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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1894
Page
3
McCarthy blasted two homers as Anson's Bitters edged New York while Baltimore won their game. Neither team played sharp fielding, but the pair of long balls provided the decisive edge in a split doubleheader.
In Chicago Boston blanked a misfiring Chicago team 37 to 0 after a day of slumps by several locals. McCarthy led with two home runs as the visitors hammered Stivetts and Irwin, piling on runs from the second inning onward.
Parisian style pompadour cut by 12 special artists, shaped to fit head and face. Tremont Row originator of the pompadour style, AJLAND BROS presents the largest haircutting establishment of its kind in the United States.
Boston trail Chicago 6 to 4 as Stivetts allows runs with wild pitches and a passed ball. Terry McCarthy Bannon strikeouts and a double play by Ryan and Irwin anchor a tense late inning. Umpire Lynch. Time recorded as 2 minutes 10 seconds.
Baltimore gained the win in a seven inning contest over Louisville as timely hits and better fielding carried the day despite Louisville bats. Attendance was about 150 and the game ended due to darkness with Baltimore scoring six runs to Louisville’s five.
New York Giants backed Rusie with strong hitting and good defense. Tiernan, Davis, and Rusie stood out at the plate while McAleer contributed in the field. Attendance was about 500 as New York won 13 to 4 at Cleveland with 18 hits to 10 for the Indians and 2 errors to 1. Batteries Rusie Farrell Sullivan O Connor.
New Bedford pitcher Dolan again held Fall River at bay as New Bedford beat Fall River 6 to 2. Dolan and Ryan teamed on the mound for New Bedford while Klobedanz and Rollins worked for Fall River. New Bedford collected 13 hits to Fall River’s 7, with 4 errors by New Bedford and 6 by Fall River.
Boxing talk dominates Boston sporting pages as Creedon plans two favored blows the heart and left smash for the Creedon Fitzsimmons bout. Ed Smith and Jim Hall cited as past comparatives while betting odds and New Orleans bouts draw attention.
Forty Celestials led by Charlie Chin depart Union Station at 8 p m aboard a forward colonist car bound for Vancouver where they will embark for their homeland. The departure draws large crowds in Chinatown with numerous farewells and advice. Charlie, a popular figure, travels with his wife and expects to return in about a year.
The Rev Isaac J Lansing urged Evangelical Alliance members to back General Martin in reforming the Boston police and to confront widespread vice. He described open vice in the city, blamed lax landlords, and called for a revival and preaching of righteousness to curb corruption and moral decay.
The Columbian Rowing Association met last night and dropped several members for non payment of dues. The group thanked the B A A B B A A and Riverside Boat clubs for Labor Day favors and announced a reception for the winning four oared crew at the boat house Thursday night. Invited are Senator John F Fitzgerald Councilmen Mahoney Rourke Bradley Leary Hayes Representative John H Mahoney ex Representative J J Crowley and John Leahy with President D J Sullivan as master of ceremonies.
The Portsmouth Athletic Club marked its ninth anniversary and dedicated its new Market street home in Portsmouth New Hampshire. It is noted as the largest club of its kind in the state.
Evergreen trees pines spruces and hedging offered at main nursery spanning 200 acres. Largest stock and lowest prices in New England await customers at Shady Hill Station Cambridge Mass with B and M trains from Union Station at 10 AM and 1 40 PM. Send for catalogs.
Attorney General Knowlton seeks to force the American Sugar Refining Company to comply with state laws. He filed an information in the Supreme Court, an appeal is before the full bench, and a 1894 amendatory act may aid the effort. A second proceeding will be heard this forenoon, with further actions contemplated.
Monticello Iowa Sept 10 The annual encampment of the First Regiment Iowa National Guard ended last night About 150 militiamen rushed the line around 11 oclock pass ing about sixty through to raid the sutler s stand and march through the town Colonel Mahin sent a detachment of 100 guards in pursuit They were captured near the Opera House and returned to Camp Davidson The deserters face discharge
Harrisburg Sept 10 The biennial convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen opened at Chestnut Street Hall with credentials received and committees appointed Grand Master Sargent outlined the agenda including the election of Frank W Arnold in place of E V Debs as secretary and treasurer and addressed the Toledo Ann Arbor North Michigan strike noting charges against the grand lodge were groundless About 400 delegates present today.
The Ericsson torpedo boat completed a partial dock trial at New London on Sept 10. Machinery performed well though shallow water limited power. propellers appeared to chase each other at 100 revolutions. Secretary Herbert visited. a full run is planned tomorrow if weather allows.
Glass A Records Springfield reports R S Willamson of Holyoke set a new Class A flying start half mile record with 82.5 seconds this afternoon. George C Smith of New York also posted a Class A unpaced quarter with standing start time of 30 seconds.
Gloucester Athletic Club hosted a rainy night meeting on Bridge street oval drawing about 800 spectators. The event featured Cape Ann rivalries and the standout team race won by Annisquam Dale avenue and Defiance fire engines with G A C athletes taking multiple events led by William J. Hatch and W Whitnaker.
Delegations from the West End Boat Club and Charles River Athletic Association met at the Post last night to arrange a race. The West Ends proposed a two mile course with a mile turn and trophies worth 500 dollars, the losers paying the prizes. The Charles Rivers preferred a straightaway race with prizes not exceeding 250 dollars. Disagreement over course, prizes, and crew eligibility led to no compromise and the event was declared off.
A match sprint between Robert Smith of Needham and Florrie Donoghue is arranged for Readville trotting track on Saturday Sept 22 at 5 p m for 100 a side with Donoghue giving Smith three yards. Referee will be Frank Gendreau of Waltham. Donoghue also seeks a match with H Smith of South Hadley Falls. Smith challenged but no reply. another possible race is set for Saturday Oct 5.
The Grand Circuit meeting at Fleetwood Park ends with Monroe Salisbury expelled from all trotting tracks under National Trotting Association rules. His mare Expressive was withdrawn without appearance, prompting officials to ban Salisbury though many turfmen expect a quick reinstatement by President Johnston.
Philadelphia winds up the Grand Circuit races at Point Breeze arena where Sally Simmons wins the three mile dash while Abbott Wilkes defeats Judge Sterling in the 2:18 pace with narrow margins. Dodgeville triumphs in the 2:20 trot as the meet closes its 1894 run.
In the first race at five furlongs Urania won with Roundelay second and Deno third in 1 03. The one and one sixteenth mile second race saw Judge Morrow first, Harry Alonzo second, Jack Rose third in 1 50 4. The Speculation Stakes three quarters of a mile went to Stonewell with Hugh Penny second and Jack of Spades third in 1 15. The Ocean View handicap of one and one eighth miles produced a dead heat between Dutch Skater and Sir Excess with Patrician third in 1 56 3 4. The five and one half furlongs fifth race was won by Weinberg, Lady Violet second and Gen nett Edwards third in 1 09. The sixth race five and one half furlongs saw Nanki Pooh win, Sir Dixon Jr. second and Neceda third in 1 00 1 2.
At Newport track four races feature tight finishes. In the first race Moderator noses Primus after Pocahontas leads briefly. Athol wins by a length. Chevy Chase takes the third by two lengths. Fireworks finishes ten lengths ahead in the fourth with Ebbs second. The final race sees The Peer win by a nose after Mars led most of the circuit.
Mystic Park begins its September trotting and pacing program featuring three purse events at 1000 dollars. The 2:28 class lists horses such as Gipsy Earl Maud Karr and Miss Herlihy with a Maple Valley connection. The 2:17 class includes The Seer Gretchen and National among entrants while the 2:18 pacing heat features Sea Bird Weed Wilkes and Pat Haver. Details reflect a lively afternoon of harness racing with multiple breeders and drivers named in the program.
John Kinney of Hawleyville Berkshire division sues Frank Griswold of Long Hill for 3000 in Bridgeport alleging civil redress after Kinney suffered a broken jaw in a prior altercation. Griswold was arrested, fined 50 and costs in the Criminal Court of Common Pleas.
The Newport amateur golf tournament began with about twenty players from across the country on September 10. Charles McDonald of the Chicago Club led with a score of 89 over eighteen holes, four strokes better than local Newport Club member William Lawrence.
The Lafayette Social and Athletic Club will hold a boxing meeting for novices on October 1. Boxers seeking matches should mail applications to John Haggerty at 162 Endicott Street Boston. The club plans a long programme and wants to hear from all novices.
Tyler rests quietly and faces a strong field as a Springfield favorite. Sanger shows waning strength while Western water issues have taken a toll. Zeigler misses the meet. Eastern critics note his cautious approach. Denver past success noted. Today’s prelims may reveal record bids and shifting odds across multiple one mile and half mile events with burlesque riding and international invitation races on the schedule from Sept 12 to Sept 18.
R J Donovan of East Cambridge writes to the Post denying using a knife to slash shoemaker Mr Jackson last Saturday night. He says court proved he struck with a clenched fist in self defence and he was acquitted. He asks the newspaper to publish the correction.
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