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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1896

Page

3

Baseball schedules across leagues and cities

National League matchups include Brooklyn at Boston Washington at New York Baltimore at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Chicago Pittsburg at Cleveland St Louis at Louisville New England League games feature New Bedford at Fall River Pawtucket at Brockton Bangor at Portland Augusta at Lewiston Eastern League schedules list Providence at Syracuse Springfield at Rochester Wilkesbarre at Toronto Scranton at Buffalo Yale versus Princeton in New Haven listed among other games

Brooklyn Boston Washington New York Baltimore Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburg Cleveland St. Louis Louisville New England New Bedford Fall River Pawtucket Brockton Bangor Portland Augusta Lewiston Providence Syracuse Springfield Rochester Wilkesbarre Toronto Scranton Buffalo Yale Princeton New Haven

Tucker Provides Late Rally In Boston Washington Tilt

Thomas Tucker belted a tying homer in the eighth for Boston as Washington fought back to win in eleven innings at South End grounds. Mercer pitched well for the Senators while Boston’s fielding failed at critical moments. Demonteville and Maguire had notable hits, but Boston’s defense deteriorated late as Washington pulled ahead and held on for victory.

Stivetts Bats For Sullivan In Eleventh Inning

Washington held Boston to three runs as Joyce hit his second homer and Tucker added a shot. Abbay doubled, Bannon and Demontreville drove in runs, Lowe and Bannon stole bases. Brown Tucker Tenney Demontreville Joyce Hamilton Duffy Maguire walked. Brown Sullivan Tenney struck out. Attendance 1200. Umpire Emstie. Time 2h 30m.

Stivetts Sullivan Washington BCS Boston Joyce Tucker Abbay Bannon Demontreville Lowe Brown Tenney Hamilton Duffy Maguire Emstie

Hoy’s muff costs Cincinnatis late lead in Chicago loss

Chicago defeats Cincinnati 3 to 1 after Hoy misplays a long fly in the eighth, allowing two runs with two outs. Pitchers excel, attendance about 200. Scorers note Chicago 3 Cincinnati 1, Chicago 6 hits to 10 for Cincinnati, errors 2 to 3. Griffith and Kittredge win. Ehret Peitz Vaughn take the defeat.

Chicago Hoy Cincinnatis Scosseeer Cincinnati Griffith Kittredge Ehret Peitz Vaughn

Baseball score details Rochester and Springfield game

The Rochester score line shows 09012388 with 17 earned runs for Springfield 5 2 in favor of Springfield. Three-base hits by Dooley Scheffler and Leahy. Daly Mulvey and Gilbert have two-base hits, with Gilbert hitting twice.

Rochester Springfield Dooley Scheffler Leahy Daly Mulvey Gilbert

Toronto Dominates Wilkes Barre In Heavy Hitters Clash

Toronto won the game convincingly over Wilkesbarre with strong hitting and seven errors by the visitors. Dunn scattered hits while Yerrick benefited from solid support though fielding miscues persisted. Smith homered as 600 spectators watched.

Toronto Ont Wilkesbarre Dunn Yerrick Smith Toforto Seccressi Dowse

New York Nationals Rout Orange Club 18 to 6

The New York National League team defeated the Orange Athletic Club nine in Orange New Jersey by a wide 18 to 6 margin.

Orange N. J Orange Athletic Club

Bisons Beat Coal Barons On Strong Batting And Defense

In Buffalo on June 22 the Bisons defeated the Scranton coal barons 8 to 1. Wadsworth fanned seven, cleanly handling his position as Buffalo built a decisive lead. Attendance 200. Buffalo 14 hits, Scranton 8. Buffalo errors 4, Scranton 3. Batteries Wadsworth Urquhart and Urquhart. Johnson Burger and Outcalt.

Buffalo N. Y Bisons Coal Barons Wadsworth Borenton Scranton Wadsworth and Urquhart Johnson, Burger Outcalt

Baltimore Crush Phillies In Second Inning rout

Philadelphia hosts Baltimore as Lucid struggles and fielding errors allow a big Baltimore surge in the second inning. Hemming dominates early, Clark benches for arguing, and the Orioles win 14 to 6 after a rough day for Philadelphia at home. Attendance 5300. Hits: Baltimore 20, Philadelphia 7. Mirrors: Baltimore 2, Philadelphia 4. Batters: Hemming Clark Robinson vs Lucid Grady.

Philadelphia Phillies Hemming Clark Hurst Baltimore Hemming and Clark Robinson Grady

Cleveland Beats Pittsburg In Slugfest Despite Bunching Trouble

Cleveland lost the game due to failure to bunch hits as Mack's men batted hard. Killen pitched superbly with sharp fielding at critical moments and received excellent support. The box shows Pittsburg 14 runs, Cleveland 9, with 4 errors for Cleveland. Batteries Killen and Sugden for Pittsburg, Young and O'Connor for Cleveland.

Cleveland Mack Killen Pittsburg Sugden Young O’connor

Shake up in Louisville club reshapes lineup

Louisville, Ky June 22 A management shake up led to Treadway's release and a plan to form Shannon Smith and McDermott while Hassamaer and pitcher McFarland were recalled. Most players were threatened with suspension without pay yet Eustace played. The Colonels won on strong batting and base running with 500 in attendance. Louisville 30100100 5 SO MOUS ch canseach 90000001 01 Hits Louisville 10 St Louis 4. Errors Louisville 2 St Louis 1. Batteries Hill and Warner Hart and Murphy.

Louisville Treadway Shannon Smith McDermott Hassamaer McFarland Eustace Colonels St. Louis Hill and Warner Hart and Murphy

Bangor Beats Lewiston in New England League Game

Lewiston failed to challenge as Bangor won easily. Williams pitched well but received poor support. Umpire Brady’s decisions hurt the contest. Attendance counted 60. Final: Bangor 11 Lewiston 5 with 6 Lewiston errors and 1 by Bangor. Batteries Mains and Roach for Bangor, Williams and Messitt for Lewiston.

Lewiston Bangor Williams Brady ONBOP Bill Lewiston Mains Roach Messitt

Fall River Beats Brockton in Slugfest Scoring Summary

Fall River defeated Brockton 18 to 12 in a high scoring game. McKenna pitched into the ninth before Magee finished, with 600 in attendance. Base hits favored Fall River 18 to 12, errors 5 for Fall River. Batteries Stevens and Rupert for Fall River. McKenna Magee Buelow Shea for Brockton.

Brockton Fall River McKenna Magee Oss.s.s BVP BO Boa Dloo Ose Og Stevens Rupert Buelow Shea

Portland Wins, Augusta Falters In Slow Start

Portland defeats Augusta 7 to 1 after a strong opening by Clare faded as Augusta pitchers found rhythm. Attendance 350 at Portland. Base hits Portland 12, Augusta 11. Errors Portland 4, Augusta 3. Pitchers Killeen Duncan for Portland Clare Butler for Augusta.

Portland Augusta Clare Portland i. Issures Killeen Duncan Butler

New Bedford Defeats Pawtucket in Home Game

New Bedford outbatted Pawtucket but strong fielding and steady pitching kept the home team in the game. Monahan allowed two hits while Spregel relieved in the third. Kelley was knocked out early. final score New Bedford 10, Pawtucket 7 with 500 in attendance. Base hits 11 for New Bedford, 14 for Pawtucket. errors 2 and 6. batteries Monahan Murphy and Kelley Sprogel Yeager.

New Bedford Pawtucket Monahan Kelley Spregel Murphy Sprogel Yeager

Syracuse Stars Edge Providence In Pitchers Battle

Syracuse beat Providence 6 to 3 as Willis held firm on the mound for Syracuse with only one loss this season. Providence led in the second inning before Rudderham yielded four singles in the fourth to swing the game. Moss Hess and Lyons posted two pace hits for Syracuse as 1500 fans witnessed a strong showing for the home club.

Syracuse N. Y Syracuse Stars Providence Willis Rudderham Moss Hess Lyons

Rochester Beats Springfield in Second Game of Series

Rochester, N Y June 22 Rochester took the second game of the series from Springfield today by heavy stick work and brilliant fielding. Errors by Boyd and Dooley marred the home team. Bottemus Johnson Daly Mulvey and Beard starred in fielding and batting. Fuller formerly with the New York Giants played short for Springfield and made four errors.

Rochester N. Y Springfield Boyd Dooley Bottemus Johnson Daly Mulvey Beard Gilbert Fuller New York Giants

Williams defeats Amherst to clinch Triangular League title

Williams beat Amherst 5 to 3 on Pratt Field to win the 1896 Triangular League championship with Dartmouth third. Captain Lewis named hero as Williams supporters carried him from the field. Amherst errors costly and Johnston pitched well despite weak batting. Kellogg starred for Amherst as eight steals favor Williams, score detailed with bases, hits, and earned runs.

Amherst Mass Pratt Williams Dartmouth Pratt Field Lewis Johnston Kellogg Cccascessacs

Newport Defeats Brooklyn in Low-Scoring Exhibition

Newport welcomed Brooklyn and excited local fans as the Brooklyns were held to six runs while Newport pushed five across. Ashe struggled on the mound but batters from Brooklyn managed only four hits to Newport’s eight, with a 1000 attendance and a final score of 5 to 6. Batteries Gum bert Stein Burrell Ashe and Cris ham.

Newport R. I Brooklyns Ashe Brooklyn Gumbert Stein Burrell Ashe and Crisham

Players Bench and Local Baseball Notes

Hat Nichols will pitch today. S. O. M. from Roxbury played here in 1890 and is now in Kansas City. Latham, once a mighty mouth organ in the National League, is benching in the Eastern League. Patsey Tebeau praised Mike Sullivan’s arm as top in the country. Gallivan, a top outfielder in a state semi pro team, has eight hits in nine at bats across two recent games. On Boston Common Prince Stars 12 Parmenters 11. South Bostons lead with seven wins in eight. They have two open dates, June 27 and July 4. Everett A A Mt Washington and Milfords preferred. H. L. Harkins, 236 Mt. Vernon Dorchester. H. L. H. says it is a fair ball. Billy Hanley of Randolph tops college umpires this season. Interscholastic league game at South End grounds revealed many old timers: Lewis, Hutchinson, Manning, Parker, Wise, Robinson, McGuire, Murphy, Kelley.

Thomas Long Tucker Boston Washington South End Bannon Senators Brillant Mastnce Selbach Duffy Collins Sullivan Tucker Mercer Joyce Brown Maguire Crooks Abbey Tenney Hamilton Abpey Demontreville Tom Brown Long Selee Stivetts Jack Lowe Washingtons Dolan Harrington Bostons Tommy McCarthy South Boston Nichols Roxbury Kansas City Latham Patsey Tebeau Mike Sullivan Young Gallivan Institutes of Weymouth Boston Common Prince Stars Parmenters South Bostons Everett A. A Mt. Washington Milfords H. L. Harkins Mt. Vernon Street Dorchester Telephone Billy Hanley Randolph Lewis Hutchinson Manning Parker Wise Robinson McGuire Murphy Kelley

Williams and Amherst Name Next Season Ball Captains

Frank M. Dewey of Milwaukee was elected captain of the Williams ball team and Raymond N. Kellogg of Holyoke was chosen captain of the Amherst team for next year.

Amherst Frank M. Dewey Milwaukee Williams Raymond N. Kellogg Holyoke

New Jersey Amateur League forms after Trap Shooters dispute

The New Jersey Trap Shooters' League splits, prompting formation of the New Jersey Amateur League of Trap Shooters. Other items include home and home handball win by Lawlor and Dewey of Dublin, race results in Rutherford, a July 4 athletic program in Worcester, and near-matches in cricket and sailing stories with various entries closing dates and prize details.

New Jersey John Lawlor Dewey Dublin Carlow Lawlor McGrath Frank John Charlson New York Atlantic Queenstown Meadowbrook Rockaway Ed Willis Sam Freeth Rutherford N. J Freeth Willis J. F. O'Hara Box Newark Harlem Cricket Club People Schuylkill Philadelphia Moreau Eintries Close Charles Esling Girard P. F. Ryan Box Worcester Mass Cavagnaro Fred Ratta Ratta

Cambridge Might Be Winner in Four-Boat Races

BIG DELEGATION TO SEE RACES AT POUGHKEEPSIE N Y JUNE 22 Cambridge crews train hard for the four cornered event with Harvard Pennsylvania Cornell and Columbia. a Sunday hurricane disrupted practice and caused minor damage. Officials barred most vessels during the race and drew positions at Nelson House Harvard No 1 Pennsylvania 2 Cornell 3 Columbia 4. New College crew judged neat but light.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Pennsylvania Joe Ward Ellis Ward Franklin Cornell West Point Charley Courtney Harvard Crimson Carlisle Revenue Cutters New York Nelson House West Shore Columbia

Clark Wins Championship At Irvington Oval

Clark of the B A A won the all round title at Irvington Oval with victories in the 100 yard dash 16 pound shot high jump and 16 pound hammer while Hopkins of the Peninsular A A took the mile walk Hopkins withdrew after a knee sprain in the pole vault Clark also won the high hurdles and broad jump but missed the mile run Europe-bound within July. Officials listed and results summarized with times and distances.

Irvington Oval Ellery H. Clark Eddie L. Hopkins Peninsular A. A Clark Hopkins Europe E. H. Clark Buicseh Rene Oe Bsofa Cesseys John Graham John F. Moakley Messrs. de Groot H. H. Holden Bremer

Walcott Surrenders Over June Assault Warrant

Joe Walcott, the boxer, turned himself in to Municipal Criminal Court officers after a warrant was issued for assault and battery on June 17 at the Charles street gate of the Common against Florence Williams of 52 Middlesex street. Judge Ely granted a continuance until today.

Joe Walcott Municipal Criminal Court Charles Street Florence Williams Middlesex Street Ely

Boxing Gossip and Boxing News From London to Brooklyn

Boxing gossip covers Dobbs Burke and matches in Albany while O'Donnell versus Mitchell spar in London. Eddy Curry defeats Creed and Hopkins beats Johnson as Burke eyes Lavigne rematch. The London fire brigade tournament draws prizes and debate over bare knuckle fights. Corbett’s X-ray findings are shared by Drs Jones and Livingston along with praise for his powerful spine and agility.

Steve O’donnell Charley Mitchell Abex Hickens London Johnny Murphy National Sporting Club Pedler Palmer Unique Theatre Brooklyn Eddy Curry Tommy Creed Joe Hopkins John Henry Johnson Henry Baker Charley Strong Metropolitan Fire Brigade Jim Carney George Lavigne Dick Burge Lavigne Burge Sunday Post Peter Jackson Jim Corbett W. A. Brady Corbett Peter San Francisco Jones Mark Livingston George V. Tuohey

Yale Crew Trains At Henley Before English Style Shift

Yale's oarsmen completed a morning training run from Henley to Temple Island and back. The day featured pair-oared work coached for the season while Trinity Hall and Leander also appeared. A London World copyright special notes Bob Cook will switch to English oars with new swivel oar-locks being made in Putney, aiming for full English style by Wednesday. New College is viewed as the strongest college eight.

Henley-On-Thames Yale Temple Island Trinity Hall London New York Bob Cook Putney

Boxing trainer Shaw offers summer self defense lessons

Prof Shaw at 181 Tremont Street promotes boxing instruction with special summer rates and a testimonial from K class highlighting self defense training and reputation.

Shaw Tremont St

New College Crew Makes First Water Appearance

London June 22 Guy Nickells and R C Leachmann of the Leander Rowing Club visited Yale University crews at their quarters this afternoon The New College crew appeared on the water for the first time and is regarded by Yale as superior to the Leanders with a long powerful stroke while the Leanders stroke is shorter

New College Ellington London Guy Nickells R. C. Leachmann Leander Rowing Club Yale University Yale

A Sea Syndicate Swindle Claims $9000 From Subscribers

Nicholas J. Weaver of the Atlantic Yacht Club was arrested in New York on a charge that he swindled Boston Herald and Philadelphia Inquirer subscribers out of $9000. His plan involved a three year world yachting cruise with a historian and amateur photographer to produce illustrated travel sketches and data for a book, while selling natural curios to museums. The scheme promised big profits and even offered Kipling and others as historians. Weaver was remanded after a hearing pending civil redress. police and legal actions continue.

Nicholas J. Weaver Atlantic Yacht Club New York Boston Herald Philadelphia Inquirer Weaver Rudyard Kipling Frank Stockton Crane Mediterranean Philadelphia Boston

Ailsa Wins Royal Mersey Yacht Regatta at Liverpool

Ails a beat Britannia in the Royal Mersey Yacht Club regatta sailed fifty miles from New Brighton to Liverpool. The Ailsa finished at 9 20 50 to take first prize of £8 with Britannia second at 9 27 49. The Saint led the twenty raters at 9 8 while the Satanita trailed and Niagara was last as wind died and tide ran against the boats. If weather does not improve, small yachts may not finish before tomorrow morning.

Liverpool Royal Mersey_Yacht Club New Brighton West Hoyle Ailsa Britannia

Eastern Yacht Club Opens To Ladies At Marblehead

The Eastern Yacht Club house at Marblehead will open to ladies next Saturday and evening with a 1 to 4 pm collation and 6 to 7:30 pm supper, followed by dancing. Concerts are planned at the club on July 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 13, 20, 27. A knockabout race is scheduled for Saturday the 27th with prizes: Gardner cup worth 100 dollars for first, 30 dollars for second if five or more start, and 10 dollars for third if seven or more start.

Eastern Yacht Club Marblehead

Ideal Defends Trophy in Seawanhaka Club Race at Centre Island

The first trial race for the Seawanhaka Club small boat class to select a defender for the international trophy was won by the Ideal owned by H. O. Havemeyer. The Larchmont Club’s Riverside finished second and the El Heirie placed third.

Centre Island Oyster Bay N. Y Seawanhaka Club Ethelwynn Ideal H. O. Havemeyer Larchmont Club Riverside el Heirie

Cognition Dies After Kenora Race Tragedy at Haverhill

At Kenora Trotting Park Haverhill June 22 the first day of the June circuit races drew decent attendance in warm weather. In the 2:40 event Cognition a 5 year old colt owned by L. H. Brown of Somerville suddenly staggered and fell across the track life less after finishing the third heat. Other heats listed include Mary B. and Artful among numerous contenders in purses of 300 dollars.

Haverhill Kenora Trotting Park Cognition L. H. Brown Somerville Mary B B. m Frank Almont Jack Gamble, Jr Gamble Actings Bela Sesh Chico B. G Swan Merry Belle Clarke Panen Ler Weeig Cox Mabel Bik. m Spinner Canoteus E. T. Well Smokey Bik. G Camp Aree Peter Kern Window Adeline W Wolcott John B. S Bickford Artful Ashland Wilkes Elmwood Packard Ray Wilkes Eesereeseres Esge Cheredge Flossie W Baim Blk. G Ramsey Kenneth Unbrand Escce Eseeree

Live Turf Notes and Early Racing Updates

Saugus opens today as New York horses win six of twelve at Mystic last week. Detroit offers a 2500 purse for a free for all pacers, with Early Bird at 2 10 not raced until late August. Charles Doble houses Whirligig at 2 10, Transylvania closes with thirty entries, a record breaker. John R. Gentry, Joe Patchen and Robert J. slated to start at Red Oak. minor meetings at Cleveland, Troy, Haverhill, Scranton and Old Orchard next week Cephas.

Saugus Detroit Early Bird New York Mystic Charles Doble Transylvania John R. Gentry Joe Patchen Robert J Red Oak Cleveland Troy Haverhill Scranton Old Orchard Cephas

Americans Win International Team Race in Bordeaux

Paris cablegram reports the Bordeaux international team race won by an American trio, Kizer Wheeler and Murphy. Murphy led the scratch event, beating a field that had been dominant with Johnson and colleagues.

Syracuse N. Y Paris Bordeaux Kizer Wheeler Murphy Johnson

Cycling Notes Highlights Rhode Island and New England Races

Rhode Island cycling notes praise L. F. Jackson as Rhode Island’s best starter at Crescent Park Providence. Lou to officiate at Sanford Maine Fourth, Brattleboro Vermont August, while Harvey Hutchins shifts tires and claims better form. Lon Peck remains top starter for Springfield meets. Thayer of Union Manufacturing travels to oversee Viking brand. Road race plans loom for Fowler, and an all gold and diamond meet at Centennial Grove Essex July 4 features diamond watches and gold pieces. July 2 public hearing slate on bicycle resolve. Newton A A to host July 4 race. incident reports include a Waltham boy breaking an arm after a bicycle fall. In Manchester a French Canadian worker dies after a bicycle collision with a train engine. In Providence a Crescent Park manager seeks $3000 from a bicycle troupe for breach of contract.

F. Jackson New England A. O. Very Crescent Park Providence Rhode Island Lou Sanford Brattleboro Harvey Hutchins Transit Strauss Lon Peck Lon Springfield Bicycle Club Springfield EF. Thayer Union Manufacturing Company Toledo Ohio Viking Fowler Centennial Grove Essex Essex County Bicycle Association the Post James Jeffreys Gloucester Mass

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