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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1892
Page
3
Donahue closed the inning with a long fly after Day’s long run, only one man reached first, and Rudderham struck out the first three batters in the ninth. A left handed catch by MccCormick stood out. Attendance 400. The score:
Harvard scratched for Yale clash next week as Wright wins the 440 and Davis breaks the bicycle record. Hurdles, sprints and the two mile bicycle race highlighted a wet Holmes Field, with Shead upsetting Fearing in the 120 yard hurdles and Brown winning a dead heat in the 190 yard dash final.
The report recounts umpire confrontations with a spectator and a flurry of team skirmishes as Comiskey's Pets wallop the Cy Clones and Pat Tebeau's Angels defeat the Pirates Selee's men enjoyed a rest.
Eastern clubs lacked championship dates while Cleveland defeated Pittsburg with Young pitching. Buckenberger’s Boston lineup faced sharp curves as Corkhill impressed. Cincinnati and Louisville also played. Von Der Ahe battled Anson in chin music. details note field positions and players for Boston and Brooklyn rosters with umpire notes.
Meriden Connecticut May 13 The Boston club did not stop here today because of wet grounds. The brief stop was part of a longer road schedule as rain affected the local field conditions.
In Cincinnati Ohio on May 12 the umpire forced Cincinnati and Louisville to finish a game that ran three hours and sixteen minutes despite rain. The match extended past dusk as lights glowed and a spectator taunted Hurst, who struck the man. Meekin blamed for Louisville loss. Attendance 1705. The score:
In Cleveland Ohio on May 13 rain hampered play as the Pirates were unable to hit pitcher Young. Cleveland benefited from Corkhill’s superb fielding though key players were injured forcing a pitcher into the outfield. Attendance numbered about 1500 as the Cavaliers won.
The Post Baseball Editor will publish final standings for the First Series of Games and the Second Series in Boston. Entries from clubs Eaton, Brooklyn, Baltimore, Chicago, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Louisville, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburg, St. Louis and Washington are invited with 92 coupons.
Salem fell to Portland as the visitors used clever stick work and Salem failed to hit Klobedanz. O'Brien and Rogers homered with runners aboard, while Deady scored Salem's lone run on Burns's error followed by O Neil's single. Eleven Salem players were put out on fly balls. Attendance 475. The score:
In Woonsocket Brockton was blanked until the ninth when Coudreau walked Fitzgerald and, amid Worcester coach feedback, four singles crossed for a Brockton rally. Dean drove in two with a two run fourth as hits and errors produced the remaining tallies. Long turned a key second base play and Lyons made a sharp catch. Attendance reported at 300.
Lowell won an exciting game in Lewiston on May 13 through early hitting and strong pitching by Rudderham. An error by McCormick in the first inning set the tone, costing two runs, while Lezotte and Murphy produced timely singles in the seventh as two runs remained to tie the game.
Crow whiskey offered at four years aged for three dollars per gallon. Distribution listed with Blanchard and Farrar located at 14 to 17 Dock Square and 8A Faneuil Hall.
Manchester pulled ahead in Pawtucket on May 13 with four runs in the third on walks, two singles, fielding errors by Fern and Quinlan, a steal, and a wild pitch. Both pitchers excelled, Morse slightly better. Thornton at second steady. Cronin and Farrell notable for Manchester. Attendance 300. The score:
Philadelphia May 13 The Athletics won a game against New Haven with a three run first inning on a bases loaded walk two singles and a double. New Haven left runners on third twice with one out but failed to score. Shannon strained shoulder attempting to steal home in sixth. Attendance about 450. The score:
Providence fell to Troy through a costly error when Murphy misplayed a bunting ball to first base in a close, exciting game. Hornung sat out due to a dispute with Manager Burnham. Hanivan started in his place. score details follow.
Somerville defeated Roxbury Latin School nine in eleven innings on the South End grounds yesterday in a splendid game. Hayes, Roxbury’s pitcher, earned praise for his box work striking out thirteen and allowing nine hits as the losers were kept to a scattered tally.
Somervilla loses to Roxbury with a final score showing 7 to 2 after a series of late misplays in the ninth inning. Errors by Somervilla helped Roxbury pull away and secure the win.
Hanover reports a bright opening game as Dartmouth beat Harvard 4 to 3 before about 1000 fans. Battery work was strong on both sides, Upton and Burdette featured prominently, and Upton broke his thumb in the eighth inning ending his season.
Hugh Jennings pursues top shortstop status amid lively player notes. Dudes Latham and Swartwood show mixed form while Elmer Smith and Corkhill shine for the Pittsburgs. New fielder Williams debuts for Cleveland, Easton handles St. Louis duties, and Doyle alternates with O’Connor for Cleveland. Mentions of Hall of Fame-era teams, manager Selee, and Comiskey frame a broad snapshot of early season play.
Saratoga was chosen to host the next Eastern championship doubles tournament for the LTA. Play starts August 2 and runs for three days as crews prepare. Oliver finished Yale's oared shell with trials set in New Haven next week. Captain Hartwell trips to New York Monday. New England Barge Racing Association to meet at Lafayette rooms tomorrow. Rumor Billy Lea may not row Shawmut. Powell in good shape and Captain Coleman expects him in regular crew.
The South End game marks the season’s first Boston Brooklyns clash. Ward’s Brooklyns face the strong Boston nine with Clarkson probable on the mound and Inks or Hart in the outfield. Boston counters with Nash at third and Lowe in left, Kelly and McCarthy batting into a tight showdown. reporters in upper deck. thanks from directors.
The Brooklyn handicap field is set with entries including Beclare Madstone Banquet Raceland Portchester Russell Longstreet Cassius Clarendon and others. Beclare shows a 2 13 trial and Madstone and Banquet show strong form as circling contenders. Russell and Reckon impress pace and consistency while track conditions and recent workouts influence final decisions.
Gloucester clubs prepare for a major Decoration Day athletic program with entries closing May 28. Dozens of clubs including B A A, Dorchester, Suffolke, Metropoles of Providence, and Lowell participants will compete across sprints, distance, field events, and a team tug of war. Notable athletes such as Keyes Hopkins McNeil Cogley Adams and Dan Long are highlighted along with veterans Doherty Moakley and Winslow, while prize ideas and track facilities come under discussion.
A telegram from C N Vance, son of Senator Vance, summoned a physician to the bedside at Gombroon, the senator's country home eighteen miles from Asheville North Carolina. He had suffered a facial paralysis stroke earlier in Washington and had been improving recently. Family members and a physician traveled to Gombroon to seek details on his condition.
Excitement gripped City square Charlestown yesterday afternoon as two trolley wire breaks occurred near Chamber street and Warren avenue. Four loud reports followed the fall, the current ran along the ground like flame, startling several bystanders who fled. One man escaped around the park but was later captured after wrecking a carriage in his flight toward Main street.
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