Baseball matchups across leagues prompt weekend slate
Louisville plays Boston, Cleveland faces Washington, and more in two leagues. Pittsburgh battles Baltimore, Cincinnati visits Philadelphia, St. Louis at Brooklyn, Chicago at New York. In New England League New Bedford visits Brockton, Pawtucket plays Fall River, Bangor meets Augusta, Lewiston hosts Portland. Eastern League games include Springfield at Providence Toronto at Buffalo Syracuse at Rochester and Scranton at Wilkes Barre.
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Louisville
Boston
Cleveland
Washington
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Chicago
New York
New Bedford
Brockton
Pawtucket
Fall River
Bangor
Augusta
Lewiston
Portland
Springfield
Providence
Toronto
Buffalo
Syracuse
Rochester
Scranton
Wilkesbarre
Eastward baseball shakeup leaves Cleveland on top
Western clubs stumble as Cincinnati drops and Baltimore climbs toward the lead. Boston’s return falters while Louisville, Col onels, and Springfield battle for position. Frank Shannon and Tenney anchor Boston and Providence lines as Chicago visit. Cleveland’s pitching staff leads, with Cuppy Young Wallace and Wilson shaping the pennant race. Syracuse Rochester stay strong. Scranton Wilkes-Barre and Pawtucket push the standings.
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Cincinnati
Cleveland
Baltimores
Bostons
Pittsburg
Louisvilles
Colonels
McGunnigle
Frank Shannon
Boston
Springfields
Fred Tenney
Ryan
Chicagos
Colts
Phillies
Senators
Mercer
Clevelands
Cuppy
Young
Wallace
Wilson
Spiders
Cincinnatis
Rhinos
Pawtuckets
Maine
Providence
Tenney
Springfield
Syracuse
Rochester
Scranton
Wilkesbarre
Rocky Point opener sees Providence win big over Springfield
The May 31 game at Rocky Point drew about two thousand fans as Providence toppled Springfield 22 to 7. Easton struggled early, Knorr shut down the Ponies after a rough start, and costly errors doomed the visitors.
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Providence
R. I
Rocky Point
Springfield
Grays
Easton
Ponies
Knorr
Springfields
May N. Hard Hitting Newark and Wilmington Scorelines
Newark leads Wilmington by four in a tight New Jersey matchup as May N. showcases hard hitting play throughout the game between Newark and Wilmington with a decisive fourth quarter push.
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Newark
Wilmington
N. 1
Newark Dominate Wilmington In One Sided Baseball Victory
Clever fielding and strong support behind Bristow's pitching powered Newark to a lopsided win over Wilmington this afternoon. McIntyre struggled with control as only eight innings were played before Wilmington rushed to a train. Attendance listed at 2000. Final score 4-0. Newark had 17 hits to Wilmington's 6, with 2 Newark errors and 7 by Wilmington. Bristow and Rothfuss featured for Newark. McIntyre and Wise for Wilmington.
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Bristow
Newark
Wilmington
McIintyre
ING Wapi
Ics
Csceeeess
Rothfuss
McIntyre and
Wise
Syracuse Stars Rally Past Rochester Blackbirds in Tight Finish
In Rochester New York on May 31 the Syracuse Stars defeated the Blackbirds 4 to 3 in a high tension finish. Reilly's ninth inning error allowed two Syracuse runs while Rochester answered with three singles off Gillon in the bottom half. Attendance was 5000 as Delaney and Ryan paired with Gillon and Boyd in the batteries.
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Rochester
N. Y
Syracuse Stars
Blackbirds
Reilly
Gillon
Sytacuso
Io Issuis
Syracuse
Delaney
Ryan
Boyd
Paterson Pioneers Top Metropolitans Behind Strong Pitching
Paterson won 7 to 0 over the Metropolitans as Bowen pitched well but received weak support. Attendance was about 4,500. Final score shows Paterson scoring in several innings while Metropolitans were shut out.
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Paterson
N. J
Patersons
Metropolitans
Bowen
Amateur clubs seek summer baseball games across city
A long list of youth clubs and managers from Roxbury Somerville Cambridge and East Boston announce open dates in June July and August. They seek rival teams strong guarantees and structured series. Names include Grove Hall Bay States Lynn Laradef Hubs Defenders of the North End Cliftons Cambridge Ramblers Maidens Lincolns Harbor View Norfolks Vimpires and many others with ages from 14 to 18.
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Grove Hall
George K. Glover
Worcester Square
City
Bay States
Lynn
William F. O’brien
Stewart Street
Laradef
J. Payton
Federal Street
Angelo Conti
North Street
North End
Cliftons of
Roxbury
William C
Bruce
Pembroke Street
Cambridge Ramblers
J. F. Muldoon
Concord Avenue
Somerville
Boston Grays
Manhattans
Cambridge
George J. Johnstone
Pleasant Street
Chamber of Commerce Club
Henry Jennings
Chamber of Commerce
Boston
Lincolns
City Point
W. D. McAvoy
Sixth Street
South
C. F. Hovey
Henry Blais
C. F. Hovey & Co
Orchard Parks
Joseph Honan
Hampden
L. Lindford
Green Street
Jamaica Plain
Cliffords
W. Lally
Clifford Street
Linwoods
T. Kelley
West Seventh Street
South Boston
Revere
Farraguts
Charlestown
Charles Redmond
Church Place
Harbor View Baseball Club
East Boston
R. Fairclough
Bennington Street
Norfolks
Dorchester
A. B. Crocker
Milton Avenue
Mattapan
M. J. Curly
Station A
Vimpires
Revere Rubber Company
Holliston
Milford
West Quincy
Newports
Malden
D. Nearing
Devonshire Street
Franklins
E. McSweeney
Pearl Street Place
Joseph Howen
Hampden Place
Xaviers
James M. Trainor
State Street
Armorys
Cambridgeport
K. Bergin
Armory Street
Young Elmore Club
John Francis
Hudson Street
Warwicks
Charles Mansfield
Peter Doyle
Porter Street
Brighton Reds
Norwoods
Newton A. A
Everett A. A
Charles McAleer
Gardner Street
Newton
Tremonts
N. Sullivan
Whitney Place
Cambridge Reds
Riversides
Walnuts
M. Rogers
Spring Street
W. H. Quirks
P. Powers
Ewer Street
Webbers of
Bolts
Local baseball notices seek intercity games and open dates
Listings from Roxbury and surrounding towns call for out of town opponents on Saturdays and mid June dates. Players include Alexander Reiser and Grady with ages 15 to 17, plus teams such as Crescents of Maplewood Hustlers of Roxbury and Harvards of Cambridge. Contacts list addresses and half or full expenses requests.
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A. Reiser
Joe Murphy
Grady
Jack Sullivan
Shane
Haller
Hamill
A. Dole
Alexander Reiser
Spring Street
Roxbury
Crescents
Maplewood
Lynn
Boston
Charles M. Hall
Granite Street
Hustlers
Louis Stickel
Adams Street
Cambridge Reds
St. John’s Lyceums
Melrose
Milford
Carters of Franklin
Portsmouth
West Somerville
George R. McLaughlin
Highland Avenue
Harvards
Cambridge
G. D. Sullivan
Howard Street
Championship Gaelic football clash ends in dispute in Boston
Emerald Football Club of Worces ter and the Thomas Francis Meagher Club of Roxbury battled for the Massachusetts title on Congress street grounds. After a lively 15 minutes with no clear edge, a disputed point led referee John B. O'Higgins to call the game. Emeralds withdrew, Meaghers claimed the match, but the referee ordered a replay to decide the championship.
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Emerald Football Club
Worcester
Thomas Francis Meagher Club
Roxbury
Massachusetts
Congress
Emeralds
John B. O’higgins
Boston
Meaghers
John J. Hickey
O’higgins
Ryle
The
Boxing Gossip Promised Featherweight Show in Boston
The Suffolk Club hosts Martin Flaherty versus George Dixon for the featherweight world title on June 16 with both men in prime form. Dixon, a renowned defender, trains in Boston while Flaherty’s rushing, infighting could trouble him. Also on the card Lewis Sullivan of East Boston versus Spike Sullivan, and Joe Elms faces Dave Sullivan at 112 pounds. London notes favor Burge over Lavigne at 138 pounds, with Walcott and Quinn discussed for rematch. Frank Craig remains the best paid in town, earning about 200 dollars weekly with a singing, dancing band.
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Boston
Martin Flaherty
George Dixon
Suffolk
Dixon
Flaherty
Billy Smith
McCoy
Lewis Sullivan
East Boston
Spike” Sullivan
Spike
Dave
Joe Elms
Chelsea
Elms
Sullivan
National Sporting Club
London
Burge
Lavigne
Walcott
J. V. Donnarama
Billy Johns
Hastings
Hub
Hanover Street
Charlestown
Joe Walcott
Scaldy Bill Quinn
Frank Craig
Harlem
S. D
St James Y M C T A Picnic At Highland Lake Grove
The twenty sixth annual picnic and games of the St James Y M C T A will be held at Highland Lake Grove Nor folk on Wednesday June 11. Events open to amateurs are sanctioned by the N E A U and include various running races jumping events and a 600 yard inter scholastic run. Special matches and team races will be announced later with entries closing Friday June 12 to D Albert Keating 18 Kneeland street.
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St. James Y
D. Albert Keating
Kneeland Street
Congress to Adjourn by Saturday Says Senator Allison
Washington May 31 Senator Allison chairing the Senate appropriations committee said the session may adjourn by Saturday, with most appropriation bills enrolled and the remaining contested items to be enrolled on short notice, possibly extending to Monday but no strong reason to delay.
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Washington, D. C
Allison
Senate Committee On Appropriations
French Derby in Paris Won by Champau bert
At the French Derby in Paris on May 31 Champau bert won the race with Champignon finishing second and Tre bous third among sixteen starters.
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Paris
Champaubert
Champignon
Trebous
Interscholastic Games Preview Contest at Cambridge Track
English High School of Boston and Worcester Academy lead a 200-entry field from over twenty schools as they prepare for the New England Interscholastic Athletic Association track meet at Holmes Field in Cambridge. The program features sprint, distance, hurdles, jumps, and throwing events with strong contenders from E H S, W A, Brookline High, and others vying for points to win the team championship.
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New Eingland
Holmesfield
Cambridge
New England Interscholastic Athletic Association
English High School
Boston
Worcester Academy
Robinson
Hersey
W. A
Boyce
Brookline High
Kane and Conner
Carleton
Kane
Boston Flyers
Conner
Worcester Lad
Hop
Emery
EB. H. S
Boyle
W. H
Purtell
A. A
Hanson
E. H.S
Albertson
Hartwell
Applegate
C. H
Hallowell
Pierce
Cady
Phillips Andover
Kennington
Dedham
E. H
Mallett
Boston Latin
Lockwood
Rudishauser
O’toole
Mike
O’brien
Edmunds
Eaton
Warren
A. N. Rice
Noble & Greenough’s
Converse
Rice
Bascom
Johnson
New England
New York
F. C. Eet B. Ll. S
Crohan
Crouse
P. A. Lockwood
Ww. A
A. Taylor
A. L
Ene AW
F. Mohan
R. Rudishauser
R. O .Seaver
B. HH
W. B. Skillings
BR. L
PB. Wise
BP. Porter
J. W. Hallowell
TW. Pierce
Hop. Cady
Peter and Douglas
B. Auy
Shiels
Proctor
J. J. Purtell
R. ©. Seaver
W. Wise
N. H
P. Potter
F. Kr Albertson
J. W. Sever
G. McDonald
Chel
G. W. Hallowell
J.L. W. Jenkins
E. B. Cole
Lindenberg
Newcombes
Shirk
W. Hersey
J. H. Converse
Dew Purtell
EB. W. Ashley
W. B. Boyce
J. H. Lee
F. EB. Mallett
G. W. Kesselheith
B. L
H. D. Learmard
W. M. Higley
P. EB. IA
R. C. Heath
Senn
Greenway
Edmands
Ww. Jibrest
M. C. O’brien
W. H. Eaton
H. Smott
C. F. Chase
Whitney
F. T. Currie
Ce H. E I
H. D. Connor
W. de. Coun Solari
F. E. Prone
O. B. Ceppl
R. H. Whitney
BE. Hls
G. Ronney
W. Sem
L. T. Hallet
J. M. Driscoll
M. W
A. McDonald
G. Fenwick
R. FE. Brewer
T. W. Pierce
Williams
Peter
Sherwin
G. Hersey
E. Dickson
Perry
Hyde
P. A. K. Johson
A. Kendall
A. F. Duffy
Pp. H
A. E. Ritenle
R. E. Seaver
Cc. A. Sylvester
W. P. Wise
S. H. Bush
B. Ll
N. Prouty
Long
Howe Edmunds
Mane
BE. H
H. H. Lynch
W. H. Higley
P. BE. A
Eaton and Walsh
Dunston
Brooklyn Handicap Looms as June 4 at Gravesend
New York racing note outlines top contenders for the Brooklyn handicap at Gravesend on June 4. weights include Navarre 128, Clifford 125, Counter Tenor 120, Sir Walter 113, with other entries Dorian 115 and Lake Shore 103. Analysis weighs Clifford’s Gravesend suitability, notes training, form, and tentative Bethlehem entries from Bemlton and Fleischmann stable.
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New York
Brooklyn
Gravesend
Navarre
Griffin
Keenan
Clifford
Clayton
Counter Tenor
Hamilton
Sir Walter
Taral
Nank Pooh
Doggett
Belmar
St. Maxim
J. Hill
Hamdspring
Sims
Emma C
Henry of Navarre
Dorian
Lake Shore
Blemton
Walter
Hornpipe
Morris Park
Fleischmann
Bemar
Rubicon
Beldemere
Handspring
Kelston
New York Journal
Barnum
Garrison
Hidalgo
Favor
Jim Gray
Gaelic games gala on Congress street grounds
Gaelic sports fans packed Congress street grounds for matches among Emerald Club Worcester Thomas Francis Meagher Roxbury Shamrock Hurling Boston and Roxbury Rovers. The Silver Stars Peninsular faced Fag Au Bealachs Roxbury in a Gaelic football contest ending 2 goals 3 points to 3 points, awarding victory to the Fag Au Bealachs.
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Congress Street
Emerald Football Club
Worcester
Thomas Francis Meagher
Roxbury
Shamrock Hurling Club
Boston
Roxbury Rovers
Silver Stars
Peninsular
Au Bealachs
M. J. Scanlan
Wistle
Peninsula
All Bealachs
Ireland
John B O'Higgins
Shamrocks
Mark B. O'Shea
Patrick Bray
Rovers
Five Mile Quint Seen in Boston Street Race
Post Representative Fisher and Kehoe Were There Too. A five mile cycling quint finished in 10 15 on Boston streets yesterday. Eddie Bald led with Fisher, MacDonald, Kehoe, and Wallie Sanger close behind as they rode from Thorndike to Commonwealth Avenue and back to the Charles River Park track. The crowd roared as the riders entered the back stretch, and Sanger did most of the plugging on hills while Bald kept steady control.
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Boston
Ati P. m
Jack Fisher
Transit Company
Eddie Bald
White Flyer
Alexander MacDonald
Kehoe
Pope Company
Wallie Sanger
King
Thorndike
Boylston Street
Commonwealth Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
Charles River Park
Eddie
Eddie Bald Sees Fast Track Ahead for 1896 Cycling
In a letter to the Post editor, rider Eddie Bald predicts a banner 1896 for cycling, notes planned moves from here to Keene on Wednesday, and expects the Louisville meet to attract unprecedented international competition including French riders. He mentions staying for the C. C. C. meet on June 17 and praises his trainer.
SANGER Aims For Sub Two-Minute Track Record
The rider notes readiness for a fast season and hopes to crack the two minute mark before competing at Keene New Hampshire on Wednesday. He discusses gear changes from 76 to 84 and the handicap of unfamiliar wheels. He predicts French riders may find many races but few prizes here and mentions a possible June 17 appearance and rumors that Cooper will join. He feels better than in two years.
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the Post
Keene, N. H
Cooper
Country Club Meet Weights Announced by Vosburgh
New York Jockey Club official handicapper W S Vosburgh posts weights for Wednesdays Country Club meet. Third race entries include Addie Phobus Detective Monmouth Jill Calgretti The Sage Bluestone Reckless Honolulu Princess Jean. Fourth race Southerner Kilkenny Marble Golden Gate. Fifth race handicap steeplechase Peer Duke of Abercorn San Joaquin Kilkenny Lafayette Marcus Woodford Westbury Maman Sigrid May Blossom. Seventh race handicap steeplechase Chevy Chase Royal Bob Will Boy Trillion Wheeler Westbury.
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Duke of Abercorn
San Joaquin
Kilkenny
Lafayette
Marcus
Woodford
Westbury
Maman
Sigrid
May Blossom
Chevy Chase
Royal Bob
Will Boy
Trillion
Wheeler
Rowers Not Out on Rough Charles River
Oarsmen faced rough water on the Charles River with only the bravest venturing out. The Shawmuts City Points and Columbians had smoother water and logged more work. Jerry Casey will coach Riverside crews again this season and led yesterday's junior eight, with McPhee predicting the crew will be a machine in two weeks. The squad aims for June 17 races and Bunker Hill Day selections include Mike Sullivan Joe Hobbs Parrock Ned Hayes and likely Dougal McPhee in the senior eight.
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Charles River
Shawmuts
City Points
Jerry Casey
Riverside
Dougal McPhee
Finnegan
Bergin
Joe Whitehead
Whitehead
Clucas
Joe
Bradfords
Joe Maguire
Patsey Berkeley
Maguire
Bunker Hill
Fleming
Young Berkeley
Millstreams
Delano
Thall
New York A.C
Rooftop Liquor Ring Busted In Somerville
Officers Staples and Carleton of Somerville liquor squad raided John Riley’s rear 12 Medford Street premises early yesterday. They seized a small amount of beer and whiskey and described a unique method of illicit sale via roof access and escape through a skylight after patrons entered unseen.
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Staples
George Carleton
Somerville
John Riley
Medford Street
Touring Day Ended by Rain for I A W Members
Weather spoiled yesterday’s I A W touring program with morning rain. In the afternoon crowds gathered on the boulevard and noted attendees included Arthur Peck Remington W W Taxis Union Ross Hoyt Vim Bowen Straits Jack Fisher Transit Bald Sanger Baker Jenny and many flyers. L F Jackson Very Cycle Company was named starter for Monadnock Cycle Club meet in Keene NH. Sanger and Bald planned trips to Keene for races. Lew Walleston, tipped as a sure Irvington Milburn winner, punctured in the eighth mile but set the track record for the first four miles and will go to Keene tomorrow. Five miles in 13:07. Crowds cheered as his tire failed. Bowen of the Straits tires remains a race regular and top winner picker.
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Arthur Peck
Remington
W. W. Taxis
The
Union
Ross Hoyt
Vim
Bowen
Straits
Jack Fisher
Transit
Bald
Sanger
Baker and Jenny
L. F. Jackson
Very
Cycle Company
Monadnock Cycle Club
Keene
Irvington- Milburn
N. H
Rist
Straits Tires
Yachts Gather in Marblehead for Opening of Yachting Season
Nearly 200 yachts and 1000 yachtsmen gathered in Marblehead Harbor for the Memorial Day opening of the yachting season. The Corinthian Yacht Club house hosted a reception attended by about 300, with illuminated vessels and a Hungarian Orchestra. Despite a morning rainstorm, favorable afternoon winds allowed sails to be hoisted and a busy day of cruising to begin, with many noted steam yachts and schooners listed among the fleet.
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Marblehead
Marblehead Harbor
Massachusetts
Corinthian Yacht Club
R. H. White
Commodore Nash
Loyal
Peregrine
Mr. Clapp
Harriet
Bohemian
Ianthe
Marguerite
Diana
Calypso
Adelita
Gyda
Gleam
Polly
Magnolia
Bonita
Columbia
Ada
Sloons Gossip
Ventura
Carmita
King Philip
Naiad
Frolic
Petrel
Viola
Tourist
Revine
Adelinne
Manchester by-the-Sea
Nahant
Mr. Mason
Mannie Phillips
Commodore Goodwin
Mr. Eaton
Dr. Chase
Mr. Richardson
Thomas Giles
R. Schoff
Captain Perry
Captain Lindsey
Gloucester
Astane’s Mast Snaps Off In Savin Hill Sail Off
The Astane owned by Moriarty of the Mosquito Fleet Y C Club lost her mast yesterday afternoon off Savin Hill as the stay parted and the mast broke above the deck. Cocheco towed the disabled boat back to the club float with Fred Borden, C Driscoll, Ambrose Kelly and Frank Perkins aboard. Commodore Powers hosted Elliott Paget and Tracy on the Oriole while vice comrade Kelliher returned from Downer's in the Sally with Lyons, Landers and Waters.
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Moriarty
Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club
Savin Hill
Cocheco
Fred Borden
C. Driscoll
Ambrose Kelly
Frank Perkins
J. T. Powers
William Otis Elliott
George L. Paget
William Tracy
Kelliher
Downer
Lawrence J. Lyons
Edward
Richard Landers
William Waters
Mr. Bean
Dorchester Yacht Club
C. A. J. Smith
Hull
Co. F. Bache
F. T. Bache
Fred Goodwin
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