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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1893
Page
3
Surprising Worcester performances highlight the New England AAU championship. Gloucester and Boston athletes excel with Garcelon clocking a predicted century win, Beaudette close in the mile, Keane triumphing in the quarter, and strong showings from Hollis field events and sprint relays.
A fast rising runner Tim McCarthy has shocked athletic circles with record breaking performances. The Somerville native, originally from Ireland, has won the New England amateur five mile title and finished high in national cross country events. Trained by Frank Kaveny and guided by Johnny Graham of the Boston Athletic Association, McCarthy’s season includes victories at Spy Pond Arlington and a strong five mile showing at Caledonian games in Boston.
The New Cribb Athletic Club lays out extensive clubhouse improvements and a large membership. President Ham Brock, a veteran sports figure, heads the club with Captain William Daly Jr as referee and two judges Patsey Sheppard and George B. Smith.
The week will decide the Cup defense outcome as Jubilee and Vigilant emerge from overhaul. Jubilee sails improved with new jib and better canvas while Vigilant is being tuned to offset Jubilee gains. General Paine plans and the crew changes influence which boat wins, with Pilgrim and Colonia receiving only limited upgrades.
The Charles River Athletic Association hosts a private boxing meeting at their club rooms 9 Lime Street this evening featuring two limited round contests. Jimmy Doherty will serve as referee.
The American Wringer Co. lists 13 and 16 Broadway extension as its location and markets wringers occur mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. It offers repair of all kinds of wringers and sweepers and promises prompt mail orders.
Chicago defeats Baltimore 11 to 9. Kittredge hits a home run as Chicago builds a late lead. Attendance 6,966. Batteries Clausen and Donnelly for Baltimore. Mullane and Clarke for Chicago.
Albany defeated Providence 5 to 2 as Hagan broke a tie with a ninth inning home run delivering three runs to the Aiden's offense. Albany batters Machenes and team combined for nine hits while Providence managed eight. Errors favored Albany with one miscue, as Bauswein and Wilson worked the mound for Albany and Dunning and McKeough handled the catching duties.
Buffalo September 3 After Umpire Batten rattled the Bisons Trojans won. Schhefler and Urquhart hit home runs. Attendance about 4000. Score shows Troy 6 Buffalo 4. Hits Troy 26 Buffalo 18. Errors Troy 7 Buffalo 4. Batteries Devlin Cahill Hoffer Boyd.
A single championship game airs this afternoon at 2 30 p m between the St Louis Browns and the Boston team at the South End grounds. Boston pitchers include Nichols on vacation and Clarkson for the Browns. Morning games feature a Stoneham matchup and a 100 dollar trophy tilt between Y M C A and City Point Catholic Association nines.
The annual Nonpareil Associates picnic and games occur today at Highland Lake Grove with a superior sports lineup. Leading professional athletes are expected to attend, adding prestige to activities and competitions planned for the event.
Frank Apply of Rhode Island arrived in Michigan City after rowing a single eighteen foot aluminum boat from Pawtucket. He began June 3 and plans to reach Chicago by September 4.
The New England Amateur Rowing Association and New England Barge Racing Association hold races on the Charles this afternoon with shell races at 2 15 and barge events at 5. Entry lists cover Wachusetts Pawtucket Albany and Crescents while Union Boat Club hosts visitors and prize distribution.
The Gloucester Athletic Club reports its three story brick club house nearly finished at an estimated cost of about 10 000 dollars. Opening planned for November with first floor stores and upstairs gymnasium and baths. Dorchester Club games on town field at 9 am include 75 yard dash 1000 yard run and broad jump. B A A team to Chicago next Friday Pittsburg next Saturday with Bloss Shead Hurd Rowe Garcelon Long and John Graham. Elmer White turns professional starting in the mile at Oak Island Irish games.
Guy L. Gary, famed as the two mile champion of America and Boston phenom, retires from the race track citing school duties. In a letter to Captain B. W. Isfort, Gary says he will wear the club’s colors on road events but cannot spare time to race.
In Fistiana tonight two major boxing events attract fans. Ex-champion Jack Dempsey headlines a New York benefit with top stars including Bob Fitzsimmons and Jim Corbett in sparring displays. The Griffo Lavinge bout in Roby headlines the other main card with strong betting from Boston fans and Hubbard seeking a marquee rematch while rumors swirl about Indiana authorities stopping the bout.
The Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club will hold an open regatta off the club house at foot of K street South Boston at 3 p m today for boats fifteen feet and under overall Prizes are 10 and 3 dollars Entries may be made at the club house foot of K street up to start time
By order of president A. J. Mercer and captain William H. Haigh the veteran cricketers match will be held in September with date to be announced in due course.
Newton forms an athletic club led by James E Morse as president and Ed Rising as secretary. About two hundred members include Hutchison Aller and Ellery Clark. Grounds at Newton Centre feature a quarter mile track. An A A U day is planned and interclub meets may follow at Riverside grounds.
The Franklin Park meet at the old Saugus track opens today with a large entry from ten states and Prince Edward Island. Officials promise snappy, merit based racing as 2:23 and 2:32 trotting and 2:18 pacing events highlight the five day program. Henry W. Burress serves as starting judge ensuring smooth scoring.
The racing card lists six races for today at SPBHEPSHEAD. Entries include two year olds Ameer Sam Lucas Longshanks Patrician Lucky Dog Little Pirate Trinculo and others. Autumn Stakes Futurity course entries like Dobbins Economist Factorum Anawanda and Illusion. three year olds Futurity course with Charmion Young Arion Sam Weller Midnight Simmons Red Banner Clipcolt May Lose Mask. Labor Day Stakes one mile three furlongs Lamplighter Bouquet Prince of Darkness Bermuda Gleaming Santa Anna. selling seven furlongs all ages Peruvian Watterson May Win Nero Bolero restrain and more. Handicap sweepstakes turf one mile and quarter Versatile Race land Gloaming Kildeer Madrid Sport Marigold among others.
The Central Labor Union hosts trotting events at Brockton Fairgrounds with two classes, listing horse names and owners from Brockton Taunton and nearby towns. Starting judge is Edw M Alden of Bridgewater. track committee includes H S Porter Dr Brownell and S A Tilley. bicycle races at 10 30 and a Brockton Blues versus Middleboro ball game at 3 pm.
The note lists favored contenders and contenders for multiple races. Weinberg is pegged to win if racing, with Sam Lucas Pochino and Lucky Dog as next best. Other picks include Dobbins Longdale Rubicon Charmion Simmons Young Arion Lamplighter Santa Anna Banquet Acclaim Restraint Nomad Sport Old Raceland Kildeer, with various bets across races.
Fitchburg reports a Springfield Diocesan Union field day with 8000 in parade, 2 pm sports at the park featuring running events, hurdles, jumps and shots, a St Annes of Worcester vs Sacred Hearts Worcester ball for 40 dollars, then a prize flag for top cadet drill. A balloon ascent by Professor Bready at 4 pm precedes parachute descents. Special trains bring Boston and Worcester societies and 400 from Pittsfield, 800 from North Adams vicinity.
Princeton candidates for the eleven arrive at Newport Illinois to train on Gould Island five miles up the bay. The isolated site will hide preparations as Captain Trenchard Phil King and Irwin Hall join last year’s members under trainer Jack W Masters with spots at centre guard and back of the line open.
The Waltham Club hosts a large diamond tournament with entries from local riders and West contenders, featuring prize events for records and heats. Milford hosts a 25 mile Charles River race with participants Bruce of Careyville and Stobart of Millis, while Brockton and Canton hosts miles and four mile handicap events with many local riders competing.
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