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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1892
Page
3
Boston slips to Mr. Oriole McMahon as the Phillies keep rising. Ward won yesterday but his fate remains uncertain. no other games report.
The Bostons began strong on their trip and pressed the Baltimores yesterday. The Brooklyns and Washingtons have fallen out over the recent game won by the Brooklyns. The Phillies and New Yorks met again, with the Phillies prevailing as usual.
Boston's Beaneaters dominated Baltimore with seventeen hits and twenty seven runs off McMahon and eight innings of solid pitching from Jack Stivetts. Selee steadied the staff while McMahon struggled, and Boston widened the gap as the Orioles failed to mount any real offense.
New York June 23 Philadelphia nearly sealed victory in today’s game with a strong start and late pushes. The outcome depended on late defense and clutch plays by key Philadelphia players.
Philadelphia edges New York 6 to 2 after a chaotic third inning with three runs scoring on balls and errors. Harry Lyons debuts for New York while O Rourke Hamilton and Delahanty made running catches and Richardson and Allen produced key hits for Philadelphia. Attendance was 1264.
The Senators failed after the first inning as Brooklyn hitters dominated. Ward and Brouthers produced early runs while Burns excelled in the field and Duffee made a sensational catch. Rain delayed the game to 5 o’clock with 1212 in attendance. Brooklyn won 9 to 3 behind strong hitting, aided by Ward's three-base hit and Foreman’s homer along with solid fielding throughout.
Salem wins the fastest game of the season on Lewiston errors. McCarthy hit the longest home run seen here as Lewiston led in the eighth but faltered on Donahue’s throw to bases. Moore starred, Cook featured at the plate, attendance 300. Final score 5 to 3 with Salem’s two earned runs to Lewiston’s one.
The Post proposes a charity baseball game between its team and the Herald Globe teams to benefit Carney Hospital fund. No answer yet from the Herald and Globe. the Post team offers to include the Boston police force. They will handle all arrangements and a representative will visit any force member to finalize plans within a week or ten days.
At Sheepshead Bay on June 23 the six race card produced clear results. Willie L. won the first race as Dr. Ross placed second and Strephon third in 1 1/5. Hammie won the Surf stakes with Alonzo second and Cor duroy third in 1:02 2/5. Charade clinched the Tidal stakes with Tammany second and Patton third in 1:41 1/5. Warpath won the Bay Ridge handicap with Banquet second and Masterlode third in 2:35 38-5. Madstone won the mile and a furlong race with Major Como second and Bolero third in 1:56 2/5. Watterson captured the turf one mile with Entre second and Vardee third in 1:44.
Referee J A R Underwood changes all half mile races to quarter miles due to poor track at Franklin Park and shifts ordinaries to safeties. Officials to be announced later. Linscott road race set for July 9 in Chelsea, twelve miles with eight prizes. Winnisimmet Cycling Club offers prize to top rider. Inter civil road race drawing strong interest with expectations of fast riding.
Dorchester A C figure J F Moakley is viewed as superior to Spencer in a hypothetical match race. Friends of Spencer acknowledge Moakley’s speed while favoring Teddy Spencer’s pace. Talks among supporters of both men indicate a desire to see them race, with plans to arrange a Melrose event drawing a large crowd.
Statements from ex Representatives Moore and M J Moore Massachusetts reformers and financial voices back Grover Cleveland. They say he will carry Massachusetts over Harrison, aided by civil service reform, honest money and tariff positions. Local figures like Owen A Galvin H W Swift and J W Coveney praise his cross party appeal.
Vale suffered a severe head injury when Ing struck him on the head and nose, forcing him from the game. Harvard managed a shutout of Yale for the first time since 1879, though the Cambridge batting was below par and errors marred the win.
The New England Amateur Rowing Association regatta at Lynn on July 4 closes entries on June 29. Secretary James H. Flanagan, 306 Washington St Boston, handles fees: singles 3, doubles 5, fours 7, eights 10. Events include senior junior and intermediate single sculls and various four and eight oared shells. Richard T. Hanlon chairs the West Lynn Boat Club committee. local arrangements by a local committee. Starts at 3 p.m. with a large entries list and guaranteed prize money. President Stimpson’s committee aims for a successful City of Shoes regatta.
Norwalk Conn June 23 heavy rain disrupted the third day at the fairgrounds. Only one of two carded races was completed the opening event 2 40 class purse 250 had four starters. Charles Swans brown mare Maggie Mitchell Ansonia won first money in straight heats while Sanders s Gossip Jr a mile attempt to break the record 2 22% failed.
Four BAA athletes with plans to travel to England in August for competition. G F Brown Jr clocked 101 5s for the 100 yards on Holmes Field last Tuesday and expects to equal that time. E B Bloss, the noted short distance sprinter and broad jumper, will join the delegation alongside George L Batchelder and Allen French. Brown aims to enter the dash events in London.
Fred Mansfield of Longwood Cricket Club has played for twelve years and won many titles. Fred H Hovey of Newton, intercollegiate champion, won last year’s Wentworth tournament and reached the championship final. Malcom Chase of Providence won the Cambridge interscholastic championship this spring.
The Anglican synod elected the Rev. Hunter Dunn of All Saints South Aeton London England as bishop of Quebec on June 23.
The New York & New England railroad announces a new through passenger service from Boston to Philadelphia via Hartford and connections on the Central New England Western and Reading systems. Inaugural through train runs weekdays from Boston at 9 30 a m reaching Philadelphia at 9 26 p m with Pullman buffet parlor cars and elegant coaches. Reservations and information available at 322 Washington Street Boston and depot at foot of Summer Street.
The New England Granite Association remains at odds with its men with no sign of settlement. Manufacturers hire new workers, but many old stone cutters and unionists claim the change will mainly affect newcomers and take longer than manufacturers will endure. Valuable stone is said to be spoiled in the process.
An electric street car at the corner of Washington and Water streets yesterday afternoon caused Mrs. Rotch of Malden to be thrown to the ground as the conductor started the car. She was dragged about thirty feet, her new silk dress ruined, and she suffered several severe bruises but no serious injuries.
The article surveys artists and collectors including Charles H. Woodbury and W. F. Hassall, noting Woodbury family travel to Holland, Hassall's large commission in Provincetown, and a Newton Club gift. It highlights R. M. Bailey’s architectural residence designs, Jack Low’s enamel tile works, and Alf Trumble on Ada Rehan prints. It also covers Verest chagins misfortune, Pasteur care, and Clemenceau gifting a pencil sketch of Marie Antoinette’s close companion, Gabriel, to the Louvre.
A London Telegraph note describes M Poilpot's panorama of the Vengeur scene in Paris. The painting portrays the French frigate Vengeur sinking after a brave last stand against Lord Howe's fleet, sailors nailing the tricolor to the mainmast as British ships fire.
Survivors of the Black Hawk War gather in Lena Stephen son county Illinois for a two day reunion on June 24 and 25. Principal speakers include General George W. Jones of Dubuque a drummer boy of the war of 1812 and aide to General Dodge of Wisconsin and Henry D Dement Joliet penitentiary warden son of Colonel Dement who commanded at Kellogg's Grove on June 25 1832 and a grandson of General Dodge.
Last night the Common Council, nearing summer recess, heard fierce exchanges led by Councilor Norris attacking the mayor and the handling of public institutions. Norris pressed questions about Deer Island and Dr. Jenks era spending, accusing the mayor of mismanaging funds and shifting blame to the council.
Across New England and New Hampshire communities on June 23 crowds celebrated Grover Cleveland’s nomination. In Cleveland 100 guns fired, Manchester 21 guns, Concord 44, and Portsmouth groups paraded with bands, flags, bonfires, and fireworks as Dartmouth College and Dedham issued tributes and celebrations.
Welterweight boxer known as Doce O Connell and liquor dealer Tom Sullivan, longtime friends, rode in a patrol wagon after a street quarrel on Merchants row. Police locked them up on drunkenness charges following a loud public dispute.
Philadelphia today Senator Matthew S. Quay declared to ex Sheriff Kernan and Collector of the Port Cooper that he will bet $10,000 Harrison will be elected. He invited anyone willing to take the wager to come to him.
The John Boyle O'Reilly West End branch held a meeting at GO Leverett Street with President Michael Maynes presiding. Twenty new members joined, boosting total membership to over 300 as plans begin for a large public demonstration in Boston to support the National party in the Home Rule campaign.
The Hon. James G Blaine his wife and daughter departed CuriaCo this morning heading home by the Lake Shore road after a brief sojourn locally finalizing travel plans and family return at daybreak.
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