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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1896
Page
3
The Boston team was outhatted by Cincinnati as six runs were tallied in the first. After two were out, the Roos scored twice in the seventh but costly errors in the seventh inning sealed the defeat.
Cincinnati roared to a six run first inning and built a decisive lead as Miller hit a first inning home run and McPhee, Bannon, and Smith contributed key hits. Nichols, Duffy, and Tucker produced Boston’s only runs with scattered later hits. Attendance 3308.
Hawley struggled early as Pittsburg fell behind but the home team rallied to tie it in the eighth. Baltimore won in the eleventh after a disputed call on a strikeout of Jennings. Smith homered as attendance reached 4000. final score Baltimore 15 Pittsburg 4.
In St Louis on May 4 the Quakers won as the last man retired after a pitching duel. Hallmar left injured in the seventh, Hulen finished. Attendance 2000. Score Philadelphia 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 4, St Louis 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 3. Hits Philadelphia 11, St Louis 11. Errors Philadelphia 2, St Louis 2. Batteries Orth Grady Breitenstein McFarland.
Cleveland defeated Washington 5 to 3 as batting and sacrifice hits led the offense. Sharp Cleveland fielding limited scoring in the seventh and eighth. Attendance 200. Final lines show Cleveland 1 3 4 0 0 0 2 3 - 1 1 3 Washington 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 - 0 5 Hits Cleveland 17 Washington 9 Errors Cleveland 2 Washington 3 Batteries Wilson and O Connor Boyd and McGuire.
Chicago May 4 The home team delivered one of the most thrilling games of the season. Stein for Brooklyn was in prime form until the ninth inning when Lange and Ryan reached safely and Anson delivered a clutch line drive to right, driving in the winning runs amid wild crowd cheers. The visitors scored their lone run in the fourth inning as sensational plays electrified the contest.
Attendance 2200 as Chicago顶 and Brooklyn battle. Chicago 2 runs in the 9th and 1 in the 7th, Brooklyn 1 run in the 9th. Hits Chicago 7 Brooklyn 6. Errors Chicago 1 Brooklyn 2. Griffth and Kittridge vs Stein and Grim.
In Louisville on May 4 New York defeated Louisville with Clausen knocked out in the third. Meekin and Farrell held the mound for New York while Louisville struggled at the plate. H Davis hit a home run as attendance reached 600. Final score shows New York 9 Louisville 7 with 14 hits to 11.
Scranton won the final game of the series at Springfield 7 to 1, taking two of three on their home field. Johnson pitched well, holding Springfield to five scattered hits while walking eight. Hawley allowed two runs with poor support as Scranton capitalized on fifth inning hits and errors. Attendance was light. score by innings shows Scranton 00005020 1 and Springfield 01000000 01.
In the seventh inning Providence led 8 4 but five errors by the home team allowed the visitors to surge ahead. Hudson relieved Crane after a rough stretch, while Lucky of the Accrn Penn team pitched his first pro game for Wilkes Barre, shutting Providence out after the sixth. Attendance was about 1000 as the final scoreline shows Wilkes Barre 9 Providence 7 with a late comeback.
Wesleyan won against the Cuban Giants with a late scoring surge 12 to 10 as heavy crowds forced the grand stand to fail on one side. Beeman, Guernsey, and Jes ter led Wesleyan with multiple hits while Rockwell sustained a broken wrist from a pitched ball. Attendance reached 70 with Beeman and Yaw guiding the pitchers alongside Miller and Jordan for the Cuban Giants.
Fall River beat Portland in a well fought game after tying it earlier. Fall River surged with four runs in the tenth inning led by McDougall while Stevens Lyons and Reilly starred. Final: Fall River 4 6 4 Portland 2 0 2. hits 18 to 8. errors 3 to 2.
Lewiston defeated New Bedford in eleven innings with a 4 to 0 score after extra innings. Lewiston had 12 hits and 1 error while New Bedford recorded 15 hits and 4 errors. Batteries were Morse and Wessitt for Lewiston and Scheible Brown Sharp and Nolan for New Bedford.
Bangor drove the ball all over Brockton as Brockton committed key errors. Final score 14 to 5 in Bangor’s favor with Pangor totaling 18 hits to Brockton’s 7 and Bangor totaling 3 errors against Brockton’s 9. Batteries were Wheeler Reach for Bangor and Korwan Shea for Brockton.
Morse pitched strong for Lewiston as they surged with timely hits in the first and ninth frames. Lewiston won in the eleventh on a walk, steal, and base hit, tallying 7 runs to New Bedford's 6. Hits were 18 to 16 in Lewiston's favor with 1 and 4 errors respectively. Batteries Morse Merritt Braun Scheible Sharp Nolan.
Rochester won 10 to 6 over Buffalo in Rochester. Both teams scored in the first inning, Rochester added runs in the fourth and sixth, and a seven run burst in the ninth sealed the win as Buffalo failed to score. Attendance was 1200.
Rochester secures a 2 to 1 win over Buffalo with McFarlan and Boyd scoring for Rochester while Wadsworth and Smith contributed for Buffalo in a tight battery contest.
In Pawtucket Rhode Island on May 4 a back and forth nine and a half hour game went ten innings. Regan relieved Mc Dermott in the tenth and walked four to force Pawtucket home. Final score Pawtucket 10 Augusta 8 with 14 hits each and errors 2 for Pawtucket and 3 for Augusta.
Hartford loses the first Wilmington game, 29 to 14. Wilmington tallies 14 hits to Hartford’s 6, with 2 errors apiece. Packard and Wise opposed by Clements and Bottenus in pitching.
In Syracuse on May 4 Toronto failed to find the leather and fell to the Stars in a tight pitchers battle. Willis steadied in the eighth after bases loaded with none out, Hess caught a foul fly, and Garry snagged a centre-fly to seal a 1-0 win before about 1,000 fans.
Paterson defeated Newark 10 to 6 in a tightly contested afternoon game in Newark New Jersey. The two clubs clashed with the umpire throughout attendance was about 600. Paterson had 10 hits and 8 errors while Newark had 6 hits and 6 errors as Morgan and Otten along with McMackin and Elton held the batteries for Paterson lead with driven hits and aggressive play.
Metropolitans defeat New Haven 6 to 2 at the polo grounds as Seymour walks eight and fans ten. Metropolitans hit with runners in scoring position, tallying 12 hits to New Haven's 5. Batteries Seymour and Foster for the Mets. Mackey and Hodge for New Haven.
Baseball notes cover Boston players and salaries, Gate receipts for the Harry Wright fund total 1607.81 with prior reports. Chicago ground breaks and attendance, Charley Farrell hailed as top catcher, cross and Turner eyed by Louisville, Van der Ahe doubles charity stake, plus upcoming Boston games and local matches.
William A. Doble, veteran reins man, is dead after pioneering a sub 2 17 mile. American trotters in Vienna under Billy McDonald include Favora, Miss Bowerman, Bermuda Girl, Elector G., Chile and Discount, all in training. Mecca, a top breeder by Nut Wood and Hyacint, is dead. Wistful to be bred to Larabie. San Mateo farm entries span a coast to coast circuit. Cope Stinson trains this season and taught Patron early lessons.
The Boston scene hot with boxing chatter as Paddy Purtell backs a 146 pound bout with Joe Walcott on May 29 at Woburn, with 7000 seats and a liberal purse. Negotiations also hint at Paddy Fenton versus Joe Mullins on the same night.
The first day of racing at Aqueduct on May 4 under Queen's County Jockey Club auspices drew a large crowd. Seven races were run with winners Tenderness Jefferson Joe Hayman Chugnut Free Lance and their respective runners-up and thirds, and times ranged from 1:02 3-4 to 1:51.
Daniel Hay twenty one, a gardener at Faulkner farm in Brookline, was riding down Pond street hill at 7:45 pm when thrown from his bicycle. He sustained a fractured skull and was ordered moved to City Hospital by Dr. Perry.
Washington May 4 Under suspension of the rules the House approved a bill to protect U S yacht owners and shipbuilders by allowing foreign club yachts to enter or depart U S ports without clearing at the custom house or paying tonnage tax, with limits excluding yachts built abroad and owned or used by U S citizens.
Harvard Posse gymnasium edged Dr Sargent's team 5 to 4 in a spirited women’s basketball game at Exeter street gym. Healey and Erickson led scoring with multiple baskets as both defenses clamped down, culminating in a late winning tally by Miss Gray amid a tight, well contested finish.
Harvard freshmen defeat upper classes in the annual spring regatta on the Charles River setting a new Harvard record by ten seconds with a 9 minutes 28 seconds finish. Seniors second, sophomores third, six men chosen for university squad including Fennessy and Derby from the senior crew and Adams Bull Fuller Ames from the sophomores.
The May gathering of the Bostonian Cycle Club at Lincoln Hall 69 West Concord street features dancing from eight to midnight with large city and suburb delegations. Berkeley Cycle Club to hold its first concert at Parker Hall Beachmont on Tuesday evening May 12. Notables including Nat and Tom Butler Burns Pierce Lew Walleston Al Fuller and others are active in racing this month. Rover Bicycle Club of Brookline reports a Sunday run to Concord despite showers. Captain Mackey suffers a serious non fatal accident on Belmont run. Next Sunday’s run heads to Worcester. Key riders Felix King James Slattery Jim Fegan and Larry Logan in good form for medals this year. A young woman in bloomers greets spectators near Newspaper row, drawing attention. Police warn against scorching races with possible future mounted patrols. May 18 armory visit expected for Smith McCoy fight drawing many wheelmen and club reps.
Excelsior Council Knights of Columbus East Boston hosted a ladies night in Central Hall with an evening of music recitals solos and a final quartet performance. Notables included C J Leary Frank P O Shea John A O Shea Joseph Cook and Miss Lottie Philbrick. The program featured violin and piano pieces and a John Boyle O Reilly recitation followed by dancing and a collation. The event drew many visiting Knights and was praised as a success.
A dusty man arrives at Young's Hotel lobby claiming rest failed after a long trip. Porters and clerks greet him as he enters the office, revealing he is Mr La Point back from the hotel men’s annual convention and jamboree in Los Angeles. Observers wonder if the man is Mark Hanna. The Boston contingent is mentioned in passing.
In Cleveland Ohio on May 4 the committee on eligibility reported with a communication from women in the north Indiana and Ohio conferences. Debate was postponed until tomorrow.
The Harvard interscholastic tennis tournament concluded with Y Marcy Edwards of English High defeating Rob Seaver of Brookline High in three sets 3-6 6-1 8-6 after Edwards had earlier beaten M Howe and Seaver had overcome S Cummings in the semifinals. Edwards earned the winner’s prize while Seaver received the runner-up award.
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