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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1895

Page

3

MIT Glass Games Promise Strong Show At Holmes Field

The annual M I T class championship on Holmes field will feature seventy seven entries across events like the 100 yard dash 440 yard run and hammer throw. Notables include John H. Rockwell Ben Hurd Jr and Henry Cummings with Worcester May 18 as the deciding meet.

Ben Hurd, Jr Brookline Henry Cummings A. H. Green Worcester W. F. Garcelon M. S. Pratt R. D. Waters G. Billings Co. B. Morrison J. Bowler Vt. W. Ford H. J. Boos Myer Sturn

O'Donnell Kilrain Title Bout at Seaside Club Tonight

Boxing notes discuss a twenty five round clash at Seaside Athletic Club Coney Island with referee decision expected. Kilrain’s weight loss overstates potential advantage while O'Donnell is favored based on prior Suffolk Club bout. Preliminaries include Corbett Holmes McCue Patterson. other matches listed and a personal note on independence from Boston press.

Gaelic Athletic Union forms for New England sports revival

A meeting at Alpha Hall 18 Essex Street convened to revive Irish sports in New England. John B. O'Higgins chaired the rules committee with twenty-one members to be chosen, aiming to organize Gaelic athletics and coordinate future football and hurling matches. Representatives from Boston area clubs attended, with plans to finalize governance and schedule a May 19 meeting in East Cambridge.

Alpha Hall Essex Street John B. O'Higgins Worcester Fall River Lynn Lowell Hyde Park Malden Cambridge Boston Charlestown Roxbury Jamaica Plain Somerville Quincy East Boston Brookline Chelsea Gaelic Athletic Union New England John J. O'Callaghan Gaelic Athletic Association of Lawrence New York City Chicago New Jersey O’higgins John W. Flynn East Cambridge J. ¥. Clancey Shamrock Hurling Club Charles Benning Maurice Dineen Fag Au Bealach P. J. Fitzgibbon Hibernian F. B J. Cronin James Ferris I. A. F. Club James J. Lawles Boston F. B. C J. A. Gavin E. Martin Pioneer F. B. C D. J. Curtin John Neville Arthur Edwards Mathew Foley John J. Hickey J. Calnan William F. Butler William J. Kenny Exiles J. B. O'Higgins Athletic Club

Gossip of the Turf Selections and Track News

A black colt by Ralph Wilkes out of Del Rose foaled at Maplehurst Farm. Rhode Island State Fair holds its 75th reunion at Narragansett Park Sept 16 21. Pansy Blossom 212 in fine form. Alix reportedly offered 30000 via cable from France. Three trotters bought by George Hall are said ready for 220 or better. Roby track ruling sent Robert McGregor 1712 to Lexington for season balance. Jockey John Reagan heads to St Louis to ride John Cooper in stakes. Halma earns track records in six furlongs to a mile showing top form and praised as best 3-year-old. Henry of Navarre and Halma noted for fast times.

Ralph Wilkes del Rose Don Thomas Maplehurst John E. Thayer Narragarist Park Providence R. I Rhode Island State Fair Association Wallace Leet Concord N. H Monroe Salisbury Alix Cablegram France George Hall Adams House John D. Gillett M. C Deceive Fred R Maria H Onondaga George Bradley Bradbury T. Horn Freedom Gladstone Longfield Vedette Burt Springbok Mollie Cad Ed Flynn Grand View Stable Edward Wood Roby Creveling Robert McGregor L. V. Harkness Lexington Mr. Harkness John Reagan Oceanport N. J St. Louis E. C. Healey John Cooper Halma Byron McClelland Henry of Navarre Phenix Hotel McClelland Galen d Henry Cera Ar

National League and New England leagues opening week summary

Baseball wrap reports the National League blend of battles as Boston Pittsburgh Chicago St Louis Cincinnati and New York visit Cleveland and others. Boston's Nash patrols third, Lowe Long and Tucker shine while Duffy and McCarthy stay sharp. Cleveland climbs, Washington and Brooklyn show form, Louisville struggles with pitching, St Louis near last, and Philadelphia faces tough tests.

Won Laat Ye Cent Pittabur Boston Brooklyn Baltimore York Sovesceedere Cincinnati Chicago Washington St. Louis Philadelphia Louisville

Pfeffer's Last Pro Appearance Highlights Chicago Louisville Game

Chicago edged Louisville 3 to 2 in Chicago as Pfeffer played a superb second base performance before 900 fans. pitchers Terry and Luby received strong support while Chicago broke through late with timely hits. Attendance swelled past capacity as 1500 were turned away.

Chicago Louisville Pfeffer Terry Luby Moran Zahner

Peitz Shines as St Louis Beats Cincinnati 11–4

In a May 5 game at Cincinnati the sleepy Reds faltered while St Louis catcher Peitz starred with two singles two doubles and a triple. Attendance 4900. Final score St Louis 11 Cincinnati 4 with 15 hits to 10 and 1 and 4 errors respectively. Ehret and Peitz teamed for St Louis. Dwyer and Vaughn for Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Peitz St. Louis Ehret Dwyer Vaughn

Old Colony Amateurs Set Schedule and Rules

The Old Colony Baseball League met at Campella with President Kimball presiding. Manager Cotter of North Easton agreed to accept league action. A schedule through June 29 was adopted and no player with professional play may be retained after July 1 without director consent.

Brockton Old Colony Baseball League Campella Kimball Cotter North Easton Fred Kimball D. W. Finn Whitman Edward Cotter H. C. Holbrook Stoughton H. L. Moore Brockton Reds Randolph Campello Campelle

Beecham's Pills for Constipation Promote Sales

Beecham's pills offered for 10 and 25 cents with a call to buy the book from the druggist. The ad notes annual sales exceed 6,000,900 boxes and urges readers to follow the guide.

Beecham

Linscott Winner Prefers Track Racing to Road

George Cutter, the Linscott winner, discusses professionalism in cycling and favors track racing over road racing because of safety. A postman asked about the L A W, prize money, and future pay for professionals, with Cutter noting he would line up for a $500 prize but prefers racing for love if no prizes exist.

George Cutter Linscott Suffolk Bicycle Club Tremont Street Mr. Cutter Ingraham Barnaby Cutter Saugus Hyde Park Sanger Leonard Berle Murphy Waltham Johnson Tyler Bliss Columbia Nat Butler Peter Berle

Whitman Campella Baseball Games Schedule

Dolph at Whitman Campella at Stoughton will play on Saturdays and holidays. Games will not conflict with New England League games in Brock.

Dolph Whitman Campella Stoughton Brockton

Baseball Gossip From the Diamond Notes

Dick La Roche will face trial in Nashua after release by Augusta. Willie Hutchinson of the Cubs declines Sunday play per his Anson contract. Lange of Chicago is a six foot two hundred pound speedster. A D Berry signs with A F A team. J Doherty catches for Charlestown. The T Wharfs seek strong teams. contact W H Pierce at 28 T wharf. Anderson posts two singles and a homer for Brooklyn. Tiffy Sheehan sick list. Brockton boasts top New England outfield. De Wolf Hopper bets on the Giants. Staley of St Louis Browns back. Bleitenstein Ehret back to pitching. Cleveland’s pitching core includes Young Cuppy Griffith Wallace Sullivan Hudson Chamberlain. Selee plans heavy use of Warner on trip. Stivetts Nichols Sullivan Wilson with Boston. finger improving. Philadelphia recalls Baldwin release due to poor rotation. Chicago rumor ties Cap Anson to Jack Cotter. Cotter now with Columbia NY. Wilson of Boston once a catcher turns pitcher. mastered curves. Cincinnati gates refund money after Sunday Cleveland game. several hundred dollars returned. Manning of Kansas City suspects Tenney to be released by Boston. Tenney could join KC outfield. Baltimore’s star trio Hemming Gleason Esper keyed for top finish. McMahon not missed. Suit in Superior Court by Edwin W Bartlett vs Chicago League Ball Club for damages over 20000 from August grand stand fire. netting blamed for hindering escape.

Dick la Roche Augusta Nashua Willie Hutchinson Chicagos Anson Lange A. D. Berry Malden High School Tiffy Sheehan Haverhill Keith Brockton Club New England Boston de Wolf Hopper Giants Frank Robison New York Cleveland Brooklyn Staley St. Louis Browns Breitenstein Ehret Young Cuppy Griffith Wallace Sullivan Hudson Chamberlain Selee Warner Stivetts Nichols Wilson Bostons Philadelphia Mark Baldwin Chicago Captain Anson Jack Cotter Georgetown College Cotter Columbia College of New York Cincinnati Jimmy Manning Kansas City Tenney Manning Baltimore Hemming Gleason Esper McMahon Superior Court Chicago League Edwin W. Bartlett Bartlett

Amateur baseball clubs seek out of town games across Boston area

The Boston Grays seek Memorial Day and subsequent Saturday games with strong out of town amateur teams and guarantee payments. Institutes of Roxbury, Winter Hills Somerville, Harrison Jr s Cambridgeport, Boston Unions and City Points of South Boston list open dates and invite competitive teams to reach out with schedules and news to the baseball editor.

Boston Grays J. Edward Barry State Street Boston Institutes of Roxbury James E. Husson Winter Hills Somerville E. E. Moody Sunnyside Avenue Mass Harrison, Jr.’s F. P. Mitchell Broadway Cambridgeport H. L. Jones Beach Street City South Boston Frank Turner

Kneebs Acquitted on One Ringing Charge in Germany

Bob Kneebs, tied to alleged ringing of horses on German tracks, notified of acquittal by German authorities on one charge. He departed for Chicago with twelve witnesses to testify before the German consul on the remaining charges.

Sioux City Bob Kneebs Chicago

Weather dampens clubs but kickers shine in rough outing

Rain kept most clubs home yet kickers dominated the scene as forty six finishers passed the two minute mark. Linscott course nearly reset a record while Captain Peck suffered a fall. Pedestrian collision bruised Lon and Higgins missed a race accident. Eagle Cycle Club plans a minstrel show and reception for George R. Cutter. Brookline Bicycle Club forms with leaders and new quarters at Cleveland Hotel. Waltham track upgrades speed and fields area for turf sports while the summer calendar includes a dancing party and baseball privileges for 18% percent teams.

Linscott A. D. Peck Westland Avenue Massachusetts Avenue Lon Press Club Billy French Langham Marguerite Winthrop Higgins Dock Moran Brookline Bicycle Club George W. Pree Charles W. Wycliffe Ernest Brand Charles W Waltham Bicycle Park the &Mmet Baseball Management

Banker Beaten in Paris 2000-Yard Race

The American cyclist Banker was beaten in the first heat of the 2000 yard race at the Velodrome de Rest today. Baras won the final. At the Velodrome Buffalo Dunnary took second prize in the race for amateurs.

Paris Banker de Rest Baras Buffalo Dunnary Prise

Bicyclists Describe Blue Hills Day Trip from Boston

A reader recounts an eleven mile round trip from Copley Square to the Blue Hills in Milton. They detail park roads, summit views, the observatory of Blue Hill, and a return ride via Brookline into Boston with clear directions and notes on scenery.

Boston Blue Hills Milton Metropolitan Park Commission Park Park Commission Massachusetts New England Blue Hill Lawrence Rotch H. H. Clayton Park Road Copley Square Back Bay Park Brookline Jamaica Plain Forest Hills Station Arnold Arboretum Hyde Park Avenue Hill Street Blue Hill Avenue J. P. Hale

Competition Costume Design Sought by The Post for Bicycle Attire

The Post invites submissions for a woman's bicycle costume with a full description and a clear sketch or photo. Entries may be from leading Boston tailors or cash value offers, with photographs preferred. Names and addresses may be sent, though publication is not required.

Mdy Boston Ean Bicycle Department the Post. Sf

Harvard Yale Entries Set For Holmes Field Dual Meet

Harvard lists ninety four names for events at the Harvard Yale dual meet on Holmes Field next Saturday with limited entries per event. Yale shows one hundred one entries in Cambridge and New Haven lines with detailed event lists for sprint, distance, hurdles, field events, and relay teams.

Harvard Yale Holmes Field Cambridge Harvard Bentries F. H. Bigelow A. M. Eaton, Jr F. L. Dunlap J. I. Edson L. W. Redpath P. da §. Prado J. G. Clarke M. G. Gonterman J. L. Bremer H. R. Storrs A. Dyrenforth N. B. Marshall P. da S. Prado Ll. W. Redpath J. W. Edson N. W. Bingham A. M. Eaton F. R. Lewis W. H. Vincent E. Hollister W. R. Mansfield J. L. Little, Jr F. R H. Hs. Brown W. D. Hennen E. Ss. Hatch L. S Jene Bremer, Jr H. W. Jameson K. Fenollosa F. Mason E.cpa C. J. Paine, Jr W. E. Putnam, Jr G. C. Chaney E. H. Clarke A. Stickney J. L. Little A. Stickney, Jr K. K. Kubli L. Shoenfield E. H. Clark F. Et Dunlap W. H. Smith Bryant W. W. Hoyt A.B. Emmons N. P. Hallowell H. R. Johnstone M. J. Connor F. Shaw H. C. Lakin J. Bordman F. R. Lewig W. M. Richards R. W. Burnet D. C. Byers A. Pond F.’. E. Wade F. P. Garvan J. H. DeSibour F. F. Bennett F. E. Wade H. Chubb I. M. Jordan K. Gerard P. H. Lyman J. E. Morgan B. B. Hinckley G. Cleveland E. S. Brackett B. J. Teasdale F. W. Allis W. Valentine W. H. Wad Hams F. C. Thrall J. L. Hitchcock W. Darrach F. B. Johnson E. Hill E. C. Heidrich E. H. Young C. E. Peck A. Brown C. Coit H. Cross E. H. Cady C. Perkins G. B. Hatch C. C. Spreyer J. L. Fewsmith F. T. van Beuren E. B. Morris P. Sheldon Broad Jump L. P. Sheldon C. D. Cheney J. L. Fewarith R. Mitzheil J.H. de Sibour E. C. Perkins

Yachting Plucky but Wind Dampens Marblehead Meet

May 5 Marblehead reports cool northeast wind dampening yachting enthusiasm. Commodore Goodwin and friends faced disappointment as Brenda was launched at high water Saturday night. Boats present include C. S. Haton's Fancy, bought from C. H. Lyman of Newport, plus knockabouts Sallie Jane Maia Vagrant and sloops Gorilla Tomahawk Crystal Gladys Elf.

Marblehead Commodore Goodwin Brenda Haton C. H. Lyman Newport R. I Sallie Jane Maia Gorilla Tomahawk Crystal Gladys Elf

Y. M. C. A. Paper Chases Begin at Boston Club

Beginning today the gymnasium members of the Boston Y M C A will start a series of paper chases. Runs are scheduled every Monday and Wednesday evening with Fred L. Stockford in charge and aid from several well known members of the Y M C A.

Boston Y. M. C. A Fred L. Stockford

East Boston Handball Challenge Advertised

Jod McNamara of East Boston offers to play any New England man in handball using a lawn tennis ball for any amount of money. He can be reached through the Post.

Jod McNamara East Boston New England

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