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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1896

Page

3

Stivett Shines as St Form Deals Eight Hits in Win

Stivetts pitches in strong form, twirling effectively to hold Boston to eight hits. Breitenstein injures, yet Cincinnati continues winning as the mound duel unfolds.

Boston Wins Again Over Browns On Stivetts Strong Pitching

In St Louis on May 20 Boston defeated Cleveland as Stivetts dominated the game. He held the Browns to eight hits and kept them scoreless until the final inning. Breitstein left with a finger injury, Kissenger finished, and Boston led from the first inning with timely hits and strong defense. Parrott Cross and Kissenger contributed runs, while Murphy starred in the field catching and throwing to bases.

ST. Louis Boston Browns Stivetts Jack Bostons Selee Parrott Cross Kissenger Connor Breiterstein Breit Meyers Murphy Lowe Ganzel Monte Duffy Bannon Hamilton Long Quinn Joe Bounder Dowd

Stivetts Contributes as Boston Defeats St Louis 3-2

Stivetts, Connor, Meyers led Boston in a narrow 3-2 win over St Louis on errors at first base. DBy Stivetts Parrott Meyers struck out earlier. Double plays by Cress and Quinn, Ont and Ganzel. Keeper Lynch and Pime-th listed.

Stivetts Connor Meyers Boston St. Louis Parrott Cress Quinn Ont Ganzel Aipire—Lynch Pime Th. m

Pittsburg Ball Game Played In Drizzle Ends In Farce

Pittsburg's game with Brooklyn in a drizzling rain deteriorated as Hastings was wild, then Goar failed to improve the pitching. Brooklyn seized a commanding lead while Pittsburg delayed. Abbey tossed the last innings. Pittsburg avoided a shutout. Ely and Shindle hit home runs. Attendance 1500. Brooklyn 6, Pittsburg 2. Errors Brooklyn 1, Pittsburg 5. Batteries Abbey Grim Hastings Goar Merritt.

Pittsburg Hastings Goar Brooklyn Abbey Ely Shindle Grim Merritt

Cleveland Scores Five in Opening Inning as Baltimore Errors Loom

Cleveland bunched hits in the first inning and capitalized on fielding errors by Baltimore to score five. They added four more in the third before Pond was relieved, leaving Cleveland ahead and Zimmerman hitting a home run. Attendance 20. Final score 12 for Cleveland, 5 for Baltimore.

Cleveland Clevelands Baltimores Pond Zimmer Baltimore UVLU Carors Cuppy Hemming Hemming Brand Robinson

New Yorks Rout Chicago In One Sided Baseball Game

In Chicago on May 20 the New Yorks defeated the Cubs easily as Parker's curves trouble the Cubs and Meekin struggled. Attendance reached 1500. Final score shows New York 19 to Chicago 4 with 21 hits to 15 and 1 error to 5. Batteries were Meekin Wilson for New York and Parker Kittredge for Chicago.

Chicago New Yorks Parker Colts Meekin New York Wilson Kittredge

Rhines Beats Phillies as Reds Crush Philadelphia

Cincinnati pitcher Rhines allowed two hits and no runs in a dominant outing. Reds supported by strong hitting led 10 to 2 over Philadelphia. Attendance 200. Batteries Rhines and Peitz for Cincinnati Orth and Clements for Philadelphia.

Cincinnati Rhines Phillies Reds Orth Ciingirnet Philadelphia Peitz Orth and Clements

New Bedford Narrowly Defeats Pawtucket in Ninth Inning

New Bedford led 9 to 1 before Pawtucket tied the score in the ninth, but Dee relieved Hallowell and Sheible, shutting Pawtucket down in the tenth. Gray umpired poorly as the crowd of about 600 watched a 16 to 14 hit disparity and eight errors by New Bedford. Batteries Braun Hallowell Sheible Sharp Kelley Yerkes Stevick Yeager.

New Bedford Mass Pawtucket Dee Hallowell Sheible Gray Braun Sharp Kelley Yerkes Stevick Yeager

Opening Portland Augusta game features mis plays and wood throws

Portland opened the season against Augusta with many costly misplays and free hitting. Wood's strong throws at home plate stood out as the lone bright spot in front of about 500 fans. Final score indicates Portland losing fielding errors and baserunning miscues.

Portland Augusta Wood Waubuste Ccccacocessa Leak O Killeen Donovan Dilworth Butler

Lewiston Beats Bangor in Easy Run Victory at Home

Lewiston defeated Bangor as Williams pitched a strong game allowing five hits through nine innings. Lewiston capitalized on hard hitting after Braham started in the box and Gildea relieved him to contribute runs. Attendance was 609 with Lewiston 15 hits to Bangor 7 and two errors for Lewiston against one for Bangor.

Lewiston Bangor Braham Gildea Williams Tegwibto Cece Vane Messitt Roach Hayes

Brockton Beats Fall River In Tight Seven Inning Game

In Brockton on May 20 Fall River led after a four run second inning, but the game stayed close. Strong fielding from Reilly Lajoie Willis Lang and Mackenzie kept Brockton in the mix as attendance reached 709. Final lines show Fall River six hits Brockton nine and miscues by both sides. KlobedanzRupert and McKennaShea were the batteries.

Brockton Fall River Stackhouse Reilly Lajoie Willis Lang Mackenzie Pell Klobedanz Rupert McKenna Shea

Syracuse Stars Falls To Providence In Eastern League Game

In Syracuse on May 20 the Stars were beaten by Providence 8 to 3. Rudderham pitched strongly for Providence while Whitehill held Syracuse to three runs. Providence outhit Syracuse, 8 to 6, and made three runs in two other innings to seal the win. Attendance was 2020.

Syracuse N. Y SyrAcuse Stars Providence Rudderham Providence Boys Stars Whitehill

Remarkable Eastern League game as McFarland shuts out Springfield

In Rochester New York on May 20 McFarland pitched a standout game for the Ponies in a 10 to 0 win over Springfield. He faced only four runners reaching first base and allowed just two safeties while Hawley pitched for Springfield.

Rochester N. Y McFarland Springfield Hawley

Mc Farland Dominates As Rochester Triumphs Over Springfield

A Springfield batter was hit and replaced by Jordan who could not stop Rochester. Mc Farland excelled and secured the win while Springfield errors influenced the final score. Key hits include Lynch on a three-base and Daly, McFarland, Gilbert on two-baggers with Rochester earning one earned run.

Jordan Blackbirds Springfields McFarland Tenuance Rochester Lynch Daly Gilbert

New Haven Defeats Wilmington 10 to 7 In Darkened Match

New Haven used Smith of Scranton in the mound to hold Wilmington to eight runs off one hit as New Haven chased runs and won 10 to 7 in seven innings due to darkness. In the opener Wilmington edged New Haven 8 to 7.

New Haven Smith Scranton Wilmington McIntyre

Toronto tops Wilkes-Barres 5 to 1 behind McPartlin

In Toronto Ontario on May date Pitcher Mc Partlin dominated Wilkes-Barres who managed 1 run and 6 hits while Luckey gave up 12 hits including a double and a triple. Wilkes-Barres also committed more errors than Toronto.

Toronto McPartlin Wilkesbarres Luckey Torontos

Buffalos win second game to run streak to six

Buffalo beats Scranton 9 to 4 at Buffalo. After a 4‑4 tie through two innings Gannon allowed seven hits while H. Smith backed him at bat. Buffalos were well supported in the field as Scranton was unable to score after the second inning. Attendance reported as 1200.

Buffalo N. Y Buffalos Scranton Gannon H. Smith

Harvard Dominates Brown In 6 1 Victory At Providence

Harvard pitchers Paine and Summersgill held Brown to a single run while their offense produced six. Brown squandered chances early as Summersgill faltered late and Paine proved unhit in key moments. Mellor's triple sparked a late Brown push, but Harvard remained steady and deserved the win.

Harvard Second Team Defeats Groton School in Marathon Game

The Harvard second team beat Groton School 15 to 5 as Gregory excelled on the mound aside from one weak inning. Groton’s Hawkins made two remarkable catches in center field, while Groton managed all five runs in their second inning. Base hits favored Harvard 15 to 10. Batteries: Gregory and Morton for Harvard, Auchincloss and Sturgiss for Groton.

Groton Harvard University Groton High School Gregory Groton School Hawkins Harvard Groth Morton Auchincloss Sturgiss

Weathered Drizzle Oversees Tight Ball Game Play

Umpire Wickoff sent players to positions as a light drizzle persisted throughout the game with only a brief pause, dampening play and affecting field conditions.

Wickoff

Danvers High School Beats Beverly 28 to 9 in Baseball

Interscholastic baseball from Danvers on May 20 reports Danvers High School defeating Beverly High School 28 to 9. Strong offensive output and decisive win highlight the game. Beverly struggled to contain Danvers' batters throughout the affair.

Danvers Danvers High School Beverly High School

Harvard Juniors top seniors in tight interclass game

Harvard Juniors defeated the seniors in their second interclass contest. The close game broke open in the eighth inning when with two outs and the score tied at 2 to 1, 97 blasted three runs to take the lead. Final score 97, 6 to 96, 1.

Harvard

Harvard Freshmen Baseball Beats Brookline High 8 to 1

Harvard freshman baseball defeated Brookline High School’s team yesterday at Holmes Field by a decisive 8 to 1 score. Harvard’s hitters and pitching limited Brookline to a single run as the game moved quickly.

Harvard B. H.S Brookline High School Holmes Field

Dartmouth Defeats Vermont in 15 to 7 Victory

Hanover May 20 Dartmouth defeats Vermont 15 to 7. Miner left the box. Dinsmore replaced him with no gain. Conway pitched well but lacked support. Dartmouth to meet Williams in two championship games at Williams Town Friday and Saturday.

Hanover N. H Dartmouth University of Vermont Miner Dinsmore Conway Williams Williamstown Wreriore Vermont Abbott Agon

Amherst Defeats Tufts 2 1 In Slow Game At Home

Amherst beat Tufts 2 to 1 in a slow afternoon game at Amherst. Corridan of Tufts made several notable catches while Curran pitched well and Nichols fielded strongly for Amherst. Sullivan delivered the decisive hit, a three-bagger, as Amherst won. Batteries Boyden Sullivan Curran Meader.

Amherst Mass Tufts Curran Nichols Sullivan Pirdoval Gissassneary Mirors Boyden and Sullivan Curran and Meader

Wesleyan Defeats Trinity 23 to 3 in Campus Game

Wesleyan overpowered Trinity on campus yesterday afternoon with a 23 to 3 score as Coggeshall was repeatedly hit by Wesleyan, yielding a one sided defeat. The contest featured many miscues and strong Wesleyan defense throughout.

Wesleyan Trinity Coggeshall

Somerville High Beats Boston Latin School 10 to 6

Somerville High defeated Boston Latin School on the Somerville Y M C A grounds by 10 to 6 yesterday afternoon. The win fulfilled long-cherished desires for the Somerville team and kept their record in the local sports standings intact.

Somerville High Boston Latin School Somerville Y. M. Co. A

Haverhill Beats Newburyport 10 to 8 in Park Game

The Haverhill and Newburyport High School baseball teams met at Athletic Park with Haverhill taking a 10 to 8 lead. Players from both teams contributed in a spirited afternoon contest as fans watched the close score.

Haverhill Newburyport High School Athletic Park

Patersons Tie For First In Atlantic League Play

New York May 2 Patersons defeat the Metropolitans to again tie the local players for first in the Atlantic League as rain fell during the game.

New York Metropolitans Patersons

Natick Triumphs Over Framingham in 10th Inning

Natick wins the Middlesex interscholastic game against Framingham in the tenth, their third straight league victory and sixth win overall. Dowd, Natick High’s standout pitcher, fanned sixteen and made twenty assists. Umpire Sweeney’s officiating is praised as perfect.

Natick Framingham Dowd Natick High Sweeney

Baseball notes reflect Boston team shakeups and college matchup

Baseball notes review ten days' release for Jack Ryan after three years with Boston. Ganzel and Bergen to cover. Ryan courted by Baltimore or Pittsburg. Irwin to replace Bill Clarkyon Freedman's Metropolitans. St Louis reshuffles include Latham released and Sheehan sold to Columbus. Celtics and college games on deck. weather delays Louisville Washington. upcoming Boston College vs Boston University ball game slated.

Jack Ryan Boston Ryan Ganzel Bergen Cincinnati Chicago Baltimore Pittsburg Selee John Irwin Bill Clarkyon Freedman Metropolitans St. Louis Latham Tim Sheehan Columbus, C Tommy Niland Chicago University Harvard Cambridge Bostons Kansas City Charlie Farrell New York Minneapolis Billy Mains Hopkinson Somerville South End E. J L. Browns Central Parks East Boston Young Americas Athletics Boston College Boston University Mike” Sullivan MacDermond Griffin Chapman Slattery O’connor Bergin McAllister Farrell Dolan Louisville

Royal letter from American Olympians to Crown Prince of Greece

The B A A boys send a letter to His Royal Highness Constantine Crown Prince of Greece praising Greek hospitality and the Athens games. They affirm Greece as the original home of the Olympian games and support keeping the event in its native soil. Sumner Paine offers medals for Greek athletes to be contested in a future set of games via the B A A committee.

Greece Constantine Crown Prince of Athens John Graham W. Welles Hoyt Ellery H. Clark J. B. Connolly G. B. Williams T. P. Curtis T. H. Burke A. Blake Robert Garrett, Jr Albert C. Tyler Francis A. Lane H. B. Jamison United States Eben Alexander Charles S. Fairchild Gifford Dyer Benjamin Ide Wheeler George Dana Lord T. W. Hermance Eugene P. Andrews Joseph Clark Hoppin Corwin Knapp Linson Sumner Paine B. A. A. Athletic Committee S. Paine

Empire State steeplechase winner The Peer takes Morris Park stake

At Morris Park on May 20 the New York Steeplechase Association held its spring meeting with a large crowd. The Peer from Rodman won the Empire State steeplechase stake, while Brookdale fell breaking his leg and was shot. Other results: Tom Moore top in the first race, Marble in the maiden steeplechase, and Mirage winning the handicap.

Morris Park N. Y New York Tom Moore Scud Elkenny Marble Flushing Jake Shipsey Chandler Pow Wow the Peer Rodman May Blossom Westchester Southerner Annie Bishop Addie Mirage Rubicon Pay Or Play

St Johnsbury Academy records fall at field day

At the St Johnsbury Academy field day in Vermont on May 20 three academy records were broken. Blount of Newport won the 50 yard dash in 5 3.4 seconds. McLan of Ryegate captured the half mile in 4 4.5 minutes. Ned Stiles of St Johnsbury won the pole vault with a best mark of 11 feet 3? inches.

ST. Johnsbury St. Johnsbury Academy Blount Newport McLan Ryegate Ned Stiles

Galatea Wins First Leg In Belden Cup Sloop Race

The Belden Cup series opened with the Galatea defeating the Mermaid in the first leg sailed yesterday afternoon off Boston. Galatea, captained by J. J. Ahearn, led early, while Mermaid skated along with jib and mainsail, but a sunken buoy damaged Mermaid’s centerboard causing withdrawal. The next leg is set for Wednesday May 27 on the same course.

Mermaid John Hayden J. J. Ahearn Belden East Boston Thomas D. Rice Resolute M. J. Donahoe Gus Motto Charles Williams M. J. Finn William Roche William Raymond Harding Hayden

Lively Boston Racing Scene At Harvard Track Meet

The Post reports a reception by major manufacturing firms for the paper’s representative. Notables included Jack Fisher of Transit Cycle, Louis Block of National Manufacturing, Ross Hayes, C B Tullis of Morgan and Wright Tire, and others. Harvard and Billy Taxis were visible, Linscott entries listed across multiple events, with No 8, No 4, No 5 and other lineups showing extensive participant names and locales from Boston to New York and Malden to Cambridge.

W. S. Reynolds Hyde Park Tom Cooper Winter Place Frank Mayo Boston Alfie Newhouse Buffalo Gus Lampke Nat Butler Cambridge Tom Butler A. T. Crooks Peter J. Berle Harvey D. Hutchins Herman Taylor Clarence 8. Lee Francis A. Gately C.S. Henshaw New York Oscar Hedstrom Malden A. T. Fuller George W. Phillips A. L. Bianchi G. A. Howe Waltham A. B. Winkley T. A. Regan G. Jackson R. Mclntire C. 8. Sanger Walt W. R. Steenson F. S. Bowser F. Nelson Jack Fisher Lynn Linscott Waltham Track Belmont Transit Cycle Company Louis Block National Manufacturing Company Denver Ross Hayes C. B. Tullis Morgan & Wright Tire Company Chicago Charles River Butler Walleston Berle van Horne Mayo Harvard Mr. Rich Billy Taxis W. J. Downey Ralph Shepard Somerville Broston J. Gillman Jacobs Wollaston C F. Hartshorne North Attleboro Warren Archibald W. S. Workman A. E. Bartlett Stoneham Loekke Roxbury J. M. Coleman East Walpole W. E. Hennells Gorge Jordan James Blades Melrose Thomas A. Hennessey A. A. Jackson Julius Peterson Newton Lower Falls Fred W. Battie Charless. Sawyer Val Chisholm William F. Turnbull H. F. Phillips W. R. Evans, Jr Everett C. F. Hartshorne Harold B. Wood Arlington Lester C. Bennett William Warnock George Russell C. S. Henshaw New York City New Winterplace Alice Newhouse Cambridgeport William Fox, Jr Brockton Clarence

Boxing Gossip Highlights Smith Wescott Pact and Welter Vision

Mysterious Billy Smith resumes under Jim Wescott after patching differences. Moves discuss possible Tommy Ryan rematch and a Joe Mullins bout against Stanton Abbott in Holyoke on Memorial Day. Other items note Charley Johnson chasing Walcott, and Mike Sears versus Luke Burke at Lowell. Jim Corbett plans England trip. Paddy Fenton vs Billy Ernst at Woburn. various notes on Maher, O'Donnell challenges, and a Breen telegram.

Billy Smith Jim Wescott Billy Mr. Wescott England Tommy Ryan Smith Ryan Joe Mullins New York Stanton Abbott Empire Theatre Holyoke Woburn Charley Johnson Boston Joe Walcott Julian Jim Corbett Hot Springs Fitzsimmons al Smith Jimmy Barry Elmira N. Y The Post Johnny Murphy el Paso Murphy National Sporting Club of London Paddy Fenton Billy Ernst Tom D’arcy D'Arcy Fenton Ernst Maspeth IL. I Jack Woods Brooklyn Mike Kelley Newark Kelley Dan Stuart Houston Tex Mexico Paddy Slavin Oceanic N. J Peter Maher Steve O’donnell America Maher Brooks Empire A. C Buffalo Shadow Maher New York World McCoy Pugilism Jim Hall McCoy- Choynski Hall Creedon Tim Breen

Wheels Free Transportation Across Western Lines

The Wisconsin Central announces withdrawal from the Western lines agreement and will transport bicycles free. The move signals a Western road coalition ending charges for wheel shipments to counter New York state pressure. The shift follows bicycle free carriage success in New York and stirs fear among Chicago East-West routes of possible similar action.

Chicago Wisconsin Central New York Western Roads Louisville Central Passenger Committee Buffalo St. Louis C. P. Atmor Transportation Committee

Break in Price for High Grade Wheels Sparks Attention

A notable price drop for high grade wheels labeled the best wheel in the world draws market interest. Buyers and sellers watch to see if quality and performance claims translate into broader demand and lower costs.

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