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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1897

Page

3

Amateurs Seek Games Nationwide in Local Baseball Plans

Local amateur clubs announce schedules and inquiries for memorial day and weekend games. South Boston Reds list players McCarthy Cotter White Kelley Callahan Waldron O Hara Day Quigley Concannon seeking matchups. Franklins of Charlestown want away games May 1. Mystic A C seeks contests with several nearby clubs. Roxbury McMorrows seek 15 year old teams. Cambridge groups seek uniformed teams and 17 year olds. Young Willards Cambr produce 12 year old matchups. Dorchester Young Victors target 10 year olds for state title. Maldens open next Saturday. Suffolk baseball adds new men McNinch Byer Leonard McCarthy seeking 17 year olds. Newtons open dates. Lawrence YMCA organized strong team.

South Boston Reds McCarthy Cotter White Kelley Callahan Waldron O’hara Day Quigley Concannon W. H. Donovan Broadway South Boston Franklins Charlestown James I’. Doherty Berwick Street Melrose Mystic A. C Wollaston Dedhams South Kinds Norfolk Mille William Siely Sprague Court Medford McMorrows Roxbury Simmons Doherty Greely Donovan Murphy Leonard O'Day Hurley Johnson O’brien Penni Wymans Jamaica Plain F. Donovan Dexter House Barney-Wangers Cambridge John Gilligan John Reardon & Sons Cambridgeport Willards Daniel T. Doyle Wilard Street Dorchester J. J. Gallagher Carson Street Maldens James E. Connell Malden Street Malden Suffolk Baseball Nine MecNinch and Byer Wellingtons Hovey Suffolks Captain Nagle Rutland Street Boston Newtons Newton Centre H. L. Ayer Newton Young Men's Catholic Association of Lawrence F. Green Medford Street M. Lerry Marions Riverside Baseball Club East Cambridge Lane O'Neil Sherman Downing Putmans Haley Warrens Pendergas Darragh Napelr William Napir Border Street Cambridge Reds Corbett Fitzsimmons Carson Citys Stars Chelsea G. Ray Columbia Street Portlands M. Greely Otis Street Emanuel A. A James Logan Warrenton Street City Fremonts Somerville Frank Perry Washington Street Orients Stephen Kennedy Boston Street William White Marion Street J. M. Kirby Hyde Park Coffey Brennan Grainger Beaton Twoomey Smithwick Hushen Hartigan Dunn J. O'Toole Jordan Marsh & Co Jeffries East Boston Millments E. Breslin Cottage Street Richters Reardon Powers Ritcher Harrington Normile Schully McHugh Williams Nilana Dennis Herlihy Whitney Street Richfields I. Odie Ommey Street Institutes Deminger Harry Stephens William F Goodwin People’s Institute C. W. Beldons Grace New Street Emmetts Edward. Cox Chelsea Street Iast Boston J. J. Murray Cambridge Street Lyceums of James Toomey Haverhill Street Eddie McField Boylston Baseball Nine E. S. McField English High School Frank Currier Exeter A. C Exeter N. H Nationals Waltham T. H. Multen Riverstreet F. R Faircloth Laurendeau Cunniff Mahoney Duffy Cannafield Goslin J. Faircloth J. Whitehead JT. C. Curtis Invincibles W. Powers West Sixth Street Atlantics Titchner Senforte Broder Doyle McCormick B. Doyle Parker Street Richard Good Ellerys Dorchester Avenue McDonald Page Battery Hawthornes Starkey Union Street Howards of Adress J. Carroll Dacia Street Rodmans of Fall River J. F. Driscoll

Teams Seek Strong 17-Year-Old Opponents In State Baseball

May 30 open dates set as many clubs seek competitive play from 14 to 17 year old squads. Listings include Riverside Club East Cambridge and Cambridge Reds, plus Charlestown Sheridans and Roxbury and Dorchester clubs. Names such as F Green Medford street Charlestown M Lerry Cambridge and J J Murray 731 Cambridge street Cambridgeport appear with contact addresses and target ages.

Baltimore's Trio of Pitchers Rival for Season Roles

Baltimore features three standout pitchers Corbett Pond and Hoffer competing for rotation spots. Co A Todd Hyde Fark have not signed this season as yet.

Baltimore Corbett, Pond and Hoffer A. Todd Hyde Fark

Weehawken Springfield Match Scores Reported

In Weehawken-Springfield at West New York the score shows 20 to 9. At Paterson-Paterson the Cuban Giants won 27 to 9. In Newark-Toronto the tally reads 7 to 6 with Newark edging Toronto.

Weehawken Springfield West New York Paterson Newark Toronto

Tenney Trial at First as Boston Faces Weak Start

Boston faces a shaky start with Tenney slated for a first base trial and Stahl moving to right. Selee aims to strengthen the infield and pitching staff, noting Nichols and Klobedanz as key players while predicting a tough week against Philadelphia and Washington.

Boston Selee Tenney Stahl Tucker Stivetts Nichols Klobedanz Baltimore Lewis Philadelphia Quakers Washington Senators Brooklyn Phillies New Yorks Joyce Giants Rosie Meekin Clarke Mike Sullivan Louisville Werden Johnson Rogers Buly Clingman Hill Fraser Sockalexis Clevelands Cuppy Colonels Hawley Pittsburg Hart St. Louis Corbett Denser Chicago

Gaelic Football Crown Hopes Rise With State Titles Fight

Prominent Gaelic football clubs chart a banner season as Emmets of Chelsea Garryowens of Cambridge and O Connells Shamrocks of Worcester claim state titles. O Connells vote to challenge rivals. committee to arrange a May 31 or June 17 match with Garryowens, for a $200 stake and gate receipts on Memorial Day at Somerville YMCA grounds.

Emmets Chelsea Garryowens Cambridge Somerville Shamrocks Worcester Emeralds of O’connells Carroll Hall Harrison Avenue O'Day Eugene Sullivan M. J. Quirk M. J. Skinner O’connell Shamrocks of

Earned Run Rule Clarified by N B L President

In Washington on April 25 President Nick Young of the National Baseball League explains that an earned run is one that reaches home base without aid from fielding or battery errors. A stolen base does not affect the ruling, though further details follow.

Washington Nick Young National Baseball League London John Hawks Clasper Harvard Thames Lehmann Clasper Oxford Cambridge England

Baseball rules on earned runs and fielding errors

The text discusses how earned runs are credited and how a base runner advancing on a sacrifice should be considered. It emphasizes evaluating the section as a whole rather than in part and rejects alternate fair interpretations.

Boxing Week Could Shape New York Boxing Scene

Boxing gossip lists Monday to Saturday bouts across New York and Philadelphia clubs with George Dixon vs Johnny Griffin as the marquee 20 rounder at Broadway A. C. Dixon favored though Griffin’s ear surgery complicates form. Other 20 and 10 round prelims involve Elms, Young Dixon, Flanagan, Ross, Sears, Broderick, Handler, Johnson, Gorman, Vaughn, and O'Donnell. Pedlar Palmer retires until fit. Corbett opens in Boston. Leahy travels to Toronto for his father’s death.

George Dixon Johnny Griffin Joe Elms Young Dixon Steve Flanagan George Ross Broadway A. C New York Peter Maher Steve O'Donnell Quaker City A. C Philadelphia Mike Sears Patsy Broderick Polo A. C Joe Dunfee Jack Crawford Empire A. C Buffalo N. Y Jimmy Handler Charley Johnson Jack Burge Billy Moore Jimmy Gorman Eddy Vaughn Palace A. C Tom Tracy Harry Fisher Arena A. C Dave Sullivan Patsy Haley Hute Peckham Pat Raedy Washington, D. C Eddy Connolly George Lavigne George Byers Leu Beckwith Tommy West Paddy Purtell Johnny Gorman Billy Stift al Shroshie Finish Chicago New York City Johnny © Griffin Dixon-Griffin Broadwayy. C Griffin Dixon Braintree West Newton Street Armory Johnny Kid Lavigne Sears-Broderick Polo Club Sears Palace Club Handler Paterson Gorman Trenton Bantam Peter Limerick Yonkers O’donnell Palmer Inquirer George Green Young Corbett Coney Island Eddy Pierce Maber Griffo James J. Corbett Boston Dave Leahy Toronto Ont William Daly Howie Hodgkins Joe Walcott

Corbett praises Prof Shaw as boxing teacher at Pelham

James J. Corbett extols Prof Shaw of Hotel Pelham as a remarkable boxing educator. He claims Shaw can transform the dullest pupil and uniquely captures his own method. For lessons, contact Hotel Pelham at 74 Boylston Street.

Corbett Shaw Hotel Pelham Boylston St

Cyclists Rally Despite Strong Wind and Busy Tours

A windy morning kept the park crowd small as many riders took country runs. Clubs from Chelsea to Dorchester joined tours to South Natick and Brockton while Nantasket drew hundreds for its pleasant thermometer. Notable sights included a tandem with a kitten and a one crank wheel. the Grothe pedal dispute also sparked attention. The Pope Manufacturing Co plans a three story Washington branch similar to the Boston store.

Sunday Post South Natick Chelsea C. C Boston Eagles Massachusetts Hingham Atlantic Waltham Malden K. C Lowell Commonwealths Dorchester Brockton Cambridge Wells Memorial Belmont T’remonts Auburndale Somerville C. C Lynn Nantasket C. C Jamaica Bay State Boston College Tigers Quilla’’ Rich Peter Berle Butler Boys Fred St. Onge Cycle Components Company of Rockaway White Sewing Machine Company Pope Manufacturing Company Washington, D. C J. Hart Brittain

Bicycle notes and riders seek match races abroad

Racing men like Ed die McDuffee pursue match races with Fred Titus as a target. Nat and Tom Butler expect to join Faulkner’s European expedition, while American riders claim they can hold their own. W W Stall and J Freidenstein plan to visit Europe to expand Boston Wood Rim and its rims. William Bancroft will lead Worcester Cycle ads. A Delaware judge fined a tandem rider for scorching. Judge Dallas granted a preliminary injunction in New Jersey.

Eddie McDuffee Malden Fred Titus McDuffee Dixie Hines Tom Nat Butler Faulkner Europe W. W. Stall J. Freidenstein Boston Wood Rim Company Worcester Company Delaware Dallas United States Circuit Court of the District of New Jersey

Bicycle theft arrest at Prince Street home

Nicolle Giannis of 152 Prince Street was arrested after a break in at Henry Ellis’s home on 12 Feb. A bicycle valued at $100 was stolen during the incident.

Nicolle Giannis Prinze Street Henry Ellis Prince Street

Church Service For Cyclists At Immaculate Conception

A special 8 o'clock mass for Catholic bicycle riders was held at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. The Boston College Association Wheelmen organized the event with many riders attending, bikes were checked and stored, and the service will continue every Sunday until further notice.

Church of the Immaculate Conception Father Brosnahan Boston College Association

Bicycle accident injures teen in Waltham chase

Yesterday in Waltham David Olsen aged about 17 living at 35 Taylor Street was bicycling on Prospect Street when two men in a buggy gave chase. Olsen turned onto Bedford Street the horse struck the bike threw him and the buggy ran over the bicycle demolishing it.

David Olsen Taylor Street Waltham Olsen Prospect Street Bedford Street

Harvard Debars Grant From Dual Meet With Penn

Harvard runner Dick Grant is barred from the Harvard Penn dual meet by Captain Vincent and Coach Lathrop for entering the B A A Marathon despite instructions to avoid such a hard race. He had promised not to run but started, causing a loss of several points for Harvard.

Grant Harvard Vincent Lathrop Pennsylvania

Emmet Football Club Holds Key Meeting at Hibernian Hall

The Emmet Football Club met yesterday afternoon at Hibernian Hall on Hanover Street. Chairing the session was President David J. O Keefe. Speakers included Captain Foley Edward Colbert William Blake Thomas OBrien M J Rohan David Barry John J Cronin John B OHiggins and T J McCarthy.

Emmet Hibernian Hall Hanover Street David J. O’ Keefe Captain Foley Edward Colbert William Blake Thomas O'Brien M. J. Rohan David Barry John J. Cronin John B. O'Higgins T. J. McCarthy

Hampden Institute Meeting Highlights Black Education Progress

A Hampden Institute gathering at Old South Church featured Rev H B Frisell and speaker Thomas C Walker, a self-taught former student who rose from slave parents to graduation in 1888 and later taught, worked in a lawyer's office, and read law to join the bar. remarks by Edwin B Mead Rev S M Crothers Samuel B Capen and Harvard Prof Peabody urged support as eight local colored teachers now teach in Goreaster county with six holding college training.

Hampden Institute of Virginia Old South Church H. B. Frissell Thomas C. Walker Edwin Db, Mead S. M. Crothers Samuel B. Capen Peabody Harvard University Hampden Institute

Poor marksman incident in April 25 confrontation

Mrs. Charlotte Rope entertained Frank Higgins and Aaron Lee on April 25. Lee accused Higgins of stealing pants. Higgins drew a revolver and fired once at Lee but missed. The weapon was knocked from Higgins, who was then arrested.

Lynn Charlotte Rope Frank Higgins Aaron Lee Lee Higgins

Larceny from person arrest after church incident

Joseph May aged 28 was arrested in Brookline yesterday on a charge of larceny from person. He allegedly attempted to steal a pocketbook during Mass at St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption and was caught by a woman who pursued him and notified Officer Commerford.

Joseph May Brookline May St. Mary's Church of the Assumption Commerford

Frederick Hoff man Dies by Gas in Hotel Hatfield

New York on April 25 Frederick Hoffman a Union veteran of Ninth New York Volunteers on furlough from the Soldiers Home at Togus Maine was accidentally asphyxiated by illuminating gas in the Hotel Hatfield today.

New York Frederick Hoffman Ninth New York Volunteers Togus Hatfield

Callahan's Boat Invites Boston Aldermen To Steamboat Ride

Story recounts ex Assemblyman Michael J. Callahan of New York hiring a steamboat to ferry Boston Aldermen and Councilmen to a New York Grant monument procession. Misunderstanding of Boston government size and pay sparks hopes and fears of bar profits and overcrowding aboard.

Boston Michael J. Callahan New York Mr. Callahan Callahan Hudson

Sligo Smoke Talk at Union Park Hall

The Sligo Social Club held its first smoke talk at Union Park Hall with full capacity. President Owen A. Lavin opened the meeting, P. K. O Lally acted as toastmaster, and M. J. Mulray and Owen O Loughlin gave addresses. A substantial collation followed and twenty four new members will be initiated at the next meeting.

Sligo Union Park Hall Owen A. Lavin P. K. O’lally M. J. Mulray Owen O'Loughlin

Sailor T. Emil Collins Arrested for Knife Assault

T. Emil Collins a 27 year old sailor was arrested yesterday on a charge of assault with a knife against Coleman F. Smith of Unity Street at the corner of Commercial and Fleet streets. Smith suffered a deep cut in the left groin and Collins sustained a broken nose in the struggle. Dr. Dunn treated both men at Station 1.

T. Emil Collins Coleman F. Smith Unity Street Commercial Fleet Streets Smith Collins Dr. Dunn Station 1

Liquor Raids Net Bottles and Arrests on Bickford Street

Boston liquor squad raids in West Roxbury district on Bickford Street seize forty four bottles of beer and empty cases at Edward Doherty premises and catch Mary Doherty in the act of selling. In a second site at No 23 Mrs Margaret Doherty is found dispensing hot stuff with twelve bottles and a case of whiskey. both women to be arraigned in court today.

Margaret

Halley Backed for State Factory Inspector by Central Labor Union

Fall River reports the Central Labor Union endorses Mary J. Halley for reappointment as state factory inspector. Resolutions drafted by Howard of the spinners Whitehead of the weavers and Tansy of the Carders unions will be sent to Governor Wolcott. Halley’s term ends next month and Miss Mason of Lowell is also a candidate.

Fall River Central Labor Union Today Mary J. Halley Howard Whitehead Weavers Tansy Carders Wolcott

Subways Redirected Through Cornhill Late Night

Due to Cornhill subway work, starting at 11 30 p m and until 6 30 a m all cars traversing Cornhill will be diverted to Hanover and Washington streets until further notice.

Cornhill Hanover Washington Streets

James Wallace Arraigned on Pickpocket Charge in Yorkville

James Wallace of Lowell Massachusetts, 30, was arraigned in Yorkville Police Court on a charge of mingling with a crowd on Sixty eighth Street and Columbus Avenue with intent to pick pockets. Magistrate Simms remanded him for examination.

New York James Wallace Lowell Mass Yorkville Sixty-eighth Street Columbus Avenue Simms

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