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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1897

Page

3

Brady Plans 15000-Seat New York Arena At Manhattan Field

Billy Brady aims to lease Manhattan Field at One Hundred and Fifty-fifth street and Eighth avenue to build a 15 000 to 20 000 seat arena with a quarter-mile cycle track an eight-lap track for foot racing tennis courts a football field and a large boxing arena. He signs with Maher Sharkey and plans a Corbett Fitzsimmons rematch or other limited bouts with Corbett as referee as part of a multifaceted athletic complex to be run with Freedman Powers and Brady.

New York Billy Brady Manhattan Field Polo Grounds Fifty-fifth Street Eighth Avenue Brady Corbett Freedman New York Baseball Club Pat Powers New York City Madison Square Garden Sulzer Harlem River Park East One Hundred and Twenty-seventh Street Ambrose Park Brooklyn Thirty-ninth Street Westchester Morris Park Players’ League Andy Powers Maher Sharkey McCoy William Creedon-McCoy Manhattan Boston Buck Connolly Dan Lynch Mt Brady Fitzsimmons Horton Law American Club Union Park A. C

Umpires urged to enforce balk rule uniformly

President Nick Young of the National Baseball League issues a circular directing umpires to strictly enforce Rule 32 on balking. He stresses uniform rulings and that any deceptive motion by the pitcher aimed at deceiving a base runner constitutes a balk, protecting base running and the game’s appeal.

Washington Nick Young National Baseball League

Rowing Crews Train Across Boston Harbor Regattas Loom

Bradfords and Riversides push crews into shape with scrubs and singles. Joe Maguire and Patsey Berkeley show strong form as preparations continue for Decoration Day and June 17 regattas. Columbian Rowing Assoc and East Boston clubs field crews amid evolving lineups and a May club party.

Bradfords Joe Maguire Dick Flemming Patsey Berkeley Pat” McNulty S. Maguire Maguire Harlem Passaic Berkeley J. Brignoll McCann McKenzie L. Brignoll McDonald J. Cummings Dick Nixon Nagle L. Brignoli Davey Riverside Boat Club Joe Hobbs Fred Hynes John Murphy T. Coughlin Tom Hynes J. Gaynor C. Horan R. Foy Harvard Soldiers Field William O’leary Ludlow Berkeley Jimmy O’brien Hugh Finnigan Columbian Rowing Association of East Boston Green East Boston Rowing Association Everett Maverick Street J. Murphy McGinnis Lamey Stinson Joe Whitehead Joe Bergin Millstream Boat Club Chelsea Creek Horatio R. Delano George McDonald

Baseball schedule highlights across leagues today

National League matchups include Boston at Pittsburg Brooklyn at Cleveland New York at Louisville Philadelphia at St. Louis Baltimore at Washington In the New England League Pawtucket at Fall River Brockton at Taunton New Bedford at Newport In college play Harvard Freshmen meet MIT in Cambridge Newton High faces Natick in Newton Harvard plays Amherst in Cambridge

Baltimore Ee Boston Pittsburg Brooklyn Cleveland New York Louisville Philadelphia St. Louis Baltimore Washington New England Pawtucket Fall River Brockton Taunton New Bedford Newport Harvard Cambridge Newton High Natick Newton Amherst

Colonels Defeat Browns in Upset Victory at Louisville

In Louisville, the Colonels defeated the Browns 8 to 6 after a tense game. Hill scattered the Browns’ hits while Esper struggled against the home team. McCreery and Turner made sensational catches as Bierbauer left the Browns in Erie, Penn, unhappy with his team. Attendance reported at 12,000.

Louisville Colonels Browns Hill Esper McCreery Turner Bierbauer Erie Penn Louis Oo Hill and Wilson Esper and McFarland

Boxing Gossip and Bouts of the Week Card

Boxing gossip lists Monday bouts at Broadway A C New York headlined by Joe Choynski versus Ka Smith in a 20 round bout. The page also covers Zeigler Daly 6 rounds Quaker City A C Philadelphia and various notes on Corbett McCoy Bernard, weigh ins, injuries and match negotiations across multiple clubs.

Joe Choynski Ka Smith Jerry Barnett Tom Brady Fred Mayo J. Wilson Broadway A. C New York Owen Zeigler Jack Daly Quager City A. C Philadelphia Jim Judge Pat Murphy Scranton Sam Bolen Jack Burge Alf Hanlon Jack Collier Palace A Denver Ed Smith Choynski New Dorp Staten Island Bob Fitzsimmons Fitz Corbett Jack” Daly Quaker City A. C Wellston Charley Brooks The Empire A Buffalo Jim Corbett Kid McCoy McCoy Billy Brady Brady Dick O’brien Eddy Connolly St. John N. B Young Mcholland Young Higgins Medford Charlestown Johnny van Heest London Sporting Life Tom Williams Tommy Ryan Spike Sullivan George Dixon Dixon Jack Downey Sullivan Downey E. M Jack Everhardt Matt Matthews Union Park A .C C. B Billy Razer Ted Timony Providence Dan Donnelly Hall Cooper Oliver Matt Leary Jack Cobb Jack Dougherty Kid McPartland Kid McPartland Mt. Clements Mich Willl Wolverine Dan Snyder Alec Greggains Jack Stelzner Stelzner

Griffith Delivers Steady Nine as Cubs Top Reds

Chicago triumphs 5 2 behind Griffith who pitches seven effective innings with no walks and key strikeouts of Miller Vaughn and McPhee. Pfeffer errors fuel Cincinnati runs while Dahlen shines in the field. Crowd of 16 700 prompts three bases for hits into the stands.

Chicago Griffith Miller Vaughn McPhee Pfeffer Reds Dahlen C.scopee Cincinnati Griffith and Kittredge Ehret and Peitz

Lancaster Triumphs Over Paterson in Nine Innings

Lancaster beat Paterson 4 to 3 in a tight game. Graham delivered the decisive triple in the ninth, driving in the winning run. Yeager and Roth pitched for Lancaster while Sprague and Westlake worked for Paterson.

Paterson N. J Lancaster Graham Icececseess Yeager and Roth Sprague Westlake

Newark Beats Reading Amid Sloppy Fielding

Newark defeated Reading before about 2000 fans in Newark New Jersey. The game featured heavy batting and loose defense on both sides as Newark posted a 18 to 8 victory after a sluggish start.

Newark Reading N. J

Horse Race Entries From Elkton and Other Cities

Entrants listed by track and race for Elkton Maryland Cincinnati Lexington and Nashville meetings. Entries include horse names and weights across six races in Elkton and multiple races in Cincinnati Lexington and Nashville on May 9 with six to one mile distances and weights from 90 to 113.

Elkton Mirage Sprite Billy Roy Tioga Tippecanoe Parthian Burgundy Queen of Berlin Alhemboldt Scandal Brilliancy Signora II Karne Fox Glove Wandering Willie Teko Bushwood Leigh Henry Salie Eastertide Annie T Mable Rena Belle Fowler Jack Rose Chieftain Gascogne Gorella Little Knight Speedy Matt White Fifield Graceful Leo Wicka Juanita Sans Pareil Diabolus Pennbrook Copyright Roller Vent Gorman Wexford Our Maggie Queen D'Or Monroe Doctrine Altonwood Harry Marie Blackfoot Humming Bird Despair Milton Johnny Pirate Chief Arthur Freeland Oprah Lamar High Point Bell Bessie Abbott Ethel Farrell Charlie B Jim McLaughlin Fritz Cockade Dr. Johnson Commodore Roughan Mohawk Oak Marguerite L Ravina Cincinnati Amy Lee Wat Harding Will Wallace Harry Thoburn Pisa Loyalty Alberton Sir Wellington Carrie Lyle Safra Necedah Ora Audrain Lucetta Lamoore Velma Laura Cotta Mermaid Lizzie Mack Starbeam Sobriquet Merry Nell Whileaway Winker Faunette Dorothy II Fred Barr Jake Zimmerman Black Silk Joe Clark Presbyterian Clinton Park Ruiz Conan Doyle Augustin Detroi Skillman Angier Pride More Dacien Camperdown Charlie Price Elyria Little Buck Prosecutor Gioia Leaflet Miss Frances Onondago Lis Minnie Murdy Her Excellency Mickle King Louis Adolnis Necklace Mary Obelia Impecunious Bleakman Bob Curry Winthrop Anna Garth Landseer Oily Gamin Turtle Cove San Juan the Planter M. Harkness Parson Berwell Tafeta Silk Mary Adair Lucy Dinelli Bremen May Leger Highland Prince Dissembler Zertes Creedmore L Stanhope Don Orsino Nashville Tenn Ammerilla Esmeralda K. Rutherford Bonnie Nell Madman Gerst Margaret W Traveler Harry Lee Otto H Paul Kauvar Derby Maid Lorania Linnette Sir John Daisy Maree Sutton Truxillo Gaston Korsio Command Sim W Q. Ban Little Maid Bonnie Bess I’ree Silver Jr Lacey Overton Infelice M. Callan Epona Eton Jacket Mazeppa Bounding Crest Lizzie Jr Annie Mays Judith Co Mike Haverly Jay Bird Pearl Cuba Free Frosty Old Field Eulalia John Connor Aragnol Nemo Miss al Farrow Kruna van Kirkman Little Music Augustina Incitatus Vete Kitchen Trilby Judge Steadman B. F. Fly, Jr Elin Tutuella Prime Minster

Scotchman Builds a Flying Machine on a New Principle

George L. O. Davidson, a Scotch inventor, patents a flying machine inspired by gravitation. Modeled after a giant moth, it rises by lifting force and then glides forward as ballast shifts, claiming speeds surpassing birds and engines.

Scotchman George L. O. Davidson

Fine Boating as Dorchester Bay Hosts Weekend Races

A breezy east wind drew a large sailing fleet to Dorchester Bay with races among the Harbinger Emma C. Spinster and Pioneer. The Pioneer dominated in lighter air, while the Ripple and Ciree traded position. Dorchester Yacht Club announced social fixtures for 1897 and Cape Cod Yacht Club listed upcoming races from East Dennis to Town Cove across June to August.

Emma C Lower Dorchester Bay Teddy King L. M. Clark A. E. Schaaf Crane Dorchester Bay Thompson G. D. Silsby Fanita George Gould Messrs. Biddle and Todd Dorchester Yacht Club Quincy Yacht Club House Commodore Sanborn Whiting Fr. B. Rige Cape Cod Yacht Club of Orleans East Dennis Brewster Cape Cod Bay Town Cove iTown Cove

Malden B B C Opens Season With Strong Schedule

Malden B B C will open their regular season next Saturday with the Fairmounts of Marlboro at Marlboro. Manager James J. Connell has lined upMt. Washingtons and Everett A A Carters of Franklin and plans games with Holy Cross College on June 17 at Malden. William A. Blackman, born in Boston, joins as catcher after stellar Roxbury/Dorchester roots. Bill Brown of last year’s Mt Washingtons will pitch for Malden.

Malden B. B Maldens Boston Roxbury Dorchester D. L. Mills and Franklins Dorchesters Box Malden Bill Brown Mt. Washingtons Brown Park Connell Malden Flaherty South Bostons Robby Eaves O'Neill Asl S. Arlingtons Tubular Rivers & Stud Co William H. Donovan West Broadway South Boston Young Columbians East Boston J. Madden Newstreet Franklins James H. Dixon Broadway Bostons South Stephen Kennedy Boston Street Fremonts Somerville Medford I Frank Perry Washington Street Charlestown M. Russell Kingston Street George B. Dowble Atlantic Juniors Decoration Day Clarence Seaman Atlantic Mass Burdett College Room Fairmounts East Cambridge Mathew Galligan Robert Ambrose Spring Street Mt. Washington Marlboro Ipswich Saugus Norwood Kiley St. John’s F. Davidson Care New England News Company Sacred Hearts of St. Mulhearn Sheridans H. Disken Cateher Ned Butler Michael Flemming Frank Chrestening G. Ray Dick Flemming James Kelley McGrath Ray H. J. Disken High Street W.harper Border Street Thorndikes W. J. Evans Bill O'Connor Quirk Roden A. D. Puffer North Buck Sheehan Merchant's Row Sleepers of Cambridge Fred Hamilton Middlesex Street West Cambridge Auburns Albert Taylor Roxbury Street Howard Juniors Reveres Gray Eagles Rodmans Fall River James I. Driscoll Globe Houghton Brewery Revere A. A Co. Snow Revere Beach A. I. O’briens Jeffries Albert Mills Jeffries Street Emmets George Bryant Summer Place Edward Cox Chelsea Street Rattlers H. Healey Otis Street Belmonts James Tigan Warrens Emmanuels

Labor's World of City Unions and Meetings

The Central Labor Union committee failed to meet Mayor Quincy to press removal of ash cart sideboards in Caledonia Hall. A picnic for Highland Lake Grove was expanded with Michael Devine elected treasurer. The Engineers' Protective Union 6856 plans a Wednesday event at 1031 Washington. A joint municipal committee of Building Trades Council and Central Labor Union organized with James Timilty as chair and James Rehil as secretary, moving meeting night to Thursday at Room 5 45 Shot Street. The Building Trades Council ratified its new constitution amid minor changes. A delegation sought early summer closing for markets and other firms. a committee was formed to push for this. New Plumbers' Union delegates joined.

Caledonia Hall Central Labor Union Quincy Highland Lake Grove Michael Devine Engineers’ Protective Union Washington Street Building Trades Council James Timilty Paving Department James Rehil Marble Cutters Shot Street Plumbers’ Union

Maryland cyclist aims to break 24 hour road record

Henry Smith of the Century Cycling Club of Maryland began at 6 am to beat the national 24 hour road record of 264 miles and 2 furlongs. By the twelfth hour he led by twenty miles, despite a dinner stop, and at 8 pm had completed 20 more miles before a half hour rest. He rode a twenty mile surveyed course on shell roads east of Baltimore with favorable weather and roads.

Baltimore Henry Smith Century Cycling Club of Maryland Smith Shell Roads

Amateur baseball teams seek games across Boston area

A long list of teams from Malden to East Cambridge and beyond seeks opponents for 12 to 18 year olds. Clubs, managers, and addresses advertise open dates and guaranteed pay, with requests for strong amateur or semi pro competition and Decoration Day bookings.

King of Labor meeting notes and picnic plans

Ben Franklin L A 5468 of the K of L met at Chickering Hall on 1783 Washington street. Members discussed picnic logistics for Lake Walden on July 14. Twenty five initiated and seventeen reinstated. Finances reported healthy, sick benefits paid, and the AFL boycott of Rochester beer criticized.

Ben Franklin

Captain Lauriks Sets Boston to Newburyport Record Ride

Captain Rudolph Lauriks pushed 300 miles on a night trip from Copley Square to Boston with pacemakers, then a fast return to set Massachusetts and double century records. He rode on White wheel Kangaroo tires with pace from Lynch Voge and others, finishing Boston after 7:20 am with fastest clocked times and planning future attempts to lower all yesterday’s marks.

Rudolph Lauriks America Massachusetts Lauriks Copley, Square Sam Hall Chelsea Newburyport Boston Copley Square Checkers and Timers Lynch Voge Dartmouth Street C. S. Vinten Salem Vinton Ipswich George Green C. C Free Graves Springfield A. W. W. Evans New Jersey H. m Ceneas Ebb Lynn Fe Rana Keke Largek Gaede Bees Eakkaale Medford Loft Copley Square Hlda SRDS MDS CCEA ESSE LCE Eeeepahee Ipswich Givin Caaak Malden I Oraece Post

Astor Wager Proves Redwood Giants Exist With Shipments

A massive fourteen foot four inch diameter redwood cross section from Humboldt County was lowered into the German ship Maria Hackfield at Long Bridge wharf for shipment to London to settle a wager. William Waldorf Astor arranged the test after a London guest doubted California trees. The slab weighs about nineteen tons and is unblemished.

San Francisco Maria Hackfield Long Bridge Wharf London William Waldorf Astor Mr. Astor California Humboldt County

New York Woman among Paris Fire Victims

Miss Marie de Comeau of Staten Island and New York was identified posthumously as a victim of the Paris fire. She was daughter of Louis de Comeau of the former De Rham & Co. The family notes include six siblings with one daughter in Albany convent and another living in Paris with her husband.

New York Marie de Comeau Staten Island Paris Louis de Comeau de Rham & Co de Comeau Convent of the Sacred Heart Albany

Fast Flying Birds Reach Brockton After North Adams Release

Twelve Brockton Homing Club birds were among those released at North Adams this morning. The first two arrived in Brockton at 11 58 after about 114 miles in 2 hours 40 minutes, a strong showing given hazy weather. Next Sunday many birds will be freed at Little Falls New York including Brockton birds.

Brockton

Charlestown Athletic Club Announces Open Games

Charlestown Athletic Club will move to 632 Main Street and hold grand open games in late June with events including 100 yard dash 220 440 880 and mile runs plus hammer shot and pole vault. President H A Tracy invites entries to 632 Main Street Charlestown with liberal prizes promised and many top athletes expected.

Charlestown Athletic Club Main Street Charlestown H. A. Tracy

Brookline Highs Hold Intra Class Track Meet

The class of 1900 meets the class of 1899 and others Saturday on Cypress Street Common. Events include 109 yard dash 20 yard dash 440 yard run high jump discus and team race with listed competitors Waldron Strickland Kinsman Dow Smith Channing Shewall Cobb Wilbur Nyhan Fox Perkins Savoy and Cheaping.

Brookline High School Cypress Street Waldron Strickland Watson Kinsman Dow Laney Smith Savoy Channing Perkins Shewall Hammer Cobb Wilbur Moore Nyhan Fox Barnes Cheaping

Bicycle Notes Reflect Suffolk and New England Racing Scene

Reports from Newburyport and Boston detail riders Gibson Land and Meers on a century course run, a training quarters theft in East Boston, and Hewson winning a road race despite losses. Claude Vinton logged a twelve hour century, Burnett sought amateur status restoration, and Platt Betts set a one mile world record. Mattapan Road Club announces new officers. The Turks use bicycles to speed news of Greek advances.

Messrs. Gibson Land and Newburyport Lauriks Massachusetts Claude Vinton Burnett Mahanoy City Penn Mott England America Mattapan Road Club J. 58 Gray F. J. Taber C. Q O. Bloxam H. Gilchrest W. H. Cook G. . Willard F. H. Hird F. C. Parker Fred Hockaday Leutenant J. H. McKnabb Keyne

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National League Hanover and Portland Streets William A. Blackman LABOR Rudoph Lauriks Astor World OF Sport Wilson Bros Tremont Row MFG, CO Boylston St Back Bay J. E. Farwell & Co Pearl Street New End Tremont St Bicycle Notes
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