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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1894

Page

3

Portland Men Stand Out in League Action

Duffy and Tucker powered the Portland squad with strong batting as Chicago, New York, and Philadelphia posted wins. Burgers defeated the Spiders to cap a day of standout performances across the circuit.

Portland Beats Boston In Rainy Portland Game

A cold day and shower reduced attendance to 400 as Boston defeated Portland. Lampe pitched eight innings, Stivetts finished the last inning on request. Battery was Dolan and Casey for Portland, Mahoney and paraphrase for Boston. key events include Boston scoring in the sixth on four walks, a seventh inning triple by McCarthy, and Portland replying with runs in the seventh and eighth.

Portland Boston Lampe Stivetts Dolan Casey Na Oe Now Mahoney Gannon Bradley Duffy McCarthy Garry Slatter Shumway

New Yorks Edge Washingtons In Tight Ball Game

The New York team defeated Washington 9 to 7 after a third inning rally. Cartwright homered as Washington struggled to convert hits. Washington pitcher Egan was released and signed by Providence manager Murray. Batteries Westervelt and Wilson for New York, Petty and Dugdale for Washington.

New York Washingtons New Yorks Cartwright Schmelz Washington Egan Murray Providence Peper Westervelt Wilson Petty Dugdale

Chicago White Stockings Defeat Louisville In Nine to Six

Griffith held hits scattered as Chicago bats struck in the second inning to score four runs off Stratton. Menafee relieved in the third while Louisville threats faded after the fourth. Attendance 2897. Final score Chicago nine Louisville six with Chicago errors two Louisville errors two.

Chicago Griffith White Stockings Stratton Menafee Chiceso Louisville Kittredge Grim

Phillies Beat Orioles 12-7 as Horner’s curves fail late

Philadelphia climbed from a tight spot in the last half to win 12-7 over Baltimore. Carsey escaped danger with two runners left on base, while Baltimore stranded 14. Attendance was 3,600. Batteries were Horner and Robinson for Baltimore and Carsey and Clements for Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Baltimore Philadelphians Horner Carsey Orioles Robinson Clements

Pittsburg Edges Cleveland In Low-Scoring Tilt

In Pittsburg on May 11 the Pirates rallied after poor defense in key innings to win 6 4. Attendance was 2200. The score shows Pittsburg 2 and Cleveland 6 with Ehret Mack Cuppy Young as batteries and O'Connor credited with an error.

Pittsburg Cleveland Ehret Mack Cuppy Young O'Connor

Wilkesbarre Defeats Erie in Contested Play at Home

Wilkes Barre won after a disputed umpire decision that cost Erie at least two runs. Hendren and Smith hit home runs as the Coal Heavers surged with six runs in the fifth. Final: Wilkes Barre 14 Erie 9 amid lineups Herndon Gutson Keenan Warner.

Erie Penn Wilkesbarres Hendren Smith Field Eries Wilkesbarre Herndon Gutson Keenan Warner

Buffalo Defeats Binghamtons as Hoffer Homers

In Buffalo on May 1, Hoffer pitched well and hit a home run helping the BI defeat the Binghamtons. Attendance near 0. The final score shows Buffalo 5 Binghamton 3 with 12 hits to 10 and several errors.

Buffalo N. Y Binghamtons Hoffer Doe Binghamton

Alland Bros Hair Cutting Establishment Promises Unique Styles

The report highlights Alland Bros at 19 Tremont Row as a pioneer hair cutting establishment in the United States. It touts genuine French pompa dour and yarisian styling by 12 9 artists, shaping hair to suit every face.

Oriters Alland Bros Tremont Row U States

Troy Triumphs Over Springfield After Ninth Inning Collapse

Troy beat Springfield 10 to 9 in Troy New York after Springfield held a commanding lead. Springfield scored three in the ninth allowing Troy to rally for the win on three hits and two errors. Batteries Meakin Murphy for Troy Keefe Leahy for Springfield.

Troy Springfield Meakin Murphy Keefe Leahy

Syracuse Beats Providence Despite Tough Outfield Errors

Syracuse defeats Providence 11 to 3 in a baseball game read with strong hitting and fielding issues. Bauswein struggles at the plate for Providence while Rudderham dominates on the mound for Syracuse. Attendance reported at 600.

Syracuse N. Y Providence Bauswein Rudderham Wilson McAuley

Bowdoin and Haverhill Play as Colorful Maine Rivalry Ends 7-5

The Bowdoin and Haverhill New England league clubs met in Brunswick with Haverhill taking a 7 to 5 victory. Murphy starred at short for Haverhill while Chapman covered center for Bowdoin. Bast hits favored Haverhill with 8 to Bowdoin’s 9. Errors stood at 4 each. Batteries McKillop and Quinlan, Williams and Haines.

Brunswick Bowdoins Haverhills Murphy Haverhill Chapman Bowdoin Avernil McKillop Quinlan Williams and Haines

Lewiston Dominates Bangor In One Sided Baseball Game

Lewiston won easily as Bergen Spill and Shea starred. Wheeler was held by Lewiston until late while Bergen hit well. Final score 10 to 4 with Lewiston racking 13 base hits to Bangor’s 10 and 4 errors to 2.

Lewiston Bangor Wheeler Bergen Spill Shea Wheeler and Bergen Gray and Hart

Pawtucket Rally Edges Brockton In Ninth Inning

Pawtucket, aided by Thompson’s hits and walks, came from a 7 3 deficit to win in the ninth. Score by innings shows Pawtucket scoring late while Brockton mixed hits and errors. Final: Pawtucket 9 Brockton 7 with Morse Roach Morse Roach.

Pawtucket Thompson Leeds Brockton Morse Roach Corcoran

Worcester Wins Hard Fought Battle Over Fall River

Worcester defeats Fall River after a tight game through nine innings. Hornung Kennedy and O'Neil contribute key hits as O'Neil's wild pitch seals the win. Base hits: Worcester 10, Fall River 8. errors Fall River 3. Batteries Fuller and Hayes, O'Neil and Rollins.

Fall River Worcester Hornung Kennedy O’neil Sca Fuller Hayes Rollins

Cuban Giants Triumph Over Vermont In Baseball Tilt

In Burlington on May 11 the Cuban Giants routed the University of Vermont 19 to 4. Cooke pitched for U V, allowing 15 base hits and 19 runs as the Cubans built an early lead in the first three innings. Errors favored the visitors. U V totaled 9 errors to the Cuban 6. Batteries were Cooke and Kinsella for Vermont, Selden and Williams for the Cubans.

Burlington University of Vermont Cooke Vermonters Wane Gas Ea ES U. of V Cooke and Kinsella Selden and Williams

Cornell Defeats Amherst 7 to 2 on Amherst Grounds

Cornell took the field at Amherst and beat the home team 7 to 2. The game featured nine hits for Cornell and three for Amherst with three errors each. Batteries were Smith and Young for Cornell and Smith, Johnson and Sullivan for Amherst.

Amherst Cornell Coto Socic Cccces Smith

Boston Latin Beats Somerville High in Inter scholastic clash

In Somerville yesterday afternoon the interscholastic meet concluded as Boston Latin defeated Somerville High 12 to 5 in a contest held at Somerville.

Somerville Boston Latin Somerville High

Ernest Mains Sprains Knee During High Kick

Danvers reports ball player Ernest Mains sprained his knee during a high kicking session and is confined to bed. The injury was sustained today.

Danvers Ernest Mains

Baseball Gossip and Signings Stir Early Season Buzz

Today the Bostons and Brooklyns meet at South End grounds at 3:30 with Lovett and Kennedy likely starting. Dahlen seeks release from the Chicagos amid Anson trouble. Westervelt leads pitching for New York, while Brooklyns suffer injuries and poor luck. George Treadway pursues a long distance throwing record as Mike Kelly’s Allentowners gain attention.

Bostons Brooklyns South End Lovett Kennedy Shugart Mercer Petty Stocksdale Washington George Gore Chicagos New Yorks Binghamtons Huyter Westervelt Foutz Corcoran

Nydla Steam Yacht Tied Up at Lawley's Yard

Eugene Tompkins arrived with the steam yacht Nydla and moored in the outer basin at Lawley's yard. Changes may be made though Tompkins has not decided. The vessel sailed from Port Jefferson, L. I. with Captain Corkum in charge and praised for its seagoing qualities.

Eugene Tompkins Lawley’s

Harvard Yale Track Meet Preview on Yale Field

Harvard faces Yale in a 14-event dual on Yale field with Yale favored. Merrill, Richards, and Cleveland anchor sprint and distance events while Harvard caps the hammer and high jump. Yale due to faster times across fields appears likely winner, though two first-place swaps could tilt the outcome.

Harvard Yale Crimson Merrill Richards Cleveland Storrs Prado Smith Pond New York Sanford Bingham Hildreth and Marshall Gerard Chubb Jordan Hill Lakin Vincent Morgan Coolidge Carson Wadhams Collamore Phillips Cambridge Bunnell Thrall Allison Fred Elliot Glenny Parmelee Elliot Brewster Heidrich Lyman Cady Garcelon Munroe and Coonley Bremer Eaton Sheldon Jameson Acton Hickok Stillman Chadwick Brown Coit Shea Paine Putnam Stickney Chaney Thompson Bloss Captain Wheelwright Rice Thomas Kershaw Wheelwright Holmes

Yale Tennis Association Hosts Inter Interscholastic Event

The Yale organized tournament begins tomorrow with teams from Hillhouse High School Hopkins Grammar School Hartford High School New Britain High School Lyme High School and Hillside High School. The Yale winner advances to Newport in September to face Harvard Princeton and Columbia for the American interscholastic tennis title.

Yale Tennis Association Hillhouse High School New Haven Hopkins Grammar School Hartford New Britain Lyme Hillside High School Waterbury Yale Harvard Princeton Columbia Newport

Sophomores Win Harvard College Two Mile Championship

Harvard sophomores won the college two mile race on the Charles, defeating seniors juniors and freshmen. The winning lineup included Kales Forbes captain Shepard Stevenson A Brewer Lewis C Brewer Fairchild with a finish under nine minutes and sixty five seconds though exact time not recorded.

Harvard Charles Kales Forbes Shepard Stevenson A. Brewer Lewis C. Brewer Bow Fairchild Brooks Capen Potter Peabody Briggs Davis The Varsity Fellows Blake Waters Purdon No. 7 Perkins

B A A Juniors Swim Meet Highlights Close Races

The annual B A A junior members swimming meet produced close contests and a successful exhibition. Gardner Williams posted fast times beating G L Osborn's record by 14 58 in first class. Williams also won the Tule race with 33 3-5s and led in other events with Sargent and Le Monge placing. Water polo ended in a thirty four minute tie.

Gardner Williams G. L. Osborn M. Sargent H. le Monge Howe Malcolm Williams C Hodges J. Rice G. Batchelder

Scholastic lawn tennis entries for interscholastic tourney

Seventy entries from fourteen schools were received for the interscholastic lawn tennis tournament opening this morning. Secretary Joseph Whit tlesey will referee. committee members include R. D. Wrenn A. L. Codman J. B. Read and John Chase. Ware and Whitman of Roxbury are tipped as winners with a large entry list and drawings published.

S. Joseph Whittlesey National Association R. D. Wrenn A. L. Codman J. B. Read John Chase Ware Whitman Roxbury

Boxing Meeting at Salem Sets Thirteen Round Main Bout

A Monster boxing meet will be held in Salem rink on May 22. The principal bout features Frank Wheeler of this city versus Frank Hawkes of New Jersey in a thirteen round fight with an $800 purse and decision. Doherty trains Wheeler while Griffo and Lowrie second him. Rooke refuses to spar Duffy. Lange to replace. Cross of Salem meets Ringwood of Peabody in undercard. Rink capacity is 1500.

Salem Frank Wheeler Frank Hawkes New Jersey Hawkes Jimmy Doherty Wheeler Young Griffo Mike Lowrie Tiny Rooke Jim Duffy Walter Lange Rooke Harry Cross Ringwood Peabody

Yale Interscholastic Tennis Entries Closed

Entries closed today for the Yale interscholastic tennis event in New Haven Connecticut with schools contesting in the upcoming matches.

New Haven Conn

Dartmouth Football Manager Resigns After Student Vote

In Hanover on May 11 the athletic committee asked Dartmouth students to demand the resignation of football manager Robert L. Thornburgh of Washington D C. after a mass meeting the students complied and requested his resignation. The junior class will appoint a successor immediately.

Hanover N. H Dartmouth Robert L. Thornburgh Washington, D. C Thornburgh

McDuffee Race Meet At Franklin Park Saugus Headlines Runners

Local track meet at Franklin Park Saugus features a long list of handicaps for the mile and two mile races prepared by Kerrison. Hyde Park Rovers plan a large track tournament but face racing rules on prize value. Stirk Bicycle Co hires George Harriot with European safety pedigree and Medfield trip set for Union Bicycle Club. Tyler visits Boston Union store and Kelley suffers a kick disallowing riding for a spell.

Franklin Park Saugus Kerrison H. B. Arnold F. C. Graves Guy L. Gary B. T. Blauvelt James Clark W. C. Harmon P. Clark Nat Butler W. G. Clark N. G. Scully Dan Connolly A. A. Farrell J. C. Wettergreen B. C G. Merrill Frank Mayo E. J. Clark George H. Carter W. F. Saunders Ed Lambert L. J. Berle H. J. Pete Gaston Plaintiff M. Lenfest E. D. Mansfield G. Williams A J. McLaughlin D. W. Phillips A. Coge J. B. Martin Henry Daniels Howard Donovan J. Lapdrman Ae C. Hosmer Ee Co W. Grinnell E. Ann Anderson A. Case Mexichol Albert Lemke George Sutter James Marmon John Bianchi Fred Pettigrove John Turmer J. Clark H. A. Seavey W. C. Ae Ry. ©. Scully B. G. Merrill Ww. R. Brinkenhof BE. J. Clark W. &. Saunders Gaston Pone L. Peters George Catter Seavey J. J. McLaughlin G. Walips Rp. Martin J. 8. Clark J. Landrigan James Tillman J. A. Roberts Alvin Racing Board Raymond Stirk Company Mayo’s Wharf East Boston George Harriot Humber Company England Europe Tyler Boston Union Company Union Bicycle Club Medfield Kelley

The Best Bicycle Trip Request in The Boston Post

The Boston Post invites readers to submit a 400 word bicycle trip sketch by June 1 for a chance to win a gold eagle. Winners announced the following Sunday. Include name and address. sketches won’t be returned.

Post The Boston Post

Broadway Bridge Safety Debate in Boston

City Engineer Jackson asserts Broadway bridge is safe after last year’s ten thousand dollar upgrade. Notices warn loads over six tons risk city liability, yet heavy West End electric cars routinely cross, prompting fears and calls for stronger safety measures from South Boston residents.

Broadway Bridge Jackson Boston West End Engineer’s South Boston

Intercollegiate Meeting at Worcester Burnett Dominates

Outlook bright for the New England games as MIT at Holmesfield Cambridge breaks three institute records. R W Carr sets a 220 yard dash mark and Clapp clips the mile record. L Burnett shatters the hammer throw and wins the institute championship with 28 points. Class title goes to ’95 with 97 points as juniors edge sophomores and seniors.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Holmesfield Cambridge Worcester Institute R. W. Carr Tech Chips New England Clapp Harvard L. Burnett Burnett Fred Lord B. Hurd, Jr F. W. Lord R. E. Bakenhus J. Rockwell, Jr W. Powers J. A W. Thomas Cuba J. A. Rockwell, Jr J. W. Thomas W. A. Hall G. Clapp W. C. Marmon J. T. Burns L. S J. Boedeker E. L. Andrews E. A. Sumner, Jr C. H. Parker A. ©. Lootz Farquhar R. D. Farquhar A. V. Shaw E. R. Vedder E. A. Sumner

Boxing Roundup Highlights Griffo Lapses and Rising Contenders

The piece surveys Griffo’s shaky Boston-and-New York preparation for a fight with Billy Murphy, notes lack of formal training, and credits a few training breakthroughs. It also reports Maxey Haugh’s return to Boston, Fitzsimmons’ color and race-based match stance, and sparring tours by Lt. Wetzel Brown and John G. Wyman. It mentions Andy Watson challenging Atlantic rivals and a May 31 purse match between Jimmy Barry and Jim Gorman in New Orleans.

Griffo John Lawrence Sullivan Johnny Griffin Billy Murphy Boston New York Murphy Keeley Newburyport George Lavigne Columbia Athletic Club Indiana Hugh Behan Mr. Behan Maxey Haugh Bob Fitzsimmons Peter Maher Wetzel Brown John G. Wyman Maine Brown Wyman Andy Watson Philadelphia New Fneland Stanton Abbott Jimmy Dime Watson Jack McAuliffe Lyceum Theatre MccAuliffe Jimmy Barry West Jim Gorman New Jersey Olympic Club New Orleans

Ex-Policeman Frank Learned in Grocer Loot Case

Special Officers and Patrolman Flynn recovered enough groceries from the home of ex policeman Frank Learned and partner Charles H Billings to stock a store. The haul included wine brandy canned goods brooms and various household items identified with local firms. Captain Cain and officers believe insiders or store employees aided the thieves and plan further arrests.

Frank Webster Street East Boston Charles H. Billings Belmont Street Everett Tryder, Wise Douglas Flynn Learned North End Billings Cain Isaiah D. Richards & Son Plummer Blackstone Street Plummer’s Captain Cain Post Tryder Wise

Gettysburg Post 191 Holds Sixth Anniversary Dinner

Gettysburg Post 191 marked its sixth anniversary with a Quincy House dinner last evening. A reception ran 6 20 to 7 30 followed by a 7 30 dinner. Weston's Orchestra provided music as guests heard short remarks from Warren Wetherbee Pierce Pullman Hendrickson Clark Stone and Hapgood.

Gettysburg William IL. Ross Quincy House Weston Warren Wetherbee Pierce New Hampshire James M. Pullman CC. D. Hendrickson Clark Stone Hapgood

Nominations Named At Wells Memorial Bank Meeting

Workingmen s Cooperative Bank held at Wells Memorial Hall nominated officers for the new term and board of directors. A new share issue dates from June September December 1894 and March 1895. Thirty thousand dollars was sold at six percent interest last night.

Workingmen’s Co-operative Bank Wells Memorial Hall Robert Treat Paine George W. Pope Francis B. Sears Frank I. Purbank William A. Low J. D. McLellan John Cooper James B. Nagle William H. Ford Charles W. Dexter William H. Bradford George S. Nowell William Walden A. P. Fpean John Denton H. A. Root George Miller M. & Miller T. J. Southwell William H. Tarbox

Gallaudet Society Delays Stover Case Meeting

The Gallaudet Society did not meet last night to act on the Frederick H. Stover case because its books are with a lawyer. The case did not end yesterday and will be continued today. Meetings are indefinitely postponed and unlikely to occur again this year.

Gallaudet Society of Deaf Mutes Frederick H. Stover

Old Dr Thumim Announces Thirty Years In Practice

An advertising notice states Dr Thumim now at 120 Court Street offers medical cures for diseases of men including lost manhood and nervous debility with no mercury and free consultation. It advertises bicycle sales, credit options, and second hand bikes, with hours listed and solicitations for correspondence from distant customers.

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