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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1895

Page

3

Baseball Holiday Draws Crowds at South End Grounds

National League doubleheader features St Louis at Boston and Chicago at New York with 20 000 fans expected for both Boston St Louis games. Breitenstein and Ehret loom as key pitchers while Duffy and Long may miss play. St Louis Miller stands out among strong bats and Browns seek at least one win in morning or afternoon game.

Boston St. Louis South End Jack Stivetts Selee Young Dolan Browns Breitenstein Ehret Duffy Long Charlie Nichols Tommy Tucker Miller Arlie Latham

Phillies Beat New Yorks in Twelve Inning Game at Home

Philadelphia defeats New York 10 to 9 in twelve innings with tiernan, Stafford, and Davis out. Knauss start, Clarke shines, Rusie finishes. Attendance 400 as McGill allows many hits and home players provide solid defense.

New York Philadelphias New Yorks Tiernan Stafford Davis Knauss Clarke Rusie McGill Philadelphia Buckley Schriver

Beckley's ninth inning homer seals Pittsburg win

In Washington Pittsburg trailed 6 to 6 in the ninth when Coogan errors opened the door for Donovan single and Beckley homer with two out to give Pittsburg an 8-6 win. Attendance 3500. Pittsburg 8 Washington 6. Pittsburg outhits 12 to 7. Batteries Kilten Hewley Sugden and Ack Maul McGuire.

Washington Washingtons Pittsburg Coogan Donovan Beckley Ezra Sbat-Teries Kilten Hewley Sugden Ack Maul McGuire

Cleveland Triumphs In Ten Inning Victory At Allentown

In Allentown Pennsylvania on May 29 the Cleveland nine defeated the Allentown State league team after ten innings with a 12 to 11 score. Pitchers were Sullivan and Zimmer for Cleveland while Devlin and Milligan worked for Allentown.

Allentown Penn Cleveland National Ague Cleveland Hite Errora Sullivan Zimmer Devlin Milligan

Fall River Pummels Pawtucket in Fifth Inning Rally

Fall River jumped on Kelly in the fifth, scoring eight runs helped by seven earned. Todd replaced Kelly and no further scoring occurred. Final score shows Fall River 10 scatters and Pawtucket 5 with ten and six base hits respectively.

Pawtucket R. I Fall River Kelly Todd

New Bedford Edges Brockton In Pitchers Battle

A pitchers duel with limited hits ends 2 to 1 in favor of New Bedford over Brockton. Key plays include a Murphy Doe double play and sharp fielding by Nadeau Walters and Weihl. Final line shows New Bedford six hits Brockton six with one error each.

Wew New Bedford Brockton Greee Bedford Friend Murphy Korwan Shea

Augusta Triumphs In Loose Game Amid Poor Umpiring

Augusta won a loosely played game today at home despite rough officiating by Lesotte. Augusta’s offense and defense showed strength while Bangor struggled with errors and misplays, leading to a decisive home victory.

Augusta Bangor Lesotte Paay Iteanguste Ranger

Errors Augusta Bangor and Battery Names

A brief item lists teams or locations and battery names associated with errors. McCarthy Dilworth Butler Flynn McCaughey and Hayes are named as involved parties, with Augusta Bangor and numbered entries 3 and 6 signaling items or cases.

Augusta Bangor McCarthy Dilworth Butler Flynn McCaughey Hayes

Lewiston Tops Portland In Slugfest Then Errors Decide

Lewiston beat Portland in a high scoring game here. Lewiston delivered ten base hits while Portland had eleven, but fielding miscues by Portland helped Lewiston secure the win. Batteries were Viau and Burke for Lewiston with Daniels and Goodhart catching for Portland.

Lewiston Portland Viau Burke Daniels Goodhart

Lawrence Defeats Salem In Brillant Baseball Display

New England Association game at Lawrence saw the home club beat Salem with Lampe and Regan in a tight duel. Lawrence had stronger support, edging Salem 9 to 8 as errors and batteries credited to Lampe Strowger Regan and McManus.

Lawrence Salem Lampe Regan Salem Pokebro Strowger McManus

Nashua Beats Haverhill In Battering Baseball Clash

Nashua won 6 to 5 after a muff by Nash when two on base in the ninth. Johnson pitched superbly for Nashua as both teams fielded brilliantly. Hankers: Printz and Luchin opposed Johnson and Woods. Hits: Nashua seven, Haverhill thirteen. Errors: Nashua five, Haverhill nine.

Haverhill Nash Nashua Johnson Printz Luchin Woods

McCarthy Dominates as Lowell Beats Fitchburg

May 29 Lowell defeats Fitchburg 4 to 1 behind strong pitching by McCarthy who allowed only two hits while Stout was hit hard. Base hits show Lowell 9 and Fitchburg 2, errors Lowell 6 Fitchburg 3. Batteries McCarthy Cushman Donovan Stout.

Lowell McCarthy Fitchburg Stout Lowelll Cushman Donovan

Springfield Triumphs In Fourteen Innings Over Providence

In a fourteen inning Eastern League game on May 29, Springfield outlasted Providence 4 to 3. Dixon delivered a tying RBI single in the ninth, Rudderham replaced Lovett on the mound, Gruber’s grounder and Shannon’s hit produced the decisive run in the fourteenth. Attendance 1200.

Providence Springfields Springfield Dixon Loyvett Murray Rudderham Lovett Gruber Knight Shannon Gunson Lovett and McAuley

Keenan Dominates Early as Wilkes-Barre Tops Scranton

Keenan held Scranton in check through six innings while Wilkes-Barre built an eight run lead. Scranton rallied late but grouping errors limited them to four runs in the final three frames. Attendance was 2160 as Keenan and Diggins faced Brown and Rogers.

Wilkesbarre Penn Keenan Scranton Brown Atendance

Rochester Defeats Syracuse In Home Baseball Clash

In Rochester New York on May 29 the Rochesters beat Syracuse 12 to 6 as Duryea and Daly hit home runs. Killen yielded the loss while Duryea and his supporters controlled the game amid 1400 fans. The Rochester defense contributed several fair plays and the visitors pushed runs late.

Rochester N. Y Rochesters Killen Duryea Daly Syracuse Duryeu

Buffalo Defeats Toronto in Tight Baseball Showdown

Magnificent fielding by Buffalo limited Toronto to two runs on 11 hits while Buffalo totaled nine. Attendance 1600. Final score 3 to 2 as Buffalo executed timely drives and strong defense. Batteries Wadsworth Urquhart for Buffalo Gray Lake for Toronto.

Buffalo N. Y Toronto Wadsworth

Cuban Giants trounce Dartmouth 17 to 8 in exhibition

Cuban Giants defeated Dartmouth 17 to 8 in Hanover Massachusetts noting sharp teamwork and vigorous hitting. Cuban Giants had 15 hits and 3 errors while Dartmouth recorded 16 hits and 3 errors. Batteries were Tabor and Abbott for Cuban Giants with Selden and Williams for Dartmouth.

Dartmouths Hanover N. H Dartmouth Collegians Tabor Abbott Selden Williams

Colby Defeats Bates in High-Scoring Collegiate Sale

Colby defeated Bates 19 to 11 in a hard hitting game at Waterville. Patterson belted two home runs while Brooks and Pulsifer added one apiece. Colby scored in multiple innings, piling up 21 hits to Bates 14, with Colby committing 11 errors to Bates 8.

Waterville Colby Bates Patterson Brooks Pulsifer Veil Coffin Berryman Slattery Gerrish

Bowdoin tops Tufts in close New England game

Bowdoin defeated Tufts 13 to 12 in a tight afternoon contest at Brunswick. Hull hit a home run, Corridan, Pierce and Maguire turned in a double play, and fast fielding by Haines and Leighton fueled Bowdoin's victory despite costly errors.

Brunswick Bowdoin Tufts Hull Corridan Pierce Maguire Haines Leighton Budge Richardson Smith

Williams and Amherst Feature Slow Pitch Return

Freshmen scored 16 to 10 as Williams held off Amherst in a low tempo game. Williams made sharp plays from Bradley Twitchell and Priddy starred in left for Amherst. Williams collected 14 hits to Amherst 12 with 9 Williams errors and 11 Amherst errors. Batteries: Williams Someskeoy Draper Amherst Twiss Johnston Whitney.

Bradley Twitchell Williams Priddy Amherst William Williams, Someskeoy Draper Twiss Johnston and Whitney

Chauncy Hall Team Defeats Opponents at Irvington Oval

Chauncy Hall classes of 97 defeated Chauncy Hall of the other class 29 to 18 at Irvington Oval yesterday afternoon. Abrams Duff and Stearns starred for class 97 while Isburg Underwood and Wirth led for the opposing side. Morris Stearns of the B. A. A. umpired.

Chauncy- Hall Irvington Oval Abrams Duff and Stearns K. Isburg Underwood Wirth Morris Stearns

Baseball Notes From The Sporting Page

Absence of McPhee weakens Cincinnati while Henry Gastright strengthens the New Bedfords. Breitenstein’s price remains a barrier for many teams. Haddock stays in Dorchester after refusals from minors. Cote signs with Lancaster after Louisville release. Rosie struggles in New York return. Spalding & Son send a fine score book. Holy Cross Brown likely to play at the South End grounds. Brockton signs Barton. Breitenstein or Ehret to start for St. Louis today.

McPhee Cincinnati Henry Gastright New Bedfords Chris von der Ahe Henry Breitenstein Browns St. Louis George Haddock Dorchester Cote Louisville Lancaster Penn McDonald Tim Keefe Rosie New York A. G. Spalding & Son Holy Cross Brown University South End Brockton Barton Pennsylvania Breitenstein Ehret

Amateur boxing exhibition marks East Boston event

The Columbian Rowing Association hosted a spirited amateur boxing exhibition at Sumner Hall East Boston with no knockouts. Winners included Pat O Day over Larry Hayes in 115 pounds and T M Howard over John Simms in 125, Keefe over O Leary, Mulligan over Ike McArthur, Simms over O Day, and Sullivan over Keefe.

Columbian Rowing Association Sumner Hall East Boston Eugene Buckley William Daly, Jr George Touhey The Sporting Review J. F. Sullivan Globe Larry Hayes Pat O'Day South Boston Hayes O’day John Simms Lawrence T. M. Howard Waltham William Keefe Billum O'Leary Cambridge Austin Kaveney Roanoke S A. Club Daniel J. Mahan Tammany S.S Chelsea New England Ike. McArthur Riverside Boat Club Kid Mulligan Lowell Mulligan McArthur Ike Lowell Boy Don Hartigan Coleman Conley Darby Conlon Savin Hill Athletic Club Conley Simms

McCue Edges Gaffney In Ten Round Fight At New London

Two hundred spectators watched Tom Gaffney of the Scottish American Athletic Club and Marty McCue of New York go ten rounds with a decisive win for McCue after Gaffney kept fighting despite repeated breaks. The outcome set up a possible match with McBride in Coney Island. Both boxers weighed 122 pounds. Gaffney was advised by trainer Professor Stewart and Gus Gerard, while McCue was aided by Bob Patterson and Bush Garvin.

New London Tom Gaffney Scottish-American Athletic Club Jersey City Marty McCue New York McCue Gaffney Downey McBride Coney Island Professor Stewart Gus Gerard Pennsylvania Bob Patterson Messrs. Bush and Garvin

Howland Beats in New England Ten Tournament Opener

In New Haven on May 29 the morning play of the New England tennis tournament featured Yale players in tight matches. L G Billings and P Kellogg, both of Yale, won while W P Larned of New York defeated C P Kellogg. Howland of New York beat J P Paret of New York, and Howland then defeated Larned. Budlong of Providence beat W L Phelps of Yale, and Malcolm Chace of Yale beat W H Hart. Yale pairs Chace and Foote won doubles, while Hobart and McEndoe of York edged Phelps and Kent.

New Haven Conn L. G. Billings Yale P. E. Smith Co. P. Kellogg W. H. Mundy W. P. Larned New York C. P. Kellogg John P Foote Mundy Neely Hobart and McEndoe York Phelps Kent Buds Long Talmage And

Sir Visto Wins 1896 Derby At Epsom

The 1896 Derby, worth 6000 sovereigns, was won by Sir Visto with Sam Loates riding. Curzon finished second, Kirkconnel third, Solario fourth, in a crowded enclosure as royal spectators and notable figures watched the race. Time recorded at 2 43 2-5.

London Sir Visto Lord Rosebery Salvation Army Victoria Station Epsom Nasrulla Khan Prince and Princess of Wales Duchess of Chibiabos Beckhampton Solario Laveno Slow Step Brook Levar Owl Villiers Raconteur Kirkconnel Salvington Chiblabos Curzlin Curzon Sam Loates the Owl Galopian the Brook

Country Club Race Entries Announced Across Six Stakes

The Country Club lists six races with detailed handicaps and purses. Notable runners include Del Monte stables Gold Coin and Miss Clay, P. 8S. P. Randolph entries Fireworks and Profile, and several grooms from Sagamore, Big Elm, and Broad Hollow stables. Stakes range from 1500 to 300 added, with top weights up to 175 pounds and distances from a half mile to two and a half miles.

del Monte Stables B. m P. Randolph Miss Clay R. D F Winthrop Br. G. Wazee James Killian B. m. Sweet Marie Arthur White B. m. Secret D. F. Savage B. G. Kansas Tom Hunters EFP Sagamore Stables B. G Charles Mason King of Norfolk Big Elm Stables George B. Inches Effie Dean Randolph B. m. Atlanta George R. Wales Ch. G. Lansing Ch. m. Tigress B. G. Galleon Ch. m. Jill J. M. Crosby B. G. Southerner Frank McManus B. G. Monmouth C. H. Ferrier B. B. Little Mid Clyde's Lady Raymond del Monte Stables Br Floodmore Broad Hollow Stables B. G. the Peer Westbrook B. H. King John Mr. Chamblet Duke of Abercorn B. G. Latitude Chevy Chase

Entrants at Gravesend Racecard May 29 Thoroughbred races

First race for two year old fillies over five furlongs with 600 added purse winner Damsel placed Anna Lyle Top Topsy Fascination Ardath Bernardine Santuzza. Second race for three year olds and up one mile and one furlong handicap 750 added Rey El Santa Anita Sister Mary Ajax Stowaway Pay or Play Restraint. Third race private sweepstakes for two year old fillies five furlongs Axiom Bessie Browning Lorraina Belle Amie 116. Fourth race the Brooklyn Derby for eight year olds one and one quarter miles Counter Tenor Ken mel Keenan Sir Galahad True Penny 122. Fifth Myrtle selling stakes two thousand dollars three year olds and up one and one sixteenth miles Adelbert Ed Kearney Patrician Roller Buck rone Peacemaker Song and Dance Assignee 07. Sixth race three year olds selling six furlongs Sun-up Hailstone McKee Manchester Irish Reel Jannie E Ella Reed Sue Kittie 104. Seventh race three year olds selling Golden rate Marett Kisbern Monte Carlo Doric Jack the Jew Andrews Claurece 102.

Gravesend L. I Damsel Anna Lyle Top Topsy Fascination Ardath Bernardine Santuzza Rey el Santa Anita Sister Mary Ajax Axiom Bessie Browning Lorraina Belle Amie Patrician Roller Buckrone Peacemaker Song and Dance Assignee Sun-up Hailstone McKee Manchester Irish Reel Jannie E Ella Reed Sue Kittie Marett Kisbern Monte Carlo Doric Jack the Jew Andrews Claurece

Thoroughbred Race Results From Five-Eighths to Six and Half Furlongs

First race Chink won with Trojan second and Parthian third in 1 04. Second race Snake placed second Leporello third. Third Levina led White Cockade second Annie T third in 1 32 14. Fourth Jubal won Gov Fifer second Oporto third in 56 18. Fifth West Park won Flushing second Eolic third in 1 24. Sixth Craftsman won Devisee second May K third in 56%.

Trojan Parthian Anyonare the Snake Leporello Levina White Cockade Annie T Jubal Gov. Fifer Oporto West Park Flushing Eolic Craftsman Devisee May K

Results at Latonia Horse Races Update

Six and one half furlongs first race Peabody won with Beatifice second and Vida third time 1 20. Second race one mile selling conjecture Strathros second Peytonia third setm Pig. Third race five eighths two year old fillies Elusive first Clissie B second Xalandrina third time 1 02. Fourth race three fourths Reaper first Lady Diamond second Lindoletta third time 1 15. Fifth race four and one half furlongs two year olds Gratify first Ordole second John Hawlin third time 56 seconds.

Peabody Beatifice Vida Strathros Peytonia Setm Pig Elusive Clissie B Xalandrina Reaper Lady Diamond Lindoletta Gratify Ordole John Hawlin

Smith Robbed in Seaside Club Fight Allegations Hit

The long account alleges Tim Hurst and Seaside Club figures fixed the Ryan Smith bout at the Seaside Athletic Club. Reports claim police interference, extended rests for Ryan, and a stoppage after the eleventh round saved Ryan from defeat. The writer accuses Kennedy and Hurst of manipulating officials.

Voice of Industry marks 50th anniversary in Massachusetts

The Speech of the industry paper celebrated its fiftieth anniversary last evening with George E. McNeill presiding. The editor and Superintendent Stewart attended, while attendees included Frank KX and others though some names appear garbled in the report.

Voice of Industry Massachusetts George E. McNeill eateennea = ree Stewart Et Path Frank KX

Bryant's Confession in Carrie Coleman Case Emerges

A Cambridge special aldermanic hearing on Dr. Lewis L. Bryant continues after the Carrie Coleman inquiry. Bryant details care for Coleman from May 10 to May 16 1893 and receipts handling of a $75 payment linked to the case. He describes payments to Dr Wetherbee Mrs Hobbs and others and a city expense split. The hearing adjourned to Monday at 7.

Lewis JL. Bryant Cambridge Carrie Coleman Bryant Columbia Street Wetherbee Hannah T. Malley Dr. Wetherbee Muzzey

East Boston honors Thomas Hoey with house warming

Friends of Thomas Hoey gathered at his new home at 335 Saratoga Street for a house warming. William F. McClellan spoke for the Excelsior Club while Hoey provided hospitality. An orchestra played and soloists performed as Nellie Young led piano music. Supper followed at midnight in the basement.

Thomas Hoey Boston Saratoga Street Legion William F. McClellan Excelsior Club Hoey Callahan Nellie Young Matthew Hoey

Fight stopped by police in fifth round match

In Providence on May 29 Hugh Martin of this city and Tom D Arcy of East Boston fought fifteen rounds at the King Philip Club. The police stopped the bout in the fifth round with D Arcy leading and the result a draw. Martin 153 pounds, D Arcy 116. Referee was Tim McCarty with Ned Cafferty timekeeping. A six round prelim between John A Sullivan and Jack O'Brien ended in a draw.

Curt A. C Ok Ryan Ty Smith Smith Ryan Fred Burns Mith Billy Smith Tim Hurst Big Jim Kennedy Captain Clayton Tommy Ryan Smith-Ryan Hurst Billy Hennessey Clayton Kennedy Dan Murphy Boston Murphy Jim Westcott New York Parson Davies Parson Davies McKelvey Brooklyn Police O’rourke Stryker Williamson Judge Tighe Mike Daly Nitor Providence Hugh Martin Tom D'Arcy East Boston King Philip Club D'Arcy Martin D’arcy Tim McCarty Boston Cribb Club Ned Cafferty New Bedford John A. Sullivan This City Jack O’brien Lewiston

Poker Raid Hits Hotel Randolph Full of Players

Police raided Hotel Randolph at 88 Friend Street and broke up a poker game yesterday afternoon. Arrested were James Brown 38 Henry B Bailey 33 William Jameson 47 Frank L Laughton 40 Harry Lawson 30 Charles Herman 48 Charles Leonard 35 Samuel Abbott 05 Frank Wakefield 32 Andrew Fletcher 52 Joseph Murphy 27 William Evans 84 James Morgan 41 and John Jones 50. A cache of poker chips and cards was seized.

Randolph At Friend Street James Brown Henryb. Bailey William Jameson Frank L. Laughton Harry Lawson Charles Herman Charles Leonard Samuel Abbott Frank Wakefield Andrew Fletcher Joseph Murphy William Evans James Morgan John Jones

Three Somerville Deaths

Mrs William Wyman died instantly while buying flowers on Jacques street to mark a child's grave. Frank Lin J Hill aged 62 died instantly after falling from a chair at 10 Parker street. Mrs Sarah H Nutter aged 87 of East Somerville died yesterday at 11 Cutter street. funeral Friday at 2 pm.

William Wyman Jacques Street Franklin J. Hill Parker Street Vermont Sarah H. Nutter East Somerville Cutter Street

New England Women’s Suffrage Association Festival

At Music Hall last evening the New England Women’s Suffrage Association held its annual festival. At 6 o'clock 30 men and women sat down to dinner. Henry B. Blackwell presided. Speakers included Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, Mrs. Mary A. Livermore, Mrs. E. D. Cheney, Elizabeth B. Curtis, Dr. Mary Putnam Walker, Rev. Samuel M. Crothers and Alfred S. Roe.

Music Hall New England Women’s Suffrage Association Henry B. Blackwell Julia Ward Howe Mary A. Livermore E. D. Cheney Elizabeth B. Curtis Mary Putnam Walker Samuel M. Crothers Alfred S. Roe

Miles Dirnberger Sets New Mile Bicycle Record

In Louisville at Fountain Ferry Park on May 2 Miles Dirnberger of Syracuse N Y broke the mile bicycle record. The event drew local spectators as Dirnberger completed the ride in a record time.

Louisville Fountain Ferry Park Miles Dirnberger Syracuse

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