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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1894
Page
3
Gus Schmels of the Washingtons believes his club is strong after recent play as Joe Sullivan is released. Baseball notes cover yesterday’s games and team adjustments.
The schedule lists Washington at Boston New York at Brooklyn Baltimore at Philadelphia and Pittsburg at Cleveland. Catcher Billy Merritt was released yesterday by Boston after repeated injuries and inconsistent form. he may find opportunities with another club where he can play regularly.
Winter refrains from signing with the Bostons as a Washingtons clash was postponed due to rain and rescheduled for Monday if agreeable. Manager Schmelz expects Washingtons to climb from last place and may sit Maul against the Bostons. Maul led the Senators to victory in Washington and will not change his lineup. Joe Sullivan has been released, deemed erratic, while Paul Radford mans short and Hassamer covers the outfield.
Hutchinson pitched well at times but costly Colts errors helped Chicago win. Early hits by Chicago produced a lead, with final score 8 to 8 after a misread line. Attendance was about 1800 as Breitenstein and Peitz pitched for St Louis.
About 8000 spectators watched Pittsburg beat Cleveland 10 to 6 after Cleveland reliever Killen exited early. Ehret pitched effectively for Pittsburg while Cleveland managed eight hits and committed four errors. Batteries were Young and O'Connor for Cleveland and Killen Ehret and Mack for Pittsburg.
Louisville dominates Cincinnati 6 to 0 as bats punch timely hits. Only two Reds reach third as Louisville pitchers hold Cincinnati scoreless. Attendance 1200. Hits Louisville 10 Cincinnati 7. Errors Louisville 1 Cincinnati 2. Batteries Menette and Grim for Louisville Parrott and Vaughn for Cincinnati.
The Boston Washington New York Brooklyn and Philadelphia Baltimore games were all postponed yesterday due to rain, delaying scheduled contests across the circuit.
Lewiston hammered McCullough for twelve hits and fourteen runs in two innings, then Whler pitched steadily. Rain fell throughout the game as Lewiston totaled 22 base hits to Brockton’s 10, with four errors to none for the winners.
Worcester defeated Bangor 8 to 2 in a game described as the best fielding effort seen in Bangor this season though the nine was patched up. The score shows Worcester with 14 base hits to Bangor’s 10 and fewer errors. Batteries were McCarthy and Hayes for Worcester, Gray and Hart for Bangor.
New England transit and event planners announce widespread postponements affecting the Portland Fall River and Pawtucket routes and schedules, with officials citing weather and equipment issues causing delays across multiple lines.
Erie and Providence battled to an 8 to 8 tie after ten innings in Erie Pennsylvania. The game stretched from a fifth inning rain delay with Erie leading 7 to 3 and Providence mounting a late rally aided by Smith errors and lucky hits.
The Buffalo-Springfield Wilkesbarre Troy and Syracuse-Binghamton games in the Eastern League were postponed due to rain.
The defense in the murder trial of Vincenzo Corchidi rested its case after Corchidi testified he acted during a confrontation in a Salutation Street house. Witnesses disputed whether he was present at the earlier row and he described fleeing after slashing with a razor. The trial adjourned as rebuttal evidence began and resumes with final pleas and a jury verdict expected tonight.
Baseball gossip notes Mike Meagher’s solid second base play for Brockton and Ed Crane’s release. Brooklyns manager Foutz protests a Philadelphia game substitution involving Weyhing and Taylor, claiming rule violation. Boston area clubs seek games and grandstand plans while Roxbury fire relief drives plus arena seating ideas are discussed.
The Country Club races are set for Saturday with a 2:30 start due to many entries. Nine races feature ponies, open sweepstakes, handicaps, and steeplechase matches including Lone Tree Stables, Oleander Stable, and Piedmont Stables with riders and owners listed.
The Gloucester Athletic Club hosts the only NEAA A U sanctioned amateur meeting for Decoration Day May 29. Other amateur games at local picnics are not sanctioned and participants risk disqualification from all A A U sanctioned events. Not sanctioned games include SS Peter and Paul Temperance Society at Highland Lake and Urbane Pleasure Club at Lovell's Grove North Weymouth.
A fragment lists clam chowder veal chops tomato sauce mashed potatoes green peas and assorted dishes. Prices include 20 cents for two items and references to rice soup boiled mutton and onions bread and butter pudding with cor court and Alden Street as the likely location.
George Godfrey the American star colored boxer faces Peter Maher the Irish champion in a ten round bout. Both fighters train at Everett and Crescent Beach respectively and are expected to be in prime condition. Preliminary bouts include Joe Thompson versus 125 pound contenders, Young Goodwin, Andy Watson, Low Down Allen, Maxey Haugh and Jack Rogers with a possible Hubbard Powers clash.
Corbett announces a new act featuring living pictures upon his return to America. A music hall manager offered to pose him as a gladiator in a large gilt frame with plush background and colored lights to enhance the performance.
Carl Weiss and Thomas Burke, arrested in Roslindale, confessed to burglary and a stabbing at Weiss family home. Weiss also admitted another break at Mr. Whittemore’s Arlington farm where he had worked briefly. Both pleaded guilty in West Roxbury court and were held for the Superior Court with $5000 bail each.
Allen Lester a teamster was cleared of manslaughter in the death of 7 year old Mary A Payne. Witnesses testified in Municipal Criminal Court before Judge Hardy that the coal cart damaged the girl after she darted from the sidewalk near Shawmut avenue. Lester denied negligence and said the horse could not be stopped in time.
A final meeting for forming a thoroughly organized Cambridge Catholic union will be held Sunday afternoon in Austin Hall to elect officers and adopt by laws. The group plans to include the entire city and host literary debates lectures and entertainments to promote sociability. An auxiliary women’s group may be added later.
The first convention of the Massachusetts and Rhode Island divisions of the Lyceum League of America will convene at Old South Church on May 30 at 2 30 in the afternoon and 7 in the evening. Afternoon session will cover business and papers from Lyceums. evening speakers include Dr L F Smith Dr E E Hale Francis Bellamy and others. Committee in charge are George Franklin Cobb Charles Anton Mr Burns clerk and Charlis Bowker.
Most Chinatown structures ordered torn down. yesterday was the deadline. The commissioners will notify the superintendent of streets of obstructions on Harrison avenue and Essex street and he will deploy city workers to demolish them. Paving contracts will be awarded in a few days.
The Maverick Athletic Club of East Boston hosts its first amateur sparring night at the Columbian Rowing Association rooms on Maverick Street. Special bouts between well known amateurs are arranged with open bouts in 16, 110, 115 and 125 pound classes. Gold watches will be awarded to winners in all events.
George H. Mazzaro posts 10 dollars with B. Lewis at 250 Hanover Street as forfeit to back James Donnarumm against KE Paramino F A Solary Nick Armo or Fremont in the Italian glide dancing championship of the North End. The event features waltz schottische and polka redowa dances.
East Boston sparring event by the Maverick Athletic Club features gold watch prizes on display along Meridian Street with a boxing exhibition at the Columbian Boat House tonight.
The Waltham club hosts a premier bicycle tournament with riders Tyler Sanger and George Taylor from top teams entering to challenge world records. E C Bald of Columbia and Hyslop Dawson and Porter head classes A and B, with a long roster of clubs including Union Cycle Boston and Metropolitan Wheelmen Dockside entries.
A long list of names from New Bedford and surrounding towns shows 100 entrants for a May 3 event in New Bedford and the Mt. Pleasant Bicycle Club plans a May 27 ride to Medfield weather permitting. The notice urges members to contact the captain about attending the Patience performance May 29 or races in Waltham May 30 and to confirm seats.
Boxers George Godfrey and Peter Maher sign for a ten round purse of 1200 at the Casino with a winner take all view. May 21 features jury selection in Crown Point Ind for riotous conspiracy cases and other boxing disputes. Jem Mace, ex champion, files for bankruptcy in London with 5500 liabilities and 15600 assets. Donahue criticizes boxing lockouts in New York. Some recent matchups and weights are discussed, including Griffo, Dixon, and O’Brien opponents, with a mix of regional boxing notes.
The Heights in Revere offers an eight cent railway certificate to buyers of lots during the first 30 days. The transferable certificate grants a three cent fare until 1900 and applies to anyone building a house at The Heights or the builder's tenant. It boosts lot value and rental or sale value, with Wood Harmon & Co. at 13 School Street handling details.
The Boston Post invites readers to submit a 400 word sketch of a bicycle trip for a chance to win a gold eagle. Send name and address on one side by June 1, with the winner announced the following Sunday. Sketches will not be returned.
Charles Xs Walker of Somerville recounts a Saturday afternoon ride with a friend to Wellesley College. They travel via Chestnut Hill Reservoir Newton Lower Falls and Natick before reaching the college and return home, clocking thirty seven miles for supper.
A rider chronicles a 45 mile Sunday cycle from Boston across Harvard Bridge through Cambridge Arlington and Lexington to Concord. He tours Merriam's Corner Wright's Tavern and Concord Junction visiting historic sites and ends with a homeward dash via Weston Waltham Watertown and Commonwealth Avenue. He notes the Keeley Institutes local scenery and stops for a hearty dinner.
George J. Gould and his brother Howard have arrived at Southampton. Workmen prepare the Vigilant around the clock for a voyage from New York to Scotland, with the ship expected to sail June 1.
At Gravesend L I on May 24 the card featured six races. Trevlyan won the one mile opener with Dutch Skater second and Despot third in 1 46 44. Sir Galahad led the five furlongs second race with Dorte second and South Side third in 1 01 4. Dobbins captured the Brooklyn Derby over 1 1 4 miles with Assignee second and Sir Excess third in 2 14. Mine finished fourth in the Clover Stakes five furlongs as Ridicule won with Kallirhoe second and Philomena third in 1 05. Herald and Blitzen led the one and one sixteenth miles event with Picknicker second and time 1 52 y. Addle won the six furlongs sixth race with Rosa H. second and time 1 17.
The new steamer City of Quincy for the Quincy and Nantasket line was launched at Fore River Engine Works at high water. Edith Graham, daughter of company president John R. Graham, christened the vessel this afternoon.
A brief note from Tremont 19 writer Alland Eros suggests hair and beard should be trimmed to enhance appearance rather than shorn, promoting a physiognomical approach and the use of balm and cutters.
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