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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1893
Page
3
In a 100 ball contest, the Browns could not prevail as Boston faced an Orioles challenge. The Orioles overwhelmed the Browns with strong pitching and timely hitting, seizing control early and holding on for the win.
In St Louis on September 28 the Browns dominated the game with Clarkson and Nichols in the box, Nichols edging Clarkson. Attendance reached about 1200 as the visitors secured an easy victory despite a lukewarm effort. The score was not disclosed in the available text.
Cleveland began the ninth with a 10 to 7 deficit but exploded for four runs with one out to win as Philadelphia protested the darkness. Delehanty and Thompson homered. attendance 1,200. Final: Cleveland 14, Philadelphia 10. Clarkson and Zimmer paired for Cleveland, Weyhing and Clements for Philadelphia.
McMahon stumps Louisville batsmen as Baltimore beats Louisville 7 to 4. Stratton pitched well for Baltimore, both teams fielding brilliantly. Attendance about 500 with a rough scoring line noted. Series features McMahon and Robinson versus Stratton and Weaver.
Pittsburg led from the first inning on errors by New York and held the lead throughout the game. Stenzel hit a home run as 1,200 attend. The score was Pittsburg four to New York one with later runs. Hits were 10 to 8, errors 2 to 6. Battery Lumbert and Sugden opposed German and Wilson.
Cincinnati defeated Washington 9 to 2 at home as Metz homered and Chamberlain paired with Vaughn delivered for the Reds. Attendance 728. Errors tied at 1 each with 12 hits for Cincinnati and 6 for Washington. Stockdale, Esper and McGuire pitched for Washington. Chamberlain and Vaughn for Cincinnati.
Fall River beat Troy in an exhibition contest by 7 to 5. Both pitchers were hit hard at times as Fall River posted 12 hits to Troy’s 10 with 5 errors to 6. Mercer Burrell and Devlin Cahill were the batteries. Attendance 500.
At a Dorchester Athletic Club meeting the rumor that Councilman George J Robinson Jr sought Labor Day sports funding for the club was denied. The club said Robinson acted after the Common Council approved using the overall athletic appropriation for Boston Common games under Dorchester auspices.
The third mile open launches the tournament with a large field and strong heats led by Taylor and Tyler. Jamaica Cycle Club plans a ten mile road race from Roslindale to Dedham and back finishing at Forest Hills with extensive prizes. Hopefuls include A F Smith C E Cobbett J G Kennedy W R Cole H W Kennedy and others. Everett Cycle Club travels to South Framingham next Sunday for a ride and meal at Winthrop House.
Springfield report says H C Tyler ran two miles from a standing start in 4:15 3-5 at Hampden Park. The time, nine seconds faster than G E Osmond's August record in England, was aided by pacing from Nelson brothers and others, with Windle closing the final half.
Wisconsin Governor Peck would not approve of vandals who wrecked A Bennett’s Waltham grocery, stealing and splattering 1000 dollars in food and supplies. Intruders forced a side window, spread butter and molasses, mixed flour and raisins, and added lard and tobacco to mimic a cake, then decamped with beefsteak, lamb, cigars, and more. Police link it to a Moody street breakin, but Bennett suspects spite against him.
The American Wringer Co. advertises at 18 and 15 Broadway extension as city manufacturers of wringers mangiee spring beds and carpet sweepers. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers. Orders by mail promptly attended to.
A large crowd of about 6000 gathered at Mystic for a brisk Breeders' meeting yesterday afternoon. Gil Curry won the 2:35 pace in three heats, defeating Whisper after a tight stretch drive, as E N R Thayer’s ch eolt Colonel Thayer placed well in the same event. Also notable were Benton M winning the 2:40 stallion stake and Stoneridge taking the 2:40 heat, with a strong field including Frank Jones, Germaine, and Jayhawker in the day’s competitive card. The Elliott Electric Chronograph demonstrated its timing accuracy amid cool conditions.
A two year old colt race headlines the card along with the 2:22 and 2:27 trots and a free for all pace. Entrants include Bunce Jr Ed Winslow Chesterfield B B the Dude Chronos and Merrylegs highlighting the day’s big harness action.
Ten thousand spectators watched Nancy Hanks lower her own record at Tara Haute Indiana. Budd Doble, gravely ill, barely sat in the sulky while Artist urged the mare. May Marshall set a new record in the fourth heat but Hal Braden rode the favored winner. Warrietta led 2:19 trot, Zeambia and Florida faltered in collision.
Ten thousand spectators in SPDALIA, Mo witnessed Flying Jib break the world race record for the second heat, finishing in 2:04 3-4 with quarter splits of 33, 1:01 1-2, 1:33, and 2:04 3-4, achieving a decisive victory.
Large crowd witnesses fine racing at Baltimore venue with multiple heats. Over Holt wins two heats and the unfinished 2:37 trot while Fear Naught and Belle Truxton place. Princess Orloff falters in the 2:33 trot and Great Stakes leads Dexter in a tight dash. Budd Dobie takes the 2:20 pace in three heats amid thrilling finishes, with Hadley Junior and Whitby close behind. Alva Patchen and Dodgeville split the 2:27 trot heats as the event ends.
Wilmington owner James B. Green telegraphed W. P. Taylor of Buffalo that Saladin would race Mascot at Cleveland for 2500 dollars a side.
First race five eighths of a mile with Has brouck Sirocco Correction Don Alonzo. Second race three quarters of a mile featuring Aloha Ironmaster Tom Tough Sarah Ramey Little Charlie Melba Reginald. Third race three quarters of a mile Domino Hurlingham Jack of Spades Sir Excess St Maxim Aurelian Sam Lucas Discount Prig Pacemaker Haltmine Ilu sion. Fourth race one and a half miles Banquet Rudolph Alpha Picknicker Prince of Darkness Terrifier Mendicant. Fifth race one mile Lustre Bolero Anna B Nero. Sixth race five eighths of a mile Patrician Assignee Wilfal Rosewood colt Grampian Equation Camden Black Hawk Arena Gertie.
Thomas Kelly aged 28 and Daniel Desmond 33 were arrested near midnight at 150 Commercial street in Henry L. Talkus cigar store after breaking glass. An officer used a club to subdue them until backup arrived. both men required a surgeon for head injuries.
Judge Lacombe in the United States Circuit Court named Samuel M. Jarvis of Kansas City and Roland R. Conklin of Boston receivers for the Jarvis Conklin Mortgage Trust Company of 40 Wall Street. The action by debenture holders seeks payment of a 6 percent semi annual dividend due Sept 1. The firm’s capital stock has grown from 1.5 million to 8.5 million with 960,000 unpaid. Receivers qualified for 100,000 each. The trust holds bonds totaling about 1.03 million with multiple security partners including Mercantile Trust Company New England Safe Deposit Trust and Boston Safe Deposit among others and English firm Law Guarantee and Trust Society as security.
About twenty Cambridge citizens gathered at City Hall to start a movement to purchase an oil portrait of ex Mayor Henry H. Gilmore. Chairman John H. Corcoran said a photograph was secured from Mrs Gilmore and hoped she would be pleased if a portrait were hung in City Hall. A first class portrait could be painted for 309 dollars with framing to follow for presentation to the city.
Thompson convicted of manslaughter for the death of his wife Mary F. Thompson at their Dundee street home on Aug 1. Witnesses, including the victim’s mother, testified to repeated quarrels and a beating prior to the fatal injury. The jury returned the verdict after a morning trial in Superior Criminal Court.
Arthur W. Campbell a 28 year old lodging-house worker and religious worker is arrested for passing a $25 worthless check at Houston & Henderson after a $9 check at M Fay Williams and other disputes with Tremont Temple Society and Kenney Clark victims Campbell frequented Boylston Street YMCA and Ches ter square and faces court today with possible further charges anticipated
Wichita dispatch reports Judge Reed of the District Court declared the eight hours labor act unconstitutional as a restraint on liberty of action. He says the law violates state and federal constitutions, with claims for overtime totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars pending against counties and cities statewide.
London dispatch reports the steamer Fuerst Bismarck arriving from New York passing the Needles near the entrance to the Solent. The fragment notes the ship made the voyage successfully, though the text is cut and unfinished.
The scene around Coney Island heats as Jack McAuliffe agrees with Judge Newton on boxing plans and issues a 138 pound purse fight challenge to Billy Smith with stakes from 5000 to 10000 a side. Burge may challenge at 138 pounds, but McAuliffe looks unlikely to accept. Talks touch on Corbett, Mitchell, and O'Malley's Crescent City Club, with Weir planning further sparring and Ike Weir seeking fights at 118-120 pounds. A Lafayette meeting lists four bouts and boxing notes from Dorchester and London.
Newburg New York Sept 28 Last night the steam yacht owned by John Jacob Astor struck a reef at New Hamburg on the Hudson. The vessel gouged a large hole amidships and beached on a sand bar to avoid sinking. Pumping continues as water fills the hold while only officers and crew remain aboard.
Steve O'Donnell the Australian heavyweight says his November fight with George Godfrey of Boston at Coney Island Athletic Club has been indefinitely postponed.
The Scandinavian Democratic Club of Massachusetts reorganized with officers elected including President Alban Andrew of Beverly and secretary Charles O. Engstrom of Boston. Large attendance and enthusiasm marked the meeting as the club began with a large membership. The next meeting is set for October 5, 1893.
Jacob V Collyer of 23 Charles Street died last evening in Lynn aged 1 year. He early joined the California gold rush era voyage via the Horn, spent six months at sea, two years mining, then returned to Lynn to enter the leather trade and later joined Company G of the Third Massachusetts.
The Valkyrie made its first American sail under canvas at Sandy Hook with Lord Dunraven and Hi Maitland Kersey aboard. The mainsail set poorly, no battens, and the yacht showed sluggish handling despite favorable ebb tide, finishing a short run outside Sandy Hook before returning at 3:45 p.m.
Officers of Captain Pierce raid several gambling clubs on the second division area as a single suspect is found, a 18 year old resident on Minot street is arrested on registration charges.
Lawrence dispatch notes that yesterday Arlington Mills announced a wage reduction for its weavers triggering disappointment among workers. The report cites the mill management and affected employees as primary sources of reaction and frames the event within the local industrial labor climate.
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