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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1898

Page

3

Riverside and local rowers eye summer regatta season

The Riverside junior eight trains under Ned Hayes while seniors may rejoin next Sunday. Jeffries Point and other clubs plan match races against Weld Harvard and Millstreams. Ned Ten Eyck seeks Henley entry and Harlem Worcester regattas. Glendon projects a strong B A A eight for New England.

Riverside Ned Hayes Parrock and Sullivan Greer The Columbians Riversides Hayes Weld Harvard Bradfords Mare West Ends Whitehead Shawmuts Jeffries Point Rowing Association W. Glassett W. Campbell F. Greer J. Greer C. Barker He Jeffries W. Collier W. Glasett W. Stinson School of B. A. A. Oat House New York Metropolitan Steamship Line Glendion Horton Stevendon Glendon New England Everett Pope Harlem Millstreams Weld Union Worcester Harris Lehmann Carvar Ay

Bankers and Brokers Preview South End Clash in Series Opener

Edward G. O Hara, Charlestown bred catcher once with Warrens Medfords Eberts and Harrisons in Cambridge, signs to catch for Nashua and later Murray Irwiniam. The Bankers and Brokers prepare daily at South Boston grounds for a key game against their business rivals, Bank Officers, as both teams train hard.

Edward G. O'Hara Bankers’ and Brokers Bank Officers South End Charlestown Warrens Medfords Everetts and Harrisons Cambridge Nashua New England Association Rowley Mass Murray & Irwin Iam Binkers South Boston Grounds

Milita Division 48 Holds Meeting at Brook Hall

Milita Division 48 met at Brook's Hall 1171 Tremont Street with Captain William J. Henderson in the chair. Six candidates were initiated and seven propositions passed. The ball committee reported a successful social and financial turnout. A drill is planned every Wednesday evening in Conant Hall Roxbury. Members addressed included Daniel J. Ney Michael J. O'Connor William Blaney James Clark and George Owens.

Las Evening Brook Tremont Street William J. Henderson Ball Conant Hall Roxbury Messrs Daniel J. Ney Michael J. O’connor William Sh. Thomas Blaney James Clark Inic Georg Owens Ge Dunn

Week of League and Other Games Schedule Summary

Week schedule lists league games from Monday to Sunday with Boston, Brooklyn, New York, Pittsburgh, Chicago and others facing various opponents across cities. Additional games feature Harvard, Cuban Giants, and college teams with multiple local matchups and college freshman teams noted in scattered listings.

Boston New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Pittsburg Louisville Chicago St. Louis Bbaltmore Cleveland Cincinnati

Opening Day in National League Sparks Hopes for Boston and Giants

Last Friday saw four NL games across Eastern and Western cities with about 46 000 in attendance signaling a strong season. Boston drew 12 000 in New York before rain halted play. the Giants led by Captain Joyce and star players arrive early to challenge the champions at South End grounds on Patriots' Day.

Boston Diamond Field New York Andy Freedman Duffy Baltimore New Yorks South End Giants Knickerbocker Baltimore Orioles Bill Joyce John Ward Boston Reds American Association Fritz von Tenney Bill George Davis Short Field Kid Gleason Fred Hartman President Wreedman Mike Tiernan George van Haltren Tom McCreery Captain Joyce Shore Bostons Patriots

Chicago Beats Browns Under Fire Disrupted Game

Chicago defeated the Browns as errors and demoralized play marred the game in St. Louis. Fire the previous night forced construction of a new fence and temporary seats, with over 600 spectators present. Score not disclosed in available text.

ST. Louis Chicago Browns

Reds Rally In First Inning On Kelb Poor Support

In Cincinnati on April 17 the Reds scored seven runs in the first inning aided by two triples and a single. Kelb struggled early but settled, while Hawley pitched well for the visitors. Irwin Wallace Corcoran and McPhee starred in the field before a 15 604 crowd. A ground rule produced three runs.

Cincinnati Kelb Reds Hawley Irwin Wallace Corcoran McPhee AB. R. Holliday Smith Eneee Beckley Miller Pip Peiveene Eesuvcu Pettz Ee Sewer Seeesene McAleer Holliday Criger Nates Sockalexis Childs Beckley Balle Mpires Swartwood

Tannehill Delivers For Colonels In Crowd Affected Win

In Louisville on April 17 Tannehill won his own game for the Colonels, scattering hits and hitting a scratch homer that scored the winning run. Dummy Hoy drove in three of the four Colonels runs as about 13 000 fans watched. Ground rules were adopted due to the large crowd with a hit into the stands worth three bases. The score:

Louisville H. Ky Tannehill Colonels Hoy

Amateur baseball teams seek April 19 games across Boston area

Roxbury Fenways average age 20 seek April 19 match. Waltham Felton A. A. ages 16 17 request games April 19 and Saturdays with out of town clubs. Worcester Vernon Ath Club lists players Montague Snyder Morrissey Crotty Conn Carroll Grogan Thornton Collins Carver Jerome McKenna Jackson Larkin Cahill Thompson manager Thomas Connors. East Boston Hear from strongest teams paying guarantee manager F Regan 424 Chelsea St. Cambridge Putnams seek games with 18 year olds manager George C Field 154 Astlston Cambridgeport. Red Stockings reorganized want away games Saturdays April May manager J M Mirby Somerville. Local clubs from Lynn Worcester Dorchester and Cambridge listed with various players and managers for April 19 games.

Fenways Roxbury William E. O’leary Burney Street Felton A. A Waltham J. J. Murphy Mechanic Street Vernon Athletic Club Worcester Montqueet Snyder Morrissey Crotty Conan Carroll Grogan Thornton Collins Carver Jerome McKenna Jackson Larkin Cahill Thompson Thomas Connors Harbor Views East Boston F. Regan Chelsea Street Thomas O 'H. Brophy Lowell Place Taltham Bostons Young Everetts J. Donahue Everett Street J. E. Mornarity Ware B. B Lynn Reds J. H. Patterson Lynn Mass South Commons Joseph McMahon Jack Fitzgerald Jack Fay Had Burns Henry Mehe William Curry Ired Tighe C.f William Curtaines William Curtain Lowell John Cosgrove Columbia Baseball Club Grafton Milford Harrigan Leonard McCann Reidy Van Doran S.s Duckworth King Kenney Southbridge Rodmans Fall River Driscoll Rodman B. B Nationals of Robert Doherty Marlborough Street Chelsea University City Cambridge Hartman Downing O’brien Haley Redmond Lane Coleman Robinson Dunn Sacred Hearts of Roslindale Tug’ Wilson Somervill Fremonts Ed O'Brien Fifth Street Dorchester Torpedos Meeting House Hill J. Donohue J. Flynn J. Mullen T. Collins M. Quinn Rodney A. Wilson Mt. Washingtons Fyerett Westboro Central Massachusetts League Mt. Washington Mangus Athletic Association Wellesley Hills H. W. Bail Atlantic Avenue Boston Milk Street New Downer Landing W. H. Daly Neponset Avenue Dorchester Rovers George Gilmore Church Street Reich F Roxbwilights Charles Metene Verney Street Young Emmets Frank Hogarty Magnolias Baldwins Magnolia Warner Trahy R. Ganley Anderson Regan Barrett W. Ganley Lf. Beattey E. Barrett R.f. Baldwin Street Grounds

Opening game of season at Locust street grounds

At 3 o clock tomorrow afternoon Sulli van the old Providence Newark and Montreal pitcher will call play for the opening game between South Boston and Boston College at Locust street grounds. It is the start.

Sullivan Providence Newark Montreal Locust Street Grounds South Boston Boston College

Dr Landis noted as Bright's disease physician

Dr Landis a 50 year old physician from 1618 Washington Avenue described as a Bright's disease specialist.

Landis Washington Et

South Bostons Open Season With Strong Local Club

The second season of Peninsular District baseball shows more interest. Manager Michael J. Meagher leads a stronger team than last year with Boston College contributing a fast corps of collegians. The South Bostons will lineup Flack in centre, Bannon behind the plate, Mc Carthy in left, Meagher at second, Shields at short, Dunn in right, Nolan at first, Hoyt at third, and Brown pitching.

Peninsular Michael J. Meagher Boston College South Bostons Charley Flack Bill Bannon McCarthy Meagher Shields Dunn Nolan Hoyt Brown

Baseball Movements Hit Boston and Beyond in Weekend Notes

J R Boston Billy Hallman and Peter Fred Lake join the Stars this week. Martin Bergen’s brother shines in Pawtucket practice as a catcher. The Newports face Brockton on Saturday. Finn’s Colts visit Shoe City Monday. Harvard College opens at Malden tomorrow at 3 PM with Pagui and McNally in Malden battery and Connell, Kilfedder, Murphy, Toole, Hallam in key positions.

J. R Boston Billy Hallman Peter Fred Lake Syracuse The Stars Martin Bergen Pawtucket Newports Brockton Patriots Finn Colts Shoe City Frank Connaughton Breckenridge Westboro Steve Mahoney Mt. Washingtons Everett Buffalo Frank Shannon Montreal New Bedford Harvard College Malden Pagui and McNally P. Connell Dan Brown Kilfedder Jim Murphy Chick” Toole Hallam Dan Connell

Season Ends as Arlington Boat Club Claims Circuit League

The Circuit League finished with Arlington Boat Club second team narrowly winning the title by one game over champions. Newton Boat Club placed second, with Boston Athletic second and Riverdale Casino tied in wins but BA A led in total pins. Wardwell of the BA A won the individual championship with 163 average, followed by Steere of Riverdale Casino with 161.

Arlington Boat Club Newton Boat Club Boston Athletic Riverdale Casino Athletic Maugus Allston Club Newton Highland Club Wardwell Steere Buntin Linder Harris Av’ge Arlington Newton Perec Rc Mikes Riverdale Neaugug Biuta Con Towler Wardwell B. A. AL Bigojo Rivoror ONG Tauoge WOR Bee Eeles Sparoims A Timmins Deoveng APD ELON Panswosth AG Angwion Sso AUN RION Bae Lumar Ass OG ARDS Salem Aubin Epouoe APN Bun Ira Las Bos Wellington B.A. A Ics Case Bk Oes TA Avoimaie Eae Vis Oon Ac Vis Eres IND Mau Orna Cais RTS A A EAE Sree Ale Ate Veale Snipiey Attington Ghigo Cosco Is Mawion Am de RIAN Mali OS MME Cioptch- Nowyou Bbischert Bae Henman Ateron Nowion

Pennsylvania Railroad Tours to Civil War Points

Personal tours on April 18 and May 16 visit Washington Philadelphia Mt Vernon and Arlington. A Battlefield tour to Gettysburg Luray and Washington departs May 27 at a rate of 36 dollars. Dr N Bell tourist agent 20 Washington Street.

Washington Philadelphia Mt. Vernon Arlington Pennsylvania Railroad Gettysburg Luray

Halifax Line Steamer Returns to Port in Sound Condition

The Plant line steamer Halifax, after docking Saturday with a flooded after compartment, departed Lewis wharf at 11 o clock yesterday morning bound for Halifax. The ship was reported in sound condition on departure.

Halifax Lewis Wharf

Thousands of Wheelmen Open Outdoor Riding Season at Reservoir

Thousands of cyclists, estimates from 5000 to 10000, filled park roads to mark the season opening. Police enforced a new rule banning wall sitting and loitering on bridges to curb insults to women cyclists. Notables from Boston Wheelmen and P. Co. C. attended, with minor accidents and a large, varied crowd noted throughout the day.

Neponset Post Park Commissioners Frankin Park Long Crouch Woods Jimmy Warburton Dudley Marks Tom Linton Linton Thomas Charley Razoux George A. Perkins John F. Morrill George Wright S. I. Hall Chelsea Billy’’ Stone George L. Howland Fred Hockaday Tom Hennessey W. E. Files George Urann Mark Phillips Ian Jackson C. A. Collins P. Co. C J. W. Bragdon Tigers George Will Moore Boston Wheelmen H. Smith, Jr Suffolk B. C Lechmeres Dorchester Wheelmen Roxbury Bl. C Watatics Charlestowns Frank Miller Metropolitans Marguerite Ryan Walsh Rubberneck Arch Concord EK. F. Atwood Henry &. Ducker Charles River Park Harry Knights Mr. Ducker Columbia Boston Fens Newton Waltham Framingham Walpole Maynard Concordbridge Cambridge Fresh Pond Reservoir

Racing Men at Dedham

The article notes that the large crowd gathered for racing men was at Dedham, illustrating the event's prominence and local turnout.

Dedham

Dedham Entries for Tomorrow's Road Race Listed

The Dedham road race entries show numerous runners from Providence Hartford Brockton Boston Dorchester Medford and many others. Notable matchups include Jim Clare vs Neil Broderick and Jim Rose against Eddie Goodbody with eight round bouts and two 20 round title bouts in Louisville Yonkers and Philadelphia events laid out for Thursday and Friday dates.

Dedham Rolting Providence F. J. Peer Hartford Horace B. Long Forest EB. Young Brockton Frank Feathers Dorchester Louis J. Solari Boston George Gebelin Rank M. Deane Frank German Campella James Ben Ingraham Peabody Tilton Haverhill A. Giles Albert Albert ©. Morgan Beverly W. H. Spokesfield T. N. Lane Pall River Arthur Ingersoll Ball Iilver J. H. O'Neil H. T. Wentworth Greenwood Mose Cookson Methuen Thomas Cookson John McClintock Charlestown Patrick Keegan Lowell J. N. Fish Arington J. J. Fleming C. B. Knapb Taunton FE. D. Hoxie Berkeley J. 3. Reeves F. E. Kelley Cambridge Martin Benson C. D. Snow W. J. Bowman Newton Walter Kk. O’brien Robert Newton John Currier Roxbury D. H. Mahoney W. F. Robertson New Bedford I. H. Robinson R. A. Spence Athol Henry FE. Tolman South Acton L. Leonard Auburndale M. C. Woodward Cassidy J. Taylor Brighton C. J. Cannon P. Hastings Frank Lewis West Medford N. Green Needham Michael Melrose J. A. White Chelsea F. L. Partridge Medfield CC. B. Knopp Newton Centre C. MelIntosh J. Hudson Matfield KF. M. McArthur Porchester A. G. Vachon P. L. Hutchinson Mattapan J. A. Moulton West Norwell L. W. Laut Z. ©. Downey Jamaica Plain N. A. Sehaaf I. G. Perry Chicopee W. J. Culver Groton Ww. F. Ivy Malden J. M. Foster Norwood R. E. Jones Blanchard Wakefield R. Magill Whitinsville A. F. Capers Wellesley J. H. Hardison Attleboro J. H. White Magnolia C. W. Foster R. L. Elliott Arlington R. EF. Bennett P. Golgasinn C. A. Dupree Waltham R. S. Gould J. W. Lake H. EF. Magoon H. E. Stafford Peterson Pawtucket W. G. Miller West Medway J. BE. Gregory G._ Butterick FE. EF. Schore F. A. Morrill Gloucester J. Hebditch Elmwood W. D. Tanduin Jim Clare Neil Broderick Jim Rose Eddie Goodbody Yonkers de Ryan Lew Shelley Louisville Mike Farragher Joe Martin Millvale George Byers Dick O’brien Lynn Charley Johnson Dick Case Joe Walcott Tom West Philadelphia

Scott Signs Contract With Hills Grove Track

Monte Scott of Providence a noted circuit chaser and road champion has signed with Hills rove cycle track Hills Grove R I for the N C T A. He will race as a middle distance racer. His first match is May 30 against the Elkes Barnaby winner at Hills Grove.

Providence Monte Scott Hillsrove Cycle Track Hills Grove R. I Scott

Wheelmen Bulletin Postings Limited Postage

The IL A W consulate road bulletin committee invites cycle dealers to display the weekly road bulletin for weekend readers but will mail copies only to those paying 60 cents per season. Postings at league headquarters will begin, with more display sites to be listed.

IL. A. W Frank N. Bemis Washington Street Boston League Atlantic Avenue

Bicycle Notes and Local Business Moves Across Town

Walter E. Hall of the Metropolitan Wheelmen died from grippe after a brief recovery. Ensign Fred P. Wright takes a bicycle manager post with J. B. Hunter & Co. Tiger and Tigress models will be carried. Boston Cycle Supply Co. rents the basement at 206 Devonshire Street. Austin W. Pease notes strong support for C. E. Fay in state centurion ballots. Jimmy Michael rumored to buy fast horses. Senator W. J. Morgan arrived from New York to begin Waltham track remodelling and denies lacking electrical pacing triplets. The Morgan Electric Bicycle Company is formed for new wheel manufacture.

Walter E. Hall Metropolitan Wheelmen Ensign Fred P. Wright Metropolitans J. B. Hunter & Co Summer Street Boston Cycle Supply Company Devonshire Street Austin W. Pease C. E. Fay R. C Jimmy Michael W. J. Morgan New York Thorndike Waltham Jallu

Boxing Card Highlights Across Cities This Week

A dense slate unfolds with six round bouts and 12 round headliners in Chicago Hoff man A. C. Lynn Olympic A. C. Buffalo Rochester N Y Philadelphia and Hudson N H plus Wednesday matches headlined by Matt Matthews versus Tom Broderick 20 rounds in a busy boxing week.

Jack Everhardt Jack Grace Dan Creedon Billy S Stift Jimmy Barry Bily Rotchford J. Ritchie J. Sprague Sally Smith F.l Santry Signor Hart W. Bloom Chicago Joe Robinson John Butler Hoffman A. C Lynn Jake Stevens Bert Palmer Pat Ready Harry Fisher Kid Johnson Joe Wataschek Rochester N. Y Patsy Haley Jack Frasier Phenix A. C Broadway A. C Smoke Talk Dick Baker Harry Ires Charles Matthews Fred McGirr Philadelphia Elmer Arnold Charlies Armstrong Jim Duffy Fred Connors Hudson N. H Steve O'Donnell S. Conroy Troy Matt Matthews Tom Broderick

Butler and Robinson set for return bout at Hoffman Club

John E Butler and Professor Joe Robinson prepare for a twelve round rematch at the Hoffman Club Lynn following a draw in their prior North Shore A C meeting. Both fighters train hard and claim confidence while fans anticipate a decisive result or a repeat draw.

John E. Butler Joe Robinson Hoffman Club Lynn North Shore A. C Robinson Butler Billy Smith Walcoit Bridgeport Billy Walcott New York Young Mahoney Philadelphia Tommy White Dan McConnell Jack Bennett Owen Aeigler Mahoney Agas Asaineos Dixon Billy MecCarney Billy Stift Dan Creedon Chicago Lou Houseman Creedon McCoy Stiff Jimmy Barry Billy Rochfort Rochfort Barty Sally Smith Eddy Santry Smith Jack Everbard Jack Grace Tom Broderick Yonkers Matt Matthews Waverly A. C Jack Daly Lavigne Billy Newman Daly Charley McKeever Jack Frazer Patsy Haley Peter Maher Joe Goddard Peter Coney Island George V. Tuohey

Bobby Matthews Dies Aged 46 Former Pitcher Remembered

Private telegram reports Bobby Matthews, famed baseball pitcher, died in a Baltimore area institution. Retired since 1890 after twenty years in the profession he played for the Kakiangas Fort Wayne Lord Baltimores Boston Mutuals of New York and Athletics of Philadelphia. He suffered paresis two years ago and had been hospitalized for treatment.

Philadelphia Penn Baltimore Bobby’ Matthews Matthews Kakiangas Fort Wayne Ind Lord Baltimores Boston Mutuals New York Athletices

Lavigne Arrives in Boston for Palace Theatre Run

George Lavigne the Saginaw Kid light weight champion of the world arrived in Boston last night to fill a week's engagement at the Palace Theatre. He declined to discuss boxing beyond saying his Cleveland match with Daly was unsatisfactory and he is ready to fight any challenger in his class. He may spar with Andy Watson.

George Lavigne Boston Palace Theatre George Daly Cleveland Lavigne Andy Watson

Dancing Patriots Night at Roughan Hall Charlestown

Patrons attend a holiday event at Roughan Hall in Charlestown with Condit's Orchestra providing music for the Dancing Patriots Night.

Patriots Roughan Hall Charlestown Hall, Somerville Condit

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