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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1896
Page
3
In Mystic Racing action Aidala defeated the Gracks in straight heats at 212 Wot Won. Clay claimed an easy victory in the 2:35 class, posting a clear win.
Alcidalia, the fast trotting mare, edged Derby Princess by a whisker in the 2:12 trot at Mystic Park amid heavy rain and a crowd of about 2000. Pilotta trailed in third as the day’s events went to tomorrow with the 2:35 pace won by Story's Clay in 2:14 3-4.
Kingston races opened the South County fair program with little excitement. Pic tola won the first heat race for horses never started. Henrietta led the three minute class but was struck by a sulky wheel and thrown but escaped serious injury while Sam Viking won the heat. Sam Viking took the third and fourth heats after brushes with King Bashaw.
The Australian cricketers arrived in New York from England aboard the steamship New York after a 39 game slate with 36 wins. Captain Preen of the Philadelphia team welcomed them at the pier and granted clubhouse freedom. They schedule matches with the Gentlemen of Philadelphia Bayonne Club and a Chicago game before sailing home on the Mariposa in October.
In Washington on September 15 President N E Young Manager Ned Hanlon and others discussed a possible sale of the New York club franchise to W A Brady and capitalists. Young denied public statements, noting the discussion concerned private property and potential moves if the New York stock deal fails. Brady has previously sought control and floated offer terms.
Rain halted games between New York and Philadelphia in New York, between Pittsburg and Cincinnati in Pittsburg, and between Baltimore and Boston in Baltimore, postponing the schedule.
National League matchups include Boston at Baltimore and Philadelphia at New York. Brooklyn visits Washington while Cincinnati plays Pittsburgh and Chicago meets Cleveland. Eastern Seague features Providence at Wilkes Barre and Springfield at Scranton. Buffalo hosts Toronto and Rochester travels to Syracuse.
Louisville defeats St Louis 14 to 12 in a high scoring season finale. Clarke and Cross homer for Louisville while Herman and Donahue were knocked out early. Attendance 800 as Louisville leads in hits 16 to 10 with six errors to St Louis two. Batteries Herman Frazier Dexter for Louisville Donohue Kissinger Murphy for St Louis.
McJames pitched effectively for Washington as Brooklyn fell behind early. Demontreville was ejected in the first inning for disputing Hurst’s call. Attendance 180. Washington 4, Brooklyn 0. Washington had 9 hits and 1 error. Brooklyn 6 hits and 1 error. Batteries McJames and McGuire for Washington Daub and Grim for Brooklyn.
Cleveland and Chicago played a tight contest with lively hitting to tie the score in the ninth. The game was halted at darkness with the final line showing Cleveland 045 003 009 3 and Chicago 210 131 100 6. Cleveland 11 hits, Chicago 14. errors 2 for Cleveland, 1 for Chicago. Batteries Wallace Wilson and Zimmer for Cleveland Briggs Donohue for Chicago.
In Syracuse on September 15 the Stars clinched the season finale with strong batting and fielding led by Lynch. Attendance reached 1500 as Syracuse defeated Rochester 7 to 5. Final line shows Syracuse 00410424 15 Rochester 109002310-7 with 20 hits to 11 and 3 errors to 5. Batteries Mason and Ryan for Syracuse and McFarland Calihan and Boyd for Rochester.
Scranton wins two games over Springfield by large margins as pitchers dominate. O'Brien makes a costly error in one contest while Gunson sustains a facial cut from a foul tip. Key hits include three base hits by O'Brien and multiple two base hits by Eagan, Moss, and Killeen.
Toronto fans witnessed an uneven finale as Buffalo Bisons defeated Toronto 9 to 3. Gannon Urquhart and Moran Casey formed the batteries while the crowd, limited to about 20, saw several bright plays amid a six minute pace by the farmers.
Wilkesbarre defeats Providence 6 to 4 in a well played game to end the Eastern League season in Wilkesbarre. Both starting pitchers were effective and the home team secured the win with steady hitting and solid defense.
Boston Custom House Wine Store offers five quarts of Old California wines at one dollar with free packing. Choices include Angelica Port Sherry Muscatel and Catawba, or five full bottles of St Julien claret for the same price, with combination lot available. Signed Brintuall and J. W. O Connor.
In Newport Rhode Island on September 15 the baseball game ended in a 6 to 6 tie. Newport scored six runs in the seventh inning while Pawtucket added three in the final frame to force the stalemate. Dowd and Crisham were the Newport battery with Leach and Barton catching for Pawtucket.
Cleveland looks like a strong second while Boston may play two games in Baltimore today New York plays fast Colonels challenge Browns George Decker suffers a broken arm and sprained wrist Pitcher Orth has a lame shoulder Wheeler moves to Washington Abel Lizotte sold to the Pirates for 1000 Bangor club notified of drafts Jimmy Bannon notes promising young players in Vermont and New Hampshire Minneapolis crowds praise the champion Wilmot faces leaguers Lange of Chicago nears 100 stolen bases with twelve games remaining
Amherst September 15 on the second day of practice Bonney the top candidate broke his shoulder and will be out about a month Captain Tyler is discouraged three veteran players return but will not play this year Manager Billings lists two open dates October 3 and October 9 left vacant by cancellations.
In Pittsfield on Sept 15 the Berkshire county fair featured football where North Adams defeated Bennington 4 to 0. Dolly Wilkes won the first horse race for new records, with Orme second. Maplewood, by Kremlin, took the Allen Farm stakes purse of 165 dollars with 200 dollars extra for foals of 18 percent, times about 2:53 to 2:54.
In Newport Rhode Island on September 15 the 30-footers sail underway with a southwest breeze. Wawa ran aground on Rose Island ledge and Puck waited to help, preventing either boat from finishing. Launches from the U S S Massachusetts aided Wawa off. Vaquero led from the start to the finish.
Gloucester Sept 15 The Souam Yacht Club open race began this afternoon with light wind but failed to finish within three hours and was declared off until Saturday. Circe owned by L Pigeon of Boston completed the course but was six minutes late. many contestants withdrew due to lack of wind.
In wet conditions on Sept 15 at Manchester the ladies self handicap yielded poor scores. A special competition follows Thursday morning for ladies and afternoon for gentlemen. The ongoing tennis tournament begun July 27 ends with Malcomb B. Stone taking first prize with 30 matches and H. W. Mason second with 25.
Trainer E Moulton has left cycling to coach the Minnesota football team after a successful season that led to re engagement before departure. Tom Burke aims to break the straightaway quarter record at Trenton New Jersey, with hopes of eclipsing 47.34 seconds. experts argue Burke’s NY performanceSuggests a new record with ideal conditions. Dr. W S McDowell plans to row in Henley diamond sculls next year. Joe Whitehead’s Henley trip is unconfirmed. Lehigh U football travels west to face Michigan at Ann Arbor on Oct 31.
In Hamilton on the club lawns, Yellow beat White five to four in a fast practice session. Notable players were J. B. Eustis C. G. Rice and H. H. Holmes, with Eustis Rice and Holmes highlighted.
Brintnall and Co. advertise sale of baskets and bottles with listed prices for quarts pints and single qt bottles. Prices quoted: baskets in qts at 24.75 each, baskets in pints at 26.25 each, single qt bottle 2.08, single pint bottle 1.10. Located at 21 and 22 India street Boston.
East Boston amateur champion Joe Whitehead and Worcester junior champion Edward Ten Eyck signed articles for a one and a half mile match at Lake Quinsigamond near Worcester on October 1. Referee Eugene Buckley named. course and training plans settled amid wagering on who has edge.
The article outlines a September 26 benefit at Charles River Park for Billy Corcoran with match races and a proposed one to five mile championship between J. J. Wrightman and an East Boston rider. It also covers national circuit events, board of trade actions, and upcoming shows in Chicago and New York.
At the Central Cycle Club meet in Foxcroft Madison rider H. T. Oliver won the road race and the mile amateur. Ralph Vaughn of Foxcroft won the one half mile novice. F Willington of Presque Isle won the mile professional with A J Dyer second and T P Swett third. E P Barber of Dover won the mile open for locals. The novice race finished in 1 11 and the professional time was 2 27.
Captain P. N. McGiffin resigns as manager of the Hartford Cycle Company due to illness. He arrived six months ago after retiring from the Chinese imperial navy where he commanded the ironclad Chin Yung sunk in the Yangtze clash between Japan and China.
Heavy rain drenched competitors on the final five miles of the course as 63 started and 52 finished. Many falls occurred but no serious accidents. William Shepard of Norwalk won first place while F A Clark of Union City took second. R M Alexander of Hartford earned the time prize in 40 minutes 15 seconds and A M Shepard of Meriden placed second.
Fred Davis of Biddeford won the half mile handicap bicycle race at the York County fair in Saco Me. William R Huston of Portland finished second and Fred Labonte of Biddeford placed third.
The Fitchburg A C meet draws entrants from Boston Worcester Springfield and nearby towns for next Saturday. Weters and Burke were expected but Knickerbocker games in New York may take them away. Events include 100 yard dash 440 880 and mile runs shot put and open team race with silver prizes for first and second in each event.
Bertram A. Hart of the Chicago Athletics Association, fresh from winning the amateur swimming championship of America at Wayne Pennsylvania, has departed for England. He is expected to return during the swimming season and may resume residence in Chicago.
Boxing gossip notes several six round bouts at the Academy of Music on September 23 including Charley Johnson versus Jimmy Handler and Stamey versus Needham at the Philadelphia ball grounds. Slavin’s quick KO of O'Donnell builds hype for the September 28 Empire Club bout in Maspeth. George V. Tuohy reports a Denver lightweight, George Williams, died of consumption in Syracuse.
Dan Molsen and Charley Jansen are matched to wrestle to a finish in Graeco-Roman style at Cleves Ohio on Saturday for 250 dollars a side plus gate receipts.
Fire in the University Club dining room at 27 Beacon Street was spotted by a watchman near 5 am. Insulation trouble in electric light wires behind walls is blamed as the cause. loss estimated at not less than 10,000, fully insured. The blaze damaged a chimney cupboard with rare china, glassware, and carved ceiling panels.
S H Greene & Sons of Clyde print works Warwick RI secured judge Holt appointment of a receiver for in progress goods valued at 150000 for Coffin Artemus Co of Philadelphia. John McPherson & Co of Hamilton Ont suspended payments liabilities about 175000 Bank of Montreal creditor 125000 with 40000 secured.
Mr and Mrs John Clarke of Chestnut street celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in Waltham Mass An informal reception ran from 3 to 10 pm and guests came from Boston Charlestown Northampton and California A collation was served and both hosts spoke at a toast receiving many costly presents
Prof Shaw at 181 Tremont Street Room 16 advertises boxing lessons with discounted September terms available by call or letter.
Cape shipping circles discuss a bottle note claimed to come from the Monte Tabor captain. Italian savants deny authorship while the Italian consul awaits instructions. Interpreters note the dialect suggests a seaman wrote it not a captain.
The Pioneer Clothing Company at 660 662 Washington Street hosted its third annual fall opening last evening from five to midnight. A large crowd lined up before doors while Corey's Orchestra played. Visitors received a pansy souvenir cut-out as decorations and shelves showcased fall overcoats and suits amid artistic window displays.
The Germania Co operative Bank held a triennial meeting in Casino Hall 133 Shawmut Avenue electing directors including Herman Obermark Theodor Fandel and Nicholas Schaaf for three years Auditors Henry Dirksmeier C P Ulrich and George Helfrich Executive officers named Joseph Tondorf as president Henry Wessling as vice president Andrew M Dorr as secretary Frederick Schwaab as German secretary and Martin Hasenfuss as treasurer The bank to issue 1000 shares for the twenty third series to be sold in October.
Mabel Frazier a servant girl thief was sentenced in the Superior Court by Judge Bishop to the Reformatory Prison for Women at Sherburne for two years on a guilty plea to larceny. She served eight Brookline and Back Bay families, stealing from each. Her latest theft from the Jordan family at 479 Beacon Street included a $200 ring and $12 in spoons. She previously took items from Massachusetts General Hospital and Edmund Whitney, with $600 worth found in a trunk when arrested.
Fragmentary report mentions the Cohen family, a criminal case, and an altercation involving Rev David Cohen and others at a tenement. The garbled text references a judge, charges, and alleged assault but lacks a coherent sequence of facts or definite outcomes.
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