While Mathewson had been able to afford the best treatment , Browne 's friends had to help ensure that he was admitted to a hospital in The Bronx .
Newspaper accounts highlighted the differences in financial capacity between the former star Mathewson and the lesser - known Browne .
While Mathewson had been able to afford the best treatment , Browne 's friends had to help ensure that star was admitted to a hospital in The Bronx .
Newspaper accounts highlighted the differences in financial capacity between the former star Mathewson and the lesser - known Browne .