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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1892
Page
3
Hart delivers crucial pitching to anchor Brooklyn as the team overcomes adverse winds. A tight game sees Brooklyn prevail despite gusty conditions, with key plays steering the outcome and securing a regional win for the home squad.
The report narrates lopsided wins and close contests across teams. Boston was shut out by Ward's men while seven Brooklyns scored, making it a whitewash. Baltimore Orioles edged New York by ten to nine as Philadelphia and Washington fought tight and Cleveland and Chicago won.
Johnny Ward boasted three of four wins against Boston. Monday’s game saw Brooklyn overwhelm Boston 7-0 as Hart baffled the Boston hitters while Lowe reached safely only once. Kel Kelly, caught up in the moment, misplayed a baserunner leading to a dramatic eighth inning moment and a humorous bench reaction from Brooklyn.
The Brooklyns pound Nichols all game with OBrien driving in runs and Kinslow, Daly and Ward contributing big hits. In the fourth and seventh innings, Daly, Ward and Joyce reach base and Brouthers and Parne deliver key two base and RBI hits. Attendance 4746. The score:
Privapriate Penn May 17. Inability to hit Knell's pitching beat the Phillies in the opening game at home. They produced five runs in the fifth inning aided by two errors, but Esper's pitching doubled down on Irwin's lineup. Attendance 1811. The score:
In New York on May 17 the New Yorks played poorly as both teams stumbled. Mickey Welch returned to the box after weeks inactive and endured a severe beating. Crane replaced him but failed to turn the game. Buffinton was knocked out, Healy came in and did fairly well. Attendance reported at 1165. The score remains unclear.
May 17 Pittsburg left handed rookie Woodcock pitched his first professional game facing Chicago. He performed well and would have won with better fielding. Gumbert also pitched well with strong support. Ryan Canavan and Bierbauer stood out in a game otherwise dull. Attendance 8220. Score: not fully shown.
May 17 Cleveland hosts as visiting Spiders fail to field. Cleveland pitcher Young dominates, two hits by opponents barely scratchable. McAleer Browning make dazzling catches while Kuehne and Weaver commit errors. Warm day, 3200 attendance. Cleveland wins easily.
In Manchester New Hampshire on May 17, Woonsocket overcame a slow start to beat Manchester in a game marked by a hissed umpire. Garry left with a bad arm, Wheeler pitched well after, Thornton and Flack starred on offense, and Farrell made a key stop in the seventh. Attendance 400.
In Pawtucket on May 17, Salem fell behind in the seventh inning as a walk, three doubles and two singles brought in four runs. Salem’s fielding faltered with Hale at second notably weak. Pawtucket reached base twelve times on errors and scored on five hits, with an attendance of 325 watching a high error count game.
May 17 Lewistons were routed as the Lowell players controlled play from start to finish. Maguire was pulled from the box after heavy pressure as the Lowell offense stretched its lead and kept Lewiston on defense throughout the contest.
Brockton lost as pitching woes dominated the game with Lyons failing early and Dos unable to hold the Portlands. Portland played lively ball while Brockton made a few highlights such as a double play and Ruarterham at second base, signaling possible changes in Brockton’s rotation. Attendance was about 450.
Providence defeated Buffalo 7 to 5 in a baseball clash at Buffalo on May 17. The scoreline shows Providence leading 7 runs to 5 as the game concluded. Bourraxro provided the backstory in a tense mid-season meeting.
Boston directors keep John Clarkson on the bench as other pitchers outperform him in Brooklyn games. Stovey remains under consideration for sale, while Stivetts, Nichols, and Staley are favored for regular duty. Bobby Lowe gains favor and will start regularly in the outfield or infield as needed.
Athletic gossip notes Johnnie Clausen will represent the Tri mounts at the championships, with several former members returning. Joe Cross will run the mile at Gloucester games, Dorchester sprinter Gleavey is fast for 100 yards, and Spencer of the B A A shines in a sharp quarter. Elmer White shifts to five miles, with John Wren and Eddie Petteo on track, while McCormick shows form in two dashes. Freddy Lord trains hurdles, Jack Moakley aims for the mile, Balch of Roxbury Latin excels in hammer and walking, Jim Shea shows shot put prowess, Edson runs faster though starts poorly, Phil Sheehan expects the shot win, and Gloucester/Dorchester clubs supply tug of war entrants. admission is 50 cents, centrefield seats proposed at 25 cents.
John L. Sullivan, pictured as healthy and strong, says he has not tasted liquor in three months and can outmatch the Keelay cure. He weighs 235 pounds nude, plans to shed 25 more before the Kilrain fight, and will begin training around July 1 for about sixty-two days. Sullivan and partner Duncan & Harrison plan to dissolve their partnership after the season ends.
The Shawmut Coat Club hosted a boxing meet at their club house with 500 in attendance. Seven bouts featured Mike Daly and Robert Hayes in a 110 pound opener, followed by several hard fought matches including John Quinn versus A Glynn, Coleman Conley versus Mats Leary, and J J Driscoll versus James Callahan. The main event saw Joe Walcott defeat Tom Powers, with strong officiating and audience enthusiasm throughout.
At Gravesend racing prep continued with Strathmeath and Rex racing in .38 and Cerberus in peak form. Snowball and Gonzalez completed a seven eighths drill, Moonraker logged a mile in 1.56 while others such as Charade and Wyndham Warden posted swift trials. Absradhey heads to Chicago with Blitzen and others rests for Saratoga.
The B A A annual event at the Irvington Oval features handicaps for the 100 yard dash with F W Lora listed for B A A at 1% yards J Smith and B A A members at scratch followed by B Hara Jr B A A and F A Dorman H L A A also at scratch with results to be run today.
Fragmentary event log lists multiple athletes with yardage figures and scratches across clubs such as BAA Y.M.C.A. and Melrose A.C. Names include J Gleary T J Gleary D R Child H M Adams Irwin Evans Stingel Barstow and many others with 2 to 20 yard gains. Also references a 440 yard run and a 120 yard penalties cent.
In Boston very little money was placed on Lannon while Godfrey drew cautious support. Bets were scarce as sportsmen showed hesitation, with small sums like 1000 dollars noted but rarely wagered. The sparse betting mirrors a shrinking crowd ahead of the Dixon Johnson event.
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