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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1896

Page

3

Bannon Signs Talks Of Team Strength And Departure

Boston Beaneaters players Bannon and Ryan discussed a stronger lineup for the coming season. Manager Selee finalized plans for the team’s departure tomorrow night. Ryan remains a versatile infield and catcher while wife accompanies him.

Jimmy Bannon Jack Ryan Boston Saugus No. 116 Water Street Arthur Servius Soden Jimmy Duffy Billy Nash Philadelphia Billy Hamilton Yerrick Harry Dolan Bannon Ryan South Boston Murray, & Irwin’s Selee

Local Amateur Clubs Seek Spring Games and Umpire Plans

East Boston Central Parks organize and invite Revere and Winthrop unions as Newton Centre Athletic Association vows a strong season with a business-led push for pure athletics. S. Downing leads East Boston Young Americans with a 12-man lineup and George McLaughlin to arrange games. Tim Hurst to umpire Philadelphia vs Boston opening matches near Hamp ton Soldiers Home.

O. C Dorchester Boston Central Parks East Boston Revere Unions Winthrops Jack. Thyne Meridian Street Newton Centre Athletic Association Newton Centre James F. Fennessy Young Americas S. Downing T. Burke J. Doherty J. Finell J. Moran T. McEnaney F. O’brien J. Pugh J. Quigley A. Titman

Yale Announces 1911 Baseball Schedule Additions

Yale Baseball announces new game dates for the season. Added are April 3 Hampton at Hampton Virginia April 7 North Carolina at Gainsboro North Carolina April 8 Georgetown at Hampton Virginia April 28 Amherst at Yale field May 1 Andover Academy at Andover Massachusetts May 18 Yale graduates at Yale field May 20 Britannia Field Club at Yale field June 17 Amherst at Amherst.

New Haven Conn Miller Yale Baseball Association Hampton University of North Carolina Gainsboro N. C Georgetown University Hampton, Va Amherst Yale Field Andover Academy Andover Mass Yale

Yale crew selects fourteen for Berlin voyage to Henley

New Haven March 16 passage engaged on the Berlin sailing for Europe from New York on June 6 for fourteen Yale men who will go to Henley. This number includes twelve crew men and substitutes Bob Cook coach and Manager De Sibour.

New Haven Conn Passage Berlin Europe New York Yale Henley Bob Cook de Sibour

John L Sullivan Visibly Diminished Yet Claims World Title

Bare Knuckles San Francisco report describes John L Sullivan arriving at the Bald win Hotel in a crowded lobby. He defends his world title claim, comments on Corbett Fitzsimmons and Jackson, denounces colored fighters, and predicts future stars like Bob Armstrong training with Joe Choynski. He also backs Lavigne against McAuliffe and notes Lavigne’s skill at 133 pounds.

San Francisco Cal Baldwin Hotel John L. Sullivan Corbett Fitzsimmons Sullivan Jackson England Bob Armstrong Parson Davies Joe Choynski Chicago Joe Lavigne Jack McAuliffe

Boxing Gossip and Matches From Boston to London

A Boston boxing column reviews Jack Foley’s display against Joe Mullins at City Point and notes Foley’s potential. It cites Bob Fitzsimmons, Mike Doherty, Spike Sullivan, and hints at future bouts with McDonough and Lavigne, plus upcoming matches and critiques of Billy Smith’s return and a London test by Morris.

George Dixon Jack Foley South Boston Joe Mullins City Point Foley Mullins Bob Fitzsimmons Broadway Bob Maher Mike Doherty Boston Spike Sullivan New England Tom D’arcy Jack McDonough Young Bradley Phil Smith Bradley Jack McAuliffe Kid Lavigne England Dick Burge Lavigne McAuliffe Jerry Hennessey McDonald Suffolk Athletic Club Belleveau Worcester Billy Smith Smith London The Sporting Life Billy Ham Ninth Lancers Jack Bryan Arthur Morris Morris Fulham A. C. M’kenzie

Massachusetts Cycling Club names color bearers for next year

A. K. Peck, Fred Perkins, Fred Kimball and George Clough were chosen as color bearers. The club plans a new club house described as the finest in the United States with extensive conveniences and meticulous preparation by the committee.

Massachusetts Cycling Club A. K. Peck Fred Perkins Fred Kimball George Clough United States Fred van Sicklen Fowler Truth Cycling West J. 8. Holmes, Jr The Orient People Middlesex Bicycle Club Chronograph Club J. E. Savill J. E. Kerrison F. E. Fay J. J. Feeitt Messrs By. Bs Fay Sanger, Baker and Porter New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad

Mayo returns from abroad after tandem racing success

Frank Mayo arrives in Boston after a four months trip abroad spent mainly in London at the Olympic. He describes the new wooden track with steep banking where riders cover the nine laps to the mile in about two minutes and credits Barden as the fastest rider on that track. Mayo notes his own tandem work with Skillinger and claims strong results including a 20 02 mile flat and multiple top finishes.

Frank Mayo Saunders Tyler Johnson Berry Boston Mayo London Olympic England Barden Skillinger

Mayo to bring Saunders to old country for tandem races

Mayo returns home to recruit Saunders and head to England for a series of tandem races at Velodrome Buffalo with Choppy Warburton staging bouts against the Farnham brothers. He boasts of undefeated status and predicts a strong American market for machines.

Mayo Saunders Old Country Choppy Warburton Little Michael Farnham Brothers Buffalo W. F. Cody

McKinley Leads in State Delegates on First Ballot

The World reports the Republican map as solid for McKinley in many states and doubtful in others. It notes 909 total delegates with 456 needed for nomination, and that field marshals oppose McKinley while the masses demand his nomination.

New York M’kinley Alabama Ceveee Nebraska Arkansas North Dakota Sigpigh North Carolina Georgia Cccescees Betas Morin Timois Oregon Épunel Taguiang Saesicveves South Carolina Kansas South Dakota Kentucky Virginia Cena Michigan West Virginia Minnesota Wisconsin Mississippi California New Jersey Colorados Csseccses Eaueee Connecticut Pennsylvania Cscs Cece Rhode Island Tdaho Csccoveseseee Ee Mormorre Oaks Massachusetts UR Syniacsia Montana Territories New Hampshire McKinley Platts Quays Clarksons

Policy ruin ends in probation for embezzler Giles

Alpheus W. Giles, arrested for embezzling 7228 from the Gloucester Fish Company, pleaded guilty and was placed on probation by Judge Dewey. His release followed strong recommendations by the Gloucester Fish Company and Mayor Robinson, aided by his dependents including an invalid wife. He admits taking 3500 to fund policy play, starting with ten cents and rising to heavy losses, with judgments totaling 17000 and a third suit pending in which he will be principal witness.

Alpheus W. Giles Gloucester Fish Company Dewey J. P. Feeney Robinson Gloucester Giles

Waylaid Sister in Boston. Vincent D Sheehan Arrested

Vincent D Sheehan formerly of South Boston died in a Station 12 cell. A 25 year old brother allegedly assaulted and attempted to rob his sister Dora Sheehan at 140 M Street as she collected rent, knocked her down, and beat her before she could identify him. Division 12 officers heard her cries and arrested Sheehan.

Vincent D. Sheehan Boston Station 12 Dora Sheehan M Street East Sixth Street Miss Sheehan

Birthday Party For Miss Anna Vogel In Brookline

An enjoyable birthday party was held last evening for Miss Anna Vogel of 29 Harvard street Brookline. About fifty friends attended including Miss Anna Nichols Miss Louise Brown Miss Nellie Eliot Mr Slade Mr Paine Miss Hattie Carr Miss LeClair Mr Merrill Miss Morse Miss Mullen Mr Allen and Miss Vogel.

Anna Vogel Harvard Street Brookline Anna Nichols Louise Brown Nellie Eliot Slade Paine Hattie Carr LeClair Merrill Morse Mullen Allen Miss Vogel

Walcott Beats Bright Eyes In 25-Round Texas Bout

Eureka Athletic Club hosted Joe Walcott and Scott Collins in a 25 round attraction billed as Bright Eyes versus the colored wonder. Crowds opposed the fight but access was granted and Walcott dominated with repeated knockdowns before Bright Eyes was stopped in the final rounds.

Long Island City L. I Eureka Athletic Club Puritan Athletic Club Joe Walcott Colored Wonder Scott Collins Bright Eyes Tommy West California William Quinn Hatfield Penn Quinn Bill Sammy Myers New York Dave Wall Ireland Wall Walcott Tom O'Rourke George Dixon San Ashe Charley White Jim Bates Texas Joe Conely Newark Joe Wallcott Bright Carroll

Free consultation cure claims by Dr Liverpool at Tremont Street

An advertisement by Dr. Liverpool at 233 Tremont Street promises free examination and treatment for many diseases. It cites large cure counts across chronic and acute illnesses, offers free medicines, and invites all patients to visit between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays and 7–8 p.m. for gentlemen, plus Sunday hours.

Liverpool Tremont Street Boston Bright

Brookline Republicans Nominate Reed Delegates at Caucus

The Brookline Republican caucus met in the Lower Town Hall and nominated unopposed delegates pledged to Thomas B. Reed for both state and district conventions. State delegates include Jacob P. Bates Walstein R. Chester Alfred D. Chandler and others. District delegates feature Leslie C. Wead Charles H. Utley Hiram H. Logan and additional nominees.

Brookline Brookline Lower Thomas B. Reed Jacob P. Bates Walstein R. Chester Alfred D. Chandler Oscar B. Mowry Edgar ©. Achorn Thomas W. Clements George F. Boynton W. W. Potter Fred M. Bond Rufus G. F. Candage Leslie C. Wead Charles H. Utley Hiram H. Logan Charles E. Hapgood Emery B. Gibbs Edward W. Baker Jesse S. Wiley Arthur H. Bailey James Adams Rufus A. Flanders

Phillies Off for Virginia Ahead of Season

The Philadelphia baseball team departed Philadelphia this morning for Hampton Virginia to limp up the players. They will stay two weeks in Hampton then tour Virginian towns before returning April 6 to begin exhibition games ahead of the championship season.

Philadelphia Hampton

Aid for the Poor Variety Event at St Marys Hall Stillman Street

A grand charity entertainment will be held in St Marys Hall Stillman Street on Tuesday evening March 17 to raise funds for the parish poor. The program features local acts and performances to support those in need.

St. Mary’s Hall Stillmanstreet

Big Hall Tennis Amid Snow Storm in Newton Center

In Bray's Hall Newton Center amid heavy sleet and slush, players from Newton Boston and New York competed under electric lights. Fred Hovey oversaw a new handicapping system producing tight matches with notable efforts by Mansfield Hunter Sheafe Pratt Foster and others as daily play continued despite the storm.

Newton Boston New York Bray’s Newton Centre Fred Hovey Fred Mansfield Hunter Mansfield Edwin Sheafe S. P Shaw Sheafe J. P. Pratt Herbert Foster Paret Foster H. C Curtis A. S. Pien E. R. McEnre EK. T. Eames E. R. Marion R. H. Carlton Speare Wales

Heavy Snow Hits New York Delaying Traffic

Snow began about 11 yesterday and continued this morning in New York. About twelve inches fell in the last 24 hours causing slight delays to horse cars and other traffic.

New York

Dorchester Centrals Capture State Bowling Championship

Dorchester Centrals win the final roll off at Highland alleys to take the Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League state title. H J Farrell of Les Miserables ties the single string record with 258 and sets a new high total of 651 while also breaking the league strike mark with twenty. Merriam Cutter and Cox star for Dorchester as Les Miserables finish second. the banquet at Young’s Hotel follows.

Melrose Dorchester Centrals Highland Alleys Les Miserables Massachusetts Lowell H. J. Farrell Amazeen Centrals Courtney Mill City Merriam Cutter Wheelock Cox Tom Murphy Farrell McLaughlin Merrill Dorchester Swift Murphy Marren Young's Hotel Boston Mipilc Ssa Eihenadeenedes Nove Coussont Ans Sa Gaits Hee Wregidok Ons Vasuine Aivhieeveae OCRIS Maston Acciscea

English racing frater nity Eyed Americus in Lincolnshire Handicap

English racing circles test American thoroughbreds on March 24 with the Lincolnshire handicap a 2000 sovereign race over a near mile. Americus, ridden by Mr Croker’s stable, carries 113 pounds as one New York observer notes British trainers may underrate their own horses to boost American confidence.

New York Americus Mr. Croker Clorane

Supreme Court rules California taxes Central and Southern Pacific franchises

The Supreme Court of the United States affirms a California ruling that franchises and capital stock of the Central Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads are taxable under California law. The railroads are deemed state rather than federal corporations despite federal franchises. Union Pacific precedent cited. Justices Field and Harlan dissented.

Washington Supreme Court Fuller California Central Pacific Southern Pacific Union Pacific Company Kansas Chase Justice Field Justice Harlan

Cambridgeport Athletes Host Handicap Games

The Cambridgeport Gymnasium Athletic Association schedules open handicap events for Saturday evening April 11 at their gym. Events include 20 and 30 yard sprints 600 and 1000 yard runs 15 pound shot put pole vault running high jump standing high jump and a potato race with all runners starting from scratch.

Cambridgeport Gymnasium Athletic Association

The Greatest Pain Annihilator Of The In Salvation

A fragmentary line proclaims a so called pain annihilator that claims to cure all pain. The brief text presents no clear context, date, or identifiable entities.

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