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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1893
Page
3
Nichols and Good provide strong hitting as the Phillies stamp a win over the Senators Orioles beat Ward Reds win at Pittsburg Spiders whip Anse Browns beat Colonels in a tense baseball day with several decisive performances and key innings.
Haddock pitched six strong innings holding the Bostons to one hit before a homer and two singles in the seventh sparked a five run outburst. Sharrott relieved, Nichols allowed five hits including a Brooklyns triple. Brooklyn managed only five hits and two runs. Attendance 3900. The score:
Baltimore won by scoring nine of eleven hits in three innings while New York managed only one multi hit frame in two innings. Attendance was 2520 as Mullane and Robinson held off Baldwin and Kelly in a 9 to 7 Baltimore victory.
In Cleveland on August 3 the locals rallied in the fifth inning sealing an 8 to 4 win over the Chicago club. Wilmot homered as Cleveland piled up eight hits and took advantage of two walks to secure the lead. Clarkson held Chicago to limited offense. Attendance reported at 1,800.
A late error in the ninth tied the game for Cincinnati before a 12th inning score. Ward received ten days notice of dismissal amid 3100 attendance. Cincinnati 4 Pittsburg 4. Pitchers Payrott Sullivan Ehret Sugden. Hits Cincinnati 8 Pittsburg 10. Errors Cincinnati 2 Pittsburg 3.
Philadelphia beat Washington 22 to 7 as eight runs crossed in the third inning. O'Connor started for Philadelphia but was relieved after issuing three straight walks. Taylor pitched well in relief, Delehanty Allen and Sullivan homered, and Radford struggled for three innings. attendance 5996.
New England League action at Congress street grounds saw the Reds surge past Mercer as six hits and three misplayed balls fueled an eight inning burst. Riley steadied the mound after a rough start, limiting Mercer to four hits in eight innings while Reds outfield play contributed to the lopsided victory.
Blanchard Farebam secured a decisive win at Deoek Square and St Faneuil Mall, prevailing 24 to 13 in a pairing that drew local spectators and highlighted the competing teams. Strong presence from nearby organizations energized the event.
The California young millionaire plans to import Ormonde to America this month as part of a broader breeding ambition. Macdonough, 26, inherits much wealth and aims to become a leading breeder, owning vast ranches near Menlo Park and a select stable. Ormonde, foaled 1883, never lost in 13 starts, Derby winner, earned over 125000, previously owned by the Duke of Westminster. An aged Irish attendant will accompany the stallion back to the United States.
At Buffalo Buffalo 14 Providence 7. At Erie Springfield 19 Erie 12. At Binghamton Binghamton 21 Albany 9. At Wilkesbarre Wilkesbarre 4 Troy 3.
Corbett clashes over McAuliffe influence and possible Corbett Jackson bout eyed as the era’s greatest attraction. Reports, suspicions, and matchups swirl as Jim seeks fair terms with Mitchell or options Jackson.
In Sorrento Maine on August 3 Talmage and Budlong were set to face W B Garland and J A Parker in the doubles final while Chace and Wrenn competed for the singles crown at 3 PM. Fourth day highlights included Bruce and Mece defeating Dodge and Adams 6 4 2 6 7 and Parker and Garland beating Bruce and Read 6 4 6 3 0 with Talmage and Penns prevailing over Kimball and Gerard by default.
In Fall River on August 3, Fennelly muffed a seventh inning fly allowing Portland to score twice and win. Attendance was 600. Final: Portland 8, Fall River 2. Portland had 6 hits to Fall River’s 5. fielding miscues noted.
In Brockton on Aug 3 the home team fell behind from the start as Wheeler dominated on the mound and Ryan struggled. Lewiston plated 9 runs in the early innings to Brockton's 4. Attendance was 650. Lewiston 15 Brockton 4. Wheeler and Hart pitched with Burke catching. Ryan and Burke suffered the loss.
James McLaughlin of Worcester A. C. dominated Dorchester Athletic Club games, defeating Billy Clark in a special mile race and winning the mile open in a spectacular display. The event drew about 1200 spectators with officials led by Jack O’Connell, John Graham, and John Bowler guiding a busy program. McLaughlin’s performance followed coaching from trainer Pooch Donovan as he outpaced Clark and McKinnon in the mile, with Connor and Doherty delivering strong jumps in the field events and a crowded sprint finals showcasing Remington, Gallagher, and Rowe in tight heats.
In field events and running jumps the Dorchesters club leads with multiple placements. B Doherty and W A McGunigle show strong showings in scratch starts and total distances. James Driscoll of Brookline wins the shot put with 37 ft 1 2 in. Leo Dumbrnski Chelsea takes second with 37 ft total. Joseph Kelley Dorchesters places third with 36 ft 2 1 2 in. Frank McGrath T A C wins the running broad jump with 21 ft 6 in. Joseph Bennett Dorchesters places second with 21 ft 2 in. P M Harrison Dorchesters takes third with 21 ft.
In Barre Vermont August 3 the Vermont Division L A W held its first race meet in eight years drawing wheelmen from New England. E A McDuffee of Malden Mass and H W Hall of Concord NH led the day with multiple wins and McDuffee received a special prize for the fastest mile time.
In Framingham Massachusetts the Framingham Savings Bank and the Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank have invoked the thirty days notice law. The move reflects a statewide agreement among savings banks rather than local market stress. Amid a national downturn, local employment holds steadier with only small factory layoffs and factory shutdowns. The town anticipates substantial growth as two new industries arrive and others are planned, predicting a strong year ahead. Local deposits over the past month exceed last year’s level.
The Yale & Towne Manufacturing Company of Stamford announces a 10 percent reduction in wages and salaries during the ongoing business disturbance. Operations will continue in all departments, though the force and working hours may be reduced. The firm emphasizes it remains the town’s principal industry and will stay in operation.
Harvard champion F H Hovey won the postponed third round singles match at the St George cricket grounds, 6 1. Consolation results: George L Wrenn over H Wardner by default, Morris Johnson over R R Chapman 6 1 6 0, N W Mundy over Ward Seabury 6 1. This afternoon C B Neal beat ee Ter of the West 7 5 6 2, and Fred Hovey defeated Harold McCormick 6 2 6 1 6 2.
Two Myopia polo teams clashed on Wenham grounds in front of a large crowd. Rabbits led Seabury 0, Myer 1, Norman 1, Cochran 0 and Beagles Kennedy 2, Fay 2, Warren 1, Holmes 0. Fay starred for the Beagles and Myer for the Rabbits as the Rabbits won 5 goals to 2.
At Franklin Park Saugus a large crowd witnessed a high pace day. Jennie T won the 2:22 pacing class with Belle Wilkes close and Getty Grant second. In the 2:28 trot Robert H and Freddie C dueled, with a close finish and Freddie C earning a heat win. Multiple heats featured heavy action, with Robert H posting several strong performances.
Sensational action at Buffalo during the Grand Circuit third day with records tumbling in the 2:15 trot as Hulda posts the fastest three heat race and lowers the Buffalo track marks to 2 10 3 4 and 2 08 1 2 for a five year old. Hal Pointer wins the great free for all pacing heat with Mascot trailing, while Flying Jib falters in heat two. Prin Herschel shines in the 2 20 stake, with Miss Gregor failing to match Prince’s speed. about thirteen thousand fans attend.
At Monmouth Park New Jersey on August 3 the six races list winners and times. Bandit won the first race with Iola second and Kazan third in 1 1 4. Lustre led the six furlong second race with Steve Estes second and Vestibule third in 1 13 2. Arab captured the Passaic stakes sixth he held Chesapeake second and Kinglet third in 1 131 4. Aloha won the Rahway handicap one mile with Picknicker second and Merry Monarch third in 1 39 4. Mackintosh won seven furlongs with Chief Justice second and May Win third in 1 28 4. Little Charley won seven furlongs with Tiny Tim second and Bayard third in 1 29 2.
At Brighton Beach L I August 3 results show Hardy Fox winning the first race five-eighths of a mile with Kingsclere second and Coal Mine third in 1 04 ¼. Factotum wins the second race three-fourths of a mile with Florinda second and Clarus third in 1 16 ¼. Darkness wins the six and one half furlongs with Shelley Tuttle second and Clement third in 1 28 ¼. Carmine wins the fourth race five-eighths of a mile with Morrissey second and Australiaa third in 1 00 ¾. Lou Rhette wins the seven furlongs with Bess McDuff second and King Crab third in 1 29 ¾. Eclipse wins the five furlongs with Merry Duke second and Skedaddle third in 1 03 ¼.
Gloucester N J August 3 First race one and one eighth miles Captain Hammer won Jamestown second Renie third Time 2 03 Robin Hood first Miss Nannie second Some More third Time 1 18 Third race four and one half furlongs Fleurette first Jersey second Red Elm third Time 58 Fourth race four and one half furlongs Uncertainty first Saw Dust second Alarm Bee third Time 67 12 Fifth race one half mile David L first Frank R Hart second Canaria colt third Time 51 Sixth race six and one half furlongs Louis R first Successor second Garrison third Time 1 26 12
In Concord on August 3 favorites swept most races except the 2:35 pace where Hortense won in three straight heats. She broke in heat two allowing Matt T. a big lead, then surged to a 32 1-4 quarter and overtook him. Thetis and Jingo Jim also claimed wins with fast times, while Sylvester K. won the 2:25 trot.
In Sturgis Michigan on August 3 the morning program featured four trotting races with purses from 500 to 2000 dollars. Winners listed include Blan Alco and Ebony Wilkes with times ranging from 2:12 3-4 to 2:19 1-4.
A detailed listing of entries and weights for opening races at Saratoga and Monmouth Park. Includes horses such as Roy Pan tiland and Marble Post with assigned weights, distances from five furlongs to one and a half miles, and competing names like O. P. Ba, Gorman, and Miss Dixie at Saratoga, plus Tormentor and Life boat at Monmouth Park.
A list of horse names and connections from Saratoga and Monmouth Park races appears, naming horses such as Lisely Promenade Hampton and Rebecca Rowett filly, Kirsch G W Cook VPolydora, Charade Major Joe Versatile, Defargilla Quiver Sirrocco, Balance Hammie Old Dominion Matt Byrnes Rama Cunarder Banquet Gleaming Comanche Mamie B oe Varden Enchantress Kingston Sir Matthew Mary Stone.
In Cowes England on August 4 the Satanita won the town cup in tough wind after Navahoe, Valkyrie, and Calluna faced gear failures. Navahoe broke its mainsail and withdrew, while Calluna lost a gaff. Satanita led from start to finish, covering the 50 mile Cowes to Warner Lightship course in 3h 40m, with Valkyrie second.
Larned defeats Hobart 6-3 4-6 6-4 9-7 in the men's singles final at Southampton L I. Consolation results show H Hall over N T Robbers in semi finals. Hobart and G. Ha pair win the doubles final. Colby with Miss Stone and Hall with Miss Erving win earlier rounds.
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