Cincies and Bostons Clash In Morning Labor Day Game
Morning notes report Cincinnati and Boston teams each tallying one win in a Labor Day schedule. Nichols delivers solid pitching or hitting support shaping the outcome.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1895
Page
3
Morning notes report Cincinnati and Boston teams each tallying one win in a Labor Day schedule. Nichols delivers solid pitching or hitting support shaping the outcome.
Boston wins the late game as Nash drives a decisive hit clearing the bases. Cincinnati earlier took two tight innings with Ewing and McPhee scoring and Parrott delivering a homer. Attendance nears 15,900 as Latham and Nichols star for Boston with strong fielding and timely hitting.
In Baltimore on September 3 the Orioles defeated the St. Louis team 6 to 0 as Breitenstein struggled early and Hoffer pitched well. Baltimore had 9 base hits to St Louis’s 2, with sharp fielding and an attendance of about 3500.
Philadelphia won amid a home run flurry and late miscues. Stenzel was fined $50 for back talk after an inning clash. Attendance 10,167 as Orth and Grady held down Pittsburg while Hawley Moran and Merritt contributed at the plate.
Four thousand spectators watched the Brooklyns defeat the Chicago team as Daly delivered a three run three bagger in the third inning and Stein held the Colts to scattered hits. Shoch's fielding and Daly's batting led Brooklyn. Attendance reported at 4000.
Chicago defeated Brooklyn 6 to 3 after a wild game with six errors and multiple home runs. Terry hit a five hit inning including a homer for Chicago while Kennedy was hit hard late. Attendance was about 8,000 as LaShance and other Chicago players contributed key homers.
Mike Tiernan won the game for New York against Cleveland in a September 2 contest. The score and full details are not fully clear from the fragment.
Fuller drives a decisive three-bagger in the ninth to score the winning run after Dad Clarke and Young pitched well for New York. Attendance 600. Final line New York 4 Cleveland 3. Errors New York 6 Cleveland 4. In the afternoon, Rusie shines as New York tops Cleveland 5 to 3 with 18,000 in attendance.
Louisville defeats Washington 6 to 2 in a morning game with bases loaded in play. Mercer relieved in seventh for Louisville after being hit, umpire Snyder called the game due to Tim Hurst late. Attendance 1000. Hite credited for Louisville, errors each side three.
In a split day, Fall River defeated Brockton 6 to 2 in the morning after Brockton won the afternoon game 4 to 2. Beam pitched well for Brockton and the series featured errors and timely hitting.
New Bedford edged Pawtucket 6 5 in a close forenoon game in New Bedford with both teams bats lively. A sensational double play Lang to Davis highlighted the event as players hurried to catch a train to Pawtucket for the afternoon game.
Lewiston defeats Portland with strong hitting and Portland errors. Mains and Rupert duel as Portland's bats struggle early, while Sullivan delivers a fine seven innings for the Portland win over Lewiston.
Bangor beat Augusta 9 to 3 in the second game after winning the opener 4 to 1. Bangor showed power at the plate and sharp fielding with Braham and Hayes handling mound duties for Bangor while Dilworth and Butler contributed for Augusta.
In Rochester the Rochesters faltered against Providence as Duryea struggled in the morning and Harper was hit hard in the afternoon. Keenan pitched well in the first game and Knight Striker Cooney and Keenan starred defensively. Attendance reached about 5000 with Providence winning 10 to 3 in the late game and 6 to 3 in the early contest.
Buffalo and Springfield played a crisp forenoon game as the Bisons excelled in the field while the Ponies earned hits with men on base. The score stood 5 to 4 for Springfield in the first of the ninth when a misplay and a rundown allowed two men on base before a throw to second ended the inning.
Buffalo powered to an 8 to 1 victory over Springfield as Gruber and Gunson failed to slow the Buffalos. In the first inning Buffalo tallied four runs while Springfield could manage only two runs across the sixth and eighth frames. Lambe pitched masterfully for Buffalo, scattering hits while Springfield stranded runners late. Attendance reported at 6,000.
Wilkes-Barre nips Syracuse in the morning game and the home nine wins the afternoon. Keenan shut down Syracuse after replacing Coakley in the first inning. Over 6000 fans saw heavy hitting in an exhibition led by seven fourth-inning runs by the Stars and a strong Syracuse error count.
Toronto jumped ahead after the second inning and led 6 0 through eight. Shinnicke error and Miller triple helped Coal Heavers add four runs in the ninth as Toronto won 13 to 6. Attendance 200. Hits: Toronto 16 Scranton 10. Errors 4 each. Batteries Gray Lake Meany Schriever.
Basketball results list multiple games with scores including East Boston Puritans 7 London Reds 6 and Harbor Views 9 against Mav ericks 10 and Sumner Reds 13. Revere Central Parks 27 over Unions 7. East Boston Porters 26 over J B s 19. Roxbury Medizons 10 over Camdens bury 7.
A Boston letter argues Tucker lacks coaching purpose at first base and mostly aims to rattle pitchers. The writer defends umpire blame and compares Tucker to Duffy, noting Tucker's foghorn voice and breath issues as drawbacks despite being a great player.
Chelsea Y M C A held events at the fair grounds with track races at morning and basketball baseball and bicycling in the afternoon. Notable results include R E Emerson winning the one mile handicap at 3 24 1 4 and R W Emerson taking the two mile handicap in 8 10. The ball game between Chelsea and Woburn ended 11 to 10 in favor of Woburn, securing the league championship.
The Winnisimmet Boat Club mosquitoes raced two and a half miles from Meriden street bridge to Channel buoy and back to finish near East Boston. White Wings skippered by A G Wallace won in 2 minutes 42 seconds with other finishers including Mabel Jones and Frank Butterick. Tickets for a Newport excursion Thursday September 5 are $1 and available at the Old State House and Park Square station.
County Attorney John Gillespie issued a legal opinion challenging Attorney General Crane and questioning the validity of current prize fight restrictions. He says the club may proceed with building and plans since the felony and misdemeanor bans are repealed or vague. Governor Culberson declines to reveal action on blocking the Collins Cavanaugh bout, hinting Sheriff Cabel may be asked to intervene.
Newton Ath letic Association staged a morning meet at Newton Centre with a slow track, club records in running events, and the first public trial of pushball. The eight-a-side game featured a six foot diameter leather ball costing about $200, aimed at pushing it into the opponent’s territory.
About 1000 people attended Concord fair grounds for BAA sports on the day. The program featured bicycle and horse races with over 500 dollars in prizes and multiple events led by J E Connors and H A McDonald among others. The horse races drew a large crowd and a three-minute class concluded with finals after several heats.
A. O. H. union picnic at Middlesex fair grounds draws about 1500 attendees from Division 9 and 22. Cochituates beat South Framingham in baseball 9 to 8. Flora B McCarthy wins 2:27 heat, Edith third. Bob McGregor Sawyer wins 2:33 1-2 heat. Prince Mustang wins half mile running race. hurling match Division 30 South Framingham defeats Saxon 3-0.
East Boston athlete Tom Bagley, a rival all-around competitor, says referee J Driscoll pushed him from the line at Highland Lake Grove during the picnic events. Bagley had won the three legs race and the relief race and was entered in the sack race when the starter’s call allegedly ended his chances. He and friends demand an explanation from the referee.
The column recounts Mike Leonard's chaotic exhibition fight with George Dixon and calls for retirement from active boxing. It notes Boston’s fight against racketeers and fake meetings, plus letters from Ed Brennan and others about upcoming matches and provincial boxing plans. It also mentions the New York Sun noting Denny’s return to England and questions Everhardt’s match offers amid a sport in reform.
C J Hamlin of Buffalo leading support for a Europe trotting circuit on an American model. Industry figures including David Bonner Monroe Salisbury John Splan H Nelson and Budd Doble advocate staged imports of top horses like Fantasy Robert J and Nelson to boost markets, breeding and profits abroad.
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