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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1896

Page

3

Ninth Inning Rally Seals Brooklyn Win Over Boston

In a nine inning clash Brooklyn edges Boston 8 to 7 after Griffin belted a ninth inning homer. Duffy, Tenney, and Lachance fueled the late surge as Boston mounted a final attack with Long and Tucker contributing, but Corcoran and Lachance highlighted defensive miscues and timely hits to secure the Brooklyn victory.

Long Daub Jones Nichols Lachance Hamilton Tenney Bannon Griffin Corcoran Duffy Shindle Boston Brooklyn Tucker Tonat Harrington Lowe Daly Grim and Daub

Baseball matchups across leagues list games for today

National League features Brooklyn at Boston Washington at New York Louisville at Cleveland Pittsburg at Chicago Cincinnati at St Louis Cincinnati at St Louis New England League schedules include New Bedford at Fall River Brockton at Pawtucket Eastern League cards show Providence at Rochester Springfield at Syracuse Wilkesbarre at Buffalo Scranton at Toronto Other games include Amherst at Williams.

Brooklyn Boston Washington New York Louisville Cleveland Pittsburg Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis New Bedford Fall River Brockton Pawtucket Providence Rochester Springfield Syracuse Wilkesbarre Buffalo Scranton Toronto Amherst Williams

Tenney Leads Boston Past Brooklyn in Tight Game

Fred Tenney starred for Boston with sharp fielding and a key run in the late innings while Daub and Gr iffin were bright for Brooklyn. Umpire Henderson drew criticism for several calls as Boston seized the winning run in the final half inning amid a brisk, sunlit day.

Cincinnati Falls Short as Colts Win Tight Game

Chicago loses 6 to 5 in a pitchers duel marked by late ninth inning threats. Terry pitched well with strong fielding support as Cincinnati squanders late chances with free runners left on base. Attendance 2,000 as Foreman Vaughan and Terry Kittredge Donahue shared the mound in a hard fought battle.

Chicago Iore- Taan Colts Terry Cincinnenati Foreman Vaughan Kittredge Donahue

Browns Rally Wins Final Inning Over Colonels

In Louisville on June 24 the Browns beat the Colonels 9 8 after Parrott hit a homer and Cooley added a single in the ninth. Attendance around 50. St Louis had 18 hits to Louisville 7 with 2 errors to 1. Dreitenstein Murphy Hill Warner were the batteries.

Louisville Colonels Browns Cooley Parrott St. Louis Dreitenstein Murphy Hill

Cleveland Triumphs In Close Cleveland Pittsburg Tilt

Cleveland defeats Pittsburgh 10 to 5 in a seesaw game marked by Wilson’s superb pitching and Burkett’s 100th hit of the season. Attendance is listed as large with solid support from both clubs. Batteries O'Connor and Hughey Merrill contribute as recorded.

Cleveland Wilson Burkett Pittsburg Eee O’connor Hughey Merritt

Brockton Triumphs In Hard Hitting New England League Game

Brockton beat Pawtucket 5 to 3 in a low attendance tilt as Breckenridge hit two home runs and Sullivan made a crucial two run-saving catch. Brockton had 15 base hits to Pawtucket’s 10, with four errors each. Korwan Buelow paired with Rhoades Smith Yeager behind the plate.

Brockton Mass Breckenridge Sullivan Ieee Ue Ce Pawtucket Korwan and Buelow Rhoades Smith and Yeager

Lewiston Triumph Over Dilworth in Colossal Win

Lewiston defeated Augusta 12 to 5 in Lewiston Me. on June 24. Dilworth retired after sixth inning as Lewiston bats pounded him. Attendance 450. Lewiston had 11 base hits to Augusta's 6 while committing 3 errors to Augusta's 6. Williams and Messitt paired against Dilworth, with Connor and Butler in the field.

Lewiston Dilworth Lewston Augusta Williams Messitt Connor Butler

New Bedford Defeats Fall River in Wide Victory

New Bedford won today at home with superior play as Lincoln faltered. Attendance 160. Final score shows New Bedford ahead 22 to 13 over Fall River with errors by Fall River and batteries Day and Murphy for Lincoln.

New Bedford Lincoln Fall River Day Murphy Stevens Rupert

Portland Triumphs In Ninth In Short Bangor Game

Portland Me June 24 Portland edged Bangor 7 to 6 in a thrilling nine inning game tied late. Musser and Slater combined for a triple play to end the Bangor threat in the ninth as 500 fans watched. Hits Portland 13 Bangor 12. errors 3 and 2. Woods and Duncan pitched for Portland with Horner and Roach catching.

Portland Musser Slater Bangor Woods Duncan Horner Roach

Scrambled Scores From Regional Matches

At Buffalo Buffalo 6, Wilkesbarre 5. Rochester 9 Providence. At Syracuse Syracuse 9, Springfield 2. At Hartford Wilmington 5, Hartford.

Syracuse Springfield Hartford Wilmington

Brady Returns Home From Europe

William Brady manager of Corbett sailed for New York on the Paris. He has given up hope of meeting Fitzsimmons and Corbett or achieving reconciliation with the National Sporting Club.

Liverpool William Brady Corbett New York Paris Fitzsimmons National Sporting Club

Boxing Gossip Highlights Early 19th Century Rivalries

East Boston reports discuss Tommy Ryan beating Mather after two meetings with Maher rumored to be physically worn. Dixon outpointed George Justice in Rochester in ten rounds. Justice seen as a novice from Nonpareil A C New York. A Tom Sharkey story is noted as first in Monday's Post.

A. H East Boston Tommy Ryan Billy Smith Coney Island Ryan Mather Maher Tommy Dixon George Justice Rochester N. Y Justice A. C New York Johnny Lavack Tom Sharkey Post

Benton M Wins From Vega In Straight Heats At Saugus

Saugus June 24 Crafty was the only outsider winner in a damp chilly day. In the 2 14 class Benton M son of Kentucky Wilkes led from start to finish with Kentucky Star close behind in the final heat. Vega challenged in the 2:15 trot while Page dominated the 2:40 trot with a fast pace and won by nearly twice as fast as rivals. Evolution and Dell Dee battled for second with Dell Dee edging out Evolution in the last heat. Tomorrow offers four strong races including 2:30 pace and 2:40 trot.

Saugus Kentucky Star Dalgetty Alcinta Kentucky Wilkes Exhhanle Gray Talen F Vega Benton M Page Mystic Filmark Evolution Dell Dee Ch. H Kenton Dam Sadie M Dauntles Houghton Blk. H Marsh le Canted Sigvee Miss Fullerton B. m Haight Crafty Dam Argo E'ectioneer Turner Seale le Howard Jimmie B B. G Mosher Winfield Br. G Window Cokes Ee Dalgetty Kinney Ch. m Brooks Stephen W Ch. G Walker Demorest Polonius Dam Dubouis Mie OmiIng Ime Stone Isos Merwitkh Acsi Ectecce Bob Chat Roy Acca Sceaa London Brownell Early Earl Riley

Footwear Clearance Sale of Calfskin Boots and Accessories

A local ad promotes a bulk clearance of ankle boots shin boots knee boots quarter boots shin rolls scalp ers stallion nets and shields toe weights and related items. Prices show former figures and sale prices with emphasis on immediate disposal and room for other goods.

Boxers’ Shifting Fights Mark Mayhem in Brooklyn and NYC

A string of boxing bouts and match plans unfold from Chicago to New York. Butler and Baker duel at Unique Theatre Brooklyn with a potential future foe in Creedon or Choynski. Casper Leon faces Jimmy Gorman for the 105-pound American title in Albany. Allen set to meet Patsy Haley in New York as O’Brien Connolly and Kelly head to New York, while Creedon and Choynski are eyed for a Madison Square Garden bout.

Jim Corbett San Francisco The New York Recorder Post Curt Joel Butler Henry Baker Chicago Unique Theatre Brooklyn Butler Dixon Faulkner Dan Creedon Joe Choynski Casper Leon Johnny Connors Buffalo Jimmy Gorman Paterson A. C Albany N. Y al Allen Harry Dally Casino Patsy Haley New York Dick O’brien Eddie Connolly Jimmy Kelly O’brien Madison Square Garden Commonwealth of Massachusetts London England Joe Donovan Chicago News Fitzpatrick Lavigne Dick Burge J Fitzpatrick Kid Lavigne Burge

Stage Employees' Wage Dispute at Keith's New Theatre

The Boston stage workers union Local No. 11 reports pay and hours at Keith's New Theatre far below other first class venues. Salaries range from 13.50 to 18.50 weekly with eleven and a half hour days, no overtime pay, and Sunday calls. Union leaders accuse manager Albee of refusing conferences though allied labor bodies back negotiation and seek a just resolution.

Theatrical Stage Employees’ Union B. F. Keith New Theatre Keith Carpenter Albee No. 11 Mr. Albee Building Trades Council P. Maloney Edward T. Reynolds Frank Monroe Keith's New Theatre

Endurance Sculling Bet Heads to Albany Distance 150 Miles

New York June 24 Fred Plaisted and A Anthes started at 1 pm from the foot of West Eighty first street to row to Albany a 150 mile race to settle a $500 bet Plaisted is the favorite in the wagering.

New York Fred Plaisted A. Anthes West Eighty-first Street Albany Plaisted

Greenhorn dominates trotting heats at Kenora Park meet

In Haverhill on June 24 the Kenora Park circuit meet drew good weather and strong attendance. Green Horn led three straight heats in the 2:30 class trot with a $300 purse, while other heats featured Greenhorn and Captain John among notable results and times ranging from 2:19 to 2:30.

Frank Wilkes Aide Avietg's D. Ss Matterhorn Frank Clay Limber Jim CNV AECOM Wlavecorss Ibe Oaks Shenathan Boy Br. G Fitton Wilkes Blk

Races at Sheepshead Bay results from June twenty fourth

At Sheepshead Bay the first five and a half furlongs race was won by Margrave with Rubicon second and Agitator third in 1 07 2 5. The Daisy stakes over five furlongs saw George Kessler win with Golden Dream second and Fratello third. The one mile event went to Lehnman with Dutch Skater second and The Swain third in 1 43. The Swift stakes over seven furlongs were won by Requital with Oracle second and Palmerston third in 1 30 1 5. The final five furlongs were taken by Nina Louise with Marsh Harrier second and Stachelberg third in 1 04.

Sheepshead Bay Margrave Rubicon Agitator George Kessler Golden Dream Fratello Lehnman Dutch Skater the Swain Requital Oracle Palmerston Nina Louise Marsh Harrier Stachelberg

Harvard Yale Athletes Seek Quiet Reconciliation Plan

Harvard and Yale athletic teams may ease years of hostilities if the Harvard class of 1882 drives a rapid reconciliation. A Parker House dinner brought Os Harvard figures, J Edward Weld and Everett Wendell among those urging discreet talks with Yale figures to restore friendly competition. The group aims to finalize plans for next year with minimal publicity.

Harvard Yale Parker House G. L. Kittridge Howaard Beal Law School Harvard Athletic Committee J. Edward Weld New York Weld Boston Everett J. Wendell Xanthus Goodnow Varsity

Belasco Wins Suit in Fairbank Case

In New York on June 24 the jury returned a verdict of 16 000 for Belasco against Fairbank after a trial in Part V of the Supreme Court. The playwright was awarded damages for alleged teaching of actress Mrs Leslie Carter to act.

New York Belasco Fairbank Pee Lee The Supreme Court Leslie Carter

World of Sport Highlights and Upcoming Matches

The Elkwood Park shoot ends with Coulston defeating Knowlton 87 to 83 after 10 birds at 30 yards rise and 50 yards boundary. Baptiste and Kazar contest a $300 wrestling purse in Lockport on June 28. The Smith Athletic Club expands to open air events with Callahan, Sullivan, Bowman, Carnes, and Donnelly. Sharpshooters stage in St. Louis with Pope winning a $150 prize. overall $5,000 awarded. Caldwell prize goes to Pennsylvania Barge Club at Schuylkill. Vesper Boat Club secures potential share after protest. Dick Lowndes to coach Centre College again. Murphy leaves Yale to coach Penn. Hoyt cup games at Williams College see 1898 triumphs and 100-yard dash record. Piper Donovan may race at Rockdale Park on July 11 with heats and prizes. $140 for a five-mile bicycle race and $40, $15, $10 for foot races.

J. W. Coulston D. Knowlton Elkwood Park N. J Coulston Knowlton George Baptiste St. Louis Mort Kazar Lockport Ill Baptiste H. M. Pope Hartford Conn Caldwell Schuylkill Navy Pennsylvania Barge Club Mike Murphy Yale University of Pennsylvania Pennsy New York Athletic Club Murphy Mike Williamstown Mass H. S. Patterson New York City Charles O’neil Piper Donovan America Rockdale Park Peabody W. F. Searle Salem

Harvard Second in Freshmen Rowing at Poughkeepsie

Cornell freshmen won the four crew race at Poughkeepsie in 10 minutes 18 seconds. Harvard finished second by a length and three-quarters to Cornell with Pennsylvania third and Columbia far behind amid wet conditions and drizzling rain.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Cornell Harvard Harvards Pennsylvanias Nelson House Cambridge Crimson Ithacans Columbia Pennsylvania Highland Station Asylum Cornell Launch Susie George Rives Columbias Cornells Quakers Crimson Shell Crimsons Boardman McDuffie Whitbeck Chao George Mumford R. C. Watson H. Simpson, Jr Rives

Yale Rowing Fast at Henley Practice

Yale eight rowed over half the Henley course in 3 25 3 4, the best time yet. New College half course in 3 28 at 36 strokes per minute. Bob Cook praised the crew and predicted a likely win for the grand challenge cup if improvement continues.

London Yale College Bob Cook

Leadville Mines Close After Operators Meeting

All mines in Leadville Colorado were shut down last night after a meeting of mine operators held Monday. Six large properties and several smaller ones halted operations, signaling a total mine closure in the camp.

Leadville Col

Woman “Scorcher” Fined After Back Bay Fens Chase

Mary Nelson of 251 Columbus Avenue was arrested Tuesday evening after a chase through the Back Bay Fens. Patrolman Crafty pursued her and, narrowly avoiding a blind alley by the Boston and Albany wall, captured her. In the same action nine other bicyclists were brought to the station and later fined, while Nelson received a $15 penalty in court.

Mary Nelson Columbus Avenue Crafty Division 16 Back Bay Boston & Albany Joseph Sullivan East Cambridge Herman Erhardt Cambridgeport James Purcell Cambridge Thomas Dyer William S. Packard Milton Michael J. Hickey Brookline Arthur Wallace Northampton Street Richard Stockhouse Norfolk Street Patrick Hagan

Hanna Denies Eastern Pressure on Gold Plank

Cleveland June 24 Mark Hanna says he received many letters from friends in the East about the Republican gold plank. He states the skeleton of the plank was formed by Western men and approved by him before Eastern input reached St Louis. He adds the Lodge version did not reflect official party policy.

Cleveland, O Mark Hanena St. Louis Thomas C. Platt McKinley Hanna Platt Lodge E. H. Lauterbach Senator Lodge Republican Party

McKinley Wrote Gold Plank Says Evans

H Clay Evans reports from Canton that McKinley authored the gold standard platform with West influence and that tariff finance will shape the campaign. He says Eastern delegates did not force the plank and asserts any money will be treated as good in gold, silver, or paper.

Chattanooga Tenn H. Clay Evans Canton McKinley Evans Platt Srie

Roller Polo League Holds Annual Meeting at Falmouth House

The roller polo league met with President Murnane presiding. Delegates attended from Providence Fred Clark Pawtucket J W Meiklejohn Salem J J Carroll Fall River B Cotter New Bedford absent Lowell’s membership approved forming the sixth circuit under James A Blake. Building work in Lowell to start by September with games planned in Pawtucket and Providence next season.

Falmouth House Murnane Providence Fred Clark Pawtucket J. W. Meiklejohn Salem J. J. Carroll Fall River B. Cotter New Bedford Lowell Jameis A. Blake Boston Blake

Natick Democratic Club to sponsor July 4 races at Sunny Side Park

The Young Men's Democratic Club of Natick plans professional events at Sunny Side Park Natick Massachusetts on July 4. Main race is a 135 yard handicap with a $125 purse. Also 100 yard dash and potato race. Entries close with M J Finn or D J Barnicle Natick on June 29. Morning events include a 135 yard handicap potato three legged and sack races.

Young Men's Democratic Club of Natick Sunnyside Park Mass M. J. Finn D. J. Barnicle

Seawanhaka Club haelf-raters trial races day three

El Heirie of Crane brothers won the third day of Seawanhaka Club haelf-raters trials at Oyster Bay L I. Riverside and Paprika finished second and third. A Friday special race will include Ideal Riverside and El Heirie with Paprika and Vesper, selecting five designs to defend the final choice.

Oyster Bay L. I Seawanhaka Club Haelf

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