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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

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May 06, 1893

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Orioles Take Champs Into Camp Amid Cruel Losses

Rumors claim the Orioles held the reigning champs in camp while beatings and harsh treatment allegedly occurred. No official confirmation. details vary across reports.

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Erie Routs Providence in Cold Play as Kilroy Breaks Arm

In Providence May 5 Erie beat Providence 18 to 6 despite Kilroy pitching two innings with a broken arm. Madden entered in the third. Erie built an eleven run lead. Dad Clark of Erie and Charlie Bassett of Providence starred defensively. Attendance 500. Home run by Campion and multiple two base hits powered Erie.

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Providence Erie Po.a.e. Shirb’ck Friel O'Cooney Shearon Mays Oj Swartw'd VanDyke, If Hornungif Berger,.c Bassett McGuire McKeough O Clark O'Kilroy Madden Campion van Dyke Swartwood Nicholson Clark Fields Cooney Hornung Shirbeck Berger Pettit Peeples
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Reds and Cardinals Play Eleven Inning Thriller

In Cincinnati on May 5, the Reds defeated the St Louis team in eleven innings 3 to 0. A three bagger and a single after two were out drove in the winning run. Attendance 2285 as Darby Chamberlain Vaughan and Gleason Reitz locked a tense game with sharp fielding. Cincinnati 12 hits St Louis 11. Errors Cincinnati 2.

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Cincinnati St. Louis Reds St Louis Uss Washington New York Washingtons Sullivan Maul Warrell King Doyle
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Spiders whip Papa in wind swept Cleveland game

The Browns defeated Chicago 9 to 8 in a cold drizzle at Cleveland with McGinnis and Hutchinson struggling on the mound. Ewing starred for Cleveland as 900 spectators watched, with Clarkson and Zim mer behind the plate and a miscued error count of three for Cleveland and five for Chicago.

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Cleveland McGinniss Hutchinson Ewing Cricard Chicago Clarkson Zimmer McGinnis Schriver
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Nichols Drops On as Orioles Fall to Boston in May Game

Baltimore started with three singles in the first inning and six singles plus a double in the second, producing six earned runs that Boston could not overcome. Nichols was hit hard, though fielding kept the score down. McMahon pitched well and Kelley’s error saved Boston from a larger deficit. Outfield play was strong on both sides in fair weather with 1600 in attendance. The score remains unsettled.

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Baltimore Boston Nichols McMahon Kelley Pene Eseeseaee Seseedbaveeses Sth A Lodz Eeseeeeeeses Cevescececs Carroll Eeeeeeene Duffy O McCarthy Nash Tucker Milligan McCarthy Bennett Hurst
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Bis Gavveshecuts Roll To 8-0 Win In Tight Affair

Bis Gavveshecuts routed ODT 8 to 0 as both pitchers struggled. Ryan opened on the mound for the home team and Mears pitched for the visitors with limited effectiveness. The game featured a sequence of zeros and scattered runs before the final tally.

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Ryan Mears
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Brown Beats Yale Law School In Tight Ivy League Ball Game

Brown defeated Yale Law School nine in Providence on May 5. Brown led early, Yale tied with a three run sixth, then Brown rallied with timely hits in the eighth and ninth. White earned the win for Brown over Bowers for Yale. Final score 7 to 4.

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Providence R. I Brown Yale Yale Law School O'Neill White Bowers Gil Yale Law
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Wesleyan Defeats Trinity in Grounded Middletown Game

Wesleyan hammered Trinity 8 to 4 in Middletown. Wesleyan compiled 15 base hits to Trinity’s 4, while committing 7 errors to Trinity’s 10. Frost and Tirrell paired for Wesleyan, Bowie and Strawbridge for Trinity.

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Middletown Conn Wesleyan Trinity Aews Shatteries Frost and Tirrell Bowie Strawbridge
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Bates Beats Maine College 35 to 4 in Lewiston Contest

In Lewiston Maine on May 6 Bates defeated Maine College 35 to 4. The game featured Bates’s dominant offense and strong defense throughout the match.

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Lewiston Bates Maine College Today
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Dartmouth Beats Williams 9 to 5 in Baseball

Williams played Dartmouth in baseball with Dartmouth scoring nine and Williams five. Phillips Andover Academy defeated the Institute of Technology 96 to 0 in another game.

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Williams Dartmouth Phillips-Andover Academy Institute of Technology
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Signs and strategies fuel a batter’s edge across leagues

A discussion on battery signs and coach signals shows how catchers and coaches decode pitches and tip batters. The piece notes Boston players Meagher McKeever Long Sullivan and others on signals, Harvard Brown results, and the impact on early season play. It also lists Boston manager Selee changes, league schedules, and local players like Sullivan Joe Irwin Slattery Lake and Canavan shaping teams in the New England and eastern leagues.

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Billy MccGunigle Kelly Arthur Irwin John Ward Comiskey Boston Mike Meagher McKeever Long Buck Sullivan Brown University Sexton Sullivan Harvard Tenny Wiggin Brown Billy McGunnigle Lowell Guinasso McCauley Rudderham Burns Hawes Meagher Arthur Whitney Mack Cudworth Ward Lowe Selee Staley Mike Kelly Jack Stivetts Portlands Brocktons Lewistons Dovers Troy Binghamton Wilkesbarre Albany Springfield Erie Providence Buffalo Myrtles Somerville Melrose High Medford High Union Bells John R. Sinclair Derby Street Washingtons Charlestown Joe South Boston John Irwin Mike Slattery Fred Lake Jimmy Canavan Cincinnatis van Haltren Patsey Donovan Elmer Smith Pittsburgs Clausen Stratton Colonels Worcester Temperance Society
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Glass Races Postponed At Harvard River Event

Harvard class races planned for yesterday were delayed first to 5 30 then to 4 p m amid rough water. Many spectators, including dozens of costumed girls, waited by the river while a few boats retreated. On the upper river the stream was smoother and an enthused crowd on two tugs expected the race to proceed.

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Harvard John Harvard Bridge
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Harvard Yale track games date dispute explained

Caspar Whitney criticizes Harvard for scheduling the Yale Harvard track meet at Holmes Field on May 13. George B Morison of the B A A. says the agreement sets the meet for the scene Saturday before the last Saturday in May. Last year the date was delayed out of courtesy to Yale.

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Caspar Whitney Harvard Holmes Field Mr. Whitney Whitney George B. Morison Yale
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Free treatment offered for all diseases by Dr. Dewey

An advertisement promotes two weeks of free treatment and medicine for catarrh bronchitis lung troubles dyspepsia rheumatism kidney skin and blood diseases. Offices at 40 Tennyson Street corner Columbus Avenue near Providence depot open daily till 8 pm except Sundays 10 to 4 pm.

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Dewey Tennyson Street Columbus Avenue Providence Depot
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Massachusetts Club Hosts May Day Cycling Meet Plans

Rhode Island Wheelmen captain Farnham to join the Massachusetts clubs on a proposed joint run starting 9 30 a m with mass participation and a May 29 annual run. A large L A W spring meet parade in Boston and a July 4 race at Waltham are planned with dozens of clubs and riders attending.

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Suffolks Hingham Cambridges Eagles Campello Sharon Massapong House Dedhams South Framingham Massachusetts Roxburys Salem Somervilles Dedham Cambridge Rovers South Natick Shawmuts Reservoir Franklin Park Mt. Pleasants Union Mt. Washington Waltham Haverhills Ipswich Press Newburyports Haverhill Maldens Danvers Riversides Winnisimmets Concord Farnham Rhode Island Wheelmen Batavia Street Rhode Islan Pioneer Club Brooklyn New York Hartford Colts Columbia Springfield Rockingham J E. Tuppett W. H. Mills E. C. Wade C. C. Ryder A. D. Peck A. B. Cooper F. C. Ayers E. F. Prior F. A. Cooke G. A. Knight L. A. Karcher D. H. Chamberlain W. H. Francis J. H. Hunter F. C. Garrett J. H. Marsh E. W. McGlewen G. W. Hayward Boston Roxbury Press Hyde Park Rovers Somerville Cambridge Roslindale Shawmut Linscott van Wagoner Berle Hoyland Smith McDuffee Boys Connoley Brothers Malden N. H. van Sicklen Chicago Newburyport Club Press Club Graves Cambridge Club Haverhill Club George M. Richardson H. C. Co Bellows Falls F. H. Fernald Lowells Bailey’s State Board of Officers Young’s National Racing Board Raymond Racing Board
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The Big Handicap at the Chicago Columbian sweepstake

Fifteen paid entries were received by May 1 for the Chicago Columbian sweepstake now expected to run July 9 or 16. Twelve solid entrants have paid $25 and signed articles. Two foreigners were rejected and Jim Collins remains in dispute after sending money and signing. A second deposit of $75 is due May 1. Entrants include Eddie Donovan Natick Mass and Dan Budd Meriden Conn among others listed.

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America Jim Collins Eddie Donovan Natick Mass S. J. Farrell Rockville Conn Dan Budd Meriden Sid Peet Buffalo N. Y Ben J. Coyne Chatham Ont James Quirk Brantford Edgerton Wis C. A. Kinsey Payson Utah M. M. Makeever Denver Col T. C. Morris Santa Anna Cal Alex. Gott Miles City Men N. B. Gummell Salt Lake City
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Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League Banquet in Quincy

The Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League will dine at the Quincy House at 6 o clock with about 250 guests. Attendees include Governor Russell, Mayor Pickman of Lowell, Speaker Barrett, and Samuel H Powers. F H Nazro of the Casino Club will be toastmaster with music from an orchestra and vocal numbers from the Temple Quartet.

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Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League Quincy House Russell Pickman Lowell Barrett Samuel H. Powers F. H. Nazro Casino Club Temple Quartet
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Winners on the Tracks Races Report

Elizabeth New Jersey May 5 Special to the Post results list six races. Calando won the half mile with Ger tie second and Hush third. Banquet won the mile and a sixteenth with Terrifier first Blitzen second. Harvest won the five furlongs with Billet doux second Fremont third. Hammie won six furlongs with Le panto second Chief Justice third. Julia L won six furlongs with Johnetta second Shelly Tuttle third. Bolero won six furlongs by walk over.

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Calando Gertie Hush Banquet Terrifier Blitzen Harvest Billet Doux Fremont Hammie Lepanto Chief Justice
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Gloucester Races Report May 5 One Mile Cards

Gloucester N J May 5 races results list six races with winners Mondlece Bluebird Owen Golden Aftermath Oberlin Spendoline and more. Time figures accompany each result and entries for Gloucester Saturday include Albemarle Foxgrape Lord Auckland Dan Sullivan Leather Stocking Topmast Rico Belisarius and other named horses and riders.

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Gloucester N. J Jersey Mondlece Jamestown Bluebird Bartow Agnes H Owen Golden Repeater Poverty Aftermath Stringfellow Joe Carter Oberlin Montague Crocus Spendoline Latinus Gold Pan Albemarle Foxgrape the Forum Chauncey Vendetta E. McGinnis Telephone Courtier Lord Auckland Dan Sullivan J. McGarrigle Artillery Sweet Alice Pettingill Major McNulty Mary B Manhausett Wist Blush Filly Dare Devil Lonely Pansycott Andrew F Little Bravo Duke of Gloucester Joe Knott Chevreuse Theresa King Idle Bohemian Foxhill Moonraker Hy George Vulpina Goldstep Warpaint Deceitful
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Early Blossom Wins First Race at Five Furlongs

In Washington on May 5 the opening race of five furlongs saw Early Blossom finish first with Industry second and Hippana third in a time of 1:05. The second race over one and one-sixteenth miles concluded with Larchmont first, Indigo second, Ada Blue third in 1:54. Bellevue led the six furlongs third race with Mar guerite second and Rosa H. third in 1:17%4. Felipa colt won the fourth over Lesbia colt second and Clarius third in 51. Ecarte claimed the mile and one-half hurdle race with Pat Oakley second and Return third in 2:59 due to track conditions.

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Washington Early Blossom Industry Hippana Larchmont Indigo Ada Blue Bellevue Marguerite Rosa H Felipa Lesbia Clarius Ecarte Pat Oakley Return
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Individual bowling results show close scores and undefeated run

G F Linder defeated Walter Hill 1325 to 1262 in the individual tournament. A C Lawrence won his last match 1325 to 1230 over G F Brown. B F Lamb remains unbeaten. G C Ainsworth was defeated 1336 to 1296.

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G. F. Linder Walter Hill A. C. Lawrence G. F. Brown B. F. Lamb G. C. Ainsworth
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Isinglass Wins 2000 Guineas at Newmarket Spring Meeting

The Newmarket first spring meeting closed after four days of racing. Isinglass won the 2000 guineas stakes, the meeting’s greatest event, with La Belle Siffleuse taking the 1000 guineas stake. Dame President finished second and Tressure third.

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London Newmarket Isinglass la Belle Siffleuse Dame President Tressure
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Tramps Suffocated in Dorchester Coke Pit

Two men, James Davis aged 30 from Fall River and William igson about 30 without a home, died early yesterday in a coke pit on Dorchester avenue near B Street. The pit, owned by contractor James Holland, contains a high brick ovenlike structure with four pits, one active around the clock, whose fumes caused their deaths. The bodies were sent to City Hospital morgue.

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James Davis Fall River William“igson Wert Dorchester Avenue Danger James Holland B Street City Ospital Morgue
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Boston University law students chosen for commencement speakers

Competitive speaking determined two orators to represent the law department at June exercises. Judges Ware Tucker and Hoar selected George R. Denton and Charles F. Page, with Charles D. Lanning as alternates after evaluating all nine speakers.

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Law Department Boston University Ashburton Place Lanning Milton Lowrie Cattern Massachusetts Page George R. Denton Charles F. Page Charles D. Lanning
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Robbery of Widow Kate Sweeney in Provincetown

In Provincetown on Thursday night Kate Sweeney an elderly widow on Franklin street was robbed of about $20. The thief entered the house, hid in an unused room, and fled with the money from a trunk after awakening Mrs. Sweeney.

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Provincetown Kate Sweeney Franklin Street
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Horticultural Exhibition Opens At Horticultural Hall

A prize plant exhibition will be held today at Horticultural Hall from 12 to 3 PM. Prizes will be offered for pelargoniums Indian azaleas calce dlarias and for cut flowers including tulips narcissi pansies and native herbaceous plants. Also prizes for asparagus cucumbers spinach dandelions lettuce and rhubarb. Admission is free.

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Horticultural Hall
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London city votes gift for royal betrothal

The corporation of the city of London voted 2500 pounds as a present to the Duke of York and Princess Victoria Mary of Teck in loyal recognition of their betrothal.

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London Corporation of the City of London Duke of York Victoria Mary of Teck Ze Reece Wee
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Postoffice clerks protest long hours and overtime

Clerks in the mailing division held an indignation meeting at noon to protest eight and a half hour shifts and unpaid overtime. They accuse Superintendent Thomas of overworking staff to boost economy and call for relief from another division, while the city division has shorter seven hour days. One clerk said more clerks are needed but the system blocks hiring. The superintendent was not present for the discussion.

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Postoffice Barker City Department Thomas
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Cleveland's Appointments under the New Administration

A May 5 statement from the Postoffice Department compares early two month totals of fourth class postmasters under the new administration with those under Harrison. It notes 3894 appointments vs 5104, 2685 fill vacancies vs 1608, and 1209 removals vs 3496, with 1077 more appointments on resignations and deaths.

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Washington Postoffice Department Harrison
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Best Way for Teachers to Reach the World’s Fair

The Boston & Maine offers season long Exposition trains from Boston to Chicago with Pullman sleeping and dining cars. Trains depart Saturdays 3 p m and return Sundays, offering near fairgrounds hotels and flexible return options. Limited berths. early application advised.

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Europe Boston & Maine Leavin Boston Chicago Raymond and Whitcomb Fair Grounds Boston Montreal Niagara Falls New York Puritan Plymouth Park Square Station Fall River Ld State House Cor Washington and State Streets Park Lquare Station Old Colony Railroad J. R. Kendrick Connor L. H. Palmer Axent Ole State House
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Granite Cutters Strike Ends in Springfield Settlement

J E Pennock of Pennock Bros reports an amicable settlement with Granite cutters and companies in Chester. The deal restores the old price scale with eight hours pay on Saturdays for eight hours worked, replacing nine hours. Quarrymen reached a partial understanding and await further talks with the Hudson Company.

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Springfield J. E. Pennock Pennock Bros Chester Hudson Company
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New Chenilles for Portieres Sold at Paine's Boston Store

The article notes that Paine's Furniture Company at 48 Canal Street in Boston offers art chenilles in new tints to match house paints and stains. They promise enhanced beauty without increased cost compared with common colored chenilles.

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Boston Paine Canal Street
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