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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1893
Page
3
Reported details of Harvard class racing on the Charles River behind Beacon Street with a full crew lineup. Predicts strong showings for senior crews and a potential upset from fresh men as the race nears its anticipated finish.
Newport R I May 4 The first race meeting of the Newport Racing Association planned for Harbor Day May 12 has been canceled due to the death of Henry Kirk Astor, the association's president. The organization loses its driving force as Mr Grey, its life, is noted.
London May 4 report that the Vanderbilt boat Valiant was launched at Laird's yard Birkenhead. The cruiser measures 810 feet in length with 12400 tons and twin screws. It carries two sets of engines with combined horsepower and a calculated speed of seventeen knots under forced draught.
Stivett dominates as the Orioles fall into nests. Long and Duffy shine as prime players. Senators teach Ward a lesson. Papa Anson smiles at the Spiders as the Pittsburgs defeat the Colonels.
In Baltimore on May 4 Boston scored six runs on wild throws by Shindle and Clarke and O Rourke fumbles, Tucker muff, and Ganzel poor throw giving Baltimore two. Long starred with three difficult double plays, Milligan’s first base play and Duffy’s bat were other features as 962 spectators braved the biting cold.
Five thousand fans watched as Chicago hitters battered Young and Chicago won 8 to 3. Cleveland struggled despite hard hitting, making errors while McGill and Kittridge paired for Chicago behind Young and Zimmer.
Washington defeats New York 6 to 5 as Crane’s wildness and multiple errors boost the home side. Meekin shines by scattering opponents’ hits. attendance 1,600. Hits Washington 10, New York 11. errors Washington 5, New York 3. Ollias and Farrell for Washington. Crane and Oyle for New York.
May 4 Louisville loses to Pittsburg 6 to 2 in front of about 2500 spectators. Pittsburg scores 1 0 0 6 0 0. Louisville 0 0 2 0 0 0 0. Batteries Kilen and Miller for Pittsburg Hemming and Harrington for Louisville. Errors: Pittsburg 5 Louisville 0. Attendance 2500.
Rain caused postponements of the Philadelphia at Brooklyn game in Brooklyn and multiple Eastern League games including Erie vs Providence Buffalo Troy vs Binghamton and Albany vs Wilkes Barre. Brown University of Boston also postponed.
The piece notes Buck Ewing Dennny Lyons and Tim Keefe as former Giants making an impact under New Yorkers' dismay. Terry is expected to pitch well with a strong batting lineup behind him. Gene O Connor joins Springfield, showing potential, while Parrott struggles with hitting but fields fairly.
The Haverhill Yacht Club votes to refuse association and races with the Newburyport Yacht Club after Newburyport admitted a former Haverhill member who was expelled.
Norwalk to Fremont and Woodville stretches described with riders Cassidy Rigby Himes and Keater. Relays faced rutty roads and head winds. Keater completed twenty miles in 1 hour 20 minutes and endured rough, rocky roads with some walking.
South Bend Indiana May 4 relay riders passed through the city at 10 48 p m in a late train segment. The brief report notes the arrival time and city.
Providence Journal notes that relay bicycle races highlight the deteriorating state of rural and secondary roads, with cyclists dodging potholes, washouts, and rough surfaces during competitions.
The relay bicycle race shows the state of country roads in May. Interest grows as bicyclists speak where horses are mute, aiding the cause and pushing progress despite rough surfaces.
The article notes Charlesbank likely to be lit Monday evening as athletes begin training for the B A A games and Gloucester meet. It lists Ed Donovan abroad in England entered for a Chicago summer handicap and names competitors for the Gloucester mile walk including Joe Doyle Marston Pettis Driscoll and Beaudette. H E L O Hara may resign from Dorchester A C with supporters backing his 440 yard Gloucester game hopes.
At the Taunton Club meeting four new members were admitted and John Merrigold’s resignation accepted. Merrigold joined in September 1892 as sergeant-at-arms and will move to Providence. The clubhouse will be painted for summer. The group votes to accept Mattapan Club’s relay message return, with Captain Bearse selecting riders. Roslindales to enter twenty men in Boston parade May 30. Seven new Suffolks applications await next meeting. Captain Whitten expects his new wheel Saturday. Eagles members paid all dues, making the club a league club. Many fast riders joined. a racing team may appear. Slow riding rule will be enforced. Massachusetts added new members Frank L. Bailey, H. F. Butler, J. R. Clarke, Mrs. A. BE. Laming, A. D. Morey, Ella F. Morey, C. 8. Merrill, Florence A. Newhall, H. B. Wood. General Dunham praised Africa talk. E. W. Mc Glewen praised Paul Revere paper. A wheelwoman outfitting annex will open in two weeks from a leading Boston dry goods house, driven by Mary Sargent Hopkins to help women dress for cycling. Calumet Club of Pittsfield will be renamed Calumet Bicycle Club. Pittsfield bicycle trade grows with new wheels sold. For June 17 at Waltham Bicycle Park, officials announced. prizes total $8000. Referee Henry W. Robinson. judges listed. timers, starters, announcer, scorers, clerk of course named. Umpires Willard Rowe, Edson Hornbeck, Bert Bullock.
Yesterday Joe Lewis secured a promise from Fitzsimmons backers to agree to a match with Alec Greggains. If offers of 15000 or more fail to appear the men will fight for 5000 a side or call it off. Club bids expected, with Coney Island likely to raise to 7500.
Today’s Ladies' Day features events in the gymnasium and bath department. Highlights include junior member sparring, wand and mat exercises, diving, water polo, and swimming demonstrations with multiple racing and exhibition bouts scheduled from 2:45 PM to 3:30 PM.
Readable text shows a fragmentary item with names and phrases without complete context or clear event. It mentions individuals Baum and Gallen in an unclear local notice.
Races held in New Jersey featured six sprints and one mile events. Tormenter won the five furlongs with Young Arion second and White Rose third in 1 01 2. Chattanooga led the Elizabeth stakes six furlongs. ar. S. placed second, Perrier Jouet third in 1 20 1 2. Astolat captured five furlongs with Explorer second and Pirate Chief third in 1 09. Uncle Sim won the one mile selling. Madrid second Virgie third in 1 49. Sykeston took the mile and a furlong. Count won, St Dennis second. Ajax won five furlongs with Mooro second Lizzie third in 1 05 1 2.
Today's Gloucester races list winners for six races with times and placements. Friday entries cover Gloucester, Elizabeth, and Morrisima colors with multiple five to six furlong fields and listed horse names and weights.
The Washington meet on May 4 featured five furlongs with May Bird first Hands Off second Hustler third time 1 07 Naphtha won five and one half furlongs with Deception Rose Washington second time 1 14 12 Logan first Bess ii s second Illume third at one mile Fourth race five eights Little Mat first St Pat second Clarius third time 1 06 Fifth race six furlongs Lizzetta first Pilomianee second Pagan third time unavailable
Hanover, N H May 4 The death of Hon James W Patterson shocks the town He died of heart disease while at a prayer meeting in the Congregational vestry Patterson born 1823 in Henniker New Hampshire He graduated Dartmouth 1848 studied at Yale Divinity College He served as Dartmouth tutor professor of mathematics astronomy Congress 1863 two terms US House Senator 1867 After Washington he traveled abroad and became State superintendent of education before returning to Dartmouth as professor of oratory.
Washington May 4. Treasury telegram instructs officials not to arrest Chinese who have not registered. It states that until reports are received the names and addresses of those registered and exempt from arrest cannot be officially known. Revenue and customs collectors are ordered to refrain from arrests under the Peacesection act until further orders.
George F E Hanscom a 35 year old single Cambridge man and plumber at S R Higgins shot himself yesterday afternoon at his parents home 10 Green street Cambridgeport He was son of Daniel Hanscom a Cambridge business man whose illness and despondency were said to have pushed him to the fatal act
A long public hearing before both branches of the Cambridge City Council discussed renaming Main Street. Earlier orders proposed changing Front, Main, and Harvard streets, with petitions and remonstrances from many business owners heard. the matter was sent to a special committee.
President nominates Colonel Jeremiah W Coveney as postmaster at Boston replacing T N Hart who resigned. Coveney born in Cambridge in 1840 and educated there. Civil War veteran who has long been active in Cambridge affairs. He recently reached manhood as the war began.
The narrative chronicles the career of a Twenty eighth Massachusetts officer who rose to lieutenant colonel, was wounded in 1864, and later engaged in real estate and auctions. He served Cambridge in two city branches, held three terms in the Massachusetts House, led Democratic efforts as state committee secretary and chair, and was a former port surveyor praised by Boston merchants. He also served as private secretary to Governor Russell and as gas commissioner, balancing campaign duties with party leadership in the late era.
Mrs. Charles B. Hussey has again left the city while her husband lies in a hospital dying from a self inflicted wound after an attempted suicide. The physician cannot locate the bullet lodged near the rear right ear and says recovery is not expected within days. It is suspected she will meet the man she eloped with last month.
At Chicago on May 4 exhibitors threaten to withdraw over Exposition Company power charges. Officials claim space contracts guarantee free power to a reasonable amount, while 38 exhibitors signed an agreement to resist the 30 per horse power fee unless rescinded. Chief Burnham bars processions through the grounds, citing traffic and access concerns for all visitors and foreign dignitaries.
Freshmen from Boston and beyond target victory in New London on June 28. The eight features Townsend as stroke from St Paul’s, Shephard from Hopkinson’s, Jim Shea and Duffield among others, with two possible late additions due to illness.
Pratt led early after an accident in the bicycle race near the tennis court behind the hospital then regained control to beat Davis by about fifteen feet. Whitten won the 100 yard dash with Johnny Graham starting, while Merrill posted 99 1 5 seconds in the 220, Fenton clocked 4 minutes 39 seconds in the mile, Bloss showed 22 feet in the broad jump, and Shead set a 120 yard high hurdles record though Harding of Columbia remains a tougher rival.
Joe Quinn's team shows strength in few games but Louisville clashes imply the Colonels are not exceptionally strong. Boston looks weak without Nichols, while Sam Wise and Sullivan impress Washington. Cleveland is expected to contend as the season opens in less than two weeks with dignitaries present and grounds prepared. The New Yorks attract an old-time crowd.
At a recent South Boston Yacht Club meeting the regatta committee urged adopting a rule based on length of water line plus one fifth forward and after overhang. After heated debate an amendment proposed water line plus square root of sail area divided by two, calculated via the vannak a formula, was considered but the report remained open.
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