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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1896

Page

3

Wet Grounds Halt Boston and St Louis Game

Mains to pitch today as Cincinnati defeats Philadelphia and Ts hold top position while rain prevents remaining games.

Police News Bought by A H Millett Sporting Paper

The Police News in this city was purchased yesterday by A H Millett who becomes advertising manager and will control a new stock company formed with 50000 capital. The paper will be printed on pink paper and emphasize sporting content. W A Price and John Sheehan become associate editors with Millett in charge of the business department.

A. H. Millett John Stetson Police News Post W. A. Price John Sheehan Millett

Harvard Students Meet at Fogg Museum Parade Vote

A Harvard student gathering at the Fogg Museum last night heard Mayor Bancroft and Hon. John Read urge Harvard to enter the Cambridge anniversary parade on June 3. The meeting voted unanimously to participate and urged presidents of the four classes to serve as marshals and appoint aids.

Harvard Fogg Museum Bancroft John Read Cambridge

Harvard cricket elevens set for intercollegiate tour

The Harvard eleven depart this evening by Fall River boat for Philadelphia to face the University of Pennsylvania and Haverford in the intercollegiate championship. A match with the Philadelphia Club is scheduled for Thursday, followed by games Friday against Pennsylvania and Saturday against Haverford.

Harvard Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Haverford

Boxing Gossip Sparks May 50 Abbott Mullins Bout at Holyoke

Paper City Athletic Club telegraphed the Post offering a twenty round purse for Abbott and Mullins at Holyoke on May 50. Abbott agreed to meet Mullins. Tom O Rourke fronts 500 dollars to back an unknown against Joe Walcott, likely Tom Tracey. Walcott faces Scaldy Bill Quinn at Woburn May 18 as Ernst and Fenton duel.

Stanton Abbott Paper City Athletic Club Holyoke Abbott Joe Mullins Mullins Manager Toohey Boston Tom O’rourke New York Joe Walcott Tom Tracey England Dan Creedon Owen Sullivan Steve O’donnell National Sporting Club London Tracey Walcott Music Hall Howie Hodgkins Bill Paddy Fenton Billy Ernst Brooklyn Eddie Connolly Lynn Fenton Connolly Ernst West Newton Street New Yorks McCoy Smith Creedon Dick Cooke Fitzsinm Onsward

Arrests in Connecticut prize fight case head to bonds

Hartford May 19 John Fitzgibbons arrested at Ansonia charged with aiding and abetting in the prize fight at New Britain that caused the death of Johnny Houlihan by Patsey Nolan of Bridgeport. He was one of the seconds and is held under 500 dollars bond Nolan has not been arrested.

Hartford Conn John Fitzgibbons Ansonia New Britain Johnny” Houlihan Patsey Nolan Bridgeport

Boxing Instructor Shaw Praised By Notables in Boston

The notice recommends Prof. Shaw of 181 Tremont Street as the best boxing teacher in Boston. Endorsements come from ex-Gov William F. Enel and other figures, inviting defense of Shaw’s special rates and facilities with a prompt call or letter.

Shaw Tremont St Boston Enel F. Draper John P. Lovellee Grey Horace Partridge Cap Daly, Jr Patseysper Thomas Earley Larry Kennedy

Baseball and college scores listed across leagues today

National League games include Boston at St Louis, Baltimore at Cleveland, Philadelphia at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at Pittsburg, and New York at Chicago. New England League matchups feature Augusta at Portland, Bangor at Lewiston, Fall River at Brockton, and Pawtucket at New Bedford. Eastern League has Providence at Scranton and Springfield at Wilkesbarre. Also Princeton versus Lafayette in Easton, Williams versus Harvard in Cambridge, Brown against Wesleyan in Middletown, and Tufts facing Dartmouth in Hanover.

Boston St. Louis Baltimore Cleveland Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburg New York Chicago Augusta Portland Bangor Lewiston Fall River Brockton Pawtucket New Bedford Providence Scranton Springfield Wilkesbarre Princeton Lafayette Easton Williams Harvard Cambridge Brown Wesleyan Middletown Tufts Dartmouth Hanover Washington

Boston and St Louis Postpone Game at Sportsman Park

The Boston and St. Louis clubs postpone their game due to sloppy field conditions. Billy Mains will start for Boston with Breitenstein for St Louis, while Mavis is in good shape for Boston. Cincinnati’s win over Philadelphia shifts the league race as Boston heads to Cleveland hoping to win at least two of three.

ST. Louis Sportsman Park Boston Selee Billy Mains Browns Breitenstein Bostons Mavis Cincinnati Philadelphia Billy Nash Cinoles Nash Phillies Cleveland

Reds Beat Phillies To Take Narrow Lead In Race

Cincinnati overcame a late scoring burst by Philadelphia to win 9 to 7 in front of about 4000. Herr hit a home run as Cincinnati moved into first place, with Dwyer Peitz and Taylor Clements handling the batteries.

Cincinnati Phillies Herr Reds Cipcimnatio Res Philadelphia Dwyer Peitz Taylor and Clements

New Yorks Shut Out Colts In Chicago Game

New York defeated Chicago 7 to 0 in Chicago as Clarke held the Colts. Only two Chicago players reached second base while New York batted six runs in the eighth inning. Attendance 1500. Score New York 7 Chicago 0. Hits New York 9 Chicago 5. Errors New York 1. Batteries Clarke and Wilson Friend and Kittridge.

Chicago New Yorks Clarke Friend New York Wilson Kittridge

Pittsburg Triumphs In Ten Inning Comeback Victory

Pittsburg edged Brooklyn 6 to 5 in ten innings as Stenzel and Donovan booted plays early, then redeemed themselves with solid hitting and defense to seal the dramatic comeback.

Pittsburg Penn Brooklyn Stenzel Donovan

Pittsburg and Brooklyn Baseball Score Report

Attendance 2000. Score Pittsburg 26 Brooklyn 14. Hits Pittsburg 13 Brooklyn 12. Mirrors Pittsburg 3 Brooklyn 8. Batteries and Burrell Kennedy Sugden Burrell listed in game notation with scattered figures and names.

Pttsburg Brooklyn Pittsburg Mirors -Pittsburg Batteriessee Sugden Kennedy Burrell

Pawtucket Triumph Over Lewiston In Nine Innings

Poor fielding and Foley's walks gave Pawtucket a lead in a game Lewiston could not overcome. A ninth inning rally left the score with Pawtucket at twelve to Lewiston ten after a tense finish with bases loaded. Attendance was 300 as Rhodes and Yeager teamed up for Pawtucket, Morse and Messitt for Lewiston.

Lewiston Foley Pawtucket Rhodes Yeager Morse Messitt

Augusta Beats Lincoln Team In Poor Weather Conditions

In Augusta Maine on May 19 the home team won with solid all around play outslugging Lincoln. Poor weather affected sharp play but Augusta earned all their runs. Attendance was 300 as Augusta defeated Fall River 10 to 6. Errors stood Augusta 1 Fall River 2. Pitchers were Newell and Butler for Augusta Lincoln and Rupert for Fall River.

Augusta Lincoln Pious Vines Cor Fall River Newell Butler Rupert

New Bedford Beats Bangor After Ninth Inning Walks

New Bedford defeats Bangor 7 to 5 as four unearned runs come in the ninth on walks issued by Moynahan and Doe. Moynahan carried Bangor through eight before losing command. Doe relieved and allowed additional runners. Attendance 550. Errors: New Bedford 3, Bangor 4. Hits: New Bedford 11, Bangor 7. Batte ries Moynahan Doe and Sharp Wheeler Hayes.

Bangor O’brien Moynahan Doe New Bedforce New Bedford Sharp Wheeler and Hayes

Springfield Beats Rochester in Ninth Inning Rally

Springfield wins 7 to 6 over Rochester in the first game of a series. A ninth inning burst produced two runs on four singles. Mulvey starred at third for Springfield with a standout defensive game. Herman pitched well for Rochester, but the late rally decided the outcome.

Springfield Rochester N. Y Springfields Blackbirds Herman Mulvey

Syracuse Wins Eleven Inning Victory Over Providence

Syracuse defeats Providence 2 to 1 in eleven innings on May 19 in Syracuse. Mason pitched well for the home team while Knight delivered a clutch bases loaded hit in the eleventh. Garry made a sensational running catch to hold Providence to one run as Moss Hess and Eagan delivered the two final runs. Attendance 2000.

Syracuse N. Y Providence Grays Mason Knight Garry Moss Hess Eagan

Bisons Top Scrantons In Buffalo Baseball Tilt

Buffalo N Y May 1 The Bisons beat the Scrantons by a good margin. Wadsworth pitched until the eighth inning then Gannon held them. Attendance about 1000. Hits Buffalo 15 Scranton 13 Errors Buffalo 3 Scranton 6 Batteries Wadsworth Gannon and Smith Horner Rafferty

Buffalo Scranton N. Y Bisons Scrantons Horner Wadsworth Gannon Erumlalo Cdepecwecvesioe Wadsworth, Gannon and Smith Horner and Rafferty

Brown Falls to Holy Cross in Season Opener

Providence report says Brown suffers first loss of season 4 to 1 as Holy Cross dominates with strong pitching by Lauder and backed by solid defense. Brown breaks shutout in ninth but bases runners falter. Sockalexis’ throw nails Lauder at home plate.

Providence Brown Holy Cross Lauder Pappalau

Baseball Notes Highlight Melting Pot of Moves Across Leagues

J W W arrives from Kansas City to Columbus. Everett of Chicago swipes three bases on Farrell of the New Yorks. Connaughton shifts to the Metropolitans in right field. Dahlen of Chicago posts a .42 average with hot ten game stretch. Danny Friend the Chicago pitcher also hits. Crane, released by Providence, may sign with New Bedford. Yerrick, loaned to Wilkes Barre, allowed seventeen bases to Buffalo. Mercer of Washington wins eight straight before losing to St. Louis. Breitenstein and Rhines share best game honors. Roger Connor serves as manager and captain of St. Louis. Tom Bannon tops Atlantic League batting. King, injured in Pawtucket last season, remains crippled for life. Boston magnates rumored in play.

Kansas City Columbus Everett Chicago Farrell New Yorks Connaughton Metropolitans Dahlen Danny Friend Crane Providence New Bedford Yerrick Wilkesbarre Buffalo Mercer Washington St. Louis Breitenstein Rhines Roger Connor Tom Bannon New England King Pawtucket Boston

Rain Delays Hit New England Baseball Games

Fall River and New Bedford players receive accolades while Umpire Joe Hornung works in the Pennsylvania League. Postponements noted for Cleveland vs Cleveland Baltimore, Louisville vs Washington, and Portland vs Brockton due to wet grounds. Inter scholastic matches Hopkins Cambridge Boston Latin Somerville Brookline English High also postponed because of rain.

S Klo Fall River Triend New Bedford Chicago Joe Hornung Cleveland Baltimore Louisville Washington Portland Brockton Hopkinson Cambridge Boston Latin Somerville Brookline English High

Winthrop Yacht Club Adopts Massachusetts Rules

The first monthly meeting chaired by Commodore George E. Leighton approved adopting Massachusetts Yacht Racing Association sailing rules. Secretary Charles G. Bird announced fifty six new members since last season. A formal opening of the enlarged club house was set for Saturday June 7 with a committee including Ex Commodore E A Cook and others to plan entertainment. Members also toured new bowling alleys and billiard room and expressed general satisfaction.

Winthrop Yacht Club George E. Leighton Massachusetts Yacht Racing Association Winthrop Club Charles G. Bird E. A. Cook C. G. Bird Elmer E. Randall James R. Hodder J. Wilde

Morris Park Races Report from May 19 in New York

Six thousand spectators watched mud due to rain at Morris Park. In the six furlong opener Gold Crest won with Abuse second and Titmouse third in 1 15 1 2. Withersmile Benamela led to Ventano second and Whipcord third in 1 40 1 2. Arbuckle triumphed in the Levity stakes at five furlongs with Lithos second and Royal Rose third in 1 1 4. Beldemere won the Harlem stakes seven furlongs with Cromwell second and Hanwell third in 1 29 1 4. Haphazard took five and a half furlongs with Talisman second and The Manxman third in 1 08 1 2. St Maxim won the mile and one sixteenths with Valley second and Dorian third in 1 49 1 2.

Morris Park N. Y Gold Crest Abuse Titmouse Benamela Ventano Whipcord Arbuckle Lithos Royal Rose Beldemere Cromwell Hanwell Haphazard Talisman the Manxman St. Maxim Valley Dorian

Sale of Haggin yearlings at Morris Park fetched top prices

The Haggin yearling sale at Morris Park on May 19 concluded with several animals selling for 500 or more. Notable results include Marcus Daly's chestnut filly by Sir Modred Sweet Briar at 1500, Oneck stable bay colt by Max m Susiol at 1200, and Marcus Waly’s chestnut colt by Midlothian Rosetta at 1760. Burns and Waterhouse also sold multiple top-priced lots.

Morris Park Sir Modred Prosa Littlefield, Jr Islington—Rosa G. J. L. Robinson Midlothian Rosetta Marcus Waly Presto—Paul— Salvina Burns Waterhouse Maxim—Santa Rita Burns and Waterhouse Jim Douglas T. Hitchcock Presto Pause Starlight A. J. Joyner Tyrant—Stella C. Littlefield, Jr Max m—Susiol Oneck Stable Sweet Briar Marcus Daly Calvados Tourmaline H. McCarren Torso Trellis Calves—Typhoon Sir Modred— Tyranny Goughacres Stable Maxim—Ventura Maxim—Verily

Horses Sell Well at Tenney Auction in Lawrence

The entire horse stock of C H Tenney, New York hat magnate, sold at Fair View Stock Farm Methuen this afternoon. Kremlin's Son brought $562, Eld a fetched $150, total sales sum $... The catalog lists El Baos, Neldora, Kremlin's Son, Lady Rose, Genie, Sherry, Eldorado with buyers in Lynn Boston Lawrence Lancaster Providence New York and other locales.

B. m Sultan John FE. Thayer Lancaster Genie John E. Thayer Sherry Simmons Charles Fletcher Providence Eldorado B. S Guy Wilkes San Mateo Farm California William Corbitt John A. Woodbury New York

Missing Melrose man after ten days of search

Boston and Suburban police and neighboring town authorities have failed to locate Albert S Lovett a 27 year old Melrose resident who disappeared from his Wyoming Melrose home ten days ago He has been unemployed for six months and has remained in the area surrounding his home during the search

Albert S. Lovett Melrose Albert G. 8S. Lovett Wyoming

Missing Boston Man Leaves Home After Melancholia Spells

A young man, 5ft 8in, 160 pounds with light complexion, disappeared after planning a country trip. He drew $0 from a bank on April 9, kept $43 at home, and left $5 for purchases. Dressed in a dark blue suit with a silver watch and gold seal ring, he may have boarded a boat for Portland. police have no leads.

New York Portland Boston

Archbishop Funds Amnesty Effort for Irish Prisoners

His Grace Archbishop Williams sent a $100 check to the Boston fund for Irish political prisoners and their families. James F. Egan and a Boston committee member met the archbishop, who asked about each prisoner’s case and expressed hope for clemency.

Williams Boston James F. Egan Amnesty Association of Ireland Great Britain

Fasig Blue Ribbon Horse Sale At Cleveland

Four hundred horsemen attended the Fasig Blue Ribbon sale in Cleveland Ohio where forty three horses sold led by Havillah bringing 5000 dollars. Other top prices included Scourene 3525 and Rensselaer Wilkes 1750. Buyers included J E French Alonzo McDonald George Bowerman and J M Gaige among others.

Cleveland, CO Fasig Rensselaer Wilkes Alonzo McDonald Buffalo Prince Alexis J. E. French Cleveland Havillah Forest’ Wilkes J. O. H. Denny Ligonier Ind Scourene George Bowerman Lexington Mackey Zg. m George W. Saunders Prince Edsall J. M. Gaige

Milford Field Day Promises Record Gathering and Premier Races

Emmet Club of Milford Mass has finished plans for its annual field day at Charles River Driving Park on Memorial Day. Three horse trots offer nearly 1000 in prizes across 2:35 2:28 and 3 minute classes with top New England entries. A Milford club baseball game, bicycle running sprint events, novel contests, and a parade led by the Milford Brass Band are scheduled, with band concerts and amusements for all.

Milford Emmet Club Charles River Driving Park New England New Milford Semmers Street James J. Connors Mass

Deaths in Cambridge Lineage Marks City Losses

Elizabeth Gray 93 resided in Cambridge all her life died at Green and Pleasant streets Cambridgeport. Abigail Studley Burrage eight years old born Oct 9 1810 widow of Josiah Burrage taught school when Cambridge was a town and after it became a city. G E Cutting 61 died yesterday at his Cambridgeport home. Emily I Letson 68 died at 3021 Broadway yesterday.

Elizabeth Gray Green and Pleasant Streets Cambridgeport Abigil Studley Burrage Prospect Street Josiah Burrage

Supposed Forger Caught In Pittsfield

A one armed man matching a broker forger description visited E. MacA. Learned’s office in Pittsfield. Police were alerted as he tried to board a Western train and a pocket search yielded letters and documents. Fall River officers will take him away tomorrow. the man claims to be A Bartholomew of New York.

Pittsfield Fall River Pawtucket Lowell Albany E. Maca A. Bartholomew New York

Australians Triumph as England Fails in Test Contest

London May 19 In the cricket contest the Englishmen in their second innings made 89 runs the Australians winning the game by 221 England total in both innings 155 and Australians 374.

London England

Columbia Yacht Club to officially open on Sixth Street

The new Columbia Yacht Club will formally open its quarters on Sixth Street tomorrow evening. A large number of invitations have been issued and many noted yachting men from Boston and nearby areas plan to attend. The clubhouse will be attractively decorated for the event.

New Columbia Yacht Club Sixth Street Boston

Middlesex Cycle Club Opens New Cambridge Club House

The formal opening of the Middlesex Cycle Club house in Cambridge is set for next Monday night on Harvard street. The event comes as riders prepare for forthcoming meets amid mixed interest in the Linscott speed contest due to local officials' opposition.

Middlesex Cycle Club Cambridge Harvard Street

Bankers Indicted In Denver Bank Scandal

In Denver on May 19, John J. Reithmann president and John J. Reithmann Jr. vice president of the German National Bank along with Charles M. Clinton cashier and Charles Kunzemiller assistant cashier were indicted for falsifying reports to the comptroller of the currency. O. E. Miller of Chicago was indicted for embezzling 125000 from the Commercial National Bank, and Charles H. Dow former Commercial president is charged with conspiring to defraud Commercial depositors by loaning 145000 to Miller.

Denver John J. Reithmann John J. Reithmann, Jr Charles M. Clinton Charles Kunzemiller German National Bank Ben Federal Grand Jury O. E. Miller Chicago Commercial National Bank Charles H. Dow The Commercial Miller

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