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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1892
Page
3
A newspaper blurb urges readers to attend a 佛ree excursion at Norfolk Downs to secure first buyers profits for the initial 60 days. It highlights 10c block value and rapid selling, urging immediate action this afternoon to lock in a pro rata share of profits.
The B A A open events at Irvington Oval start at 3 p m with numerous events listed. Entries include 100 yard dash, 880 yard run, pole vault and weight throw with participants from B A A, YMCA, Mel A C and other clubs. Notable names include E B Bioss V H S D M Evans Keelock French Payne Smyth Morse Irwin Stingel and many more.
Arthur Blake S H Evins Greenough and Hutchinson will represent Harvard at the Schuylkill Navy A C games on May 17. J Lewis Malone the champion pool player will give an exhibition at the B A A Friday. He will also play continuous pool with H E Weston.
A compact sports feature shows the Spiders dominating camp, the Injuns scalp the Phillies, the Senators fall to the Cyclones, and the Colts finish atop the Bridegrooms in a midseason buildup.
The Boston team faced Cleveland pitcher Davies in poor conditions as rain drenched the field. Stovey was ill. Nichols batted twice and failed to hit. Burkett led Cleveland with hits, while Doyle and Davis contributed in scoring. Attendance 1600. Umpire Gaffney halted play after the eighth inning. final score had Cleveland ahead as the cloudbursts continued.
A tense game features Regan Guinasso and Whitney with two hits each and a double play by Guinasso and Cull. Umpire P J Cray handles calls as a 2 hour contest concludes with Salems aided by Feen’s weak arm and an attendance showing 400. score unfinished.
Baseball notes report Boston as beaten again by Cleveland with Stivetts ineffective and Stovey out, Nichols replacing him then Kelly. The Colts beat the Brooklyn nine while Anson’s Chicago team tops the Brooklyns. Browns rise, Phillies fall, and a pitcher’s duel at Louisville favors Stratton. Pittsburg wins over the Giants on a forfeit.
Special to the Post describes a humid, troubled day as the Spiders overwhelm Cleveland. Billy Stivetts battles control while Bobby Lowe misfields and Tom Tucker fumbles, with Stivetts showing grim determination and a powerful arm. The piece notes Cleveland’s preference for speed and struggles with wild pitches and fielding errors.
In St Louis on May 10 the Browns defeated the Phillies in both games. Werden starred with a grand slam home run as the bases loaded in the opener. The Browns chased Thornton early in the nightcap, Crook stood out with key plays, while Philadelphia rallied too late. Attendance was about 1400.
Curtcago May 10 Chicago scored another victory today over Brooklyn. Two games were advertised but the first was declared off due to wet weather. Hart was knocked out of the box in the second inning with Foutz substituting and improving. The colts won in the second inning with an attendance of 400.
Louuisville May 10 praises Stratton in the box and Louisville fielding for today s win. Knell was effective yet Louisville s hits counted. Dowd s error allowed Browning to score from third. Features were Jennings Pfeffer and Richardson. Attendance 1059. The score:
May 10 in Prressure Penn rain delayed the Pittsburg New York game. The Giants waited, then returned to the hotel. After 30 minutes Pittsburg took the field, Galvin threw three balls, and umpire McCullar awarded a 9 to 0 win to Pittsburg. President Day said the game would be protested due to lateness and poor ground conditions.
Cincinnati May 10 The Baltimore Cincinnati game was postponed due to wet grounds causing a rain delay.
In Brockton Massachusetts on May 10 Lowell defeated Brockton high drama until the eighth inning when a poor throw by Meagher and umpiring helped the visitors. Lyons debuted for Brockton and pitched well through eight. Whitney had no chances in right field for Lowell. Cull played strong at second with 450 in attendance.
Mancasster May 10 Manchester won the game in the second inning on doubles by Barry and Fitzmaurice. Morse held Lewiston to scattered hits while Fitzmaurice's batting and Keay and Cook's fielding stood out. Lewiston scored on an error by Farrell and hits by Keay Lezotte and Cotter. Keay made a long catch. Goode's inexperience drew sharp umpiring. Attendance 350. The score:
May 10 Portland, Maine game stayed tight through eight innings with Portland taking a brief lead on Rogers and Clymer. Pawtucket rallied in the eighth on Portland errors, Lynen replacing Condoff sparked a late comeback, and a disputed fair ball by Klobedanz may have altered the outcome. Attendance 260.
In Woonsocket Rhode Island on May 10 Salem errs and Woonsocket capitalizes with timely hitting and bold plays. Burrill drives inbase clearing two bagger in the ninth to tie. Moore doubles in Halloran for the deciding run in the twelfth.
New Haven on May 10 saw Shannon's sluggers surpass Frecken as Fournier puzzled the visitors with curves. Donnelly at third produced several phenomenal stops and five double plays were turned. Attendance 1100. The score:
The seniors won the deciding game 9 to 7 over the juniors to move toward the class baseball championship. After an early 5-1 deficit, the seniors rallied in the seventh and tied the game, then scored two more on Cummin’s two RBI single. Dolan’s errors helped the juniors regain the lead, clinching the victory as Cambridge manual training school fans cheered. The seniors now face the winner of the sophomores versus freshmen series for the title.
The Baseball Editor of The Post invites club entries for the Second Series of Games in Boston. Lists received first will take precedence and may be submitted on the above coupon. Entries close June 1. Clubs include Brooklyn Chicago Cleveland Cincinnati Louisville New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh St Louis Washington. Names may be confected on the coupons.
Hopkinson defeated Cambridge High and Latin at South End grounds in a poorly played contest. Hopkinson pitcher Harris struggled, Moore fanned ten through six, then Hopkinson bats exploded in the seventh. Final score Hopkinson 15, Cambridge H and L 8.
Hanover May 10 W A Allen of the medical department has been chosen captain of the Dartmouth football team replacing C W McKay who resigned because the role conflicted with his college work.
Interest in the Kentucky Derby rises with Bashford Manor Stables' double entry of Bashford and Azra and a Blue Grass contender Irish Chief. Corrigan's Phil Dwyer and Huron lead public form but Long's pair draw local support. betting is light as a slow track and cool, clear weather loom. The first derby pool listed Bashford and Azra at 80, Corrigan's pair at 75, Irish Chief 21.
The Pimlico Driving Club meeting in Baltimore opened with Mikado winning the 2:18 pacing class and Marendes of Moodus second while Lady Sheridan of Athol took third. Best time 2 19. In the 2:80 trotting class Conway won two heats for Imlico stak with Navarro Moodus and Willie each winning a heat. Rain postponed the race. King Charles of Providence was distanced in the fourth heat. Best time 2 24 4.
The first consignment for Thayer's combination horse sale arrived yesterday on the Boston and Albany from Kentucky. Forty head from Graham & Conley's Briar Hill stock farm were included, with Z. E. Simmons and Felix Conlan stock in the cars. More consignments expected before Sunday. A parade is set for Monday at the Arena, and the sale starts Tuesday at 10 a.m. with Captain Jack Stewart as auctioneer.
Salem May 10 The annual Essex County Lawn Tennis League meeting chose officers Marcus Moreton Jr of Andover president Thomas Jewell of Haverhill vice president Frank Walker of Beverly secretary and H L Sherman of Lawrence treasurer A doubles tournament will be held in Haverhill in July and the singles tournament on Labor Day with the location to be decided.
Durham New Hampshire May 10 The first bricks were laid today as L Killam sub contractor of Haverhill Massachusetts began work on Science Hall. The foundation is in for the experiment station building and excavation for the main building is nearly done.
A blaze in Plainfield Connecticut destroyed William Shepard’s carriage shop and its contents including a blacksmith department and three valuable carriages. Loss estimated at 1300 dollars. Cause undetermined though insured.
John P. Adams commissioner of public works sues the New York Times for $50,000 over a January 5 1891 article alleging fault in water contract awards. The suit from Brookstyn New York was filed May 10.
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