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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1895

Page

3

Opening Polo Match Delivers Fast Scoring and Narrow Deficit

The Country Club defeats Dedham 121 4 61 2 in a brisk handicap polo clash at the Country Club. Fay and Hobart lead the Country Club with multiple goals while Warren Foster Forbes pace Dedham with solid plays and accurate knockouts.

Country Club Polo Association Dedham F. B. Fay Hobart R. W. Williams William Goodwin Dedhams D. Warren C. H. W. Foster Allan Forbes H. Maynard Goodwin S. D. Warren Foster Fay Williams Forbes Warren

Rejoinder to Thankful on Bicycle Realities

Boston letter-writer R. B. Shannon disputes a Post item about a bicycle jumping the curb. He recalls a near incident on Franklin Street where a pedestrian was knocked by his shoulder harness but escaped harm and calls for readers to view Thankful with skepticism.

Franklin Street Franklin and Hawley Streets R. B. Shannon Boston

Mock Trial at Massachusetts Engineers Meeting

The Massa chusetts Electric and Mechanical Engineers held a mock trial in William Parkman Hall last evening. Judge George A. Lord presided with attorneys J. E. Cole H. Johnson for the plaintiff and H. F. Cottle J. Winn for the defense. The case Newcastle Electric Light Company vs L Hoffman involved alleged theft of electric juice from a Washington street wire.

Electricians Massachusetts Eléctric and Mechanical Engineers William Parkman Hall George A. Lord J. E. Cole H. Johnson H. F. Cottle J. Winn Newcastle Electric Light Company L. Hoffman Washington Street

Massachusetts Clothing Co Feast of bargains sale ad

The Massachusetts Clothing Company at Hanover and Portland streets promotes a bona fide clothing sale with a large sacrifice. An extensive advertisement on the first page of the Post outlines the details and invites readers to peruse it.

Massachusetts Clothing Company Hanover Portland Streets the Post Today

Two Teens Vanish After Brockton Departure to Iowa Ranch

Samuel L Higgins aged 17 and a companion left Brockton Monday bound for New York with a small sum for employer Albert Manley. They told a friend that Brockton was too slow and planned to settle on a ranch in Iowa.

Brockton Samuel L. Higgins New York Albert Manley Iowa

Husk Held In 5009 Defrauding Stetson Case

Frederick J. Husk, arrested Saturday on a charge of defrauding John Stetson of 8000 dollars, appeared in Municipal Court yesterday morning with counsel Timothy W. [name truncated].

Yale Crew in Training As Harvard Prepares For Race

The Yale crew rowed the course in fine form at New London with Captain Cook directing. Harvard’s launch timed the session and Coach Watson observed. Harvard plans to sprint the four miles tomorrow evening while Yale shows strong form likely to fuel an exciting upcoming race on the 28th with Columbia visiting next Saturday.

New London Yale Cook Thames Navy Yard Harvard Watson Will Columbia Kit’ Brown

Critique of a Waiters Tip Article by a Parker House Waiter

A Parker House waiter rebuts a Sunday piece on waiters tips arguing the writer lacks facts and familiarity with waiter life. He questions attacks on waiters and women in service, defends fair pay and conditions, and urges responsible study of the actual work environment.

Bave Parker House

ChronquestSentenced in Superior Court for Larceny

In Superior Criminal Court Judge Sheldon sentenced Olaf P Chronquest to five years in State prison for larceny in a building owned by John A M Col Isaacs. Tools valued at 154 dollars stolen from James L Killin. Other sentences include Michael J Lynch four years for larceny William Foley breaking and entering Massachusetts reformatory Grace Rae two years larceny at Woman's prison Sherborn and George Chadwick sixty days for forgery of a 40 dollar promissory note.

Superior Criminal Court Sheldon Olaf P. Chronquest John A. McolIsaacs James L. Killin Chronquest Michael J. Lynch State Prison William Foley Massachusetts Reformatory Grace Rae Woman's Prison Sherborn George Chadwick

Paine Furniture Cuts Tubular Bedstead Price to 4.60

The Paine Furniture Co at 48 Canal Street lowers the price of a tubular iron cottage bedstead from 5.50 to 4.60 in a surprisingly cheap offer. The item is touted as ideal for summer houses and the latest pattern remains popular.

Paine Furniture Co Canal Street

Newton Street Railway Ordered to Remove Tracks

The Board of Aldermen in Waltham adjourned session required the Newton Street Railway Company to remove tracks at the Crescent street and Woerd avenue junction within seven days, after finding the tracks laid contrary to its franchise.

Waltham Board of Aldermen Newton Street Railway Company Crescent Street Woerd Avenue

Smallpox Suspects Quarantined in Bridgeport

Health Officer Fitzgibbon located the remaining three passengers of the steamer Ems, found to carry smallpox last week. They occupy a Hallett street tenement, show no symptoms, and are vaccinated and quarantined.

Bridgeport Conn Fitzgibbon Ems Hallett Street

Duffy Hits Rally as Boston Triumphs in Louisville Test

In a tense South End crowd of about 90, Boston defeated Louisville 10-4 behind Hugh Duffy who cleared the bases with a first inning homer. Jimmie Collins added a fourth inning homer for the visitors only run until the ninth as Boston pitcher McDermott delivered a masterly effort. Nash, Lowe, Ganzel, and Long starred in the field while Shugart and Brouthers provided spark for Louisville though fall short.

South End Louisville Boston Hugh Duffy Stivetts McDermott Jimmie Collins Colonels Bostons Bannon Sir Hugh Nash Lowe Long Ganzel McCarthy Shugart O'Brien Kemmer Dan Brouthers Preston O’brien Brouthers Duffy Clark McCarthy Tucker Welch Louisvilles Tucker Collins A. E. Lowe Weer Macarthy Struc Tim Keefe

Phillies blank Cleveland to halt skid in 7-0 win

Philadelphia shut out Cleveland 7-0 as Taylor shined on bases and Turner led both batting and catching. Attendance 4000. Scoring details show nine hits each and two errors for both teams. Batteries were Taylor Clements for Philadelphia and Wallace Zimmer for Cleveland.

Philadelphia Cleveland Taylor Turner Clements Wallace Zimmer

Washington St Louis Tilt A Pitchers' Contest

Washington and St. Louis played a pitchers contest with Washington winning 3 to 2 after a tense nine innings. The game featured tight pitching and late-inning runs by the home squad.

Washington ST. Louis

Washington vs St. Louis baseball report notes

The article highlights sensational plays by Glasscock McGuire Sel bach and Dowd with an attendance of 2500. Scoring listed for Washington and St. Louis includes partial and misaligned figures, noting errors and battery pairings Maul and McGuire for Washington Staley and Peliz for St. Louis.

Glasscock McGuire Selbach Dowd Washington St. Louis Maul Staley Peliz

Kennedy Dominates as Brooklyn Tops Pirates 7–5

Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 7 to 5 as Kennedy held the Smoky City bats to five hits two being scratches. Smith muffed his fly in the seventh inning allowing a Brooklyn rally. Attendance reported at 2,400 with Brooklyn committing three errors and Pittsburgh four. Batteries Kennedy and Grim Hawley and Kinslow.

Brooklyn N. Y Kennedy Smith Pittsburg Grim Hawley Kinslow

New Yorks Rally Past Chicago In Tight Midseason Tilt

The New Yorks defeated the Chicagos 5 to 4 in a game marked by a late run surge. Clarke pitched masterly with strong support from Griffith. Anson will trial George Sharrott formerly of the Brooklyns. Attendance 3000. Hits 10 each. errors New York 4 Chicago 1. Batteries Clarke and Wilson Griffith and Kittridge.

New York New Yorks Chicagos Clarke Griffith Anson George Sharrott Brooklyns Chicago Wilson Kittridge

Baltimore Triumphs Over Cincinnati In Baseball Clash

Baltimore defeated Cincinnati 13 to 4 as Hemming eased after the sixth inning and Miller hit a homer. Smith and Jennings starred for Baltimore while Foreman and Phillips struggled for Cincinnati. Attendance was about 5,000.

Baltimore Foreman Phillips Hemming Cincinnati Smith Jennings Miller Clark Spies

Lewiston Rallies To Win In Extra Innings At Brockton

In New England League action at Brockton on June 10 Lewiston overcame a late deficit, scoring in the tenth to beat Brockton 9 to 8. Lewiston had 17 hits to Brockton’s 15, with Miller tagged for the loss and Mains with Burke earning the win in a game highlighted by sharp fielding.

Brockton Miller Lewiston Mains Burke Shea

New Bedford Defeats Augusta In Tight Game

New Bedford won a rocking contest over Augusta with a 12 to 7 score. Baker left the box early and Butler fared little better, while Augusta showed moments of strong batting. Hits were 15 for New Bedford and 11 for Augusta, with errors 4 to 5. Batters listed include Driscoll Sharp Baker Butler McManus and Goodwin.

New Bedford Augusta Baker Butler Driscoll Sharp McManus Goodwin

Nashua Tops Salem on Timely Hitting in New England

Nashua defeated Salem 15 to 1 with a rally of timely hitting. Yerrick was relieved from the box amid disputed calls as Moolics decisions sparked controversy. Nashua produced 14 base hits to Salem's 12 with 7 errors between the clubs. Batteries Black and Luchia for Nashua and Yerrick Regan and Linehan for Salem.

Nashua N. H Yerrick Moolic Seseeeld Salem Black Luchia Regan Linehan

Fitchburg Beats Lowell In Narrow Baseball Win

Fitchburg defeated Lowell 17 to 7 as Fitchburg fended off Lowell’s hitting with sharp defense. Fitchburg had 14 base hits to Lowell’s 16 and committed 4 errors to Lowell’s 11. Batteries were Stout and Donovan for Fitchburg with Coyle and Cushman catching.

Fitchburg Lowell Stout Donovan Coyle Cushman

Lawrence Beats Haverhill in Loose Game at Home

Home team Lawrence defeats Haverhill in a loosely played affair. Brinton suffers a severe drubbing while Bresnahan is fairly effective. Final score shows Lawrence with 12 runs on 19 hits and 9 errors to Haverhill's 12 runs on 12 hits and 8 errors. Pitchers Bresnahan Hart Brinton W Woods Dobbins.

Lawrence Haverhill Brinton Bresnahan Hart W. Woods Dobbins

Lovett Dominates As Wilkesbarre Edges Providence

Lovett limited Providence to three hits through nine innings. Wilkesbarre exploded for five hits in the ninth, with Betts at bat as a potential winner but flew out to Knight. Knight’s brilliant defense robbed Shannon of two triples. Bauzwein pitched his first game but received little support. Providence 8 Wilkesbarre 3. Attendance 700.

Wilkesbarre Lovett Betts Knight Shannon Bauzwein Providence McAuley Diggins

Springfield and Scranton Playoff Style Contest

Springfield won 4 to 3 over Scranton in a rough game noting Springfield batted well and Delaney left the box in the sixth. Scranton struggled to string hits and made errors in a game marked by visitors early lead and crowd jeers at Radford and White.

Scranton Penn Springfield Delaney Scrantons Radford Whitehead

Toronto Beats Rochester in Baseball Opener

Toronto defeated Rochester 14 to 2 in Ont June 10. Toronto scored six runs in the first inning and added steadily, while Rochester failed to hit safely until the seventh. Gray pitched for Toronto, McPartlin endured a rough defensive game for Rochester, and the Rochester errors helped tilt the contest.

Toronto Ont Rochesters Gray McPartlin Rochester Gray and Lake White

Buffalo Falls to Stars on Fielding Lapses in Tight Play

Errors at critical stages cost Buffalo the game in a 12 to 6 loss to Syracuse. Wadsworth pitched well but misplays allowed Syracuse to pull away. attendance was about 1900 as Kilroy Rafter Urquhert teamed in the Buffalo battery.

Buffalo N. Y Wadsworth Syracuse Brrere— Susans Buffalo, & Batteries Kilroy and Rafter Wadsworth and Urquhert

Harvard Falls to Vermont in Ragged Bracket Rivalry

Harvard weaknesses in the opener sank the game as Vermont built a lead with Pond’s two home runs and steady defense. Wrenn stood out for Harvard with five first-base assists, while Dinsmore and Pond swapped roles at key moments. The final count reflected a rough, low-brilliance contest as Harvard trailed after the first two innings and never recovered.

Harvard University of Vermont Vermont Wrenn Pond Vermonters Dinsmore Dartmouth College Woodward Dean Hill Nayior Stevenson Naylor Daggett Burgess Buckman Paine Winslow Morton Smith Dodds Rand Hayes Ean Quinn and

Pennsylvania Wins Series Over Brown After Sensational Plays

Pennsylvania defeated Brown in a two team game to claim the series. White struggled with defense as Brown offered poor support. Brady made a notable fly catch in center field. Final score shows Pennsylvania 8 1 0 4 0 1 0 2 and Brown 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 9 with 14 hits for U. P. and 10 for Brown. Batteries Dickson Renning White Dunn.

Brown Providence U. of P Dickson and Renning White and Dunn

Maine State College Wins Maine College League Title

Waterville Me June 10 Maine State College captured the league championship by defeating Bowdoin 20 to 3 in a decisive game. Hits were 13 for Maine State and 8 for Bowdoin. Errors 6 for Maine State and 14 for Bowdoin. Batteries Bass and Palmer. Bodge and Haines.

Waterville Maine College League Maine State College Bowdoin Maine State Bass Palmer Bodge Haines

Newburyport Baseball Team Shows Strong Start

Newburyport ball team displays solid hitting and fielding this season with improving catching by Will Bannon, brother of Jimmy Bannon of the Bostons. Weakness lies in the pitching box but with better work they aim for a leading independent state spot. They travel to Portsmouth next Saturday.

Newburyport Will Bannon Jimmy Bannon Bostons Portsmouth

Yale Baseball Association Elects Officers for Year

New Haven June 10 Yale Baseball Association officers chosen for the coming year include W. B. Miller as president and manager from Chicago Frank C. Smith of Baltimore as vice president C C Brooke of Birdsboro Penn as assistant manager and Philip Van Ingen of New York as secretary.

New Haven Conn Yale Baseball Association W. 8. Miller Chicago Frank Co. Smith Baltimore C. C. Brooke Birdsboro Penn Philip van Ingen New York

International inter-university games await American reply

Secretary Fitz Herbert of the Cambridge Athletic Union says no further comment for now on the proposed international inter-university games. He awaits a reply from America, expected in a few days.

London Fitz Herbert Cambridge Athletic Union America

Milne and Pratt Triumph in Amherst Tennis Match

W. E. Milne and J. T. Pratt of Amherst defeated W. L. O'Brien and H. L. Rice of Dartmouth in a triangular league tennis match this afternoon. The score was 6 4, 6 8, 6 3, 6 2.

Amherst W. E. Milne J. T. Pratt W. L. O’brien H. L. Rice Dartmouth

Britannia Wins Regatta After Close Dover Bay Race

Royal Cinque Porta Yacht Club regatta sailed from Dover Bay with 44 mile main course. Ailsa led Britannia early. finish times show Britannia winning on time allowance while Ailsa finished ahead in raw time. Niagara won the 20 rater race with Luna and Stephanie following.

London Royal Cinque Porta Yacht Club Dover Dover Bay Warne Buoy South Goodwin Ailsa Britannia Prince of Wales Duke of York General Seymour Luna Stephanie Niagara

Boxing Gossip Points to Cre ddon Hennesey Clash in June

Mr James W Westcott rushed to New York to meet Dan Stewart and Bat Masterson as talks hinge on a Florida Athletic Club purse for Billy Smith and Tommy Ryan. Creedon is set to box Billy Hennessey June 2 after Creedon trains at Coney Island and Hennessey at Nahant Beach. Buffalo backers tout Frank Erne as champion with a shot at $25,000 in future theatre work while cautioning about Dixon’s power. Jim Daly predicts Erne’s victory if cautious.

James W. Westcott New York Boston Bat Masterson Dan Stewart Dallas Tex Corbett-Fitzsimmons Westcott Stewart Florida Athletic Club Billy Smith Tommy Ryan Dan Creedon Billy Hennessey Creedon Jim Hall Coney Island Hennessey Nahant Beach Dr. Pritchard Montreal Stanton Abbott Jack Burke Buffalo Sports Frank Erne Dixon Buffalo Erne Ernc Jim Daly Tom O'Rourke Daly Buffalo Boy George Siddons Academy of Music Sally Smith Joe Diebold England D. J. Mahan 4Ustin Kaveny Kaveny Tim Maurice Rosenberg Jack Dempsey Peter Maher Joe Elms Casperagen Dick O'Brien South End Nahant Tom D'Arcy Jimmy Gallagher London Mirror of Life Joe Walcott Billy Brady Bob Marshall Billy Pimmer London Billy Pilmmer George Corfield National Sporting Club Plimmer Tom Hannon Roxbury Tom Carpenter Stoneham Woburn Athletic Club Carpenter Griffo Rob Ror

Magnates Meet At Fifth Avenue Hotel In Baseball Board Session

The national board of the Baseball League met in secret at the Fifth Avenue Hotel New York to settle disputes over players. It reviewed claims involving Everett and Cross and upheld Detroit’s lack of claim against Chicago while voiding Cross’s contract with Detroit. Hodson remained with Philadelphia and Louisville franchise transfer talks were denied. The board warned officials against poaching players and pledged penalties for violations of the national agreement.

New York National Board of the Baseball League Fifth Avenue National Board N. BE. Young C H. Byrne A. H. Soden Glenalvin Chicago Everett Monte Cross Pittsburg Detroit Cross Syracuse Grons Ee F Hodson Philadelphia Bostons Cleveland Young Robinson St. Louis Washington Louisville Indianapolis

Races at Gravesend on June 10th

Entries at Gravesend include six races with horses like Song and Dance Now or Never Sue Kittle Gala Imp and Patrician in varied distances. Notable placements list long odds and handicaps across selling and maiden events at one to one and a quarter miles.

Latonia Race Results Show Winners by Race

First race at Latonia over one mile: Master Fred wins for selling, Fairchild places second Sandoval third in 1 44. Second race at Latonia a mile and twenty yards: Garvliner wins selling with Le Banjo second and Cyclone third in 1 43 three quarters. Third race three quarters for maidens: Esket first Paul Pry second Miss Houst third in 1 15. Fourth race one and one quarter miles selling: Tobin wins Bessie Bisland second Queen Bird third in 2 08. Fifth race five eighths selling: Trixie C. wins Cozette second Decision third in 1 03 1 2.

Fairchild Master Fred Sandoval Fred Garvliner le Banjo Cyclone Esket Paul Pry Miss Houst Tobin Bessie Bisland Queen Bird Trixie C Cozette

Four and a half furlongs race at Reynard winner first

Reynard won by Senti nel second Some More and Time finished with a final time of 57.5 seconds. Ny Second race winner Sir William second Cadiz Charm third Time 3 48. Third race five eighths of a mile Sberia first Savant second Leporello third Time 1 04.25. Fourth race five eighths selling Oporto first White Cockade second Delury third Time 1 08.75. Fifth race one mile selling Illume first Darkness second Gonzales third Time 1 41.50. Sixth race three fourths of a mile Can not Tell first Fritz second Silver Queen third Time 1 18.75.

Reynard Sentinel Sir William Ore Cadiz Charm Beria Savant Leporello Oporto Delury Illume Darkness Gonzales Fritz Silver Queen

Latonia Racecard Entries Show Weights and Horses

The Latonia program lists five races with weights for each entrant. Notable entries include Black Hawk 109 and Rose Boy 108 in race one, Crevasse 109 and Merry Monarch 107 in race two, Myrtle Harkness 120 in race three, Henry of Navarre 117 in the Merchant Stakes fourth race, and Nimrod 118 as a maiden two-year-old in the fifth.

Black Hawk Rose Boy Samantha Rightmare Seville Pocotempo Derelict Enid Mary Low Crumbaugh Mountain Madge Swifty Crevasse Merry Monarch Brendon Victorious Pittsburg Toots Nimrod Clarence RB. Hood Old Centre Wincer War Song Pavan Kate Legrand Yammagatta Tampa Leo Meddle Belle Foster the Sculptor Jennie W Allover Joe Mack Nona Conjecture Rending Sir Rathbone Annie M Start Porthos

Races at Lawrence Under Small Crowd Despite Good Track

June 10 Lawrence reports good racing with a small attendance. C K Drew of Great Falls N H starts, with J H Moran of Lawrence and C V Thomas of Middleboro as judges. Frank Carey of Lawrence as clerk. Notable results include a 2 50 trot for Mona A with Best Hie third and a 38 minute pace for Mabel and a 2 28 3 5 mile time for Pannaroyal with Nelson second.

G. G Cook Mabel Bik. m Keeler Skinner Pannaroyal Ch. H Stud. Son Nelson E. G Prout

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