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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1893

Page

3

Navahoe Flounders in Royal Yacht Squadron Race

London reports a royal yacht squadron race in which the Navahoe, captained by Dick Carroll, finished last amid heavy squalls. Satanita won, Valkyrie second, with Navahoe 6 minutes 30 seconds behind on corrected time. Calluna and Navahoe struggled in strong breeze. Also, Iverna defeated the Meteor in a private Cowes race by one minute.

London Royal Yacht Squadron Dick Carroll Herreshoft Sherlock Carroll Satanita Valkyrie Calluna Navahoe Barr Scot Hogarth Satania Soper Dunraven England Iverna Cowes To Gay Germany Atter

Britannia Cutter Awaits Mast For Race Day

The Prince of Wales cutter Britannia, whose mast broke yesterday, remains in Southampton dock awaiting a new spar. Shipping of the spar is hoped to finish in time for her to participate in the race tomorrow while a potential Valkyrie Navahoe match is rumored. Emperor William asked designer G L Watson about building a faster yacht but his reply is not stated.

London Prince of Wales Britannia Southampton Emperor William G. L. Watson Valkyrie

Worcester picks site for N B A A A championships

The Worcester A C offered to host the meeting at the B A A last evening selecting Sept 4 for the championships. Events set include sprints distance runs walks hurdles jumps vault throws and a two mile bicycle race with gold silver and bronze medals pledged and proceeds to the association treasury.

Worcester N. BE Flaherty Russell Suffolks

Sorrento Tennis Finals Spark Crowd in Me. Tournament

The Sorrento lawn tennis finals were decided with a large gathering. Wrenn beat Chace in three sets 6-4 6-2 6-3. In doubles, Talmage and Budlong defeated Parker and Garland three straight sets 6-1 6-0 6-3.

Sorrento Wrenn Chace Talmage Budlong Parker Garland

Long Island Tennis Championship Final Scores

The tournament at Booth Ampton ends with W A rned defeating E L Hall 2 6 6 3 6 4 6 0 for the men's singles title and W G Hall beating H Colby 8 6 6 2 in the Ramedla Lion match final round.

American Wringer Co advertisement at Broadway extension

The American Wringer Co. advertises at 13 and 15 Broadway extension as manufacturers of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mail promptly attended to.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City

Brocktons Rally Past Reds in New England League Clash

Fred Doe’s Brocktons opened with four straight hits to post five earned runs and built an early nine hit spree. Riley pitched well for the Reds, who were stymied by eight strikeouts and limited to three hits through eight innings. Nulton Colter Clark Kirmes and Kiley starred for Brocktons as the home team staged a ninth inning rally to seal the win.

Fred Doe Brocktons Congress Street Grounds Buck Sullivan Riley Guinasso Reds Nulton Colter Clark Kirmes Kiley Brockton AB. R Fitzgerald Ryan Ceeeeres Burke Corbett Boston Reds O'Connor I . Po O’brien Jenee Encdroccss Whitney Scacace Flack McCauley Doe Meagher Ian Nurton Mahoney

Fall River Reinstates Zimmer in Listless Game

Fall River defeated Portland 18 to 8 in a low effort contest attended by about 800. Zimmer was reinstated by the home club and performed well alongside Ladd and Att. Base hits favored Fall River 18 to 8 with 7 Portland errors.

Fall River Zimmer Portland Batorre Ladd Att

Dover Beats Lewiston In Tight Pitcher Duel

Dover defeated Lewiston with a 7 to 2 score after a sharp pitching duel. Attendance was 300 as Morse and Donahue teamed for Dover while Stafford and Hart worked for Lewiston. Base hits were Dover seven to Lewiston six, with four Dover and five Lewiston errors.

Dover Leei Claeesee Lewiston Erros Morse Donahue Stafford Hart

Pittsburg Triumphs In Baseball Clash

Pittsburg won easily as Killen pitched effectively save for the ninth inning. Sullivan labored with control issues. Attendance reached 1,500. Score Pittsburg 9, Cincinnati 3 with 8 hits to 10. Errors tied at 2 each. Batteries Killen Sugden and Sullivan Vaughn.

Pittsburg Killen Sullivan Cincinnati Sugden Vaughn

Rusie Dominates As Giants Beat Baltimore

New York Giants pitcher Pud Rusie held the Baltimore club to three singles as the Giants won 6 to 0. Attendance was 1,680. Scoring summary shows New York advancing early with a 3 run first and adding three more later while Baltimore failed to score after the fourth. Baltimore batters were Rusie and Milligan with McMahon and Robinson behind them in batteries.

Baltimore Rusie Baltimores Giants New York Milligan McMahon Robinson

Phillies Keep Winning In Ten Inning Victory

Philadelphia edged Washington in a 14 to 7 ten inning win after tying the game in the ninth. Keefe and Clements homered for the Phillies as 3,100 fans watched at Philadelphia. Hits were 18 for Philadelphia and 10 for Washington with 5 Philadelphia errors and 4 Washington errors.

Gleason Dominates For St Louis In Win Over Louisville

Gleason pitched brilliantly for St Louis with solid support as Louisville faltered. Menese pitched well but received weak defense and offense, leading to St Louis edging Louisville 8 to 2 after a high scoring early game. St Louis tallied 10 hits and committed 2 errors, while Louisville had 5 hits and 5 errors. Batteries Gleason Buckley and Menefe Wea ver.

Louisville Kid Gleason Menese St. Louis Gleason Buckley Menefe Weaver

Canoe Club Season Opens at Rodick's Island Bar Harbor

In Bar Harbor's society notes the Canoe Club's first gathering of the season was held at Rodick's Island with 150 guests hosted by Mrs H K H Drayton and others. Yacht Corsair anchored nearby as Pierrepont Morgan joined the party. James P Scott hosted a Malvern dinner and dance for 50 guests including diplomats. A complimentary claske for tennis players and visiting yachtsmen was offered by Manager Carter at Hotel Sorrento.

Bar Harbor Canoe Club Rodick’s Island Kk. H. Drayton Burton Harrison F. R. Jones Robert Sturgis Quincy Thorndike Woodworth Yacht Corsair Pierrepont Morgan James P. Scott

Schooner Lizzie Griffin Hauled Off For Repairs

Gloucester report says schooner Lizzie Griffin that ran ashore off Norman's Woe had a hole stove in her bottom and filled with water. She has been hauled off and taken on the railroad for repairs. Insurance with Boston Marine for 10000 dollars.

Gloucester Mass Lizzie Griffin Norman Boston Marine

Races at Franklin Park End With Harry C Winning 2:19

Third day of Franklin Park trotting meet draws largest crowd of the week as Harry C wins the 2:19 class in straight heats over Nellie McGregor and Maggie T. Charles Dorsey takes the 2:31 class in a close contest, with Ethan and Prue battling for the lead before Dorsey finally prevails. Meeting closes with 2:18 pace and driving horse race, proceeds donated to Cliftondale Cold Fellows Building Association.

Franklin Park Burress Ramona Nellie McGregor Harry C Charles Dorsey Little Ethan Puritan Schoolmarm Judge Arthur Pope Maggie T Harry Trout Hall Nellie Arry Pr. G Carpenter Maggie Aleander Ch. m Brewster Weenteee Trant Prince, McMahon Bik. G Galvin Prue Ethan Katie Mac Eee Oe Joe Alcyone Dorsey Alcazar Belle B. G Dodge Tae Oe Ae Prue B. m Titer Easeke Johnson Ch. H Field Visa Ee Dos Addie L Sanborn Fanny G Berry Eh Meee Golden Clemmie D Clark Cccceseseers E.eseeens Peeaeaes Miegate Wis Ember Fargo Billy Cleveland Psyche Gil Curry Scarlet Wilkes Gray Cliftondale Cold Fellows’ Building Association

Races at Monmouth Park Feature Fast Times and Winners

R aces at Monmouth Park New Jersey on August 4 list winners for six events with times. Tormentor won the first, Grace Brown led the second, Will Fonso claimed the third, Banquet topped the fourth with only two runners, Dolly Varden won the fifth, and Sir Matthew won the sixth with Kingston second.

Monmouth Park N. J Tormentor Sirocco Balance Grace Brown Minnehaha Will Fonso Rama Equation Banquet Marigold Dolly Varden Innocent Mamie B Sir Matthew Kingston Madrid

Westchester Remorse Dominates Brighton Beach Meet

Brighton Beach Illinois August 4 report results from six races. Westchester won the first race over Double Cross with a time of 1129 and half seconds. Eleanora B. led Calera with Prosper Jr. second in the half mile. Fiction, Lane won over Dave Devil in the half mile. Gold Dollar captured the three-fourths mile with Adair second and Sir Richard third in 1 16 1 2. Alcalde won the seven furlongs with Bess McDuff second and Fire Fly third in 1 29 3 4. White Rose won the three-fourths mile with Canvass second and Entre third in 1 16 3 4.

Brighton Beach IL. I Westchester Remorse Double Cross Eleanora B Calera Prosper, Jr Lane Dave Devil Gold Dollar Adair Sir Richard Alcalde Bess McDuff Fire Fly White Rose Canvass Entre

Gloucester's Card from August Horse Meet at Gloucester

The card lists six races at six and a half furlongs to a mile, with winners including National, Fagan, Greenwich, Chatham, Minnie J, and Walter Campbell. Times range from 1:03 3 4 to 1:38 1 2, detailing first through third place finishers per race and horses. The Forum, Lady Lister, Bargain, Drizzle, Maid of Blarney, Black Hussar, and other horses appear as participants.

Gloucester N. J National the Forum Somerset Fagan Lady Lister Dillon J Greenwich Bargain Chatham Drizzle Baby Minnie J Maid of Blarney Sir Catesby Walter Campbell Black Hussar Long Knight

Saratoga Race Results Summary

At Saratoga on August 4 the first race over three quarters of a mile saw Gasson win with Melanie second and no official second place. the second race for five furlongs finished Hypatia first Faustina second Come Home third in 1 03 ½. The third race a mile and a half produced Philo ra first Ocean H. second Jugurtha third in 2 36 ½. In the five and one half furlongs fourth race Polydora led Kirsch second Tom Karl third in 1 08 ¼. The seven furlongs fifth saw Charade first Versatile second Logan third in 1 27 ¾.

Saratoga Gasson Melanie Hypatia Faustina Come Home Philora Ocean H Jugurtha Polydora Kirsch Tom Karl Charade Versatile Logan

Horse Racing Notes From Monmouth Park Card

ERTRIFS FOR TODAY MONMOUTH PARK FIRST RACE FIVE EIGHTS OF A MILE LOAN TAKA 126 PRINCE GÉ 123 WAH JIM 122 QUIVER 114 ERS EST 110 SONORA 108 UNCLE JESS 108 BEANSEY 112 SECOND RACE ONE AND SIXTEENTH

Loantaka Prince Gé Wah Jim Quiver Ers Est Sonora Uncle Jess Beansey

Horse Race Odds and Weights Across Stages

The document lists horses and weights across multiple races including third race at three-fourths mile with entrants Select stakes Declare Hornpipe Dobbins Dorian Prig Fusi leer Senator Grady Factotum Henry of Navarre and others. It continues with fourth race at one and one-quarter miles featuring Mars Pickpocket Picknicker Carlsbad Blitzen The Iron master Nomad and crosses with Crossfire colt Queenlike NI Baroness My Lady Roland Reed Demon Nonsense and a sixth race at one and one-sixteenth miles with Lady Pulsifer Treasure Worm ser Integrity among others.

Miles Raceland Ramapo Wildwood Mary Stone Centella Charmion Declare Hornpipe Dobbins Dorian Prig Fusileer Senator Grady Factotum Henry of Navarre Mars Pickpocket Picknicker Carlsbad Blitzen the Ironmaster Nomad Crossfire Colt Queenlike NI Baroness My Lady Roland Reed Demon Nonsense Lady Pulsifer Treasure Wormser Integrity

Names and places in a dense historical listing

A compact catalog of names and locales includes Loantaka Wah Jim Key West Raceland Wildwood Mary Stone Senator Grady Hornpipe Henry of Navarre Mars Pickpocket Blitzen igh Reed Queenlike N. Crossfire colt Treasure Lady Pulsifer Wormser.

Loantaka Wah Jim Key West Raceland Wildwood Mary Stone Senator Grady Hornpipe Henry of Navarre Mars Blitzenigh Reed Queenlike N Crossfire Colt Treasure Lady Pulsifer Wormser

Free-for-all Harness Race Sets New NH State Pace Records

Concord reports the afternoon’s free-for-all harness race as the fastest in New Hampshire history. Budd Doble led early but B. B. won the last heat by a half length, with Lady Wilkins in third. Best times included 2:19 and 2:21. Other classes saw favorites win and records approached.

Concord N. H New Hampshire Budd Doble B. B Hal Pointer Doble Lady Wilkins Harry T Caesar Boy Aggie Wo Lambert Much Ado

Races At Wannalandt Park Delights Nearly 1000 Fans

Nearly 1000 spectators attended races at Wannalandt Park today. In the 2:37 class Phantom lost the first heat but surged to win the next three and clocked a best of 2:37 1 4. Whitman placed second with Cora Barbour third. In the 2:25 class Fred Wilson beat Walter A after a standings swing, taking the first two heats and the fifth heat to win. best time 2:27 1 2. Miss Van S. was reported thin outside the main action.

Lowell Wannalandt Park Phantom Whitman Cora Barbour Fred Wilson Walter A Wilson Miss van S

New England Breeders Offer Three Purses at Mystic Park

The New England Breeders' Association offers three trotting purses for September at Mystic Park 2:19 2:22 and 2:27 with entries closing September 21 J L McCarty a noted West horseman to officiate as starter.

New England Breeders’ Association Mystic Park J. L. McCarty West

Working Boys Home festival offers vaudeville and athletic events

At the South End baseball grounds a festival features Dick Leggett and the Garnella brothers in vaudeville acts, Ward and Vokes, J W Kelly, Cook and Clinton, Baby Lou, the Nawns, and more. Fireworks close the evening after a 1:30 p m start for athletic events, including B A A Suffolks Worcesters teams and a Legislature vs City Hall ball game followed by a lacrosse match.

South End Dick Leggett Garnella Brothers Chinatown Ward and Vokes Harold Percy J. W. Kelly Cook Clinton Baby Lou Nawns Ee Brothers Mr. Kelly Gaiety & Bijou New England Suffolks Worcesters S. A. Merrill Fred Lord H. R. Bannister Ben Hurd Tom Keane Walter Mansfield George Wright J. C. Denning Nelson Vondelle M. J. Cronin James McLaughlin Walter Allison Jere Delaney Harry Cadman Legislature City Hall Bostons South Bostons

Pugilistic Gossip Reveals Reconciled Corbett and Fitzsimmons

Special dispatch reports Corbett and Fitzsimmons reconciling at the Hoffman House New York spending over three hours together. Mitchell sails for the United States Sept 5 with training noted as strict. O'Brien Flaherty weigh-in plans, and Dixon Smith purse dispute may push Johnnie Breslin versus Montreal at the Metropole Club.

Corbett Bob Fitzsimmons Hoffman House New York Fitzsimmons Jim Bob Fitz Pompadour Jim England Mitchell Mafiit Flaherty Capain Cooke Dick O’brien New England O’brien Flaherty Dr. Lynch Jack Sheehan Howie Hodgkins Zeke Abrahams George Dixon Sally Smith Smith Columbian Dixon Johnnie Griffin Johnnie _ Breslin Montreal Metropole Rob Roy

Aid for Hugh J Holland and wife triplets relief

A donor identified as B B sent $1 to aid Hugh J Holland and his wife after the birth of triplets. The Post notes the relief effort may attract further support and urges continued contributions to the needy couple.

Hugh J. Holland

Youth Held After North Street Robbery

Hennis Hurley aged 19 of 959 North Street was arrested yesterday afternoon charged with robbing Mason Johnson of a gold watch and $18. The incident occurred on North Street and Hurley was sued shortly afterward. The watch was recovered.

Hennis Hurley North Street Yester Mas Johnson Hurley

Waltham Cycling Notes and September Race Plans

Local clubs rest on Sundays as many riders vacation. Roxburys plan a cape run Aug 26-27, Mt Washingtons list August runs, Malden hosts a run and ride race. Boston area members prep for Labor Day meets with diamond prizes, plus new safety bicycle device and international circuit notes.

Massachusetts Malden Keltie Roxburys Gloucester Cape Mt. Washingtons Salem Willows Nantasket Ponkapoag Winthrop Bostonians Roslindales Newburyport Roxbury Natick Lynn Cycling Association Glenmere Lynn Ed McDuffee Echo Bridge A. D. Peck Harvard A. A Hyde Park Rovers Waltham, Malden New Track Columbia Club North Attleboro Concord N. H Lowell Centaur Portsmouth Waltham Track Springfield Taunton Pittsburg Frank G. Lenz China Zimmerman and Sanger America Julien B. Stevens F. C. Rockwell Hartford Waltham Boyevenemert John Padmore Howard Emerson F. BE. Swan H. T. Gill W. F. Rowe BE. C. Howe A. W. Bullock W. A. Sawyer

Chelsea Yacht Club disaster blamed on weak construction

A Chelsea boat house balcony collapse caused by faulty carpentry and a weakened cross beam left several injured with skull fractures and one man dead. Inspectors and officials visited the scene as families prepared funeral services for Karl Warren and other victims.

Chelsea Woodlawn Cemery Maud J. Schuman Augustus P. Schuman Poston Woodlawn Cemetery Marine Hospital Pemberton Henry J. Bardwell Board of Aldermen Chelsea Yacht Club Sto Clu F. T. Clayton F. L. Dow Charles Hayden, Jr C. P. Long J. W. Poole Charles Bilman S. C. Gleason Sarah Davis Josie Grimes Frost Hospital

Reward and No Questions Ad for Garfied Saddle Offer

Reward offered for missing gear from a bicycle and saddle system including a gooseneck bell and welometer marked Hilliard's. Advertisement lists an eight inch tire and references W. Beekman at 72 South Market Street, Boston.

Fez Garneld Hilliard’s Beekman Market St Boston

Fall at Chel sea Boat Club house described by drummer

Charles E. Hudson, snare drummer, recounts the sudden collapse of the Chel sea Boat Club house platform. He escaped with a crushed finger and two bruised legs after grabbing a splinter as the crowd tumbled. He aided a woman named Mrs. Tufts, while many others were carried out on stretchers. He condemns the badly built house and says the morning inspection was only nominal.

Chelsea Boat Club Charles E. Hudson

Caledonian Games at Oak Island Grove Aug 17

Jim Grant leads a five mile special race at the Bos ton Caledonian Club picnic with over $2,000 in prizes as World’s Fair athletes join the event. Open competitions include running events, hammer and shot put, weight throw, high jump, sacks and relays, with entries due Aug 10 to secretary William Gray.

Jim Grant Boston Caledonian Club Oak Island Grove McClelland Purdy Conrad Marks Cox Tim McCarthy Manning Leavitt William Gray West Fifth Street South Boston Duncan C. Ross Draco Hercules Russell Matthews Lally & Collins

Missing Boston man leaves wife anxious after abrupt departure

John Randolph 22 vanishes from 29 Woodward Street South Boston ten days after kissing wife and child He reportedly argued with a West End dining room head waiter then took his clothes and money five dollars and left with no word to his family Mrs Randolph notes his regular routine and his absence unsettles them as friends and neighbors search for clues about his whereabouts

John Randolph Woodward Street Boston Dennett Washington Street

Officers raid city street pedlers under ordinance rules

Division officers conducted a descent on a street soon after noon yesterday and arrested John Starvis 46 of 105 Judson Street Constante Cocines 28 James Trantatfilaco 20 George Trantafilaco 28 and Guisippe Stuinilo 25 all residents of 135 Tyler Street for violating city ordinances by staying with their carts beyond permitted time.

John Starvis Judson Street Constantine Cocines Aed James Trantatfilaco George Trantafilaco Guisippe Stuinilo Tyler Street

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