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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1894
Page
3
The Associated Cycling Clubs announce the prize list and scratch lists for the Waltham meet on May 30. Ed McDuffee and others head the scratch lineup with riders needing to pass 150 contenders. Prize offerings total about 2000 in diamonds and bicycles from local firms.
Boston bats carry the day as they top Washington in a high scoring contest. Nichols shines with control while Esper and Joyce pace the Senators’ fielding miscues. The final score caps a tense nine innings with Boston edging ahead late and preserving the win.
Pittsburg beat St Louis 6 to 4 after a scoreless tie through four innings. In the fifth Pittsburg earned five runs to swing the game. Attendance was about 8000. Batteries were Gumbert and Mack for Pittsburg and Breitenstein and Buckley for St Louis.
The New Yorks led until the ninth when Westervelt faltered and six runs scored for Philadelphia. Attendance 4000. Final score 7 to 4 with hits 11 for New York and 9 for Philadelphia. Batteries Westervelt Doyle Weyhing Clements.
The Cleveland team defeated Louisville 20 to 9, with 400 in attendance. Cleveland scorers 6 runs in the fourth and seventh innings while Louisville managed 2 in the seventh. Batteries Young and O’Connor pitched for Cleveland with Menafee and Grim for Louisville.
In Providence on May 3 Syracuse defeated the Grays 8 to 6 in a sharp, well played contest. Payne led the visitors with pitching while timely hits and strong fielding limited Providence's opportunities. Egan stole third for the first score as Welch and McDonald followed with a pair of key hits. Attendance reached 1,000.
Springfield Trojans defeated the Ponies 6 to 2. After a scoreless five innings, Springfield rallied with six runs as pitcher Vickery unraveled before the game settled back to a conclusion.
Vickery kept the visitors scoreless until late inning errors and base running miscues by Springfield allowed two runs to score. Troyes won 2 to 1 as Donov an Cahill and Vickery Messett combined on the mound. Hits favored Springfield eight to six for Troy. Errors were Troy one Springfield three.
Binghamton defeated Erie 29 to 8 at home with Lang hitting a home run. Stryker was ejected after arguing a call in the third inning amid about 700 in attendance. Final line shows Binghamton 29 18 hits 2 errors and Erie 8 14 hits 8 errors.
Buffalo defeated Wilkes-Barre 12 to 3 as Wilkes-Barre errors and early hits by Buffalo, including Campfield's home run, spoiled the game. Attendance was 900. Batteries Slagle Urquhart for Buffalo and Campfield Quarles Warner for Wilkes-Barre.
In New England League action at Fall River on May 3, Fall River won a decisive walkover against Brockton. ONeill starred for Fall River while Leeds struggled for Brockton. Final score shows Fall River ahead 24 to 8 with strong hitting by Fall River.
Pawtucket prevailed over Portland in a close contest as Pawtucket batted freely while Portland managed lighter hits. Captain Bannon protested some umpire decisions. Final line shows Pawtucket 5 5 those numbers indicate a 7 to 3 score with 14 base hits for Pawtucket and 6 for Portland.
Haverhill beat Lewiston 12 to 6 in a tense game. The Haverhill battery Lucid McKillop Sweeney shut down Lewiston after a seventh inning stretch, while Lewiston was errores 3 and 5. Haverhill had 16 hits to Lewiston’s 10.
Worcester defeated Bangor 18 to 1 as Worcester pitchers held Bangor bats while Worcester totaled 17 hits. O'Connor left injured in the third. Murphy was held by Worcester, and McBride was repeatedly hit by Worcester. Batteries Murphy Hayes for Bangor McBride Hart for Worcester.
In front of about 700 fans at the old circus grounds Huntington avenue yesterday Charlestown divisions 6 and 2 played the second West End Street Railway League game. Division 6 defeated Division 2 by 16 to 8 with Powers Cadigan and Quinlan among the umpires.
A testimonial game at Congress street grounds next Wednesday will pit the Woven Hose nine against a veteran lineup including John Morrill Gid Gardner Myrtie Hackett Miah Murray Pat Hartnett Tim Keefe Tom Bond and Mike Meagher. The event will showcase new uniforms and feature Lofting the bowl sack and potato races plus other prizes. Andy Leonard may attend if plans hold.
Lord Rosebery urged immediate home rule for Ireland and a federation of English speaking races. He argued agrarian crime had died out and warned against political anarchism linked to independent labor groups that could help Conservatives return to power.
In a multi race event a diamond pin valued at $15 is listed as fourth prize with other prizes including a Columbia bicycle model 37 worth $150 second prize and $100 $60 diamonds for third. The One mile Open offers a Victor Racer prize $150 second prize $100 third $50. The One mile Handicap features a Special Lovell Diamond Racer gift $150 second Welipse bicycle $100 third diamond $50 fourth field glasses $25 fifth pneumatic tires $15 sixth meerschaum pipe $6. Additional prizes include a $100 diamond for fastest mile in Class B and a $50 diamond ring for fastest mile in Class A.
Johnny Johnson seeks a $1000 offer from Waltham track management to run a mile in under two minutes. The trial is set for June 2 and Manager Bradstreet is expected to accept the proposal.
Northbridge assessors decide to tax bicycles with an estimated 200 in town valued at 25006 dollars. Wheelmen expect the revenue to fund road improvements in Whitinsville.
Griffo arrives in Boston with Mick Dunn the Australian trainer who will steer his camp near the city. Dunn plans a Boston bout setup after Griffo’s next match with Billy Murphy, with Griffo aiming to finish as the stronger man in later rounds.
The Wilson liner Persian Monarch struck in dense fog off East Moriche Long Island while sailing from London April 18 with about 70 passengers, cattlemen, and crew. Tug assistance expected at high water. ship listed nine feet in nine feet of water off Great South Beach at Patchogue L I with Merritt Wrecking Company arriving.
The British steamship Breconshire from New York to Tampa went ashore at Bethel Creek station and is a total loss. Captain Taylor and a crew of twenty four were saved. The wreck followed lighthouse repairs which limited the light to thirty five feet, causing miscalculation and the ship to run aground instead of twenty miles at sea.
Two iron steamers the Tiber bound for St John’s with cargo from Montreal and the Tafna from Cadiz with salt are caught in sea ice about twelve miles off St John’s Newfoundland. They followed a route through ice between Cape Race and the port when a wind shift drove the ice out to sea. If a heavy northeast wind arises the vessels face danger. The whaler Aurora departed this afternoon to attempt rescue.
A dispatch says the steamer Truant was burned to the water’s edge in northern Georgian Bay yesterday morning. Passengers and crew were safely landed after the vessel was beached on Burnt Island. the cargo of merchandise was entirely destroyed.
Frank Gorman secured the decision over Pete Higgins in a six round welterweight clash at Charlesbank Athletic Club. Mike Shaw defeated Ike Goulding in three rounds, and Jack Goull beat George Capitoli in five rounds as the card delivered brisk action. Spectators shouted and coached throughout the bouts.
President Young upholds Umpire Stage in the Washington Brooklyn game, praising Stage's conduct and dismissing Schmelz's protest. Young notes Stage's character and gestures, while Schmelz argued for a warning. The Washington club protest against Lynch’s call in a New York game was dropped. Baltimore game protests remain undecided.
Captain Hank Haff will sail the Vigilant after George Gould hired him with General Paine’s consent. The Jubilee’s commission is cancelled. Haff, a veteran of New York and Eastern fleets, is famed for defending the America’s Cup.
The Post urges readers to buy remaining parts of The Marie Burroughs Art Portfolio of Stage Celebrities. All fourteen parts will include twenty photographs and biographies per issue. The last three numbers feature great musical artists. price is one dime and one coupon per part.
Suffolk County will auction on May 5 1894 at eleven oclock a m at 254 256 Atlantic Avenue Boston items including one roll top desk six oak chairs two copper stills and piping eight wood stoves one steam boiler and piping two steam pumps one copper tank one oak table one set scales two hundred barrels boxes and kits Auctioneer George L Wrighton leads the sale.
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