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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1897

Page

3

Multiple city matchups feature early baseball spring slate

In the New England and Eastern leagues several top teams face off with Fall River at Newport Pawtucket at Taunton Brockton at New Bedford Wilkesbarre at Providence Scranton at Springfield Toronto at Syracuse Rochester at Buffalo and college clashes A P vs Cornell Holy Cross vs Brown Williams vs Phillips Bowdoin vs Dartmouth Cambridge High and Latin versus Boston Latin M L T 1900 vs MIT 99 and Lowell High versus Groton School at Groton.

Baltimore Cincinnati Aeee Eee Pittsburg Philadelphia Sivasanss Iaeree Louisville Cocveesteveses OD Boston Ee Eee Reese Nes Cleveland Ce Brooklyn Pseveses Boston Chicago Cincinnati Washington Cleveland New York Brooklyn St. Louis New England Fall River Newport Pawtucket Taunton Brockton New Bedford Wilkesbarre Providence Scrantop Springfield Toronto Syracuse Rochester Buffalo A. of P Cornell Ithaca Holy Cross Brown Williams Va Phillips Andover Bowdoin Dartmouth Hanover Cambridge High Latin Boston Latin South End Lowell High Groton School Groton Scranton

Somerville High Edges Roxbury Latin In Tight Interscholastic Clash

In a dramatic Tufts Oval showdown Somerville High defeated Roxbury Latin 9 to 8 after a ninth inning rally. Key players included Chandler for Somerville with a game winning grounder and Saunders who drove in the tying and winning runs. Roxbury Latin built early leads before Somerville rallied late.

Somerville High Roxbury Latin School Tufts Oval Medford Roxbury Latin E. Putnam G. Putnam Paul Philbrick Pipe Somerville Hafford McRae Baldwin Roxbury Farmer Schoenfuss Putnam Brothers Brookhouse Chandler Saunders Samson Hayes Hoxie Cocescesss

Indians Rally To Beat Senators In Close Contest

Cleveland 9 Washington 7. Indians chased McJames early but could not score on Swaim for six innings. McGuire tied it with a ninth inning hit, Demontreville drove in the go ahead run, Mercer finished the relief stint and Obrien was ejected for arguing. Attendance 900.

Cleveland Washington Indians McJames Swaim McGuire Demontreville Senators Mercer Obrien Hurst

Dodgers Beat Browns In Tight Brooklyn Win

Brooklyn defeats St Louis 3 to 1 in a tense game at St Louis. Dowd used Hutchinson in the third inning, a move that helped until the eighth when St Louis errors widened the gap. Attendance was 1000 as Brooklyn clinched the win with timely hits.

Brooklyn ST. Louis Trolley Dodgers Esper Dowd Hutchinson Browns St.Louie McFarland Payne and Grim

Prince and Princess of Wales Open Jubilee Yachting Exhibit

At a May 17 levee in London the Prince and Princess of Wales opened the Imperial Institute yachting and fisheries exhibition for the Queen's Jubilee. They were welcomed by Sir Frederick Abel and Captain Alfred Jephson. The display chronicles yacht building since 1837 with hundreds of models and prized cups loaned by collectors, noting no American exhibit.

London St. James Palace Prince and Princess of Wales Imperial Institute Frederick A. Abel Alfred Jephson R. N Edmund H. Lloyd Executive Council Prince of Wales Bloundell-Welch

Colonels Blanked by Orioles in Home Game

Louisville suffered its first shutout of the season as Baltimore pitchers Nops and Robinson held the Colonels to no runs. Hemming and Wilson teamed for catching duties while Clarke McCreery and Werden made notable catches. Attendance reached 1800. Score by innings shows Baltimore 2 0 0 6 2 0 1 0 0 and Louisville 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0.

Louisville Colonels Orioles Hemming Nops Clarke McCreery Werden

Reds Rally Beats Philadelphia in Thrilling 3-2 Game

Cincinnati over Philadelphia 3 to 2 in a closely contested affair praised for sensational fielding. Attendance listed at 4000 with Breitenstein and Schriver supporting Cincinnati and Orth and Clements handling the Philadelphia battery.

Cincinnati Philadelphia Reds Philadelphias Breitenstein and Schriver Orth and Clements

Pfeffer Brings Public Flak as Cubs Fall to Boston Nine

In Chicago May 17 the Chicago club endured a second base crisis as three costly errors by Fred Pfeffer helped Boston win. Calls for James Connor to replace Pfeffer grew louder after a rough fifth inning, with Pfeffer later seeking rest. Denzer pitched better early, but four runs in the fifth doomed Chicago, followed by more misplays and home runs from Duffy and Stahl.

Chicago Fred Pfeffer Bostons James Connor Pfeffer Connor Anson Conner Rooters Denner Chicagos Bergen Kittridge Nichols Hamilton Tenney Thornton McCormick Long Duffy Stahl Collins Fred Denzer Colts

New York Errors Cost Game in Pittsburg Tilt

In Pittsburg on May 17 New York fell 3 to 2 as Rusie pitched a solid game but two New York errors helped the Pirates score two unearned runs. Lyons left after being struck on the hand in the first inning. Attendance was about 3300.

Pittsburg Penn New York Rusie Killen Lyons

Fall River Edges Taunton as Harrington Errors Save Taunton

Irwin homered after Harrington’s scratch single to prevent a shutout for Taunton in a well played game at Fall River. Fall River was error free, scoring two runs on Harrington miscues while McManus starred behind the plate with two sharp foul-tip catches. Final score Fall River 2 Taunton 2.

Fall River Irwin Harrington Taunton McManus

Intercollegiate Scores Include Varied East Region Tests

The list records multiple hockey or basketball matchups with teams from Pawtucket Providence Springfield Syracuse Hartford Buffalo Bradford Hanover Newark Paterson and Lancaster. Notable results show Brockton edged Newport 7 6 while Philadelphia Norfolk yielded 9 At Bowdoin Hanover Dartmouth, Bowdoin won 3 1.

Syracuse Toronto Hartford Lancaster Providence Wilkesbarre Buffalo Rochester Bradford Dow Academy Kimball Union Academy Hanover N. H Dartmouth Bowdoin Newark N. J Richmond Paterson Reading

Arlington High Triumphs Over Brookline On Cypress Street Common

Arlington High School defeated Brookline High School 68 to 2 on Cypress Street Common. Brookline failed to hit Arlington’s pitcher, mustering only two hits in the game.

Brookline High School Arlington High School Cypress Street Brookline Arlington Arlington Caddies

Baseball Briefs From Chicago and Beyond

Duffy and Stahl won in Chicago while Sullivan or Lewis faced Griffith or Briggs. Stahl homered to right, a long shot nearly a third farther than Boston’s. Griffith’s career against the home club has a peculiar streak. The double umpire system impressed in Cincinnati. Rochester buys McFarland from Louisville. Ed Stein rejoins Brooklyn after arm treatment. Boston uniforms mocked by Pittsburg paper.

Duffy Stahl Chicago Sullivan Lewis Griffith Briggs Seleestes Boston Cincinnati Rochester McFarland Louisville Ed Stein Mt. Clemens Miah Brooklyn. Co. E Woster Cambridge Bill Everett McCormick McAuley Washington Detroit Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph Nichols Denzer

Razor sale advertisement from JOHN BESTGEN & CO

An old newspaper ad lists razors and accessories for sale at JOHN BESTGEN & CO. 890 Washington St next to the Columbia Theatre. It includes 48c razor deals, 6 inch blades, 20c double edged knives, 13c straps, and sharpening services with evening hours.

John Bestgen & CO Washinton Et Columbia Theatre

Hoppy Wins Clincher as Somerville Rivalry Heats Up

Hoppy defeated English High School on the South End grounds while Somerville and Roxbury battled on Tufts oval. Hoppy built early leads, Bartlett and Murphy drove runs, Stillman struck out eleven, Nettleton pitched well for E H S, and O Reilly Barrington and Murphy starred for the foes. The result tightens the pennant race with one more Hoppy game to decide.

Somerville Roxbury Tufts Oval Hoppy English High School South End Somerville High High School Bartlett Walsh Bill Murphy O'Reilly Bolster Ladd Quincy Stillman Nettleton O’reilly Barrington Murphy Aera N. B A. B. Jaynes C.f. Caspeeeegre Eeeeeenre Carroll Eeerere Sherlock Bogan R.f. Eeererevere Mooney C. Coseeeees Jaynes Stillman Car- Woods Roll Jaarrollnes Nickerson O’reill Irington Hallowell Alupiter and Lamb

Handball Challenge Issued by Luke Snee in Boston

Luke Snee of East Boston left a substantial forfeit at the Post after failing to fix a match with a local challenger. He invites any New England expert to a singles or doubles contest, with partner Jack Durgan, on any regulation court using a tennis or semi solid ball. The challenger refuses a hard ball, and the challenge remains open for a month or more.

Luke Snee East Boston

Gaelic Football Notes Prompt Somerville Showdown Arranges $100 Bet

Managers Wilson of Garryowen Cambridge and O'Keefe of Emmets Chelsea each put down $50 for a May 381 game at Somerville Y M C A grounds. Referee is Joan Flynn. Winners take all gate receipts. Lineups listed. Possible May 31 side bet game. Chelsea-Essays to face Shamrocks Worcester on June 17 with expenses paid. Forfeit of $25 posted for a June 17 game.

Wilson Garryowen Cambridge O’keefe Emmets Chelsea Somerville Y Garry Owens William Garvey Tim McNamara Tim Collins James Hayes Tim Sullivan John Carey Martin Burke James Shea Harry Vierney John Sears Dennis McCarthy Dennis Shea Mike Desmond Richard Roach Join McNamara Mike Richardson Dan Scully Pat Noonan Jack Cronan Matthew Foley James Boles William Barry Michael Edwards John O’keefe Michael O'Keefe William O’keefe Dennis Sweeney John Garvey Michael Conroy Edward Beachey Edward Lehane Neil Carroll Patrick Buckley William Conboy Daniel Connors Thomas Dunn John McCarthy Mark Tulley Gary Owens Roxbury Somerville Grounds Shamrocks Worcester Boston Kelliher O’day O'Connell

United Irish National Athletic Club of Roxbury Orgained

A new Irish athletic club forms in Roxbury to foster Gaelic sports and culture. Patrick V. Mahoney is president with Arthur G. O Connor as vice president and others named as officers. The first event was a Mahoney versus Cooney mile race won by Cooney. An Irish handball match is planned along with Gaelic dances, songs, and Gaelic language readings. A hurling and football team will be organized under Gaelic Athletic Association rules.

Roxbury Patrick V. Mahoney Arthur G. O’connor James P. Curry Michael Scollins Thomas Cooney United Irish National Athletic Club of Williams Hall Albany Hampden Mahoney Cooney Gaelic Athletic Association Ireland

Harvard varsity shell lineup holds steady despite injury

The Harvard crew shows satisfactory form as J H Perkins limp persists and may miss the season. Varsity and college crews work short rows with a collision causing damage to an outrigger string and a rudder. Both squads will continue scratch practice against the varsity at the same training house.

Harvard J. H. Perkins

North End Union Hosts First Social of Bos ton Post Amateur League

North End Union Hall on Parmenter Street hosted the first social by the North End Union baseball team of the Boston Post Amateur League. A long list of attendees included Louis Pinkofsky as floor marshal and Selig Jacobs as floor director with assistance from M Rittenberg and P Pinkofsky.

North End Union Hall Parmenter Street North End Boston Post Louis Pinkofsky Selig Jacobs M. Rittenberg P. Pinkofsky H. Pinkofsky M. Goldstein J. Davidson A. Conti L. Rich Dora Reinherz David Lavigne Eddie Clark Frank L. Brown Mose Reinherz Ray Rajasky Leah Rogers Sadie Rogers Lillian Romanoff Millie Kalish Lina Smith Katie Kolitz Annie Bloome Helen Brown Simon Fill A. H. Goldstein Celia Helivtz Gussie Goldstein

Weld Crew Plans Busy Trial Race Against B A A

Harvard Weld Boat Club crews rehearse after regatta week with interim and junior squads practicing. Captain-elect W S Youngman leads the intermediate crew while Harding leads the junior lineup. A guest English oarsman, Mr Fox, may give talks with stereopticon.

Weld Boat Club Harvard New England W. S. Youngman L. S Conroy du Bois Bancroft Coleman Garrett Pierce Youngman Butler Harding Dinsmore Millard Wood Davis Bigelow Gregg Bedford Lehmann Fox

Boxing Gossip Rings With Looming Fights And Purses

Boxing gossip notes several matchups and purses across clubs in Buffalo and San Francisco. Dave Sullivan draws attention for weight concessions and high purses, while Burke’s tough 115-pound frame and recent KO win over Charley Kelly surface as context. Other bouts include Fitzsimmons Creedon for $5000, MooreBonner, Anthony-Sullivan, McKeever-Green May 26, and West McCoy chatter amid Olympia Club talk. regional clubs and reporters add color to the boxing scene.

Dave Sullivan Luke Burke Olympic A Charley Kelly Luke Joe Mullins Spike Sullivan Isadore Strauss Mr. Sullivan John L National Sporting Club of London Bob Fitzsimmons Dan Creedon Olympic A. C Athens Penn Dick Moore Jonn Bonner Moore Jim Williams San Francisco California A. C Jimmy Anthony Sporting Review Office Olympic Club Green Baker- Jeffries Baker Billy Smith Polo A. C Abe Ullman Tommy West Kid McCoy Tom McCoy Metropolis West Tom Ryan Jim Daly Bill Dougherty Olympia Club Lynn Union Fall Bob Allen Morris Rosenberg Pickett Ryan Shields Barnard Pat O’dea J. McMahon Carboy Mahan Danny Mahan William Cummings Fred Smith Bob Ringwood Sampson Gorman McGiiel Lang Jimmy Dooley Post George V. Tuohey

Still Uneasy About Surgeons Letter to the Editor

Dr Simon M Landis of Boston questions the rapid medical progress praised in a May 16 Post story. He argues healing trends are poorly understood and warns of misplaced faith in surgeons and spectacle over true recovery. He cites past surgeries that failed and urges reliance on healing powers rather than skill alone.

Sunday Post R.S. Newton Eclectic Medical College New York City Philadelphia Simon M. Landis M. D Boston

East Boston Handball Experts Challenge New England Duo

Joe Kearns and Timothy McCarthy issue a challenge to play two men from New England in a best three of five with a regulation ball under Casey rules. They will face Mr. Snee and his partner with a fifteen point handicap in the same format.

Joe Kearns Timothy McCarthy Boston New England Mr. Snee

Bicycle Notes Spark Long Distance Plans And Races

Captain Rudolph Lauriks aims for the triple century then the twenty four hour track record. He will ride a double century route next Sunday with State Centurion Mc Garrett. Multiple riders challenge Oakdale Co Jamaica Plain. A Quincy road race May 31 promises top competition with over fifty prizes. Westboro track entries open May 31 with four events and $35 in prizes.

Rudolph Lauriks the Sun Centurion McGarrett William Shepard Oakdale Co. Co Jamaica Plain W. O. Stone John Lacey Superior Criminal Court William Kritch Eddie McDuffee Eddie Quincy Philadelphia Board of Trade Ducker Charles River Park Mott Dorchester Carnival Association Court Street Chronograph Club C. G. Percival Blanks Century Road Club L. F. Jackson Westboro T. E. Tarment T. E. Torment Joe Nadeau Keene, N. H J. E. Rider Portsmouth N. H Roxbury Council K. of C Apollo Garden John H. Witts Fall River Grove Hall Metropolitan Eagle C. C Harvard Bridge G. H. Anderson John Dykeman Metropolitans Medford Witts Tom Barnaby J. Solari Eagles Lynn Common B. A. McCleary Columbia C. C Lynn

Nova Scotia Emerges as Ideal Vacation Land for New England

Nova Scotia attracts thousands from New England with quiet climate trout fishing and scenic beauty. Travel from Boston via St John or Yarmouth aboard elegant steamships. The Dominion Atlantic Railway offers a guidebook The Land of Evangeline and Gateways Thither by Charles G D Roberts, mailed free from J F Masters Boston.

Nova Scotia New England Evangeline Boston St. John Yarmouth International Steamship Company Yarmouth Steamship Company Dominion Atlantic Railway Land of Evangeline Charles G D. Roberts Land of Evangelize

Hurling Match Off Between Boston Club and Shamrocks

Manager M J Ahern of the Boston Hurling Club canceled the William O Brien challenge after signing to play Shamrocks under John Boyle O Reilly rules for 100 a side on Monday May 31 at the new South Boston grounds. He stated he cannot accept the O Brien team's challenge.

M. J. Ahern Boston Hurling Club The Post William O’briens Shamrocks John Boyle O’reilly New Athletic Grounds South Boston O’brien

Peril on Wheel Takes Toll on Watertown Residents

Miss Willard of Hawthorne street a Charlestown public school teacher was struck by a bicyclist in Watertown yesterday morning crossing Main street to reach the post office suffering a cut on the forehead facial bruises and a general shaking up. John Murphy of 342 Chelsea street East Boston rider on Mechanic street near Cambridge street yesterday was run down by a United States mail car Murphy 24 a New England Telephone Company employee was knocked from his wheel and taken to City Hospital with a bad scalp wound and back injuries.

Willard Hawthorne Street Watertown Charlestown Main Street John Murphy Chelsea Street Boston Mechanic Street Cambridge Street United States Murphy New England Telephone Company

Freedom for Wilde at Last as Release Nears

London reports an imminent release from jail for Oscar Wilde with official notes confirming good health and exemplary conduct. Authorities maintain secrecy over the exact date, but speculation centers on a Wednesday exit with Wilde already prepared to leave London for new opportunities.

London Oscar Wilde Wilde Leenudon

Alleged conspirators in Chelsea bedstead conspiracy

Seven men appeared in municipal court connected with a bedstead conspiracy in Chelsea. Defendants include Wolf Finkel Max Wax Harry Wax Hyma Brown Lewis Smith H Sedversky or Max Cohen. Causes continued until May bail set Cohen Serdersky 5000 Brown 2000 Smith 2000 Max Wax 400 Harry Wax 400 Wolf Finkel 600. Charged with receiving stolen property.

Municip Court Chelsea Wolf Filkel Max Wax Harry Wax Hyma Brown Lewis Smith H. Sedversky Max Cohen Cohen Serdersky Brown Smit Harry We Wolf Finkel

Mayflower Log Telegrams Delay Manuscript Receipt

Governor Wolcott sent a telegram to the Hon. T. F. Bayard saying he has read in newspapers and that a letter dated the 13th inst addressed to the ex ambassador has not been received. A copy of the letter was mailed to New York and no arrangements will be made until Bayard responds.

Wolcott T. F. Bayard Fifth Avenue New York Breford Bayard

Plant System executives voyage through the Provinces

Mr. M. I. Plant of New York vice president and manager of the Canada Atlantic and Plant Steamship Nine tours the Provinces on business for the line. He is joined by Mr. J. A. Flanders recently named New England agent for the Plant system.

M. I. Plant New York Canada, Atlatic and Plant Steamship Nine J. A. Flanders

Death at Roxbury Cross police station linked to Jeremiah Murphy

A man found dead last night in Roxbury Cross police station was identified as Jeremiah Murphy aged in his years, of Barton street, after callous mix up in identification.

Roxbury Cross Jeremiah Murphy Barton Street

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