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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1895

Page

3

Boston league defeats Lawrence in loose game

Boston pitchers Sullivan and Dolan did not exert themselves as Burke and Mulhill were batted around. Bannon's batting and a Tenney home run highlighted a loosely played contest with attendance at 11. The score remains unreported.

Lawrence Boston Burke Mulhill Sullivan Dolan Bannon Tenney Boston AB TB Po A. E C.f Ganzel Stivetts Ivan Pissecessesces McCracken Life Osa A O'Connell Uo Driscoll Trewin M. Burke R. Weae T. J. Burke Evisieet Sees Mulhall Ewe Rees Irwin Driscoll McCarthy O'Connell Eh Dolan Anell Ball Lyons

Providence Beats Gindies in Eastern League Tilt

The Providence champions defeated Cincinnati 20 to 10 on an open date. Providence mocked Parrott’s pitching early as 2000 spectators watched a misfit Cincinnati squad struggle against the home club’s offense and defense.

Providence R. I Cincinnati Rap” Parrott

Baltimore Advances as Champs Take Sixth in Nine

The champions beat Louisville 16 to 6, moving within one win of the scheduled Sept. 6 game with St. Louis. Inks yielded after the third, Hoffer struggled but was supported by sturdy defense. The game ended in the eighth due to darkness with attendance around 1,000. Baltimore had 18 hits to Louisville’s 12.

Baltimore St. Louis Inks Hoffer Louisville Luby

Washington Defeats Pittsburg In Tense League Game

Washington wins 10 to 5 in a high scoring contest at home. Sugden hits a home run as Stocksdale struggles on the mound. Attendance is reported at 200 with Washington showing strong offense and solid defense.

Washington Killen Hart Stocksdale Sugden Pittsburg McGuire

New York Beats Chicago 4 1 In Tight Showdown At Home

New York defeats Chicago 4 to 1 as Dad Clarke pitches brilliantly in front of 3000 fans. Schriver hits a home run while New York’s lineup, short on top players, receives strong support and heavy hitting from Hutchison’s mound opponents.

New York Chicago Dad Clarke Hutchison Schriver

St Louis Slug Way to 17 8 Win Over Fall River

St Louis defeated Fall River 17 to 8 as Klobedanz left the game in the third inning. Poor fielding by Fall River aided the blowout while St Louis hitters collected 18 hits to Fall River's 13. Ehret and Peitz paired behind the plate with Klobedanz pitching for Fall River.

ST. Louis Fall River Klobedanz Errora Louis Ehret Peitz Linaln Rollins

Vickery Shines As Toronto Bats Falter In Buffalo Tilt

In a tight Eastern League game at Buffalo on May 1, Vickery was the standout while Toronto’s batsmen struggled to connect, letting key balls slip and stymieing scoring opportunities.

Buffalo N. Y Vickery Toronto

Buffalo Beats Toronto In Low Scoring Curve Game

Attendance 1200. Final score Buffalo 14 Toronto 9. Hits Buffalo 9 Toronto 6. Errors Buffalo 2 Toronto 2. Batteries Vickery and Urquhart for Buffalo Gray and Lake for Toronto.

Buffalo Toronto Saneye Ibiery Vickery Urquhart Gray and Lake

Melrose High Beats Winchester In League Baseball

Melrose defeated Winchester 13 to 9 in a league game at Melrose on May 31. Melrose pitcher Dear born struck out eight batters as the home team showed strong play throughout.

Melrose Winchester Dearborn

Theatrical Nine Formed At Castle Square Theatre

A new theatrical baseball team forms at Castle Square Theatre with Stage Manager William P. Edison as captain and issues a challenge to any theatre nine or any set of players in New England.

Castle Square Theatre William P. Edison New England

Buck Ewing Braves at South End Grounds This Afternoon

Diamond Chat reports Buck Ewing and his Braves meet at South End grounds at 3 30 PM. Providence defeated the Cinoles yesterday as Tom Parrott allowed many runs. The Imperials of South Boston seek Saturday games in June July August with in or out of town clubs. Address A A Warkus 11 Franklin Boston. Boston Grays free June 15 22. Strong out of town teams offered guaranteed pay. J E Barry 5 State Boston. Anson and his team showed strength against New York, prompting hopes of a victory.

Buck” Ewing Braves South End Providence Cinoles Tom Parrott Imperials South Boston A. A. Warkus Franklin Street Boston Boston Grays J. E. Barry State Street Anson New York

Boxing Letters Praise Post Writer and Smith Ryan Fight

A letter to the Sporting editor lauds the Post for an impartial Smith vs Ryan report and accuses New York writers of bias. The writer blames the Seaside Club and Jim Kennedy for alleged corruption and notes protests by Jere Dunn. The item mentions betting on the Pierce Abbott contest and previews possible matches with Lavigne, D’Arcy, McDonough, and Hennessy.

Post New York Hall Hotel Park Row Duane Street New York City Jim Kennedy Smith Jere Dunn Clayton Hurst Boston Barabas Robin Hood Robert Macaire Pete Donohue Johnny Eckhardt Coney Island Kennedy James l& Millss Pierce-Abbott Suffolk Club West Newton Street William Daly, Jr Abbott Providence George Lavigne Pierce Hough Tom D’arcy East Boston Hugh Martin Ike Martin D’arcy Jack McDonough Gladstone Lowell Jack McGee Billy Hennessy Jack Hennessy Billy Sullivan Creedon Danso O'Brien Jack Everhardt Lavigne Everhardt Chicago Inter Ocean Parson Davies

Stoneham Boy’s Wandering Tale Ends in Homecoming

Freddie Bruce, a 15 year old from Stoneham, left home May 2 with dreams of adventure. After selling papers in New York, working briefly as a bellboy in Orange New Jersey, and being robbed on a Portland ship, he was taken to the Gerry Society home for lost children before being returned to his mother in Stoneham. He expressed a preference for home over city life.

Freddie Joseph Bruce Stoneham Pleasant Street New York Boston Portland Express Union Station Portland Maine City Manhattan City Hall Square Evening World Winsor Hotel Orange N. J Gotham Catherine Ferry Gerry Society

Stanton Abbott Training For 20 Round Bout In Rhode Island

Stanton Abbott of England trains for a 20 round match with Leslie Price of Philadelphia in East Providence Rhode Island. He is weighed and ready, backed by Jack McFadden, aims for a decision within the rounds, and hopes to box George Kid Lavigne or Jack Everhardt next. Jimmy Powers trains at Nahant under Billy Smith and coaches Bob Smith and Billy Anderson aiming to defeat Fenton. Boston May 31.

Stanton Abbott England Leslie Price Philadelphia East Providence R. I Jack McFadden George Kid) Lavigne Jack Everhardt Jimmy Powers Nahant Billy Smith Bob Smith Billy Anderson Fenton E. Pritchard Boston

Yale Duo Triumphs In New England Tennis Doubles

Chace and Foote of Yale defeated Paret and Fischer of New York 6-1 3-6 6-3 in a well played doubles match at New Haven today. The Yale pair dominated the first set, dropped a bright second, and edged the deciding set with a magnificent team effort.

New Haven Conn New England Chace Foote Yale Fischer Paret New York

Rau Disqualified in Chicago Road Race After Admission

Chicago May 31 Fred Rau winner of second prize for fastest time in the road race yesterday was disqualified this morning. He admitted he did not ride the full course. An investigation of all leading men will be conducted and the race may have to be run again.

Chicago Fred Rau

Mast Defect Delays Valkyrie III Fitting Out

In Glasgow on May 31 the Valkyrie III.s fitting out was delayed when the mast was found defective at the last moment. A new mast has been completed and will be stepped today.

Glasgow

Columbus North End Reunion At 102 Richmond Street

The Columbus Associates of the North End held a grand reunion at their hall on 102 Richmond street last evening. About fifty couples attended with supper at Hotel Campidoglio and dancing until 4 am. Arrangements were led by Alex F Bianco R Granora J Dogoslin and F Bianco. Invited guests included Mamie Galirino Arelia Orancio Mary Levoroni Rosie Solary M Guinasso Louisa Porcella Teresa Drego Lena Finklestein.

Columbus Associates North End Richmond Street Hotel Campidoglio Alex F. Bianco R. Granora J. Dogoslin F. Bianco Mamie Galirino Arelia Orancio Mary Levoroni Rosie Solary M. Guinasso Louisa Porcella Teresa Drego Lena Finklestein

James Shields Fatally Struck by Shifting Engine

Lynn May 31 A colored man James A Shields was struck while asleep on a track in the freight yard and fatally mutilated He died after arrival at the hospital He was years old and resided at 19 Sheridan Street

Lynn James A. Shields Epital Sheridan Streets

Trotting Races At Berlin See Growing Attendance And Wins

In Berlin on May 31 attendance rose as trotting events attracted bettors and spectators. Thusnelda won the Vienna prize of 1200 marks over 2600 metres in 4:29.5, with Acanthus second and La france third. Grace Simmons, owned by James Gordon Bennett, captured the Press prize, then Queen Patchen took the international handicap. Anticipated entries Antram and Helen Leyburn did not start. Attilla won the Behrefeld prize, and Julie topped the Landshut prize field with Dorissohn and Paul following.

Berlin Vienna Thusnelda Acanthus Lafrance James Gordon Bennett Grace Simmons Kleber Ella Queen Patchen Othello Antram Helen Leyburn Attilla Sutter Maid Young Alexander Julie Dorissohn Paul

Country Club Race Meeting Entries For 199 Today

The Country Club race meeting for 199 will close with two flat and three steeplechase races this afternoon. Entries include Lady Raymond in the race for unplaced horses and fields for all five events with purses ranging from 500 to 700 dollars and various entrance fees.

Country Club Lady Raymond del Monte Stables B. H. Little Ch. H. Ferrier del Monte B. m. Tigress George R. Wales Ch. G. Lansing George B. Inches Ch. G. Galleon P. Randolph B. F. Clyde Westbrook Stables B. H. King John Chambler Ss. P. Sagserpe B. G Broad Hollow Stables Oakwood Mr. Chambler B. m. Roseland

Thoroughbred race card from Gravesend meeting summarized

A detailed five race program lists handicaps and sweepstakes for 3-year-olds and up, maidens, and 2-year-olds at Gravesend on May 31. Notable entrants include Lazzarone, Sister Mary, Stowaway, Patrician, Red Skin, and Song and Dance in the first. Bedouin and Mirage among maidens in the second. Tremont stakes with Applegate and Hazlet for 2-year-olds. Boulevard handicap with Connoisseur and Keenan. Top Topsy and Nantucket in a 2-year-old selling. and St Michael among 3-year-olds and up in the sixth race. Purses range from $500 to $2,500 with various guarantees and forfeits.

Gravesend L. I Lazzarone Sister Mary Stowaway Patrician Red Skin Stephen J Restraint Mirage Snoldsley Chandos Fatal King Michael Stavin Kilbern Applegate Hazlet Refugee Axiom Mormon Intermission Connoisseur Keenan Sir Galahad Bright Phobus Monaco Kennel Belmar St. Michael Adelbert Chiswick Prig Certainty Dark Canterbury Manchester

Races Report from a Field Event Card

First race seven-eighths mile selling Chief Justice first Quartermaster second Julia L. third Time 1 30. Second race four and one half furlongs Mural Bess Monolithe second Leshade third Time 8. Third race half mile selling Jessiec eure first Dama second Sivant third Time Fourth race three fourths mile welter Darkness first Grand Prix second Prince Klamath third Time 1 17 14. Fifth race six and one half furlongs Belisarius first Mirage second Blue Bird third Time. Sixth race five eighths mile selling R F Dee first Blackfoot second Silver Queen third Time 1 03.

Chief Justice Quartermaster Julia L Mural Bess Monolithe Leshade Jessieceure Dama Sivant Prince Klamath Belisarius Mirage Blue Bird R. F. Dee Blackfoot Silver Queen

Latonia Race Results Review First Five Falls

Latonia results show first race St Ilarto Tobin Staffa with 1:2914. second Greenwich Judith Vida 1:42%. third Helen Mar Helen Kellar Minnie Clyde 1:0314. Fourth Eg bart Terrapin Jane 1:48% with Saddle Bags disqualified for fouling Egbart. Fifth Moylan Joe Clark Loki 56s.

St. Ilarto Tobin Staffa Greenwich Judith Vida Helen Mar Helen Kellar Minnie Clyde Egbart Terrapin Jane Moylan Joe Clark Loki

Fourteen Men Arrested in Card Playing Case at 81 1 2 Friend Street

On May 29 police arrested fourteen men at 81 1 2 Friend Street. At Municipal Criminal Court Judge Forsaith found five guilty of card playing and fined $10 each. The other nine were charged with presence where gaming implements were found and fined unspecified amounts.

Friend Street Judge Forsaith Municipal Criminal Court James Brown Henry E. Batley William Jameson Frank L. Laughton Harry Lawson Joseph Murphy William Evans James Morgan John Jones Charles Herman Charles Leonard Samuel Abbott Frank Wakefield Andrew Fletcher

London Colonel Tours Boston Harbor Guests Visit Marblehead Neck

Major C Wolmer Williams of London visiting Boston with host Mr A Shuman enjoyed a harbor cruise yesterday with guests including Dr G H M Rowe Colonel H A Thomas representing Governor Greenhalge Colonel William A Bancroft Captain A A Folsom General A P Martin Colonel Ferris Mr Wallace F Robinson Mr I A Ratshesky Mr Alexander Steinert Mr H Staples Etter and Mr Harrison Gardner.

C. Wolmer Williams London Boston A. Shuman North Shore Marblehead Neck Mr. Shuman G. H. M. Rowe H. A. Thomas Greenhalge William A. Bancroft

Paine Furniture Uses Flemish Oak For Antique Pieces

The Paine Furniture Company uses Flemish oak aged by a treatment to resemble nearly 200 year old wood. They craft old-fashioned Dutch settles chimney pieces carved chests and many other famed antique furniture items. Readers are invited to visit their warerooms this season.

Paine Furniture Company

Teachers Talk at New England Superintendents Meeting

The fifty sixth semi annual meeting of the New England Association of School Superintendents met at the English High School exhibition hall. Topics covered included training for the superintendency and testing and training of teachers in service with speakers from Clark University Harvard and state education departments. Committees and officers were announced with J C Simpson named president and L P Nash treasurer.

New England Association of School Superintendents G. Stanley Hall Clark University W. T. Harris United States Hall

Referendum Debate Over Boston Charter Bill and Veto

Senator Corbett and Representative Lowell argue for or against a referendum on Boston charter changes. They discuss mayoral term length, local self government, and whether the Governor should veto or allow the bill to go to voters. Other lawmakers call the measure too complex and politically risky for public decision.

Corbett Charlestown Greenhalge Boston General Court Woburn Holyoke Common Council James F. Creed Massachusetts

Man Arrested After Window Invasion in Ward 6

In Providence on May 381 Alder Ira C. Winter woke to a commotion in his parlor as James Folle crawled through a window and bunked on the lounge. Police arrested Folle for drunkenness after he claimed to recall being at a picnic beer keg and denied aiming to imitate Astor fame.

Providence R. I Ira C. Winter James Folle Tramp Gorrey Astor

Bishop Nicholson Coming to Preach at Christ Church

The Right Rev W R Nicholson bishop of the synod of New York and Philadelphia is expected to preach at Christ Church Trinity Sunday June 9 during the morning service and administer the rite of confirmation. Nicholson long served as rector of St Pauls Episcopal Church here and is well known and esteemed.

W. R. Nicholson Philadelphia Snyod New York Christ Church Trinity St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Nude in Art deemed obscene by municipal court

In a municipal court, Judge Hardy fined A. P. Davidson and David B. Marvin $100 each for possessing a work titled The Nude in Art with intent to sell. Art critic R. F. H. Allen testified the publication contained reproductions of reputable art and was not obscene or corrupting. Both appealed.

Hardy A. P. Davidson David B. Marvin R. F. H. Allen

Boston A. O. H. Treasurer James Barry Dies Suddenly

James Barry treasurer of Division 30 A. O. H. Boston died suddenly at his residence 20 Sawyer Street. He was a young man of exemplary character, intensely patriotic and popular in the community. Division 30 members will attend the funeral in a body on Sunday.

James Barry Division 30 Boston Sawyer Street

New Roxbury Club The Fifty Associates Forms

A new club named The Fifty Associates is formed in Roxbury. David Burke is elected president at the last meeting. The group plans a five year lease for the house at 10 Warren Street as its permanent headquarters.

Roxbury David Burke Warren Street

Ward 8 Dem selects Hayes for Ward 3 endorse

The Democratic ward committee of Ward 8 met last evening and endorsed James E. Hayes for Ward 3. Officers named include James Joyce secretary John J. Tague executive committeeman and William Fallon treasurer.

Ward 8 James E. Hayes James 8. Joyce John J. Tague William Fallon

Ultra Radical Leader Aims to Annul Rome Election

Signor Felice Cavalotti plans a motion in the Chamber of Deputies to annul Prime Minister Crispi's Rome fifth district election. He alleges eight Socialists were arrested to suppress voting.

Rome Felice Cavalotti Chamber of Deputies Crispi

Corean Premier Secures Treaty With Russia

Vienna dispatch reports Corea and Russia sign a treaty in which Russia vows to protect Corea in emergencies without suzerain authority, while Japan threatens to withdraw its minister from Seoul if the king approves. The document includes secret clauses.

London Vienna Russia Japan Seoul

Reforms Sought in China Petition to Pekin Calls Western Style Changes

A Times despatch reports a petition from South China urging the Emperor to enact constitutional reforms. It asks for removal of incapable officials abolishing the pigtail and footbinding granting freedom of the press and establishing general reforms along western lines.

London The Times Pekin South China

Were Not Guilty Acquittals in Medway Assault Case

Medway judge frees J Henry Parker and James Dowd after acquittal on assault and battery charges in the Riordan case. Court cleared them of the March 8 incident.

Medway J. Henry Parker James Dowd John Riordan

Grey pushes sealing ban in Behring Sea debates

In the House of Commons Sir Edward Grey leads legislation to prohibit sealing at certain seasons in the Behring Sea and nearby waters, outlining aims to protect seal populations and regulate activity.

London House of Commons Sir Edward Grey Bebring Sea

Sinking of the Colima near Manzanillo

A despatch from Mexico reports the Colima struck a reef near Coahuayancan and sank after 8 AM on the 27th. Captain Taylor and two officers were killed, sixteen survivors were rescued by the San Juan, and 188 people are known to have drowned with 26 saved.

San Francisco Cal City of Mexico Manzanillo Pacific Mail Steamship Company Colima J. F. Taylor Coast Line San Juan Coahuyaunck Pacific Mail

Colimas Captain John P. Taylor A Colima Commander From Orleans

Captain John P. Taylor of the ill fated Colima was born in Orleans Massachusetts around forty years ago the son of Waters Taylor He began at sea in a Cape Cod fishing schooner then served as cabin boy and officer on ships bound for Liverpool and around the Horn He gained a reputation for courage and leadership after surviving a shipwreck and later commanded the Colima until its loss

Orleans Maas John P. Taylor Colima Waters Taylor New York Taylor Japan Mexican

Colima cannot be raised. survivors landed near Boca Apzia

San Francisco report states the Colima cannot be raised despite Pacific Mail agents being notified by the Manzanillo agency. Relief steamers have been sent toward the mouth of the San Some river area, with survivors reportedly landed at Boca Apzia near the Jelmo River.

San Francisco Cal Pacific Mail Manzanillo Colima San Boca Apzia Jelmo River

Runaway Horse Causes Chaos in Charlestown Night Run

A horse attached to a light wagon ran wild through Charlestown after 7 PM, dashing along Harvard Street into City Square, striking a lunch cart and injuring three pedestrians. It weaved through West End, Fitchburg tracks, and the street, wrecking the wagon after colliding with an iron pole before an unknown man arrived to claim the horse.

Charlestown Harvard Street City Square Warren Bridge West End Fitchburg

Morton fully recovers from Memorial Day fainting spell

May 31 New York Governor Morton has entirely recovered from his Memorial Day fainting spell. He did not speak on it but observers say the incident may be used by opponents to question his age and presidential prospects in a campaign.

New York Morton

Newtons Liquor Crusade Raids Local Hole In The Wall

A patrol squad under Sergeant Ryan raided the hole in the wall run by Anthony Gildea and seized cider wine and liquor. Gildea an old offender and recently convicted in U S Courts for revenue law violations will be arraigned in local court tomorrow for maintaining a nuisance.

Newton Ryan Anthony Gildea Gildea United States

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