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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1895

Page

3

Orioles Edge Red Sox In Delayed Opening Game

Boston and Baltimore played through foggy, delayed conditions with fielding errors shaping the scoring. Key moments included Kelley, Keeler, and Peitz delivering runs as Nichols and Ganzel held steady, and Murray ending the game as the gloom thickened.

Ner Boston Long Jennings Kelley Duffy Baltimore Peitz Carey Nash Tucker Harrington Gleagon Ganzel Nichols McMahon McCarthy Orioles Gleason Brodie Bannon Keeler A. E. Bahnon C.f Ceeseces McCarthy Bali Imorep A Gleason R.feeeee Enaeene Fereee Seee Brodie Reenee Reitz Robinson Renee Bestanieee Mec-Mahon Mpire Murray Mme

Baseball matchups across the National League today

National League schedule shows Baltimore at Boston, Philadelphia at New York, Brooklyn at Washington, Chicago at Pittsburgh, Cincinnati at Cleveland, and St Louis at Louisville, reflecting a diverse slate across rival cities.

Reston Epeseeere Baltimore Beton Washington Brooklyn Leowisville St. Leowis Cleveland Cincinnati New W York Philadelphia Pittsburg Chicago Chicage S . Cent Piaget Philadelphia Wee BS Chicago Ee Boston New Our Eevee Washington Sereewes Louis Bouaville Thusseist New York Sti. Louis Louisvile

Orioles and Beaneaters battle to a draw in double header

A long, contentious doubleheader ends in a draw with one win credited to each club. Hanlon’s Orioles and Selee’s Beaneaters exchange late runs amid wild play and persistent kicking as darkness ends the first game. the second game starts with McMahon vs Nichola, Orioles opening in steady fashion.

Hanlon Selee Orioles Boston Sullivan Clarkson Gleason Keeler Kelley McCarthy Brodie Long Peitz Bannon Sulivan Hareer Baltimore Tenney Duffy Beaneaters Carey Nash Tucker McMahon Crackajack Nichola

Chicago Dominates Pittsburg in Twin Bills

Chicago defeats Pittsburg twice as Pittsburg fielding falters and hitting fails against Terry. Stout Chicago pitching backs a 10 to 7 win in the opener and a 7 to 1 result in the nightcap as Pittsburg uses four pitchers and errors loom large. Attendance 2,000.

New Yorks Rally To Edge Phillies In Tight Game

The New Yorks held off the Phillies 9 to 7 after a strong start by Rusie. Philadelphia rallied with two late runs in the ninth, leaving two men on base as New York secured the win with timely hitting and solid defense. Hits were 12 apiece, errors 2 for New York and 1 for Philadelphia.

Brooklyn Bests Washington in Night Call by Darkness

Brooklyn beat Washington 12 to 5 in eight innings as rain halted play. Lachance hit a homer for Brooklyn while Anderson started for Washington before being relieved by Gilroy. Attendance reached about 1,500 with 12 Brooklyn hits and 9 by Washington.

Louisvile shuts out St Louis in strong game

Louisville shut out St Louis 9 to 4 as McCreery excelled on the mound, limiting St Louis to four hits with two scratches. Attendance reported at 600. Scoring summary 0200102 0 045. Batteries McCreery Warner for Louisville and McDougal Otten for St Louis.

Louisville Louisvilles St. Louis McCreery L.i.s Warner McDougal Otten

Cleveland shuts out Cincinnati again in 7–0 win

Cleveland defeated Cincinnati 7 to 0, matching yesterday's score. Pitcher Young delivered a phenomenal game with solid support from his defense. Attendance reported at 2,600 as Cleveland totaled 9 hits to Cincinnati 3 with 3 errors. Batteries were Young and Zim mer for Cleveland and Foreman and Vaughn for Cincinnati.

Cleveland Cincinnati Young Zimmer Foreman Vaughn

Springfield Narrowly Defeats Providence in Cup Series

In the Steinert Cup game at Springfield on Sept 17, Springfield edged Providence 4 to 3. Callahan spun a strong game, Providence fielded well, but missed chances in the late innings. Attendance was about 3,000 as Springfield held on after Providence loaded the bases with two outs. Hits Springfield 9 Providence 7. Errors Springfield 4 Providence 2. Batteries Callahan Emerson Hodson McAuley.

Pittsburg Pittsburgs Chicagos Terry Gardner Hawley Moran Lange Chicago Wees Griffiths Kittredge Foreman Merritt Sessed Terry and Donahue Washington Brooklyns Anderson Gilroy Lachance Brooklyn Stein Grim Datley McGuire Springfield Providence Callahan Hudson Eagan Emerson Hodson and McAuley

New Bedford Beats Fall River In Low-Scoring Tilt

New Bedford and Fall River met on Sept. 17 with Doe pitching for New Bedford and keeping Fall River to ten hits. He received fair support as 500 showed up. Final stats show New Bedford 16 hits and 6 errors to Fall River 16 hits and 8 errors. Batteries: Doe and Sharne for New Bedford Stevens and Ruper for Fall River.

New Bedford Doe Fall River Doe and Sharne Stevens and Ruper

Amateurs in Uproar Over Smith and McCready Alleged Identities

A dispute in amateur athletics centers on two New York identified figures linked to a Labor Day Manhattan field game. Boston athletes threaten protests and a formal NAU U investigation if Smith and McCready cannot prove their identities as Tom Keane and Phil Stingel of the Suffolk Athletic Club.

Manhattan Field Labor Day Boston New York Smith McCready Tom Keane Phil Stingel Suffolk Athletic Club Suffolk New England Amateur Union

Boston A. A. split over professionalism and Keane and Stingel

The piece notes B A A members Keane and Stingel leaving to Suffolk Athletic Club amid rank professionalism fears. It cites McCready’s Montreal picnic win, debates on whether Boston’s Stingel and Keane can be the sole city stars, and highlights Keane’s 51 second quarter mile and Stingel’s New England high jump record as context.

Keane Stinger Suffolk Athletic Club Canadian Caledonians Montreal McCready Boston Phil Stingel Suffolk Phil Jack Fitzpatrick Barker Frank Kaveney Burke and Wefes New England Stingel

Boxing ethics and judges spark Boston boxing debate

A letter to the Sporting Editor argues boxing has cleaned up in clubs, deterring thugs, and praises Walcott Smith bout crowds as proof of noble sport. It critiques Judge Ely’s prize fighting ruling, urges expert testimony, and notes potential cases in New Jersey Hoboken and Philadelphia.

Music Hall Walcott-Smith Ely Walecott O’brien Boston Walcott Harvard College

Valkyrie Crew to Sail to Cowes from Bridgeport

The Valkyrie sails crew to Cowes via Southampton. Bridgeport sent twelve bales of British cutter's rating sails to the American line pier for shipment aboard the Paris bound for Cowes. Glennie Ratsey sail tomorrow on the Majestic with eighteen crew. sail makers join next White Star boat after finishing yachts ocean going work.

New York Bridgeport Valkyrie American Line Cowes Southampton Paris Glennie Ratsey Majestic White Star Boat Oceangoing

McDonough Launches Catchweight Challenge to Mullen

Lowell boxer Jack McDonough issues a catchweight challenge to Bartley Mullen of Woburn through the Post. He is willing to appear before any reputable club for a suitable purse and to meet at the Post office to arrange the match.

Jack McDonough Lowell Post Bartley Mullen Woburn McDonough Mr. Mullen

Corbett Training Homes In Asbury Park For Big Dallas Fight

Boxing columnist questions readiness and timing for the Corbett versus Fitzsimmons bout. He notes Corbett began active training at Asbury Park and plans to move to New York and San Antonio, while urging clubs, promoters, and backers to offer clear assurances before fans travel to Dallas.

Jim Corbett Asbury Park Corbett New York San Antonio Dallas Dan Stuart Joe Vendig al ‘Smith Billy Brady Fitzsimmons Brady Manny Florida Athletic Club

Cutter Leads Race and Records mark endurance cycling event

A glowing account highlights Cutter’s steady form beating A W Porter at Waltham in a half mile heat. It lists Century Road Club of America records, names Searle Kohl Wahl Earl Wolfe Westcott with long distance feats. Brockton fair bicycle events are announced with prize structures and entry details.

Linscott Cutter Willy Waltham A. W. Porter Century Road Club of America R. P. Searle Illinois H. Kohl St. Louis de Soto L. C. Wee Colorado Springs Pueblo L. C. Wahl C. T. Earl New York State G. W. Wolfe Chicago New York Elgin

Hickok to Compete for Yale in Cambridge Games

Yale track manager Day announced ex Captain Hickok will compete for Yale in the Yale Cambridge games in New York on October 5 despite a prior protest by the Amateur Athletic Union.

New Haven Conn Yale Hickok Amateur Athletic Union New York

Salem Police Ball Nine Defeated By Lynn Police Nine

In Lynn on Sept 17 the Salem police ball nine met the Lynn police team and lost 4 to 8. A banquet at Hotel Nahant followed the game.

Lynn Police Salem Police Lynn Salem ‘Police Hotel Nahant Ae Ieee

City Aldermen Debate Cannot Settle Accounts

In a special session the Board of Aldermen drew 10 jurors for county court cases and discussed a city counsel opinion limiting further expenses. They warned against accepting dates or carriage orders due to depleted appropriations and expect a public discussion at the next council meeting. The board also probes alleged improper assessing at 16 Cross Street with a committee set to question proprietor Patrick F. Connelly and others on May 1.

Plymouth County Horace A. Keith Brockton Mass Austin W. Pease Sloppy Weather Yacht Club Commodore Bliss Winthrop Yacht Club Mr. Bliss Cutowee Hall Milk Street Boston Common Cyclers Ward 10 William C Parker Boston Commons Sears Publican City Committee A. M. Ropdinson The Post the Journal Board of Aldermen County of Suffolk Bailey O’brien Common Council Peters Cross Street Messrs

Chattanooga Expects Large CMA Celebration With Governors

In Chattanooga Tennessee estimates rise for a grand event starting tomorrow with twenty two governors and staffs attending. Dedications of state monuments and army reunions proceed through Wednesday and Thursday at Chickamauga Park with General Schofield addressing the Army of the Cumberland. Vice President Stevenson presides. Gen John M Palmer and Gen John B Gordon are principal orators as the Blue and Gray are heavily represented. Attorney General Harmon and Secretaries Herbert and Smith will travel to Chattanooga tonight to attend the National Military Park dedication at Chickamauga battlefield.

Chattanooga Tenn Schofield Cincinnati Army of the Cumberland Chickamauga Park Snodgrass Hill Stevenson Lamont John M. Palmer Illinois John B. Gordon Georgia Washington Harmon Herbert Smith Southern Railway National Military Park Chickamauga

Pattison Seized At Tremont Temple In Disruptive Episode

William Pattison was grabbed as he tried to enter Tremont Temple Vestry during a prayer service. Deacons and ministers blocked the doors while Pattison cried for help. An officer later took him to a station and then to the Tombs for a mental examination. If sane, he faces a misdemeanor charge for disturbing a religious meeting.

Ory Neene Cay Bromfield Street Seve Individuelet William D. C. Pattison Tremont Temple Mr. Pattison Ike Tez Pattison Pene Tremont

Mob Repulsed at Lexington Jail Lynch Plot

In Lexington, a mob of about 75 tried to storm the jail to seize Harrison Fuller and Frank Simpson, two negroes charged with assaulting a widow and her daughter. The pair had been armed for protection by the sheriff after a court continuance. The prisoners fired on the mob, wounding Hugh Cook and injuring two others, prompting the crowd to disperse, with rumors of further trouble.

Hugh Cook Jones Joiner Lexington

Executions in Kucheng Reported by Shanghai Despatch

The Times quotes a Shanghai despatch stating seven prisoners convicted of involvement in recent massacres were executed at Kucheng today in the presence of foreign consuls. The British gunboat Linuet had arrived.

London the Times Shanghai Kucheng Linuet

Stolen Vestments From Union Park Temple Reported

Last Saturday the Hebrew temple on Union Park street was broken into and vestments and silver used in services were taken. Three silver breastplates valued at 150 dollars were among the stolen items. Yesterday Robert Gilpak of 1009 Harrison avenue was arrested for his involvement, attempting to dispose of the broken breastplates.

Hebrew Temple Union Park Street Robert Gilpak Harrison Avenue Gilpak

Royal Blue line offers eight day excursion to major cities

The Royal Blue line announces a delightful eight day trip including New York Philadelphia Gettysburg Pen Mar and Washington DC. The party will be personally conducted and the rate of 29 dollars covers transportation meals en route hotel accommodations and all necessary expenses. Send to A J Simmons N E P A 211 Washington Street for descriptive circular.

Royal Blue Line New York Philadelphia Gettysburg Pen Mar Washington, D. C A. J. Simmons Washington Street

Express Thief Caught During Wagon Theft

An officer of Division 2 captured an alleged express thief in the act of stealing a package of books valued at 7 dollars from Lakeman's Salem express wagon on Otis street yesterday afternoon. The suspect gave the name John Moore, 21, claiming Springfield as his residence at Station 2.

Division 2 Lakeman Salem Express Otis Street Station 2 John Moore Springfield

Arlington man jailed for Roxbury larceny claim

John Sullivan, 32, said to live in Arlington, was arrested yesterday for alleged larceny of property valued at 7 from M. H. Shea of 530 Centre Street Roxbury on January 1.

John Sullivan Arlington M. H. Shea Centre Street Roxbury

Somerville Women Voters Organize for Municipal Rights

Somerville women form the Ward and City Committee of Women Voters of Somerville to push for suffrage in municipal elections. The group will seek registration of eligible women to vote on the referendum attached to the next statewide primary and school committee elections.

Somerville Union Square Women Voters of Ppc Iie Avgyromen

Lynn Aldermen Protest Against Lynn Post Office Consolidation

At a Lynn Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting on September 17 the council unanimously adopted resolutions opposing placing the Lynn Post Office under Boston postmaster supervision. They protested any transfer to Washington and affirmed support for an independent Lynn Post Office, urging citizens to petition for change only if warranted.

Lynn Boston Washington

Army of the Tennessee selects How ard for next reunion

At Cincinnati on September 17 the Society of the Army of the Tennessee reported increased attendance. General O O Howard was chosen to deliver the address for the twenty eighth annual reunion in St Louis with Colonel August Jacobson as alternate. Officers from last year were re elected except for twelve vice presidents to be replaced by Nelson Cole Louis Kemper Joseph Dickerson E B Hamilton W T Shaw George H Hildt Milo Smith F W Barnes Louis Kellar and General O O Howard.

Cincinnati Society of the Army of the Tennessee Grant Committee O Oratory O. O. Howard August Jacobson St. Louis Nelson Cole A.C. Kemper Joseph Dickerson Washington, D. C E. B. Hamilton Illinois W. T. Shaw Iowa George H. Hildt Missouri S. S. Frowe Milo Smith F. W. Barnes Louis Kellar Ohio United States Army

Clerk Arrested In Wool Broker Larceny Case

Francis J Bradley a clerk for wool broker Charles F Avery of 564 Atlantic Avenue was arrested by Inspectors Robinson and Wise for allegedly stealing 1000 dollars in property from his employer over six months Bradley 24 years old resides on Lafayette Street Waltham

Francis J. Bradley Charles F Avery Atlantic Avenue Robinson and Wise Bradley Lafayette Street Waltham

Beehive Riot Erupts in Tremont Street Tenement

In Lynn on September 17 an Armenian beehive at 11 Tremont Street sparked a minor riot among residents. Abraham Bell was badly cut on the hand by two fellow boarders named Barred James and Jacob Kaspian, who are both under arrest.

Brakeman James Clark Injured on Freight Train

James Clark a brakeman on the Old Colony division of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad was at work atop a freight train when his head struck a stringer of the Dover street bridge. He suffered a severe scalp wound and was taken by police ambulance to Massachusetts General Hospital. He is 28 and lives at 7 Tilton street Dorchester.

James Clark Old Colony New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Dover Street Clark Massachusetts General Hospital Tilton Street Dorchester

That Frenchman Suspected in West End Break‑In

Arthur Russell of 2 Poplar Avenue West End reported to Station 3 last night that thieves entered his room during the day and thoroughly ransacked it. A French lodger in the house is missing and Russell suspects him of the theft.

Arthur Russell Poplar Avenue West End Station 3 Russell

Coburn Dies After East Somerville Railroad Accident

Joseph Coburn died yesterday at Massachusetts General Hospital from injuries after being run over at the East Somerville crossing of the Boston and Maine railroad on Monday night.

Joseph Coburn Massachusetts General Hospital East Somerville Boston & Maine Railroad

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