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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1897

Page

3

Umpire Hurst Lets Cleveland Washington Contest End

Boston maintains early lead with strong push as umpire Hurst allows game to conclude smoothly. Cleveland and Washington lag behind in the closing stages.

Sunday baseball halted in Cleveland by arrests of players

In Cleveland May 16 Sunday games were stopped after one inning as Cleveland and Washington players were arrested following a police warning. President Robison announced the stoppage and pledged to pursue the case in court while promising to resume Sunday ball in Cleveland. The scene drew 10 000 spectators and police were stationed along the field margins.

Cleveland, O Cleveland Washington Robison Ministers’ Union Liquor League English Frank Deh. Robison Hurst Tebeau

Boston Baseball Notes From a Busy Week

Boston shows strong form in Cleveland and Pittsburgh with Klobedanz and Bergen contributing. Chicago battles loom this week with Nichols and Sullivan shaping the pitching matchups. Yeager’s injury and Mahoney’s rise spark discussion as Baltimore seeks top spot.

College Crews Prepare for Hudson Regatta Training

Colleges gear up for the Harlem regatta with Yale Harvard Cornell and Penn posting training camps at Poughkeepsie New York. Harvard Yale and Columbia consider quarters along the river while crews work through selection and freshmen push toward varsity potential.

Yale Harvard Cambridge Hudson Columbia Poughkeepsie Eastman House Crum Elbow Cornell River Villa Pennsylvania Bellevue Villa Bob Cook Sons Old Eli Stuyvesant Giles Frothingham Lehmann Cook Simpson

Baseball Standings Hint at Shifting Power After Weekend

The piece compares teams strength to last year with Boston at Pittsburg as a benchmark. It notes the Pirates leading, Brooklyn performing well on a current trip, and New York still unsettled. If home teams keep up, they may near the top by next Saturday night.

Boston Pittsburg Pirates Brooklyn New York

Colts Fall to Chicago in One-Run Defeat

In Chicago on May 16 the Colts lost by one run in a sharp errorless game. Kennedy shut down the offense while Callahan faltered in the sixth as Lachance hit a homer and Shindle drove in four with a triple. Dahlen and G Smith stood out in the field. attendance 18,300.

Chicago Colts Kennedy Callahan Shindle Lachance Dahlen G. Smith Brooklyn OS Chica Smith Anson

Rising Young Amateurs Who Play Ball for Fun

Daniel J. Donoghue captain and second baseman of Harbor View B B C East Boston is among the top amateur players. At about 25 he learned the game with small island ward teams and led the Young Americas of East Boston to an era of strong showings. He later starred with E J Erwins South Boston and backed EK L Browns East Boston for two seasons. He is a capable hitter and fast runner and a proven coach. The Eureka team in East Boston has formed to contest the season.

Daniel J. Donoghue Harbor View East Boston Donoghue Island Ward Young Americas E. J. Erwins South Boston EK. L. Browns Sporting Department Eureka Baseball

Reds Edge Louisville In First Sunday Battle In Cincinnati

Over 15 000 fans watched the first Sunday game in Cincinnati between Louisville and Cincinnati. The Reds won 7 6 in a brisk contest with both sides playing sharp ball. Batteries Ehret and Schriver for Cincinnati Hill and Wilson for Louisville.

Cincinnati Louisville Reds Ehret Schriver Hill Wilson

Baltimore Trots Past Browns In Damp St Louis Game

Baltimore won 14 to 5 over St Louis in a slow contest. Hart stood out for Baltimore as 8000 fans witnessed the game with Hoffer and Clark pairing for the Browns while Hart and McFarland opposed.

Baltimore ST. Louis Browns Hart Baltimores Hoffer and Clark Hart and McFarland

Stars Fall to Buffalo in Tight May Contest

Syracuse loses 3 to 2 as farmer Brown is not found at key moments. In the ninth with two on and Buffalo ahead by one, Syracuse retires the side in order. Crowd of about 5500 quiet. Batteries Lampe Shaw Brown Urquhart.

Syracuse

Week of Games Across Leagues and Schools

The schedule lists National League games from Monday to Sunday with matchups such as Boston at Chicago and New York at Pittsburg. New England League fixtures feature Taunton Fall River Newport Brockton and Pawtucket events. College and school contests include English High School facing Hopkinson and Harvard meeting Williams among many others in regional venues.

Washington Chicago Baltimore Cincinnati New York Cleveland Brooklyn Louisville Philadelphia Pittsburg Boston St. Louis New England Taunton Fall River Newport Brockton New Bedford Pawtucket Wall River College

June regatta prospects loom for senior single scullers

The June 17 regatta draws interest from Worcester and Bradford crews. Maguire, Ten Eyck, and Joe Whitehead are tipped for the senior singles while B A A entries include a senior eight junior four and junior single. Bradford crews train daily as Weld and Columbias loom in junior and intermediate eight races with plans for a new four oared boat.

Maguire Bradfords Ten Eyck Worcester Joe Whitehead Young Ten Eyck Henley Joe Maguire Bradford Unicorn H. P. Wardwell Curtis McMillen Fennessy Derby Tudor Townsend Crowninshield Horton Guild du Bois Philadelphia Jack Crooks George Smith Harry Curtis Geiger Union Cub Bob Blake West End West Boston Bridge The Charles J. Brignoli McCann L. Brignoli McDonald Cummings Graney Driscoll McKenzie Val Maguire Donovan TD. Brennan Follen Delay Nagle T. Maguire J. Cleary McAllen W. Maguire Brogan P. A. Berkeley Dick Fleming Berkeley Mullarky Fleming Larry Brignoli Weld Columbias John McCann Tom Mack D. Lynch

Interscholastic Baseball Standings and Damp Tufts Match

Hopkinson leads the interscholastic baseball race with two games left in the schedule English High in second Somerville High third Cambridge High and Latin defeats Somerville 9 to 4 at Tufts oval on a damp day Roxbury Latin close for third with Cambridge RoLBrookline High near bottom as pitcher Manning is out with an arm injury.

English High School Hopkinson South End Somerville High Roxbury Latin Tufts Oval Medford Brookline High Arlington High Brookline English High Somerville Cambridge High Latin Cambridge Happy Boston Latin Manning

Legal Divorces Notice from Wake Street Room 3

Public divorce notices filed at Wake Street Room 3 reveal petitions and pending settlements. Details are limited in the fragment, with names and dates not clearly legible.

Waker Street

Charles River Park May Day Athletic Show Features Noted Contests

The programme announced by manager Harry R. Ducker offers handicap races from 135 yards and various distances with prize money. A whippet race and a swordfight between Jaguarina and Corporal High are planned, with Jaguarina recently defeated in New York. A balloon ascent by the Stevens brothers will also take place after a sea landing near Sandy Hook.

Charles River Park Harry R. Ducker Jaguarina Corporal High United States Cavalry New York Boston Stevens Brothers Rahway N. J Atlantic Ocean Sandy Hook

Harrison to ride a bicycle for a new start

Chicago May 16 General Harrison shopped for a bicycle outfit during a Saturday afternoon break from law and family duties. He bought a gray Scotch check bicycle suit and stockings. He has not learned to ride yet but plans to start upon returning to Indiana where roads are softer for his first attempt.

Chicago Harrison Law United States Indiana

Meeting at the Post Tonight For Hurling Challenge

Division 40 A O H and Garry Owens of Cambridge second team meet at the Post tonight at 8 o clock to answer the Boston Hurling Club challenge. William O’Brien team will be ready to forfeit to schedule a match per M J Murphy secretary.

Garry Owens Cambridge M. J. Murphy W Y O'Brien Boston Hurling Club William O'Brien

Baseball clubs seek friendly games with varied age groups

A dense listing shows dozens of Boston area clubs and individuals seeking matches this season. Teams like the Norwoods Marlboro Maidens and Fairmounts, Randolph, Roxbury Stillmans, Charlestown Sheridans, and Cambridge Alchangers request 11 to 17 year old opponents, with names and addresses provided for arranging games.

E. L. Browns Norwoods Mt. Washingtons Maidens Fairmounts Marlboro Thomas F. Mansfield James H. Ahearns John C. Kohn Federal Street City Liberty B. K B. C Dorchester Sam Rosnosky Richfield Street Henleys Spanker Cronan Henley Street Charlestown Stillmans J. Doherty Margin Street Franklins G. Bjorson East Cottage Street Randolph D. J. Hand Mass P. QO Sterlings Roxbury Robert Lamount Highland Street Alchangers Cambridge Thomas, Quirk Gore Street East Cambridge Sheridans LP Street Fred J. Dempsey Athens Street South Boston Central Juniors Howard Thomas Fay Bowen Street Putnams Cambridge Reds John M. Kirby Somerville Charles Redmond Church Place Boston Union Square John Holland Willows John McCombie Amory Dimock Streets St. Mary Fred Catfery Fremont Street Wymans Jamaica Plain Treus Armstrong Street van Nostrand Houghtons Drew Powers Bicault Waters Stack Coughlin Scanlan Buckley Ahearn L. Kiesbing Battle Department North Cambridge P. McDonnell Montgomery Street Dudleys Tylens Eugene Curran Laurel Street Boston News Edward Dorgan Seminoles Ned Aldrich Massachusetts Avenue D. O'Brien Third Street Young Franklins St. Catherines John Phillips Bunker Hill Street Pacifics Earts Roslindale Martin South J. Cor Lett Dolan’s Court Wayside Park Framingham High School John P. Finn Saxonville Institutes of Roxbury A. Morse Rialto Mason, Carter, Exchange, Simmons, Equitable John Hancock Buidings Chris McKean Car Service Department Boston & Maine Railroad Heston & Henderson Jordan Marsh J. Reilly Jemter Street Whyes W. Napier

Fast Triplet Team Escapes Arrest in Boston Cycling Scene

In Boston yesterday a triplet bicycle team escaped capture as police chased riders near Cemetery Hill. Cyclists gathered at Chestnut Hill Reservoir and Franklin Park amid northeast wind and rain threats. The Metropolitan Wheelmen and Cadet C. C. of Jamaica Plain led a busy day with races, tours, and a canopy of club activity.

Boston Chestnut Hill Cemetery Hill C. C Jamaica Plain Franklin Park Tom Barnaby Tom Hennessey Fred St. Onge L. P. Callahan Major Taylor Dan Connolly Messrs Farrell Burnham Metropolitan Riverside Charles River Nate McLoud Charlie Stevens Master McLoud Commonwealth B. C Hingham Mr. Cushing

Bicycle Notes Track Improvements Ahead of A C C Meet

The executive committee reported the Waltham track in excellent condition after repairs. Sixty seven new blocks of metalithic composition were laid and all the bunches removed making the surface smoother for the upcoming A C C tournament. Charles River Park offers chairs valued at 100 and 50 dollars to the clubs with the most members at the May 31 meet. Four amateur events were arranged by Osgood and Coolidge of Gardner.

Waltham Charles River Park Osgood & Coolidge Gardner

Boxing Gossip Highlights Boston Stars and Big Matches

Boston boxers feature tonight at Broadway A C with Spike Sullivan vs Jack Downey in a 20 round main event. Jack Burke faces Pat Scully in ten rounds, Paddy Fenton meets Billy Stiffers, and six round bouts feature George Lavigne vs Owen Zeigler. Additional cards include Mike Montague Leonard vs Joe Gans in San Francisco and Henry Baker vs Jim Jeffries in Chicago with plans for further bouts and benefits. Joe Mullins seeks a match with Bert Lawson while Dave Sullivan draws interest from New York clubs for future fights.

Boston Broadway A. C Spike Sullivan Jack Downey Sullivan Jack Burke Pat Scully Paddy Fenton Billy Stiffers Kid McCoy Fenton George Lavigne Owen Zeigler Philadelphia Mike Gens Henry Baker Chicago Jim Jeffries Corbett Camp Windy City Baker Fred Morris Jeffries Los Angeles Henry Tommy West Paddy Purtell Paddy Burns Bay Ridge A. C Brooklyn Joe Mullins Bert Lawson Eastport Olympia A. C Lynn Union Hall Union Depot Charles Daniels Casper Leon Jimmy Barry Sammy Kelly Dave Barry Spike Jeorge V. Tuohey

Funeral for W. H. Goodwin Held in Jamaica Plain

Funeral services for W. H. Goodwin were conducted at 3 p.m. yesterday at the family home on May Street Jamaica Plain by Rev. Charles F. Dole. The Hyde Park Quartet sang several hymns before the body was taken to Forest Hills crematory for cremation in a private family service.

W. H. Goodwin May Street Jamaica Plain Charles F. Dole Hyde Park Forest Hills

Dr William Bickford Dead in Malden

Dr William Bickford longtime Malden physician died at his home 25 Washington street Saturday evening. Born Rockport March 25 1828 he moved to Gloucester and later settled in Malden about twenty years ago. He practiced with his wife until recently. A Mason prominent in the fraternity he leaves a widow and two children Frank Ek Bickford of Lynn and a daughter. Funeral Tuesday at 1 pm with Masonic delegations. Burial in Gloucester.

William Bickford Malden Washington Street Rockport Gloucestegse

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