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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1894
Page
3
Tommy's team edged the Quakers 4 to 3 with Nichols fooled at bat as the Giants and Orioles posted wins. The Colts faced a tough game, suffering a heavy defeat that dampened their momentum.
Nichols stifled Philadelphia as Boston built a 4 3 win behind Carter and Nichols. Duffy led Boston with two singles and a double while Ganzel made a highlight catch and Nash scored from two bases. Attendance reported at 4500.
Fragmentary note discusses facial grooming and styling trends with emphasis on beard tailoring and hair cutting. Mentions prices and bespoke styling details, suggesting a fashion-forward approach for men in a historical context.
The air in pine woods aids consumptives due to its purity and antiseptic compounds released by trees including guaiacol.
A historical advertisement describes ozone as a beneficial remedy for consumption. It claims the gas is absorbed from the stomach into the blood and carried to the lungs, producing strong health benefits and urging readers to request a free book from T. A. Slocum Co. of New York.
First base on errors in Boston show a 1- Struck out Boyle and a double play crossed by Cross and Boyle. Lazy scoring lists llman Jen Boyle Lowe Long and Ganzel. Umpire Hurst. Time ih 25m.
May 17 Brooklyn game went down to the sixth inning when Kennedy split his hand and Gastright replaced him. The visitors then scored four runs to win 12–6. Final hits were 6 Brooklyn and 9 New York with 2 Brooklyn and 3 New York errors. Batteries Kennedy Gastright and Kinslow Rusie Farrell.
Hawke wins on debut holding the Senators to three hits. Baltimore scores 13 hits to 3. Brodie and McGraw fumble in the sixth inning allowing Washington two runs. Attendance 180. Pitchers Hawke Robinson for Baltimore Petty Dugdale for Washington.
The Chicago Cleveland baseball matchup planned for today was postponed to Sunday. Chicago team rests instead of playing.
The Pittsburg Louisville game, scheduled for May 17, was postponed due to rain, with no rescheduled date announced.
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on May 17 Providence fielding faults, especially Bassett, and clustered hits gave Wilkes-Barre a lead in the fourth and fifth innings. Campfield pitched well until the eighth when his delivery faltered. Attendance was 1550. The final score was 10 to 6.
In Buffalo on May 17 the Bisons pounded Parrott in the second inning to take a commanding lead. Gilbert hit a grand slam with bases loaded. Rain halted play in the third and darkness called the game in the eighth, giving Buffalo a 13 to 6 victory.
In Erie Pennsylvania on May 17 the Eries defeated the Trojans 5 to 4 in a tight contest. The game shifted to pitching after two early SaBinae and Herndon stood out for the Eries through the middle innings. Smith hit a home run for Erie.
In Binghamton New York on May 17 Springfield faced a strong home squad. Delaney stood out in the box for the Bears while Keefe pitched for the Springfields. Attendance reached about 1200 spectators.
May 17 in Worcester Fuller struggled as Fall River built a large early lead. Hill failed to steady the visitors after Fuller left. Worcester fought hard but could not erase Fall River's edge, final score 15 to 13.
Haverhill celebrated its return home by shutting out Lewiston 12 to 0. The visitors threatened in the ninth, but a sharp double play ended their rally and preserved the shutout.
In Bangor on May 17 Bangor out played their opponents with brilliant plays and costly errors into a 12 to 6 final. A substitute umpire drew objections from Portland as the game unfolded with uneven calls and athletic effort.
In Pawtucket on May 17, Brockton committed costly errors while Pawtucket benefited from lucky hits. The home club edged Brockton 4 to 3 in a lifeless game with several miscues on both sides.
The Harvard eleven defeated Tufts 7 to 2 on college ground. Paine started in the Harvard box and pitched better than yesterday. Crolius drew six walks and O Malley led the batting with three hits while Wiggin made key catches and put outs in center.
A cryptic fragment hints at regional effort and individual effort to press forward. Names and places are unclear, but the tone suggests a community anecdote about endurance and local resilience amid sparse details.
Trinity used three pitchers against Brown as errors and wild throws helped Brown score. Captain Steere left after being spiked and was replaced by a namesake. Bustard sat out with injuries and Green played well. Brady delivered strong hitting with Tenney at second as Tenney moved to third later in the game. The score:
Amherst defeats Wesleyan 8 to 7 on Pratt Field. Fletcher, Amherst third baseman, stars with eight put outs two assists three errors and a home run including two unassisted double plays. Captain Stearns posts two triples and a single.
New Haven beat Williman Tic 21 to 4 after a strong showing in fielding and batting this afternoon. Williman Tic struggled on defense while New Haven maintained offensive pressure throughout the game.
President Gilbride outlines St Marys A C position on relinquishing Saturday date for Boston ball club. He says half the Friday receipts would go to Billings, Saturday receipts for fire relief. Proposes combining athletic and baseball events for one admission, with proceeds to aid fire sufferers.
A party of twenty two excursionists from the Mount Keenian Reform and Temperance Club departed Eastern depot on the 7 o’clock train for a week in the Maine woods and Moosehead Lake. Members include F K E Pearce S R Ellis G A Fales M J Conant J H Davis W F Robinson E Shumway F H Morrill and Dr Foss.
Collector Warren of Boston reports to the Treasury Department that the appraisers' store was destroyed. Papers and records stored left in badly damaged condition while current records were saved. a small stock of goods remains. Cause unknown. Assistant Secretary Hamlin orders temporary buildings for an appraisers' store.
John James Marsh prominent Haverhill figure and wealth holder died at his Summer street home. Born May 2, 1820, he graduated from Dartmouth in 1841 and studied law at Harvard. He practiced law from 1846 to 1872 and served as city solicitor in 1870 and 1872.
Bob Fireen known as the Black Spider accepts Winter’s challenge to a boxing match to be held at catchweights for four or six rounds. He agrees to meet Winters at the Godfrey Maher contest or at the Post paice at Winters’ convenience. Fireen leaves purse division to Captain William Daley Jr.
Boxing news from Boston and nearby towns covers O Rourke urging Dixon Griffo match on June 29 at the Casino, Mysterious Billy Smith seeking an eight or ten round bout with O’Brien, Burns hosting Bolan in Washington while aiding two girls home, and Laing’s fatal New Zealand crash. Dixon Griffo talks weight, Behan warns of expenses, and South Boston club opens new house with Carey as captain.
Eyewitnesses at Gravesend racecourse report a late night fight between Jack McAuliffe and Australian featherweight Griffo. After a sequence in the barroom and on the track area they were separated by onlookers. McAuliffe was said to be heavily drinking and left badly worn after the brawl.
Entries for the amateur boxing tournament of the Lowell Cricket and Athletic Association will close on Tuesday next. Open weight classes include 106, 116, 126, and 135 pounds with one pound allowance. Prizes include gold watches for winners and bed watches for runners up. railroad fares paid for contestants where possible. The meeting starts at 4 p.m. and each class may be limited to four contestants.
Baron Robert Oppenmen, a Paris financier, has ordered a racing yacht to be built at a cost of about $100,000. The project is described as ambitious and intended for prominent maritime circulation.
E Sim owner of a Chinese store at 11 Harrison avenue says he was knocked down on Oxford place and robbed of 700 dollars by Gonn Yon Moy Love and Gonn Jung, who were arrested about 8 pm. Police plan to arraign six more Chinese suspects from a gambling raid at 10 Oxford place tomorrow.
Report from a New York daily details Kings County Wheelmen complaints about the Linscott road race. Riders allege course shortening and pacemaking by a professional rider. Officials dispute times, citing clerical errors, while other cycling news and events fill the page.
The A. A. Griffing Iron Company celebrated the opening of its new store at 177 and 179 Wort Hill square with a house warming on a Wednesday evening. Guests included representatives of the steam and hot water heating trade from New Zealand and visitors from Boston and nearby areas. Refreshments were served as part of the program.
The Boston Post invites readers to submit a 400 word bicycle trip sketch with name and address on one side of paper by June 1. The best story will win a gold eagle and be announced the following Sunday. Sketches will not be returned.
A narrator describes a Sunday bicycle ride with the wheelman companion from Saugus to Swampscott Salem Willows Beverly Farms and Manchester. They stop for refreshments and dinner share stories and pipe plans with three riders from the Hub. The author returns home content after a sunny coastal journey.
Henry L. D Entremont invites a summer journey starting in Boston and tracing the Evangeline romance route through Yarmouth St Marys Bay Digby Annapolis Grand Pre and Mt Deserts coast. The coastal itinerary lasts about thirty hours to reach Annapolis and ends with a total expense near 25 dollars including round trip and board.
Report claims Pope Manufacturing may relocate general offices to Hartford where the works lie. The idea has appeared before, but Colonel Pope has consistently kept headquarters in Boston to keep offices and works separate.
A London report on Lord William Cecil proposing church bicycle use for Sunday Wheelmen sparks debate. Rev James Brady defends bikes as Sabbath friendly. Colonel Lovell backs orderly ride to church, aiming to keep riders from sidetracks and preserve sanctuary access.
A dinner listing for Morse and Drake's at 119 High Street and 22 Washington Street in Boston highlights a best 30c meal. The notice presents the two locations as dining options in the old city.
Fragments describe a scene with bicycles and a public event near Goreint area. Readable words mention Shel tey ake and Pah at pers, suggesting local interest or discussion about a forthcoming display or sale in the area.
A fragmentary note from a newspaper page cites names lan phawedar fraug gor ae camara siete ee and others in an unclear item. The readable bits suggest a local notice or brief but lack verifiable details or context for full interpretation.
Lowell May 17 There was trouble at the armory tonight Captain Mitten ordered M company to drill excepting three ring ringleaders Insubordination led to thirty five men being ordered out Major Donovan arrived and supported Captain Mitten a likely discharge for the insubordinate group
The College crew, set to race Harvard's varsity around June 1, was formed yesterday and will begin training on Monday, likely alongside the varsity. E N Watriss, 1892, who coached the 1896 winning crew, will lead the group. The two crews feature returning rowers from the 1896 team and several sophomores, with detailed lineup for both shells.
Yale track loss as William M. Richards, the 100 and 220 yard dash champion last year, injures his knee again during the Yale Harvard games. Trainer Murphy says Richards will be unable to compete for years after wrenched tendon incidents from last summer and this spring rehabilitation efforts.
Last Saturday night unknown individuals damaged signs at Hall & Hancock's store at 407 Washington street. The signs were found the next morning wrapped in paper near the door, and the firm plans to reward the returner with a new hat, no questions asked.
Baltimore crowds awaited events at Gentlemen's Driving Park as rain canceled today’s racing program, delaying the schedule and forcing postponements of planned events.
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