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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1896

Page

3

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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