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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1895
Page
4
A reader outlines an ideal bicycle costume featuring a silk union suit with hose and vest, a corset or waist, knee breeches or silk bloomers, a heavy smooth coat, Eton jacket with a belt to prevent riding up, and two rows of machine stitching, finished with a linen shirt waist and laundered collar and cuffs.
A reader submits detailed designs for a bicycle costume in gray with white leather trim and silver buckles, plus a practical windproof skirt hem, gloves, and hats. Advice covers fabrics for warm and cold weather, undergarments, and a pennant tam to complete a durable affordable riding outfit.
The article describes riding outfits with leather buckles and patent leather shoes and lists several waist designs. It notes preferred designs, including a leather trimmed waist and a short skirt with an Eton jacket in light brown Scotch homespun.
The passage outlines a garment with boots reaching the tops, a scant front, two large back box plaits, a wheel-ready ful neras, a skirt about 312 yards round with a four inch hem, finished with two Tower of machine stitching. It may be lined with silk or cambric or unlined and uses Turkish underlayers in matching material.
In the first race at Gravesend a $600 added six furlongs sweepstake went to Rubicon with Jack of Spades second and Sister Mary third. Time 1 14. Betting Weil Weinberg 8 to 5 on Rubicon 2 to 1 Jack of Spades 3 to 1 Sister Mary 4 to 1 Hermanita 80 to 1.
A St. Asaph program lists six races with horses and weights. First race half mile features Beckton and Mamie B B among others. second race three quarters selling includes White Cockade and Tancred. third race seven eighths selling lists Irish Pat and Hemet. fourth race six and a half furlongs features Eclipse and Jim McLaughlin. fifth race one mile lists Chief Justice and Elmstone. sixth race five eighths selling includes Grand Prix and Home Run.
Results from Louisville races show Henry of Navarre first in the one mile event with Selika second and Tariff Reform third in 1:41. Marion led the selling three fourths of a mile with Ko Ko first and Ash second in 1:14. Five eighths of a mile for two year olds lists Bret Rondo first and Sherparse second in 1:02. Latonla De Derd mile race shows Halma first with Basso second and an unnamed third in a reported time.
Pittsburg home crowd witnessed a tight first half as Boston attacked Hawley’s pitching with sharp drives. In the fifth inning Pittsburg surged ahead, aided by infield errors, scoring four runs to clinch victory. Dolan pitched well for Boston aside from the fifth, while Ryan’s catching starred.
Philadelphia won a Latonia game 13 to 8 with Thompson homering. Attendance totaled 6700 as Philadelphia added a strong offensive showing while collecting 15 hits to Cincinnati's 14 and committing 3 errors each. Batteries were Carsey Clements Rhines Spies.
Chicago May 23 Keeler's sensational catch of Griffiths fly in the eighth inning highlighted a tight ball game. Baltimore's right fielder raced into Careys bid for a snag, forming a key moment in a pitchers duel-like contest.
In a sharp fielding contest, Chicago and Baltimore traded runs with strong pitching. Griffin and Gleason paired with Kittridge and Robinson as the box shows Chicago 2 8 0 Baltimore 2 6 1. Attendance 4800. Chicago 43 hits to Baltimore 12.
In Louisville on May 23 Brooklyn won 9 to 0 after three new balls were used and two outs in the first half of the third inning, a stoppage of eight minutes to fetch a replacement. A five inning exhibition tied 2 to 2, and the championship game was forfeited 3 to 1 in Brooklyn's favor.
costly errors by Stafford and Murphy and failure to bunch hits cost New York the game. Childs Doyle and Van Haltren led Cleveland with key hits. Attendance 200. Score Cleveland 10 New York 6. Batteries Young and OConnor Rusie and Wilson and Farrell.
Fall River defeats Brockton in a lively May game. Ferson and Lincoln hold the line with no hits off Lincoln after a fifth inning surge. Final line shows Fall River 16 base hits to Brockton 8 with four and nine errors respectively.
The Augusta and Portland clubs opened the Gardiner grounds with Portland winning 8 to 5. Errors by Baker and Dextrage hindered Augusta while Dilworth struggled at bat and Daniels pitched well for Portland. Base hits were 13 for Portland and 9 for Augusta with 2 and 3 errors respectively.
New Bedford won decisively with errorless play and strong hitting. Walters emerged as a standout for the home club as Moynihan and Sharp held Pawtucket to a light output. Final score 10 to 8 with New Bedford totaling eight base hits to Pawtucket’s six.
Bangor capitalized on Lewiston errors to win 9 to 7 at Bangor. The game featured several bright plays and was lively throughout. Base hits: Bangor eight, Lewiston nine. Errors: Bangor five, Lewiston seven. Batteries Wheeler and Hayes, Mains and Quinlan.
Salem lost to the home team due to critical errors. McCraken stood out with strong batting and fielding. Final score shows Lawrence plating runs in scattered innings with base hits totaling seven for Lawrence and six for Salem. Errors favor Lawrence as Lampe Strowger and Yerrick Linehan pitched for Salem.
Nashua overcame an early 11 run deficit to defeat Haverhill 6 to 5 in a nine inning baseball game. Woods relieved Brinton in the seventh and would have earned the win if not for Sweeney’s muff in the ninth. Base hits favored Nashua 13 to 16, with 5 errors by Nashua and 16 by Haverhill.
May 23 Fitchburg falls to Lowell 10 to 5 as McCarthy yields worn by hard batting. Lowell collects 10 base hits to Fitchburg 9 while Lowell commits 5 errors to Fitchburg’s 7. Batteries: McCarthy Cushman for Lowell Magee Hart for Fitchburg.
Providence defeated Toronto 17 to 6 as Gray struggled with wild pitches and hits. McGarry stabilized relief after Gray left in the second inning, allowing only three singles and a double. Rudderham was hit frequently though Toronto failed to string together hits. attendance was about 500.
In Rochester New York on May 23 Wilkesbarre defeated Rochester 8 to 2 after a strong start by Rochester. Harper replaced Duryea in the seventh inning as Rochester’s defense unraveled in the final two frames. Wilkesbarre out hit Rochester 26 to 18 with 11 errors by Wilkesbarre and 4 by Rochester.
In Buffalo May 23 the Buffaloes defeated the Springfield club despite weak offense from Urquhart and misplays by Urquhart and McDonald. Both pitchers allowed heavy hits as Buffalo scored more runs, attendance about 2500. Final scores show Buffalo 26 to 18 in a rough contest with 6 errors by Buffalo and 5 by Springfield.
Scranton beat Syracuse 3 to 1 in Syracuse New York. Kilroy earned the win for Scranton while Syracuse squandered two chances with runners in scoring position as Scranton outfielded them.
Syracuse defeats Scranton 11 hits to 6 with 4 errors. Kilroy Raf ter and Brown Rogers pitched for the teams in a tight contest amid attendance around 1000.
Providence May 23 Holy Cross forfeited a tie game to Brown after leaving the field over a disputed umpire decision. The official 9 to 0 score came in the bottom of the ninth as Brown tied then Holy Cross withdrew, leading to a dramatic season contest with multiple interruptions and crowd excitement. Brown had 12 hits to Holy Cross 19 with Brown errors eight to Holy Cross two. Batteries White Lauder Pappalau Powers Umpires Dowd Burns.
Princeton easily beat Cornell in a May 23 game at Princeton. Wilson pitched for Princeton and outdueled Smith. After the fourth inning Princeton prevented further scoring, finishing with 18 runs to 8. Hits were 13 to 7 and errors 4 to 4. Batteries Wilson Williams for Princeton and Smith Cobb for Cornell.
The Baltimore American reports on player movements and club rumors. Collins was released from Boston to Louisville for cash amid weather concerns and management shifts. Boston denies schism over religion, Selee says harmony with McCarthy and Stivetts is restored.
Digit a w and It E C Bald of the Columbia team traveled from San Jose to Springfield Saturday night in strong condition and heavier than last season. The squad plans appearances from Manchester to New York State venues, with key riders like C Rueda and W S Otterman training for intercollegiate events and a large slate of meets including Waltham and a Brook lyn state meet. The A C C and C C C groups coordinate schedules while Zimmer men eyes May 30 match or exhibition across top rivals.
A product brief touts Sea Moss Farine as economical and nutritious for desserts. Each package yields 16 quarts and includes receipts from grocers.
Entries for the Clyde Park Country Club meet include a big handicap steeplechase with Horses King John Chevy Chase Hiawasse Lady Raymond Triumph Roseland Duke of Abercorn and many others in two divisions. Races start at 2 20 with detailed weights ages and pedigrees for each horse and jockey listed.
A brief note on a boy's progress in mathematics highlights practical learning and success. The piece emphasizes that math skills are within reach for young students and provides encouragement for continued study.
Widespread interest surrounds the Tommy Ryan Billy Smith welterweight title bout in New Orleans scheduled for Monday night. Fans from Boston and nearby cities plan trips and big wagers, with strong Smith support and Ryan favored in several Boston pools. About $26,000 Smith money is expected to move to Coney Island, as advance boat tickets and staterooms sell out.
The Columbia Rowing Association hosting East Boston bouts next Thursday promises the season’s strongest amateur tournament in New England aside from the B A A. The program lists open classes and specials with fighters from Boston Lawrence Cambridgeport and Charlestown among others. Tickets available from committee members and local clubs as boxing fans discuss Smith Ryan Rog ers Sullivan and other high profile clashes promising lively action.
At the Berlin trotting meet on May 23 the Welcome prize of 1200 marks for 3000 metres was won by Lizzie Vaughan with Moltke second and Sutter Maid third. The Mazeppa prize went to Lascille with Mazeppa second and Kleber third. James Gordon Bennett's Leyburn placed among eleven. The Derby prize went to Bambus with Acanthus and Lille following. Forest see prize ended in a dead heat between Green Eye and Ella.
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