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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1894
Page
5
Porter, the Class A champion, clocked 2:03 to set a new Class A mile record at the Waltham track event, where Bliss in Class B also dazzled. Spectators witnessed fast riding by Porter's rivals Haggerty and Williams, with Bliss, Lumsden, and Murphy excelling in various heats and sprint finishes.
The twelfth annual New Hampshire Division L A W meet was held at Varick Park with 6000 spectators. State championship events featured Henry Berwin first in the mile novice, Hugh Robson first in the half mile open, Harry E Caldwell first in the mile open, with Jarry Clark and others placing in top spots and times around 2:27 to 2:37 as listed.
Mass first J. W. Manning of Andover second W. M. Pettigrew of Waltham third C. T. Williams of Boston fourth J. C. Wettergreen of Malden fifth. Time percent 42.
Nearly one hundred boats competed as Violet and Nimbus dueled in a fifteen mile race for first class centreboards, while Countess claimed the big keel class after protesting Gracie G. Harbinger dominated the second class centreboards and Vespa led the keel division. Harolde faced a disputed mark, with protests to be heard at Hotel Rossmore next Monday. Racoon took first on time, Astrea won small keel, Laurel dominated skeeters, Princess edged Tantrum in time but lost on allowance.
In Tuxedo Park New York July 4 a tennis championship drew a large crowd. Malcolm Chace of Brown defeated W K Fowler of Yale in straight sets while James Terry of Yale beat Alfred Codman Harvard. Ed Hall of New York beat G S Bryan Harvard and A E Foote of Yale overcame S C Millett New York. Doubles featured Yale wins led by Foote and Howland defeating McKittrick Codman Harvard.
In Rockland Maine on July 4 the first class yacht Vandal from Boston finished just ahead of Lamont from Deer Isle, both to be remeasured. Georgia of Deer Isle took second class, Barole of Boston won third. Minnie led the special class with Elizabeth second and Water Witch third. In horse racing Annie Burr won the 2:30 event, Arthur B. won 2:38, and Dual won the 3-minute. Firemen also staged notable sports events.
The Framingham Cycling Club held a large event at Wayside Park with a forenoon parade of 150 to 175 riders and an afternoon program of seven races on a four-lap track. Winners included Ed Whiting Hyde Park in the one-mile novice and W S Reynolds Hyde Park in the open. A. F. Wisner dominated with multiple wins, plus a fastest mile prize of $50 diamond stud.
Nearly 5000 spectators gathered at Rigby Park for four days of racing opening. Socks won the 2:17 pacing in straight heats, achieving his seventh consecutive victory. Ben H and Colonel Pitt also claimed wins in 2:18 and 2:40 heats respectively. Emma B driven by Mr. Ormsby of Boston set a mile time of 2:25 1-2 against her former 2:24 1-4 record.
At Lawrence riding park the 2:21 class was postponed after three heats. Winslow finished first and second with Dan Miller third. The 2:40 class was won by John A. Yapp with George F. second and National third, best time 2 36 1 2. Frank Mayo of Boston swept the handicap and open events in the bicycle program, while George A. Russell of Somerville won the one-mile race.
At Tilton New Hampshire George Snow rode a bicycle against A Morrison's running horse in a match at the Driving Park. The horse won with a time of 2:35 for the race. The 2:50 class trot, purse fifty dollars, was won by the same event.
Belle E Hill and Nellie Gordon placed second in a paced event. The 2:40 class trot carried a $100 purse, won by Joan of Arc with Cruikshanks driving, Nellie May Bruce and Lynette Goss sharing the second division. Times noted as 2:54 and 2:42 1-2.
Five thousand spectators watched the second day at Rutland July meeting as Sylvester K. broke the track record in the free-for-all with 2:20. Molley captured the Bates' House stakes for foals of 1891 and Helen won the 2:30 event.
July 4 racing drew large crowds at the Gentlemen's Driving Park. In the 2:40 class for purses of $100 Glen from Beverly won. In the 3 minute class for $100, Plato of Beverly captured the prize.
In Danielsonville Connecticut today 2200 attended the Riverside Driving Park. The unfinished 2:32 race saw Rosebud and Star Girl dead heat in heats. Rosebud won the race with Augusta second and 2:35.12 best. Princess H. won the 2:25 race in three heats with Chester Morris second and 2:28 best. Wisteria won the 2:37 race’s first two heats, Mazie 8. the last three heats and race with 2:30.5 best.
The Beverly Yacht Club hosted the first Buzzard's Bay championship race at Monument Beach. Twenty boats competed across four classes with Anonyma winning class two easily, Nobska leading class three after Puzzle, Grisle withdrawing after a fin accident, and Dawdle plus P. D. Q. earning walks in their classes.
Nantasket July 4 The Wenceder Cycle Club staged its inaugural meet with a single event a one mile handicap nine entries Frank Congdon won the race William Worth placed second The track was sandy and slow Before the final heat the 100 yard dash was run and easily won by Charles Congdon with Charles Ross second
Pettees routed the Newtons 17 to 1 in a West Newton baseball game yesterday. Pettees dominated with strong hitting and solid defense while Newtons struggled to mount a reply throughout.
United States consul-general P A Collins hosted a Savoy dinner for sixty guests including thirty consuls. An American program featured airs and a speech praising republican ideals and citizen rights. Minister Bayard called for rivaling Britain in kindliness and justice, and Collins echoed the sentiment to American exiles in London.
Putnam Connecticut July 4 brief at Roseland Park Woodstock features speeches by Congressman Charles A Russell J H Walker and St Clair McKelway on political economy and the sale of law. Mrs Harriet Prescott Spofford leads the Flag Song. Fireworks and concerts close the day. contests award prizes to Fall River Veteran Firemen Brockton and Onset.
July 4 celebration attracts 15,000 visitors from nearby towns and cities to Fall River. About 300 participants join the civic and trades procession with societies and mill workers represented in the pageantry.
Springfield residents joined an old fashioned celebration marking independence from East Longmeadow and the nation s birth. Legislators in attendance included Senator Ledyard Bill from Paxton and Representatives Tolman Pittsfield Smith Chester J J McCarthy Charlestown and Charles Greene Andover. Services were held in the church with a dinner on the Common, fireworks, cannon and general rejoicing.
Buzzard's Bay July 4 report states the flag was hoisted at Gray Gables to mark Independence Day. Mrs Cleveland spent the day at home with her guest Mrs Bissell. They walked to the mail in the evening and a modest fireworks display followed for Mrs Cleveland's children and Miss Bissell.
The Fourth ignited city theatre activity with "Davy Jones" at the Museum drawing praise for new verses and strong cast. The Mikado at Park delighted two audiences, and "Falka" and Offenbach revivals promise further glow at Keith's and Mont. Gumbo’s Austin & Stone shows drew crowds. Palace offered a long, varied bill of burlesque, variety acts, and living pictures. Pauline Hall rehearses "La Belle Helene" for July 9 at the Boston Theatre.
At Revere Heights on Broadway the Wood Harmon estate was sold in lots. A local committee organized sports for men, plus fireworks and a Patriarchs Militant Band concert. A rocket at 6 pm released a deed to a parcel of land for the finder.
Charlestown Almshouse inmates enjoyed a Fourth of July program with patriotic sayings instrumental and vocal performances and a dinner. City Hall had sent supplies to the facility without informing Superintendent Eastman or the inmates, aiming to make Independence Day meaningful for the poor as well as the rich.
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