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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1892
Page
3
Boston real estate boom forecast with Norfolk Downs offering downtown within minutes. $10 down and 5 to 15 cents per foot with zero interest taxes or required improvements. Wood, Harmon & Co. invites visits to 18 School St. for property tours.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology celebrates a diploma day as President Francis A Walker hands degrees to a group of happy graduates including four women. Trustees and faculty watched as diplomas were conferred after thesis readings by speakers from biology and chemistry with youthful pride evident throughout the ceremony.
The June Granite Monthly is presented as the best New Hampshire magazine. It features a sketch of Rev. Dr. Miner by L. E. H. Lane, a survey of New Hampshire men as Boston landlords, and an article on Hon. Walter A. Wood by H. H. Metcalf.
Australian gold rings offered from 27 to 812 price range with our own make and stamp. Factory delivery in two hours. Look for the Big Clock. Wilson Bros 15 Tremont Row Boston, reputed as the largest jewelers in the area.
At East Milton on May 28, the Rev Nathan Hunt joined Sanford Crossman and Lucetta H Munson in matrimony. Both spouses are of East Milton.
A compilation of death notices dated May from Roxbury Hyannis Everett Somerville Cambridge Montreal Baltimore and more. Names include Walter F Emery Elizabeth C Wright Elizabeth A Allen Ansel Buckminster Edward Baldwin Clarissa G Chase Martha J Everett Sarah A Jacobs Thomas O Hurlbut Ednah E McAdam Emily Ann Shaw and others with ages ranging from 23 to 82. The notices specify dates and residences and note prior spouses and family connections where given.
Chicago holds second place and Baltimore sticks to last Comis key s arm still lame Washington lags. Games today feature National League matchups St Louis at Boston Pittsburgh at New York Cleveland at Washington Cincinnati at Baltimore Louisville at Brooklyn Chicago at Philadelphia. New England League games include Pawtucket at Brockton Woonsocket at Lowell Salem at Lewiston Manchester at Portland.
Boston defeated the Cleveland Spiders as a ninth inning rally fell short. McAleer and McCarthy made hard running catches in center and right. Nash's drive to deep center looked promising for two runs. Stivetts misplayed a grounder, a wild pitch moved runners, and Virtue's single produced the first run. Doyle stole second and Virtue was later out at second. Spiders dropped their third straight in Ohio. Dahlen distinguished himself.
Philadelphia earns a third straight win over Louisville behind strong pitching by Esper and solid support at the plate. Attendance 1528. The article notes Chicago, Cleveland, and Boston results, with Stivetts, Cuppy, and other teams also referenced in a busy, era-typical recap of recent games.
Moore earns credit with strong defense as Lynch, Casey and Cronin turn double plays. Spear and Hale, Hale, Smith and Deady contribute infield work. Umpire Mulcahey calls the game in an abrupt two hour five minute session.
Lowell was beaten again, failing to bunch hits or place them. McCarthy pitched steadier than Viau, with Vian and Whitney delivering notable batting and fielding. Attendance 400. The score:
Foutz pitched a fine game for the Brooklyns holding the Cincinnatis to four scattered hits. Burns contributed three singles and a double, while Duryea was quiet at the plate. McPhee Smith and Joyce made stellar plays. Comiskey remains injured and unable to play. Attendance 1567. The score:
In Manchester New Hampshire on May 31 the home team nearly claimed first place by defeating Woonsocket in a well played game. Wheeler started, then Garry relieved in the fifth. O'Brien hit a home run inside the fence while Ladd Fitzmaurice and Garry made sharp catches as attendance reached about 400.
In New Haven on May 31 Bowman proved the easier mark as the pitchers dueled. The visitors nearly tied in the ninth on a sequence of a hit two errors and two sacrifices. Attendance was about 1200. The score:
George W Beals, secretary, B A A Boston, closes entries for the N B A A A A championships on June 1. No entry blanks needed. entrants must be vouched for by their club secretaries. Entries will positively close on June 1 and no later submissions will be accepted.
In a late nine inning twist Captain Tebeau tried to spark Cleveland with a sacrifice, but Doyle stood on second and Cuppy batted on the bench. Tebeau struck out, surrendering a tense game as Cleveland failed to add to a 2-1 Boston lead.
New York's won the final game of this series with apparent ease as St Louis could do little with Crane's pitching. Runs were mainly due to the home team's indifferent defense. Bassett and Richardson stood out in batting. Attendance 710. The score:
Baltimore won from Pittsburg today by timely hitting marking Buffinton’s first winning game. Though wild at times he steadied with men on base. Galvin sprained finger in fifth trying to stop Buffinton’s line drive and will miss pitching for a while. Halligan’s batting and Shugart’s Schoch’s fielding highlighted the game with 85380 in attendance. The score:
Chicago won easily at Washington in a lopsided game. Public dissatisfaction grows over the Cleveland style of play as fans blame the team’s recent poor performances.
In Salem Massachusetts Pawtucket won on strong hitting as Cronin slugged four home runs in four at bats and drew a base on balls for a fifth appearance. Manager Bacon lectured Salem for a poor effort while Briggs stood out for Salem. Salem rallied with six ninth inning runs two with two out. Attendance 175. The score:
McCarthy former B A A cross country record holder plans to locate in New York and join Manhattan A C. Lieutenant Anderson predicts strength in five mile and mile events. Turner wins half at Manhattan games in 1m 57s. Moakley clings to mile title from last winter’s B A A games. Handicapper facing calls for reform as limited handicaps proposed. Moakley to enter quarter and half mile at the N E A A A U championships. Marston strong in mile walk. Doyle loses handicap time. Pettee shines in three mile at New Jersey A C games outrunning White. Allison Worcester aims for mile, Doucette claims ten foot pole vault sleeper. Boxing committee may charge a rival for professionalism. Combine to oust Cornish as handicapper. clubs distrust Harry. Adams of T A C gets back stolen watch and chain. Gloucester club short on sprinters. winter plans include new club house and trainer. Dorchester A C to hold members’ games June 17. open games blocked by venue issues.
Sporting notes show Jake Wachtel seeking a June bout against Joe Perry with Joe Sonza backing at fifty dollars that Wachtel will KO Perry in six rounds. Savin Hill Yacht Club toast opens season with Cereus Comedy Club act and dancing. Jimmy Conley would fight Doc O Connell if Kerrigan bout collapses. Joe Walcott declines Suffolk picnic spar and plans aug fourth Trimount bout.
Blanchard and Farrar advertise assorted wines at one dollar per gallon with a brief list of quantities and locations. The ad mentions Fauoul Mall and Dock Ba, signaling a local merchant sale and pricing for selections.
The St Louis Browns, led by manager Von der Ahe, travel to face the Boston club in a key game. Star performers include Sek Glasscock at short, Perry Werden at first, Walter Brodie in right, Pinckney at third, Cliff Carroll in the outfield, and Jack Crooks at second. Pitching options feature Kid Gleason, Frank Dwyer, and Breitenstein. The lineup boasts strong hitters in Glasscock Werden Caruthers and Brodie, with weaknesses in base running and pitching efficiency noted. The Boston squad, aiming to extend its pennant lead, counter with a capable roster and balanced infield.
Yesterday at Harvard Tracy Hoppin defeated W. D. Orcutt in a five set exhibition, 8-6 7-5 6-2 2-6 6-4, to claim the university singles prize while Orcutt showed swift volleying and steady placement. Lyman and Chase won the doubles prize. next day second-place rounds and an exhibition doubles match are scheduled.
A morning paper interviews athletes about handicapping exposing prejudice and weak reputations. Among clubs Trimounts and Riverside Boat Club are noted, with disputes over representation and credit. Keene’s 10 4-5s sprint is cited while others claim unfair timing and criticism.
Keene criticizes a track handicap as unjust while noting it assumed a four lap track for the 440 yard event against Moakley. The paper records no details from Harry Cornish who was seen smiling and declined to speak for publication.
In Gloucester the club adds a starter role to the official duties when regular starters are unavailable. The novice starter mishandles the pistol, causing early jumps as Reynolds and Keene beat the gun in their heats. Harry Cornish will miss games. John Graham remains tied to the bank while sprinters train to beat the pistol.
Phil Knell trains strong in good form for left handed pitching. Vaughn impresses at first base for Cincinnati and Duffee shines in Washington with solid fielding and hitting. Anson clashes with Kittredge as Chicago seeks Genins, Lyons targets New York, Stricker courted by Washington but to remain with St Louis. Woodcock, Swartwood, Earle released. Baltimore to overhaul roster under Hanson’s directive for a winning nine.
The Cunard steamer Catalonia from Liverpool arrived at East Boston dock at 6 30 a m bringing 23 saloon passengers 71 second cabin and 671 steerage passengers. The saloon list includes Mr and Mrs Leighton Miss C Leighton Miss L Leighton Master Leighton Albert Leighton Mr Mrs and Miss Burns Mr Mr and Mrs Hartley Lord Miss E M Lord Miss E C Lord Mr and Mrs Sandborn Miss I Moses Miss M Rigby W W Case A Finlayson I H Kelly Miss M E Arnold C E Paseos I Lewis.
The Temple Choral Union invites good male singers to attend rehearsal next Wednesday evening June 1 at 7 30 p m in Tremont Temple chapel 88 Tremont street Free instruction and special advantages offered to new members Director Herman P Chelius
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