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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1895
Page
3
Gentle Willie Hutchison, Anson’s ace, drew Boston fans after a strong start by Chicago. Dahlen starred at short with dazzling plays and a long eighth inning homer by Dahlen highlighted Chicago’s late charge, but Boston held on for a decisive win as Parker steadied the visitors. Dolan to pitch for Boston today. Collins absent but anticipated.
Tenney and Jim Ryan collected two base hits each while Hutchison, Stivetts, Parker, Tenney, Nash and Nichols yielded walks. Errors credited to Boston and Chicago with Kittridge via passed ball. Everett, Bannon, and Anson struck out. double plays by Truby and Anson and by Long, Ryan and Stivetts. Attendance 1400. Umpire Emslie. Time 50m.
The New Yorks defeated the Pittsburgs in the final inning with the winning run on base after one out. Umpire O Day fined manager Mack 100 dollars and ejected him for insulting language. Murphy, ex Yale, was released by the New York club. Attendance 1200. Score New York 5 Pittsburg 0. Hits New York 12 Pittsburg 13. Errors 5 each. Batteries Rusie and Wilson Hawley and Merritt.
Philadelphia defeated St Louis with a 9 to 8 score in a tense contest. Breitenstein left after a hard hit and Kissinger replaced him then suffered another blow but recovered to contribute. Browns tied in the seventh before Philadelphia pulled ahead. attendance was 5451.
Brooklyn or Brooklyn New York triumphed over Cleveland 2 to 1 with Burkett delivering the lone clean hit in the first inning. Gumbert pitched well for Brooklyn as O Connors misplayed a couple of balls contributing to the Spiders' runs. Attendance reported at 300% with Brooklyn’s four hits to Cleveland’s two and two errors by Cleveland.
The Baltimore Louisville baseball game was delayed due to rain. Washington Cincinnati also postponed because of wet grounds.
In Pawtucket Rhode Island on September 6 costly errors and walks decided the game as Pawtucket defeated Fall River. Pawtucket tallied in key innings while Fall River’s hits were concentrated in only two frames. Final score shows Pawtucket 6, Fall River 3 with nine hits for Pawtucket and twelve for Fall River. Batteries were Todd Yeager for Pawtucket and Lincoln M Harrington for Fall River.
Brockton hammered Whittrock and defeated New Bedford 12 to 4 at home. Magee puzzled the visitors as Brockton jumped to a big early lead, New Bedford battled back with late scoring. Base hits favored Brockton 15 to 6. errors 3 to 6. Magee and Flynn opposed Whittrock and Murphy.
Augusta beat Portland in a tense contest with Sullivan pitching five innings before tiring. Final score shows Augusta five runs in late innings and Portland limited to four as both teams accumulate eleven hits and four errors. Batter ies list Viau Daniels Butler Sullivan Terrien.
In Bangor on September 6 Lewiston defeated Bangor 15 to 10 as Gildea yielded a rough defense and McCarthy pitched moderately. Lewiston built a late lead with 6 runs in the final innings while Bangor managed some runs but failed to mount a comeback.
The home team won 4 to 3 at Toronto today by better hitting and solid defense. Both pitchers were well supported as Toronto built a lead with consistent offense. Providence struggled to close the gap despite a late rally.
In Syracuse on Sept 6 the Springfield visitors edged the Stars 3 to 1 in a low scoring game. Barnett allowed four Springfield hits while Coughlin gave up six for Syracuse. Two walks by Barnett produced two Springfield runs. Syracuse left eight innings without a tally before a last inning passed ball avoided a shutout. Sweeney Donnelly Shannon and Jones starred for Syracuse. Attendance 1500.
Wilkesbarre outbatted Buffalo two to one for an easy win in Buffalo. Keenan pitched magnificently holding the Bisons to six hits while Wilkesbarre’s defense shone. Attendance was about 2000 as the Miners showed strong fielding in a brisk contest.
Newport won the third game 7 runs to 1 aided by Eyre's rough pitching in the box. The contest swung on a single inning with hits three walks and two errors producing seven Newport runs. Both teams fielded well as Horro rs noted Newport errors. Dowd Burke Eyre Mahoney were the batteries.
The St Johns of Roxbury battery Maily and O Malley meet the Warrens of Dorchester battery Curran and O Brien on Saturday afternoon Sept 14 for Highland district supremacy. Rivals promise a spirited contest amid strong local interest.
A fragment from a page shows Tippie suggesting girls should be seen not heard, followed by Sibyl retorting that she will stay quiet. The exchange hints at social attitudes toward girls and behavior in the era.
The Post Woman surveys the claim that the school committee bungled funding and planning for new schools. It notes $4000 to $5000 allotted for grading left undone, unsafe gaps and steep door steps, while officials argue crowded conditions are overstated and new schools progress slowly under Mayor Curtis’s administration.
The Boston Common Cyclers held a Ward 10 meeting at Quincy House with remarks from President ex-Councilman Parker and readings from Superintendent Wheeler. The Lynn Athletic Association prepared a robust racing program with entries for five mile open, one mile professional, and handicapped events, plus mile tandems and various officials.
Roslindale children face crowded regular buildings as two new Wise blocks house two grammar classes one primary and a kindergarten. Principal notes improved room but urges larger schools to avoid splitting classes. He cites about 1600 students and criticism of the Sharon Street primary project and earlier funding.
San Francisco reports a new prosecution witness in the Durrant Lamont murder case. Dr Gilbert Graham confirms Durrant sought notes after arrest to compare lectures with his own record, while police allege a copied notebook aided his alibi. Detective Gibson describes the nude body, blood stains, and footprints at Emmanuel Church belfry.
The piece reports on boxing intrigue surrounding the Corbett Fitzsimmons bout planned for Oct 31 with little public knowledge and claims of sensationalism. It details Young Griffo bail releases, alleged scheming by clubs and managers, and possible match setups involving Griffo, Lavigne, and Empire Club with a focus on manipulation by jobbers.
William F Berry offers a chance to answer F Laffaley by finding an amateur club willing to take on a match. The referee ruled the Corbett Jackson fight a no contest though recorded as a draw after sixty one rounds. An unknown seeks to meet Joe Sylvester of the West End at 95 pounds and will report to this office at noon. Dan Creedon and Tom Tracey are due in Liverpool today and may train in Wheat Hampstead, a quiet town twenty five miles from London with good roads and climate.
The dialogue reveals Miss Elder declaring she will not marry, challenging Mr. Easy to a bet. He counters with a wager, but she responds with rapture at the possibility of reality, then retracts the bet.
A husband in a hat and overcoat asks why his wife is not ready. She replies she only needs to tuck in her dress sleeves to keep them neat and will be ready in about thirty minutes.
Mary A A Livingston known as Fleming faces murder charges in the death of her mother. Lawyer Charles W Brooke, a medico legal expert, will defend alongside John C Shaw who has long handled her civil matters. Brooke previously participated in one of the two U S cases involving antimony used in a death. Assistant District Attorneys McIntyre and others proceed with the case.
New York gossip recalls that David Pulsifer daughter of Dr. F G Stanley eloped with Maud Pulsifer now wed to Joe Meislahn. The union mimics a quarter century old Stanely marriage. Meislahn and Maud travel to Staten Island, while Pulsifer contends disinheritance. Families cautious but hopeful for reconciliation.
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