TAPCES TURNED STALeyS CURVES WERE EASY
New York won and lost by one point while Boston slipped, with Cleveland Pittsburgh and Philadelphia also in the mix.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1894
Page
3
New York won and lost by one point while Boston slipped, with Cleveland Pittsburgh and Philadelphia also in the mix.
Boston at Cleveland and Washington at Pittsburg headline today’s slate. Chicago reports a vigorous, deserved flogging of the Colts as a marshalling of a strong offense led by Houseman and Lange. Hutchison dominated on the mound, with Staley’s teammates offering solid support in a game marked by timely hits and defensive miscues.
Cleveland beat New York in the opening game of the Cleveland New York series as of Sept 11 in Cleveland Ohio. The homes team batted out a victory in the first game and the series concluded with two games played today.
Readable OCR hints stylish aircuts and beard trimming with pompadour focus. Mentions hairdressers serving Harvard Boston University Tufts Tech and other universities. Notes a large selection and regional prominence of the salon group.
Meekin held the Spiders to four hits in the second game as the New Yorks won after darkness halted play in the eighth inning. Attendance 2500 for the first game and 20 percent for the second. Cleveland tallied 15 runs in the first game to New York's 3, and 1 to 1 in the second with New York earning the victory. Errors favored New York 4 to 2 in the opener and 3 to 4 in the nightcap. Batters included Young and Zimmer for Cleveland and Meekin and Farrell for New York in the first game.
Pittsburg earned a doubleheader sweep over Philadelphia as Hallman exited early in game one with an injury and Weaver faltered in the field, relieved by Steers who delivered the winning run. Stenzel hit a home run as about 5,000 fans watched. In game two Pittsburg prevailed 9 to 1 with strong hitting and steady defense, though both clubs showed rough moments.
In Fall River on September 11 the Cuban Giants defeated Lincoln in a slugging display before about 1400 fans despite two costly errors. Selden started for the Cuban Giants, keeping hits scattered as the visitors claimed the victory in a high scoring exhibition.
In Syracuse Providence defeated 9 to 5 while Scranton Springfield played to a 14 0 result for Scranton and Erie Wilkes Barre beat Erie 7 4 in Erie.
Captain Richardson P Waters of the B A A calls for candidates to report at Irvington Oval on Friday afternoon. The team may meet Harvard around November 4 with Crescent A C game in Brooklyn on November 19. Practice days are Tuesday and Friday. New candidates Clapp for quarterback and Knight and Crolius for fullback.
Amherst Mass Sept 11 Manager W R Stone announces the football schedule. Training began yesterday under coach W H Lewis Harvard's center last year and Amherst captain in 1891. Games listed include West Point Yale Trinity MIT Rutgers Dartmouth Williams and others across October and November at Amherst and surrounding campuses.
In Harrisburg on Sept 11 the Democratic State convention nominated Thomas Collins of Centre County and Henry S. Meyer of Allegheny County by acclamation to fill two at large congressman vacancies after Sloan’s death and Bucher’s declination. They adopted resolutions praising President Cleveland on tariff reform and rejoicing over repeal of the McKinley bill.
A Marblehead wagon carrying a team of jugs was struck by a train en route to Boston at 7 42 p m yesterday near the A E Corcoran chemical works in Everett. The man leapt clear and the horse narrowly avoided harm as the crockery load was demolished.
Postmaster Coveney plans a formal request to Washington for 34 more carriers, reaching 116 total. Boston gains 82 new letter distributors with Oct. 1 deployment, rebalanced across 560 routes for equity. Dorchester and Roxbury districts receive the largest share of new personnel.
A special excursion train to Newport departs Park Square station tomorrow at 9 30 AM and returns from Newport at 6 PM. A limited number of tickets cost 1 dollar each and may be obtained by early application at 3 Old State House or Park Square station.
Mystic Park hosted an opening trotting meeting with three fine races drawing a strong crowd. Gypsy Earl won the 2:28 class after a tense series with Nosegay and Cora Barlum, while James L. captured the 2:17 class in a final duel with The Seer and Merry Bird. Weed Wilkes won the 2:14 class as darkness halted the program, with times of 2:14 3-4 and 2:16 1-4 and a note that the next race will follow at 12:30 p.m.
The Philadelphia Driving Park on September 11 hosted a six-heat 2:10 pace where Major Wonder won, Wild Oats dominated the 2:20 trot with Commercial Girl close, Nut shell and Vitello trading leads, and Guinette failing early. Shadow led the Philadelphia Tattersall stake by a wide margin among two-year-olds.
At Terre Haute Indiana racetrack crowds dipped below 3300 as $22 925 in purses were awarded. B B P, the favorite, placed last in heat one after a slow start but recovered to finish well in the remaining heats. Azote won the 2 10 trot and set a lower mark, while Billy Bolten took the 2 23 trot and Dallas won the 2 11 pace in hard fought races.
On September 11 at Gravesend New York the five furlong races saw Flash win with Canter bury second and Export third in 1 04. Phobus led Kennel Nicolini and time 1 03 1 4. Banquet won the 118 miles event with Saragossa second and Yo Tambien third in 1 53 3 4. Fourth race noted Culver Stakes at six furlongs.
In the Sea Breeze stakes Longs-Domino led early and finished first with Stonewell second and Lissak third. The race time was 1 minute 15 and 3 4 seconds. Hyderabad placed second and Prig third in the 11 16 mile Sea Breeze stakes.
In Woonsocket Rhode Island on September 11 seven starters contested the three minute trot for a $300 purse. Patchen driven by Chickering took first with Fred Fuller second and best time 2 32 1 4. Franklin Roy driven by Stevens won the 2 42 trot and pace for $200 with Dr Holland second and best time 2 37 1 4. Louis B Arnold of Woonsocket won the mile open bicycle race in 2 2. Bert Livermore of Worcester won the mile open bicycle race in 2 52. Hackett of Woonsocket won the two mile handicap bicycle race in 5 15.
At St Stephen Driving Park Calais opened fall races for Eastern Maine and New Brunswick circuits. Salando won the 2:40 class in straight heats over Nellie and J O C with times 2:29 2:26 1-4 and 2:30. Curfew Mary Mace Ray Wilkes led the colt race with times 2:46 and 2:44 3-4. Tomorrow features the 38-minute and 2:30 classes.
Boston publishers announce 50,000 Part 1 copies sent to London and 25,000 sold in Philadelphia for the Portrait Gallery of American Pugilists. No. 1 Corbett number on sale. No. 2 Sullivan number ready. Jim Kennedy notes a referee for Monday night Seaside Athletic Club event. Seaside officials defend decisions in a controversial bout. Fitzsimmons targets Corbett if Creedon falls. Boxing exhibitions set in Cincinnati and Chicago. Joe Choynski headlines. Reports mention Peter Jackson’s missing watch, a draw between Norton and McCarthy, and match offers involving Doherty, Ross, and Heffernan. Stanton Abbott vows to reverse a forthcoming decision against Everhardt.
Readers discuss propriety and safety as women and girls ride bicycles. Opinions favor sensible dress and protective gear, noting health benefits and self حفاظت, while critics mock bloomers and tight outfits.
London Sept 11 Colonel Saunder son M P writes to The Times defending the centreboard saying the Vigilants accident stemmed from faulty fitting rather than the board. He notes deep water use is ill suited to centreboards and favors fixed keels for new style racers citing the German Emperor’s yacht as example.
William Maloney a Brookline laborer employed by Dennis Driscoll was blasting stumps on a new roadway near Chestnut Hill Avenue when a half-filled powder can prematurely exploded nearby. Thrown several feet, he suffered severe burns and facial injuries and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
Ayer on September 11 reports the new vinegar factory of W. T. Piper & Co. now completed and to open next week. The 112 by 40 foot three story building includes a basement and will employ twelve to fifteen men. About 10,000 barrels of cider will be produced this fall, most to be turned into vinegar.
In East Boston yesterday George Kimber treasurer of the Manchester Unity Lodge of Odd Fellows was charged with embezzling 190 dollars from the lodge. The case was continued until September 25 as the parties were not ready to proceed with bonds set at 500 dollars.
Alderman Lee aims to reserve a narrow bicycle strip on the new Commonwealth avenue section from Malvern street Brighton to Chestnut Hill reservoir. The plan includes provisions for light carriage driving horseback riders and electric cars. He cites 6000 wheelmen in the city and notes minimal maintenance cost. A large petition of cyclists supports the proposal.
Everett police investigated a rumor of a second Mrs Hayden tied to Mr Hayden. Mrs Hayden denied being confined, while her husband and son were out. Jeremiah Taylor pressed for warrants but authorities found no evidence. Press reports labeled the claims as untrue.
The Southern express from the West on the Northern Central railroad collided with a derailed yard engine near Baltimore during morning service. Engineers Reed and Fireman Rice were badly cut and bruised. several hundred passengers in sleeping cars and coaches were shaken but none seriously hurt. traffic was halted after the wreck caused by the yard engine jumping the track near Woodbury Bridge.
The steamer Portia returning from St Johns and Halifax collided with the schooner Dora M French three miles from Cuttyhunk Light. Captain French and three crew members drown. Mutt saved. Arc tic expedition members aboard. Portia damaged with foretopmast broken and rail carried away.
East Watertown residents hail West End street railway action granting a petition to extend the 5-cent fare to School street and now circulate a new petition to extend the 5-cent limit to Watertown square.
Monday Jeremiah Taylor requested police presence at his residence alleging his daughter is 16 and the marriage is illegal. The officer stayed to monitor Beecham street, then reported to superiors as the area remained deserted by law enforcement. Hayden plans further steps to prevent interference with his married life.
Secretary Carlisle informs Senator Caffery that under current law the Treasury cannot appoint or pay inspectors, weighers, or others to test sugar for the current year. He cites the August repeal of licenses and bounty provisions and notes no appropriation for such officials, implying no bounty will be paid on sugar produced.
Wah Lee, an insane Chinese man, was returned to custody and sent to Taunton Insane Asylum after being released Saturday from an Oxford Street house and abducted from Mansfield by his cousin and brother. Mansfield officers escorted him to Taunton yesterday for admission.
Bangor Me September 11 Captain Robert Crosby of the British steamship Baron Belhaven paid a $500 fine for sailing without clearance papers and was released. The steamer was hauled from the flats to Fort Point and is now under Woodbury custody before sailing.
At a Stamford Common Council meeting Oliver G. Fessenden presented Mrs. E. B. H. Hopkins affidavits stating Policemen James O Neill and William McMahon visited her claiming her son faced theft charges and offered to settle for 3 dollars, with charges filed against the officers.
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