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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1893
Page
3
Baseball recap notes reshuffled schedules as rain halted the Boston vs Pittsburgh clash. Browns beat Phillies while Bridegrooms toppled the Reds. Anson prevailed at Washington and Orioles were swept by the Colonels.
Two games will be played on the South End grounds this afternoon starting at 2 o'clock. The previous Pittsburgs match was postponed due to damp grounds. The Bostons aim to win all three contests against this club. Nichols and Gastright will pitch for the home team, while Gumbert and Killen will pitch for the visitors. The Burgers are in good form and only one admission fee will be charged.
MENEFEE'S GREAT WORK. BALTIMORE August 18 Pitcher Menefee stifled the Orioles bats and propelled the Colonels to an 8 to 2 win. Louisville tallies came in the sixth inning while Baltimore scored in the seventh and ninth. Attendance 1680. Hits Louisville 11 Baltimore 3 Errors Baltimore 2 Batteries Mullane and Robinson Menefee and Grim.
Partial game notes show Brooklyn and Cincinnati scoring with hits and errors. Kennedy Dailey Sullivan and Murphy credited for batteries. Separate line items hint at line scores with Brooklyn ten Cincinnati four and Brooklyn three Cincinnati four in errors.
In New York on August 18 the Giants slugged past Cleveland in a two inning plus game. Baldwin and Petty allowed many hits while Burke and Childs homered for New York. Attendance reached 4000 as New York scored 12 to 9 with 17 hits to Cleveland’s 8 and five errors to two. Baldwin Petty Doyle Hastings Clarkson and OConnor were the pitchers.
In Chicago on August 18 the Chicagos defeated the Colts as Meekin faltered from the sixth inning, allowing seven runs across the next two frames. Wilmot and Meekin each scored nine, with 1,830 in attendance. Final: Chicago 8, Washington 1. Hutchinson Kittridge and Meekin Farrell on batteries. Chicago had 12 hits to Washington 9 with 1 Chicago error and 3 by Washington.
In Fall River on August 18 the visitors suffered from costly errors as the Fall River team edged the Boston Reds in a lively contest. Attendance was 700. Final score shows Fall River 9, Boston Reds 6 with hitting led by separate bases and batteries Lincoln Burrell for Fall River and Kiley OConnor for Boston.
Portland beat Brockton 6 to 4 as regulars were absent for both sides. Dunning misplayed, giving Portland an early edge. Attendance 300. Hits Portland 10 Brockton 10. Errors Portland 5 Brockton 3. Welch Moore Dunning Ryan Burke in the batteries.
The annual baseball event will be played today on Congress street grounds with 3 o clock start. Boston business leaders anticipate breaking last year’s records and awarding gold medals for top batting average, most runs, most stolen bases, and best overall player. A leather medal awaits the poorest player on each team. Committee members are Harry B. Moore J Kilduff E F Clapham and Henry Jennings.
Providence beat Buffalo 10 to 0 at Providence. Springfield fell to Erie 11 to 6. Albany defeated Wilkes Barre 4 to 2. Binghamton edged Troy 5 to 2 at Troy.
Baseball talk notes Lynch will umpire remaining South End games, a rarity this year at the Boston grounds. He is hailed as the best in the business. Harry Wright tends Carsey to pitch frequently against the Bostons, anticipating bunts and leveraging Carsey's speed and fielding on short hits. The Boston grounds are in superb shape after days of turf work. The Boston players are highlighted.
The article lauds contributions to the actors' fund and festival, praising Superintendent John Haggerty for organizing the grounds and donating labor. It mentions the Triumvirs donating free grounds, and covers team plans including Frank Selee eyeing catcher Frank Connaughton and Quarles possibly joining the Boston club. It notes Tim Keefe’s release, expectations for the New Yorks, and preview of the Somerville vs Y M C A championship game at Washington Street grounds.
Steve Farrell and “Cuckoo” Collins may meet in a matched sprint race after Farrell deposited $50 and challenged Collins. The proposed race could be 100 or 185 yards with $500 a side, while recent Goshen results saw Collins second and Farrell third as Morris led.
Malcom Chace of Providence defeated W. A. Larned of Cornell three sets to two to capture the tournament at Narragansett Pier on August 18. Chace won the final set easily after a tight match with early leads and strong lobbing and passing plays.
This afternoon’s doubles match resumed at about four p m with Hovey Chace versus Hobart Wrenn. First set Ends 29 24 in favor of Hovey Chace with strong net play and precise passes. Second set also goes 29 14 for Hovey Chace as Hobart Wrenn struggle. Campbell Larned defaulted, Hall brothers await tomorrow for possible final.
The Grand Bicycle Tournament under Brockton Central Labor Union will occur at the Agricultural Fair Grounds in Brockton Massachusetts on Monday September 4 1893 at 1030 am All events use L A W rules with 400 dollars total prizes for various races including a one mile novice and an open half mile The racing board may suspend riders for misentry or falsified handicaps Entrants pay one dollar per event and entries should be sent to Hey Noe Bor Brockton Mass.
Newport August 18 The Astor cup race failed to finish within the six hour limit prompting the regatta committee to signal a redraw. Vigilant Colonia and Jubilee struggled in light wind with August Belmonts Ituna tug assisting Vigilant and Jubilee trimming spinnakers to hold wind as conditions deteriorated. The prospect of resailing the race was announced for tomorrow.
Schwegler from New York Athletic Club Goff from Manhattan Sweeney world champion high jumper Richards Yale sprinter enter. Tommy Conneff to chase mile record with four pacemakers. Entries close tonight with 50 cent fee to John Graham Boston Athletic Association. Events include sprints hurdles jumps walks and weight throw. The meet starts at 2 30 p m.
Newport reports 67 entries and drawings for the annual tournament of the national association to be held on the Casino grounds next week. The list falls just three short of last year's record of seventy entries.
The American Wringer Co. of 13 and 15 Broadway extension advertises wringers bapgzles spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs for all kinds of wringers and sweepers offered with prompt mail orders attended to.
A reader letter argues about how world champions are named across countries, questioning Sullivan Corbett and Dempsey lineage, naming Dixon Fitzsimmons and Ed Smith, and listing claimants in America Britain and Australia. It also notes boxing figures and training moves, with local notices on sparring schools and potential matchups.
A large Franklin Park crowd in Saugus is expected for today’s program featuring Swampscott pony races and three other events. Four races fill the card with strong entries, including a featured open thoroughbred heat over three-quarter miles. Ladies’ attendance is anticipated in force as Manager Gray plans weekly races if popularity remains high. First race scheduled for 3 o clock and park trains run from the Eastern depot.
The Suffolk Bicycle Club and Quincy Cycle Club plan Sunday runs from various starting points including Hyde Parks Downer Landing and Quincy to Nantasket dinner. Union Bicycle Club hosts an Egyptian themed night with tub racing and a Wentworth banquet. Members travel to Bar Harbor and the World's Fair, with races at Portsmouth and Somerville set for September 16.
At Monmouth Park New Jersey on August 18 Lady Violet Madrid Miss Gallop Roche Gascon Miss Dixie win races from five furlongs to a mile and a sixteenth with times ranging from 55 seconds to 1 47 1 4 and a Stable of winners across six events led by Lady Violet Madrid Miss Dixie and Roche each taking first in their respective races.
Clifton New Jersey August 18 horse races with six events. Carnalite Elmstone May D. win times range from 1 03 12 to 1 31 12. Robin Hood Williston Lento and Rear Guard Darkness Lourdette in six and one half and four and a half furlongs. Remorse Luray Climax and Adjourn Osrich Malena among winners with times listed.
Gloucester New Jersey August 18 four and one half furlongs Need more first Annie FE2 second Melinda third time 5734 Second race five eighths of a mile Mc Garrigle first Dillon J second Josie D third time 105 Third race seven eighths of a mile hartreuse first Marino second Glen lochy third time 1 32 34 Fourth race three quarters of a mile A O H first Etla second Pokina third time At Fifth race four and one half furlongs
In the first race mayor B finished first with Al Pope second and Pied mont third, clocking 58 seconds. The sixth race over seven furlongs saw Ketchum win Blue Wind second and Passmore third with a time of 1 33.
At Saratoga on August 18 first race ran five furlongs with French Lady winning, Annie Woodcock second, Maid of Ellerslie third. time 1:00. Second race over one and one eighth miles was won by Gettysburg with Marie K. second and Man hauset third. time 2:01 1 4. Third race six furlongs produced Contribution first, Lettoon second, Tammany Hall third. time 1:19 3-4. Fourth race at one and three quarters miles saw Jugurtha first, Clementina second, Philora third. time 8:13 1-2. Dallyrian topped Empress Frederick and Jester in the same event with time 5 6 1-2. Sixth race five furlongs saw Fox Hound first, MacDonald second, Western Star third. time 1:05 1-2.
Hartford notes the Fleetwood consolidated meet, Aug 29 to Sept 4, lists 230 horses for events. Free-for-all trotting on Aug 29 features eight rivals including Martha Wilkes and Geneva pacing for a $5000 purse. Nancy Hanks aims to beat a 2:04 record for a $5090 purse on Aug 31.
Early program notes racing at Monmouth with six races listed. Horses and weights include Stonewell 133 Hugh Penny 112 Cactus 108, Henry of Navarre 119 Illusion 102, Diablo 124 Best Brand 112, Domino 128 Declare 118, Sir Walter 126 Sir Francis 115, Bermuda 110 Lyceum 109 Roy Lochiel 105 and additional entries across all races.
The Post previews a Boston race day with Lady Violet as a favored winner after strong showings. Stonewell is expected to win the first race, Henry of Navarre the second, Domino the Produce stakes, Ramapo the fourth, and a hard last race with Estelle Arab Lyceum and Roy Lochiel as top on paper contenders.
London report states Ernest Osmond covered two miles on a safety bicycle at Herne Hill in 4 minutes 24 25 seconds beating the world best. The prior British record was 4 minutes 49 4-5 seconds by M B Fowler on the same track last year.
The annual Chamber of Commerce ball game takes place this afternoon on Congress street grounds. Team No 1 features Clap ham Cox Robinson Jenkins Jennings McKissick Leaverns Jenkins. Team No 2 includes Kilduff Griffin McDonald Taylor Smith Davis Fitts Porter. Substitutes are Cox Knowles Carpenter and Smith. Umpires are Richardson and Aborn. Medals for top players were on display yesterday.
A Sunday afternoon program to be performed by Baldwin's Cadet Band on the Common starting at 4 o'clock. The concert features Beethoven Overture From the Ruins of Athens, Stradella, Flotow Concert Waltz Heimkehr, cornet solo Remembrance of Liberati, Iolanthe gems, Sullivan Nocturne Religeuse, and a serenade of Irish tunes. Includes life in the South recollections and a Paraphrase by Godfrey.
George A. Towne, 56, of 346 West First Street South Boston, died by his own hand yesterday afternoon at about 2 30. He used a Stevens vest pocket single barrel revolver placed in his mouth. Despondency is given as the cause.
Miss Maude and Mary Allen of Josephine street are on a three week vacation at Franklin. Meanwhile on Hancock street yesterday, Dr Charles I F Osborne and wife were thrown when their horse ran away. Mrs Osborne sustained severe head injuries and was taken home by carriage. Dr Osborne was unhurt.
Warden Bridges of the State Prison takes a few days off at South Deerfield and expects to return about the first of the week. Superintendent Simon J. Donnovan of the Leyland steamship line begins Wednesday to join his family in Europe and plans to be away about six weeks. Joseph Fyffe, 15, son of the navy yard commander, severely sprained his ankle in a fall recently and was treated by Dr. Marmion of the yard.
Miss Kate V. Corbett of Ashmont and Miss Cassie McNeil of East Boston start a four week tour to Wolfboro Thousand Islands Montreal and Niagara Falls. South Boston Yacht Club marks Ladies' Day if weather allows. St Peter and Paul's Total Abstinence Society with Dorchester group plan annual picnic at Downer Landing Monday.
Patrolman McKeown appeared before Mayor Spancroft yesterday morning on charges of failing to pull his box and drunkenness. It was stated he had taken ether and other medicines for a severe dysentery attack and was under their effects at the time.
The body was removed from 87 London street for a High Mass Requiem at the Church of the Holy Redeemer. Interment followed at Holy Cross Cemetery. Also notes a new fireproof primary school in Lyman district and vacationers Cotter family at Alton Bay New Hampshire. James M Sheehan reassures public over lost money case for Mrs Jennie Marks. He placed valuables in a safe and notified bank treasurers and Mrs Marks.
In San Francisco on August 18 the third trial of M. B. Curtis, alleged to be Sam of Posen, edges toward conclusion. Prosecutors will rest. Curtis claims a street footpad attacked Grant and that Grant arrested them both before being shot. Testimony shows Curtis intoxicated, no weapon found, and no signs of a beating. Police witnesses described hearing shots and seeing Curtis flee with Grant’s nippers on his wrist.
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