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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1894
Page
3
No game was played yesterday as surprise displeasure spreads from manager Selee and the club directors toward Harry Staley. They plan to release him while Stivetts is urged to improve his form and readiness.
Cincinnati at Boston Cleveland at New York St Louis at Brooklyn Chicago at Philadelphia Baltimore at Pittsburg Louisville at Washington two games per city Congress street grounds hosts morning 10 30 and afternoon 2 30 Lovett Ryan Nichols Ganzel as pitchers for the two games Parrott Elton Chamberlain likely for Comiskey’s team Staley to be released Boston-Cincinnati visit Park Theatre for The Private Secretary Staley’s poor form prompting likely release and Stivetts under review for future engagement
Philadelphia 14 Chicago 7 with Weyhing erratic before Taylor steadied in the second inning. Phillies fielded flawlessly and slammed the ball, mounting a late eighth inning rally by the Colts. Attendance 490 as base hits favored Philadelphia 17 to 10.
Washington defeats Louisville 12 to 2 as Mercer shines on the mound with support from Maguire. Hemming allows early runs while Washington builds a large lead, drawing an attendance of 1300. Washington 16 base hits to Louisville 2 with one Washington error and five by Louisville. Mercer and Maguire paired in the battery with Hemming and Grim.
In Pittsburg on May 29 the Pittsburg club defeated Baltimore 6 to 1 to top the league standings. Attendance was about 2,500. Pittsburg had 7 hits to Baltimore's 9 and 2 errors to 1. Batteries were Kehrt and Mack for Pittsburg and McMahon and Robinson for Baltimore.
The New Yorks defeated Cleveland 6 to 3 with Meekin delivering a magnificent game. After the first inning the visitors could not solve Young's curves and failed to score again. Attendance was 5500. Score details show New York 6 Cleveland 3 with 2 hits by New York and 6 by Cleveland. Errors tally 1 for New York and 2 for Cleveland. Batteries were Meekin Farrell for New York and Young Zimmer for Cleveland.
Providence edged Springfield 9 to 8 after a late surge, taking the lead in the seventh inning and closing with two more runs in the ninth. Springfield led 6 5 until the sixth and fielding woes plus heavy hitting by Nadeau defined the afternoon amid a fair crowd and bleacher jeers.
Buffalo Bison outbatted and outplayed the Black Birds to day, taking the lead in the early innings and holding on for the win. The game featured strong hitting and solid defense from the Buffalo squad.
An advertisement from Llan Bros at 19 Tremont Row promotes physiognomical balrcutters offering trimmed hair and beards as ornaments to the face Brightening every feature with careful grooming and styling guidance.
In the first inning Danby hit a home run as attendance reached about 1000, signaling a strong start for the game and setting the tone for the rally.
Wilkes Barre forfeits to Syracuse 9 to 0 after the Syracuse club failed to appear for the game in Wilkes Barre on May 29.
In Binghamton New York on May 29 Troy defeated the home team with Dowse formerly of Binghamton contributing at third base for Troy. Attendance reached about 600 spectators.
Brockton defeated Worcester 10 to 6 in a loose exhibition at Worcester. Brockton scored five runs on two hits in the fourth and allowed four more in the ninth after chances to retire the side. Base hits: Brockton 10, Worcester 8. Errors: both teams 6. Batteries Leeds Jordan McCarthy Hayes.
Haverhill won as Fall River faltered in the eighth inning. Viau pitched well despite wild moments. Final score shows Haverhill with eight hits to Fall River seven, two errors for Fall River, one for Haverhill.
Trinity outplayed by Georgetown University as costly errors in the seventh allowed Georgetown to surge ahead. Final score Trinity 5 Georgetown 5 with Georgetown securing the win through stronger batting and late-inning defense.
In Waterville Maine on May 29 Tufts won as poor umpiring and loose fielding plagued Colby. Wild pitches and a wet ball hindered play while Tufts piled up 13 base hits to Colby’s 8 and took the 9 to 1 decision. Batteries were Whitman Patterson Coffin for Colby and McKenzie Mallett for Tufts.
In Keene New Hampshire on May 29 Cushing Academy beat Keene High School 21 to 8 in a one sided game. Cushing pitcher was Smith and Keene’s captain was Holbrook. Erratic fielding led to most of Cushing’s runs.
Baseball gossip notes Joe Sullivan possibly takes second base for Providence if he joins, replacing Cub Stricker. Draper claims Sullivan, while Merritt reports no dealings with Hanlon of the Baltmores. Umpire Stage threatens Ward removal, Scrap Joyce seeks waiver. Dowd of Georgetown College might bolster several leagues’ pitching if lured pro. Westervelt noted as a promising young Giants pitcher from a prominent NY family. Zimmer leads catchers, Tucker first base, Bonner second, Nash third, Smith short, Kelly left, OConnor center, Dugan right. Stocksdale suffers inflammatory rheumatism, may stay home in Baltimore a month. Hard luck for Schmelz.
A detailed list of races at Glyde Park with entries from Ranch Stable Wazee Montrose Stable Oleander Stable Elkwood and others. Includes horse names owners and jockeys for races from the first to private matches across 72 m to quarter-mile dashes.
The Hampden Park Association votes to skip trotting races this year marking the first omission in 25 years. Officials cite ongoing pool selling raids and legal sentiment as reasons, saying races cannot be profitable or lawful under current conditions.
London May 29 report says the yacht Satanita sprung her mast this morning Making her unable to race for a week or more.
Yesterday the L A W meet headquarters opened at the Grand Hotel in Boston with Secretary Howard ready for renewals and new memberships. The Tremont Theatre hosted wheelmen’s night with about 500 riders, and notable guests included Chief Consul George Perkins and Henry Robinson. The Press Club entertained guests from Newburyport Haverhill and Taunton as gifts and racing teams were praised by many participants.
The piece outlines preparations for a large cycling event with the Roxbury and Massachusetts clubs hosting open houses on Massachusetts Avenue and other venues. It details headquarters at Mechanics' Building, a park tour, parade routes, prizes for clubs with the most members in line, and a companion race card at Waltham with Sanger and Tyler. It also covers park safety rules, enforcement by mounted police, and a new Saxonville track opening with youth races and prizes.
Three prizes per event mark the race program under Tu. A. W. sanction and L. A. W. rules with the Royal Society of Good Fellows. Mt. Pleasant Bicycle Club plans a 8 a m gathering at Walnut avenue corner Warren street Roxbury to ride to Mechanics' building for the parade. A Press Cycling Club meeting elected ten members from thirteen applicants while three were blackballed after a divisive ballot. Members must report at 8 30 a m to line up Captain Towne's men.
Boxing notes from Boston and beyond chart Peter Maher defeating George Godfrey and drawing attention for a potential bout with Joe Choynski or Bob Fitzsimmons. Other items cover upcoming 118 pound bout between Billy Plimmer and Tommy Connelly, Carl Johnson and Austin Gibbons, and various licenses for sparring shows at the Casino and Boston Theatre.
Captain Warren seeks motive and weapon as Amberson Pickering is accused of killing Annie Butler. Carrie Brent held as a witness with 300 dollars bond. Judge Parmenter issues a warrant and remands Pickering without bail. Pickering claims he found Butler dead after 6 pm Friday in a Church Street room. Brent’s account is said to contradict him. The investigation hinges on timing, location, and whether Butler injured herself or was attacked.
The fifth annual New England championship tennis tourney began at the New Haven Lawn Club with Yale players dominating early singles. Matches featured Chase and Rand, Howland and Reed, and several Yale victors including Kent, Terry, Foote, and Hart. Doubles start tomorrow with semi finals possible tomorrow afternoon.
Ex-champion pugilist Paddy Ryan was discharged from arrest for three years after taking the poor debtors oath in Municipal Court. The suit by sign painter J O Teeling seeks $200 for signs painted in 1886 when Ryan expected a liquor license.
Mike Harris of New York was matched yesterday to box Joe Walcott the great welterweight at the Casino on June 22. Harris is the only man to beat Walcott in a decision since he turned pro. A 140 pound limit was agreed after a wrangle, with both men eager for a serious test as leading lightweight contenders.
In Gravesend on May 29 the first race for one mile saw Pickpocket win with Picknicker second and Madrid third in 1:44 1-2. Libertine captured the six furlongs with Shelly Tuttle second and Hoey third in 1:14 1-2. Gotham took the Tremont stakes six furlongs with Walitzer second and Sir Galahad third in 1:16 3-4. John Coper won the Fort Hamilton handicap at one mile and one furlong with Henry of Navarre second and Hornpipe third in 1:55 1-4.
Narragansett Park in Rhode Island prepares for a ten day running meeting from June 5 to 16. The Ives bill allows booking on race days May 15 to Nov 15. About 189 entries are in with 300 to 400 expected. track crowds will see top eastern jockeys and a 2.5 mile steeplechase ending at the grand stand.
The Monday night boxing card featured Peter Maher versus George Godfrey with flawless event management by Captain William Daly. The referee and organizer earned praise for fairness and skill, delivering a memorable show and strong preliminaries.
Handicaps announced for Gloucester events include Pitsing sixteen-pound shot J Fitzpatrick South Boston AC first place six inches J P Whittren NYAC three feet One hundred-yard dash Whittren half yard Dorman five yards Sheldon four yards Throwing hammer Whittren NYAC thirty feet 440-yard dash Sheldon S AC twenty yards 220-yard hurdles Dorman HA A ten yards.
At the Charlesbank Athletic Club last evening Boyle O'Reilly of Cambridge defeated John Potter of Providence in three rounds in a planned six round bout. Referee halted the match for a decisive win.
The Columbia freshman crew sails from New York and is due Sunday morning. They will quarter at Gale's Ferry under Captain Christopher Brown and race Yale and Harvard freshmen the last week of June.
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