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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1893
Page
3
An alarming claim says trusses kill 25 000 people annually in the United States. The pamphlet offers warnings that trusses press on the spine kidneys abdomen and spermatic cords causing a range of ailments from paralysis to Bright's disease and varicoceles. Send 2 stamps or call for pamphlet.
Dr Parker Gures notes varicocele is common with about one in five men affected. Many sufferers report relief after treatment though symptoms can persist without care.
Quinn's Quarrellers push one run with Brooklyns and Pittsburg fall to Phillies Ward thumped by Anson Orioles down Reds Colonels win second straight game.
A short, dumpy recruit from Holy Cross named Bannon impressed Manager Watkins with a right garden display after being tried by the Browns. Boston rapped five runs in the first inning and added late scoring, while Staley fought the heat for St. Louis. Gleason altered his pitch approach, and Tucker belted a homer as Boston claimed the win in a high scoring affair at the park.
Mullane was wild for two innings as Baltimore powered to a 7 6 win over Cincinnati. Kelley homered as 2 397 fans watched at Baltimore. Final line score shows Baltimore 9 0 0 3 0 4 1 0. Cincinnati 2 0 0 6 0 0 0 4. Errors 2 and 1. McMahon Robinson Mullane Murphy.
Louisville outplayed Washington for the second time as Esper struggled and was hit at key moments. Attendance reached 1000 with a 4 to 2 hit edge for Louisville. Errors were 3 for Louisville and 2 for Washington. Hemming and Harrington opposed Esper and Farrell on the mound.
Philadelphia edged Pittsburg 3 runs in the tenth inning after a scoreless game to win at home. Attendance was 4178 as Philadelphia had 5 hits and 2 errors while Pittsburg also had 5 hits and 4 errors. Wex Ratg and Cross pitched for Philadelphia against Killen and Miller.
Inks hurled for Springfield to keep Providence at bay while Ponies hit Fitzgerald Gannon and Pettit hard A brief rain delay followed a third inning shower Attendance 1000 Springfield wins 22 to 26 hits Springfield 21 Providence 4 errors Springfield 6 Providence 5 batteries Inks Ryan Gannon Sullivan Pettit Whalen.
Buffalo sees a tight win as the coal heavers commit no field errors. Attendance 1100. Final score Wilkes Barre 6 Buffalo 6? No, the line shows a close battle with Wilkesbarre edging Buffalo 9 to 7. Potters Goodall Lake Barr Urzuhart listed as players.
Troy defeated Payne 10 to 8 after a five hit, six run eighth inning that ruined Payne's effort. Attendance reached 3200 as Troy racked up 14 hits while Albany collected 7 errors. Gruber Cahill and Payne Hess shared the batteries in a tense game at Troy.
The Shurtleff Grammar School scholars held an annual exhibition at the school rooms yesterday afternoon. A pleasing concert was also performed by the school's young ladies. The Farragut statue has been placed in position. Navahoe Outing Club enjoyed its first outing to Lexington with a banquet at Clan-na-Gael Hall. Letter carriers and clerks of the local post office prepare to march in Charlestown parade tomorrow with a planned feature for the town.
Preparations completed for the Father Mathew T A and L society fourth annual banquet today. After dinner will be speech making singing and dancing with auxiliary ladies as guests. Respondents to toasts include Rev O S A Archdiocesan Union president Rev J M Saple ex president Hayes and Attorney J J Corbett.
In Erie the game featured many errors as both teams mistimed plays. Binghamton led 6 1 to 0 early, final score 22 0 1 0 Erie. Hits were 11 for Binghamton and 10 for Erie with 5 and 9 errors respectively. Batteries Campfield Briggs Mays and Zinram.
Portland crushed Lewiston 17 to 10 after trailing until the late innings, with 19 hits to Lewiston’s 8. Mains held Portland hitless through five, attendance 700, final score 17 10.
No license advocates protest Somerville Aldermen refusal to grant licenses to druggists. They claim the temperance cause suffers a setback and will oppose the action. Drugists of the district met yesterday to discuss Sunday closing.
The funeral for Michael Hanson was held from his home at 55 Gerrish Avenue yesterday morning. A high mass of requiem was celebrated at St. Rose's Church by Father Grady, followed by interment at Holy Cross.
Brockton lost 2 9 0 0 0 0 0 to 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 in a faultless field display. Kelly pitched until the fifth inning, relieved by Kiley. Attendance 500. Base hits Dover nine Brockton six. Errors Dover four. Batteries Sullivan and Donahue with Kelly, Kiley and Burke.
Clarence Smith asks convoluted rule questions that puzzle V history writers and expose ambiguity in baseball laws. Harvard responses forewarn rule modifications, while rumors link Pfeffer to Boston. fans push for Harvard Yale conflict dates and potential team moves in New England.
The Lowell game featured effective pitching from both sides with the heaviest hit a two-bagger by Whitney for the home club. Attendance reached 356 as Fall River edged Lowell 6 to 5 with 4 errors apiece and a mixed defensive showing. Batteries were Viau Burrell for Fall River and Rudderham McCauley for Lowell.
Harvard beat Vermont 6 to 2 as Highlands allowed only six hits and Upton, Kinsella and Abbott led the offense. Vermont committed four errors and five Harvard runs scored on timely hits including a three bagger by Abbott.
Brown University and Harvard college face off on Hickmers field tomorrow in a eagerly awaited baseball showdown. Sexton will start for Brown against Jack Highlands and Harvard in what is billed as Harvard’s final public appearance before the Yale contest next Thursday.
Worcester Athletic Club plans games by electric light after successful night sprints in Natick. Trimount Athletic Club hosts at Oak Island tomorrow with a large entry list. Maurice Stern stars as scorer and clerk of course. Billy Clark trains for the one mile title. Donovan praised as starter.
Horace Part ridge & Co announces a new 235 Washington Street location opposite the Old South Church. The shop promises a complete range of outdoor and indoor games and athletic supplies for spring and summer, including lawn tennis, base ball, cricket, croquet, hammocks, and safeties. Uniforming for clubs will be featured along with a Sons department offering novelties for boys such as cameras and steam toys.
Ten sufferers receive two weeks of free treatment and medicine for ailments from catarrh and bronchitis to kidney and skin diseases. Dr. Dewey's offices at 40 Tennyson Street near Columbus Ave open daily to 3 pm except Sundays, 10 am to 4 pm. Also advise consulting Boston and Albany before purchasing World’s Fair tickets with Agent A. S. Hanson.
Mystic Park hosts a lively program with a large crowd as Josie J. wins two heats in the 2:28 class while S. J. and Miss Pauley take the 2:28 and 2:27 pacing events. The day features close finishes, heat-by-heat action, and betting drama, plus notes on a Syracuse road race setup and cycling club cautions.
On June 15 at Ascot Heath London the Gold Cup race worth £1000 with £2000 added drew the day’s focus. Marcion won, Buc caneer was second, Ragimunde third. The Rous memorial stakes followed with two runners Orme and Lady Vena. St James's Palace stakes featured 38 horses including Raeburn and Ravensbury, who again finished second and third in the Derby order.
Results from Morris Park races on June 15 show six events with winning horses including Ormusg Lizetta Yorkville Belle Naphtha Sam Weller and Hammie. Times range from 59 seconds to 1 40 3 4.
In Guttenburg New Jersey on June 15 the first race over a half mile saw Phaon win with Ondina second and Wilkens third in 50 seconds. Cottonade led the three quarter mile second race with Alarmeyr second and Madden third in 1 16. Woodchopper won the six and a half furlongs third race with Sir Catesby second and Polydora third in 1 22. Lord Harry took the five and a half furlongs fourth race with Nick second and Bel Demonio third in 1 08. St Luke won the one and a half miles fifth race with Laura second and Jagur the third in 2 59 1 4. Void led the seven furlongs sixth race with Headlight second in 2 1 4.
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