Detective arrests Donovan over shop fire in Abington
Abington April 29 Detective Pratt arrested James Donovan on a charge of setting fire to Richard Davidson’s shop last Tuesday. Donovan was arraigned in District Court and held under $1000 bond for examination Saturday, already under $3000 in Superior Court for three similar cases.
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Donovan
District Court
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Brown's Marvellous Fielding Powers Cubs Past Boston
In a tight game Bobby Lowe's yellow day led the Brown nine over Boston. Long drove in a run on a fly to Brown while Tenney scored on Long's hit and Demontreville's fielding beat out a double play. Mercer shined on defense as Klobedanz and Tenney added late hits before the hoodoo doomed the Bostons for the sixth time.
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Lowe
Demontreville
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Selbach
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Reilly
Eeses
Boston
AB B. PO
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Eeves
Collins
Ganzel
Lewis
Dermont
Abbey Long
Wis
Hurst
Boxing Gossip Signals Maher Sharkey Clash In New York
The Post reports near final terms for Maher versus Sharkey to box in upper New York city club, with Creedon versus McCoy possible and a Fitzsimmons return bout if conditions differ from Carson. It notes Dave Sullivan nears 116 lb crown, Kelly vs Sullivan talks, and plans for Frazer and other bouts as boxing scene heats up. George V. Tuohy signs off with a call to read Sunday’s sporting page.
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Tom Sharkey
New York City
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Corbett
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Fitz
Carson
Brady
Dave Sullivan
Patsey Haley
Sammy Kelley
Johnny Murphy
Dave
Kelly
Billy Plimmer
Jimmy Parry
Barry
Sullivan
Jimmy Anthony
San Francisco
Spike Sullivan
Jack Downey
Broadway A. C
Jack Frazer
East
Portland
Frazer
Jack
Tom O’rourke
New York
Austin
Leslie Pearce
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Pearce
Vernon
Young Mohalland
Sunday Post
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K. of L. Hall
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New England Sports
Tom Murray
Mike Carney
Sammy Costa
Billy McCormack
Billy Mealy
Connolly
Saginaw Wonder
Post
George V. Tuohey
College and East Coast Matchups Listed
The schedule lists college games including Boston College at New Bedford and Yale against Phillips Academy Andover. Eastern teams feature Toronto at Providence and Syracuse at Scranton, with regional interscholastic contests Boston Latin School versus Somerville High and Hopkinson against Brookline High.
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Boston University
Newport
Yale
Phillips Academy
Andover
Dartmouth
Wesleyan
Middletown
Boston Latin School
Somerville High
Somerville
Hopkinson
Brookline High
South End
Brown's sensational fielding props Senators to win
Washington April 29 Tom Browns superb fielding decided the game for the Senators. He flashed to right center to snag Hamiltons fly then sprinted for home on a rapid sequence of plays. Mercer and Demontreville led a strong offense as Lewis held the opposition in check late.
New England School of Boxing Opens Trial Lessons
The New England School of Boxing invites ladies gentlemen and children to an open day and evening at 127 Tremont Street Room 12 for a trial of six lessons. Call or write to enroll.
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NEW Eng
Tremont St
Philadelphia Defeats Brooklyn In Slugfest Victory
Philadelphia beat Brooklyn 12 to 1 in a high scoring game. Boyle hit a sixth inning three run home run for the Phillies. Pitcher changes included Carsey leaving with a hand injury and Daub finishing for Brooklyn. Attendance was 6 124.
Hemming Debuts for Louisville with Win Over Colts
George Hemming, former Baltimore pitcher, started for Louisville and held Anson's Colts to five hits. He aided the victory with a two bagger after a delay from a rain shower. Clingman's catch stood out as Louisville defeated Chicago 5 to 4. attendance 500.
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Louisville
George Hemming
Baltimore
Anson
Colts
Clingman
Chicago
Hemming
Dexter
Biggs
Kittredge
Pittsburg Stops Cincinnati Streak In Tight Contest
Pittsburg defeats Cincinnati 8 to 7 after a late rally. Ehret replaces Dwyer in the eighth, Brodie fined $5 for arguing with Umpire Sheridan. Attendance 3000. Earned runs Pittsburg 3 Cincinnati 2. Hits Pittsburg 11 Cincinnati 8. Errors Pittsburg 2 Cincinnati 2. Batteries Ehret Dwyer Peitz Killen Sugden. Umpire Sheridan.
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Pittsburgs
CinciNnatis
Ehret
Dwyer
Brodie
Sheridan
Pittsburg
Peitz
Killen
Sugden
Giants Fall to Baltimores in Lackluster Game
Baltimore beats New York 6 to 1 in a 9 inning game. Doheny showed speed but was wild on seven first base passes. Nops delivered clutch defense while Wilson and Doheny misfired at times. Attendance 3614. Baltimore earned four runs, New York one.
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Giants
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Doheny
Wilson
Nops
New York
Robinson
Lynch
Browns Rally To Tie Then Win In Ninth Inning
In St Louis on April 29 the Browns erased a 6 to 4 deficit in the ninth with singles from Lowd Turner Hartman and Bierbauer to tie Cleveland. Sockalexis made a game saving catch on McFarland’s long fly with the bases loaded and two out. Attendance 400. Final St Louis 7 Cleveland 6. Batteries Esper McFarlane Young Zim mer. Umpire McDonald.
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Lowd
Turner
Hartman
Bierbauer
Sockalexis
Mcffarland
Cleveland
Esper and McFarlane
Young
Zimmer
McDonald
Scoreline Recap From Various City Matchups
Springfield beat Buffalo 8 to 4 in Springfield. Wilkes Barre defeated Rochester 7 to 2. Providence hosted Toronto with 10 points. Paterson Athletics edged Paterson 2 to 90. Taunton hosted Cuban Giants 4 to 2. Richmond drew Reading 7 to 7. Scranton beat Syracuse 12 to 8. Norfolk defeated Lancaster 10 to 0.
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Springfield
Rochester
Syracuse
Buffalo
Wikesbarre
Wilkesbarre
Paterson—Athletics
Paterson
Taunton
Cuban Giants
Richmond
Reading
Scranton
Norfolk
Lancaster
Opening of New England League Sparks Local Debate
The St Louis correspondent to the Sporting News calls St Louis a baseball cemetery as the New England League season opens. He notes comparisons to fallen stars Arlie Latham and Charley Comiskey and cites Sockalexis as a reminder of Joe Hornung’s prime throws. Cleveland’s poor showing is blamed on conditioning as the team relies on veterans. Crank-Lowe of Boston is named, and Charley Farrell’s early career is traced back to Marlboro before his Senators tenure.
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Sporting News
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Charley Comiskey
Sockalexis
Cleveland
Joe Hornung
Hornung
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Crank—Lowe
Boston
Congress Street Grounds
Charley Farrell
Senators
Marlboro
Baseball notes from across leagues and regions
Highlights include Sam Thompson pacing the Phillies at the plate, Baltimore’s 6 0 win over New York with Hoffer and Sullivan on the mound, and Stivetts reportedly weighing 217 pounds. Kansas City Grand Rapids and Chicago notes touch on rain, records, and roster considerations.
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Malden
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New York
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Cleveland
Philadelphia
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Springfield
Harvard Youngsters Triumph in Two Mile Race
The 1899 Harvard crew won a mile race against the B A A eight then guided by stroke Boardman and crew numbers. the 1900 Weld crew beat Union Boat Club by a half length in a half mile race. The Varsity practiced starts using the 97 class crew with Hollister in the seven seat, while Perkins remained absent.
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Marvin
Donald
Farley
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Pierce
Emery
Sherburne
Morrill
Bedford
Varsity
Stanley Hollister
Sullivan
J. H. Perkins
Winnipiseogee Club Holds Fourth Annual Dance
Senier Harbor vacationists living in the city known as the Winnipiseogee Club held their fourth annual dance last night at Catholic Union Hall. The evening began with a promenade and continued with dancing until midnight. The floor was supervised by P. J. Fleming with assistants T. F. Tucker and John Mahoney.
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Winnipiseogee Club
Catholic Union Hall
P. J. Fleming
Messrs
T. F. Tucker
John Mahoney
Corbett Controversy In Small Town Education Fight
Local note reports Prof Shaw at 74 Boylaton Street in Esten’s Lending teaching a student named Corbett who claims Shaw is the only teacher who grasps his science. The piece mentions a feud with over confidence and Fitz’s wife whipping Corbett.
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Prof. Shaw
Boylaton Street
Esten
Sioxing
Shaw
Fitz
Dartmouth Beats Harvard in Medley of Errors
In a windy game at Harvard wind, Paine and Rand starred for Dartmouth with Rand producing a three bagger and a later score on a passed ball. Adams flied out for Dartmouth in the sixth while Watson hustled to third on Chandler's error. Rand snagged Tabor's fly but Watson scored. Crolius touched home on Paine’s wild throw in the seventh and Watson homered in the eighth as Dartmouth finished with the final runs.
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Johnson
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Harvard Burgess
Harvard Beats Dartmouth In Sloppy But Decisive Game
Harvard won 3 to 2 over Dartmouth in a miscued, offense heavy contest. Dartmouth stranded multiple runners while Harvard benefited from timely hits Rand's three bagger and Paine's pitching steadiness powered the victory.
Holy Cross Beats Newport With Ninth-Inning Rally
In Newport Rhode Island on April 29 Holy Cross of Worcester overcame the local team through errors by Newport. The home club tied in the eighth but Holy Cross tallied in the ninth to win 7 to 6. Batteries Linehan and Kelley faced Gal lagher and Crisham.
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Holy Cross
Worcester
Linehan
Kelley
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Ras Rogers Heads To Saratoga For Championship Run
Ras Rogers travels to Saratoga to train for a May 24 championship clash with Jake Gaudaur. He eyes the title for Worcester and expresses strong confidence in securing America’s crown. Henry Bennett Leary of Penn Yan is named assistant manager of Williams College Football Association and will take over next year. Twitchell releases the season schedule starting September 26 versus the Laureates of Troy. A midsummer festival is set for August 14 at Apollo Garden for the Working Boys Home, with opening monster benefit on May 29. Jos Maguire reports a new boat on the river and candlepin bowling finals in South Boston take place at Kirby's alleys tonight.
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Rogers
Worcester
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Williams College Football Association
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Apollo Garden
Jos Maguire
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Bradfords
South Boston
Kirby's Alleys
Saloon Keeper Defendant in Civil Case
In the third session of the Superior Court before Judge Hardy the case William Hanrahan vs Patrick J Ducey was concluded. Hanrahan alleged Ducey threw him from the saloon at 2 Swett street breaking his leg and sought redress. Ducey denied the claim and presented evidence. The jury had not yet rendered a verdict when the court adjourned.
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Hardy
William Hanrahan
Patrick J. Ducey
Swett Street
Ducey
Burglary Arrests From Downtown Store Breakin Route
John C. Ames of 707 East Fifth Street and John Wilhem of 2 Champney Court were arrested last night on burglary charges for entering John J. Wall’s store at 143 M Street on April 26 and stealing cigars and tobacco worth $35.
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East Fifth Street
John Wilhem
Champney Court
John J. Wall
M Street
Boston cyclists hear of skates and wheels in late May
Dan McCarthy of Roxbury B C suffers a hemorrhage but is active. Dick Cronin of Chelsea road racing may have blood poisoning after a fall, and hopes for healing. Ritter road skates arrive via London design. E J Thayer expects trial on park roads Sunday. Customs doubt classification with possible duties of 3 or 40 percent. Metropolitan Wheelmen report many tandems and a growing bicycle business across New England.
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Chelsea
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Ray Dawson
Columbia College
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Powell
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Monarch Cycle Company
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Massachusetts
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FE. P. Burnham
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J. W. Ham
New Hampshire
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Medfield
Concord
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Bedford Springs
Meet
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Last fencing exhibition to close season at Posse Gym
Saturday afternoon the final fencing exhibition of the season will be held at Posse Gymnasium along with possible demonstrations.
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Posse Gymnasium
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