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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1896

Page

4

Pirates Pulverize Boston In Big League Showdown

Pittsburg crushed Boston 20 runs to 9 at Exposition Park as Stenzel tied a year's record with six hits in six at bats. Dolan started on the mound for Boston and lasted four innings, while Killen pitched well for Pittsburgh in the high scoring game before nearly 3,000 fans. The Pirates moved back into first place with the decisive victory.

Pittsburg Penn Bostons Exposition Park Pirates Boston Stenzel Dolan Sullivan Killen Donovan Lowe Smith Elmer Beckley Lyons Hamilton Beirbauer Long Ely Harrington Merritt Tucker Duffy Centre Bierbauer Leng Sheridan Berger AB B Rf If Boston PO Bannon Peeeeeneee Grreeveevecesss Saopes Ber Amilton Dunn Beckle Sherdan

Colts and Orioles Tie After Ten Inning Tilt in Chicago

In Chicago on May 14 the Colts and Orioles played ten innings to a 12 to 16 tie before darkness halted play. Keeler and Dahlen homered, while Keefe’s pitching faltered and a riotous crowd witnessed 1200 spectators. The game will be resumed tomorrow with Parker and Kittredge denying Bond and Clarke in a high scoring clash.

Chicago Colts Orioles Keefe Keeler Dahlen Baltimore Parker and Kittredge Bond Clarke

Louisville Beats Philadelphia In Errorless Game

Louisville outplayed Philadelphia at every point with Celeh dnty Clarke and McCreery hitting home runs. Taylor left the game in the eighth after an injury. Attendance 1000. The score Louisville 6 Philadelphia 5. Hits Louisville 13 Philadelphia 9. Errors Philadelphia 3. Batteries Hill exter Taylor Inks Clements Gra.

Louisville Philadelphia Taylor Celehdnty Clarke McCreery Hill and Exter Inks

Newarks Triumph as Young Falls Early in Match

The Newarks started strong today and knocked Young out of the box. Cleveland struggled through four innings as Clarke delivered solid pitching.

Idvdland Newarks Young Cleveland Clarke

Cleveland Beats New York In Low-Scoring Tilt

The Cleveland nine defeated the New Yorks as Wallace held off a late New York surge. Attendance was 1500 with a 10 to 17 score line, 17 hits for Cleveland and 13 for New York. Batteries were Young Wallace and Zimmer for Cleveland Clarke and Wilson for New York.

New Yorks Wallace Young Cleveland New York Errere Zimmer Clarke Wilson

Browns Rally For Last-Inning Win In St Louis

St Louis won in the final inning on strong batting as Hart allowed limited hits to Washington. Von Der Ahe claimed 2441 dollars from the Washington club tied to Pendleton Park venture with 1000 in attendance. Final: St Louis 19 Washington 8.

ST. Louis Browns Washingtons Hart von der Ahe Washington Club Pendleton Park Cincinnati Washington McFarland German McCauley

Reds Hit Brooklyns Hard As Dwyer Shines

Cincinnati wins 18 to 22 in a high scoring game. Dwyer pitched superbly with men on base while Kennedy struggled. Miller and Hoy provided key batting for Cincinnati as Irwin and Burke misplayed in the ninth. Attendance 1500. batter totals Cincinnati 17 Brooklyn 10.

Cincinnati Irwin Burke Brooklyns Dwyer Reds Kennedy Will Miller Hoy Brooklyn Peitz Burrell

Withoff Shuts Down Pawtucket in Bangor Exhibition

Bangor victories 12 to 8 as new pitcher Withoff dominates with rare scratches three hits, while R Moore makes a one hand stop and Simon robs a homer in the ninth. Attendance 800. Batteries Withoff Roach Yerkes Yeager.

Bangor Withoff R. Moore Simon Pawtucket Roach Yerkes Yeager

Fall River Beats Portland in Evening Baseball Tilt

In Portland on May 14 Fall River won 9 to 5 after a tight six innings, then surged with ten runs in the later frames. Attendance was about 500, with Fall River collecting 20 base hits to Portland's 10 and committing four errors to Portland's eleven. Batteries: Klobedanz Rupert Woods Donovan.

Portland Fall River Woods Klobedanz Rupert Donovan

Augusta Triumphs In Low Scoring Tilt At Home

After eight scoreless innings Augusta broke through in the ninth scoring two singles a double and a triple to beat Brockton in a 5 3 game. Nadeau and Doherty sparkled on defense while Dilworth and McKenna pitched superbly. Attendance 350. Base hits Augusta eight Brockton five. Errors Augusta three Brockton one. Batteries Dilworth and Butler McKenna and BueLow.

Augusta McKenna Nadeau Doherty Dilworth Brockton Dilworth and Butler Buelow

Lewiston Wins Seven-Run Rally Over New Bedford

Lewiston overcame a 6 3 deficit in the ninth inning to score seven runs and defeat New Bedford 15 hits to 9. Stafford and Hallowell pitched well for Lewiston while Lippert and Fitzmaurice contributed on base and in the outfield. Attendance was 450 as Weihl ended the game with a fly to Nattress.

Lewiston New Bedford Weihl Nattress Stafford Hallowell Lippert Fitzmaurice Walter Messitt Nolan and Murphy

Wilkesbarre Dominates Springfield in Eastern League Game

Wilkesbarre crushed Springfield 13 to 3 at home as Luckey pitched superbly and Hawley struggled in the field. Yerrick finished strong, striking out top Springfield batters Lynch and Scheffler. Attendance was about 1,400.

Wilkesbarre Penn Springfield Luckey Springfields Hawley Massachusetts Yerrick Boston Lynch Scheffler

Pure California Wines 1 Per Gallon Four Bottles

Advertises one gallon quantity with four assorted bottles priced at 1. The offer lists locations at 14 to 17 Dock Square and 81 Faneuil Heli Squares.

California Dock Square

Three-base Hit-Diggins Leads Offensive Burst

Diggins drives in runs with a three-base hit while McMahon Diggins Lytle and Shannon collect two-base hits to fuel the inning.

Diggins McMahon Lytle Shannon

Hartford Defeats Patersons In 10 To 1 Display

Hartford wins 10 to 1 over Patersons as Daub stars on the mound. Hartford collects 11 hits off Cogan with three doubles while Heinrich of Paterson hits a triple. Attendance near 1000. Batteries Daub Smith and Cogan Elton.

Hartford Conn Patersons Daub Hartfords Cogan Heinrich Paterson Pierurok Cresser Smith Elton

Grays Triumph In Eastern League Battle Behind Horner

Providence Grays scored early and late to beat Scranton 8 to 6. Jack Horner started in the box for Scranton but Providence surged with three first inning runs and five in the fifth, aided by strong defense and heavy hitting. Notable plays included one handed catches by Canavan Cranby and Ward and Cranby’s unassisted double play. Earned runs: Providence 6, Scranton 2.

Scranton Penn Jack Horner Scrantons Providence Grays Murray Grays Horner Canavan Cranby Ward Providence Eagan Knight

Syracuse and Rochester Both Take Narrow Baseball Wins

In Toronto Syracuse pitcher Willis dominates as Toronto fails to score and loses 2 to 7 with three batters reaching base. In Buffalo Rochester wins by one run after a sharp all around game with 12 hits each side and Rochester errors at five to two.

Buffalo N. Y Brownies Rochester Bisons Atttendance Herrman Boyd Gaffney Kerndon Urquhart

New Haven Seeks Rusie for Valley League Season

New Haven athletic association fans Rusie the New York league pitcher. He was offered 1200 dollars to pitch the rest of the season in the Naugatuck Valley League. With O Rourke at Bridgeports and Mahoney with the Winnesteds, Rusie may join. The league operates outside the national agreement.

New Haven Conn New Haven Athletic Association Rusie Naugatuck Valley League James O’rourke Bridgeports Mahoney Cincinnatis Winsteds

Somerville Wins Narrow Interscholastic League Baseball Battle

Somerville High School defeated Hopkinson 3 to 2 on the South End grounds yesterday afternoon in a tight Interscholastic League game. Teague pitched well despite walks and Teague's control issues in key moments. Somerville scored in the third on Burton's walk and Lyman's single, then added two more in the eighth on Teague and Burton hits and wild throws, while Hopkinson threatened in the final inning before three Somerville outs ended it.

Somerville High School Hopkinson South End Teague Hopkinson Boys Somerville Burton Lyman Bartlett Martin Huntress Bafford Jaynes Hallowell Pipe Dickson

Yale Princeton Dual Track Officials Named for Saturday

New Haven May 14 officials appointed to supervise the Yale Princeton dual track meet Saturday include Referee James E Sullivan of New York and judges A B Cox of Orange N J Charles H Sherrill of Washington D C Irving G Brokaw and D L James of Princeton Field judges R Fisher Love Hull and J H G DeLibour Walking judge Harry Dempsey Starter William H Robertson Stewards E B Turner Sherman Day Assistants S Erdman and C Gillett Announcer W G Anderson

New Haven Conn James E. Sullivan New York A. B. Cox Orange N. J Charles H. Sherrill Washington, D. C Irving G. Brokaw Princeton D. L. James R. Fisher New York Athletic Club C. Love T. B. Hull J. H. G. DeLibour Yale Harry Dempsey William H. Robertson E. B. Turner Sherman Day S. Erdman C. Gillett W. G. Anderson

Morton Cadets Win Galveston Cup in Savannah Drill

The Morton Cadets of Washington DC appear to have won the Galveston cup and a 2500 prize from the Military Interstate Association of Savannah, plus the U S championship. Military experts deem their drill the best in the region and expect a record percentage. The Oglethorpe Infantry of Augusta trailed. official results to be announced by the judges tomorrow.

Savannah Military Interstate Association of United States Morton Cadets Washington D C Mortons Oglethorp Infantry Augusta Morton Reg

Houlihan's Second Held in Death Fight

In New Britain Conn today John Willis Houlihan's second in the fatal fight was held for trial until May 33 under bonds of 500 dollars Hartford reports state that the defendant faces charges connected to Houlihan's death.

Hartford Conn New Britain John Willis Houlihan

Connolly Home Trotting Owners Expelled At Park Square

Athens visit highlights Connolly return to Boston with mixed notices. He praises Athens athletes Hoffan and others, recalls travels from Southampton to New York, Paris, and London, and notes a Moorish coin keepsake and Pal Alentia initiation. Chicago racing board actions follow, fining Curry case continued, and several trainers expelled for misconduct and misnaming horses.

Park Square Ijuck Connolly Clark’s Boston Post Dick Murphy Athens Jimmy Hoffan Southampton New York Order of Pal Alentia Prince George Paris O’kane London

Haggin yearlings sell slowly at Morris Park sale

The ninth Haggin yearling sale from Del Paso Stud Sacramento opened at Morris Park New York May 14. Prices were weak with top bid 2600 for Salvator Fleurette colt bought by J H McCormick. Marcus Daly and Mat Byrnes bought several youngsters including a 1500 Maxim Daniella bay colt. Other sales included multiple bay brown and chestnut foals with prices ranging from 500 to 1600.

Morris Park N. Y del Paso Stud Sacramento Cal Salvator-Fleurette J. H. McCormick Silver Fleur de Lis Mat Byrnes Marcus Daly Maxim Daniella Salvator- Ailee Sam Leke Maxim Altitude Mat Allen Owascuyama W. Astor Chanler Sir Modred Dixianne J. McLaughlin Maxim- Faux Pas Glorianne

Bouquet stakes dominates Morris Park card at Penn track

Morris Park Pennsylvania May 14 attendance large despite lackluster program. Results include Runaway 1st Lady Greenway 2nd Castleton 3rd 1:07 for five and a half furlongs. Belmar 1st Ray 8 2nd 1:42. Albanian 1st Lithes 2nd Prompt 3rd 1:01. Bonaparte 1st Abuse 2nd Gold Crest 1:44. Petrel 1st Suspicion 2nd The Manxman 3rd 55s. Deerslayer 1st met ae Il. 2:01. Only two started.

Morris Park Penn Lady Greenway Castleton Belmar Ray Lithes Prompt Bonaparte Abuse Gold Crest Petrel Suspicion Deerslayer Ae Il

Graduation Exercises at Posse Gymnasium in Irvington

The class of Bh at Posse Gymnasium held its graduation last night on Irvington street. Baroness Nils Posse presided. diplomas were awarded by her. Lectures on Swedish Ling system were given. Seniors and juniors performed gymnastic routines, followed by a basketball game and speeches by Dr. Clarence J. Blake and George H. Danforth before dancing to conclude.

Posse Gymnasium Irvington Street Nils Posse Baron Nils Posse Clarence J. Blake Boston Physical Society George H. Danforth Westfield Mass

Louisville Races Full Card Highlights Results

At Louisville on May 14 the program covered six races led by Ethel Lee winning the first over Turtle Dove and Lady Rover. Judith captured the second with Ray Del Mar runner up Ras per. Cleophus won the $2250 five furlong match while Suisun placed second. Rondo topped Zanone and Meritan in the six furlongs. Loki won the Louisville handicap with The Commoner second and Ben Holliday third. Lady Looram led five furlongs with Mazeppa second and Red third. Time details listed for each event.

Louisville Ethel Lee Turtle Dove Lady Rover Judith Ray del Mar Rasper Cleophus Suisun Rondo Zanone Meritan Loki the Commoner Ben Holliday Lady Looram Mazeppa Red

West End trotting races open in Berlin

May 14 Berlin harness events opened with Bojet winning the 120 mark race in 4 minutes. Shadel and Lamotte were second in 4 87, Crackajack distanced. Acanthus won the St Leger 10 000 mark prize in 6 48, La France second 6 49, Bambus third 7 06. Lucy W. took the 1600 mark Villenrace in 3 46 with Lizzie Vaughan second 3 47 and Nominator third 3 49.

Berlin Bojet Shadel Lamotte Crackajack Acanthus la France Bambus Villenrace Lucy W Lizzie Vaughan

Zingari Cricketers to Play Sporting Duchess Crew

The Zingari cricket team will meet the Sporting Duchess company at Beacon Park next Monday May 18. A complimentary lunch will follow the match and the ladies will be entertained after a park ride in four in hands. The Catalonia match was abandoned due to their players’ unavailability. Zingari players listed include Keen Howard Roffe Great Sadler Powell Hole Spragg Stal Jr Bentley McKerrow Ward Vaughar Collett.

Zingari Duchess’”’ Company Beacon Park Zingaris Catalonia Catlonia

Australia Aces England in London Cricket Match

In London on May 14 a cricket match saw Australia’s XI defeat England by 166 runs after England collapsed to four wickets. Australia posted 78 runs in a key phase.

London Lans

Squantum Yacht Club Announces 1896 Regatta Fixtures

The Squantum Yacht Club in Quincy outlines the 1896 season schedule with championship races on May 30 June 17 Aug 1 and Sept 12 plus July 18 ladies day July 25 moonlight sail and Sept 5-7 annual cruise. Clubhouse repairs at Norfolk Downs are underway as the season aims for a record year.

Quincy Squantum Yacht Club Norfolk Downs

City Briefs and Society Items from East Cambridge

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy commencement exercises were held yesterday in Association Hall. Colonel Thomas, private secretary to the Governor, delivered the address. A loss at Young's followed. Table No. 4 of the Yomnat M. T. A. Society of East Cambridge, headed by Miss K. Greely with E. Collins secretary, plans a social in St. John's Hall Fourth Street, East Cambridge, on Wednesday May 20. The regular Channing Hall beacon street meeting will be at 2 30 o'clock, with Rev. W. Haredn. Farewell to Paul.

Massachusetts College of Puscmsar Rk Association Hall Thomas Gernor Young's M. T. A. Society of East Cambridge K. Greely E. Collins St. John's Hall Fourth Street Channing Hall Beacon Street Sunday Post Glines Company Winter Street Patsy Bliss Chicago Grover Serviss Tattersall’s Demond Ponkapoag Snow Cambridge Furniss George L. Sullivan J. M. Fisher G. W. Tarbell Warren Dow W. B. Brackett H. R. Illsley Ross F. Hayes J. A. Langford John Bowler J. C. Kerrison W. C. Bond H. B. Weston W. T. Gill W. S. Doane F. R. Snow E. M. Thayer A. M. Pear St. Joseph’s Church Circuit Street Roxbury

New Consul Chosen in Maine Division Meeting

At a Maine division A W meeting Charles S. Hichborn resigned as chief consul. The division will participate in the New England meet in Boston on Memorial Day and the fall meet will be at Rockland on Labor Day.

Portland Maine Divison A. W Charles S. Hichborn New England Boston Rockland

Avalon schooner launch planned for 12 30 today

The Avalon built by Ambrose Martin of East Boston for yachtsman Herbert Foster Otis is to slide off at 12 30 from Martin’s yard after a dredge due to low water. The 79 foot cruiser resembles the Minerva with oak keel and frames and yellow pine planking.

Avalon Ambrose Martin Boston Herbert Foster Otis Minerva

Trip of the Ancients Heads for Europe Tour

The Ancients prepare for a Europe trip aboard the Servia with Dr J Booth Clarkson set to oversee their health. Dr Clarkson, a veteran physician with ties to Boston and New York, is honored by Ancients as a trusted medical guardian. Clarkson’s son is a captain in the Queen's reserves and a Royal Thames Yacht Club member.

Europe Cunard J. Booth Clarkson Boston New York Dr. Clarkson Queen's Reserves Royal Thames Yacht Club Liverpool

Fire Underwriters Officers Elected in New York

The National Board of Fire Underwriters met in New York and elected officers today. William B. Clark of Etna Hartford became president, Henry W. Eaton of Liverpool London & Globe NY as vice president, Robert B. Beath of United Fireman's Philadelphia as secretary, and Frederick W. Arnold of Equitable Providence as treasurer.

New York National Board of Fire Underwriters William B. Clark Etna Hartford Henry W. Eaton Liverpool London & Globe Robert B. Beath United Fireman's Philadelphia Frederick W. Arnold Equitable Providence R. I

Hyde Park High School Battalion Prize Drill

Hyde Park May 14 The Hyde Park High School Battalion held its sixth annual prize drill. Company A won the company prize. Edward Judd took the individual prize, Albert Mackintosh the second prize, and L Palmer the third prize.

Hyde Park

Boston Council Rejects 309000 School Modernization Order

The Common Council refused to pass a 309000 appropriation for schoolhouse sanitation and ventilation, delaying action for a week. Mayor Quincy urged immediate funding and warned of accountability, while opposition cited process and legislative meddling by the Legislature.

Common Council Quincy Honer Bailey Briggs Miller Ward 5 Kiley Ward Board of Aldermen Boston Lane Ward 17 O'Callaghan Ward 8 McGuire Ward 10 Councilman Miller Republican Party Commonwealth Donovan Ward 15 Hyde and Kent Streets Washington Avenue New York, New Haven & Wartford Railroad

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