Foote Defeats Hobart In New England Tennis Meet
Foote wins the $250 silver cup by defeating Clarence Hobart in the New England tournament, signaling a major early season upset. Parker shows strong form, could rise into the nation’s top ten. Howland of Yale fell to Parker in semis, Fischer also shines as others from last season wait to reveal strength. The Massachusetts State championship starts June 16 at Longwood with a wide field and potential close contest if Hovey does not compete. Miss Terry defends her United States ladies champion title at Wissahickon Heights as the new season opens.
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New England
West Newton Courts
Clarence Hobart
A. E. Foote
Hobart
Foote
Washington
John Howland
Yale
New Haven
E. P. Fischer
Howland
Massachusetts
Longwood Courts
Fred Hovey
Wissahickon Heights
Penn
United States
Terry
Cahill
Out on the Charles Boatmen Test the Windy River
A breezy day on the Charles kept most oarsmen close to shore. At River side Boat Club Jere Casey led junior eight practice with morning and afternoon sessions. Individual skimming included Eddie Hayes Frank Dardis and the O Learys. Weld Boat Club preps for NWARA regatta with Thompson and Youngman among trainees.
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The
Charles
Riverside Boat Club
Jere Casey
Eddie Hayes
Frank Dardis
O’learys
Fred Hines
Foy
Hayes
George Mitchell
Joe Bergin
J. Hobbs
al Shea
P. Flanagan
H. Finnegan
F. Hayes
W. Parrott
Ludlow Berkeley
Frawley
Anglin
W. Hagen
Billy’’ Caffrey
Riversides
Whitehead and Sullivan
Weld Boat Club
Thompson
Youngman
McGrath
Damon
Donovan
Cambridge
Crescent Boat Club
Dan Carney
P. Heath
P. Brook
Jim’’ Quinn
James Kelliher
Frank McSweeney
Tom Fay
C. Donovan
George Keiley
Brown
West End Boat Club
Jack Breen
Edward Moore
George Bailey
John Roman
George Moffit
William O'Connor
Mike Early
George Bates
Maurice Quinn
George Buckley
Branch
Ahern
Rogers
Partelow
West End
Geen
George Hosmer
Texas
Peter Conly
Bradford Peat Club
West Ends
Moffatt and Bailey
Drum Dream Between Father and Son
A compact quip from Young Folks portrays a father and son exchange about buying a drum. The boy pleads for a drum while promising not to disturb his sleeping father, highlighting a playful domestic moment in a periodical style.
Boxing Troubles Plague Norfolk Arena Venture
The article notes boxing clashes in Norfolk fail to produce clear finish as police halted a Gibbons Johnson bout in round twenty four. It discusses Boston as a major hub, the shift to percentage purses, and upcoming matches and plans across New York Chicago and Boston with fighters like Fitzsimmons Griffo Dixon Kilrain and Maher.
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Virginia
Austin S. Gibbons
Charley Johnson
Johnson
Gibbons
Gibbons-Johnson
Artel Club
Norfolk
Hampton Roads
Chesapeake Bay
New Orleans
San Francisco
Coney Island
Czar McKane
Jacksonville
Billy Edwards
England
Mike Leonard
New York
Harry Gilmore
Boston
Sullivan
Peter Maher
Paddy Ryan
Jack McAuliffe
Young Griffo
Bob Fitzsimmons
Joe Choynski
Mike Harris
Joe Walcott
Mickey Dunn
Sam Fitzpatrick
George Dixon
Billy Murphy
Harry Dally
Mammoth
Choynski
Jake Kilrain
Gehring
Baltimore
Suffolk Crescent
Kilrain
Stanton Abbott
James Kinney
West Lake Street
Chicago
Post
Henry Baker
Sally Smith
Brevoort House
Griffo
Eddie Loeber
Kentucky Rosebud
Picnic at Lovell's Grove Ends in Brawl and Injuries
Leo Robertson of West Somerville reports a lively Starlight Pleasure Club picnic at Lovell's Grove aboard the barge Clifford from Commercial Wharf. About 50 attendees, including twenty or more from the North Eng gang, allegedly drank, fought, and gambled, injuring several with head wounds while an on board officer appeared unable to stop the melee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starlight Pleasure Club
Lovell’s Grove
Leo Robertson
West Somerville
Post
Clifford
Robertson
Fire Cause Under Investigation After Winter Street Blaze
Fire officials and two fire marshal inspectors searched the Winter Street fire scene, spending two hours to determine the cause. They conclude an electric wire insulation in the basement likely wore through and touched an iron pipe, igniting the blaze.
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Winter Street
A New Pitcher to Trial With Pittsburgs for Three Days
A new pitcher will be given a trial today with the Pittsburgs led by Captain Patsey Donovan. The club will remain for three days before the St Louis Browns come next, marking a busy period of exhibition games and roster evaluation.
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Pittsburgs
Patsey Donovan
St. Louis Browns
Bostons Face Pirates and Braves in Opening Series
Pittsburg and other league contenders arrive as Boston begins a slate on Congress Street. Tom Smith from Holy Cross, a fast curve pitcher, earns praise from John Ward. Big lineup details, Knightly names, and multiple stars highlight a busy period with Pittsburgh expected to win two games while Boston braces for a tough run.
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Bostons
Tom Smith
Holy Cross College
Smith
John Ward
Ward
Fordham College
Tom
South Boston
Pittsburgs
Congress Street
Killen
St. Louis Browns
New Yorks
Jake Beckley
Beckley
Patsey Donovan
Patsey
Elmer Smith
Connie Mack
Joe Quinn
Calliope Miller
Roger Connor
Breitenstein
Johnnie McCloud
Worcesters
Mike Meagher
New England League
Vermont Championship Deciding Game Looms in Montpelier
Vermont School Baseball League officials rejected St Johnsbury Academy protest of the May 26 VMS win. The Deciding game pits VMS against Goddard Seminary in Montpelier on Monday with the pennant at stake and a potential three way tie if Goddard wins. A large crowd is expected to attend the Goddards game.
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Vermont School Baseball League
St. Johnsbury Academy
V. M.S
Goddard Seminary
Montpelier
Goddard
Goddards
Pennsylvanian Nine Arrives for Yale Contest
The University of Pennsylvania baseball team reached New Haven and is set to face Yale tomorrow. Carter will pitch for Yale and Boswell for Penn, after Penn dealt the Blue a crushing defeat earlier this year, signaling an exciting clash.
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New Haven
University of Pennsylvania
Yale
Blue
Carter
Boswell
Dartmouth Meet Sets Interscholastic Track Trials
The Dartmouth Interscholastic Athletic Association hosts its first annual meet on June 6 at the alumni field in Hanover. Fifteen schools compete with ninety seven boys entered, led by Concord High School and Colby Academy representatives among others from Vermont and New Hampshire.
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Hanover
N. H
Dartmouth Interscholastic Athletic Association
Dartmouth
Concord
Hodgdon
A. Thompson
Robins
L. Thompson
Nims
Lang
Jone Greeley
Tucker
Kennedy
Hartshorn
Jane
Colby Academy
New London
Giairs
Hoyt
Wastburn
Thernen
Baker
Cooper
Eaton
Rochester
N. Hs
Salinger
Osbourne
Woostock
G. Emery
Williamson
McCarty
Mass
Whitney
W. Emery
H. Emery
Seaver
Kimball Union Academy
Meriden
Hoffman
Spaulding
Adams
Walker
Turner
Babador
Boulby
Jordan
West Randolph
McIintyre
Morton
Barrett
Emery
Vermont Methodist Seminary
Montpelier
Jacoba
Hinkley
Wirehill
Wheelock
Lebanon
N. HA
Dutton
Clark
Spring
Kendrick
Fr. Buck
G. Buck
Cushing Academy
Ashburnham
Tryon
Prime
Geary
Landers
Kendall
Greene
Putman
White River Junction
Bugbee
Gilman
Perkins
Yaremont
N.H
Sleeper
Rowell Smith
New Hampshire Conference Seminary
Tilton
Pease
Bouser
Bradford
Iisher
Noyes
Waterhouse
Dow Academy
Franconia
Parker
Bennison
Thompson
Gorham
Allen
Vermont Academy
Saxton’s River
Sorbes
Thornen
Hinds
Graves
Hamilton
Cotin
Gilbert
Tifft
Cummings
Windsor
Bowright
Wood
Sherman
Kimball
Wellman
Brown
Fairman
Oakes
Smith
Austin
Columbia Freshman Crew Arrives for New London Practice
The Columbia freshman crew reached New London from New York and moved two shells to Gales Ferry. The boat crew lineup includes Presspitch, Randolph, Putnam, Dobbins, Prentice, Loew, Peck, W. Pierrepont, Bull, and Coxwain O Connor with substitutes Cary and Bissell. They expect to improve during three weeks of practice on the course ahead of meets with Yale and Harvard.
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New London
Columbia
New York
Gales Ferry
Crocker House
Presspitch
Randolph
Putnam
Dobbins
Prentice
Loew
Peck
W. Pierrepont
H. W. Bull
O'Connor
Cary
Bissell
Yale
Harvard
Memorial Day bike meets expose Class B rider shortage
The Memorial Day race meets reveal a shortage of Class B riders with several events cancelled or forced to pair entrants. Managers seek stronger participation, urging manufacturers to support major cycling centers and sustain Class B tours while Class A grows with ample racers and prize lists.
Wheelmen impose class B limits on riders in move
The League of American Wheelmen announces class B eligibility for riders John S Johnson M F Dirnberger E C Bald George F Taylor Henry Park Julian P Bliss Th J F Alexander R Cushing T Delmes M J Edwards A L Hubbard A Jangman O Oslin A C Pillsbury H C Smith A Schwall F C Wolff O Zeigler Jr W F Foster W H Haley T S Hall A L Long C W Smith and Co B Wells of San Francisco These riders become makers amateurs allowed to salary from a manufacturer for riding his wheel and enjoy all professional privileges except paid exhibition. Violators face professional status. Several riders including Edward Fisher Charles Robboli R Allen Worcester BE A Boggs Shulls L L Gilman H W Tauhl B B S Tenney of Hanover Mass are suspended thirty days for racing not sanctioned. Sanctioned meets include July 4 Springfield Cycling and Athletic Club.
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Waltham
Rollstone Cycle Club
Fitchburg Park
Fitchburg
Worcester County
Eddie Bald
Atlanta
Johnson
Taylor
Johnny
George F
Franklin Park
Chestnut Hill
Hyde Park Rovers
Hyde Park
Belmont
Holbrook
Quincy
Arthur Cook
B. B. Hmery & Co
Columbus Avenue
Messrs. Emery & Co
Oliver Street
The
Press Cycling Club
Popular Club
New York
Raymond
Racing Board
League of American Wheelmen
John S. Johnson
Minneapolis
Chicago
Th. J. F. Alexander
R. Cushing
T. Delmes
M. J. Edwards
A. L. Hubbard
A. Jangman
O. Oslin
A. C. Pillsbury
H. C. Smith
A. Schwall
F. C. Wolff
O. Zeigler, Jr
W. F. Foster
W. H. Haley
T. S. Hall
A. L. Long
C. W. Smith, Co
Edward Fisher
Charles Robboli
R. ©. Allen
Worcester
Mass
BE. A. Boggs
Shullls
Amherst
L. L. Gilman
H. W. Tauhl
B&b
Lynn's New Armory Dedication In State Armory
Lynn militia companies move into the new Lynn armory ward with paraphernalia in place. A formal dedication is planned with the Governor and other dignitaries to be present.
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Lynn's New Armory
Lynn
New Armory
Dp and I
Warday
Wiggin Says Yale Field Crowd Biggest Yet for Game
Harvard and Princeton failed to complete a game at New Haven as rain interrupted play. Captain Wiggin defended Harvard’s stance while Captain MacKenzie sought a continuation. both captains wish to replay on Yale field, but scheduling is difficult due to field usage and exams.
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Harvard
Princeton
New Haven
Captain Wiggin
Wiggin
Hartley
MacKenzie
Yale
Brown
Providence
Prospects for a Princeton Harvard Baseball Game
In New Haven on June 3 President Humphrey and President Hill of Princeton and Harvard seek to arrange a game to replace yesterday’s postponement. Princeton has faculty permission to play here and Harvard’s athletic committee is expected to grant consent soon. Yale field is offered for June 4 to June 20 with either a Saturday or Wednesday likely. A nominal admission fee is planned.
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New Haven
Humphrey
Hill
Princeton
Harvard
Harvard Athletic Committee
Yale
Stage Celebrities Complete Set Offered for Early Buyers
Get a full collection of Stage Celebrities before they vanish. Over 100,000 sold. The complete set numbers 1 through 14 is now ready. Use the Complete Set Coupon on Page 2 to save time. Complete sets of World’s Fair Midway Types and Around the World Portfolios also available with the coupon.
Lynn-Woburn Pigeons Fly In 110 Mile Race
The Lynn Homing Club and Woburn sent about sixty-two pigeons each for a Lynn to Woburn fly. Birds were released from North Adams at 9 30 yesterday forenoon and arrived largely before dusk, with the first loft at 126 South Street reaching just after noon. Entrants include Arthur Hardy L Love C M Pearson R F Hardy William C Clark T Whitehead P W Johnson Nahant Walter Weber and A B Williams.
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Lynn
Woburn
Lynn Homing Club
North Adams
South Street
Lynn Club
Arthur Hardy
L. Love
C. M. Pearson
South Peabody
R. F. Hardy
Salem
William C. Clark
T. Whitehead
P. W. Johnson
Nahant
Walter Weber
A. B. Williams
Old Dr Thumim Offers Private Disease Cure at Court Street
Thirty years in practice at 120 Court Street promises permanent cures for private male diseases including loss of manhood and nervous debility. Advertises multilingual capability, moderate fees, no mercury, free consultation from 9 am to 9:30 pm with Sundays included, solicits distant correspondence, books free, cures others fail.
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Court ST
Boston
Hatleck & Co
Constitution
Hallock & Co
Tsa
Thumim
Court Street
Probate Notices From Boston Post Chronicle May 1894
A dense notice page lists probate citations from Suffolk Middlesex including estates of Mary Nye Williams James D Sullivan Morton Lyman Joanna Wells Andrew McCarty and others. It requests administrators executors and heirs appear June 7 1894 and June 14 1894 in Boston to show cause or receive letters testamentary or administration with will annexed. Public notices require weekly publications in the Boston Post and 14 day service of citations.
Estate of Patrick McGrath In Revere Probate Filed
Notice lists JAM LEE of Revere seeking letters testamentary as executor for Patrick McGrath late of Revere in said county. The petition appears in the probate records dated May seventeenth, signaling court action to grant probate.
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Notich
Jeremiah Sullivan
Boston
Suffolk
Patrick J. Sullivan
Probate notice for Walter BA late of Medford
Middlesex probate court summons heirs and all interested parties to appear in Cambridge on the second Tuesday of June 1804 to show cause why Mary Be Bates may be granted letters testamentary and exempt from bond sureties. Boston Post notice published two days before. Judge Charles J McIntire. Regiser S. H. Folsom.
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Commonwealth OF Massachu
Suffolk
Ellen Millicheap
Boston
Albert F. Hayden
Boston Post
John W. McKim
Esquire
Elijah George
Register
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Mary Nye Williams
Edward A. Bangs
Wareham
Plymouth
Botton
Newsaper
Middlesex
Ellen S. Cressey
Cumberland
Maine
Yarmouth
George W
Lois B. Gragg
Everett
Estella Cressey
Estella Cressey Gragg
Holden
Cambridge
Charles J, McIntire
Exycuire
Commonwealth OF Massacututsetys
James D. Sullivan
Dantel Sullivan
Las
John W. McKim, Esquire
Elliah George
Massachusetts
Carolind A. Sears
George T. Sears
Somerville
Inna
Cormon
Boston & Albany Railroad Company
John W. Melkim
Wallachu
Morton W. Lyman
Sarah IL. Lyman
Commonwealth OF Massachs Shus
Trabate Court
Mary King
Bridget Coughlan
Hlizah Grorgh
James T. Kilpatrick
Kirkpatrick
James T. Kirkpatrick
Robert Grant
James Harvey
England
London
Poplar
Susan Harvey
McGoldrick
Mary Cassidy
Sain Woody
Elizabeth Harvey
Lizzih Harvey
Oldenburg
Queenstown
County Cork
Ireland
Mary Cassidy Hell
Jean Mullin
Ellen McAshee
Susan
Times
Wassachusetts
Louis Bergh
Stoneham
Rosie Bergh
Frank H. Reynolds
Lowell
Charlies J. McIntire
S. H. Folsom
William Ryan
John J. Ryan
Joanna A. Wells
Frank L. Wells
John W.W. McKim
Andrew McCarty
Charles J. McCarty
Patrick McGrath
Revere
Jam Lee
Walter BA
Medford
Mary BE. Bates
Regiser
SPTTS
Patrick McDermott
Charles B. Colbert
Huedrelt
Ella G. Regiater
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St. Louis
Eee Tener
ATL Touisville Eeeenvecosta
Cincinnati
Fesse
Louisville
Vermont
Penny
Yale Stack Men
Fornia Wines
Farrar
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Lynn-Woburn
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