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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1896

Page

3

Clay Target Championship Leads Heat at Guttenburg Race Track

At Guttenburg race track New York the clay target championship continues as three events remain to decide the title E D Fulford leads Fred Gilbert and Rollo Heikes in a tight race. Elliott, Wheeler and Wagener share top honors in multiple events with several shooters winning first money in sweepstakes and events across the day.

New York America Guttenburg Race Track E. D. Fulford Utica Fred Gilbert Spirit Lake Fulford Gilbert Rollo O. Heikes Dayton J. A. R. Elliott Kansas Elliott Heikes H. G. Wheeler C. Wagener Syracuse Hood Waters Baltimore Co. W. Budd Des Moines Iowa R. R. Merrill Milwaukee B. D. Miller Miller Jack’’ Parker Eliott Wagener Washington D. C Budd D. A. Upson Cleveland Upson Neal Apgar Jersey City Leroy Connor H. B. Whitney A. W. Money Sim Glover Rochester

Boxing Gossip and Sparked Hopes for May Contests

In Syracuse Billy Smith trains for his May 18 bout with McCoy after a staged exhibition with Ryan. Smith disputes a fake telegraph, notes plans to bring Ryan to Boston or Lynn for future clashes, and mentions other matches including Sears vs Burke and a planned Slavin Maher bout amid legal boxing probes. A.C. McKenzie reports.

Billy Smith Tommy Ryan Syracuse Smith McCoy Armory Boston Ryan Durfee Delaney Lynn Jack Walsh Chelsea Barney Hubbard Walsh Mike Sears Luke Burke Lowell Burke Sears Sammy Kelly Fitzsimmons Corbett Fitz Maher Sullivan Tom O'Rourke Eureka Club Lavigne A.C. McKenzie

Malden Officials Exonerate Webster Athletic Club Officers

Malden May 7. Park commissioners vote to exonerate Webster Athletic Association officers who laid ball on the Western Park last Saturday despite orders. A private hearing concluded there will be no prosecution of the club officers.

Malden Park Commissioners Websterthletic Association of Maplewood Western Park

LINE AMATEURS THE LOUSVILLE FALL BEFORE NICHOLS IN HIS ELEMENT

Nichols dominates as Louisville falls to a strong pitching display. Only Bannon and Stivetts avoid shutout as Love drives in two runs with a pair of homers.

Beaneaters hammer tailenders in errorless rout

Boston Beaneaters crush Louisville in a one sided game. Nichols pitched well and all Boston players had hits except two. Bobby Lowe led with two home runs and a triple while Stivetts issued several walks in the late innings. Final score described as a decisive Beaneaters win.

Louisville Selee Nichols McDermott Beaneaters Bannon Stivetts Hamilton Billy Bobby Lowe Kid Nichols Little Willow Miller McFarland Dexter McCreery Clarke Shannon Duffy Ganzel Tucker Harrington Long Herman Lowe Boston Warner Bostons Tailenders AB. R. B. Hamilton A. A Buvorig Chieseaeen Theese Tenner Tose Tees Pete AB. R. B. TB Hustace McFarlan Porepeaes Hassamaer Clingman Peeer McGreery Cistele Sesnee E Jamilton Eustace MccFarlan McDe Dermott Smott Me Stivetts Har Tington Nicho Clark Clingman - Hassamaer Triplre Sheridan

Bicycle Sundries and Accessories List

A detailed catalog style inventory of bicycle parts and related items including Cycls, pumps, tools, oils, guards, clips, belts, and enamel finishes. Notable entries include The American Clock Co. cyclometers and Thiems Toe Clips, plus various nickel plated fittings, cork handles, rim cements, and chain lubricants.

American Clock Co Sereneerseseces Atnie Ieee Leggins Ae Boston

Unclear Scrap of Batter Listings and Partnerships

Fragmentary notes show team names Philadelphia Chicago and a score sequence 2 4. Mentions of batter names Orth Clements Friend Kittridge suggest cricket or baseball context but details are incomplete and unverified.

Philadelphia Chicago Orth and Clements Friend and Kittridge

Brooklyn Beats Cleveland Behind Payne Solid Early

Payne the Brooklyn lefty fared well through five innings before Cleveland exploded in the sixth to win 0 6. Attendance 1000. Final score Cleveland 6 Brooklyn 0. Hits Cleveland 16 Brooklyn 10. Errors 2 each. Batteries Wallace Zimmer Payne Burrill.

Cleveland Payne Brooklyn Atendance Wallace Zimmer Burrill

Hallowell Hit Hard in Track Meet Data

Attendance 150. The score shows Ausuber 55.102 and 204000028 .8 Haitner 99000000022. Hits list Augusta 9 New Bedford 8. Errors Augusta 7 New Bedford 4. Batteries Dilworth and Butler Hallowell and Sharp.

Hallowell Ausuber Haitner Augusta New Bedford Dilworth Butler Sharp

Reds Fall to Orioles on Loose Defense and Aimed Errors

Baltimore beat Cincinnati 6 to 4 after two Cincinnati errors allowed two Baltimore runs. Dwyer struggled, Fisher relieved him in the fourth and pitched well. Miller committed two errors, contributing to the Reds' defeat in front of about 3,500 fans.

Cincinnati Reds Dwyer Fisher Miller Baltimore

Brockton Defeats Portland In Eleven Inning Thriller

Brockton won a tight game against Portland in an eleven inning contest. Despite the cold, sharp fielding and clever hitting stood out as Brockton racked up 19 hits to Portland's 13 with 3 errors each. Batteries were Kerwan and Buelow for Brockton and Woods and Donovan for Portland. Attendance 200.

Brockton Portland Kerwan Buelow Woods Donovan

Pittsburg Beats Washington Easy in League Game

Pittsburg won from Washington with Killen pitching well allowing three hits two of which were scratches. Donovan starred in batting and base running as 18 attendance in the crowd. The final score was Pittsburg 5 Washington 2 with Pittsburg making 15 hits to Washington's 8 and 2 errors to 5. Batteries Killen Sugden McJames McCauley.

Pittsburg Penn Washington Killen Donovan Pittabure Lrrors Sugden McJames McCauley

Fall River Beats Bangor in Low-Scoring Baseball Tilt

Fall River improved batting averages after mild struggles against Bangor led by Klobedanz who pitched well. Attendance listed as 400 as Fall River posted a 21 to 8 victory with 3 errors to Bangor’s 6. Batteries: Klobedanz and Rupert for Fall River Sullivan and Roach for Bangor.

Fall River Sullivan Klobedanz Sieskseecs Bangor Rupert Roach

Springfield Wins as Manager Burns Marries During Game

In Springfield on May 7, manager Burns wed this afternoon as the team defeated Wilkes Barre 6 to 2. The Rockies sparked a four run fourth inning highlighted by a Luckey balk and a wild throw. Keenan substituted and Springfield did not score after the frame. Score 6 to 2.

Springfield Burns Wilkesbarre Luckey Keenan

Yerkes Shines as Pawtucket Defeats Lewiston in Close Affair

In Pawtucket Rhode Island on May 7 Yerkes pitched splendid ball with solid support. A late Pettee hit nearly tied the game but he was cut down at first. Final score Pawtucket 9 Lewiston 2. Attendance about 400.

Pawtucket R. I

Browns Rally To Edge Yankees In St Louis Tilt

Weak hitting baserunning and errors cost New York as St Louis wins with 3-3 score confusion. Cooley and Douglass left injured. Douglass belted a homer. Attendance 1090. Hits St Louis 8 New York 6. Errors 1 and 3. Batteries Hart and Douglass with McFarland Mee kin and Farrell.

ST. Louis New Yorks Browns Cooley Douglass New York Hart McFarland Meekin Farrell

Metropolitans Down Hartford in Polo Grounds Opener

The Hartford baseball team debuted at the polo grounds and lost to the Metropolitans 11 to 4. Hartford had a nine-run fourth inning burst but managed only two more safeties afterward. Heckman starred with nine total bases as 399 spectators watched.

New York Hartford Polo Grounds Metropolitans Lafter Heckman

Providence Baseball Sweeps Scranton With Big Offense

Providence pounded Scranton in a twin bill scoring over 9 runs in the second game and blasting multiple home runs. Cranby launched a ball over the left center fence and Chiles followed with another over center field as Providence cruised to a decisive doubleheader sweep.

Providence R. L Scranton Cranby Chiles Bopameoh Beranton

Philadelphia Defeats Chicago in Big Win at Home

Philadelphia hammered Chicago 14 to 5 as Dahlen Thompson and Sullivan homered. Orth pitched well for Philadelphia while Friend struggled after the second inning. Attendance 3,500. The box score lists Philadelphia with 16 hits to Chicago 7.

Chicago Philadelphias Friend Orth Dahlen Thompson Sullivan Philadelphia

Augusta Narrowly Avoids Shutout With Wild Throw

New Bedford reports a close game as Augusta nearly blanked the home team until a wild third baseman’s throw altered the score. D'lworth pitched splendidly for the visitors, keeping the offense in check.

New Bedford Augusta D‘lworth

Regular Lawyer Advertising Specialty in Superior Court Clerk Office

Wakefield at 28 School Street Room 39 lists a lawyer advert discussing legal specialty and advising contact by phone or mail. The notice claims legal authorization and asks readers to obtain advice in the lowest terms. It identifies the Superior Court clerk's office as the authority behind proverity.

Wakefield School St Superior Court Clerk's Office

Rochester Defeat Amid Controversy and Errors in Tight Match

May 7 roster reports show Lovett lacking pace and ease, a costly error by Shannon, and disputed calls by Lyndon and Rochester. Fans jeered Lyndon throughout the game, leading to a tense scene as some players retreated from the field. Final line shows Toronto 6 and Rochester 2 in errors with Dean and Casey on the mound for Toronto and Lovett and Boyd behind Rochester.

Rochester N. Y Lovett Shannon Lyndon Toronto Dean Casey Lovett and Boyd

Patersons Defeat Newarks 18 to 7 in May Contest

Patersons defeated the Newarks 18 to 7 in a May game led by Calla who was released to Newark yesterday. The outcome marks a clear win for Patersons in today’s match.

Paterson N. J Newarks Patersons Calla Newark Yester

Paterson Stumbles Despite Paterson Hitters' Power

In a rough game the visitors pressed hard with twenty safeties including one home run and four triples. Callahan received little support as Paterson and Newark combined for six and seven errors respectively with Mc Meekin Elton and Callahan Otten and Rothfuss credited as batteries.

Day Callahan Paterson Newark McMeekin Elton Otten Rothfuss

New Haven Defeated by Wilmington in Baseball Tilt

Wilmington beat New Haven 9 to 4 after using three pitchers. The game featured 15 hits for Wilmington and 7 for New Haven with 4 errors by Wilmington and 7 by New Haven. Batterymen included J Nops and W Nops for Wilmington and Welsh Keefe Cauliflower Ted Sullivan and Hodges for New Haven.

Wilmington Del New Haven J. Nops W. Nops Welsh Keefe Cauliflower Ted Sullivan Hodges

Willis Shines as Syracuse Tops Buffalo in Close Contest

Syracuse defeats Buffalo 10 to 5 on May 7 as Willis pitches effectively for the Stars. Syracuse bats explode in the fourth inning to pull ahead, while Buffalo battles hard to the end. Attendance 800. Hits Syracuse 10 Buffalo 5. Errors Syracuse 3 Buffalo 2. Batteries Willis and Hess Wordsworth and Smith.

Syracuse N. Y Willis Buffalo Bisons Dytacubg Oiscevesces Peet Hess Wordsworth Smith

Pitchers and teams in week baseball notes

Pitcher Flynn of the New Yorks has been laid off without pay. The Charlestown Reds meet Melrose on Melrose grounds Saturday afternoon. R. R. Melrose notes. Mark Baldwin, the old leaguer, manages the Auburn New York team. Stocksdale released by Baltimore. Interscholastic games today Boston Latin versus Brookline and Roxbury Latin versus English High at Brookline and South End grounds. George Van Haltren, once famed southpaw, now outfield for the Giants, may be put in the box. Harvard to play Princeton at Princeton Saturday. Orth is the Phillies lucky pitcher. Hoodlums stoned the Louisvilles after a game in Pittsburgh. Fred Pfeffer left at home by the New Yorks. Silver King may join the St. Louis Browns.

Flynn New Yorks Charlestown Reds Melrose Melrose Grounds R. R Mark Baldwin Auburn N. Y Stocksdale Baltimore Boston Latin Brookline Roxbury Latin South End George van Haltren South Paw New York Giants Harvard Princeton Orth Phillies Louiisvilles Pittsburg Fred Pfeffer Silver” King St. Louis Browns

Quincy Yacht Club plans improvements at Hough's Neck

A May meeting of the Quincy Yacht Club approved executive plans for clubhouse improvements at Hough's Neck. The treasurer was authorized to borrow 600 for a colonial portico, a new upper floor ladies room with direct access, converting the old room to a reading and smoking area, and a beach stone fireplace. Work to start immediately to finish before the racing season opens.

Quincy Quincy Yacht Club Hough’s Neck

Cambridge Open Handicap Athletic Games Mark Fiftieth Anniversary

Cambridge marks its fiftieth anniversary of incorporation with open handicap games on June 3 at 11 a m at Rindge Park. Five events include the 10 yard dash 440 yard run 880 yard run one mile run and the potato race. No entry fee for bona fide amateurs prizes awarded to first and second place in each event. Entries close May 25 to Thomas F Dolan 26 Rindge avenue North Cambridge.

Cambridge Thomas F. Dolan Rindge Avenue North Rindge Park

Protection of Our Yachts Bill Extends Foreign Club Privileges

Senate commerce committee directs Mr. Frye to report favorably on a bill shielding yacht owners and shipbuilders. Foreign nation yacht clubs with reciprocal privileges would allow entry and exit without customs clearance or tonnage tax, but not apply to U S citizens owning or chartering foreign built yachts if acquired after passage.

Washington Senate Committee On Commerce United States

Mirage and Bessie Browning Triumph at Aqueduct

At Aqueduct on May 7 the first race over seven furlongs saw Mirage win with Kinglet second and Kallirhoe third in 1 27. The mile second race was won by Bessie Browning with Whippany second and Tomoka third in 1 46 5 2. Joe Hayman captured the half mile in 50 seconds with Her Own second and Young Harry third. Marshall won the 11 16 miles event with Chugnut second and Rosedale third in 1 50 1 2. Favon won the half mile with Bright on second and Katie W. third in 0 50 1 2.

Aqueduct Race Track L. I Mirage Kinglet Kallirhoe Bessie Browning Whippany Tomoka Joe Hayman Her Own Young Harry Marshall Chugnut Rosedale Favon Brighton Katie W

Sale of Clytie Yacht and Charters Noted

The sloop yacht Clytie once owned by Mr. Chamberlain of the Commonwealth Yacht Club sold by a Boston yacht agency to J. C. Riley a New York fur dealer. The steamer Magnet chartered by E. W. King of Providence. The Sea Bird crew, recently chartered by New York interests, shipped yesterday afternoon.

Clytie Mr. Chamberlain The Commonwealth Yacht Club Boston Yacht Agency J. C. Riley New York Magnet E. W. King Providence Sea Bird

Harvard Freshman Crew Names Malcolm Donald Captain

The Harvard freshman crew elected Malcolm Donald as captain and he rows at No. 6 as temporary leader. He is a Roxbury Latin School alumnus and will be coached by Kates until Cambridge departure.

Harvard Malcolm Donald Roxbury

Beverly Veteran Charles G. Remmonds Dies at 58

Charles G. Remmonds of Beverly died in the hospital from pneumonia. A veteran of the Twenty third Massachusetts Regiment who served 1861 to 1864, he also belonged to the Second Corps of Cadets at Salem.

Beverly Charles G. Remmonds Twenty-third Massachusetts Regiment Salem

Boston Cyclists Hear Utley on Thames Trip and Race News

A Boston College Hall lecture by Representative Charles W. Utley titled A Trip Up the River Thames will attract a large cycling crowd with wheel checking and full dress costumes. The piece also covers national cycling meet races, notable riders like Jacquelin and MacDonald, prize money totaling 2500, and ongoing club activities and training notes across Massachusetts.

Boston College Hall Charles W. Utley River Thames Boston College Association MacDonald Jacquelin France Jack Eden Sanger Gideon The Pilgrims North Adams Mass Wayside Park Club South Framingham Worcester Academy Worcester Thomas P. Varrick Manchester N. H Springfield High School Springfield J. M. Linscott Cycle Club Waltham Tom Butler Nat Butler Natick Park Hamilton Post Sterling Eliott Amy South End Bostonians Bostonian Cycle Club Woodbridge Bicycle Club Reginald Back Bay Sunday Post Boston Post Irvington-Milburn Massachusetts

Track records fall at Louisville meeting on fast track

May 7, Louisville. Second day features new marks Fred Barr six and one half furlongs 1 20 14 and Cleophus half mile 48 seconds. Attendance strong betting heavy. Races list winners: Suisun Banquo N Lannie. Zanone Irish Lady. Probasco Joe Thayer Koko. Eugénia Wickes Ethel Lee. Trilby Gooding.

Louisville Fred Barr Cleophus Suisun Banquo N Lannie Zanone Irish Lady Probasco Joe Thayer Koko Eugénia Wickes Ethel Lee Harry Shannon Trilby Gooding

Two Juvenile Burglars Charged in Cohasset Case

In Quincy juvenile court Emanuel John Gordon 16 of Velna Russia and Nathan Fox 17 of Newport faced charges of breaking and entering an unoccupied Cohasset summer house owned by Henry Tolman and larceny of jewelry valued at hundreds. They admitted guilt and were held for the grand jury at $600 each. They sped from Newport April 21 to seek Navy Yard work in Boston, then traveled to Cohasset where they stayed Sunday night and stole jewelry. They later hit a Scituate Beach cottage before arrest. authorities found the items on them in Plymouth.

Quincy Emanuel John Gordon Nicholas Velna Russia Nathan Fox Newport District Court Henry Tolman Cohasset R. L Boston Navy Yard Charlestown Mr. Tolman Scituate Beach Abington Plymouth

Peters funeral held in Chelsea for George H Peters

George H Peters funeral was held at his Chelsea home on Walnut street afternoon. Attendees included relatives friends and business associates from the Boston Maine and Grand Trunk railroads and a Boston Lodge of Elks delegation. Rev Ross Houghton officiated. The remains were to be sent to Providence Rhode Island for burial.

George H Peters Walnut Street Chelsea Boston & Maine Grand Trunk Boston Lodge of Elks Ross ©. Houghton First Congregational Church The Elks Providence R. J

Thieves at Work In High Lands and Local Thefts

Thieves entered Eben W. Bowers home at 20 Eggleston Street High lands around 4 pm and stole eight dollars in cash fifty five cent pieces a gold dollar and a Columbian half dollar the rear door opened by false keys. John F Blackley reported a missing 100 bicycle from 397 Marlboro Street. William Toomey 23 of 323 West First Street was arrested for breaking and entering Michael J Kirby s dwelling at 41 Street and stealing a rubber coat.

Eben W. Bowers Eggleston Street Highlands John F. Blackley Marlboro Street William Toomey West First Street Michael J. Kirby

Hale Trial Ends as Defense Opens in Providence Court

In the May 7 proceedings at the Common Pleas division, Supreme Court, the State's testimony closed and the defense opened. Expert evidence contradicted the State, suggesting the operation on Miss Feeny might not have caused instant death or been performed in the doctor's office, with a claim that the woman may have acted herself.

Providence Edwin Hale Common Pleas Supreme Court Miss Feeny

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