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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1896

Page

4

Boston Nine Strives for Early Lead in Western Debut

The Bostons show well in the West opening week and sit in second place as Chicago looms tomorrow. Rumors swirl of a new outfielder, benching Bannon, and Tenney shifting to right field. Strong pitching by Gentle Willie and the catching by Ryan and Ganzel forecast a tight race with Philadelphia and Cleveland.

Bostons West Chicago Phillies Bannon Tenney Selee Cincinnati Willie North Louisville Jimmy Collins Buffalo Marty Bergen South End Haverhill Ryan Springfield Ganzel Detroit Philadelphia Brouthers Thompson Delehanty Orth Carsey Taylor Boston Baltimore Cleveland Pirates Schmelz Washington Demontreville Anson S New York Billy McGunnigle Brockton Mac Brooklyn Colonels New England Maine Bangor Lewiston Fall River Pawtucket Keefe Louisville Rooters

Reds top Washington in dull game with ejections and warnings

Cincinnati defeated Washington 18 to 3 as a rough, unexciting contest featured umpire warnings for Maul illegal delivery and Joyce’s removal after disputing calls. Both clubs collected 14 hits, with Cincinnati capitalizing on Washington errors for the lopsided win.

Cincinnati Reds Washingtons Hurst Maul Joyce Sheridan Washington Fisher Dwyer Peitz McGuire

Baltimore Dominates St Louis with Timely Hits and Amateur Defense

Baltimore won easily over St Louis as Niland shored up infield play and Hart pitched well despite poor fielding. The Browns show disorganization under new manager Latham and rumors of a shake-up circulate. Attendance 5000. Score Baltimore 9 1 9 1 2 9 minus odd formatting.

ST. Louis Baltimore Niland Hart Esper Browns Latham Diddlebock

Brooklyn Beats Louisville Behind Sixth Inning Rally

Four hits in the sixth fueled Brooklyn to a 6 4 victory over Louisville. Attendance 1500. Scoring sequence shows Brooklyn 6 0 0 6. Louisville 0 0 1 0 0 0 6 4. Batteries Kennedy Grim Burrell for Brooklyn and Cunningham Warren for Louisville.

Louisville Dexter Brooklyn Brooklyn i Kennedy Grim Burrell Cunningham Warren

Newark Triumph Over Metropolitans In Eight Inning

In Newark, May 10 heavy batting and errors favored the home club as Newark overcame the Metropolitans in the eighth. Callahan struggled early allowing six runs before Moran held the visitors to a few hits. Attendance 3500. Final score 18 to 10 with Newark collecting 12 hits and six errors to the Metropolitans 15 hits and six errors.

Newark N. J Newarks Metropolitans Callahan Moran Metropolitan Rothfuss Standish Zearfoss

Rochester Triumphs Over Springfield in Riverside Park Thriller

Rochester defeats Springfield at Riverside Park in an exciting game. Umpire Lynden of Toronto sparks protests as Rochester bats pound Easton for eighteen hits. Boyd drives in key runs with a two base hit in the fifth.

Rochester N. Y Springfield Riverside Park Lynden Toronto Mulvey Boyd Easton Springfields Herman Lovett Springfield Mexviel OO

Hartfords Fall To Paterson In Extra Innings

Paterson defeats Hartfords in a game that went extra innings after a late rally. McMackin pitched well for Paterson until the eighth when Hartford tied it, and Cogan finished with a clean No. 9 and 10. Attendance reached 3000 as Paterson scored four runs in the tenth.

Paterson N. J Hartfords Vickery Patersons McMackin Cogan Flartford Hartford Elton Bottenus

Buffalos wallop Stars in 12 hit game

Buffalo defeats Syracuse 6 to 4 behind Startzell strong a nine scattered hits. Wise homered twice Field and Harry Smith added one each. Buffalo 21 hits to 9 for Syracuse. Errors Buffalo six Syracuse two. Batteries Startzell and Smith Jordan and Hess.

Buffalo N. Y Buffalos Wise Harry Smith Startzell Syracuse Smith Jordan Hess

Baseball notes seek May 30 games across strong state clubs

Local teams from Cambridge to Medford list open dates May 30 and June schedules. Groups include Harrison Juniors Cambridge, Xaviers, Revere Rubber, Marions Roxbury, W H Quirks South Boston, J A Cummings Printing, Fremonts Medford, Young Warrens, Lochinvar East Cambridge, Franklins Cambridge, Chester Stars Chelsea, Halletts South Boston, Randalls Roxbury, Harvard Juniors Charlestown, Alerts Medford, Barrens South Boston, Compton open June 17, and Revere Unions.

Harrison Cambridge Twilights Newton Lower Falls F. Mitchell Market Street Cambridgeport Mass Xaviers James M. Traines State Street Revere Rubber Company Norwood Mt. Washington Everett A. A Melrose Saugus J. F. White Yeaman Street Revere Marions Roxbury Warrens Franklins of Maples of Jamaica Plain C. J. Scheafer Centre Place A. F E. Ritchie Newhbern Avenue Medford H. Martin Hancock Place Chester Stars Chelsea J. Carolen Chester Avenue Halletts South Boston Fair Guarantee J. Hanley E Street Randalls Lincolns G. Green Higgens Street Barrens Joseph A. Fern Devonshire Street City Comptons Willingtons Frank M. Teahan Tremont Street Campbell Caigo W. H. Kelley F Street Manhattans

Local Youth Baseball Boards Open Dates and Open Requests

The Roxbury Juniors seek games with teams averaging age 170 open May 14 26. Albert Gibbs Roxbury plans May 16 opener vs Boston University. Maldens open May 16 at Boston University. players Rudderman Muldoon Sould Connell McDonald Eanes Gay Shields Connell Kelley. Arthur J Quinn Malden manager. Richfields Dorchester open May 16 23. S E Berger Dorchester 34 Richfield St. Boston Grays open May 30 away. P S Larkin 38 Winter St. Neponsets seek strong teams for May 16 and 30. Mt Washingtons Everett open dates June July August. Boston Reds open May 30 at Haverhill Newport Manchester or Norwood. Accadias Dorchester seek May 30 afternoon home game. Joseph W Cook 81 Tyler St Boston. Amherst vs Harvard at Cambridge today. St Johns Lyceums open May 30 a m June 6 18 17 20. seek strong teams paying fair guarantee. F F Ford Roxbury.

George J. Johnstone Pleasant Street Cambridge Roxbury Albert E. Gibbs Weston Street Maldens Boston University Rudderman Muldoon and Sould P. Connell H. McDonald S. Eanes C. Gay R. Shields ID. Connell H. Kelley Arthur J. Quinn Malden Richfields Dorchester S. E. Berger Richfield Street Boston Grays P. S. Larkin Winter Street City Neponsets R. E. Belborus Neponset Mt. Washingtons Everett Bostom Reds Haverhill Newport Manchester Norwood J. Jones Broadway South Boston Accadias Joseph W. Cook Tyler Street Amherst Harvard St. John’s Lyceums F. F. Ford St. John's Lyceum

Winthrop Yacht Club Fixtures Set for the Season

The Winthrop Yacht Club schedules a full season with multiple races and regatta events. Key dates include open regatta June 27, evening races July 3 and 20, a moonlight sail July 22, and a handicap race August 8, plus a season ending with points and prizes across four classes. The courses cover Point Shirley to Deer Island and Red Can buoy, with time limits and gun starts. Regatta committee members are Elmer B. Randall, Harry M. Frost, Arthur T. Bliss, Harry R. Noyes, and James R. Hodder.

Massachusetts Marblehead S. L Club House W. Y. C. Barrel Point Shirley Weer Island W. Y.C. Barrel Deer Island Ie Ses Barrel W. Y Elmer B. Randall Harry M. Frost Arthur T. Bliss Harry R. Noyes James R. Hodder

Waterbury Riot Spurs Waterbury Waterville baseball game

A ball game between Waterbury St. Thomas Cadets and American Pin Company of Waterville ended in a small riot. William Hayden struck Thomas Baxter, knocking him senseless, as Waterbury won 16 to 14.

Waterbury Conn Waterville St. Thomas Cadets American Pin Company of William Hayden Thomas Baxter Waterbury Club

Sunday Cycling Amid Deserted Reservoir and Crowded Beaches

Frankin Park and Reservoir were near empty while Crescent Beach drew crowds. Cyclists, clubs, and racing enthusiasts prepared for a big L.A.W. meet at Waltham on May 23 with events for amateurs and professionals and prize lists totaling hundreds of dollars.

Entrants Open for Charles River Park Racing Card

The Associated Cyclists Club announces eight races and four specials at Charles River Park Harvard Bridge Cambridge. Amateur prizes are gold medals and cash prizes in professional events totaling 150 dollars. The card includes mile and half mile races with mixed formats and a tandem handicap. Attendance is expected to reach ten thousand plus as riders seek glory and visibility.

Charles River Park Harvard Bridge Cambridge

Heat Dominates Park Event and Local Races

The park system hosted a scorcher day and a Berkeley Cycle Club event at Parker Hall Beachmont is set for tomorrow night. Billy Taxis withdraws from racing this year. Tom Cooper set a world two thirds mile mark at 1 25 flat breaking the prior 1 25 1 5 record held by Johnson. Louisville meet managers report many odd race propositions including a dog against riders. Walleston plans the Furniss ten mile road race at Cambridge then Irvington Milburn on Memorial Day. Butler debuts versus Hamilton then competes at Varrick Park.

Reservoir Franklin Park Crescent Beach Butler Walleston Hamilton Tom Butler Charles River Park Waltham Concord Wright's Tavern George W. Doentee Blackstone Street Boston Berkeley Cycle Club Parker Hall Beachmont Billy Taxis Zimmerman Johnson Sanger Bald Tom Cooper Louisville Cambridge New York Irvington

Cyclist Daniel Tie Mann Jr. Fatally Injured After Collision

Daniel F Tie Mann Jr 32 son of ex Mayor Tiemann of Manhattan was knocked down by a horse and wagon at 145th Street and Fifth Avenue. He suffered a fractured skull and was taken to Harlem Hospital. He may die. Driver William Rusch of 116th Street and Park Avenue was involved.

New York Daniel F. Tiemann, Jr Tiemann Manhattan Street Boulevard One Hundred and Fifteenth Street Fifth Avenue William Rusch One Hundred and Sixteenth Street Park Avenue Harlem Hospital

Bicycle Crash on Sagamore Road Fractures Collar Bone

D C Rhodes of Exeter was thrown from his bicycle on Sagamore Road. He fractured his collar bone and may have internal injuries after his wheel struck a stone in Portsmouth. The incident occurred this afternoon.

Portsmouth N. H Sagamore Road D. C. Rhodes Exeter

Manager Gray Postpones Ending-Heat Trials at Old Susque Race Course

James A. Gray of the Old Susque race course after talks with Mystic and Combination Parks managers postpones trial ending races in three straight heats with purse cut into three parts until July. Most Western stables arrive by mid June for owners and trainers meeting to discuss the plan. June meeting will use old three in five format with $500 purses starting June 3 for four days featuring trotters and pacers classes.

James A. Gray Saugus Hicks Mystic and Combination Parks Gray

Opening Rowing Season on Charles River

Yesterday marked the start of the rowing season as crews from Riverside Boat Club faced rough water on the Charles River. George Bishop rode a capsize near Union Boat Club and was aided back to Riverside by Fred Plaisted. The Bradfords and several Riverside members including Joe Whithead Joe Bergin D A McPhee Nea Hayes and others were out in singles and a scrub eight test located near the B A A house.

Charles River George Bishop Riverside Boat Club Union Boat Club Pat McNulty Fred Plaisted Whitehall Bishop Riverside Club Bradfords Joe McGuire P. A. Berkeley Riversides Joe Whithead Joe Bergin Da.mcphee Nea Hayes Joe Hobbs Hugh Finneran John Murphy Pete Connolly

Prize Fighter Kid McCoy Arrested After Daly Bout

Prize fighter McCoy was arrested near Forty-second Street and Sixth Avenue by Inspector Brooks and Officer McConnell after knocking out Daly in a Friday bout at the Knickerbocker Athletic Club. He was jailed at the Grand Central station pending investigation of the arrest.

New York Kid" McCoy Jim’ Daly Knickerbocker Athletic Club Forty-second Street Sixth Avenue Brooks McConnell Grand Central Daly

Harvard Prospects in Quad R quadrangular Race

Harvard's rowing outlook improves under new head coach Mumford as the eight undergoes a radical stroke redesign. The freshmen prove superior in recent regatta while Faulkner aids with long- practice launches shaping a power driven, quick catch style for the varsity.

Harvard Atlantic Yale England Crimson New London Mumford Thames University Bullard Rust Nelson Perking Harvard Shell E. H. Fennessy G. S&s. Derby C. C. Bull L. Fuller H. Adams F. L. Ames Sampson Holden Fennessy Moulton Marvin Adams Bull Ames Derby Watson Goodrich Sprague Townsend Perkins Hollister Mr. Faulkner Mr. Mumford

YACHT NOTES FROM BOSTON HARBOR YACHT CLIPS

A bright sailing day with over twenty five yachts from the South Boston Yacht Club at the harbor. Notable vessels include the Quissett Thelma Rex Julia and Onaway. Events feature a Privateer Harbinger duel and mahogany boat wins. Mary attendance and visits to Nahant noted. Old Colony Yacht Club to hold a special meeting this evening.

Boston South Boston Yacht Club Quissett Thelma Rex Julia Onaway Taylor Captain Farrell Freds Charley Butterman Bert Wolberin John Pike Charley Griffin Perkins Julia Fred C. Munroe C. O. Billman H. M. Perkins Carrie H. Grant E. R. Taylor Carrie L Behnne Nahant Dorchester Abbott and Jones Vane Lansing Deer Isle Lilly Guyer Charles Old Colony Yacht Club Wax Point Club

Moody to Sell Highland View Farm Horses Amid Ill Health

William H. H. Moody of Highland View Farm Claremont New Hampshire plans to close his horse breeding operation due to declining health. About thirty head including his bred stock and carefully selected young animals will be sold at auction in the city by A W Davis in roughly two weeks. A full description will appear in next week's Breeder.

William H. H. Moody Highland View Farm Claremont N. H Moody A. W. Davis

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