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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1896
Page
3
Boston wins 2 0 over Paterson in Paterson New Jersey on September 23. The data lists Boston with 6 to 6 hits and Paterson with 2, errors 2 to 1. Batteries Klobedanz Yeager Smith Smink noted in the box score.
Washington defeats New York 9 to 4 as three costly errors sink the visitors. Demontreville Lush and Beckley homered for Washington while Norton King and McGuire topped the locals with strong pitching by Seymour and Warner. Attendance 3,300.
Philadelphia beat Brooklyn 17 to 16 in a seven inning slugfest called due to darkness. Attendance 700 as Quakers bunched hits while fielding remained sharp. Orth, Carsey and Grady paced Philadelphia with 21 hits to Brooklyn’s 17.
Cleveland won 2 to 3 over Louisville in a close home game. Wallace pitched masterfully for Cleveland while Fraser stood out for Louisville. Both Cleveland runs were unearned amid a tense, well pitched contest before about 600 fans.
The schedule shows Boston at Washington, Cleveland at Louisville, Pittsburg at St Louis, Brooklyn at Philadelphia, and Baltimore at New York. Each pairing outlines key city teams facing off in a regional round of games.
Providence defeats Buffalo 16 to 7 in the Eastern League Steinert Cup game in Providence the first in the city after three in Buffalo Gray pitched for Buffalo and Dolan for Providence Umpire Gaffney. If Providence wins tomorrow the series ends with one more victory.
Summer residents played a benefit baseball game in Newport Rhode Island with the Newports. Umpire was Hermann Oelrichs. Ex Mayor Fearing covered first base and challenged Dowd’s throws. Players included John S. Tooker Reginald Brooks Hollis Hunnewel Benjamin Weaver and Milton Barger. Battery consisted of professionals.
SAUL track reports two finished races amid a fast but tedious program. John Nay drove Camden Girl to two 2:20 trotting breaks and injury after a collision, while Greenhorn and trainer Riley triumphed in the 2:20 pace amid heavy jockeying and a disputed fourth heat.
Burden Jr. filled the gap for New ports as the game reached 22 all in the ninth inning when darkness halted play. The sun still high, the contest was called without a final result.
John A Crowley noted baseball catcher died this afternoon of consumption in Lawrence He caught for Philadelphia in 1883 and later played in Meriden Norfolk Portland and Washington Deceased was 34 years old
Milwaukee, Sept 23. President Killillen of the Milwaukee Baseball Club says no plan to enter the national league. He has not applied for a franchise and does not intend to do so, clarifying recent rumors.
Baseball chatter notes Washington moving ahead of Brooklyn on the standings with Lajoie of the Phillies troubled by a lame knee. Mentions Boston's strong outfield and possible pitching pair Klobedanz and Breitenstein. Also notes Keenan of Wilkesbarre touted for big league, and pennant race details around Philadelphia Louisville and Baltimore players.
The second Massachusetts State Shooting Association meet at Lynn on the Saugus Turnpike saw strong winds and high scores. Notables included Capt. Wadsworth, O. R. Dickey, and club reps from Lynn Cambridge Hingham Quincy Brockton and Haverhill. Lynn team won the eighth event with 27 thirds of 30 while three shooters tied for first in the twelfth event with 18 points.
Willie Hoppe defeated his brother Frank at Murray and Irwin's last night by 150 to 118. Willie's high run was 21. This afternoon and evening they played Wise continuous pool 100 points up.
Cold day at Rigby led to the Star Pointer versus Frank Agan race being called off pending better weather. Upcoming trials feature Robert J and John R against records. Refina won the 2:24 pacing heat and the sixth heat, with Red Silk and Clifford trailing. Heir-at-Law took the 2:18 pace in straight heats while Mickey dominated the 2:28 trot with Agnes.
Acting Governor Wolcott attends Governor's Day at Taunton with 25 000 spectators. Luncheon at Colonel Carr's home precedes a parade to the grounds. W C Bayles introduces the Governor who urges congratulatory remarks from W C Lovering. Trotting and bicycle events crown Arthur Maid, Seddie L, D Beck, and W Tandoi with top times and purses.
In Lynn, the Bristol county meet saw A. E. Barber of Taunton win the 440 yard time of 52.5 seconds and H. B. Hills of Providence win the one mile at 4 minutes 9 seconds. The mile tandem was captured by H. D. Merritt and Hans Hansen, both from Providence, with a time of 4 minutes 2.19 seconds.
The Hoosac Valley fair in North Adams drew solid crowds on September 23 as races impressed. Frank Watson won the one mile novice bicycle in 2:55, while T F Parsons of Springfield captured the two mile handicap in 5 1 2 minutes and the one mile open in 2 46 1 2. Purse events saw Daylight of Beverly win the 2 40 class trot and pace in 2 31 1 2, with Canonicus of Providence taking the 2 20 class trot and pace in 2 26 3 4, Mazette finishing second.
First race five and a half furlongs Plaudita won with Red Spider second and The Stock Broker third in 1 12. Second race five and a half furlongs Trayline won Maxime Elliott second Trianon third in 1 113 4. Third race one mile sixteenth Rondo won Valley second Muskalone third in 1 52 1 2. Fourth race five furlongs Xmas won Ross O. second Hi Daddy third in 1 08. Fifth race one mile Belmar won Brandywine second Tinge third in 1 43. Sixth race six furlongs Tom Cromell won Harrington second Ameer third in 1 16. Seventh race mile and six furlongs over seven hurdles April Fool won Flushing second Alabama third in 3 24.
On September 23 at Keene New Hampshire the Cheshire County Grange fair drew a fair crowd for the second day. In the 3 minute class Kitty Wilkes owned by F L Chickering of Walpole won first with fast times 2 34 1 4 and 2 34 1 2 Allie Coon of Keene placed second and Nancy Gillig of Keene third. In class Boney Bell of Alexandria won with 2 29 1 4 and Miss K of Ashuelot second. A special race saw Ned Wallace driven by A T Batchelder lose to an unpaced bicyclist Joseph Nadeau with the horse taking a 15 second flying start. Time 2 34 1 2
Rochester N H September 23 Lilly Simmons won the 2 31 class in straight heats with General Robinson a frequent pool pick In the :50 class Lady Beauver was favorite but misbehaved and Pres cott Wilkes scratched the first heat Kentucky Ben won easily.
Milton Young sold his Strathmore colt out of Annette by Strachino to Oates and McChesney for 3000 dollars in Lexington.
Benton M s next start will be in the Transylvania $5000 stake. Frank Rgan and Star Pointer will be the attraction at Rigby today. The horses at Saugus will be called at 1 o'clock today. Pat L the 4 year old son of Republican is now the champion trotter on a half mile ring.
Harvard’s varsity football squad held another two sessions with emphasis on starting and falling, line breaking through, and blocking kicks. Newcomers Lloyd Adams and E H Davis joined notables Wrightington and Newell in coaching duties.
Boston Latin School prepares a solid football squad for the season. More than twenty candidates trained yesterday on the oval under Tom Maguire, last year’s captain. No captain named yet, with Lowe or Teevens likely to lead.
English High School held afternoon practice under Captain Manahan and Coach Jack Halligan on Irvington Oval. Kennington from Dedham High is likely to fill halfback for Punch Whittemore, while Don O'Brien, brother of Mike, played tackle on the regular squad yesterday.
Keene Fitzpatrick arrived in New Haven on Monday to take charge of Yale players off the field. Sherlock, ex E. H. 8, will enter Yale. The annual Interscholastic Association meeting is set for Saturday at the B. A. A. Senglash High secures Irvington Oval for practice. Mike O'Brien, star guard from last year’s English High School, joins B. A. A. practice tomorrow and will try for tackle.
Tom Burke aims to lower the world quarter mile mark this afternoon at Beacon Park between 3 and 5. He is paced by D F O'Brien and Bily Holland. The current record of 47.34 seconds was set by Wendell Baker on July 1, 1886. Burke also seeks the 400 yard record of 43 seconds set by W C Downs on July 9, 1880. Public exhibition with no admission. starters to be announced. officials to time at 400 and quarter mile marks.
The B A A football team held practice on Irvington oval with eight candidates, under captain Howland Russell who excelled at centre last year. Frank Mansfield and Teddy Smith from Newton A A are among those expected to join soon, with Nate Anthony possible. Manager John Graham praised the session.
New York dispatch reports James J. Corbett was arrested at Asbury Park by the local police chief this afternoon. He was released on 100 dollar bail and will be brought to New York on Saturday.
Spike Sullivan was defeated by Willie Keefe in six rounds at the Bohemian Club. Jack Everhardt files for annulment against Dorothy Sadee Hardwick after wealth linked marriage. San Francisco clubs feud over Corbett Sharkey fight with permits, purses, and legal wrangling ongoing. George LaBlanche sparring in Cleveland ahead of a planned Boston bout. Paddy Fenton to box Moriarty in Hartford on Oct 15. Parson Davies leads Tommy White training for a world featherweight title bout against George Dixon at Broadway Athletic Club next Friday.
Gossip in athletic circles says the New York Athletic Club refused the entry of Mitchell the weight thrower for next Saturday's games. The decision affects the field for the forthcoming event in New York.
Wheelmen William Austin and Louis Sisson left Newport bearing messages from Fort Adams to Fort Sheridan in Chicago this morning.
Sunday Charlestown C C opens century on Newburyport course with divisions led by Second Lieutenant Hughes and Captain Peckham. Oct 27 Mets hold second annual century to Providence with two divisions from 6:30 to 7:30. Berkeley C C road race course outlined. Nutmeg federation meeting set for Oct 8 at Meriden. Everett Wheelmen announce officers for six months. Pete Berle’s sextuplet races in Lynn against Glenmere record. Handicaps for Glenmere Park races posted. Lantern parade follows Lynn races. Press Cycling Club final Sunday run to Ponkapoag planned with club house start. Suffelcs century setup with paced ten mph. dinners and stops arranged. Corcoran benefit mile championship features Bank Officers’ Association entries. Providence Worcester Boston triangle open Oct 11 with finish at Copley square and pace within half an hour. Entry details and fees noted.
The f. a. w. weekly bulletin lists suspensions for thirty days from Sept 18 for unsanctioned races including Louis Marsh Farmington Me Russell Green Herbert Gardner Arthur Paulding W S Litchfield Marshfield Mass and others. It also notes transfers to the professional class for James Stockbridge Ellsworth Me and several others by clause A or own request and lists Louis Marsh Arthur A Jackson and Charles Rankin among those affected.
The Boston Post plans a joint debate at Music Hall in early October on how free silver will affect the workingman. Five first class speakers from each side will present twenty minute talks. The event aims to educate and present leading arguments. details will follow in the Post.
At a special City Council meeting in Leadville Colorado locals pressed to drive out vagrants and suspicious characters. The council asked the Governor to declare martial law citing fears of further violence. Three men killed in Monday riot identified as Cripple Creek men. Union tensions flared with a bread boycott then resolved in favor of supplying troops. President Auburn of the Miners Union is missing.
Governor McIntyre dispatches General Brooks with full power to suppress rioting in Leadville and surrounding areas. He calls out 850 soldiers including Chaffee Light Artillery and Denver city cavalry, with dynamite and Winchester weapons feared in rioters hands.
Clubs should apply to A J Berge at 6 Federal street with a $10 entry fee for Mercantile Bowling League spots. Reinstated by the A A U are R M Dame J J Kiernan and Denis Kenny. Yale may send a crew to Henley next year and Tom Burke may wear East Boston A A colors in championships.
Part of the Post Almanac for 1896 is available at ten cents per copy, with the full edition priced at 25 cents. It includes election reports, silver and gold statistics, financial tables, and many useful informations across 432 pages, sold at the Boston Post counting room.
Edward N. Bulmer of Biddeford Maine is said to have died after a bathing accident in New Orleans where he jumped from a wharf and dislocated his spine. He was taken to a hospital where death was attributed to his injuries.
An alarm from Box 12 Cambridge at 3 pm reported a slight fire on the roof of Wallington and Buck's factory. Damage was slight.
The Suburban Bank Officers' Association held a business meeting and dinner last evening at the Quincy House with twenty two members present. President L. J. Willis presided and several after dinner speeches were delivered.
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