Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-08-08

Washington. U l.
and
nett; Meakin and Mcclure.
At Plttsburg-
ecl hiesSeg 1900. 9 dSiS S-s
Hits-Pittsburg Z, Chicago 5. Errors-PItts-
burg 4, Chicago 9. Batteries-Killen and sug-
den; Hutchinson aud Schriver.
Preparing for the Race.
LONDON, Aug. THE Prince of Wales
cutter Britannia went to Cowes from
Southampton this morning and stterward
proceeded to Ryde to prepare for the race
for the Earl of Dessrt's cup. which is to
take place to morrow under the auspices of
the Royal Victoria Yacht club. The Prince
of Wales went aboard the Britannia at
Cowes. The American yacht Navahoe Ia
also at Ryde preparing for to-morrow's
race.
FOUGHT THREE ROUNDS.
Eddie Pierce Was No Match For
George Dixon, the Colored Feather
Weight Champion, and Was Easily
Knocked Out.
CoNEY ISLAND, N. Y, August Newer
since the Couey Island Athletic club has
been pulling off pugilistic contests has
such tremendous throng gathered at the
oommodious arena as the PIeres-Dixon
bout attracted here this evening. Pierce's
admirers came down in full force.
At $50 Tom O'Rourke entered the ring,
followed by George Dixon (colored) of
Boston, the featherweight champion
Dixon was given a slight ovation, but
storm of applause greeted Eddie Pierce of
New York when he appeared. At ten
minutes of 10 the men began their battle
of twenty rounds or more for a purse of
$500, of which the loser receives $500.
The men fought at 100 pounds.
First round-Dlxon led with his left sf-
ter little feinting, and caught Pierce In the
wind. He visited the came SPOT again.
After some cautious spsrIing, in which
Dixon showed up to the best ed
vantage, the men clinched on the
ropes, but broke away of their own
accord. Dixon then smashed Pierce with
his left and again with right. A clinch
followed and Dixon showed he was a good
hand at in-fghting, and made Pierce break
his hold. Dixon caught Pierce again and
the round ended.
Round 2-After a short feint by Dixon,
Pierce led lightly on Dixon's face and then
ducked right hand swing cleverly. A
sharp rally followed, of which Pierce ap-
peared to have the advantage. Dixon en-
deavored to land his right, but WAS met
and stopped veiJ elsverly. Pierce ap-
peared to hava gained confidence in him
self as the round endc1.
Round 3-Dixon sent In his left and sent
his man to the ropes. Dixon repeatedly
sent in right and leit on Pierce's wind and
jaw, and knocked Pierce silly. Pierce
went down and out, after repeated jsbs
on the jaw that would have settlc l bigger
and stronger man than Pierce.
Silly Smith and George Dixon were
practically matched tonight to fight before
the Coney Island Athletic club for a purse
of $10,0 600 on September 25.
STRUCK BY AN ELECTRIC CAR.
Mrs. Henry Hosley of East Haven
Center Lying in an Unconscious
Condition at Mr.. Frank Meacham,s
ResideDce on Forbes Avenue.
An accident occurred on Forbes avenue
yesterday afternoon which nearly resulted
in the death of Mrs. Henry Hosley of East
Haven center. She, in company with her
husbands brother, B. F. Hosley of Bran
ford, was driving along Forbes avenue tc
ward New Haven. When they had got
nearly in front of the residence of Mr..
Frank Meschsm the horse took fright at
passing elt otlic car on the New Haven and
Norris Cove ele otlic road, and just before
the car reached them the animal dashed
onto the track. The carriage was struck
and smashed into kindling wood. Mrs.
Hosley was badly hurt, and knocked in
sensible. She was carried to the residence
of Frank Meacham where she still lies in
an unconscious condition. What the ex
tent of her internal ipjuliss are could not
be learned last evening. She was badly
bruised on the hesi and conclusion of the
brain is liable to set In. DR.. @. B. Adams
was called and attended her. Her brother
in law, Mr.. B. F. Hosley, was considerably
bruised also. Mrs. Hosley's husband was
Immediately notified of the accident which
had befallen his wife. 1t Ia probable that
she will not bs in condition to be re
moved to her home in East Haven for some
time. No blame is attached to the motor
man of the electric car.
WILL ARRIVE TO-DAY.
The New York Yacht Club TO Rem
devious at Morris Cove This After
noon-Preparation For Their Re-
ceptiOn.
Great preparations have been made at
the Pequot association house at Morris
Cove for the reception of the New York
Yacht club, which will arrive about 5
O'Clock this afternoon. Many members of
the association expect to entertain their
friends both from this city and from the
visiting yachts at the house. This
evening the club house will be bril-
lisntly Illuminated and there will be fire.
works on the shore in front.
Secretary William Hale yesterday morn
ing received telegram from the chairman
of the New York clubs regatta committee
requesting him to locate stske-boat. Mr..
Hale Immediately engaged Mr.. White, the
| we'll known Water street boatmap, to dc
the work. The stake boat is to be anchored
one mile south of Luddington's rock and
| will be in readiness by noon.
The start will be made from Glen Cove,
L. l., which was the rendezvous of the
club yesterday, at II o'clock this morning
The principal event Is the race for the
commodore's cup. This race is for two
cups offered by Commodore Morgan fol
soho oners and sloops belonging to the club
in cruiser trim, and will be sailed over G
triangular course of thirty miles. The
Colonia, Archibald Rogers tost, and the
Vigilant, the Morgan Iselin boat, are the
only two recent cup defenders entered
The two Boston boats are icing tvec
for the Goslet cup races off Newport on thu
18th. The Jubilee and the Pilgrim will
take part in the cruise, however.
Much interest Ia being taken in thes
boats by local yachtsmen and most of then
will avail themselves of the opportunity o
examining the craft.