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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1895

Page

3

Baseball schedule fragment for multiple leagues and cities

A garbled listing shows matchups across leagues with teams such as Baltimore Louisville Washington Pittsboro New Bedford Cincinnati Cleveland New York St Louis Philadelphia Chicago Brockton Lewiston Augusta Portland and others. The text is incomplete and mixes city names with teams.

Altimore Louisville Ashington Pittsboro Fe River New Bedford Ngo Cincinnati Cleveland New York St. Louis Biladelphia Chicago Brockton Lewiston Augusta Portland NEW Page and Association Santas Lowell Lawrence

Baseball doubleheader postponements due to wet grounds

Weather delays hit major league action with four games postponed on May 20. Cleveland vs Brooklyn, St. Louis vs New York, Louisville vs Baltimore, and Cincinnati vs Boston were all called off because of wet grounds.

Cleveland ST. Louis Louisville Cincinnati

Chicago Beats Philadelphia In 24-6 Basetball? No, Baseball Score

Chicago tallied 24 runs on 27 hits as Carsey shut Philadelphia down after a rocky seventh. Griffith starred with hits in all five at bats and Stewart homered. Attendance reported at 1,200 with Chicago leading 24 to 6.

Chicago Chicagos Philadelphia Carsey Philadelphias Griffith Stewart Kittredge Clements

Pittsburg Edges Washington in a Ninth Inning Rally

Pittsburg beat Washington 6 to 5 in a tense game at Pittsburg after a late rally in the eighth and another scoring burst in the ninth. Attendance was 1300 as Pittsburg pitchers Hawley and Kinslow faced Mercer and McGuire with ten hits each and a total of three errors.

Pittsburg Washington Mercer Hawley and Kinslow Mercer and McGuire

Fall River Dominates New Bedford in Easy Win

May 20 report from the New England League says Fall River crushed New Bedford 21 runs to 2. J Harrington at third standout while Fall River pitchers held New Bedford to few hits. Batteries Lincoln Manning Rollins for Fall River and Doe Carr Troy for New Bedford.

Fall River New Bedford Doe Carr J. Harrington Brrore Lincoln Manning Rollins Troy

Brockton Beats Pawtucket After Costly Errors

Brockton won 7 to 0 in Pawtucket with sharp fielding and costly errors by the home team. Brockton had 13 hits to Pawtucket's 14, while Pawtucket committed six errors. Batteries were Koran and Lawson for Brockton and Kelley and Avis for Pawtucket.

Prockton Ccocierceel Llg Wtucket Brockton Pawtucket Errore Koran Meme Lawson Kelley Avis

Bangor Wins In Portland With Late Home Run

Bangor defeated Portland 7 to 8 in a Maine baseball game on May 20. Sharrett hit a decisive home run aided by an error by Magoon, while Daniels and Hayes pitched for Bangor and Good finished for Portland. Base hits were 9 for Bangor and 10 for Portland, with four Bangor errors and three Portland errors.

Portland Daniels Bangor Sharrett Magoon Hayes Good

Augusta Triumphs Over Lewiston In Poor Weather

Augusta played strong fielding and limited Lewiston’s offense as Dilworth pitched well at key moments. Final score 10 for Augusta to 6 for Lewiston with several big hits and errors noted, Butterworth, Kelly, Tierney, Viau and Quinlan contributing for Augusta.

Bewiston Lewiston Augusta Dilworth Butterworth Kelly Tierney Viau Quinlan

Buffalo Beats Grays In Hitting Showdown

In Buffalo New York on May 20 the Buffalo team defeated the Grays 12 to 6 in a high scoring game. Vickery pitched well and contributed at the plate with a two base hit and two singles. Providence turned two double plays in the second and third innings. Attendance around 1000 with cold weather.

Buffalo N. Y Grays Vickery Providence Cooney Rogers Errors Rudderham and McCauley

Syracuse and Wilkes Barre Exhibition Clash Halts Early

In Syracuse New York on May 2 the first five innings showed a close exhibition between Syracuse and Wilkes Barre with Kilroy and Campfield delivering for the locals as play paused mid inning.

Visitors Rout Stars In High Scoring Game

The visitors pounded Kilroy’s delivery for the season’s worst beating on the Stars, with Lothrop replacing Kilroy in the eighth. Attendance was limited due to cloudy weather as Wilkesbarre and Syracuse posted an 8 to 2 score after a shaky pitching display.

Kilroy Stars Lothrop Wilkesbarre Bytacube Syracuse Campfield Diggins Rafter

Rochester and Scranton Spark Nocturnal Slugfest

Rochester and Scranton played a listless game in Rochester with the thermometer at 3 percent. Scranton scored five runs in the third inning to secure a lead. Payne pitched three innings allowing nine hits. Final line shows Scranton nine, Rochester four with four errors by Scranton and five by Rochester.

Rochester N. Y Scranton Payne McPartlin Brown Rogers

Lowell Wins With Nine-Run Ninth In Baseball Contest

Lowell and Salem played a high scoring game with Lowell pulling ahead in the ninth inning after a tie in the eighth. Lowell racked up 15 runs on 17 hits while Salem collected 9 runs on 9 hits, with Lowell committing 8 errors to Salem's 3.

Lowell Salem McCarthy Grant Yerrick Linehan

Haverhill Fails To Overcome Lawrence In Slugging Game

Haverhill lost to Lawrence despite a solid effort. A few costly errors and weak outfield play hurt Haverhill while Lawrence secured the win with 13 base hits to 11. Batteries were Lampe and Strowger for Lawrence versus Brinton and Woods for Haverhill.

Haverhill Lawrence Lampe Strowger Brinton Woods

Nashua Braves Past Fitchburg On Strong Batting

Nashua wins a baseball game over Fitchburg as Krumm throws another strong start. Final score Nashua 5 8 11412114 0 21 Fitchburg 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2. Nashua 20 hits, Fitchburg 9, errors Nashua 1, Fitchburg 8. Batteries Krumm Luchin Lawson Magee Donovan.

Nashua Fitchburg Krumm Luchin Lawson Magee Donovan

Harvard Beats Colgate in Eleven Inning Debut Victory

Harvard finally wins a game after eleven innings against Colgate University. Seventeen put outs by Scannell and strong fielding by Rand and Whittemore featured the Harvard defense. F Munro pitched for Colgate, with a home run and a double by F Munro sparking the visitors while Highlands and Paine struggled for Harvard.

Harvard Colgate University Colgate Highlands Paine Rand Whittemore Scannell Munro Stevenson Cambridge R. B. PO A. E. Winslow S.s Burgess C.f Wrenn Peenes Sesseeee Adams R.f P.r Theldon Applegate Yee Wood Goilth Metals Crossnsesessra Eset Ict Colgate Ate Hom Runo F. Munro Bteyenson Newland F.unro Paige Sand Smith Whittepire Winslow

Brown Defeats Andover In 20 to 5 Baseball Battle

Brown dominated Andover with 19 hits to 7 and a shaky home-field defense. Sum mergill and Robinson pitched for the visitors while Greenway and Drew handled the mound for Andover. Attendance was listed at 250 as Andover trailed early then rallied briefly before Brown pulled away.

Andover Brown Greenway Summergill Robinson Robinson and Lauder Drew

Bowdoin Beats Maine State College 27 to 10 in Maine

Bowdoin defeated Maine State College 27 to 10 in Brunswick on May 20 in a loose game. The line score lists Bowdoin as 27 and Maine State College as 10 with errors and battery details noted.

Bowdoin Maine State College Brunswick Harris and Haines Bass and Palmer

Harvard Medical School Nine Beats Wellesley Team

Harvard Medical School defeated Wellesley College in a daytime game at Wellesley Mass. on May 20 before a large crowd. The visitors showed superb play, but the home nine prevailed with a decisive score in a competitive match.

Harvard Med Wellesley Mass Harvard Medical School Wellesley College Wellesley Sole Ease

Valkyrie III Emerging for Cup Races with Defender Rivalry

In New York on May 20, interest grows as the Valkyrie III nears launch in the cup races alongside the Defender. The vessel measures 26 ft 4 in wide with an 18 ft draft, a 3 ft freeboard total hull 21 ft high, and about 12 300 sq ft of sail area. Built as a steel frame and wood planking composite with a coppered underbody, frames are 18 inches apart and equidis-

New York

Valkyrie III and Britannia III Yacht Drawings Compare

The article describes scale illustrations of the midship sections of the Britannia and Valkyrie III ships. It details two inch and one and a half inch steel angles forming the hull frame, teak and elm planking, pine masts, and a practically fixed centreboard design.

Britannia Valkyrie

Valkyrie III Compared With Defender In Lead Keel Design

The article notes Valkyrie III uses a low lead keel as a key to stability, comparing it to Britania and Defender. Watson predicts Valkyrie III will win on superior sails and handling, while Clyde naval architects expect it to be the best boat yet built there.

Atlantic Watson Clyde

Hull of Valkyrie III Outlined as Formidable Yacht

A witness reports Valkyrie III appears a very large yacht with a hull shape that could fit the Britannia inside. C Oliver Iselin, in charge of Defender, will sail with Woodbury Kane Herbert C Leeds and W Butler Duncan Jr on board for all races. Kane previously crossed the ocean with Royal Phelps Carroll aboard Navahoe and joined her contests abroad.

C. Oliver Iselin Woodbury Kane Herbert C. Leeds W. Butler Duncan, Jr Iselin Kane Royal Phelps Carroll

Clyde racing plan may bring Valkyrie III to Alisa clash

Lord Dunraven aims to arrange a week of Clyde racing between Valkyrie III and Alisa. If successful only the winner may visit this country this year. Other yachts and owners are at New London and Brooklyn yards with regatta fixtures set by Savin Hill Yacht Club.

Lord Dunraven Clyde Valkyrie III Alisa American Yacht Club H. M. Hanna Morgan Iron Works New London Water Witch David Banks Atlantic Yacht Club Manning’s Basin Twenty-sixth Street South Brooklyn George W. Weld Boston Savin Hill Yacht Club Clu Moonlight Club

Boy Cyclist Dies in City Street Accident

David Morrison eight years old of 1 West Eighty-fifth street was killed yesterday afternoon when he swerved to avoid a passing vehicle and struck his head on a curb. He turned a complete somersault and suffered a broken neck before dying at the scene. The body was taken to the station house and later identified.

New York David Morrison Eighty-fifth Street

Mount Hermon Field Day Sees Three School Records Set

Mt Hermon May 17 annual field day at Moody's Mt Hermon schools held under strong wind. Record performances included Holton pole vault 9 ft 4 in, Gleason broad jump 6 ft 1 in, Carr half mile 3 min 13 340 sec.

Mount Hermon MT. Hermon Moody’s Holton Gleason Carr

Yale Harvard Football Talk Ends in Standstill

Harvard and Yale clash over a planned game next fall with letters from Captain Thorne and James Barr Ames showing mutual refusals to contradict published charges. Yale declines to schedule without such contradiction and Harvard cites impossibility while hoping graduates can break the deadlock.

Harvard Athletic Committee Thorne Yale Brewer J. B. Ames Harvard New Haven Springfield James Barr Ames Cambridge Dr. Brooks Hinkey Brooks Yalie

Racing Notes Include Pacing Colts and Handicaps Across States

Arion's fee is now 300 dollars. A 3-year-old pacing colt showed 40 seconds quarter at Colebrook. Banquet entered for Manchester soup handicap on June 7 and Doncaster handicap. Eau Gallile scratched. Klick Klock added to Allen Risk stable. Directly likely to enter free-for-alls against top pacers. Baltimore figures strong with Brookslyn handicap and Whirligig pace. Memorial Day match race scheduled at Waverly New Jersey.

Arion Ry Gene Briggs Messenger Wilkes T. Thayer South Falls Jenny Greenfield Colebrook N. H Price M. F. Dwyer Banquet Manchester Don Alonzo Doncaster Eau Gallile Allen Risk Williamantic Conn Virginia Klick Klock Monroe Salisbury Robert J Joe Patchen John R. Gentry Hal Dillard Hal Pointer Baltimore Charley Nolan Dalgetty Conaslee Josh Daly

Bowling Club Officers Elected in Massachusetts League

The Massachusetts Bowling League last night elected officers and committee members. Charles D. Palmer was named president, Walter Stimpson Robert J. Loring and Frank A. Merriam as vice-presidents, Arthur Dixwell secretary, J H Rubin treasurer, with Stimpson Barton and Dixwell on the rules committee.

Sachusetts Bowling League R’s Charles D. Palmer Messrs Walter Stimpson Robert J. Loring Frank A. Merriam Arthur Dixweill J. H. Rubin Charles J. Barton Arthur Dixwell

Harvard class crew race on the Charles ends in Junior win

The annual Harvard spring boat race on the Charles River featured the junior eight defeating the senior and sophomore crews in a tight finish. The juniors led most of the way, finishing two lengths ahead with a time of 11 minutes 43 seconds as spectators lined the river and bridge feed the crowd.

Harvard Charles River Union Boat House Longwood Bridge Riverside Rowing Club Yale Rogers F. Davis W. H. Cameron A. ©. Potter R. L. Manning Capen H. D. Pillsbury Youngman Bow A. F. Stevenson Coxwain Thomas A. M. Kales F. M. Forbes C. Stillman H. C. de V. Cornwell G. Geason G. P. Orton

Boxing Gossip Sparks Manager Dispute Over Walcott Tracey Fight

Boxing gossip notes a possible rift between managers over a $250 forfeit for the Walcott Tracey bout. Walcott’s alleged refusal to fight prompts abeyance. O’Brien considered as replacement but deemed too large. Kennedy’s bill troubles and match rumors abound as Boston hosts fundraising for Barney Fagan.

Joe Walcott Tom Tracey O'Rourke Colonel Hopkins Walcott Judge Newton James W.westcott Dick O’brien Tracey O’brien Jack Wilks St. Louis Boston Big Jim Kennedy Ryan Smith Kennedy Parson Davies Jim Westcott Bill John Powell Charlestown Dick Marrison Barney Fagan Barney Mike Hare New England Tom Coyne Manchester N. H. Hare Mr. Neason Coyne Barney Donahue Cameron John Twomey Chelsea Jimmy Mott Lynn The Post George Dixon Halifax New York Dixon Jack McDonough McDonough Rob Roy

St Valentine’s T A and B Society Meeting at Boston College

The St Valentine’s T A and B Society held a meeting at Boston College Lecture Hall. A nominating committee was appointed to prepare a list of officers for the semi annual election. The society will be represented at the Boston C T A union convention at Lawrence Hall on Memorial Day by E Phelan, J Barry and L Traynor.

St. Valentine's T. A. and B. Society Boston College Boston C. T. A. Union Lawrence Hall Messrs. E. Phelan J. Barry L. Traynor

Track work finishes as Waltham gears up for races

Waltham track repair is complete and riders including Coulter and Ziegler test the surface. Budd and Ray McDonald set for a race on the 30th while Roxbury Club remakes its clubhouse. A 16 year old injury from a high wheel ride highlights dangers of the era.

Watham Waltham Coulter Linscott Ziegler Harbottle Budd Ray McDonald Waltham Tribune Percival Percy Tribune Roxbury Bicycle Club Morning Patrick Ward Elm Street Waltham Hospital

Entries At Brooklyns Mixed Races Feature Notable Weights

A Brooklyn card lists six races with weights and entries. Notable contenders include Hanovarian Joe Rogers and Dr Wyrle in race one, Mirage and Bedouin among maiden threes in race two, Park Way Handicap details in race four, and heavyweight contenders Weinberg Ed Kearney Jack of Spades plus others across the program.

Results at Louisville horse races recap

First race over seven eighths of a mile selling All Pree won with Cyclone second and Judith third. Time 0 0 728. Second race three fourths of a mile maiden three year olds Catalina first Miss Lou second Miss Florist third. Time 1 16. Third race three fourths of a mile selling Podgwon Evanatus second Start third me. Fourth race one mile Schulte stakes Simon first Rey Del Carrares second The Commoner third. Time 1 42 14. Fifth race four and one half furlongs selling Alvanado first Fasig second Fred Barr third. Time 57.

Ilume Ett Doe Birch Gonzales Fassett Red Star Halcyon Valkyrie Jim McLaughlin Simon Rey del Carrares the Commoner Alvanado Fasig Fred Barr

Philadelphia Steeplechase Winners in Sporadic Showery Day

The Country Club steeplechase meeting drew under 1500 spectators amid threatening forenoon weather. Winners included Pawnee in the one-fourth mile flat and The Sheik in the second race, with Independence Day, Latitude, The Shamrock, The Peer and others among the victors in the remaining events. times noted for each.

Philadelphia Country Club Pawnee Vermouth Mickie Wazee the Sheik Miss Clay Briar Cliffe Scud John Lackland the Shamrock Mavourneen Peer Hon Spread Eagle

Country Club race meeting names starter and entry closings

Mr. F M Ware of New York has been engaged as starter for the Country Club race meeting. Entries for the first day’s races and the Country Club handicap steeplechase close tomorrow with Mr. W C Denny clerk of the course at the Country Club Brookline. The meeting opens at 2 30 Saturday afternoon and continues on Tuesday May 2 Thursday May 30 and Saturday June 1.

F. M. Ware New York Country Club W. C. Denny Brookline

Dorothy and 1492 At Hollis Street Theatre Review

A full house at Castle Square Theatre sees Dorothy sung by Louise Kissing and Lydia Hawthorne by Marie Bell with lively burlesques by Wolff and Guiland. At Hollis Street, 1492 impresses with brighter costuming and living pictures by Kilanyi. Theresa Vaughn adds new numbers in a Trilby parody. The Kilanyi troupe debut augments two new cast members Dottie Nevalle and Augustus Sohlke. The Hollis engagement lasts one week then season ends.

Comppany How Castle Square Alfred Cellier Dorothy Rose Louise Kissing Lydia Hawthorne Marie Marie Bell Beaumont Smith Squire Bantam Harold Winthrop John KE. McWade Geoffrey Wilder Harry Sherwood William Wolff Alice Guilland Lurcher Ravennes Erminie Mr. Wolff Miss Guilland Priscilla Privette Ben Bolt Walter Jones Miss Vaughn Jones Kilanyi Dottie Nevalle Augustus Sohlke Hollis Street

Oliver Twist in Boston Theatres Receives Notable Casts

The Bowdoin Square Theatre revival of Oliver Twist impresses with a strong cast including Lucille Western as Nancy and E. L. Davenport as Bill Sikes. Grand Museum features Jay Hunt as Sikes and Little Charlotte as Oliver Twist in a praised production. Kate Claxton and Mme Janauschek headline the Grand Opera House Two Orphans, while Keith’s New Theatre showcases Weber and Fields, Lew Dockstader, Lil Me Western, Thomas E. Clifford, and a large vaudeville lineup.

Oliver Twist Kate Claxton Mme. Janauschek Bowdoin Square Dickens Bowdoin Square Theatre Boston Theatre Lucille Western Nancy Sikes E. L. Davenport Bill Sikes J. W. Wallick Fagin Charles Barron Eliza Proctor Otis Fagin H. G. Carleton Katherine Dooling Annie Wood Cor=ney Charles B. Smith James B. Smith Grand Museum Jay Hunt Little Charlotte J. W. Wilkes Aga Fagin Nancy Sikes Mr. Bumble Charles Burnham Miss Claxton William Barry Keith's NEW Theatre Keith’s Weber Fields Lew Dockstader Dockstader Boston Thomas E. Clifford Keith Hacker Lester Eckert Berg al Grant Charley Banks Deveres Bonner Strog Mason and Healey John Nellie McCarthy Burns and Hart

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