Commy Crushed His Funny Break Gave Nash the Game
Louis crowd senators and colonels quit even in a brief sports note noting a surprising outcome and crowd reactions during a game involving Commy and Nash.
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Nash
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1893
Page
3
Sullivan Starred Pitcher In Reds Win Over Boston
Michael Sullivan pitched for Cincinnati against Boston, surrendering walks but holding the Bruins to limited runs. Key moments included Staley, Nash, and McCarthy driving late rallies, Latham and Halliday contributing with hits, while Sullivan’s balk and Dwyer’s wild pitch influenced fate. final score Cincinnati 6 Boston 2.
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Michael Sullivan
Mike
Bostons
Lynch
Cinoles
Comiskey
Frank Dwyer
Jack
Sully
John
Cincinnati
Sullivan
Reds
Boston
Frankie
Cincinnatis
Tucker
Staley
McCarthy
Nash
Billy
Lowe
Matt
Merritt
Latham
McPhee
Long
Duffy
Canavan
Jimmy
Motz
Carroll
Halliday
Murphy
MacCarthy
Mac
Tommy
Herman Long
Dwyer
Smith
Calliday
Balk
B. TB
PO A. E AB. R. Tone
T. McCarthy
Mosseskne
Tere Weeeeee
Coseessavenene
Risa Hives
Creeeeeere
Peccsoseveres
Peeve Reevereres
Weer Etensree
Louisville Beats Washington in Doubled Header Opener
Louisville routed Washington in the first game as Washington field errors aided the visitors. In the second game Meekin bested Stratton in a pitched duel, carrying off honors. Attendance listed at 700 with final scores 5 to 2 and 2 to 0.
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Washington
Louisville
Méekin
Stratton
Meekin
McGuire
Stratton and Weaver
Baltimore Powers Past St Louis In Scoring Burst
Baltimore scored four runs in the first and five in the seventh to beat St. Louis. Mullane was hit hard in the sixth seventh and eighth. Attendance 1195. Final score shows Baltimore with 10 hits and 1 error to St. Louis 8 runs, 17 hits, 4 errors. Batteries Mullane Robinson Clarkson Hawley Buckley.
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Philadelphia
Cleveland
Weyhing
Phillies
McKean
Cross
Clarkson
Gunson
Baltimore
Mullane
St. Louis
Robinson
Hawley
Buckley
Pittsburgs Again Beater
Sharrott pitched a winning game for the Brooklyn nine with solid support until the last inning. Brooklyn won 5 to 3 over Pittsburgh as Sharrott left with a lead but gave up two runs late. hits favored Brooklyn 11 to 8, Brooklyn errors 1 to 3. Batteries Sharrott and Kinslow for Brooklyn Ehret and Mack for Pittsburgh.
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Brooklyn
Sharrott
Brooklyns
Pbrogwigns
Pittscores
Pittsburg
Sharrett
Kinslow
Ehret
Mack
Rusie Holds Cubs to Three Hits in New York Shutout
New York, Aug. 23. The Chicagos were limited to three hits by Rusie, who pitched well with strong support from Ward's lineup. McGill struggled, and New York won 8 runs to Chicago's 0, with 2,000 fans in attendance. Milligan backed Rusie while Kittridge framed Chicago's defense.
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New York
Chicagos
Rusie
McGill
Ward
Atendance
Chicago
Milligan
Kittridge
New England League Scores Report
Dover 9 Brockton 3 Portland 21 Boston Reds 9 Lewiston 7 Fall River 3. standings and details not provided.
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Dover
Brockton
Portland
Boston Reds
Lewiston
Fall River
Pitcher Quarles Joined Bostons for Regular Work
Baseball talk notes Petersburg pitcher Quarles has signed with the Bostons and is expected to handle regular duties. Stivetts may miss several weeks due to medical advice. Motz is under Cincinnati doubt while Dan Brouthers could join Comiskey to bolster the Reds.
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Quarles
Petersburg
Bostons
Stivetts
Cincinnatis
Motz
Big Dan Brouthers
Comiskey
Dan
Reds
Boston
Pacific Coast
Billy Nash
Duffy
Lowe
George Davis
New Yorks
Patsey Donovan
Pittsburgs
Donovan
Patsey
Newport Tennis Tourney Opens With Notable Matches
At Newport R I on August 23 thirty eight players remain in the first round with Malcolm Chace facing W A Larned in a key match. Larned showed superiority in the later games while Chace excelled in volleying. Sands defeated Hall in a tight five setter and Hall earned points in every set. Colby defeated Read Harvard in a close five set affair and Ward beat Bruce in straight sets. Larned then defeated Ames Jr 12-10 6-1 6-1. Hall edged Sands 10-8 3-6 6-0 4-6 6-2. Colby over Read 12-10 6-2 4-6 7-5.
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Newport
R. I
Malcolm Chace
W. A. Larned
Larned
Chace
Charles W. Sands
E. L. Hall
Hall
Sands
KE. Colby
J. B Read
Harvard
F. K. Ward
M. Bruce
William Ames, Jr
C. Sands
E. Colby
J. B. Read
Athletic Gossip From Worcester Track Contenders
Beaudette of the Worcesters shows great speed as Worcester runners push Marston for the champion ships. Eddie Pattee of the Dorchesters desires a match race with Harry Hodgkins at the Lowell games. Worcester seeks the B A A team title with Leacky McLaughlin Cadman and Lohnes as scorers. Delaney and Gallagher as substitutes. New York Athletic Club to enter a team for the Saturday race with Schwegler Richards Allen and Billings. Possible raid on the South Boston flats next Sunday prompts caution for training athletes. Sam Winslow of Worcester Athletic Club to referee Saturday's games.
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Beaudette
Worcesters
Worcester Boys
Marston
Eddie Pattee
Dorchesters
Harry Hodgkins
Worcester
Leackey
McLaughlin
Cadman
Lohnes
Delaney
Gallagher
New York Athletic Club
Schwegler, Richards, Allen and Billings
South Boston
Sam Winslow
Worcester Athletic Club
Lowell canoeist wins trophy cup race at ACA camp
The first race of the American Canoe Association camp in Kingston saw Paul Butler defend the trophy, finishing in 1 hour 40 minutes 15 seconds. Howard Gray took second in 1 hour 41 minutes 20 seconds, with other entrants including David Goddard of the Vesper Club Lowell and competitors from Montr and New York.
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Kingston
Ont
Paul Butler
American Canoe Association
Howard Gray
David Goddard
Vesper Club
Lowell
Charles Arebald
Vincent Pellitier
Montr
W. Howard
Frank C. Moor
New York
Butler
Gray
Four races started at Stiding Park on August 28
Lawrence report notes four races began at Stiding Park this afternoon. Three events finished in straight heats while the 2:27 class was halted with two heats completed and postponed to tomorrow. Belleweather collapsed from exertion in the 2:25 heat, breaking the sulky shaft, as Much Ado won the 2:32 class.
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Lawrence
Stiding Park
Belleweather
Much Ado
California Gasoline Bargain Attracts Four Bottles Offer
Pure California gasoline priced at one dollar per gallon with four bottles advertised. Blanchard and Farkar operating from 314 to 13 Dock Square and 1 Vance Alley Square, offering the deal.
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California
Blanchard & Farkar
Dock Square
Vance Aiall
Dixon's Defeat Brings Shock to Colored Champion Dixon
The fifth world tasted defeat as George Dixon lost to Billy Plimmer before 10 000 spectators. Nearly all agreed the referee's call was right, with several sports writers praising Plimmer's performance. Colonists and pundits alike offered opinions, noting Dixon's long career and Plimmer's superior showing, while debate over a rematch lingered.
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George Dixon
Billy Plimmer
Dixon
Plimmer
Hackett
Gibbons
Billy Ernst
New York
Sporting Writers
Jack McAuliffe
Steve O'Donnell
Rob Roy
John Gallagher
Ham Brock
Jere Dunn
Gil Curry
William Daly, Jr
James Wescott
George B. Smith
England
Nelse Innes
Tom O'Rourke
O’burke
Billy Hayes
Jimmy Colville
Bill Daly
Patsey Sheppard
Plummer
Corker
Ed Collins
Johnny Keenan
Jimmy Carroll
Telegraph
Griffin
Johnny
Dixon Defeat Undercuts O Rourke's Boxing Show
The Boston scene doubts Dixon’s supremacy after a clear loss to Plimmer. Critics accuse manager O Rourke of self serving promotion, noting Plimmer’s win eroded interests and raising questions about Dixon’s championship claim. Local pundits credit Plimmer and praise Edgerton and Blanchard for their support of the outcome.
Valkyrie on the Waves Sets Sail for America's Cup Defense
Lord Dunraven's cutter Valkyrie, the America's Cup challenger, sailed from Southampton for the United States. The voyage began at 5:45 AM with Captain Cranfield in command and Captain Harvey of Wivenhoe as navigating officer. The yacht carries 24 crew members and sailmaker T. W. Ratsey will accompany to New York to assist during races.
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London
Lord Dunraven
Valkyrie
Southampton
United States
Cranfield
Harvey
Wivenhoe
Essex
T. W. Ratsey
Ratsey & Lapthorne
Cowes
New York
Impromptu Sprint On Fort Hull Square
A spontaneous race took place on Fort Hull square last evening between H. P. Morrisey of Rossmore and Joe Zeigler, a brewer's agent. They ran in opposite directions around the square and finished at the start. Morrisey paused at a water trough to drink and waited for Zeigler at the end as a crowd watched and enjoyed the spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Hull Square
H. P. Morrisey
The
Rossmore
Joe Zeigler
Morrisey
National Irish Athletic Association Picnic At Oak Island Today
The National Irish Athletic Association hosts a day of events at Oak Island with a picnic and games. Top professional athletes entered include Steve Farrell Pooch Donovan Frank Kaveney Johnny Mack McCarthy McClelland Tom Burrows Watson Cahill O Neil Purcell Duncan Ross Nedda Manning Currie. A bicycle race and a hurling match are also scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Irish Athletic Association
Oak Island
Steve Farrell
Pooch’ Donovan
Frank Kaveney
Johnnie Mack
McCarthy McClelland
Tom Burrows
Watson Cahill
O'Neil Purcell
Duncan Ross
Nedda Manning
Currie
Local Barrow Vermont Fair Opens with Fast Races
The August meeting at Green Mountain Park in Barre opened with ideal weather and large crowds. Kendall set the fastest time in the 2:30 class at 2:26. Julia M. won the three minute race with 2:31, and Draco Prince Jr. captured the 2:35 class with 2:54.
Resolution of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
At a June 12 meeting the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts unanimously adopted a resolution praising the Prince of Wales and his family. The message congratulates the royal couple on the betrothal of Prince George and the Princess May of Teck and wishes them prosperity and happiness. The resolution, signed by officers, was forwarded and presented to Sir Dighton Trobyn for the Prince of Wales. Colonel Walker led the Boston delegation to London in 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Artillery Company
Massachusetts
Prince of Wales
Artillery Company of
London
Prince Consort
Royal
Prince George
Duke of York
May of
Teck
Henry Walker
Edward Wyman
George 8. Merrill
Jacob Fottler
George H. Allen
C. Woolmer Williams
Boston
Honorable Artillery Company of
Dighton Trobyn
Prince of
Accidental Shotgun Death Near Judd's Bridge
In New Milford Connecticut on August 23 Edward Zeiner aged 12 from Judd's Bridge accidentally discharged a shotgun killing his younger brother Phinold aged 4. Immediate investigation and local authorities are handling the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Milford
Conn
Edward Zeiner
Judd’s Bridge
Phinold
American Wringer Co. Ad at Broadway Extension
The American Wringer Co. advertises wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers produced in the city. Repairs for all wringers and sweepers offered. Mail orders promptly attended to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Pilgrim and Vigilant Sail Adjustments Stir Cup Race Plans
Yacht Pilgrim faces calls for more sail and ballast changes as the Boston cup defender trails Vigilant in speed. Jubilee and Volunteer also see minor modifications while Puritan to be refitted as a cruiser. repairs from Naushon rocks expected by next week, with trial races contingent on syndicate consent.
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Pilgrim
Stewart
Binney
Pilgrim Syndicate
Boston
Cape
Minot’s Ledge
Newport
Paines
Lawley’s
Naushon Rocks
Norton
Commodore Forbes
Fickle opinion grounds cyclist Sanger expulsion tale
Milwaukee rumors say Sanger was expelled from the Telegram Club after a string of victories. Public sentiment shifts, from hero to outcast, as city officials and the governor welcomed him a month ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Sanger
Egram
Telegram Club
Everett Cycle Club
Middlesex Cycle Club
Sidney Street
Cambridgeport
Quincy Cycle Club
Suffolks
Union Cycle Club
Brockton
Shee City
Hingham
Tigers Cycle Club
Nantasket
Quincy Club
Hough’s Neck
Haverhill
C. C
Benedict
F. E. Young
Lowell
Lawrence
J. A. Roberts
Rowley
A. B. Tilton
Massachusetts Club
Vigilant and Colonia race plans shift with new boom
Newport August 23 reports Vigilant towed to Bristol for a 400 foot hollow boom install while Colonia also ships a new boom. Pilgrim remains, Corinthian race considered but later doubtful. Colonia sails westward as Vigilant tows eastward. Captain Haff expresses racing fatigue and Jubilee rumors loom ahead of trial races.
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Newport
R. I
Vigilant
Bristol
Colonia
Pilgrim
Iselin
Rogers
Commodore Belmont
New York
Hattie Palmer
Harry Haff
Boston marksman wins L. C. Smith Silver trophy
The Keystone Target Company tournament in New London opened under fine weather for the second day. Ten events included the L. C. Smith Silver trophy contest won by Vickey of Boston, marking a notable victory for the visiting shooter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
Keystone Target Company
L.C. Smith
Vickey
Boston
Grand Circuit Races At Hampden Park Feature Hal Pointer
Springfield report on Hampden Park Grand Circuit day two with 4000 in attendance. Hal Pointer wins heat races but faces a tracking dispute over a distancing waiver enabling him to race tomorrow. Corinne captures the 2:22 trotting stake as field bets surge with notable performances from Blue Sign and Village Farm entrants.
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Springfield
Mass
Hampden Park
Hal Pointer
Blue Sign
Major Wonder
Hal
Geers
Mutuals
Mutual
New England
Corinne
B. m
Rob McGregor
Dam Constine
John Cheney
Boston
Cheney
San Pedro
Blk. S
del Sur
Pleasanton Stock Farms
California
Kelly
Harry C
B. G
Green’s Boy
Carpenter
Jumbo Wilkes
Green
Tuscarora
B. S
Stinson
Island Wilkes
Bsk
S. iGeldgpnith
Kung
Delilah
Starr
Cornwall
Smith
Thetis
Cogswell
Charlie C
Br. G
Brown Jug
Dan
Pleasanton Stock
Laura F
Blk. m. Hecaraan
Sigess U's
Rae
Ensign
Dougherty
Leon
Knight's Snow Heels
Village Farm
East Ayaa
Worder
Abege
Cure
Tom Hal, Sr
N. Y
First day at Monmouth Park results Aug. 23
At Monmouth Park N J on August 23 the six races produced winners Micmac Queen Cactus Raceland Melody Stonewell Chief Justice with times 1 05 for five furlongs 1 16 3 4 for six furlongs 1 51 for one mile one sixteenth 1 18 8 4 for six furlongs 1 03 for five furlongs and 1 50 1 2 for one mile one sixteenth. Only two starters in the third event.
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Monmouth Park
N. J
Black Hawk
Florence
Cactus
Lake View
Yemen
Raceland
Wildwood
Melody
Seatucket
Terrapin
Stonewell
Joe Cotton
Peril
Chief Justice
Best Brand
Anna B
Races at Saratoga Run: Captain Brown Wins Opening Dash
At Saratoga N Y August 23 the first race over five eighths of a mile results Captain Brown first Nick second Melanie third with a time of 1 02 ¼. The card includes six events with winners Ray &, Equity Tar and Tartar Rey el Santa Anita Buckwa Lady Rose Lowlander Santa Ana Il lume Get tysburg Jugurtha Pat Woodcock and Athol The Rat and Gerrina in the hurdle race with a 6 25 time.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Captain Brown
Nick
Melanie
Ray
Equity
Tar
Tartar
Rey el Santa Anita
Buckwa
Lady Rose
Lowlander
Santa Ana
Illume
Gettysburg
Jugurtha
Pat Woodcock
Athol
the Rat
Gerrina
Monmouth Six Furlong and Eight Race Card Summary
In Monmouth racing the six furlong events feature Vestibule and Aloha in first place as Correction runs 117. The second race lists Midnight 117 and Uncle Jess Perrier Jouet 112 with Treas ure 109 and King Sam 105. Third race seven furlongs includes Chesapeake Vestibule Julien Yemen 106 and Best Brand 102 with Arab 98 Estelle 93 Re straint 99. Fourth Elizabeth stakes at one and one eighth miles shows Miss Maude 117 Augusta Belle 117 Grace Brown Bonaventure Orchis Charmion Lustre Minneapolis 107 Lillian Russell 102. Fifth race five furlongs lists Pop Gray 113 Baudet 105 Kazan 100 Katiecolt 98 Belle Swift Venusberg Nahma Iola 9. Sixth race seven furlongs has Lamplighter Michael 112 The Ironmaster 109 Lady Pulsifer 107 Miss Kitty Herald Daily America 105 Peril 100.
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Vestibule
Aloha
Correction
Uncle Jess
Perrier Jouet
Treasure
Nellie Peyton
King Sam
Chesapeake
Julien
Yemen
Best Brand
Arab
Estelle
Restraint
Miss Maude
Augusta Belle
Grace Brown
Bonaventure
Orchis
Charmion
Lustre
Minnehaha
Lillian Russell
Pop Gray
Baudet
My Lady
Kazan
Katiecolt
Belle Swift
Venusberg
Nahma
Iola
Lamplighter
Michael
the Ironmaster
Lady Pulsifer
Miss Kitty
Herald
Daily America
Peril
Monmouth Racecard Hints Favor Lorillard Entries
The note previews Monmouth races with Vestibule as a likely opener winner if he runs. Pierre Lorillard appears strong in the second and throughout the card as Lorillard’s contenders dominate. Charmion tops the third race, with Kazan Iola and Bandit set for the fifth. Lamplighter is a potential winner if he starts, with Michael and Daily America as other top contenders. Lorillard’s stable is highlighted as worth betting across the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth
Pierre Lorillard
Charmion
Kazan
Iola
Bandit
Lamplighter
Michael
Daily America
Lorillard
Polo singles out Yellows in Newport scratch game
In Newport Rhode Island on August 23 the scratch polo match featured Yellows W K Thorne J P Kennechen Stanley Mortimer Elliott Cowdin versus Blues Egerton Winthrop Jr I T Burden Jr James Stillman Jr Co R Duval. The Yellows scored seven straight goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
W. K. Thorne
J. P. Kennechen
Stanley Mortimer
Elliott Cowdin
Egerton Winthrop, Jr
I. T. Burden, Jr
James Stillman, Jr
Co. R. Duval
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