Harvard Opens Baseball Season With Andover Opener at Soldiers Field
Harvard starts its 189% season this afternoon at Soldiers Field against Andover at 3 o'clock with no admission. Captain Whittemore aims to build a strong nine, listing 23 hopefuls including Scannell, Bacon, Morton as catchers and Highlands, Paine, Gregory, Lamprey, Cozzens, Ames as pitchers, while Stevenson and Dean vie for infield spots. Sedgwick starts for Andover as Harvard’s fresh candidates field under a sharp practice session marred by a cold wind.
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Soldiers Field
Andover
Whittemore
Scannell
Bacon
Morton
Highlands
Paine
Gregory
Lamprey
Cozzens
Ames
Hayes
Stevenson
Lacey
Dean
Wrenn
Haskell
Brown
Winslow
Anderson
Rand
Garrison
Selfridge
Beale
McCarthy
Cambridge
Barnes
Harker
Holman
Greenway
Sedgwick
Highlands and Paine
Andover—Barnes
Drew
Eliot
Risley
Dayton
Baseball News Preview From the Sunday Post
The Sunday Post will feature an illustrated Boston team roster and numerous baseball updates. Details include player signings, management moves, team debts, tryouts, and early season schedules across New England teams and players.
Ailsa Wins Close Race For Bennett Cup
Ailsa beat Britannia in a tight offshore contest on March 29 to claim the $209 cup and $2500 cash incentive offered by James Gordon Bennett. Britannia led at 11:15 with Ailsa close behind, finishing the round at 2:26:40 as wind shifts affected the fleet. Steam yachts contest was postponed due to rough seas with entrants including Giralda Foros Eros and Roxana on a 53 mile triangular course.
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Ailsa
Britannia
James Gordon Bennett
Biz
Baron Alfred de Rothschild
Race Track Official Crier in St Louis and Clubroom Moves
The item lists various sports and business moves involving figures like Purcell and George Schaffer working as sheet writers for bookmakers in the East, John Clarkson running a cigar business in Bay City, Jerry Denny opening a Nor which Conn saloon, Ex Pitcher Davies in Chicago drug trade, Ex Pitcher Will White owning an optical store in Buffalo, Jimmy Galvin bartending in Oakland, Charles Gould of the Cincinnati Red Stockings joining the Cincinnati police, Pitcher George Haddock possibly moving to Providence, Billy Hallman excelling for the Philadelphias, and Van Haltren being the first injured league player this season after a shoulder wrench in Danville.
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Purcell
George Schaffer
John Clarkson
Bay City
Jerry Denny
Norwich
Conn
Davies
Chicago
Will White
Buffalo
Jimmy Galvin
Oakland
Charles Gould
Cincinnati Red Stockings
Cincinnati
George Had
Pittsburg Pirates Rally To Defeat Washington In Ninth
In Savannah on March 29 the Senators clung to a lead over the Pirates until the ninth inning when Pittsburgh stormed back. They scored six runs to win the game, with Pittsburg finishing ahead six to two. Hits favored Pittsburg 14 to Washington 10, errors Pittsburg 1 Washington 3. Pitchers Coakley Sugden Stockdale Anderson McGuire Coogan.
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Senators
Pittsburgs
Pirates
Anderson
Pittsburg
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Coakley
Sugden
Stockdale
Anderson, McGuire and Coogan
Georgetown Dominates Vermont In 19 2 Baseball Opener
Georgetown opened its season at Capitol Park and defeated the University of Vermont 19 to 2. Georgetown racked up 23 hits while Vermont had 3, with errors 1 for Georgetown and 7 for Vermont. Pitchers Mahoney Carmody and Sullivan teamed for the win, Dodds Dagget and Naylor listed as batters.
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Georgetown
Capitol Park
University of Vermont
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Mahoney
Carmody
Orioles Shut Out New Orleans in Weeked Tilt
Baltimore defeated New Orleans 6 to 0 as Weeks of Chattanooga held the champions to few hits. Jennings at shortstop starred for Baltimore with solid defense and key plays. Final line shows Baltimore 6 runs 8 hits 2 errors, New Orleans 0 runs 7 hits 5 errors. Batteries Esper Hooper and Clark Weeks and Nie.
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Baltimore
Weeks
Chattanooga
Jennings
Orioles
Esper
Hooper
Clark
Nie
Browns Beat Memphis 18 to 10 in Memphis
St Louis Browns defeated Memphis 18 runs to 10 in a baseball game on March 29 in Memphis. The contest featured strong hitting from both sides with several.
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Memphis
Tenn
St. Louis Browns
Wild Man from Borneo Wins National Steeplechase at Liverpool
Wild Man from Borneo captured the National steeplechase title at Liverpool, finishing ahead of Cathal second, Van Der Berg third, and Manifesto fourth. Cathal led at the second fence from home before the Wild Man surged to victory amid a fierce finish. Other runners included Esop Horizon Leybourne Father O’Flynn Cock of the Heath Lady Pat Molly Maguire Dalkeith Fin-Ma-Coul NI Prince Albert Royal Buck Ardcam Why Not Sarah Bernhardt and Caustic. Betting stood 10 to 1 against the winner, 12 to 1 Cathal, 25 to 1 Van Der Berg.
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Cathal
van der Berg
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Cock of the Heath
Lady Pat
Molly Maguire
Dalkeith
Fin-Ma-Coul NI
Prince Albert
Royal Buck
Ardcam
Why Not
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Kid Lavigne Fights to Box in Boston Amid Safety Fears
For two months Kid Lavigne, rival of Andy Bowen in the fatal December New Orleans bout, has sought Boston club openings. Protests against Lavigne’s appearance led to dropping the Saginaw lad from Music Hall shows. Clubs nationwide now avoid Lavigne, fearing danger to boxing and possible action by authorities and ministers that could end Boston boxing for years.
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Law and Order
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Sunday Post
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Judge Burke Hears Robbery Case In Municipal Court
Judge Burke in Municipal Criminal Court held Thomas Riley known as Professor Tom Riley on a robbery charge. Penhall testified they met March 21 at Patsy Sheppard's barroom on Washington street. Riley led him to a side room to measure for clothes and later at Frank Hayes's house supplied liquor and weakened his will. Penhall woke to find his watch, chain, wallet missing and $1 borrowed earlier. bail set at $1200 for April grand jury.
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Oxford Wins Bet? Thames Boat Race Hinted By Practice
London March 28 The Oxford Cambridge boat race on the Thames tomorrow dominates university sport chatter. Oxford is favored 9 to 2 as fresh Cambridge crew grapples with early-season misfits and recent boat-fit issues. Cambridge relies on W S Adie and a mixed team, while Oxford fields several 1894 veterans and Henley winners. Weather tonight rough, race expected near 19 minutes 45 seconds. The crews named include H B Coston and M C Pilkington for Oxford, and T B Hope and F C Begg for Cambridge.
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Last Decoration Day Road Race on Irvington Milburn Course
The Decoration Day road race over the Irvington Milburn course in New Jersey will be the last on the famed route due to a future trolley line project. Cyclist Walter Sanger is reported recovering from typhoid, with plans to race by June while his trainer Schaefer notes his condition improves rapidly. Sanger’s new racing wheel arrives and may boost performance though medical opinion stresses caution.
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YACHTING TALK ON SPRUCE III VISIT AND AMERICAN BOATS
Interest grows among canoeists and yachtsmen for the Spruce III half water visit to American waters in August to challenge local craft. Plans aim to field strong boats. Howard, defeated by Spruce II, builds a new half water. Smythe rebuilds Infanta Eulalia with a canoe like 18 foot water line and double air compartments.
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New York Canoe Club
Mediterranean
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George Trotter
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Lasca
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Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
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New York
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Boxing Gossip Sparks Wort on Walcott Smith Feud
A typed boxing quarrel spills rumors about Walcott denying a bite from Billy Smith, O Rourke's alleged schemes, and plans for fights with Mick and Ryan. The piece attacks promoters, notes Philadelphia boxing suspended briefly, and accuses O Rourke of dirty tricks while claiming confidence against Fitzsimmons and Sullivan.
Eleven-year-old? No Alphonso Caruso Struck by Electric Car
Alphonso Caruso a 15-year-old resident of 426 Hanover Street was knocked down and severely injured by an electric car on Hanover Street near Charter at 9 15 last night. He hesitated crossing the tracks saw a second car rapid on the opposite track and moved back into its path. He was struck by the fender and dragged along pavement. left leg and wrist broken and body bruised. Taken to North End Dispensary then slated for Emergency Hospital by police ambulance. Motorman Sc J Goodrich acted quickly and no blame assigned. He is expected to recover.
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Charter Streets
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North End Dispensary
Putnam
Turf Notes on 1895 Campaign and East St. Louis Trials
Fred Foster plans early races for all his horses including Dr Rice and Florey at East St. Louis before the season opens. Californias Directum is in Oakland under James Dustin preparing for 1895, with plans to race in the grand circuit free for all. Alix shows good form after a long layoff, and Andy McDowell signs with Salisbury for another season. Marcus Daly’s trotters will be conditioned at Terre Haute.
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Dr. Rice
Florey
East St. Louis
J. W. Levy
R. R. Rice
J. M. Murphy
W. A. Reinhart
C. M. Barrow
New Orleans
California
Directum
Oakland
James Dustin
Justin
Dustin
Green
Alix
Monroe Salisbury
Andy McDowell
Salisbury
Henry of Navarre
Byron McClelland
Nellie A
Scott Hudson
Marcus Daly
Terre Haute
Senate Rules Panel Holds Secret Probe of Brookline Gas
A private hearing by the Senate committee on rules examined an order to investigate Brookline Gas Company amid rumors and lawsuits. Minority stockholders led by ex-US Attorney Allen pressed for examination of the company, while Brookline counsel A C Burrage appeared but said nothing. Reported that the committee may recommend an order for a House vote next Monday.
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Brookline Gas Company
New York
Weidenfelt
Brookline
United States
Allen
Senate’ Committee On Rules
Brookline Company
A. C. Burrage
Rules Committee
Wanted bicycles at cut prices at Yankee Bicycle Dept
Lame Ness advertises a sale of new and second-hand bicycles offering fair prices. It invites customers to visit the Yankee Bicycle Dept at 9144 Summer Street to view the inventory and purchase bicycles cheaply.
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Bicycle Dept
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Printing Inks Price List Features World Best Inks
Printing inks advertised as best in the world with Carmines at 12 cents per ounce and cut black at 4 cents per pound. Includes a $1.00 per pound price for another ink and claims to be the best news ink seen since the world began. Free illustrated price list on application from William Johnston, Manager Printers Ink Press, 10 fimruce st New York.
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Printers’ Ink Press
Fimruce St
New York
Patriach's End: Dr William Hotchkiss Dies in St Louis
Aged humored healer known as color doctor, Dr William Hotchkiss, died in St Louis at an estimated age of 140. He claimed magnetic treatment, avoided water, and wore colored rags. His Masonic record reportedly traces to 100 years back. born in Dinwiddie Virginia, later moved west.
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William Hotchkiss
A. J. Buck
Dinwiddie County
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Giants Fail To Hit New York Pitchers In State League Game
Eight hundred fans in Norfolk watch the Giants struggle against the Portsmouth club. Five earned runs while the hor n team could not hit the New York pitchers. Giants to face Norfolk again, then head north. Score five to zero. Batteries German Rusie Meekin Wilson Mulligan Brandt Vetter.
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Policy Players Taken in East Boston Revenue Crackdown
Sergeant Saxton and police from headquarters raided a junk store at 1117 Rummer Street near the North Ferry finding a policy game in progress. Amos McCarthy aged 22 was arrested for writing policy along with Nicholas Dauren 28 Patrick Quigley 45 John Dobbin 58 and John Wright 64 for being present with gaming implements. All four were taken to Station 7 and later bailed out by friends.
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Nicholas Dauren
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Prospect Union Wins Debate Over Harvard Union at Level 11
The Prospect Union defeated the Harvard Union in a Level 11 debate last evening. The event was highly engaging though it nearly turned into a walkover for Prospect Union.
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Harvard Union
Harvard Varsity Crew Sees Bullard Stroke In Absence
The Harvard varsity crew featured a new stroke yesterday as Hollister was absent. Captain Bullard took the stroke seat with Lewis at bow while the remainder of the crew remained as usual. The trim showed noticeably good form.
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Hollister
Bullard
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