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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1893
Page
3
A tight pitching duel sees Gastright roll to a victory over the Reds while facing the Orioles. Key moments include early scoring and strong defense. The win boosts the team's standing and Assessments remain on the edge.
In Baltimore on August 11, Boston in a repeat performance defeated the Baltimores with superior all round play. Boston capitalized on early runs and steady fielding, while Baltimore struggled with errors and timely hits. Gastright pitched well for Boston, McMahon faltered before being relieved, and the final tally stood in favor of Boston.
New York edged Philadelphia 13 to 3 in ten innings as Hallman hit two home runs and the Giants batted hard in the fifth seventh and tenth. Clements was balked at first on a pitch by Umpire Gaffney amid protest from Manager Wright. Attendance 3000. Game marked by strong hitting with New York totaling 14 hits to Philadelphia’s 12.
In Cleveland on Aug 11 St. Louis won the first game due to weak hitting by the host and an Hastings error in the eighth. The second game ended 4 to 0 in the third inning before rain halted play. Attendance 1800. Box scores show St. Louis nine Cleveland five with Clarkson Pelitz Hastings Gunson as battery.
Brooklyn won in the ninth today with one out as Washington fielding faltered. Final score 7 to 4. Brooklyn tallied 14 hits to Washington's 9 with 2 errors for Brooklyn and 7 for Washington. Batteries Haddock and Dailey for Brooklyn Esper and Farrell for Washington.
William Hamilton, the Phillies most valuable player, is seriously ill with typhoid fever in Philadelphia and may not play again this season if he recovers. He complained of illness after a trip to Boston but pressed on to help his team win. A Boston doctor diagnosed malaria and treated him.
In ten innings at Providence, Providence 6 Binghamton 4. Springfield 10 Wilkes Barre 6. Albany 14 Erie 3. Troy 11 Buffalo 5.
The article surveys the Boston team’s dominance and tricks, praising Duffy and McCarthy at key moments, and notes Pittsburgs as strong rivals. It highlights spring results, shifts in lineups, and upcoming matchups with Philadelphia, Providence, and Baltimore as framing context.
In Manchester on August 11 an exhibition doubles match featured Chace and Wrenn versus Talmage and Foote. Chace impressed with a 6-1 first set win and a strong side stroke and volleying, while Foote faltered in the second set. Wrenn leads head-to-head this year, with morning results showing Chace and Talmage and Wrenn and Foote each winning.
The South Boston Yacht Club schedules its second championship race today off Marine Park with viewing from the club house veranda or the Marine pier. Regatta committee plans an open regatta in early September to celebrate the club’s quarter- centennial season honoring New England’s oldest lively Corinthian yacht club.
The Old Orchard tournament concluded with Pratt defeating Evans in the singles final to claim the championship this afternoon.
The Mystic Park August trotting meeting closed with record attendance as novice favorites faltered in brisk races. Nancy Hanks drew crowds while Budd Doble prepared to drive her to top miles. heat winners included Jubilee Wilkes and Patrol in a lively program featuring 2:19 pace and 2:24 trot with Bianca prevailing in a tight finish.
Kingston runs to first in the opening five and one half furlongs at Monmouth Park. Correction places second with Dem Fargilla third as time marked 1 05 1 2.
In Clifton New Jersey on August 11 the first race for seven-eighths of a mile saw Bob Sutherland win aboard St Hubert with Monopolist second and the time 1 29 ¾. The card continued with Marble first in five-eighths, Williston second Floyd third in 1 05. Larghetta topped at one and a quarter miles, King Crab second King Leo third in 2 11. Fleurette won four and a half furlongs with Adair second and Mabel Glenn third in 55. Crocus led three quarters of a mile, Remorse runner-up St Patrick third in 1 46. Skedaddle captured five furlongs, Merry Duke second Uproar colt third Mme time 1 02 ½.
At Saratoga on Aug 11 the first race for five furlongs saw Lady Rose win, Mano place second, Post Maid third with a time of 1:04.12. In six furlongs the face, Cora Taylor, took first, Contibution second, and Lizzie Me long with unclear third in the race results.
Mr. B. H. Benton is well known to sporting men and Post readers for his Rob Roy writings on boxing. He has earned wider fame from winning tips in Eastern track races and serves as secretary and manager of the New Cribb Athletic Club.
In the second race at Promenade Little Fred finished second with a time of 1 01. The fourth race at El Reno saw Mask win with False Ahrens second and El Reno in second. time 1 23 1 4. The fifth race over four and a half furlongs had Potentate first, Slossen second, St Pat third. time 553 4. The sixth race, one and one quarter miles over five hurdles, Bassance won with Alfon sonia second and Margherita third. time 2 18 3 4.
In Milford on August 11 both races were tightly run with split heats and favorites defeated. Tom Jacobs won the 2:30 trot with Katisha second and Fanny G. third, best time 2 29 4. Lucy K. captured the 2:27 trot and pace, Calvin CG second and Flora M. third, best time 2 26 1 4.
From Chicago dispatches Creedon appears the favorite to win the American middleweight title against Greggains next Monday night in Roby. Creedon holds the Australian middleweight crown, beat Starlight in Melbourne in 1890, and has since defended the title without defeat. He has defeated Jim Hall and Buffalo Costello in limited bouts and claims a future challenge to Fitzsimmons if victorious.
Sporting items note postponement of Swampscott pony races to Aug 19 at the old Franklin race course in Saugus, with entries due Aug 15 to Box 3446. Also, Old Colony Yacht Club regatta for boats under fifteen feet over all on Sept 2 off Fox Point Savin Hill, plus an illumination later in the month. Commodore Fessenden presided at a meeting. Fleet Captain Spurr plans more cruising around Cape Ann. Professional regatta at Worcester on Aug 16 attracts modest entry as Paul Henry and Jim Ten Eyck promote the event.
Read won the singles final at Centre Harbor New Hampshire 6-2 6-1 6-1 over Gardner to advance to face Horton tomorrow at 8 30 in the morning. A doubles semi final was played and the finals will be held tomorrow.
Ex President Harrison and his daughter Mrs McKee with two children visited Baker's Island headquarters at the Winneegan for a fishing excursion. Mrs McKee landed a cod while the ex president helped his grandson catch several fish cooked for dinner under Landlord Morse. He enjoyed the island's beauty and planned to return home Monday via the Fall River line from Boston.
The athletic gossip notes Hersy Johnson and C P Moakley won places yet prize awards are delayed and novices until prize win governed by club rules. Athletes threaten to bring case before the N E A A A U managers. Release clauses and three month competition bans cause friction. John Lynsky drowns at Jefferson Beach. Loyola BC loses a faithful member.
The Wage Earners ad Cigarmakers Union 97 met in Type Hall with Miss Lifshig and Miss Ida Davidson speaking on the lockout, seeking and receiving aid. The Master Horseshoers' Association in Arlington Hall initiated eleven members while reporting most of the city’s 163 masters are now members. Waiters' Alliance at Washington Street HQ discussed recent hotel waiter wage cuts, action details known only to members.
Walter T Bates is under arrest at Station 1 Cambridge charged with the embezzlement of 200 dollars from employer Frank C Fellows who runs a Brattle Street billiard hall Fellows married last week and left Bates to deposit funds before departing on a wedding trip Bates fled with the money and was found in Boston and arrested, ending Fellows wedding tour to Halifax early.
The programme on Sunday afternoon August 13 features Baldwin's Cadet Band performing in B flat from March selections. The lineup includes Lachner Overture Morning Noon and Night Suppe Concert Waltz Beautiful Maiden Weiss Cornet solo Fantasie Brillante Urban Mr. Frank E. Partridge Grand selection The Gondoliers Sullivan Duet The Two Bulfinches Kling Herr August Damm and Herr Frank Kaula Mosaic from Don Carlos Verdi Advance and Retreat of the Salvation Army Paraphrase Rosseau's Hymn Finale The Atlantic Squadron Baldwin.
Today at Chicago finishes the national meet with events including a sixty mile world championship, mile handicap, quarter mile open and two thirds mile handicap. Entered for the long distance include Zimmer man Windle Tyler Taylor Johnson Linneman and Crook. Tomorrow the Century club holds a huge century run ending the meet. Today races are at Glenmere track Lynn and Lowell under Y M C A auspices. Local riders such as Monte Scott and numerous Boston club riders compete while track officials are listed. Anticipation grows for Waltham and Malden diamond tournaments with top riders heading to Chicago for the international circuit and Labor Day events.
The Boston Herald news editor William Bowers was buried at Hollow Cemetery in Concord after a service in the mortuary chapel. He was brought from Boston on the 1:25 train and honored by the Herald staff and Press Club with numerous floral tributes and friends from Boston and beyond in attendance.
Durham August 11 The building committee voted to accept the new Agricultural College structures now practically finished and ready for term opening September 7. Attending were ex-Governor Prescott Charles McDaniel Warren Brown ex-President Stevens President Markland Professor Pettee and Architect Randlett. Dedication saving for August to be planned.
Weather forecast notes a shift to cooler air for Boston and central New England with a east wind and temperature drop from the high 90s. The report warns the cool spell may travel from the Mississippi valley toward the Gulf, easing heat but leaving laundry bills a concern and mentions Mr. H. H. Clayton at the post office building.
Beverly August 11 Ex President Harrison went sightseeing with grandchildren Benny and Mary McKee. He received a call from Postmaster C H Odell and W W Hinckley before starting. He visited Baker's Island in Salem harbor and rode the steamer S F Spring. Dense fog kept him indoors most of the afternoon.
London bankers report 265000 pounds in gold withdrawn from the Bank of England for shipment abroad. Of this sum 220000 pounds goes to the United States and 45000 pounds to Montreal. Directors may raise the discount rate on Thursday next.
The Pointer laments the odd names of train stations across many railroads. It catalogs whimsical and foreign sounding names from Pennsylvania to Mexico, noting reporters avoid sensational claims and asking whether train crews misunderstand or tell truth.
A jeweler warns not to wear rings under gloves without regular checks. Rings wear down settings and can loosen quickly. Use suede purses or soft pouches for carrying rings and avoid pocketbooks. Home cleaning with alcohol and boxwood sawdust restores diamond sparkle. pine tar is unsuitable. Cleveland’s gone fishing. Adlai buys a spyglass to track a comet. Treasury notes show spending and silver payments. Western men sell goods.
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