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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1893
Page
3
In a tough Celtics night, Boston slips to a third consecutive defeat while Quarles delivers solid work for the champions. New York dominates the league action with Phil's squad suffering a setback yesterday.
Billy Quarles, tall and lean, uses a smart curve to outwit a batter. The article notes his build and skill in manipulating pitches, highlighting his understanding of the batter’s weakness and the art of curving the ball.
The Boston team faced the St. Louis Browns with Quarles starting and showing promise amid a tough loss. Quarles allowed four runs in one fourth inning while Arthur Clarkson and Goodenough contributed. Merritt endured a nosebleed-like injury, with surgery on a severed thumb wound, as the Browns managed a late rally.
New York and Philadelphia clashed in a completed tie rematch with New York leading from start to finish. Thompson and Wilson homered as New York tallied nine hits to Philadelphia's five, in a game attended by about 2,000 spectators.
Buffalo defeats Erie 24 to 8 in a nine inning game amid a late rally as pitcher Dowald faltered. Attendance 80. Hits Buffalo 8 Erie 8. Errors Buffalo 1 Erie 3. Batteries Hoffer Drauby Boyd and Dewald Berger.
Louisville league team blanked Northampton on September 5 in a decisive outing. The game featured strong defense and scoring by key Louisville players, dominating the action from start to finish and securing a clear win.
Despite a small crowd this afternoon Louisville prevailed over Northampton 5 hits to 3 with Louisville totaling 9 runs and Northampton 3. Errors were 4 for Northampton and 1 for Louisville. Batteries were Kilroy and Brown for Louisville and Sheehan and Bergen for Northampton.
Springfield three straight wins over Providence in an almost errorless game. Vickery, signed from the Philadelphia League, pitched his first game for the Ponies. Rogers hit a two on base homer in the fifth to spark the scoring. Attendance 500. Final score Springfield 4 Providence 8. Hits Springfield 7 Providence 8. Errors Springfield 1 Providence 1. Batteries Vickery and Ryan Sullivan and McKeough.
NEW BEDFORD September 5 The Cincinnati league team defeated the New Bedfords 7 to 1 in today’s game.
Troy Senators defeated Albany 8 to 0 as Albany could manage only one double by Minnehan in the seventh inning. Troy totaled 12 hits with six innings featuring no Albanian reaching first base. Batteries Devlin Ca hill for Troy and Bauswein Wilson for Albany.
Manager Billy Barnie and the Colonels prepare for an afternoon game at the South End grounds as the home season nears its end. Umpire Mullen erred yesterday on a Quin out call. Players like Bennett Ganzel Stivetts and Henry Gastright adjust positions as injuries and absences affect lineup. Notable notes include Keeler’s decent batting for Binghamtons and a legal writ securing receipts. A 200-strong House of the Angel Guardian youth crowd attended courtesy of the directors.
Inside Boston boxing circles details emerge on Jack Dempsey's intentions and test sparring status while Governor O Malley faces pressure over Columbian club meetings. Promoters and fighters including Gus Tuthill, Flood, Burge, Hickey, Walker, and promising prospects Charley Chin and Duncan C Ross signal a busy fall scene at Lafayette Social and Athletic Club with bouts featuring Dally Ashe Lucas Chandler Brown Maulgarity.
The Cooper Social and Athletic Club hosts a testimonial at 44 Travers Street on September 25 at 2 p m. An array of talent includes J J McCann and McLaughlin, Stone and J Farrell, with bouts featuring Lynch, Dunn, Walsh, and Maguire against Bryson.
Prizes for the Working Boys Home athletic games have been purchased and will be distributed tomorrow evening at the Suffolk Athletic Club room located at 694 Washington street.
The New York Yacht Club official Hyslop measured the cup defender Pilgrim on the water line at 85.28 feet in the navy yard dry dock. Designers Stewart and Binney expressed satisfaction and expect a speed edge from increased sail area as the yacht moves toward Stapleton and the first trial races on Thursday. Captain Edward Sherlock stated plans to sail to the Sound and test systems if wind allows.
New York reports the Jubilee hull is smooth and nearly ready for launch under John Paine and Captain Barr. General Paine may be on deck Thursday. Colonia receives lead keel work while Haff remains with the Colonia and the Vigilant’s measurement is 86.34, guiding races.
Governor Cleaves absent at opening day as 8000 attend Maine State fair in Lewiston. Jerrard calls the opening the best yet. Exhibits include manufactures art and trotting stock from Fair View farm Skowhegan featuring All So James 5S Sanborn's French coaches and Gemare stallion leading a forty-strong stud. Races highlight Meteor Mertie Snow Reginald. Jack Winan Mollie C Jerinie Rolfe. Cashier Ned Rowland. Dandy B Seersucker Frank.
Eugene Miller a minor sues C. A. Heath for 2000 dollars alleging injuries from being run into by Heath on a bicycle in Barre Vermont. The suit was filed Sept 5.
The Yorkshire handicap plate at Doncaster opens the meeting with 1300 sovereigns. Chesterfield wins the race, with Cuttlestone second and Bushey Park third.
The American Wringer Co. at 18 and 15 Broadway extension promotes wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers manufacturing and repair services. Orders by mail promptly attended to.
A large crowd witnessed two fall meeting events at Franklin Park. Golden set a new track record in the 2:16 pace with Whisper finishing strong to win by two lengths, while the 2:21 trot featured Edgardo and Dorsey in a tight field with Edgardo taking multiple heats. The meet highlighted track conditions and delays caused by the starting judge Burress, plus prospects for upcoming races and notable entries like Lamplighter and Gloaming.
About two thousand spectators witnessed Hartford Wheel Club events at Charter Oak Park. Windle Githens won the one mile international with Tyler second and Bald third, while Tyler led the mile open with Githens pacing. Connecticut riders Newton and Nettleton won the handicap and half mile, respectively, and Warren and Arnold did not finish.
At Point Breeze Philadelphia the Grand Circuit trotting meet opened with a stiff headwind and poor attendance. Sadie M won the 2:17 heat race after a neck-and-neck stretch drive, Tippie second in all three heats, while Day light upset in the 2:22 race and Ben Ali led prior favorites. The free-for-all trot was postponed to later in the week as horses arrived late.
At Sheepshead Bay New York on September 5 the Futurity course yielded Tom Wearding first over Ches ake second and Rosa H. third in 1 12 8 5. Reckon won the one mile stakes with Ramapo second and Soundmore third in 1 40 1 5. Evanatus led the Futurity course with Minnehaha second and Chattanooga third in 1 18. Kentigeria won five furlongs with Appomattox second and Rey el Santa Anita third. Hyd e race over five furlongs saw Hyde Park first Rama second On the Way third. Firago won one mile turf with Curacoa second and p third in 1 43.
McCafferty and Tom Harding faced a sharp betting move as books rose against Harding before the ring. Reckon, Jackak, and Lamplighter loom as threats with potential high prices ahead. Starter Rowe’s $500 fines were reduced on appeal after numerous protests.
Dedham Sept 5 Special to the Post August Langner the murderer of Miss Mary Emerson of West Dedham will not be tried at the September term of the Norfolk County Superior Court. Trial date uncertain but likely after the new court house addition. Langner's counsel Henry E. Fales and E. B. Mellen, and District Attorney Harris will handle the case. Langner remains imprisoned awaiting trial and is described as stout and uneasy about the outcome. The Needham murderer Fisher Ayers and Mrs Anna Makepeace may also face trial this term. Ayers is to be tried, Makepeace has twice stood trial with one disagreement of the jury.
The Associated Cycling Clubs expect a strong turnout for Saturdays Waltham meet on the international circuit. With 176 entries and 65 riders, the event features a mile international with a $150 diamond prize and a $50 diamond per lap, plus a 100-yard record attempt. The field lists many clubs and riders from Boston area groups, and track innovations include Sterling Elliott’s chronograph and electric timing.
Potentate should win easily in a likely match with Lady Violet and Sirrocco. Frog Dance looks clear to dispose of the rest, while Key West and Nomad head the third race. Bolero runs well. Simmons in top form should win. Fondoline or Miss Galop likely place. Rubicon favored to win the last. Te nacious or Busiris for place.
Worcester Sept 5 The New England Fair drew strong attendance and fine weather. After three heats the three minute class was postponed to tomorrow. Two year old colt stakes saw Tom Gillig first with ermutess second and Gussie Dore third while 9 29 trot crowned Nemoline first with Pure Wilkes second and Dot third. best times 2 39 1 2 and 2 24 3 4.
Futurity course results show Sir Matthew Major Daly Sirrocco and Peruvian at 122 Derfar Pedestrian Midnight 116. Potentate Frog Dance Warlike and Teardrop Golden Valley Remorse 108. Tom Tough 108 Key West 107 May Win Madrid 106 Nomad 105 Marshall Chief Justice 108 Bolero 87 Boyd Pantland 85. Banquet 119 Charade 113 Terrifer 105 Kilkenny 100. Simmons Metuchen 110 Peril Roselyn May Lose 107 Rama Equatio n Belle Swift Fondoline Miss Galop 97. Armitage 128 St Maxim Figaro 118 Busiris Tenacious Factotum 108 Baroness 105 Rubicon 104 Florist 98 Flying Fish 95.
Duncan C. Ross, Boston champion athlete, denounces a letter by A. M. Dallas chief of the Boston Caledonian Club as malicious and unfounded. He accuses the club of trying to pass him off to the Irish National Club while asserting he seeks faith and fair treatment as he heads to New York for Caledonian games and a potential wrestling match with Evan Lewis.
Jacob Breast of 25 Billerica Street reported a burglary to Division 3 last evening. He found two men in his room rummaging through his belongings. One fled, the other was pursued and tackled. The pair allegedly stole his wife’s gold watch and $40 in cash.
An alarm from Box 59 in Cambridge at 9 30 last evening notified of a small fire in the basement of a printing office on Palmer street.
The full bench including Chief Justice Field and Justices Allen Holmes Knowlton and Lathrop heard two Miner cases challenging provisions of the Australian ballot law. Questions covered constitutionality of party nomination limits, court jurisdiction, proper remedy, and the petition’s nomination certificate. Arguments by Attorney-Genera Pillsbury and Walcott Hamlin concluded with a decision to be written.
A communication from West End Street Railway Company accepted locations for additional tracks on Concord Avenue and Huron Street and requested leave to operate the overhead electric system on those streets and Brattle Mt. Auburn and adjacent streets.
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