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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1896
Page
3
In Bumstead Hall last night M Albert Garnier suffered defeat in the international billiard tournament. Daly led with a 260 total and a 428-98 average, while Schaefer totaled 300 with a 510-58 average. The Deacon's notable forty ninth inning run showed high play.
The East Boston Athletic Association hosts the first open indoor handicap games tomorrow night in the gymnasium on Paris street. A featured 60 yard race pits Bobby Lohnes of Worcester against R P Williams of East Boston. The day's program also includes a five mile cross country handicap on the Fort George course with top distance runners like George Orton starting from scratch and names Kilpatrick Hijertberg Remington Whitlaw Reilly among entrants. Ireland’s cricket players show eagerness to visit the U S again, with F F Kilkelly of Dublin sending letters to several cities offering travel arrangements.
The tallies show Ives posting a high average amid a 300 point run with many blanks and low scores while Garnier mixed a soft touch and bold clears. Tonight's final game at Bumstead Hall features Schaefer and Ives in a marquee 300 point contest amid upcoming four handed matches and a budding Northwestern cricket league.
Jake Schaefer and Maurice Daly staged a sharp afternoon billiards battle. Daly led early but Schaefer surged with a 35 in the ninth inning and 29 followed by 28 in the seventeenth and thirtieth innings, aided by superb nursing and remarkable draw shots despite Schaefer’s slight sickness.
The Ruby Kennels owner A. H. Gilmore sold four month old King Charles puppy Gillie to Prince Bismarck of Germany after a Boston deal. Gillie, two pounds, lauded by Gilds Astors Vanderbilts at the Hoffman House dog show reception. price paid a thousand dollars.
Riverdale bowling team from Brookline defeated Old Belfry of Lexington at the Averdale Casino by eight pins. Riverdale surged in the tenth string with Steere making 30, Flood 23, and Wilson 26. Flood led all players with a 6 pin higher score.
New York reports the fourth straight hot day as 2 PM temperature hit 84 degrees. One death attributed to heat was announced this afternoon amid rising temperatures and heat advisory concerns.
Medical Examiner Draper said M. Walker died from illuminating gas poisoning after being found unconscious in bed at the Hotel Eastern on Causeway Street and later pronounced dead at Massachusetts General Hospital Tuesday night.
At 8 45 last evening Loretta Wells eleven year old daughter of Dr Wells of 19 Chambers street jumped from a drunken man who tried to catch her at Cambridge and Chambers streets and fell breaking her left arm local hospital attendant says she received first aid at scene and was later taken to her home
The treasurers Brown Bros. & Co. Boston report contributions totaling 31,522.48 dollars to the Armenian relief fund.
D. M. Rogers of 28 State Street offers insurance through the American Wheelman’s Accident Association, providing coverage options for riders and clubs and inviting inquiries on policy terms and rates.
Fully 85 000 cranks filled the stands as Billy Hamilton starred for the home club fans. Brooklyns with Tommy McCarthy shocked Baltimore. Senators beat Giants in Washington while Browns upset Cleveland Spiders. In Philadelphia, Delahanty and Nash sparked two runs, Boston added three more with Nichols, Taylor and Duffy driving in key hits.
Harvard 18 Tufts 6 as the Crimson debut against Tufts with strong batting led by Captain Dean three hits and Haughton hitting a homer and a two bagger. Scannell impressed behind the plate while about 500 spectators watched, half supporting Tufts.
Twenty three thousand fans pack Philadelphia as Boston tops the Phillies in the opener. Hamilton shines, driving in three runs and stealing bases, while Nichols holds Philadelphia to scattered hits. The crowd, gates closed early, fills stands and even climbs telegraph poles for a view as Boston takes a quick lead and never looks back.
The Port Lands committed 16 errors leading to their defeat by the Metropolitans at the Polo Grounds. The game swung late, with no score for the Port Lands in the ninth inning as about 150 spectators watched. Final score shows Metropolitan dominating with a wide margin.
Boston travels to Philadelphia while Cleveland visits St. Louis and Brooklyn faces Baltimore. Pittsburgh meets Cincinnati and New York plays Washington with Chicago at Louisville as schedule unfolds.
Washington beat New York 6 to 3 as fielding by H. Davis, Stafford, and Searfoss and Abbey eight put-outs highlighted the game. Clark allowed three bases on balls and a hit by pitch, Mercer pitched well for New York with no walks. Attendance reached 950 in warm, breezy conditions.
More than 13 000 fans attended Union Park for the Brooklyn Baltimore game. Brooklyn won despite late threats as Kennedy steadied the mound after early miscues. Final: Brooklyn 6 Baltimore 5 with eight Brooklyn hits and seven Baltimore hits.
The largest crowd at the baseball park saw Chicago defeat Louisville 6 to 3 in the opening championship game. Ten thousand attended as Mayor Todd pitched the first ball. Chicago’s Flynn Lange Truby and Ryan sparked the win with timely hitting and solid defense. Friend pitched for Louisville, Frazer and Warner caught, with errors tallying 1 for Chicago and 2 for Louisville.
At Sportsman's Park on April 16 14 700 fans watched St Louis beat Cleveland 2 to 0 after a late two run burst. New Cleveland players Sheron and Delehanty appeared while Cross and Latham started at pe positions for Cleveland Breitenstein benefited from better infield support. Young pitched for Cleveland as the visitors rallied for two runs in the eighth inning.
April 16 Pittsburg beat Cincinnati 8 to 3 in the first National League game of the season before 14 412 spectators including 2000 women. A street parade preceded the contest with brass band music. Cincinnati outplayed Pittsburg at every point, getting on base and scoring steadily while Pittsburg’s defense committed two errors to Cincinnati’s three. Hawley worked behind the plate with solid support, Rhines started for Pittsburg before being relieved by Fisher in the eighth.
New York April 16 Portland Maine team in the New England League suffered a defeat as Mets secured the win in a regional baseball game. The contest highlighted key hitters and pitching performances shaping the league standings.
Amherst victory over Springfield Consolidated today signals likely Amherst representation this season. Pitcher H. D. Tyler, aged 94, struck out five, allowed no hits in a strong performance. E. Smith struggled in the first inning as 14 batters faced him. Amherst tallied nine runs with two-base hit by Gregory.
Harvard College beat the freshmen 4 to 3 in a six inning contest. Harvard lineup: Holt, Morton, Bouve, Haskell, Hayes, Stevenson, Chandler, Martin, Manning. Freshmen lineup: J. 5. Galbraith, Davis, Simpson, Jaffray, Thompson, A. K. Galbraith, Litchfield, Henry, Robinson, Sears, Barstow.
Delegates from ten Associated Cycling Clubs met at Youngs last night and decided it was feasible to form a baseball league The matter will be presented to the league at its regular meeting this evening for action.
Worcester reports Holy Cross defeats Sacred Heart Lyceum nine on college grounds today by a 23 to 8 score.
Hartford defeated Trinity 16 to 3 in a home game at Hartford Conn on April 16. Hartford showed strong offense and solid defense to secure the win against Trinity.
Boston opens strong as Quakers cherish Hamilton while St Louis shocks Cleveland. Anson bets Man ning of Kansas City $200 on beating Cleveland. Chelsea Warrens and Malden Reserves seek April 20 games with locals, contact W J Porter and R Shields. Charles H Bell adds Wall Archer Kelley. May 30 and June 13 27 openings for matchups. Dick Larouche Steve Mahoney and Eames from Portsmouths seek engagements. reach via office.
East Boston bets on Leahy and Leary to win while Cambridge backs a Harvard era in boxing. Fenton is favored to defeat Abbott though Stanton Abbott’s supporters debate. Foley, the South Boston favorite, prepares to face Flaherty at the armory on Patriots Day with Foley’s backers confident of victory.
Spike Sullivan hopes for an upset over Farley as Abbott and Farley train in Providence ahead of Monday night. The Suffolk club aims to finish bouts promptly with a 43 round card featuring two eight rounds a twelve and a fifteen. English papers hail Steve O'Donnell, while local coverage questions Corbett's bluff and notes James Wescott's boxing-management exit.
At Chicago on April 16 Colonel J C Roberts, a Populist leader, tried to question the speaker after Mr Carlisle's address but was seized and removed by police. Messen ger boys distributed envelopes claiming a labor union proclamation favoring free silver while alleging Carlisle abandoned free coinage for gold in 1893 to join Cleveland's cabinet. Debs sympathy cheers greeted the exit.
Mayor Strong met Marquis Yamagata field marshal of Japan in New York with a brief formal welcome after the marshal arrived shortly after noon. The exchange, translated, included polite gestures and a hope for his stay to be comfortable and pleasant, with best wishes for a brief but agreeable visit.
The first annual masquerade by the Sloppy Weather Press Cycling Club was at Berkeleys Hall last night. Notable costumes included Miss Boyd of Boston. The crew list features J. M. Fisher commodore A. J. Ochs vice commodore B. W. Isfort rear commodore Austin W. Pease fleet captain H. E B. Walker secretary L. F. Jackson treasurer F. C. Higgins boatswain E. H. Snow steward L. Cates C. H. Finley midshipmen F. H. Annis cabin boy.
Dr Lewis Swift of Lowe Observatory Echo Mountain Cal announces via Harvard College Observatory the discovery of a new comet on Monday last. The object lies at right ascension 3h3m and declination north 15°40'. Swift describes it as bright with a short tail, moving slowly westward.
The general committee of arrangements for St Stephen's Church reunion will meet next Monday night in St John's Hall. The event unites past and present parishioners and is expected to draw a larger attendance than in prior years.
Louisville announces April 10 to 15 for the national IL A W meet with two moonlight Ohio River excursions aboard General John B Castleman. Racing board chairman George S Gideon leads committees including credentials, smokers and watermelon feast, tours, parade, manufacturers pageant, and a big prize fund aimed to exceed current limits. Officials discuss eight races over three days with at least $3000 in prizes and consider badges and souvenirs with bids due by May 1.
The article notes the cycling clubs push for a new cinder path and urges sustained effort. It lists professional sanctions for various clubs and events, then explains pedaling technique to improve efficiency, emphasizing a circular motion, heel drop, and ankle use for easier hill climbing.
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