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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1892
Page
3
A dramatic rally carries Boston to victory after trailing early, while rivals Origies and Injuns face heavy defeats in similar fashion. The day also sees rain disrupting events and the Kentucky Derby altering other contest results.
The Boston team rebounded from two losses in Cleveland to defeat Pittsborgs with confident play and solid hitting, while Nichols pitched well. The Orioles, led by Van Haltren and a homer off Caruthers, beat St. Louis as their baserunners hurriedly advanced.
In Exposition Park the Pittsburg sluggers toppled the Boston champions after an eighth inning surge. Baldwin July's miscue earlier contrasted with five timely hits and a base on balls that produced four runs. Rain and wind marred the day as Selee saw his team stumble late.
The club released the final standings at close of the First Series, detailing positions and scores for all members. Athletes and officials noted the season’s close and looked ahead to the next competition phase.
Nichols pitched well for Philadelphia as two absent stars Nash and Stovey loomed large. Baldwin matched his pace through seven innings, but the home sluggers finally broke Nichols in the third and eighth innings. The visitors tied late. Duffy Stivetts and McCarthy added关键 runs before Nichols shut the door and sent the crowd home crestfallen. Attendance 1285.
St. Louis May 11 The Baltimores won a hard earned victory today from the Browns defeating them in the ninth inning in a game marked by brilliant fielding and generally pretty playing. Both Carathers and Healy were splendidly supported the outfield work of Welch Brodie
Standings show teams such as Manchester Pawtucket Salem Brockton Lowell Portland Lewiston with wins and losses listed, along with percentages. The record format appears noisy but indicates final tallies and ratios for each club in the league.
Selee not blamed for Boston’s second loss to Cleveland. Stivetts pitched, Nichols at bat struggled while Brouthers Anson and other stars were absent. Weather and lineup shifts hindered Boston while Cleveland showed stronger play. Captain Nash in town with a cold. fans urged patience amid tough stretch.
Baltimore plans to release Wood after Reilly signs while Cincinnati shows interest in Wood. Lynch may be replaced if he refuses Sunday umpiring. Robinson joins Washington to play third, benching Dowd who has struggled at the plate. Comiskey and Mullane shine in Cincinnati infield, and Stivetts’s bat is highly admired. Pat Powers reportedly has an option, and several managers plot moves as injuries and absences continue. The Baltimore nine, with a St. Louis native lineup, expects to surpass the Browns soon as Chicago also gears for a strong fight.
The new manager is more convinced than ever that excellent material exists in the squad as Lon has inspired players to renewed ambition.
The schedule substitutes a one mile bicycle race for the two mile event and a team tug of war unlimited weight replaces the individual tug of war. Entries are filed with Secretary George W. Beals at the B A A with a fee of one dollar per man per event. The games are overseen by committee members J Perkins McShane, R P Russell, and G W Beals.
May 11 Louisville Derby race drew a smaller crowd due to cold weather. Phil Dwyer led early, with Huron and Azra close behind. In the stretch Azra edged ahead in a head finish, marking the first Louisville horse to win the Derby with a time of 2:41.
New York on May 11 Henry Watterson editor of the Louisville Courier Journal said it would be folly for the Democrats to nominate Cleveland or Hill He argued New York is essential and that Cleveland would not win amid factional splits He cited Polk Pierce Cleveland and Harrison to argue that candidate personality matters little and any clean candidate can win, if not tied to factional disputes.
The Cricketers' Annual for 1892 edited by George Wright is out with season schedules and last season scores. The article previews B A A events, dash and distance races, pole vault, weight throw, and names Harvard, Brookline, Roxbury Latin, and Columbia athletes to watch at upcoming meets and intercollegiate championships.
Harvard Athletic Association will hold a spring outdoor meet on Holmes field Cambridge at 3 o clock next Friday. Events are all scratch with many entries. List includes 100 yard dash 220 yard dash 440 yard dash 880 yard run mile run and other track events with numerous competitors and officers named.
The games committee of the NEAAA championships listed officials for the June 11 event at Congress Street grounds. Appointed roles include Referee G W Beals. judges Walter Stimpson and GS Mandell. field judges R P Russell J Perkins McShane G L Davis P E Morgan. inspectors J J Kelley J A Kelcher E J Thomas L Loeffler. timers J G Lathrop J M Wood John Graham. starter H S Cornish. judge of walking Eugene K Merrill. announcer E Heywood. marshals A D Peck Jr Samuel F E Winslow. clerk of course H G Otis. assistants Jinx Taylor and two others. Two Dorchester and New Haven reps to be chosen. Three mile walk to be dropped.
New York May 11 Charley Post the steeplechase jockey is dying in St Marys Hospital Hoboken after a Saturday accident at Guttenberg race track. He rode St John in the hurdle race the horse fell at the third hurdle breaking his left leg in two places and causing internal pains as he worsened. He is about 30 years old.
Yale lists entries for the May 28 intercollegiate track meet in New York. The roster spans sprints, middle and long distance runs, hurdles, and field events with competitors from Sanford to Kitchell, Goss, Westheimer, Seoville, and Harvey among others.
London May 11 The Chester cup was won by Dare Devil son of Robert the Devil trained by Flora McIvor Silverspur finished second Tableau Vivant finished third and claims for the race were settled with the results reported.
The Neponset Rowing Club holds an open senior and junior single scull and two four-oared events for club members at Faulkner's Grove East Milton on May 30. Entries go to J. P. Riley Minot Street Neponset. Gold medals prize winners. South Boston Yacht Club also runs an open regatta off its club house in South Boston on May 30 at 1 pm. Entry details and numbers to G. F. Clark Boston Yacht Agency 43 Milk Street by May 28 noon.
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