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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1895
Page
3
In Laporte Indiana March 31 plans to nominate V Debs as President for 1896 fade if plans fail. Debs clubs form to win Indiana delegation to the national convention. Promoters of the labor amalgamation movement include Knights of Labor leaders.
James Barrett, 33, a laborer, died suddenly at Cottage Place West Newton yesterday afternoon after entering the home of Timothy Cronin. Medical Examiner Meade of Watertown ruled death due to alcoholism. Barrett left a mother and sister in Fall River.
Chief Laurence J. Ducey arrived in Watertown and was presented to the police force by Lieutenant Lafayette G. Blair. He began his official duties this morning and suggested improvements to the station house and lock-up for rapid action by the Selectmen.
A Rhode Island group buys 1500 acres of placer land in the Dry Gulch district along Snake River for about 120000, including the ditch. They also secure the Snake River water right at Dixon and let a major firm handle ditch extension. A new town will be laid out fifteen miles west of Baggs.
A windy Sunday drew nearly as many riders as last week with long lines of cyclists up to Coolidge Corner and many in the park afterward. The Roxbury and Metropolitan Wheelmen clubs reported many members, arrivals by ambulance corps, and several accidents. Next Thursday Suffolk members will consider eight new applications and a revised constitution.
Wards was elected in his place Fred Smith and M F Carney were made first and second lieutenants respectively W E Gilman to carry the club colors J J Fitzgerald to blow the club horn H J Collins and T L Connolly to represent the Eagles in the A C C and T L Connolly the L A W delegate An installation of officers will be held soon and a banquet will be held on that occasion.
The final results of the lawn tennis tournament award the championship prize of a $100 silver cup to T. S. Beckwith with A. E. Wright taking second. In doubles Beckwith with Charles Bohlen defeat Wright and L. H. Dulles. Butler wins the consolation cup with W. Mucklow. organizer Harry Lillywhite departs for Meadow Club, Southampton, Long Island.
Amateur managers seek open dates and news as baseball grows in England with a May 4 season opener in London attended by the Prince of Wales. Brockton signs four Pennsylvanians. Lewiston and Haverhill efforts, contract moves, and upcoming Tufts Bowdoin schedule are noted alongside Giants’ return and Rusie’s strikeout record.
Foutz at Augusta Georgia notes season start. New England players earn 65 dollars monthly. Amesbury infielders Crishen and Lerouche would aid any New England team. South Quincys organize with McIntosh Brine Barron Deady Pirovano Duffy Purdy Guston. open date April 19 with Saturday games through spring. address George Guston 101 Water street South Quincy.
Thoroughbred and trotting updates cover Maggie May foaling a filly by Saladin, Belle Flower promising a strong season, and Irene bred to Direct. European circuits in Germany France Austria Italy and England loom with purses from 12 000 to 115 000. Also notes on trainers, buyers, and boxing promoter O Rourke amid sport economy chatter.
Somerville High School baseball team may lose its nine this season as city growth limits fields. The YMCA on Washington street charges 45 for nine weeks use, with a recent concert raising funds for gear. officials hope to raise 15 more to keep the team. Secretary Symonds says revenue from the field supports YMCA needs, but the high school aims to be a credit to the school and raise the needed amount.
In Cincinnati on March 31 Indianapolis and the Reds played before a large crowd of 5929. The game was well played with a final score of 14 to 1 in favor of Cincinnati. Earlier Memphis saw St. Louis defeat them 12 to 3, and Baltimore beat New Orleans 15 to 6 in a separate series game.
The Worcester indoor championship produced no records but featured tight finishes among Harvard and Boston College athletes. Jackson of Harvard won the 40-yard dash final by six inches, with Wes and Roche among contenders. Tom Burke led the 60-yard dash and Delaney won the half mile heat.
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