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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1893
Page
3
Anson celebrates a double win for the Colts over Boston as second place, with McCarthy injured and umpire Hurst criticized for weak calls. The big Swede caused a game delay as the team shows vigor and tactical advantage in a tense matchup.
Chicago wins the opener by superior stick work while Boston ties the second game as darkness halts play. Anson’s delaying tactics draw crowd boos and an umpire delay. McCarthy injures and may be out for the season.
Cincinnati and Philadelphia battled to a fifteen inning tie in Cincinnati as darkness forced a stoppage. One run on each side produced a 1-1 final after six errors and 12 hits combined. Attendance was about 600 as the series ended with the game halted by the umpire.
St. Louis 9 Brooklyn 2 as Sharrott walks pave path. Three Brown legs score on walks. St. Louis fielding solid with 800 in attendance. Final: St. Louis 9 Brooklyn 2. Hits: St. Louis 3 Brooklyn 8. Errors: St. Louis 2 Brooklyn 3. Batteries Gleason Twineham Sharrott Lachance.
Louisville beat Washington 14 to 3 in a Sept 13 game at Louisville. The Colonels batted eight hits and eight runs in the first inning. Attendance was about 300. Scoring details show Louisville 17 hits to Washington 9 and errors 2 to 1. Batteries Menefee and Weaver for Louisville, Stephens and McGuire for Washington.
Rain and defeat closed the ball season in Baltimore Maryland on September 13. Only a few regulars braved the storm and they witnessed five scoreless innings before play was halted.
In a delayed matchup, the Pirates secured victory as heavy showers and darkness interrupted play. Final score shows Pittsburgh ahead of Baltimore with 13 runs to 6, while hits favored Pittsburgh 12 to Baltimore 5. Errors stood at Baltimore 2. Batteries listed as Gumbert and Earle for the Pirates, Baker and Robinson for Baltimore.
Providence shut out Albany with superior batting and fielding. Sullivan pitched magnificently. Bassett Friel and Lyons made brilliant plays while Friel and Heine rode fast for base advancement. Final score 16 to 0 with Providence collecting 8 base hits to Albany's 3 and committing 2 errors to Albany's 4.
At Erie Erie the score was 4 for Binghamton and 4 in the early innings. At Buffalo Buffalo the host 6 defeated Wilkes Barre 3 as play continued.
In Toronto on September 13 the Americans won with four wickets to spare. Ralston and Thompson led the final innings, Thompson scoring 22 before dismissal and Ralston adding 18, as the United States finished seven wickets down with a total of 341 to Canada 323.
In a letter to Captain Cooke Jem Corbett reassures a forthcoming match with Mitchell to be held at the Coney Island Club where he has signed. He insists on full terms, disputing any lesser arrangement and keeping the original $20,000 purse along with the $10,000 forfeit. The piece also covers Bright sparring plans for other boxers and mentions Joe Wolcott, Dick O'Brien, and various New England fighters, with commentary on press bias toward McAuliffe and Gibbons.
J L McCusker champion swimmer of America denies Jack Haggerty's letter accusing him of throwing his race in England with Joey Nuttall. He blames illness for the defeat and suggests possible foul by Hagerty. Backers express faith, planning to back him again next year. Jubilee and Pilgrim races spark debate about fairness and outcomes among water front observers.
The Mystic Park crowd saw fast trotting and pacing across multiple heats. Mischief, the initial favorite, won the final three heats of the 2 25 pace while Gil Curry dominant in the 2 19 pace, with Mahlon taking the 2 28 trot in a tight finish. Miss Alice claimed the 2 16 trot, and Marguerite, Howard L., and other contestants competed in a busy program.
A meeting of the Interscholastic Football League will set the schedule for Sept 30 at the B A A. Dorchester Athletic Club offers oxidized silver mirrors and silver inkstands as Labor Day prizes. Stage of Cleveland wins sprint events at Central Association A A U Games finishing century in 9.45 seconds and 220 in 21.5. A reel scrap between Matt Leary and Billy Cassin ends with Cassin taking the win in the third round. A hurling match between Shamrocks and Boston teams is rumored after labor day result. Newton Upper Falls plans a unique 500 yard race against a horse trotting 800 yards on New Pond road Needham Wellesley with a $200 purse.
Advertisement notes a four bottle assortment of California wines from 81 to 89 Beck Square and 11 Lanceul Dial Square, with the brand WeLanchard and Farrar.
Feature 2:16 trot for Miss Alice and Caprice in a 1000 dollar purse event. Listed runners include Sabina Bellini Starlicht Monroe Wilkes and Sabina with times and heats noted. Afternoon program highlights the 2:21 trot and 2:13 pace with Chronos Patrol Frank Dartch Budd Doble The Dude Bayard Wilkes Merrylegs Bunco Sr and B. B in a strong lineup.
At Gravesend Illinois on September 13 the card featured six races with winners Prince George Dr Hasbrouck Tom Tough Don Alonzo Frog Dance and Rightmare. Second and third place finishers included Illume Kingston Ameer Red Banner Evanatus By Jove Treasure Little Matt Aurelian Florence and Patrician.
Jimmy B., C. E. Mosher's bay gelding from Fitchburg Mass., lowered the Woonsocket agricultural track record this afternoon, trotting the first heat in the 2:24 class in 2:22 1/4. The best previous records were Honesty 2:23 in 1892 and Gossip, Jr. 2:26 1/2 in 1891. The track is a half mile and about four seconds slower than a good mile track.
About 4000 people attend the Barnstable County Agricultural Society fair in Barnstable on Sept 13. Governor Russell is guest of honor, receives reception, attends dinner for 600, observes Battery B drill, and watches horse and bicycle races. Prizes go to Arch and McLaughlin of Chelsea and Bodfish of Malden in the five mile, Pratt of Lynn wins the one mile, Redfish takes the 2:25 race. Governor also attends a grand ball.
The Turrett, the first English whaleback built on American designs, arrived from Tucacas Venezuela. At 280 feet long and 39 feet beam it carries 3250 tons deadweight on an 18-foot draught, featuring a turret running along the vessel. Launched a year ago at Daxford & Sons Sunderland and owned by Peterson Tate & Co of Newcastle, they have more such ships under construction.
On the Kaiserin Wilhelm voyage from Bremen an insane nurse Annie Molbsky was allowed to attend a sick child in the ship’s hospital. She administered carbolic acid to the three year old, rubbed the body with it, and the child died at sea. The woman, a steerage passenger, showed religious mania and is to be sent back.
Delegates to the Pan American Medical Congress visiting Boston toured City Hospital. Acting Superintendent Dwight and staff welcomed fifty doctors who heard a welcome address by Mr. A Shuman president of the Board of Trustees. The hospital, founded in 1864, now has about 468 beds with plans to reach 800. The dispensary logged 54 658 treatments last year. The visit highlighted the hospital’s tent system, nurse dormitory, and a convalescent home. The staff numbers exceed sixty physicians, nurses and attendants, supported by annual city funding around 260 000 plus occasional improvements. The party viewed contagious ward plans by city architect Edmund Wheelwright and then toured quarantine stations with a lunch in the medical library.
The text notes a departure for Chicago with thanks for Boston hospitality. While physicians conducted investigations, the wives and daughters of the physicians were entertained at Dr. Cushing's private Roxbury hospital.
Essex county dispute over separating Beverly Farms from Beverly escalates as Beverly votes to adopt municipal government. Attorney General Pillsbury faces pressure to defend the act, with supporters and critics framing the case as a test of political fate and personal duty. A Superior Court hearing is set for Friday in Boston.
Washington reports the Senate, presided by Mr Harris in Vice President absence, debating a bimetallic money bill and a Stewart resolution on senators owning bank stock. Debate over Sherman purchasing clause and repeal plans continues. a rare executive session ends with adjournment. In the House, quorum is slim as printing and public documents bills move slowly, committee actions falter, and the chamber adjourns after a brief session.
The Bristol Rubber Works will resume operations next Monday after a five week shutdown in Providence Rhode Island.
The American Wringer Co. 18 and 18 Broadway extension city manufacturers of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mad promptly attended to.
In Malden on September 18 a report swirled that William C. Willard and Mrs. Caroline Anderson left town together for an elopement, though evidence grows they did not travel jointly. Willard, 45, married with four children, lived apart from his wife for weeks and previously stayed with the Andersons. His wife, Mrs. Willard, plans divorce proceedings and says he promised seven dollars weekly support. Mrs. Anderson, reportedly a handsome woman, is said to be expected back to refute the elopement claim.
Pretty Fay Templeton and Howell Osborne have reconciled after a brief quarrel on their return from Europe. Neither Osborne nor Lillian Russell’s camp supports a marriage to Osborne, who has rejoined Templeton. Templeton resumes stage duties with George B. McLellan in the opera company, opening October 2 at the Park Theatre in Brooklyn with Mme. Favart.
Western lager must travel far to Boston then lie in storehouses before sale. Bunker Hill Lager goes straight from the brewery to the consumer, pure and sparkling. A. &. Van Nostrand, Bunker Hill Breweries. Established 1821.
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