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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1893
Page
3
Stivetts earned the win for Boston in a decisive game against Baltimore as the Orioles versus Spiders matchup delivered a victory for the Bostons while Papa Anson struggled on the mound.
In a tense Boston Philadelphia game, Duffy scored on a wild throw, Tucker avoided movement to the plate, and Cross ruled Duffy out, prompting anger. Stivetts starred for Boston with Weyhing and Duffy also impactful, delivering a one hour thirty two minute affair marked by miscues and sharp play.
Baltimore defeats Washington with strong fielding by McMahon and Stockdale. McGraw homered as 2,056 attendees watch. Score shows Baltimore 4 to Washington 1 with a late rally. Errors favor Baltimore 3 to Washington 3. pitchers McMahon Robinson Stockdale Farrell.
New Yorks defeated the Brooklyns after a heavy sixth inning surge in the third. A rain delay interrupted play and darkness halted action in the eighth. The scoring line shows New Yorks with the decisive runs and Brooklyns held scoreless in late frames.
In Chicago on August 1 the Cleveland nine defeated the Chicago club as Young failed to pace the Colts. OConnor homered, Cleveland outscored Chicago 16 hits to 6 with 1 error to Chicago's 5. Attendance 1413. Batteries Young and OConnor McGill and Schriver.
Pittsburg beats St Louis twice as Killen shines with strong pitching and Killen yields few runs. In game one Pittsburg scores 11 hits to 9 for St Louis with a 11 to 5 finish. Attendance listed as 5000. Hawley lasts to seventh in game two before Pittsburg bats erase four runs.
A Hanover despatch reports Frank H. O Connor Dartmouth renowned pitcher has signed with the Philadelphia club. He departed last night and will play in Boston today.
Lewiston defeated the Boston Reds 8 to 4 as Stevens pitched well and Mahomey worked as umpire. Attendance was 450. Lewiston had 16 base hits to Boston Reds' seven, with Lewiston errors at one and Boston Reds at five. Batteries Stevens Hart Sullivan OConnor.
Fall River hosts Brockton in an unexciting August 1 matchup attended by about 800 fans. Brockton led offensively and defensively with eight base hits to six for Fall River, while errors favored Fall River with five. Batteries were Doe and Burke for Brockton and O Neill and Burrill for Fall River.
The Dorchester Athletic Club announces a picnic and track meet at Melville Garden Downer Landing tying to a 2 30 arrival from Boston. The program features open events a scratch mile clash Billy Clark Dorchester versus Jimmy McLaughlin Worcester and a packed entry list with handicaps for sprints distances and throws. Tickets 60 cents, the day promised strong form from New England’s top performers plus a picnic option.
The American Wringer Co located at 18 and 15 Broadway Extension lists itself as a manufacturer of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. It offers repairs for all kinds of wringers and sweepers and accepts mail orders for patented toe line devices.
Detroit August first report covers G L Gary of Chelsea Mass winning the quarter mile open. Tyler of Springfield placed second Brow of Cleveland third. Sanger did not start after Zimmerman. The Pequot Cycle Club held a pleasant last run from Harvard Bridge to Echo Bridge and Waltham with dinner at Crescent Beach. Howard Nickerson and Joseph Bailey plan a vacation in Chatham. Eddie McDuffee returns home and heads to Chicago races. Saugus track results noted with time trials by McDuffee and pace-maker PedeDuffee. Aleck Keltie sails for Chicago as Roxbury club cyclist.
Will visit Washington and Niagara Falls arriving in Chicago for the L A W meet. Massachusetts leader Littlefield organizes a party of club members to join in Chicago. Bertsch Bean Stackhose Fales and Plummer brothers likely attend.
The Malden Bicycle Club appoints an executive committee for the September 2 meeting at the Waltham track led by S. T. Williams among others. The Centaur Road Club shifts races to Rockingham track due to poor roads with officials listed. Events include one mile novice for medals, one mile open with prizes, a three minute class with prizes, ten mile handicap with many prizes, and a $100 diamond if a world record falls. entries due by August 14 to F. H. Clarke Portsmouth.
The American yacht Navahoe owned by Royal Phelps Carroll won the Royal Southampton Yacht Club regatta from Netley to The Brambles and back, with Satanita second and Cal Luna third. Iverna finished last as Britannia and Valkyrie did not race. Navahoe led from early, extended her advantage, and finished at 38:65:30.
On opening day at Buffalo, Bellini driven by General Turner captures the 2:25 class trot as Siva flounders. Katie Earl places second with Lora I third while heats run 2:18 1 2, 2:16 1 4, 2:15 1 2. Robert J. tops the 2:10 pace. Director's Flower dominates the 2:35 class for two-year-olds with a $2000 purse and a fast 2:28 1 4. About 4000 spectators watched, with expectations of stronger times later in the week.
At Monmouth Park N J on August 1 results included Sirocco a walkover in race one. Miss Maude won race two with Madrid second and Kildeer third. Senator Grady led the Red Bank stakes race, Ornus second and Lochinvar third. Ajax won the Cape May handicap with Sport second and Basset law third. Queen like Sf won the five and a half furlongs, Ontario second and Tenacious third. Wormser took the six furlongs with Balance second and Tiny Tim third.
Aug 1 Brighton B Hach card opens with one mile and an eighth race where Bess McDuff wins Blizzard second and Dickerson third in 1 56. Second race over five furlongs Florina wins with She filly second and Sprinkle third in 1 05. Third race at one and one sixteenth miles Chis wins with Cliocolt runner up J F G third in 1 51. Fourth race a three fourths mile Geraldine wins with Bier second Gold Dollar third in 1 16 4. Fifth race six and one half furlongs Bolero wins with Innovation second Aca Blue third in 2 23. Sixth race five furlongs Lorimer wins with Lallah second Gloriana third in 1 04 Percent
In Gloucester New Jersey on August first the card featured six races. Captain Hammer won the opening 1 1/4 mile event with McKeever finishing second. Tra verse led the six and a half furlong race ahead of Lajulve filly, while Nattie Howard won the five eighths, beating Bobolink. Grand Prix captured the six and one quarter furlongs with Anncrean second. Arch bishop won four and a half furlongs ahead of Frank R. Hart, with Fagan third. Gratton led the four and a half furlongs with WTarry Ireland second and Criterion third. Times noted as 1:26 for the middle sprint and 57% in the shorter runs.
Mrs. Annie Patch widow of Oliver Patch died this morning in Hamilton at age 87. She was the town’s oldest resident and beloved by many, with a wide circle of friends and acquaintances extending for miles around.
At Saratoga on August 1 the track produced fast times though no standout event drew a large crowd. Results: first race six furlongs Leonardo won with J. McLaughlin second Muffineer third time 1 16. Second race six furlongs Jack Rich elies won Tigress second thirch third Mme 116. Third race five furlongs Reyes Santa Anita won La Joya second St Maxim third time 1 0244. Fourth race one mile Major Joe won Beldemonio second Sykestom third time 1 42.
Fragmentary OCR item notes wines and bottles with price and map details. Reads as an old newspaper ad fragment about wine bottles and a square map insert priced at a dollar, but specifics are unclear.
A dense list of race entries and weights for today’s programs at Saratoga. The card includes six races at Saratoga and five at another venue, with horse names and weights such as Henry Young 115 and Forerunner 112. Notable entries include Comanche, Kinglet, Drum Major, Long Shanks, and Lifeboat among many others.
A compact list of racehorse names and related entries across Saratoga and Monmouth Park venues. Names include Forerunner Strathmaid Manhausett Little Fred La Colonia Captain Brown Himyara William T Galilee Floodgate Mirage Matroydam Clementine Jugurtha Knapp Kinglet Banquet Lady Pulsifer Cunarder Drum Major Gallatin Ramapo Stonewell Young Arion Correction Alpha Fairy Harrington Longshanks Curacoa Integrity Hammie Lifeboat.
In Concord the Capital Driving Park August meeting drew a large crowd. Edith H., the Edith H. mare driven by ex-Congressman W. F. Daniell, took the 2:50 class handily. Don Wilkes won the 2:32 class after a sharp brush. Rowdy Knox, driven by Yapp of Lawrence, won the first two heats in the 2:45 class before the third heat was stopped due to pulling Hector. Pools favored Edith H Rowdy Knox Lynde.
Yesterday the Postmaster received resignations from L Edgar Timson assistant custodian and James W Switzer the writer of the Federal building. Timson will be succeeded by Philip Smith of East Boston and Switzer will be replaced by John Rly with a salary noted.
Members of the Progress Club of Boston with ladies held their annual outing at Melville Garden. A clambake dinner followed by dancing, rowing on the lake, and promenade led to a fine time. Most stayed for the 9 30 last boat to the city.
Edward McDonald also known as E and Sirois, station agent at Broadway Malden on the Saugus branch, is missing. The garbled line suggests a timetable or route issue amid the missing person notice.
A private letter confirms no riot and legal protection for the Columbian Club. Directors review abundant membership applications as sparring talents, including Austin Gibbons and Jack Skelly, join plans for fall and winter meetings. Rumors of a Burge vs McAuliffe catchweight bout and the Corbett Mitchell fight at Roby are noted with bets and backing.
In Beverly on the Myopia grounds Wenham Morristown defeated the Myopias 16 1-4 to 13 1-2 in polo. Hitchcock Shaw and Eustis starred as crowds praised flawless team play. R M Appleton was scorer and R L Agassiz led the Myopias. Morristown now holds the club cup after two wins.
In Sorrento Maine on August 1 R D Wrenn defeated C R Budlong 6 1 5 7 11 9 after a tense rally at the net Budlong's passing shots unsettled the champion. Preliminary results saw Talmage Bruce Gerard Sides and Adams all advance with decisive scores in earlier rounds.
Jack Dempsey, under manager Gus Tuthill, plans a potential slate of fights including Burge and Smith while aiming to weigh around 150 pounds and drop to 142 for a bout. He says he would rather fight Smith or Burge and has signed to accept opponents named by Tuthill, while noting limited drinking.
Mrs Bertha Engle wife of Rudolph Engle of Central street East Dedham is again missing from home. Monday morning she left her residence going to a grocery store half a mile distant and has not been seen since.
The New York and New England road now runs an elegant vestibuled train in connection with the Norwich line. This train leaves Boston at 7:00 p.m. daily except Sundays, connects at New London with steamers of the line, and is due in New York at 7:00 a.m. the following day.
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