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.
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Stahl
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Wagner
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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.
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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
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H. N. Kinney
Christian Citizenship League
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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.
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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.
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Symonds
Teham
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Ae Oss
Eeewueaoae
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Segue
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Parks
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Roslindale
Harry J. Keeler
Franklin Street
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Church Place
M. J. Kelsch
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Dexter Street
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Charles Street
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River Street
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Dorchester Street
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Carroll Street
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Cross Street
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Dorchester Avenue
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Pleasant Street
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Lawrence Bachoff
Washington Street
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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.
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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
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Holmes
Nashville
Tenn
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Katie Rutherford
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Callie Smart
Dr. Catlin
George Rose
Algol
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Sutton
Truxillo
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Maddallo
Tupelo
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Woolsey
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the General
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Martina Johnstone
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New York
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Press C. C
Boston
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Boston Club
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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.
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Walter Kee
Columbia C. C
J. S. Mattimora
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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.
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N. Y
H. 8
van Duser
P. S. Bangs
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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.
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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.
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