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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1893
Page
3
Champs batted well but Senators worded. Ward beaten three straight as Orioles fall to Phillies. Poor Papa Anse. Pirates beat the Reds again.
A crowded 3000 at Washington saw a hard hitting game where Boston rallied in the seventh to threaten the Senators. Duryea mishaps and timely Stivetts hits fueled a late Boston push, but Washington held on for the win.
The fragment shows a baseball box score with team names St. Louis and Chicago. It notes attendance around 2000 and a final line with runs 10 262 02 0 1-14 for Chicago and 0 200000 0 O- 2 for St. Louis, plus hits and errors totals and pitcher batteries Hawley Beckley Peitz McGill Schriver.
Philadelphia built a three run lead in the second inning and held on for a 13 to 10 win over Baltimore. Wadsworth was hit hard while Carsey endured heavy batting from Baltimore as 2,439 attended. Batteries Carsey and Cross for Philadelphia and Wadsworth, Baker and Robinson for Baltimore. Hits 14 Philadelphia 15 Baltimore. Errors 2 each.
In Providence May 10, Campfield pitched poorly supported while Smith hit two homers for Binghamton. Providence won nine to seven capitalizing on miscues and scattered hits. Attendance nears a thousand with Brown-Vale game as counter attraction.
Springfield defeats Wilkesbarre 16 to 8 as Corcoran steadies on mound after early trouble. Key hits from Lynch Shannon Slattery and Bottenus pace scoring. Goodall relief for Wilkesbarre and attendance listed at 600.
Eric led the offense as Albany topped the Senators 9 to 4 with Clark and Knox homering. Payne’s walks proved costly and attendance reached about 600. Batteries were Clark and Zinram for Erie with Payne and Hess for Albany.
In Troy on May 10 the Troys played a standout game, fielding brilliantly and holding Buffalo costly errors. Final score shows Troy ahead with nine hits to Buffalo’s eleven and Buffalos four errors. Players Fricken Cahill Fournier and awse noted among contributors.
Lowell defeats Lewiston 12 to 4 in a low key New England League game. Ferson struggles for Lewiston while Burns is steady for Lowell. Attendance 500. Hits Lowell 15 Lewiston 13. Errors Lowell 6 Lewiston 5. Batteries Burns Mc Cauley Ferson Hart.
Portland game reports a Dover victory after taking an early lead in the first inning. Klobedanz pitched poorly, and attendance reached about 800. Dover had 14 base hits to Portland's 16 with one error apiece. Batteries were Young Mercer and Sweeney for Dover and Klobedanz Hayes for Portland.
In Brockton today a cricket like game saw Brockton overpower Fall River with 22 base hits to 15. Attendance was about 400 as Kiley Potter and Flynn faced Watkins Burrell in a lopsided pitching matchup.
In Hartford on May 10 Wesleyan defeated Trinity by 9 to 5. Scorers included Burrors and Hoggs for Wesleyan while Tirrell Terrell Bowle and Peek pitched. The chaotic OCR provides limited details but confirms Wesleyan won and lists key players.
Boston College and Holy Cross battled at the South End grounds yesterday in a tense game fueled by heated crowd outbursts. Holy Cross catcher Leahy clashed with Dowd over pitching methods as umpire Sullivan attempted to control the chaotic scene and keep play moving.
Holy Cross pitcher Dowd battles Boston College as crowds erupt over calls and ejections. Both sides protest umpire Dorsey and Sullivan while Dowd, Stack, Leahy and McCarthy star in a tense 6 to 6 affair with late Worcester support and erratic officiating cited by alumni.
Brown defeats Yale 2 to 0 in a hard fought eleven inning game. Carter pitcher for Brown fanned fourteen as Bigelow nearly homered in the eleventh but George hauled it back over his shoulder. Yale hit hard but scattered and missed scoring with sharp defense by Brown.
About 200 Williams College students watched their nine lose in the opening championship contest against Amherst in the gymnasium exhibition day. Large attendance included many Smith College girls. Colby returned from illness to pitch, scattering hits while Williamsers presented poor fielding and Hollister bore the brunt of a hard batting attack.
Harvard dominates Lowell Matthews 18 to 0 in a six inning baseball game. Wiggin and Upton starred for Harvard with clean hitting and solid pitching. Matthews showed little offense with three hits and no stolen bases, hampered by Wiggins slow curve and strong Harvard defense.
Newly painted pavilion at the South End grounds is ready for the season opener Monday. A band concert by Baldwin's musicians precedes the game. A short street parade of the Bostons and their visitors the Giants is likely, as the triumvirs plan a gala restoration of the national sport with Governor Russell in attendance.
Rain at Louisville cancels the game with Cleveland as Ward's nine faces the Bridegrooms in Brooklyn. Boston clubs, led by Stein Lovett and Haddock, prepare for East games while Western clubs play among themselves. Decoration Day timing shifts Westerns to the East through mid June with South End grounds hosting frequent showings.
Minnie V. Smith wife of boxing star William A. Smith died in the Anderson Hotel Lynn of blood poison after weeks of illness She was 18 born in Stockton Cal daughter of James M Merchant Married a year and had come East three weeks ago to fight pneumonia Funeral set for Friday at the hotel with Portland Ore as burial Smith will likely postpone his bout with Dempsey.
Slugger Mason delighted Crimson supporters by catching Jack Highlands in yesterday afternoon’s practice. He looked well though a bit fat. If a favorable adjustment fixes conditioning, Mason should be in good trim to face Yale.
In the Fall Rivers lineup Burrill is seen as a star catcher and the team boasts one of the league’s fastest batteries. Meagher is praised for his batting, while Slater and Clymer receive strong mentions for stick work and all round play.
The Boston Athletic Association team defeated Harvard on Longwood grounds. Scores show B A A posting runs with notable contributions from C. P. Curtis, Townshend, Pettitt, and Sturgis. Bowling and fielding figures highlight Pettitt and Townshend as key performers in the B A A win.
A discussion of proper hitching and harness reveals how to optimize turnout efficiency and speed. The piece highlights Sargent & Ham as a trusted road wagon maker, Kimball & Co for quality carriages, and mentions Victorias, Victoria phaetons, and various outfits like F. I. French & Co, Crossman & Co, C. T. Walker, the Killam Company, and Beebe carts with noted improvements and styles.
Yesterday the Unitarian Church hosted a children’s entertainment by Class 62 led by Miss Alice G Brooks. An evening concert by Charles C Roby Mr Pew Miss Munroe and Miss Clark featured tableaux under Mrs E J Dudley. A pink tea accompanied the supper.
Councilman Griffin proposes a temporary gymnasium at Commonwealth Park during tonight's Common Council session. Local bar members meet at the Court House to act on Judge Burbank’s death. A Fourth Street church concert features J Garfield Stone and notable soloists. Newsdealers association met at Bartlett Hall with many from other wards. Dahlgren Camp S of V hosted a party in Dahlgren Hall. Aids Club held a smoke talk in Tonti Hall. Erwin Baseball Association plans a grand subscription party on May 22. Hose Company 10 began moving to a new quarters at Andrew Square. Rev S W Creete gave a chalk talk to South Baptist Church members.
Albert Friendson of 213 Boston Street was thrown from his wagon at Topliff and Washington streets injuring him near the face. Epworth League hosted Pilgrim Union leagues from Dorchester and Quincy with five new Methodist pastors honored. The Senior Circle of King's Daughters met at River Street. Dorchester Co-operative Bank offered 10 000 in stock. Water mains burst on Freeport Street flooding cellars of Jones and Greenwood. St Peter's T A L Society plans a June 17 musical at Music Hall for baseball fund. Bowling tournament for a silver pin continues at Central Athletic Club. Tennis courts work soon, strong baseball team planned. St Anne's parish women held an annual sale with Mrs Shebrunk’s family providing music. Sale continues tonight.
Medford City News reporter E J Doherty notes activity in Medford including the Gray estate on High street undergoing remodeling and the Philips Association planning a glee club. An aldermen adjourned meeting is set for Saturday evening and Jere Good moves to Providence to start a undertaker business. The Emma Prichard Hadley pupils recital is Monday at Odd Fellows Hall Winter Hill. Fred H Gage a veterinary surgeon formerly of this city and lately in New York died from heart disease after a street fall. his remains will be brought back for burial. Mystic Park.
Malden notes show the school committee and Board of Trade meetings, ex mayor Coggan on municipal government, 134 entrants in the Linsecott race on Saturday, and Post 40 G A R preparing for Memorial Day. Fire alarm at Dr Wolfson’s Linden avenue house caused no damage. Funeral for Mrs S W Baker of Milton street, remains sent to Nova Scotia. Mayors and city solicitors of Malden and Medford discussed the West End railroad matter. City government field day planning at City Hall Saturday evening. Ex Mayor L L Fuller ill. Opera Hall concert tonight to aid grammar school libraries. Harvard Glee Club and Mandolin Club to perform.
Measles are prevalent to an alarming extent in parts of West Somerville with six to eight cases on several streets. A colonial supper at Flint Street M E Church drew a large crowd with student organizers in colonial costumes. The Perkins Street Baptist Church hosts an evening social in the vestry. The Universalist Church group held a musical and literary event in the vestry, followed by a sociable. The West Somerville Daughters of Rebekah plan initiation with a collation after exemplification. Old Powder House.
The Longfellow begins season under Captain John Smith and Putnam sails from Boston Lynn line with Captain Alley at helm. America yacht sits near Chelsea bridge as Paul Butler plans commission by May 30. Barges and steamers on Boston, Hingham and Nantasket line receive decks and electric lighting while civic concerns target the Congress Street bridge nuisance.
Arthur H. Gormley, formerly Cambridge post office superintendent, plans three three story homes on Baldwin Street to house three families each. Ex Alderman William E. Doyle praised for city-building efforts on Cambridge Street. A motorman’s quick thinking averted a serious accident near Harvard Square. A strong push forms to nominate Freeman Hunt for Mayor, with ex Senator Hunt’s Democratic family noted.
Mishawun Tribe of Red Men adops degree for many visitors Tuesday evening with next Tuesday and last Tuesday offerings planned. Samuel B. Hobart dies in Somerville. funeral at Franklin street home. Seventeenth of June St Marys Y M C A Society festivity committee named. Miss Mary Doyle receives tea service from district friends. Mullaneys host birthday party for son John with piano gift.
The public property committee met last evening and the printing committee will meet tonight. The high school plans an entertainment in a few weeks to raise funds for a new observatory under construction. A baseball game on Main Street field ended 8 to 5 with Naviers of Boston defeating Eagles of the city. Open cars ran on West End road for the first time this season. Mr Garvey the plumber bought a new horse. two men in the team along Church street were unable to calm the horse after it bolted. A large tire occurred again on the marshes last night.
Consumers urged to buy the genuine imported Carlsbad Sprudel Salt rather than counterfeit imitations. The advertisement promises the salt contains all solid constituents of the famed European water and warns against unscrupulous dealers.
Frances Nichol of Boston petitions the Superior Court for a divorce from William Nichol. She alleges a lawful marriage dated June 25 1865 at Salisbury New Brunswick, cruel treatment and intoxication, and failure to provide support. She has resided in Massachusetts since 1881 and seeks decree and related orders.
Clerk prescribes publication in the Boston Post for three weeks and mailing or service of the libel and order to William Nichol. The libellee must appear on the first Monday of July to show cause why the prayer of the libel should not be granted, with proofs of publication and service.
At noon on May 14 in New York City Tom Roe known as the Apollo of cycling will mount his Union P D Q and start a long ride to San Francisco. Roe, famed for long-distance feats, invites newspaper men to witness and verify his time as he chases a record after completing a San Francisco to Chicago trip in 1889.
The article profiles a tall, swarthy cyclist known as Long Indian born in Elmira in 1861 who endured injuries yet aimed to ride to San Francisco in sixty five days. It notes his Chicago upbringing, Star bicycle agent history, wealth, and willingness to help others, plus his intense training under John Grey and upcoming L A W spring meet decisions.
President Noel of the Crescent City Athletic Club in New Orleans speaks on the Fitzsimmons Gi ggs bout stating the club will not exceed the agreed purse. Joe Lewis stands ready to purse a match and has wired Noel to fit Fitzsimmons, with Aleck to accept and post appearance money.
The regatta committee plans sixteen regattas for the season along with several cruises and sails. Cash races will award three prizes instead of two as in previous years.
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