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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1895
Page
3
National League games feature Chicago at Boston with the patched-up Boston lineup taking a beating as Dolan and Nichols level slugging. Six-run first inning sets visitors ahead while Boston struggles on offense and defense amid injuries.
Louisville shaded Washington 6 4 in the opener as George Meakin hurled well and Louisville’s hitting carried the attack. Attendance 1400. Batters McDermott Weyhing Spies opposed Anderson McGuire. In the nightcap Boswell’s wildness helped Louisville win 5 to 3 before darkness halted play. Meakin and Warner teamed for Louisville with Boswell and McGuire for Washington.
Baltimore beat St Louis 8 to 3 as McMahon steadied the mound after early wildness and Brodie drove in five runs with timely hits. Both clubs played sharp defense in front of 400 fans with 9 hits each and errors noted on both sides in a rough, uneven game.
New Yorks beat the Chicagos 6 to 3 as Meekin pitched masterly with men on base, backed by sensational support. Hutchison pitched well except in the seventh when New York scored five runs. Attendance 2000. Hits New York 11 Chicago 6. Errors New York 3 Chicago 2. Batteries Meekin and Farrell Hutchison and Kitredge.
Philadelphia wins 10 to 5 as Hart, Thompson, and Clements hit homers. Taylor holds Pittsburg to three hits through six innings before a seventh and eighth inning barrage. Attendance 6,280. Box score shows Philadelphia 13 hits to Pittsburg 8 with 3 errors to 4.
Boston amateur baseball players won their first game against the London Consolidated team at Crystal Palace grounds in London. Ten thousand spectators attended as Boston posted a strong early lead and London mounted a late rally, finishing with a final score near 5 to 2.
In Brockton, Magee pitched well with support while Klobedanz faltered at key moments. Fall River wins 8 to 4 as Brockton’s defense commits six errors. Batted often in critical times, Brockton’s offense totals 14 hits to Fall River’s 12.
Bangor defeated Augusta 4 to 3 after surrendering an early two run edge. An error by G Moore helped Augusta score three unearned runs. Bangor tallied in the late innings to claim the victory. Batteries listed Braham Pee Hayes for Bangor and Dilworth Daniels and Connor for Augusta.
New Bedford routed Pawtucket 21 to 0 as they batted Sullivan at will with manager Selee of the Bostons watching and eyeing Friend. New Bedford racked up 23 base hits to Pawtucket's 9 while making 4 errors to Pawtucket's 5. Batteries Friend Murphy Sullivan Yeager.
Lewiston Maine fans witnessed a heated contest as umpire calls sparked a ninth inning dispute over Sla ter stealing home. Portland capitalized on the disruption to win 9 to 0, aided by 9 hits and 3 errors by Portland and 12 hits with 5 errors by Lewiston. Woods Terrien McCarthy Rupert pitched the game for both sides.
In Buffalo New York September 3 the Buffalos rallied to beat Providence 10 to 4 after trailing early. Providence led 3 2 through two innings but Buffalo tied in the fourth and exploded for six runs in the sixth aided by walks hit batters and three safeties. Attendance 1000. Er rors Buffalo 2 Providence 3. Batteries Herndon Urquhart Lovett McAuley.
Springfield scoring four runs in the third inning. Coughlin held Rochester to five hits after the first. Daly misplayed a grounder leading to two Springfield runs. Attendance was 250 as Crane and Berge partnered for the win, and Rochester had three errors.
Syracuse and Scranton fought a tense baseball game, with Syracuse scoring five runs in the eleventh to win after a back and forth distance. Attendance reached 600 as Kilroy and Rafter opposed Miller, Smith and Schriver in a 13 hits apiece affair requiring extra innings.
Wilkes-Barre bunched five singles and a home run in the fifth to beat Toronto 9-6. Coakley held Toronto to scattered hits as fielding remained listless on both sides. Lezotte hit the home run. attendance 300. Batter notes: Coakley and Wente for Wilkes-Barre. Dineen and asey for Toronto.
Newport won the third straight over the Cuban Giants with the same score as yesterday. Selder was hit hard through the field while Sexton shut them down after the first inning. Both teams now own four wins apiece. The line shows Newports 18, Cuban Giants 3 with 16 hits to 7 and four errors for Newports and nine for the Giants.
Foreman Lowe says the Dorchester avenue sewer project from Federal street bridge to Broadway is nearing completion after four months of road tearing and track changes. He cites a 43 man crew, progress beyond expectations, and predicts cars will run in about nine days, despite hot refinery water and brick-cutting challenges. West End officials warn of possible delays.
The grand stand at Waltham was packed with cycling figures including Senator Morgan in the press box. Spooner appeared ill but ambitious, while Murphy Titus and Cabanne did not race on Labor Day. Louis Grimm set a 24 hour American record with 453 miles at Glenville Ohio, still behind European and English marks. American riders hope to surpass European feats as Canadian tracks rise in prominence and the circuit grows.
Captain Robert Moffitt of the West End boat crew refutes a morning report alleging the Naval Battalion barge crew would have closed the gap if not for a rowboat obstacle. He asserts the Navy crew could have passed under the Harvard bridge draw and asserts West End won by four lengths anyway. He offers a special race if the Navy Is not satisfied.
Bush Kerners black mare from Great Barrington Mass lowers Orange County Driving Association track record from 2 14 3 4 to 2 13 1 2 during second day of races at Goshen New York.
In the midsummer series Race Three at Marblehead Maia takes first prize after a close finish with Dorothy, who wins the leg in the Nash cup by two seconds. Spinster finishes third as Dorothy and Maia contend for the Nash championship.
Boston Municipal Court heard the Walcott versus OBrien prize fight case before Judge Ely with police officials, commissioners, and boxing figures watching. Captain Foster and Superintendent Eldridge testified, defending boxing’s legality while noting no law infringements. Judge Bly’s Friday decision looms as prompts for further coverage.
SAUGUS September 3 second day racing at the old Franklin Race Course brought surprises as favorites faltered. Forrest Prince with Arlence and Silver Plate in the 2:18 pace led a strong field, Downie was beaten, Young Senti nel faded after leading heat, and Judge Keeler won the 2:20 trot. The 2:35 pacing went to morrow with Allen Boy claiming two heats amid mixed results.
Belmont Driving Park fall meeting opens with two pacing heats. Three of the field won heats, spectators guessing throughout. Tomorrow Joe Patchen and John R. Gentry race for a $4000 purse. Prince Purdy wins 2:30 class, Paul takes 2:10 pace.
Five furlongs Falling Water leads in first race with Prince Lief second and Marshall third. Manchester wins the mile with Sun Up second and Gutta Percha third. Flight stakes seven furlongs sees Dorian first Helen Nichols second Matt Byrne third. Red Skin takes one mile and a furlong with Saragossa second Peeper third. Turf six furlongs Leona well wins Waltzer second Buckeye third. One mile turf Harrington wins Chesapeake second Adelbert third. Time records included for each race.
Lewiston Missouri September 3 Officers of the State Agricultural Society estimate 16,000 on the grounds. In the 3:32 class Pullman won in 2:28 1-2. In the 2:27 class trot and pace Ealand won in 2:22. Beatrice won the 2:30 pacing in 2:23 1-2. W H Miles won the pony race in 1:14 1-2. An exhibition of cattle and a balloon ascension occurred on the grounds.
The Worcester Bay State fair opened with four races. Mikado the Ralph Wilkes colt won the yearling stake in 1:28. Judge McCue swept the 2:24 trot in three straight heats in 2:21 1 4. Foxcraft won the 2:46 class in 2:31.
Newton Athlet ic Association announces Cambridge University athletes will play in a tournament during their stay. The format remains undecided, with an open competition possible or a college players only event if the visitors prefer.
A London despatch reported by the Evening Sun states betting is 3 to 1 on the Defender with little support locally. English bettors seek long odds while American money remains available, suggesting strong interest but cautious risk.
Manager James O. Gray scheduled another meeting at the old Saugus racecourse for September 16 to 19. Entries close next Tuesday with trotting classes at 2:15 2:19 2:22 2:25 2:29 2:33 2:40 and pacing classes at 2:13 2:17 2:21 2:26 2:40.
The Everett Common Council authorized the city messenger to contract city printing and stationery under the Mayor. The Laurel street layout plan for 325 feet was approved. A proposed $3000 addition to build a new Elm street schoolhouse was discussed. supporters urged passage while opponents cited finances. The measure failed 31 to 5 with 12 votes needed.
Jane C. Hicks wife of race course manager urged medford aldermen to lay Mystic avenue to proper width and grade and install flood gates on the brook to stop tide from reaching her land. The matter was referred for action.
Dr George W Fraker once tied to a vast life insurance scam was captured after two years on the run. A $20000 reward had hung over him. he had lived 50 miles from a post office with a lone boy companion. He admitted his identity and agreed to go with officers.
The Common Council resumes Sept 18 after a lengthy summer recess. The debate over the Franklin Trades School site continues as Mayor Curtis opposes the Parker Hill choice, with upper aldermen contesting his authority under the Franklin trust fund. A corporate counsel opinion on Governor Greenhalge appointing Mr Charles P Curtis to the police board is awaited, leaving City Hall curious about Bailey's forthcoming stance.
A broad clipping reports incidents across New England. C D Blakesley broke his right wrist in a bicycle accident at Amesbury. The Prescott Hotel at East Pepperell sold at mortgagee sale to Thomas Graham for 13825. personal property sold for 3000 to Lawyer Batchelder. A fire at Gloucester damaged three buildings, loss about 1500. An unknown man was struck by a freight train near Berlin. Bolton farm house and furniture burned, loss 2000 insured 1000. Pinkerton Academy opened. largest class yet. Annie M Atwood died in Laconia NH of heart trouble at age unspecified. Everett mayor removed the second assistant fire engineer for tampering with a steamer’s name. Salem Prohibitionists caucus announced. Martha Davis aged 68 died in Watertown. Harrison P Page estate sold at auction for 29500, with total purchase including taxes and mortgages near 45000. Watertown voters raised Hose 2 pay to 50. Newton Theological Institution opened term above 100. Somerville Veteran Firemen’s Association plans participation in Hartford muster. Humber Cycle factory in Westboro saw brick arch collapse injuring workers. C J West’s house near Shirley had burgled by a thief taking 1600 worth of goods while family away.
The Water town school committee met this evening and voted to open a kindergarten this month in the Selectmen's room. It also received a petition signed by thirty two residents of the Waverley district requesting the reopening of the Lowell Schoolhouse and set a hearing on the petition for Friday evening.
A fragment notes that most troubles arise from disordered kidneys and asserts there is one known remedy, leaving the completion of the claim unsaid.
A reflective question prompts readers to weigh patience against pursuing available relief and quicker comfort rather than enduring prolonged hardship. It hints at timely aid or remedies that may shorten suffering and improve well being. The piece encourages seeking prudent relief when possible.
International cricket resumed in Toronto with Canada totaling 411 after its two innings. Canada scored 255 in the second innings, 156 yesterday, while the United States reached 65 in their first innings and were 2 for 2 at stumps in the second inning at 6 p.m. today, needing 347 to win.
Edward A Bird Philip J Leyden and William A Mathews cleared in Municipal Criminal Court on alibi. Patrick Riley fined for disturbing a Salvation Army meeting. Gordon case postponed. O Connors charged with assault on a child, to be heard. Madison and Lynch deserters from ship sent back. Pioneer Cooperative Bank opens new shares, 13000 dollars sold. Henry Taylor and Jane Gray arrested for keeping disorderly houses. Six Chinamen seized for gaming. Minor fire near Abel Cain factory with ten dollars damage. Eliza Curley found dead from heart disease. Stables in South Boston broken into. horse and gear stolen. two suspects arrested.
Representatives of the Boston Football Club visited the Post to dispute the reported award of the game to the Emmet Football Team of Chelsea. They allege Emmets left the field fifteen minutes before the finish, arguing an award could not be made under such circumstances.
An old advertisement touts Beecham's Pills for constipation with claims of 1 ot and 25 percent relief and urges readers to obtain the book from their druggist and follow it.
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