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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1895

Page

3

Jeddie Wins 3 Minute Class at Concord Driving Park

The Concord driving park opener features six starters in the 3 minute class with Eddie favored then May Bee after Eddie’s ban. Jeddie wins in eight heats lowering a 2 29 4 record. Edith H wins free-for-all heat with a 2:20 time the fastest in New England this season.

Concord N. H Eddie Mayee Jeddie May Bee Iris Kitty H Edith H Jesse Hanson New England Manson Jock” Bowen

Results at Gravesend sweepstakes and Seaside stakes notes

At Gravesend J Ruppert Jr Gotham won the heavy handicap race with Our Jack second and Aurelian third. Ardath won the two year old sweepstakes. Tenderness placed second. Seaside stakes carried 2000 dollars with top prize to the winner and later auctions. Brookdale handicap results show Stephen J first and Sir Walter second with Lazzarone third. Third race come 3-year-olds selling, Langdon taking win and Sir Dixon, Jr. close behind.

Gravesend Li. I J. Ruppert, Jr Gotham Lamley W. Donohue Our Jack Hamilton Adele Stables Aurelian Penn Wernberg Cromwell Sue Kittie P. Loris Ardath Griffin A. H D. H J. Jerty Monte Barytone Nick Johnson P O’ Day Gideon & Attal J. Waremier R. Doggett Morrin’s Brisk Tound Sebastian Forum Castlej Bessie Browning Patrol Aleo Sayer Ole George Jacobs Stephen J Oneck Sir Walter Eric Stables Lazzarone Mrphy Sister Mary Walter Semae One Stephen A Wees D. H. Morris J. H. Jelly Langdon J. Reiser Sir Dixon, Jr Abingdon W. R. Jones Blemton Stables Ajax St. Michael Dixon Prg Ajax George Dixon S J. Michael Charade Others

Misst ee three fourths mile maidenspeed race

In a sequence of races results show Jim Donlan second Gooding first Marion G second Toots third with times around 1 20. Fasig, Tai Marion G, and The Draggon appear in various places including Fasig Time. Descriptions mention Tobacco stakes and other positions with Geo Beck and Sterold Abel B noted for placements.

Jim Donlan Gooding Tai Marion G Toots Fasig Desirion Ber Brendoo Geo. Beck

Five eighths of a Pa Belli for Lento at Western Star

Details from a racing list show multiple horses with fractions and distances. Notable items include Blondy and Bonet Clement at 101 and 96 respectively, and a set of entries such as Florine Geo st Tom Salisebury and Sentinel les. Stakes and entries reference races of five eighths and three fourths of a mile with selling weights and horse names like Noble Duke and Jim McLaughlin. The list marks several horses with numbers near 100 and 105, indicating weights or odds in a packed plate of racing entries.

Western Star Bonet Clement Florine Geo St Tom Salisebury Sentinelles Charma Cadiz Giggle Wistera Lu Turner Leporello Ceremony Stanley Fine Noble Duke Jim McLaughlin Hdget Belisarius Kenneth Ambran Intimidad Thiers L Samy Newmore Caraccus Lita Rag India Delury Quartermaster Rondieu Blackfoot Marie Lovell May

Pimlico Race Day Sees Cass Sets Track Record

June 4 Pimlico draws a good crowd as Cass clocks a mile in 1:41 for a track record. Only Polydora among favorites wins, with Helias, Humming Bird, and Imp. Discretion placing in earlier races. Winners include Cass in the mile, Polydora in the five furlongs, Laura Davis in the half, and Foundling third in the same event.

Baltimore Pimlico Cass Wig Polydora Hellas Humming Bird Imp Discretion Imposition Mil Murcle Ira van Blunt Paladin Laura Davis Fon Bernardine Foundling

Boxing Gossip Debates Walcott OBrien Smith Controversy

A Boston boxing scene explodes over Tom O Rourke s bid to set Walcott against Billy Smith or Dick OBrien. The letter column questions promotions, referees, and alleged rigging at the Seaside Club while detailing police interference and disputed decisions in Smith vs Ryan.

Facial Scam Probe Names Victim and Suspect

A local facial care scheme is under scrutiny naming Woodby Motrest and Becton as involved parties. Investigators allege misrepresentation and improper claims about product efficacy. The case mentions 8les and freckles as conditions targeted by the alleged scam.

Becton Sodbury

Boston Beats Cincinnati Behind Home Runs In Wet Game

The Cincinnati Reds lost 6 to 4 to the Boston team as Boston pitchers and batters produced key home runs. Jimmie Bannon led Boston with a homer in the third, followed by another big blast that put them ahead, while Cincinnati struggled in wet conditions with several misplays. About 1200 spectators watched as Boston widened the gap late in the game.

Washington Defeats Louisville in Darkened Eight Inning Game

Washington pitchers struggled as Louisville hitters capitalized with errors. Clarke homered for Louisville, while Anderson pitched well for Washington. The game ended after eight innings due to darkness with attendance around 2,000. Washington 5 Louisville 3.

New York Defeats St Louis 20–6 in Baseball Game

The New Yorks routed the St. Louis team 20 to 6 with Clarke pitching no hits after the fifth. Tiernan homered. Peitz was fined 25 dollars and ejected in the fourth. Attendance 200. Clarke and Wilson starred for New York. Clarkson struggled for six innings.

New York New Yorks St. Louis Clarke Clarkson Tiernan Peitz New York St. Louis Wilson Peitz J Miller

Pittsburg Beats Brooklyn In Ninth Inning Rally

Pittsburg tops Brooklyn 9 to 6 as three earned runs in the ninth pull ahead. Stenzel homer helps Pitt Liberty Kennedy gives way in late innings, with 2000 in attendance and 13 hits for Pittsburg against 11 for Brooklyn.

Brooklyn N. Y Pittsburgers Kennedy Stenzel Pittsburg Hart Sugden Grim

Chicago Takes Lead In Totals In Philadelphia Game

Chicago led from the first inning and won 7 to 4 as Lange hit a home run. Attendance was 493 with both teams making 11 hits. Pitchers Griffith and Kittridge for Chicago faced Taylor and Clements for Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Chicago Lange Griffith Kittridge Taylor Clements

Baltimore Beats Cleveland in Lengthy 10-6 Baseball Tilt

Baltimore and Cleveland exchanged sharp hits with Hemming holding most of the innings. In the eighth Cleveland broke through for four runs to grab a two run lead, while Baltimore countered with five in the same frame off Cuppy. Burkett incurred a $25 fine for disputing a call as 3,000 attended. Orioles 10, Indians 6. Hemming Clarke versus Cuppy Zimmer.

Baltimore Hemming Cleveland Cuppy Burkett Clarke Zimmer

Fall River Defeats Lewiston in Ninth Inning Rally

Fall River defeats Lewiston 8 to 3 in New England League action. Fall River scores 6 runs in the ninth to pull ahead as Lincoln and Rollins lead with strong hitting. Mains and Burke handle the Lewiston batteries.

Pittsburg Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn Louisville New York St. Louis Philadelphia Cleveland Washington Chicago Baltimore NEW England League Bangor New Bedford Portland Brockton Lewiston Pawtucket Augusta Fall River NEW England Association Lowell Fitchburg Haverhill Salem Nashua Lawrence Lincoln Rollins Mains Burke

Brockton Rally Fails as Augusta Wins Narrowly

In Brockton on June 4, Augusta edges Brockton 12 to 10 after a late ninth inning rally by Brockton. Willis makes a stellar deep center catch and four homers highlight the action. Final line shows Augusta 12 Brockton 10 with 14 hits for Augusta and 14 for Brockton. Errors: Augusta 6 Brockton 2. Batteries: Butler, Dilworth, McManus, Goodwin. Kerwan, McCullough, Shea.

Brockton Willis Augusta Butler Dilworth McManus Goodwin Kerwan McCullough Shea

New Bedford Dominates Portland In Early Lead

New Bedford won easily as they batted Ashe out of the box in the third inning and handled Gannon. Scoring shows New Bedford 23 Portland 6 with 021-23 record. Errors credited to Portland. Moynahan Murphy Ashe Gannon and Terrien noted as battery in the game.

New Bedford Ashe Gannon S Cora Portland Moynahan Murphy Terrien

Pawtucket Beats Bangor Behind Bold Base Running

Pawtucket edges Bangor with 16 hits to 11 and 6 errors favoring Pawtucket. Todd Yeager Sullivan Heywood Hayes star in a day with daring base running and fortunate breaks for the home team.

Pawtucket Bangor Batterley Todd

Wilkes-Barre Narrowly Beats Scranton in Close Eastern League Game

Two errors by Ward and weak base running cost Scranton a 2 1 Wilkes-Barre win. The game stayed tight until a double play ended it in the last inning. Attendance was 600. Box: Wilkes-Barre 2 Scranton 1 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 1. Hits Wilkes-Barre 12 Scranton 11. Errors 2 and 4. Pitchers Campfield Diggins Delaney Smith.

Scranton Penn Ward Wilkesbarre Campfield Diggins Delaney Smith

Syracuse Dominate Torontos In Lopsided Baseball Win

Syracuse outplayed Toronto with Kilroy delivering a brilliant game including a home run. Demont capitalized on errors as Syracuse rode strong hitting 16 hits to 11 and limited Toronto to 5 runs. Attendance was 600 at the port city's ballpark.

Syracuse N. Y Torontos Hastings Demont Kilroy Toronto Rafter Cagey

Rochester Beats Buffalo 8 to 2 in Rochester

In Rochester New York on June 4 the Rochester team overwhelmed Buffalo 8 runs to 2. Buffalo could muster only ten hits and failed to string together an effective rally as Duryea’s pitching limited their scoring. Wadsworth struggled with pace and control, while Rochester’s bats stayed hot throughout the game drawing outs and piling runs. Attendance was listed at 2250.

Rochester N. Y Buffalos Duryea Rochesters Wadsworth Rochester Seneree la Rochester Buttalo

Patsey Donovan Heads Pirates Right Field Action

Popular New England star Patsey Donovan of the Smoky City Pirates headlines today’s home game. Lawrence native, former captain, known for speed on bases and strong fielding, receives loud cheers from Lawrence fans and admirers in the crowd.

New England Pittabur Pirates Patsey” Donovan Patsey Smoky City

Carter Gives Out The Yale Pitcher Out Of Action

New Haven Conn June 4 Walter Carter Yale pitcher likely cannot return to the mound during his college career. After a 9 to 7 loss to the New Yorks his pitching arm strained and worsened. He now wears a bandage and will probably finish the season as a third baseman. Trudeau remains the only active pitcher, risking Yale’s Harvard and Princeton series.

New Haven Conn Lune Walter Carter Yale New Yorks Carter Trudeau Harvard Princeton

Salem Defeats Wright and Ditson in Local Ball Game

The Salem team defeated Wright & Ditson before about 300 spectators at Glenmere grounds Lynn. Will Bannon starred for Wright & Ditson with a three bagger and was top hitter for his team. Final: Salem 16 Wright & Ditson 15 with Salem making 16 hits to Wright & Ditson 14 and 8 errors to 9. Batteries Davis and Doyle for Salem Hanniford and Bannon for Wright & Ditson.

SALEM Wright & Ditson Salems New England Association Glenmere Lynn Will Bannon Davis Doyle Hanniford Bannon

Princeton Defeats Georgetown in Capital City Match

Princeton beat Georgetown 8 to 3 in Princeton New Jersey this forenoon. The home team played an excellent game with strong batting by Haston Trenchard Mahoney and Sullivan. Georgetown’s errors and pitching contributed to the setback as Princeton showed solid defense and timely hits.

Princeton N. J Georgetown Haston Trenchard Mahoney Sullivan

Holy Cross Beats Amherst 8 4 After Rain Halts Game

Holy Cross led Amherst 8 to 4 in seven innings on the Worcester campus as a drizzle interrupted play to let Amherst catch a train.

Worcester Holy Cross Amherst College

Harvard Men Face Brown on Holmes Field This Afternoon

Harvard teams up for its third meeting with Brown on Holmes field this afternoon. Captain Whittemore is unavailable due to an ankle injury. Buckman starts at third base, and Winslow is likely to play shortstop.

Harvard Brown Holmes Field Whittemore Buckman Winslow

Notes From The Diamond Umpire Fines And Player Moves

Robinson of Baltimore was fined by an umpire this week for the first time in five years. Knauss of the New Yorks has been secured by Manager Barnie of the Scranton club. The Cincinnatis lead base running while Hawke has not yet pitched for Baltimore. Gorman heads the Little Rock team with Morse handling pitching duties. Tenney used the visitors protector during yesterday’s game and Vaughan challenged the bench over it. Latham directed questions to the stand as manager Selee watched. Arlie to Stivetts prompted, “Let him use your hat.” Hamilton has stolen fifty bases this season and may surpass last year’s ninety-three. Vaughan made a fine catch of Duffy’s line drive, earning the nickname Home Run Bannon. Tenney pitched with speed and accuracy. Boston must win as leaders clash and Hawley may pitch today.

Robinson Baltimore Knauss New Yorks Barnie Scranton Ark Morse South Paw New England Tenney Vaughan Boston Latham Selee Jack Arlie Stivetts Footlight Hamilton Duffy Bannon Ganzel Hawley

Osgood Breaks Two Mile Records At Penns Meet

At Franklin Field the University of Pennsylvania handicap meet saw W D Osgood win the two mile bicycle in 4 55 surpassing the intercollegiate mark by 12 seconds. He then rode two miles in 4 49 5 with pacemakers, shaving 52 6 seconds from his earlier time. G W Orton, famed American miler, clocked 9 41 Thies performance beat the collegiate standard set by Jarvis.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Franklin Field W. D. Osgood Osgood G. W. Orton United States Orton Jarvis

Massachusetts Bicycle Club holds seven minute meeting update

The Massachusetts Bicycle Club met for seven minutes last night as new members joined including Edward ghat tuck of Bicycle row. They plan moonlight runs to West Roxbury and a trip to Buffalo Bill's show with a White fountain tour list filling fast. Miss Gyda P Stevenson, a Chicago public school teacher, is noted for biking in bloomers and revealing a skirt at school triggering laughter.

Massachusetts Bicycle Club Prince Otto Edward Ghattuck Bicycle Row Massachusetts West Roxbury Charles River Buffalo Bill Gyda P. Stevenson Chicago Cameron Chicago Board of Education Arthur W. Porter Stearns Charlie Murphy Tyler Zeigler Coulter Porter Gleason Johnson Edward H. Bradford Harvard Medical School Brookline Bradford New York Henry Wick Wick Paris Waltham Hotel Crescent Gideon L. A. W. Racing Board Otto Zeigler California Newburyport Henry J. Quinn Amesbury Mass

Zimmerman to Face Johnson in Toronto Bicycle Series

Toronto bicycle officials still hope to stage match races between Zimmerman and Johnson this season despite Zimmerman's plan to delay training before departing for Australia. They have wired an offer of a purse double the original for three races.

Toronto Ont Zimmerman Australia Toronto Ferry Bicycle Race Association Johnson

Howland Beats Chace in New England Tennis Final

In New Haven on June 4 Howland of New York defeated Yale’s Chace to win the New England tennis singles final. Rain halted play yesterday after three sets with Chace leading two to one. Howland clinched the match in two sets today. Howland will face Foote tomorrow to decide the cup for another year.

New Haven New England Chace Yale Howland New York Foote

Harwich Yacht Regatta Prize Race Narratives London

In hazy London harbor conditions the Royal Harwich Yacht Club regatta saw the Bri tannia and Ailsa contest the twenty-raters prize and the larger boats race. The Ailsa led, ran ashore at Shipwash but was refloated. times show Ailsa 12 32 00 and Britannia 12 48 00. Stephanie won the twenty waters at 5 16 21 with Niagara second 47 19 behind.

London Royal Harwich Yacht Club Britannia Ailsa Cork Stephanie Niagara

Cornell Crew Aims For Henley Grand Challenge Cup

Commodore Hastings of Cornell sails to Southampton to await the crew on the Paris. A new boat is secured for extra men, while Courtney must manage follow alongs. Oxford New College will supply its own rowers, changing Leander's balance. Dutch crew issues loom as stewards plan a meeting.

London Hastings Cornell Navy Henley Southampton Cornell Paris Courtney Thames Conservators New College Oxford Pitman

Harvard Varsity Crew Trains Over Full Four Miles

In New London on June 4 Harvard Varsity rowers practiced long pulls over the full four mile course from Gales Ferry to Thames River bridge, finishing strong in the last quarter. The freshman crew also trained on the upper course and both squads reported in good shape. Hollister replaces Stillman, recovering from tonsillitis, and is described as a powerful oarsman amid cool, raw northeast winds.

New London Conn Harvard Watson Gales Ferry Thames River Bridge Hollister Stillman Holster

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