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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1893
Page
3
Rusie’s pitching is hit hard as the Boston team defeats the Curves. Papa Anson wins a close race against Pittsburg. Other games are postponed.
Rosie the Hoosier pitcher Amos Rusie loses form at a Boston hosted picnic on a green at the South End. Boston financiers Soden Billings and Conant backed the event as Rusie struggles against Long Nash McCarthy and Tucker. A crowd of 500 watches in damp, chilly weather as Rosie's pride yields to defeat.
McGill hit two Chicago runners in the seventh, his wildness and two hits producing two Pittsburg runs. The Colts surged in the ninth to win 8 to 4 after a desperate base running rally. McGill fanned six in the game as 510 attended.
The Cincinnati team won today at St. Louis by timely hitting and sharp fielding. Hawley’s wildness contributed to the victory as Dowd and Crooks hit home runs. Attendance was about 1500. Final score indicated a Cincinnati win.
Lewiston beat Lowell 25 to 3 in a sensational, errorfree contest at home with 300 in attendance. Lewiston had 12 base hits to Lowell’s 11, while committing 0 errors to Lowell’s 7. Batteries were Wheeler and Hart for Lewiston with Rudderham and McCauley behind Lowell.
Portland played under drizzle as Fall River pitchers held the Port Lands to a weak hitting show. Attendance was 250 as Fall River ran up the score with timely hits and strong fielding.
Brockton and Dover halted after two innings with the score tied 1 to 1 in a rain soaked game. Brockton used Potter and Burke in the battery while Morse and Sweeney pitched for Dover. O'Brien and Cloney debuted with the Brockton club with O'Brien expected in left field and Cloney at short until Judd recovers.
League games spread across Brooklyn Baltimore Cleveland Louisville Philadelphia and Washington with matchups noted in the schedule. The text enumerates locations for the series of Eastern and New England contests.
Yale base ball management denies any plan to play a third game with Harvard after Harvard refused the condition that such a game occur before the first two. Manager Swayne says Yale informed Harvard the third game must precede the others, so no third game will be played this season.
Baseball chatter notes the Bostons plan to add a pitcher, Sexton from Brown University, to the payroll before month’s end. Changes in lineup include Clif Carroll sidelined by a charley horse and Ned Crane limping.
President Samuel C. Davis of Harvard Boat Club replies to the New York World offer printed in the Post. He notes Oxford declines rowing Yale Harvard abroad this year and says costs should be borne by graduates and undergraduates, not a single benefactor. He thanks Mr. Pulitzer for the generous sportsmanlike offer.
Prince Ibrahim Pacha Rachid sponsored a cycling meet at Helouan les Bains Cairo inviting sport lovers from Egypt. Alexandria Cycling Club dominated with Mario Bella winning the 45 kilometre race in 1 34 and becoming Egypt champion while E Cornel Sydney Williams and others also placed. The Khedive attended after visiting El Arvandich refineries, his first visit since his accession.
The Linscott cycling event sparks intense debate as eleven men reportedly break a record. J T Nelson, a Chelsea jeweler and chief timer, asserts all figures are correct after interviews with Sanborn Harvey and Boethe. A chaotic crowd disrupted the finish, threatening essential timing data.
Riders claim an unofficial record on a twenty five mile course measured by a Malden surveyor. Judges tabulate times for fifteen riders with W G French leading and a potential $100 diamond and gold medal up for Friday’s scratch race. A protest over medal eligibility remains unresolved as timing relied on a single timer.
Dick O'Brien's easy win over Jimmy Conley stirs talk of a meeting with Moffitt Flaherty and a possible bout with Joe Walcott who weighs in at 133 pounds. O'Brien refuses under 138, Walcott's punching power may offset. Roeber vs Bagley to settle tonight at Lyceum, and Billy Wilson faces Jim Butler Tuesday. Bodily arts lessons continue at Billy Mahoney's as Roeber and Bagley prepare. Jack Havlin vs Bobby Burns planned for next month with a $500 purse. Hornbacher vs Breslin dropped over $200 terms. Green pledges to meet Falvey six weeks after signing articles.
Observing a Brookly n handicap winner Diablo at 30 to 1, the piece argues against buying cheap carriages. It praises Henry Killam Company for solid wood, proper varnish, and honest value, advising buyers to specify Victoria style, black body and gear, leather lining, and to seek guaranteed value and resale to avoid low-quality gear.
Harry Cornish will close his Boston era with the B A A open games Saturday. The B A A will be represented by Shead Bloss and Blake at the New Jersey A C games May 30 with Coombs possibly running. Dan Long plans a return to form to seek the all round title this year. Bob Doherty of Dorchester Athletic Club is noted as a top gait judge along with Eugene Merrill. Phil Sheehan of South Boston eyes prizes in the diamonds. Billy Corcoran heads the Wal tham bicycle track operation. Charlesbank gym offers body building classes starting June 6 under Superintendent John Graham with no cost to join.
The piece argues seasoned horsemen rely on speed rather than prolonged trials. It recalls Marvin and Dan Mace stressing speed as crucial, noting the New York Driving Club records many fast miles and that Bellflower won a $10,000 stake at Hartford after few fast miles.
A creditors meeting for Salem Press Publishing Company was held yesterday afternoon in Salem. A three member committee including TF Richardson of Salem, a Mr. Thompson of Boston, and a representative of 8 D Warren & Co of Boston was appointed to investigate the company’s condition.
The East Boston Local Christian Union plans a reception tonight at Meridian Street M E Bethel for officers and pastors to mingle with about 700 young people. Separate reports note the North Ferry house move toward Battery wharf and canopy teardown nearly done.
Edward Clark reports booming business after the World's Fair as he oversees the start of five 50 foot steam launches. The 60 hp engines with 6x12 cylinders power new yachts, schooners, and tugs as repairs and new builds populate Marblehead, Gloucester, and Boston Harbor.
Alderman Flood pushes to have the Democratic city committee send the three peninsula ward contests back to their home wards. A Globe Theatre performance of Ted Astray drew many Lawley yard workers and yachtsmen. A testimonial benefit for Patrick Brennick’s widow is planned for Friday in Pilgrim Hall. Bicycle racing draws crowds at Marine Park. Dahlgren Women’s Relief Corps 20 holds a thriving fair in Dahlgren Hall closing Saturday. Recovery efforts for drowned children in South Bay continue without success. Admiral Nelson Lodge holds annual election. Thomas N. Hart School opens for public view with a Ling gymnastics demonstration at 3:30 pm. City Point hosts the second lecture in a series at the Catholic Association club house.
In Cambridge Asa P Morse returns on crutch after a severe accident. John D Billings to lect ure before Kilpatrick Post Holyoke on Memorial Day. City government believed to lack a hidden power. Ice cart drivers compete as housekeepers enjoy larger pieces. Father Scully walks daily. Rev. Scully Female Gymnasium to host a grand social festival. Engines and vacancies at Station 3 prompt town chatter. Brickmakers plan a grand Cambridge trust. Mayor’s vacancies at Engine 4 cause concern as two call boilermen are sought. US mails contractor builds new stables on First Street. wagons and horses to be improved and drivers to dress better. HARVARD BRIDGE.
An important meeting of the Dorchester Athletic Club is announced for this evening. Lin Scott road race results list H E Snow Jimmy Clark and Ed Clark as prize winners. Jimmy Clark solidifies a premier wheelman status while the elder Clark advances through the field. The Orchard Whist Club plans a season end theatre party and a 114 Cushing avenue musical event by Miss Josie Jones pupils. The Central Congregational Church choir will perform Esther. Several social events plus a St Peter's anniversary and du Pont notices are noted in Dorchester.
The Kearsarge is due at Charlestown Navy Yard this week. Sadie Boardman, daughter of Fireman Charles Boardman, gains renown as an elocutionist with offers to travel next season. Public squares feature settees for sidewalk committees debates. Carnival Association meetings continue weekly and a cadets party is set for Friday. Holbrook's Orchestra will play for dancing. Regatta planning by Councilmen O’Hara and Hurley aims to captivate the June Seventeenth day festivities. Easy Club opens summer quarters at Rest Park. Park inspection is tonight with no formal ceremony. Keating, president of the Sinker Club, recovering from a cold. Winnepurkitt Tribe of Red Men will perform before Nonantum Tribe. Mrs. Bates, prominent bowler, active in Stanhope Street club. Schumann Club presented its third concert of the season at Association Hall to a large audience. Bunker Hill.
Brookline residents press for widening Harvard street and its extension Harvard avenue to at least 100 feet. The route, a direct link from Brookline to Cambridge via Allston, carries double car tracks and rising safety concerns. Estates along the street would gain value, and support favors widening even if Boston proceeds differently at the Allston end. Also noted are recent electric car delays and rail repairs including turnouts on Tremont Boylston and West Chester parks. Hubert T. Smith lauded for Woven Web performance, urged to pursue stage work full time.
Chelsea notes a seven member group set a course record in the Linscott 26 mile road race held Monday and a Friday rematch on the same route is planned. West End paving on Pearl street is finished but Chelsea’s section remains unpaved. The city faces impassable streets prompting immediate work. A Y M C A social for members and guests is announced. John Malbeck of Washington visits Washington avenue. Salvation Army officers Captain J Gearing and wife plan a three week Brooklyn vacation. Dickinson Type Foundry may relocate with few workers kept. A benefit concert featuring Mme Parullo and California Quartet plus the Hilectric Trio and Alpha Drum Corps is advertised for tonight.
Councilman Haynes presented a rattan chair to Mr and Mrs Samuel H Graham to honor the couple’s recent marriage on behalf of Fitchburg railroad clerks. A West Somerville Fourth of July committee met to plan, noting last year’s creditable turnout. A concert for the Somerville Reds Baseball Club is set for Union Hall with the Lewis String Quartet and performers. Dedicatory exercises for the new Somerville hospital are tonight with public inspections this afternoon. Bacon Hall hosts the Girls Friendly Society fair’s second evening at St Thomas Church Old Powder House.
Everett reports the Marvis Quartet will take principal part in this evening's concert at the Congregational Church. A new church will begin on Broadway in a few weeks amid growing civic activity. A Glendale square petition circulates for the Broad way Jerry street corner.
Mark Shultus and family left town for a few weeks. Captain Emerson is honored with a house warming by the Lancers of Boston at the Medford House. Old bicycle club members discuss disbanding for the Medford Bicycle Club. Miss Plunkett narrowly trips on a horse car near Spring street but avoids serious harm. A minstrel show at the Opera House promises success with two parts and local talent for the finale titled Janis Simpson's Double at Mystic Park.
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