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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1897

Page

3

Baseball Scramble Swings Into Early Season Struggles

The Post previews opening matchups across major leagues and notes Boston's need for improved batting and possible roster shakeups. It highlights Selee seeking new batters, Doyle purchase talks, and strong outings by Sullivan and Lewis while Cleveland battles West volatility.

Post Washington Boston Selee Tenney King Senators Tucker Duffy Stahl Jimmy Sullivan Lewis Doyle Baltimore Hanlon Wagner Philadelphia Louisville Hill Fraser Colonels Cincinnati Pittsburg Phillies Cleveland West Shields McKean Tebeau Sockalexis Chicago Anson Windy City New England

St. Louis Defeats Cleveland Three to One

In Cleveland on May 2 St. Louis won 3 to 1 over Cleveland. The game featured a clear advantage for the visitors with St. Louis capitalizing on key plays to secure the victory.

Cleveland ST. Louis

Kinney Stirs Protest as Wilkes Barre Game Sours

The Rev H N Kinney vice president of the Christian Citizenship League challenged the Syracuse Wilkes Barre game to Mayor McGuire He secured arrests of two players Mace Mason and pitcher Malarkey after the contest They were released on recognizance and the case adjourned to May 14 after the team’s Eastern trip Brae 2 80 2 8k 8 88 8 pcr ilkesbarre 0 360002000 0 0-11

Syracuse N. Y H. N. Kinney Christian Citizenship League McGuire Wilkesbarre Mace Mason Malarkey Thompson Star Park Brae

Gaelic football meeting sets up June 17 match

Garryowen and OConnell teams plan a meeting at the Post tonight at 8 to finalize arrangements for a game on June 17. Garryowen held a meeting the evening before.

Garryowen O'Connell

Insurance League honors crown for Employers' Liability team

The Employers' Liability Athletic Club won the Insurance League championship by taking 18 of 21 games and posting the highest team pin average. Individual races saw Veazie and Symonds contend for honors with Symonds leading late, Veazie closing strong. Prizes were awarded for most games won, top pin average, and other standout totals.

Insurance League Employers’ Liability Veazie Symonds Teham Pins Ae Oss Eeewueaoae Travelers John C. Paige Segue W. Holden Iaeu Am. Mercantile Obrion & Russell Boston Marine Witte Ote ING Petal Asc Kie Eacen Follan B. M Nixon Curran McAdams Hutchings Tenny, Trav Nayson E. L Barker Trav Wheeler Ryan Snow McNish Baron N. BR Linscott Parks Jackson, Trav Royal, Trav Miller Wedger Burke, J. C. P C. H. Holden’s Messrs. Splaine & Parks Hub Billiard and Bowling Palace

Connolly Loses to Lavigne but Garners Boxing Respect

The New York bout shows Connolly gained high regard despite defeat as Lavigne earned the title with a stiff rib shot. Rumors swirl over future matches including Dixon vs Sharkey and Maher vs Sharkey, while Sullivan and Moore plot Boston and San Francisco trips.

Connolly Lavigne Tom O’rourke Spike Sullivan Corkonian Tom George Dixon Spike Dave Martin Flaherty Sally Smith Broadway A. C New York Maher Sharkey Fitz San Francisco Pacific Billy O'Donnell Memphis O’donnell Tennessee Dave Sullivan Boston Austin Rice Dick Moore Jim Williams Utah Walcott Tommy Ryan Ryan Parkadoan McC Chelsea George V. Tuohey

Lane's Lecture on Municipal Government at West End

The West End Hebrew Educational Club held its third public lecture last night at 89 Leverett Street. Speaker Benjamin Lane discussed Popular Municipal Government.

West End Hebrew Educational Club Leverett Street Benjamin Lane

Roxbury and Jamaica Plain Teams Compete in Field Event

Norfolk's Roxbury and Willows of Jamaica Plain face off in a field event with local club athletes. Details are sparse, but participants include standout competitors from both shores. The outcome and exact event type remain unclear in readable text.

Norfolks Roxbury Willows Jamaica Plain

Local youth baseball team requests meetups and open dates

The notice list shows multiple youth and amateur clubs seeking games with teams near ages 12 to 17 across Boston and surrounding towns. Clubs like the Senators of Everett and the B. F. Larrabee Co. announce rosters and invite matches on weekends and Decoration Day.

Senators Everett Crane Pb. Goddard Crowton Tewksbury Forristell O’brien Osborn Roberts James Crowton, Jr Henderson Avenue B. F. Larrabee & Co Willows of Jamaica Plain J. Corbett Dollars Court Norfolks Roxbury Kelley Wines Good McKenzie Marr Coleman Gardner Wilkens Shroun Hoeys A. M Berger Lambert Avenue Cliftons Cambridge Louis Cote Jackson Street North Cambridge Hyde Park A. I. Edenberg Linwood Street Tremonts Ek. Simpson D. Levit W. Hurley F. Burke South Boston Bothnias Charlestown J. Barnes Pearl Medford Streets Jeffries East Boston E. T. Breslin Cottage Street Walnut Juniors D. J. McCarthy Spring Street East Cambridge St. Raphaels P. Coveney Hyde Park Avenue Winchester J. I. O'Connor P. O. Box Sacred Heart Blues Roslindale Harry J. Keeler Franklin Street P. O Boston Emmanuel A. A James J. Logan Warrenton Street Revere Charles Redmond Church Place M. J. Kelsch Federal Street Alerts Medford Charles Perry Dexter Street Beacons of James Sheridan Charles Street Orients Stephen Kennedy Boston Street Manhattan Juniors F. J. Murphy River Street Cambridgeport Vernons Dorchester W. F. McGue Franklins Stars Chelsea Portland Howards Supples James H. Dixon Broadway South Boston Reds W. H. Donovan St. Vincent Altar Boys Edward Ashman Dorchester Street Defenders of Davin McNeil Carroll Street Arlingtons Joe Shamburg Cross Street Ellerys A. P. Robinsons Richard Good Dorchester Avenue Putmans G. C. Fielda All Huntingtons of Ww. Walker Brattle Street Reveres James M. Watterson Pleasant Street McPhail Piano Company Lawrence Bachoff Washington Street City H. Heinz Company John Butler Wollaston Mass

Entries Today Highlight Derby Week Card in Elkton and Cincinnati

Morning lists from Elkton and Cincinnati show six racing cards for Monday with multiple four and one half furlong and six furlong heats. Notable entries include reform Eclipse Jr and Navahoe at Elkton plus We Know It and Camp erdown at Cincinnati with purses and weights noted for each horse.

Blitzen Three Bars Grey Eclipse Landseer Hoffman Robert Bonner Mundan Winthrop Trophia Flotow John McElroy Carnere Goshen Parson Simon Dominis Hammon Bambrook Caddie C Ferrell Tigerine Red Dinnelli War Maiden Eleanore Holmes Nashville Tenn Lella B Katie Rutherford Belle Foster Fleeda Espasia Pearl Callie Smart Dr. Catlin George Rose Algol Paul Griggs Sutton Truxillo Sharon Maddallo Tupelo Prime Minister Urania Paul Kauvar Domingo Bill Ellisson Trilby Woolsey Fife Lady Doleful Tarapin Don Fulano Sir John Gamin Epona Pinchback Mrs. Bradshaw Harry Tee Alkyris Koenigen Kruna Dawn Frankfort Elkton Reform Eclipse, Jr Storekeeper Navahoe Wah Jim War Song Little Dick Frank R. Hart Belvina Gypsy Mollie May the General Ray Lewis Diabolus Fifield Cockade Tioga Pocket Piece Dr. Reed Walnutridge Duncan Collusion Beloved Roussman Sprite Cumberland Arcaven Kerplunk Shade Helen Burgundy Touraine San Benito Take Care Crescent Fassett Leowicka Little Lady Lady Francis Ida May Reba Recover Imp. Philip Laurelton Billy Boy Big Jim Teke John P Little Knight Arent Parthenia Wistful Rushwood McCall Cincinnati Newport Harry Thoburn Will Wallace Merry Nell Dorale Belle of Fordham Name D Elsket Mesh St. Pat Asaph Camperdown Doc Dodds Ruiz Ruskin Mr. Bastin Strayiond Moray Ole Simmons Bennsville Katie L Olen Gioja Red Banquo Ir Myth Astrada Swordsiman Patty Whack Ada Russell Stars and Stripes Corilla Clara Margaret Eastin Lady of the West Marito Pure Gold Oneante Radaire Fontante Allie Belle Cynthia H Rockwell Harold Lindsay Whileaway Her Excellency Lizzie Mack Miss Rowett Jamboree Gooding Roosevelt Lexington Tutria Bleakmore Duke of Montrose

Ancient Order of Hibernians forms New Boston division with sonorous ceremony

A new division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians of America was instituted last evening in Oddfellows Hall West End Boston. It is the forty fourth division in the city. Officers elected include Lieutenant Timothy J Sullivan president Colonel Roger F Scannell vice president and John D Gallagher recording secretary. The installation featured a Ro Can and a substantial collation. Numerous dignitaries spoke and many chiefs attended. Division 42, Hibernian Hall, listed committees and seventeen membership proposals with fifteen initiates at last night’s regular meeting.

Order of Hibernians of America Oddfellows’ Hall North Russell Street West End Boston William J. Cronin Suffolk County Directory Timothy J. Sullivan Roger F. Scannell John D. Gallagher Patrick Cronin Michael McGillicuddy Patrick J. Driscoll John Harrington T. J. Sullivan John B. O’higgins Daniel J. Flynn William Fleming George M. Rogers Edward J. Murphy James J. Foley Patrick Noonan John J. Hayes Thomas J. Kelly Denis E. McCarthy Daniel McLaughlin John Belton John B. O’doherty William J. Meagher C. A. Spellicy James Quinn Joseph D. Cahill Michael D. Toomey Denis P. O’donovan William J. Hasson Roger Kearney Hibernian Hall Hanover Street Thomas Maguire James Friel Eugene Murphy Thomas Tyler Dominick Conlon P. J. Higgins Martin E. Bree Patrick Kerrigan John O’neill John Finnerty William Murrey Hugh Mulligan James Kearney Thomas Halloran Thomas Conlan Owen O'Loughlin

Sermon and reception for new members at Dorchester Temple

The Dorchester Temple Baptist Church held a morning sermon by Rev. Carey Chamberlain followed by a reception for new members and communion. Community singing at Harvard Church on Gleason Street featured a quartet performance and Miss Ellen Cornell singing at offertory.

Dorchester Temple Baptist Church Carey Chamberlain Harvard Gleason Street Ellen Cornell

Wood Island Park opening slated for today with rowing and athletics

Opening day events at Wood Island Park include a senior eight and a junior eight from the Columbian Rowing Association of Fast Boston. A L Wright of Brown University debuts outdoors at the New England Intercollegiate championships in Worcester, led by Dennie O'Brien and Ralph Hanson in sprints and distance events. Wright is expected to challenge half mile and distance records. Hipple of Princeton fields against Hollister of Harvard in the half mile at Mott Haven.

Wood Island Park Ross Rogers Saratoga Jake Gaudaur Worcester Columbian Rowing Association of Fast Boston A. L. Wright Brown University New England Wright Hipple Princeton Hollister Harvard Mott Haven

Sousa Band Delights Boston Theatre Audience

A large Boston Theatre crowd braved bad weather to enjoy John Philip Sousa and his band. Soloists Mantia Northrop and Johnstone drew strong applause with five encores after the fifth number, and Sousa praised his versatile ensemble. The third concert in the series will be next Sunday for Emergency Hospital support.

John Philip Sousa Boston Theatre Signor Mantia Elizabeth Northrop Martina Johnstone Sousa

Postal Ideas Ahead at Universal Congress in Washington

Washington May 2 The Universal Postal Congress opens in Washington next Wednesday to discuss a new treaty and minor conventions. Key topics include intermediate transit compensation, universal return envelopes, and a possible shift to a 1 ounce or 3 quarters ounce letter unit with no rate changes. China Korea and the Orange Free State are expected to be admitted before adjournment.

Washington Universal Postal Congress Union Belgium China Korea Orange Free State

Spanish Losses in Cuba and Philippines Reported

Madrid reports set of figures detailing Spanish casualties and losses in Cuba up to March 1, 1897, including dead and wounded among officers and men, prisoners, and totals. It compares Cuban and Philippine campaigns and notes immense human and economic costs across colonies.

Madrid Puerto Rico Cuba Wounde Patrio Philippine Islands

VAILLANT SURVIVORS FACE MULTIPLE AMPUTATIONS

In St. John s Newfoundland on May 2 surgeons amputated two Vaillant survivors after they were brought in yesterday. Of the eight passengers two lost hands and lower legs and are not expected to live while two others are improving. The remaining four are very weak and none are out of danger. Reports that dog food sustained the party are disputed and authorities fear they may have resorted to human flesh.

ST. John’s N. F Vaillant

Quill Club Wheelmen Fight Over Race Dates With Boston Club

New York based Quill Club Wheelmen clash with the Press Cycling Club of Boston over national circuit dates. Massachusetts officials protested after Quill Club secured dates ahead of Boston. The dispute intensifies as Labor Day race plans proceed with dates granted by Mr Mott amid club power alliances.

Dixie Hines New York Quill Club Press C. C Boston Dorntee Racing Board Massachusetts Press Cycling Club Boston Club City of Beans Mott Albany Potter

Cyclists Prepare for Decoration Day Road Event

A W Chamberlain plans to join Massachusetts riders for Decoration Day as anger rises at a storm forecast. News covers Kee’s narrow wreck from a broken front fork, misreported race placing, Cambridgeport G C May party plans, Huntington Avenue paving petition, a ten mile open race at Dorchester Carnival with a $400 prize, and committee contacts for Dorchester July 5 events.

A. W. Chamberlain Irvington Walter Kee Columbia C. C J. S. Mattimora Post Cambridgeport G. C Amory Hall Back Bay Huntington Avenue Columbia A. A Andrew Square Providence Bolting Ellery Street Boston Street Checkers John Morrissey Boston College Wheelmen New York City Dorchester Dorchester Carnival Association Messrs F. H. Hurd H. Gilchrist C. ©. Bloxham Mattapan

RACES ARRANGED FOR INTERCOLLEGIATE REGATTA

Poughkeepsie regatta committee learns that the intercollegiate committee will stage boat races on the local course. Yale Harvard Cornell and Pennsylvania secure quarters while Columbia fields multiple possible locations. Four triangular events set for June 23 25 29 and July 2 featuring freshmen and varsity crews.

Poughkeepsie N. Y H. 8 van Duser P. S. Bangs Yale Harvard Cornell Pennsylvania Columbia

Yale and Harvard Track Meet Entries Closing

Entries for the Yale Harvard track meet at Yale field on May 15 closed this evening. Harvard's list had not appeared but was expected tomorrow.

New Haven Conn Yale Harvard

New Eng School of Boxing Opens Day and Evening

The New Eng School of Boxing at 127 Tremont Street offers instruction for ladies gentlemen and children with an open day and evening sessions. Trial of six lessons solicited by call or write.

New Eng Tremont St

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