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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1894
Page
3
A Washington game ended with a first class dispute between Washington and the umpire. Brooklyn boys were awarded the win as McCarthy was hurt and four players finished with seven points each. Washington protested the decision and the game outcome stood.
After three innings the Browns faded as Cleveland trailed St Louis 7 to 0 before this 1920s style crowd of 3600. Final score shows St Louis 7, Cleveland 2, with errors by St Louis and 10 hits for Cleveland. Batteries Gleason Hawley Buckley for St Louis and Clarkson O Cornor for Cleveland.
Two thousand spectators in Providence witnessed the Eastern league opener. The home team showed strong batting and base running while Syracuse fought hard. Providence won 5 to 3 behind solid fielding. Sullivan and Dixon teamed for the win, Calihan and Wilson handled the Syracuse battery.
Boxing notes from Boston and Sydney recall Billy Murphy training for a second Griffo bout at Casino next Monday. The 1889 Sydney clash ended in a seventhteen round KO and a disqualification for Murphy amid crowd doubt.
Boston defeated Philadelphia 7 to 0 in a game marked by uneven umpiring and fielding lapses. Carsey and Lovett pitched well, Nash led Boston with three singles, while Philadelphia failed to score after loading bases in several innings. Attendance was 6600.
Washington and Brooklyn clubs clashed as umpires ruled in favor of Brooklyn after Washington captain Joyce refused to resume. Final decision gave Brooklyn a 9 to 0 win. Washington faces $1000 fine for alleged refusal to play. Attendance about 2000.
In Cincinnati on May 1 the Pittsburgs defeated the Reds 7 to 6 as Parrott pitched superbly with uneven Cincinnati support. Attendance 120. Pittsburg scored 6 runs in the top of the first and later tacked on scattered runs while Cincinnati answered with late bursts. Base hits: Cincinnati 9, Pittsburg 13. Errors: Cincinnati 3, Pittsburg 3. Barondas, Vaughan, Killen and Ack contributed offensively for Pittsburg.
May 1 report from New York shows the New Yorks defeating the Baltimores 7 to 4 in a strong game. McMahon was hit hard as New York showed solid baserunning and 5 000 in attendance. Hits were 11 apiece and errors 3 for Baltimore.
Cleveland pitcher Gleason cost the Browns the game with a rough outing as St. Louis dominated 7 to 0 on May 1. The Cardinals secured the win behind strong hitting and defense at home.
Wilkes-Barre defeated Buffalo 14 to 9 in the opening Eastern league game. Hoffer walked eight times and hit a home run to help the Pirates pull away. attendance was about 2,000 as the home team led from the first inning.
Binghamton defeated Erie 13 to 6 in a well played contest. Healy was hit hard at key moments while Dolan delivered steady pitching and accuracy. Attendance reached 1,600 as Dolan and Dowse teamed on the mound against Healy and Berger.
Springfield opened the Eastern league season with a 10 to 4 loss to Troy. A parade led by a band preceded the game. Troy outbatted Springfield 13 to 9, aided by Vickery who batted well. Cahill and Leahy starred behind the plate. Meakin paired with Cahill as battery. attendance 3500.
Fall River defeated Bangor 16 to 6 in a New England League matchup. Gray pitched well for the visitors but received poor support. Klobedanz hit a solo homer over the right field fence, the only bright spot for Bangor.
Haverhill defeated Pawtucket in a well played game with Freeman and McIndoe belting two home runs. Haverhill capitalized on costly errors, final score 4 to 2. Base hits were even at six apiece, with Haverhill committing eight errors to Pawtucket’s two. Batters: McKillop Sweeney for Haverhill Haber Ivory for Pawtucket.
Worcester wins as bases on balls and wild pitches decide the game. Fuller, Worcester's new pitcher, performs well while Farrell hits the season’s longest homer. Lewiston shines in fielding but miscues cost them. Final: Worcester 6 Lewiston 3 with 13 hits to 6 and 4 errors to 3.
Brockton beat Portland in a game noted for erratic Brockton fielding and heavy hitting. Flack and McCarthy shone with standout defense as Brockton posted 9 runs in the late innings to overcome Portland 9 to 4.
Holy Cross cruised to a win as pitcher T Smith starred and catcher Powers guided the offense. Amherst struggled at the plate and in the field, with Smith yielding six rough innings before Stearns finished. Final score Holy Cross 13 Amherst 5, Holy Cross 4 errors to Amherst 8. Batteries T Smith and Powers. Smith Stearns and Sullivan.
Providence May 1 Brown started with a fast start against Williams and built a clear lead by the second inning. Brown bunched hits but fielding was a bit loose while Williams fought hard to catch up. Final line shows Brown 6 Williams 3 with Brown 6 errors and Williams 2. Batteries White Brady Lang and Lewis Draper.
Jerry Corkery and friends dispute remarks about Providence announcer Ben Dodge and plan to back Corkery in indoor or outdoor announcing. Cambridge supporters recall Buffalo Bills announcer defeat, while Corkery prepares for a three cornered contest. Al Hustler proposes Bob Rooker to face Jack Plummer or other 100 pound boxers for stakes between $600 and $1900 per side.
The Boston City Hospital shifts competitive exams so only graduates with at least three years of medical study qualify. Harvard third-year students lose access while Dartmouth and other schools gain equal footing. Staff aims to raise hospital standards and broaden opportunities, with nine of twenty-four house officer posts filled at the July exam.
The Massachusetts Club adopted an amendment making the annual banquet optional and elected new members Miss Margaret Kirkwood D F Akerman John L Harberger and Louis A Lambkin. The meeting expressed thanks to the photographers M Glenen and Evans and noted their 100 plus historic spot images. Captain Towne announced a club run to the Linscott road race next Saturday with reports due at 1 pm.
Official star entries reveal Yale fields 8 men and Harvard 105 athletes for the May 12 New Haven meet. The list includes names across sprint, distance, hurdles, throwing events and field events for both schools, reflecting a large Harvard roster alongside Yale’s eight-man team.
The Alland Brothers at 10 Tremont Row claim origin of the original and A La Pompadour Parisian style hair cuts. They describe their salon as the first and largest of its kind in the United States with 12 skilled artisans shaping cuts to suit every face.
The sophomore eight held off the junior and senior crews to win the second Harvard inter class race by a clear margin on the river upstream. The '94 crew captured the win with a strong late surge while the freshmen did not row. The spectators packed the bridge as Kales Forbes and Fairchild starred for the victorious crew.
The tug Samson returned after its Sunday departure due to engine failure. The schooner W. S. Jordan entered McKee's dry dock for needed repairs while St. Thomas finished repairs and moved to Fisk's wharf for a new forelower mast. Lighter Aid, with Curlew, raised the fishing schooner Welcome after a collision with the barge Independence off Buoy 8. The fleet fished on the New Banks. cod averaged two and a half pounds. Galatea, recently from Manila, was announced to sail to St John N B for repairs, though not a wreck. The vessel remains seaworthy and capable. The Landsman.
Berkeley Hall hosted a crowded benefit for the Working Children's Home last night. An 8 to 9 30 concert featured performances by home children and local talents followed by dancing until midnight.
The fifth annual B A A junior swimming tournament will be held on May 11. Events include six length and four length races for four classes, a two length pony race, and an exhibition of diving tub racing tug of war and water polo. Team lineups and officials listed.
The Roanoke Social and Athletic Club applies for N A A U membership. Representatives are Thomas Murphy Henry Brakeman and James Deacon. Notable athletes include Fred Lambert high jump pole vault James Deacon hammer shot Dave Madden 13 second 100 yards.
Timothy J. and Ellen L. Dillon as T J Dillon Co apply to sell intoxicating liquors as grocers at 443 Tremont and 2 4 Appleton streets in Boston. Thomas Ryan Clerk notes Lexington Distilling Co represented by Mitchell and Coggins applies to sell as wholesale dealers at 88 and 90 South Market Street in Boston.
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