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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1895
Page
3
Chicago pitchers hurled 100 hard curves to stifle Boston as the Beaneaters managed only a single run. Anson altered the batting order but the result stood, with Boston failing to capitalize on early chances in a tight field struggle.
In a Chicago victory at Boston Anson reshuffled the batting order. Griffith pitched superbly for Boston and the Cubs capitalized with timely hits. Stivetts struggled in his start as Chicago surged with runs in the fourth and sixth innings to secure a decisive win.
In Washington, two games were played with each side victorious. First game saw the home team pounding Dwyer for 11 runs while Mercer kept Cincinnati in check. McGuire and Abbey homered. Second game ended after six innings due to darkness with Cincinnati winning on Boswell’s wildness and Washington errors. Rhines and Vaughn faced Boswell and McGuire. Attendance 850.
Fans witnessed flashy plays and shoddy defense as Baltimore edged Louisville 12 to 9. A five run fifth inning swung the game after a bases on balls and four fielding errors opened the door. Attendance was 1300 as Esper and Robinson teamed for Baltimore against McFarland and Spies.
The Cleveland nine routed New York 14 to 1 in a Septembers game before about 1800 fans. Meekin left after half an inning, German allowed runs in relief, and Young dominated with fast curves. Cleveland piling hits with 17 to New York’s 8 while New York’s defense faltered for six errors.
The Brooklyn team defeated Hart with Moran substituted after a rough first inning. Clingman’s six errors cost six runs, while Shock and Cronin collided injuring both. Attendance was 1800. Score Brooklyn 3 2 2 4 0 0 9 0 0 Pittsburg 9 0 1 0 6 0 0 0 0. Hits Brooklyn 15 Pittsburg 7. Errors Brooklyn 1 Pittsburg 7. Batteries Kennedy Bailey Hart Moran Merritt.
Philadelphia defeated St Louis as Breitenstein struggled early and exited in the third. Carsey pitched steadily with no walks until the ninth, aiding a 9 to 4 win as 6,487 fans watched. Batters were Carsey and Grady for Philadelphia. Breitenstein, Ehret and Otten for St Louis.
Fall River defeated Pawtucket 2 to 1 in a prettiest game of the season. Stevens pitched cleverly with strong support from Ladd in the field. Attendance was about 400. Score by innings shows Fall River with two in the second and two in the ninth. Hits 8 to 6. errors 4 to 1. Batteries Stevens M Harrington for Fall River and Kelly Yeager for Pawtucket.
In Augusta Maine on Sept 5 Lewiston lost a fine ninth inning battle after a strong brace. Dilworth pitched well until the ninth. Attendance 400. Final score Augusta 3 Lewiston 9 with hits 15 to 12 and errors 5 to 1. Batteries Dilworth and Butler Williams and Rupert.
Bangor defeats Portland in a close game before 600 fans. Only two hits off Braham through six innings, both by Slater. Final score Bangor 11 Portland 5 with 14 Bangor hits and 10 Portland hits. Batteries Bra ham Hayes Killen Terrien.
Brockton bunched hits on Day and won easily. Walters batted well for New Bedford but clutch hitting failed. Attendance 350. The score Brockton 9 10 2 0 0 4 1 8 New Bedford 0 0 0 2 0 9 0 1 0 2 5. Hits Brockton 10 New Bedford 10. Errors New Bedford 2. Batteries Korwan and Shea Day and Murphy.
In Buffalo on September 5 the Buffalo and Providence teams clashed with dirty tactics and abusive-umpire behavior. McAuley was ejected and fined 25 dollars, Bassett fined 10, tricker and Murray 25 each for foul language and trying to disable Urquhart. Joe Knight was ruled out at the plate amid a 9 to 2 Buffalo win. Attendance 2200. Buffalo had 13 hits to Providence 7, Buffalo errors 4, Providence 1. Batteries Wadsworth Urquhart for Buffalo and Rudderham Dodson McAuley for Providence.
Syracuse 6 Scranton 5 as Delaney pitches and scores on a first base run after a punt to Meaney. Brilliant defense and timely hitting highlighted the game in Syracuse N Y on Sept 5 with 500 in attendance. Score details show Syracuse 6 Scranton 5 with Delaney Rafter Meaney Schriver batteries.
In Wilkes-Barre a small crowd watched Toronto suffer a 2-0 exhibition loss. Toronto pitcher Coakley delivered a solid effort as the hosts controlled the pace and produced the key runs. The Sept. 6 game showcased steady defense and timely hitting from the local club.
John H Woodbury of 11 Winter Street Boston announces facial blemish removal method by regular physicians backed by two decades of practical experience. The statement highlights Woodbury as inventor of Woodbury's Facial Soap and notes sales volumes.
Superb pitching and sharp fielding marked the game with the Barons excelling on defense. Shinnick's two singles and a three-base hit in the third produced two runs for Wilkesbarre, who won 8 to 3 over Toronto. Batteries Coakley and Diggins for Wilkesbarre, Gray and Lake for Toronto.
Newport lost 7 to 4 as Atlantic City scored all its runs in one inning where three Newport errors occurred. Outside that frame Newport had two safe hits off Sexton and no one reached second base. Errors by a single Newport player inflated the score while fielding was otherwise close.
Salem police played a baseball game against a Lynn force nine this afternoon. By the end of the fifth inning the Salem team had enough while the Lynn players were tired. The game was called with Lynn leading 50 to 4. A supper followed the game.
Anson was the only man who struck out yesterday. Charlie Nyce, afflicted with charlie horse, sits on the Boston bench and will go to Louisville when able. Collins may cover second today. Jack Ryan proves valuable in emergencies. A friend of the New Bedfords may wear a Boston uniform soon. Nash's double in the ninth helped prevent a shutout as Dahlen at short faced tough chances. The crowd showed nerves after Chicago scored five. George H. Halli, once with Columbus, joins Cleveland. Orkney Everett notes a tossup between Norwoods and Mt Washingtons. James O Rourke, a strong pitcher, seeks an engagement. address 564 Main Street, Charlestown.
Brookline Country Club plans a week of sport starting October 7, moving up from last year’s late October start. Whippet racing, new classes, and stronger entries are emphasized with Kennel Club cooperation, while horse and terrier shows are dropped.
F Laffaley proposes a catch weight bout with W F Berry of Roxbury. James E McConnell offers a match if Kid Haverty provides his address to the Post. Sam Austin of New York is chosen to officiate as judge at the upcoming A A U championship games in New York, slated for September 14.
At the Franklin course closing day Caprice outpaced Bravado in the 2:12 trot after Bravado won the first heat. Jock Bowers replaced a driver in heat two with no change. Dan S. won the 2:23 pace and Adra Belle swept the 2:15 trot over Nosegay Vega and Frenzie L. The meet, deemed very successful, will resume Sept 16 with another session.
At Lewiston State fair the afternoon showcased trotting events and a standout bicycle race. James S. Sanborn of Boston led a 9-team parade with a silver-trimmed Riverside cart. Swift of Norway beat Dyer of Lewiston by two feet in five miles. Races yielded times from 1:50% to 2:25% and featured horses such as Veni Vici and Emma Westland among others, with extensive listings of premiums awarded for cattle and livestock exhibitors.
Bridgewater Sept 5 The Plymouth County Agricultural Society opened its 76th annual exhibition with large attendance. Exhibits covered fruits vegetables flowers and crafts. Live stock including cattle swine and poultry showed high standards. horse classes listed with times and placements. A lawn tennis tournament for Plymouth county championship concluded preliminary rounds with notable wins and the event to continue tomorrow.
Calais Driving Park hosted standout races with solid track conditions. In the 2:45 class, Eudora driven by J R Murphy won at 2:26 with Jerry O Neill second. The 2:28 class saw Rose Ik first at 2:26, Thorndall Echoly second, Lady Jane third, Trombone fourth, Resolution fifth and Deceiver sixth, reflecting a competitive card.
Horse race results from Sheepshead Bay on Sept 6 list winners Mussulman Nick Nanki Pooh Paladin Annie Barron Rathhampton and top placers with race times for each of six races including turf handicap the Russet.
An old advertisement touts Bicycle Riding Baker's Kidney Pills claiming to restore kidney function and relieve back pain. It notes backache and kidneyache as signs of disease, offers the pill for 50 cents, and includes a free book on backache from Baker Pill Co. Bangor, Maine.
Interest runs high as Boston oarsmen push for top slots in the Lawrence on the Lith regatta. Jim Smith of B A A contests junior singles while Bennett and Davis duel in senior doubles. River sides duo Whitehead and Bergin also aim high in senior doubles alongside ex champion Caffrey. Bennet and Newton Atherton expected in senior singles with Ten Eyck eyed for Ed Ten Eyck’s intermediate bid.
John Rooney, 3% years old, of 4 Heath Street, Charlestown, suffers a fractured left arm when a heavy iron bar falls in the Front Street freight sheds. Adrian Ratti, 76, falls from an moving electric car at Hanover and Richmond, injuring his left hip. A fire alarms at Centre Street grocery store West Roxbury. Gaetano Tornio and Thomaso Santaniel lo are held on assault with intent to kill for an incident on Prince Street. Israel R. Ross reports theft of two watches and a suit. a Chinaman’s shop on Harrison Avenue robbed of $20 by four youths. Mrs. Clara F. Colby reports loss of a chatelaine watch and $31.
A representative for John Quinn, a leading amateur sack runner, accepts McGee's offer to race 100 yards for an amateur trophy. McGee or his representatives can meet in the newspaper office sporting department to schedule the race. Both runners head the nation's amateur sack racing scene, with Quinn winning two major events this season and McGee one.
NEWPORT R I Sept 5 The society tennis tournament continued with only three matches two second round results H W Herrick defeated C C Stillman 6 2 8 6 and C H Hatch beat P Kearney 6 2 2 6 6 0. third round T Kearney defeated L Willing 6 2 6 4.
Twenty four entries line the 23 yard handicap race at Sunyside Park Natick set for tomorrow. Piper Donovan is scratched while Tom Morris carries a 214 yard handicap. Speedsters from the area compete in the 100 yard scratch race and other events. M J Finn serves as referee and Fred Stone as starter.
D C Toomey secretary of the Emmet Football Club of Chelsea announces the Emmet team won Labor Day match at Congress Street grounds with a 6 to 0 score. He offers a rematch on a Boston Common Saturday for 100 dollars a side or more if the Boston club desires.
The Humber Cycle Club of Westboro and visitors prepare for a major track meet with entrants in Class A and B events. Notables include Johnson, Scott, Murphy, Coulter, and pro riders, plus Jamaica Cycle Club road race prize listings and a Wayside Park bicycle contest. The Glenmere track in Lynn obliquely backs the event with Johnson expected to ride.
Tom Eck, manager of John S. Johnson, wired from Syracuse that Johnson O Conor Weinig Seavey and Steengan depart tonight for Lynn to attempt the mile record at Glenmere. Johnson will probably appear, with New York trip details pending.
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