L A W bicycle events committee names May 30 plans
The L A W committee held a May 30 meeting naming G A Perkins A D Peck C P Cubberly J A R Underwood Arthur W Robinson as general and floor directors with aides and a large John Braham led orchestra. Peck chairs staff for the parade and invites club captains to apply. The Maine L A W meets May 30 at Norway with prizes and a Victor Flyer offered for state record, while Union, Bridgewater and Malden Press riders compete in upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Williams
Isfort
Malden
Press
Linscott
E. A. McDuffee
P. J. Berle
P. J. McDuffee
KE. G. Merrill
R. M. Mulgridge
Emerson
A. M. Beers
Guy L. Gary
W. G. French
J. P. Clark
Fred B. Smith
W. H. Hannaford
Senter
Brockton
Maine
Maltby
Park Theatre
Keating & Dangel
Devonshire Street
Sporting Goods Department
Hollander, Bradshaw & Folsom
Charles Burdett
Hartford
League of American Wheelmen
Bridgewater Cycle Club
Taunton
Union Cycle Company
Union Company
Burke Faces Tracy Challenge At Cribb Club Spar
Maine lightweight champion Jack Burke challenges Harry Tracy to spar at the Cribb Club meeting on June 2. Tracy has accepted and awaits Burke’s reply. Martin Flaherty seeks a 118 pound bout with Sol Smith for 1000 to 1500 dollars per side, plus the best purse, with Captain Cooke of the Police News as a potential contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Burke
Maine
Harry Tracy
Cribb Club
Tracy
Burke
Martin Flaherty
Bobby Burns
Sol Smith
Captain Cooke
Police News
Moffitt Flaherty
Dick O’brien
New England
Baseball Scores from the Day as Teams Triumph by Narrow Margins
The Brooklyns win by a neck while Cleveland trounces the Reds. St Louis defeats Pittsburgh. Philadelphia and New York beat the Orioles and Senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyns
Clevelands
Reds
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Phillies
New Yorks
Orioles
Atten R
Bal. E
Boston
Philadelphia
Galtimore
Bork
Washington
Pittsboro
Cleveland
Foutz Stars in Unlikely Boston Victory
In a quirky baseball tale, David Foutz towers over the field and drives a decisive run. The Boston lineup rides his defense and timely hits as Haddock and Griffin supply power late to edge Brooklyn.
Rusie Leads New Yorks to Big Win Over Washington
May 18 New Yorks defeat Washington 8 to 0 as Mike Tiernan hits two home runs. Russ Meakin struggles while Pud Rusie shines with strong pitching in front of about 1500 at New York. Batteries Rusie Doyle Meakin Farrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Meakin
New Yorks
Washingtons
Mike Tiernan
Rusie
Rew
Oene
Washington
Doyle
Farrell
Cleveland May Rally Delivers Scoring Burst
In May day action at Cleveland, the team attacked with strong hitting as Young delivered solid plate work and Dwyer faced heavy hits. The narrative notes a dominant batting display with early bursts and persistent offense through the game.
Springfield Wins Late Home Run Thriller Over Providence
The Springfield team defeated Providence 7 to 6 before about 1200 spectators. Burrell pitched poorly yet received strong support, while Providence remained scoreless with three men left on base on multiple chances. Shannon hit a lucky seventh inning homer with two on base to seal the win for Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Springfields
Grays
Burrell
Shannon
Wilkes Barre Defeats Bisons in Eastern League Opener
Wilkes Barre beat Buffalo 12 to 6 in the Eastern League opener at Wilkes Barre. Goodall's pace unsettled Buffalo while Fournier hit at the right time amid Buffalo misplays. Dowse homered. attendance about 2000. Hits 12 8. errors 2 5. Batteries Goodall and Lake Fournier and Dowse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisons
Wilkesbarre
Penn
Goodall
Fournier
Dowse
Buffalo
Goodall and Lake
Fournier and Dowse
Fall River Triumphs With Early Rally In Dover
In the New England League game at Dover on May 18 Fall River scored in the first inning and held on as Clare held the visitors in check afterward. Vian impressed on the mound for Dover while Clare worked through two strong innings before Fall River pulled ahead. Attendance 250. Base hits 7 each, errors 5 for Fall River, batteries Vian Burrell Clare Aweilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Pittsburg
Gastright
Bt. Remitvics Iesso
Pigahrer
Breitenstein
Peitz
Mack
Dover
Fall River
Clare
Vian
Waal Rivgl
Viaun
Burrell
Aweilly
Lowell Beats Lewiston in Rainy Baseball Tilt
Lowell edged Lewiston 8 7 in a drizzly game as C J Burns started and was pulled after one inning. Rudderham relieved and helped craft the win with support from McAuley Welch and Hart. Lewiston racked up 21 base hits to Lowell’s 18, with five Lowell errors to Lewiston’s three and an attendance of about 400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
C. J. Burns
Rudderham
Bowe Oa Eisac
Lewiston
McAuley
Welch and
Hart
Harvard Falls to Holy Cross 2 0 at Home
Holy Cross defeated Harvard 2 to 0 on Harvard’s home field marking Harvard’s first loss this season. A Highlands pitched four innings with one strikeout before Wiggin finished the game. Colter and Hickey delivered key hits with Abbott committing an error aiding Holy Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Holy Cross
A. Highlands
Wiggin
Abbott
Colter
Hickey
Lowney
Stafford
A. E. Waghy
McCarthy If Eee
Bannon A
Svs Vene Acess
Stafford de Crevessereee
Cotter
Enane i
Bos Oe Viek Wus
Kelley
Laker
Mas OG
Harvard A.br R
Hallowell
Abbott Sb
Frothingham
Cook
Mason
Eee
Ee Enews
Trafford Ib Ee
Sullivan SS
Wew
Ay Jaas Indgr
Vicisence
Were Ewes
P Upton
Cistisebeederss
Weet Ewes
Stafford Hallowell
Highlands
Otter
Leaghy
McCarthy
Baker
Bond Scanlon
Juniors Defeat Freshmen In Class Championship Final
On Jarvis Field yesterday the juniors beat the freshmen 5 to 1 in the second game of the final series for the class championship. A large crowd attended as juniors capitalized on timely hits to secure the win amid spirited cheering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarvis Field
Dartmouth Beats Yale Law School 11 to 3 in Wet Game
In Hanover on May 18 Dartmouth defeated Yale Law School 11 to 3. Dartmouth pitcher Weston making his first important game limited Yale to three hits while Sharp allowed many hits for Yale. Ground conditions were poor due to light rain and a wet ball. Errors favored Yale with 3 to Dartmouth's 2. Batteries Weston and Ranney for Dartmouth Norton and Lander for Yale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
N. H
Dartmouth
Yale Law School
Sharp
Weston
Yale
Bees Tevene
Vgrcaw Morood
Errors
Weston and Ranney
Sharp, Norton and Lander
Franklin Park Track Poised for June Four-Day Meet
Mr. James O. Gray notes Franklin Park track improved greatly in recent days and should be in prime condition for the four days starting June 6. The program features two trotting and two pacing races each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O. Gray
Franklin Park
Boston Lacrosse Club Plans Lynn Game and July 4 Challenge
A meeting at Tremont House arranged a Memorial Day game with Lynn Lacrosse Club. Secretary Crankshaw has received several challenges for a game on the Common July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Lacrosse Club
Tremnont House
Lynn Lacrosse Club
Crankshaw
Light Harness Horse Achievements and Ancestry Highlight
The article reviews 1892's record pace reductions in standard bred horses led by Electioneer and Nutwood, detailing fast times from classic trotters like Flora Temple and Maud S. It notes the rise of 2:30 and 2:25 standards, credits bicycle sulky influence, and emphasizes the pivotal role of strong matrilineal lines and Hambletonian lineage in producing top sires and performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunol
Flora Temple
Dexter
Goldsmith Maid
Burns
St. Julien
Maud S
Jay Hye See
Maud
Nancy Hanks
Nancy
Hambletonian No
Palo Alto
Nutwood
Belmont
Miss Russell
Arion
Electioneer
Green Mountain Maid
Onward
Dolly
Alcyone
Alcantara
Alma Mater
Anteer
Columbine
Hambletonian
Winners on the Tracks at Gravesend on May 18
Six race card results from Gravesend on Long Island with winners and placements. Low Landers won the first at 1:50 for one and one sixteenth miles, followed by Yorkville Belle and others. Joe Kelly led the Lyceum in the three quarters race with Harlem second. Dobbins won the five eighths with Halton second. Emin Bey topped Metuchen in the one and one sixteenths mile. Sun Glimpse won the fiveeighths at Hartford. Dr. Rice took the one and one sixteenths mile with Prince George second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravesend
L. I
Lowlander
Hamilton
Yorkville Belle
Joe Kelly
Lyceum
Harlem
Dobbins
Halton
Bowers
Emin Bey
Metuchen
Johnetta
Sun Glimpse
Hartford
Spinta Colt
Dr. Rice
Prince George
Lizzie
Gloucester Races results from May 18 at four races track
Met a H takes first in four and a half furlongs with Bold Hardy second and Glad stone third. Gamester wins six and a half furlongs with War Paint second and Starter Pettingill third. John Hickey wins one and one eighth miles with King Crab second and Lithbert third. Manhausett wins four and a half furlongs with Void second and Toano third. Gold Pan wins four and a half furlongs with Lomax second and Boot Jack third. Radiant wins four and a half furlongs with Somerset second and Prince Peyton third. Time marks range from 59.75 to 1 28.0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
N. J
Meta H
Bold Hardy
Gladstone
Gamester
War Paint
Pettingill
John Hickey
King Crab
Lithbert
Manhausett
Void
Toano
Gold Pan
Lomax
Boot Jack
Radiant
Somerset
Prince Peyton
Changes at Boston & Albany station grounds and area events
The Boston and Albany Railroad replaces a wooden fence with an iron fence near the new bridge and tidies the station grounds with new plantings and borders. Evening crowds up to 300 watch horses drill at Engine 41’s house. Exhibits from multiple schools and praise for teachers highlight a Washington Allston School exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Albany Railroad Company
Hnngine 41
Donnelly Bros
Linden
Cambridge
Philip O'Shea
Herr Donnelly
G. W. M. Hall
North Brighton
North Harvard Street
Western Avenue
Keith
Hunt
Rice
Bancroft
Kelley
Pearson
Hooker
Muldoon
Wyman
Washington Allston School
Cambridge Street
Beacon Park
East Boston Festivals Echo Rich Choir of Local Churches
A St John s Episcopal Church festival drew ninety male voices from St John s All Souls Dorchester and Trinity Melrose in a large East Boston audience. The YMCA charity Synchronism at Mechanics Hall featured East Boston Young Ladies Aid Society performers impersonating Italians with Katie Kiley leading. William A. Little, 47, a Pembroke native and carpenter for Glendon Lumber, died at 88 Lexington Street after six months with consumption. He was a thirty second degree Mason and survived by a widow and three children. funeral at the Masonic Temple. Moses P Brown Colony Pilgrim Fathers backed a Central Hall minstrel show led by George Coombs titled The Ferry Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Episcopal Church
S. A. Battison
St. John’s
All Souls of
Mechanics’ Hall
Katie Kiley
Lillian Bb. Hartnett
Agnes Keenan
Louise Curry
Josephine X. Hartnett
Annie Driscoll
Agnes Sullivan
Anna Low
Mollie Healy
Emma Delehanty
Edith Hayes
Alice Murray
Mamie Murray
Lottie Lally
Annie V. Hillis
Agnes Powers
Addie Porter
Sadie Lally
William A. Little
Lexington Street
Mr. Little
Pembroke
Glendon Lumber Company
Temple Lodge
A. M
William Parkman Commandery
K. of T
Eastern Star Lodge
Little
Masonic Temple
Canton
Moses P. Brown
Pilgrim Fathers
Central Hall
George Coombs
Ferry Man
Notre Dame Concert Aids Notre Dame Sisters In South Boston
The third annual Notre Dame Association concert at Columbia Theatre Sunday benefits the sisters at SS Peter and Paul Church. H G Mullaly directs a high quality program for district residents. Dahlgren Women’s Relief Corps closing fair features strong entertainment tonight and tomorrow. John B Whoriskey and Miss M A Thompson announced for a July wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame Association
Columbia Theatre
H. G Mullaly
Sisters of the Notre Dame
SS. Peter and Paul's Church
Dahlgren Women’s Relief Corps
John B. Whoriskey
Cambridge
M. A. Thompson
Whoriskey
Gate of Heaven
East Fourth Street
The
Boston Journal
South
Tr. J. Coughlin
Edison Electric Light
Boston Street
L Street
Castle Island
Young Men’s Democratic Club
John D. Fenton
John Hennessy
G. A. Yeagle
Frank Dowd
John G. Horan
Dahlgren Post
E. Street
Broadway
Brockton
St. Augustine’'s Cemetery
Providence
Mt. Calvary
Clp
Polnt
Dorchester Post to Parade to Cedar Grove Cemetery May Observances
Benjamin Stone Jr and post will assemble at Ashmonton Decoration Day at 10 30 am march to Cedar Grove Cemetery with units including Alpha Fife Drum and Bugle Corps Dorchester High School Battalion and local officials then take the train to Harrison Square. At 3 15 pm Judge John D Long will speak at First Parish Church. May events include Dorchester Athletic Club party choir Esther at Central Congregational Church and other society entertainments at Town Hall Music Hall and Grove Hall with multiple hosts and clubs hosting dances and minstrelsy.
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Benjamin Stone, Jr
Ashmonton
Cedar Grove Cemetery
Alpha Fife
Dorchester High School
A. H
Spencer
S.V.C
Nathaniel Bowditch
S. of V
Harrison Square
John D. Long
Dorchester Athletic Club
John McLaughlin
Robert O’doherty
J. PR. Clark
D. J
Harvey N. Shepard
Dorchester Young Men’s Association
Town Hall
Central Athletic Club
Pioneer Social Club
Music Hall
Mayflower Lodge
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Urbane Pleasure Club
Grove Hall
Public matters and local events in Cambridge
The Economy Club debates public questions and dismisses early Democratic promises. The new police van begins duty, drawing street attention. Company B of the First Regiment to escort for Memorial Day and dine with John A. Logan Post. $25 prize to be awarded for recruiting. Cambridge faces a potential clash with New England Telephone over city rights, with Morse and city officials preparing for a hearing rescheduled after telephone company delays. A social visit to Miss Lucy Jones ends with a banquet lamp as a keepsake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
First
John A. Logan
Russell
South Armory
Cambridge
New England Telephone Company
C. H. Morse
Alger
C. J. McIntire
Morse
Lucy Jones
Pearl Street
Harvard Bridge
Deserters From Steamship Scan Depart Hoosac Docks
The steamship Scan dinavian of the Allan line arrived at Hoosac Tunnel docks with a fireman and two sailors deserting. Citizens plan Bunker Hill Day festivities and seek a $1009 city appropriation. An industrial exhibit at Frothingham School impressed parents and guests. Superintendent Studley oversees about 100 workers laying new tracks in Everett. Nonantum Red Men and Lynn Tribe participated in a ceremonial sleepover. The Bokemian Club and Jefferson Club schedule events at Monument Hall for Decoration Day adjacent evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Line
Hoosac
Monument Square
Citizens’ Celebration Committee
Bunker Hill
Frothingham
Studley
West End
Everett
Nonantum Tribe
Lynn Tribe
Monument Hall
Jefferson Club
Waterfront ferry service under fire over safety and upkeep
A Boston port notice criticizes the Boston Revere Beach Lynn ferry for filthy water barrels poor waiting rooms and rotten logs at the East Boston slip. It cites past lawsuits involving the Winnisimmet Ferry Company and notes delays and a late arrival of the Katahdin. The report also mentions the Timothy Field going ashore at Castle Island during a storm and a tug-assisted refloating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Revere Beach & Lynn
City of Lynn
Winnisimmet Ferry Company
Solomon Jacobs
J. Burns & Co
Conquest & Haskins
Boston & Bangor
Rockland
Timothy Field
Stratton
Sullivan
Castle Island
Kate
Chelsea Hospital Bazaar Nets Four Thousand Five Hundred
The R. Frost Hospital Bazaar committee reports receipts of 4957.48 with expenses of 434.27 leaving a net gain of 4523.16. Proceeds from Miss Gerrish concert were 100. Counterfeits found on Chester avenue totaling 58.98 in half dollars and 9 dollars from 1853 to 1857 were turned to Treasury. A No-License League reception at the Y M C A featured address by Secretary Franklin Pierce and entertainment by the Columbia Banjo Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. §. Frost Hospital
Gerrish
St. Luke’s Church
St. Luke’s
Hibernians
St. Rose T. A. and
B. Society
Saturn Club
Chester Avenue
Drury
Converse H. Smith
Treasury Department
Federal Building
Boston
Treasury
Secret Service
Washington
Franklin Pierce
Bakeman
P. Edwards
Columbia Banjo Club
C. V. Chamberlain
F. I Weston
Messrs. Chamberlain
Back
Kennedy
Ferryman
Funeral for John M. Mason in East Somerville
The funeral for John M. Mason will be held from his East Somerville home tomorrow afternoon with delegates from Bunker Hill Lodge Odd Fellows and Charlestown Lodge Knights of Honor in attendance. A concert at Union Hall benefited the Somerville Reds and a vestry recital by Miss Nettie J Luce, with Misses Hardy and J J Bernard, followed at the First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Mason
East Somerville
Bunker Hill Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Charlestown Lodge
Knights of Honor
Union Hall
Somerville
New Hospital
Somerville High School
Roxbury Latin School
Old Powder House
Malden Community Events Highlight Busy Evening
A Strawberry festival at the Methodist Church vestry and a concert by the Amphion Club at Melrose Town Hall drew many Malden residents. Christian Alliance and various societies held meetings, while Mrs. W. R. Williams led the alliance session. A delegation will escort Governor Russell tomorrow. Several local arts events and races were noted, as well as a death in the Cree don family and civic activities around the new high school site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Amphion Club
Melrose Town Hall
Malden
Christian Alliance
W. R. Williams
Lancers
Governor Russell
Red Men's Hall
John Hawke
Reliance Lodge
J. B. Faulkner
Salem Street
L. A. Richardson
William Givens
Boston Rubber Shoe Company
Portland
Ore
A. B. Hill
A. M. Elis
Ladies’ Missionary Society
St. Paul’s Church
Collins
India
Pitcher
Ladies’ Auxiliary
C. T. A. Society
Opera Hall
Dickey Clio
Liberty Hall
Hosea Ped Mephane
P. H. Maher
James Connell
Dr 3
Connell
P. P. Murphy
F. J. Welsh
Kernwood
Medford News Briefs and Local Happenings
Medford notes train timetable changes for Boston and Maine. Obituaries report Tilram Harriman age 86 died yesterday. funeral tomorrow. A child died of diphtheria in Summer street. A Wellington house is being built for T. O. Hurd. Malden fishermen including Connell and George M. Gay pass through the square toward Mystic Lake. Tufts athletic club plans Mystic Park field day on May 30. Knights of Columbus discussions begin. Church of Christ adds a new library on Broadway. Pioneer Whist Club meets at Miss Adams’s on Brooks place. Hiawatha Tribe 34 conducts the adoption degree. Bicycle race slated for this afternoon after 3. Lawrence Light Guards escort Post 66 G A R to Methodist memorial service. Medford High School Battalion prize drill at Opera House on June 9. Craddock School graduation prep late June. High School Cadets plan visit to Malden suburb regiments, not as battalion. Mystic Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Maine
Tilram Harriman
Robert McDowal
Summer Street
Wellington
T. O. Hurd
Malden
Mystic Lake
Connell
George M. Gay
P. J. McShane
Tufts College
Mystic Park
Knights of Columbus
Church of Christ
Broadway
Pioneer Whist
Lawrence Light Guards
Medford High School
Opera House
Craddock School
Everett News Briefs Include Building, Jobs and Events
James Donahue seeks site for a grocery business in town. Fessenden Libby build High School. Florence McCarthy and Edward County gain plumber positions. Funeral for E W Pike held at 27 Foster street. Bicyclists plan Malden road race trip. Glendale district houses rise. Y M C A recital directed by BE Skinner with Alice Batchelder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Donahue
South Boston
Mr. Tufts
Broadsway
Hampshire Street
Broadway
Square
Ferry Street
Fessenden & Libby
Walter I’. Gumble
Woodville Street
E. W. Pike
Foster Street
Paris Street
Sweeney
West Everett
Florence McCarthy
Edward County
Malden
Committee On
Glendale
Chelsea Street
BE. J. Skinner
Alice Batchelder
Broadwax
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Columbia Buyers
Columbia Bicycles
Pope Mfg
Columbus Ave
Washburn Credit House
Washington ST
Jordon, Marsh & Co
C. Oc
Scyling World
L. A. W. Bulletin
Wheelman Company
Oliver Street
Stivetts
Pittsburg Tags
Brooklyn
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Cincinnati
Baltimore Ree
Chicago
Lotisyile
David Foutz
David
Sandy Hook
Selee
Bostons
Dave
Nash
Toms
Herman lLong
Herman
Jack Stivetts
George Haddock
George
Nichols
Haddock
Foutz
Tucker
Wash
Billy
Accross
Shock
Lowe
Corcoran
Bennett
Nick
Griffin
Daly
Pat Stivetts
Duffy
R. TR Pro
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Ome-Carthy
Kinslow
Gaffney
Dwyer
Young
Cible
Hastings
Ewing
Boyd
Vaughn
Murphy
Taylor
Smupinoto
Olac
Baltimore
Phildelphia
Clements
Robinson
Springfield
Ryan
Whalen
Dartmouth Beats Law School
Belfast
Glen Shirt and Collar CO
Tremont St
Park St
Brichton
Dorchester
Canmbridge
Charlestown
Chelsea
California
Blancifaryd & Fakwan
Beck Square
Port Wines
Offley Forrester
Oporto
Geo. F. Hewett
Beach Street
Medical
Tremont Row
Scollay Sq
Hermnan
Medford
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