St Louis Surprises Boston In Tight May Contest
In St Louis May 8 Ehret held Boston to two runs through six innings before injury and wild pitching opened the game. Sullivan hit Ehret on a finger, forcing him out and Breitenstein struggled in relief. Boston rallied late, scoring four runs in the eighth and ninth but St Louis held on for the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Ehret
Boston
Bean Eaters
Sullivan
Breitenstein
Lyons
Ely
Warner
Nichols
Bostons
Lowe
Long
Nash
Tucker
Duffy
McCarthy
Fred
Connor
Tom Brown
Cooley
Miller
Brown
Bannon
Peitz
Quinn
Short
Browns
Collins
Incomplete Baseball Innings Note with Scoring Details
Summary of a late seventh inning substitution and multiple plays. Dowd pinch hits for Pohret. Credits include bases, hits by Peitz Lyons Quinn, steals by Cooley Duffy Bannon, and numerous first bases on balls and errors. Multiple pitchers listed with strikeouts and double plays noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowd
Pohret
St. Louis
Boston
Peitz
Connor
Lyons
Quinn
Long
Cooley
Duffy
Bannon
Breitenstein
Warner
Collins
McCarthy
Ehret
Lowe
Sullivan
Nichols
Tucker
Philadelphia Beats Louisville On Long Drives In Louisville
Philadelphia won 8 to 6 at Louisville with Hallman and Thompson hitting homers. Attendance 700. Phillies totaled 12 hits and 3 errors while Louisville had 12 hits and 4 errors. Pitchers McGill Buckley for Philadelphia and Knell Zahmer for Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
May
Philadelphia
Hallman
Thompson
McGill
Buckley
Knell
Zahmer
Pittsburg Clips Brooklyn In Rain Short Game
Hawley pitched superbly for Pittsburg as they defeated Brooklyn 9 to 4 in a drizzle. Hawley also led at the plate while Daub struggled with fielding. Attendance was 13 percent capacity as Pittsburg had 14 hits to Brooklyn’s 7 with 2 errors to 3. Batteries were Hawley and Kinslow for Pittsburg, Daub and Grim for Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Penn
Hawley
Hawley and Kinslow
Daub
Grim
Chicago Braves Double Up Washington in Tight Game
In Chicago on May 8, Stratton struggled with walks through seven innings as Chicago surged late. Ryan opened the scoring with a seventh inning home run, Stocksdale steadied and Chicago pulled away for an 8 4 victory. Attendance was 180. Chicago 0140061 0 8 Washington 0120001 4. Hits Chicago 14 Washington 7. Errors Chicago 3 Washington 3. Batteries Stratton Moran Stocksdale McGuire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Stratton
Ryan
Stocksdale
Washington
Moran
McGuire
Augusta
Brockton
Miller
Dove
Baker
Kelley
Baltimore Beats Cleveland as Esper Dominates Pitching
Baltimoreites cruised to a 6 to 2 win over Cleveland after Esper shut down the Indians. Baltimore had 11 hits to Cleveland's 4, with two games scheduled but rain halted the second in the second inning. Attendance was 3,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Baltimore
Esper
New York Surges Past Cincinnati In Rough Victory
New York defeated Cincinnati 10 to 3 as Rush starred while Cincinnati struggled. Errors were even at one apiece and both sides used two pitchers, Rusie and Farrell for New York and Phillips and Vaughn for Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cincinnati
CinciNnatis
New Yorks
Rush
Rusie
Farrell
Phillips
Vaughn
New England League Opens With Bangor Pawtucket Game
Bangor and Pawtucket opened the New England League season in Bangor with a parade Mayor Snow in the opening ceremony Hayes catching and Sharrett strong in the field the final score Bangor 4 8 0 0 1 4 0 4 Pawtucket 8 0 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 Batteries Wheeler Hayes Todd Yeager. Lewiston edged Fall River in twelve innings 8 to 2 as Mains Burke Ferson Rollins held strong. Augusta Brockton saw Brockton win 12 to 8 while Portland defeated New Bedford 14 to 12 with high scoring innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Pawtucket
Snow
Hayes
Sharrett
Lewiston
Fall River
Mains
Burke
Ferson
Rollins
Portland
Boxen
Fagan
Common Council
New Bedford
Dolan
Goodhart
Monghahan
Clancy
Sharp
Gent
Brockton
New Bedfornee
Angor We
Augusta Portland
Salem Triumphs as Lawrence Falls in Early Meeting
In Salem on May 8 the home team defeated Lawrence 16 to 1 with Yerrick’s pitching and fielding highlighted. New players Fleming and Doyle debuted well. Haggerty and Murphy were released. The game ended after eight innings to allow Lawrence to catch a train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Lawrence
Leonard
Fleming
Doyle
Yerrick
Haggerty
Murphy
Three-Point Showdown Highlights Fitchburg and Lowell
A tense matchup features Fitchburg 4 and Lowell 6 with standout performances from Page Mageema Donovan Coyle Hawley and Ontcall as batteries fueling the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
Lowell
Page, Mageema Donovan, Coyle, Hawley and Ontcall
Springfield Wins Last Game of Series With Syracuse
In the Eastern League clash Springfield defeats Syracuse 6 to 4 as Rafter’s errors fuel four Springfield runs. Providence loses 2 to 9 to Rochester after a rough start and Duryea hits two homers for Rochester. A separate note mentions Pawtucket’s Stephenson near a batting record and local teams seeking games with young players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Syracuse
Rafter
Singland
Milwaukee
Barnes
Stephenson
Pawtuckets
Lewistons
Bowery Tubs
W. McDonough
A. Murphy
P. J. Doherty
D. Downey
B. L
Sweeney
Co. Boland
J. McDennitt
L. F
F. Hoar
C. F
T. Ryan
G. Brock
Winthrop Street
Charlestown
Casey
Toronto
Amherst and Williams Triangular Series Opener
Amherst defeats Williams 8 to 6 at Pratt Field in a tightly contested game. Ide of Williams faltered with fumbles and wild throws, while Gregory and Sullivan received praise for control and handling wild pitches. Williams held seven hits to Amherst seven, with Draper backing Lewis on defense and backstopping several wild pitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Williams
Pratt Field
Ide
Goodrich
Gregory
Lewis
Draper
Andover Beats Bates in Campus Baseball Contest
Phillips Academy defeats Bates College on Andover campus this afternoon though Bates shows stronger fielding. Final hits Andover 9 Bates 11. Batteries Greenway and Drew for Andover Slattery and Gerrish for Bates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andover
Phillips Academy
Bates College
Bates
Greenway
Drew
Slattery
Gerrish
Exeter Defeats Boston University In 9 To 4 Victory
Exeter beat Boston University 9 to 4 in a lively afternoon game. Exeter delivered a strong performance while Boston University struggled with a flat showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exeter
Boston University
Princeton Beats Lehigh In Second Meeting Of Season
In South Bethlehem on May 8 Princeton defeated Lehigh for the second time this season. Princeton led from the second inning and held on as Lehigh never threatened. Final line shows Princeton 7 Lehigh 1 with 17 hits to 10. Batteries Easton and Trench ard for Princeton Nevins and Goss for Lehigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Penn
Princeton
Lehigh
Tigers
Easton
Trenchard
Nevins
Goss
Quakers Rally To Beat Virginia In Seven Inning Tilt
In Philadelphia on May 8 the Pennsylvania team scored six runs in the seventh inning to overtake Virginia after a 1-1 game through six. Final score 8 to 3 for Pennsylvania over Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Philadelphia
University of Virginia
Pennsylvania
Quakers
Somerville High and Waltham Play Tough Exhibition
Somerville High School lost to Waltham High School 15 to 14 in an afternoon exhibition at the YMCA grounds. Gardineer High School defeated Brunswick 18 to 10 with strong batting and fielding. Bowdoin Freshmen beat Lewiston High 17 to 4 in Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville High School
Waltham High School
Gardener
Gardineer High School
Brunswick High School
Gardiners
Brunswick
Bowdoin
Lewiston High School
Baseball Notes From The Home Plate And Beyond
A roundup of early 20th century baseball notes mentions Jimmy Bannon staying at his post, Dolan of the Bostons training in Portland, Nyce’s strong hitting for New Bedford, and growing interest in a New Hampshire state league. Jesse Burkett tops homers for Cleveland while Childs proves a top second baseman. Donahue of Chicago earns praise for blocking plays. Meekin shines for New York as a standout pitcher. Buckenberger adds Tom Brown to St Louis, while Baltimore may drop Brouthers and McMahon. McMahon’s arm struggles and Sam Wise powers Buffalo bats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Bannon
Dolan
Bostons
Portland
Nyce
New Bedfords
New Hampshire
Jesse Burkett
Clevelands
Childs
Cleveland
Hallman
McPhee
Lowe
Cherub
Donahue
Chicagos
Meekin
Rosie
New York
Nash
Anson
Colts
Clingman
Pittsburg
Buckenberger
St. Louis
Tom Brown
Cincinnati
Baseball Kings
Brouthers
McMahon
Baltimores
Carey
Big Dan
Sam Wise
Buffalos
Boxing Gossip From New York Racing Rumors and Rivalry
The writer returns to Boston with sharp observations on boxers and promoters in New York. He singles out Al Smith as a top sporting figure, critiques Jim Kennedy for spreading false reports about the Atlantic Club and Eckhardt, and notes a web of rivalries affecting matches and journalism. He mentions upcoming bouts, potential matchups, and a note on Sam Francis and others, ending with a pledge to keep readers informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
al Smith
Butch Thompson
Honest John Kelly
Tim McKenna
John McKay
Sam Austin Judge Newton
Arthur Lumley
Johnny Eckhardt
Macon" McCormick
John Boden, Jr
John P. Dunn
John Hackett
Billy Brady
Jimmy Wakely
Billy Delaney
Boston
Jim Kennedy
Atlantic Athletic Club
Kennedy
Atlantic Club
John P. Eckhardt
Smith-Ryan
Seaside Club
Eckhardt
New York Recorder
Recorder
Post
Iis
Stryker Williamson
Tighe
O’rourke
London Mirror
Life
Bob Marshall
Peter Hader
Macon
John B.boder, Jr
London
Marshall
Maher
Peter Maher
Atlantic Nine
Charley Johnson
John L. Sullivan
Steve O'Donnell
Brady
Johnson
Sullivan
Nick Long
Charley Holske
New York Journal
Tom Spring
England
Ireland
Tom Cribb
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Fred McGirr
Tommy Gaffney
New London
Conn
John E. Butler
Andy Watson
Kirtland Athletic Club
Lynn
Wiley Evans
Jim O'Leary
People's Athletic Club of Cincinnati
Sam Francis
Phillips Street
Phil Smith
Farragut ‘Club
Banta Hall
Francis
Ike Weir
Sudbury River
Captain Cotter
Boston Polo League
Fred Clarke
Ike
Police
Dick Moore
Tommy McCarthy
Bradford
Penn
Central Athletic Club
McCarthy
Cattanach
Billy Smith
Jim Daly
J. S. Fennelly
Haverhill
Ancient Boxing Match Glorified in Greek Idol
The arcadian translation recounts Polydeuces defeating Amycus in a sixth century boxing bout. Clad in ox skin gloves and bound arms, the champions exchange blows as Polydeuces outwits the giant, delivers precise blows that bruise Amycus, and wins the match amid cheering heroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Lang
Polydeuces
Amycus
Theocritus
Pollux
Tyndarus
Zeus
Posidon
Yale Sophs Win Navy Regatta at Lake Whitney
Yale University held a spring regatta on Lake Whitney with the sophomore class eight defeating the freshmen in the final heat to claim the university championship. The freshmen beat the juniors in the opener, 7m 29s. The varsity and sophomores then raced, finishing with the sophomores two lengths ahead in 7m 15s, followed by the freshmen losing to the sophomores by 1.5 lengths in 7m 13s. Bob Cook has not yet appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Bob Cook
Runners and Odds From Alexander Track Card
The entry list covers six races at Alexander. First race six and a quarter furlongs includes Radiant 114 Beckton 114 Otto 114 Ella 111 Prince Klamath 107 Finn Water 97 Rosita 97 Tancred 97 Louis Quatorze %. Second race five eighths mile features Miss Bess Mamie B B Bay Secret Nemo Lady Danby Pantata Some More Fagot god Like Casmere Fluellen The Clown. Third race six and a half furlongs selling lists Tralee 106 Little Jim 103 Adax is 102 Rondeau 102 William Penn 102 Jimmie James 102 Thackeray 102 Annie T 101 Warcloud 99 Fritz 99. Fourth race six and a quarter furlongs selling shows Lento Dutch Lou Jersey Torraine Top Gallant Columbus Thiers L Florine Gov Fifer Ontario Robusta Co O D Luray Devisee Blackfoot. Fifth race five eighths mile selling Charlie R. Pirate Chief Moderate Simaroon Nina Caraven Calista Mamie B. Prince John Fassett Tioga 100. Sixth race seven eighths mile selling Eclipse 112 Plenty 106 Blue Bird 106 Weird pet 106 Billy Boy 103 Home Run 103 Duke John 103 Grand Prix 103 Foxglove 103 Julia L. 98 Venusburg 96.
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Radiant
Beckton
Otto
Ella
Prince Klamath
Finnwater
Rosita
Tancred
Louis Quatorze
Miss Bess
Mamie B. B
Bay Secret
Nemo
Lady Danby
Pantata
Fagot
God Like
Casmere
Fluellen
The
Florine
Gov
Eclipse
Plenty
Blue Bird
Wierd Pet
Billy Boy
Home Run
Duke John
Foxglove
Julia L
Venusburg
Results at St. Asaph Sixth race thrills at five and a half furlongs
In the St. Asaph meet the day opened with six races. Factotum won the first in 1:16 over Long Brook and Nick followed with Bessie Browning second and Miss Bowser third in half a mile. White Cockade led Ruby Kandor the same distance in 1:04 1 2, then Hermia won selling over Fifield Himyaro. Bandit topped a one mile selling with Van Brunt Hammie second in 1:42. The final five and a half furlongs saw Senator West prevail with Pear Gas MAAN pid second Watchman third in 1:10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick
Long Brook
Bessie Browning
Cut Long
Miss Bowser
Hermia
Fifield
Himyaro
Results at Hawthorne Horse Races Summary
Hawthorne races show winners in five events. First race winner Kamsin with Sir Play and Zanone following. Second race James V. Carter leads Go Lo with Dick Behan second. Third race Miller M. wins, Miss Martin places. Fourth race The Ironmaster wins with Tremor second. Fifth race My Luck captures the short course steeplechase handicap with Uncertainty second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kamsin
Sir Play
Zanone
Go Lo
James V. Carter
Dick Behan
Miller M
Miss Martin
Martha R
The
Ironmaster
Tremor
Harry Smith
Uncertainty
Squarefellow
Shoe City Cyclers Boom Adds New Members
The Shoe City Wheelmen of Brockton report twenty six new members in the last month. A racing team was formed at the Tuesday meeting with F D Billings R A Per vis W H Senter I B Barnes Jr and Herb Snell as members and this team currently holds the southeastern Massachusetts championship and will defend it against challengers. F R Barnard was elected manager for the racing team. Visiting cyclists are invited to inspect all rooms in Bay State block on the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
F. D. Billings
R. A. Pervis
W. H. Senter
I. B. Barnes, Jr
Herb Snell
Massachusetts
F. R. Barnard
Bay State Block
D. M. Anthony mud digger clears Bristol docks for Defender launch
The Hereshoffs hire D. M. Anthony's mud digger to deepen Bristol docks so the 18 foot 6 inch deep Defender can be launched. Work begins Friday to clear mud before the cup defender's launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fal
River
D. M. Anthony
Hereshoffs
Bristol
Banta Hall bout tickets spark refund inquiries
Standard Athletic Club patrons seek refunds for last Monday’s Banta Hall events. Nick Long says the club comprises Dan Saunders Dan Sweeney and Jack McGee and tickets sold through the Boston Globe office were $2 or $8. Saunders disclaims club ties while Long warns repayments unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Athletic Club
Banta Hall
Nick Long
Philadelphia
Dan Saunders
Dan Sweeney
Jack McGee
Massachusetts
Boston Globe
Paddy Fenton
East Boston
Jimmy Powers
Nahant
Standard
National
Tabasco
Camberp Street
National Steeplechase Association Meeting Opens At Morris Park
William C. Denny, clerk of the course, travels to New York for the National Steeplechase Association meeting at Morris Park. Five events on the card include Maiden hurdle, selling steeplechase, St Nicholas handicap, New York steeplechase, and heavyweight handicap. Morris Park closes May 13, then riders go to Philadelphia for Belmont and Country Club races. season ends May 22 in Philadelphia, with top performers moving to Clyde Park Brookline May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Denny
New York
National
Morris Park
Philadelphia
Petition for Real Estate of Malden Deceased
Julia L. G. Rubens petitions to have the deceased Isaiah Rubens real estate valued under five thousand dollars assigned to her as widow. The probate court in Cambridge will hear on May 14, 1895 at 9 a.m. who may show why the assignment should not be granted. Citations to interested parties to be served or published in Boston Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Middlesex
Lrebate
Isaiah Rubens
Malden
Julia L. G. Rubens
Cambridge
Commonwealth
Boston Post
Boston
Charles J. McIntire
Esquire
H. Folsom
Boston Probate Court Citation for Edward Timmins Estate
Suffolk Probate Court orders heirs to appear May 16 1895 in Boston to show cause why Patrick J Timmins may be named executor without bond. Public notice to run weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post and copies to known heirs seven days prior. Judge John W McKim signed May 1 1895 with Register Elijah George.
Probate Court Notices Nora Timlin Estate Boston
Suffolk es probate court cites all interested in the Nora Timlin late of Boston estate. James P. Cleary administrator with the will annexed seeks first and final account. Court in Boston May 16 1595 at ten oclock. publication in the Boston Post for three weeks. notice mailed to known interested parties. Witness Judge John W. McKim April 29 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Nora Timlin
Timblin
Boston
James P. Cleary
Boston Post
John W. McKim
Esquire
Elijah George
Register
Notice of Administration for Margaret Coleman Estate
Next of kin creditors and all interested in the estate of Margaret Coleman who died in Boston Suffolk County intestate and not leaving a known husband or heir are cited regarding administration. A petition to grant letters on the estate of Thomas Dean public administrator for Suffolk is presented. A probate court in Boston is set for May 16 1895 at 10 am to determine the matter. Public notice is to be published weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post prior to the hearing. Witness John W. McKim Judge. Elijah George Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Edward Timmins
Boston
Patrick J. Timmins
Boston Post
John W. McKim
Esquire
Elijah George
Register
Margaret Coleman
Commonwealth
Thomas Dean
Sai Boston
Saiid
Hyman Rosdovsky
Herman Moses Ross
Robert Grant
Commonwealth OF
John R. O'Sullivan
W. McKim, Esquire
Ielujah George
Regis
Commonwealth OF Massachu
Norfolk
Isaac Fplagg
Wellesley
Wiretess
P. Stoddard
Dedham
George White
Jonathan Cobb
Commonwealth OF Massa Suffolk
Paul Grudzenskike
Paul
Coun Suffolk
John W. Esquire
Commonwealth OF Massac
William FR Ham
Probate Court changes name and administration notices
In Suffolk a Probate Court decree changes Hyman Rosdovsky of Boston to Herman Moses Ross and requires public notice in the Boston Post for three weeks. The notice also states Cem Larrabee is appointed administratrix of John W. Larrabee of Revere and bids creditors to present claims while debtors pay the estate.
Complete Manhood and Probate Notices Mixed in Ad
An 1895 newspaper fragment blends sensational medical promises for “Complete Manhood” with legal probate notices in Suffolk and Norfolk counties. The medical pitch touts a method to restore vigor, while court records announce administrations and name changes for multiple estates and heirs.
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NEW England Association
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Black
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Hart
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Lathrop
Hess
Providence
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Egan
Duryea
Murray
White
Whitney
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Weed
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Ladd
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Cameron
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Rob Roy
Pegaso
Articiane
Yale Sophs
Alexander
ST. Asaph
Hawthorne
Shoe City
Country Club
Revere
Larrabee
Mary Ervin
Routh
É&C
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Nicholson's
Washington St
Patsey Sheppard
John Dunn
Pasa
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Brighton
Mass
Richard Nagle
County of Suffolk
Margaret Nag
Joseph M. Blake
Christopher Blake
Samuel W. Clifford
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