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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1893
Page
3
Giants Laid Low and Spiders Fall by Wayside along with the Pirates O Rourke Wins and Also the Orioles.
Frank Dwyer struggled on the mound as Cincinnati defeated Boston 4 to 1 in a rough exhibition. Dwyer relied on high slow pitches and curious aims, while Boston errors and poor batting cost them dearly. Bennett and Nichols contributed costly outs while Latham and McPhee sparked Cincinnati early with key hits. Attendance reached about 550 as the Reds won behind tense play and defensive miscues by the Bostons.
Chicago hammered New York 26 4 in a game marked by poor defense and strong pitching by Clausen for Chicago. Petty endured a rough day for New York as Chicago's offense produced a decisive early lead. Attendance 1500. Batteries for Chicago Clausen Kittridge Lange Petty Milligan for New York.
Baltimore defeats St. Louis 8 to 6 as Baker pitches well. Attendance 1,541. Score details show Baltimore 8 St. Louis 6 with 7 hits to 5. Errors Baltimore 1 St. Louis 3. Batteries Baker and Robinson Breitenstein and Peitz.
In Brooklyn on August 2 the Brooklyns beat Pittsburg 15 to 12 with strong hitting while fielding was erratic. Attendance reached about 3000 as Er rors Brooklyn six Pittsburg three. Batteries ne and Daly Gumbert Mack and arle.
Washington defeats Louisville 10 to 9 in a hard hitting ballgame. Grim homered for Washington as 500 spectators watched. The score shows Washington with 10 runs on 15 hits while Louisville had 9 runs on 13 hits.
Rors Washington five Louisville five batteries Maul and McGuire Hemming and Grim.
Philadelphia beat Cleveland 11 to 7 as stronger fielding and better all round play led the Phillies. Thompson homered and 1200 fans watched. Batteries Carsey and Clement matched with Cuppy and Gunson.
Eastern League reports no games due to a storm while the New England League also has no schedule action because of the same weather.
The Clevelands take on the Bostons this afternoon with Snappy play expected as the Spiders push the Bostons hard. Pitchers Gastright and Young are slated, Umpire Lynch draws attention for bias, and Stivetts is practicing in form amid race for the top. Frank McCarthy shines in left field and bats well, with Jimmy McGuire back in town.
Tom O Rourke lashes at Plimmer decision citing Dixon as capable of beating the Englishman. He backs his claim with money and seeks a finish fight after Sol Smith bout. O Rourke deposits 1000 dollars with the Sporting Editor to bind the match and has Dixon challenge Plimmer.
Tommy Conneff arrives for the big B A A meet at Holmes Field Harvard to chase the one mile record. Frank Rowe faces McLaughlin in a 1006 yard match race while Elmer White meets Billy Clark in a mile race. Over 230 entries, teams Worcester and B A A contest, with prizes presented by Mrs Mayor Bancroft.
The New England branch of the A. A. U. will hold its championships in Worcester on Saturday September 2. Entries close today with Harry Adams and include sprints hurdles distance races walks throws jumps and a two mile bicycle race. Entry fee is one dollar per event and eligibility requires New England A. A. U. club membership. Entries mailed before midnight tonight will be accepted.
In Saratoga New York on August 24 the day opened with the first race a three quarters of a mile won by Lester with White Wings second and Duke John third in 1 21 1 2. The five furlong second race saw Fredericks win Ed Kearney second Verbin third in 1 06 1 2. Wampere captured the three quarters event with Jake Johnson second Fannie Beverly third in 1 20. Philora won the one and one sixteenth mile fourth race with Judge Morrow second Riot third in 1 54 1 2. The seventh furlong fifth race went to Rey Del Mar with Wanhauset second Tar and Tartar third in 1 37. The sixth race was declared off.
At Monmouth Park New Jersey six furlongs Vestbule wins first race time 1 13 Nellie Peyton gelding takes second Uncle Jess third Perrier Jouet. Seven furlongs Chesapeake first Arab second Julien third time 1 23 34 Charmion first Augusta Belle second Grace Brown third time 1 58 14 Kanzan first Venusburg second Nahama third time 1 00 Lamplighter seven furlongs The Ironmaster first Herald second third time 1 30 12.
Newport August 24 Vigilant has not shipped her hollow boom and will sail for New Rochelle New York as soon as weather allows. Owners doubt the boom left for them is equal to those given the Colonie, delaying departure until conditions permit.
About 8000 spectators watched Zigzag Club events on a windy day. Zimmerman dominated the one mile world championship race with 2:34.3, while Meintjes and Zimmerman placed in the half mile and other events. Various riders from Indianapolis Cincinnati Hartford and Chicago posted top times in handicap and open classes across distances from a quarter to five miles.
The Natick meet lists numerous mile and handicap entries from clubs including Malden B C Lynn Wellesley and Union B C with open and boys under 16 divisions. The article notes a midsummer illumination by Union Bicycle Club with guests from Savin Hill Old Colony and Savin Hill clubs, plus an upcoming tub race and regulatory discussion at City Hall about bicycle street speed bells lamps and pedestrian safety.
In Washington on August 24, Senators Peffer and Allen urged free and unlimited silver coinage at 16 to 1, while Lee Mantle’s case was postponed. In the House, multiple members from both parties spoke for or against free coinage and repeal of the purchasing clause as debate opened on the Wilson bill. The day ended with the House adjourned after further remarks on the silver issue.
The next great fifth contest pits Australian featherweight champion Griffo against George Lavigne with both sides touted as strong claims for American championship honors. Griffo trains near Chicago under Teddy Alexander with Jim Barron assisting, while Lavigne reports encouraging training at East Saginaw. The Sept. 4 bout will feature enhanced security with 100 Indiana deputy sheriffs replacing Pinkertons and 500 yard perimeter controls. Rob Roy notes boxing lessons by Pete McCoy and updates on Moffitt Flaherty as he nears weight, plus club dues dismissals at New Cribb Club and Sept. 11 ticketing committee details.
A Harper's Weekly note argues women increasingly surpass men in intellect and achievement. It cites Mrs Alice Freeman Palmer on coeducation and highlights rising female success at Chicago University Cambridge Oxford and London University. The piece questions how long women will accept traditional surnames and whether they will demand equal prestige before marriage.
A playful verse extols Miss Nancy as a demure, gossip loving figure. The speaker praises her baking and domestic talents while quailing before her stern gaze. The poem contrasts flirtation with devotion, ending with a tender plea not to lose Nancy’s affection.
The Post reports Hon. John E Russell would take the governor nomination if offered. The Globe disputes grammar but not the core claim, while the Herald and Journal offer guarded support noting Russell’s duty motive and potential strong campaign if congressional action proceeds.
The Post surveys independent voters on John E. Russell as governor candidate. R. M. Morse and Winslow Warren praise his strength, especially in country districts, noting his likely independent vote. Warren urges Russell to accept nomination after an interview and cites Democrats’ statewide chances hinge on the silver bill.
The Boston Post notes John E. Russell as a strong gubernatorial candidate if Mayor Matthews declines the Democratic nomination. Governor Russell, Josiah Quincy, and Mayor Matthews receive exclusive interviews. George Fred Williams supports Russell, praising his potential victory and party appeal. Sherman Hoar echoes conditional support for Russell if Matthews cannot be persuaded.
The Boston Post announces John E. Russell will not decline the Democratic nomination for governor if the call shows hearty unanimous support. A Post reporter obtained this view in an extended interview at Russell’s Leicester home on Tuesday.
The Worcester Spy reports Hon John E Russell of Leicester is willing to sacrifice personal aims to serve the party as governor candidate in its hour of need. Russell is a strong, popular candidate with statewide admiration and a proven voter-getter record from his time as secretary of the State Board of Agriculture. The piece argues it would be risky to nominate a candidate distrusted by much of the party and urges a hustling campaign by Russell.
The Hon. John E. Russell of Leicester tells a Boston Post reporter he would accept a Democratic gubernatorial nomination if there is sufficient unanimity. He also suggests Hon. Albert E. B. Pillsbury would be the strongest Republican standard bearer and that Greenhalge can be beaten. Russell asserts any Republican nominee will receive solid Republican support.
The Boston Post of Tuesday published a good portrait of Mr. Greenhalge. Its portrait was on the whole better than the reiterated advice to withdraw.
Haverhill Gazette notes the Boston end of the Republican party will not influence this year's convention, leaving the outcome to other factions. The remark suggests internal divisions and a lack of unified backing from Boston within the party.
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