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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1896

Page

3

Boston Leaders in Pennant Chase With Busy Week Ahead

In national league action Boston gains ground after two wins in Chicago and Pittsburg as Cleveland battles Baltimore. Anson leads the Cubs with quiet authority while Pittsburg eyes top spots. New York and Louisville lag. In the New England League Fall River and Bangor chase Pawtucket, with Fall River third in a tight pack. Springfield struggles in the Eastern League as Rochester and Providence vie for first.

Boston St. Louis Baltimore Cleveland Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburg New York Chicago Washington Louisville New England Bostons Spiders Clevelands Cuppy Young Clevelandites Nichols Stivetts Mains Selee Dolan Jack Ryan Bannon South End Colonels Cinoles Anson Irwin Jimmy McGarr Indianapolis Tebeau Phillies Stenzel Donovan Jake Beckley Pink Hawley Pirates Senators Mercer Schmelz Giants Billy McGunnigle Connaughton Pawtucket Bangor Fall River Augusta Portland Lewiston Springfields Rochester Providence Syracuse

Washington Beats Louisville In Tight Baseball Tilt

Washington defeated Louisville 3 to 6 in a high scoring game. Mercer broke a finger claim on Hassa maer’s liner in the fifth as Frazer was replaced. Clarke and McGuire hit homers for Washington while Louisville managed six hits and only one more after early innings. Attendance was about 9,000.

Washington Loisville Louisville Frazer Mercer Hassamaer German Clarke McGuire

Rers Washington Lags as Louisville Defeats 5 3 Batteries

Washington beats Louisville 5 to 3 in a game featuring Mercer German and McGuire Frazer and Dexter.

Washington Louisville Mercer German McGuire Frazer Dexter

Cincinnati Beats Brooklyn In High-Scoring Tilt

In Cincinnati on May 17, the Reds routed the Brooklyn nine after trailing early. LaChance hit a home run as Cincinnati polished off 18 hits to 17 for Brooklyn. Harper was hit hard, Payne struggled after relieving, and the crowd of about 12,000 saw a slugging game from start to finish.

Cincinnati Brooklyns Reds Harper Payne LaChance

Baltimore Beats Colts in Lopsided Showdown

Chicago May 17 Baltimore hammered Griffiths curves in a decisive win over the Colts. Hoffer puzzled the Colts defensively as Baltimore posted 18,921 in attendance. The game featured sharp fielding at times with Baltimore totaling 16 hits to Chicago's 4 and 3 Baltimore errors to 6 by Chicago. Batteries Hoffer Robinson Griffith Kittridge.

Chicago Baltimores Griffith Colts Hofter Baltimore Hoffer Robinson Kittridge

Providence Grays Defeat Rochesters in Windy Tilt

In Rochester New York May 17 the Providence Grays beat the Rochesters for the third straight time. A strong wind hampered fielding as Gillon pitched poorly while Knorr gained support. Cranby hit Providence first homer of the season and Canavan homered in the same inning. The game ended after the Rochesters half of the seventh as wind storms halted play with the score Providence 14 Rochester 6.

Rochester N. Y Providence Grays Rochesters Gillon Knorr Grays Cranby Canavan Providence Minis Vacate Cccseseeees

Buffalos win in final inning over Wilkesbarre

Five thousand fans watched Buffalo Bisons defeat Wilkesbarre in the eighth inning with a one run margin. Buffalo pushed ahead in the final frame as Wilkesbarre failed in their half of the ninth. Buffalo had 13 hits to Wilkesbarre’s 16 with four Buffalo errors and one Wilkesbarre error. Herndon and H. Smith pitched for Buffalo with Luckey and Diggins catching.

Buffalo N. Y Buffalos Wilkesbarres Bisons Blackbirds PI Rio Los Ap Oecsey Wilkesbarre Herndon H. Smith Luckey Diggins

Newark-Richard Wright's three-base hit ends game

In Newark on May 17 Wilmington led until the ninth when Wright hit a three-base drive to right center. Newark protested a base-award rule, umpire denied, Wilmington refused to play, and Newark won 9 to 0 after five-minute delay. Final: Newark 9, Wilmington 0. Hits Newark 13, Wilmington 7. Errors 2 each. Batteries Lloyd Bristow Rothfuss Amole Wise.

Newark N. J Wilmington Wright Tone Sescaees Lloyd, Bristow and Rothfuss Amole Wise

The Little Diamond Seeks 15 Year Old Clubs in State

The Howards of Roxbury invite strong 15-year-old clubs to respond and arrange events. They request contact from the Brookfields for Decoration Day morning. Address: J. Carroll, 34 Quincy Street, Roxbury. They also seek a game with the bartenders or other teams.

Howards Roxbury Brookfields J. Carroll Quincy Street

Boston Amateur Teams Seek May 30 Games Across New England

May 30 schedules and open dates circulated by multiple clubs from Roxbury to East Boston. Teams like St Johns Lyceum, Manhattans, Norwoods, London Reds, Boston Grays, and D L M’s seek games with strongest New England squads, ages 14 to 18, offering fair guarantees and weekend slots. Contacts include F F Ford Roxbury, M Van Emden Dock Square, A P Connor Dorchester, P F Brennan Norwood, D P Sullivan Jr Mattapan, and others.

Cigarimakers William McLaughlin Cambridge Street Boston Randalls of Roxbury D. Coleman St. John’s Lyceum Norwood Institutes of Weymouth New England F. F. Ford Everetts P. Powers Ewer Street Westons Cambridge M. Brennan John Reardon & Sons Waverly Allston Streets Cambridgeport London Reds Fred W. Gilmore Gore Street East Boston Boston Grays Bearse Lowells Somerville P. S. Larkin Winter Street Boston Blues Connor Winkler Kelly Bibby Brooks Burns Stokes Ryan Lyons Ray Cornell University A. P. Connor Harvard Street Dorchester Mass Norwoods P. F. Brennan Dorchesters Blackman Marian Middleboro Nantucket Battery Ochs Forest Hills Devin Mattapans Leahy Dartmouth College Bourne Mitchell Newton Duffy Preston D. P. Sullivan, Jr Groveland Street Mattapan Mark Brown Fourth Street South Boston Norfolks A. B. Crocker Milton Avenue Prescotts F. H. Weeks, Jr National Tube Works C. F. Hovey & Co Henry E. ,Blais Care C. F. Morey & Co Summer Street City Hallets S. J. Hanly E Street South Howards of J. Manning Dedd Street Highlands Leo R. M. Laughlin Highland Avenue West Somerville Mavericks Farraguts Charlestown Roxbury Jr.’s M. Campbells St. Catherine Jr.’s Edward B. Wren Henley Street Medford G. Green Higgins Avenue Daniel Conroy Second Street

Kneebs Sent 10 Jail In Berlin Case

Bob Kneebs an American horse owner in Berlin awaits the outcome of his appeal from a court conviction for entering the mare Bethel as Nellie Kneebs in German trotting races His petition for release pending a rehearing ordered by the Superior Court was rejected and he remains jailed until a decision is reached.

Berlin Bob Kneebs Bethel Nellie Kneebs Kneebs

Garryowens Meet elects officers and announces Cambridge game

The Garryowen football club gathered at 53 Hanover Street last evening and admitted seventy-five new members, bringing total membership to 135. The eleven named to face the Pioneers in Cambridge on June 3 include manager Daniel S. Wilson, captain William Garvey, vice-captain Timothy Sullivan, treasurer Dennis Murphy, recording secretary M. J. O'Connell, and financial secretary Dennis J. Keliher.

Garryowen Hanover Street Pioneers Cambridge Daniel S. Wilson William Garvey Timothy Sullivan Dennis Murphy M. J. O’connell Dennis J. Keliher

Smith and McCoy Set for Mysterious Billy Bout in West Newton

Smith and McCoy prepare for a marquee boxing match in West Newton Street Armory to decide the championship. Smith trains at Nahant while McCoy, arriving from Quincy, declares belief in victory and seeks a future middleweight title shot against Creedon, with plans for a 25 round match if possible. The undercard features Mike Sears of Boston versus Sam Kelly of New York, with Sears eyeing a return bout and Kelly arriving with a New York delegation. bout time set for 8 p.m.

West Newton Street Armory Billy Smith Kid McCoy Billy McCoy Smith Nahant Big Jim Daly Dan Creedon Quincy Langham Bob Fitzsimmons Dan Fitz New Orleans Creedon Mike Sears Boston Sammy Kelly New York Kelly Sears New Yorker Professor Kelly Kelley Sam Austin Tommy Ryan Maspeth Ryan Coney Island Statecraft Hoke Smith

Boxing Sparks Set for McCoy Ryan Clash at Armory

Billy vows victory over McCoy as he notes past wins and ringside prep. McCoy arrives in Quincy in prime shape with a 153 pound frame and New York backers ready to wager. Boston banquet remarks by T T Gargan praise boxing as nation building amid hype for tonight’s bout.

McCoy Billy New York Quincy O’brien

Four Cornered Boat Race Course Picked For Hudson Stretch

After a six month fight college rowing finalized the Poughkeepsie course for the great four cornered boat race. Columbia supported the choice, with Senator Hill crafting a policing bill that cleared Harvard Cornell and Pennsylvania. The three mile north and one mile south stretch along the Hudson, sheltered by the Palisades, promises smooth water.

Poughkeepsie Saratoga Lake Columbia Guy Richards Hill Senate House Harvard Cornell Pennsylvania Hudson Poughkeepsie Bridge

Halifax Carnival aims for grand international week

Halifax plans a July 28 to 31 carnival with potential visits by the British Flying Squadron and American warships. A harbour illumination with searchlight displays from ships and forts is planned, plus international cutter races, yacht events including Wenonah's cup, and a four oared pro race між United States England Canada and the Maritime Provinces, touted as the era’s greatest.

Halifax N. S United States England Canada Maritime Nnces Philadelphia

Wollaston Golf Club Holds Second Spring Match at Norfolk Downs

May 17. Mayor Quincy and friends from Quincy played in a practice long drive session at Wollaston Golf Club on the Norfolk Downs course. A large crowd watched the event as the club conducted its second match of the season.

Quincy Wollaston

Thousands Out For Boston Wheelman Day Parade

Thousands of cyclists and spectators filled Boston streets and parks on a sunny day. Club members in new uniforms led processions while ladies joined the rides and beach visits at Franklin Park and Riverside. Minor spills occurred but no serious injuries. major runs by Press boys, Middlesex Club, and Metropolitan Wheelmen drew large crowds as organizers prepared for upcoming races and the Linscott meet at Waltham.

Franklin Park Knights of the Wheel Columbus Massachusetts Ponkapoag Quincy Middlesex Walter Brackett Riverside Kitty Knox Tibbitts Lew Walleston Winalleston Burns Pierce Nat Tom Butler Pete Berle Berle al Fuller Mayo and Saunders Bob Urquhart T. F. Regan Baldy Cates Fisher Eichler Middlesex Club Harvard Street Cambridge Waltham Monadnock Eagle Club Keene N. H Sunday Post Charles River Park Memorial Day Spencer T. Williams Hamlet Williams

The Post elevates cycling coverage in Boston press

The Post yesterday more than doubled cycling space and beat New England records, becoming the representative cycling paper of the state. The Press club run was enjoyable with the slow division leading by Captain War ner Demond and the scorchers division led by the Cates brothers, Walker, and Finley toward Ponkapoag.

Post Boston New England Warner Demond Scorchers

Regatta bids stir Boston rowing clubs on July Fourth

Boston rowing clubs debate New England regatta hosting with Providence favored over Worcester, Springfield offers transport, and talks of a shared schedule to avoid conflicts. Met B A A regatta planned on the Charles, with crews forming for senior eight and lightweight classes while Halifax carnival looms and practice spins continue at multiple clubs.

New England Providence Worcester James Aborn Rhode Island Springfield City of Boston American House B. A Charles Charlestown Allie’ Bennett Fred Tudor Tudor New York A. C Harlem New York Bennett Frates al Dowling Mike Sullivan Caffrey Whitehead Maguire Hawkins Mr. Bennett Jerry Casey George Hosmer Pete Conley Jack Breen Halifax Riversides Bergin Mahoney Hayes Dougal McPhee Murphy Corcoran Billy Berkeley Blevins Bradfords Shawmuts Harvard John Rand Johnson Centrals

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National League Perena Hla Pitteburg Washington Eeenete New Bedford Brockton Scranton Caporal Garryowens Smith and McCoy Mollie Long Armory America Richard Cook Mrs. McCoy Cook Nat Goodwin Riley Grannan Judge Newton Doc Ordway Mr. van Cott Harry Cornish Delaney James Kennedy Pat Powers T. T. Gargan Thackeray Heenan Sayers Charles M’coy, the “Kid Poe R. Freeman J. A. Barbour He. Brock E. H. Brock John Whicher Peewee John Francis William Fenton, Jr Mae A. Lincoln Lynn Bernard Cunningham Williams Street Lizzie Morrison Cunningham Colby Kennedy PURE California Blanchard & FA Dock Square Faneuil Bicycle C. H. Robinson & Coo Washington Street Adams Square Reservoir A. K. Peck A. C. C. Meet Remington Remington Arms CO Straus Tires Newton Rubber Works
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