John Ward Weeps as Boston Wins Uphill Fight
Boston triumphs in a hard fought game with John Ward tearfully reacting to the late comeback. Anse leads the Phillies in a tense, close contest showcasing grit and timely plays.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1892
Page
3
Brooklyn Drops Slugfest As Boston Edges Them
In a turbulent game Brooklyn started strong but Boston rallied. Daly and Ward opened the scoring with early hits, Brouthers crushed a triple driving in two runs, and a late Boston surge, including McCarthy and Ganzel hitting safely, put Massachusetts ahead 6 to 5 before a controversial ninth inning ended Boston’s win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
Duffy
Dailey
Darky
Lowe
Boston
O’brien
Ganzel
Tucker
Staley
Long
Ganzele
Ward
Burns
Brooklyn
Don Dailey
McCarthy
Nash
Stein
Massachusetts
Corcoran
Joyce
Boston Takes Lead With Strong Up Hill Victory
The Boston team secured a clear pennant lead after a hard fought win, while the Giants edged the Orioles in a one run thriller in New York. Buck Ewing’s side won the lone run as McMahon out pitched Rusie amid shaky Baltimore defense. Philadelphia lost heavily to Washington as Cincinnati outplayed Pittsburgh and Anson’s Colts defeated Cleveland away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Stein
Bostons
Johnny Ward
New York
Giants
Orioles
Buck Ewing
McMahon
Rusie
Baltimore
New Yorks
Philadelphias
Washingtons
Senators
Cincinnatis
Pittsburgs
Anson
Colts
Clevelands
Boston Triumph Over Brooklyn In Torn Pennant Battle
In a dramatic late innings clash Boston defeats Brooklyn by a single run after a ninth inning error and a controversial interference play. Key figures include Ward Joyce Nash Ganzel and Duffy as Brooklyn’s third baseman is cited for dirty play.
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Boston
Harvard
Nipper
Tucker
Nash
Joyce
Brooklyn
Ganzel
Bostons
Daly
Lowe
Ward
John
Long
Daffy
Duffy
Chicagos Extend Win Streak Over Clevelands
Chicago bats finally broke through in the last inning as Hutchinson kept the Cleveland lineup in check. Cuppy started for Chicago and was strong until late, while the crowd of about 2000 witnessed the ninth inning rally that sealed an eleventh straight victory for the Chicagos.
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Chicagos
Clevelands
Cuppy
Hutchinson
Hutchinson Hutchinsons and Others in Double Play Pair
Virtue and Childs turned a double play in a game officiated by umpire Lynch. The action spanned two hours and ten minutes as Hutchinson, Childs, O Connor, Tebean and Doyle contributed to the play sequence.
New York In Luck In Pitchers Battle
The May 18 game in New York featured McMahon and Rusie as the dominant pitchers. McMahon pitched better but Rusie earned the win as Richardson drew a base on balls and was forced at second by O Rourke. Bassett and Lyons contributed with hits and O Rourke scored. Attendance was 1002. The score remains to be noted.
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New York
McMahon
Rusie
Richardson
O'Rourke
Bassett
Lyons
Renes T.B
Gore
Ereeces Ewing
Osos Taut Ee
Shindle
Csesee
Robinson
C.rceevanes
Cseees
Vegotals
Cccese
Cecsceves
Schoch
Welch
Kusie
Whistler
Ba —Whistler
Fuller
Kassett
Balla
Boyle
Pickets
Doubens
Gassett
Kech
Gaffney
Cincinnati Triumphs Over Pittsburg Despite Rain Delays
Cincinnati defeated Pittsburg in a one sided game as Bierbauer misplayed in the second inning leading to seven runs. Beckley's and Farrell's home runs and George Smith's fielding highlighted the contest while Hurst's umpiring drew boos. Rain halted play multiple times before completion with an attendance of 1280.
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Prrtsnure
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Bierbauer
Beckley
Farrell
George Smith
Hurst
Mephee
Eecee Lathan
Deyeeoane O'Neil
Ocersacceaes Holi AY
Ceeeeneee
Raeree Qo Halligan
J. Comiskey
Geo. Smith
Murphy
Cuseseereres
Mullane
Pieceeesers
Gelihvese
A.B. Rr
H. TB
P.O. A
Woodcock
Peesenrees
Piuescula
rana—Pittsdam
Elmer Smith
G. Smith
McPhee
Marae Ude
O’ Neill
E. Smith
Miller
Swartwood
Coran Firat
Cincinnat
Latham
8Wood
Galvin
Haga Bwarle
Phillies on Easy Street in Parma Adelia game
Phillies powered to a comfortable win as Dowd took over for Radford after the second inning and Kilroy started for the Senators. The game, played before 689 in Parma Adelia, featured strong hitting and flawless fielding from the Phillies with a decisive early lead.
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Parma Adelphia
Phillies
Kilroy
Killen
Senators
Dowd
Boston Post Baseball Competition Summary
At the close of the First Series of the National League games the clubs will rank as per the columnist’s opinion. The piece sets out to forecast standings after the initial series, highlighting early performance by teams and players in Boston’s reporting.
First Three Correct Lists For Series Two Tickets
The Baseball Editor of The Post in Boston will award the final handing of the eiubs after the First Series. Tickets for the Second Series of Gaming will be issued to winners as ties are resolved. Entries must be received by June 1 addressed to The Post Boston. Clubs listed include Boston Brooklyn Baltimore Chicago Cleveland Cincinnati Louisville New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh St Louis and Washington. Names may be contracted on coupons.
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Boston
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Louisville
Pittsbu
Washington
Bostonie
Oston
Baltimore
Chicago
New York
Eliadelph
St. Louis
Stolen bases and errors mark game between Philadelphia and Washington
Philadelphia and Washington players racked up hits and errors as Kilroy Hamilton and Killen led in stolen bases. Kilroy and Clements drew walks, while Milligan and Killen also had walks. Double plays featured Bradford Richardson Larkin and Dowd Richardson Larkin. Umpire Sheridan. Time 1h 45m.
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Philadelphia
A.B. R
P.O. A. Hamilton
L.f
Connor
Allen
Hompson
T.f
Earene Lebanty
Enone Clements
Washington A.B
B.H. P.O. Troy
PowerMia
A Larkin
Duttee
Kilroy
Radford
Dowd
Thompson
Carsey
Delehanty
Larkin
Hallman
Ulrich
Hamilton
Duffee
Killen
Washington
Clements
Milligan
Millizan
Wilditch
Louisville to St Louis game moved to July 3
The Louisville game scheduled for today was transferred to St. Louis for July 3 due to venue changes.
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Louisville
St. Louis
Portland Dominates Brockton in Seven Inning Tilt
Portland easily carried off a ball today in a seven inning game cut short to let the visitors catch a train. Brockton managed nothing at the plate as Portland's bats and sharp fielding dominated. Manager Allen plans changes to the lineup and seeks solid contact hitters and pitchers. Two lively double plays highlighted the day with an attendance around 200.
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Brockton
Portland
Brocktons
Allen
Lewiston Triumphs Over Salem In Narrow Lead
Lewiston built a late lead with two bases on balls a poor throw and a two bagger in one inning. Salem tied it in the ninth on Killeens two bagger and Dorseys hit caroming over the head of Hickey. Donahue supplied the decisive run on a walk a steal and a wild throw. Killeen pitched well Lezotte helped with two double plays. Attendance 510. The score:
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Salem
Lewiston
Killeen
Barger
Dorsey
Hickey
Gorman
Donahue
P.O
G. Liasveee
Seeeeere McCormick
Desenese
Lenotte
Geene
Eeue Gorman
Seeseeess Welch
Lynch
C Murphy
G.feeeasseee Donahue
Maguire
Moore
Welch
Lezotte
McCarthy
Seil
McCormick
Hicks
Deady
Bigas
Balla
Krigzs
Tale
German
Cook
Onahue
Hale
Smith
Orsey
Hale O'Neil
Keleher
Rubber Boys On Top Woonsocket May 18 Pawtucket game
Woonsocket won the first home game against Pawtucket as errors aided hits. Lynch pitched best, McGuirk at third and Flack in the outfield excelled with six putouts. A McGuirk Cronin double play highlighted the game, with Sweeney Ladd O Donnell and Burrill contributing solidly. Attendance was about 500.
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Woonsocker
Pawtucket
Woonsocket
Lynch
McGuirk
Flack
Cronin
Sweeney
Ladd
O'Donnell
Burrill
Pawtuckets
Woonsocert
A.B. RE
T.B. P.O Ladd
Wee Ceeenees
Mather
Dugan
S.ee
Ceer
Eeeeenet
Avreeand
Woonrocket
Kweeney
O'Dannell
Jiurrill
Wester
Juurrill
Duggan
Plack
Harrington
Feen
Connauhien
Quinlan
Long
Webster
Connaughton
Webster Long Brien play in Webster league game
Pave McGuirk and Cronin and Webster and Long and Brien faced off with Cray as umpire. Time recorded as time-ih. 25 minutes noted.
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Pave
McGuirk
Cronin
Webster
Long
Brien
Cray
Lowell Licks Manchester In Town Rivalry Showdown
May 18 Lowell hosted Manchester in a highly charged rivalry game before 870 spectators. Rudderham pitched a standout eight inning effort for Lowell, as two runs came on errors and a Cull two bagger in the ninth. Manchester tallied in the second on an error by McCauley and a Garry hit to right. Both sides played sharp defense in a spirited contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Manchester
Rudderham
Cull
E Manchesters
McCauley
Garry
A.B. RK
T.B. P
Hawes
Sciscae
Guinasso
Whitney
C.esece
Eeceee
Raddernay
Deevesas
F. Seerteae
Fitzmaurice
A.B. R
T.B
PoIvell
Thornton
Ceeesee Dowling
Collins
I Wheeler
MOIAG
de Cesee
Hart
Guinisse
Itzmaurice
Mackey
Morse
Wheeler
Day
Regan
Mulcahy
Providence Triumphs Over Burravo Nine At Home
Burravo May 18 The home team fell to Providence as the visitors scored four runs in the seventh after Maloney struggled. Providence earned six runs off Maloney and Knauss with solid hitting and timely baserunning."}
Albanys Defeat New Havens as Taylor Shines on May 18
In Albany Aubany the Albanys beat New Havens again with strong pitching from Taylor and a five run second inning. Blansfield made a key stop and Donnelly caught a foul fly. Attendance 1500. Final score shows Albany 7, New Haven 2.
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Aubany
Albanys
New Havens
Fournier
Taylor
New Haven
Murphy
Blanfield
Blansfield
Donnelly
Albany
T.E. P.O
Bader
Cleceneceecacs
Jones
Fields
AB R
Shannon
Cceecere
Beecher
R.f
Griffin
Morrissey
Eesess
Murphys
Luceeneue
Ceaee
Weis
Crccereccesses
Deseerssass
Aidanyv
Nccaveveresss
Eeeeesere
Binghamton Defeats Troy 7 to 4 in May Game
In Troy on May 18 the game ended with Binghamton scoring 7 and Troy 4. Key plays centered on tight pitching and timely hits as the visitors secured the win.
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Troy
Binghamton
Elmira Falls to Syracuse 4-2 in May Elmina Game
In Elmina on May 18 Syracuse defeated Elmira with a 4 to 2 score. Elmira scored two goals but Syracuse pulled ahead in a competitive match.
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Elmina
Elmira
Syracuse
Harvard Down Holyoke in Lopsided Baseball Victory
Harvard defeats Holyoke 12 to 2 yesterday afternoon after a close start. Driscoll’s slow curves baffled Harvard pitchers early, but the seventh and especially the eighth innings produced seven runs on multiple hits including a Hovey home run. Frothingham’s fielding was nearly flawless with standout plays from Cook and Hovey.
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Harvard
Holyokes
Driscoll
Mr. Driscoll
Highlands
Cook
Hovey
Holmes Field
Frothingham
Harvard Men Shine In Tight Baseball Contest
Accepted difficult chances in a brilliant man ner. The Harvard men also ran bases with more than usual dash, although this may have been due to the fact that they could get a lous bend off Driscoll, e Holyokes could not bat either Bates or Highlands to any effect. In five innings they found Bates's curves safely twice, and in the ninth inning Kearney got a hit off Highlands after two men were out. The score:
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Harvard
Lous
Driscoll
Harvard Seniors Capture Deciding Game Of Championship Series
The Harvard seniors defeated the freshmen in a tense deciding game for the class championship. Both teams showed steady play with the lead changing through the ninth inning. Key moments included Rogers and Wadsworth in the early offense, a three run fourth by the seniors, and strong defensive stretches by Lake and Brown, with both sides threatening late but unable to convert.
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Harvard
Rogers
Wadsworth
Brown
Curtis
Rankin
Cummin
Coonley
Dreyfus
Whiting
Walker
Lake
Groten and St. Marks Play Fast Game in Groten Mass
In Groten on May 18, Groten and St. Marks produced a lively game with many players contributing to the run output. Willis failed to score, while Chauncey pitched well. Groten’s assists nearly matched her put outs, with St. Marks close behind in that stat. The score was not given.
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Groten
Mass
Amherst Dartmouth Game Delights Crowd With Close Lead
Amherst Dartmouth clash produced a tight contest with light hitting and clean fielding. The Dartmouths seized the early lead and finished with a narrow margin as a large crowd looked on. Score:
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Amhe Erst
Ambherst-Dartmouth
Dartmouths
Yale Beaten Again by Staten Island Nine
Yale varsity nine with many substitutes loses to Staten Island in a May afternoon game in New Haven. The result extends Yale’s skid as Staten Island proves stronger with key hits and pitching.
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New Haven
Yale
Staten Island
Unclear Amateur Baseball Play Despite Notable Catch
The game was loosely played and uninteresting. Case made a notable catch after Harvey muffed a fly, grabbing it before it hit ground. Other line items include errors and scattered player notes, with references to Staten and local details that are partially garbled.
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Case
Harvey
Staten Teland
Staven Island
Staten Pean
Arter
cCormick
Cole
Holy Cross Beats Williams in One-Sided College Game
Holy Cross defeated Williams College in a high scoring afternoon game on the Williams campus. Draper broke a finger for Williams and Hollister was substituted. Final score shows Holy Cross with 11 to Williams 3 as the teams exchange leads and players suffer injuries.
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Williamstown
Holy Cross
Williams College
Williams
Draper
C. Hollister
Mary
Cser Neo Shaw
Wiliams
Frrore
Hollister
Biafford
Leahy
Milwaukee Wet Grounds Postpone Milwaukee Kansas City Game
Wet grounds forced postponement of the Milwaukee at Kansas City game on May 18. The contest will be rescheduled for Friday, with officials announcing the new date and venue in coming hours.
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Milwaukee
Baseball Notes Reveal Varied Form Across Leagues
Ned Crane shows solid work against the Baltimores last Tuesday while Jake Beckley leads Pittsburg but lacks strong leadership. Several players struggle with fielding and health including Weaver, Pfeffer, and Bird, with Louisville and St. Louis clubs mixed in form. Comiskey pushes discipline. Von Der Ahe urges a league meeting over signings. West End wine clerks field a strong nine led by Conners with Beaman, Flynn, Fitzgerald, Donahoe, Welch, McLaughlin, Shea, Huch, and Conners in a potential game setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Crane
Baltimores
Jake Beckley
Pittsburgs
Jake
Shugart
Grim
Louisvilles
Weaver
Louisville
Stratton
Pfeffer
Bird
St. Louis Brown
Jennings
Emilie
von der Ahe
Bob
Schriver
Kittredge
Elmer Smith
Pittsburg
Right Garden
Swartwood
New York
Giants
Charley Comiskey
Cincinnati
Browning
Richardson
Browns
Tommy Tucker
Ned Hanlon
Shindle
Baltimore
Ulrich
Arthur Irwin
Ted Larkin
Ted
Gladiator
Ewing
West End
Kil Conners
Green Street
William Beaman
J. Flynn
Fred Fitzgerald
J. Donahoe
Tom Welch
Dan McLaughlin
Mike Shea
Toby Huch
Phil Conners
Steve Driscoll
Bill Bagley
Newtons Playground Controversy Over West Newton Common Sale
May 18 Newton reports uproar on plans to cut up and sell the West Newton Common the only north side field for base and football use Magnolia grounds in Newtonville also being repurposed for building threatens local athletics Allen’s school nine currently uses the common and the sale would end athletic activities at the school A push will seek City Council action to preserve the site.
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Newton
West Newton
Magnolia
Newtonville
Allen’s School
Dartmouth and Williams pair win Amherst intercollegiate title
In Amherst on May 18 Gunni son and Brown of Dartmouth defeated Reed and Wales to win the intercollegiate championship at Amherst. The match score was 6-4 10-8 6-4 in favor of Dartmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Gunnison and Brown
Dartmouth
Reed and Wales
Williams
Curio Wins Newmarket Stakes in London
London May 18 Prince Soltykoffs colt Curio won the Newmarket stakes with Stelo second and St. Damien third. The race was valued at 22500 dollars and attracted notable entrants from rival stables.
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Prince Soltykofff
Curio
Stelo
St. Damien
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