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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1896

Page

3

Baseball Matchups Listed Across Leagues

National League games include Boston at Philadelphia, New York at Baltimore. New England League features Fall River at New Bedford, Pawtucket at Brockton, Lewiston at Bangor, Portland at Augusta. Eastern League schedules Providence at Buffalo, Springfield at Toronto, Wilkesbarre at Rochester, Scranton at Syracuse.

Boston Philadelphia New York Baltimore NEW England League Fall River New Bedford Pawtucket Brockton Lewiston Bangor Portland Augusta Providence Buffalo Springfield Toronto Wilkesbarre Rochester Scranton Syracuse

Boston Baseball on West Tour Ends in Third Place

The Bostons close a successful West trip and head home in third place. Herman Long’s injury leaves third base and shortstop poorly manned as Nichols Mains and Stivetts shine in the box. Boston’s June home slate faces every Western team, with strong infield and bats led by McKean and Childs.

Bostons Philies Pirates Herman Long Long Nichols Mains Stivetts Cleveland Boston Cincinnati Young Cuppy Wallace McGarr Tebeau McKean Childs Chicago Anson Minneapolis Griffith Terry Decker Phillies Baltimore Senators Brooklyn New York St. Louis Louisville Mercer Joyce Billy McGunigle Colonels McDermott Orioles Giants Browns New England Fall River Billy Long Bangor Pawtucket Brocktonites Maine Springfields Syracuse Providence Rochester Toronto Wilkesbarre Scranton Springfield

Chicago Colts win ten inning thriller over Senators

Chicago defeats Washington in a 14 3 ten inning game after leading then falling behind in the ninth. Flynn is traded to Indianapolis for second baseman McCormick. Attendance 750 as Chicago edges Washington 14 to 3 with 9 hits to 6 and 1 error to 5.

Chicago Colts Senators Flynn McCormick Indianapolis Washington Friend Kittridge German King and McGuire

Browns Edge Brooklyn In Close St. Louis Victory

In St Louis on May 24 a pitcher duel produced a tight win for the Browns as timely hits off Daub frustrated the Brooklyn club. Attendance was about 4000. Final score details show St Louis scoring in multiple innings while Brooklyn failed to capitalize with runners on base. The Browns collected six base hits to Brooklyn's five.

ST. Louis Browns Brooklyns SE. TeOtle Brooklyn

Batterymen Do battle as St. Louis tops Brooklyn 2 1

Donahoe and McFarland stood out for St. Louis while Daub and Grim contributed for Brooklyn in a tight 2 to 1 decision.

St. Louis Brooklyn Donahoe and McFarland Daub and Grim

Cincinnati Beats Louisville in Tight Shutout

Cincinnati edged Louisville 6 runs to 0 as Rhines and Foreman dominated the mound, Frazer was hit hard, and Rhines left with a broken finger after a liner incident. Attendance reached 10,000 as Cincinnati totaled 11 base hits to Louisville’s 4 with 1 error for the home club.

Cincinnati L Louisvilles Rhines Foreman Frazer Louisville Peitz Warner

Buffalo Beats Providence In Slugging East League Game

In Olympic Park Buffalo and Providence displayed a slugfest with seven home runs and multiple long drives. Buffalo used three pitchers with Wadsworth performing best, but Providence prevailed on the day scoring 16 to 13 amid errors and solid hitting from Field Lyons Bassett Dixon and others.

Buffalo N. Y Olympic Park Providence Buffalos Wadsworth Friel Hodson Field Lyons Bessett Dixon Cranby Goodenough Clymer Greminger H. Smith Lewee Herndon Bassett Cooney Canavan

Great Batting and Fielding Propel Newark Past Hartford

Newark defeats Hartford 8 to 4 after a high scoring afternoon. Pettit of Hartford committed all the errors. Cassian issued fifteen walks as wild pitching hampered the visitors. Attendance around 2,000. Newark had 14 base hits to Hartford's 13. errors were Newark 1, Hartford 3. Batteries Bristow and Rothfuss for Newark, Cassian and Smith for Hartford.

Newark N. J Hartford Pettit Cassian Bristow and Rothfuss Smith

Paterson Tops New Haven In Heavy Batting Clash

Paterson won to reclaim first place as Ted Sullivan's Texas Steers struggled against Viau. Attendance reached 3500 while Paterson piled up 16 base hits to New Haven's 6. Errors were 4 for Paterson and 1 for New Haven. Batteries were Viau and Elton for Paterson and Garvin, Smith, Hodge, O'Hogan for New Haven.

Paterson N. J Patersons Ted Sullivan Texas Steers Viau Pstgreen Sia New Haven Elton Garvin Smith Hodge O’hogan

Rochester team wins third straight over Wilkes Barre

In Rochester New York from May 2 to 4 the home team secured a third consecutive win against Wilkes Barre. A hard fought contest featured Shannon's second inning home run as the key moment and attendance around 500. Rochester tallied nine base hits to Wilkes Barre's ten with two Rochester errors. Batteries Day and Boyd for Rochester with Keenan and Diggins behind Wilkes Barre.

Rochester WN. Y Wilkesbarres Shannon Wilkesbarre Day and Boyd Keenan Diggins

Local baseball clubs seek 18 age city games and open dates

The Post invites amateur teams to submit news on games and notes. Listings include the Trentons organized with players at positions, seeking 18 year old teams. Riversides of East Boston, Humphreys of Chelsea. the 42s of Quincy for May 30 with 15 year olds. Dorchesters seeking strong state teams. Millmounts Roxbury. Mt. Washingtons Everett opening Decoration Day with Boston University. Boston Grays open dates in June and July. Young Harvards Charlestown. Mattapans home game May 30. Alerts Medford 14 year olds. Boston Blues new ex minor leaguers seeking May 30 and June 6. Howards Roxbury with 18 age. Richfields Dorchester two games May 30. Franklins Boston away games. Walworths South Boston strong nine with NE League players. seeks matches with south Framing...

Trentons Galvin Bowman Jevy Mack Klein Barrett Solomon Caplants Marcus J. Klein Florence Street City Riversides East Boston Humphreys Chelsea William H. Gibbons London Street 42S Quincy Henry Jennings Chamber of Commerce Shepard & Norwell’s William S‘itzzerald Shepard & Norwell Mt. Washingtons Everett Boston University Dunn Brown Fritz Noonan Gay Dunnican Sliney Nichols Babb Mt. Washington Baseball Club Boston Grays P. S. Larkin Winter Street Harvards Charlestown J. Sullivan Medford Street Mattapans George Johnstone Pleasant Street Mattapan Medford J. Nichols Winchester Street Boston Blues J. Carroll D. Shawley P. Cooney P. G. Flynn B. P. Murray B. J. Carroll D. O’connell J. Manning F. J. Kelley D. J. Wally Quincy Street Roxbury Richfields Dorchester Adonis Battery Donovan McCarty South Framing

Amateur baseball teams seek games across Boston area

A list of clubs from Holliston to East Boston seeks matches for May 30 through August, detailing ages from 13 to 18, open dates, preferred opponents, and contact addresses. Teams include Connolly & Davis nine, C. F. Hovey Co. squad, Twilights, Marines of Watertown, Revere Unions, Emmetts of Roxbury, Farraguts of Charlestown, St Catherines Somerville, Ramblers Cambridge, Centrals South Boston, Cedars Roxbury, Convoys Cambridge, South Ends, Franklins Chelsea, Harbor Views Chelsea, Knockabouts, Harringtons South Boston, St Vincents Lynwoods Admirals, West Somerville, J E T s East Boston, with various open dates and requirements.

Ham Holliston Milford Hopkinton West Quincy Bay States Lynn Newports Haverhill Riversides Hudson Robert W. Wallace Walworth Manufacturing Company South Boston Connolly & Davis G. C. Bowden Charles Street Dorchester C. F. Hovey & Co Henry E. Blais Summer Street City The Twilights Marines of Watertown Frank McNamara Commercial Street Revere Charles Redmond Church Street Emmetts Roxbury G. Kildenny Washington Street Farraguts Charlestown St. Catherines of Somerville Edward B. Wren Henley Street Charlestown. the Hustlers J. Williams Dudley Street George K. Glener West End Street Railroad Grove Hall Ramblers Cambridge J. F. Machon Concord Avenue Centrals Hallets A. m Commonwealth Park Thomas Haney Corner E Sixth Streets Cedars of Boston A. Woodle Highland Street J. L. Linehan Armory Place Cambridgeport R. J. Burton Devonshire Street Franklins Chelsea James O. McKim Washington Avenue Harry MecSorley McIntyre Comerford Lloyd Leishman Wiseman F. Podoliske J. Podoliske Keyes Harry MacSorley N Street Harringtons D. Harrigan H. Rogers G. George S. Hill W. Wilson I. C. Cox S. Grace J. Sherlock W. Miley St. Vincents Lynwoods Admirals Dan Marrigan East Sixth Street West Somerville H.emerson FE. Johnson D. Temple

Boxing Gossip From Woburn Card Faces Top Match

East arena promotions feature Walcott versus Quinn in a fifteen round decision bout and Fenton versus Ernst in a fifteen round bout. Prelims showcase Ernst after his Lynn bout, with Connolly odds on top. Woburn railroad plans a special return train, while Charlestown club teases Burley Buckley and other local matchups.

Woburn A. C Woburn Joe Walcott Bill Quinn Paddy Fenton Boston Billy Ernst Walcott Nantasket Beach Fenton Ernst Eddie Connolly Lynn Connolly Tom D’arc Daniel H. Lynch H. A. Tracy Nick Burley J. J. Buckley Charlestown Buckley Burley J. J. N. Domarama Fisth Bill Jones Jack Hastings Hastings Jimmy Kaveny West End Dave Sullivan Mike Sears Sammy Kelley Dave Leahy Stamford Street Kaveny Salem Union Station Sam Fitzpatrick Peter Jackson Steve O’donnell Kid’’ Lavigne Dick Burge National Sporting Club London Dan Creedon Dick Newton Bob Fitzsimmons Creedon Fitzsimmons England Maher Kid” McCoy New York Slavin

Prof Shaw Boxing Tutor at Tremont House

WH RECOMMEND Prof. Shaw 181 Tremont Street leading boxing teacher offers special summer rates in a cool room. Call or write for details.

Shaw Tremont Sr

Varsman's Luck Prominent This Year in New England Rowing

VarMan's Luck column notes Columbians, West Ends, Riverside and Bradfords show potential as the Metropolitan Rowing Association plans a June 17 and Fourth of July regattas. Talks of junior and senior crews, new shells, coaching by Jim Ten Eyck, and participation by American, Canadian, and English crews outline a major season.

Metropolitan Rowing Association American House New England Riverside Hugh Finnegan Ludlow Berkeley Bunker Hill Whitehead Bergin O'Learys Greer Davey P. A. Berkeley Fleming Bradfords New England Amateur Rowing Association Worcester Providence Wachusett Worcester Boat Club Jim Ten Eyck Halifax Hanlon Gaudaur Hackett Rogers Plaisted Ten Eyck Hosmer McKay Stansbury and Sullivan Australia Harding Bubear Austin

Sailing Club Boats Race and Sailors Animate Boston Harbor

Sail and steam surround Boston as the Columbia Yacht Club shows a new flag on twenty eight yachts while crews from Savin Hill to Dorchester boost activity. The Rex sank after striking a stake and beached near the club house as Cupid readies for skeeter races. Other vessels race from Hull to Peddocks and Marblehead with many named skippers and guests aboard the Wah neta, Oriole, and Altamah.

Bill Daly Johnny Keenan Joe Turner Tiller Hull Tacoma Emma Billy Scott Rex South Boston Cobb Columbia Yacht Club Captain Cobb Fred Smith John Mara Frank Graham Billy Forsyth Joseph Booth Wahneta Doherty Peddocks Perry Charles N. Stream George Hill Ed Dillihant Edward J. Powers Oriole Nodwell Walter Keyes Frank Collins A, Ke, Justice Captain Haufner Quincey Bay Joe Spry Nelka Brown Whistler Patterson Marblehead Henry Butler Aida Boston Island Chamberlain P. A. Coupal Lottie R Ed Rich Violet McKee M. J. Hickey Roamer McKenna Quisset William Taylor Cocheco Henry Yerxa Julia Perkins & Munroe Fantasy Bill Allerton Dorchester Ed Bockus Schaaf Boys Franklin L. Codman Hypatia William Abbott H. Lundberg Dick Goodwin Artie Nute Topsy Tautog Charley” l Lanning Frank Whall Fred

Bold Bangor Burglary Blows Safe at Rice Miller Store

In Bangor on May 24 a daring break in at Rice & Miller on West Market Square shattered a safe with dynamite. Thieves entered through a rear window, ransacked offices, and left behind weapons and tools. About $317 plus stamps, checks, bonds, and notes were disturbed though exact loot unclear. No clue yet. burglars escaped via the storehouse to the wharf.

Bangor Rice & Miller West Market Square Rice Miller F. D. Pullen & Co City

Forbes Dead Boston Writer Frank H Forbes Dies at 70

Frank H Forbes a well known Boston newspaper writer died at his West Newton home after a brief illness from typhoid pneumonia. Born in Watertown seventy years ago he served as a war special agent in charge of military railroads and as a captain in the Forty fourth Massachusetts Regiment. He wrote for the Traveller Transcript Hingham Journal and the Gazette. Funeral set for Wednesday afternoon from his residence.

Frank H. Forbes Boston Waltham Street West Newton Mr. Forbes Watertown Abner Forbes Fortyfourth Massachusetts Regiment Boston Latin School Forbes, Merritt & Co The Traveller the Transcript the Hingham Journal the Gazette

Prominent Residents Hurt in Torrington Runaway

In Waterbury May 24 a serious runaway near Torrington injured Mrs. C. W. Odell Mrs. Charles G. Agard Miss Kate Dayton and H R Charlton. The carriage overturn damaged a ditch and left Dayton unconscious for hours though improved today. Agard's wrist was broken Odell suffered a fractured knee cap and Charlton endured serious cuts and shock.

Waterbury, Conn C. W. Odell Charles G. Agard Kate Dayton Torrington H. R. Charlton New York Litchfield Dayton Fire Department Agard

Dean Frost Dead at Dartmouth Medical College

Carleton Pennington Frost, M D LL D dean of Dartmouth Medical College and professor of medicine, died of heart disease in Hanover at 6 20 this evening after six weeks illness. Born in Sullivan in 1880 he graduated from Dartmouth in 1852 and from the Medical College in 1867 and had been connected with the college since 1869.

Harvard Commencement Speakers Named by College Units

The Harvard list includes G. H. Chase Lynn J. G. Palfrey Belmont W. A. Parker Cambridge and A. C. Train Boston from the College. R. M. Alden Washington and P. H. Savage Boston from the Graduate School. H. M. Dowling New Albany Ind and Captain Bullard announce the quadrangular intercollegiate race will be rowed at Poughkeepsie.

Harvard G. H. Chase Lynn J. G. Palfrey Belmont W. A. Parker Cambridge A. C. Train Boston R. M. Alden Washington, D. C P. H. Savage H. M. Dowling New Albany Ind Bullard Poughkeepsie

Elected Principal Leads Cheshire Academy in Connecticut

Elected unanimously, Professor E D Woodbury becomes principal of the Cheshire Academy, the diocesan school of Connecticut completing its 102d year. Woodbury, a Dartmouth College graduate, has long served as a classical teacher and vice-principal.

New Haven Conn E. D. Woodbury Cheshire Academy Diocesan School of Connecticut Woodbury Dartmouth College Ben

Bald and Sanger Set for Charles River Track Meet

Preliminary plans for the May 30 opening of the Charles River track at Harvard bridge are complete. The world class cyclists Sanger and Bald will clash in front of an expected 15 000 crowd, with Jenney and Baker also entered alongside other top national riders.

Charles River Harvard Bridge Kings of Cycling Sanger Bald Springfield Jenney Baker Denver Athens Boston Zimmerman Windle Tyler Taylor E. C. Bald Buffalo New York Hartford Conn Baker Orient Waltham

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