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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1894
Page
3
The Hammond animal tracts will be mailed to druggists not supplied, with all existing literature on the subject, on receipt of price. The Columbia Chemical Co. in Washington, D. C. handles mailings, with wholesale through Smith, Benedict & Co.
The Jamaica Cycle Club outlines ten mile, two mile, and one mile race courses with details on routes and finishing points. Entries close May 29 with D. C. Valentine Jr. Prizes cover entrant fees for ten mile finishers and an open 14 mile race is noted for June 2 at Brockton.
The Boston Post invites readers to submit a 400 word bicycle trip sketch by June 1. The winner receives a gold eagle, awarded the following Sunday. Write on one side of paper and include name and address. sketches will not be returned. Send to Bicycle Trip Editor, The Boston Post.
An ad lists a $125 safety bicycle and commission to act as an agent. Connecticut Cycle and Surety Co. of Hartford offers credit terms and contract details. Another notice promotes lightweight bicycles on liberal credit with cash prices and trade-ins, plus mentions Washington Street address and Washturn Credit House near Jordan, Marsh.
An urchin style advert from Alland at 19 Tremont Row promotes physiognomical hair cutting service. The copy suggests trimming long hair into an ornament for the head and face. It reflects period grooming ads with ornamental language.
In a crowded matchup Boston failed to pressure Jouett Meekin while Staley endured a heavy hit early. Murph contributed amidst the contest as Brooklyn, Louisville, and Pittsburgh led the field with victories.
Chicago protests after umpire calls a seventh inning stoppage for Pirates to catch a Cleveland train. The contest was fierce with walks fueling most runs. Attendance 1700 as Pittsburgh wins 10 9 in a tense Chicago park game.
Louisville beat St. Louis 4 to 3 in a pitchers battle aided by Browns errors. Hemming outpitched Hawley as Louisville builds 3 runs in the late innings. Attendance 2000. Scoring shows St Louis 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 and Louisville 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 with hits totaling 6 for St Louis and 7 for Louisville.
Kennedy worked a strong complete game for Brooklyn holding Baltimore to one run. Brooklyn tallied 9 hits and 2 errors while Baltimore had 6 hits and 3 errors. Batter ies were Kennedy and Kinslow for Brooklyn Mullane and Robinson for Baltimore. Attendance listed as 3,500.
Rain halted the Philadelphia Washington game at the end of the first inning with Washington ahead five to nothing.
The Cleveland- Cincinnati game was postponed due to rain on May 23 in Cleveland.
William Murphy, a 4 foot 9 inch ex ELI player, dazzled a local crowd as the New York Giants defeated the Boston Bostons 12 to 4 at Congress Street grounds. Meekin and Stivetts pitched smartly as Murphy figured in a dozen of 27 plays and drew cheers for his speed and fielding.
Worcester beat Lewiston 3 to 2 in a tight New England League game. Farrell delivered the deciding hit in the fourth inning as Stafford starred with pitching and eleven strikeouts. Base hits totaled five for Worcester and nine for Lewiston with two and one errors respectively. Batteries O'Brien Hayes and Stafford Bergen.
Pawtucket pounded Gannon in the first inning and built a large early lead. Burns committed several errors in the frame before Curry relieved Gannon. Portland tried to rally but could not close the gap as Pawtucket won with a decisive showing in the opening innings. Base hits favored Portland 19 to 12 with Portland committing more errors overall.
Fall River defeated Bangor 38 to 20 in a heated game marked by brilliant plays and umpire disputes. Brady was ejected for back talk amid back and forth scoring as Fall River posted 13 hits to Bangor's 8 and committed seven errors to Bangor's eight.
Haverhill won 6 to 5 over Brockton in a sharp contest. McKillop shut down Brockton after the first inning while Brockton errors led to the home team's score. Base hits were 4 for Haverhill and 5 for Brockton. errors 1 for Haverhill and 4 for Brockton.
Syracuse defeated the home team in a hard fought game at Binghamton with a final score of 9 to 7. The contest was noted as one of the best seen in the season.
In Wilkesbarre on May 23 Troy scored in the twelfth inning with two out as Cahill crossed the plate on McMahon’s error. The soggy field and constant rain did not dampen a brilliant display of ball playing before 3,000 spectators.
Jud Smith hit a decisive double in the ninth to drive in the winning run as Buffalo edged Springfield 7 to 6 in an exciting game. Both pitchers were hit hard in the third, double plays stood out, fielding was sharp, and attendance reached 1400.
Harvard beat Michigan in a tight game with clean fielding on a wet field. Highlands pitched steadily, allowing only two runs after the first inning. Smeltzer hit a featured home run as Harvard outplayed Michigan at bat and in the field. The score:
Vex offers soup roast stuffed veal clam fritters mashed potatoes stewed corn bread and butter pudding brandy sauce for 20c. Clam chowder fried lake trout pork acrops mashed potatoes mashed turnip listed for 1hc. LSATRO'S at Court and Alden Streets advertises affordable meals.
Yale in New Haven edged Staten Island Cricket Club as Tyng the Harvard veteran puzzled Yale hitters. Two bad umpire decisions gave Yale runners at first base, shaping a tense contest in May.
Yale and Staten Island played a tight contest with no earned runs. Yale built a late edge, aided by strong fielding from Cary Spaulding and Keator, while Carter Trudeau George powered Yale’s offense with a solid all around effort.
Wesleyan defeated Tufts in a well played contest in Middletown. Key moments included a double play by Yaw and Norton and a sharp catch by Jester. Final score Wesleyan 19 Tufts 9 with 11 hits to 3 and errors 5 to 6. batteries G Tirrell and A Tirrell for Wesleyan Crolius and Mallett for Tufts.
Bowdoin defeated Colby 13 to 7 in Waterville as stronger hitting and sharper fielding decided the game. Plaisted shut Colby down after the first inning, with Patterson and Osborne shining in the field for Colby and Sykes supplying Bowdoin’s strong effort. Base hits favored Bowdoin with 14 to Colby’s 8 and Bowdoin committed six errors to Colby’s nine. Batteries Plaisted Haines Whitman Coffin.
In New Bedford on May 23 the Cuban Giants crushed the New Bedford nine 25 to 3 in the season opener. Frank Sexton was shelled in the first inning as the Cuban hitters rapped 18 hits to the locals seven. Captain Stovey relieved but the visitors piled on the runs with ease.
In Boston yesterday afternoon the New York Female Club played the Beacons of Waltham before about two thousand spectators. The girls entertained the crowd with humorous plays despite missing their catcher. Local player Hadley filled in as catcher, boosting morale, but the Beacons prevailed 20 to 16 in the final inning.
Readable line lists several score results from different venues. At New Haven Yale teams and opponents appear with scores 21 to 2 and 28 to 7 at Springfield. Rutland and Vermont Methodist Seminary of Montpelier meet Rutland High School 13 to 12.
At Andover May 23 Phillips Academy hosted an upper campus athletics meet. Four academy records fell including Finley’s shot put 37 ft 6 1 2 in and Paige’s broad jump 20 ft 8 in. Manning set two bicycle records 5 min 38 sec for two miles and 14 min 34 sec for five miles. Additional winners were James in sprints, Lang in middle and long distances, LeBoutillier in the 120 yard hurdles, Davis pole vault 9 ft, Merwin high jump 5 ft 3 1 2 in and Simmons 440 yards.
Joe Sullivan the Washingtons shortstop will miss the trip after being sent home by manager Schmelz for staying out after hours in Brooklyn. Charlestown friends planned a send off with ten barges and a testimonial banquet, now postponed. The Providence Eastern League nine is courting Sullivan to bolster its infield.
A dozen promising young men in South Boston organize the Brown Glee Club named for Thomas Brown Broadway tobacconist. Members include Councilman John J. Brown Ben Melledy James W Kelley Frank Shevlin M F Melledy John Bresnahan Alford Bisby Harry Melcher M Flaherty and William Keefe. A public concert is planned.
Chicago Whist Club defeated Newton Club Boston 639 to 609 while University of Chicago beat American Club Boston by the same 639 to 609 score in the Hamilton trophy tournament rounds at the whist congress in Boston.
At Gravesend on May 23 the program showed Ella Reed winning the 1 furlong dash with Time 1 61 48. Ed Kearney captured the 6 furlongs in 1m1s with Appomattox second and O'Connell third. Sulross took the mile in 1m48 48, followed by Mr Jingle in the Falcon stakes of 11-16 miles at 1m64 12.5s. Melinda won the five furlongs in 1m5s with Nin eva HS second and Amsterdam third. St Julien led the 11-16 mile race with Long Beach second and Mme third, time 681 28.
The piece critiques the Corbett Jackson proposed fight as a hollow match with no firm terms and warns of boxing’s growing opposition as big promoters seek venues. It notes related bouts and fighters including Dixon Griffo Marshall and Teddy Glenn, plus schedules and licensing for sparring events.
James Powers of South Boston announces he cannot make 124 pounds for a match with Barney Hubbard. He offers to box Hubbard at catch weights for a stake and purse and notes any business transacted by his backer Frank Dunn will be satisfactory. Dated May 23, 18M.
The Yachtsmans Annual Guide and Nautical Calendar for 1994 is published by M. J. Kiley of Springlane. The book offers extensive information and features artistic cuts of renowned builders and architects as well as famous yachts and steam vessels, making it a handsome addition to any sailor’s library.
The Brunswick Springs Hotel at Brunswick Springs Vermont burned down in the early morning blaze entirely destroying the building and most furniture. Loss is about 18000 dollars with 11000 dollars insured. The hotel had recently been repaired and opened for the summer season.
A mass meeting of Italians is planned for early next week at Faneuil Hall to discuss the padrone question. The movement, led by Rev. Gaetano Conte of 45 Charter Street, gains support from liberal Italian societies while bosses influence oppose the religious angle. Rev. Edward Everett Hale has pledged support, signaling a broad turnout as Italians undergo a political shift.
The seventy fifth birthday of William Lumb was celebrated with a two hour reception at his home 19 Sparhawk street. Guests included members of the Master Plumbers Association, Charitable Mechanics Association, Master Builders Association, Brit ish and Scots Charitable Societies, Scots Curling Club and families. James Wemyss led greetings, followed by Sayward secretary of the Master Builders Association, and Captain Bell read a poem.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology won the eighth New England Intercollegiate meet at Worcester oval despite rain and delays. Tech scored four firsts five seconds and three thirds to finish ahead of Williams Amherst Dartmouth and Brown, breaking several records as Marmon and Smith led MIT in sprint events and Houghton set a mile walk mark.
An aged physician named Thumim announces thirty years of practice and relocation to 120 Court Street. The notice claims guaranteed permanent cures for male ailments including nervous conditions and sexual weakness with free consultation and hours listed.
An early 20th century promotional notice urges young men and rent payers to seek independence by renting, becoming landlords, or investing. It directs readers to Wood, Harmon & Co. at 13 School Street and advises watching the small ads daily through May 30 to see a large advertisement in Sunday Post.
Brown dominated field events at the college meet with four firsts and 2312 points, breaking Marvel’s broad jump record. Individual events list winners from MIT, Amherst, Williams, Dartmouth, Bowdoin and others, with Clapp of MIT taking the mile and Patterson winning the final sprint.
The annual review and exhibition drill of the First Regiment of infantry filled the Irvington street armory with visitors and soldiers. Lieutenant-Governor Wolcott attended as guest while the First Regiment Fife and Drum Corps played under Drum Major Clark. Badges were awarded to marksmen from the 1893 shoot. Earlier, the Fifth Infantry elected Major J. H. Whitney as lieutenant-colonel with Captain A M Mossman succeeding as major.
Antonioe Mesisko, 34, an Italian, was arrested at the Springfield railroad station after firing five shots at a man in Worcester earlier today. He fled but Worcester police alerted local authorities. He gave his name and refused to discuss the case. a prior assault two years ago is noted as an earlier incident.
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