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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1896

Page

3

Harvard Wins War of Eligibility Over Pennsylvania

Harvard to replace Pennsylvania players barred from posseing certain eligibilities. Caspar Whitney had referred the matter to decide in Harvard’s favor. Harvard authorities have received the favorable decision, forcing Pennsylvania to name a new captain while Brooks is set to handle punting and goal kicking next fall.

Harvard Pennsylvania Caspar W. Whitney Whitney Quaker University Brooks

Bad for the Boy Cadets in Boston Schools

The Boston School Boy soldiers face calls for disbanding by the American Humanitarian League which argues school regiments lack a genuine mission. A pamphlet titled Military Drill in the Public Schools cites figures from Harvard and local schools alleging false patriotism and limited value. The issue is pushed in the school committee for action.

Boston American Humanitarian League League Frances W. Leiter Dudley A. Sargent Hemenway Gymnasium Harvard College Chase Dudley School Roxbury Thomas F. Edmands Boston Cadets Edmands

Fire in Cambridge blamed on youths again

A Cambridge blaze yesterday is attributed to small boys and not the prior weekly firebug. The incident hit the large Osborn Street factory owned by the Cambridge Improvement Company, with limited current loss though the Albany Street wall had fallen in the Feb 11 fire and other walls remained at risk.

Cambridge Osborn Street Cambridge Improvement Company Albany Street

Six Horses Burned In Fall River Fire

A major blaze in Fall River near the yacht club destroyed six horses in a barn, burned three hackney carriages valued at 2500, two buggies and hay. Firemen's water main fail flooded the street as Chief Davol sent a second alarm. flames confined to three small buildings with total loss likely under 5000 dollars.

Fall River Davol

Kentucky horseman brings string to Caldwell stables in Boston

Manager George B Hicks reports opening meet classes filled. Trot and pace races swapped for 2:32 trot and 2:20 pace. T. E. Houtchens showcases 36 Kentucky horses at Caldwell stables on Chardon street attracting buyers. Notable horses include Honest George 2:14 1 2, Belle Hamlin 2:12 1 4, Nelly Howard 2:18 3 4, Dan Cupid 2:09 1 2, Ernsie 2:16 1 4. Saugus and Mystic showing life. old Franklin course to host trainers later.

George B. Hicks Combination Park Caldwell Chardon Street T. E. Houtchens Kentucky Land of the Blue Grass Houtchens Caldwell Stables New York Honest George Belle Hamlin Nelly Howard General Stanton William Kelley Dan Cupid Ernsie Saugus Mystic Old Franklin

South Boston Owl Club Minstrel Rehearsal Aids Carney Hospital

The final rehearsal of the South Boston Owl Club's minstrels went smoothly yesterday. They perform Tuesday night at St. Augustine's Hall to raise funds for Carney Hospital.

South Boston Owl Club St. Augustine's Hall Carney Hospital

Louisville Will Be Next in Very Close Finish

The article projects Louisville as the upcoming challenger in a tight finish as leagues’ standings tighten and race lines blur. Key competitors and potential shifts in the lead are outlined, highlighting mounting suspense.

Baseball matchups listed for National and New England leagues

National League games set with Boston at Cincinnati Washington at Cleveland Baltimore at Pittsburg Philadelphia at St Louis New York at Louisville Brooklyn at Chicago. New England League schedules include Portland at Fall River Lewiston at New Bedford Bangor at Brockton and Augusta at Pawtucket.

Pittsduty Philadelphia Chicago Washington Cs Iss Cess St. Louis Brooklyn Cleveland Wrens Baltimore New York Louisville Boston Cincinnati Pittsburg New England Portland Fall River Lewiston New Bedford Bangor Brockton Augusta Pawtucket

Eastern clubs open in the West in pennant race start

The season's opening West East series begins as teams in Baltimore New York Cleveland and Boston show mixed form. Cincinnati hosts three games while Louisville faces Duffyites in a heavy contest. Quiet optimism surrounds Schmelz managed Senators and Burnham in Brockton as Maine clubs gain strength in Portland and Bangor.

Baltimore New York Cleveland Cincinnati Boston Cincies Louisville Pittsburg Philadelphia Chicago Washington Senators Schmelz St. Louis Brooklyn New England Fall River Burnham Brockton Maine Portland Bangor

Chicago Beats St Louis In One Sided Game At Home

Chicago swamped St Louis 16 to 7 in front of about 20,000 as Briggs faced heavy hits and Hart struggled against strong support from Chicago. The Browns were hampered by fielding errors while Donahue and Douglas provided late offense in the shutout attempt, with Briggs and Hart the pitchers of record.

Louisville Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Hart Browns Briggs Donahue Douglas

Louisville Falls To Reds After Soft Fielding And Errors

Louisville outbatted Cincinnati but lost 5 to 3 due to loose fielding and poor base running. Attendance 6000. Cincinnati scored 5 runs on 8 hits with 1 error. Louisville 3 runs on 9 hits with 5 errors. Batteries Dwyer and Vaughn for Cincinnati Fraser and Warner for Louisville.

Louisville Cincinnati Dwyer Vaughn Fraser Warner

Newark Defeats Hartford in Seventh Inning Rally

Eastern League game in Newark sees 2000 onlookers as Newark strings together four runs in the seventh to edge Hartford 4 to 3. Bristow and Otten paired with Vickery and Bottenus spark the offense after solid base running and sharp defense.

Newark N. J Hartford Bristow Otten Vickery Bottenus

Rochester Wins Narrow in Ten Inning Baseball Clash

Rochester and Buffalo drew a large Riverside Park crowd but fell short on seating as Rochester capitalized in the tenth inning. The home club, thwarted early, rallied with four hits and three runs to edge Buffalo after a seventh inning error by Shannon opened the door. Final score 10 to 4 in favor of Rochester.

Rochester N. Y Riverside Park Buffalo Shannon Bisons Rochesters Lovett and Boyd Gannon

Paterson loses as New Haven ends streak in tight game

Paterson fell to New Haven in a close show, failing to extend their winning run. The hosts kept it tight throughout as the visitors edged ahead in the final minutes.

Paterson N. J New Haven

Pitcher Frye Tops Paterson as Visitors Rally

The visitors won 7 to 6 as Frye worked a strong game allowing only four hits through seven innings. Cogan pitched for Paterson and faced heavy hitting, yielding several runs in a tense late stretch.

Frye Cogan Paterson

Baseball Notes List Local Teams Seeking Games

A compiled note from Malden to Roxbury lists teams and managers seeking matches through June July and August. It includes the South Bostons Everett A A Richfields Bowens J M Leavens J T Chalk and St Johns Lyceum rosters with open dates and contact names across Dorchester Roxbury East Boston and Cambridge. Strong teams in New England are urged to respond with guarantees and away games May 30 Memorial Day and in June to July.

Malden Gay St. John’s Lyceum Hannan Warren Associates Delan Pittsburg Bostons Cincinnati Centrals Bigelows South Boston Thomas Haney Corner Sixth E Streets South Boston South Bostons D. Mahoney J. Sullivan Downey T. Maguire James Murphy Harkins Slattery Everett A. A Everett James Quigley Dorchester Wrighth Streets Richfields Samuel BE. Berger Richfield Street Bowens George Wilson Box City T. Derbys J. M. Leavens E. Cummings Auburn Street Chelsea Jeffries East Boston W. Revell W. Mills O’ Malley Williams Butman Cambridge Reds Ochs Hedler Ford McCarty New England Haverhills Lowells Providence Athletics Norwood Mt. Washingtons Melrose F. F. Ford Roxbury Haverhill J. T. Chalk Madisons Cambridge J. Narite Madison Street Star of the Seas Baseball Club J. Sheehan Moore Street Mass Portland Colts Warrens G. Johnson Porter Street Empires Edward Keyes Washington Street St. Josephs of Wilfred Maikel Pearl Street Chamber of Commerce Henry Jennings

Theatrical Gossip and Boston Stage Notes Tonight

The article surveys Boston theatre happenings with Miss Florence Enneking in Shore Acres at the Boston Theatre, Kellar's Blue Room at the Museum, Minnie Dupree in The Great Northwest at the Columbia, and more. It notes notable cast moves, ongoing runs at Hollis Street and Tremont, benefits at Bijou and Park, upcoming shows, and a week of varied entertainments including The Sporting Duchess and The Huguenots. Strong names include Enneking, Kellar, Dupree, Fischer, Clara Lane, Emma Sheridan Fry, and Courtney Thorpe.

Florence Enneking John J. Enneking Shore Acres Boston Cincinnati Grace Filkins Helen Berry Miss Enneking Kellar Minnie Dupree Columbia Tonight Phyllis Boston Theatre Alice Fischer Newtons Brookline Miss Fischer Hollis Street Bijou Sweet Lavender School of Expression Emma Sheridan Fry Minnie Gilfillins Eugene Ormonde Harry Woodruff Annie Clarke Boyd Putnam George Neville Charles Frohman New England Woman's Press Association Courtney Thorpe Kiplins Dorothy Franklyn Roberts

Boxing Gossip From The Fifth Arena Promising Matchups Ahead

The article surveys Kid McCoy as a top draw in Boston boxing circles. It notes his recent win in Memphis over Frank Bosworth and upcoming bouts against Jim Daly and Mysterious Billy Smith, with Smith favored by observers to top his class if victorious. It mentions Billy Plimmer in poor health and Dick Burge optimistic about beating Kid Lavigne, plus Dave Ross seeking challengers like Mike Sears and Joe Elms.

Kid McCoy Frank Bosworth Memphis Jim Daly Corbett Manhattan A. C Billy Smith Suffolk Athletic Club Boston Smith New England Billy Plimmer Plimmer George Dixon Coney Island Pedler Palmer London Patsey Sheppard Dick Burge Kid Lavigne Burge Lavigne Jem Carney Nobby’ Clark Cneiae Wee R. H. Oliver Burnham Dave Ross Mike Sears Joe Elms Ross Peter Man

Prof Shaw the best boxing teacher in Boston

A promotion extols Prof Shaw as Boston’s premier boxing instructor praising his gentlemanly class, well equipped rooms, and praise from Corbet who calls him a peerless teacher of the latest self-defence science. It urges readers to call or write for special tea at 181 Tremont Street Room 16.

Shaw Boston Corbet Tremont Street

Weather dampens oarsmen ahead of June regatta

The piece reports tough conditions on the Charles and Mystic River affecting oarsmen as clubs eye the June 17 regatta at Charlestown. It notes the Boston Athletic Club’s work on the river, lists two junior eights and a senior four lineup, and mentions plans for a new Peninsular Athletic Club in South Boston with officers and initial 87 members, plus other athletic notices in the city.

Charles Charlestown Bunker Hill Mystic River Boston Athletic Club Dick Glendon T. T. Scully H. H. Lynch John Lawrence G. G. Hubbard E. E. Emerson Manning Emery L. F. Est A. McMillan A. Geige Bill Cuntz George Tynson Boston Monks E and Broadway L. A. O'Toole Walker Peninsular Athletic Club Daniel J. Kiley J. F. Haley J. MacDonnell William H. Barter J. J. Purtell KE. L. Hopkins A. L. O’toole J. T. Mahoney J. F. Moakley W. McGonagal E. L. Hopkins John J. Purtell John MacDonnell J. As Flannery James Murphy John Reily W. H. Barter W. McGonagle Joe Kelly Big Mike O’brien A. L. O'Toole Frank H. Moynihan Billy Ward John J. Barternett E. J. Bulger Ned Rooney Jack Slyne Daniel J. Moynihan South Boston Suffolk A. C Jimmy Connolly Tom Barry West Newton Street Patrick M. Ryle O’connell Garryowen Cambridge Pleasant Street Sarsfield Guards New England

May Cycling Opens Busy Day for Boston Riders

Cyclists of all ages and classes filled Boston streets from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. for the opening day of May cycling. Crowds gathered at the Reservoir and Franklin Park despite afternoon rain. Notables and club contingents, including the Press Cycling Club led by Captain Warner Demond and the Massachusetts Bicycle Club under Captain A. D. Peck, enjoyed rides and social gatherings.

Boston Back Bay West End Franklin Park L. N. Walleston Nat Smith William Shaw John Dillon Henry Mack James Henshaw Frank Stevens John Kilvern Morris Cook James Walsh Misses Grace Arnie Ingraham Thomas Connolly James McGivern Henry Whitman James Thompson Howard Emery Press Cycling Club Warner Demond Massachusetts Bicycle Club A. D. Peck Charlestown

Massachusetts Century Road Club appoints local centurions

Scie Charles G. Percival names local centurions in Malden Newton Springfield Winthrop Millis Worcester Taunton Brookline Auburndale and Woburn and calls attention to the mileage medal for the member with the greatest mileage this year. A serious bicycle accident injures a bloomer girl at Massachusetts and Columbus avenues.

Charles G. Percival Century Road Club Massachusetts James M. Linscott Malden E. P. Burnham Newton I’. A. Landry Springfield Albert D. Rice Winthrop A. E. Brown Millis H. F. Estey Worcester William L. Morse Taunton Charles R. Howard Brookline G. Fred Pond Auburndale A. J. Ansort Woburn Massachusetts and Columbus Avenues F. W. Donahue L. N. Walleston Milford Roxbury Post R. P. Russell Suffolk Athletics Club Tommy Keene Phil Stingle New England Metropolitan Riverside Wouid

Working Boys' Bazaar Opens With Civic Addresses

Thousands visit Mechanics' Building for the opening of the Working Boys' Home allegorical bazaar. The event runs all week with day and evening activities. 8 o'clock starts feature speeches by United States representative Joseph H. O'Neil, governor's council member John H. Sullivan, Mayor Quincy, and church leaders. Music by the Cambridge Manual Training School Boys' Band.

Mechanics’ Building Joseph H. O'Neil United States John H. Sullivan Commonwealth Quincy E. A. Horton T. B. Fitzpatrick John F. Ford P. J. Supple D. D Cambridge Manual Training School Muntington Avenue Boston Working Boys’ Home Grand National Bazaar Newton Highlands O'Neil U. S Mayo Quincy BE. A. Horton P. J. Ee Fadettes Talent Bee Grand Opera House

Harvard Boat Race at Cheries Aims For Class Championship

Harvard hosts the annual spring boat race for the class championship this afternoon at 5 30 over the usual course from Longwood bridge to Union Boat Club house. The referee’s tug will start from West Boston bridge an hour earlier and follow the crews. The junior crew, coached to a Yale style stroke, is the dark horse. sophomores are the heaviest, seniors the lightest with weights about 161, 167, 132, and 164 pounds respectively. Position drawing gives juniors inside, sophomores second, seniors third, freshmen outside.

Harvard Cheries Longwood Bridge Union West Boston Bridge Yale

Beatrice Work Begins as Commodore Cavanaugh Upgrades Sloop

Yachting notes report work starting on the Beatrice with Commodore John Cavanaugh replacing an iron keel with a lead one and adding a longer mast. The Dorchester Bay skeeters scrap as usual while the Hanley boat built for Albert Schaaf makes its first trial spin. The Arab seeks fun as the Privateer owner is not eager, and the Arab gradually gains but the Privateer holds pace.

Beatrice John Cavanaugh Skeeters Dorchester Bay Hanley Albert Schaaf Savin Pill Yacht Club

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