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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1893

Page

3

Practice for Them Champions Show Dovers a Few Points

Boston league team defeats Dover in an exhibition in Dover New Hampshire by a wide margin. Boston lines up its regulars except Tucker and Lowe Ganzel with Duffy catching. Nichols and Stivetts pitched for Boston while Mercer started for Dover. Long was ruled out on a controversial play in the seventh. Attendance reached about 1500 with Long O'Connell Duffy and Mercer among notable players.

Dover N. H Bostons Tucker Lowe Ganzel Duffy Nichols Stivetts Mercer Dovers Donahue Flack Boston Reds O’connell Kelleher Long McCarthy O’brien Bradley Boston G. TB PO. A. E Aeh Cuneens Klobendanz Flanigan O's Hadeeattain Eeek Pitani Decereies Gastright Merritt Bky Nichols O'Connell O'Brien Keileher

Fall River Falls to Brockton in Baseball Clash

Fall River loses to Brockton 12 to 2 as Lewiston tops Portland 5 to 4 in the same slate. Portland and Lewiston kept within striking distance, highlighting a day of mixed results for regional teams.

Fall River Brockton Lewiston Portland

Eastern League results slate mixed scores

Springfield beat Wilkes Barre 5 to 3. Binghamton triumphed 9 to 3 over Providence. Albany topped Buffalo 7 to 5.

Springfield Wilkesbarre Binghamton Providence Albany Buffalo

Labor Day Sports Program Across Cities and Parks

A detailed Labor Day events list shows multiple sports across Massachusetts cities. Activities include hurling lacrosse baseball rowing trotting barge races and amateur athletic meets in Dorchester South Boston and other locales with yacht regattas and bicycle races planned through the day.

Barge Rowers Meet Sets Labor Day Entries in West End

Delegates from West Ends Ramblers Charles Rivers Lafayettes and North Ends met at the Poplars club house to open and accept the Labor Day entry list. The roster names Lafayette Social and Athletic Club Rambler Boat Club North End and Charles River Athletic Association with captains coxswains substitutes and officials noted for the 5 p m start and race turns.

Barge Racing Association Poplars’ Club Poplar Street West End West Ends Ramblers Charles Rivers Lafayettes North Ends Lafayette Social and Athletic Club B. Houston Cavanagh C Barr McCarron J. Conerlogne Thompson Doherty T. Farron J. Logue Coursey Learson Verry J. Ryan Charles River Athletic Association J. Dalton Alec Morrison B. Griffin Douglass W. Dorman Alexander le Goff Dave Brown B. Baylan J. Bowen F. Smith J. Campbell J. McGrath J. Thornell G. Farrell Eee Tanill David T. King George Faulkner Quches Messrs. Fitzgerald Hanlon Rambiers Messrs. Murphy Green

American Wringer Co Advertising Outline

The American Wringer Co located at 18 and 15 Broadway extension offers wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. They manufacture and repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and promises prompt mail orders.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City

California Mines and Stores Mentioned in Fragment

Fragmentary OCR mentions California mines and a shopping area including a square deck and a mall. Names and specifics are unclear, with garbled text obscuring precise locations or entities. The readable bits suggest a local or commercial note rather than a full news item.

New England AAU Championships Set for Worcester Track Meet

Worcester athletes target wins as diverse events unfold at the Worcester Athletic Club oval starting 2:30 pm. Contenders include Garcelon in dashes Merrill in sprints Keane Lackey Merrill and Sanford in the 440 Haiti McLaughlin hopes half mile to aid mile White and Clark vie for trials. Beaudette Marston Hurd Paine Stinger Bloss Orchard Shea die Clark and others race for top places with Boston riders heading to Worcester for an all-day outing.

New England Association Worcester Athletic Club New England Garcelon Jack Donahoe Worcester Merrill Tom Keane Lackey Bigelow Keane Sanford McLaughlin Harry Cadman Rowe Bannister Reynolds Jack Moakley Elmer White Clark Bugbee Mac Hunter Wrenn Petrée Beaudette Worcesters Marston Gloucester Hurd Charley Paine Phil Stinger Bloss Aca Frank McGrath Orchard Shea Kiddie Clark Boston

Snapper Garrison to Retire From Jockey Field

Edward H. Garrison known as the Snapper will end his riding career after this season due to weight gain. The noted American jockey, praised as a supreme all around rider, will be remembered for his brilliant finishes and long impact on the turf.

Edward H. Garrison the Snapper

Garrison to retire from riding weights and racing

Garrison, famed jockey, talks of retirement due to impossibly low riding weights. He plans to run his own stable and supervise training, noting weight demands ruin health. His exit highlights calls for higher weights in racing and references past jockey Jimmy McLaughlin.

Garrison Jimmy McLaughlin

Ward M Allister Kicked at Newport Meet

Newport R I September 1 The Newport Racing Association meeting ends after a short run with insufficient entries for another day. The social highlight surpassed last week with Ward McAllister absent due to protests against society amusements. Bridget won the first race, The Rat took the second, Fore sight the third, menu the fourth, Oakewood the golf club steeplechase, and Mars the Hunters steeplechase, in heats and handicaps with substantial purses.

Newport R. I Newport Racing Association Ward McAllister I. R. Savage Bridget W. C.ayes the Rat A. White Montrose Menu Golf Club Broad Hollow Oakewood J. A. Strathy Mars

Irish Athletic Games at Oak Island Grove Monday

The National Irish athletic games postponed from Aug 24 will be held at Oak Island Grove starting 10 a m with top professionals like Steve Farrell Burrows and Billy Mills among participants. Events begin in the afternoon with a hurling match and other sports. trains run every fifteen minutes from Boston Revere Beach Lynn depot. Boston & Maine Eastern division trains skip the Grove.

National Irish Athletic Oak Island Grove Steve Farrell Burrows Pooch Donovan Billy Mills Currie McNeil Watson Kaveney Cahill O’neil Purcell Maxwell Scott Ross Boston Revere Beach & Lynn Atlantic Avenue Boston & Maine Railroad the Grove

Two youths arrested for keeping a depraved place on 916 Recent Streets

John Wilkins aged 20 of 62 Weston Street and George For saith of 14 Upton Street were arrested by Division 10 officers last evening on charges of keeping and maintaining a depraved place at 916 Recent Streets.

John Wilkins Weston Street George Forsaith Upton Street Division 10

Races at Maplewood Park Bangor Sept 1 1890

Races at Maplewood Park in Bangor were hotly contested with a broken sulky incident in the 2:34 class. Race summaries list 2:28 trotters and 2:30 pacers, noting times, entries, and disqualifications across multiple heats and classes.

Bangor Maplewood Park Diana Gypsy Gould Boy B. G Wiggin Hippana G. m Nealley Little Blanche G. m Crockett George E Donald Ellsworth Bk. S. Gnelson T. Br. G Tywombley Orono Bay Blk. G Island Chief Page Puss Br. m Gibson Amber B. m Nelsom George H Bik. G Laawrence Caywood, Ch. G Pierce Cheiseus Ain Mollie G Ch. m Weston Theresa Harold M Carroll Dr. Lord, Ch. G Billis Ansel W Buck Dixmont Berry Br. S Greeley Cleveland Boy Smith Ty Conkling Lancaster George Rolfe Edwards Connors Johnnie Wilkes B. S Wie Esa Weks Aebaeevers Jennie Rolfe Dustin Brimhill Tom Drew von Gideon G. S Doble Trebizond Hayden ABE Kaen Forepaugh Small

Horse Races at Fleetwood Park Endure Weather Threats

Fleetwood Park New York saw about 3000 fans despite threatening weather. In the opening free for all pace heat Blue Sign Roy Wilkes and Vitello clashed. Doble slashed Kelly with his whip, leaving a nasty facial wound. Manager won the pace in 2 07 4, Margrave took the Hartford three year old trot in 2 17 2, Gray Dawn won the four year old trot in 2 22 2, and Charley Green won the 2 24 class trot in 2 18 2 all with purses noted.

New York Fleetwood Park Blue Sign Roy Wilkes Vitello Doble Kelly Manager Hartford Margrave Realization Gray Dawn Charley Green

Two Match Races Set for Track Showdown

McClelland the distance runner aims to meet Tim McCarthy in a five mile match race after a Scotch picnic. A ten mile race is now proposed. Tom Burrows and Pooch Donovan plan a seventy five yard match for $200 within three weeks. Burrows is a rapid starter and should make the event a fine contest.

McClelland Tim McCarthy McCarthy Tom Burrows Pooch” Donovan Burrows

Horse Races at Sheepshead Bay Sept 1

First race five furlongs Kingston and Santa Anna dead heat Pedestrian third Purse divided Second race Futurity course Minnehaha first Chattanooga second Uncle Jess third Time 1 11 5 Third race seven furlongs Marshall first Nomad second Reginald third Time 1 38 5 Fourth race one mile Reckon first Banquet second third Time Fifth race Futurity course Fondoline first British Queen colt second On the Way third Time 1 12 5 Fifth race seven eighths mile turf Henry of Navarre first Figaro second Queenlike II third Time 1 30

Sheepshead Bay L._I Kingston Santa Anna Minnehaha Chattanooga Uncle Jess Marshall Nomad Reginald Reckon Banquet Henry of Navarre Figaro Queenlike II

Mad River Valley fair opens with strong exhibits and hot races

Barre Vermont September 1 The Mad River Valley fair at Waits field reports large farm produce, cattle and horse displays. Races draw excitement with the 2 40 class producing eight heats and Spy by Kent winning for Frank Felt of Montpelier. best time 2 48. The 83 minute class goes to Gillian by Aristos, owned by George Barnes of Waterbury. best time 3 00. Other colt events include a 2 year old race winner and Fred Glenwood takes the 3 year old race.

George Barnes Waterbury T. K Othier Fred Glenwood

Three minute trotting race winners at Brook lyn

In Danielsonville Connecticut today the three minute trotting race was won in four heats by Pi Mances Celia C with a best time of 2 37 4. Presto finished second. The 2 40 class was won in five heats by I Sandersons Rosebud with a best time of 2 34 4 and Almont Ledo placed second.

Danielsonville Conn Brooklyn Pi Mance Celia C Presto I. Sanderson Rosebud Almont Ledo

Hart wins Cottage City Tennis Club tournament

M. S. Hart won the Cottage City Tennis Club tournament and will play W. H. Hart for the Tufts challenge cup tomorrow afternoon.

Cottage City Hart W. H. Hart

Equitable Mortgage Company Placed in Receivership

The Equitable Mortgage Company with offices in Boston Philadelphia New York and Kansas City suspended interest payments and is in the hands of receivers. Denman Burnham of Lynn is the manager. A U S Circuit Court bill in equity named Charles N Fowler and James M Gifford as receivers. The firm cites weak market values for securities and plans to resume after the emergency.

Equitable Mortgage Company Boston Philadelphia New York Kansas City Devonshire Street Denman Burnham Lynn United States Charles N. Fowler James M. Gifford Burnham West

Australia ship strike grips crews and wages

The Alameda reports a shipping strike in Australia where ship owners sought wage cuts that crews rejected. Several ships’ crews were imprisoned for duty evasion. Despite the labor tension, business was recovering across Australia and New Zealand as the Alameda departed.

San Francisco Cal Alameda Australia Zealand

Becons Labor Day Races at Franklin Park

Beacons Labor Day features the New England circuit races at Franklin Park Massachusetts on September 4 and 5. Admission 50 cents. Event includes athletic competitions and local spectators.

Franklin Park Mass

High Living What It Costs William H. King to Be Insane

Mrs. BE A Webster Ross, niece of William H. King the insane millionaire, seeks his release from McLean Asylum for treatment at home. Legal battles loom over guardianship and cross state commitment, with King’s $60 000 yearly income and $7000 annual treatment cited. Ex Governor Long named guardian. court aims to permit use of his property for exclusive benefits.

BE. A. Webster Ross Philadelphia Brunswick Mrs. Ross King Ross Supreme Court of Rhode Island McLean Asylum Long Barker Bumpus

Prince Pro Tem Opens At Taunton Opera House

First stage production of R A Barnet operetta Prince Pro Tem staged at Taunton Opera House with a strong company and bright music. Notable numbers include Miss Bishop's finale, the West Edgerly duet, and a classic dance by Miss Annie Payson Call’s choreography. Cast lists feature Lennox Schiller Edgerly Guerrier Bull and many others. performances move to Park Theatre Brooklyn Sept 4 then Boston Museum for a prolonged run.

Taunton R. A. Barnet Opera Miss Bishop Florrie West Harry Edgerly Lennox Schiller Mr. Edgerly Marie_ Hilton Lucy Guerrier Josie Sadler Olea Bull Annie Payson Call Boston Fred Lennox Prince DeMocrates Fogia George A. Schiller Justice of Sydney Grant Law Ceesseerer Sergeree Duke George Duke Arthur Florence Farrington Lucie Fanny Lyons Royal

Pugilistic Gossip and Promised Matches Worldwide

The column surveys letters replying to Duncan Ross challenging any man in the world, notes on Ross claiming superior all round athletic prowess, and reports on forthcoming bouts and purse offers. It mentions Howie Hodgkins with Jack McGee, Martin Flaherty at 145 pounds, Dan Creedon, Austin Gibbons, Tom Tracy, Sally Smith, Sally Smith’s forfeited stake, and Billy Plimmer proposing a $5000 bout with George Dixon at 110 or 114 pounds.

Duncan Ross Robert Duncan Washington Street Ross Devon Cornwall Jack McGee Martin Flaherty Flaherty Dick O’brien Pete Harding Lewiston Jimmy Kaveney Harding Coopers Young Mitchell O'Malley Columbian Club Dan Creedon Steve O’donnell Don Riordan Hugh Napier Johnny van Heest New Orleans Coneysland New York Napier van Heest New Jersey Amusement Club Austin Gibbons Tom Tracy Billy Plimmer Johnny Murphy Joe Butler John Hopkins Newton Creedon Hopkins Butler Zeke Abrahams O’malley Columbia Club Sally Smith Abrahams Weere Eir George Dixon Dixon

Anti-government manifesto sparks street clashes in Bilbao

In Bilbao Espana an anti-government manifesto circulated last night drawing crowds to read posted sheets. Police faced clashes with civilians from nine until midnight. Eight civilians were wounded and twenty arrested as officers kept streets under occupation through the night.

Madrid Bilbao Biscay

Mechanic Arts High School Temporarily Opens Third Floor

Arrangements set the third floor of the new Mechanic Arts High School for practicable work. Boston grammar school graduates are eligible for admission. Applicants should register promptly at 8 a.m. Wednesday to provide data for equipment planning. The building stands on a street near the Boylston junction.

Mechanic Arts High School Boston Grammar Schools Dhe Treet Vets Boylston

Ocean Spray depot break in thwarted by timely alert

Early yesterday a would be thief broke into the Ocean Spray railway depot but was disturbed by Police Officers Wood and Lightfoot at 1 45 am. He jumped through a window and fled along the line, escaping after a chase and two shots fired. Entrance appeared gained by slipping the outside window catch. the office pane bore chiseling marks but was not opened.

Ocean Spray Wood Lightfoot H. H. Ham Mundy Fred J. Walker Bert Greene Ralph Moses M. S. Gibson New Winthrop Coolidge House Boston Gibson Charles Perkins Coolidge Commodore S. Cushing N. C. Fowley, Jr A. W. Torrey O. K E. Lewis Dr. Durgin W. H. Gardner G. A. Foxcroft H. H. Hutchinson R. D. Ireland C. Q. Ring S. H. Skilton Revere Beachmont William Daly Elvira Cottage Shirley Avenue Crescent Beach Daly Kate

Greenhalge Committee form statewide advisory group

The Hon. Frederick T. Greenhalge organized a broad advisory committee to advance his candidacy. The panel includes prominent figures from Arlington to Boston, with chairs, colonels, and lawmakers across Massachusetts, depicting wide regional support and high enthusiasm for the campaign.

Frederick T. Greenhalge J. Q. A. Brackett Arlington John J. Bracewell Lovell Weymouth A. Wicher Quincy Charles H. Porter George ©. Stearns Dedham John Shaw Henry RB. Peirce Abington Jared F. Alden Middleboro William L. Reed Brockton Moses N. Arnold North Abingdon Atwood Whitman Boston George B. Billings Charles J. Noyes F. N. Tirrell Hyde Park A. H. Davenport Malden H. A. Dubuque Fall River

Grand Army encampment duties set for Indianapolis trip

Grand Army men from the state depart tomorrow at nine to attend the Indianapolis encampment opening September 5. Massachusetts delegates expect to back Sergeant-at-Arms John G. B. Adams for next year’s commander in chief. Rail rate specials allow stopovers at the fair city with tickets valid to Chicago and back to Boston. Tickets cost 32 dollars usable September 2 through 5 and return to October 31, 1893. Organizers predict 7000 to 100000 attendees with 25000 provided free quarters in barracks and school buildings.

Indianapolis Massachusetts John G. B. Adams Chicago Boston

Safe buying tip prompts catalogue check before purchase

It advises insisting on a furniture catalogue listing styles before buying. Recommends every furniture house provide an up to date catalogue to ensure complete options. The note suggests avoiding shops without a current catalogue.

Runners Prepare as Malden Club Hosts Big Meet

Local clubs announce races and heats with special prizes for heat winners. Middlesex and Pequot groups alongside Boston and Cambridge riders plan events at Malden and nearby venues. Notables include A B Averill at the World's Fair and E Spaulding at Salisbury Beach as well as numerous moonlight rides and September schedules.

Malden A. B. Averill Middlesex Club Chicago E. Spaulding Salisbury Beach Quincy Club Hough’s Neck Quincy Boys Eagles Point of Pines Union Club Savin Hill Monagy City Point Pier Mt. Pleasant Portland Haverhills Waltham Hampton Beach Rowley Gloucester West Newbury Hampton and Gloucester Newburyport Club Suffolks Bass Point Press Club Charlestown Rovers Lexington Nantasket Riverside Sharon Doane Cambridgeports Hingham Taunton Acton Brockton Century Cambridge Massachusetts Waltham Club Boston Athletic Club A. D. Peck Exeter Street Pope Manufacturing Company Columbian Racing Boston Athletic Association Hartford E. W. Bullard J. P. Bliss H. A. Githens

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