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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1894

Page

3

New York Giants Win Temple Cup. 65 Percent of Purse Ahead

The New York Giants defeated Baltimore to clinch the Temple Cup title at the Polo Grounds. Meekin pitched superbly as New York amassed twenty hits led by Doyle Van Haltren Fuller Farrell. A collision at second base injured Van Haltren and Jennings, but both continued playing. The game ended after eight innings due to darkness with New York ahead.

New York New Yorks Baltimores Polo Grounds Meekin Fuller Davis Hawke Baltimore Gleason Ward Doyle van Haltren Farrell Jennings Van Murphy Bonner Burke Gletson

Popular Player Vote Chooses NY and Brooklyn Star

In a New York paper ballot contest the most popular player from the New York and Brooklyn teams is announced with results and percentage share. The score details are reported but not shown in the available fragment.

New York Brooklyn

FIGHTS AND FIGHTERS At Atlantic Club boxing notes

The Olympic club of New Orleans offers a 3009 purse for a 25 round bout between Denver Ed Smith and Steve O'Donnell. Johnny Eckhardt promotes and referees for the Atlantic Club. Other notes cover Jim Daly vs Jack Slavin in Buffalo on Nov 6 and Chicago bantams seeking matches with top names.

Olympic Club of New Orleans Denver Ed” Smith Steve O'Donnell Johnny Eckhardt New Atlantic Club Piain Tom McCarthy Don Riordan Chicago Athletic Association Johnny van Heest Sally Smith Buffalo Howie Hodgkins Charley Kelly New York Plimmer Murphy

Yale's Training Table Organizes For Football Season

Yale's football training table at New Haven lists Captain F A Hinkey Butterworth John Greenway Adee Thorne Stillman McCrea Hickok Morris Fincke Bass Louis Hinkey Dewitt Brown and Beard as candidates. Captain Hinkey moves to quarterback to boost practice and coaching. likely temporary.

New Haven Conn Yale F. A. Hinkey Butterworth John Greenway Adee Thorne Stillman McCrea Hickok Morris Fincke Bass Louis Hinkey Dewitt Brown Beard Hinkey

Johnson Edges Tyler In Fast Waltham Mile Race

John Johnson defeated Harry Tyler by nearly a second in the mile invitation at Waltham. Harley Davidson dazzled in the Class A handicap, nearly catching the field from 100 yards back but finishing second by a wheel.

John §. Johnson Harry Tyler Waltham Harley Davidson Davidson Sanger Arthur Porter Harry Arnold Fred Allen Springfield H. L. Coulter Toledo Ed McDuffee Malden Coulter Allen Seavey Cutter Fagle B. C C. M. Murphy Brooklyn A. B. Goehler New York Arthur Gardiner Austin Ill Gardiner Murphy Heath Warren Hartford Steenson Jillion N. Y Charles Callahan Tyler Nat Butler Cambridgeport Watson Coleman Coleman Haggerty Williams Johnson Ray McDonald Charlie Murphy Saunders Mayo Johnson-Tyler Eddie McDuffee Chicago Charlie Callahan Boston Gus Lemke Roslindale A. W. Warren Butler A. Gardiner Melville Lenfest Lynn G. McEdwards Gaston Plants F. E. Wing South Framingam Toronto Davey Greenfield J. C. Wettergreen John S. Johnson Buffalo Press Club Har Ler Chi Sahak Peles Bae Shi Wes

Wolfe caps Chicago to New York bicycle record

George W. Wolfe of Chicago finished a 1038 mile ride to New York in 6 days 9 hours 30 minutes clock time, about 1112 hours sleep across the trip. Signatures at towns along the route confirm the claim as bona fide.

New York Chicago George W. Wolfe Wolfe Smith W. H. Wylie R. P. Searle Illinois

Duffy Receives Diamond Pendant After Boston Victory

Boston defeats Bridgeport easily at Athletic Park before about 1000 fans. Before the game Jim O Rourke presented Hugh Duffy a diamond locket inscribed to the champion batsman by his associates and manager. Final: Boston 6 Bridgeport 1 with 15 hits to 6. Batteries Nichols Hodson Ganzel and McMahon O Rourke.

Bridgeport Conn Bostons Jim O'Rourke Bridgeports Athletic Park O'Rourke Boston Duffy Hugh Duffy Nichols Hodson Ganzel McMahon

Williams College Votes Alumnus to Head Athletes Finances

At a mass meeting in Williams College on October 8 the student body voted to entrust the finances of the three athletic associations to resident alumnus S. G. Tenney class of 1886 a lawyer.

Williamstown Mass Williams College S. G. Tenney

Hawkes Victory in International Cricket at Dracut Oval

Lord Hawke led England to a 176 total while Massachusetts struggled after a 53 in their first innings. Clarke top scored for Massachusetts with 19, Whitwell bowled well for England, and the match ended with England winning by 10 runs on the first wicket after two innings.

Lowell Dracut Oval Lord Hawke Massachusetts Gentlemen of England Comber Smith Secon Clarke Whitwell George Wright Bathurst F. Fairbairn Bardswell Lot Mansfield Shepherdson R. Fairbairn Wright Thorpe Tom Pettitt Cracknell Champers Lawrence Haughton J. H. Comber B. Bathurst Chee J. Smith B. Whitwell P. Clarke G. Wright B. Hill L. Mansfield J. Shepherdson St. C

Narragansett Park Races Entertaining Warm Attendance Grows

Narragansett Park opened the second week with cool, threatening weather and a well-kept track. About 200 horses are on grounds as 1,200 enthusiasts bet heavily at the lively pool. Races list winners including Lady Richmond, Annie Bishop Blake, Charlie McDonald, Figaro, Sash Billy S, and By Jove Blake with times noted.

Providence Narragansett Park Lady Richmond Burrell High Point Belle McClain Sallie Woodford H. Jones Annie Bishop Blake Tom Tough Clerico Hardy Tox McGlone Charlie McDonald Garner Galatin Wilmar Figaro Blake Joe Riple Noble Equity Duffy Sash Billy S Mrace Jove Blake Leonardo

Street Car Freight War Plans Open Public Fight

Boston Aldermen clash over West End Street Railway freight use with votes to ban freight on cars. Debate covers charter authority and rails vs streets and sewers committees. Officials consider extending Centre street and funding for North End and Charlestown upgrades while Bowditch named Public Library trustee.

West End Street Railway Company Board of Aldermen Barry Alderman Folsom Dever Alderman Barry Alderman Presho Law Department Committee On Railroads Committee On Streets and Sewers Folsom Boston West End Street Railroad Company Tremont Street Granary Burial Ground Committee of Streets and Sewers Lee West End Alderman Hall West End Railroad Company Board of Police West End Company Haverhill Causeway Canal Haymarket Square Devonshire Street Washington Street Congress Street Franklin Street Otis Street Lincoln Street Kingston Street Essex Street Harrison Avenue Harvest Streets Lomasney North End Alderman Witt East Boston Alderman Lee Aberdeen Brighton Ward Eustis Street Moulton Street Charlestown Centre Street Dorchester Avenue Brookline Gas Company

Track Changes For Races And Troop Moves On City Lines

Track repairs diverted outward and inward trains between ladders and East street crossing with the Boston & Maine. Fitchburg road ran special trains to Riverview for bike races and a World’s Food Fair excursion is planned. State troops mobilized with multiple companies assigned to trains Nos 6 22 56 and others, with disembarkation at Union square and a 4 30 p m return. Union station signs aim to reduce passenger confusion, and a fare rebate question is raised after a Somerville return incident. Freight congestion at Jersey City with 1100 cars eyed for transfer to Shore line and Northampton division. Sunday restrictions delay clearing the glut, October freight volume rising.

East Street Boston & Maine Fitchburg Road Riverview Fitchburg Hoosac North Adams Greenfield Orange Gardner Concord i Marlboro Waltham Union Square Union Station Somerville New York & New England Iew York & New England Jersey City New York, New Haven & Hartford Consolidated Harlem Shore Line Northampton Holyoke Berkshire Hartford Connecticut Pennsylvania New England C. H. Platt New Haven

Lewis Wharf water front property to be rebuilt and modernized

Captain Lewis explains that the Lewis wharf corporation owns the head of Lewis wharf buildings facing Commercial Street. After condemnation notices by inspector J Camrell the firm plans dry cellars with clay and cement, solid foundations, and a new granite style structure to adorn Boston Harbor. Tenants have not been told to leave.

Post Lewis Wharf Lewis Commercial Street Lewis Wharf Corporation Commercial Wharf Atlantic Avenue Lewis Wharf Company Boston Camrell Captain Lewis

City ordinance discussion shields long time tenants

He stated he would not eject men from their longtime business locations unless required by city law. The bark Hudson, Captain Hatch, ready for sea to Montevideo, was cleared by J. G. Hall & Co. yesterday. The Hudson has added a new mate and second mate, The Landsman.

Hudson Hatch Montevideo J. G. Hall & Co

Harvard Fall Boat Races Close, Freshmen Lead

The fall Charles River races at Harvard were held yesterday afternoon near Weld Boat Club. The quarter mile course produced close contests with new oarsmen making strong showings. Rice sparked the winning freshman boat, while last year's varsity rowers filled vacancies in the other crews. Final races to be scheduled later in the week.

Charles Harvard Weld Boat Club Varsity Boat House Rice Nichols Brown Weston Morrison Cassidy Youngman Pool Capen Orton Carney Amory Lyman Greenough Crain Stillman Kales Bullard Day Lord Sleeper Sanders Watson Phelps White Fennessy Cornwall McBurney Barker Hunt Loyd Kimmit Hosmer Stanley

Want Ads and Classified Rates In Boston Post

The Post, Boston’s largest morning paper, invites want ads with rates of 1 to 2 cents per word for situations wanted and 1 cent per word for other wants.

the Post Boston

Air Line Limited Express Train Service

Between Boston and New York the Air Line Limited runs daily leaving Boston at 3 p m and New York at 3 p m. The vestibuled train arrives at 9 p m with buffet smokers parlor cars coaches and a dining car between Boston and Willimantic. Table d hote dinner is $1. Departure points are New York & New England station Boston foot of Summer street and Grand Central station New York.

Boston New York

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