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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1893

Page

3

Gossip at B A A games shifts prizes to cups

The B A A games will award cups instead of cracks and other prizes with a 25 cent entrance fee. Eddie Hopkins of the T A A has begun outdoor training on the Flats and is expected to excel in shot and hammer. Rumors say Roxbury Athletic Club may face scrutiny by the NBA A A U board over boxing show irregularities. Two matches occurred in the B A A bowling, with Wear ren Hill defeating Pelham 1384 to 1142 and Ellerton James beating Sam Carr 1407 to 1298. James posted an eight game average of 178. Harry Cornish will fire the pistol at the Harvard Yale events on Holmes Field. A NEAR A R A meeting is planned for next week to decide the spring regatta site. Loyola Athletic Club plans several entries for Gloucester games May 30 including Driscoll walks Curley 440 and 220 yard runs Conley half mile McCarthy walks Betterman mile Rowan 440. A club meeting is set for next Tuesday at Boston College. Trimount Athletic Club elected officers for the year: President J P McShane vice president John J Galvin secretary John McDonough treasurer M Hernan captain J P Keyes and committees for the June 17 Lake n picnic.

Eddie Hopkins Hopkins Roxbury Athletic Club Holmes Field Loyola Athletic Club Driscoll Curley Conley McCarthy Better

Winners on the Tracks at Guppeneberg Meet

May 11 results from Gupeenberg New Jersey track show six races. Winners include Paragon in race one, Marinella in race two, Flattery in race three, Logan in race four, Fagot in race five, and Sorghetta in race six with corresponding times.

Gloucester Results Show Mixed Winners at May Meeting

In Gloucester New Jersey races on May 11 results list six selling events. First race Plevner Hyacinthe Jamestown finished 1 2 3 with 1 57 4. second Perchance Silver Queen Wist 1 24 4. third Minnie J Marmour Silence 51 4. fourth Lord Dalmeny Captain Brown Pagan 1 04. fifth La Gartia Pansy colt Duke of Gloucester Time 4 6 4. sixth King Crab Poverty Mayor B 1 25 4.

Gloucester N. J Plevner Hyacinthe Jamestown Minnie J Marmour Silence Lord Dalmeny Captain Brown Pagan la Gartia Pansy Colt Duke of Gloucester King Crab Poverty Mayor B

Game Results Roundup: Nichols Shines on the Rubber

Well yes the results show Nichols on the mound delivering a win. Ward defeats the Quakers as the Colonels surprise the Pirates and the Senators silence the Orioles in a busy day of play.

Nichols Pirates Senators

Boston Beats Brooklyn In Hottest Eastern Park Tilt

The Boston team ended Brooklyn’s long winning streak in a tight affair at Eastern Park on Ladies day. Long opened with a bases on balls and wild throws, but later redeemed himself with a long two-base hit. Brooklyn tied the score in the seventh, yet Boston pulled ahead in the eighth as Nichols scored and Long’s late drive nearly sealed Brooklyn’s fate.

Brooklyn Bostons Eastern Park Foutz Haddock Adonis Kennedy Boston Richardson Long Griffin Dave Foutz Dave Camre Burn Brooklyns Nash Tucker Bennett Nichols Shoch

Ward finally wins one as Giants beat Phillies

In Philadelphia on May 11 the Giants griped the game in the second inning and widened the lead as it progressed. Tiernan and Davis hit homers, while New York fielded sharply. Attendance 4500. Final: New York 13 Philadelphia 6. Hits New York 20 Philadelphia 16. Errors New York 3 Philadelphia 4. Batteries King Rusie McMahon Weyhing Taylor Cross.

Phladelphia Giants Tiernan Davis New York Philadelphia King Rusie McMahon Weyhing Taylor and Cross

Louisvilles Colonels Rally Over Pittsburg In May Game

Louisville leads early and never trails as the Colonels win 14 to 6. Key plays include a double play by Jennings and Pfeffer Brown's baserunning and Smith's long-catch. Attendance 3108. Batteries Stratton and Grim Killen and Mack.

Pittsburg Louisville Colonels Jennings Pfeffer Brown Smith Friars Stratton and Grim Killen and Mack

Priest Dominates As Penn Quakes Cornell In Classic Collision

Best played college ball game here with Priest in command for Pennsylvania. Errors hurt Cornell as Pennseesed scorers cruise to victory. Final line shows Penn 6 Cornell 3 with Priest and H Taylor delivering.

Priest Pennsylvania Cornell H. Taylor Reese Coogan

Fall River Team Dominates Lowell In Baseball Rout

Fall River mops up Lowell 14 to 7 as Lincoln dominates on the mound and at the plate. Attendance reaches 1800 with 6 90603 11121 0 021 Dover and other scorers noted. Final line shows Fall River 14 Lowell 7 with 9 errors on the visitors and 12 by the locals. Batteries Lincoln and Burrell against Kellerop Rudderham Ward and McCauley.

Fall River Fall Rivers Lincoln Dover Lowell Burrell Kéllop Rudderham Ward and McCauley

Portland Beats Dover In Loose Fielding Game

Portland shows liveliness from start to finish scoring ten runs while Dover struggles at bat and makes seven errors. Battery for Portland is Parrott and Platt with O Neil and Sweeney catching.

Portland Dovers Tendance Dover Parrcott Platt O'Neil Sweeney

Lewiston Beats Brockton In Wild, High-Scoring Game

Lewiston out batted and outfielded Brockton in a wild contest but costly errors hurt them. Attendance was about 900 as Brockton scored 9 runs to Lewiston 11 with 9 and 5 errors respectively. Batteries were Potter and Flynn for Brockton with Wheeler and Hart for Lewiston.

Lewiston Lewistons Brocktons Brockton Potter and Flynn Wheeler and Hart

Providence Defeats Binghamton on Steady Batting and Sharp Fielding

In Providence on May 11 the home team beat Binghamton through steady batting and strong defense. Young Gannon pitched well for Providence with Barnett on the rubber for Binghamton delivering fast, controlled balls. Martin, new to Providence, played sharp at short for Binghamton as the Bingoes faltered on key fielding plays. The score:

Providence Dinghamton Gannon Barnett Bingoes Martin Binghamton

Springfield Defeats Wilkesbarre In Third Game

Springfield won the third game of the series over Wilkesbarre after the fifth inning with a four run lead. Shinnick starred at second base and Wachanece impressed in right field while Sales and Bonner misplayed at times. A triple play in the third added to the contest. Attendance 900. The score:

Springfield Springfields Wilkesbarres Shinnick Wachanece Sales Bonner

Troys Rout Buffalos in Third Win Over Schelderman Trio

Troy dominated the Buffalos for the third time as Donovan struggled in the fifth inning. Final score 17 to 5 with Troy collecting 17 hits to Buffalo's 5 and committing 4 errors to Buffalo's 9. Batteries were Donovan Gruber Cahill for Troy and Schellerman Dowse for Buffalo.

TROY Troys Schelderman Buffalos Donovan Tebow Buffalo Gruber Cahill Schellerman Dowse

Albany Baseball Game Ends in 16 to 7 Loss for Erie

May 11 Albany routs Erie 16 to 7 as Mays errors and weakness cost the game. Wisner and Shearon homer for Albany while Knox held by Erie’s pitchers. Willis sprains ankle. attendance 500. Batteries Dailey Knox Hess Mays Zimran.

Albany Mays Eric Knox Willis Wisner Shearon Hills Erie Dailey Hess Zimran

Baseball Talk and Team Notes From The Season

Baseball talk highlights insects as a hitter, praises Patsey Donovan as captain choice, notes Baltimore has many young players Treadway Kelley McGraw and Tom O Rourke. Larkin Mulvey duet on same positions as two years ago. Foutz captains Brooklyn and handles team well. Ed Deixhante praised for stick work. Phillies center fielder stars. Selee prefers Merritt, likely to value him later. Louisville strengthens third base, Pinckney faster than Kuehne. Cleveland outfield strong with McAleer Ewing Burkett. Johnnie Doyle active for the Giants.

Bug Halliday Insect Pttsburg Patsey Donovan Baltimore Treadway Kelley McGraw Tom O Rourke Ted Larkin Joe Mulvey Larkin Joe Dave Foutz Brooklyns Davel Harvey Ed Deixhante Phillies Selee Merritt Louisville Pinckney Kuehne Cleveland McAleer Ewing Burkett Johnnie Doyle Giants John

Boston Braves and rivals loom in season chatter

Ward praises Holyoke catcher and Brodie shines at bat and on bases though aggressive baserunning remains. Goliath of old returns with overconfidence. The Bostons face scrutiny and hope for better results from Selee's team as Baltimore’s Orioles surge toward the top amid Boston’s pending road trip and home stand at the South End grounds.

Nie Ward Holyoke Walter Brodie Goliath Bostons Jim O’rourke Giants Washingtons Boston Selee Pittsburgs Clevelands Baltimore Orioles Brooklyn Bow So Nh End

Sanction granted for May 30 bicycle meet by Bay State Club

Henry W. Robinson of the division racing board reports a telegram from Mr. Miller approving sanction for May 30 as the opening event of a proposed top bicycle track. The meet features prizes totaling about $2000 including a diamond, a gold medal, and wheels from leading cycling houses. The Associated Cycling Clubs organize with 100 plus entrants, many named riders and clubs from Boston and vicinity.

Henry W. Robinson Division Racing Board Miller Bay State Club Boston Boston Bicycle Club Cambridge Cycle Club Charlestown Rovers Hyde Park Bicycle Club Hyde Park Rovers Malden Massachusetts Bicycle Club Mattapan Road Club Mt. Washington Bicycle Club Newton Bicycle Club Medford T Bicycle Club Press Cycking Club Roxbury Bicycle Club Somerville Bicycle Club Union Bicycle Club Waltham Bicycle Club Winnisimmet Saugus Harry Wilson Lynn G. Porter Melrose J. P. Black L.T. Cashman L. G. Battisca Sam E. Hall James W. Marston Millis F. Irving Howe J. H. Elliott A. W. Corbett Warren S. Reynolds Rovers A. R. Schulve Middlesex J. H.loneris Cambridges Frank Stoddard Harrison N. J P. J. McDuffee Springfields Haverhill Somervilles Massachusetts Division Charles Roberts Guy Gary Press Club Eagles Robert J. Carney J. Jaynch Charles McLean Charles C. Wilder F. M. Dudley Waltham Riverside South Natick

Outing Club and Local Societies Meet in East Boston

The Outing Club met in Central building for regular business as the Ladies' Social Union closed its fair in the Unitarian Church. A two act drama Once on a Time featured East Boston favorites. The M E Bethel apron sale raised funds. Miss Margaret Murphy visits from Havre Street. The East Boston Local Christian Union plans a Wednesday reception at Meridian Street Bethel. Fire drill to resume at the old sugar refinery building next week. Ladder No 2's Martin O Hara recovers from a poisoned eye and will leave as he joins his company. An old folks concert at Presbyterian Meeting House drew a large audience and earned an encore.

Ladies’ Social Union Unitarian Church East Boston Jacob Tracy Holmes Luke Hardy Hofmann Dick Chubbuck Montgomery Horton Meridian Street Bethel John Grady John Alden Pilgrim Fathers Martin O’hara Ladder No. 2 T. A. Mead

Dorchester Local Notes On Politics and Community Events

Regulars win in ward committee caucus leaving opposition silent. A rainbow festival is planned by the Lend a Hand Club at Parish Hall. Dorchester Athletic Club holds closing social Thursday. St Ann's parish sale yields funds. Parkway project advances from Andrew estate toward Mt Vernon, with trees cut and loam stockpiled. A lecture on One Hundred Days in Europe by S J Willis at Oakland Hall. Ascension services held in district Catholic churches. Harvey N Follansbee of Milton Avenue dies suddenly. ex policeman and member of several societies leaves widow and daughter.

City Committee Third Religious Society Parish Hall Richmond Street Dorchester Athletic Club St. Ann’s Parish Andrew Pond Mt. Vernon Streets Dorchester Avenue Clapp Place Europe S.J. Willis Oakland Hall Riverside Assembly Harvey N. Follansbee Milton Avenue Follansbee Bijou Old Boston Tie Grove Hall

Seventeenth Association Prepares For Carnival Event

Samuel Shergold remains at Silver Lake awaiting a homecoming on the Seventeenth. Major W H Oakes and the Boston Fusilier Veterans were noted as active on staff. The Seventeenth Association holds frequent meetings as preparations intensify for a carnival surpassing last year.

Samuel Shergold Silver Lake Seventeenth W. H. Oakes Boston Fusilier Seventeenth’s Association Carnival Association Craig St. Francis de Sales Y. M. Co. T. A L. Society Monument Avenue Nine Tundred and Ninety-Ninth Artillery Association Electric Social Club Monument Hall Tobin Bros Rutherford Avenue Baldwin Street Bunker Hill

Local Notices From Cambridge And Harvard Bridge

Dr Bryant favors riding to calls by bicycle. North Cambridge Athletic Baseball Club forms and will open Memorial Day at Spruce street grounds against the YMCA. Inman Square Baptist Church officers listed. Norris named assistant cashier at Chats River National. Shaughnessy family moves to Revere. Isaac McLean plans two six room houses with bath off Spruce street. Harvard Bridge.

Bryant North Cambridge Athletic Baseball Club A. H. Hews Spruce Street Inman Square T.W. Spencer C. L. Lounsbury James Con Bote George F.sencer GC. W. Wilkins A Spencer F. M. Elisi Norris Chattes River National R. H. Shaughnessy Revere Isaac McLean Harvard

Along the Water Front

A busy wharf column reports on a sleeping lounger's near the Commercial wharf who is rescued by Watchman Thompson. It notes improvements and overhauls to ships including Lottie S. Haskins and George A. Chaffee, crew changes, fishing market news, and crew shortages tied to Provincetown works. The Longfellow awaits first trip and George Dumo sails to Cuba in thirteen days.

Thompson Tinkham Lottie S. Haskins Gloucester Boston Fruit Company Anderson West Boston Harvard George A. Chaffee Atlantic Works John H. Cassidy Lynn Here Co. S. Eaton Polly A. E. Harding Captain Loring Boston John R. Neal E T Wharf Fish Market Association Chicago James Drynan Sim West Provincetown Longfellow George Dumo Cuba

Castle Island delays persist as permits slow progress

South Boston notes slow government action delaying Castle Island improvements. M J Driscoll runs steam launch excursions from Charlestown and East Boston. Night Watchman John Ness recalls a bench being lifted by an unseen force. Lights on the pier have been repainted white. Patrolman Powers recovers from pneumonia. Commonwealth Yacht Club hosts a house warming. St John Epworth League installs officers. Faragut statue foundation work starts. Patrolman Cully to Nebraska. Jeremiah Donovan dies from Broadway accident. District officials oppose measures not aiming to move the House of Correction. Irish National Federation holds first regular meeting at St Omer Hall. CIFy Point.

Castle Island M. J. Driscoll Charlestown Boston John Ness J. Powers Commonwealth Yacht Club St. John’s Epworth League W. T. Perrin Arthur Wright Florence Ek. Kemp Alberta H. Bridges Mabel Lord Clarence F. Palmer Edward Bayliss Perkins Farragut Cully Nebraska Jeremiah Donovan Broadway C Street House of Correction South Boston Irish National Federation St. Omer Hall Cify

Medford News Briefs From Armory Drill To Local Events

The High School Battalion drilled at the armory. Gas house workers search for a leak on High street. Park street bridge work advances. Boston and Maine track is lower than old. A barn fire at Mr Crowley causes slight damage. N E Order of Protection meets this evening. National Lancers host house warming for Captain Emerton at the Medford House on Wednesday. Mystic Park.

Armory High Street Park Street Boston & Maine Crowley N. E. Order of Protection National Lancers Medford House Emerton Mystic Park

Franks Mourn Loss and Local School Exhibit Set

Mrs. Fanny M. Frank of 23 Pomeroy Street died of peritonitis with funeral this afternoon at 2. Beacons Park notes amusements at Tommy Keegan haircuts and a tour by Edward C. Donnelly with Horace Andrew and Peter Britz. An Allston School exhibit May 16 17 18 showcases kindergarten and graduate work plus crafts and cooking.

Fanny M. Frank Robert W. Frank Pomeroy Street Allston Station Tommy Keegan Tommy Post Edward C. Donnelly Horace Andrew Peter Britz Buffalo Donnelly Allston Philip O'Shea Tremont Theatre Allston School Cambridge Street Beacon Park

Southampton to Welcome Ambassador Bayard Today

Southampton on May 11 will host a public reception for Ambassador Thomas F. Bayard upon his arrival from the United States, organized by the local corporation to greet the envoy.

Somerville Boards Approve New English High School Plan

The Somerville City Council has passed the order for a new English high school. Public property committee is urged to speed plans and estimates and report back immediately. Mrs A B Frisbee presented Temperance in Art and Song at Cross Street Universalist Church to aid a bust fund for Mrs Mary A Liver more. The W C T U sponsored event drew a large audience. The Tableaux of Flowers and Crocus March by the Mission Workers of Franklin Street Church was well received. The Old Powder House Club plans a May 24 musicale at Columbian Hall with Alfred Clifford in charge.

A. B. Frisbee Cross Street Universalist Church Mary A. Livermore Mission Workers Franklin Street Church Old Powder House Columbian Hall Alfred Clifford

Malden Social Notes Prompt Local Moves and Meetings

Henry Green, formerly of Natick, has moved to Malden. P. J. Riley buys a house in West Chester park Boston and will move Sept 1. A. H. Davenport recovers after illness. St Mary’s Church parish reunion meeting set for this evening in the parochial school hall. Street commissioners met at City Hall last evening. Faulkner Social Club held a Basket party. Ex Mayor Pierce tours Olean New York. Mr Hanlan opens billiard pool room and agents cafe at 334 Main Street. State Officer Fred Rhoades attends to affairs after Atlantic crossing. Finance committee to meet this week. Opera Hall concert raised funds for grammar school libraries. Harvard Glee and Mandolin Clubs performed selections.

Henry Green Natick P. J. Riley West Chester Park Boston Pierce Olean N. Y Hanlan Main Street Fred Rhoades Atlantic Opera Harvard Kern Wood

Palestine Commandery Plans Ascension Services Sunday

Chelsea reports Palestine Commandery led by John Strahan E C will hold ascension services Sunday as announced in The Ferryman column.

Palestine Commandery John Strahan E. C Ferryman

Smith-Dempsey bout postponed amid bereavement news

Pugilistic gossip notes Billy the Mysterious Billy. his wife’s death prompts travel to Portland with family. Captain Cooke urges postponement to September unless Dunpsey party agrees. Rumor floats of a $6000 purse and Dempsey expenses for a Conem Island bout. Roxbury club faces potential sanctions over suspended boxers.

Billy Portland Ore Captain Cooke Newton Dempsey New York Dick O'Brien Jimmy Conley Cribb O’brien Conley Dan Dwyer John L. Sullivan Jack Dempsey Austin S. Gibbons Gibbons Billy Smith Box Dempsey Coney Island

Funeral of John Hicks at Unitarian Church Brighton

Friends and acquaintances crowded the Unitarian Church at Washington and Market in Brighton for the funeral of John Hicks. Services were held at 2 PM, with Rev Walkly officiating. Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery under Bethesda Lodge of Masons, with Knight Templar Mason and other societies represented.

Unitarian Church Washington and Market Streets Brighton John Hicks Walkly Hicks Evergreen Cemetery Bethesda Lodge of Masons Hazelwood

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