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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1898

Page

3

NOW PLAY BALL Youth leagues seek 10 to 19 year olds for games

A long list of clubs from East Cambridge East Boston and surrounding towns seeks opponents by age groups from 11 to 19. Contacts include James Driscoll 121 West Brookline Street Cambridge George English 29 Winter Street East Cambridge and J Curran 813 West Third Street South Boston. Teams request uniformed players, half expenses, or guaranteed pay and specify dates around July 2 July 4 and other summer days.

Blackstone Juniors James Driscoll West Brookline Street City East Cambridge George English S Treet East Boston Arthur Crowley Paris, Street Lindens Cambridge Thomas L. Power Atnam Avenue Sacred Hearts James F. Seery 1Xth Street Dorgan Stars Tudor Parks J. Curran West Third Street South Boston Heroes of Joseph William Skelly Thorndike Street Cedars of Jamaica Plain R. J. Fairclough Bennington Street Boston Pacifics C. F. Martin Athens Street Centrals Somerville J. H. Wilson Winter Street Boston Institute Henry A. Donnelly Parker Street Roxbury Washburns M. H. Harrington Cargon Street Dorchester MccMorrows Rambler Patrick Scully West Second Street H. J. Gallagher Webster Avenue Cambridge Reds Spencer Sandwich A. C. Lawrence Peabody George Judd Hampshire Street Cambridgeport St. Vincents Joseph sSerrilla Third Street Victors Franklins Acorns Willows M. D. Nason Canal Street Belmonts of Hubbards of North Cambridge Tompson Madison Street Winter Hills Warrens Winchester South Commons Lowell R. S. Pratt Sudbury Street Avons Young Willows Young Granites Edwardes South Bast Eldoras West End Corey J. Carroll B. Humphrey S. S McGuinness Driscoll William Carroll Lynch J. F Rice C. F Trainsfield Thomas Mulkeirn Crescent Place Bristols Walsh MecJenkins Cummings R. F O’keefe Dannon Eaton Sullivan Marsh Peard J. McJenkins Leeds Street South M. Finn J. Cunningham P. Connelley T. Concannon J. Fitzgerald W. Fardy J. Cronnin M. Casey Ec. F Lark Street J. C. MccGees M. Kenefick W. Lane F. Conley B. Dunne A. Lane J. Smith N. Kelliher E. Marley G. Sullivan Havre Street Co. S J. Skelsky Sam Weinberger S. Doherty M. Sacher B. Campbell A. Marcus J. Cooper Benjamin Helman P. McManus M. Smith Verett Street Young Woodwards the Admirals Rawsons W. Kelley G. Robinson C. McDonald N. Fleming J. Cassidy D. Marsh J. Keefe P. McCormnick W. Downey John Cassidy Woodward Street Bell Rocks Malden M. Duggan Desmond Cadett A. Cadett T. Minahan J. Murphy Mongery D. Dempsey H. Kellaher M McKnight Kaulback Street Junker Hil's Charlestown James Connolly William McNair John McGlynn James Mages Thomas Mackin J. I. Hayes J. Doble M. McGinnis Edward Corcoran Clark’s Court Cragies Arlington Keating Dorchesters Woburn Kelliher Kelly and Coady Flynn T. Coady A. McGowan Rodgers Brennan Crowley E. F Halloren Quigg Columbia Street National A. C. of Waltham B. Ryan Costello Siver and McDonald St. Joseph C. T. A. S J. Ryan Edmonds Coleman Dore A. m P. m Wollaston Hudson Faynard Keene Y. M. C. L Lawrence Attleboro Manchester N. I Bedford Hvrds Park Thomas H. Mullen River Street Watham

Sculling Match Off on Harlem River

The double scull race between Wallace Ross with Jack Largan and Fred Plaisted with George Lee for $40 a side was canceled by referee Jim Pilkington due to Ross not arriving in New York in time. The forfeit money, $50, was paid to Lee and Plaisted.

New York Wallace Ross Jack Largan Fred Plaisted George Lee Harlem River Jim Pilkington Ross Lee Plaisted Pilkington

Cleveland and New York Game Abandoned by Officials

In Cleveland on June 24 officials at Euclid Beach Park stopped a game between Cleveland and New York. Players were warned of arrest as soon as the first pitch, causing abandonment. Four thousand spectators were outside the gates. the contest was postponed to Tuesday.

Cleveland, O Cleveland New York Euclid Beach Park Collinwood Village

Orphans Rally for Doubles and Triples Win Over Chicago

Chicago and Brooklyn split through a high hitting day as the Orphans defeated Chicago 13 to 10. Over half of Chicago’s hits were doubles and triples as 8000 fans watched the midseason clash.

Chicago Brooklyn Orphans

Breitenstein’s poor pitching sinks Senators win

Cincinnati on June 26 Breitenstein’s miserable pitching cost the Senators the game McBride’s fielding stood out Attendance 5634. The score:

Cincinnati Breitenstein Senators McBride

Fall River Taunton Leads Finals Scoreboard

At Fall River Taunton, 7 Fall River 5. At Providence Pawtucket, 23 Newport 10. At Rochester Rochester, 9 Springfield 5. Local standings show small city matchups with brief results.

Fall River Taunton Providence Pawtucket Newport Rochester Springfield

Games at the Park Show Boston Champions in Three-Week Trip

Boston champions split six games with Chicago Pittsburg and future four game sets loom at Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Lauder shines for Phillies with Long sidelined and Boston debates player moves. Park Theatre’s automatic baseball machine relives plays while today’s 4:30 p.m. Pittsburg game draws fans.

Boston Chicago Pittsburg Pirates Cleveland Spiders Tebeau Baltimore Ewing Lauder Phillies Herman Long Park Theatre

Baseball Links and Player Moves Across Teams

Dave Reilly shines at short for Springfield while Toby Lyons’s ally Sechrist will pitch for Grafton. Burns backs Hoffer and aims to sign him for the Orphans. Jack Carney, cut by Toronto, signs with Providence as Cincinnati exits Temple Cup money scene.

Dave Reilly Springfield Toby Lyons Sechrist Grafton Burns Hoffer Orphans Jack Carney Toronto Providence Louisville Washington Cincinnati Jack Menefee Anson Pittsburg Donovan East Attleboros North Attleboro South End Fall River Taunton Grifin McKenna Holy Cross Waltham McAllister Dyer Worcester College Cooperstown N. C

Two Big Fights Ahead In Boxing Week At City Arenas

Boxing week cards highlight Sharkey versus Ruhlin at Greater New York A. C. Coney Island with Tom Sharkey favored by bettors but many see the bout as open. International featherweight title cast with Ben Jordan meeting George Dixon at Lenox A. C. New York on Friday with strong Dixon backers fearing Jordan may win.

Billy Smith Jim Ryan Bobby Dobbs Dick Case Louisville Joe Young Hiram Goldstein Buffalo Broadway A. C Tom Sharkey Gus Ruhlin Coney Island Oscar Gardner Jack McClelland Wheeling Wriday Joel Gans Mark Brown Jim Janey Wiler Evans Baltimore George Dixon Ben Jordan Lenox A. C Ohio Kid McCoy Syracuse New York A. C England New York Sharkey Billy Madden Ruhlin Gus McCoy Jim Jeffries Jeffries Cal Hawkins Spike Sullivan Martin Flaherty Flaherty Sullivan Music Hall Maher Rublin Wegibc Dixon George Jordan Dave Sullivan Tommy White White Dave Eddy Curry Landy Ben Bermondsey Eng

Ring legends and dates mark boxer's long career

The article chronicles a heavyweight boxer's early 1890s rise with wins at 116 pounds and outlines a string of midcard defenses and notable knockouts from 1896 to 1897. It lists opponents such as Snowball and Dave Wallace, plus five- to nineteen-round bouts across London venues. It notes a Charlestown Associates smoke talk tonight at 476 Main Street featuring Tommy White and Joe Bernstein.

Snowball Harry Munro George Murray Alf Buckingham Jack Welland Bert Smith Charley Woods St. Luke's Snipe Reynolds Darkey Wallace Curley Perrin Tiny Bishop Alf Johnson Billy Connolly Dave Wallace Joe Portley Adelphi A. C Tom Cooper Croydon Jim Gough S. C London Charley Meacock Fred Johnson Tom White Eddy Curry Charlestown Associates Main Street Tommy White Joe Bernstein George VY. Tuohby

Badger Crew Prepares for Saratoga Interuniversity Race

Wisconsin's rowing team, famed for the Yara Yara stroke under coach Andy O'Dea, departs Madison for Saratoga to compete in the four cornered event on July 1. Despite lack of coaching launch and shore line, the Badgers boast a strong lineup and optimism. they will train on site Thursday and race Friday after a February onward training period.

Wisconsin University Interuniversity Saratoga Wisconsin Badger State Badgers Yale Eli West Andy”’ O'Dea Madison

Raging at Saugus Harness Meet Moves to Boston

The light harness racing circuit shifts from Dover to the old Saugus track for four days starting tomorrow. Nine races are set with three Thursday cards, and Gretchen appears in the 2:22 pace after a 2 15 1-2 mark at Dover. Lynn Band concerts will accompany the meet with free admission for ladies all week.

Dover Boston Saugus Hitchings Lynn Band Gretchen

Allen Lowe transfers driving duties to Lyle Sterling

Surprise at Mystic as Allen Lowe hands over training and driving of his campaign horses to Lyle Sterling. Lowe, who won with Gretchen at Dover last week, says his business will demand his attention. Sterling gains a stable with several fast prospects, including two 2:10 candidates, with seven horses heading to Mystic and two to Saugus for this week’s racing.

Mystic Allen Lowe National Association Lyle Sterling Lowe Gretchen Dover Sterling Saugus

Public Baths Offer Free Swimming And Local Sports Notes

Entries for Narragansett Park light harness meet close today with W. W. Dexter. R. I. W. W. Fitterman will compete in the English amateur championships on July 2. Doc Ahearn seeks a match for the Boston team. The Shamrocks versus Wolf Tone hurling match is billed as a tryout. A July handicap 100 yard race begins July 12 at Ball Park Melrose with entries due July 5.

Narragansett Park W. W. Dexter Providence R. I Cornell Shamrocks Wolf Tone Ball Park Melrose J. H. Clausen Boston

Cyclists Ride Nantasket Beach Clear Day of Speed Demands

A record cyclist gathering visits Nantasket Beach with 15 000 riders and several clubs from Unity Charlestown Brookline Canton forming the largest beach ride. The tandem division leads with 18 teams and finish in one hour ten minutes for nineteen miles amid a windy return.

Tiger Roadsters Nantasket Unity Charlestown Brookline Canton Quincy Mr. Black John Benny Fred Battles John Donnelly Messrs Leo and Guy Steve Smith Warren Weeks Brockton Robert Thompson Frank Weterger Jack Fitzgerald O. Peterson Mate al Coles John Larsen W. F. Norris Pat Sheehan Colonel Sheehan William Stearns A. F. Alden Richard Teacles W. S. Ellis Michael Ellis Boston College Association Crescent Beach Suffolks Bass Point Mt. Pleasant J. H. Farnham Lee Powers Walter Page Walter Drake Walter Wrey John Baglee Roy Anderson Eddie Jones Bailey Johnson J. B. Smith Harry Bernard A. Frohberger Copley Square Acton Walter A. Woods F. M.tibbetts Howard Geldert Kendal Green Boston W. C. Story Newburyport Jamaica Pond

Bicycle Notes Reflect Club Revival and Parade Plans

At a special P C C meeting the club Bulletin was revived edited by A W Pease and published by Charley Clark. Members voted to join the Dorchester cycle parade next Monday and to cancel the regular July meeting. Harry Elkes’s poor showing sparked discussion amid training and health concerns. Beverly city plans a Monday parade with 200 dollars in prizes and free entries with L P Stanton handling details. T B McCarthy of Montreal reportedly rode a paced mile in 1 471 5, a new world record, while Elkes’s first mile was 1 483 5. Tom Linton remains in mid- dis-

Club Bulletin A. W. Pease Charley Clark Dorchester Canning Harry Elkes Elkes Martin Beverly L. P. Stanton T. B. McCarthy Montreal Tom Linton

Warm Weather Sparks Fourth of July Rowing Plans

New England Amateur Rowing Association prepares for the Independence Day regatta with entries tight by Wednesday and a Thursday meeting to finalize details. Bradford and Riverside clubs discuss lineup including junior four, junior single, and senior eight with Maguire in the latter. Rumors float of transfers to Bradford, while Brignoli and others eye events at Spy Pond Grove Aug 13 and a professional coach is sought.

New England Amateur Rowings Association Charles Horan John Toomey Patrick Sullivan Thomas Hines Bradford Patsey Berkeley Maguire Bradfords Joe Hobbs Riversides Patrick Brignoli Frank McDonald J. Cummings F. McGann G. McKenzie O’brien Spy Pond Grove Arlington Jerry Casey Dan Breen Pat Donovan Boston Athletic Raft Glendon Jeffries Point R. A Frank Greer Joe Woes Edward Brown Charles Barer Columbian Rowing Association East Boston Jeffries Point

Tindler in Boston eyes mile world record matches

George B Tindler world champion mile runner arrived in Boston and offered to backers to race for 1000 a side in one two and three mile events. He seeks a rematch with Pat Carroll. He recalls his defeat at the Scotch picnic and hints at aiming for a new mile record next fall.

George. B. Tindler Boston Pat Carroll America Carroll England George London Sportsman Tinder Mike Ahearn Coffey Ahearn

Nine Charlestown Men Survive Sinking Of Get Off Bird Island Flats

A 33 foot steam yacht Get owned by Joseph B. Maughan sank after colliding with the fishing schooner Cynosure off Bird Island flats. Nine men aboard were rescued, four by Cynosure, the rest by the barge Rondout, with Maughan notably keeping his life preserver and smoking through the rescue. The incident halted traffic as harbor patrol and towboats assisted, while the Edith of the Chelsea Yacht Club suffered mast and gear damage in a separate collision nearby.

Get Joseph B. Maughan Charlestown Bird Island Flats Boothbay Cynosure Edward Lawson James Russell Harbor Patrol Watchman Maughan Moulton Street Joseph Marty Short Street John C. Cochrane Warren Street Jacob Smith Norfolk Avenue William Boardman Berkeley William Wilson Parker Street William Smith Minden Street August Schaefer Schiller Street Edith Chelsea Yacht Club John B. Manning Atrol Watchman Johnny Nugent The Orfolk A. W. Chesterton Chelsea

Labor Council Endorses Oshkosh Door and Blind Workers

The Building Trades Council at 49 Bennet Street yesterday endorsed the Oshkosh Wisconsin unionized door sash and blind workers. Secretary Cudlip was told to notify all Boston area unions to avoid handling doors, sashes or blinds made in Oshkosh. A committee will confer with the Liquor Dealers' Association about accepting only members of the association. Bartenders will be asked not to patronize liquor dealers lacking a council certified employment pledge.

The Building Trades Council Yester Bennet Street Oshkosh Wis Cudlip Boston Viciit Liquor Dealers’ Association Organized Labor

Freight Handlers Union 6527 elects officers in St Stephen's Hall

The Freight Handlers' Union 6527 of A F of L held a meeting yesterday at St Stephen's Hall 987 Washington Street where Cornelius Buckley was elected president Jeremiah Mahoney vice president G A Powers recording secretary Tim Lyons financial secretary M J Casey treasurer Tim Collins assistant financial secretary Michael Sullivan sergeant at arms and Cornelius Kiley guide.

Union A. F. of L St. Stephen’s Hall Washington Street Cornelius Buckley Jeremiah Mahoney G. A. Powers Tim Lyons M. J. Casey Tim Collins Michael Sullivan Cornelius Kiley

Typographical Union No. 18 Holds Friendly Meeting in Wells Hall

Members of Typographical Union No. 18 gathered in Wells Memorial Hall for a cordial session. Retiring president H. Thomas Elder received 150 dollars and retiring vice president Robert Murray 75. Donations of 15 dollars went to a central labor cause. New officers were installed and Secretary Davis was presented with an Eclipse bicycle by Globe Chapel members. A parade on Labor Day was approved as a union event. A large committee was named for the union’s fiftieth anniversary. a special meeting is set for Thursday at 8 pm in New England Hall.

Wells Memorial Hall H. Thomas Elder Robert Murray Central Labor Union M. J. Murphy Globe Chapel Davis Alvan T. Fuller Book and Metcalf New England Hall Wells Memorial

Boston labor group election at St. Andrew's Hall

The Boston Water Works local met in St. Andrew's Hall to discuss Central Labor Union plans to require machinists in the department to join their craft union. Final action was postponed. Officers elected include M. J. Carney president and Charles Parker vice president.

Boston Water Works A. F. of L St. Andrew’s Hall Central Labor Union M. J. Carney Charles Parker L. E. Murphy Willliam ‘Trainor T. Watson P. J. Sullivan

Gaelic School Classes Held On Washington Street

Gaelic School on 1371 Washington street yesterday hosted classes led by P J O Daly John M Doran and Michael A Hurley after opening remarks George Finneran performed an Irish melody James Drinan superintendent of the Philo Celtic School read a translation into Irish of a well known Irish song in English form An address in old Irish vernacular by Thomas Concannon a young man from Mexico added an international note

Washington Street P. J. O’daly John M. Doran Michael A. Hurley George Finneran James Drinan Fphilo-Celtic School Thomas Concannon Republic of Mexico

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