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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1897

Page

3

Amateurs Prepare For Season With New Leagues And Opens

The opening of the amateur baseball season features many reorganizations. Roxbury forms the Suburban Baseball League with six youth teams. Arlington Cambridge and Malden clubs announce lineups and seek games with amateur or semi pro teams around Patriots Day.

Roxbury Hawthornes Institutes Newton Centres Richfields Dorchester Hyde Parks Twilights

Newton Teams Seek Schedules at People's Institute Meetings

Local clubs outline plans for the season at the People's Institute. Franklin Field hosts home games while beacons from South Boston seek out–of–town guarantees. Multiple teams from Roxbury East Boston and Cambridge list managers, rosters, and contact addresses for arranging Patriot’s Day and holiday dates.

Baseball scores and batteries from Newark and Syracuse

Newark posts a high batting line with .3499021042 and 16 runs in the game against Syracuse, who struggle with a .006 mark and a sparse offense. The pairing of Johnson and Hodge handles pitching duties for Newark, while Garrick of Rothfuss and Willis lead Syracuse, with Mullackey also contributing.

Newark N. J Syracuse Johnson Hodge Garrick Rothfuss Willis Mullackey

National arbitration meeting and baseball notes in New York

The national board of arbitration will convene in New York today. Pfeffer of Chicago is on the sick list and will miss active work due to heat. Kimble signed by Washington has a top cross fire ball. Kid Carsey and Tannehill are light pitchers around 140 pounds. Baltimore opening day features a brass band procession and a float with the Temple cup and Hanlon’s pennants. Magee signs with Louisville and Reader-Hew is with Kansas City. Games today include Boston at Princeton and Baltimore hosting Norfolk among others.

National Board of Arbitration New York Pfeffer Chicago Kimble Washington Kid Carsey Phillies Tannehill Baltimore Hanlon John McCarthy Haverhill Indianapolis

Bradfords Star Oarsman Joe Maguire Returns to Shell

Joe Maguire of the Bradfords returns to rowing this season with George Hosmer as coach. They train daily on the Charles using two Casper designed shells. Maguire has defeated Whitehead and eyes a June 17 Charles River race against Ten Eyck, with national races in Philadelphia on August 14 and 18. Weather kept oarsmen indoors yesterday.

Joe Maguire Bradfords George Hosmer Charles Daily Hosmer Maguire Casper England Bradford Whitehead Ten Eyck Worcester West End Charles River Philadelphia

Y M C A Meet Opens Public Session at Clarendon Street

The convention session of presidents of the college Y M C A s of New York and New England opened to the public in Clarendon Street Baptist Church. John R Mott spoke on The World Wide Student Movement. Brockman and Beach spoke at other local churches during the day with evening addresses planned in Cambridge and Boston.

New York New England Clarendon Street Baptist Church John R. Mott Student Christian Federation Cornge F. 8. Brockman First ‘Methodist Temple Street Harlan P. Beach Union Congregational Church Beach McKenzie Cambridge Brockman First Baptist Church Boston

The Poet's Baseball Ardor

A nostalgic poem captures spring thrill at a baseball game with boy spectators and cheering crowds. It recalls New York and Yale, umpire ire, and a season opening hopeful for a pennant read on a big pole. R K Munkitrick signs the verses.

New York R. K. Munkittrick

New Eng School of Boxing Holds Open Day and Trial

The New England School of Boxing announces open day and evening sessions for men women and children at 127 Tremont Street Rooms 12. Prospective students may call or write to arrange a trial of six lessons.

New Eng School OF Boxing Tremont St

Probable Trophy Winners in Local Candlepin and Leagues

Carruths and McCarthys are poised for trophies as season closes in Candlepin, Battle Pin and Insurance leagues. Carruths top Battle Pin by one game over Sherman with two games left. McCarthy's leads Candlepin while St James and Meyers vie for high finishes. Thorntons ride a slim Roxbury lead as season ends.

Insurance Roxbury Carruths Sherman Carruth Rexford Clack Marden O’brien McCarthy Meyers St. James Sheafe and McDonough McCarthys Delano Insurance League J. C. Paige Travelers Paige Symonds Veazie Thorntons Germania Brunke

Tondorf Germania 150-High 3string Total of Week

Tondorf of Germania posted the week’s top 150 total on the 3-string event with Brunke of Roxbury Jr close behind at 515 points.

Tondorf Germania Brunke Roxbury, Jr Pins Thornton Bagt Germania Eeewee Columbus Eee Scotia Eee Wee One Chester Ste Marden Driscoll Stew Gill Higgins, Keating Thornton Spr

Protective League Formed by Chronic Riders in Park Cycling Surge

The city park system buzzed with a record crowd as "Scorchers' Protective League" signals circulated among riders to flag police. Officers were unusually lenient as cyclists used a hand signal code to warn of nearby patrols, aiming to dodge fines and beat last year's 160 scorching arrests.

Bicycle Trains Run On Ninth Avenue Line Today

Five two car special bicycle trains are set aside for service on the Ninth avenue line. They will operate at twenty minute intervals to carry riders and bicycles today.

Ning Ninth Avenue

New Division Formed by A. O. H. in Quincy

Quincy hosts the institution of Division 18 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians with a banquet and Ro-Can. Sixty candidates signed the charter as County President William Smith O'Brien led the ceremony. Officers and committees were elected and speeches given by several dignitaries from nearby towns and organizations.

Quincy Norfolk County Granite City William Smith O’brien Hyde Park Messrs W. E. Brown Frank E. Garrity John Poole Peter M. Kavanagh John J. Phelan W. H. Keenan Denis J. Ford John V. Mead Richard J. Gray Edward J. Parker John R. McGrath Con J. Splain William J. Howard Timothy Hickey John J. Fallon Lawrence Kenedy Maurice Kearns Robert KE. Fay Patrick J. Whitney Stephen J. Hafferty Joseph M. Harris William W. McNiff John P. Flanagan James W. Ogle James M. Fitzgerald Joseph F. Kavanaugh Charles C. McCrea John W. McAnarney Bernard Donaher George O'Brien John A. O’brien Daniel F. Shea John McOl Bartholomew Tyman Patrick O'Neil William Callahan Philip D. Cook John T. Maloney James P. McGovern John P. Hickey Thomas P. McGowan Denis Behan James B. Connor John Killian John J. McCluakey James F. Foy Roger H. Tanner John Manning James P. Flanagan Ser- Seneteee William Keenan Sentinel William Howard Denisford Cornelius Splain John J. Mallon John McGrath James Kay John A. O'Brien James FitzGerald Edward Parker Robert Fay Phillip Cook James McGovern Patrick J. Flanagan John Phelan R. J. Gray O’brien James EB. Foley Randolph Patrick F. Brady Thomas&. Meagher Denis J. Kelleher John I

Bicycle notes and racing challenges from early cycling clubs

R. L. Jewett challenges Ira Parker to a five or ten mile race on reduced gear machines after Parker’s recent victories. Rube Shields returns from Washington claiming stepping down Capitol steps was easier than expected. Press Cycling Club plans active participation in centuries as twenty members join Co. R. Co. Owen Kimble calls out Eddie Bald for a mile race or two out of three heats. Bald agrees on tandemed pacing and will race Tom Cooper at Detroit May 31 in heats for a side bet. He also faces Sanger for three mile heats with a $1000 purse, then meets Hachen ereer. Tom Eck signs A. C. Mertens to Spalding. W. W. Hamilton shifts to the Colorado circuit as Monarch. The Connecticut division sets Bridgeport State meet July 6. New Century Road Club of America applicants include J. C. Kerrison, George W. Tarbell, and others, with nearly twenty F. C. C. members now valuing C. R. C. membership.

Fens Jamaica Way Arborway Franklin Park Toland Tony” Pollock Pollock Pat’ Sheehan Louisville Boston Governor Wolcott Lou Walleston J. M. Sousa Clarence Lee B. F. Girard Cambridgeport C. C Tom Hennessey Frank Rowan Eagle C. C Lexington Concord R. L. Jewett Post Ira Parker Parker Jewett Rube” Shields Washington Capitol Press Cycling Club Co. R. Co Owen Kimble Eddie Bald Bald Tander Tom Cooper Detroit Sanger Hachenereer Tom Eck A. C. Mertens Spalding W. W. Hamilton Colorado Connecticut Bridgeport Bridgeport Wheel Century Road Club of America Messrs J. C. Kerrison George W. Tarbell George L. Sullivan Walter B. Brackett Frank P. Sibley Charles Finley W. E. Tiles Mark Phillips Lawrence P. Land William Gibson Edwid Norris Charles Johnson Eugene Chapman Austin W. Pease J. B. Towne C. O. McGarrett W. J. McGarrett Warner Demond R. L. Osborne George A. Smith Joe Flaherty Lowell Hiram Goldstein Empire A. C Buffalo Flaherty Goldstein Joe Youngs New York Jim Hall Syracuse N. Y Id Dunkhorst Paddy Slavin Hall Robinson Eddy Curry Tommy White Broadway Club Curry Chicago Frank Gerrard Tommy Hogan Tom Billy Murphy Cincinnati Gerrard Spike Sullivan Joe Gans Sullivan Gans Suffolk Spike South Boston Joe Quincy Griffo Jimmy Kennard Jim Westcott Morris Clarke Revere House Kennard The Buffalo Courier Fitzsimmons Corbett New York State Fitz Carson

Second-Hand Wheels Disposed At Fifty-Five Dollar Start

A brief notice states second hand wheels will be disposed of at an opening price of 35 dollars. Local officials organize the sale to recover municipal storage costs. The event attracts bidders from nearby districts and is scheduled at the city yard.

Boxing Gossip and Pro Boxing Match Prospects in New York

A busy boxing week with bouts in Syracuse Buffalo Philadelphia and New York features Jim Hall Ed Dunkhorst Cyclone Robinson and Joe Flaherty in tough schedules. Rumors swirl on a Fitzsimmons Corbett rematch under Horton law with plans for a large arena and shared net receipts amid boxing opposition.

Jim Hall Ed. Dunkhorst Frank Slavin Cyclone’ Robinson Syracuse N. Y Joe Flaherty Hiram_ Goldstein Empire A. C Buffalo Jack Everhardt Jack _ Daly Horace Leeds Isador Strauss Danny McMahon C. Boyle Marty McCue George Holland Patsy Donovan Johnny Glynn

Readville and Charter Close Tie to Readvile New England Stakes

Stakes at Readville Rigby and other New England tracks close this week as breeders' events draw $500 purses. Charter Oak at Hartford and Mystic and Combination Park in Medford set June schedules with 2 and 3 year old races and pacing and trotting events.

New England Readville Rigby Massachusetts Charter Oak Hartford Conn Andy Welch Boston Hicks Combination Combination Park Medford Horace Willis Historic Mystic Prelow

Yale Unveils New Paper Shell and Cedar Boat

Yale navy management announced a paper shell in addition to the cedar boat. The new shell will be 60 feet 6 inches long and about 23 inches amidships, built to race alongside the regular shells. Waters of Troy secured the order, with trials in spring and Captain Bailey selecting the better boat. Eleven crew members will train through the Easter recess under Mr. Cook and graduate oarsmen coaching.

New Haven Conn Yale Navy Waters of Troy Bailey Mr. Cook

Triple City League Bowling Benefit for Mr. Kersey

A three-alley candlepin bowling event in Cambridgeport features Meyers venues. Teams McCarthy Meyers and St James compete on Meyers alleys while Prospect and Central duel on Prospect street and Lopez Outing with Columbus Camping clubs on Central. All games raise funds for ill Meyers candlepin player M F Kersey and his family.

Cambridgeport M. F. Kersey Meyers Candlepin Meyers Alleys McCarthy Meyers St. James Prospect Street Prospect Central Lopez Columbus

Garryowen Captain seeks Dorchester Wolf Tones match

Captain Garvey of Garryowen football asks Dorchester Wolf Tones officials to meet at the office tonight to arrange a possible game.

Garvey Garryowen Wolf Tones Dorchester

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