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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1894
Page
5
The Tossers fall to Anse as Brooklyn and Philadelphia win margins while Cincinnati’s game is postponed. Boston remains in fifth place with a steady hold on the standings.
The score was tied after two innings when Baltimore and Boston traded runs. Boston added two more in the third as Mullane and Lovett pitched effectively and fielding miscues allowed Nash and Mac to score on a sequence including a triple by Nash. The game featured several sharp hits and baserunning, with both teams building momentum before a delay caused by a fire.
Directors Conant and Billings met Selee and discussed shifting remaining Boston games to other clubs' cities after the Congress street grounds burned. A Baltimore game at 3:30 p.m. will be played, with chairs and settees arranged for spectator seating. A temporary grand stand may be built.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Giants 10 to 4, outbattings and outfielding their opponents. Irwin's lineup built a commanding first inning lead and expanded it as the game wore on, with Connors hitting a homer. Attendance was not reported.
The Brooklyn team defeated Washington in a lopsided May contest with Petty erratic on the mound and weak fielding. Brein homered as Brooklyn tallied 16 runs to Washington 7. Brooklyn 13 hits to 12 for Washington, 7 errors to 9. Batters Steiner Kinslow Lachance and McGuire Dugdale. Attendance 1642.
In Pittsburg on May 15, Chicago defeated Pittsburg 23 to 6. After the second inning no Pittsburg batter got a hit. Ehret lasted long enough but struck early trouble as Griffith and Kittridge held the line. Lange hit a homer for Chicago and the visitors gathered late hits to seal the win. Attendance was 8,000. Batteries Griffith Kittridge Ehret Mack.
Cleveland pitchers and hitters combine for a decisive 7 0 win over St Louis Clarkson drives timely hits and on base production while St Louis struggles to string hits together and mount a rally.
The report notes a Monday May 14 16 opening at Boston Ball Grounds with Baltimore facing Boston. Reserved seats are available and ticket disks are issued by Adams Reuse.
Cleveland scored seven runs on nine hits with four errors by St Louis. St Louis tallied nine runs, seven hits, and four errors. Batteries were Cuppy and O Connor for Cleveland with Clarkson and Peitz for St Louis. Attendance listed as 1200.
Pawtucket won 9 to 5 after trading errors with Fall River. Pawtucket had 11 base hits to Fall River’s 10, with Meyers-Rollins pairing against Fournier-Roach in a game marked by Fall River errors.
Portland defeated Lewiston 7 to 1 in a listless game. Stafford pitched well but received poor support. Lewiston’s batting struggle showed with eight base hits for Portland and five for Lewiston, while errors favored Lewiston with six. Batteries were Carey and Casey for Portland and Stafford and Bergen for Lewiston.
In Worcester on May 15 Brockton defeated Worcester 12 to 8. Leeds started for Brockton, Fuller struggled and was pulled for Hill in the seventh. Brockton had 12 hits and 6 errors, Worcester 6 hits and 3 errors. Batteries were Leeds Corcoran for Brockton and Fuller Hill Hayes for Worcester.
Haverhill beat Bangor in a well played game featuring Crane’s pitching and a remarkable one handed catch by McBride. Anderson batted well as Haverhill pushed across late runs to win 9 to 1.
Providence won 15 to 14 as Wilkes Barre failed to solve Egan while Providence hitters found the gaps. Knight and Murray outfield play and McMahon sharp fielding stood out. Attendance 150. Scoring details show Providence 56 0111430 15, Wilkes Barre 21000000 14. Hits Providence 17, Wilkes Barre 8. Errors Providence 6, Wilkes Barre 3. Batteries Egan and Dixon for Providence Keenan Quarles and Warner for Wilkes Barre.
In Binghamton on May 15 the home team won 12 to 6 over Springfield after a five run first inning. Lynch hit a fence shot for a first inning home run while Full struggled to free his foot from the fence. Attendance was about 600. Dolan and Dowse pitched for Binghamton with Vickery and Leahy catching for Springfield.
Syracuse wins 8 to 7 in Buffalo after costly fifth inning errors. Syracuse outhit Buffalo 8 to 13 as Boyd hits a home run. Payne and Hess hold the mound for Syracuse while Bott and Boyd split catching duties. Attendance 900.
The Nationals beat the Xaviers with a high scoring contest, Buckley shining at bat and Marks pitching for the Nationals. Errors by Fallen helped the Xaviers score early, while Nationals collected seven base hits to six for the Xaviers. Buckley and Marks were key on offense and mound, with Hanson and Lincoln handling the catching duties. Umpire Morrison presided.
This afternoon Harvard baseball hosts Trinity at Holmes field with a 4 0 clock start. Harvard starters include Corbett at first and Stevenson in center with Whittemore Winslow and Cook among the batting order. Trinity fields Broughton Penrose Dingwall Buell Williams Young and others with Stanbridge Coggeshall in the lineup.
Bowdoin wins 8 to 7 over Dartmouth in Hanover after a seventh inning sequence of errors. Bowdoin had 7 base hits, Dartmouth 11, with solid individual performances on both sides. Pitchers Plaisted Haines and Dinsmore Abbott matched, but miscues swung the outcome.
On May 15 at Orono Maine State College defeated Bates 21 to 18 in an intercollegiate baseball game.
Sullivan's big benefit at the Casino features John J. Howard behind the scenes, word from Bob Fitzgerald Peter Maher and others, and a full boxing lineup. Fitzsimmons Maher McAuliffe Kerrigan Hennessey Brooklyn Jimmy Carroll Griffo Kaveney Dunn O'Brien Lavigne are slated for bouts with no exhibitions, plus more contests to be announced.
Mike McGraw tripped up Tom Tucker with a foot to the mouth in a heated moment as Nash and Tucker debated stealing second. Tucker suffered a bruised mouth and nose while the foul act drew sharp criticism of McGraw’s conduct.
In Hartford on May 15 the retrial of the Fox will case began in Superior Court. The dispute concerns the distribution of more than 3000,000. The first witness was D B N Fairbanks, a Boston lawyer, who drew Ma Fox's last will.
David L. Nash badly injured after slashing his throat and gashing his wrist at a Portland street hotel. He had been drinking steadily and had told wife he intended to leave after a supper dispute. Nash, an Englishman with a theatrical background, is hospitalized at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Cornelius Carthy of 1064 D Street South Boston tried to halt a runaway horse on Logan Street at 5 30 yesterday afternoon. He was knocked down by the excited animal suffering fractures of several ribs and severe contusions. He is in City Hospital.
George Sias of the Quincy House Boston visited friends on Summer Street Everett and found his bicycle missing. Captain Hewett located the Lovell Diamond bike at H. B. Hammond’s Chelsea residence. Hammond had bought it from Charles Riley of Everett and planned to pay $45. Riley, known as Tinker Riley and once jailed for larceny, was arrested after identification.
At a May meeting in Everett the street railroads committee was told to appeal to the Board of State Commissioners on Railroads to run Lynn and Boston passengers from Everett to Boston for a five cent fare. The council appropriated 350 dollars for a July 4 celebration. An order authorized forming a committee to study amending the city charter to increase aldermen from six to seven. A resolution urged the legislator’s support for elevated roads benefiting Everett.
Cambridge City Council held a hearing on widening Boylston street from 40 to 60 feet with a western takings strip to serve the river park system. Concord avenue also reviewed. both items referred to the roads and bridges committee after citizen input.
Malden May 15 At a regular meeting the Aldermen refused the applications of twenty two druggists for sixth class liquor licenses by a 6 to 1 vote. The decision follows strong temperance efforts. The board appropriated 500 dollars for a July 4 celebration.
Bishop Abram Newkirk Littlejohn born in Florida in 1824 graduated Union College 1845. He led Christ Church Springfield Mass and St Pauls Hartford and taught pastoral theology at Berkeley Divinity School. In 1869 he became Bishop of Long Island and oversaw the Cathedral at Garden City endowed by the Stewarts.
The Danish peasantry favor ordered homes with paired furniture in matching positions. An old farmer, after buying a piano for his daughter, considered a second one to flank the opposite wall. Beds are large wooden boxes, painted red or green, piled with feather beds for winter and summer. If feathers are scarce the under bed uses straw, attracting mice that nest and scurry, yet do not disturb the peasants. Bedding is rarely washed, once or twice yearly.
George A. Tapley aged 74 died at 11 last night at his home 6 School street Revere He was among the oldest residents and held many town offices He leaves a wife two sons and a daughter He was a farmer by profession.
The Woman's Club of Chelsea held a gentlemen's night last evening at the Review Club rooms with about 200 attendees. A reception ran from 8 to 7 19, followed by a collation and dancing until midnight as Marion Osgood's Orchestra provided the music.
In Everett on May 15 citizens met at Broadway Hall to discuss an emergency hospital scheme. A petition was signed requesting articles of corporation for the project.
Milford reports the death of Dr. I. E. Hobart aged 9, a Maine native and Bowdoin alumnus, after contracting blood poisoning from an autopsy on May 7. He was a member of the state medical association.
The tale follows Lillian and Signor Perugini amid backstage gossip. Rumors of a rocky marriage surface as Lillian plans a Europe tour while a Philadelphia split looms. Boston, New York chatter, and a looming divorce mark a turbulent arc for the prima donna.
Massachusetts General Hospital extended its outpatient drug service two months ago. West End apothecaries report sharp revenue drops as hospital prescriptions now fillable at outside shops. Hospital official claims the policy helps the poor and prevents outsiders from obtaining medicines.
The steamer Ask reports a near hull sighting on May 13 near 71W 39.9N as a white hull obstruction. The three masted schooner Viator of Perry Maine is to be sold by the U S marshal at 12 30 PM May 23 at Simpson's dry dock. The excursion steamer Charles L Mather opens May 30 to transport a Boston Grand Army delegation to Fort Warren. Nellie Dixon rigging work underway. Lapland at Constitution wharf undergoing stern overhaul. Indianapolis towed into Colon after shaft break prior to Jamaica voyage.
Gossip around the city theatres closes the season with a Park Theatre Souvenir Matinee. Utopia Limited receives praise at the Museum while Corinne and Hendrick Hudson engage Lula Glaser. Birminie plays at Tremont and Hagenbeck animals thrill Columbia audiences. Lulu Glaser is soon to wed a Denver gentleman. Corinne ends its Park run next Saturday after ninety five weeks. Frank Mayo revives Davy Crockett with Streets of New York to follow. Proto returns to Palace and Hairies Well dancers perform. Miss Iola Pomeroy charms at Lothrop's Grand Museum and plans a hiatus. Katharine Rober to team with East Lynn at Lothrop's. Ben-My-Chree returns to Boston Theatre. Claudian slated tomorrow. Lyceum benefit next Monday promises strong program. Hindoo jugglers and blue man set week at Austin Stone's Museum. Cairo street acts wow at World's Fair. The Howard hosts a bustling bill with Billie Taylor burlesque and varied specialties.
A one act of Qamille features Willie Collier Edward E Rice Walter Jones and others with prominent managers from New York Philadelphia Providence Baltimore and Boston in minor roles. Cast includes John Tenshaw May Ten Broeck Ross Fenton Lottie Gilson Ignacio Martinetti Al Wilson Harry Conor Frank Moran Peter F Dailey and May Irwin.
Lowell report notes a City Council committee's expected presentation Monday on Councilman Charles H. Noble facing alleged pay for work procurement involving William McMiroy. The case centers on accusations of money exchanged for obtaining city contracts and project opportunities.
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