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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1893
Page
3
Rain at Chicago made for a wild game as Boston tied the score with a single hit by Brooklyn against Hawley of the Browns. The Giants defeated the Spiders while Pittsburgh swept the Orioles, delivering a rare double win for the day.
In Chicago on September 12 the Boston and Chicago game was halted by rain after four innings with Chicago leading 3 to 0. Two games are scheduled for tomorrow.
Brooklyn managed only one hit off Hawley yet won 3 to 1 as Kennedy and Dailey backed him with solid defense. St Louis tallied once in the seventh and twice in the ninth, aided by two Brooklyn errors. Attendance reached about 500 spectators.
Cleveland and New York battled hard as New York collected more hits but failed to retire the side until late. Attendance 2000. The score 12 innings shows New York 5 to Cleveland 1. Errors stood 3 to 2. Batteries Rusie and Milligan for New York Clarkson and O Connor for Cleveland.
Pittsburg scored eleven runs with nine earned before Mullane was relieved by Brown as Baltimore managed only two runs in the eighth. Attendance 2767. Score Pittsburg 2 0 1 5 3 0 1 1 for 12? Baltimore 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0. Hits Pittsburg 19 Baltimore 6. Errors Pittsburg 2 Baltimore 1. Batteries Killen and Earle Mullane Brown and Robinson.
In the Eastern League at Providence on Sept 12, Providence built a big early lead, scoring seven runs in the third inning via bunched hits and Troy errors. The Trojans quit in the eighth as Providence added two more before the final out. Final score Providence nine, Troy six. Hits Providence 13, Troy 11. Errors Providence 2, Troy 7. Batteries Rudderham and McKeough, Meekin and Murphy.
Springfield defeats Albany before about 1500 spectators with a 22 to 11 score. Hits: Springfield 16 Albany 19. Errors Springfield 3 Albany 4. Batteries Coughlin and Leahy for Springfield Payne and Wilson for Albany.
Buffalo won 6 to 3 as umpire Swartwood sparked controversy but could not stop the home team. Attendance 800. Hits Buffalo 6 Wilkesbarre 7. Errors 5 and 2. Batteries Hoffer Boyd McLoughlin Dowse.
Fall River dominated Milford with a 6 to 0 victory. Pitcher A Highlands was hit often late, while O'Neill puzzled Milford, scattering hits. Fall River totaled 9 base hits to Milford's 8 with 1 error to Milford's 8. Batters: Highlands and Mason for Fall River, O'Neill and Burrell for Milford.
The Bostons face the Chicagos today then travel to Pittsburg for three games as they chase the pennant with eight wins needed. Features include postchampionship trips with two Sunday games, and notes on players, coaches, and league status across multiple teams.
An official American Intercollegiate Association issued work presents 1893 football rules with a beginner’s chapter offering valuable points and hints. The volume is handsomely illustrated and notes Technology Eleven will begin against Trinity on the South End grounds November 1.
Dick O'Brien decisively defeated Maffit Flaherty to claim the New England welterweight title. Directors ruled O'Brien the winner after Flaherty showed signs of weakness in the second round. O'Brien to Maine exhibitions then Boston bouts. under contract to Joe Lewis.
The Norfolk Prohibition county convention in Walpole opened with W. H. Howe noting the group is not a party unless the Supreme Court rules otherwise. C. W. Hodges was named chairman and Horace W. Mann secretary as C. A. Stevens and Robert C. Habberly received county posts. Salmon W. Squire and Aaron R. Morse led the senatorial and district nominations, with Goward, Morse, Ide, and An named for representative contests and the General Court respectively.
Washington Sept 12 Hearing on Schedule K covering wool and wool manufactures before the ways and means committee featured Charles Heber Clark secretary of the Manufacturers Club of Philadelphia opposing radical tariff changes. He cited wide industry reach capital investment and large labor force and said a strong tariff could draw more industries to the South and West. S N D North of Boston presented associations resolutions opposing tariff revision and favoring keeping wool on the free list.
Mystic Park opened the September trotting meets under fine weather with 28 starters across three races. Cuckoo won the 2:34 trot’s dramatic final heats, while Gipsy M won the 2:27 pace after Berkshire Courier faltered. The crowd of about 6000 watched Gray Dawn and Catapult clash before Cuckoo claimed victory by a nose, and multiple heats highlighted strong performances from Marguerite, Mischief, and Arion among others.
Arion the son of Electioneer wins the Spirit of the Times Stakes at Washington Park Chicago Sept 13. The four year old debut marks a notable run in the Chicago event securing the $11 000 purse.
Gravesend Illinois Sept 12 first race one mile and one sixteenth By Jove won with Integrity second Time 151 and a half seconds second race five furlongs Dorian won Ornus second Lucky Dog third Time 102 and a half seconds third race six furlongs Correction won Demfargilla second Fairy third Time 114 and a quarter fourth race one mile and one sixteenth Deception won Acclaim second Diabalo third Time 148 and a quarter fifth race four and a half furlongs Weinberg won Innocent second Half Mine third Time 56 seconds sixth race four and a half furlongs Tenacious won Hartford second Long Brook third Time 56 and a quarter seconds
Attendance steady for opening day events at Woonsocket fair feature two horse trots and bicycle races. In the 3 minute trot Miller Boy owned by C. E. Abbott Worcester wins in three straight with best time 2 37 1 4. In the 2 32 trot Colonel B. wins two heats. Peachblow and Etta Boon take one each with a dead heat between Colonel B. and Peachblow at best time 2 30. Bicycle events see Louis Arnold win half mile and handicap. Monte Scott Providence wins one mile open in 2 36 and Albert Place Providence wins one mile handicap.
First race over one and one sixteenth miles at London features Ramapo and Squadmore among top weights. Second race five and a half furlongs lists Kingston and Dr Hasbrouck as leading entries. Third race three quarters of a mile highlights Speculation Addie and Rosa H. as top performers. Fourth race one and one sixteenth miles includes Bassetlaw and Big Jane. Fifth race five furlongs features Aurelian Ontario Hacienda and Frog Dance. Sixth race five furlongs lists Patrician Factotum and Rightmare. Seventh race three quarters of a mile shows Long Dock Will Elliott Footlight Hazelhatch and Rama among contenders.
The picks list winners and placings for six races. First race favors Prince George Ra mapo and Illume. Second race targets Dr Hasbrouck Ameer. Third race expects Red Banner Addie Evanatus. Fourth race calls Don Alonzo with Bassetlaw places. Fifth race forecasts Aurelia Ontario Peck. Sixth race names Nahma to win with Pirate Chief and Patrician in places.
The school committee held its first post summer session at Mason street. President Capen resigned in a prepared speech. Resolutions of regret were adopted and a new president to be chosen at the next meeting. Lincoln Owen named principal of the Rice Training School Providence. Alexander Pearson named principal of Brighton Evening School.
Walter Franklin a Bristol County sportsman died by drowning at Lake Pearl in the early hours Saturday. Norfolk and Bristol authorities probe how he entered the water and why boat companions did not assist. A bruise near an eye suggests possible foul play before the drowning. three or four men were in the boat but have not yet been located for statements. The investigation continues.
The second trial of Asa P. Potter resumes amid broad public interest as District Attorney Hoar asserts Potter’s absolute control of the Maverick Bank. Witnesses including former bank staff and ex assistants to U S district attorneys testify on book entries, clearing house tallies, and alleged falsified figures.
Testimony details how entries in the Clearing House and gold accounts were altered under cashier department instructions. Witnesses say they waited for orders before posting, with no evidence of Potter's direct instructions. Records involve Treasuries, March and May 1890, and notes on how sums like 470 821.17 and 40 000 were handled.
Washington dispatch describes Senate debate on repeal of the purchasing clause of the Sherman Act with Hawley defending silver use and Mitchell challenging repeal. House routine business followed. Morse denies press hostility and supports lobby access. Hepburn seeks Treasury transport data. session adjourned at 12:25.
Mary McCarthy, widow, died after falling twenty feet from a Barnam Street rooftop while hanging out clothes. She died two hours later. She leaves four grown sons.
Masked gunmen hijacked the New York express train 140 miles from Chicago near midnight. After wounding the engineer, they blasted the express car with dynamite, looted valuables worth about 250000 dollars, and fled into Indiana timberlands. No passengers were robbed. guards and messenger were restrained. Officials planned a Kendallville-ward trip by 5 AM.
An excited crowd watched as a Lake Shore Express train arrived after a robbery at the Union depot. Express messenger M. Weiss and helper B. B. Hamlin were held at gunpoint by two masked men while a safe was drilled and money handed to accomplices. No totals disclosed. Weiss reported the attack and pursuit by authorities began.
News from Portland Maine reports the coaster A. B. Crabtree, ninety tons, abandoned at sea, has been picked up Saturday by the schooner Arswell and towed to Southwest Harbor. The crew location is unknown. The Crabtree is owned by Webb and Shepard of Portland.
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