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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1894
Page
3
The Giants blank the Phillies 49 total runs in a dominant performance, sparking celebration at the White House and relief in Congress as the victory settles tensions and marks a high point for national sentiment.
Washington hammered Boston 23 to 6, racking up 26 hits and 49 bases. Hassamaer, Radford, Cartwright, and Abbey led a barrage with multiple extra base hits while Staley and Lovett struggled for Boston. The one-sided game featured eight Boston errors and a dominant Senators offense.
Baltimore beat Philadelphia 14 to 8 with a big first four innings surge. Keller homered for the Orioles as Mullane, Burriss, and Cross combined on the mound. Attendance was 3,971 with 22 Baltimore hits and 23 by Philadelphia.
Brooklyn defeated the New Yorks 14 hits to 4 as Rusie dominated the mound and Stein struggled to allowed more than four singles. Daly hit a home run and Ward was ordered from the game by umpire Stage after a first inning outburst. Attendance not reported. Batter ies Stein and Kinslow. Rusie and Farrell.
Pittsburg won comfortably as Griftiths delivered strong and errors by the Colts aided the home team. First inning spark, attendance listed at 2000. Final line shows Pittsburg 40 Chicago Om4 with 17 and 8 hits respectively.
Erratic rumors spread about Lovers site and inmates in the town. The text mentions Alland Bros at 19 Tremont Ruw, implying a local business or notable address associated with the chatter.
Joe Walcott defeated Mike Harris of New York in six rounds at the Casino in a welterweight bout. Walcott dominated from start to finish, targeting Harris's body and delivering powerful lefts. The referee declared the contest a draw in the preliminary, with the main bout ending without brutal KO or blood.
The Blackstone Clothing Co announces it has purchased the entire stock of Ray Mond's and invites the public to inspect what it calls the finest clothing stock in Boston. Prices cannot be quoted but shoppers are trusted to judge value by the visible prices.
Batteries Kil len and Merritt powered Pittsburg to a 3 run effort while Griffith and Kittredge sparred for Chicago in a tight contest.
In St Louis on June 22 Hawley replaced Clarkson after the second inning as Cleveland beat the Browns. Young pitched brilliantly for Cleveland with solid support and an attendance of about 2 000. Final score Cleveland 4 St Louis 3. Hits Cleveland 8 St Louis 13. Errors Cleveland 1 St Louis 3. Batteries Young and Connor Clarkson Hawley and Peitz.
Wet fields prevented the Louisville meet with Cincinnati yesterday, leaving officials unable to stage the competition and postponing results expected from the scheduled event.
Erie defeated Providence 7 to 5 in ten innings with Fields delivering a home run in the tenth. A sixth inning call on Lally’s three-base hit stirred a dispute as Sullivan was ejected. Erie Eagan and the rest of the lineup pressed to secure the win as other league scores rolled in: Springfield over Buffalo 21 to 7, Wilkes Barre 6 over Troy 2, Binghamton 6 over Syracuse 4.
Fall River wins 4 to 1 over Haverhill as costly errors by Shinnick and Regan help swing the game. Klob edanz and Rollins pitch for Fall River with 13 hits to Haverhill’s six and seven errors by the visitors.
Bangor home club won a loosely played afternoon game against Worcester 4 to 12 after Worcester quit with two men on bases. Whiting stood out behind the bat and Cook and White delivered solid fielding. Bangor had 15 base hits to Worcester's 13. Bangor errors six to Worcester five. Batteries Gray and Hart for Bangor, McCarthy and Whiting for Worcester.
Pawtucket defeated Brockton 6 to 5 in a game highlighted by Wise's home run and costly errors by Brockton. The scorecard shows Pawtucket with 8 base hits and 5 errors, Brockton with 8 hits and 3 errors. Pitchers Fournier Roach for Pawtucket and Seeds Shea for Brockton.
Lewiston suffered a costly defeat as fielders misplayed several chances. Garry made a notable one handed grab off a long drive by Ferson, whose bat was timely. Portland edged Lewiston 9 to 6 with seven hits to Lewiston's four. Dolan and Mahoney guarded Portland while Ferson and Bergen paired for Lewiston.
The Nationals beat the Chesters 9 to 7 in a notable Clover field contest. Pitcher Marks fanned twelve and Parsons delivered key hits for the Nationals. Buckley, formerly with the Nationals, pitched well for Chesters but lacked support. Fallen was removed by Captain Marks for misconduct toward catcher Mealey. Umpire John E. Donnelly officiated the game.
The Cuban Giants defeated New Bedford 11 to 5 in a game where the visitors piled up 15 hits and 19 runs across two days. Frank Sexton allowed the bulk of the damage while W Jackson and Selden shared pitching duties for the Giants with Sexton and Stewart for New Bedford.
Bree Wines led 14 to 17 against Enon K Gauare with 81 Panett Mai scoring key points in a late contest. Details remain fragmentary from OCR.
The Norfolk county deputy sheriff auctioned Theodore C. Faxon’s Scotch collie dogs and about a dozen Jersey cows at low prices. Fifteen dogs were sold. highest bid was $26 for Renown. The sable and white Mother Shipton, once costing $600, sold for $22. Several dogs went for $2.50 each, most between $ in the range of $2.50 to $10. Tools also sold along with livestock.
The American yacht Vigilant was towed from Henderson's dock down the Clyde to Gourock where the British channel fleet lies. It anchored near the fleet within 200 yards and drew keen interest from the British sailors. The Valkyrie also departed Henderson's dock this afternoon.
The opening races at Union Trotting Park in Pittsfield Maine drew a good crowd. In the 2:30 class eight started with Lady Franklin taking first and Best time 2 27 1 4. In the 3 class seven ran with Damosella winning and Badoura second. Dr Drake's Harry Bird trotted an exhibition mile in 2 17 3 4.
The Father Scully Athletic Association will stage amateur events at Spy Pond Arlington on July 21 including open handicap races 100 yards 440 yards 880 yards and a one mile plus an invitation team race. Entry fee 60 cents per man with 25 cents for each extra event. Novice events include high jump hop and step and jump and a quarter-mile. Entries go to J F Facey Central Square Cambridge.
Frank Steele says he will meet Jack Gorman with a fair referee and expects to win. He offers to weigh in at 121 pounds and allow Gorman two pounds if needed. Steele recalls losing the last New York contest, claiming he won the battle and had public support from witnesses.
The piece surveys the Corbett Fitzsimmons Jackson triangle and potential matchups amid racial tensions, New Orleans purses, and international prospects. It notes Dobbs arriving in Boston, Chicago boxing reopenings, and various fighters like Creedon Tracey O'Donnell Hall Griffo Lavigne and Erne in lineup chatter.
At Medford June 22 Mystic Park spring meeting closes amid clear skies and crowds. In the 2:15 pace Merry Legs nearly challenged hot favorite Doctor H before Klick Klock swept the remaining heats. The 2:25 pace saw Socks dominate in three straight heats. The highlight 2:17 trotting featured Lightning edging Judge Austin by a nose after a at-stakes stretch duel. The decisive heat to be trotted tomorrow at 9.00 oclock. Annie Shedd posted a sharp 2:06 gait between heats. Sheridan adds a 2:29 trot entry for Mystic’s July 4 meet.
Winthrop on June 22 previews tomorrow's regatta with wind and sky forecasts drawing families and club members to the event. Entries include Confusion in a ten mile handicap race, while the Union Bicycle Club routes to Gloucester for a 3:30 p m run.
At Glose of Lawrenge, the June trotting meet closed with a 2:25 class won by Billy Frazier after an initial heat to David Wilkes, and a 2:34 class decided after five heats, Revolver clinching in the final stretch while May Queen led mid races.
Captain Everton of the Old Powder House Cycle Club outlines a West Somerville event with foot races a half mile team relay between Old Powder House and Nevermissitt Tennis Club 100 yard dashes an obstacle and broad jump open to locals a bicycle parade at 10 30 and awards a silk flag for best appearance and a silver pitcher for the largest riding group Afternoon bicycle races include one mile novice ten mile handicap five mile team and five mile open handicap with Old Powder House members in the last. All morning races near Davis Square and afternoon races from Old Powder House Park Band concerts follow with fireworks and a pyrotechnic display to close the day.
The Medford sports committee offers amateur prizes for events on July 4. Entries due by July 2 to A J Burrow, secretary. Prizes include a dress suit, lamps, cigars, fishing gear, and more. Races start at 3 p m on the common. river events at the boat house begin at 1 p m.
London reports the Royal Southern Regatta began at 10 45 with Luna first raced by Jamileson. Deirdre second and Inyoni third. Luna's time 2h 25m 49s Deirdre 2h 29m 88s Inyoni 2h 82m 27s. The race carried twenty raters only.
The rove ae serge suit is touted as the most dressy and comfortable option for warm weather. Offered by Messrs Shuman Co. for $20, the fabric is described as suitable for all purposes and identified with a refined appearance.
The Charles River Athletic Association met at 116 Cambridge Street with W H Cuddy presiding. Clubs including Bartons Princeton Lafayettes and West Ends discussed weight rules and the meaning of stripped as racing form. The group agreed boats must weigh 1100 pounds with permanent fittings and no ballast, flooring allowed if present at weighing. The July 4 Charles race will follow these rules. The next meeting is at the Charles River rooms next Friday.
The Decoration Day Rome Cyclers meet at Riverside Park featured state record runs by John Johnson in the half mile 59 2 5 sec and W C Sanger in the mile 2 04, paced by Murphy. Frank J Jenny of Utica swept sprint distances and led Central New York championships, with top placers named in Class A and B events.
The New York ladies' ball nine and the Medfords meet this afternoon at Congress street grounds. Maud Nelson, the regular pitcher, will start against the Medfords. First pitch is scheduled for 3 30 p m.
Walter O Wise aged 20 of 1481 2 Water street attempted to board a west bound freight car at Ayer yesterday. He slipped and was crushed below the knee. He was brought home at 6 30 and his leg was amputated.
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