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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1895
Page
3
A Chicago visit sees A C Anson praised in Boston as the Red Sox route the Cubs early, gauge tense play, and pull away with strong hitting. Sullivan shines for Boston, with Anson delivering a three-base hit, while Windy City errors help seal the loss before Griffith and Nichols prepare for the next game.
Advertisement notes oily scalp itchy condition with skin diseases. Claims 20 years experience by John Seee at 11 Winter Street Boston with travel to New York Philadelphia St Louis Chicago.
Game notes show bases on balls to Ryan and Bannon with Sullivan by Nash, Ganzel, F. and errors by Boston three Chicago. ball by Dahien. strikeouts unclear. Attendance and time noted amid garbled names and phrases. Dolan removed for not batting in turn.
The New Yorks and Pittsburgs split a doubleheader with Pittsburg taking the first game 6 to 3 after a seventh inning error by Van Haltren, then New York winning the second game 6 to 4 before 600 in attendance. Moran’s wildness and Rusie’s pitching defined the second clash which ended after seven innings due to darkness.
Washington was defeated by Cincinnati 10 to 6 in a game marked by stupid plays by the home team. Parrott pitched well with strong support, and Miller and McGuire homered. Attendance 500. Cincinnati 10 Washington 6. Parrott and Vaughn versus Mularkey, Gilroy, Maguire.
Philadelphia beat St Louis as Lucid held St Louis to only three hits through seven innings. Thompson hit a home run, and Philadelphia’s offense connected for 16 hits while committing two errors. Attendance was 6,464. Batteries were Lucid and Clements for Philadelphia and McDougal and Peitz for St Louis.
Cleveland exploded for 16 runs against Brooklyn, supported by 14 hits to Brooklyn's 10. Daub struggled with control in the sixth as Tebeau's lineup pushed five runs and added six more in the eighth. Burkett homered for Cleveland before a crowd of about 3,000.
Baltimore defeated Louisville 6 to 2 in a low effort contest. Cunningham steadied after the first inning while Hemming scattered hits for the visitors. Attendance was 1,600 as Baltimore tallied four runs early and held on for the victory.
The Brocktons defeated Whitrock decisively in Brockton on September 4 with Beam perplexing the visitors after the first inning. Attendance was 250. Final score Brockton 4, New Bedford 8. Brockton had 19 hits to New Bedford’s 9. errors were 1 for Brockton and 6 for New Bedford. Batteries Beam and Shea for Brockton Whitrock and Murphy for New Bedford.
Portland outbatted Bangor in a well played Sept. 4 contest at Bangor. Shaffer starred with the bat while Spill Meagher and Yerrick impressed in the field. Attendance was about 600 as Portland won 6 to 1 with Yer rick and Terrien pairing for Portland and Wheeler Hayes for Bangor.
Pawtucket and Fall River clashed as Todd and Lincoln were hit hard. Reilly’s eighth inning error nearly doomed Pawtucket, then Rollins was fined and suspended after a ninth inning quarrel with Lincoln. Attendance 350. Final: Pawtucket 4 Fall River 0. Pitchers Todd Yeager Lincoln Rollins M Harrington.
In Augusta Lewiston won easily by mutual consent after a forfeited game last month for Augusta missing balls. Attendance was 400. Lewiston batted strongly and held Augusta to few safe hits, with a final score showing Lewiston 11 runs to Augusta 0. Batteries were Mains and Rupert for Lewiston and Viau and Connor for Augusta.
Springfield defeats Rochester 6 to 4 in a game where Rochester scored in only the second and third innings. Callahan and Hewitt pitched well for Rochester but support failed. Springfield’s base running aided by miscues at the field. Hamburg made a long foul catch and Keenan with Breckinridge produced a quick double as notable plays. Attendance 500.
In Buffalo and Providence battered to a darkness halted game after eleven frames. Buffalo led until the seventh when Levee injury allowed Providence four runs as Roger his double sparked a late rally. The clubs exchanged runs through the eighth and ninth, tying the score, before the game was called with attendance at 1600. Final line shows Buffalo 21 09 00 60 60 0 and Providence 11 00 90 06 04 0. Hits were 12 apiece.
Lampe and Urquhart scored for Buffalo while Hagan and Dixon contributed for Providence. The game featured tight defense and late chances as Buffalo edged Providence 2 to 1.
Syracuse defeats Scranton 20 to 4 at Syracuse N Y September 4. Umpire Geer clashed with Ward over a ruling and Ward was ejected after calling Geer a robber and a loafer. Gannon and Rafter starred for Syracuse as Huston and Smith handled pitching and catching duties. Attendance 300.
Atlantic City tops Newport in a sharp fielding game by timely batting and costly errors. Neither pitcher struck out, but Atlantic City plated runs on timely hits while Newport managed little with their hits. The scoring line shows Atlantic City 2 1 0 0 0 9 0 0 4 and Newport 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1. Batters Nevins Mahoney Brady Burke involved.
A Roxbury review praises local amateur teams the St Johns of Roxbury Puritan Baseball Club and Orchard Parks. It notes strong players like Malley O Malley Frank McDonald Johnnie O Conner Aloyius Risert Joseph H McCarthy and observes evolving skills and potential across Roxbury clubs.
The New England AAU squad heads to Manhattan Field on Sept. 14 for the national championship. Contenders include James G McLaughlin Worcester A C in the 880, P C Stinger, A L Wright new distance hopeful, Al H Remington, T E Burke, Charles H Bean in middle and long runs, and B J Weters. Keane of Lowell A C plans the 220 and 440 yards and holds sixty nine prizes plus last year’s quarter mile title at Travers Island. Bean also won last year’s five mile title.
The resumption of the international cricket match on Staten Island saw Oxford Cambridge and All New York play under clear skies. England’s side won by eight wickets with Cobb and Kelly impressing for the home team. New York faced a disadvantage due to being short-handed at the start.
Final doubles in the Casino tournament saw R L Willing and C H Hatch defeat Herrick brothers 79 6-3 6-3 after the brothers were defaulted in the semi finals. Singles opened with Stillman over Pepper 6-2 6-3 and Hatch over Robinson 6-1 6-4, others including Cleveland hindering match due to injuries. All contestants were summer visitors, some from the national tournament.
In Toronto on Sept 4 the American side retired all out after a dominant Canadian performance. The Canadians won the match by 140 runs, marking a decisive victory for the visiting or local Canadian team.
Cambridge and London Athletic Club squads arrived in New York to contest international honors with Yale and the New York Athletic Club. Godfrey Shaw will captain the London team, while cantabs form the Cambridge nucleus. Sept. 21 A C meet New York. Oct. 5 Cambridge faces Yale. team details and events listed.
W F Gill of New York, who filed suit against his wife Mrs B O Gill sister of Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt, has signed a statement withdrawing charges of gross intoxication and desire to discontinue proceedings. Dated Aug 31, witnessed by Charles Willgeroth. Gill may settle, case unlikely to go to trial.
The People's party of the sixth Middlesex district met in Wakefield with R. C. Toten of Reading as chair, J. W. Seavey of Everett as secretary, Gilmdn Page Sr. of Malden, J. S. Cooper of Wakefield, and P. R. Champion of Melrose forming the district senatorial committee. Delegates spoke briefly and the group voted not to nominate a Senator candidate this fall.
Salem faces no league polo this winter and may host only an amateur league. The Salem league team likely will be placed in Plymouth or nearby to form a compact league, with little chance a new modern rink in Salem would keep the team there.
Salem and Marblehead skippers Bart J. Doyle and J B Graves signed for a three mile dory race with three turns on North River September 25 offering six hundred dollars a side. Eugene Buckley named referee.
Boston boxing chatter and a wild Lowell dated letter from William J Hayes sparks debate over Tom O Rourke and his handling of stars George Dixon and Joe Walcott. The piece notes O Rourke's influence, a possible Corbett-Fitzsimmons postponement, McCoy vs Moore rumors, and local Boston boxing moves including glove-contest legal questions and upcoming bouts.
Opening day at Billings Park, White River Junction, Vermont, showcased fine weather and strong turnout for the Vermont and New Hampshire interstate fair. Events included trotting, with Abdallah Rex clocking 2 31 for best time in the 3:00 class and Ina winning the 2:50 class in 2 31 4, amid a lively display of exhibits and entertainment.
New York measured estimate compares Valkyrie and Defender racing lengths from spar plans. Valkyrie about 101.38 feet and Defender about 100.22 feet, with base lines and waterline calculations detailed to justify near equal allowances.
The programme for the New York cup races sets out two courses with distances of ten miles per leg and a final finish, governed by New York Yacht Club rules. Starting lines will run between a white flag on a committee boat and the lightship mast, with red flags on floats and red balls marking positions. Preparatory signal ten minutes before start and two minutes handicap time.
New York reports Valkyrie hull work today with scraping and sanding at the waterline using aircraft as crews reduce load water line. Officials will determine if the changes aim to safety or time allowance against Defender after official measurements on Friday. Topsides cleaned, shellac applied, white paint planned.
Exit skippered by A H Higginson won the Manchester yacht race for 21 footers over Glena by three seconds corrected time. Prize of 75 dollars went to winners who chose cash or cup. Glena took second on a ten mile course. Judges were W S Tucker A W Craige and John A Burnham Jr. Other entrants included Apukwa Magpie Boulla and Yankee Maid.
The Waltham Bicycle Park Association plans its third annual diamond meet at the Wal tham track on September 14. Entries will include two Class A and three Class B events plus three professional races. Prize money ranges from 5 to 100 dollars per event with diamonds as awards. Also noted are Wolfe and Searle racing Chicago to New York to challenge the existing record with Wolfe aiming to outrun Searle. Charlie Earl prepares for Humber Club races in Westboro, and Hartford hosts the twelfth annual Wheel Club tournament at Charter Oak Park next Monday after the track events. The Island track in Toronto hosts the 1000 mile match between Shahel and Seavey starting Thursday, with Sita possibly competing. Louisville aims to host the 1896 national meet for the L A W, having over 1000 dollars committed.
Five thousand spectators watched the Rochester Athletic Club meet. Sanger won the professional mile in 2:61-5, the fastest mile in competition at the driving park. Johnson fell in the two mile professional handicap but was uninjured. Wheeler rode an exhibition mile paced by a triplet in 2. C J Iven, with a leading start, completed five miles in 11:49.
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