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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1895

Page

3

Boston robbed in sixth as umpire Murra calls game

In a tense sixth inning the game ends early as umpire Murra calls it. Daub and Griffin are retired, Foutz goes out at first, Corcoran reaches first on Long's error and steals second. Lachance sacrifices, Anderson flies out, Corcoran scores to edge the scoring.

Daub Griffin Grim Foutz Corcoran Long Lachance Anderson Brooklyn Boston R. E. Bannon B.S Duffy Eiaine Tenney L.f Peeeses Nash Tucker Li Harrington Werd Ryan Clan Wehee Cue Saats Nash Byub Harrington Dolan

Boston and Brooklyn clash ends in protested game

In New York on Sept 25 Frank Selee's Boston nine were thwarted by Brooklyn as umpire Murray ended the game in the sixth inning amid protests from Captain Nash. Brooklyn led early, Boston rallied but the decision sparked crowd anger. Daub and Dolan pitched. Tomorrow Brooklyn and Boston resume the series with a postponed earlier game.

New York Murray Nash Brooklyns Murrayenrly Boston Boys Nick Boston Daub Dolan Brooklyn Bostons Bannon Corcoran Long Duffy Tenney Tucker Harrington Daly Ryan Grim Shock Lachance Griffin Foutz Anderson Shoch

Cincinnati Beats St Louis in Doubleheader Opener

In a rough first game Coleman pitched for St Louis but Cincinnati prevailed with Cooley and Sheehan homers. The Browns split by solid play in the second game, Breitenstein and Otten steering a 4 run victory. Attendance noted at 5 percent.

ST. Louis Coleman Cincinnatis Cooley

Pittsburgs Rally Wins Over Louisville Amid Errors

Heavy batting aided by Louisville errors carried the Pittsburgs to a victory as Louisville unraveled in the sixth inning with six of eight runs unearned. Stenzel and Hawley homered, darkness halted play in the eighth. Pittsburg had 8 hits to Louisville's 15, with three errors by St. Louis.

Attex Brooklyn Boston Baltimore Philadelphia St. Louis Cincinnati Washington New York Louisville Pittsburg Pittsburgs Stenzel Hawley Pittsborg Hawley and Mack McFarland and Marner

Washington Wins in Tenth on Anderson Single

Washington defeated New York in ten innings as Anderson lined a two run single with two out. Mercer pitched solidly with strong team defense backing him. Attendance reached 1200 as Washington and New York combined for 11 and seven hits respectively and multiple errors.

Washington Anderson Mercer Downey New York McGuire Donney and Doyle

Baltimore Triumph Over Philadelphia in Shortened Game

Baltimore defeated the Phillies as Hoffer pitched well and only two Quaker City players reached second base, one scoring. The game ended after eight innings due to darkness with 5200 in attendance. Scores show Baltimore 9 3 1 0 9 1 0 0 0 and Philadelphia 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1.

Baltimore Philadelphias Hoffer Quaker City Taylor Reacher Philadelphia Robinson Taylor and Clements

Fall River Keeps Edge Over Springfield in Scrappy Win

Fall River defeated Springfield in a September 25 game, scoring across multiple innings. Batter ies credited to Gruber Gunson for Fall River and Klobe Rupert for Springfield, with umpire Mr. Cook from Woonsocket.

Uxbridge Maess Fall River Springfield Gruber Gunson Klobedanz Rupert Mr. Cook Woonsocket

Mt Washingtons to face Norwoods in state final

Everett Mt Washingtons meet Norwoods for the state championship on Saturday at the South End grounds at 3 pm. Paul Bedford, ex Washington league, will play left field for Norwood. Clifford and Steve Mahoney will be the Mt Washington battery with Gilmore and O'Brien in Norwood’s rotation.

Mt. Washingtons Everett Norwoods South End Paul Bedford Norwood Clifford Steve Mahoney Gimore O’brien

Doyle Wins North River Boat Race in Stunning Finish

Saleem, Sept. 25. Bart Doyle of Salem defeats Graves of Marblehead in a three mile race on North River. The water was glassy, 10,000 spectators watched as Doyle finished in 30 minutes 40 seconds. Graves said he did not row fast enough to win.

Saleem North River Bart Doyle Salem Graves Marblehead Eugene Buckley Boston Doyle

Golf at Lenox Amateurs Tie Then Fenn Wins Sudden-Death

Sept 2 Lenox golf club handicap match drew a large fashionable turnout. Forty three entered, thirty six finished after nine holes twice. Fenn scratch and C Webb handicap 16 each posted 91 total. tie broken with Fenn 44 to Webb 68. Kane cup set for tomorrow.

Lenox Lenox Golf Club Howland Robbins New York Fenn C. Webb Webb

Wefers Not Entering Yale This Fall Denial Stated

Yale track officials deny Bernard J. Wefers will enter Yale this fall after his New York world record. He is not taking exams and cannot enroll unless he joins a professional school, which would bar him from Yale athletics for a year.

New Haven Conn Bernard J. Wefers New York Athletic Club New York Yale Wefers

Niantic shoot won by the Third Regiment in state contest

The Connecticut National Guard brigade shoot at Niantic produced scores for four regiments and a machine gun team. Third Regiment led with 68, Second 675, First 653, Fourth 519, as teams of twelve competed for State trophies.

New London Conn Connecticut National Guard Niantic

Forty-Sixth Regiment Veterans Hold Springfield Reunion

The Forty-sixth Regiment veterans met in Springfield on September 2 with about 140 comrades present. Rev. Dr. Moxom delivered the principal address and was elected an honorary member. Officers elected include President W. S. Shurtleff Secretary A. S. Bryant and Treasurer G. W. Turner.

Springfield Forty-sixth Regiment Moxom W. S. Shurtleff Bryant G. W. Turner

Mystic's Breakers Meet Day Two Delivers Thrilling Harness Races

In Medford Mystic racecourse hosted the New England Trotting Horse Breeders' Association second day turnout near 2000. Nellie McGrory rode a strong 2:16 pace showing, with Veta and Sea Bird among favorites. Silver Plate and Haley dominated the 2:18 and 2:00 classes with close finishes. The program featured two-year-old colts including Bingen and Woven Wind, and Lady Del Mar winning the fillies of 1893 in straight heats. Racing resumes tomorrow with six events including 2:13 trot and 2:12 pace expected to draw another large crowd.

Medford McCarty Mystic Race Course New England Tom Boy Bingen May King Henry Titer Woven Wind Pooh Bah Lady del Mar Bellisant Ralph Wilkes Nevin Adwild Nellie McGrory Veta Seabird Vera Donne Ham _ Brock Billy Frazier Haley Germaine Silver Plate Tley Much Ado Mascot Bumps Lyric Island Girl Ee Tom Boy B. F Ane Edgemark CE Pogcol Cisco Vedans Kaise Sou Ie Bebe Quartercousin Barnett Corbett Benton C. F Sire Del Baldwith Nevins Curry Sea Lou V Fae Elise Mae Stoclne Oreee Julia Br. H Eisicham Suzette Palmer B. m Rae Gal Cos B. Demorest B .m CNNZ Cc. B Rathburn Sea Bird C. H Carpenter Prairie Lily Boyce Nancy Harkaway Orencyy Fito Gr Ears Cs Ck Cae Brock Diesel Germaine, B. H Carmichael B. H Cook

Gentry Equals Track Record In Three Cornered Race

Six thousand spectators in Dubuque watch John R. Gentry win the three heat match against Joe Patchen and Fidel. Gentry times 2 03 3 4 and posts the fastest heat of the year and the fastest third heat ever paced or trotted. Fidel, the favorite, is outclassed as Patchen looms early but fades to wheel behind Gentry in the final stretch. Times: 2:06 3 4, 2:05, 2:08 3 4.

Dubuque John R. Gentry Joe Patchen Fidel Gentry Patchen Curry

Brighton Beach Racecard Summary

At Brighton Beach IL on Sept 25 five furlongs Old Dominion led five furlong race with Key West and Cuckoo. A second five furlong race saw Rosalind III win over Imperial and Unity. Nicolini won the one mile, with Sir John and Rodman B. in place. Owners handicap covered one mile and a furlong Panway won with Cass and Little Tom following. Chattanooga won the one mile race ahead of Inquirendo and Prig. Little Matt captured the final one mile with Babe Murphy and McKee.

Brighton Beach L. IL Old Dominion Key West Cuckoo Rosalind III Imperial Unity Nicolini Sir John Rodman B Panway Cass Little Tom Chattanooga Inquirendo Prig Little Matt Babe Murphy McKee

Rochester fair day two yields swift races at Rochester

Rochester N H September 26 The second Rochester fair day drew big crowds with three races on the card John R Baldwin defeated Clara Wilkes in the 2 37 class best time 2 25 12 Rear Guard narrowly beat Loraine in the 2 22 pace Pembroke took the 2 25 class in 2 25 14.

Rochester N. H Rochester Fair John R Baldwin Clara Wilkes Baldwin Rear Guard Loraine Vermont Pembroke

Trotting at Brandon completes second fair day

Brandon Vermont September 25 The Brandon fair at Forest Park Farm saw favorable results on the second day with races concluding in the morning and an afternoon program featuring pacing and trotting events. The free-for-all purse of 250 dollars was won by Mack in three straight heats.

Brandon Forest Park Farm Mack

Aman dier Wins Newmarket Great Einstern Handicap

At the Newmarket first October meeting Aman dier won the great Einstern Railway handicap a sweepstakes of ten sovereigns with 500 added for 3 year olds and upwards six furlongs Missal took second and Royal Mask finished third in the London market report on today’s race.

London Newmarket Amandier Missal Royal Mask

Track record falls at Norwich races with Blizzard winner

Blizzard, owned by Co. P. Bradley of Meriden, broke the New London County Agricultural Society track record in the free for all at Norwich races. Time 2:18 1-2. Other results include George H. winning the free for all in 2:21 3-4 and 2:28, Merry Bells taking the 2:3 class, and Happy Home Jr. winning the 2:281-4 class with best time 2:28 1-4.

Norwich Conn New London County Agricultural Society Blizzard Co. P. Bradley Meriden George H Merry Bells Happy Home, Jr

Trotting at Machias Park Races Close in Maine Day

Races at Machias Park were tightly contested. In the 2:40 class Walter D. owned by Thompson of Calais won. Free-for-all winner was Veni Vici owned by Bisbee of Camden with a time of 2:22 1-2.

Machias Machias Park Walter D Thompson Calais Veni Vici Bisbee Camden

Warrant Issued for Benton After Bail Forfeit

Judge Sherman issues bench warrant for B H Benton arrest after $500 bail forfeited in Superior Criminal Court. Benton appealed $50 fine for assault on W H Goddard on May 17, Goddard taken to Emergency Hospital. Benton's counsel cites medical certificate for sprained ankle keeping him from appearing.

Sherman B. H. Benton Superior Criminal Court Benton Burke W. H. Goddard Goddard

Sleeper Back Pain Warns of Tired Kidneys

An ad notes morning back ache signals tired kidneys and promotes Baker's Kidney Pills as relief and tonic support. A free book from Baker Pill Co. Bangor Maine claims kidney health benefits. Pills cost 50 cents at Druggists.

Free of Baker Pill Co Bangor Maine

Boxing Gossip and Amateur Contests in Early Boston Circles

Boxing notes from the Boston Post discuss Mullen versus Mc Cus in Halifax with a five pound advantage for Mullen, then a Baltimore date with the Eureka Club. They critique AAU interference, praise James Lynch's quick knockouts, and recount Fitzsimmons’ alleged ingratitude toward Captain Glori, plus a Baltimore scuffle ending a Leonard-Gehring bout. The piece calls for ironclad contracts and bans on untrustworthy boxers.

Joe Mullen Frank Steele Mullen McCus Halifax Baltimore Eureka Club Boston Post Harry Horan Shawmut Rowing Club Rowing c O’brien Walcott James Lynch Rexford Harrison Avenue Lynch Thors du The New York Morning Journal Corbett Brady Fitzsimmons Peter Maher Texas Manny Charles Glori Glori Fitz Martin Julian Gloni Bob Mike Leonard Beau Brummel Charles Gehring Leonard Beau Boston

Death of Marks Faber Under Coroner Probe in New Haven

In New Haven on Sunday night marks Faber a Boston jewelry drummer died from aconite given by a clerk in error for cholera mixture. Coroner Mix continues the investigation to identify responsibility for the mistake.

Marks Faber New Haven Conn Mix Boston Faber

Boy Drowns Reaching Apples in Canal

Chicopee September 26 Andre Hadya a six year old boy drowned today in a canal while trying to reach apples in an adjoining orchard.

Chicopee Andre Hadya

Butler Triumphs In Two-Mile Class B At Concord Race

Boston entrants boost attendance at Capital Driving Park as cycling fans witness a day of open class A races, blood matches, and a dramatic two mile handicap where Tom Butler claims victory over McDuffee. Keene rider Fish tops final mile, while Reynolds debuts and Manchester’s Berwin fades late amid fierce sprints.

Concord N. H Capital Driving Park Boston Taunton Fish of Keene Dyer Marble Peck C. J. Lewis Jimmy Clark Lewis Allie Fuller Clark Ber‘win Manchester Philip Pierce Winchester J. P. Clark Walton Fish Pierce Patsy Clark Berwin Mosely James Clark Butler-McDuffee Reynolds Tom Butler McDuffee Nat Butler Lon Peck A. G. Seaman Seaman S. R. Goodwin Abbott Fuller Berwick Frank Keene Eddie McDuffee Edmund Moseley Northampton Mass A. T. Fuller Malden Dorchester Henry Berwin Poe Pierce Fran A. Fish H. E. Walton H. E. Waton C. Perfetti J. Edmund Frank A. Fish W. B. McInnis C. W. Eastman Hooksett C. O. Seaman Manches EB. Iton Alton Butler J. Wettergreen A. Fish Tenens C. F. Moseley

Spruce IV Wins Seawanhaka Small Boat Challenge At Centre Island

Spruce IV defeated HEthelwynn by 23 seconds in a twelve mile Seawanhaka small boat race at Centre Island. The triangular course covered two miles per leg amid shifting winds from southeast to northeast. Start at 12 30, Spruce IV finishing at 4 25 44 and HEthelwynn at 4 26 07 amid lively lead changes and tactical tacks to counter ebb tide.

Centre Island Seawanhaka Club Hethelwynn Ethelwynn Brand Little Flyers

Challenge Saturday Shapes Cup Challenge Letter

Charles D. Rose said in an interview that the formal challenge for the America's Cup cannot be written until Saturday. A Royal Victoria Yacht Club meeting will decide the form of the challenge and it will be sent through the club.

London Charles D. Rose United Press Royal Victoria Yacht Club Royal Victoria Club

Ten Mile Road Race Promises Local Riders Victory

R H Waugh of Malden organizes a Saturday race with local entrants including Buttrick, McIntire, Clapp, Kellihan and more. Prizes feature two gold watches, clothing, overcoats and two diamonds for time prizes. The loop runs through Washington Pleasant Mountain Forest Sylvan Lebanon Maplewood Webster Broadway Salem Beach Oliver and Jiynn streets to finish at Mountain and Washington. Races at Taunton today.

R. H. Waugh Malden Washington Pleasant Streets Mountain Avenue Main Forest Sylvan Lebanon Maplewood Webster Broadway Salem Beach Oliver and Jiynn Washington Streets George Buttrick McIntire Walter Clapp Fred M. Kellihan J. C Wettergreen R. W. Boyd Albert C. Barnard Nelson Stone Fred Ll. Gates J. Riordan Val Chisholm R. M. Mugridge W. Dean Ll. Farrar Arthur C. Miller George H. Forbush Arthur Metcalf James Blades William D. Desmond C. R. Barnard S. N. Sawyer W. G. Church L.C. Bennett E. B.runtly Harry Sweet W. A. Goldthwaite Taunton Lon Peck Harry Maddox New Jersey Boston W. J. Corcoman Waltham John Backus Columbus Avenue Andy McGarrett Titus Murphy Cabanne Springfield Manhattan Cabby Percy J. E. Anderson Press Cycling Club Mr. Anderson

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