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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1893
Page
3
Boston earns a victory as Buckenberger's club falls to a Bridegrooms lineup while the Spiders are whipped by the Quakers. Giants trounce the Colts as the Browns and Senators suffer losses in a tight program of baseball results.
A lively Boston game hinges on Latham and Duffy as the Reds, with new men McCarthy and Motz, build a lead behind Chamberlain’s pitching and Gastright’s fragile luck. Boston’s late surge turns the tide, with Duffy and Lowe stealing, Nash drawing walks, and Carroll providing key hits, but Cincinnati holds on.
Washington fails in first inning as Louisville wins 8 to 2. Stephens pitched well but poor fielding at critical moments hurts Washington. Attendance 700. Louisville 8, Washington 2. Hits: Louisville 12, Washington 9. Errors: Louisville 2, Washington 5. Batteries Menefee Grim Stephens Farrell and McGuire.
In Philadelphia, the Phillies defeated the Cleveland team in a low-quality game marked by off-color fielding. Turner hit a home run as about 2,000 fans watched. Final score showed Philadelphia ahead with a 12 to 5 line, as Cleveland struggled offensively and defensively in the long drawn-out contest.
New York defeated Chicago 17 to 12 after slugger Lange hit a home run. German pitched well though hit hard, receiving solid support from his field. Attendance was about 3,500 as New York racked up 17 hits to Chicago's 12 with 8 errors for New York and 4 for Chicago. Batteries: German and Wilson for New York and Hutchison and Kittridge for Chicago.
In Brooklyn on August 22 a closely contested twelve inning game ended with Brooklyn scoring the decisive run in the twelfth. Kennedy and Killen pitched well while fielding was strong. Attendance reached 2100. Final score Brooklyn two Pittsburg one. Brooklyn had 8 hits to Pittsburg’s 5 with 2 errors for Brooklyn and 3 for Pittsburg. Batteries Kennedy and Dailey for Brooklyn. Killen and Mack for Pittsburg.
Lewiston defeated Boston Reds 10 to 9 in the first game and 11 to 5 in the second, with Brockton 5 Portland 4 and Fall River 7 Dover 5 in other matchups. The results reflect a tight playoff push.
Buffalo defeated Wilkes Barre 11 to 4 while Troy edged Springfield 2 to 1. Binghamton toppled Erie 14 to 3 and Albany beat Providence 18 to 10.
The article debates Jack Dempsey's health amid alleged overindulgence and dismisses talk of him fighting again. Gus Tuthill is cited, with calls for a public benefit in New York and possible bouts involving Bob Fitzsimmons, Creedon, and Joe Butler. Creedon praises Alec Greggains who disputes his own form, while other boxing figures and upcoming matches are discussed.
The Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club moonslight excursion planned for Friday evening the 25th inst. has been postponed due to circumstances beyond the committee's control. A new date will be announced in the daily press.
Bethlehem New Hampshire held the sixth annual coaching parade for the west side of the White Mountains. Hotels within twenty miles entered decorated coaches, with Maplewood Cottage leading the line followed by numerous carriages and coaches. The day featured a late start, a long parade, crowds at hotels, a Twins vs. Sinclair House baseball game won 5 to 4, and evening fireworks.
Attleboro hosts a two day bicycle race program at Driving Park on Friday Sept 8 at 2 30 pm with events from one mile to two miles open and handicap plus a ladies half mile and a team race open to four clubs. Entries close Aug 31 with T W Williams of Attleboro Mass. Prizes include gold medals lamps watches and various gear.
The annual Fall River Yacht Club open regatta featured sharp sailing by Mojave Tobin a bronze Herreshoff boat from Jamestown R I and strong performances by Crosby catboats from Osterville Mass Winners were Harda and Hattie in first class sloops Flight Sequel and Hector in second class catboats Myrtle Knedine Victor in third class Mojave Rustler and Hesper in fourth class Hesper and inner Marianna in fifth class and Dido and Laloo in sixth class.
Mr Forbes, upon inspecting the yacht Volunteer at Naushon, reports heavy damage and ongoing leaks. A steam pump works constantly as the vessel is bound for Boston, towed by the tug Right Arm, delaying Forbes from joining the Eastern Yacht Club cruise but leaving open the possibility of sailing the Puritan later.
At Saratoga on August 22 the six race card announced winners and times. Miss Richmond led the four and one half furlongs in 58 and two fifths, Nick captured five and one half furlongs in 1 10, Rey del Mar won three quarters in 1 19, Marie K took one mile in 2 01 and a half, Fredericks won four and a half furlongs in 1 69 and four, St John prevailed over one and one quarter miles in 2 28 and a quarter.
The card lists six races at Monmouth with listed horses and weights. First race five furlongs features Mic MacQueen 107 and Florence 101 among others. Second race six furlongs includes Peruvian 112 and Ambulance 107. Third race one mile and one sixteenth shows Michael 114 and Raceland 111. Fourth race six furlongs lists Hyaway 110 and Melody 109. Fifth race five furlongs includes Stonewell 122 and Correction 117. Sixth race one and one sixteenth miles shows Anna B 107 and Sam Weller 98.
At Monmouth Park New Jersey on August 22 Grace Brown won the first seven furlongs with Espanita second and Shelly Tuttle third in 1 28 Time. in the second five furlongs Discount captured victory with Baroness second and Alesia third in 1 02 1 4.
The note lists horses for upcoming races with suggested placements. Black Hawk to Gloucester if no win today between Dwight and Miss Fordham. Second race features Cactus Hugh Pering and Sister Mary as fast contenders. Mildwood predicted for third race with Hungara Ixion. Melody to win fourth, Stonewell favored for a walk over, Best Brand and Chief Justice top picks for the final race.
The Royal Torbay Yacht Club regatta off Torquay covered 44 miles in four rounds. Britannia and Satanita finished together around 11 o'clock. Satanita broke her tiller and abandoned. Britannia won with a time of 2 39 28, Calluna 2 44 30. Navahoe did not start due to repairs.
Slow scoring polo at Newport sees Myopias beat Harvard 17 to 9 in a one sided game for cups. Myopia team from Boston dominates with young Harvards struggling against Shaw and Baldwin led defense and offense.
Beacon Vacuum Pump Metrical Company shows a new incandescent lamp called the New Beacon Lamp. Professors Nickerson and Carey claim it avoids Edison patents and is cheaper to produce with simpler manufacturing, avoiding glass-only design and through-glass conductors.
A violent storm raged across Halifax and Nova Scotia from last night into today. Torrential rain and a gale demolished trees and houses, disrupted electricity, and wrecked ships. Lizzie Morrissey, 12, died after contacting live wires. Harbor and coastal vessels suffered extensive damage including several wrecked schooners and grounded boats. Public parks, gardens, cemeteries, and shores were strewn with debris and boats.
John J. Bell of Exeter collapsed and died of apoplexy in Manchester while awaiting a train. Born October 30, 1827 in Chester, he was the son of Chief Justice Samuel D. Bell and grandson of Governor Samuel Bell. A lawyer turned railroad, insurance and manufacturing executive, he presided over the Suncook Valley and Pemigewasset Valley railroads and Exeter Manufacturing Company, and held multiple director positions. He led the State Board of Trade, served as ex-judge of the Exeter Police Court, helped set the New Hampshire Massachusetts boundary, chaired the State library commission, and participated in commissions on mental health care.
Hancock Congregational Church members decide to begin public worship in the new $45,000 stone edifice on Sept. 30 after a split over occupancy. Pastor Irving Meredith opposed moving in before his return from vacation, leading to a closed meeting and a 44 to 6 vote favoring delay. First service slated for Sept. 3 with Meredith preaching.
In the House of Commons John Morley offers an amendment to the Home Rule Bill to bar Dublin Parliament from taxing by birth or parentage, while a rival amendment to tax absentee landlords is debated. Sir J E Gorst’s bid to add residence is rejected. Morley’s amendment passes.
Buzzard's Bay August 22 The day was perfect after yesterday's storm as President Bryant and Joe Jefferson fished in the bay. The President's valet Mr Sinclair is expected this week to aid in packing. Mrs Cleveland with Baby Ruth and the nurse visited the Jeffersons and returned to Gray Gables at six.
Paris reports Sunday balloting across 510 districts. Republicans win 309 seats while 14 Conservatives Rallys gain, 46 seats tally unclear, and Royalists hold none. Chamber totals 584 with Algeria 6 and colonies 10 represented. A reballot is required in Gers where Paul de Cassagnac previously stood.
Alphonso Dumore of Millbury lies in critical condition from an assault by the Bellville brothers who ran an illegal liquor business. The brothers were arrested and brought to Worcester and will go before the Central District Court tomorrow.
The Rev. L. W. Staples of St. Paul's Church at 249 Chatham street was deceived this forenoon when a man warned of a delayed express package. Mrs. Staples paid 25 cents at the supposed express office to secure delivery, but the con followed.
Fred Baldwin, truck driver at the Federal street engine house, broke his right ankle near knee when slipping on the sliding pole at 9 PM. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.
The United States National Lawn Tennis Association tournament opens at Newport Casino with 79 entrants. Early results show J. B Hovey defeating Q. A. Shaw Jr in three sets as players compete in preliminary rounds and first round matches across a crowded field highlighting prominent names and scores.
In New York on August 22, an anarchist-led attempt to hold a 2 pm meeting at 97 Stanton Street collapsed when Captain Devery led a force of 30 officers to disperse about 2000 rioters. Emma Goldman was said to have spoken, while Alexander Jonas urged a Socialist ticket. The uproar left the area tense as officers pursued anarchists who incited disorder at the threat of violence.
In Pittsburg on August 22 a fashionably dressed white woman identified as Ella Lawton spoke briefly with a colored man named Edward Freeman on Weslie avenue. He shot her twice in the head and then killed himself. The woman is fatally wounded.
William Andrews of 5 Cottage street Mt. Auburn was riding his bicycle on Market street Brighton near the railroad bridge at 1130 last night when he was thrown and rendered unconscious. He was treated at a drug store by Dr. Rowan and later taken home by friends.
Nashua leader Colonel Charles P. Gage founder of the Nashua Card and Glazed Paper Company died this afternoon at his son's Pepperell residence. He had long been a prominent citizen and was linked with ex Governor Gilmore during his term. He died of apoplexy at age unspecified.
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