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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1893
Page
3
Nichols dominated Anson’s Colts with a swift victory as Pittsburg fell to the Orioles and the Phillies defeated the Reds. The Browns dropped a game to Brooklyn as the Giants were beaten by the Spiders.
Chicago reports Clausen pitched versus Boston with little success as the Colts faltered early. Nichols was in fine form allowing only five hits in a game witnessed by 3 521. The score remains incomplete in the surviving fragment.
Cincinnati Sept 11 with score 2 to 0 against them the Phils in the ninth inning batted out three runs and in the tenth knocked out the winning run Carsey was wild and gave five unearned runs to the Reds Clemmons hit a home run Attendance 1200 Philadelphia 9 Cincinnati 1 Hits Philadelphia 17 Cincinnati 2 Errors Cincinnati Batteries Sharro Carsey and Clements Parrott Vaughn
Buffalo 6 Binghamton 2 as the Bisons misplayed several errors leading to runs. Attendance 1,100. Fisher and Boyd pitched for Buffalo with Duryea and Sweeney catching. Hits Buffalo 6 Binghamton 8. BE Buffalo 2 Binghamton 7.
Eastern League game in Providence features Troy defeating Providence 3 to 0 with strong early hitting. Attendance 500 as Troy pitchers Gruber and Cahill and Sullivan and McKeough handle the batteries. Troy had 14 hits to Providence 8 with 1 Troy error and 2 by Providence.
Springfield defeated Albany in both games before about 2000 spectators. Bottenus hit a ninth inning homer with two on to spark a 9 to 6 win, while Albany committed eight errors. In the second game called after seven innings due to darkness, Springfield led 16 to 4 as Umpire Battin left after being hit in the foot. Crane took over.
The Erie team dominated Wilkesbarre in a twin bill, winning the first game 10 to 0 and the second 9 to 0. Jack Birds led the pitching with sixteenth straight win by Jack Birds. Schiebeck homered in the second game. Erie compiled six hits to Wilkesbarre's eight and committed three errors to the visitors two. Nicol pitched for Wilkesbarre.
In a sparse box score style report, Erie beats Wilkesbarre with 8 hits to 4 errors. Battery pairings feature Clark and Berger for Erie and Campfield and Dowse for Wilkesbarre. Key players named include mS, Berger, Ruckel, and Dowse. The fragment notes 1020103 and 0.07 aids but lacks full context or dates.
Eight hundred fans witnessed Fall River beat the Milfords 4 to 2 in a pitchers battle. Highlands was steady but Viau shut down the Milfords who collapsed in the fourth inning allowing three unearned runs. The game featured strong defense and timely hitting by Fall River hitters.
An exciting one mile lower Charles race on a Charlestown course saw Daniel Shea of Shea & Nagle defeat Dan Gillespie, an inspector in the sewer department, after a 30 second head start. The side bet was $50, with J. McDermott as stakeholder and M. M. Kirby as referee.
The Trinity football team released its schedule with games against Worcester Polytechnic Sept 23 in Worcester Amherst Sept 30 in Hartford Wesleyan Oct 7 in Middletown Dartmouth Oct 13 in Hartford Wesleyan Oct 18 in Hartford Brown Oct 21 in Providence Amherst Oct 25 in Amherst MIT Nov 1 in Boston Williams Nov 8 in Williamstown.
The L A W will host a Springfield meet starting Sept 12 with a band concert smoker at the club house on Worthington street. Events include runs to Holyoke Chicopee and Forest Park, Hampden Park races, and an L A W ball at City Hall. Tickets cost 2 dollars floor 50 cents gallery. Massachusetts members pay half price at headquarters.
In Washington the Senate weighed the Chinese exclusion issue and took up a repeal bill. Senator Pugh of Alabama argued against repealing the Sherman act citing gold standard goals, while Senator Teller noted current bank and trade strains and claimed panic had supporters aiming to force repeal. The session closed after an executive meeting and a brief House adjournment.
Mr. Dixon of Rhode Island introduces a Senate bill to extend life-saving service. It mandates that sea and gulf stations with crews be opened for active service from August 1 to July 1, and lakeside stations operate from navigation end date onward.
The measure allows stations to operate without full manning during certain periods. Crews will reside at stations during these times. The bill lengthens life-saving crew terms by one month at both the season’s start and end.
A Harrison Avenue Chinese quarter scene shows trunk and box heaps ready for departure. Thirty or more Chinese travelers prepare to return to the Flowery Kingdom amid policing concern. The Geary Act figure looms over the exodus.
William H. Wallace alias Kimball and Mahoney, wanted for highway robbery in Bedford, was arrested in the city yesterday. He befriended Bedford farmer Howard McClure, roped a ride, then robbed him of a gold watch and $45 before leaving him dazed. Stolen items found, Wallace later jailed briefly on recognizance. He claimed a fight caused McClure’s loss and said he once feigned fits to escape arrest, a ruse repeated after prior captures.
George T. Tate of Boston has been appointed consul at Barbadoes W I by President Cleveland. A 38 year old druggist from the West End, Tate was born in Rockland Maine and comes from a line of seafarers. A lifelong Democrat, he has not sought office before. He has served as justice of the peace and notary public in Massachusetts. Barbados is a major West Indies consulate with strong American vessel traffic. The consul is paid fees, not a salary.
A Boston colored citizens committee solicits money and clothing for Sea Islands hurricane victims. Two church contributions total $100. Names include Mark R. DeNorth chairman and Rev. G. L. Blackwell, Rev. D. P. Roberts, Rev. J. Horatio Carter, Rev. W. H. Scott, Rev. J. Allenick, Rev. Peter Smith, Rev. 2. A. Smythe, and many Boston residents. Contributions sent to Rev. W. H. Stott, treasurer, 167 Charles Street, and clothing to Mrs. Hannah Smith, 82 Monroe Street.
The Rev John Tuttle and Mrs Tuttle were honored with a farewell reception by the Central Congregational Church society. Speakers included Samuel B Capen N Greene BE P Butler and J H Dodge. Dr Tuttle received a token of esteem and departs for Amherst to lead the College church on Thursday.
Horace S Plumb of Bridgeport donated 25000 to buy land and erect a library to honor his brother the late David W Plumb of Shelton who died before his bequest could be made. H S Plumb is principal beneficiary and plans are being drawn.
In Lawrence on September 11 the aldermen voted to appoint a committee to study sewer construction in several city districts. The move aims to provide employment by advancing the project, with the order already initiated to move forward.
The American Wringer Co offering wringers mangles spring beds and sweepers. All kinds of wringers sweepers repaired. City address 18 and 15 Broadway extension. Orders by mail promptly attended to.
A major blaze in Rockland’s business section caused about 60000 in damage with 40000 covered by insurance. The fire started in a large three and a half story building owned by Johnson and Campbell, affecting a cigar shop, a carpenter shop, a storehouse, plus the Nonpareil Club and Rockland Brass Band on the upper floors. Fire crews from nearby towns fought spread to nearby Union street structures including the Union Company building, a grocery, a dwelling, and a stable. Several insured and uninsured losses were listed, including the hotel, furniture, and band instruments, with significant property and business disruption across the district.
A fire destroyed the Union Company grocery on the ground floor and damaged the Rockland Independent upstairs. The blaze began in the Campbell building attic, with the water supply failing and firefighters hampered. Injuries occurred to Joseph Burgess, Horatio Burgess, and Conamay, while Mrs. George Campbell was carried from Hotel Jackson. valuables largely lost.
Michael J Reagan sues Simon Donovan at Charlestown for 5000 alleging Donovan shared Knights of Labor secrets Reagan entrusted. Reagan, living at 18 Call Street and working at wharf No 6 Water Street, says Donovan, ex colleague, breached secrecy by discussing the matters. Neither side commented when approached.
John H. Lester, representing claims against the late Benjamin Butler, saw a judgment in New York as Judge Lacombe awarded attorney Charles D. Miller $200 for work defending Butler. Miller was promised $2000 by the Attorney General, but received $1200 and sued for the remaining $800, which the judge found he is entitled to.
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