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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1894

Page

3

Boston Beats Louisville in Wide Margin Game

Boston defeated Louisville with a strong offensive display in six innings and a late surge. Key moments included Brown's homer, Long's one handed catch, and Tucker's three base hit drive. Louisville struggled with six costly errors and Menefee wild pitching.

Louisville Colonels Bostons Menefee Boston Brown Long Lowe Richardson Duffy McCarthy Tommy Tucker Bannon Weaver O’rourke Pfeffer Twitchell Grim Shortstop Long O'Rourke Nash Denny Stivetts Boston Lote Seer B. TB. PO Dutty Renee Cesses TB PO A. E Brown Ore & Pfeffer Fees Grim Sweeee Soveesees & Weaver Sere Richardson Cover Seevees Poston Loutarville Men- Stivetts O’ Boratee Rrors Boaton Faerie Enefee Nny

Brooklyn Wins Two Over Cleveland in Hard Fought Twin Games

Brooklyn defeated Cleveland in both games at Cleveland on June 27 with strong hitting and costly home-team errors. Final scores show Brooklyn winning 10-7 in the opener and 12-10 in the nightcap amid rough umpiring and several misplays. Attendance was 209 as Young-Zimmer and Stein-Kinslow, then Clarkson-O’Connor and Daub-Daly, were the batteries.

Cleveland, O Cleveland Brooklyn Brooklyns Cleveland Sc Young Zimmer Stein

Giants Dominate Browns in One-Sided Grubbing Victory

New York Giants routed St Louis Browns 11 to 0 at home on June 27 as the Giants overwhelmed the Browns with a merciless onslaught. The Browns failed to score as the Giants kept pressure throughout the game, delivering a decisive win.

New York ST. Louis Giants Browns

St. Louis Dodgers Fall as New York Wins 14 5

The game saw both pitchers effective but poor run support for Hawley. Final score 14 to 5 with Seernwabes 1061090004. Errors: St. Louis 6, New York 1. Batteries Hawley and Miller for St. Louis, Westervelt and Wilson for New York.

Hawley Seeenwabes St. Louis New York Miller Westervelt Wilson

Orioles Fall In Chicago As Hawke Shutout Impresses

Anson's men slug Chicago pitching with sharp baserunning and solid fielding. Dahlen belts a homer for Baltimore while Griffith struggles. Attendance noted at 2 080 as Chicago stumbles 13 to 4 with 19 Chicago hits to 8 for Baltimore.

Chicago Anson Hawke Orioles Griffith Inks Baltimore Dahlen Siormo Schriver Robinson Clarke

Reds Dominate Visitors In One Sided Win

Cincinnati outbatted and outplayed the visitors in a clear victory. Attendance 2160. Final score Cincinnati 7 Philadelphia 3. Hits Cincinnati 9 Philadelphia 5. Errors Cincinnati 8 Philadelphia 4. Batteries Parrott and Vaughn Weyhing Grady and Cross.

Cincinnati Reds Atendance Philadelphia Hrrore-Cincinati Parrott Vaughn Weyhing Grady Cross

Pittsburg Beats Mercer In High Scoring Game

Pittsburg home team rallied in the seventh and eighth frames to defeat Mercer. Gumbert allowed free hits but strong defense kept runs low for Washington IL. Attendance was 1500. Final score Pittsburg 6 Washington IL 4.

Pittsburg Mercer Gumbert Washington Gumbert and Mack Merritt Mercer and McGuire

Lewiston Tops Worcester With Late Innings Play

Lewiston scored in the ninth and late frames to defeat Worcester 3 to 1. Stafford pitched well for Worcester, but Lewiston capitalized on lucky hits and errors as Potter and Hayes provided support. Base hits were 7 for Lewiston and 8 for Worcester while errors stood at 1 each.

Worcester Stafford Potter Lewiston Bergen Hayes

Pawtucket Defeats Bangor on Strong Stick Work

Pawtucket won the afternoon game against Bangor as O Neil was disrupted by tough play while Fournier stood out. Hannivan Moore and Wise sparked Pawtucket with solid batting as Fournier was effective and O Neil struggled in the field. Final score shows Pawtucket with eight runs to Bangor’s two.

Pawtucket Bangor O’neil Fournier Hannivan Moore Wise Roach O'Neil Sharrott Hart

Portland Tops Fall River in Second Game

Portland won 8 to 7 at Fall River after costly errors and careless plays by the home team. Portland collected 8 base hits to Fall River’s 10 with Dolan Carey and Mahoney behind the plate and Klobe Ganz Rollins in pitching duties.

Portland Fall River Dolan Carey Mahoney Klobe- Ganz Rollins

Brockton Beats Haverhill in Weak Box Defense

Brockton defeated Haverhill 16 to 2 as Haverhill pitching faltered with Shaw in the box. McCullough was solid for Brockton, while O'Briens strong batting highlighted the win. Base hits favored Brockton 26 to 8 with 2 errors for Brockton and 6 for Haverhill.

Brockton Haverhill McCullough Connaughton Shaw Sweeney

Eastern League results from Erie Wilkesbarre Binghamton and Buffalo

In Erie Syracuse defeated 10 to 6. Wilkesbarre beat Springfield 11 to 9. Binghamton defeated Providence 8 to 3. Buffalo game noted with rain.

Erie Syracuse Wilkesbarre Springfield Binghamton Providence Buffalo Buffalo-Troy

South Boston Triumph Over Charlestown in Railway Game

South Boston division beat Charlestown division in a West Eind Street Railway contest led by Colton pitching and Grant's all round play. Hassett hit a home run while Cotton and McKay split strikeouts and the batteries were Cotton Wyer and McKay Cadigan Hassett. Umpires Quinlan and Casey.

South Boston Charlestown West Eind Street Railway Colton Charlestown Battery Grant Hassett Cotton McKay Wyer Cadigan Quinlan Casey

Baseball Talk From The Old League Sides

The New York club boasts two strong hitting pitchers in Rusie and Meekin while Murphy and Davis injury clouds fade. Fuller and Farrell cover infield duties, Davis’s bat missed but not relied on for all hitting. Brooklyns strike luck wanes with sickness hitting pitchers and Kennedy’s train trip amid nausea. Daub, Griffin, and others fall ill. Selee willing to spend for Mercer. Swartwood quits NL umpiring. Powers backs him. Gaffney’s appointment stirs talk. Crane and Slattery shine in Worcester. Sullivan stars for the Senators.

Rusie Meekin New York Murphy Davis New Yorks Fuller Farrell Brookyns Kennedy West Dan Daub Mike Griffin Frank Selee Mercer Washington Tim Keefe Harvard Tim Swartwood Pat Powers Soden John Gaffney Hd Crane Worcesters Mike Slattery Mike Sullivan Senators

UK uy sever from 1. Prospectus with Large book

A fragmented historical notice references a UK publication prospectus linked to a large book titled The Life or Self-Preservation. It lists 125 tonic diseases described as invaluable and gilded. The readable fragments imply a cataloging or sales context for the book and its contents.

Races on Northampton track gear up cyclists events and prizes

The Northampton Driving Park hosts seven Class A bicycle races under the Northampton Cycle Club with prizes in jewelry and bicycle sundries. Notables include A J Burrow hosting open house on Otis Street the night before the Fourth. Other items cover Medford and Maiden clubs, Johnson’s noted half mile best, and upcoming races at Wayside Park and South Framingham with entry deadlines and club notices.

Northampton Driving Park Association Northampton Cycle Club A. J. Burrow Medford Johnson M. F. Dirnberger Wayside Park South Framingham John Keyes Saxonville Mass Chelsea Cycle Club A. W. Rogers Charles Schultz, Jr Rudolph W. Emerson John A. White C. F. Forbush

Boston boxing faced limits as Dixon Griffo plan twenty rounds

Clergymen oppose endurance boxing in Boston while Dixon and Griffo announce a public contest of twenty rounds, signaling a potential clash with aldermen over license limits and glove weight. The piece notes historic overreach, New Orleans clubs, and upcoming bouts featuring McCoy, Grace, Campbell, and Walcott entries.

Boston Sullivan Dixon Griffo London Hackett New York World Music Hall Kid McCoy Jimmy Scully New Bedford Jack Grace Cleveland McCoy Grace Brooklyn East Walter Campbell Arthur Chambers North Ninth Street Philadelphia Olympic Club of New Orleans W. C. Ross Crescent City Olympic Club Noel Crescent City Club Billy Myer Stanton Abbott Dan Creedon Tom Tracey St. Louis John D. Hopkins People’s Theatre John E. Butler Harry Tracey Salem Butler Joe Walcott Andy Watson New England Bobby Dobbs America Dick O’brien O’brien

Griffo-Dixon Championship Bout Heads to Boston Casino

The Griffo Dixon fight elevates boxing in Boston as they clash for twenty rounds at the Casino. Griffo, trained by Johnnie Griffin, seeks pace and power while Dixon plans to offset weight with hard hits and build up. Referee Johnnie Eckhardt to oversee the match with tickets on sale today.

Griffo George Dixon Boston Johnnie Griffin Billy Murphy Dixon Griffin Johnnie Eckhardt New York Cal McCarthy South End

Stanton Abbott challenges Jack McAuliffe for $5000 clash

Stanton Abbott announces a fight challenge to Champion Jack McAuliffe after failing to negotiate lightweight terms. Abbott and backer Billy Hartford plan a sparring bout for $5000 per side with limited rounds at catchweights or to a finish, with Abbott’s managers confident of victory.

Stanton Abbott Jack McAuliffe Abbott Mc Auliffe Willamsburg Stanton Jack Billy Hartford McAuliffe Frank Slavin

Riot at Charlestown Prison Ends With Prisoner Death

A fifteen minute riot at Charlestown State Prison led to the death of Joseph Oakes, a 63 year old inmate serving ten years for new offenses. Rioters, led by Ed Slattery, caused damage and fled to Fort Russell before being corralled by officers. A chair shop fire caused about 600 dollars in damage, likely sparked by a locomotive spark.

Charlestown State Prison Bridges Fort Russell Joseph Oakes Oakes James H. Donovan Kid Slattery Lawin Seven Ed Slattery Northampton Donovan Sargon Huckins Slattery Charles A. Roe Gloucester Pat Murphy Boston Bill Perkins Felix Golden William Murphy Perkins Worcester Boston & Maine Warden Bridges First Brigade

Widow Amsden Wins Probate Court Battle

Judge McKim disallowed the late J F Amsden will Feb 19 to favor widow Mrs Amsden in Suffolk Probate Court. Courtroom applause marked the ruling. She plans to petition for allowance of a Jan 19 1893 will giving her income of 30000 at 6 percent and use of the Roxbury Crawford street homestead.

Shamokin's Crew Rescued Off Martha's Vineyard

The steamer H M Whitney from Boston reported sinking of the coal barge Shamokin off Pollock Rip Light Martha's Vineyard in thick fog at 4 p m Tuesday. Whitney rescued the crew including Captain Woodhouse and sailors Martin Anderson Martin Thompson and Lewis Tennison.

NW York M. Whitney Hallett Metropolitan Line New York Boston Pollock Rip Light Martha's Vineyard Whitney Woodhouse Martin Anderson Martin Thompson Lewis Tennison

Drowning Body Recovered Near Scully's Wharf Cambridge

The body of David Ring, aged % years, formerly of 78 Cambridge Street East Cambridge, was recovered yesterday morning on the Cambridge side after drowning at Scully's wharf during bathing last Saturday.

David Ring Cambridge Street East Cambridge Scully’s Wharf

Philadelphia Record owner chosen as Democratic Governor nominee

William M. Singerly of Philadelphia nominated for governor and John Billings for lieutenant governor by the Democratic convention in Harrisburg. The platform backs free work and travel, tariff reform, equal rights, religious liberty, and condemns political intolerance. Pattison and Harrity are credited with orchestrating the move to unify the party.

Harrisburg Penn William M. Singerly Philadelphia John 8. Billings Joseph C. Bucher Lewisburg Hannibal K. Sloan Indiana David F. McGee Lancaster Walter M. Greenland Clarion William A. Henzell Commonwealth Cleveland Philadelphia Record Singerly Harrity McAleer Keystone State Pattison Commonwealth Harrity

Plymouth Arrives from Newport and Tours Dry Dock

The Fall River line steamer Plymouth reached New York from Newport at 4 15 pm under her own steam. Two tugs accompanied the voyage but did not assist. The vessel will enter the dry dock for repairs next Saturday.

New York Fall River Line Plymouth Newport

Lynn police raid hotels seize liquor at Anderson and Winthrop Houses

Lynn police visited the Anderson House and secured twenty quarts of beer with many empty bottles. At the Winthrop House they confiscated two quarts of whiskey one quart of gin and one pint of brandy. Officers plan similar visits about weekly.

Lynn Anderson House Winthrop House

Charges Against Ryan Sent to National Oarsmen

The Bradford Beat Club voted at Sunday’s meeting to file charges of professionalism against oarsman John D. Ryan and forwarded them to the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen. A long letter accompanied the charges and Secretary Fortmeyer will receive the package in a couple of days.

Bradford John D. Ryan National Association of Amateur Oarsmen Fortmeyer

Funeral of Daniel Doherty A Charlestown Era Man

The funeral of Daniel Doherty, respected Charlestown merchant, moved 438 carriages from 21 Monument Square to St. Mary's Church for a pontifical high mass. The celebrant was Rev. Father Doherty, with Rev. J. W. Allison as deacon and Rev. P. J. Gormley sub-deacon. Interment followed at Holyhood, Brookline.

Daniel Doherty Charlestown Jefferson, Mass Monument Square St. Mary’s Church Warren Street Father Doherty J. W. Allison P. J. Gormley William J. Millerick Holyhood Brookline

Sandwich Likely Named Site for New State Normal School

Report says the State Normal School for the Cape will be in Sandwich. Post informs that the Board of Education sub committee will recommend Sandwich. Today the board visits North Adams to view the site and then proceeds to Fitchburg Friday and Lowell Saturday.

State Normal School The Cape Sandwich Board of Education North Adams Fitchburg Lowell

Train Derailment Delays Boston & Maine Service at Everett

An outward-bound passenger train on the eastern division of the Boston and Maine derailed at Everett yesterday morning due to spreading rails. Travel was delayed about two hours but no injuries were reported.

Boston & Maine Everett

Old Orchard Races Highlight Close 2:24 Trotting Meet

A fair crowd watched good kite track races in Old Orchard Maine on June 27. The 2:24 trotting class produced a tight six-heat event with the day’s fastest 2:17 1/4 heat in the pacing class. Notable runners included Merry Bird and Fred Wilkes with multiple time segments listed.

Old Orchard Merry Bird Br. S Jay Bird Wilkes Johnson King Walkhill B. S Sir Walk- Facotm Bowen Kk Voeuadbnee Obees Fred Wilkes Br. G Nelson Donald B. H George Wilkes, Jr COORG Ova Cis Swine Beaiéuciaees Caabee Taaolvadd Dissass Depeemeneeden Noees Allandorf, Ch. S Wiggin Helen Br. m Locke Deste G. O. Taylor B. G. Chicks Walter Roberts G. G Horton

Ed Kearney Wins Futurity First Race At Sheepshead Bay

At Sheepshead Bay Illinois June 27 the Futurity course race Rough and Ready finished first with Ed Kearney second Sirocco and third. Time 1 12. The Zephyr stakes Waltzer won in 1 11 4 5 with Harry Reed second and Midgley third. Ducat led the one and three sixteenths mile event in 2 01 2 5 with Major General second and Tom Skidmore third. Peacemaker won the one and one eighth mile race in 1 56 with Chant second and Joe Ripley third. Captain T won the one mile event in 1 40 3 5 with Marshall second and Ferrier third. Lizzie captured the turf one and one eighth miles in 1 55 3 5 with Herald second and Blue Garter third.

Sheepshead Bay Ili Ed Kearney Sirocco Waltzer Harry Reed Midgley Ducat Major General Tom Skidmore Peacemaker Chant Joe Ripley Captain T Marshall Ferrier Lizzie Herald Blue Garter

Third Annual All Round Championship Offers Medals

The N A A A A under B A A auspices stages July 20 events including 100-yard run shot put running high jump 88-yard walk hammer throw pole vault 120-yard high hurdle race weight throw broad jump and mile. Gold silver and bronze medals to top scorers under new A A U scoring. Entry fee two dollars. entries close July 14 with Athletic Manager John Graham B A A Exeter Street.

B. A A John Graham Exeter Street

Barge Rowing Association to Meet Tomorrow Night

The Barge Rowing Association will convene at the Charles River Athletic Association rooms 121 Cambridge street. The meeting will open entries for the Charles River race on July 4 and decide various other matters.

Barge Rowing Association Charles River Athletic Association Cambridge Street The Charles

Democratic Ward 14 committee officers named

The Democratic ward committee of Ward 14 announces its organized slate for the year with Dennis M. Cronin as chair man Joseph J. Norton as secretary Lawrence J. Logan as treasurer and John J. Kennelly as executive committeeman.

Ward 14 Dennis M. Cronin Joseph J. Norton Lawrence J. Logan John J. Kennelly

Boy 12 Fractured Skull After Horse Kick Near Roxbury

William Doyle, twelve, of Conant Place Roxbury, was kicked in the head by a horse owned by John P. Squires and Co yesterday. His skull was fractured and he was taken to City Hospital.

William Doyle Conant Place Roxbury John P. Squires & Co City Hospital

Death of Miss Leonard Saville at Lexington on Monument Street

Miss Leonard Saville of Lexington dies this morning after a long illness at her home on Monument Street. She was widely known and highly esteemed.

Leonard Saville Lexington Monument Street

Suffrage Debate Echoes in Humorous Exchange

A newspaper clipping features a mock exchange between Mrs. Suffrage and Mr. Suffrage. Mrs. Suffrage calls woman’s mission to correct societal evils, while Mr. Suffrage retorts with a crude bedside analogy. The fragment reflects era gender and reform era humor.

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