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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1894
Page
3
The Post prizes in circulation contests were awarded to Mrs Celia M. Thresher of 42 Dalmatia street Roxbury for letters from women and to J E Tillinghast of Glen Mills Rowley Massachusetts for the general competition.
Medford Baseball Club announces its fifth season with 8 McIntyre Jr as manager George E Nayson captain and A J Burrow treasurer. They seek games for Saturdays and holidays especially with Mt Wash ingtons of Everett the Wellingtons and the Maldens. Guarantees discussed and required. Address Samuel McIntyre Jr manager Medford.
The O14 Dorchester Club reports that its lawn tennis courts are nearly finished in the lot opposite the club house. They will be open for use by members and their families.
The Boston nine overcame the Brooklyns with sharp fielding and timely hits. Key moments featured Burns, Bannon, Tucker, and Nash in a tense nine inning sequence, including Nichols’ three-base hit and Duffy’s drive to left.
General Dixwell and crowd thoughts fill the account as Boston fans welcome players back. Mentions include maroon stockings, umpire Jim O Rourke, Connaughton Lampe Ryan Tucker and Billy Nash, with Griff in captain role and Nash failing a high foul fly. The piece blends names, cheers, and local color from the game.
The audience included ex-governors Brackett and Long among many officials. Governor Greenhalge was absent, represented byThomas and Adjutant General Dalton. Mayors and councilmen from Boston Charlestown Springfield Lowell and other cities attended with numerous private secretaries and staff.
Players at the South End grounds discuss Boston club dissatisfaction after reports of owed money. Treasurer Billings says players did not seek expenses after season end, while manager Selee defers. Players claim previous pay cuts and big profits. they report about 20,000 in surplus despite losses in the baseball war.
The club remains $50,000 poorer due to trouble but expects no impact on play. Officials warn of potential issues, yet the team will push to win every game. The boys are determined to perform at every remaining match.
Harvard wins a 7 to 4 game at Holmes Field after a strong late rally. Brown pitchers strike out sixteen and make four costly errors. Corbett and Highlands both contribute early hits as Harvard secures the lead and Brown struggles with outfield mistakes.
New York wins 2 to 2 in a game where Rusie wavered and Mercer felt the heat. Washington struggled to plate a run until the eighth inning. Attendance 3600. Hits: New York 12 Washington 5. Errors: New York 4 Washington 2. Batteries Rusie Farrell Mercer McGuire.
Pittsburg beat Cleveland 1 to 2 after Cleveland left eight on base in three innings. Attendance was about 4000. Hits favored Pittsburg 6 to 5 with 6 errors for Cleveland and 2 for Pittsburg. Batteries Young Zimmer Killen Mack.
Cincinnati capitalized on nine singles and two errors to post an 18 to 3 victory over St Louis. Shugart hit three homers, Peitz two, with Miller and Parrott contributing one each. Attendance was about 1,800 as Parrott and Vaughn faced Hawley Breitenstein and Peltz.
Baltimore lost to Philadelphia despite strong pitching by Taylor who faltered in the fourth inning as three walks helped fuel the visitors rally ending a seven game winning streak for the Orioles.
Philadelphia beats Baltimore 12 to 9 as hitters tally 21 combined hits and 4 errors. Attendance reaches 6,100 with Taylor and Clements alongside Mullane and Robinson handling pitching duties.
Brockton defeated Pawtucket 8 to 7 in a tight New England League contest. Morse and Bannon starred at bat while McCarthy Willis and Hannivan delivered solid fielding. Brockton piled 11 base hits to Pawtucket's 10, with Brockton committing six errors to Pawtucket's four. Leeds and Corcoran teamed for Brockton while Fournier and Reade worked for Pawtucket.
Worcester wins 14 to 4 over Fall River in a heavy hitting contest. Klobedanz and Ladd stood out on the mound, while Worcester racked up 16 base hits to Fall River’s 14 and committed 7 errors to the visitors 5. Murphy and Hayes partnered for Worcester with Viau and Rollins catching for Fall River.
Portland opened with strong batting to lead from the start while Bangor’s fielding kept the margin down. Bradley at short impressed. Portland totaled 14 hits to Bangor’s 7 with 3 errors to 5. Batteries Kiley and Mahoney for Portland and Meekin and Hart for Bangor.
Lewiston won behind Andersons loose pitching and Bergen’s strong catching as Bergen stood out at bat. Stafford puzzleed, but only Anderson put hits against him while Lewiston fielding was near flawless. Final base hits 12 for Lewiston and 9 for Haverhill with 1 error for Lewiston and 5 for Haverhill.
Troy edged Providence 10 to 6 in a tight game at Troy N Y with Donovan strong on the mound. Murray Johnson and Sheffer made key catches as 700 fans watched. Hits were 11 for Troy and 7 for Providence, with three Troy errors and two by Providence.
The Erie team blanked the Binghamtons 4 to 0 for their third consecutive victory. Mays pitched four innings allowing one hit. Erie fielding was solid as 1,000 fans watched. Hits Erie six Binghamton three. Errors Erie two Binghamton six. Batteries Mays McGinnis and Berger Delaney and Dawes.
Buffalo hosts Wilkesbarre in a baseball tilt as Bett debuts for the Bisons. The visitors score four runs on six hits while Buffalo finishes with five hits and four errors. Attendance was about 1500. Winning pitcher Campfield goes eight innings with Warner closing. Bott and Boyd duel on the mound for Buffalo.
In Syracuse on May 10 Springfield topped the Stars 20 to 8 amid six first-inning runs and costly errors by Syracuse. Pitcher Coughlin was effective for Springfield while Payne struggled for the Stars. Attendance was about 800. Hits Springfield 21, Syracuse 12. Errors Springfield 2, Syracuse 12. Battery Coughlin Leahy and Payne Calihan Wilson.
Holy Cross wins at Amherst against the Massachusetts Agricultural College 19 to 10 as sloppy defense and loose fielding produce frequent scoring. Howard covers center field well while Barnes Curley and Sullivan stand out for Holy Cross.
The article promotes LA POMPADOU hair cutting, a genuine Parisian pompadour style cut by 12 artists at Alland Bros. located at 19 Tremont Row. It claims to be the first fast hair cutting establishment of its kind in the United States and shapes styles to suit every face.
Sanger and Tyler begin Spring training with Dumbleton guiding Windle last year’s rider. Union Cycle Company hires Mr. Sidwell as racing team manager. The Orient Club hosts a ten mile open road race June 18 from East Boston to Winthrop. Middlesex members show new wheels from Snow and Landreth to Bartlett and Reid to Evans and Bax ter riding O P W. A Hyde Park versus Rovers team race is planned. P G Alexander contemplates a comeback. Union wheels target light 25 and 28 pound ladies models. Billy Francis completes Chestnut Hill Reservoir trip. Bay State club schedules Worcester tournament May 30 with road and track events and various prizes.
Readers invited to submit a 400 word bicycle trip sketch with name and address to the Bicycle Trip Writer at The Boston Post. The best tale will receive a gold eagle awarded the following Sunday. sketches will not be returned.
A startling cartoon in color appears in the Sunday Post. It showcases vivid imagery titled The Man in Red, drawing reader attention with bold lines and striking hues.
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