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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1893
Page
3
Merritt delivers a timely single to aid Boston in a clutch victory as the Pirates topple the Giants. Phillies defeat the Colonels while Anse loses to Foutz and Commy upholds the Orioles. Senators overpower St. Louis to close the day.
The Boston nine edged Cleveland in ten innings, Merritt driving in the tying run in the ninth and McGarr, McKean, and Nichols delivering key plays. Pitching by Nichols and Young kept the game tight through eight, while Cleveland rallied with three runs in the ninth before Boston secured the win with timely hits and costly Cleveland errors. Umpire Lynch drew criticism for balls and strikes and base decisions in a tense late matchup.
A bold medical advertisement claims a tasteless remedy from Dr F Morrill at 8 Bowdoin Street cures all ailments unspecified. It urges men to call and see the treatment as the solution where others fail.
Washington and St Louis scheduled two games but rain halted the second after three innings with the hosts leading 1 0. The first game required fourteen innings to decide, a pitching duel between Maul and Gleason. Attendance 700. Washington 6 St Louis 3. Hits Washington 18 St Louis 15. Errors Washington 6 St Louis 5. Bat a and O Rourke Gleason and eitz.
Kilroy was wild as Philadelphia battered Louisville with Carsey delivering strong. Thompson and Clements homered, crowd about 2000. Final score Philadelphia 14 to 8 Louisville. Errors even at 2 each. Batters: Carsey Clements Kilroy Weaver versus Kilroy Weaver.
Pittsburg won 3 to 2 over New York as Killen pitched well and Donov an saved a near homer in the final inning. Stafford hit a third inning home run, attendance about 2500. Hits were 8 for Pittsburg and 5 for New York with one error each. Killen and Earle opposed Rusie and Milligan.
Brooklyn defeats Chicago 4 to 4 amid as many errors as late rallies. McGill walked and Dailey notched the win while Lange and Kittredge misplayed infield chances. Batteries Stein and Dailey for Brooklyn and McGill and Kittredge for Chicago.
Baltimore fell to Cincinnati 3 to 2 as fielding miscues cost the Orioles. Dwyer and Baker pitched superbly for Baltimore with 1625 in attendance. Cincinnati scored both early and late, producing the decisive runs while Baltimore managed limited hits and four errors.
Wilkesbarre defeated Troy four to two while Albany beat Binghamton nine to five in Eastern League action. The results reflect competitive innings with Wilkesbarre posting early runs and Albany pulling away in midgame to secure the wins.
Fall River defeats Lewiston 4 to 1 in the opener while Boston Reds win 6 to 0 against Portland. In the nightcap Portland revives with a 4 to 3 victory over Boston Reds to split the doubleheader.
Marblehead August races report strong sou west wind testing boats. Mayflower wins Weld cup with solid lead over Constellation, Marguerite, and Yampa in schooner class as Harpoon, Handsel, and Fancy claim sloop prizes. Third class Handset tops, with Harpoon 75 and Handsel 75 and Fancy 25 in prize money. Corinthian Yacht Club hosts ladies day with band, sail past, and supper after sail.
At Worcester on August 28 the handicap track meet produced fast times with J J McLaughlin setting a New England best for a half mile in 1 58 1 2. Timothy O Conor won the 100 yard dash and the 440 yard run while Thomas Keene of Suffolk won the 300 yard dash. The crowd was small with exhibition races by T P Conneff and W A Beaudette.
At Sheepshead Bay on August 28 the six furlong opener crowned Prince George ahead of Major Daly with Yemen third in 1 11. The Autumn Maiden stakes went to Economist with Florence second and Riverside third in 1 03. Dr. Hasbrouck won the mile race with Stonewell and Sarah Ramey next in 1 39 4 5. The Flying stakes saw Cactus prevail over Simmons and Tiny Tim in 1 11 4-5. Arab captured seven furlongs with May Win and Evanatus trailing in 1 28 1-5. Bermuda led six furlongs for Sirocco with Top Gallant and third in 1 15.
At Saratoga first race five furlongs Philopena won with Major General second Sprinta third in 1 06 2 thirds. Second race four and one half furlongs Carmen led Western Star followed by third place in 58 2. Dutch Oven captured four and a half furlongs Issie was second Jake Johnson third in 57 2. Henry Young won seven furlongs La Colnia was second Judge Morrow third in 1 31. Rey del Mar took one and one sixteenths miles Gettysburg second Lotion third in 1 55 2. Southerner won one and one quarter miles Lijero second Return third in 2 27 2.
Daily entries for Monmouth list six races with horses and odds across five furlongs to turf. Notables include Sleipner and Ter rifier in the sixth race on turf and Futurity course contenders such as Banquet and St. Leon ard in earlier stakes events.
A catalog of horse names including Addie Wah Jim Walcott Ascot Enchantress Sub Rosa Kilkenny Ramapo Kinglet Keene McDonough Dobbins St Leonard Roche Sarah Ramey Orchis Sleipner Aloha appears in the selection notes indicating entries or potential entries for a racing event. The list emphasizes a mix of traditional and unique names across varied backgrounds.
The Navahoe yacht returns to dock at Southampton for overhaul and refit before the Royal Victoria Yacht Club international gold cup races starting September 6. Britannia defends against Navahoe with courses listed from Warner Lightship to Nab Lightship, Ower’s Lightship, Dunne’s flagboat, Cherbourg breakwater, and the Isle of Wight. any race under five knots may be sailed again to prevent a drifting match.
The American Wringer Co based at 18 and 15 Broadway extension manufactures wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mail promptly attended to.
Andrew Hanson, former navigator of the yacht Navahoe, reports brutal treatment by owner Carroll during a race. Beer was served to calm crew, a mainsheet order was misheard, a sailor was struck and later jailed below. Tension rose as the crew sought payment and departure.
Jubilee rests on the flats as its spinnaker and balloon jib topsail are removed to Wilson & Silsbee's sail loft for alterations. The spinnaker proves too large for a strong breeze and the balloon jib topsail sits too low.
A large fund for Jack Dempsey will be presented next Monday night as East sportsmen pledge liberal support beyond gate receipts. Friends evaluate his fitness for a return, with Ham Brock John F Gallagher Patsey Sheppard and Larry Killian coordinating the subscription with the New Cribb Club. Crews discuss the Griffin Johnson bout fading, Billy Plimmer benefit scheduled, and Creedon Butler purse talks. Other notes include Ike Weir offering services and Roxbury’s J D Fallon leading sportsmen to Coney Island to view Smith Ryan.
In Newport Illinois August 28 1898 Hovey defeats Hobart in four sets to reach the championship match Archie Pell refereed. Wrenn triumphs in straight sets over Chase. Interscholastic final Budlong defeats Thompson 6-2 6-4 6-2 and Howland beats Bryan 6-1 6-1 in consolation.
In Norwich, Earl defeats Dale three games to none to claim first prize in the first class after a tied second division championship at the national croquet tournament. Dale takes second prize in the second class. Referee was E B Smith.
Worcester August 28 special to the Post announces the closing of entries for the National Amateur Athletic Union championship at Worcester Athletic Club next Saturday. list includes James Smith Tom Keane Ralph Reynolds Phil Stingel Ben Hurd Jr J J McLaughlin and many others across sprints hurdles distance events walks and field events at the meet.
The Malden club closed entries for Saturdays meet at Waltham listing Taylor, Gary, Ed McDuffee and Chicago stars Bliss and Githens among open and handicap classes. The bulleted roster features numerous B. C. C. and M. B. C. athletes from Boston, Melrose, Chelsea, Malden, Lynn and Cambridgeport with dozens of competitors across novice and open divisions.
Baseball notes report the Chicagos facing South Bend on the local grounds this afternoon with Quarles the new pitcher for Boston. Boston to play Dover on Friday. Dover officials plan a gala event. Te beau challenged Lynch openly, McKean erring late cost the last game, and Boston’s luck in Virginia returns. Labor Day sees City Point Catholic Association and St Augustine's Y M C A nines clash on the South End grounds. a benefit game for William H. Dillon features composing-room teams in a strong matchup expected.
Captain Jere Connor lists Dorchester Athletic Club entrants for the championships: Billy Clark Elmer White in the mile and five events Jack Moakley Lonergan Pettee A McDonald J McDonald Andy Walsh EB Clark A G Thompson James Clark in various field and bicycle events Elmer White in strong form may force McLaughlin in the mile Higgins shows hop and jump prowess Dorchester plans a Labor Day field meet with 75 yard dash 1000 yard run and broad jump prizes and 9 1 2 cents entry fee Entries close Aug 31 with J F Moakley Rushworth will represent the Suffolks at the championships Dorchesters boast sprinters Hatrley Flanagan Feeney Harry Bannister of the B A A viewed as a top half contender Dowd of Worcester Telegram covers the scene Rollstone Cycle Club active at meets Remingtons and McTaggart win B A A fame prizes
The Union Bicycle Club hosted a lively open house with guests from sister wheelmen clubs and friends. Japanese lanterns lit the grounds as 500 lanterns lined from the Union to the Ola Colony Yacht Club, with orchestras, concerts, and tub races. Prizes were wooden tubs noting the Union’s August 28 celebration. about 2000 attendees from Boston clubs and beyond joined the festivity.
A meeting at the Poplar club rooms selected President David T King as referee for the Labor Day barge race to start at 5 pm Timers will be W J Quinn and Representative Daniel Breen George Faulkner to be starter Judges to be chosen at Friday meeting Four crews named Charles Rivers Lafayettes Ramblers and North Ends expected to start in the event
A Labor Day program was approved after yesterday’s Board of Aldermen meeting. At 9 a.m. a hurling match between Shamrock and Boston teams offers a $100 prize. At 10:30 a.m. a lacrosse game between the Boston and South Boston Association teams awards gold medals. At noon a baseball game features St. Catherines of Charlestown versus St. Peter and Pauls of South Boston.
Mc Bride Bros owners of the steam yacht Yankee Poodle issue a challenge to race either the Feiseen Norwood Vamoose or Nada for sides between 1000 and 20000 dollars.
Robert A. Spencer, 33, an English cutlery grinder, pleads not guilty to stealing 200 dollars from F. A. Macomber, cashier of the Hampshire County National Bank. Police traced him to his home after a dew covered grass clue. Spencer admits being out at 4 am claiming fishing. wife says finances are tight as the shop is idle amid four other late night purse thefts in three nights.
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