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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1896

Page

3

Boston Defeats Baltimore in Narrow 5 4 Finish

Boston wins a close 5 4 decision over Baltimore at the South End grounds. Long delivers the decisive line drive in the ninth after a tense late rally as both teams play sharp ball amid strong winds. Duffy and Hamilton swap positions. Hamilton steals three bases before injuring his ankle.

Mr. Soden Birds of Baltimore South End Grounds Boston Long Herr Long McMahon Fat McMahon Robert Lowe Doyle Keeler Nichols Jennings Kelly Bannon Ganzel Verily Prettly Hamilton Mr. Donelly Donnelly Amilton Brodie Duffy

Boston Beerms Triumph Over Orioles in Pinch Hit Drama

In a sunny display before about 3500, Boston beat Baltimore with sharp fielding and clutch plays. Harrington starred with two doubles and alert base running while Ganzel, Long, and Nichols delivered solid defense and pitching. Donnelly’s line drive highlight and Clark’s aggressive baserunning framed a tight, well played contest.

Pittsburg Beats Louisville In Wild 9-5 Contest

Pittsburg defeats Louisville 9 to 5 as Hill’s wild pitching and base running help the Pirates. Foreman struggled, Hawley relieved, Clarke hit a home run. Attendance 1,800. Hits Pittsburg 7 Louisville 7. Errors Pittsburg 1 Louisville 3. Batteries Foreman Hawley Mack Merritt Hill Warner.

Louisville Hill Pittsburgs Foreman Louisvilles Hawley Clarke Phespulr Bos Cosscend Tionisvalle Ces Caceas Pittsbug Pittsburg Mack Merritt Warner

Debut by Payne Impresses Brooklyn Crowd

Brooklyn in April, 3000 spectators hail Payne as a great twirler in his debut. Senators were limited to five hits over four innings, with Anderson error aiding Washington to score twice. Final lines show Brooklyn ten hits to Washington five, one Brooklyn error and two by Washington. Batteries Payne Burrell McJames McGuire.

Brooklyn N. Y Payne Senators Anderson Selbach Washingtons Washington Burrell McJames McGuire

Anson's Men Dominate St Louis In Chicago Victory

Chicago defeats St Louis 8 to 2 as Friend struggles in late innings. Hart weak defense backs visitors with costly errors. Attendance 8000. Score details show Chicago 10 hits to St Louis 7, errors Chicago 1 St Louis 8. Batteries Friend and Kittredge for Chicago Hart and McTharland for St Louis.

Chicago Anson St. Louis Friend Hart Chicagos Chicazo Tuguwis Kittredge McTharland

Tufts Defeats Bowdoin In 9 8 Home Opener

Tufts beat Bowdoin College 9 to 8 in Medford on April 30 in a game marked by brilliant plays and uneven defense. Bowdoin, improving to half strength, rallied in the final inning with three runs but fell short as Tufts seized an early lead and maintained it despite late Bowdoin pressure. Corridan drew a base on balls and stole second, while Budge replaced Libby and limited the damage with key outs. The home team earned its first win on the local diamond.

Medford Tufts Bowdoin College Bowdoin Libby Maine Budge Corridan Maine Boys

Baseball box score fragment lists Corridan and others

In a partial box score, players listed by position include bases Corridan Clayton Richardson Haynes Bodge Bryant Greenlaw Soule and others with first base on various players. Notable events show strikeouts by Corridan Clayton Richardson Ralph Curran Budge Coburn Hull Soule Gould with multiple instances. Plera Corridan and Maguire completed a double play. Hull charged with a passed ball and Curran threw two wild pitches. Soule was hit by pitch. Game time 2 hours 15 minutes. Umpires Johnston Tufts Pendeten Bowdoin.

TUFTS Eeree Gould Cvcccecrnse Clayton Richardson Haynes Bodge Bryant Greenlaw Soule Smith Petra Ralph Hull Curran Budge Coburn Plera Corridan Maguire Johnston Pendeten Bowdoin

Rules for Eastern League Umpires Set in Syracuse

P T Powers met league umpires at Globe Hotel and issued season rules. Umpires may discipline players only via captain, keep decisions confidential, and act fearless. Umpire discretion on batters hit by pitches, two line coaches allowed if no objections, others limited by base situations. Tomorrow's assignments include Kelly Providence, Doescher Springfield, Gaffney Rochester, Swarthwood Linden Syracuse. Powers says all teams should make money and buyers can be found if teams withdraw.

Syracuse N. Y P. T. Powers Globe Kelly Providence Doescher Springfield Gaffney Rochester Swarthwood Linden Powers

Brown Defeats Dartmouth 6-0 in Pretty Home Win

Providence April 30 Brown junior varsity or varsity claims a 6 to 0 victory over Dartmouth in a flawless defensive showing. Summersgill pitched superbly with strong support as Conway pitched well for Dartmouth but costly errors and Summersgill’s delivery overwhelmed them. Robinson hit a home run to right field and the double play drew applause. Tickets for Brown versus Vale on Saturday moved briskly.

Providence R. I Brown Dartmouth Summersgill Conway Robinson Brown-Vale

Metropolitans Defeat Newark Amid Bench Incident

In New York on April 30 the Metropolitans beat the Newark club 9 to 4 as Seymour pitched well with solid support. Newark manager Burns was ordered off the field by umpire Sullivan, prompting police involvement to maintain order after the game. Fewer than 100 spectators watched the affair with 15 Metropolitans and 7 Newark hits and multiple errors.

New York Newarks Seymour Burns Sullivan Newark Seymour and Foster Whitehill A. Rothfuss

Philadelphia Beats New York In Tight Six-Run Sixth

Philadelphia defeats the New York nine by six runs in the sixth inning after trailing early. Taylor gets hit often as New York threatens in the ninth with three on, but Philadelphia holds on for a one run win before 4850 at the ballpark.

Philadelphia New York Flynn Taylor Grady Farrell

Portland and Lawrence clash in limbered prep

In Lawrence, April 31 the Portlands faced Lawrence at Glenforest before the New England league opener in New Bedford. A late eighth inning injury to Portland left fielder George Telebeau delayed play after a line drive struck him, knocking him unconscious for fifteen minutes. He was aided by two doctors and is expected to recover in days. Portland led 14 to 6 at the stoppage.

Lawrence Portlands New Bedford Glenforest George Teabeau Portland Mitchell Tebeau Pittsfield Mass Lowell Cleveland

New Haven Beats Hartford 12 to 3 in Slugfest

New Haven defeated Hartford 12 to 3 in an afternoon game in New Haven. Osborn gave eleven bases on balls and hit two men, while Scherr and Cauliftower contributed sharp catches. The line score shows New Haven 12 Hartford 3.

New Haven Conn New Havens Hartford Osborn Scherr Cauliftower

Wilmington Wins Narrowly Over Paterson 11 10

Wilmington defeats Paterson 11 to 10 in a game marked by several errors, played in Wilmington on April 30. The contest featured a close score and notable mistakes by both sides.

Wilmington Paterson Del

Ban Gor Defeats Framingham Area Nine 22 to 4

The Ban Gor of the New England League defeated a strong picked nine from Framingham, Cochituate, Ashland and Hopkinton on Concord street grounds this afternoon, 22 to 4.

South Framingham Bangor New England League Framingham Cochituate Ashland Hopkinton Concord Street

Vermont Beats Cornell 8 7 In Baseball Showdown

UHACA New York April 30 Vermont edges Cornell 8 to 7 in a tense college baseball matchup. Vermont pitcher and hitters deliver late rally to secure the win.

Uhaca N. Y University of Vermont Cornell Vermont

Holy Cross beats Springfield 11 to 8 in Worcester

Holy Cross defeats Springfield 11 to 8 at Worcester in a baseball game. The win adds an eight run margin and highlights Holy Cross offense.

Holy Cross Springfield Worcester

Boxing Exhibition Opens Crescent Club Quarters Brockton

In Brockton on April 30 about 400 attended the Crescent Athletic Club’s first show in its new quarters with police present. Referee Edward McGowen oversaw six bouts including John Buckley versus Monahan, Ward sparring Burns, McFarland and Smith, McCarthy sparring Hudson, and Monahan versus Fox which ended in a draw by agreement.

Brockton Crescent Athletic Club Edward McGowen Crescent Club John Buckley South Boston Mr. Monahan John Ward Johnnie Burns Bill McFarland Tom Smith Billy McCarthy John Hudson Matfield Chic Monahan Stoughton Jim Fox Randolph Fox Monahan

Bowling Contest Ends In Win For Commercial Club Team

Brockton reports a bowling match at the Commercial Club alleys with the Commercials defeating Jeffries Winters of East Boston by 65 pins.

Brockton Commercials Jeffries Winters East Boston

Pure California Wines per Gallon Four Bottles Assorted

Blanchard and Farrar offers four bottles of assorted Pure California Wines per gallon. Located at 14 to 17 Deck Square and 81 Faneuil Hall Square, the display lists wine types and pricing.

California Blanchard & Farrar Faneuil Hall

Intercollegiate Championships at Manhattan Field May 29 30

World of Sport reports on the forthcoming intercollegiate championships to be held at Manhattan Field May 29 and 30 with Harry Cornish of New Manhattan A. C. overseeing. It notes English athletes disappointment after Athens games and forecasts strong distance running, plus related events by Division 7 AOH and the New Jersey A. C. picnic and field day. It mentions Conneff and Murray time records as context.

Athens New York Manhattan Field London Land and Water Tower of Babel Paris Bredin Baron Godfrey Shaw Bradley Grossland Ryan America Crossland Marathon Louis France Conneff New Jersey A. C Harry Cornish New Manhattan A. C Sunnyside Park Co. J. R Tommy Conneff E. P. Murray

Dorchester Yacht Club Postpones Saturday Skeeter Race

The regatta committee postpones the skeeters race to May 16. Boston area clubs begin operations today as Jeffries Club of East Boston plans a house warming. Allen Forbes's Dot changes from cat rig to jib and mainsail for the next skeeter contest.

Dorchester Yacht Club Regatta Committee Boston Jeffries Club East Boston Allen Forbes

Boxing Gossip and Boxing Match Plans in Boston

Paddy Purtell seeks 140 to 145 pound bouts against Boston opponents, with interest in facing Dick O'Brien and Mysterious Billy Smith. Walcott draws strong interest but faces color line issues and scheduling hurdles in New York and Boston. Corrigan disputes Keefe, while Leahy and Leary matches are arranged, and Billy Smith trains toward a McCoy clash with Sears aiming for 119 pounds. A. C. McKenzie notes guest tickets for McCoy Smith on May De and athe.

Paddy Purtell Purtell Nebraska Boston Kid McCoy Dick O’brien Billy Smith Joe Walcott Everhardt Walcott Tom O'Rourke New York Keefe Corrigan Tim McCarthy Leahy Billy Foss East Boston Mat Leary Billy Campbell Jerry Callahan McCoy Long Island Mike Sears Sears Sammy Kelly Armory Smith Peter Manning McCoy-Smith Ne Tekh Co Armory A. C. Mkenzie

Recommendation of Prof Shaw as boxing teacher in tastoD

A local endorsement praises Prof Shaw as a gentleman with many pupils and refined facilities. It asserts he is peerless in teaching self defense and the latest science of boxing, noting his broad appeal to professionals, men of leisure, and actors during spring.

Shaw Tastod Corrept

Boston Bicycle Club Hosts May Whist Party And Contests

The Bostonian Cycle Club plans a whist party for May 2 at Miss Delia Fitzgeralds residence Dorchester with large attendance and noted talent A Pope Manufacturing bicycle advertisement contest offers a $100 prize for the most newspaper bicycle ads clipped since January 1 with a June 30 1896 deadline The feature includes a Beacon and Charles streets collision involving a female rider and a humorous apology by a horseman Manager Osgood promotes a Brooklyn Ladies cycling carnival for May 9 with Mrs Charlotte L Bolton in charge A Boston men carnival proposal suggests Mechanics Building Meantime many U S professionals look to Buffalo May 30 meet and New York circuit opens June 6 in Buffalo

Bostonian Cycle Club Delia G. Fitzgerald Geneva Avenue Dorchester Pope Manufacturing Company Columbia Columbia Bicycles Columbia Bicycle Department of Statistics Hartford Charles Street Brooklyn Charlotte L. Bolton Ladies’ Tourist Club Boston Mechanics’ Building England John S. Johnson Europe Ain Countrie Louisville Zimmerman Johnson Bald Sanger Tyler Wheeler Hamilton Parkside Wheel Club Buffalo New York State Rochester Albany Cohoes Manhattan Beach

Country Club handicaps set for National Hunt and Challenge cups

The National Hunt cup favors Lady Raymond at 167 pounds three pounds lighter than last year. Twenty six nominations include The Peer 159 and Kilkenny 148. In the Challenge cup top weights are Sam D. and Mill Boy at 161, Royal Bob 168, with Latitude 157 and Chevy Chase 155. Royal Bob leads the field among Canadian hunters noted as 168.

Vosburgh New York Jockey Club Lady Raymond the Peer Glenfallon Duke of Abercorn Adelbert Kilkenny Rodman Warbormet Tidman Satanara San Joaquin Richards Mr Boy Pow-Wow Delay Woodward Fugitive Sir Singerston April Fool Winship Lafayette Signal May Blossom Hustler Triumph Colonel South Sam D Mill Boy Royal Bob Latitude Chevy Chase April Foot Wheeler Brookdale Trillion Wilkins Vpoteen Venus Fabian Cardinal Scud Quicksilver King Joseph Westbury

Lexington Racecard Results From April 30

In Lexington Kentucky on April 30 the day’s races crowned Rasper The Dragon Suisun Rey Del. Mar Meadow Thorpe as winners across five races with observed times ranging from 0 55 4 to 1 48 1 4. Notable finishes include Katherine Bruce Girdle Eugenia Wicks Galen D Or Orion and Daisy Gordon placing second and third in respective events.

Lexington Rasper Katherine Elizbert Bruce Girdle the Dragon Suisun Eugenia Wicks Blitzen Rey del. Mar Galen D’or Probasco Meadow Thorpe Orion Daisy Gordon

Acting Governor Nominates Curtis to Park Commission

Acting Governor Wolcott nominates ex Mayor Curtis for the Metropolitan Park Commission replacing A Chase of Lynn who declines reappointment. Chase is a Democrat and Curtis a Republican. The balance shifts to three Democrats and two Republicans. The new Republican to join is A C Richards as town councilor.

Wolcott Curtis Eenopolitan Park Commission A. Chase Lynn Chase A. C. Richards

Catholic Summer School Opens July Thirteenth at Plattsburg

The Catholic summer school at Plattsburg New York announces an extensive program for July 13 to August 16. Rev James A Doonan S J of Boston College will conduct the metaphysics course and lead other studies for the season.

Plattsburg, N. Y James A. Doonan S. J Boston College

Night session outlines MA House actions on street railways and trusts

In a night session the Massachusetts House passed measures to carry out the Franklin fund trust under Ben Franklin's will by 98 to 21. Amendments by Worcester's J H Mellen on street railway capitalization were rejected as plans to raise capital by alien interests faced opposition. Myers of Cambridge supported the bill. Bills on street railway contracts and consolidations advanced to engrossment, as did a negligent-duty bill for railroad employee injuries. Firearm related burglary charge bills moved to engrossment, and the uniform railroad fare bill was deferred to next Wednesday. A Boston police rail bill faced opposition, described by one speaker as a bluff, and the third reading was ordered 90 to 27. Gas company incorporation petition delayed to May 5. City Council employment restriction bill opposed by Mckenna and adjournment followed.

House of Representatives Franklin Fund Trust Benjamin Franklin J. H. Mellen Worcester Myers Cambridge Mellen Massachusetts House Stanley New Bedford Kelcher Boston Board of Police of Bailey Bradley Committee On Manufactures Massachusetts Gas Company McKenna

Lost Muscle Control In Boston Sailor Hailed In Peru Case

Edward T. Dunbar of Boston is hospitalized at Sailors' Snug Harbor after an 18 month immobility with only limited head and jaw movement. A 6000 mile journey ended a week ago. He sailed twelve years, began joint pain two years ago, later diagnosed as central myelitis of the spine and rheumatic arthritis by Peruvian doctors and Callao’s English physician. He hopes for treatment in New York.

New York Edward T. Dunbar Boston Sailors’ Snug Harbor Peru Dunbar Callao

Burden party arrives to recover stolen New York jewels

I Townsend Burden of New York with his wife and daughter and their attorney arrive from the United States to reclaim jewels stolen from their East Twenty Sixth Street home on December 27. Detectives arrested a butler and a footman in Bond Street, with $58,000 worth of jewelry found. Mrs Burden says she feels she is the luckiest woman alive. Extradition not expected.

London I. Townsend Burden New York Mr. Lindsay United States East Twenty-sixth Street Inspector Forest Bond Street William Robert Dunlop William Turner Burden

L A W Spring Meet Plans Set for May 30

A meeting of the L A W general committee at Youngs arranged the spring meet for May 30. A K Peck chairs the committee to form subcommittees and select four women from each of three Massachusetts division clubs. Prizes total ten dollars for parade awards and club performance.

Young A. K. Peck Massachusetts RR Swan A. W. Pease J. W. Porter Calhoune Mess Newell Warren Dow J. C. Kerrison Alex McDonald H. R. Lilsley G.W. Tarbell C.B. Percival Parade Lon Peck Abbot Bassett

Odd Fellows Celebrate Seventy Seventh Anniversary Play

Odd Fellows Winnisimmer and Mystic Lodges with Samaritan Encampment Chelsea unite for the seventy seventh anniversary last night at the Academy of Music. A four act drama The Great Hinges of a City from New York life was staged under George W. Neville of Boston with a large cast. Arrangements by Edward S. Jackson James E. Harrower and others.

Charles H. Richardson Fred H. R. Smith Arthur L. Perkins P. A. Guelpa James R. Morrrison Wallace Spooner George H. Danforth Charles M. Poole R. A. Martin R. H. Whitten Howard M. Rogers John N. Ames

Morse Arrested on Conspiracy to Defraud

E. J. Morse, 51, of 164 Spencer avenue Chelsea, was arrested by Inspectors Mc Garr and Kelly on a conspiracy to defraud I. A. Fuller of 19 Bonair street Somerville. The alleged crime dated April 1 involved a promise to secure a permanent position in exchange for $100.

E. J. Morse Spencer Avenue Chelsea McGarr and Kelly I’. A. Fuller Bonair Street Somervile

Barn Burned in Brookfield Ex-Deputy Sheriff’s Home

Worcester April 30. The house and barn of ex Deputy Sheriff W H Swallow in Brookfield were burned to the ground this morning. Loss about 2500 dollars. Blaze believed incendiary in origin.

Worcester Sherif W. H. Swallow Brookfield

Navarch to 60 Sold to Rhode Island Club Leader

Commodore Morrill plans to sell the Navarch, flagship of the South Boston Yacht Club, to Commodore Richmond of the Rhode Island club. The fast east coast steam yacht, built in 1892 by Ambrose Martin, is famed for Boston Harbor fan-tail stern and 19 knot speed. Richmond seeks a crew as sale awaits signed bill.

South Boston Boston Commodore Morrill Morrill Commodore Richmond Richmond

Shaw's Night Out in Municipal Court Trial Resumes

Judge Brown resumed the Wolf Glickman trial for alleged unlawful sale of intoxicating liquor at 44 Lowell Street on March 23 and the preliminary examination of charges against Glickman for assault on Patrolman Shaw with a knife, and against Benjamin Feldman for assault with a loaded revolver. Witnesses included Myra Miller and Mrs. Burns as well as Police Captain Wescott and Patrolman Cadigan. Feldman was held in $1000 for the grand jury. Glickman’s case continued.

Brown Municipal Criminal Court Wolf Glickman Lowell Street Glickman Shaw Division 3 Benjamin Feldman Myra Miller Burns Feldman

Governor Testifies in Woodbury Herald Trial

Burlington April 30 Governor Woodbury testified about purchasing the hotel in 1881 and his stance against selling intoxicating liquor He joined with Mr Bowman to run the hotel Bowman managed the property The case includes cross examination by Prouty and conflicting statements from L S Drew about liquor sales In tomorrow’s session the plaintiff’s witnesses are expected to finish and an adjournment is set for 9 o clock tomorrow

Burlington Woodbury- Herald Prouty L. S. Drew Young Aubrey

Aid for Cripple Creek Fire Victims in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs residents organized a relief committee to aid Cripple Creek after yesterday's blaze. A special train carried provisions tents and blankets while dry goods and grocery houses shipped bedding and supplies. Wealthy donors including W S Stratton pledged funds and a mass meeting planned relief plans.

Colorado Springs Cripple Creek Stratton

Alpha Phi invites for May 12 at Hotel Brunswick

Eta Chapter invites friends to meet Dr and Mrs Frye Spencer Baldwin at Hotel Brunswick on May 12 from 6 to 7. The Maine State Club holds its annual meeting Friday evening in May with election of officers, a literary entertainment, and banquet.

Eta Alpha Phi Frye Spencer Baldwin Hotel Brunswick Maniacs Maine State Club Arthur Peabody Pratt Roger Wolcott New England

Not Carter’s body found on Tiverton shore April 8

The body recovered on the Tiverton shore is not Chauncey H. 1 as authorities suspected last night. An impression persists that the remains belong to a passenger from a Fall River line boat.

Fall River Tiverton Shore Chauncey H. 1 Fall River Line

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