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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1893
Page
3
A batting spree by the Boston club leads in a day of offense as Boston hitters pound opposing pitchers. The Spiders Pirates and Browns lose while Fourz drives in runs and Ward earns a win at Baltimore in a sequence of decisive games.
Report from a rough day at the South End grounds shows Phillies and Bostons trading misplays and hits. Carsey struggles on the mound as Ganzel Nash and Tucker produce multiple runs in a lively but messy doubleheader.
May 4 report from Brockton notes 200 spectators as Brockton fell short 9 to 7 to Lewiston. Woodcock pitched with limited support. Wheeler and Hart batted for Brockton while Burke joined Woodcock on the mound. Lewiston had 8 base hits to Brockton's 9 and committed 6 errors to Brockton's 6.
Troy outplayed Providence at all points for an easy win. Both teams had four errors but Providence’ errors were costlier. Sullivan pitched poorly as Providence managed only one hit in any inning except a ninth where two runs scored on a walk and an error. Final: Troy 5 Providence 3.
The Binghamtons hammered Wilkesbarre 13 to 5 as Irwin Knight and Shea homered. Wilkesbarre pitching struggled while Binghamton fielded cleanly. Campfield allowed the runs with Briggs behind the plate. attendance noted as fair.
Albany and Springfield traded ragged play for four innings before Payne subbed in for Albany and limited Springfield to three hits the rest of the game. Springfield fielding remained error prone while Messitt's two running catches in deep center highlighted Albany's eight scoreless frames.
The Buffalo Bisons defeated Erie 3 to 15? or 3 to 0? The readable lines show Schellerman pitching well and Clark being hit hard by Buffalo. Attendance was 2200. Batteries Schellerman and Downe for Buffalo with Clark and Berger for Erie.
Harvard defeated Amherst 9 to 2 as Hovey and Trafford led with timely hits. Abbott and Hallowell contributed strong defense, with Hallowell making a running catch in center. Amherst battled but errors and missed chances limited them to two earned runs in the fourth.
Princeton hammered Pennsylvania 16 to 6 in a big scoring game. Drake Bayne held Penn, while Princeton’s offense exploded with five runs in the fourth and a 12-run sixth inning sparked by strong hitting and costly Penn errors. Scoring lines show Princeton 4 0 0 5 0 12 0 3 2 and Penn 1 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 1.
In Aterville Maine on May 21 Bates defeated Bowdoin 10 to 13 in a high scoring baseball game. Bates hitters Bates and Bowdoin standout Bowdoin pitchers are noted with 18 and 9 hits respectively. Williams and Hutchinson contributed key plays in the contest.
The list of Worcester race participants includes John S. Johnson George C. Smith Willie Windle Ed Nelson H C Wheeler of Savannah E A McDuffee of Malden and local families the McDuffees Thompsons Fungels Conollys and Pete Berle. A Bristol county cycle club meeting is planned in Taunton to form an associated Bristol cycling body. Massachusetts can buy grand stand tickets from C C Ryder. Prize donors for the Waltham Decoration Day races include W D Bradstreet with a $150 diamond Everett Piano Co E B Woods agent Upright piano and Overman Wheel Co Victor.
A window display in Jordan & Marsh highlights prizes from Lovell Diamond to Keating Wheel Company and more. Officials plan riverine and rail transport for wheels, with free passes on several lines as crowds prepare for Worcester races and regional meets.
Philadelphia report says the horse R H W owned by D H McCray of Chester Pennsylvania valued at 5000 dollars collapsed and died at the end of the second heat in the first race at Belmont Driving Park today.
A brief, sharp jab describes a man as old fashioned and prurient with just enough brains to be a nuisance. The caricature emphasizes his habit of pushing boundaries and stirring mild trouble in the community.
The American Wringer Co. at 18 and 15 Broadway extension advertises wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. It offers repairs for all kinds of wringers and sweepers and promises prompt mail orders.
The harbor dressed for Queen Victoria and the waterfront notes a cleaner harbor water after a tank of pure water was provided. The Boston to Winthrop steamboat line premiered with HB. P. Shaw running nine trips daily until a second vessel is ready. Changes at North Ferry include major alterations and toll-house relocation. Two bodies were found in the harbor: Nellie Callahan identified, a second remains unnamed.
A large crowd attended the Chelsea May festival hosted by St Rose T A and the Ladies Aid Society. Dancing ran from 9 o clock to late with Daniel J. Holland directing the floor and Fred Ford assisting. Notables present included Holland and numerous local residents. A separate event at St Lukes Church featured a reception by the Young Ladies Guild. Also noted were travels of Murray A. Smith and son Elmer toward the World's Fair and a Beachmont car collision injuring Mrs. C W Smith. she recovered at home after medical care. Elm Council gathered at Pilgrim Hall and Robert Lash Lodge conferred the Master Mason degree on five.
The Dorchester St Peter's TA and LI Society contract for base ball suits has been awarded. Players measured include J Conlon Power P Gilligan J Gilligan J Flanagan J Toland J Leary W Gleavy B Roach. Manager J J Cunningham and club scorer W D Lane named. First game against St Augustine's TA on Decoration Day at 3 pm on Town field.
The Dean Academy gymnasium corner stone was laid this afternoon in Franklin with prayers by Rev. William M. Thayer, an address by Rev. Dwight M. Hodge, and the box deposit by J Edgar Marshall. Leaders included Professor L L Burrington and Head Master Nelson Corbin.
The imperial yacht Hohenzollern left Vulcan shipyard at Ste for a high speed test voyage. The vessel reportedly steamed twenty two knots during the trial as Emperor watches and approves the progress of the shipyard work.
The Knights of the Golden Cross event is postponed after the death of Mrs. Juliet J. Pierce. Tonight the Y M C U union concert shifts to Stirk's Hall. Central Square Park remains a busy civic hub with families, workers, and elders enjoying shade and social life as Lyceum Hall summer assemblies proceed on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Memorial services honor Joseph Hooker Post 23 and John A. Hawes Post 159 with sermons by Rev. Dr. Horr, while William Long hosts a benefit dance in Armory Hall.
Bishop-Elect Lawrence invited to Lawrence School Alumni banquet at United States Hotel on June 6. Nellie Callahan’s drowned body found on May 14. Daniel J. Sullivan assigned as park policeman on Castle Island. South Boston Irish National Federation meets at St. Omer's Hall. Ber Nice Hall hosts prominent art exhibit by South Boston Art Club. Monster testimonial for Charles Cageley in Bethesda Hall tomorrow. Harry Mullaly praised for charitable acts including Notre Dame concert with his orchestra. Bethesda Hall hosted a delightful variety and musical entertainment featuring Professor Ives and acts Jack the Bean Stalk Punch and Judy. City Point.
A musical evening at Columbian Hall featured Miss Jennie Corea and other artists under Arthur L. Clifford. The West Somerville Fourth of July committee lists J. B. Dupont as chair and others in the executive, with a meeting set for 8 Winter Street. Berkeley concert company performed at Union Hall under A. S. Kinsley. Loyal Workers society held a Putnam Street chapel convention. Funeral services for Miss Sarah A. Jackson occurred on Vernon Street with Mt. Hope Cemetery interment. Reds Baseball Club announced first concert at Union Hall. A strawberry festival at Prospect Hill Congregational Church was chaired by Mrs. L. M. Byam and committee of seventeen.
Charlestown Club observed a gala Ladies' night with a collation and entertainment. KE L Cummings plans a new drug store at Bunker Hill and Tufts streets. June Seventeenth carnival parade may feature four divisions led by Navy Yard and expressman commanders. George W Wilson does jury duty. Peter S McNally to entertain at Somerville Good Templars. Aylward Hoat five mile run for prize. Local youths sail for ball grounds to honor Joe Sullivan. Bunker Hill.
In Brighton Alliston Tennis Club awaits July start due to school terms. William Upham of Mansfield Street digs and maintains a second court, while club members complain of children digging holes. The club rents a field from Boston and Albany to keep youths off the court. Nearby Beacon Street air is noted as refreshing. Miss S W Story of Cambridge Street Allston runs a large flower sale.
In Malden on Highland Avenue the YMCA tennis courts were fixed up. Morris Martin earned a patent on a thermostatic instrument and aims it at a signal company in Portland. Linden Bicycle Club plans a Natick run Sunday. Various entertainments occur in Malden with church and lodge gatherings. Sophia McBernie was located in Somerville after a sudden disappearance. Street Commissioner Homes underwent a surgical operation, losing an eye and part of his nose but expected to recover. An amateur dancing class and Junior League concert provided local social activity. The piece closes with KERNWOOD.
A front addition to the Herald building on Chelsea street nears completion while Mead & Mason push the Ferry street car stables. Broadway track reaches Lexington street and Glendale sees eighteen new buildings with thirty two plots staked. A June 1 stereopticon event at Y M C A Hall is announced and Rev A Greenleaf will lectured. Mary Talbot of Boston faces police after misbehaving on street cars. Thomas F Hill Jr a Democratic leader is tipped as next postmaster amid street dust and sparse watering.
Medford notes the Boston & Maine railroad purchases Melville estate opposite Park Street depot. Park Street bridge to open Saturday. City uses new steam roller on it. Drama Messmates sells many tickets for Opera House June 1. Pease's Hotel area improvements. Highland nine of Malden defeats Barkers 8 to 5. Hillside avenue lawn party in early June. Funds raised for a new organ at Unitarian Church. Recital of Miss A. A. Hughes pupils at Malden Opera House June 21 with listed performers. Mystic Park.
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