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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1892
Page
3
Pittsburg inches closer to a season goal with a defeat that pushes the Spiders toward a decisive upcoming clash. The game title and score indicate a tight contest and momentum shift in favor of Pittsburg.
A compact roundup lists today’s NL games with Boston at Brooklyn, Washington at Philadelphia, Baltimore at New York, Cleveland at Cincinnati, Chicago, and Louisville at St Louis. Results and outcomes to be updated.
Last evening Brook lyn hosted a torchlight parade while visiting Senators slept. The Cleveland team relaxed after being hailed champs as Pittsburgh hustled and Chicago showed little interest. The Reds critiqued the curtain call as Philadelphia squads moved fearlessly on Baltimore, finishing the night with steady momentum.
Brookline October 10 poor fielding by the Washingtons aided the Brooklyns to an easy win. Sladdock started for Brooklyn but was hit hard and left in the third for Kennedy. Burns and Meekin homered, attendance 325. The final score Brooklyn 8 Washington 5.
In Cincinnati on Oct 10 the Chicago team out bat the Reds and take the game with a ninth inning rally. Hutchison hit a two-base hit driving in the winning run, while Newman made a remarkable catch on Murphy’s high fly and Latham snagged a foul tip. Attendance was 801. Chicago 4, Cincinnati 3.
London October 10 The nine stone four pound title contest at National Sporting Club between Austin Gibbons and Stanton Abbott collapsed as Gibbons, weighed two pounds over, fell ill and refused to fight Abbott who offered £150 if defeated. Abbott, in good form, remained ready to box. Gibbons had arrived in England in August for the bout.
A public amateur boxing meeting will be held October 21 at Clan-Na-Gael Hall in South Boston. It is the first public event in seven months, organized by the Trimount Athletic Club under a license approved by the Board of Aldermen. The club plans several special bouts and aims to attract a large crowd with reasonable prices and good ring-side seating.
Arthur Cumnock led a fast hard session with the Crimson on Jarvis field as Perry Trafford watched from New York. The first eleven faced persistent second eleven pressure while several players rested with minor injuries and coaching notes emphasizing line work tackling and end play.
The letter from Carter asserts no feud with the N B E A A U over dates and full control by the proposed cross country association, while Cornish counters that the A A U rule could disqualify runners in unsanctioned events. They debate junior limits and the need for an association, noting past B A A fights and rising costs and prize desires.
The City Council committee rejected sports for the Columbus Day celebration after defeating Councilmen Fitzgerald Merrill and eleven others seeking a small games appropriation. A. A. U. clubs should monitor city fathers and oppose opponents. Labor Day sports in South Boston drew 5000 to 6000 attendees, considered the finest in the district.
Morris Park, N Y. Oct 10. Five furlongs first race Stowell over Lizzette Time 584. Second race one and a quarter Banquet first Russell Sleipner time 210. Third five furlongs Hugh Penny first above Clara colt second time 59. Fourth seven furlongs Champagne stakes Annie F colt first Prince George Runyon second time 28. Fifth seven furlongs Lyceum first Fred Taral second Arab third time Lias. Sixth six furlongs Gascon first Sirocco second Addie third time 1 12%
Mystic Park opens an October meeting this afternoon and runs four days with purses totaling $4000 across eight races. Trains along the Lowell road depart at 12:10, 1:40, and 2:30 while electrics from Scollay square run every twenty minutes. Horses will be called at 1 o'clock.
The Post’s reveal on the Sullivan fight stirs Boston sports circles with claims of mismanagement and possible manipulation. Leaders such as Ham Brock, Edward Jenkins, Teddy Leonard, and others weigh in on fight conditioning, alleged dosing, and Johnson’s actions, while the Post promises further coverage including the Chantilly draw details tomorrow.
Hawthorne saw favorites win three of five races while longshots took the rest. Two-year-olds at half mile produced Henry Young first with Hillar second and Prize third in 51 seconds. Saunterer led the one mile race with Santiago second and Gazette third. Gray Goose won the selling three-quarter mile with Pan Handle second and Autumn Leaf third in 1 16. Churchill Clark took the eight and one half furlongs selling with Maud Howard second and Brown Idie third in 1 60 percent. Clamor captured the short course handicap with Elphin second and Lijero third in 8 30 percent.
Bobby Burns seeks 66 percent of a $1000 purse for a potential featherweight bout with Martin Flaherty. The Metropole Club of Providence offers the purse or 50 percent of gate receipts, with Burns aiming higher. Club may instead back Burns against another rival, offering a $2000 purse for Burns and a different foe. Burns planned to travel to Boston as negotiations proceed.
Jack Adams of Trinity Dublin enters Harvard Medical School and could join the Harvard rush line. Bangs, former Harvard centre, might join the B A A eleven. W J Batchelder, a renowned runner, could become a strong B A A full back.
Delegates from the Suf folks Trimounts Dorchesters Crescent Boat Club and Roxburys gathered at the Suffolk A C rooms. A constitution was adopted and the meeting adjourned until October 17.
Tonight at 8 o clock a first class musical entertainment is staged by the New England Electric Club at 14 Bosworth street. Refreshments provided and all who attend are assured of a good time. A club meeting precedes the program.
A Post representative visited Mr. Kk W Griggs of 48 School Street a leading local merchant who began Dr Parker’s care on June ninth. He had two ruptures and wore trusses. After two months of treatment one rupture vanished and the other nears cure. Call to verify with Mr Griggs. Dr Parker’s office is 373 Columbus Avenue.
A Boston reform discussion proposes moving Rainsford Island pupils to Long Island for a new 40 000 dollar reform complex to replace Deer Island setups. Mayors and aldermen debate election officer appointments and a crossing over Congress Street as well as statue square plans for Grant Sheridan Sherman and Huntington Avenue widening.
The Democratic State committee granted events for November 5 and 7, the Socialist Labor party for October 21, and the Prohibition party for the evening of October 18, as issued by their respective state central committees.
Boston relief committee gratefully acknowledges gifts from community aiding St Johns N F fire victims. Contributions exceed fifteen thousand dollars in cash and merchandise, with plans to publish a souvenir history of the fire. Funds to be paid by Oct 15 and merchandise delivered to Constitution Wharf for the Alta schooner.
London Oct 10 Andrew Carnegie contributes a long Times letter arguing free trade is essential for Great Britain while suggesting temporary protection in a developing continent to secure home supply. He disputes protectionism, contrasts US experiences with steel and sugar, and notes shifting costs of living. He predicts US surplus effects may outweigh tariffs as a future factor.
In Teixpo Ontario on Saturday the house of Mr and Mrs Tucky and their daughter was burned to ashes. They were found dead in the ruins and authorities say the killings were staged to conceal the crime. Their son, recently released from prison for burglary, is arrested at Smiths Falls charged with the murder after bloodstains were found on his clothes and he was seen near the house before the fire.
In Montpelier the Senate and House debated election reform and holiday legislation. Senator Foster proposed making ballot clerks election officers, while Senator Grout urged a joint session on Oct 31 to elect a chief judge and six assistants. In the House Mr. Henderson proposed Lincoln's Birthday as a legal holiday.
Senator Frank Hiscock of New York spoke to a large Fort Wayne audience on Republican political issues. He arrived from Chicago after surveying Illinois and Wisconsin and was sent by the Republican national committee to boost prospects in Indiana and neighboring states. He plans several speeches across the state this week.
In St Paul on Oct 10 the Democratic state central committee withdrew four Democratic presidential electors and endorsed four Populist electors. The move aims to elect the remaining Democratic electors and divide the state with Republicans. Populist managers say the action was voluntary and deny any coercion.
New Reprorp reports the steamer Karlak bound for San Francisco after an Arctic voyage carrying ten whales. Captain Smith is reported sick. No other vessels are mentioned.
The Dublin convention approved placing the Paris fund under a six member committee split evenly between three Parnellites and three anti-Parnellites. This action follows London reporting on the political split within the movement.
An advertisement urges readers to confront rising nervous exhaustion and moral panic about overwork. It promotes Dr. Greene's Nervura, a vegetable blood and nerve remedy claimed to rebuild nerve power, improve sleep, appetite, and mood, and cites Andrew H. Olney's testimonial of recovery. Dr. Greene offers free consultation at 84 Temple Place.
The Boston Postoffice will hold a competitive exam for stenographers in Room 145 at the Postoffice building on Thursday October 20 at 9:00 a.m. Applications must be filed by October 14 on blanks provided by the examining board secretary. Clerks with a register entry may skip the basis exam. others must take it plus the stenographer exam. A knowledge of typewriting is required for all applicants. No applications from those under 18.
Bargain seekers visit Ateshian and Co at 172 Tremont Street for antique and modern rugs. The stock includes Daghestans Shirvans Kasaks Anuns Bokharas with very low prices and a home probation option to try before buying, ensuring fit with room decor.
The Western Resort Book is a finely illustrated publication describing all Western resorts along the Union Pacific system. Sent free upon receipt of 6 cents in stamps, addressed to B. L. Lomax, general passenger and ticket agent, Omaha, Nebraska.
Dustin October 10 The autumn mackerel fisheries of Skibbereen district are more profitable this season due to the disappearance of mackerel from the American coast. Enormous quantities are being shipped to the United States to meet the heavy demand.
The steamship Normania from New York anchored off Cuxhaven after its port engine shaft broke. Details show a mechanical failure delaying the vessel and prompting precautions.
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