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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1893
Page
3
Colonel Pope voices the views of many wheelmen opposing a bicycle tax in Lowell and Paris. He argues bicycles are essential tools for workers, improve road use, and tax would burden the working class while ignoring broader road improvements and the value of mobility.
Anson has a corps of pitchers with expected solid work. Hutchinson rarely shows his best form until near July. Anson's team should stay in the race and aim for a top division placement.
The Mattapan Road Club formed May 20 1892 with forty two members. Officers were F A Buck treasurer M J Cunniff secretary F C Parker captain F H Hird first lieutenant I H Hall second lieutenant. The winged heart emblem became known statewide. Several social dances were held and new club rooms opened March 1 with a pool table. Two teams train for the A A C road race and Marlboro clubs form the Clover Club. The Ma lden Club leases Waite’s block upper floor for five rooms a meeting room and a wheelhouse. The Suffolks plan a May 30 parade with May runs listed.
Harvard Athletic Notes report three four oared crews racing yesterday after a Saturday postponement. No. 1 with Abbot and Stone won easily while No. 2 and No. 3 showed improving swing. The freshman crew, hammer throwers, and class ball teams also practiced, aiming to match Yale’s level.
In a tense game, Henerous Selee helps the Senators edge the opposition while Staley shines for the Senators. Ward falls to Brooklyn again as the Orioles pummel the Phillies. St. Louis defeats Anse and the Pirates down Reds.
Staley pitched poorly as Boston battering, hitting four hits per inning and forcing errors. Meakin and Carroll topped with solid hitting while Sam Wise starred in the outfield. Boston rallied in the third but Washington held on, final score nine to seven with 2320 attendance.
Baltimore wins its fourth straight game with a 9 to 6 victory over Philadelphia. The Orioles scored four runs in the fourth after two outs and Robinson hit a sixth inning homer. Attendance 2221. Batteries Schmidt and Robinson for Baltimore Cross and Beers for Philadelphia.
In Philadelphia on May 9 Pennsylvania defeated Lehigh 11 to 18 with both teams showing rough play and loose fielding. Hits: Pennsylvania 17 Lehigh 7. Errors: Pennsylvania 4 Lehigh 7. Batteries: Boswell and Coogan for Pennsylvania Jackson Devina and McClung for Lehigh.
Providence wins a lively Eastern League game against Binghamton 5 to 4 aided by solid batting base running and fielding. Madden started for Providence and Carey finished, with Inks and Madden finishing on the mound for Binghamton. Attendance was about 1000 as both teams produced multiple hits and stolen bases.
Springfield edges Wilkes-Barre 10 to 8 in a tense game at Hampden Park. Burrell pitched five effective innings, facing trouble with bases full in the fourth and allowing two runs in the eighth as Springfield held on with strong fielding and late offense.
Troy defeated Buffalo in a high scoring game as Simon and Johnson starred in both fields and at the plate. Breckinridge suffered a bad injury in the eighth after a collision with Cranby, while Mace faltered early and was relieved by Higgins. Attendance was about 1,000 with Troy recording 12 hits and 7 errors to Buffalo’s 12 hits and 4 errors.
In Albany May 9 Cushman struggled as Daily on a lame arm yielded to Knox in the first inning. Knox pitched strongly and helped Albany avoid defeat. Catches by Schiebeck Han raham and Willis highlighted the game while attendance reached 500. Final: Albany 8 Erie 10 with Albany committing 2 errors to Erie’s 1. Batteries Daily Knox Hess Cushman Mays Zimrin.
New England League action in Fall River on May 9 saw Lincoln constrained by Lewiston protests over his eligibility tied to Brockton's reserve list. The game drew 1,200 fans with Fall River edging Lewiston 9 to 5 in hits, errors 2 to 5, batteries Lincoln Farrell Welch Hart.
Portland defeated Dover 4 to 0 as both pitchers struggled yet fielding held. Portland had 13 base hits to Dover's 10 with 3 Dover errors and 2 Portland errors. Attendance was 500 as Parrott Klobedanz and Platt starred for Portland with Young O'Neill Mercer and Sweeney catching.
Providence May 9 Brown defeated Holy Cross by brilliant fielding and strong pitching. McMurray allowed only two hits for Holy Cross and Sexton gave up one in the ninth. Brown fielders provided nearly perfect support as Stafford pitched well for Holy Cross. The score:
The Boston College baseball team visited Waltham yesterday and defeated Waltham High School 19 to 0 in an afternoon matchup.
John F. Moakley of the Dorchester Athletic Club succeeds Harry Cornish as New England’s handicapper. The article recalls Moakley’s youthful pace records in pedestrianism and mile and half mile races, his Union Athletic Club days, and notable finishes at NA A and NE A A U championships, noting a strong history of sprinting and speed.
The May 9 races at Guttenburg produced six selling events with Lisbon Maid, Pocahontas, Flattery, Riot, Fidelio, and Climax winning the first places. Each event listed the runner ups and official times for the four to seven furlong heats.
Gloucester New Jersey May 9 results list six races with winners Chauncey Poet Anncrean Rico Sweet Alice Radiant and other winners. Times range from 59.2 seconds to 1 39 1 2. Entries for today include prize riders and horses such as Prize Frankitt Voltaro Bluebird Eli Lord Auckland Persuader and many more with weights and names listed.
Philadelphia Item notes Monday racing at large tracks and urges readers to send stamps for details. A Boston bettor/analyst Ben Benton is praised for high quality tips and paying sources, claimed to influence local financial losses and gains.
Opening night of the semi annual fair and festival by the Union Circle features Mrs. Julia F. Fay as president and Miss L. R. Beadle handling finances. Tables showcased various departments with numerous local ladies managing names list. An entertainment program includes sketches and musical items by local talent. The fair runs through Thursday. Brooks wins bowling tourney at Jeffries Winter Club. Fitton Hall hosts a crowded opening with a strong musical program. Ward 2 Democratic caucus is tonight. Charles Peterson returns after four weeks ill.
In South Boston Alderman Flood’s supporters circulated a Ward 14 petition requesting the city central committee appoint three supervisors to run the caucus to ensure a fair ballot and result. The Common Council planned a $3500 gymnasium appropriation for Norris Park. Memorial Day funding remained under discussion. Sports and social events filled local life, from sailing projects to Catholic concerts and a Winthrop Council ladies’ night.
Malden updates report A L Dole out after long illness John C Hawley marries Miss Marie E Rogers in Rochester N Y T H Clifford named assistant city solicitor Chicago Johann Wettergreen builds a self made bicycle weighing about eighteen pounds Daniel Prendergast ill at home two months and later able to be out Board of Trade meets tonight ex Mayor Coggan to speak on Municipal Government Baptist Church standing committee met Funeral for Lizzie Connelly P J Connelly's daughter today Malden High School Battalion drilled at the Fells and plans field day Ida Walsh testimonial concert and dance in Opera Hall KERNWOOD.
The funeral of Harry B. Mitchell formerly of Medford and now of Norman Street Boston will be held today with interment at St Marys Cemetery Malden. The Medford aldermen approved several licenses and appointments and $300 was set aside to decorate soldiers graves. A minstrel show is planned for May 17 at the Opera House and other local notices follow.
Opposing faction vows fight for control of the ward committee with a ticket led by William Taylor and several younger candidates. The regulars claim their slate is the strongest in years as Chief Inspector Daniel Lynch aims to balance scores. Also notes St Annes T A and L Society picnic on June 17 and local yacht and rowing club updates.
The article notes Pete Shaw receives six months residence on an island. Preparations for dredging at Commercial Wharf await the Longfellow’s arrival but are delayed by docked boats. It mentions a nuisance behind the wharf and describes upgrades to International Steamship offices. It discusses Seamen’s Union pay, the death of Jeremiah N Snow, and potential reorganization of the Boston and Lynn Steam Boat line into a stock company with shippers, including a Lynn end trucking plan.
Thomas Rice plans four new houses on Railroad street. The Cantabrigia Club civics section meets tomorrow at Mrs Colby’s Lancaster street home. Will Lyons returns to West End road as conductor. George Byron joins Sewell Adams Co as foreman. An eight tenement project for Raymond street is eyed by A H Hews. Sands rumored to quit politics after term. McIsaac builds a three story dwelling for Miss Laura F E Gaffney. Gordon lodge U O SOL North Cambridge hosts entertainment at Odd Fellows Hall with Harry Whitney Cadman Fleming Social Seven and the Children's Symphony. Charles W Fuller performs two songs. Ivaloe Davidson reads The Mayor’s Inauguration. City officials mocked in jokes about City Messenger Pratt and councilmen. Newly elected officers of St John’s Literary Institute announced: President James Cal nna, Vice-president Frank Murphy R 8, John Connors F S, D B Shaughnessy Jr treasurer T Flynn librarian John Skelly Jr. HARVARD BRIDGE.
Somerville society reports lively activity with the Ladies Aid colonial supper and entertainment. Ed Kelley tours lodges with his comic act. Powder House Club grows, drawing new members from Cambridge. Capable Perry prepares gear for the Catawinet Fishing Club Cape excursion. Druid Club honors Thomas Fitzpatrick of Winter Hill. Parades planned in Charlestown and a Gilman Club invitation extended. Esther cantata profits aid the Y M C A ladies auxiliary. Signs of spring appear at East Somerville park as residents revisit the area.
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