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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1893
Page
3
Fans packed parks as openings drew thousands in Pittsburg and St. Louis while Boston postponed a game due to rain. Rejoins from Cleveland with Buck Ewing and arrangements by Anson’s squad sparked renewed hopes. Chicago and Philadelphia markets also reported strong attendance and widespread enthusiasm for baseball’s return.
St Louis beat Louisville 4 to 2 as opening ceremonies for the new Sportsman's Park drew 12,230. Hawley outpitched Stratton, with Reitz Buckley and Quinn on defense. The parade from Lindell Hotel featured Lt Governor O'Meara, mayors Walbridge Stevens and East St. Louis, and Italian cavalry guards.
Pittsburg April 27 The sun shone on opening day as Cleveland and Pittsburg paraded to the field. Ewing’s hitting and base running plus Childs’s home run highlighted a 3-2 Pittsburgh win after the first inning. Base hits numbers show Pittsburg 6 and Cleveland 7 with 4 errors for Pittsburg and 2 for Cleveland.
Washington defeats Baltimore 10 to 2 in an April 27 opener halted after eight innings due to darkness. Wise and Kelly provided the best batting. Baltimore errors proved costly on soggy grounds. Attendance 3500. Base hits Washington 11 Baltimore 13. Batteries Meekin Farrell McMahon Robinson.
Cincinnati and Chicago opened the ball season before 7060. Reds delivered one of the finest games at the park. Latham Hollister and Smith made phenomenal plays while Mullane held the Chicagos in check. Final score showed Cincinnati six runs to Chicago five. Base hits favored Cincinnati with 11 to 4. errors Cincinnati two, Chicago five. Batteries Jones Mullane and Vaughn for Cincinnati, McGill McGinnis and Kittredge for Chicago.
By 3 PM today it was not decided if the Bostons would play the New Yorks but a bulletin then announced the opener of the season would be postponed until Friday due to muddy field conditions.
Philadelphia opening day washed out by rain. Scheduled game between Philadelphia and Brooklyn postponed.
A list of officials includes Referee George W Beals B A A judges at finish W L Thompson Harvard G B Morison T Spencer B A A inspectors C Brewer Harvard J L Batchelder B A A clerk Maurice Stern B A A field judges C E Buckholz A Whitehouse umpires James G Lathrop John Graham and Fred M Wood. A large entry list has been received and the games on May 2 will be very interesting.
At the B A A alleys last evening the B A A team defeated the Newtons by 2509 pins to 273. Lawton Carr and Lamb each posted strong scores with a 925 total in the second game.
Mippietown reports C. H. Judd of class 1894 has been elected manager of the Wesleyan Football Team with J. A. Anderson, class 1905, chosen as treasurer. The move positions the duo to organize the season and oversee finances for the squad.
Chief Consul Perkins reports the Massachusetts division has approved Mr. Miller’s sanction of the Waltham race meet for Decoration Day under either the A C 3 or Massachusetts division banners. Top riders from Springfield and Boston area to race and parade, with relay rides praised as good roads advocacy and philanthropy.
Instruction in class exercises begins Monday in June under Superintendent John Graham. Exercises include dumb bells barbells Indian clubs free movements and light athletic drills. Classes meet Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 3 and 7 p m. Open to males over 14 on application. Schoolboy class at 10 a m during vacation.
The spring weather dampens horse trade with lower activity than prior years. Wednesday sales were fair with good horses and prices. Tomorrow sees multiple consignors including Colman & Sons, Walker, Brockway, May & Welch & Hall, Snow, Harris & Co, Packard & Co, A. W. Davis, Houtchens, and Kelley & Co listing hundreds of horses, carriages, and stock for sale. prices quoted from $500 to $800 for a Vermont lot, with weather blamed for the slowdown.
Horses from Mr Holmes of Illinois including a dapple gray mare 1800 pounds will be sold. The sale lists fine pairs and drivers. Isburgh & Co will offer 20 Kentucky and 7 Newport horses among other stock. This sale is described as the largest thus far this spring.
Races at Elizaberta NJ list winners and times from the special Post report. First race Chattanooga blue Blood Shelly Tuttle, 1:20. Second Azrael Prince Howard Arica, 1:19. Third Kentigerna Sun Glimpse Pirate Chief, 51. Fourth Elmora handicap Blitzen Fidelio Terrifier 1:46. Fifth Madrid Roquefort Double Cross 1:54. Sixth Clio Pisa Clysmic 1:06. Races include five furlongs and longer with detailed horse and rider entries.
Gloucester N J April 27 Special to the Post McGregor's owner attempted to fix the fourth race by placing a storage battery but judges uncovered the ruse and ordered its removal. Race results list winners and times across six races with numerous entrants and placements.
At 45 India Street E P Norton & Co cigar manufacturers hosted a reception and dance for employees to mark the recent extension opening. Hundreds attended as proprietors mingled with workers in a decorated hall. Tommy Donovan directed the floor with Anton Kakesch Fred Babson and David Pimentil aiding the arrangements.
In Dorchester last evening many gathered at St. Gregory's parochial residence to witness the wedding of P. J. Cushing and Miss Emma Gramer conducted by Rev. William H. Fitzpatrick. Attendants were Joseph M. Cushing and Miss Sarah Dillon. A reception followed at 2244 Dorchester Avenue with about 200 guests including Eagle Athletic Club and Merry Workers members.
Arthur Metcalf, formerly of the city, has joined the Boston & Maine railroad auditor's office in Boston. J J Keefe plans to move his Boston store to 107 Haverhill Street. Houses are being erected here while the health committee met. Thomas Kimmett of South Boston aims to build soon. Local cyclists prep for the Linscott road race next month. The new Methodist church on Chelsea Street nears occupancy by mid May. Letter carrier examinations are tomorrow at 9 a.m. with eight applications received to Monday. Broadway.
The Salem Board of Trade hosted its fourth annual banquet at Hamilton Hall with 150 seats set. President Frank Cousins welcomed attendees before speeches by Wandburg of Beverly Board of Trade Eben Walton of the Salem Register and Crehore of the Peabody Board of Trade among others.
Bunker Hill Lodge of Railroad Trainmen enjoyed a royal evening at Monument Hall. Chief Pope and his firemen aided at a Rutherford avenue hay-shed fire saving Gillett carriage stock. Professor McDonald and Private McGee will address Charlestown Artillery on Civil Service Reform and police exam practice. Migrants arrive at Hoosac Tunnel docks. Captain Meredith reforming Charlestown City Guard for June Seventeenth.
Official confirmation was given to the rehabilitation of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad by a syndicate led by Drexel and Brown Brothers. The plan includes terminating the Finance Company of Pennsylvania contract upon compensation. The Reading system including the Poughkeepsie Bridge and Lehigh Valley roads will be retained, and securities rose on prospects.
The license commissioners met to grant druggists licenses. Sixteen applications were heard but only two licenses were granted to H. J. Johnson of Mainstreet and Hall & Lyon of Moody Street. The decision reflected a large December vote against licensing.
Vineyard Haven April 27 The four masted schooner J. R. Teele of Boston from Norfolk with coal dragged ashore on Norton's Shoal Nantucket Shoals yesterday morning. Steam tugs Kate Jones and Elsie pulled on her today but could not float her. An effort will be made at high water tonight by steam tugs Herald Kate Jones and Elsie. The vessel remains tight.
Watertown April 27 Michael McCarthy suffered a deep arm wound while using a circular saw at Pevear's sawmill. Dr Kelley treated him. Moments later another worker named Smith nearly severed his right thumb on the same saw. He also received medical care from Dr Kelley.
Fall River reports that William Frazier of Quarry street had liquor seized in a Monday raid. Appearing in District Court, he was arraigned and held on $1000 bonds as an accessory to larceny. His store allegedly served as a headquarters for local youths accused of theft.
Paris reports the death of noted author editor and critic Chares de Mazade born 1821. The obituary notes his prominence in literary circles and his contributions as writer and critic.
About a hundred people climbed the stairs to Partridge Hall at 53 Hanovers Street for a diamond dance hosted by the North End Temperance Union. C. W. Jones directed the affair with aides H. W. Dolan James Saunders W. N. Carroll F. J. Carroll H. P. Pidgeon B. L. Forrester and Mesdames A. M. Thomas H. P. Pidgeon J. A. Surplus M. B. Hobbs and M. J. Kenney assisting.
In South Boston the Bachelor Club appointed J Galvin J Slyne E Hopkins William Pender and Edward Sheehan to plan their Bethesda Hall ball for Wednesday. MtWashington Encampment marked Odd Fellowship's 74th anniversary in Bethesda Hall. Isabels Associates hosted an invitation party at Pilgrim Hall. Mrs Margaret Gilman aged over 80 was found destitute at 19 West First Street and taken to Rainsford's Island. A Benevolent Society reading and tableaux entertainment with statue posing delighted Fourth Street Baptist Church attendees, led by Mrs Sidney Burrill Moore and her pupils. Irvan P Wenzel's pupils gave their 63rd concert at St Omer Hall. H B Walkup leased the Nantasket rink. Ed Free will run the orchestra. Ed McCue of Clinker Athletic Club impressed at Roxbury Boxing Club trial bout and deserves the decision. L street bridge likely to stay closed until City Point approaches improve. Police vacation time set, older officers among first to receive the privilege, drawing some grumbling. An excellent 1492 Club entertainment planned for Bethesda Hall this evening. Cirry Point.
Somerville residents gathered for the funeral of ex Mayor Charles G. Pope at the First Unitarian Church after a residence service. Officials and dignitaries attended, with Masons and hospital groups represented. The procession paused for tolling bells as pallbearers carried the funeral party to Woodlawn.
Mrs. S. R. Hood will present her unpublished story this afternoon at 3 o'clock at Cary Avenue Church, illustrating women’s status in law in the state. Funeral of Joseph B. Smith held yesterday from 58 Watts Street, Rev. Albert Wurst officiating, with attendances from Sons of St. George and Golden Eagle Lodge. Interment at Woodlawn. Theodore Winthrop Post met, inviting Post 40 of Malden for a visit tonight at 7:15 in full uniform. Rufus S. Frost hospital bazaar ended with a social dance. Grand Epaopeion Denny to visit Apollo Lodge tonight. Daniel O Donnell injured in grease vat at Richardson’s factory, home at 131 Congress Avenue. Winnisimmet Bicycle Club to compete in Linscott road race led by Fred McDevitt. Common Council to decide city messenger replacement for late Charles Howard. no clear frontrunner among councilmen.
The Kingston finally reached St. Anne's four days late amid rumors of delay. Built in Middlesboro England at 410 tons, she exceeded her contracted speed averaging fifteen knots. Captain Gibson of Liverpool will command and the ship will trade fruit between this port and Jamaica. The hold uses a circulating fan to keep bananas cool. The Santuit brought 16 472 bunches of bananas from Port Antonio in excellent condition.
Cambridge article covers election of Mr and Mrs A F Scott to the Cambridge Art Circle, with presiding officer J H Blake due to Dr H O Marcy’s absence. Mentions electric car lines in East Cambridge and new street grading on Huron Street by contractor Morris. Also notes Epworth League reception for Rev and Mrs George Skene, Y M C A reception for new ministers, and a teller resignation at Charles River National Bank with replacement by aes E Briggs.
The Catholic community on the West side talks Coburn estate sale while Y M C A fund reaches 35017 dollars. St Mary’s C T A plans Innisfail at the Opera House soon and Wenepoykin Red Men host a ladies night. Civil service exam for letter carriers set for next Saturday at the post office. Highland Fife and Drum rehearses tonight as gypsy moth control begins. Maplewood Baptist concert held last night. Mrs Catherine Everton dies at 44 in Maplewood. funeral at Forestdale Saturday. E A McDuffee’s photo exhibited at Linscott’s bicycle store. Harvard Glee Banjo Mandolin Club concert at Opera Hall May 11 to aid grammar school library. Kernwood.
Fred Shields of Malden rents a Salem street store to fit a first class grocery. John Duke of South Boston builds a Spring street house for F. W. Beering. The Medford City News will debut May 3. The St Josephs C T A Society held its first ball in Medford Opera House with Lambert Outing Club performers. Daniel and Nellie Ring starred in Ingomar. Grand march led by John Spellman. 150 couples attended. Floor directors and assistants listed. Mystic Park.
Victor Delameré has written a new song titled The Last Good-By which has drawn strong reception wherever performed. D W Wheeler wrote the music and Oliver Ditson Co will publish it. Delamere, a shoe dealer, is noted as a local genius.
A mother questions her son about his aunt while he describes minding the baby. The boy replies that she was tending the infant, prompting the mother to urge the use of the word tending rather than minding. The dialogue touches on language usage and familiarity with childcare.
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