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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1900

Page

3

Harvard Sees Tough Yale Challenge in Track Debut

Harvard planners assess Yale’s unknown new men as the season opens. Haigh and Sprague show promise in sprints while W. G. Clerk primes for 220 and quarter events. Rice Rotch Boal and Ellis excel in field events with high hopes. Daly injured, pole vaults absent.

W. G. Clerk Harvard Haigh Clerk Lathrop Hallowell Converse Warren Harvand Rice Rotch Boal Ellis Daly Ristine

Has Seventh Place in Averages for Batting

Gossip of the players discusses league club prospects for 1900. Batting and fielding rankings show Pittsburg and New York near top in hitting while Boston leads fielding. Brooklyn dominates base running. Notes on players McGraw Robinson Selee Fultz and others amid upcoming games and matches.

Pittsburg New York Cincinnati Boston Cleveland Brooklyn Baltimore McGraw Robinson St. Louis Chicago Csi Agawess

Cost Of Baseball Rail Fares And Hotel Bills In League

The National League teams face substantial travel costs this season. Railroads and sleepers total about 04,048 while hotel expenses reach 23,600 per club, with $3,000 in bus fares for grounds trips. Overall season expenses for travel and lodging approach 148,000 for the seven clubs that trained in the South, excluding the New York team.

National League Coco Ee Ly Cddpasethe Cay New York

Amateur clubs seek spring baseball games across ages

Listings show Dorchester Reds plan April 19 morning games and Saturday afternoons with players around 20, plus远 other clubs from Boston area seeking matches. Entities include Dorchester Reds manager C H Forsaith Neponset MA and William Barry Beverly MA. Attleboro, Lowell clubs. Orient A A Orient Heights. People's Institute Roxbury. D F Sullivans South Boston. Myrtles players Serrilla Collins Cudahy. Roxbury E A Hall Box 2668 Boston. Boston Journal Samuel Krock. St Catherine A A Somerville. Waverleys Roxbury. Constitutions Hust Boston. Nelsons Dorchester. Bay State Rede South Boston.

Dorchester Reds C. H. Forsaith Neponset Mags Consolidated Machine Company Desire Kelley Gilder Gorman Jones S. S Baxendale Gildea J. F Lee Rafferty Attleborog Lowell William Barry Beverly Maas Orient A. A Orient Heights Satrenys L. J. Solari Bremen Street East Boston Mass People’s Institute Club Reiger Tremont Street Roxbury D. F. Sullivans Fred McGovern I Street South Boston Lawrence Club Serrilla Collins Cudahy The Myrtles James Rastus Athens Street Hogan, Murphy Hall Highland ‘9 cCarthy Dougherty McMorrows E. A. Hall Boston Boston Journal North Adams Saugus Gloucester Samuel Krock St. Catherine A. A Somerville Wes J. Brennan Oxford Street Waverleys Cottage Court Constitutions Rick J. Powers Gross Street Hust Boston Nelsons Dorchester Clube i Resa Waly Ienager Corbett Street Doverte R. Ma Perrier Asam Aptain Batchelder

Barry Aids Boston To Win Pennant

The circuit restructured to eight clubs strengthens teams in core cities and dissolves weaker clubs, a change seen as boosting baseball quality and fan interest. Barry is highlighted as contributing to Boston’s pennant chances.

Barry Boston

Vardon to Play Montclair Matches with Local Opponents

Wollaston Golf Club green committee will pick two opponents to face the British Open champion Vardon on Wednesday at Montclair nine hole course. Possible foe Bernard Nicholls may meet Vardon to challenge his Florida victory claims. Matches set for 10 AM and 2 PM with lunch offered. large crowds anticipated. trains at 9:16 AM and 1:16 PM and trolley access via Norfolk Downs.

Wollaston Golf Club Hardon Mr. Vardon Bernard Nicholls Nicholls Vardon Florida Messrs Freeman Brock Montclair Norfolk Downs Ae Vardon Boston Ay

Amateur and semi pro teams seek spring games across cities

A long list of clubs and managers from Boston Charlestown Roxbury South Boston and surrounding towns advertise for matches with youth and 16 to 19 year old uniformed teams. Contacts include J Barry Summer street Quincy James Merrill Harrison avenue Boston Charles Coughlin 174 C street South Boston and many others. Addresses span Boston East Boston Charlestown Chelsea Haverhill and nearby locales.

John Brosnan Care Hire Smith & Co Stanhope Street Boston Pirates Codmans J. Barry Summer Street Quincy Tupelo James Merrill Harrison Avenue Somerset A. A Charles Coughlin C Street South Weston A. A. Club Roxbury C. C. Thompson Thorndike Street Welchs Charlestown N. W. Welch Martin Street Young Elks of James I. Green Bain Street Lyons Waverley Hartford A. A Dorchester M Street Jarmas M. Taber Second Street South Bast Emersons East Boston J. Paul Finn Princeton Street Norwoods Maleys John Hebbert Medford Street Walnut Stars Union Parks John Riley Simpson Court C. M. Beldons L. Baker Border Street St. Thomas St. Josephs Jamaica Plain T. Murphy Elmores John Kelley Suffolks Ryan Cause John B. Burke Third Street South Boston North End Lowell West End Illiam L. O’brien Edward Wall Bay States James Howley Union A. A Chelsea Frank L. Hederson Cherry S . Chelsea Mass

Breeding and Racing Notes From Terre Haute Circuit

Over 1000 horses in training at Terre Haute Indiana. Columbus Driving Association offers a 6000 purse for a free-for-all at its grand circuit meet. Ringmond may miss racing due to illness last fall. Kate McCrack is a strong Massachusetts and Pennsylvania candidate. Bessie Bonehill foaled a black colt by Directors Jug. Sidney Lucas and Prince of Verona not yet star performers. Charles Eldredge has moved his string to the Jewettville covered track. A three year old filly by Lynne Bel appears to show speed.

Terre Haute Ind Columbus Driving Association Ringmond Kate McCrack Massachusetts Ansylvania Bessie Bonehill Director's Jug pAeCee Brown Hal Sidney Lucas Prince of Verona Crescent City Bennings Charles Eldredge Benstea Jewettville Lynne Bel

Regatta Plans Split Winners for Paris Trials in Harlem

The National Association regatta committee privately decided to send only the top two in the senior singles and the winning crews from three events to Paris trials. Canadian crews are barred, though Rumohr may still compete as Harlem Boat Club member. Trials over 1750 metres will follow Paris distances, with Harlem regatta distances set at one and a half miles.

National Association of Amateur Oarsmen Harlem Paris Maguire Ten Eyck Joe Maguire Ned Ten Eyck New York Rumohr Boston R Ng Harlem Boat Club America Red Star Line Westernland Antwerp St. Joseph A. A West End Charles Street Leverett Street Jim Butler Butler

Fire damages Vose & Sons piano factory at 46 Walnut Street

Fire at the Vose & Sons piano factory located at 46 Walnut Street yesterday caused damage to the manufactory and factory premises. The cause remains undetermined and no injuries are reported.

Vose & Sons Walth

Easter Cyclists Fill Park With Diverse Rides and Rallies

Thousands of cyclists enjoyed mild Easter air as park crowds surpassed spring norms. Cyclists from Massachusetts led by Captain Peck gathered from Medfield to Framingham with groups from Brockton and Boston clubs. Notable riders included Waller and Stinson, while Roxbury’s club rode to Blue Hill. An accident near Longwood Avenue caused minor injuries, and police urged clear sidewalks along the Duck Bridge.

Massachusetts Captain Peck Medfield Brockton Alden Mate Captain Hatch Tigers Fulton Framingham Press Cycling Club Elm Cycle Club Frank Waller W. C. Stinson W. F. Stafford E. Campbell W. F. Norris J. J. McKinnnon L. E. Mettling Joe Downey J. H. Dieckfest W. J. Wright W. L. Gibson Sam Sulkin Ray Murray William L. Voge Dedham Concord Roxbury Longwood Avenue Hebard Ducks Bridge Duck Bridge

National Inter scholastic Athletic Association Formed

New York schoolboy athletes form a National Inter scholastic Athletic Association and invite other school bodies to join. Columbia University may host a national track and field meet at Manhattan Field if enough schools commit, with May 30 as a proposed date.

New York Columbia University Manhattan Field New England Interscholastic Association Charles A. Dana Columbia Track A. A

Boxing Gossip Points to New England Lightweight Title Fight

Boxing notes report George Gardner facing Kid Carter in Manchester and mention Riley vs Sweeney for New England lightweight crown at Faneuil Hall A C East Boston April 24. References to Dan Creedon, Patsey Sweeney, and others, plus commentary on refereeing standards and upcoming exhibitions at Ho Atheneum.

George Gardner Kid Carter Manchester New York Forgana Chan Dan Creedon Kirtland Club Lowell Faneuil Hall Athletic Club Lyceum Hall Boston Martin. Riley Fall River New England Patsey Sweeney Faneuil Sweeney Riley Rey Sneed Cal Hawkins George Byers Rye Ho Atheneum Hartford Bill Daly Captain Daly Marquis of Queensberry Daly Nutmeg A. C Pete Bargate Queensberry Will LeClair Dan Snyder Broadway A Dan Hercules Athletic Club Brooklyn Frank Lane Mt. Vernon N. Y George Gardiner R. A Fourth Byeoner Faneuil Hall A. C Lucer@ Hall

Bicyclenotes track racing opens across New England

The season starts with meets at Brockton Fall River and New Bedford as promoters push regular weekly programs. Riders resuming after retirement join renewed activity while the N C A plans to join a new international cycling body with Canada facing alignment issues. The Press Cycling Club century moves to May 6 and a lantern souvenir will be given to each survivor.

Harry Caldwell Ac Sabaie Floyd McFarland Caldwell Brockton Fall River New Bedford Bedford Fred Voigt Vailsburg Manhattan Beach Kings Ounty Wheelmen Board of Control The Paris Austria Germany England Ireland Scotland Canada Wheelmen’s ‘Association Press New York Arthur B. Leigh Chelsea Cycle U

Millstream Club Plans Rigorous Rowing Season

The Millstream Club finishes building extension and prepares a tough season. Coach Delano targets senior eight-oar practice next week with a new boat float soon. They enter the Metropolitan regatta in June with senior eight, senior four, and junior four crews. An entertainment in the new clubhouse extension is set for the 23rd.

Millstream Club Delano

Gaelic School Session Reports Feis Plans At Union Park

Attendees gathered yesterday at 1151 Washington Street for a Gaelic School session. Committee reports indicate the Feis to be held tomorrow evening in Union Park and Academy halls, with proceeds supporting the Gaelic School in Boston as a free institution and well patronized.

Washington Street J. O’daly Ohn M. Doran Dhae Hurle Thomas G. Collins Union Park Academy Halls Fei Mainty Boston

Irish Language Study Session Held by Philo Celtic Society

The Philo Celtic Society of Boston held its Irish language school session at St. James' parochial school on Whitmore Street yesterday afternoon. Attendees included Ludwig the Irish baritone and Dr. P J Timmins with students Danie O Callaghan and Miss M J Donovan directing. Timmins chaired after an opening Irish language movement address, followed by Tadwis singing, and performances by Owens Mahey Lane Quill and others.

Boston St. James’ Parochia Whitmore Street Ludwig P. J. Timmins South Bos Danie O'Callaghan M. J. Donovan James Quill John A. Hickey

Hebrew Performance at Columbia Theatre

A New York Hebrew company presented the operetta Rachel, or the Shield of Judea, in four acts to a crowded Columbia Theatre audience. Cast included Rothstein Weintreib Abramovitz Capelman Thorenberg Esenberg Hirsson Silverman and Grossman. The performance benefited the Judea congregation under director S Alexander. Police officers in attendance enjoyed the show given in Hebrew.

Columbia New York Rachel Judea Messrs. Rothstein Weintreib Abramovitz Capelman Thorenberg Esenberg Hirsgon Silverman Grossman Alexander

Mrs Jackardner’s Venetian Palace Planned for Back Bay

Mrs John L Gardner aims to erect a unique structure on foundations near Tremont entrance in Back Bay Park. Architect Willard Sears and Mrs Gardner keep plans secret while about 40,000 has been spent on foundations and construction is paused. The design reportedly echoes a Venetian palace with Italian imported elements and a courtyard, staircases, and galleries for priceless art. Building officials say plans must be submitted and secrecy remains tight.

Tremont Back Bay Park John L. Gardner Boston Mission Church Venice America Johns. Camrell Post Jackardner New York Gardner

Education Alliance Calls for Zionism Debate

The W Educational Alliance at 18 Cow Street urges Boston Zionists to send three or more speakers for a public hearing on Zionism. They claim last week's debate misrepresented Zionism and say they will ensure a fair, impartial discussion with top Zionist speakers ready to meet anti Zionist voices.

W Educational Alliance Cow Street Boston Zionists

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