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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1895
Page
6
The Boston Post invites readers to submit 1000 word bicycle trip descriptions within 100 miles of Boston for prizes of 25 15 and 10 dollars. Entries may include maps photos and travel details. The sample ride from Salem to Marblehead Lynn and Beverly illustrates coastal routes and scenic views.
The Commonwealth Club's Casey Quarters overflowed as ten decorated baskets raised nearly 20 dollars at auction. Proceeds fund clubhouse comforts while charter membership applications total more than seventy with sixteen on the board.
Official handicapper J C Kerrison lists top scratch riders for the Linscott race including Eddie McDuffie Nat Butler Monte Scott L A Callahan A H Barnett J E Wiegner W W Hamilton Leonard and others. The entry list tops 260 riders promising the finest race seen in the country with riders training in Lynn Waltham Malden and Louisville amid strong eastern wind conditions.
The Post invites designs for a lady tailor-made bicycle suit with full description and a sketch or photograph. Leading Boston tailors may win the prize or cash value. Wheelwomen are urged to submit photographs, with names and addresses, to the Woman's Costume Bicycle Department.
The Vigilant was towed from Bay Ridge to the Erie Basin where it will be overhauled and tuned for racing this season. Captain John Barr and Captain L A Jeffrey visited aboard amid an overcast day as work is set to begin at once and continue until the yacht is ready. Captain Barr’s brother Charley Barr will command the Niagara 20 rater in British waters this season.
George Hill of Ware Farm sends horses to Worcester with Ly curgus and Comfort in his string. R F Way of Hartford buys Moonlight, full sister to Archie B. Ed Bither ships horses to Charter Oak Track. New filly at Mountain Stock Farm in Waterville joins Edmond mare lineage. Orono track leased under Chris Toole and Llewellyn Spencer. Portland’s Rigby Park cost $101 881.39. Paul James Carpenter moves to Mystic Park due to Narraganset Park, with next Post featuring horses in training. John Shepard’s stable lists many horses including Dick Swiveller and Dark ness as prospects before retirement. Eddie Cassin signs with Baker & Gentry after riding for Tom Griffin. Utica renamed Eau Gallie. Keene stable eye Brooklyn handicap. Madison Me forms trotting resort corporation with officers and stock at 3900. Bither & Walker moving to Charter Oak Park Hartford with mares Fanny Wilcox and Lizzie Mont. Major injury for Majolica caretaker Jerome Whelpey improves. Glacier, Western 2-year-old, shines by Woodland dam Wanda winning Iroquois stakes in Nashville. Owner H Eugene Leigh confirmed.
A fragment describes a tired aching nervous person finding relief in Cuthours Anti Ep, claiming comfort strength and vitality without the mentioned ailments. The text hints at a medicinal product and its beneficial effects.
In Newmarket Croker and Dwyer praise English sportsmen for kindness and hospitality. They gained honorary club memberships and introductions at Tattershall's by Leopold de Rothschild. They discuss handicapping overweight horses to test capacity, mention Montauk possibly not running, and outline Croker plans to start a stud farm in Ireland with Dobbins and two brood mares.
The article details Banquet's win in England despite confusion over his name Banquet II. It notes Mike Dwyer and Croker as owners, describes betting dynamics with high American wagers and low English prices, and predicts more American entries to challenge British bookmakers. It also mentions Banquet’s sale price of $1000 and Dwyer’s bold betting style.
New York May 1 The City and Suburban handicap weights were announced with Ramapo top at 128 pounds and Domino at 123. Full list includes multiple horses and weights across stables such as Gideon Daly Oneck Stable Herald Fusileer Longdale Lightfoot Holloway Rubicon Sport Lazzarone Bassetlaw Sister Mary Declare Hornpipe Dutch Skater Candelabra Flora Thornton Gotham Ed Kearney Song and Dance and others. The lineup signals strong betting interest and expected close competition.
First race five-eighths of a mile William T first George F Smith second Ottyana third time 59 1 2. Second race one mile Ashland first Pepper second Oakley third time 1 40 3 4. Third race one half mile two year olds Zanone first Marsian second Del vou third time 48 1 2. Fourth race one and one eighth miles selling The Ironmaster first Billy McKenzie second Bessie Bisland third time 1 55 1 2. Fifth race three quarters of a mile selling Pop Gray first Tremor second Verd third time 1 14 3 4.
First race five eighths selling Ornus won in 1 06 with Lady Adams second and Talos a third. Second race half mile Old Age won by Charma with Lou Jones second and time 5 21 4. Third race one mile Analesian stakes Owlet led Golden Gate and Sir Dixon Jr. in 1 48 4. Fourth race five and a half furlongs selling Count won Foundling second Lazotta third in 1 10 1 2. Fifth race one mile selling Curious defeated Tartelffe and Little Tom in 1 47. Sixth race six and one half furlongs selling Chiswick first Marshall second Solitaire third in 1 26.
Full card listing six races with horse names and weights including Wang Duke John Reynard 110 and Prince Keamath 107 in the first race. Second race shows McFonso Surgeon 105 and Lady Danby 104 among others. Third race features Barus 102 and Sir Happy 100. Fourth race notes Wistful 114 and Ora Olive 102. Fifth race lists Galloping King 109 and Pestilence 103. Sixth race includes Benjamin 113 and Frolicsome Lass 108.
Albany May 1 the Gray racing bill was defeated in the Senate on final passage by 13 yeas and 6 nays, short of the 17 votes needed to pass.
In London May, the second stage of the championship court tennis match at Brighton ended with two sets apiece. Latham captured the first and final sets 6 0 and 6 4 while Saunders won the middle two, 4 and 6 0.
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