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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1893
Page
3
In a busy sports bulletin, the Giants shut out the Spiders while the Orioles defeated the same team. The Senators and Colonels split their series as managers comment on early season results.
Pittburg crowd of 4200 witnessed a fierce Exposition Park contest as the Bostons fell to the local Burgers in a pitching and fielding duel. Ganzel starred in left field replacing McCarthy while Killen steadied the Burgers. Duffy’s drive and Van Haltren’s catch highlighted a battle marked by clever base running and sharp throws including Bierbauer’s plate relay.
In a tense game Kilen pitched well for Pittsburg as Boston steadied with Beckley and Ganzel contributing. Duffy hit a three-base shot, while Lyons and Van Haltren sparked Pittsburg with key runs. Second game saw Washington top Louisville as Wittrock and Hemming shut out Louisville’s offense.
In Chicago on September 14, the Colts pounded Weyhing with hits in all but one inning. Griffith faltered in the ninth allowing four Quaker runs as Philadelphia finally broke through. Attendance 2,500. Chicago 12, Philadelphia 5. Hits 17 to 9. Errors 2 to 4. Griffith and Schriver opposed Sharrott and Cross.
The New Yorks shut out Cincinnati in a well played contest. Attendance stood at 1536. New York scored 2 on 5 hits while Cincinnati managed 4 on 2 errors. Batteries Rusie and Fuller for New York, Cross Vaughan and Con Murphy for Cincinnati.
In Cleveland on Sept 14 the local team outplayed the visitors from the start, with a costly umpiring decision giving Baltimore three runs. Attendance 1000. Final score Baltimore 6 Cleveland 1. Hits Cleveland 12 Baltimore 11. Errors Baltimore 2 Cleveland 2. Pitchers Hawle and Robinson opposed Williams and OConnor.
Louisville opened with a 6-2 win over Washington as Kilroy and Maul pitched well. The Colonels bunched hits to secure the victory, while Washington struggled to score, finishing with 2 runs.
The Albany team defeated Providence 6 to 3 in a rapid fifty seven minute Eastern League finale. Poor batting and base running marred the game with Albany collecting 4 hits to Providence 5 and committing 3 errors to Providence 5. The batteries were Calihan and Hess for Albany Rudderham and McKeough for Providence.
In the first game at Erie the team defeated Binghamton 7 to 2. The second game at Erie ended 10 to 1 in favor of Erie. At Buffalo Wilkes Barre, Buffalo won 9 to 6.
New Bedford defeated Fall River in the third of ten games, with New Bedford building a lead but errors by Fall River in eighth inning nearly changing the outcome. Final score 7 to 5. New Bedford had 6 base hits, Fall River 8. batteries Sexton and Tenny for New Bedford, Lincoln and Burrill for Fall River.
The first annual Massachusetts State fair will be held at Charles River Driving Park Milford on October 10 11 12 13 and 14 with over 7000 in prizes Entries close September 30 all entries to James Thom Milford Jack Sheehan named instructor for St Marys Y M C A gym Dorchester Athletic Club to host a reception Wednesday evening Carter disparages handicapping Dan Long posted twenty one feet and three in broad jump Billy Clark retires from running to pursue cycling under J P Clark Charlesbank improvements planned with removal of shot boxes and quoit box for athlete safety by Superintendent John Bowler
A large carriage barn on George W. Folsom's Lenox property burned this morning. Horses and carriages were saved. the coachman was at breakfast when the fire was found. The site is occupied by Orme Wilson of New York. Loss listed at $500, insured.
The American Wringer Co. at 18 and 15 Broadway extension advertises wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers and offers repairs on all wringers and sweepers with prompt mail orders.
California officials publish a compact roster update detailing eligibility rules for residents and agencies. New standards affect enrollment timelines and required documentation, with specific dates for phased implementation and oversight updates. Officials urge adherence to guidance and note potential penalties for noncompliance.
A large Mystic Park crowd enjoyed a sunny afternoon of fast racing across 2:21 trot 2:13 pace and 2:28 trot. Oro Wilkes won the 2:21 trot, Edgardo and Dorsey followed. 2:18 pace saw B. B. prevail over Wilkes with Chronos close. The 2:28 class featured Thetis and Grover Cleveland in a tight finish before postponement.
The Herald reports the Marquis declares Lord Rosebery lied and brandishes letters as proof. He vows to travel to London to force Rosebery before the law, threatening assault if needed and promising a public exposure of letters from Queen Victoria and Mr. Gladstone. He cites correspondence with the Prince of Wales and asserts Rosebery's guilt.
At Gravesend on Sept 14 the six furlong opening race saw Fairy win with Topgallant second and Roslyn third in 1 1 4. The mile and one sixteenth second race was won by Tammany over Mary Stone with Victorious third in 1 48. Willow stakes over three quarters of a mile ended Stonewellie first, Flirtation second, Melody third in 1 15 4. Woodland handicap at 1 3 16 miles went to Rudolph with Banquet second and Strathraeath third in 2 01 4. Five furlongs produced a dead heat Weinberg and Peter the Great with Sam Lucas third in 1 02 1 2. The final one and one sixteenth miles race saw May Win win, W B second, Michael third in 1 49 4. Purse divided.
In Hanover New Hampshire on September 14 the traditional freshmen rush occurred as freshmen outnumbered sophomores and surged into the arena, a customary rite of early college football season activity.
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