street Boston Blues A. F. Markler Wakullah Street Freemans of G. McGonigle Medford Street Crack Norfolks T. F. Lockney St. John Lyceums F. F. Ford St. John’s Lyceum Lynnwoods M. J. Concannon Gustin

Week's Fast Racing at Mystic Park Highlights Top Performers

Mystic Park closed with swift times led by Kelvyn 2:14.34 in the 2:40 class and Page 2:15, Ike Fleming guiding. Frank Agan posted 2:09 3-4 for the fastest mile. Next week shifts to Saugus for three days, with 1:30 starts and races featuring Gil Curry, Simmons, Rocky P, and a strong 2:18 trot and pace lineup.

Mystic Park Kelvyn Page Ike Fleming Fleetwood Frank Agan Saugus Haverhill Gil Curry Simmons Rocky P Church Bell Grateful Jubilee Little Nance Tom L Allen Boy Manson E

O Connell Club Accepts Emmets Challenge For Charity Match

The O Connell Gaelic football team of this city claims the Gaelic football championship of Massachusetts and will defend against all comers. They accept the challenge of the Emmets of Chelsea and will meet a representative of the Emmets at the Post next Sunday at eight. They seek word from Emmets manager P M Ryle regarding advertising the game.

O’connell Massachusetts Emmets Chelsea P. M. Ryle O'Connell

Intercollegiate crews eye victory at Poughkeepsie

Poughkeepsie hosts a hopeful week for all major crews with experts split on favorites. Harvard fresh men show vigor while Pennsylvania and Cornell draw praise for workmanlike river performance. Columbia and Yale face scrutiny as conditions and strategy mold expectations ahead of Friday’s varsity race.

Poughkeepsie N. Y New York Albany Pennsylvania Columbia Harvard Varsity Courtney Ithacans Cornell Cornellians Ellis Ward Penn Gevete

Sharkey to face Corbett in San Francisco bout

George V. Tuohy notes public anticipation over Tom Sharkey the ex sailor and challenger. Sharkey has a string of victories and familiarity with big names, while skeptics doubt his power to stop Corbett inside the ring at the National Club next Wednesday night.

Jim Corbett National Club San Francisco Tom Sharkey Sharkey Navy Alexander Greggains Joe Choynski Corbett George V. Tuohey Sandow Sunday Post Marc Livingston Greggains Billy Smith Big John Miller Colma Cal A. C Bush Street Danny Needham Parson Davies Choynski Davies Needham San Francisco Chronicle Post Joe

Everhardt Griffo Sign for Twenty Round Bout

Boxing news notes a six round draw between Jack Everhardt and Griffo leads to a twenty round fight at the Empire Athletic Club of Buffalo on July 3. The Australian Griffo is praised for defence while Southerner Lavigne is highlighted for adaptability and power.

Jack Everhardt Griffo Empire Athletic Club of Buffalo George Lavigne Charley McKeever Lavigne Chicago Everhardt Charles Hildebrandt Johannesburg Fitzsimmons Corbett Hildebrandt Denver Ed Smith Peter Maher London Peter Jackson Jackson National Sporting Club America South Africa Eily Brady Brady England Maxey Moore New York Athletic Club Griffo-McAuliffe London Sportsman Bob Fitzsimmons Birmingham Sally Smith Frank Patterson Brooklyn A. C Patterson Metropolis Smith George Dixon Mike Leonard Joe Burke Mike Jim Beau New York Sports Walcott Dan Creedon George W. Tuohrey

Sandow and Sharkey boxing physiques in health and bouts

The article analyzes Sandow and Sharkey physical form as shaped by navy service and training. It reviews Sharkey’s notable neck and jaw, compares their bouts against Greggains, Choynski, and Smith, and cites a controversial knockout clause and fight descriptions from San Francisco and Chicago reports. It also mentions Hildebrandt’s fight plans and several upcoming boxing matches and figures in the New York area.

Weems Plans Sixth Annual Whist Congress at Manhattan Beach

Brooklyn Whist Club president Robert B. Weems is guiding the sixth annual congress. Delegates have arrived at Manhattan Beach with headquarters at the Oriental Hotel. The tournament uses cleared billiard rooms at the hotel and games begin today with Fisher Ames of Boston among expected attendees.

Robert B. Weems Brooklyn Whist Club Manhattan Beach Club Oriental Fisher Ames Boston Ames O. D. Baker G. W. Parker Co. F. Smith C. E. Parks W. H. Whitfield England

Massasoit Road Race set for Springfield restart

The Massasoit road race at Springfield will unfold tomorrow with a detailed handicap list announced by Official Handicapper John C Kerrison. The entries span Springfield Holyoke Chicopee and Waverley with times from 2m30s to 4m30s and riders from multiple towns. The piece also notes store history, rider transfers and recent race results including Pete Berle’s 2-mile handi capacity at Waverly and Dwyer’s preparations for a two month tour.

Massasoit Springfield John C. Kerrison C. G. Rocke G. W. C. Parker John D. Jordan W. H. Seaver A. Sweeney James Walker George Sackett Charles Goodroe Ludlow Merritt Gebo George Williams W. BE. Wiebe R. G. Shields F. C. Croy Sam Gibeau Chicopee E. R. Clark F. C. Perry Joe Landry B. F. Whelden Brightwood A. W. Topham Holyoke S. Su. Busha E. R. Dorman Hatfield C. J. Aubhorn Meriden E. E. Williard F. EB. Battey K. Dobson Middletown Allen Pierce Waverley E. J. Shaar C. J. Leary J. W. Godfrey Indian Orchard George A. Guild Westboro FE. Sage Hartford C. H. Hancock M. J. Homer E. H. Moody W. A. Thompson Williamsett J. D. Thompson C. D. Nichols J. N. Griser C. A. Robertson Melrose W. G. Smith F. C. Bodman Florence H. J. Lynn G. F. Burke C. Smith Woburn E. C. Baker F. H. Perkins White River Junction W. A. Parrish A. J. Kent G. Hall Cambridge J. S. Magoon Brookline F. Beauragade Roslindale G. A. Magnason Fitchburg J. W. Farrar J. Wilson N. S. Hitchcock East Hampton F. L. Reed H. E. Fay South Manchester C. A. Anderson Providence J. E. Swan R. F. Gardner Suffield F. Werner H. F. Kendall W. Eckberg Worcester L. L. Chapman W. C. Thomas Turner's Falls F. A. Gately Boston A. R. Murdock East Boston Joe Lange Waterbury F. W. Stockbridge Herman Taylor E. C. Ferre H. E. Price Amesbury J. Turner South Essex J. Boyer M. Smart East Hartford I. J. Walker F. W. Kenyon G. A. Slater C. H. Prederickson C. J. Lewis Northampton H. R. Howes E. A. Jones A. B. Spears East W. M. Pettigrew Lynn C. N. Mitchell A. L. Witherell J. H. Kirby Lenox J. F. Casey Ww. S. Cummings Gus Zales E. C. Hollis C. H. Evans F. W. Cleveland J. A. Fenton Readville W. FE. Pratt Campetlo George L. Doucette Wakefield R. C. Gardner George L. Bates A. W. Frendenthal Paterson T. E. Tarment Stillman Dolliver Gloucester M. J. Walsh Milford J. J. Mahon B. J. Wilson Manchester F. J. Reid Lanesville Verde Westgate Taunton T. A. Regan Waltham A. R. Ives G. Angus McEdwards J. J. Adams T. A. Barnaby Everett T. I. Elmer John O’marley New Britain R. L. Elliott Arlington A. J. Hargan Newark A. W. Chamberlain FE. O. Peabody R. B. Tracey L. W. Sullivan New Haven George Hugo W. Weller Co. J. Swenson J. J. Casey J. W. Conkling W. P. Neville James Clark J. F. McCarthy A. M. Shepard R. M. Alexander J. C. List Syracuse Charles Hadfield Scratch L. N. Walleston Bob Urquhart Dorchester H. E. Caldwell J. C. Pensevres Buffalo Monte Scott B. W. Pierce Franklin Street Stearns The World Centurion Pope Manufacturing Company W. F. Toppan Double Century Fame Burns W. Pierce Net Butler Burns Tom Butler Tom Nat Yards Dan J. Dwyer Eagle Cycle Club Dublin Dwyer Post Pete Berle Waverly N. J New York Recorder Mayo Berlo C. Ray Ely Cleveland Ohio Peerless Manufacturing Company Thorndike

Cyclists Attend Melville Garden Event with Prizes

Yesterday’s heat drew thousands of cyclists to Downer Landing and Melville Garden for club participation prizes. Roxbury Wheelmen led with about seventy riders, followed by Tremont, Woodbridge, and Bostonian clubs. After Melville Garden registrations, riders visited Nantasket before returning by wheel or boat. Winners to be announced later this week. Melville Garden notes slow trade but opens new venture by H. B. Shattuck & Son.

Downer Landing Melville Garden Roxbury Winthrop Cycle Club C. W. Stowe Riverside Cycle Club Charles G. Brainard People’s Institute A. Seufer Tremont Cycle Club Wilke=son Norwood Cycle Club Beadell Boston College J. F. Morrisey Bostonian Marie Gahm Metropolitan Wheelmen Howard Geldert Woodbridge Cycle Club Sadie Woods Chelsea Cycle Club W. Burbridge Mystic Cycle Club J. F. Setey Roxbury Wheelmen Chauncey Bailey Ryan Melville Garden Management H. B. Shattuck & Son

Yachtsmen and boats clash on the harbor outing

On the river yachtsmen enjoyed a swell day as numerous sailboats filled the harbor. The Bohemian of the Massachusetts Yacht Club crashed into a revenue cutter after steering gear failed, but the crew escaped unharmed. The Protector towed the damaged boat to its moorings while many others, including the Arbutus and Hypatia, joined a lively afternoon sailing scene with clubs from Winthrop to Dorchester.

Bohemian Massachusetts Yacht Club Anchorage Revere Beach & Lynn Protector Harbinger Tacoma Hull Arbutus John Small Charley Hosmer George Waters Herbert Nute Charley Pear Ross Eldridge Cliff Bartlett Charley Lanning Ned Backus Raccoon Artie Nute Lundberg Teddy King Hypatia Franklin L. Codman Messrs Goodwin Abbott Billings Clapp Oliver F. Davenport Davenport Lydia Adams A. T. Bliss Winthrop Yacht Club Dorchester Ashmont Whist Club Tramp Walter Fredericks Box Bim Gray Hank Harry Smith Madonna Ruddick and Young Columbia Yacht Club Sullivan Naida Vixen Asturia Ad Sum Wahneta Cynthia Ida May Kittie Rex Wapiti Elsa Heroine W. Ross Guilford Jeal Satanic Boston Obanwred

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