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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1893
Page
3
Cincinnati blows lead as Boston wins 9 3 in nine innings with Staley lasting long. Boston pitchers combine for three wild pitches and a series of errors, while Cincinnati mishandles key plays and suffers on base paths.
June 8 report from Washington records a strong pitching performance by Young for Cleveland. After the fourth inning the Senators faded as Cleveland built momentum. Attendance 2900. Final score Cleveland 6 Washington 0 with 9 hits to 10 and 1 to 2 errors. Batteries Young and Zimmer Maul and McGuire.
The Baltimore Orioles defeated Chicago in a slugging exhibition on June 8. McMahon had four singles and a double, Dahlen and Lange hit home runs, and attendance was 2,573. Final score details show Baltimore with 4 runs.
Brooklyn and St Louis game notes list batteries Lovett and Kinslow for Brooklyn Gleason and Gunson for St Louis. No further context provided.
Harvard pitcher Jack Highlands dazzled with 13 strikeouts and four assists as Slugger Mason caught his first game of the season. The Crimson offense exploded with five runs in the first inning and continued to pile up runs through the eighth, with key hits from Hallowell, Frothingham, Cook, Sullivan and Trafford.
The piece discusses Mike Sullivan possibly pitching for the Cincinnati team and Tony Mullane's turn. It criticizes Boston's outfield, naming Ganzel, Lowe, and McCarthy, and calls for more pitchers. It notes Selee's pursuit of Baldwin or Radbourn and predicts slim odds against Pittsburgh while Boston faces a tough road trip after June 177.
At Franklin Park Saugus second day of spring meeting featured three races. J M E Morrill’s green pacer won the 2:40 class with 2:26 1-4 while Allabreve failed in heat two and 4th heat to win overall. Bunco, Jewett, Ryland T. led the free for all pace and trot with Bunco taking victory by open lengths. Glimmer and Francis starred in the 2:50 class with Francis prevailing after a third heat.
The Waltham Club and the Press Club push race meets at the new Waltham track with top riders, medals, and substantial prizes. Entries close tomorrow noon for the Walthams meet. John Harriott crafts many medals. 25 mile race rules, team prizes, and time medals outlined. Also notes the Worlds Fair wheelmen day cancellation and other cycling developments.
Franklin Park Saugus set July week 3 events led by manager James O Gray. Programs include multiple trotting pace races from July 4 to July 7 with purses 300 to 500 dollars. Entries close June 29 at 11 p.m. with Gray at Tremont Street.
At Lowell Port land 9 Lowell 8. At Fall River Fall River 10 Dover 4. At Brockton Brockton 11 Lewiston 2.
Daniel Daly of Geneva Avenue Dorchester was killed last night on the New York and New England line between Bird Street and Mt Bowdoin stations. He was struck by a train at about 11:30 and killed instantly. skull fracture reported. Medical Examiner Steadman notified.
Timmy Conley leaves Loyola colors for Dorchester club. Joe Walcott stops Paddy McQuiggan on Monday night and schedules a June 17 bout with Mike Harris. Jack McAuliffe sails for England June 17. George McDonald accompanies the lightweight. Gloucester AC has not fixed July 4 field events. Springfield to NEARA regatta may pay half expenses. Springfield Boat Club aims to raise $200.
The Ville Marie convent at Notre Dame de Grace near Montreal suffered a major blaze this afternoon. The Mother House with about 250 novices and many sisters was destroyed, while the school with nearly 300 pupils was saved by the fire department after heroic effort. Chief Benoit and Fireman Dufoind were injured amid the collapse of the dome and flying bricks.
Rochester reports a fatal stabbing in Gone two miles away. Willie B. Lea confronted by Edward Berry after a visit, a scuffle followed, Berry stabbed Lea three times with a dull blade knife, striking near the heart before fleeing. Lea described as an honest citizen. Berry as dissolute.
During the ongoing Borden trial the Poat will curtail district news coverage to fit the liberal space available. The note indicates reporting adjustments as the trial consumes more column inches.
The Henry J Smith brought 1687 hogs heads 123 tierces and 30 barrels of molasses the largest import in U S history. Stillman F Kelley owns the consignment taillights the big cargo docked at the port yesterday.
In Fitton School Hall East Boston the Bohemian Club staged a benefit program featuring The Two Potts, Wanted A Male Cook, Macbeth duet with John P. Gately as Macbeth and John J. Douglass as Macduff, A Tender Attachment, and songs by James H. Halligan M J Scanlan and Master Thomas F Sullivan. The Outing Club plans a strong baseball team to defend its title Champions of East Boston. The West Medfords will meet the East Bostons on the fourth section grounds Saturday afternoon. Fire commissioners reportedly plan a new ladder company at Orient Heights Fire House, large enough for two trucks. Orient Heights House deemed suitable for two companies. Hastern Star Lodge I O O F will hold memorial service Sunday afternoon.
A horse pulling Wilcox grocer’s wagon bolted on F Street and dashed toward First Street before being stopped by William Smith. The wagon suffered heavy damage and residents fault delays in Farragut Statue unveiling ceremonies. John H Buckley Jr seeks immigrant inspector post. St Vincent’s branch of the Irish National Federation elected Michael Dever president and officers.
The funeral of Mary Thompson was held yesterday from her home at 102 Beacon street with high mass at St. Rose Church by Rev. Father Grady, then burial in Lynn. The Social 12 of Malden hosted a party at Mrs. J. Gaines’s residence on Everett avenue. A cricket match is planned between Somerville and the local team. Walnut Street Church dairy festival and sale concluded last night. Captain Noel B. Ingersoll’s last rites were held at 35 Shurtleff street with interment at Garden Cemetery. he served as a Chelsea ferry pilot. Lukey Pettingill's Warblers will perform a charity concert at Grand Army Hall on Wednesday evening, June 14.
The committee on streets sewers and water holds an evening meeting. Work on the West End stable Ferry street is nearing completion. Ground will be broken soon for Mr Murphy s new house on the corner of Ferry street and Broadway. A ball game is set for tomorrow at the Mt Washington grounds between the Arlington Unions and Mt Washingtons. The Actives baseball club forms with Rogers and Begley as battery and Mullen Crowley Young in the infield. Barber shops plan to close at 5 o clock Tuesday evenings.
The Catholic Union of Dorchester and Milton opened its new home to the public with a fair last evening. Street commissioners held a hearing on Glenway road layout between old road and Glenway avenue with no one opposing. Music Hall will feature lavish scenic effects for Colleen Bawn produced by St Peter's T A and L Society on June 15 and 16. The group plans a picnic at Downer's Landing on August 21.
John Manning and son gave Chief Hopkins $100 to the Fireman's Relief Association for services at last fall's barn fire. The Woman's Auxiliary hosts a rose tea at the Y M C A parlors this afternoon. Dr John F Couch travels to the World’s Fair. Daniel Lynch of Cambridge suffers serious injuries after a Broadway runaway. ambulance to hospital. Old Powder House.
The American Wringer Co lists its Broadway extension address at 13 and 15 Broadway as manufacturers of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. It offers repair of all kinds of wringers and sweepers and promises prompt mail orders.
The witness describes a man under a hat who spoke little English near a lumber pile in the Borden yard. He mentions Dr Bowen Mrs Churchill Miss Russell Lizzie and officers Harrinson Mullaly and Doherty among others present, and notes his limited view from the yard fence toward the Crowe yard.
Assistant Marshal John Fleet from Fall River testifies about Lizzie Borden's statements the day after the murders, the rooms searched, the hatchet head found in the cellar box, blood on the bodies, and the barn loft investigation. He describes conversations about a store dispute, the note received, and the difficulty of accessing locked rooms.
The court adjourned at five o'clock and will reconvene at nine o'clock tomorrow, keeping Fleet's testimony intact for the ongoing proceedings.
Tonight's Fall River sensation centers on Assistant Marshal Fleet's account of the axe found in the Borden house, long rumored as the murder weapon. His exact description and trusted reputation have many residents, including Lizzie Borden's friends, convinced he located the weapon.
Annie Donohoe wife of William H Donohoe disappeared from Independent street after waking her husband crying fire She was last seen bare headed in a calico dress with four children left The river was dragged for her body but no trace Found in a clash Humphrey Coffey and Timothy Coffey attacked Donohoe during the search They were arrested and face assault with intent to kill charges The hunt for Annie Donohoe continues.
The ante nuptial contract from the Hiller wedding in Wilmington last March was filed in Lowell Probate Court. Under Massachusetts law the agreement gives Frances Hiller control of marital property and waives her husband’s claims, while Henry Hiller covenants to provide any provisions by his will in lieu of dower. The contract, sworn before Bordman Hall, includes a property schedule.
Miss Elizabeth A. Burbank 27 died of heart disease after collapsing while correcting a pupil in Watertown. She struck her head on a wooden sill, received no aid before dying. Born in Ashburnham, daughter of Professor Levi Burbank, she taught seven years and will be buried there Saturday.
At 9 30 last night in Roxbury Royal T Langdon rode through Warren and Wyoming streets when an old woman stepped into his path. She was knocked down and struck her head, possibly fracturing her skull. She was taken to Station 9 then City Hospital, listing as about 55 years old and mumbling the name Maria Carter.
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