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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1897

Page

3

New England Interscholastic Games End with Converse Record

The twelfth annual New England Interscholastic Association meet at Holmesfield Boston English High School won. Joe Converse of E H S set a new 220 yard low hurdles record, winning the event and helping English High to a strong team showing alongside Worcester Academy and Cambridge High and Latin.

New England Applegate Howe Hersey Cole Boyce Hallowell Peter Converse Joe Converse Hines Harry Cane Shorey Rowland Andover Kendall Worcester Academy G. G. Whitcomb W. A. Applegate C. H. & Eatin W. J. Howe W. A A. M. Butler W. A. Hersey T. C. Schrieber J. M. Rowland J. A. Shorey Cc. A H. B. Kendall Yin Pope Hoppy Wells P A. A Pettis English High Hopkinson Brookline High Phillips Andover Phillips Exeter Worester High Co. H. & Latin Chauncy-Hall Wabana A Nobies & Greenough Mechanic Arth

Doctor Liverpool Offers Free Diagnosis at Tremont Street

A Boston advertisement proclaims Dr. Liverpool at 238 Tremont Street will diagnose and treat patients free of charge. It claims extensive cures across rheumatism, neuralgia, paralysis, dyspepsia, bronchitis, consumption, heart and liver diseases, diabetes, asthma, kidney ailments, deafness, and more, with office hours daily and Sundays for gentlemen.

Liverpool Tremont Street Boston Bright

European runner Tinckler arrives for led mile race at Apollo Gardens

George B. Tinckler and manager Peter Ward arrived in East Boston to pursue the international mile challenge against Pat Carroll at Apollo Gardens on June 17 with $250 side stake. Carroll began training at Charlesbank while Tinckler prepared in Bridgewater amid promoter interest.

George B. Tinckler Europe Peter Ward South Boston Pavonia East Boston Tinckler Pat Carroll Waltham New Apollo Gardens Ward Boston Bacon Carroll Bridgewater Charlesbank Mr. Tinckler

National League and Eastern League baseball schedule update

The schedule lists National League games across major cities including Pittsburg Boston St Louis Baltimore Louisville Brooklyn Chicago New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Cleveland Washington and New England League matchups Fall River Newport Brockton Taunton Pawtucket New Bedford Eastern League matchups Providence Syracuse Springfield Rochester Scranton Toronto Wilkes Barre Buffalo College games Georgetown A P Harvard Holy Cross Vermont at Derby In addition to an in prose note about a protest loss and a Boston game with multiple infield hits and errors including a bunt by Hamilton a near steal by Hamilton and wild throws leading to scoring plays.

Pittsburg Boston St. Louis Baltimore Louisville Brooklyn Chicago New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Cleveland Washington New England Fall River Newport Brockton Taunton Pawtucket New Bedford R. B Eeeesseesves Boston Eee Rereeeereneee Cincinnati Eeeeeeereeeeere New York Eeeeeeereseres Neveland Eeeeeaeeeererre Ee Aeereerer Brooklyn Ceee Louisville Eeeseereeetes St. Uns

Maher Sharkey bout shapes up as Maher in top form likely to prevail

Boxing gossip centers on Peter Maher versus Tom Sharkey with odds favoring the Irish challenger if Maher stays in peak condition. Reports cite Maher’s training concerns and prior losses as decisive factors, while Sharkey drives on with staying power.

German Derby Won At Hamburg Trotting Meet

In Hamburg on June 7 Herr Abeit's Loben gula won the German Derby race for 15,000 marks and a silver statue. Bar on Op penheim's Sporn finished second and Prince Batthyany's Gunache took third over 3200 metres.

Hamburg Herr Abeit Lobengula Baron Oppenheim Sporn Prince Batthyany Gunache

Yale Crew Faces Six Mile Row Test on Hudson

In Poughkeepsie June 7, Yale crew endured a tough six mile workout under coach Lehmann. The freshmen led off and the varsity followed after a strong six mile pull, with Thomson damaging an oarlock but the crew finishing with appetite for dinner. Weights for the crew were listed, averaging around 169 pounds, with coxswain Huidekoper at 118 pounds.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Lehmann Thomson G. D. Marvin C. Thomson E. N. Wrightington A. A. Sprague J. H. Perkins J. F. Perkins D. M. Goodrich F. A. Boardman R. S. Huidekoper S. Hollister C. C. Bull B. H. Whitbeck C. H. McDuffie

Baseball Box Score Report

New York 2 Chicago 1 in 9 innings with Davis and Everitt doubling. Gleason Davis and Ryan stole bases. Sullivan issued seven walks, Seymour one, Griffith five. Hit by pitch by Seymour Ryan Anson Griffith Gleason Clark. Umpire Emslie. Time 2h5m. Left on bases New York 11 Chicago 9.

Davis Everitt New York Chicago Gleason Ryan Sullivan Seymour Griffith Anson Clark Emslie

Two-base Grady and Three-base Keeler Lift Team

Keeler triples for three bases and Grady doubles as Quinn belts a homer. Harley, Jennings three steals, with Reitz and Stenzel adding baserunning. Nops and Hart walk hitters three times each.

Grady Keeler Quinn Harley Jennings Reitz Stenzel Nops Hart

Phillies Shuts Out Cincinnati In 7-3 Victory

Philadelphia wins 7 to 3 at home, despite a noisy crowd and disputed umpiring. The Phillies fielded flawlessly aside from a Nash fumble, while Cincinnati’s Hoy starred in center and Irwin led the visitors at the plate.

Philadelphia Phillies Cincinnati Hoy Irwin Nash McDermott

Nichols Shuts Down Pittsburg In Scattered Hits Battle

Charles A. Nichols, one of Boston's crack pitchers, held Pittsburg to six scattered hits yesterday. Hit by pitched ball Harley Lally Cross Jennings. Struck out by Nops five and Hart three. Wild pitch Nops. Left on bases Baltimore eight St. Louis nine. Time not specified. Umpire McDonald.

Philadelphia Cincinnati Orth Brown McDermott Charles A. Nichols Boston Pittsburg Harley Lally Cross Jennings Nops Hart Baltimore St. Louis McDonald Wallace Sockalexis O’brien Demont Tucker Childs Tebeau McJames Wilson Washington Cleveland O'Day Douglass Keeler Hawley Nnehill and Gardner Klobedanz Lewis South End T. R Wollaston John H. Whitehead Mr. Wagner Tom Tucker George Mahoney Anson Lange Stivetts Mahoney Bostons Nichols Lorder Brown University John P. Lovells Anklin Carters Sherman Slade Hazleton Duffy

Visitors Shut Out Senators in Errorless Cleveland Win

Washington visitors played an errorless game and shut out the Senators. Six hits off Wilson, but Washington could not score in more than one inning. McJames was hit toward the end. Attendance 2000. Score Cleveland 0 0 2 0 0 0 8 3 1 7. Earned runs Cleveland 2. Two-base hit Tebeau. Three-base hits Demont.

Washington Senators Wilson McJames Cleveland Tebeau Demont

Brown, 9 Dartmouth 1 Providence R I June 7

Brown defeated Dartmouth 9 to 1 in Providence Rhode Island on June 7 in a brief college game summary.

BROWN Dartmouth Providence R. IL

Baseball Race This Morning Involves Boston and Pittsburg

In the early innings Nichols doubled and Hamilton singled to advance him, with Tenney catching a fly to end the frame. Killen and Long had a double steal later. a muffed ball allowed Long to score as Sugden misplayed. Collins reached safely in the eighth, Nichols advancing on a Duffy setup, and Padden quickly retreated to catch Jimmy. Ely led Pittsburg’s batting and nearly stole third on a close call. Lynch caught for Boston after his rough debut. Both teams meet again today.

Boston Hamilton Tenney Sugden Kuhn Harry Davis Nichols Herman Longpop Duffy Stahl Brodie Lowe Davis Killen Long Kuhns Collins Padden Jimmy Pittsburg Ely Donovan Lynch

New England Amateur Rowing Regatta Planned on Charles River

Regatta committee of the New England Amateur Rowing Association set the July 5 program at the B A A club house. Events include singles doubles and fours for various classes plus eights and war canoes. Entries close June 2 with Secretary J J Corrigan. races start 1 30 with high tide at 3.

New England Amateur Rowing Association Charles River J. P. Fox J. Frank Facey Messrs DeBlois Facey and Murtha

Yale Crew Sees Slow Time in Dark Practice at Gaels Ferry

Yale's rowing squad faced a disappointing practice at Gaels Ferry Conn as a four mile session ended with slow times and poor form. Coach Cook's shell changes disturbed stability and forced a switch back to the cedar boat after an evening of hard work and fading light. Early arrivals included George St John Sheffield and Jack Goethius.

Gales Ferry Conn Yale Cook Henley George St. John Sheffield Jack Goethius

Wolfe Tone Hurlers Name Team for June 17 Game

The Wolfe Tone Hurling Club of South Boston met at Fonte Hall Broadway with Simon Collins presiding. Twenty new members were admitted and fifteen applications were received. Players were selected for the June 17 clash with the O'Briens of Boston.

Wolfe Tone Hurling Club South Boston Fonte Hall Broadway Simon Collins The O’briens Boston

New England School of Boxing Opens Trial Lessons

The New England School of Boxing invites ladies gentlemen and children to an open day and evening at 127 Tremont Street Room 12. Call or write to arrange a trial of six lessons and learn more about classes offered.

New Eng Tremont St

Chadwick’s Great Strength At Yale Gym

Yale gymnasium director Dr. Jay W. Seaver supervised a public strength test to challenge C. Chadwick of the senior class against C. S. Venile’s intercollegiate record. Chadwick totalled 2136 kilograms about 4708 pounds with a chest lift of 4 kilograms about 2099 pounds, surpassing Venile’s 1676 kilograms.

New Haven Conn Jay W. Seaver Yale Charles C. Chadwick Venile Chadwick

New York Yacht Club announces long course cruise races

The New York Yacht Club plans a multi stage annual cruise with races along a 166 mile long course from Vineyard Haven to Owls Head Maine. Winners will be determined by the average performance across stages including Gloucester Harbor first night and possible legs to Portsmouth Portland and Bar Harbor.

New York New York Yacht Club Vineyard Haven Owls Head Gloucester Harbor Portsmouth Portland Bar Harbor Pollock Rip Mt. Desert Rock

Gaelic football clubs clash plans for June 17 match

O'Day of the O Connells and O Keefe of the Emmets each paid 50 dollars for a June 17 Gaelic football match. Grounds not decided. Final 50 due June 16. Tammany Club Cambridge may add a 100 purse to decide supremacy. Several other local sports notes and athlete updates included.

O'Day O’connells O'Keefe Emmets Chelsea Tammany Club Cambridge Spy Pond O’'Connells Patrick McGrath Lynn Billy Andrews John Rt Readville Marion Mills William Caffrey Shawmut Rowing Club Albert J. Gleason Bosaton College Williamsbridge Knickerbocker A. C Bob Cook Boston Pittsburg Cincinnati Ohio River Nashville Tenov

Razor Advertisement: Wade & Butcher Blades and More

An old printed ad lists razors from Wade and Butcher, J Crooks, and Reynelés with 6 inch Q blades, honing services, and assorted razor accessories. It mentions 45c bones best grade, 20c combinations, and 1c sharpened razors. Open Telock evenings and shop near Kat y & Co.

Wade & Butcher J. Crooks Reynelés Orn Katy & CO Ashin Wabla Theae

Giants Fall to Colts as Sullivan Loses Nerve

Sullivan falters in the fifth inning allowing four runs as the Colts rally from a one run deficit. Cy Seymour enters. Anson's Giants never threaten again. Gleason makes a running backward catch. Warner fined for disputing a call. attendance 1,600.

NW York Sullivan Giants Colts Cy’’ Seymour Anson Griffith Thornton Warner New York Gleason Lange Emalie Chicago

Louisvilles Beat Brooklyns In Close Eastern Park clash

Louisville defeats Brooklyn 3 to 1 at Eastern Park in a well played game. Hill and Payne pitched, Payne issuing many walks while Hill fanned four. Dexter and Stafford produced two base hits for Louisville, while Clarke made a notable catch in the eighth. Attendance 1542.

Brooklyn N. Y Louisvilles Brooklyns Eastern Park Hill Payne Clarke Schoch Louisville Dexter Stafford McCreery Rogers Shindle Clingman Smith Hurst

Baltimore Champions Beat Browns In Pitchers Battle

Baltimore won today's well played game against the Browns in a pitchers battle. The home team prevailed on the mound to finish ahead in a tight contest.

Baltimore Browns

Brown Tops Dartmouth 9 to 1 in Afternoon Game

Brown defeated Dartmouth 9 1 this afternoon as Dartmouth misplayed, and Brown fielded cleanly. Summersgill threw a strong 3 hit game with 2 runs in the first inning, while Hodgkins, Lauder, Dunne and Boyd stood out for Brown with key plays and hits.

Brown Dartmouth Patey Summersgill Hodgkins Rodman Boyd Lauder Dunne McCormack Adams Phillips Stru Cook L. Hodgkins W. Hodgins Rowe Hanley

Regional Scores Report From Various Games

In Augusta Maine Augusta 7 Bangor 3 Lewiston Maine Rockland 10 Lewiston 8 Portland Maine Belfast 7 Portland 6 Brockton Brockton 8 Taunton 2 Richmond Hartford 2 Richmond 1 Syracuse Providence 6 Syracuse 8 Paterson Paterson 8 Newark 0 Norfolk Athletics 9 Norfolks 5 Newport Newport 19 U of V 4 New York Georgetown University 12 Fordham 3

Augusta Bangor Lewiston Rockland Portland Belfast Brockton Taunton Richmond Hartford Syracuse Providence Paterson—Paterson Newark Norfolk—Athletics Norfolks Newport U. of V New York Georgetown University Fordham

Baseball Notes Highlight Bruins and Batting Averages

Duffy nears .400, Mahoney towers at 66 5 with 240 pounds, and Nichols limits hits as pitchers shine. Gossip covers Walter Clarkson's letter, a potential Wollaston game for June 12 and contract talks with Lorder from Brown University.

Duffy Walter Clarkson

Alleged assaulters held after McGuinness attack arraignment

James F. Quigley and James Carmichael alias Baldy Carroll were arraigned in Roxbury District Court on assault with intent to kill charges. Each was ordered to post 2000 sureties for June 16 appearance as police note McGuinness could be in court by then. McGuinness identified Carmichael later at City Hospital. Steele denied arrest reports.

James F. Quigley James Carmichael Baldy’ Carroll Thomas F. McGuinness Hanover Street Roxbury McGuinness Rohrer Rhodes Steele Carmichael City Hospital Station 10

Across the Common Avenue Cycle Path Hailed as Hope

A Boston census study highlights the proposed cycle path across the common as a hopeful project. Researchers note community benefit and potential urban traffic relief, with support rising from local groups and planning committees.

Talbot Avenue Talk Sparks Dorchester and Revere Road Plans

Seventeen Boston consulate members met at the Pope building to discuss improving the Lynn turnpike in Revere and Talbot avenue in Dorchester. They formed committees to press the turnpike and petition Dorchester aldermen, while noting limited prospects for a cycle path across the Common and urging hospital support from wheel clubs. The group adjourned to the second Monday in July.

Loca Boston Division Pope W. E. Brigham Buck Lynn Revere North Shore W. A. Woods F. Louis Loffler N. C. Bassett Talbot Avenue Dorchester T. M. Winsor Washington Street Blue Hill Avenue Franklin Park Messrs. Ellon Haynes Secretary-Treasury A. D Peck Galvin W. C. Parker Don Secon

Bicycle Notes from Boston and Surrounding Tracks

Manager Ducker of Charles River Park lowers admission to 25 cents with grand stand seats at 25 and 50 cents. An enamelled stolen wheel recovered at Warwick store is traced to a buyer who paid $15. Aug 7 set for Orient Cycle Club ten mile road race with prizes over forty entries. Boston riders on a 12,000 mile tour from Cleveland via Worcester New Orleans and San Francisco. Hofstetter from Florida to race locally possibly tandem with Reynolds. Chicago road race suspect Zahn accused of using a dummy number. Waltham road race permit issued by Mayor Bond. anticipation of one of eastern Massachusetts largest. New pavilion 5300 square feet at track. MA Division L A W handbooks improved. local consuls list larger. Wolfe Tavern offers L A W discount. Boston hosts two league hotels Copley Square and Castle Square.

Ducker Charles River Park Warwick Vero Company Frank Starbuck Michael McDuffee Charlie River Park F. Chase A. O. McGarrett Massachusetts Avenue Boston Orient Cycle Club Lst Mesers E. F. Bauer J. C. Fleming Cleveland New Orleans San Francisco Hofstetter Florida Warren Reynolds Somerville J. H. Zahn Chicago A. C. C. Board of Diirectors Zahn Bond Waltham New England Massachusetts Wolfe Tavern Newburyport League Copley Square Castle Square

Roanoke Social Club Elects Officers and Plans Picnic

At the Roanoke Social and Athletic Club annual meeting Walter Lang was elected president Hugh McQuillan vice president Peter Lyons treasurer Charles Lynch financial secretary Joseph Humphrey recording secretary The club set its picnic and games for June 17 1897 at Lake Walden Grove A baseball match between two councils of the Knights of Columbus will be a special feature.

Roanoke Social and Athletic Club Walter Lang Hugh McQuillan Peter Lyons Charles Lynch Joseph Humphrey Lake Walden Grove K. of C

Sailboat Capsizes. Two Men Rescued In Beverly Harbor

A Salem pair, George Mann and Harry Kerwin, clung to a keel after their sailboat capsized in Beverly Harbor. Seen from shore, rescuers Charles L. Butman and William H. Woodbridge plucked them from the water with a rowboat after they were washed overboard three times.

Beverly George Mann Harry Kerwin Salem Charles L. Butman William H. Woodbridge

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