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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1893
Page
3
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Spectators witnessed a staggering show at Linscott races as multiple riders broke the 1 hour 16 minute quarter mile record led by James Clark of the Press. Clark clocked 1 hour 14 minutes 58 seconds with several riders from the Press Club and Linden Club among the top finishers. Officials listed include Referee A. D. Peck and Judges Kerrison Williams and Peck with a plan for a follow up race next Friday at 3 p.m. over the same course.
A large crowd including Governor William E. Russell gathers at the South End grounds to watch the Boston and New York teams. Spectators include women and a clerical figure with a church, while a minister narrowly dodges a bat mishap and a small man resembling ex-President Ben draws attention amid playful cheers.
The Binghamton team left Springfield with two victories in a three game set. An almost perfect fielding display highlighted by Barrett’s strong relief work and Seery’s running one handed catch in muddy left field in the fifth inning to prevent two runs. Corcoran pitched into the seventh before the home side faltered and the visitors widened the gap.
In Albany on May 15 Knox failed against Buffalo as Stearns shone at bat and Daly and Reeims hit home runs. Buffalo led throughout with strong offense and an easy victory over Albany.
Wesleyan defeated Yale Law School 8 1 in a 9 inning game. Frost and Tirrell teamed for pitching while O Neal led Yale and Smith starred for Wesleyan. Base hits favored Wesleyan 5 to 4 with 4 errors for Wesleyan and 8 for Yale Law School.
The Brooklyn Handicap at Gravesend on May 15 drew about 30 000, with Diablo by Taral winning in a close stretch by a length and a half. Lamplighter placed second with Leona well third as the field raced 114 miles in 2 09.0.
Across her journeys the Princess of Wales inspires wonder and admiration for her youthfulness in appearance and demeanor, drawing crowds and attention wherever she goes.
Concord New Hampshire May 15 The Chaplain Wilkins reiterates his belief that the murderer known as Almy and Abbott are one and the same person. The condemned man shows nerves and has cried, reading and pacing his cell as he awaits execution. The chaplain notes his duty is done and the warden will arrange proper burial near Concord.
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