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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1892
Page
3
In a rain shortened contest, Boston and Baltimore played to a tie with Cobb pitching for Boston and Quinn contributing a late score. Nancy Hanks Bennett starred for Baltimore with a three-base hit, Lowe and Tucker added decisive hits, while misplays and a late call due to darkness ended the game after six innings with no winner.
In Baltimore the Min outpaced the Bos ton crew after a rain delay and a long wait. The Senators lingered at beer gardens while the Giants dominated the field. Brooklyn hosted Philadelphia in a close finish as time ran out. Pittsburg saw a strong Colonel rush topple the locals. Cleveland saw pins fall and Chicago proved strong, as the bowlers showcased wide results across cities.
Rain interrupted the game as 417 spectators endured showers and a damp atmosphere. The Boston club, long a hoodoo for the Orioles this season, trailed but could have won if not for bad bouncy weather and courteous umpiring. Schmidt pitched, Dutch Long boasted Germany’s best, and three early runs by the pets followed by two by the Orioles before a rain delay halted play. The game resumed after a 30 minute wait with a sleepy crowd, as Emslie sent the half inning to finish the affair.
The Chicago Colts defeated the Clevelands 4 to 2 in Cleveland before 826 fans. Both pitchers were hit hard but Chicago capitalized onopportune Cleveland errors and timely hits. Burkett Zimmer Dungan Decker listed with two base hits, Burkett and Canavan with three base hits, and Cleveland outhit Chicago 2 earned runs apiece in a tight contest.
The New Yorks defeated the Washingtons twice on October 4 in Washington and at home. New Yorks scored two earned runs in the first inning of the postponed game and, after a slow stretch, showcased stronger batting. The second game details are summarized by the early four-hit burst and steady offense against Rusie.
The second game began immediately after the first as Rusie pitched for New York and shut out Washington until the eighth inning when he tired and four runs crossed. Attendance was 797. New York led 5 to 0 after a strong start, with McMahon Twitchell and Doyle among the Observatory standouts and Rusie delivering a home run. Washington tallied in the later frames but fell short, 5 to 4.
Pittsburg, Oct. 4. Pittsburg lost another game to Louisville today due to defensive errors. Sanders pitched well at key moments. Attendance 630. The score:
Buckley Smith Shugart Pfeffer. Merritt passed ball. Wild pugh Ehret. Far rell ert Ehret Brown Bassett Jennings Whistler and Serie struck out. Bassett grounded into a double play. Umpire McQuaid. Time.
Brooklyn and Philadelphia battled to a drawn game as darkness halted play after the first half of the ninth. Umpire Burns stood by the decision despite protests from Manager Wright and the Phillies. Attendance 756 with Burns credited for the umpiring and Kinslow noted for a home run.
The intercollegiate tennis tournament began at the New Haven Lawn Club with fair attendance. Early results saw Wyckoff of Cornell defeat McCormick of Princeton by default, and Yale’s Fowler beat Amherst’s Reed 6 4 6 3, while Herrick of Princeton edged Dennison of Williams 6 3 4 6 6 2 among others.
Tufts College men defeated the B A A eleven by 10 to 0 at Clover Field in a poorly played game. Aldrich and Foss starred for Tufts with two touchdowns and a 30 yard run. Linder, Lanning, Ware and others contributed for B A A in a rough match described as even in play but lacking teamwork. Referee H B Cornish and umpire I Stover officiated as the Unicorns showed strength yet could not cross the Tufts line.
Harvard football squad held a training session at Mrs Cotter s last night with Mason stars at tackle and Collamore in contention at left end for the Phillips Exeter game. The 4 o clock kickoff will feature Harvard Exeter with a strong line and balanced backfield and substitutes listed. Exeter last year gave Harvard a hard game but is noted weaker this season.
Alf Robb Arthur Robb and Dick Howell, noted professional cyclists, were found not guilty of fraud charges tied to their participation in last winter's six days race at Mechanics' building. The Merthyr Tydvil Police Court trial concluded with the judge's remarks.
Court proceedings concluded with no lasting blemish on the reputations of the men involved. The case centered on character rather than proven misdeeds, and observers noted no conclusive remarks marring their public images.
Charley Mitchell the pugilist was brought before Bow Street Police Court on a charge of assault and remanded with £100 bail. The victim is George Salvage, an aged lodging house keeper in the Strand, now in hospital undergoing treatment for injuries from an unprovoked attack.
A cricketer from Ireland, J. W. Hynes, was hit on the head by a fast ball bowled by J. B. King during the third game against All Philadelphia at Manheim. He was severely stunned but not badly hurt as Ireland finished their first innings for 168.
Several Manhattan athletes including Puffer and Coughlan have entered the Worcester games. Puffer will run the hurdles and Coughlan will attempt the hammer and shot. The meet is anticipated to be quite interesting.
Final deposits for the Hanlan and O Connor versus Gaudaur and Hosmer double scull race were posted. It was decided the event will be rowed in Orillia Ontario on October 25.
Royal A. Pettigrew, a prominent Dedham produce dealer, vanished after leaving home Monday about 4 am for Quincy Market Boston. The town, aided by his family and authorities, pursues every lead as friendship and wealth raise concern he may be harmed or simply away on business.
Albany Oct. 4 The Court of Appeals heard three apportionment cases challenging the new law. Sutherland opened for Republicans, Rosendale for Democrats, with extended arguments on constitutionality. After more briefs by Risley and Searle, the court reserved its decision as the papers were submitted.
In Thomaston Connecticut observers report strong Democratic support but moderators ruled out the entire Democratic vote for irregular ballots. Ballots listed excessive land juror names and two nonexisting offices. The decision will be contested under the new law.
Readable line items list wine prices and assorted items. Mentions Pore California Wines at 61 per Gallen and 4 Boitiesr, plus Blanchard & Farrar with 44 to 417 Beek Oe and 81 Faneuil Maline.
A man found dead in a South Boston Station 6 cell was taken to City Hospital morgue awaiting ID. Officers arrested him on Broadway at 2:30 am for drunkenness. papers named Peter Nest were found in his pocket after he refused to identify himself. Doctors differed on cause, with Dr O’Callaghan citing intoxication and a medical examiner citing a skull fracture. The station lieutenant says no visible injuries, while a similar past pattern prompts calls for thorough investigation to determine how the fatal wound occurred.
James Bagley and a woman named Sarah Liston, described as his pal, were captured in Lowell. Bagley, jailed for six months in the House of Correction for disturbance of the peace and assault on Officers Fanning and Laywood, faces further charges. The woman, cited for drunkenness, was released on condition she leave the city. police say they were indicted for receiving stolen goods and will be held pending an incoming Lowell officer.
The Idaho Democratic committee withdrew its electoral ticket and endorsed the electors of the People’s party as part of a Western States fusion plan under the national committee. In Minnesota Grand Forks dispatch says Populists and Democrats completed fusion. Democrats withdrew electors, People’s party electors endorsed, leaving O’Brien as the sole Democratic congressional candidate.
Alfred E. Arey and Josephine Allen, both of Boston, were married in the city on October 2 by Reverend Loren B. Macdonald. Charles Herbert Thompson and Annie Edwina Knight wed at Unity Church in Santa Barbara on September 19, with Reverend Philip S. Teacher officiating.
Obituaries list multiple locals: George W. Boynton of Dorchester aged 83. Charlie A. Dana of South Boston aged 5 11 9 from diphtheria. Orrin P. Ford of this city aged 54. Isaac V. Bemis of Watertown aged 68. Elisha Bassett of Newton Centre aged 74. Mrs Colby Lamson of Providence aged 74. Polly E. Lamson of Brookline. Corneli nerick Pi Otis of Exeter N H aged from the late Rev L OUS. Lyman W. Estabrook of Lexington aged 43 7. Calvin Snow of Orleans aged 75 10. A record of deaths with ages and places.
Mrs Potter discusses Therese Raquin as a strong dramatic vehicle and her approach to the role, noting public skepticism and the play’s moral stance. Annie Lewis describes the peril in the pile driver scene for A Nutmeg Match, while Louise Carter returns to Boston to play Miss Helyett and pursue new roles. The Globe Theatre promotes The White Squadron with Bob Hilliard leading a lavish production, and Agatha, Old Homestead, and Settled Out of Court continue drawing crowds at major venues.
A list of names appears in a formal notice style, naming numerous couples and individuals including William Hyde and Helen North, D. E. Sullivan and Celia H. Rock, Alfred Stevenson and Sarah Campbell, R. Leslie and Catherine Chapin, James T. Davidson and Anna B. Marvel, Michael Salero and Maria Martinez, William T. McCarthy and Catherine Connor, George B. Pence and Julia M. Gerry, Peter Hogan and Catherine Shea, plus others such as E. EK and Letina EK Cali, William Lockwood and Anna M. A. Hannington, John P. Murphy and Ellen McDonald, Charles Corne and Marc Brania, H. Davis and Harriet A. Coolen, George Cooley and Olive Clogston, William Ashton and Emma A. May, George H. Meyer and Agnes McCollough, Michael Ryan and Hannah Barry, John H. Conant and Georgiana Riggs.
On October 2 in the city, James O Donohue and Sarah Smith wed by Rev J W Talbot. On October 8, Willie Valentine and Hilda Anderson married by Rev C F Johanson.
In this city Oct 2 Annie Caldwell 47 years. In this city Oct 3 Eliza J Grover 85 years. In this city Matthew J Kelly 30 years. In this city Oct 2 John W Piper 71 years.
In Beouarre O on October 4 Charles Fry a 45 year old married barkeeper absconded with $500 from a man in Tiflin while the Levere was at the G A R encampment in Washington. Unable to face imprisonment Fry took strychnine and died this evening.
Edgar Strakosch's company assists Master Cyril Tyler a famous boy soprano with Signor Guarini Sartori de Cesare and Van Viect. The concert at Chickering Hall Tuesday features Tyler in arias from Italian masters Handel and Haydn with noted performers. Ovide Musin begins his sixth American season at Toledo on Nov 7 sailing from Australia Oct 3.
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