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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1892

Page

3

B A A Plans All Round Championships and Boxing Events

The New England Amateur Athletic Union board meeting at the B A A discussed July 4 dating for the Trimount and Suffolk clubs with Suffolk favored. The all round championships may be held at Irvington Oval. Worcester and Dorchester clubs considered hosting options with profits after expenses. Committee appointments, member lists, and admissions decisions were finalized as clubs prepare for May and June events including track and field games at Charlesbank and Lake Walden with multiple races, throws, and a tug of war.

New England Association The Amateur Athletic Union Walter Stimpson Suffolks Irvington Oval Worcester Athletic Club Worcester J.J. Flaherty Gloucesters R. C. Doherty A. C A. C. and J. H. Clause Melrose A. C Dorchester Athletic Club R. O’ Doherty J. P. McShane C. W. Pfaff First Regiment A. A Edward E Charlesbank Lake Walden Fitchburg

Tooker Wins National Racket Championship in Straight Sets

J S Tooker claimed the national racket title defeating T R Wheelock in three straight sets 15-3 15-10 15-0. Marker Tom Pettitt and referee H H Hunnewell Jr oversaw the final. The report also notes runners in the Boston Tennis Court series and various local athletes training for spring events at Irvington Oval and nearby facilities.

J.S. Tooker T. R. Wheelock Tooker Wheelock Tom Pettitt Marker H. H. Hunnewell, Jr G. R. Fearing, Jr R. J?. Metcalf Metcalf Fearing Hawey Technology Irvington Oval Dove Brookline Andrews Moffatt Hurdies Tom Manahan Cornish al Dowling Crescent Boat House Corey Hill Dowling Dearborn Phil Tague Corey Boat Club Gibbons Cooper Fayne Tommy Connolly Casey Boat Club New England Amateur Rowing Association Millstreams Stimpson

Rainy day postponements shift early baseball standings

National circuit games were all postponed by rain yesterday. Baltimores aim to beat Brooklyns while Giants challenge the frisky foes, with contests today expected to adjust early standings as results come in.

Baltimores Brooklyns Giants

Delegates Listed From Towns in Massachusetts At Large

A compiled roll shows delegates from Watertown Milford Medway Holliston Foxboro Brookline North Attleboro Millis Needham Walpole Belmont Dedham Brighton Norwood Newton Ward 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Roxbury Jamaica Plain Roxbury with names such as L F Saratton J A Snow M F Coughlin Mathew Conway W H Torrey J B Daniels C D Rice H O Underwood Edward Ready G S Winslow and D J Vincent among others. The list includes John E Bristow Louis Watson Marcus Morton P A McVicker J R Smith George Linden W S Hutchinson and Charles Belford.

Watertown L. F. Saratton Milford J. A. Snow Medway J. H. McKenna Hyde Park M. F. Coughlin Holliston Mathew Conway W. H. Torrey Foxboro J. 8B. Hand Brookline P. F. Grady North Attleboro J. H. Gaskell J. B. Daniels Millis Ll. F. Peabody Needham C. D. Rice Walpole H. O. Underwood Belmont Winslow Warren Dedham Edward Ready Brighton G. S. Winslow Norwood Newton—Ward John E. Bristow Louis Watson Marcus Morton P. A. McVicker J. R. Smith George Linden W. S. Hutchinson Charles A. Belford Jamaica Plain D. J.vincent Roxbury

Indorsing Hill Dominates Ninth Congress District Meeting

At the ninth Congress district Democrats convention in the old Court House, fierce debate over Hill resolutions marked lively sessions. Delegates elected Edward J. Donovan, James Stack, John Hayes, and Thomas Butler as alternates amid tight votes, then adopted the resolutions affirming Democratic loyalty and Hill’s achievements while naming the district committee members.

Ninth Congress District Old Court House W. F. McClellan East Boston James Donovan Fred R. Robinson James Haggarty J. W. Leahon George F. McGahey Ward 6 John Hayes Ward 3 Joseph R. Lomasney Thomas Butler Ward 17 Hugh McLaughlin Ward 7 Ninth Congress Democratic Party Chicago David B. Hill Mr. Riley Ward 12 Cleveland Hill Thomas F. Doherty Riley Russell John F. Fitzgerald Pattison Pennsylvania Soies Iowa Mr. Hayes New York Fitzgerald J. J. Holland D. H. Mahoney B. F. Lamb Winthrop W. J. Robicheau

First Three Correct Lists B. A. A. open games preview

The text notes April 23 events with discussion of hammer throw entrants including Evans and a B. A. A. A. man. Riverside Boat Club presents President Frank Facey a diamond ring and an easy chair. The Olympic Club aims for three bouts Sullivan versus Corbett Hall versus Fitzsimmons Meyer versus McAuliffe within a week. Eddie Hopkins may chase all round honors. Joe Blake of South Boston may join the Tri mounts with potential talent under proper instruction.

Evans Riverside Boat Club Frank Facey Olympic Club Sullivan Corbett Hall Joe Blake South Boston

Baseball League Signings and Openings Spark Local Season

Franks Shannon signs with New England league as teams prepare for formal league organization at Quincy House on April 20. Many players tied to Boston, Pittsburgs, Washingtons and Baltimores are noted, with Tim Keefe in good shape and opening day set for next Thursday amid rising excitement.

Frank Shannon Whittentons New England League Quincy House J. Palmer O'Neill Stein Hart Ward Haddock Lovett Byrne Brooklyns Morgan Murphy Pittsburgs Knell Washingtons McPhee Bierbner Boston Clarkson Kelly Nichols Bennett Staley Ganzel Stivetts Elmer Smith Pittsburg Weyhing Cross Philadelphias Bill Brown Tim Kvefe Sheen Baltimores Gilbert Nash Mulvey Barnie van Flalren Zimmer Clevelands Jack O’connor Cleveland Corkhill Suffolk Athletic Club Billy Ryan George Wright Gilks Omaha Curt Welch Browns Beckley Miller Farrel Buckenberger Billy Barnie Wagners Danny Richardson Washington Arthur Irwin Tiernan Reilly Athletics Philadelphia’s Harry Wright Meekin McMahon Killen Chamberlain Tim Keefe Louisvilles St. Louis Charley Farrell Charley Lreitenstein Chicagos Perry Werden St. Louis Browns Long John Reilly Billy McGunnigle Count Kuehne Louisville Emmett Seery Grim Buffinton Tommy McCarthy Bostons Jack Milligan McCarthy

Harvard Beats Tufts In Uneventful Cambridge Game

Harvard defeated Tufts in hollow fashion on Holmesfield yesterday afternoon. The Crimson showed slow play, while Captain Frothingham's team was errorless in the field but weak at bat and on the bases. Highlights included two fine stops and throws by Hovey and a hard drive by Upton for four bases. Tufts failed to muster a hit from Howe or Highlands.

Harvard Tufts Holmesfield Cambridge Crimsons Frothingham Hovey Upton Howe Highlands B.A. T P.O. Hovey Vo Halowell C.f Dickinson Mason Pearue Corbett Cook Cobb Hayard Corbett Mallett Clark Hallowell Lowe Hyler Johnston Trend Hollister Cropley McKenzie Lane Bond Boston Martin Tufts College

Harvard Freshmen Beat Hopkins Nine 7 to 3 on Jarvis Field

Harvard freshmen defeated Hopkins nine 7 to 3 on Jarvis field yesterday afternoon. Rogers made a notable running catch while Fairchild and Russell hit three baggers. Whitman re-elected captain of Harvard eleven for next year.

Harvard Hopkinson Jarvis Field Rogers Fairchild Russell Hopkinbon Seseeerseeel J. &. Whittemore R. L. Whitman

RINGING WORDS Praise from Rev Meacham for Dr Greene's Nervara

Minister Rev C D R Meacham testifies that when health was failing and blood impaired Dr Greene's Nervara restored strength and vitality. He asserts his health is now better than ever and says the remedy is purely vegetable and harmless priced at $1 with free consultations from Dr Greene of Boston.

C. D. R. Meacham Greene Temple Place Boston Mass

Woburn Delegates Credentials Confirmed at Lawrence

Joan I. Muwnrer, chair of the Woburn Democratic committee, certifies that C Vey Holman was a properly accredited delegate from Woburn to the Lawrence district convention. The credentials were approved by the credentials committee and his seat and voice were upheld. The convention’s permanent chairman supported his participation. critics offered no valid grounds for challenging him. Woburn, April 14, 1892.

Lowell J. I. Monroe Woburn Peter J. Brady John E. Drury G. W. Currier R. A. Carter Lawrence W.F. Kelley North Andover C. Vey Holman Democratic City Committee Joan I. Muwnrer

Amateurs Defeat Elaguers In Cold Providence Game

In front of 900 fans at Adelaide Park Holy Cross College Worcester defeated Eastern League Providence. Poor weather hindered play as Holy Cross led 10 to 5 with 11 hits to 6 for Providence and 3 errors to 1. Players Stafford Leahey Kilroy O Connell and Ryan noted for the staff and lineups.

Providence R. I Adelaide Park Holy Cross College Worcester Holy Cross Stafford Leahey Kilroy O'Connell Ryan

Lawrence Democratic convention elects officers and delegates

In Lawrence on April 14 the fifth district Democratic convention opened with John J. Hogan as temporary chair and Frank McAnnally as temporary secretary. Delegates totaled 148 from three cities and nine towns. Nathan B. Pratt was elected permanent chair and Frank McAnnally permanent secretary. A ballot for a second delegate to the national party failed with A B Bruce leading at 83 to Sweeney 57, Bartlett 14, leaving Bruce as final choice after Bartlett withdrew. Alternate delegates named were Salmon of Woburn and Tenney of Leuthuen. The convention also highlighted support for Moses T. Stevens and discussed other nominations.

Lawrence Fifth Congressional District John J. Hogan Lowell Frank McAnnally Nathan B. Pratt C. Vey Holman Woburn Fifth Daniel F. McCarty Register of Deeds John J. Donovan John P. Sweeney David F. Moreland George P. Bartlett McAnnally Bruce A. B. Bruce Bartlett Alexander B. Bruce Thomas Salmon of George W. Tenney

COLLEGIANS WIN EASILY AT LINCOLN FIELD

Brown University defeated Fall River by a score of 12 to 2 on Lincoln field. Brown dominated early, building a substantial lead as Fall River struggled to score.

Providence R. I Lincoln Field Brown University Fall River

Johnson's Hard Luck Fells Down Stairs

William Johnson male African American suffered a broken rib and severe head gash after falling while moving furniture at 50 Middlesex Street. He received treatment at City Hospital.

William Johnson Middlesex Street City Hospital

Fourth District Democrats choose two delegates at meeting

The fourth district Democratic convention in City Hall elected Robert M. Burnett of Southboro and James P. Murphy of Waltham as the first two delegates to the national convention. Senator James W. McDonald won the first alternate with 112 of 128 votes, and George H. Heywood took the second alternate with 84 of 132 votes.

Edward J. Slattery Framingham H. H. Lyons Frank H. Pope Sherman Hoar Congress William E. Russell Grover Cleveland J. J. McConnell J. J. Desmond Waltham George Keyes Acton N. Everett Marlboro James F. Boyle George H. Heywood Gardner Charles J. Williams Senator McDonald

Cleveland Wins In Second Democratic Ballot Contest

In North Ampton on April 14, 137 of 179 delegates met for the second congressional district Democratic convention. Ex Marshal Clune chaired, William F. O’Neil of Chicopee was secretary, with a Hill-Cleveland contest decided by five votes. Candidates included James O’Keefe of Springfield, William E. Bridgeman, Kelchertown ex postmaster, and Dr M E Mellen of Chicopee. First ballots listed O’Keefe 67 61 64 and Bridgeman 68 71 69 before O’Keefe withdrew.

North Ampton Marshal Clune Springfield William F. O’ Neil Chicopee

Mellen Chosen Second Delegate by Acclamation

M. E. Mellen was named the second delegate by acclamation. Alternates named are George Bates of Athol and James Sullivan of Springfield.

M. E. Mellen George Bates Athol James Sullivan Springfield

Devine and Brickett Named To Go To Chicago

The sixth district Democratic convention held at Lyceum Hall appointed delegates to the Chicago nomination. T. A. Devine led the ballot for representative with 78 votes on the third ballot, B. F. Brickett elected as second delegate, and several alternates chosen amid a lively meeting with reported 152 delegates from 24 towns and cities.

Ward Thomas J. Donovan Salem Thomas A. Devine Henry B. Little Newburyport Benjamin F. Brickett Haverhill Charles A. Prince Manchester Daniel N. Crowley Danvers Cleveland Devine Prince Little Brickett T. A. Devine B. F. Brickett Sylvester H. Donohue Georgetown D. J. O’brien

Choice of Cities Elected at Democratic District Convention

The Democratic ninth congressional district meeting in Winchester on April 14 chose John F. O'Brien and Nathan Matthews Jr. as nominees with Doyle and Nichols as alternates after a contested ballot. Delegates totaled 125. a later discovery of an extra ballot caused some uproar. The convention endorsed rover Cleveland for president and backed the party platform from the state convention.

Winchester Patrick J. Daley Boston Howard D. Nash Charles D. Mongan Cambridge John McSorley Nathan Matthews, Jr John F. O’brien William E. Doyle John L. Nichols James S. Sanborn Somerville Patrick F. Daley O’brien Eighth Rover Cleveland United States Yea Deereckart

Murphy and Marks seventh district convention organized

The seventh district Democratic convention chose William N. Osgood of Malden as permanent chairman and W. H. Bryant of Revere as secretary. The credentials committee reported a majority and minority view. the majority claimed 145 delegates of 147, while the minority challenged two Lynn credentials. The majority report passed 103 to 43 after a wrangle, then adjourned to the lower hall for an entertainment, with most delegates moving except Wakefield Saugus Malden Chelsea and Melrose. Chelsea delegates later joined the majority. E S Hamilton of Wakefield urged organizing a minority convention while speaking in the upper hall.

John R. Murphy Charlestown Henry A. Marks Lynn H. A. Marks W. B. de Las Casas Malden T. J. Keefe Chelsea Woodbury William R. Whitney Nahant W. A. Ham Everett John J. Hogan James Devereaux N. J. Furie W. H. Bryant Revere John F. McCarthy John F. Hay John Driscoll I. J. Keefe John F. MecCarthy William N. Osgood State Committee Wakefield Saugus Melrose E. S. Hamilton

Quincy and McDonough Elected Delegates in Tenth District

Democrats of the tenth Congress district chose Josiah Quincy of Quincy and John H. McDonough of Boston as delegates. Joseph P. Dever and D. J. Hurley led the district committee selections, with ward and city officials named as secretaries and alternates. The convention debated delegate supervision and reached a harmony vote outcome with 154 ballots cast for delegates.

Tenth Congress Josiah Quincy Quincy John H. McDonough Boston Chicago John Pierce Milton John Moore J. E. Laffen John Merrill Wie Gy Pattee Josiah Quincey John F. Dever D. F. Cronin Thomas W. Flood Harmony Alderman Flood T. W. Flood J. H. McDonough Josiah Dean Richard Sullivan J. J. Teevens J. B. Martin Jackson Ws Sullivan J. F. Dever D. J. Hurley J. F. Johnson Walter Beck W. G. A. Pattee

Easter Window Display by Hollings & Co Lamp Shop

The Easter window at 547 Washington street showcases adisplay of lamps and candle stands with lilies and daffodils. Hollings & Co. is noted as a city leader in lamp goods and their unique shades are highlighted.

Messrs. R. Hollings & Co Washington Street

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