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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1893
Page
3
Reds defeat Brooklyns Ward downs Colonels Orioles fall to Spiders Phillies beat Browns Anse wins from Senators.
Umpire McQuaid blocks cover to players as rain-soaked game unfolds at South End grounds. Pittsburgs, led by Patsey Donovan, pressure Boston despite Nichols sparkling in rain then Staley, Killen and Merritt feature. Boston errors, Carroll muffles, Long injured, final score favors Pittsburgh.
Sam Shaw started for Chicago and baffled Washington hitters as Duryea was knocked out early. Meekin relieved and excelled until giving up five runs in the sixth, aided by a Meekin home run. Chicago totaled 16 hits to Washington’s 5 with four errors. Attendance 2300.
Chamberlain pitched well as Cincinnati overcame Brooklyn 14 to 3. Lovett was hit repeatedly and Brooklyn made eight errors while Cincinnati had three. Attendance was 3100 as the Reds and Robins traded hits and errors.
The Buffalo Bisons defeated the Providence Grays 3 to 1 in a well pitched Eastern League game. Barr allowed better ball than Madden as Buffalo's defense and timely hitting carried the victory with 12 hits to Providence's 7. Attendance was about 1,000.
Wilkesbarre won 18 to 11 after a tough start as McLaughlin was pounded by Albany. Key contributors Lachance Irwin and Shinnick powered offense with home runs and strong baselines. Attendance 1260. Hits Wilkesbarre 13 Albany 19. Errors 4 each. Batteries McLaughlin Lake Fournier Hess.
Binghamton lost 9 to 6 as Troy pitchers tied up the game with better support behind Fricken. Attendance 200. Hits 13 for Binghamton and 10 for Troy. Errors 4 for Binghamton and 1 for Troy. Batteries Carey and Sweeney Fricken and Cahill.
In Lowell on June 13 a high scoring contest saw both pitchers excel before the home team faltered late. Attendance was about 200 as Dover notches 15 base hits to Lowell's 4 with 1 Dover error and 3 by Lowell. Mercer and Donohue paired for the visitors. Donohoe and McCauley behind the plate for Lowell.
Lewiston defeats Fall River 11 to 9 with a ninth inning rally. Attendance 900. Lewiston had 20 hits to Fall River’s 9, errors 6 for Lewiston and 5 for Fall River. Batteries Fer son and Hart. Lincoln and Burrell.
The game scheduled in Portland today was postponed due to rain.
This afternoon at 3 o clock Pennsylvania meets the varsity on Holmes field as Vermont and Brown games approach before Yale on June 22. Hapgood’s struggles prompt calls to move Cook to third base and Corbett to right field to boost hitting and baserunning while the team irons out cohesion for the Yale series.
A column reviews performance of Cliff Carroll, Elmer Smith, Duffy, Long, and McCarthy with note of Selee’s praise for Carroll’s effort. It mentions potential absence of Long, the Browns visiting schedule, Dan Brouthers returning, and strong Boston hitters including Charley Gange, ending with a nod to a Kalamazoo lad.
Dover reports the second Dover series race ended with Calluna winning in three hours twenty three minutes thirty seven seconds. Valkyrie, despite heavy damage to Britannia and Vendetta, finished second after starting twenty minutes late and two miles behind the leaders.
Mystic trotting track opened with nine heats planned before rain postponed events. Mambritonia led the 2:49 mile and 2:40 class, Belle Wilkes broke in the 2:35 pacing, while Plaza and Quoddy contested the 2:36 pace. Postponed races to be resumed today at Summary Park. entries and officials named for June meetings.
In Bow near Concord New Hampshire officer Augustus B Farmer was struck and beaten by James Jameson and his brother after a struggle on the Bow Centre turnpike. Farmer lies unconscious in a comatose state as physicians treat him.
Results from Morris Park in New York list six races with winners Adelbert Mary Stone Kinelet Pick nicker Daily colt Hammie and their runners up. Distances ranged from three-fourths of a mile to one and a quarter miles with times noted for each event.
The Ascot Heath meet opens a four day run with the Ascot Stakes over about 60 miles won by Enniskillen. Mme da Albanny took second and Lauriscope finished third. The Prince of Wales's Stakes for fifty sovereigns with 1000 added was won by Red Ensign with Tressure second and Childewick third.
The will of Silas B. Winn was admitted to probate in Salem Probate Court but remains subject to appeal. The estate totals 59009 dollars with a 50 dollar share to a son from a former marriage. The contested will would pass property to Mrs. Winn and then to her son Frank after her death. Attorney Henry P. Moulton represented the contestant and John M. Raymond represented the will.
The Massachusetts Club considering a commemorative tour on foot through Boston to mark Revolution anniversaries. Planned stops include Old South Church Old State House Faneuil Hall North Church Copp s Hill burying ground and Bunker Hill with a participant group being organized.
A 14 year old girl from Liverpool named Alice Burns arrived in Boston aboard the Pavonia last Saturday seeking America. She ran away from home to see the world and paid her passage with money from her bank account. Inspector Colcord arranged to send her back on Saturday as no one met her on landing.
A School Board meeting moved a Farragut statue dedication to the High School committee with full powers. It elected J Willard Brown and others as instructors across Emerson, O'Brien, Shaw, Mechanic Arts, East Boston, Warren, and Girls High. An appropriation of 400 dollars for Cook Street sanitary arrangements was requested from the City Council. Graduates of Normal, Latin and High schools were excused from the annual festival.
The Master Teamsters Association held a banquet at the United States Hotel praising the defeat of a bill requiring wagon wheel tires to be seven inches wide. Members hint at influencing Boston residents on the rapid transit issue to come before voters next fall. No formal vote taken, but concerns rise over trucking and freight in congested districts if car traffic expands without better facilities. President Towle presided. guests included E. J. Leary Alderman T. W. Flood J. H. Lee D. F. Barry and Rep. J. H. Quinn Jr., who spoke informally.
The Mallory Line steamer Winthrop from New York arrived at Eastport at 6 PM and caught fire after docking. Despite efforts to save her, the vessel burned to a total loss drifting down the harbor. Built in 1887 in Bath, the 1448 ton ship valued at about 125000 dollars, commanded by Captain Charles Cousins, had crew ashore as flames spread.
During the progress of the Borden trial the Post will curtail district news space to allow liberal coverage elsewhere. This note explains the adjustment in reporting and allocation of columns amid ongoing proceedings.
Collector Charles A. Estey of the ferry department will take a vacation, his first for the ferry people. Passengers on the 11:53 North ferry were held twenty minutes by a stuck fishing schooner in the slip. A group of island business and professional men enjoyed a fishing trip aboard the tug William H. Pray. The Lockwood Manufacturing Company street sweeper attracts attention for its combined sweeping and dirt gathering action.
Captain Hart returns to duty after battling pneumonia. The new parochial school on E Street opens Saturday with a parish reunion concert and supper. Division 6 A. O. H. reports 225 members and 1300 in the treasury with officers elected. Margaret Noody to resign from Mather Grammar School in September. Tammany Club Ward 13 plans for Far Ragut statue dedication. Trimount Athletic Club picnic set for Oak Island. A vacancy in Police Division 12 contested by Lt. George Wescott and Carriage Inspector George A. Wyman.
Patrolman Oliver P. Russell sues the Boston H Electric Light Company for injuries from a live wire after twelve weeks in City Hospital. He has not regained use of his left side. The incident highlights ongoing recovery and legal action.
The Union Symposium Club fixes a committee to look after Seven teenth events with John McKusker Thomas F Troy Richard A Roche Charles E Leahey and Edward J Gallagher named. Officer Olds visits area with wrapped injured hand from Box 416 alarm pull as city decorates City Hall St Marys Y M C T A Building and Unique Club. Streetcar disruption blocks Boston Charlestown service for over half an hour as Everett car breakdown in Thompson square delays inbound traffic toward Somerville.
The Everett Board of Aldermen confirmed R. M. Barnard and William A. Tore as special police officers. Mayor nominated J. A. Ward for the fire department but was rejected 5 to 1. An ordinance bans fast bicycling unless bells, lights, and lanterns are used with fines from five to ten dollars. The Woman's Auxiliary of the Y M C A held its annual meeting with officers elected and reports read. The Home School Everett class of 1893 graduation featured music and essays and awarded diplomas to Eva Brewer Annie Isabel Felch Cora Elizabeth Lougee and Augusta Sawyer.
Bernard Berenson aged 24 living in the city was severely injured about the head and neck yesterday when an elevator in a North Street building in Boston failed. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment.
The Barnum and Bailey show wowed a queuing crowd of about 12,000 as new features and classic acts dazzled. The gorilla Chiko drew scientists and crowds, Queensbury beat Maud the New York horse in a high jump, and trained cats hooped fire while aerial feats and lavish costumes completed a remarkable program.
A panel led by Rev S H Roblin Rev Dr A A Miner and others at Tufts College awarded the Goodard prizes for speech. After a fifty minute deliberation the committee named winners: Sophomores first William R Dunham second Charles D Clark Juniors first Thomas Whittemore second Herbert E Benton.
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