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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1893
Page
3
Boston builds a big lead for the banner while the Phillies drop, Brooklyn gains, Sena tors beat the Giants, Colts drop one, Pittsburgh wins, and the Spiders beat the Browns in a dramatic sports roundup.
In a second straight Boston victory at the South End grounds, Mullane struggled amid wild pitches as the Bostons capitalized on Orioles fielding miscues. Nash hit a long homer into the center seats, while Nash, Long, and Carroll contributed multiple runs across the early and late innings to seal the win.
In a close Baltimore action, Nash belts a fourth inning homer and Stivetts follows. McNabb pitches cleverly for the Orioles while Boston rallies with timely hits and defensive miscues by Baltimore blur the margin.
Carroll made a beautiful catch of Taylor's fly. Treadway hit safely and advanced on Duffy’s miscue. Tucker scored on Reitz’s single, creating a four run frame as Boston came to bat.
In St Louis on July 28 Clarkson and Young dueled as Shugart faltered with fielding and failed to connect with Young's curves at key moments. Cleveland scored 7 to St Louis 9 with 2 errors by Cleveland and 4 by St Louis. Batters were Young and O'Connor for Cleveland and Clarkson, Gleason and Gynson for St Louis.
Lewiston wins with hard hitting aided by visitors mis plays. Doe removed for personal trouble with ex umpire Scannell. Attendance about 500. Score Lewiston 7 Brockton 4. Lewiston had 14 base hits to Brockton’s 18, seven errors to four. Sed Hart Doe Ryan and Bur ke batted for Lewiston.
In Dover on July 28 the Fall River and Dover clubs played a tight game with Mercer relieving Sherwood in the ninth. Attendance reached 300 as Fall River raced to a 2-3 lead before Dover surged to a 4-0 win. Base hits favored Fall River 13 to 11, errors 1 to 1. Batteries were O'Neil Burrell for Fall River and Sherwood Mercer Donahue for Dover.
New Bedford beat Portland in an interesting game. Final score shows New Bedford 5 to Portland 4 with 11 hits for New Bedford and 6 for Portland. Errors were 3 for New Bedford and 2 for Portland. Pitchers Brady and Grant and Patterson and Mahoney earned the batteries.
In Chicago on July 28, Hovey and Hobart defeated Chase and Clark in the final match of the doubles championship with set scores of 6-2 6-1 6-4. The consolation final saw Myers and Page beat Wrenns brothers with scores 2-6 2-6 9-7.
Wrenn beat Chace in the Hotel Wentworth tournament final in Newcastle New Hampshire to win the solid silver loving cup. In doubles Chace and Wrenn defeated Budlong and Reed 6 3 7 5 7 5 as the two teams tired after singles. George Wright of Wentworths shone in round arm bowling while Chace and Wrenn marched to the winning runs in a later bail game against York Harbors.
New York July 28 reports the upcoming cup races for the Grand Grand Trophy circuit with details on event setup and contenders, highlighting a notable entry and the race schedule.
The Grand Circuit meeting ended with strong racing and a large crowd at Cleveland. Favorites struggled as Hal Pointer claimed victory in the 2:28 trotting class after a close contest with Major Wonder and Guy, with Dr Sparks and Hazel Wilkes posting notable wins in the 2:15 division and La Tosca taking a heat in 2:16 1-4.
Yesterday at Monmouth Park six races were run with Addie winning the first, Fusileer the second, Aloha the third, Banquet the fourth, Clemen tina the fifth and Lady Pulsifer the sixth. Times ranged from 1:01 for five furlongs to 1:48 to 1:41 for the one mile race.
In Gloucester New Jersey on July 28 the program shows Fagan winning the first race of four and one half furlongs with Black Hussar in third. Traverse at five-eighths of a mile places Fort Delury second and Estelle F. third. Fleurette wins the five-eighths race with Morning Glory second and Anncrean third. The Forum leads the six and a half furlongs race with Pete second and Persuader third. Tradesman wins the six and one fourth furlongs race with Dickens second and Aftermath third. Mark Stone takes six and a half furlongs with Successor second and Leon T. third. Time listings given for each event.
Brighton Beach on July 28 featured six races. I O U won race one with Mamie B as runner up and Laughing Water third. Eliza Amn led the three quarter mile second race with West Park second and Clarus third. Iou chette won race three with J F C second and Clement third. Count won the one mile fourth race in a dead heat for third between Or chis and Tom Tough. restrained took the six and a half furlongs fifth with Little Nell second and Alcalde third. Buster John won the four and a half furlongs sixth with Home Run second and Honest Tom third. Times were 1:18 1/4, 1:18 1/4, 1:30 3/4, 1:42 3/4, 1:22, and 57 seconds respectively.
Saratoga July 28 results list winners in six furlong maidens to seven furlongs. Alfonsina won the first with Mask second and Boyd Pantlind third. Destroyer led the two year olds with Elite filly second and El len H. third. Copy right won the mile with Stone Mason second and Clementine third. Lord ree captured the five furlongs with Nick second and Toano third. Void won the seven furlong selling race with Rico second and third not listed.
The Damariscotta meet ends with Cunard Jr. winning the 2:29 trot for Gardiner, Maud Banks second, Carrier third. Lazy Jim of Orono takes the 2:35 trot and pace in three straight, Harmann second, Daisy third. Silver Street wins the free for all in straight heats, Briges Messenger Wilkes third. best times posted 2:28 and 2:24.
Daily race card lists six Saratoga races and six at another track. Entries include Captain Brown 122, Major Joe 114, Rear Guard 108, Ragnar 107, and Monowal 108 in six furlongs. handicap and stakes results feature Galindo 118, Jume 106, Prince of Darkness 105, Kenigeria 115, Appomattox 111, and Fredericks 106. Notable horses include Promenade, La Colonia, Old Pepper, Airplant, and Panhandle with varied weights and odds across distances from four to six furlongs up to two miles.
A compact entry lists horse names including Monowai Major Joe Illume Prince of Darkness Forerunner Kentigeria Appomattox St Pat Old Pepper Balbriggan La Colonia My Fellow Bearte St Luke Monmouth Merry Monarch Julien Tormentor Beldemere Milan Dorian Rainbow Mars Banquet Patrician Ascot Meddler War Hugh Penny Daily America Fairy Reginald Minnehaha.
The facility reopened after twenty years of disuse under W. G. Morrell. In the 8-minute class Cayward won in three heats with Disco second and Pattier third. best time 2:883-4. In the 2:36 class Bardan owned by Morrell won in three heats with Jack Wyman second and George H. third. best time 2:811-2. The 2:30 class was won by Elgin, Helen S. in three heats with Hippiana second and best time 2:27 1-4.
Budd Doble dominates the free-for-all clocking a track record 414 seconds in winning in straight heats with Hykes second and Gil Curry third. Charles R. wins the 234 trot in straight heats, best time 2 35 1 4 with Winifrican second and Mamie J. third. Billy Crane takes the three-quarter mile running race as Pi quante and Razzle Dazzle dead heat for second.
Edith H. won three heats in the 2:27 race with Phantom second Miller Boy third and Best time 2:27 1-4. In the 2:30 class eight entries narrowed to Little Methan and Kirwin with Kirwin breaking once as both won two heats. The decisive heat went to Little Ethan Kirwin again broke Jingo Jim was third Best time 2:27 1-2.
In Old Orchard on July 28 Sea King won the 2:35 trot in straight heats with Rosewood second and George Rolfe third. Vallery took the 2:27 trot and placed Watson and Brenda in the places.
At Hartford July 28 Lizzie Almont won the 2:38 pace and trot easily with Fauntleroy second and Prince Charlie third. Best time 2:30. In the 2:19 trot Pickett had an easy time with Hlyria and Jerome with best time 2:24.
A Tammany Club nine from Ward 13 will play a nine from the Poston Commonwealth Park office next Saturday. The notice warns a partial life loss if the game is missed and hints at high stakes.
The Baldwin's Band delivered an excellent program at a crowded junction of Vine and Bunker Hill streets. The district’s final concert of the season will be in Winthrop square on Aug 12.
A six month old male waif was found on the steps of Cobb’s barber shop at Lower Mills and was taken to the Chardon Street Home. Miss Florence 8. Welcomer of Ashmont is vacationing at Brant Rock and Manover. Charles L. Smart of Milton returns from an outing along Pine Tree State shores. Miss Stella Kiley, longtime operator at the telephone station, will soon become chief operator at Roxbury station.
The remains of Mrs Jane wife of John Thompson were buried in Gardens Cemetery yesterday. Services were held at 797 Broadway with Rev E V Hinchiffe of Mt Bellingham M B Church officiating. Also noted is public access to naval hospital grounds and Rev Luther Bowtelle spending vacation at Alton Bay New Hampshire.
An alarm from Box 32 yesterday morning brought the fire department to the dwelling of Alvin T. Sortwell where an incipient blaze was extinguished. The cause was a kerosene lamp explosion and damage was $5. The city government will hold a special meeting Tuesday night.
Edward Browning of Philadelphia will drive a dozen or more travelers from New York, Boston, and Philadelphia along the North Shore to Bar Harbor with a three-pair horse coach. The tour will halt at Manchester New Hampshire Newcastle Portland before Bar Harbor. Miss Grubb of Philadelphia, daughter of General Burd Grubb, accompanies the party.
The Somerville tennis dispute concluded its third day as arguments closed. Judge Storey will render a decision next Wednesday afternoon. Key witnesses included Studley, Smith and his wife, Ellen Kenney, Officer Keating, and Mrs Kenney, with no new testimony forthcoming.
The American Wringer Company located at 13 and 15 Broadway Extension, city, is identified as a manufacturer with plans or operations noted in the item.
L A W racing board chairman Mr Raymond reports letters from the National Cyclists Union of London outlining four charges against Zimmerman. Alleged acts include improper allotment of Raleigh Company stock, profiting from a book, diamond gifts, and arranging a race for a diamond ring. Raymond cites jurisdiction over riders, while Zimmerman claims eligibility for international events and asks the union to refrain. Club cycling runs and events fill the day with multiple meetings and races across Boston area venues.
Cottage City hosts a bustling bicycle celebration with 400 riders in multicolored costumes. Dan Connolly wins the 10 mile road race in 26 minutes 60.2 seconds after leading from the start, while C. E. Record, Z. F. Brocklehurst, and others compete. A tule water race follows with I. M. Thayer taking first.
A Bridgeport man, Thomas L. Moore of Bridgeport Conn, writes to the Boston Post on July 26 thanking them for a relay medal and expresses willingness to participate again in future relays if invited. He conveys polite regards and appreciation for the honor.
New York July 28 The L. A W. has refused sanction to any colleges in the intercollegiate A A A wishing to run bicycle races. The move follows the Intercollegiate Association's recent decision not to apply for sanction at the last games.
Pittsfield July 98 Special to the Post Cashier Francis faced ruin and disgrace and reportedly made two prior suicide attempts. A possible poison ingestion on a Boston to Pittsfield train last week is suspected. An unnamed rescuer also recalls pulling him from Lake Onota last autumn after a loud splash and groans.
A New York World investigation uncovers a wide Chinese smuggling scheme using consular certificates for admission to the United States. Certificates, often forged with a photograph stamp, were sold to the highest bidders and used to admit Chinamen for labor or study. Deputy Collector Swift defended caution with witnesses while acknowledging past accepted certificates. An 103 Dorchester Street shop, run by Joe Tye, is linked to the scheme, with investigators asserting witnesses were bribed and that the certificates were procured through perjury and deceit.
The article traces cashier Francis's drift into speculation over twenty years, using a risky loan-book ruse to borrow from depositors. Despite an outward reputation for prudence, his actions harmed many depositors at Pittsfield National Bank, with losses estimated around 25,000 dollars.
The widow of Cashier J. P. Francis and his attorney spoke at the Exchange building. He denied Mrs Francis traveled to Pittsfield, said her visit depended on her needs, and revealed plans to manage her husband’s affairs there. He blamed Francis's downfall on financial issues, not domestic trouble, and noted the funeral will be private Saturday at the House of Air De Pittsfield chapel.
Genaro Venuti, an Italian fruit dealer, met Louis Seamey on Thursday night. Seamey allegedly used a confidence game to steal $200 two years ago on Hanover Street. Venuti reported the crime to Station 1, and Seamey is in custody. Seamey is said to be wanted in New York.
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