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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1894

Page

3

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.

New York

Colts Roast the Champions 17 2 in Chicago Ball Game

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.

Chicago Adrian Marshalltown Nash Boston New York Cleveland Dahlen Frank Hauseman Johnstown Staley Anson Hutchison Hutch Bob Lowe McCarthy Connaughton Colts Irwin Long Lange Ryan Wilmot Duffy Tucker Bannon Ganzel Parrott Schriver Houseman Plate MacCarthy Decker MAN Fissicievecéwes Ags Hiauseman AD. Cescencees TANRC Trwin Bchriver AB R TB E Lowe Hig SS Eevee Prever Keeee Ceeenee Teaeee i Stalev D.seee Ee Ebueues Cecrecece Hauseman

Cleveland Wins First Game Of Series With New York

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.

Cleveland New York

Haircut Trends Reach Harvard Boston Colleges in 19 Row

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.

Alland Bos Harvard Boston Uni Tufts College Tech

Meekin Shuts Down Spiders as New York Triumphs in Darkened Twin Bill

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.

German Meekin Spiders New Yorks Cleveland New York Young Zimmer Farrell Wilson

Pittsburg Takes Two From Phillies In Rocky Twinbill

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.

Pittsburg Penn Phillies Hallman Weaver Steers Stenzel

Cuban Giants Defeat Lincoln in New England League Showdown

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.

Fall River Lincoln Selden AB. R. B Po. O. Patterson PRG Bae A. Jackson Jackson A Robinson Pall River McDermott Nee Sheehan Sete Ewes Harrington Wees Ladd Neees Brady Ef Stee Rupert McCormack Reilly Ewe White Ladd Williams Robinson Patterson Grant

Eastern League Scores From Syracuse Scranton Erie

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.

Syracuse Providence Scranton Springfield

B A A Football Seeks Fresh Talent for Club Eleven

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.

Ri¢ghard P. Waters Irvington Oval Harvard Crescent A. C Brooklyn Clapp Knight Crolius

Amherst Football Schedule Revealed for 189? Season

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.

Amherst Mass W. R. Stone W. H. Lewis Harvard West Point Wesleyan Middletown Rensselaer P. I Cambridge Union Albany Boston Yale New Haven Trinity Rutgers Dartmouth Williams Williamstown

Pennsylvania Democrats Nominate Two for At Large Congressmen

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.

Harrisburg Penn Hannibal K. Sloan Joseph C. Bucher Thomas Collins Centre County Henry S. Meyer Allegheny County Cleveland

Train collision injures man and horse near Everett

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.

Marblehead Boston A. E. Corcoran Chemical Works Everett

Postmaster Coveney Seeks 34 Additional Carriers in Boston

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.

Coveney Washington Boston Dorchester Roxbury

Special Newport excursion train leaves Park Square at 9 30 AM

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.

Newport Park Square Station Old State House

Three Fine Races at Mystic Park Trotting Meet

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.

Mystic Park Myrtie Peek Boston Nosegay Gypsy Earl Cora Barlum Belle Merrow Barlum Gypsy Seer James L Merry Bird Steele Bowen Weed Wilkes Earl Aquibudsy Goee Abbott Joe Alcyone Belle Aeerrey James Lu Dexter Prince Sen the Seer B. G Hutchins Dy Cine Aoee Oe Richardson B. Bonyney Wilkes Johnson Quinn Wilkes B. H Veinoette Carmella Br. G Souther Ees Rockaway Ch. H Coakley Georgie H B. m Banborn Wilkes (Moore HH. D Cho Ee Ginney Erie Frank P Hall Ben H Mooney Case Carpenter Matterhorn Rwotledge Big F Cogswell Jimmy B Trott

Philadelphia Races At Driving Park On September Day

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.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Driving Park Major Wonder Wild Oats Commercial Girl Nutshell Paul Guinette Vitello Prime Donna Wonder

Clark's Horse Review Stakes At Terre Haute Report

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.

Terre Haute Ind Clark’s Horse Review Representative Azote Billy Bolten Dallas

Gravesend Track Racing Report Details First 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.

Gravesend Flash Canterbury Export Phobus Kennel Nicolini Banquet Saragossa Yo Tambien

Sea Breeze stakes results and horse placements

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.

Longs Domino Stonewell Lissak Gaiilee Hyderabad Prig Connoisseur Flying Dutchman Golden Rod Jove Planty Leonawell

Patchen Wins Three Minute Trot At Agricultural Park

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.

Woonsocket R. I Agricultural Park Patchen Chickering Fred Fuller Franklin Roy Stevens Dr. Holland Holland Louis B. Arnold Bert Livermore Worcester Hackett

Trotting Opener Signals Fall Races in Calais Maine

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.

Calais St. Stephen Driving Park Maine New Brunswick J. H. McMann B. g.Salando Milltown J. McCoy G. m. Nellie Fredericton W. A. Henderson A. C. Taylor F. Watson Ch. m. Mary Mace KE. Keyes Br. m. Ray Wilkes

Fistic Fancies and Boxing News From Boston to New Orleans

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.

Portrait Gallery of Boston London Philadelphia Boston Post Corbett Billy Edwards Post Sullivan Jim Kennedy Seaside Athletic Club Maxey McAuliffe Griffo More Bob Fitzsimmons Dan Creedon Jake Kilrain Johnny Murphy Little Bostonian Billy Plimmer New Orleans New People’s Athletic Club of Cincinnati People’s Theatre Cincinnati Joe Choynski California Harry Miller Isid” Hazan Jack Dougherty Pat Amman Chick Brooker Peter Jackson Clark Street Chicago San Francisco Mike Norton Joe McCarthy Jeffersonville Ind Dan McKinnon Waltham Mass Mike Doherty Thomas Heffernan Dave Ross The Stanton Abbott Jack Everhardt

Women and Girls Riding Bicycles Debate in Post

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.

Napoleon I Ee 30 Betsy Queenie William Better Vanderbilt

M P Defends Centreboard In Times Letter

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.

London Saunderson Times

Stump Blasting Accident Injures Laborer Near Chestnut Hill

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.

William Maloney Dennis Driscoll Brookline Chestnut Hill Avenue Massachusetts General Hospital

Ayer Opens New Vinegar Factory by Piper & Co

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.

AYER W. T. Piper & Co Randolph

Odd Fellows Treasurer Charged With Lodge Embezzlement

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.

Boston George Kimber Manchester Unity Lodge of Odd Fellows

Alderman Proposes Bicycle Strip on Commonwealth Avenue

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.

Alderman Lee Commonwealth Avenue Malvern Street Brighton Chestnut Hill Reservoir Lee

Marriage Chaos in Everett as Father Fears Hidden Wife

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.

Morris A. Hayden Jeremiah Taylor Everett Hayden Jeremiah Watts Deer Isle Taylor Beecham Street Boston Post Mrs. Hayden Hanover Street

Express Train Collision Near Baltimore Injures Passengers

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.

Baltimore Southern Northern Central Railroad Woodbury Reed Rice

Portia collision sinks schooner. three drown in New York

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.

City Island N. Y Portia St. John's N. F Halifax Dora M. French Cuttyhunk Light Vineyard Haven Sound Ash French Jeremiah Murphy Miranda

Watertown Residents Seek 5-Cent Fare Extension

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.

East Watertown West End Street Railway School Street Watertown Watertown Square

Hayden Taylor marital dispute stirs police aid

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.

Jeremiah Taylor Taylor Beecham Street Hayden-Taylor Hayden

Sugar Men Answered Official Sugar Inspection Ruling

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.

Washington Carlisle Senator Caffery Washington, D. C Donelson Caffery Poydras Planting and Manufacturing Company Louisiana United States Secretary of the Treasury Congress John G. Carlisle

Wah Lee In Taunton Asylum

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.

Wah Lee Oxford Street Mansfield Taunton

Captain Crosby Pays $500 Fine After Clearance Violation

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.

Bangor Me Robert Crosby Baron Belhaven Fort Point Woodbury

Stamford policemen in trouble over bribe offer

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.

Stamford Conn Common Council Oliver G. Fessenden E. B. H. Hopkins James O’neill William McMahon

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