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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1893

Page

3

rout of the Colonels by the Louisville team noted

William Bernie led Louisville residents as guide and manager as the Louisvilles routed the Colonels. Hitting highlights included Long, Nichols, and McCarthy with multiple runs. The game featured strong defense and timely hitting, producing a decisive victory for Louisville.

William Bernie Louisville Billy Louisvilles Barnie Blue Grass Bostons Hemming Sete Tom Brown Fred Pfeffer Weaver Jennings Nichols Long McCarthy Carroll Duffy Colonels

New York Falls to Cleveland in Rough Tilt

New York was beaten by Cleveland as Bald win went awry at key moments and Kelly, sore and stiff, botched the sixth inning. Attendance 3,000. Final score Cleveland 8 New York 2. Hits Cleveland 13 New York 11. Errors New York 9. Batteries Young and O Connor Baldwin and Kelly and McMahon.

New York Cleveland Baldwin Kelly Erroys Young O'Connor McMahon

Georgetown Shuts Out Brown Behind Dowd's Pitching

Georgetown defeats Brown University 3 to 0 as Dowd silences the Brown bats. Brown collects only one hit and none reach third base while two Brown errors and two passed balls contribute to the loss. Sexton works effectively as Georgetown tallies three runs, all unearned.

Boston Long Carroll Duffy Clea McCarthy Nash Tucker Bvic Lowe Pennett Pennett, Ceeeeeeenesere Nichols Marco Tatwa Sakens Louisville R. B. Po Tom Brown Weaver Bill Brown Browning Pfeffer Pinckney Sonhinge Hlarrington Flemming T. Brown Harrington Bennett Double Long Hurst Providence Dowd Brown University Georgetown Brown Sexton Sullivan Lang

Fall River Defeats Brockton In Low-Scoring Tilt

Fall River beat Brockton 20 to 4 in a game highlighted by strong hitting for Fall River and weak Brockton fielding. Attendance was about 500 as ONeill Burrell Doe Kiley and Flynn divided pitching duties for Fall River and Brockton respectively.

Fall River Brocktons Brockton O’neill Burrell Doe Kiley Flynn

Sexton Won't Play Here With Boston League Team

Frank J. Sexton of Brown University denies reports he will join a Boston league club. He says current ties to college prevent leaving school to play professionally. He notes Manager Selee had negotiated but would not join. After Brown finishes, Sexton and fellow Brown players will move to New Bedford for the season.

Brockton Frank J. Sexton Brown University Selee Sexton Brown New Bedford

Dover Falls at Lewiston in High-Scoring Game

Lewiston won while Dover was tagged for many base hits. Spill stood out with sharp short stop work as 300 fans watched a pitchers duel turn into a slugfest. Lewiston collected 18 base hits to Dover’s 12 with 5 errors to 3. Wheeler and Hart paired for Dover. Morse and Donahue for Lewiston.

Lewiston Spill Bowiston S Fis Cons Ohool Hag Dough Ao Aavices Dover Wheeler and Hart Morse Donahue

Lowells Fall to Mains as Portland Bats Spark Win

Portland defeated Lowell in a baseball game with Portland scoring 21 1 20 2025 6 innings while registering 18 base hits to Lowell's 7. Errors favored Lowell 9 to 5. Mains and Hayes pitched for the winners with Rudderham Ward and McAuley catching. Attendance reported as 259.

Portland Lowells Mains Lowell Hayes Rudderham Ward McAuley

Yale Defeats Phillips Andover In Tight Nine Inning Game

Yale edged Phillips Andover 9 to 2 in a tight contest. Errors by Letton and Murphy helped Yale's scoring as the teams traded runs.

Andover Yale Phillips Andover Letton Murphy Varig

Brown Freshmen Defeated by Rogers High School

In Newport on May 31 Rogers High School defeated Brown University freshmen 5 to 1. The game featured light batting with Brown totaling two hits and making two errors while Cozzens held them to the scratch hit.

Newport Brown University Rogers High School Brown Cozzens

Colby Defeats Maine State College In Lopsided Game

Waterville May 31 Colby College trounced Maine State College 15 to 4 in a baseball contest. Colby collected 10 hits and made 7 errors while Maine State managed 11 errors and only 2 hits. Batteries went to Whit man and Coffen for Colby and Hayes and DeHasett for Maine State College.

Waterville Colby Maine State College Whitman Coffen Hayes and DeHasett

Dempsey Fight Status and New England Welterweight Clash

Jack Dempsey has accepted the Coney Island Club’s money but no word since May 18 in Seattle. Billy Smith grows anxious as the bout approaches. Maffitt Flaherty signs to box Dick O’Brien for New England welterweight title. O’Brien says he will fight but has not received the articles. Jim Gibbons seeks a lightweight bout for Austin. George LaBlanche weighs 159 pounds after defeating Billy McCarthy. Australian Billy Murphy seeks Cribb Club appearance after recent loss to Johnny Griffin.

Jack Dempsey Coney Island Seattle Billy Smith Maffitt Flaherty Dick O’brien New England O’brien Captain Cooke Flaherty Jim Gibbons Austin Gibbons Martin Denny George LaBlanche Billy McCarthy Billy Murphy Johnny Griffin Cribb

Griffin off to Chicago for July 3 title bout

Johnny Griffin world featherweight champion leaves Brockton for Chicago to train for a July 3 bout with Sally Smith before the Columbian Athletic Club for a $1000 purse. Brockton delegation will attend the match. Griffin is in fine condition and confident of a strong showing.

Brockton Johnny Griffin Chicago Sally Smith Griffin Smith Columbian Athletic Club Brocktonians

Eleven Annual L A W spring meet recaps and prizes

The eleventh annual L A W spring meet closes with praise for the track and organization. The Waltham Bicycle Club and visitors depart happy as plans are laid for June 17 when its first annual tournament returns with races for many prizes including gold medals, watches, firearms, and a grand piano for the fastest mile.

Bofs Waltham Bicycle Club A. C Vietor Flyer Overman Wheel Company American Waltham Watch Company E. St. Graves A. C. Very Cycle Company J. P. Lovell Arms Company Crescent Watch Case Company New York Boston & Waltham C. HB. Osgood & Co TE. J. Dill D. Q Union Cycle Company Cos. Mervill Mortimer & C O Depple W. F E. Sanborn & Co Wyaitham MeCune Cycle Company C. D. Blomberg Central Dry Goods Company H. H. Blake Biocycle Shoes H. A. Farmsworth Waltham Wheel Sidwell & Saben William Read & Sons Saul & Safford G. C. Poore Estey Organ Company Malden Club Waltham Norway Mugridge and Merrill Mugridge Malden Maine Tom Roe San Francisco Pearings Jordan & Marsh Waltham Track C. G Williams Walthams National Cycling Association of America New York City Byrne Fifth Avenue Val Powers Freedman Manhattan Field F. H. Herrick Detroit Wheelmen's Club Herrick London Birmingham Eng Lynmn Lynn Secon

Pension frauds alleged in Iowa and Minnesota

The Journal reports a sensational probe into large scale pension frauds in northern Iowa and southern Minnesota led by Special Pension Examiner Waite. Arrests included George M. Van Leuven Jr and Dr. George Kessel. bonds were posted and they were released.

Minneapolis Cresco Waite Dubuque van Leuven James Churchill Kessel

Fire ignites from clothing sparks blaze at Burkel home

Matches ignited in clothing pockets inside a closet caused an 835 blaze at the two and a half story wooden house of Adam Burkel, 2 Lamartine Court. The alarm came from Box 548 at 11:05 PM last night.

Fred Burkel Lamartine Court Adam Burkel

St Paul School Athletes Open Eighteenth Spring Meet

The St. Paul School Athletic Association opened its eighteenth spring meeting in Concord New Hampshire and runs through tomorrow. Today's events include results from shot put high jump sprints and distance races with multiple winners and record attempts noted.

Concord N. H St. Paul’s School Athletic Association A. M. McCrea H. G. Campbell, Jr J. T Campbell A. M. Saxe F. B. Berger H. & Avery A. K. Foote H. T. Bowles E. Littel H. Dwight P. Lyman E. R. Sibley W. EF. Cochran F. D. Mills J. Baird E. W. Howard

Franklin Park trotting meet set for Wednesday and Thursday

Franklin Park Saugus schedules trotting and pacing events next week with manager James O Gray arranging strong cards. Wednesday features three races over one mile with best two in three heats including 9-40 class trotting, 222 class pacing and 997 class trotting. Thursday offers 9:49 class pacing, a free for all trotting and pacing, and 36 class trotting among others at Paris Stud Park Franklin Park.

Franklin Park Saugus James O. Gray B. m. Juanita J. Malcolm Forbes B. m. Hazel C. H. Nelson B. m. Myrtle G J. Scot McCoy S. King Star F. Quinn B. G. Hencoe S A. Johnson Shuck Wilson J. Middleby, Jr F. John Cheney B. G. Jim Fitzgerald H. M. Temple B. S. Huson F. A. Newell C. H. Hanson Cato R. m. Psyche H. Titer B. G. Fargo H. Hanson & Co G. Thad John Cheney M. Hazel Kirke B. G. Turk B. m. Belle Wilkes J. M. E. Morrill B. m. Lassie Paris Stud Park B. m. Lady Hamilton Meadow Farm B. G. Jim’ Matt A. W. Locke B. m. Marguerite C. Opdycke B. G. Montague B. &. Fred Wilkes B. m. Maud Banks B. m. Lizzie L Jac. Riley Big F R. W. Robbs Ben 8 J. Beot McCoy B. m. Proteine J. H. Nay E. G. Windom KE. A. Derning Billy Bird J. W. Brodbine Walter A G. E. Langworthy Franklin P Captain White Billy Wilton Eugene Snow Rosco Quoddy B. G. Duster P. F. Carey Dandy Boy G. St. Joe F. Ss. Chickering Plaza G. Woodmont George E. Langworthy B. G. Allabreve J. M. B. Morrill Ray Prince B. G. Frank Patcher Ben Liscomb Marlboro Ned Winslow W. A. Boggs B. G. Ryland T B. m. Lizziemont G. Jewett B. m. Lightning B. m. Lady Wilkins B. m. Belle Parlin B. m. Cuckoo B. m. Belle Shedd Bl. S. Shadow B. m. Elsie Harris B. S. Maudritorian

Country Club Races at Clyde Park Fourth Day

Clyde Park hosts the Country Club meeting for the fourth day with six races. Entries include ponies Little Friend Brandy Bridget. six furlongs Ballad Clytie Zeno Red Mike Billy Crane Nugget. two mile hurdle Independence Day The Rat Roulette. one and a half mile flat Easterbok Davy Johnson Landseer Jumpaway. open steeplechase Gerrina Venus The Rat Glenfalcon. hunters steeplechase Mogul Bulldog Oakwood Beaufort Kate.

Clyde Park Little Friend Brandy Bridget Ballad Clytie Zeno Red Mike Billy Crane Nugget Easterbok Davy Johnson Landseer Jumpaway Gerrina Venus the Rat Glenfalcon

Trotting at Lawrence Pleasant Conditions Lead to Wins

Races in the 2 40 and 2 25 classes at the Riding Park in Lawrence drew crowds this afternoon. The track was in excellent condition and fast times were posted. The 2 40 was hotly contested and won by Julia D. Sylvester K., the favorite in the pools, while the 2 25 event went to a strong winner in similar fashion.

Isinglass Wins The Derby At Epson

Isinglass, the bay colt owned by Mr McCalmont, won the Derby at Epson. Ravensburn, owned by Mr Rose, finished second and Raeburn, the Duke of Portland’s bay colt, placed third.

London Epson Mr. McCalmont Isinglass Mr. Rose Ravensburn Duke of Portland Raeburn

Local notices and obituaries from a Boston area paper

Cornelius McGonigle aged 24 iron worker of Boston Forge Company died yesterday morning. Funeral Friday morning. King Philip Lodge met with Calanthe Lodge of Lynn. Strawberry festival tonight at Central Square Baptist. Bohemian Club plans a June 8 dramatic entertainment for Fitton School. Abenakis Tribe No. 46 I O R M to work chief degree tonight. Saratoga M and Church held a fine musical program at the annual apron sale and strawberry festival. Outing Cycle Club adopts a silver bar badge reading Outing. Assumption Cadets hold annual exhibition on June 29. The Ferryman.

Cornelius McGonigle James McGonigile Everett Street Boston Forge Company King Philip Lodge Knights of Honor Calanthe Lodge Lynn Central Square Baptist Bohemian Club Church of the Holy Redeemer Fitton Halis Fitton School Saratoga M Assumption Cadets

South Boston Social and Civic Notes Highlight Farragut Statue Dedication

Local events and happenings in South Boston include plays by St Pauls Society of the Church of the Redeemer and sketches Bamboozling and Old Cronies. Reports cover Farragut statue dedication June 28, Mt Washington Bank organization, police assignment, cemetery association finances, ward officers, pegs jar guessing at J Green & Co stores, and a Merry Six donkey party at Hobah Hall.

Pilgrim Hall St. Paul's Society of the Church of the Redeemer Castle Island City Point South Boston Dennis J. Casey St. Augustine Cemetery Edward J. Leary Joseph J. Kelley J. J. Green & Co West Broadway William Dennison E. Reynolds Fred E. Boswick Merry Six Edward G. Hudson Lewis Bowden Charles T. Leary Walter Farrell Thomas Gavagannd Edward Farrell Hobah Hall

Missionary convention opens at Dorchester M E Church today

Dorchester reports a missionary convention at the Dorchester M E Church with sessions at 10 am and 2 pm Miss Baker to speak on missionary matters The Catholic Union opens June 8 with a fair as the attraction St Peter s T A L Society seeks a return game with St Augustine s after a recent defeat with key players missing Senior Circle of the Kings Daughters met at Mrs J W Betcher s Blue Hill avenue A Norfolk Unitarian Church sale and musical entertainment drew visitors J Mulkern of Freeport street surprised with a goldfi watch and chain Regular Dorchester Athletic Club meeting tonight GROVE HALL

Dorchester M. E Rechester M. E Miss Baker Catholic Union St. Peter’s T. A. & L. Society St. Augustine J. Mulkern Freeport Street Mr. Mulkern Dorchester Athletic Club Grove Hall

Religious and civic meetings in Malden and Kernwood

Malden reports a Baptist Sunday School officers and teachers meeting and various evening gatherings including Y M C A elections on June 14 Wenepoykin Haymakers and Christian Endeavor Society at Maplewood Congregational Church and Maplewood Methodist Sunday School at William E Hopkins residence. A Box 64 alarm fought a 12 30 a m laundry fire owned by Daniel Hanlon causing about 300 loss from an overheated stove. The Y M C A building fund stands at 39507 subscribed. An ice cream festival with tableaux such as Cinderella The Artist's Dream The Soldier's Departure The Bachelor's Reverie The Serenade The Maiden's Dream and The Jewels was held at Stanwood's Hall.

Baptist Sunday School Wenepoykin Haymakers Christian Endeavor Society Congregational Church Maplewood Methodist Sunday School of William E. Hopkins George Court Department Daniel Hanlon Emerald Street Stanwood’s Kernwood

Everett Notes on Local Builds and a June 7 Supper Event

A new bicycle repair shop is planned for Railroad street. Mr. Henderson builds several houses on School street. On Wednesday evening June 7 the Ladies Circle of the Universalist Church will host a supper and entertainment in the church vestry. William Marshall, a carpenter at the Everett Carpet Cleaning Company factory on 23 Main street, fell from a 25 foot height yesterday morning. Doctors Brown and Norton sent him home to 19 Winslow street where four ribs are reported broken and he is unconscious.

Railroad Street Henderson School Street the Universalist Church William Marshall Everett Carpet Cleaning Company Main Street Winslow Street Broadway

Boston Bay column reports on docks and local mischief

The piece notes improved actions by the Boston, Revere Beach and Lynn management abolishing a dangerous drinking trough aboard the City of Lynn. It also describes an East Boston waiting room with damaged walls, a prurient poet’s inked wallpaper, and a 3x5 inch mirror fragment. It recounts Mr Hannah’s rescue from foul dock water after a yacht landing and a comic wardrobe borrowing from E S Clark. It lists yachts at Long wharf flats and announces a Canada Atlantic Plant Line steamer, the Florida, to serve Boston to Hawkesbury, Charlottetown with weekly trips of 2000 tons and over twelve knots.

Boston Revere Beach & Lynn City of Lynn Gentlemen’s Waiting Room Hannah Wessagussett Miriam E. S. Clark Ames Long Wharf Hera Constellation Random Kathleen Nimbus Alice Ethel Canada, Atlantic & Plant Steamship Line Halifax Hawkesbury C. B Charlottetown

Cambridge port Flower Mission opens season Thursdays through November

Cambridgeport Flower Mission begins its season today and will stay open each Thursday morning at Temple street for flowers fruits and delicacies for the sick. Editor Buckley of the News resides at Annisquam while Editor Cox of the Press vacationing at Nantasket Beach. The First National Bank plans to return to Main and Prospect streets within days. Michael F Busnach, longtime Cambridgeport resident and temperance advocate, died at Salem Street home aged 76. He helped found the Cambridge Temperance Reform Society and held roles in Commonwealth Lodge K of P and local constables. He leaves three sons and two daughters.

Cambridgeport Temple Street Buckley the News Annisquam James Cox the Press Nantasket Beach First National Bank Main Prospect Streets Michael F. Busnach Salem Street Cambridge Temperance Reform Society Commonwealth Lodge K.of P London Harvard Bridge

Resignation of Somerville School Superintendent Accepted

The Somerville school committee has accepted the resignation of Superintendent C. E. Meleney to take effect in October. Meleney has served loyally and his work was invaluable to the school department. Also noted are visits home from Europe by ex Mayor Austin Belknap and Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Downer, a poem party at Broad Way Congregational Church, a Knights of Pythias charter application nearing organization, and local social events including Mr. and Mrs. Willard Kinsley hosting visits.

C. E. Meleney Meleney Austin Belknap R. C. Downer Europe Broadway Congregational Church Lodge of Knights of Pythias Daniel A. Lakin Massachusetts Reformatory Concord James P. Leddy Sumner Street Ladies of the Day Street Church West Somerville Columbian Hall

Veterans decorate graves and gather for cemetery visits

The Veteran Fireman's Association forms a committee to decorate graves on Sunday June 11, assembling at 1 30 p m at headquarters and moving to Garden Cemetery before visiting Woodlawn Cemetery. The McGlewn branch of the National Irish Federation has raised over 600 dollars. Miss Mary Morgan was buried from 209 Poplar Street yesterday. C P Jameson of Tremont Temple will speak at the Y M C A next Sunday at 4 o'clock.

Veteran Fireman’s Association Garden Cemetery Woodlawn Cemetery McGlewn National Irish Federation Rambler Bicycle Club Alter Ego Club Ramblers Mary Morgan James Foley Poplar Street Cc. P

Medford Community Activities and Obituaries Highlight Day

The cycle club plans a Sunday trip to Danvers. A W A church sociable occurred at First M E Salem Street. A strawberry festival was held at Universalist Church last evening. Funeral notices: Howard L Stevens in Alton NH today. Joseph Roberts from 21 Washington Street this afternoon, Oak Grove burial. Arthur P Bartlett from 36 Jerome Street today, Oak Grove. G Oliver Wythe Jr buried today from 7 South Street, Oak Grove. Frank T Moakley from 76 Adams Street at 2:30, Oak Grove Cemetery. Clara P Hildreth interred from 10 Central Avenue today at Salem. Drama Messmates tonight at Opera House by St Joseph’s Church Sunday School teachers. Mystic Park.

Danvers Ts A. W M. E Salem Street Universalist Howard L. Stevens Alton N. H Joseph Roberts Washington Street Oak Grove Arthur P. Bartlett Jerome Street Oliver Wythe, Jr South Street Frank T. Moakley Adams Street Oak Grove Cemetery Clara P. Hildreth Central Avenue Salem Opera House St. Joseph's Church Mystic Park

Rapid Transit Bill Heads to Third Reading in House

The House spent most of the day debating rapid transit with a third reading ordered for the committee bill. Opponents defeated substitutes from the White system and Coffin bill, while supporters urged quicker citywide transit and cited Chicago as a model. The roll call ended with 93 yeas to 79 nays for the third reading.

House Perkins Mellen Bennett Everett Supreme Court Meilen Worcester Meigs Boston Graham Quincy Rapid Transit Committee Chicago Wellman Malden Wood John Quinn, Jr Charles Cook Parker Dodge Natick Rideout

Water Street filth concerns prompt health action

Citizens urge Board of Health to fumigate cellars and rooms near Water street docks used by sailors and emigrants, noting foul odors from tide water and dirty conditions in old rookeries and boarding houses.

Hoosac Tunnel Water Street Chambers Wapping Board of Health James H. Conley St. Francis de Sales Y. M. C. T. A L. Society St. Mary's Y. M. C. T. Society St. Mary’s Church Warren Street Donovan & Brock City Square Bunker Hill

Polo Grounds Near First Class Shape At Wenham

Wenham reports polo grounds nearly in first class shape for the season. George H. Norman Jr and R M Anderson are already in practice, signaling frequent games at the venue.

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