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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1893
Page
3
Boston defeats the Phillies for their first win in a clean sheet showing solid pitching. Pittsburg masters the mound to beat opponents, while Cleveland loses and the Giants triumph signaling strong showings across the league.
Boston defeated Philadelphia 4 to 0 as Nichols pitched a masterful game while Weyhing supported the effort. Seven Phillies runners were left stranded, and Boston capitalized with timely hits in the fifth and sixth innings. A postponed game will be played tomorrow with Selee receiving the full manager’s due under the rules.
Hawke the Baltimore pitcher today retired Washington without a safe hit. Two Senators walked but none reached second. Baltimore fielded cleanly and, aided by Washington errors, won easily with a 5 to 2 score. Attendance 700. Batteries Hawke and Robinson Stephens and Farrell.
In a taut match between Portland and Fall River the teams finished level at four goals apiece. Dilworth and Mahoney scored for Portland while Viau and Burrell contributed for Fall River, delivering a spirited contest.
Lewiston edged Brockton as both pitchers delivered solid performances. Key moments favored Lewiston, aided by strong defensive support. Attendance 350. Lewiston had 7 base hits to Brockton’s 10 with 3 errors charged to Brockton. Batteries Ierson and Hart for Lewiston with Doe and Burke for Brockton.
In Salem on August 16 Father Mathews baseball team beat the Lincolns at Bridge Street grounds in a city championship series for a $100 prize. Final score shows Father Mathews 12, Lincolns 8, with 11 hits and 13 errors for Mathews and Lincolns respectively.
In Providence Providence beat Erie 9 to 4. Albany defeated Binghamton 12 to 11. Troy routed Wilkesbarre 15 to 4.
The Bostons and Philadelphias meet in Philadelphia for the final time this season before Boston heads home to face Pittsburgh. Commentary questions club management and market practices, notes strong plays by McCarthy and Duffy, and mentions Cross and Dwyer as notable players. A regional East Boston Chelsea matchup is set for Saturday at 3 30 p.m.
Elmer White and Billy Clark plan a one mile special race at the B.A.A. meeting on August 26. Looney eyes a Labor Day quarter mile at the Lowell games, with Bannister as a possible rival. William Lyons, formerly Professor Roberts assistant, touted as next Tech gym instructor and capable coach. Tommy Conneff aims for the B.A.A. mile open record, in peak shape on a fast track. Jack Sheehan hosts sprinters on Flats. Kelley of the Lowells bars a match with Harry Hodgkins at Lowell. Charley Bean and Hodgkins seen as strong potential rivals. Elmer White may shift to cycling track after the championship, possibly racing indoors this winter. Billy Hammond shows promise after the Working Boys’ Home event. Dorchester A.C. plans several indoor meetings this winter, small in scope, echoing prior B.A.A. seasons.
The Scotch picnic draws an expected 15000 attendees to Oak Island Grove for the club’s 40th annual celebration with morning amateur events, a parade led by pipers and Lynn Brass Band, and prizes for best Highland attire. World class entrants fuel the day’s big events including hop, step and jump records, pole vault, shot put, and a 5 mile race for top purses. A world championship wrestling bout between Duncan C. Ross and Draco closes the program.
The swift English yacht Valkyrie owned by Lord Dunraven will soon arrive in American waters to prep for the October 5 America's Cup race. Accompanied by designer G L Watson, Valkyrie faces trial spins from the current cup defenders Pilgrim Colonia Vigilant or Jubilee to determine the challenger. The Yankee defender America won the cup in 1851 and has defended it since.
The Australian heavyweight Steve O'Donnell looms as a potential sensation against Jack Cattanach this Friday. Crowds praise his height, speed, and pugilistic style akin to Peter Jackson while Cattanach vows a strong contest and a big purse.
The New England A R A regatta committee on the Charles River plans Labor Day racing with Canadian scullers Ryan and Thompson and the New York Philadelphia crews. W A Littlejohn of the Argonaut Boat Club Toronto has agreed to serve as referee, while Stimpson Brick Doyle Fox and others seek reduced railroad rates to encourage competition.
On the running tracks at Monmouth Park New Jersey on August 16 the day’s six furlong winner results included Defargilla first with Kingston second and Chesapeake third in race one. Anthem won race two with Gor oe second and Galloping King third. Wildwood led race three followed by Gascon and Kildeer. Picknicker won race four with Lizzie second and Michael third. Sonora captured race five ahead of Anna B and Lumberman. Bassettaw won race six with Clin ton second and Sam Bryant third.
In Gloucester New Jersey on August sixteen the first race over seven-eighths of a mile saw Ben Kingsbury win with Seberry in second and Walter Campbell third, time 1:34. The second race over seven-eighths featured String Fellow first, Markstone second, Wyoming third, time 1:13. The third race over seven and one half furlongs produced Black Wood first, Airshaft second, Blondy's Victim third, time 1:40. In the fifth eighth mile events Fagan won with Ella second and Kevm third, time 1:02 3-4. The fifth race Imp Jean led Little Bravo and Archbishop, time 1:04 1-4. The sixth race four and one half furlongs had Maid of Blarney first, LaJuive Filly second, Ptolemy third, time 0:58.
At Clifton Park New Jersey on August 16 the program lists six races with Vocalize first in the opening six and one half furlongs. Osric places second with Jim Dunn finishing second in the same event. Welfare and timing notated for each race with multiple runners and times.
Entries for six races at Monmouth include a five furlong dash with Dolly cot and Venusburg. a seven furlongs with Soundmore and Treasure. Carteret handicap six furlongs featuring John Cooper and Roscommon. Freehold stakes at a mile and a quarter with Raceland and Best Brand. five furlongs with La Diva and Pallas May Lose. and one mile featuring Raceland and Treasure.
At Saratoga on Aug 16 the first race over five and one half furlongs saw Pentigenia win, St Maxim second, William T third with a time of 1 08 ½. The second race was won by Fanny Beverly on Mask, Don Falane second, time 1 16. Third race over one and one eighth miles crowned Prince Deceiver first Strathmeath second Charade third, time 1 53 1 4. Fourth race six furlongs Connors won with Ellen second Charley T third, time 1 16. Fifth race one mile Clementine first Acoco second Rey del Mar third, time 1 42 ½. Sixth race four and a half furlongs Dobbins first Sreegueer General second Token third, time not listed.
The note lists top picks for the opening race with Dolly expected to win, Jim Lee as next best, Venusberg a third option, and Picknicker favored if starts. Vestibule Ironmaster and Soundmore also noted, with Beldemere for handicap and On tario John Cooper as subsequent contenders. Raceland Kinglet Kilkenny follow for the fourth, Tiny Tim La Diva May Lose for the fifth, and a final match between St Julien and the Ironmaster.
Malcolm Chace defeats J Howland 6 4 in a tight first set then wins 6 1 in the second. Hobart Wrenn beat Hall brothers 6 3 7 9 7 5 in invitation doubles. Hovey and Chace defeated Campbell and Larned 6 1 6 3. Summary lists Larned, Hale, Willis, Miller, Hall, Stevens results with Chace advancing to semi finals tomorrow.
Arlington Vermont Aug 16 two day state lawn tennis tournament results list players P Ss Wild defeating Graves 6-2 G P Eastman over Marbury 6-1 6-3 Edson and Phelps defeat Hall and Holden 6-3 6-1 Taylor and Sill beat Bailey and Dwinell 7 5 Parker Graves and others posted multiple wins with scores showing tight doubles and mixed bouts including Eastman Liscomb Kent Boughton Adams Liscomb defeating Priest West and Lascelles 7-5 6-3.
The American Wringer Co. at 13 and 15 Broadway extension, city, manufacturers of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mail promptly attended to.
The New York yachts arrive Newport from New Bedford for the Astor Cup races. Wasp leads at the start with Queen Mab and Fredonia close behind amid shifting winds. Sail adjustments and minor mishaps occur as crews prepare for tomorrow’s big Cup tests.
Official notice details two cup race format for Astor cup at Newport on Aug 16. First day's winner takes a cup. winners of second to fourth race contend for the other cup with potential third race if the second cup goes to a runner-up from day one. Six hour time limit per race. races to run on consecutive days if wind permits. Entries close Aug 17 aboard the flagship. start directions given at 11 am.
An 1890s style prospectus from the Peabody Medical Institute at No 4 Bulfinch Street Boston announces cures for debility premature decline and other male illnesses. Dr W H Parker consulting physician with 25 years experience offers in person or mail consultations daily 8 to 6 and Sundays 11 to 1. Prospectus offered free. Committee invited to use the flagship during the fall races.
In London on August 16 the Royal Albert Yacht Club held a forty six mile double course race from Southsea for big yachts. Britannia led from the start with Calluna second Navahee third and Satanita fourth. Britannia finished first at 3 55 00, Calluna 3 57 46, Navahoe 4 04 45, Satanita 4 03 32.
Newport August 16 under the mutual agreement clause of the new deed of gift the date of races can be altered. Lord Dunraven may fix the first race date as September 28 or move earlier as agreed by the America’s Cup committee and yacht owners. Yachtsmen prefer September 21 for start with trial races still set for September 7.
The 150th race of the Massachusetts Yacht Club sails tomorrow at 3 p m off the club house Commercial Point. Open to all clubs with classes for fourth fifth sixth seventh and open boats. prizes range from 5 to 15 dollars per class. No prizes for yachts with no competitors. second prizes require at least three starters.
An excerpt describes the “early bird” faculty to view daily events humorously. In a crowd, a faint smile catches the eye, suggesting pleasant memories. The old adage about the early bird is illustrated through a tale of a young man, one of the butterfly riders, who is of a certain nature.
Bashful, lacking confidence, a man roused before dawn to practice biking on Congress street. A single onlooker, a shuffling Black man, challenged him with a boast and then rode away with the bicycle, never to return, leaving the rider grounded and the machine missing.
Hamilton August 16 reports a busy day at Asbury Grove with worship under trees and in chapels. Reverend J M Leonard led a morning prayer service, Presiding Elder J O Knowles spoke, E Hitchcock preached, a children’s meeting occurred, A F Herrick preached, J N Short directed holiness services, and L S Staples preached at the stand.
A benefit baseball game at South End grounds this afternoon features grotesque costumes and an ambulance committee including Miss Pauline Hall Miss Lucy Daly and Miss Marguerite Daly among others. Roles are assigned to local men with playful humor noted as Hoey and his dog will chase files near second base and Fortescue vows to catch or eat anything near shortstop. The event starts at 3 30 with about two hours of amusement expected.
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