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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1893
Page
3
Spiders defeated the champions led by John Clarkson securing a decisive win. Brooklyn overwhelmed Pittsburg while Colonels fell to Giants. Anse defeated Senators and the Reds beat Orioles, with a tied game at St Louis.
Cleveland outlasted Boston 7 to 5 in ten innings as Clarkson hit a leadoff homer off Gastright after a tense ninth. Bostons rallied with timely two base hits and walks but could not plate the extras, while Cleveland built early four runs. Childs, O'Connor and McGarr led the attack with multi base hits and scoring threats throughout the game.
St Louis rallied from deficits as Philadelphia built a six run lead before Taylor’s wildness and late batting swung the game to an 11th inning finish. The game ended in darkness with St Louis eight, Philadelphia eight runs and errors nine for St Louis. Hawley and Twineham, Taylor, McGinnis and Clements were the batteries.
Baseball notes praise the Giants for six games with only three errors and report Anson missing a game to tend his ill wife. The piece highlights strong attendance, pending division outcomes, and upcoming Brooklyns at Pittsburgh and Cleveland, plus historic Boston records for context.
The piece notes Dartmouth ex captain Bwins may coach Brown this year and Princeton may rely on Stevens from Newport for quarterback. Yale candidates report next Thursday for practice as Travers Island preliminaries begin. Silberstein defeats Sam Golden at Coney Island for $19 and a silver medal in a 1.5 mile race. A $250 side bet is set for Marks versus Nuttall in Philadelphia on Oct 9. The Vigilant prepares for a race with Valkyrie seen as likely to miss the finish. Cambridge Athletic Association plans a Thanksgiving cross country run with top prizes and an Oct 16 ball.
Johnny Breslin of Boston outboxed Montreal Portlock of Lonsdale for a 500 dollar trophy before Portlock quit at the end of the eighth. Breslin held the edge throughout the contest. A preliminary five round catchweight bout between Jerry Sullivan Worcester and Johnny Aaron Boston ended in a draw.
The seventy third annual Rhode Island State Fair opens with high expectations for a premier New England event. Highlights include a strong dog show and notable horse races in 2:25 2:29 2:35 pacing and two-year-old classes. Winners include Tony Arcy in the yearling stake, Cuckoo in the 2 percent trot, Gil Curry in the 2 1 4 length pace, Cut Glass in the two-year-old trot, and Tom Jacobs and Pure Wilkes sharing wins in the 2:29 trot.
At Gravesend L I on September 18 the program produced five races. Rudolph won the first mile and a sixteenth. second was Prince George and Loygan third. Sam Lucas captured the five furlongs with Weinberg second and Dorian third. Kingston won six furlongs with Pedestrian second and Annie Bishop third. Sir Matthew took the one and one sixteenth mile race with Longstreet second and Terrifier third. Merry Mewitch won six furlongs with Sastre second and Highland third.
In Clifton New Jersey on September 18 the six and a half furlong first race saw Carmelite win with Transit second and Vandyke third in 1 24. The three quarter mile second race finished Fiction first Sadie W. second Marte third with 1 11672. The five furlong third race had Bayard first Pink H filly second Mamie Kelly third in 1 L WEV2. Fourth race six furlongs saw McCormick first Emblem second Climax third in 1:2814. Fifth race three quarters My Gyps second Diedende third in 1614. Sixth race five furlongs Captain Wagner first Waterson second Charley Wilson third in 1:02%
A crowd gathered in the Post sports section as bantam weights Mike Sears and David Ross agreed to a 15 round or longer bout. Each puts up 100 dollars per side with Joe Lewis funding Sears and Ross funding himself. Captain Cooke named final stakeholder and a 25 dollar forfeit was posted, with 75 dollars per side to be posted a week before the fight. Weigh in at 108 pounds at 8 o clock on fight day with a 50 dollar forfeit. Athletic clubs to bid next.
A private boxing gathering occurred last evening in a local barn. The curtain raiser featured Jim Quinn of Apgigence versus Mc Shane of Australia in a three-round bout. A six-round draw followed between Young Harrington of Cambridge and McLaughton of Boston. The final bout saw Jack Fallon of Lawrence outpoint Neilson of Boston in one round.
The article covers cycling events and club news from Massachusetts and nearby areas, including the Narragansett Wheelmen, Mattapan Road Club, and new Tiger Roadsters. It mentions century runs, Franklin Park trips, Taunton hosting, and a Mattapan dance. It also notes riders like Charles Upham and J. L. Melaurhin, track performances, sprocket claims, a 24 hour Paris race won by M Lesna, and commentary on Dixon and boxing figures with Referee praise for honesty.
A bitter personal letter from Arthur T. Lumley attacks Champion Jim Corbett over his gentlemanly conduct. It notes Corbett’s refusal to drink with promoters and his high esteem among sporting circles. Also covered are Hubbard Edgerton match cancellation, Hubbard’s purse dispute, and opinions on boxing writers and claims that Dixon is world featherweight champion.
The Trimount Athletic Club held a monthly meeting at Clan-na-Gael Hall in South Boston with over four hundred members attending. Referee Bill Daly and timekeeper Jim Walsh officiated. judges were Bill Irwin and Pat Sullivan. Bouts featured Coleman vs Brenan, Henry vs Mellows, McNamara vs Winters, Keefe vs Mahon, Shallow vs Hannon, and Murphy vs Somers. outcomes included Brenan’s win, Henry judged off, MacNamara’s win, Keefe awarded after extra round, Shallow besting Hannon, and a draw after Murphy exceeded weight and the bout ended in a rageful finish.
Washington Sept 18 The House considers a bill by Rep John Caldwell to curb train wrecking and robbery with murder penalties for causing fatalities or injuries. A separate pension bill offers full settlement in greenbacks for surrendering certificates, excluding some survivors. Senate adjourned early after centennial ceremonies.
The American Wringer Co. operates at 18 and 16 Broadway extension, city, manufacturing wringers, mangles, spring beds, and carpet sweepers. All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mail or promptly attended to.
J. F. M. Lyons argues French fire insurance is one twelfth of U S rates, citing consul reports from six French cities. He contrasts Paris and Roubaix losses with Boston, critiquesBrokerage fees, explains state supervision, and warns against misleading claims about competition and brokerage in the industry.
The writer rebukes a responder named Merchant for selective quoting on insurance profits and reserves. He argues that reinsurance reserves were not in figures and references a disputed per cent rate rise claim. He critiques an article on extravagant insurance management and notes misapplied historical figures from various firms. He points to the Queen Insurance Company of America amid misstatements about other firms and insurer amalgamations.
A Perle from Paimpol lies at India wharf discharging fish. Its crew are typical French, with a French hound and a bird as mascots. Meanwhile the fishing schooner Ethel B Jacobs ran ashore on Great Long Point Nantucket Island after misreading lights, keel possibly damaged, awaiting railway repairs. Governor Russell's reception greeted by a cosmopolitan crowd at Driscoll's landing near State Street.
Western bound Fitchburg trains have grown crowded as cooler weather and fair attendance boost travel to the World's Fair in Chicago. Passenger Agent Watson says about 3000 people weekly head to Chicago, with three regular trains and extra cars on many runs. He notes September demand outpacing August and even splitting trains into multiple sections to manage the rush.
In Waltham Alderrier the mayor and board confirmed last week’s officer nominations. They referred two budget requests for Health and plumbing inspector salaries to the finance committee. The city solicitor was authorized to sue American Surety Company over Clement Brothers sewer contract. The printing committee was authorized to publish 200 copies of the proposed city charter. An order for $1700 to lay out Fiske street moved to second reading. A $5000 sewer loan passed to second reading. An order for $650 to change Plympton street grade also moved to second reading.
In the House of Commons Sir Howard Gray said Sirius and Beagle protect British subjects at Rio Janeiro while other nations ships stand nearby. Communications from Mr Wyndham noted paralyzed trade and unloading difficulties due to labor shortages. Commanders of neutral fleets tried to prevent the bombardment by the revolutionists on Saturday.
A friend left 10 cents at the Post yesterday for the Sick Baby fund, recording a small charitable contribution in the community effort.
The Atkinson Furnishing Company has reopened with an extensive display of furniture rugs carpets and household articles. The store features modern design high quality pieces from top factories and a dramatic interior that evokes a miniature World’s Fair.
George T. Angell cites anecdotes from Congress member Casey Young and a German physician praising sulfur worn in stockings as protection against yellow fever and cholera. He also notes a Boston match factory finding sulfur workers spared during the grip, urging distribution of the information to Southern readers.
John J. O Keefe assumed duties as the new superintendent of mails and received well wishes from friends. He likened the transition to a cat in a strange garret, noting he has yet to master the office routine.
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