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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1893
Page
3
In a chaotic scoreboard day the Burgers overwhelmed Boston while the Phillies shut out their foes. The Colonels defeated Brooklyns, Orioles topped the Spiders, the Giants fell to the Reds, and the Browns posted a win in a packed schedule.
Pittsburg blanked Boston in a decisive game as Stivetts struggled early. Add son C Gumbert starred for the locals, supported by a sharp defense led by Filmer Smith and Glasscock. Don ov an advanced, Beckley and Lyons drove in runs, securing a lopsided victory in front of about 3700 fans.
Cleveland, Sept. 15, Cleveland tried young pitchers today while Baltimore won both games. Hastings gave up runs in the first game before fading, as the Orioles capitalized on the replacements. The twin bill ends with Baltimore taking the sweep against the experimental Cleveland staff.
In the first game Baltimore rolled to a 12 to 6 victory as Cleveland managed only a late push. Pitching and defensive miscues allowed Baltimore to build a lead, with McMahon and Robinson driving runs. Attendance listed at 2500. In the second game Baltimore again powered to a decisive win 9 to 2 as Scheibel struggled early and Cleveland failed to rally. Mullane and Robinson paired for Baltimore, Scheible and Zimmerman for Cleveland. Attendance about 2600.
Washington took an early lead in the first two innings but St Louis surged in the fourth, scoring seven runs to win the game 13 to 6. Attendance 050. The box shows St Louis 13 hits 6 errors 6. Washington 6 hits 6 errors 6. Breitenstein and Twineham pitching for St Louis Stockdale and McGuire for Washington.
Louisville defeated Brooklyn today as Denny hit 4 home runs. The final score shows Louisville 6 to 3 and 8 to 0 at different points, with hits totaling 8 for Louisville and 6 for Brooklyn. Batteries were Stratton and Grim for Louisville and Kennedy and Kinslow for Brooklyn.
Philadelphia defeats Chicago 4 to 0 with solid pitching by McGinnis and sharp defense. McGill held the Quakers to four hits while Clements hit a home run. Attendance was about 1,200 as McGinnis and Clements paired on offense and McGill and Kittridge handled catching duties.
In Buffalo on September 15 the Bisons lost the season finale to Wilkesbarre 7 to 0. Attendance was 700. Box shows Wilkesbarre with 16 hits and 1 error, Buffalo with 11 hits and 3 errors. Battery: Rueekel and Lane for Wilkesbarre, Fisher and Boyd for Buffalo.
Fall River defeated New Bedford easily as OConnor struggled at times while Mercer impressed for the winners. Brilliant plays energized a 2,500 attendance. Base hits favored Fall River nine to six with three errors each. Mercer and Burrell opposed by OConnor and Tenney.
Boxing analyst predicts George Dixon will beat Sally Smith in a high stakes featherweight bout Monday evening September 25 in Boston. Dixon, patient and clever, is favored at 100 to 70 while Smith relies on power and early pressure to seize a win.
The American Wringer Co. advertises wringers mangle beds and carpet sweepers. They manufacture wringers, mangle beds and carpet sweepers and repair all kinds of wringers. Orders by all.
At Mystic Park closing of the September meeting a large crowd witnessed strong trotting and pacing. Thetis won the 2:12 1/4 2:28 class heat, Golden claimed the 2:23 pace with Whisper, and Muta Wilkes won the free-for-all. Georgie H. dominated the 2:19 trot with multiple heats, while Zembia and Aubine impressed in an exhibition mile driven by George Starr.
A feature in the Sunday Post notes the piece Read Cold Heart appears in the PS section. The column discusses themes of emotion and memory with reflective prose and historical context.
A Sunday Page 17 feature titled Gold Heart highlights a local story with human interest. The piece centers on community ties, personal journeys, and the town’s cultural heartbeat. Identifies individuals and venues shaping the narrative without sensational detail.
Muta wins under a late pull afterry madé drive on the stretch but breaks just inside the flag. The field includes Martha Wilkes and Jean Valjean in heats with small match results and times noted.
The September 16 sale at Gravesend saw the Keene stable’s weed-out event draw the year’s largest crowd for a race track sale. Seventeen horses sold for $25,900 with Candela bra bought by G. E. Smith for $5,800, Restraint to John Bennett for $3,600, Oporto to J. McLaughlin for $2,300, Soprano to J. Newton for $2,100, and a brown yearling filly by Darebin out of Guenn bought by A. Lakeland for $500 to dissolve a partnership.
The Telegram Cycle Club of Milwaukee seeks to record Sanger's Milwaukee mile. Sanger resists allowing the record after a bitter treatment. Gears of top sprinters are listed led by Sanger and Taylor at 72 gears. Massachusetts division reports 90 percent membership and $3628.15 in the treasury. Officers and ballot committees named. Rides to Taunton and Belmont Hotel events described. Springfield and Massasoit clubs host decor and racing. Faruffini advises Milan 18% meet and Milan tracks. Osmond cites Harris as England’s best, with Zimmy and Sanger as top Americans.
Charles J. Courtney, famed rival of Hanlan, engaged to coach Harvard varsity crew for 1894. He arrives from Ithaca, meets key Harvard figures, and secures terms including control of selections and salaries. Courtney to begin duties December with full charge of tank candidates and likely coaching the freshman crew.
Frank Selee faces tough luck as the Bostons drop four in a row. Sam Crane praises Rosie as the top pitcher, with Killen second. Nichols placement remains debated while Latham faces mixed receptions in Baltimore. Umpire Hornung is faulted for looseness, and Cleveland acquires Fisher from Buffalo, noted for three straight shutouts.
Jim Robinson, famed trainer, becomes manager of Woodlawn Farm kennels and director of Woodlawn track. John J. Barnes sets world 100 yard record in 9.36 seconds at St Paul, beating a pro by three inches. Timekeepers were John Bodini, Eugene Sandowe, and A R Federmann. Also notes Massachusetts Yacht Club races at 8 pm with catboat classes and Brunswick Fun Club field trials at North Acton with special prizes.
An item appears on Page 17 of the Sunday Post titled Cold Heart, with brief content visible in the fragment. The readable text suggests a feature or column name rather than a major news report.
Director Preston and Mr. Morgan weigh gold in the suspected vault as officials investigate a $105000 shortage found by Treasury on the reserve vault. Seals show vaults unopened since 1887, suggesting possible wall breach. Superintendent Bosbyshell and authorities conduct a thorough inquiry with Bonded superintendent and Chicago magnates mentioned.
A well dressed man aged about 45 with an attractive woman registered as E. Robbins and wife of Chicago at the Heublein Hotel. He then posed as E. R. Howe, civil engineer, telling a tale of a lost purse to solicit loans. Police tracked him, he paid his bill, and left with his wife, seeming to have funds.
The sofa described in a separate column by Paine's Furniture Company is depicted as a veritable study in comfort. It embodies the kind of enduring appeal the Sabarite imagined, a superb creation that would bless any household lucky enough to possess it.
J H Ferguson Q C of Ferguson O Brien law firm fell from a third floor office window in the Freehold Loan Company building in Toronto and was instantly killed.
Private telegrams from Kissengen report Prince Bismarck in worsening health as of September 15.
Postman tours the French flagship Naiade amid coal aboard and a crew of 512. Officers and sailors mix freely, a rare equality noted by witnesses. Consul Thiebault dines the admiral. fleet events include theater visits, hospital tour, and a banquet.
The account describes a ship with 200 apprentices and a total crew near 400 on a war footing, with a 20-piece band aboard the Naiade. Pierre narrates life at sea including Sunday masses, dancing, a Gatling gun, a searchlight, coal-dusted decks, and stokers in a harsh heat. He notes ashore restrictions, pay about twelve francs monthly, and routine hours from 5 a.m. to night.
Page 17 of the Sunday Post carries a feature titled Cold Heart. Details about the column, origin, and scope are limited in the provided excerpt.
Public interest grows as sightseers visit French battleships. Captain Driscoll operates the Leo to ferry visitors from Driscoll's landing. Commodore Dixon owns the Sylvie schooner yacht, costing over 45000 dollars, likely to race internationally. The Boston and Gloucester steamship line runs its final trip today. The City of Savannah has been abandoned by owners and underwriters after wrecking ashore in Georgia. Essex gets a new bowsprit and a 115 ton replacement, to be completed by November 1 for haddock fishing. The Parker rigged and modernized fishing craft and the Helen Story expected at T Wharf Monday from its maiden trip.
Alexander Cameron aged 46 from Watertown was arrested by Division 16 police yesterday for alleged larceny of 70 in gold, 20 in bills, and 40 in English currency from John Cummings of Glasgow, Nova Scotia. The theft occurred at the Merrimac House on Thursday night. Cameron allegedly searched Cummings' clothes.
Mr. Winship sails a 132 person excursion train via Hoosac Tunnel to the World’s Fair with five vestibule Pullman cars and through dining service. The group plans a Niagara Falls stop before arriving at Barretts Harvard hotel in Chicago for breakfast Monday. Over 100 travelers form groups of eight to fifteen, with two groups filling a car. A full car carries Somerville residents as Mr. Winship personally leads this and future Saturday parties.
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