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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1894
Page
3
Boston Defeats New Yorks 3-0 In Cold Con gress Street Game
In frigid weather at Congress Street grounds yesterday the Bostons beat the New Yorks 3 to 0. Huyler Westervelt pitched well for New York but Boston scoring came late amid errors, including a brilliant catch by Tommy McCarthy and several costly miscues by Murphy and Westervelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress Street Grounds
Bostons
New Yorks
Giants
Huyler Westervelt
Huyler
Ward
Nichols
Davis
Stafford
New York
Nick
Burke
Farrell
Murphy
Johnnie
Westervelt
Duffy
Tommy McCarthy
Boston
Little Murphy
Yale
McCarthy
Nash
Hugh
Bury
Bannon
Westervelt Stolen Bases Highlight Stolen Night
Westervelt led a low scoring game with multiple steals by Doyle Farrell and Duffy. Boston made four errors while New York committed one as Westervelt tossed two wild pitches and Stafford Ryan struck out. Attendance reached 1570 at Empire Stage Time 1b 45m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
AB. R. B
Lowe
Nash
Cso-Co
PFE
Ryan
C.neveweeseewes
Nichola
Ensenewees
New York
Eueseeceeess
Ward
Tren
Cl. Seceras Dorie
Burke
Oost C. Peseeceeceeres
Westervelt
Dwarencae
Doyle
Farrell
Duffy
Davis
Murphy
Stafford
Long
Murdy
Ganzel
Buffalos Rally Past Troy In Muddy Ball Game
In Buffalo on May 21 the home nine displayed errorless defense despite muddy grounds. Gruber’s wild pitching early allowed eight Buffalo runs, as the team won decisively 9 to 5 over Troy with strong hitting and solid fielding behind batterymates Bett, Galvin, and Urquhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Gruber
Wuffelo
SeOya
Troy
Rbett
Galvin
Urquhart
Cahill
Reds Edge Cleveland In Wet Fielding Game
Four hundred spectators watched a sharp fielding contest in Cleveland as Cincinnati beat Cleveland 9 to 7. Parrott and Vaughn teamed for Cincinnati with Young and O Connor catching for Cleveland in wet conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Reds
Chagas
Cievasees
Cincinnati
Parrott
Vaughn
Young
O'Connor
Pittsburg Whites Stockings Rally Past Chicago in Eighth
Pittsburg pitchers Killen and Mack shut down Chicago in a tense game until McGill collapsed in the eighth, allowing seven runs. Chicago nearly tied on a late surge but wasted chances with poor base running. Attendance reported as 500. Final score Pittsburg 24 Chicago 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
McGill
Pittsburgs
White Stockings
Killen
Pittebure
Chigrro
Pittsburg
Mack
Schriver
Rain Delays Hit Five Baseball Games Across League
Five matchups including Philadelphia vs Washington Brooklyn vs Baltimore and St Louis vs Louisville were postponed due to steady rainfall. Weather disrupted the schedule as teams awaited clearer conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Washington
Philadelphia
Louisville
St. Louis
Haverhill Defeats Worcester In Sharp Ball Play
Haverhill won over Worcester with precise batting and strong support on bases. McKillop was well batted, Worcester fielded brilliantly, and the final score shows Haverhill with 8 runs to Worcester 3. Base hits were six for Haverhill and ten for Worcester. Errors tied at two apiece. batteries were McKillop Sweeney for Haverhill and McCarthy Hayes for Worcester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Worcester
McKillop
Sweeney
McCarthy
Hayes
N. Y
Lewiston Beats Fall River In Wild Maine Tilt
Lewiston won 14 to 9 over Fall River in a comeback filled game. Ferson pitched well for Lewiston while Fall River struggled to touch him. Lewiston had timely hitting and better fielding as errors favored Lewiston 3 to 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Fall River
Lewistons
Ferson
Bergen
Myers
Rollins
Pawtucket Defeats Bangor In Ninth In Sharp Fielding
Pawtucket beat Bangor 10 to 6 in Bangor after a ninth inning spurt by Bangor. The game featured four double plays and strong fielding throughout. Hits were Pawtucket 10, Bangor 6 with four errors by Pawtucket and one by Bangor. Batteries Fournier and Roach for Pawtucket, McBride and Hart for Bangor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Pawtucket
Fournier
Roach
McBride
Hart
Portland Defeats Brockton In Easy Baseball Victory
Portland won over Brockton as Portland hitters struck harder and the defense played better. A decisive call on a foul fly in the third inning gave Brockton three runs. Final: Portland 9, Brockton 7. Batteries Kiley Mahoney for Portland Leeds Corcoran for Brockton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Brockton
Kiley and Mahoney
Leeds
Corcoran
Syracuse Wins as Erie Falls Short in Tight Tilt
In Erie on May 21 Syracuse defeated Erie 8 to 2 as Syracuse bunched hits in the eighth and tenth innings. Dewald issued walks and Syracuse hitters Payne Smith and Wilson homered. Attendance was small with Erie committing four errors while Syracuse had three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ERIE
Penn
Syracuse
Dewald
Payne
Smith
Wilson
Payne and Wilson
Gunson
Eastern League Postponements Weather Delays Two Games
The Wilkes Barre Springfield game and the Buffalo area Bing hampton Providence game were postponed due to rain and wet grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre-Springfield
Baseball Gossip and Player Movements From Early Reports
Mark Baldwin joins the Allentowns while Bill Brown starts at first for St. Louis. Washingtons suffer a 14th straight loss as rain disrupts schedules across the East and Midwest. Mike Kelly may be released as Allentowns manager amid controversy. Jack Millsigan eyed to replace him. The Unions of East Cambridge claim the Massachusetts 13 year old title. Jim Stafford joins the New York squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Baldwin
Allentowns
Bill” Brown
St. Louis
Washingtons
Louisvilles
Pittsburg
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Louisville
Mike Kelly
al Johnson
Kelly
Harrisburg
Jack Milligan
East Cambridge
Massachusetts
N. J
Gus Schmelz
Petty
New Yorks
Leons
Roxbury
Jack Hawes
James Durgin
Tom Mahoney
Harry Stephens
F. Kelly
J. Donnelly
George Brenise
H. Goodman
Carl Wagner
J. Hannon
Brian Mahoney
Parker Street
Yale Beats Princeton In Intercollegiate Championship Game
Yale defeats Princeton 5 to 3 in New Haven with timely batting sealing the lead after a sixth inning rally. Keator Ward and Payne starred in outfield and fielding, while Stephenson's first base play drew attention and a likely position change. Attendance reached about 4000 as Yale forged ahead late and held Princeton scoreless after the sixth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Yale
Princeton
Carter
Altman
Keator
Stephenson
Arbuthnot
Payne
Greenway
Austin
Case
Speer
Murphy
Brooks
O’rourke
Bowdoin Defeats Bates In One Sided Meet
Bowdoin won over Bates in a decisive game at Brunswick. Bowdoin’s Plaisted pitched well, supported by strong hitting as Bowdoin racked up 24 base hits while Bates managed 6. Bates used substitute Berryman for regular pitcher Burrill, but Bowdoin’s bats overwhelmed the defense with 9 errors by Bates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Bowdoin
Bates
Burrill
Berryman
Plaisted
Haines
Gerrish
New Haven Beats Norwich in Narrow Baseball Showdown
New Haven defeated Norwich 11 to 10 in a baseball game at Norwich New Haven. The high scoring clash featured a close finish as both teams traded runs throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Norwich
Open handicap games at Irvington Oval by B A A
The Boston Athletic Association will stage open handicap events at Irvington Oval on June 18 at 3 pm. Events include 100 yard dash 300 yard run one mile run 12 yard high hurdle run ning high jump and running broad jump with 10 and 440 yard dash scratch for novices. Prizes awarded with 59 cent entry per event. Entries close June 12 with John Graham at the B A A club house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Athletic Association
Irvington Oval
John Graham
Salem Boxing Showdown Sets 128-Pound Title Tilt
Frank Wheeler of Salem faces Frank Hawkes of New Jersey in a ten round decision bout at the Salem skating rink tonight. Wheeler seeks the 128-pound national title while both fighters remain undefeated. Two preliminaries feature Duffy versus Lang and Harry Cross versus Ringwood. A Boston delegation travels by train from Union Station at 7 10 p m with the last train back around 11 p m. The arena seats 1500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Frank Wheeler
Frank Hawkes
New Jersey
Wheeler
Duffy
Lang
Harry Cross
Ringwood
Boston
Union Station
Turner’s Falls Handicap Entries Open and Prizes Listed
The Turner’s Falls AOH Society announces the 135 yard handicap on May 30 with closing date May 24. Prizes total 75 for first, 25 for second, 15 for third, 10 for fourth. Entries go to M. J. Finn Natick Mass. Other events include 100 yard scratch, quarter mile, and hop step jump open to all. Entries to James E. Cream on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner's Falls
A. O. H. Society of
M. J. Finn
Natick
Mass
James EK
Cream
Vermont Downs Michigan In Eastern Series Win
University of Vermont defeats Michigan 8 to 4 in Burlington as both teams commit errors. Pond earns win for Vermont while Hollister and Smeltzer tackle Michigan hitters, with U V’s Hollis and Vermont defense stifling late threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
University of Michigan
University of Vermont
Vermonters
Michigan
Hollis
Pond
U., of V
U. of V
Pond and Kinsella
Hollister and Smeltzer
Abington Games Fifteenth Picnic At Weymouth Park
The Young Men’s Catholic Lyceum of Abington will hold its fifteenth annual picnic and races at Weymouth Park South Weymouth on May 30. Entries for the 125 yard handicap close May 23 with M J Finn of Natick handling entries. Prizes include 60 for first 26 for second 15 for third and 6 for fourth. Other events include a scratch race quarter mile hop step and jump and bicycle race with a 30 watch prize for the bicycle. Entries close the day of the picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Catholic Lyceum of
Abington
Weymouth Park
South Weymouth
M. J. Finn
Natick
Cycling clubs bid a feast to visiting officials after May races
The executive committee of the Associated Cycling Clubs met at Young's Hotel and reported progress toward a successful tournament with rapid ticket sales. A banquet is set for May 30 after races, listing many officers and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Cycling Clubs
Young’s Hotel
Charles Luscomb
Willison
George A. Perkins
Abbott Bassett
National Racing Board
Howard E. Raymond
D. E. Miller
Charles E. Howard
Albert A. Pope
A. H. Overman
A. O. Very
Measure
J. M. Linscott
Ben Lovell
John P. Lovell
Atwell
E. C. Stearns
Mr. Sidwell
W. D. Bradst
Malden
A. C. Cc
Arthur K. Peck
Sterling
Saugus
Stoneham Club
Eddie Doucett
Doucett
Massachusetts
Fred Davis
A. E. Daw
Harry S. Brown
John Hanley
Reading
Waltham
P. O. Box
Metropolitan Wheelmen
Upton Street
Frothingham
Farrell
Edwards
Ralph Moses
Geldert
Bradlee
Brazier
Henry Goodman
Wyge Aare Rankin
Harry Rowell
Samuel Dinsmore
William P. Pierce
McKay
Wilker
Kimball
Silver
Dangel
Bonstein
Fitzpatrick
Thomas
McGregor
Arthur T. Otis
Heinrich
The Best Bicycle Trip Contest Notice
The Boston Post invites readers to submit a 400 word bicycle trip sketch by June 1. The writer of the most interesting piece will receive a gold eagle, awarded the following Sunday. Send name and address. sketches will not be returned. submit to Bicycle Trip Editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
The
Boston Post
Bicycle journey through western Massachusetts to Williamstown
Two travelers ride west from Greenfield toward Shelburne and beyond. They describe sunlit hills, streams, and scenic roads as they pass Green River, Shelburne Falls, Deerfield, East Charlemont, the tunnel, and on to North Adams and Williams College. John F. Brown signs the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phobus
Green River
Greenfield
Shelburne
Shakspere
Massachusetts
Falls
Deerfield
East Charlemont
Mit
North Adams
Williamstown
John F. Brown
South Street
Fitchburg
Mass
Bicycles on Credit Offer From Washburn Credit House
A vintage advertisement promotes light fast bicycles on liberal credit with cash prices and no interest. Trade-ins accepted as first payment. Also offers second hand wheels on credit at low prices from Washburn Credit House at 465 Washington Street near Jordan Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Credit House
Washington St
Jordan, Marsh & Ca
Boxers from the West Seek Boston Fame Amid Ring Turmoil
Western boxers of African lineage such as Bob Dobbs Jim Johnson and Pepper Griffin head toward Boston while courts in Norfolk Va challenge prize fight rulings. May 31 sees Ariel club bout between Austin S Gibbons and Johnson for a $1500 purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Charley Johnson
Frank Wongo
Ariel Club
Austin S. Gibbons
Johnson
Gibbons
Kid McCoy
Jim Barron
Twin City Athletic Club
Minneapolis
Barron
James J. Corbett
Paris
Scotland
Jack
Edinburgh
Kid Lavigne
New York
Young Griffo
Olympic Club
New Orleans
Lavigne
Griffo
George Dixon
John Boden, Jr
New York Press
Tommy Connelly
Boston
Billy Plimmer
Connelly
Jack Falvey
Tommy Ryan
Foot Guards’ Armory
Hartford
Conn
Ryan
Chicago
Falvey
New York Sunday Journal
Mike Hughes
Jack Aikens
George Godfrey
Peter Maher
Godfrey
Maher
Joe Goddard
Coney Island
Ed Smith
Mike Sullivan
Cambridge
Sullivan
Watts
Police Division 3
Dick O’brien
Godfrey Maher Exhibition Bout At Casino Promises Big Show
The Godfrey Maher ten round contest at the Casino on Monday night draws wide interest. Maher is in good shape with solid carriage and deportment. He was Ireland’s champion before coming here. Godfrey, famed from Boston, has a long successful boxing career. Al Smith will referee. Three preliminaries include Maxey Haugh versus Jack Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godfrey-Maher
Maher
Ireland
Godfrey
Boston
al Smith
Maxey Haugh
Jack Rogers
Challenge for Hubbard prompts quick boxing match
Jimmy Powers of South Boston agrees to fight Barney Hubbard with backer Frank Dunn posting a forfeit to arrange a limited round or decision bout. The weight limit is 124 pounds, Hubbard willing to battle at 122 pounds, and the match could be in public or private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Powers
South Boston
Barney Hubbard
Frank Dunn
Hubbard
Brockton man accepts 126 pound bout with Lowell rival in Boston
John Burns of Brockton says he is willing to meet J. O. Gagman of Lowell at 126 pounds before any club in Boston. The item notes the proposed match and locations, reflecting boxing scene details of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burns
Brockton
J. O. Gagman
Lowell
Boston
Dartmouth students face 3800 dollar shortfall for Worcester trip
At a mass meeting in Hanover on May 21 the athletic association manager said the classes owe 3800 dollars. If not paid by tomorrow morning the team cannot travel to Worcester. If funded, 150 students will accompany the team to cheer them to victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
N. H
Dartmouth
The
Athletic Association
Worcester
United States cruiser Chicago invited to visit English towns
London reports the Chicago cruiser officers have invitations to visit major English towns with Admiral Erben and Captain Mahan set to attend a dinner at the Royal Naval Club of London on June This elite club admits members only above the rank of commander and is noted as highly conservative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Chicago
England
Erben
Mahan
Royal Naval Club of
South Boston Considers Moving Insane Asylum and Prison
Alderman Barry wins board approval for a 6000 grant to fit up new Austin farm buildings to house inmates, with 130 to 150 insane residents to receive better beds clothing and spaces. The move aims to remove stigma tied to penal and mental institutions and could lead to a new or expanded house of correction in South Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Boston
Peninsular
Barry
Board of Aldermen
Austin Farm
South Boston
Austin
Insane Asylum
House of Correction
Sullivan reception at Casino draws 3000 cheering townsmen
John Lawrence Sullivan, idol of many fans, received a warm welcome at a Casino reception attended by about 3000 locals. He saluted the crowd, announced he would donate 25 percent of receipts to fire sufferers, and watched bouts featuring Paddy Ryan, Griffo, Kerrigan, Dunn, and other boxers. The event mixed praise with tame exhibitions and ended with cheers for Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lawrence Sullivan
John
Sullivan
Paddy Ryan
Jack McAuliffe
Griffo
McAuliffe
Patsey Kerrigan
Mick Dunn
William Daly, Jr
Denny Sullivan
Johnnie Murphy
Billy Wilson
Professor Dolan
Roxbury
Jimmy Kaveney
Bantam
Dave Leahy
Ada
Erik O’brien
Lewiston
Billy Ryan
Worcester
Maxey Haugh
New York
Tom Brown
Malden
Ted Kely
Cambridge
John Sullivan
Brooklyn
Jimmy Carroll
Billy Hennessey
Burke Brothers
Martin Flaherty
Peter Maher
Ed Binney
Barney Hubbard
Frank Kaveney
Milford appoints new police chief amid turnover
Revere May 21 Police Officer De lano is superseded by Henry C. Snell, veteran state constabulary, as Milford’s chief. Fourth of July Beachmont events planned with morning athletic sports and afternoon baseball and lacrosse, plus evening fireworks. Beachmont House to reopen under George Boulard. Church events set for June 6 and a Spencer Hall program Friday. Shirley Hotel Crest Winthrop Beach to open in June with Mrs. Howard resuming management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George ¥. Basford
Charles E. Willard
J. B. Hauck
J. H. Roberts
W. H. Powers
F. A. Clark
Beachmont House
George Boulard
Church Workers
St. Paul's Evangelist Church
Beachmont
Union Evangelical Church
Parker Hall
Shirley Hotel
Crest
Winthrop Beach
Howard
Reading votes to establish town electric light plant
A special town meeting in Reading May 21 voted unanimously to create an electric light plant for street lighting and commercial use, signaling a move toward municipal power generation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
New York & New England Railroad Reorganization Sees Strong Deposits
On May 21 the last day for deposits under the New York & New England plan, chairman John S. Waterbury reported large totals with over 75 percent of common and preferred stock deposited. Additional stock and bonds were pledged, extending the window briefly while the NYSE considers listing engraved receipts for Manhattan Trust Company as a majority of stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York & New England Railroad
John S. Waterbury
Committee On Reorganization
New York Stock Exchange
Manhattan Trust Company
Arrests in Liberty Supply swindle case
Post office inspectors arrested G. F. Emans and E. McClellan for operating the Liberty Supply Company in Boston. The firm advertised a $1 outfit consisting of a canvased design to be embroidered in silk, with a refund promised if the customer was satisfied. The scheme profited as most recipients deemed the work unsatisfactory and kept the $1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Emans
E. McClellan
Liberty Supply Company
Liberty Supply Company of
Boston
Sneak Thieves Strike East Boston Pigeon and Coat Thefts
East Boston resident J. P. Wescott reports thirty valuable fantail pigeons stolen from his stable in the afternoon. James Murphy also loses a black overcoat a black cutaway coat and vest and a silver watch and chain from his room while away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Wescott
Border Street
East Boston
James Murphy
Havre Street
Boston
Americans attend English church window unveiling
United States Ambassador Bayard and Mrs Bayard joined descendants of Helio t and other Americans at Widford Church Hertfordshire for the unveiling of a donated painted window featuring three crucifixion scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Bayard
Widford Church
Hertfordshire
Heliot
Bayards
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