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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1892
Page
3
In the ninth Burke reached on a base on balls and a wild throw, adding one run to the tally as a page records attendance at 4500. The score remains to be completed in the report.
Cyclones areques and Taylor’s low throw highlight a day of high drama as Anson’s Colts aim to triumph over the Orioles. Injuns scalp Giants while Pirates fall to Phillies in scattered results across the league.
Reported games feature the Louisvilles losing to the Bostons as Jones allows a tame hit while Nichols and Kelly contribute for Boston. Senators beat the Spiders with Kilroy’s clever pitching. Washingtons win aided by timely batting. Phillies and Ward’s rivals each claim wins amid errors. Browns edge Giants with late errors by Der Browns.
Boston achieves modern lead over Louisvilles as Jones and Nichols pitch well and Taylor errs for a decisive run in the seventh. Key plays include Quinn’s snag, Browning and Brown’s near misses, and McCarthy slipping in wet grass. Nichols wobbles, walks Seery and Browning to load bases before Jennings, Pfeffer, and Taylor contribute.
The Post Boston prints final standings after the First Series of Gees. Three Season Tickets to the Second Series of Games in Boston will be awarded by the Baseball Editor. Entries for lists, to be made on coupons, will be received until June 1. Clubs listed include Boston, Brooklyn, Baltimore, Chicago, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Louisville, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, St. Louis and Washington. Navy entries may be submitted on coupons.
In a tense game Louisville beats Boston 6 to 4 as Jennings, Taylor, and Duffy lead the scoring. McCarthy and Pfeffer mishaps slow Boston while Long and Quinn spark Louisville with key hits and a late double play. Attendance listed at 3400.
Kilroy lobbed the ball all game as Cleveland misfired. McGuire cleared the bases with a two-base hit to spark Washington to a clean, sharp win before 1400 fans. Davis O’Connor Duffee, Larkin and Richardson starred in the field and at the plate.
Cincinnati game report from May 4 notes a single run by Cincinnati through seven innings before Brooklyn tied the score due to Mullane errors. In the eighth, Smitz and Murphy contributed infielder mishaps as the narrative ends mid-sentence.
May 4 Pittsburg at Gaffney, Penn. Ehret’s erratic pitching again cost Pittsburg today. Camp replaced him in the seventh but too late. Weyhing was hit hard yet supported well. Cross hit a homer and Corkhill excelled in fielding. Umpiring by Gaffney drew heavy crowd reaction. Attendance 2845. The score remains to be settled.
In St Louis on May 4 Boyle's wild throw to first with three on in the fourth inning doomed the Giants. St Louis scored twice on the error and once on Rusie's low throw. The Giants rallied in the seventh but could not catch the Browns' lead. Attendance 2200. The score:
May 4 in Chicago or Baltimore this report notes a 12 inning game won by the home club after Baltimore squandered several chances. Cold raw weather and wet grounds marked the day with about 1000 in attendance and a close scoreline.
Providence defeated Rochester after the visitors led by three runs due to two costly fielding errors by the Grays. The seven inning game allowed Rochester to catch a train while Providence staged a magnificent uphill victory. both teams played brilliantly throughout.
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After a strong first inning by Knauss, Providence limited the opposition with sharp pitching. The game remained tight as the early run support proved pivotal for Providence.
In Pawtucket R. I. on May 4 Portland beat Pawtucket by a wide margin due to Portland's heavy batting and Pawtucket's poor fielding. Lynch exited in the sixth inning with Clare replacing him. Attendance was about 400. The final score is not given in the readable fragment.
In Philadelphia Athletic defeated Syracuse 11 to 6 while Troy beat Elmira 8 to 0 in another Eastern League matchup.
The New England League launched its championship campaign across four cities marking the start of a season with multiple games featuring regional teams. Officials announced home openings and broadcast schedules as fans attended early fixtures.
Manchester defeated Lowell in the first game of the season with Morse excelling and Wheeler making a notable run and catch. Hart errored in the field. No runs scored until the eighth inning. Attendance was 700. The score:
In Salem on May 4 the league season opener drew 750 spectators. The Salems lost 7 to 6 as Cotter's men excelled in fielding but struggled at bat. Brockton clinched the win in the seventh inning after two batters were hit by pitches and two followed with hits. Umpire Kelleher was praised for his officiating.
Umpire Kelleher officiated a two hour game featuring Hale and Deady with two double plays. Hale Killeen Fitzgerald Meagher Shannon contributed in key plays as the contest progressed.
Woonsocket Rhode Island May 4 The local New England League team captured the opening championship game through superior stick work at key moments and strong all round play. Both pitchers were hit freely and issued many costly bases on balls. Attendance about 600. The score:
The local team bunched base hits in the third and fourth innings to score six runs. Daley hit a home run while Donnelly starred in batting and fielding for the visitors. Attendance was 1300. The score is given in the record.
Harvard pitchers Highlands and Bates held Cornell to scattered hits as Harvard built a 2 run first inning on lowles muff and singles. Mason starred behind the plate with faultless catching and strong defense, while Calthrop worked for Cornell, aided by solid fielding. The Crimson dominated most of the game and secured the win.
Holy Cross defeated Yale in Worcester on May 4 with clean, hard hitting play. Yale struggled to hit Stafford while he showed speed and ball control. The score was not disclosed in readable text.
Reports from Boston theatres describe Jarrett at the Madison Square fair and a busy week of performances. Salvini headlines at the Boston Theatre in D'Artagnan, while Miss Burroughs and Massen endure a hotel fire ordeal. The Globe, Park, Hollis Street, Palace, Howard Athenau m, and Tremont venues showcase operas, vaudeville, and revues with strong crowds and new seasons beginning soon.
Providence May 4 Brown defeated Boston University this afternoon as the game ended in the first half of the eighth inning Captain Baldwin withdrew his men after a disputed umpire decision. The score shows Brown 19 to 1 over Boston University with Brown making 6 errors and Boston University 3.
Amherst defeated Phillips Exeter 9 runs to 6 in the first three innings as Amherst pounded 12 base hits to Exeter four. Errors were Amherst two, Exeter five. Matteries Buswell Kent Barton Chase. May 4, Exeter, N. H.
Hopkinson High School edged Somerville High in a tense seesaw game at the South End grounds. Somerville led early, but Hopkinson tied it in the ninth and won it in the tenth, securing a dramatic victory over Somerville in a spirited ninth inning comeback.
In Brunswick on May 4 Bates beat Bowdoin 15 to 10 in a decisive but unexciting game. The victory puts Bates in first place while Bowdoin drops to second.
Lehigh defeated Lafayette with an 18 to 3 score in a baseball game played in Berucenem, Pennsylvania, on May 4. The emphatic win showcased Lehigh’s strong hitting and pitching to secure a commanding conference contest.
First race five furlongs Morello won with Hiram second Strap third in 1 08. Second race one mile Isaac Lewis led with Margherita second bolero third in 1 44. Third race six furlongs Rosa H won Fagot second Thorndale third in 1 15. Fourth race five furlongs Hands Off first La Cigale second Absconder third in 1 08. Fifth race five furlongs Puzzle first Hardy Fox second Mary T third in 1 03. Sixth race hunters steeplechase two miles Alliance won Folly T second.
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