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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1893
Page
3
Pie Von Der Ahe's gang on Giants' altar and Colonels cash in to grooms. Spiders snare Red Birds while Pirates throw Phillies senators fall before Commy.
Papa Anson and his cheap Chicago lineup split a pair with the Boston team in a pair of close, listless contests. The Boston bats were aimless and the fielding was poor, while Quarles debuted on the mound without leaving a notable mark.
In a hard fought first game Clausen pitched for the Chicagos and Quarles for the Bostons. Chicago benefited from Boston fielding lapses and weak catching by Merritt. Duffy, Ganzel, Wilmot and Anson led Chicago while Long and Dungan provided Boston key moments. The contest ends with Anse wearing a grin as Chicago wins.
In a tight second game Papa Anson and Hutchison clashed as the Bostons built a lead. Gastright pitched well for Chicago, but Hutchison faltered in the later innings, allowing four Chicago hits. Long and Dahlen contributed to Boston’s runs with key plays and errors by Chicago aided the Boston win.
Merritt reached on a base and advanced to third on Hutchison's error charged to Gastright. Lowe fouled out, Merritt stole third and scored on Dahlen's grounder. No further runs after Adrian pleaded. Look at the figures.
Brooklyn defeated Louisville 8 to 3 as Sharrott pitched well and received strong support. Attendance was 1,600. Brooklyn scored in multiple innings while Louisville struggled with errors totaling four to two. Sharrott and Kinslow paired for Brooklyn, Hemming and Grim for Louisville.
Shortstop Sullivan muffed a grounder in the eighth inning, costing Washington a loss to Cincinnati. Meekin was wild and shaky in support. Attendance 1000. Final score Cincinnati 6 Washington 5. Hits Cincinnati 9 Washington 10. Errors Cincinnati 1 Washington 5. Batteries Parrott and Murphy Meekin and McGuire.
Killen's effective pitching beat the Phillies before 4000 fans in Philadelphia. Delehanty hit a home run as Pittsburgh won 9 to 3. Weyhing pitched well but was poorly supported. Pittsburg had 8 hits to Philadelphia's 9, with 2 errors for Pitt and 1 for Philadelphia. Batteries were Killen and Earle for Pitt and Weyhing, Taylor, and Cross for Philadelphia.
Lewiston lost 9 to Brockton 0 in the opener while Portland fell 12 to Fall River 10 in game one. In the second game Fall River defeated Portland 7 to 0, and Dover beat the Boston Reds 9 to 3.
Local baseball note says the Bostons will face the Chi cagos this afternoon at the South End grounds with Stivetts pitching. Jimmy Manning umpired and his work was satisfactory. Keeler now with the Binghamtons. Campau with the Detroits long ago now with Wilkes Barre. A Nantasket Beach ball game between traveling clothing salesmen is announced for Saturday.
Steve Mahoney signs at Cooper Social and Athletic Club promising a catchweight bout on September 25 or a finish spar to win a prize if Haggerty of Everett backs up his lithographers picnic claim. He invites a meeting Friday evening between 8 and 9 at the club to arrange details.
The American Wringer Co. at 18 and 15 Broadway extension, city, manufacturers of wringers, mangles, spring beds and carpet sweepers. All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mail promptly attended to.
Fragmentary OCR text lists names and places with unclear context. It mentions California, Gallen, Boetties, LANCHARD, FA, Deoek Spaere, Mali Square, and Fancad, but no identifiable event or outcome.
Duncan C Ross, famed as the king of athletes, returns after a four year world tour. He boasts 220 pound physique, 6 feet 1 4 inches height, and hundreds of Caledonian prizes. He laments dwindling funds, fewer good athletes, and calls for new champions and stronger club incentives. He recalls bouts in Sydney and Melbourne with Iron Bark Jimmy Burge and notes sprinting riches in Australia.
The narrative chronicles an all around athlete who left the British Army at 14 for a life of sport. He wins Caledonian games, defeats elite opponents in mixed wrestling and sword contests, tours Australasia and Europe, and finally returns to seek further matches. He notes little money in outdoor sports and contemplates retirement after facing top rivals.
Duncan C. Ross veteran athlete and wrestler sues the Boston Caledonian Club for 200 claiming the club promised 100 for a wrestling exhibition and a further 100 for postponement. He arrived with partner Drago the Australian but the club allegedly failed to honor the agreement amid internal factional disputes.
Harry Adams arranged a round trip fare to Worcester for the athletic championships on Saturday. Tickets sold at the depot and valid on any morning train until the noon special. Round trip price set at $1.50. J J Donahoe has arranged meals at Park's restaurant for athletes under his orders. Diet planned for athletes. Suffolk and Dorchester Athletic Club members will stop there. All athletes depart on the 10 30 am train. Great games expected and worth the trip.
The Savin Hill Yacht Club entertainment committee announces a Bermuda lecture by Mr James H Stark with sixty stereopticon views on Wednesday Sept 6 1893 free for members. A race is set for Saturday Sept 2 at 2 45 pm and the annual cruise will run Saturday Sunday and Monday Sept 2 3 4 gathering at 4 pm off the club house for review and salute before sailing to Hull to anchor by the Hull Corinthian Club house. A captains meeting aboard the flagship at 8 pm will set the cruise course.
Boston sail for New York defense Pilgrim anchors at Charlestown Navy Yard after secretary Herbert telegram. Mast hoisted out at Fiske's wharf with splices and extensions planned including a longer boom bowsprit and jib. Additional three tons of lead to boost sail area, new mainsail via Colonia syndicate, and a strengthened crew ready for trial races.
Ham Brock of 17 Hayward Place received a floral horseshoe with an inscription at his birthday party then at 10 30 pm was presented a gold open face Swiss watch with a monogram and a diamond ruby locket chain. He thanked the givers and vowed it would keep perfect time in any race.
At Newport R I Aug 30 the Newport Racing Association meeting opened with six races. Sea Gull owned by L Kernochan won the standing start purse 75 dollars. Big Brown Jug owned by P S P Rudolph took the five furlong race purse 100 dollars. Ballard owned by J Co and G G Barnard captured the three quarters mile purse 200 dollars. Jilt owned by P S P Randolph won the three quarters handicap purse 250 dollars. Glenfallon owned by W P Nickerson won the Brenton s Reef handicap steeplechase purse 450 dollars. The Rat owned by W C Hayes won the private stakes over the steeplechase course.
In Sheepshead Bay racing notes the Futurity sweepstakes features Sir Knight Domino Longshanks Patrician Pop Gray Trinculo Harrington Hartford Governor Sheehan Golden Valley across one and three sixteenths miles. Reapers Stakes lists Sir Walter Prince George Sir Francis St Leonards Orchis Lady Bess across five and one half furlongs. Sapphire Stakes names Armitage Economist Factotum Ben Lomond Longdale Nahama Fatality Illusion Tenacious Rama Orinda Mars Williwood Diablo Galindo Sir Walter Ramapo Terrifier Daily America Candelabra Kilkenny across the Futurity course. Domino Dobbins entries, Seven eighths mile turf handicap includes Gleaming Addie Equity Sound More Sarah Ramey Integrity Santella Adda Blew. Futurity course mentions Tom Harding Addie Hammie Lorimer Arab Sir Arthur Shadow Hiram.
At Sheepshead Bay on August 30 seven furlongs saw Stonewell win the first race with Loantaka second and Sir Matthew third in 1 82. Five furlongs produced Frog Dance first Sam Bryant second Black Hawk third in 1 02. Belle stakes Futurity course crowned Queenlike first Stonewellie second Florence third in 1 128 5. Flight stakes seven furlongs went to Dr Hasbrouck with Demfargilla second in 1 293 5. Futurity course crowned Evanatus first Walcott second Bolero third in 1 12. Turf handicap over one and a quarter miles went to Versatile with Gloaming second Long Beach third in 2 09 4 5.
At Saratoga New York on August 30 the first race of four and one half furlongs saw Pansy colt win with Lonsdale second and Our Pet third in 58 3-4 seconds. The second race over six and a half furlongs was won by Jessie O with Leigh second and Fannie Beverly third in 1:26 1-2. The third race was declared off. In the fourth race over one and one fourth miles Strathmeath won with Victorious second and Time third in a near final result.
The Mt Pleasant Bicycle Club plans a weekend ride starting Warren street and Walnut avenue at 9 AM Saturday. They will dine at Salem Willows, with an option to return early. The group then proceeds to Portsmouth for an overnight, reaching Portland Monday and returning by night boat. Distances are about seventy five miles Saturday and forty five miles Monday. Members should bring bells and L A W cards.
The club plans a Sunday meet if weather permits with a 2 pm start at the usual site and a Monday 10 am run. A moonlight run is set for Thursday September 7 at 7 30 pm led by Captain A G Seavey. Rider R M Mugridge timed 88 miles home in 6 hours 3 minutes after a 2 hour 26 minute Malden to Newburyport trip via Ipswich.
In the one mile international race twenty four entries are listed for the event. Names of riders and nations are not all readable in the fragment but entries indicate a wide field. The summary notes the number of participants and confirms event type.
Races at Keene New Hampshire Aug 30 concluded with a successful meet marred by a fall of Pearson and Norwood in the two mile handicap. Caldwell won the Pope Manufacturing Company fastest mile in 2 39. Results list winners in novice one mile and open events, Cheshire county title, team race, and two mile handicap with times and entrants from Keene Malden Boston Concord Hinsdale and North Attleboro.
Fred Hovey and Robert D. Wrenn met previously as Wrenn defeated Hovey to become the United States tennis champion. Hovey faced strong opponents in the draw while Wrenn overcame H. H. Dickey S. D. Reed and others. The match featured decisive lobbing by Wrenn and ended with his victory in the first set and the title, marking Hobart and Hovey’s last year at tournaments.
Ringside report describes Billy Smith and Tommy Ryan delivering a brutal drawn match that satisfied fans and unsettled rivals. The Columbian Club offered a 5000 purse for a decisive finish, while talk grows of a future title bout between the two.
The Nonpareil Associates hold their annual picnic at Highland Lake Grove on Monday with a large sports program and handsome prizes. Several amateur tug of war teams vie for silver pitchers and two ball games are scheduled. The group is known for entertainment and promises a record event.
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