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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1892
Page
3
In a swinging slugfest, the Phillies overwhelmed Clark’s lineup as Ward and Ewing split duties. The Reds toppled by the Colonels, while St. Louis faced the Pirates in a tense late inning showcase.
In Philadelphia yesterday the game featured John Clarkson and Sir Timothy Keefe with Boston poised to win the series. Ward and Artemus countered as Mets and Phillies clashed, while the Colonels and Reds rallied but failed to topple the Pirates, leaving the standings unsettled.
Philadelphia defeats Boston 3–0 on June 28 in a one run lead inning filled game. Keefe capped the win with a rare home run over the wall for the Phillies while Clements also homered after receiving a bouquet. Thompson, Hamilton and Long made highlight catches as Allen starred at short and McCarthy’s trickery on the bases failed.
In a tense ball game Connor leads with a force hit to Long as Hallman and Delahanty push runs. Clements delivers key hits, Keefe homers, and Hallman doubles to spark a Boston surge while Reading struggles to contain Allen and Nash. The late scoring burst seals the victory for Boston and caps a dramatic innings.
Brooklyn and New York split a doubleheader at Brookyln, each winning one game for the price of admission. Haddock pitched well for Brooklyn in the opener, with Ward and Tiernan topping the offense in a high scoring affair. The second game ended with Brooklyn prevailing as Ewing and Ly ons provided strong hitting and defense.
In Brooklyn on June 28 the second game began shortly after the first and ended in a New York victory. Stein started, four innings, Hart pitched five with only one safe hit off him. Fuller made a one handed line ball catch and a double play. Attendance 4593. Line scores list New York and Brooklyn players with multiple hits, errors, and defensive feats.
In St Louis on June 28 the Pirates were poorly backed by their players as the St. Louis Browns won again. Catcher Mack retired in the fifth after an ineffectual game turning the tide in favor of the Browns.
A page of sports notes Pittsburg 7 St Louis 5 in a rough game with 1500 attendance. Scoring details show Cobbled lineups for Pittsburg and St Louis with multiple players logging hits and runs. Notable names include Crooks Carroll Donovan Shugart and Beckley for Pittsburg and Hart Rogers Burns Kirmes Tobin for St Louis. Multiple errors and misc errors, two wild pitches and several stolen bases marked the contest.
New London June 28 Yale stroke Caldwell predicts Yale eight is strongest, while Harvard remains uneven in its stroke. Signs point to a close Yale Harvard-Columbia freshmen race tomorrow with Elm as judge and Meikelham refereeing. The contest should be fast, with Yale and Harvard in good condition and Columbia trailing.
June 28 Baltimore saw both clubs swing hard but fielding miscues cost them as Washington defeated Baltimore 12 to 8. Shindle and Larkin led batters while Robinson and Milligan anchored the catching. Attendance 641 with notable plays from Haltren Hoy and Duffee.
Cincinnati battled Louisville with a tough game until the seventh inning when the Reds finally scored. An eighth inning rally featured McPhee's three-bagger, sealing the victory in front of about 2000 fans.
In Carcaco on June 28 the Chicagos and Clevelands began a doubleheader but halted after the first half inning as both clubs agreed to call the games off because the field was unplayable.
Pawtucket secured a comfortable victory as they struck seven runs in the seventh inning off Vian. Lincoln relieved but could not stop Pawtucket’s surge while Brockton managed little against Lynch. Hamill McGuirk Mather and Shannon starred in the field as Connaughton caught well. Attendance 300. Final score Pawtucket 6 Brockton 1.
Lowell fell behind as Portland outbatted and outplayed them. Cary baffled Lowell while McCarthy endured strong hits from Portland. Cull excelled at second for Lowell and Rogers starred for Portland in a tight contest that could have been a shutout had visitors not made errors.
In Woonsocket June 28 game both pitchers walked many batters leading to many errors. Meagher handled 13 of 14 chances at second base, Ladd starred at the plate, and McCarthy injured his thumb forcing lineup changes. Final score shows Woonsocket 12 Salem 2 with 200 attendees and Mahoney umpiring.
The Manchester team, reorganized, defeated Lewiston 7 to 2 amid light batting but strong fielding. Cudworth returned after April 22, Farrell and Donovan contributed solidly, Guinasso aided the victory, and Wheeler was held to one hit. Attendance 300 with enthusiastic crowd. Manchester scored in the second inning and added others, while Lewiston managed limited offense.
The report lists several results from June 28 scores across eastern cities. Troy defeated Rochester 3 to 2, Elmira blanked Syracuse 7 to 0, and Albany lost to Binghamton 1 to 3 in regional play.
In New Haven this afternoon Yale and Harvard fought a tense intercollegiate championship in front of seven thousand spectators. Yale led from the first inning as Murphy, Beall, and Highlands drove runs, while Harvard fought back with singles from Harvey, Murphy, and Hallowell. Yale’s fielding errors proved costly and the championship remains unsettled as both schools close for summer and a July fourth neutral ground game was proposed but Harvard declined.
The Trimount Athletic Club held a meeting last night and elected John McDonough, Jack Slyne and Martin Keely to the board of directors. Eight new members were admitted to the club stakes and activities.
On June 28 at West Newton the Neighborhood Club tennis event showcased Malcolm Chace defeating Tallant and Bob Wrenn delivering strong all around play. Fred Hovey begins tomorrow versus A E Wright while M F Mansfield withdraws due to cramp.
President Soden orders catcher Charley Bennett home and set to release him before week’s end. Directors pick Bennett as the other man to go, with twelve men on the trip. The Boston team leads as fans grow disappointed in some players, but Selee’s four winners Duffy Kelly McCarthy Long keep the club winning.
The Columbia and Colt Racer meet at Charter Oak Park Hartford July 4 and 5 with over sixty riders and 260 entries. Top riders include P J Berle M A C George F Taylor M A C Hoyland Smith NY A C H C Tyler Springfield B C W M Harradon Springfield B C George A Banker Carl Hass W S Campbell H C Wheeler M A C and NY locals C Ford Seeley R Fuller F N Herman Fidel Bubser and others. The program features one mile safety events plus a range of races including Hartford and Connecticut championships and a possible substitution of a one half mile open race for the unfilled one mile military race.
Gloucester New Jersey June 28 special to the post lists the entries and weights for the races scheduled for tomorrow. The brief item names participating horses and announced weights, setting the stage for the event at the Gloucester track.
A letter to the Post business manager lauds the newspaper for its generous charity appeals for the Carney Hospital. The writer notes an order for 15,000 lines of advertising annually and commits to 1876 lines or one page in the red white and blue edition to advertise Hub Punch and G O Taylor Whiskeys on June 26.
In Massachusetts Republicans fret over a viable governor nominee. Cogswell, Hart, Lovering, Pillsbury, Greenhalge and Haile are considered, with Hart gaining traction in Boston and Cogswell touted by veteran soldiers. If Haile is chosen, Ephraim Stearns of Waltham is likely to run for lieutenant governor. Stearns is a well known Boston-area figure.
Dealers in drain pipes and related goods join the movement to close Saturday afternoons. Notice was served to clerks and staff that the new rule takes effect this coming Saturday. George D. Goodrich at 68 Water Street and Waldo Bros. at 82 Water Street are among the first firms to join.
The American Humane Society announces four prizes of 50, 30, and 20 dollars for the four best dialogues teaching the humane lessons of Black Beauty for use in American schools. Prizes may be increased if songs or stereo images enhance the piece. Submissions must arrive by December 1, 1892, signed with fictitious names and accompanied by a sealed envelope with the writer’s name and address.
The nineteenth meeting of the General Theological Library committee met at 6 Mt Vernon street with Mrs Sibylla A Crane presiding. Rev G R W Scott of Brookline accepted annual membership and Clement S Houghton of Boston corporate membership. Rev Oliver Crane D D was elected corporate member and committee member. Edward H Payson of Salem was elected annual member. Thirty others were elected to various positions conditionally.
Bar Harbor travelers to Mount Desert are urged to choose the Boston and Bangor Steamship Company for a comfortable night voyage. Sailings depart Foster's Wharf in Boston at 5 p.m. daily except Sundays, offering affordable travel with meals, quiet rest, and scenic views along the Maine coast and Thatcher's Island lights.
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