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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1894
Page
3
The Philadelphia club wins a high scoring game while the Giants and Deacons also notch victories. Key batters deliver power as offenses spark multiple runs.
St Louis led early but errors let Boston stay in reach. Stivetts came in as reliever in ninth and hit a solo homer to tie the game. Boston scored two in the tenth and won 12 to 11, with Peitz's basesloaded walk and Frank's three-base hit sealing the comeback.
Brooklyn defeated Pittsburg 11 to 7 in Brooklyn on June 28 as Killen struggled in the sixth inning before Easton relieved him. Pittsburg weathered rough hitting with 18 Brooklyn hits to 11 for Pittsburg and committed five errors to Brooklyn’s two. Batteries were Killen Easton and Merritt for Brooklyn and Kennedy and Kinslow for Pittsburg. Attendance reached 2700.
Cleveland defeated Baltimore 12 to 9 with wild pitching and frequent replacements. Cuppy substituted for Knauss in the third, Inks for Mullane in the fourth, and Childs was ejected for abusing the umpire as 2,000 fans watched. Errors favored Baltimore 5 to 1.
New York Giants edge the Chicago Colts 6 to 5 after a tense ninth inning rally. Doyle made a lucky catch on Lange’s liner to preserve the lead as Chicago’s bats produced nine hits to New York’s eight with six errors. Attendance was listed as 22 percent.
Louisville defeats Philadelphia in an 11 inning game as Pfeffer and Twitchell shine with timely batting and defense. Attendance 1400. Final score Louisville 11 Philadelphia 9. Hits Louisville 19 Philadelphia 25. Errors 4 apiece. Hemming Earle batteries for Louisville Carsey Grady for Philadelphia.
Cincinnati led 6 to 4 until the ninth when Washington rallied, Chamberlain hit a home run, attendance 1000. Final: Reds 6 Washington 4. Pitchers Chamberlain Vaughn Murphy Maul McGuire.
Fall River defeated Worcester 11 to 10 after a rough, erratic contest with hard hitting and loose fielding. Both starters were rocked, and the outcome remained in doubt until the final runs crossed. Hits were 14 for Fall River and 11 for Worcester with 3 errors by Fall River and 7 by Worcester.
Haverhill wins at home over Lewiston as Johnson’s pitching and Freeman’s batting drive the comeback. Final score 10 to 3 with Haverhill collecting seven base hits to Lewiston’s three and committing three errors to one.
Pawtucket toppled Portland 16 to 5 in a high scoring afternoon game. Meakin was effective on the mound with strong support from teammates, while Daniels struggled for Portland behind two costly Pawtucket errors. Scoring spread included multiple innings with run totals for both sides.
In Brockton on June 28, Bangor wins 6 to 4 over Brockton with Gray delivering clutch pitching. Deady makes a difficult catch, while Bangor errors total six and Brockton one. Batteries were Gray and Hart for Bangor and Leeds and Connaughton for Brockton.
Binghamton defeated Providence 6 to 3 and Erie beat Syracuse 15 to 6. Buffalo topped Troy 10 to 6 while Wilkes Barre edged Springfield 2 to 1 and Springfield defeated Wilkes Barre 13 to 6.
The Louisville Club signs pitcher Pepper and outfielder Clark from the Southern League Savannah team and they report today. Larry Twitchell moves from left field to pitcher. Yale Association elects Fred A. Rustin captain. Rustin is a medical student set to graduate next year. Carter's strikeouts rise but his record lags behind last season. Stivetts is now pitching well.
In Brockton Atlantic Club hosted a top sparring night with Joe Lannon as referee. Notable bouts featured McGrail versus Flynn, Manning versus Roderick, Hickey versus Leary, Lynch versus Wilson, Fox versus Buckley, and Burns versus Willins, with Burns gaining the edge on reach in a five-round lightweight clash.
The committee that urged New Jersey’s temperance instruction law defends Mrs. Mary H. Hunt from insinuations of improper interest. They vow the bill was not driven by any publishing house or book trust. Signers include Rev. W E Honeyman, Rev. A Nelson Hollifield, D D, William H Beach, Emma Bourne, E Morris Fergusson.
The Weavers Union executive committee met at Spinners Hall as the Wamsutta mills strike enters a fifth month With 3500 mill workers represented a general strike is foreshadowed if the committee approves It could idle up to 20 000 operatives next Tuesday and widen the labor conflict across Massachusetts towns
In Fall River a rail road war erupts as the Dartmouth & Newport tries to lay tracks across the New York New Haven Hartford line between Fall River and New Bedford. A locomotive blocked the crossing and a clash between workers followed, with the New Haven company planning court action.
Hovey outs Foote in morning three set match. Wrenn beats Hobart 6-4 in an exhibition. Afternoon contests: Hobart defeats Foote 3-6 6-1, Ho bart defeats Foote 3-6 6-1, Hovey defeats Chace 6-0 6-3 6-? In summary Hovey tops Foote 6-3 2-6 8-1 and Hovey bests Chace 6-3 6-0 6-3.
The Quincy Yacht Regatta featured heavy and light class races as a squall split the field. Beatrice led the first class to victory, Magpie with Harrison Gray Otis dominated the second class after rival Opedhee broke its gaff, Primrose won the third class, and Niobe took the cruiser class by a narrow margin.
In Haverhill this afternoon at Kenora Park the races drew a spirited crowd as events unfolded on the track. The report notes interesting competition and lively activity among competitors and spectators.
In a playful quote exchange, Wiggins questions why alarm clocks run down, while Fussy responds that the gong’s surprise wakens them, noting the effect of a late alarm on morning routines. The remark captures a lighthearted moment of daily life and surprise.
Made in Bloomer and Sage Bottom offer coats to match in fine woollens colors black blue gray cadet brown. Special teams to clubs and sweaters for men and boys priced 31.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 with belts included. Bicycle hose caps and bicycle shoes offered in multiple colors and price points.
William H. Stimpson proposes a rematch for the Sleeper's Eye cup after the Winthrop Yacht Club race on June 23. He cites confusion over course numbering and wind, asks for a two out of three race format between Harbinger and Caribou, and suggests a shared supper funded by a subscription from each yacht.
Yale University track team reached Oxford and was greeted by Oxford University Athletic Club members. They visited the running grounds and, after light exercise, prepared for more intense practice tomorrow evening as their form drew admiration from locals.
Tomorrow at the Concord driving park in New Hampshire the Franklin Athletic Club meet features 8 M Merrill in a bid for a 440 yard record to beat Wendell Baker’s 47.34 seconds. Pacemakers Tom G Burke and Tom Keane of the B A A back him as Bean McKinnon race looms as principal event with likely three mile record.
Six races listed at Sheepshead Bay Bay IL on June 28. Winners include Kenteri gna Factotum Cesarion Hila Reed Dobbins Sir Walter Roche Copyright Roller Ingot Pat Oakley and times for each race. Second and third place finishers named where available.
Mascot failed to beat his 2 07 mark at Point Breeze finishing in 2 09 1 2 as Turner declined a second mile Simmons won the 2 19 pacing class in straight heats and Nominator led the 2 22 class with a clear win in first second and third.
The Brockton Gun Club held its annual summer tournament at Torrey street grounds with LeRoy, Dickey, and White noted for the best shooting.
The July 4 event by the Associated Cycling Clubs assembles top riders Porter Snow Williams Haggerty Nat Butler and Rambier stars Pinkey Bliss Lumsden Githens from Chicago. National circuit contenders pace entries as officials scrutinize amateur status and possible connections to makers wheels.
The Dixon Griffo bout at Boston Theatre looms as a risky matchup with even money on Dixon, past performances cited, and doubts over the ring form. A crowded card includes Abbott vs Myer and Connolly vs Flaherty, with licenses issued for several early summer fights.
Parkman of the Boston Athletic Association with Shaw and Francis Blake object to city seizure of a forty foot river bank strip for a Riverside bridge. Blake supports a bridge while Parkman warns the land was bought with restrictions and could face damages if taken. Newton Boat Club and Weston interests clash over the project. hearing closed and referred to the public property committee.
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