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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1893
Page
3
Champs drop out as teams fare mixed in late season play. Giants topple the Brooklyns in a tight contest while Pirates push through and the Spiders beat the Reds. Orioles beat the Senators as Anse Falls and other results shape the pennant race.
Aug 14 Philadelphia special report describes Crosss dramatic eighth inning catch ending Boston’s hope. Duffy drove a bases loaded fly, but Cross sprinted to center and nabbed it, killing the rally as Nichols and Lowe failed to tie. Hallman misplayed several flies while Boston’s defense struggled overall.
New York beat Brooklyn 2 to 1 as Rusie baffled the Brooklyns at key moments while Daub showed lively batting. Griffin hit a home run for New York, attendance about 4,000. Hits: New York 9, Brooklyn 8. Errors: New York 1, Brooklyn 3. Batteries: Rusie Milligan for New York Daub Kinslow for Brooklyn.
Louisville defeated Chicago 16 to 6 in eleven innings as Camp and Twitchell homered and O’Brien committed two errors that led to runs. Attendance was 2,100. Batter ies Stratton and Weaver for Louisville and Abbey Hutchison and Lange for Chicago.
Attendance 1600. Cleveland scored 3 0 1 0 1 6 1 and Cincinnati 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 for a 5 to 2 final. Hits Cleveland 5, Cincinnati 15. Errors Cleveland 1, Cincinnati 5. Batters listed Hastings Gunson Parrott Dwyer Murphy.
Baltimore defeated Washington by 9 to 3 as Mullane dominated the mound and the visitors pounded Meekin. Baltimore produced 18 hits to Washingtons 6, with 700 in attendance. Errors favored Washington by seven to one. Mullane and Robinson starred for Baltimore. Meekin and Farrell pitched for Washington.
Lewiston hosted Dover in a game decided by sharper fielding and stick work. Attendance was 350. Dover had 10 base hits to Lewiston's 8, with 4 Dover errors and 9 by Lewiston. Mercer and Donahue teamed with Stevens, Hart and A Lezotte in the batteries.
Providence-Providence 7 Wilkes Barre 4. Springfield 11 Bing hamton 9. Albany 10 Buffalo 7. Troy 8 Erie 3.
Baseball talk notes Philadelphia game shifts the pennant chase as Boston must win one of two remaining in tough road stretch. St Louis Browns test lineup with Jud Smith at third. Boston's early success fades under strong play. Billy Earle signed by Pittsburgh to bolster Sugden. Larry Twitchell earns another league try with Louisville, while Menefee pitches well for the Colonels, beating Pittsburg.
The notice outlines upcoming track meet events at the A A games including a two mile race between Tommy Conne and Willie Day, with other matchups Conneff versus Da and Charley Bean versus Billy Clark. It lists open handicap races, sprints, distance runs, field events, and novice scratch races with entries to Manager John Graham. Also notes Jimmie McLaughlin and Elmer White in a 1000 yard match at Worcester Athletic Club and a Labor Day Lowell meet.
The Royal Albert Yacht Club regatta at Southsea saw Britannia win the Albert cup for boats over forty rating, with Satanita second. Navahoe and Calluna abandoned. Navahoe gave up before the West Middle Buoy and Calluna went ashore near Osborne Bay as light winds appeared during the second round. Britannia completed the two-lap course in 6h 41m 34s. Satanita 6h 43m 48s.
John L Sullivan narrowly escaped death in a Vanderbilt Hotel barroom clash with McCluskey. After a heated exchange in which both called each other liars, Sullivan struck with a right hand wounding McCluskey. A second shot was fired as Sullivan ran for the door, but friends seized the weapon.
Paine's drops the price of writing desks for a fourth consecutive year as demand remains high. From 1889 at 48 to 1892 at 28, the current week marks another reduction driven by enormous volume and unmatched factory-to-client scale, with thousands sold annually.
Creedon and Greggains traded heavy blows through fifteen rounds in a fifty five minute bout. Creedon repeatedly battered Greggains’ face and ribs, with Creedon delivering a decisive knockout in the final minute of the fifteenth round.
California born Aleck Greggains rose from entry level in boxing to dominate amateurs on the Pacific coast winning middle and heavyweight titles. He turned professional, defeating Charlie Turner then Billy McCarthy, then George La Blanche for the middleweight crown. Two pro bouts with Buffalo Costello ended in draws. He posted a $1000 forfeit to fight any middleweight in America for the title, but no challenger accepted, leaving him widely credited as American middleweight champion.
At Saragansett Pier Aug 14 Malcolm Chace again showed net play prowess by defeating A W Post 6-0 6-2 after a close start while C R Budiong dominated S L Smith 6-1 6-2. Richard Stevens blanked S D Reed 6-3 6-3 in straight sets.
A New York dealer at 162 164 Columbus Avenue advertises cut price cycles with guarantees. He contrasts auction room purchases to his stock of first class bikes, noting Imperial pneumatic originally $150 now $100 and Bidwell Tourist $75, with limited quantities and on road sale.
Henry S. Horan of South Boston, a champion long distance swimmer, will perform a Labor Day exhibition at Crescent Beach starting at sunrise. He plans to swim Nahant and back, then continue from the old pier to two miles beyond and return, wearing only trunks with a supporting boat for provisions. He will not rest until finishing.
The program lists race by race results: Wah Jim winning the first five furlongs, Kingston first in six furlongs, Longdale and Stonewellie among others, with top finishes for St Leonards Lady Violet Queenlike and Arab in respective races. Times noted include 1:00 for five furlongs and 1:41 1 4 for one mile.
In Clifton New Jersey on August 14 the day featured six races. Sea Bird won the opening event with Fire Fly second and McCormack third in 1 29 ¼. Bessie Smith captured the five-eighths, Romeo was runner up and War Lord third in 1 01 38 4. Onyx led the five-eighths with eos Dixon second and Carnalite third in 1 701 4. Toano won six and a half furlongs with Eclipse second and Bess McDuff third in 1 22 ½. Darghetta took the one mile race followed by Lucky Clover and Double Cross in 1 43. St Hubert won six and one-half furlongs with Khaftan second and Bob Sutherland third in 1 25.
At Gloucester New Jersey on August 14 Belle of Fermoy won the first race over five eighths of a mile with Maggie Richard second and Black Hussar third in 1 04 a fourth. The four and one half furlong second race went to Beautiful Bells with Eli second and Pagan third in 56 1 4. Black Wood led the seven eighths mile third race with McKeever first Roseberry second in 1 34. Hours won the six and one quarter furlongs fourth race with Ella second and A O H third in 1 21. De Spair captured the four and one half furlongs fifth race with Dart second and Frank R Hart third in 54 1 2. Pluto took the six and one half furlongs sixth race with Iceberg second and Lajuive filly third in a time not listed.
Rob Roy surveys today’s card noting Wah Jim and Addie as 6 to 1 in race one with Kingston winning and Lo antaka placing. St Leonards to win with Lady Violet second and Queenlike II at 10 to 1 in another. He predicts Sirocco the favorite today, Charmion for second race, and Omnibus stakes contenders St Leonards and Ramapo.
First race six furlongs Sirocco Aloha Lyceum Topgallant Key West 98 127 122 110. Second race seven furlongs Hiram Young Arion Treasure Midnight 103 108. Third race six furlongs Criterion stakes Hornpipe Jack of Spades Beldemere Mr Jingle Frog Dance Morocco 111 118 115 123. Fourth race Omnibus stakes Sir Walter Plutus Sir Francis Commanche St Leonard Ramapo 110 122 129. Fifth race Roscommon Dolly Varden Patrician Rama My Lady Himyara Crossfire colt Woolsey 108 112 110 101 10 98. Sixth race six furlongs Walcott Lifeboat Colonel S Willie L Evanatus Perrier Jouett Minnehaha Miss Kitty May Lose Frieze 109 100 97 95 94 90
At Saratoga on August 14 weather and track were good. In seven furlongs London won, Highland second, Ray S&S third, time 1 27 1 2. Miss Lilly won five and a half furlongs, Ellen second, Strath flower third, time 1 09. Deception won one and one eighth miles, Martyrdom second, Prince George third, time 1 55 1 4. San Joaquin won six and one half furlongs, Fred Taral second, Leonardo third, time 1 22 1 4. Lizzetta won five furlongs, Melanie second, Promenade third, time 1 01 1 2.
Hartford closes entries tomorrow for the Fleetwood and Charter Oak races set from August 29 to September 4 at Fleetwood. The $10,000 Hartford purse for three year olds is filled with entrants including William Russell Allen of Pittsfield and other listed horses from San Mateo Stock Farm California Kendall and Goodhue Terre Haute and H S Henry.
John Hopkins adds Tom Tracy to Dan Creedon staff as plans unfold for a Billy Vernon versus Jack Green fifteen round bout at New Cribb Club. Harry Tracey seeks a 135 pound lightweight title clash in New England with a hefty purse. Billy Wilson heads to New York for Cattanach ODonnell fight to back a possible side bet. Jimmie Whelan accepts a challenge from Spider Kelly for $1000 a side. Mike Harris, who beat Joe Walcott, is viewed as a strong weight contender.
Superintendent John Bowler assumed command of the Charlesbank gymnasium to train local athletes for upcoming athletic games and the N B A A A U championships. He will lead daily and evening classes at 3 and 7 p m focusing on parallel bars and other apparatus. His pupils quickly learned several exercises.
The piece debunks a Boston rumor about Tom Morris, claimed champion sprinter of America, training in Boston for National Athletic Association games. It confirms Morris is in Albany Wisconsin until Sept 1, then California, based on Captain Cooke and Morris’s letters, and labels reports of Bethune beating Morris in a 10 yard dash as a fake.
The American Wringer Co at 18 and 15 Broadway extension advertises wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers with repair service and prompt mail orders available for all kinds of wringers and sweepers.
In Brockton on August 14 special dispatches report the Thompson trial as the main topic of strong public interest. Clergy friends grow in number with widespread support from Otis Cobb and Knights of, as the case tests belief in guilt amid a tense courtroom scene.
The Associated Cycling Clubs sponsor a two day event in Walth on September 9 featuring multiple races with prizes including gold, silver and diamond awards. The program lists mile, two third mile, and handicap events with varied rewards and special prizes for record breakers.
The South Church trial hinges on hotel receipt testimonies as ex pastor Thompson faces charges. Witnesses recount receipts from hotels, including the Ven dome in Boston, while prosecutors claim the charges strengthen. Thompson consults lawyers as resumption promises rebuttal evidence and anticipated testimony from O. M. Jasper.
Patrick T. Greeley, 89, of Lynn, was struck by a Lynn & Boston electric car at Charlestown and Stillman, suffering a severe cut over the right eye. At nearly the same time on Hanover near Charter a second man, Millard Sherman, 306 years old, of 34 Charter Street, North End, also suffered a bad cut over the right eye. Intoxication is cited as the cause of both incidents.
Brockton August 14. At a Board of Aldermen meeting the city solicitor gave an important opinion on government members responsibility for extras in the new police station. The original $25,000 appropriation rose by $5,000 for extras. About $1,500 is disputed, including $600 for drawing plans, which the contractor claims is due. The solicitor states the city is liable for agents but not for the disputed drawing plans sum.
Four year old Sidney Dawson, son of John Dawson of Newton, drank a bottle found in the Thornton street yard containing a muriatic acid and fine mixture used by plumbers. He grew violently ill, was treated by Drs. Frisbie and Hudson with antidotes, and then showed relief. Late last night he slept, but recovery uncertain.
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