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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1896
Page
3
Eston Ning S keeps hope alive as last week’s results show good work and tightening chances amid Western clubs. Analysts note stronger play and improved form boosting prospects for upcoming events.
The NE and Eastern Leagues feature a full slate with Philadelphia visiting Boston, Cleveland at Chicago, Washington at Baltimore, Pittsburg at St Louis, Brooklyn at New York, and Cincinnati at Louisville. New England games include Lewiston at Bangor and Pawtucket at Fall River. Brockton plays New Bedford. The Eastern League matchups show Providence at Buffalo, Springfield at Toronto, Scranton at Syracuse, and Wilkesbarre at Rochester.
The Bostons sit a strong fourth as Sullivan improves in the box and Stivetts nears form. Dolan to see action on the road, catchers remain weak, Tenney rouses from Springfield, Ganzel and Bergin ill, and Ber health cited for earlier slumps. Batting woes persist, with Duffy, Hamilton and outfield throwing issues hurting runs.
Chicago pulled out a 4-3 victory over Louisville after trailing until the eighth inning. Attendance reached 10,000 as Chicago produced six hits to Louisville's five and committed two errors to Louisville's seven. Batteries were Friend and Dailey for Chicago with Frazer and Kinslow catching for Louisville.
In St Louis on June 28 an unearned run in the ninth spared the Browns a shutout loss. Trade completed sending Turner and Sullivan to St. Louis and Cooley to Philadelphia. Final line shows Cincinnati 12, St. Louis 6 with 18 hits to 6 and four St. Louis errors. Batteries Peitz Donahue Kissinger.
Eastern League action in Rochester saw Providence star pitcher Rudderham hit safely twenty times as the Blackbirds compiled twenty eight runs amid seven errors by the visitors in the field. McFarland hurled his third start of the season.
Rochester edged Providence 4 to 3 in a rain Thursday contest as McFaran struck out Cranby with two on and two out in the eighth. Attendance was 6,000, and Rochester’s pitching held Providence scoreless after the third inning while Rochester pushed across four runs. Johnson and Cranby hit three-base hits, with Boyd, Bottenus, McFarland, Daly, Mulvey, and Knight adding two-base hits.
Buffalo took one game from Springfield at Franklin Park as Stahl started pitching but was wild and left after the third. Wadsworth steadied Buffalo. Springfield rallied early but faded, Buffalo winning 7 to 5 with ample hitting by both sides. Attendance reported as 3,000. Home runs by Clymer Stahl O Smith and Leahy. Wadsworth credited with the win. three-base hit by Wadsworth.
In Newark New Jersey on June 28 the Newark and Wilmington clubs split a double header. Newark won the second game which ended after seven innings due to darkness. Five home runs were hit in the first game with Newark accounting for three. Nops pitched well for Wilmington while Newark's pitching was steadier. Attendance 1500.
Patersons defeated the Metropolitans as Lampe was hit hard and issued several walks. In the seventh inning Paterson scored nine runs on six hits four walks and two errors by Cohen Irwin before Irwin finished the game. Final: Paterson 16 Metropolitan 10. Batters: Paterson Cogan and Eltom. Metropolitan Lampe Irwin and Zearfoss.
A long list of teams from Boston and suburbs invites matches with various age groups from 10 to 19. Clubs like the Cadets of Boston, Daytons of Melrose, and the Prince Stars specify ages and available dates, while others seek uniformed or strong opponents for July 4 and July through August weekends.
A compilation of notices lists households in Boston area seeking opponents for youth baseball. Participants include the Young Elliots age 12, the Massasoits age 11, the Forest Hill Juniors age 13, the Norfolks of Dorchester age 16, and others like the South Boston Reds and Strong Central team. Preferences cover dates, locations, and terms such as half expenses and fair guarantees, with players and positions requested.
BOXING NOTES praise for Tom O Rourke for refunding money after a Maher Slavin dispute and securing Maher and Choynski for Madison Square Garden. Predictions favor a fast big men bout with close balance. Griffo Everhardt in Buffalo draws, while Quinn OBrien in Boston hype and Denver Ed Smith claims a dubious world title. Big Joe Butler falling to Henry Baker, with Baker noted as the white boxer who recently stopped Fred Morris.
The Maine trotting season starts at Rigby track in Portland with a five day meet. Stoppers that raced at Mystic Combination and Saugus compete before moves to Old Orchard after the week. Three classes are on tomorrow’s card.
The regatta committee of the New England Amateur Rowing Association will meet at the committee rooms of the B A A tonight at 8 p m to complete arrangements for Saturday's regatta at Providence.
John Quinn aged 15 died in Westbrook Maine from internal hemorrhage after a baseball bat struck ball hit him below the eye two weeks earlier.
Oarsmen drilled along the Chelsea River in forenoon exercise as crews from Bradfords, Riverside, and West Ends worked to shape up for the Providence regatta. The BAA scullers showed notable activity, with George Hosmer and Peter Conley speeding a new four-oared crew for a July 4 debut. A regatta committee meeting looms tonight to finalize arrangements.
One thousand people attended the Eastern Yacht Club anniversary event held Saturday with fireworks and electric fleet illumination. A large yacht fleet stayed aboard through the night despite morning showers and improving weather. The Alberta was sold to Mr. Rodgers of Salem.
The sloop yacht Duster struck a rock at Minot's Ledge and sank near Cohasset. On board were Harry Mapes Alden Stoddard and W F Brennock. They escaped to the tender and were rescued by Captain John Clark in the Zulu. A steam launch was sent to bring the wreck into harbor.
Four bicycle events and a sweepstakes for Waltham horses headline a July 4 program at Combination Park. Featured are 2:49 class trotting for $300, 2:35 pacing for $300, plus a 2:11 1 4 special, with multiple horse entries from Medford, Readville, Waltham, Somerville, Mystic and Philadelphia.
Hull and Marblehead host the main rendezvous while Winthrop Nahant and Quincy draw many fleets. The Arbutus lost her rudder near Thompson's Island. Harbinger and Tacoma dueled to Hull. Ta coma won. Sparrowhawk sailed to South Boston. Lydia Adams carried a party to see the Ancients off. The Melba was placed in commission after Saturday launch.
Marblehead on June 28 reports two lively days in yacht ing circles with a large fleet in town as racing and social events unfold. The scene centers on Marblehead Harbor hosting multiple vessels, with enthusiasts and participants preparing for forthcoming races and gatherings.
State Centurion Charles G. Percival and I N Bemis rode 113 miles yesterday from 1 pm to 7:30 pm despite headwinds and rain to test a new century course with signs like Sterling Elliott's helping hands. The piece notes other cycling events, accidents, a new daily All-the-Go, a fire loss, and medical view on dress for cyclists.
A Peninsula Athletic Club meeting set the day’s officials for the event in South Boston at Deane field, aligned with the Farragut celebration. Referee Thomas E Burke starter W F Malin judges at finish John F Moakley C V Kurtz James E Gallivan clerk James T Mahoney Jr assistant T Barter field judges J Diver T de Barry Edward P Barry judge of walking C V Moore timers Co V Moore William Barter inspectors J Keyes J Hyne D Noonan E Sheehan J Toohy announcer J Frank O'Hare. The events begin at 4 o'clock this afternoon.
Samuel Grover of Boston and Charles Lawson of Providence begin a 20 game championship match at the Boston Checker Club on Cambridge Street. Play runs 2:30 to 5 and 8 to 10 daily with 20 cent admission. The Post holds the stakes and spectators are expected.
Chicago on June 28 reports a police plan for the Cleveland club during a four game series beginning tomorrow. President Hart left for Pittsburgh to attend a league directors meeting and left Treasurer Brown with orders for extra police. Any bulldozing by the Spiders will be arrested and treated as in Louisville.
A Roxbury gentleman offers $10 for a Smith Athletic Club race program on July 4. Events include a one mile run with Edward Sullivan and Roy Bowman, high kicking by Edward Sullivan and Tim Callahan, high jumping by William Carnes and Tim Callahan. Day's Field to be set up by club.
Yale crews face strong English rivals at Henley with critics split on their chances. Yale coach Bob Cook trains a crew praised for synchronized strokes yet criticized for a paper boat build and potential fragility. Analysts note blade width and stroke rate may affect performance in the July 7 race against New College and Leander.
The column notes a mixed day of cycling for women with showers, detailing a Pocahontas Cycling Club tandem run to Framingham Centre and plans to Riverside. It argues women gain education and independence through cycling, urging further clubs and outings to boost health and spirits while celebrating the freedom and intellect cycling brings to women.
Representatives of the Emmets of Chelsea and the O Connells of Boston agreed to play for the state championship under Gaelic rules with a $100 a side stake at Congress street grounds next Saturday. John W Flynn of Cambridge named referee, with the first deposit due to the Post sporting editor next Friday evening.
The Old South Historical Society composed of church youth has organized a historical pilgrimage to Rutland on July 10. The event recalls General Rufus Putnam and his associates who organized the Ohio company and set out for Marietta to found the colony that led the Northwest pioneer movement.
A pre Revolutionary Putnam house will be preserved as a memorial surrounded by graves of Burgoyne’s soldiers from 1778. A Friday July 10 pilgrimage starts Union Station at 845 am in special cars, leaves Rutland at 4 pm, luncheon provided, tickets via Benjamin C. Lane 266 Devonshire Street, with speeches by prominent Bostonians.
Chaplain Barnes of Charlestown State Prison and Rev G A Phinney of Grace M E Church Cambridge exchanged pulpits yesterday morning. A temperance service was led at Pioneer Street Mission by Broadway Baptist Church committee. Mrs Ellen Lycett widow of John Lycett had funeral at St Pauls Church and was buried at Arlington Cemetery after dying from burns while saving children. Children day observed at Old Cambridge Baptist Church with sermon by Rev J W Garton and a Sunday school concert. A memorial service for ex Councilman John M Patriquin, a leading temperance figure, was held at Temple of Honor Hall and a Royal Arch Lodge service followed at Grace M E Church with Rev G A Phinney speaking.
At St Matthew's Episcopal Church in South Boston last evening the St Andrew's Brotherhood discussed its claims and duties. Rev A E George urged value to the parish while Robert H Gardner stressed self sacrifice and youth involvement.
The rate from Boston to Buffalo and return for the National Educational Association convention is posted on the Fitchburg and West Shore Railroads at 12.35 dollars via Fitchburg and Erie Railroads 11.65 dollars. Tickets are on sale and valid for going passage July 4 to 6 inclusive with return by July 31, 1896.
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