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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1898

Page

3

Cleveland Defeats Boston Six to One in Lively Game

New York blanked Cincinnati, Baltimore topped St. Louis as box scores filled the field. McAleer delivered hard contact while Long made a key stop and McKean scored. O Connor was the third out as Collins to Tenney completed the inning. Cleveland loaded the bases in the ninth but the relief hurler struck out two and Wallace grounded out to finish. The score stands at six to one in favor of Cleveland.

McAleer Long McKean O’connor Collins Tenney Cleveland Nick Wallace Lowe Tebeau Bostons Boston Nichols Powell Lynch Martin Bergen Childs Jack O’connor Hamilton Clevelands Brahl Bergen Cincinnati Selee Burkett Herman O'Connor Martin Stahl Blake Charley

Baseball and Local League Schedules Across Regions

National League matchups include Cleveland at Boston Cincinnati at New York Chicago at Brooklyn Louisville at Washington St Louis at Baltimore Pittsburg at Philadelphia. New England League features New Bedford at Taunton Newport at Fall River Pawtucket at Brockton Adams at Thayer Academy Dartmouth at Amherst Cuban Giants at North Attleboro.

Boston Cleveland New Pittsburg Chicago Brooklyn Washington Louisville Pungmamats Eee Baltimore Ee Eereses New York Eeerese Ewe Wee Philadelphia Sete Pawtucket Cincinnati St. Louis Baltimore Philadelphia New England New Bedford Taunton Newport Fall River Brockton Adams Thayer Academy Braintree Dartmouth Amherst North Attleboro

Cleveland Beats Boston as Nichols Homers on Winding Day

Tebeau and Cleveland toppled Boston in a 6 to 0 game despite slow balls and wild pitches. Powell held Boston to three hits while Nichols blasted a two run homer and crowd jeered at calls and discipline as Cleveland piled on with timely hits and stellar defense.

U. S. Marine Corps Recruiting Ad in Boston

Recruiting notice seeks able bodied unmarried men aged 21 to 85 who are U.S. citizens or legally declared to be, with good character and ability to read and write English. Applicants must visit the recruiting office at 60 Washington Street in Boston for enlistment.

U. S. Marine Corps United States Boston Maas

Orioles and Phillies Games Reported From June Second

Baltimore defeated St Louis 11 to 3 as McJames held the visitors to few hits at Carsey's field. Attendance 1146. In Philadelphia the Quakers won in eleven innings after a pitchers battle with Duggleby and Jimeson sent to Wilkes Barre. Attendance 2930.

Baltimore ST. Louis Orioles Carsey McJames Philadelphia Quakers Duggleby Jimeson Wilkesbarre

Senators Batter Toward Easy Win Over Louisville

Washington baseball notes the Senators' batting supremacy in a game against Louisville on June 2 with an attendance of 1500. The score is not completed in the readable text, but the Senators won comfortably.

Washington Louisville Senators

New York Pitcher Curtails Reds. Giants Edge Inning Battle

New York reports June 2 with Seymour striking out nine Reds after locating the rubber. Breitenstein kept Giants' hits scattered as the contest ended with a tight score.

New York Seymour Neues Wild Breitenstein Giants

Unclear game summary with base hits and errors noted

The record notes Feldt two base hits Grady and Smith. Sacrifice hits by Gleason and Wilmot. Double play by McPhee Corcoran and Beckley. Errors credited to New York and Cincinnati. Walks to Eymour and Breitenstein, Peltz passed ball, Seymours wild pitches. Left on bases 9 for New York and 18 for Cincinnati. Time two hours. Umpires Emilie and Andrews. Attendance four thousand.

New York Chicago Cushman Everett AB. Ryan A. B. Everett Chance Lange Dahlen McCormick Mertes Connor Carers Wesees Iwjonoduc S.sc Fear Callahan Wocrim Brooklyn PO. A Iriffin E. F Jones Suockaig Hallman Griffin Kennedy Cushman and Heydler Baltimore AB. R McGraw Quinn Jennings Kelley Stenzel Demontreville McGann Robinson McJames ST. Louis AB. R. PO Dowd C. F Turner Fost Harley Sugden Clements Decker Crooks Hall S. S Seer Carsey Philadelphia BPO Cooley Oeeceeseecees Douglass Flick Reese de Elehanty Uisset Lajoie Davis Trodie Ely Murphy Ewer Killen Pittsburg Donovan Cooley Lajoie Lajoie Cross Brodle Mick Eagan Elberfeld Piatt Curry Snyder B. PO A. E van Haltren Joyce Vo Davis Wilmot Gleason Hartman Giady c Feldt Grady Smith McPhee Corcoran Beckley Cincinnati Offeymour Breitenstein Peltz Seymour Emilie and Andrews

Baseball Scores From Various Cities Across The Week

Scores reported from multiple venues include Nexth Taunton 9 pena ag AL 8 Brockton-Brockton 2 Fall River 2 in eleven innings Hartford Conn 8 New ark 3 Joe Penn Allentown 9 Readi ng 3 prerare Va Richmond 2 WNor a Rochester Rochester 8 Syracuse 7 Toronto Buffalo 6 Toronto 5 Paterson N J Paterson 8 Lan caster 3 Princeton Andover 18 Lawrenceville 5

Taunton Pena Ag AL Brockton Fall River Hartford Conn Newark Joe Penn Allentown Reading Prerare Richmond Wnor Rochester Syracuse Toronto Buffalo Paterson N. J Lancaster Princeton Andover Lawrence-ville

Umpires and Players Gather for Weekend Baseball Talk

Umpire Herman Doescher and George Hodson, ex Boston pitcher now with Providence, were in the pavilion. Billy Merritt, fit to catch, arrived from Lowell. Billy Sullivan visits his new business near the grounds as friends come through town. Cleveland faces Kirby’s left hander this afternoon. The Giants rebuild momentum on the Polo Grounds. Cincinnati may see the Finstern press hard with Brush present as mascot. Dartmouth and Amherst plan warm work today at Amherst. Charley Ganzel eyes a game at East Boston grounds on June 17.

Herman Doescher George Hodson Boston Providence Billy Merritt Lowell Billy Sullivan Joe Phillies St. Louis Washington Cleveland Kirby Giants Polo Grounds Cincinnati Finstern Brush Reds Dartmouth Amherst Charley Ganzel

Metrown Amateur Rowing Association elects officers

The Metropolitan Amateur Rowing Association re elected President Eugene Buckley and other officers at the B A A meeting. An executive committee lists members from B A A Union Boat Club Weld Riverside Bradfords and more. Regatta events include single sculls junior and senior divisions, four oared shells and eights with entries from Welds Riverside Shawmut Millstreams and more. The race start is tentatively 10 20 am with deadlines June 13 for entries and June 14 for association meeting decisions and a possible city funding inquiry.

Metropolitan Amateur Rowing Association Eugene Buckley John J. Corrigan Columbian Rowing Association J. Frank Facey Riverside Boat Club George L. Deblois J. W. Stooks Union Boat Club Weld Boat Club Millstreams Shawmuts B.A. A Welds Bradfords Riversides Wachusetts West Ends Worcester Boston

Boxing Gossip Sparks Rumors of Matchups and Returns

The article previews a Dixon Santry title fight in New York and hints at possible bouts for George Byers, Pat Sheedy, and Joe Walcott, with Elton Chamberlain entering boxing, plus notes on various scheduled or discussed contests and forthcoming events around major clubs.

Boxing bout postponed after lights fail at Tattersalls

In Chicago on June 2 the Parson Davies boxing show was halted when the electric lights failed at Tattersalls. Joe Gans of Baltimore and Kid Robinson of Chicago had just completed two rounds. The program will resume tomorrow night with Smith versus Stirt and Mec Partland against Tracy.

Chicago Tattersalls Parson Davies Joe Gans Baltimore Kid Robinson Billy Smith Billy Stirt Kid Mec Partland Tommy Tracy

Williams College Stock Association elects assistant manager

At a college meeting in Williamsport, Charles Nowell Stoddard of Greenfield was elected assistant manager of the Williams College Stock Association to succeed as manager.

Williamstown Charles Nowell Stoddard Greenfield Williams College Stock Association

Waltham Velodrome Race Postponed to June 17

The race meet at the Waltham Velodrome, originally set for Saturday June 4 and to be paced by the electric tandem for Jimmy Michael, has been postponed to June 17 due to the tandem not being ready.

Michael Waltham Velodrome Jimmy Michael

Opposition to bicycle path at Soldiers' Home debate

A large gathering of the Ladies' Aid Association at the Soldiers' Home in Chelsea discussed plans including opposing a proposed bicycle path on the Common. Delegates were chosen for state meetings, while others prepared to protest at City Hall and consider building a greenhouse on Powder Horn Hill.

Ladies’ Aid Association Soldiers’ Home Chelsea Hattie A. Ralph America Wellington Mary A. Pope Livermore Howe Blackwell Ralph G. T. Perkins Paul Lincoln C. G. Withington Henry G. Weston A. K. Hebbard State Federation Amesbury Mary J. Riley Association Women’s Clubs Denver Col George T. Perkins City Hall Powder Horn Hill E. W. Hall G. W. Creasey D. S. Davis W. L. Wright B. C. Converse E. H. Parker Teel

Route directions for Boston to Worcester to Springfield bicycle race

A Worcester correspondent notes the best scenic and road route from Boston to Worcester for the Linton Titus race riders. The bulletin cautions poor Northboro and Ashland side paths and marks the only comfortable course via Newton Natick Framingham Centre and South Framingham with many landmarks and a dam noted. It also advisestrain travel to Worcester Springfield due to very poor Worcester Springfield road conditions.

Boston Springfield Worcester A. i M. C. Allen Newton Natick Framingham South Framingham Union Avenue Framingham Centre Gateway Same Southhboro Piss Deerfoot Farm North Northboro Ashland

Dorchester Carnival Plans Bicycle Parade July 4

The Dorchester Carnival Association schedules a July 4 morning bicycle parade with many prizes for clubs and individuals. A committee meeting is set for tomorrow at the Tigers’ Roadsters’ house. The Wakefield road race on June 11 is among the first events since Dedham.

Dorchester Carnival Association Tiger Roadsters Goodwin and Kerwin Wakefield Dedham J. F. Moran Otis W. Smith Dick Cronin Louis Solari Gougoltz Lumberjack la Belle France New York Eddie Bald August Lehr Lehr Germany Baltimore Henry Smith Elmer Davis Coney Island Boston Common City Hall Beacon Street Elliott Arthur K. Peck Association Hall Swiss Alps Peck Good Kroads Association Potter Massappequa Long Island Linton Titus Manhattan Beach Henry E. Ducker Charles River Park Waltham Velodrome Jimmy Michael

Harvard Contemplates Withdrawing From Intercollegiate Association

Rumors say Harvard may withdraw from the Pattee Intercollegiate Athletic Association before next year’s meet. Reports indicate Yale and Harvard planned talks in New York last Saturday on the advisability of leaving the conference, with partial confirmation of the rumors.

Esterday Arvard Ee Bigelow Harvard Yale Cambridge Elis Princeton Crimson and Blue Bigelow Hollis Tom Burke Possiboard Pattee Intercollegiate Athletic Association New Y Oiyard Intercollegiate Association

Brookline Club Hosts Handicap Meet At Public Bath

The Brookline Swimming Club held its second annual handicap spring meeting at the Brookline public bath on Tappan Street with about 400 attendees. George P. Moore led the stars by capturing two firsts and two seconds, while Prof. Peter McNally staged an exhibition. Event results include Holm winning the 262 8 yard race and Moore placing in several events against competitors like Garrison and Rich.

Brookline Swimming Club Brookline Tappan Street George P. Moore Peter 8. McNally Peter George S. Rich Herbert Holton James Shea Louis S. Drake L. A. B. Street James P. Fletcher H. Holm G. P. Moore F. Driscoll W. L. Garrison R. Macormick Co. W. Lewis L. D. Somers BE. C. Hammond

Everett High School Field Day Sets Nine Records at Mt Washington Park

The fourth annual Everett High School Athletic Association meet at Mt Washington Park produced nine school records. Cannell swept events in sprints and jumps, Thompson led distance runs, Hart excelled in throws, and the senior class won the cup with 33 points while ex-junior and English three-year course tied at 211-2.

Everett High School Athletic Association Mt. Washington Park Everett Cannell Thompson Hart William F. Crowley Boston College A. A Charles Henick William Hess William O. Kennard Edward Monte George Graham Arthur Roberts Guy Hill

Roche Named Harvard Track Captain for Next Year

Harvard announces J. T. Roche, 1899, as track captain for the coming year. Roche, the 100 yard man, has had limited action this year due to a sprained leg from the Pennsylvan ia meet last May. Hoffman won that race in 10 flat, Roche’s time a small fraction behind.

Harvard J. T. Roche Roche Hoffman

First interscholastic eight oared race on Hudson at Cornwall

The first interscholastic eight oared boat race in America is set for the Hudson off Cornwall this afternoon with Cascadilla School and New York Military Academy crews. The sixth annual Massachusetts YMCA state meet will be held tomorrow at Riverside Recreation Grounds. Garryowen football players met the Emmets manager at the Post. Emmets would forfeit to bind a match, then plan a game with O Connell of South Gaston after forfeiture issues and a June 17 date with Young Irelands of Malden.

Jack Bennett Pittsburg Paddy Sheehan T.—Louden Campbell Jack MacClelland Campbell Lowell Martin Flaherty Joe Hopkins Syracuse N. Y Dick Moore Pat Raedy Elmira Rochester Frank Erne Tom Conroy Ed Dunkhorst Charley McKeever Jack Daly San Francisco McKeever Pacific Coast Daly Mac Vee New York Arthur Akers Chesterfield Goode National Sporting Club London England Akers Pat Sheedy John L. Sullivan Sheedy America George Godfrey Peter Maher George Manhattan A. C Roughan Hall Charlestown Joe Robinson George V. Tuohbeby Hudson River Cornwall Cascadilla School New York Military Academy of Corn Massachusetts Riverside Recreation Grounds Garryowen Emmets Garryowens Emmet Young Irelands Malden Lane O’connell South Gaston

Derby Rower Replaces Heath in Wednesday Crew Change

Yesterday George Derby rowed at five with Harding moving to bow at No 56. Derby returned to bow in 0 position. His performance yesterday was ragged due to limited practice, but the boat still moved well.

George Derby Heath Harding Derby

Final Vote Expected On War Revenue Bill In Senate

Washington June 2 The Senate adjourned with the war revenue measure nearly complete aside from the bond provision and Democratic amendments. A final vote was expected tomorrow before adjournment, with Allison in charge and Butler engagé on the floor. The House passed the urgency deficiency bill funding emergency army and navy expenses tied to the Philippine expedition and Cuba movement.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Allison Rep Butler N. CC House Army Navy Cuba

Colonel Cody Hears Washington Telegraphed Plans to Move South

Buffalo Bill Cody receives several Washington messages about joining the front within ten days. In Buffalo Bill's arena a patriotic scene unfolds with two girls waving flags inspiring the audience and Cody leading a dramatic cavalry spectacle.

Cody Washington Buffalo Bill Girls In Old Glory Cuba Libre Boys In Gold First Massachusetts Regiment Heavy Artillery Dexter W. Fellows Cver War Department Colonel Cody General Miles

Urgency bill carries 17.8 million for war needs

Washington June 2 The urgency bill passes with a total of 17 845 000 including a 10 million emergency navy appropriation. Items cover army expeditionary funds for the Philippines Cuba equipment subsistence medicine naval emergency fund Manila harbor defense and supply Bureau costs.

Washington House Alger Navy Philippines Philippine Islands Cuba Signal Service of Army Subsistence Department Medical Department Naval Establishment Manila Bureau of Supplies and Accounts

War Prices Persist As Bread Holds Its Ground

New York June 2. Despite wheat and flour falling, bread remains at war prices. Bakers blame high wheat costs, while flour merchants note slow price drops due to stockpiles. Retail groceries keep high prices on most essentials, and meat bills rise faster than wholesale costs. Households pay about 21 to 20 percent more for necessities than before the war.

New York Joe Letter Letter

Prince of Wales dinner service sold at auction in Boston

The historic Prince of Wales dinner service from the 1860 visit to Boston was auctioned after passing from the Revere House to James Dooling. About 700 pieces survive, enough for three or four sets, and bidding rose from 125 dollars to 275 before Dr. A. Sanborn of Meredith New Hampshire purchased the lot.

Boston Prince of Wales Revere House James Dooling Smith

Gerry for Governor Nominee in People's Party Convention

The Maine People's party held its state convention in Bangor with L. W. Smith of Vinalhaven as chair and nominating Robert Gerry of Ellsworth Falls by acclamation for Governor. The platform calls for government money issue power, public ownership of railroads telegraph and telephone, and direct election of national leaders. favors silver coinage and Cuban relief, opposing bond issuance in emergencies.

Bangor The People’s Party Y. M. C. A. Hall L. W. Smith Vinalhaven Spain United States Robert Gerry Ellsworth Falls

Suspected Spy Case Quietly Probed at Washington

Washington June 2. A diplomat being probed over vague charges of aiding Spain by obtaining information through spies. The matter is expected to take official form soon.

Washington Spain Igs

Browning King & Co Adds Hat Department at Kneeland and Washington

The Browning King & Co store at the corner of Washington and Kneeland has opened a new hat department in the rear of the building. Ground floor displays feature ground floor men and youths hats with extensive straw and felt selections while second floor offers additional ladies and children's hats. Elegant plate glass showcases with electric lighting and oak framed cases enhance the display, alongside affordable prices on many items.

Browning, King & Co Washington and Kneeland Streets Kneeland and Washington Streets

Masons Strike Against Boston Firms Over Wages

Stone Masons Unitog 9 of the Bricklayers and Masons International Union walked out yesterday from Alexander Murtry & Son and Bernard Malone & Sons. They demand 45 cents per hour from May first, a rate accepted by the Master Masons Association of Boston. Union No 0 urges all stow masons and bricklayers to stay off the two firms until the dispute is resolved.

Stone Masons’ Unitog Bricklayers and Masons’ International Union Alexander Murtry & Son Bernard Malone & Sons Master Masons’ Association of Boston

Millionaire Fishermen Form Tarpon Club in Texas

The Tarpon Club, formed near Dallas, Texas, counts 200 members with holdings in the hundreds of millions. Promoter H R Green known as Moldy Green leads the effort. presidents include McKinley and ex President Cleveland, with Senators Hanna and Quay among notable members. A board of directors includes E H Green of Texas and others, and a clubhouse contract has been awarded.

Dallas Tex Tarpon Club Tarpon H. R. Green Moldy” Green Hetty Green New York Republican Executive Committee Texas McKinley Cleveland United States Hanna and Quay E. H Green Vanblocken St. Louis Houston San Antonio W. C. Connor Med Green

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