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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1886

Page

2

Washington Has an Easy Time with the Cowboys-New Yorkers Play with Old Time Brilliancy

Detroit defeats Boston on the South End grounds with Dunlap, Brouthers, Rowe and Hanlon delivering key hits. Philadelphia and Chicago battle to a tenth inning tie as Ferguson and Daly produce offense. Washington beats St. Louis with Kerrigan and Kreig contributing, while New York routs Kansas City at the Polo Grounds in the opener of a doubleheader.

Washington Cowboys Detroits South End Lady Baldwin Stemmyer Wise Nash Johnson Hornung Dunlap Detroit Hanlon Ganzel Brouthers Rowe Thompson White Bostons Sutton Bulinton Chicagos Philadelphias Ee R Dally Clarkson Bastian Chicas Dalrymple Kelly Ferguson Piiadelphias Farrar Falmer Washendon Washingtons St. Louis Maroons Kirby Kreig ST. Louis ACER A. E. Hines Ginasseo Carroll McKinon Farrell Denny MecGeachy Bhar Cf Seery Goldaby Canilly Riv Ro Wiles Oboe l Od Rane Havese So Mivers Henry McGeachy Hayes Myers Welch Kitney Gillespie Eer NEW Yorks Kansas Citys E. N. UB Rich’son Radfora Connor Ewing Amvarta Rasack Wharey P.O Dorgan Hackett Donnelly MACH Omens Ib Gerhardt Oie Oo Finley Aes Nee Ei Ollee Kinley Jay—Bassett McQueery Powers

Portlanden Darkened Finish Halts Portland Game

In Portland Maine on September 27 the game between Portland and Boston Blues was called after six innings due to darkness. The Blues led 4 to 3 when play stopped, with key hits from McCormick and Sullivan and a late rally by the Blues. Pitchers Willis and Madden each saw action. errors by Portland contributed to the tally as both teams tallied run totals across five innings.

Portland Portlands Boston Blues ALE A. E. Galligan Ake Kearns Deca O' Read Wheelock Ryan Hated McCork Shil Bhemer OO Riley O'Rourke Sullivan O’connell M.m’phy Schenk Shaw Ss Madden Willis POON Ss Ea ICSS Eos Blues Wheelock Hatfield Sheffer McCormick W. Murphy M. Sullivan Bradley

Lawrence-Haverhill game ends early after darkness

In Lawrence the Lawrences defeated the Haverhills 7 to 4 at Lawrence. Conway of Haverhill broke his finger in the third inning. Earlier scores included Pittsburg-Pittsburgh 5, Athletics 1 and Concord-Manchester 4, Concords 1. The Louisville Metropolitan game was postponed by rain.

Louisville Lawrence Lawrences Haverhills Conway Haverhill

League matchups recap across major cities

The schedule lists League-Detroits at Boston Chicagos at Philadelphia St. Louis at Washington Kansas Citys at New York New England-Bostons at Haverhill Brock tons at Newburyport.

League Detroits Boston Chicagos Philadelphia St. Louis Washington Kansas Citys New York New England Bostons Haverhill Brocktons Newburyport

Boston Stock Exchange elects leaders for term ending 1888

The Boston Stock Exchange held its annual election yesterday naming Murray R. Ballou as president Henry W. Dodd as vice president Charles Dudley as treasurer William C. Fisk as secretary and Elisha D. Bangs Charles Head James P. Brewer B Rollins Morse Joseph W. Davis and Edward W. Mussey to the governing committee for the term ending Oct 1 1888.

Boston Stock Exchange Murray R. Ballou Henry W. Dodd Charles Dudley Lead William C. Fisk Elisha D. Bangs Charles Head James P. Brewer B. Rollins Morse Joseph W. Davis Edward W. Mussey

Beacons Street police HQ vote seals five year lease

Boston aldermen approve leasing estates 12 and 14 Beacon street for police headquarters by 7 to 5 vote after lengthy debate. Lexington Building Association offers to abate 2000 annually for first five years, conditional on city occupying for offices. Further orders include land takings for high service and street widening. Mayor O Brien hosted at Youngs Hotel after adjournment.

Board of Aldermen Beacon Street Capen Carroll Coe Donovan Maguire Smith Sullivan Allen Barr Bromwich Freeman Hart Boston Hugh O' Brien Charles J. Whitmore Lexington Building Association Whitmore Mason Street Pemberton Square Common Council Committee On Fire Department Boston Water Board Harrison Avenue Essex Street Edward J. Flynn John Curtin East Boston Ferries West End Street Railway Metropolitan Railroad Marlborough Street West Chester Park Brookline St. Mary’s Street O'brien Young’s Hotel

Sullivan and Ryan to clash in Bay Area boxing match

Sullivan and Paddy Ryan signed for a two month out bout in San Francisco. A 40 mile yacht race off Newport is set for next Thursday between Miranda and Sachem starting Brenton's reef lightship, windward or leeward to return. Hanlan challenged Beach to a Thames race for up to 25000 with betting sides in America or Australia, Beach declined.

Sullivan Paddy Ryan San Francisco Miranda Sachem Newport Brenton Reef Leeward Edward Hanlan William Beach Thames America Australia Hanlan Beach

Don Pedro Owns a Volcano in Mexico

The Atlanta Constitution recounts Don Pedro de Tortillo who lived on a fertile Mexican plantation. An earthquake lifted his land into a cratered volcano while his adobe house crumbled. He now living by showing the volcano to tourists and hopes for restoration of his lands.

Don Pedro de Tortillo Don Pedro Mexico

Youth confesses to organ damage at South Braintree church

A 17 year old with a troubled mind confessed to recent depredations at the Congregational Church organ in South Braintree. His motive centred on studying organ mechanisms. Despite the act, his family status and clean prior record lead authorities to take no action. Damages total about $79.

South Braintree

Races at Glenmore End Season in Heavy Crowd

Lynn September 27. More than 3000 watched the Glenmore bicycle meet closing the Lynn Cycle Club Track Association tournament. Big records were forecast but none fell as Hendee won the one mile amateur in 2 41 2 5, Crist took the three mile amateur in 9 34 2 9, and Wood led the ten mile professional tricycle event with 170 points. Multiple races followed with victories by Rich, Gas Kell, and Rowe in handicap and consolation events.

Lynn Sprcran Glenmore Lynn Cycle Club Track Association G. M. Hendee Springfield F. F. Ives Meriden W. A. Rhodes Dorchester C. P. Adams Percey W. Stone St. Louis Rowe Hendee Ives Stone Rhodes Adams W. E. Crist Washington, D. C Philip Brown Washington D. C Kavanagh Cohoes N. Y E. A. de Blois Hartford Conn Charles W. Ware Marblehead Fred Foster Toronto Can W. H. Boudreau Salem Crist Foster W. J. Morgan Chicago John Prince Fred Wood Leicester A. B. Rich New York H. W. Gaskell Boston John T. Williams D. Edgar Hunter G. M. Worden Rich Worden Gaskell Hanter Williams Miles Philip 8S. Brown A. de Blois Frazier Woodside Crocker Morgan Wood Hlendee

Annual Meeting of Polo Clubs in Winslow Rink

The New England Association of Polo Clubs held its annual meeting in Winslow's rink. President Winslow chaired as Mr. Clough was absent. F E Holton was elected temporary secretary. The group elected F B Bancroft president, F A Lappen vice president, W R Sherman secretary, and directors J C Morse, W E Robinson, W A Davis. A committee including Reed Holton and Hunt was named to revise the constitution and playing rules.

New England Association of Polo Clubs Winslow Clough F. E. Holton New England F. ©. Bancroft New Bedford F. A. Lappen Boston W. R. Sherman

Outside view on New England fisheries policy debate

The Philadelphia Telegraph notes public sentiment has declined to back protective fishing measures for New England, citing harsh industry critiques of mackerel season limits, Nova Scotian licenses, and tariff enforcement. It argues wider national awareness may yield a settlement aligned with national interests rather than regional gain.

Philadelphia Telegraph New England Congress Blaine

Boston Patrolman James E Henderson Resignation Accepted

The resignation of Boston patrolman James E Henderson was accepted yesterday by the police department, marking his departure from the force.

James E. Henderson Police Force Boston

Financial notice of multiple national banks and corporate securities

A printed list dated Wednesday September 29 1886 records multiple national banks such as Atlas National Bank Blackstone National Bank and Columbia National Bank among others. It also enumerates various securities including shares in Newton National Bank Shoe and Leather Insurance Co Mills and railroad bonds with denominations and dates stated. The notice appears to be by order of institutions trustees executors and includes numerous corporate names and issues.

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