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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1893
Page
3
A baseball recap from Chicago where Mullane and McGill pitched well for nine innings. Baltimore threatened each inning but failed to score until Lange's three bagger and scoring on Robinsons throw to Shindle. Chicago won 5 to 0. Attendance 1937.
Louisville Colonels nearly whitewashed Philadelphia Phillies as Hemming shone and McGinnis absorbed blows. The contest ended after the Phillies’ half of the eighth due to darkness with Louisville ahead 8 to 2. Attendance about 1,000. Hemming and Grim paired for Louisville. McGinnis and Clements for Philadelphia.
Cleveland defeated Brooklyn as Zimmer hit a three run homer and the defense showed strength. Young struggled for the Brooklyns while Cleveland's bats produced 13 hits and 3 errors for Brooklyn. Attendance was about 1,000 with a final score 4 to 2.
Fall River defeated New Bedford 9 to 5 as OConnor endured wildness by surrendering runs. New Bedford finished their season with a 32 win 16 loss record. Mercer Burrell opposed OConnor Tenney in the battery, with nine hits for Fall River and six for New Bedford.
The John C Paige and Endicott Comber nines meet this afternoon at the South End grounds for the insurance business championship amid a fierce rivalry. Rain spoiled several major league games yesterday and Orioles at Chicago suffered.
Harvard coach Ss. W. R. Crosby returns from Chicago with glad tidings. Garfield, son of the late President Garfield, will join the football eleven as a halfback after entering law school. Garfield已 earned a strong reputation at Williams College and will arrive in Cambridge next Thursday to display his ability. Also joining: W. Harding, former 88 team end and current Chicago Athletic Club quarterback, plus ex-Captain Holden assisting the Harvard squad's preparation. Yale captain Cage to schedule Connecticut games after opening week to test freshmen. Wesleyan captain Gordon denies graduate training for the team, reaffirming adherence to undergraduate rules.
Judge Morton issues a writ of certiorari against the Boston Board of Aldermen. An order of notice is returnable next Tuesday. The case concerns salt brought by Gale Lumber Company and land sought by Boston and Maine Railroad. The price could not be agreed and the aldermen are to set a time limit for eminent domain.
The Massachusetts club hosts an afternoon and evening run today from the club house at 3 o'clock with supper at Bailey's. The Jamaica club schedules its first annual 10 mile road race on Sept 30 starting from Roslindale and finishing at Forest Hills via Dedham.
Athletic gossip reports Jack Redmond of Cambridgeport defeating Bert Green of Jamaica Plain by a foot in a close 220 yard race at Commonwealth Flats on Thursday evening. Stakes and bets surrounded the result, with Tom Burrows and Cahill scheduled for a $250 side match in Westerly, Rhode Island on October 7 before Captain Cooke as stakeholder. Additional notes cover medals offered by Coney Island Amateur Athletic Club for the mile at Bergen Point, honors to the C I A C, and prospects for an upcoming football season in East Boston with several local athletes highlighted.
Pugilists including Jack Dempsey Jim Corbett Billy Delaney Jack Oliver Seward Smith and Sally Smith raced eight miles in Interlaken New Jersey on September 22 with Delaney dropping out after two laps Corbett and Sally Smith finished close together Sally Smith edged Dempsey by about forty yards as a San Francisco record holder for 1012 miles Sally Smith led the field though time was not recorded
The Valkyrie arrived at quarantine at 7:20 a.m. after a 29 day voyage marked by gales and heavy seas. Captain Cranfield praised the craft for withstanding the worst storm on Sept 11 and said the crew of 24 will ready the yacht for the October 5 America's Cup race.
At Pittsburg on September 22 rain cut two of four Homewood Park races. Mascott won the free for all pacing, lowering the track record from 2:09 3/4 to 2:08 1/2 despite three bad breaks in the first heat. Crawford second, Prima Donne third. Mark Sirius won the 2:14 trotting class after Idolf took the first heat. Idolf was second, Answer third. Best time 2:15 1/2.
Captain William Cranfield, commander of Lord Dunraven's Valkyrie, is described as a large, well-built Englishman with a fair face and blonde beard. Known for his genial manner, he carries a slight twinkle in his left eye as he leads the Valkyrie crew in the competition.
A Boston Post item notes Charley Mitchell reaching a deal to fight James J. Corbett at Coney Island on December 8 with a $20,000 stake to be posted by David Blanchard. It mentions Mitchell’s business sense, shift in stance, and potential arrangements to keep the $10,000 stake in play, plus training plans and other boxing tidbits.
The steam launch Excelsior resumed service after repairs, carrying visitors to the admiral's ship where French officers and dancers braved gale and wind. Cargo transfers include cocoanuts from the wrecked Edith MelIntire to the Lottie K bound for New York, despite eleven days of port delays. The Windermere owners J G Hall & Co. report loss and insurance, while Laughing Water sells to New York buyers after a hurricane damage. Eliza H Parkhurst shifts from mackerel to haddock fishing and Commodore Dixon’s yacht Silvie arrives in Gloucester for repairs. The Landsman.
Governor Russell expressed pleasure at the council's confirmation of Edward J. Flynn as fire marshal. While entertaining the French admiral and officers, the governor said Flynn is competent and will be an efficient official. Flynn reportedly consented only after the governor's urgent request.
The session opened with Rev Dr Washington Gladden on Religion and Wealth. Joseph Cook followed with What the Bible Has Wrought. Archbishop Ireland spoke on the Sacredness of Civil Authority and Law. Judge Hanna of Boston delivered Unity and Christian Science.
The body of Patrick Slamon clam digger who drowned in Dorchester Bay Thursday was recovered by harbor police yesterday. It was taken to Station 8 and later delivered to his son.
Mrs. William J. Murphy, who eloped with 23 year old Frank Porter, was found in the city and agreed to return to New York with her husband. Inspector Leggett aided the reunion at 33 Lawrence Street, where Porter followed and protested, praising the young man’s charm but driving him away with a threat of arrest. Porter claimed he would never give up the wife, while the inspector noted his musical talent and as a possible comedian charm.
The Oriental Department at Jordan Marsh & Co presents over 1200 rare rugs, India shawls, and Persian embroideries in Boston. Dyes, sizes, and prices vary from 2 to 2200 dollars, with a large art room featuring statues, paintings, and wood designs. all auctioned starting Monday.
Adolph Dehmke a Hoboken newsdealer may lose his leg after a mosquito bite led to blood poisoning. He scratched a bite on his calf creating a sore that swelled and ailed, prompting doctors to perform a long incision and insert tubes to drain pus. If the infection spreads, thigh amputation may follow.
John Bowie attacked Walter McKenzie a Salvation Army drummer on High street. Annie Belcher was struck. Bowie kicked the drum and injured McKenzie’s jaw leading to a guilty plea and a two month sentence at Cranston.
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