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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1893
Page
3
A snowy game day saw Boston edge the Colonels in a close showdown as the Reds routed Frooklyns while the Giants fell to the Colts. Rain interrupted play in Pittsbore while the Senators and Orioles dominated the Browns.
The Boston team dominated Louisville in wet, muddy conditions with Hemming pitching for Louisville and Lowe hitting a homer. Boston built a big early lead, added four runs in the third, and finished with a steady gain as Louisville managed a lone sixth inning score.
Reds defeated the Brooklyns easily as Sharrott was wild and support by Lachance weak. Sullivan was hit, Daly hit a home run, with 12 Cincinnati and 10 Brooklyn hits. Attendance listed at 26. Batteries: Sullivan and M Murphy and Vaughn versus Sharrott and Lachance.
The Washingtons failed to hit Clarkson as the Cleveland team bunched its hits on Stockdale. Wise hit a two-run homer in the first inning, and Cleveland totaled 18 hits to Washington’s 9. Attendance was 1,000 in Cleveland. The score was 4 to 3.
Chicago defeats New York 8 to 7 as Clausen strikes out ten, matching a year mark. Colts hitters explode in the fifth inning off Baldwin to drive in three runs. Attendance 19,37. Batteries Clausen and Kittredge for Chicago, Baldwin and Wilson for New York.
The piece reports a tight fight between Chicago and St. Louis for ninth, a league disbanding next Saturday, Giants vs Patsey Tebeau's team, Hart courting Hughes and Krauss for next year's Colts, Shock to replace Burns, Brooklyns eyeing Nicol and Clarke to beat the Giants in a metropolitan series, Cleveland releasing Gunson and retaining Zimmer and OConnor, Buffalo to host a new International League with cities like Erie Syracuse Rochester Columbus Detroit, and Harvard Captain Cook rebuilding with many losses from last year.
The Cornell varsity football setup stabilizes after the death of captain George Witherbee. Charles Ss. Barr chosen as captain. he has strong credentials as right tackle and came to college in 1889 for mechanical engineering. Barr rowed in freshman crew and led varsity crews in prior years.
Races at Gravesend show Rudolph winning the one mile and a furlong event for Raceland with Terrifier in third and a time of 1 56. Dobbins takes the five furlongs in 1 02 with Flirtation second and St Pat third. Wah Jim wins six furlongs in 1 14 1 4 with Chesapeake second and Fairy third. Fidelio claims the mile and one-sixteenth in 1 50 with Candelabra second and Longstreet third. Drum Major wins the five furlongs in 1 08 with Gordlins second and Peacemaker third. Minnehaha takes the six furlongs in 1 553 4 with Red Banner second and Shadow third.
Clifton New Jersey September 25 Horse results list six races with winners and times. Emblem first in five furlongs with McCormack second Fan King third. Times shown for each race include 1:04 for five furlongs and 1:30 3 4 for seven furlongs.
The card lists six races with horse names and weights. First race at six furlongs includes Kingston Sirocco Pedestrian Tormenter Cliocolt. Second race is one and one-sixteenth miles with Strathmeath Me Don Alonzo Victorious Highland Lizzie Terrifier. Third, Holly handicap at three-quarters mile with Dobbins Jack of Spades Prig Flirtation Lajuive Halton Rubicon Curacoa Colando. Fourth, one and one-sixteenth miles features Chattanooga Herald Wormser Deception Integrity Hiram Emin Bey. Fifth, five furlongs with Little Pirate Patrician Oporto Katiecolt Nahma Factotum Torchbearer Camden Doolittle. Sixth, five and one-half furlongs lists Stonewell Correction Racine Sirocco Gertie.
Ooms the champion amateur sculler of Holland joins Passaic Boat Club. Ernie Hiertberg trains for half mile and mile runs in the Metropolitan championships. NYAC fall games set for Travers’s Island next Saturday. New rowing events introduced. August Waldhauer of Columbus club Brooklyn posts 28 in practice, year’s record. Australian cricketers sail for New York Wednesday. A shooting match set for Oct 2 in Philadelphia between Charles Morris and James McGlone for 150 a side. C C A to feature strong cross country, Hodgkins to lead.
At Asbury Park on September 25 Judge Newton delivered the Corbett Mitchell contract. Corbett signed the papers Sunday morning in the presence of backer William Brady trainers James McVey and William Delaney and boxing partner Professor John Donaldson. Brady received the signed agreement later from Newton at Coney Island. Jack Dempsey leaves the farm to train in Philadelphia for a week, then plans to resume training for his bout with Burge next week.
A telegram notes Dick Burge clashed with police and sailed for home while Pete returns to work in New York by starting with dynamite in his next bout. Ross remains absent from Sears match plans as backers threaten an off, with Kaveny versus McHugh seen as a potential ten-round purse fight. Billy Plimmer heads on tour from Boston as Waldron guides the troupe and Billy Murphy’s clash with Grace boosts his stock. Jim Corbett trains daily, with a Hoffmann House admirer staking $1,000 to $15,660 on his post Mitchell bout fate.
The Cooper Social and Athletic Club hosted a testimonial for late John J. Maguire at 44 Travers Street drawing about six hundred spectators. bouts featured Carney defeating Deso, Burnstein beating Wyzanski after a fourth round quit, Doherty besting Lynch, Brennan over Connolly, McLaughlin defeating McCann, and Miller overcoming Doherty with several closely contested rounds.
Royal Phelps Carroll testified in London that Navahoe owner had not received a challenge from Lord Dunraven or any other yacht owner to race for Brenton's Reef cup. Navahoe, which recently defeated Britannia, had won the cup and remains not entered in a new race.
Vigilant Valkyriee offers limited seats to witness New York yacht races from the Mt Hope of the Fall River and Providence Steamboat Co. Leaves Pier 28 North River at 9 30 a m daily, tickets at No 3 Old State House Boston at 3 per race, sale capped at under half capacity. Mt Hope is 200 feet long with three decks and open upper promenade. Music and refreshments aboard.
A gathering of the New England League of Polo Clubs convened at the Falmouth House with President Murnane presiding. J Morse served as secretary, representatives from Boston Brockton Waltham Worcester Providence Fall River and Pawtucket attended, and prospects for a Waltham visiting Boston match and a Providence team were discussed. The session adjourned after minor business with plans to reconvene next Monday.
Theatre Exchange and restaurant at 608 Washington Street run by R. G. Brown & Co. promises satisfaction with reasonable prices for the average man. Once John Roessle’s famed lager, the central location opposite the Globe Theatre, and a 30 cent steak with French fried potatoes are highlighted.
The report recalls Dixon a Halifax born fighter, detailing a string of bouts from 1887 to 1892 including wins over Jack Lyman and Charley Parton, and a disputed four round loss to Billy Plimmer at Madison Square Garden. It notes a sheriff arrest attempt over a $5000 purse and cites Dixon's last ring appearance and claimed poor condition.
Solly Smith defeated John T Griffin to become the American featherweight champion. Born in Los Angeles in 1871, Smith came from a mixed heritage with a German-Ohioan father and Mexican mother. The piece covers his early racing career, club championships, and other cycling news and figures, including European rivals and travels.
George Abrahams a wooden legged man tumbled from the ferry rail into the harbor and was nearly drowned. Passengers yelled warnings as he spun in the water, attracting a crowd and a rescue by two brothers and the tug Undine. He was later taken to the police boat Protector.
A historical note recounts the pugilists activities including Paddy Kelly Hank Brennan and others with multiple draws and wins across Boston New Bedford New York Philadelphia London and Troy. It highlights the Pacific Coast title win by Dal Hawkins and the notable fights of Johnny Van Heest Johnny Griffin and Abe Willis. It also mentions Dick OBrien welterweight exhibition plans and questions about Hubbard McGivern and Jim Wright pursuing management in Boston.
The American Wringer Co. at 18 and 15 Broadway extension advertises wringers mangies and carpet sweepers with repairs offered. Orders by mail promptly attended to.
Antonio Venete age 42 of 9 Gordon Court was arrested by Patrolman Daniel Sullivan in the North End for assault with intent to kill upon Alphonso Grandilese last Thursday on Prince Street. The details indicate a prior incident between the men and a revolver was involved.
The Peabody Medical Institute near completion of a third of a century highlights its success in treating nervous disorders. Its chief physician W H Parker M D received the gold and jeweled medal from the National Medical Association on January 1 1876 for a prize essay The Science of Life or Self Preservation. Prospectus free. consultation hours 9 to 6 weekdays and 11 to 1 Sundays at Now Bulfinch Street Boston Mass.
New York reports Lord Dunraven will likely attend a Delmonico dinner for the American cup committee on Oct. 2 while work continues on the Valkyrie. Captain Cranfield’s crew scrapes spars and fits a racing bowsprit, with sails bent by Thursday and practice spins planned.
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