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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1894

Page

3

Boston the Odd Orioles Picnic With Nick

The Orioles dominate the game behind McMahon’s pitching as they string together runs each inning while Boston fails to crack his delivery. Key plays include Robinson’s error on Nash, Keeler and Brodie driving in runs, and strong fielding by McGraw and Nichols.

Nash McGraw Orioles Robinson McMahon Keeler Brodie Brouthers Tucker Kelley McCarthy Bostons Bannon Jennings Ryan Lampe Nichols Lowe Baltimores Baltimord A. E Cvescesvees Werent Aes Bonner AB. R PO A. B. Lowe Seer Merritt Baltimore Boston Duffy Bradle Boreasa Timore Jennie Picker O’ Rourke Joe Kelley Long Herman Hugh McDuffy Dan Brouthers Clark Robbie Mac Tom Bobby Lowe Ace Camel

Orioles batter Boston to 16 to 6 defeat at South End grounds

Baltimore Orioles crushed the Boston club 16 to 6 as Nichols tired after six innings. McMahon held Boston to four hits while Baltimore mixed strong hitting and sturdy defense. Ned Hanlon smiled from the bench as Joe Kelley and others delivered timely hits in a one sided clash amid cold wind at the South End grounds.

Baltimore Boston South End Grounds Orioles Nichols Ned Hanlon Lampe Bostons McMahon Baltimores Ryan Bannon Long Lowe Nash O'Rourke Joe Kelley McGraw Walter Brodie Robinson Duffy

Cincinnati Beats Louisville In Home Showdown

Cincinnati leads 12 to 7 as Louisville pitchers are troubled through the game. Peffer homered for Cincinnati. Attendance 2100. Final: Cincinnati 12 Louisville 7 with 12 hits to 9. Errors 3 to 5. Parrott Vaughn and Witrock Mena both played.

Cincinnati Louisville Will Peffer Parrott Vaughn Witrock Menafee Grim

Philadelphia Victorious In Extra Innings Over New York

In Philadelphia on May 14 the local club won in the eleventh inning 5 to 4 against New York amid 1965 spectators. Carsey and Clements partnered for the Phillies while Rusie and Farrell did for the Giants. The Phillies had 12 hits to New York’s 8 and committed 3 errors.

Philadelphia New York Carsey Clements Rusie Farrell

Pittsburg Beats Chicago 6 3 Behind Parrott's Second Inning Errors

Pittsburg defeats Chicago 6 to 3 as Parrott misplays twice in the second inning leading to four Pittsburg runs. Attendance 2300. Score Pittsburg 6 Chicago 3. Hits Pittsburg 11 Chicago 9. Errors Pittsburg 2 Chicago 6. Batteries Gumbert Mack Abbey Schriver.

Pittsburg Parrott Colts Chicago Gumbert Mack Abbey and Schriver

Brooklyn Triumphs Over Washington in Big Seventh

In May 14 Brooklyn rallied after six tense innings, breaking through Mer cer’s curves for six runs in the seventh and sealing a 14 to 7 win over Washington. Daly hit a home run as 2,657 fans watched. Brooklyn had 18 hits to Washington’s 11 and 2 errors to 6. Gastright and Kinslow faced Mercer and Dugdale.

Brooklyn Mercer Washingtons Daly Washington Errors Gastright and Kinslow Mercer and Dugdale

Breitenstein Resisted After Fast Cleveland Rally

Cleveland total runs all came in the fourth and fifth innings as Breitenstein was hammered. Dowd homered and Dowd helped Cleveland secure an 11 to 6 win over St Louis with Hawley shutting them down late. Attendance 1200. Batteries Young and OConnor vs Breitenstein Hawley and Buckley.

Cleveland Breitenstein Hawley Dowd Tsgs St. Louis Young O'Connor Buckley

Fall River Defeats Pawtucket in Easy New England League Game

Fall River pounded Morse and won 10 to 0 at Pawtucket as Harrington hit two home runs. Pawtucket could not muster hits off Meyers and only two runners reached third base. final line shows Fall River 11 base hits to Pawtucket 5 with 2 errors to 1.

Pawtucket R. IL Fall River Morse Meyers Harrington Reach Rollins

New England League opener leads Bangor win over Haverhill

In Bangor Maine on May 14 the New England League season started with Bangor defeating Haverhill 6 to 5 in a close game. Key plays included strong battery work and a sharp grounder by White. Final line shows Bangor 00010060 6 and Haverhill 00100040 5 with three hits each and five errors for Bangor and three for Haverhill.

Bangor White Haverhill Gray and Hart Lucid Sweeney

Lewiston Beats Portland 10 5 In Baseball Tilt

Lewiston and Portland split the scoring in a high rivalry game with Lewiston collecting 16 hits to Portland’s 11. Portland fell apart after the first half while Lewiston’s batters and defense carried the win. Final line shows Lewiston 10 Portland 5 with errors 3 and 4 respectively.

Worcester Defeats Brockton As Murphy Shines In Win

Worcester bests Brockton 7 to 2 as Connie Murphy wins on the mound with nine Worcester hits and Brockton errors aiding the victory. Worcester bats lead the effort with 7 runs, 9 hits, and 2 errors for Brockton.

Stars rally to beat Providence in tight Eastern League game

Syracuse notes the Stars winning amid mixed hitting and a short pitching shift. Bauswein left with a lame arm. Callahan relieved to limit Providence to one hit. Attendance around 1000 as Syracuse outscored Providence 25 to 17 with steady fielding.

Syracuse N. Y Bauswein Callhan Providence Tacube Huse

Alland Bros Introduce Parisian Hair Cutting Style

Padour hair cutting popularized as a refined Parisian fashion. ALA POM governe style promoted by 19 artisans. The Ork Nators at 19 Tremont Row claim to be the first specialized hair cutting establishment in the United States.

Padour Ork Nators Alland Bros Tremont Row United States

Early Consumption Treated By Cod Liver Oil Claim

The piece argues medical skill cannot replace a lost lung but early Consumption can be helped by proper treatment. It notes plain cod liver oil is unpleasant to take and may upset the stomach.

Ozone Remedy Book Offered by T A Slocum Co

Promotional copy touts ozone as life giving sea air and guaiacol from beech resin as cures for lung diseases. It claims to improve appetite and invites readers to request a free book by mail from T. A. Slocum Co. of New York.

T. A. Slocum Co New York

Bauswein Calihan and Wilson Lead Sulli Van and McCauley

Bauswein Calihan and Wilson headline a crew led by Sulli Van and McCauley in a tight race. The trio coordinates a push through strategic plays as observers note momentum building for the team.

Ies Bauswein Calihan Wilson Sullivan McCauley

Springfield overwhelms Troy in late batting show

Springfield defeats Troy 19 to 6 at Troy New York on May 14. Attendance 700. Keefe and Leahy pitched for Springfield with Meekin Fricken Cahill behind the plate. Springfield had 18 hits to Troy’s 9 and 5 errors to Troy’s 2.

Troy N. Y Springfields Meekin Fricken Springfield Keefe Leahy Cahill

Wilkes-Barre Beats Erie 12 7 In Low-Scoring Tilt

Wilkes-Barre defeated Erie 12 to 7 in a game where Herndon was wild early. Erie fielded well but suffered at the plate aside from Shearon and Smith. Attendance was small. batteries were Herndon Gunsop for Erie and Campfield Warner for Wilkes-Barre.

Erie Penn Herndon Gunsop Campfield Warner

Buffalo Binghamton Game Postponed by Rain

The Buffalo Binghamton baseball game scheduled for May 14 in Buffalo was postponed due to rain, delaying the matchup.

Buffalo N. Y Buffalo- Binghamton

Harvard Edges Phillips Andover In Tight Contest

Harvard defeated Phillips Andover in a close game as Corbett hit well for Harvard. Greenway struggled at crucial moments and wild pitches influenced the late innings. Both teams showed loose fielding and poor base running in the afternoon matchup.

Andover Harvard Phillips Andover Greenway Andovers Corbett

Brown Bears Down Penn In Lopsided Showdown

Brown University visited Philadelphia and lost to the University of Pennsylvania 29 to 5. Penn pitchers shutout Brown through three innings before breaking loose. Brown’s fielding was solid on tough plays despite the heavy loss.

A Baseball Burlesque Opens Harvard Class Series

The freshmen defeated the juniors 27 to 13 in yesterday’s final class championship opener at Harvard. The game served as burlesque more than a serious contest with Reed’s curves bent for seventeen first inning runs. Both pitchers were knocked around as the series moves to a second game tomorrow. a freshmen win would clinch the title.

Harvard Reed

Giants face tough week with single home game

Baseball gossip notes the Giants have a heavy schedule with one home game against the Grooms at the polo grounds on Friday. The team will also tour Philadelphia and Brooklyn. Rumors speak of a new American Indian team soon entering the circuit. Kennedy nears form as Brooklyn’s likely winning pitcher. Attendance figures show 93,925 after twelve games. Oille Beard of the Charlestons holds the season field record. He has accepted thirty six.

Giants Ward Grooms Polo Grounds Philadelphia Brooklyn West Kennedy New Yorks Oille Beard Charlestons

Brooklyn Club Faces Possible Strike Over Poor Showing

The Brooklyn team eyes a radical change as President Byrne and Abell grow dissatisfied after nine games at shortstop. Rumors spread of a players strike unless leadership improves, though the report notes it may be exaggerated.

Brooklyn Byrne Abell

West Roxbury vs Somerville High baseball routs Somerville

The Somerville High School team defeated West Roxbury yesterday afternoon on the Somerville grounds with a final score of 18 to 1.

West Roxbury Somerville

St Johnsbury Academy Beats Goddard Seminary in Interscholastic opener

St Johnsbury Academy ran to a 15 to 6 victory over Goddard Seminary of Barre in the first game of the Interscholastic series, played in St Johnsbury today.

Johnsbury St. Johnsbury Academy Goddard Seminary Barre

Mitten Matters in Boxing Negotiations and Shifts

Peter Jackson leaves New York for San Francisco and offers terms for a finish or limited round bout with James J Corbett in July or August with 20 rounds as option. Other boxing news from Boston includes Joe Walcott dispute, Jerry Marshall vs Teddy Glenn set for June, and New Bedford police clampdown on sparring.

Peter Jackson New York San Francisco James John Corbett Jac*kson Corbett America England George Dixon Joe Walcott Boston Walcott Tom Tracey Music Hall Joe Jerry Marshall Teddy Glenn Warren Penn Pittsburg Sally Smith California Tommy Dixon Rochester Twin City New Bedford New Bedford Athletic Club Maurice Cathcart Fall River John J. Howard John L. Sullivan Jack McAuliffe Brooklyn Jimmy” Carroll Billy Hennessy Sullivan Dan Dwyer Joe Lannan Charlesbank Club Lewis Pinkofski Billy Reynolds Billy Duffy Henry Brakeman Boyle O'Reilly Cambridge Tommy Dutton Birmingham Eng Frank Wheeler London Billy Cunningham John Boden, Jr New York Press Boston Ward Tremont Street Casino

Griffo Dixon Featherweight Title Bout Set for June 29

The international featherweight championship between Griffo and George Dixon is scheduled for June 29 at the Casino under aldermanic license in this city.

Young Griffo George Dixon

Billy Hennessey Benefit Fight at Charlesbank Club

Billy Hennessey staged a benefit at the Charlesbank Club last night aiming to KO John A. Sullivan in four rounds but fell short after a knockdown in the second. The undercard featured Patsy Kerrigan McManus Andy Watson Allen Dick O’Brien Frank Kerrigan Jim Kaveney Bob Green Mike Sears George Lavigne and Maxey Hough.

Billy Hennessey Charlesbank Club John A. Sullivan Sullivan Patsy Kerrigan McManus Andy Watson Allen Dick O'Brien Frank Kerrigan Jim Kaveney Bob Green Mike Sears George Lavigne Maxey Hough

Davis to box Wallis six rounds at 125 pounds

N. M. Davis seeks a six round bout against J. T. Wallis at 125 pounds for the best purse available.

Wallis N. M. Davis J. T. Wallis

Harvard Yale mile walk event at odds with teams

Harvard and Yale officials say the mile walk at the Harvard Yale meeting and Mott Haven games may be abandoned due to ongoing bickering. The score remains as initially announced and neither side will enter competitors to avoid further conflict.

Harvard Yale

Columbia Freshman Crew to Train at Gale's Ferry

The Columbia freshman crew will reach Gale's Ferry, Connecticut within twenty days and begin training on the Thames in preparation for competition with Yale and Harvard. The team will be housed at Captain C. A. Brown's residence and stay about three weeks.

Columbia Gale's Ferry Conn Thames Yale Harvard C. A. Brown

Butler broke twenty five mile world record claims clarified

A Roxbury Bicycle Club member asserts Mr Butler did ride twenty five miles on the corrected route and did break the twenty five miles world record. The article defends the proper course and notes the surveyor sworn distance confirms the feat and the club’s honor rests on solid ground.

Linscott Waltham End Beaver and Quince Streets Linden Streets Malden Forest Street New York Butler A.S. Sargent Charles M. Murphy Brooklyn Stearns Racing Syracuse Charles A. Callahan Buffalo Callahan Murphy John Johnson Utica Syracuse Athletic Association W. J. Helfert E. G. Combs Pittsfield Mass Benito Zalamea

Ware Wins Inter scholastic Tennis Crown In New England

In the Harvard interscholastic tennis event Leo Ware of Roxbury Latin defeated F Holt to claim the championship. Ware earns the right to face Parker and Yale tourney winner for the national interscholastic title at Newport the week of the national tournament starting August 21.

Harvard Fitz Newton Holt Deuce Leo Ware Burrows Providence Ware Roxbury Budlong Holt Seeme Love Weee Sevnesssuchetess Lou Oosts Proms Iiseeveete Woigs Rch

Harvard Crew Shake-up Signals Uncertain Varsity Season

Harvard's varsity rowing lineup underwent a late season overhaul as Forbes, Lewis, and Stevenson joined after shifting positions. Piper shifts, Blake returns to No. 3, Townsend moves, and Fennessy may return to No. 7 with Kales as a potential replacement.

Harvard Blake Waters Purdon Perkins F. Davis Lewis Stevenson Forbes Bullard Townsend Kales Fennessy No. 7

Charlesbank Gym Delayed Opening Sets Back Public Access

The Charlesbank gymnasium did not open yesterday due to slow action by the finance committee in allocating 7000 dollars. Poor boys in the North and West Ends lose access to exercise in fresh air while the track and jumping boxes wait for use under commissioners orders. Mr Bowler expresses regret and has plans for the coming season.

Charlesbank Finance Committee Bowler

Ives Becomes Yale Boat Coach After Title Wake

Sherwood B. Ives, captain of Yale's last year's champion crew, arrives in New Haven to serve as permanent graduate coach for Yale candidates. He coaches the oarsmen this afternoon and stays until after the Yale Harvard race in June. Longacre, suspended last week, leaves college, with Rogers taking his seat at No. 4.

New Haven Sherwood B. Ives Yale Johnson Harvard Longacre Rogers

Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League Holds Indefinite Delay on Divisions

At Parker House last night a small attendance opposed any geographical division of league teams next season and voted to postpone the issue. A committee was appointed to consider possible division plans and hold open meetings before fall, with a report due before the annual school meeting. Officers elected include Warren M. Hill as president and J Harris Rubin as secretary, among others.

Carle Harvey Pasadena Cal H. E. Walker Warwick Pease Gaudelet Woodbridge Minstrels Cambridge Bostonian Cycle Club E. F. Pitt M. M. Ward E. B. Gahm Lila M. Gurney Maude B. Paine Marie H. Wheeler Ernestine Witherell A. B. Russell Press Club Charlie Finley Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League Parker House Hill Warren M. Hill Charles D. Palmer Vesper Boat Club George A. Smith Norfolk Casino Francis A. Niccolls Old Dorchester Club J. Harris Rubin Allston Club Charles W. Loring Newton Club Joseph R. Carr Review Club Arthur Dixwell W. W. Davis J. H. Rubin B. F. Lamb

Brookline Hears Talk on Widening Washington Street

Brookline Selectmen held a hearing at Town Hall on widening Washington Street to ninety feet from the Boston line near Pond avenue to Morse avenue. About 100 citizens attended, most favoring the plan. The proposal, discussed at the annual town meeting, was deferred to use a new law extending municipal bond payment time.

Washington Street Brookline Selectmen Boston Pond Avenue Morse Avenue Board of Selectmen

Hammond Animal Extracts advertised by Washington firm

An advertisement details Hammond Animal Extracts prepared in Washington for brain and nervous diseases. It lists remedies from brain to ovaries and notes physiological effects and a price of 2 drachms for 82.50. The Columbia Chemical Co and Smith Benedict & Co are mentioned as distributors.

WM. A. Hammond Washington, D. C Hammond Columbia CH Mical CO Smith, Benedict & Co

Last Day Prepares for Brooklyn Handicap Odds and Workouts

May 14 reports a frenzy of betting as big Brooklyn Handicap favorites and contenders like Dr. Rice and Clifford draw attention. Trainers clock fast miles and quarters at Gravesend and Sheepshead Bay with crowded stands expected for race day.

New York Brooklyn Bassetlaw Tolifford Comanche Sir Walter Picnicker Busci Vis Don Alonzo Diablo Henry of Clifford Martin Ajax Morrison Copyright Kassan Baroness Long Beach Leonawell Emin Bey Mr. Dwyer Banquet Don Simms Lamley Dr. Rice Fred Taral Henry of Navarre Gravesend Griffin William Hayward Herald Matt Allen Bradley Blitzen Sheepshead Bay

Wesleyan Bans Sunday Travel for Away Games

Wesleyan faculty orders the managers of college athletic teams to avoid scheduling games on Sundays. The rule forbids travel on Sundays and requires two days of expenses for any away game. Students criticize the decision, predicting possible rescission or differing reactions.

Middletown Conn Wesleyan

Urbane Games Not Sanctioned By Amateur Bodies

Urbane Social Club announced games to be held at Highland Lake on Decoration Day are not sanctioned by the N. E. A. A. A. U. Any amateur athlete who participates will be disqualified from future Amateur Athletic Union sanctioned events.

Highland Lake Decoration Day Amateur Athletic Union

Salem Seeks First Chemical Engine Appropriation

At the Salem Common Council meeting an order was adopted to appropriate 2500 dollars for a chemical engine. The city has never owned one, and it is expected the Board of Aldermen will raise objections to the purchase.

Salem

Art Treasures in Post Portfolio Department Coupon Offer

An advertisement touts a premier art publication with the claim of largest and finest works. It promotes immediate availability at the Post Portfolio Department with a coupon and a dime, directing readers to page 2 for details.

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