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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1902

Page

3

Boston Teams End Week With Mixed Baseball Outlook

Boston Americans pace mixed week with three wins and two losses while the Nationals go two and three. Cy Young shines in pitching and batting. Lachance tops fielding with perfect week. Managers Buckenberger and Griffith plan improvements as St Louis and New York legs loom in a crowded schedule.

Nationals Boston Chicago Selee Colts Clark Griffith Boston Americans Collins Parent Ferris Lachance la Chance Cy” Young

Amateur Baseball Clubs Seek Games in Boston Area

A long list of amateur clubs from East Boston to Cambridge announces interest in arranging games. Entries include club names, ages from 13 to 20, and manager addresses such as Louis Wilson 61 Webster Street and David Wiseman 400 Harrison Avenue.

P. Sullivans East Boston Louis Wilson Webster Street Jefferson Juniors South Boston David Wiseman Harrison Avenue Battery Pines East Boston Patrick J. Powers Cross Street Belmont A. A Somerville Harry Ad- Tdncoins Dover Street J. ¥. O’briens Green EB Street South Union Highland Avenue End Henry Delaney Captain Boston James Craigen E Street Rosals Medford Thomas Bohen Union Street Boyistens Jamaica Plain T. W. Johnson Washington Street Westcotts Dorchester Albert J. Keen Don Street Mission Church Roxbury Frank McShane Snith Street Milmonts J. P. Canty Highland Terrace Stranway Juniors Joe Carral I Street United Telegram Company Bill Mixer Congress Street Weary Wilkes Henry Dooley Springer Street Somerville Reds Wesleys St. Marys James Doherty Wesley Street Assumption School John Shea Merginal Street Plarfairs Decatur Street Young Walkeve Edward Marley Dave Gorman Dorchester Avenue Jubilees Edward Engelshardt Hawthornes C. Dolan Elmore A. A Hammond Hammond Archway, 108 Broadway. Victors, Past Beeton, J. Fitzpatrick Eutaw Street St. Maryse D. Tarkin Bennington Street Mutroe A. A John Beman F. H. Chamberlain Thoras F. Clarks Wawerd Kelly Everett Street Columbia A. A James Powers West Fourth Shawmuts N. J. Heron Westford Street Grafter M. B. Ross Auckland Street Sagamore A. A Harry Olive Gardner Avenue Orioles Brookline Martin V. McMahan St. Johns Cambridge W. A. Hara Yerxa’ Road Boston Theatre Fenways James Rogers Kenw Road Exeter A .A John F. Day Decaturs Charlestown F. T. Gerald Edward Monahan Emersons Lawrence J. Tierney Metropolitan A. A C. I. Dawes Ashland Street Shamrocks Revere Louis Putman J. BE. Murphy Warriors Manchester N. H Charles Rockford Bedford Street Quakers Vincent Conley Dorchester Street Medfords Chelsea William Keating William Street

Baseball matchups listed for leagues and cities

American League games include St. Louis at Poston, Detroit at Philadelphia, Chicago at Baltimore, and Cleveland at Washington. National League features Chicago at St. Louis. New England League schedules show Haverhill at Concord, Lawrence at Nashua, Dover at Lowell, and Fall River at Manchester.

St. Louis Poston Detroit Philadelphia Chicago Baltimore Cleveland Washington New England Haverhill Concord Lawrence Nashua Dover Lowell Fall River Manchester

Petition Seeks Ban on Bicycle Riding in Broadway Park

A petition is being prepared to ask the Somerville Board of Aldermen to prohibit bicycle riding at Broadway Park. Riders were recently allowed by the city engineer, but many children have been knocked down by reckless riders, prompting action.

Somerville Board of Aldermen Broadway Park

Yale Loses Star James R Bloomers Suspension Returns Next Year

Yale ends varsity star James R. Bloomer for cribbing in an exam. He may not return to campus until the next academic year, effectively sidelining him through the upcoming season. The decision underscores university discipline over athletic prestige and raises questions about exam integrity.

James R. Bloomer Yale Bloomer

Final Week in Mystic Valley Bowling League

Arlington Boat Club and 990th A A lead the Mystic Valley League with Arlington favored to beat Newtowne as Towanda aims to stay ahead of Medford. Calumet likely holds third with Towanda, Medford, and Charlestown vying for position while Old Belfry and Newtowne trail. Schedule shows Arlington at Newtowne tonight, Calumet at Towanda Tuesday, and 6gth A A at Charlestown Thursday.

Arlington Boat Club 990Th A. A Arlington Bettter Newtowne Artillerymen Charlestown Calumet Towanda Medford Old Belfry B.C. cc Calumet Club Towanda Club Charlestown Club Medford Club Old Belfry Club Newtowne Club Gordon Essescees Esseentereees Pierce LepeQebed Dhe Oasbaekeceers Uae Brown Towanae Ess SC Paul OOOH Seceececesser Recessesveses Littlefield Reed Gray Sebecceentecee Warnock Homer Durgin Arlington Boat Char Visis Whittemore Benjamin

Cincinnati 5 Brooklyn 0 in National League clash

Cincinnati overwhelmed Brooklyn 5 to 0 in a May 2 game. Hahn pitched effectively while Crawford fueled the offense with a two bagger and a triple. The lineup produced five runs, and no umpire appeared as Farrell and Beck officiated. Attendance was about 6000.

Cincinnati Brooklyn Hahn Crawford Beck Rrell Hughes Steinfeld Crawfor Keeler McCreery Farrell

Chicago Defeats New York with timely hitting

In Chicago on May 2, the locals beat New York by stronger hitting. A third inning triple, a seventh inning triple, and three consecutive singles in the sixth produced all Chicago runs. The visitors only score came from two consecutive doubles. Attendance was 14,000.

Chicago New York Dexter Congalton King Lowe O'Hagen Tinker St. Vrain York A P.owa Callahan R. Loveeewee Lander J. Jones C. F Doyle Dunn Miller Sts Vrain O' Day

Scattered Score Totals From Regional Matches

Summary of multiple listed game scores and city pairs including Newark Worcester Montreal Buffalo Kansas City Indianapolis Minneapolis Toledo Milwaukee Louisville St Paul Columbus with varying point results and team pairings. The fragmentary OCR yields inconsistent entries and unclear context.

Newark Worcester Montreal Buffalo Kansas City Indianapolis Minneapolis Toledo Milwaukee Louisville St. Paul Columbus

Irish Athletic Association Boston finalizes field day plans

The committee on games of the Irish Athletic Association of Boston will meet at 53 Hanover Street tomorrow evening to complete final arrangements for the field day to be held at Everett on May 30.

Committee On Games The Irish Athletic Association ‘of Boston Hanover Street Everett

Noted Dog Dead Lord Roy A Champion English Bulldog Dies

The eight month old English bull pup Lord Roy owned by Mrs May E Benton died of distemper after the New England Kennel Club beach show in Boston. Bred from Black Knight and related to Bromley Crib, he had attracted $1200 offers from Thomas W Lawson and won first prize for puppies at the same show before falling ill.

Lord Roy May E. Benton New England Kennel Club Black Knight Bromley England Boston Thomas W. Lawson

Collins Face St Louis In Early Afternoon Baseball Start

At Huntington avenue grounds Collins hopes to sweep three games from St Louis as Dineen takes the mound for Collins. The New Yorks with Christy Mathewson arrive Tuesday at South End grounds and fanfare is planned for Decoration Day tickets. Lajoie and Tenney reportedly tied to Cleveland offers but both resist due to court, contract, and home ties.

St. Louis Huntington Avenue Dineen Collins New Yorks Christy Mathewson South End Huntington Avenue Grounds Lush Courtney Parent Ferris Wachance Freddie Afernoon H. K Tittle Lajoie Fred Tenney Cleveland Ajoie Philadelphia Lajote Ajole Supreme Court Tenney Boston Nationals Dorchester Boston

Officials Named for Chelsea Trotting Meeting at Sau Gus

The Chelsea Trotting Association selected judges Stephen J. Cronan William Melley and Robert Burnett with starter Dr W Stinson and timer A Loud for Friday’s Sau gus meeting. Entries close with Secretary Cronan on Thursday.

Chelsea Trotting Association Saugus Stephen J. Cronan William Melley Robert Burnett W. Stinson A. Loud Cronan

Drunkards Cured at Home With Golden Specific Trial Pack

A tasteless remedy claim that can be added to tea or food cures drunkenness silently and quickly. Endorsed by W INSURES A HAPPY HOME and temperance groups. Send name and address to Dr J W Haines Cincinnati for a free trial package. distributors listed in Boston and surrounding stores.

O. T.U J. W. Haines Glenn Bidg Cincinnati Boston L. B. Butler Main St W. H. Pierce Shawmut Ave F. H. Putnam School St Downey & McCormick Thompson Sq

Boston Man Suspended in A C A Endurance Test

The Automobile Club of America punishes two members for speeding in a Long Island endurance test. J Grant Lyman receives a six month suspension, Kenneth M Skinner of Boston a two month suspension, and EB B Gallagher is admonished. This marks a first for any U S automobile club.

New York Automobile Club of America Long Island J. Grant Lyman Keneth M. Skinner Boston Eb.b. Gallagher United States

Century Road Club's Spring Century Run Held in Massachusetts

More than fifty cyclists completed the sixth annual spring century run by the Massachusetts division of the Century Road Club. Starters rode to Newburyport. others began from Lowell and Lawrence, with a Boston start at Copley Square. All but one of the Boston party finished. Two ladies, Miss Sadie and Miss Margaret O Knowlton, rode among the finishers. No accidents were reported.

Massachusetts Century Road Club Newburyport Providence Copley Square Lowell Lawrence Boston Sadie Margaret O. Knowlton Harry B. L. Eliot C. H. Vaughan Cy. F. Mackenzie J. C. McLean W. H. Ccholm G. M. Tursom F. A. Smith W. Cc. Fickett G. D. Bodman BE. B. Bailey H. F. Dalton George W. de Groat D. W. Freeman EF. Beyer R. N. Breed F. G C. Ellis H. E. Preble T. A. Gufano Peter Hagaty Michael Gaor J. Diggens Rudolph Lauriks W. H. Harvey Charles E. Leede Alfred Genereux O. W. Bloemerth George Kettell Sadie E. Knowlton F. C. Emerson Andrew Duncan Thomas

Prize window showcases 10 mile Knockabout race prizes

The Knockabout Cycle Club of East Boston exhibits 10 mile race prizes on Meridian street including a 15 jewel gold watch for first prize and a premium wheel. With 28 other prizes, entries surge as May 30 approaches. Jules De Guichard, a French-born rider under 17, anticipates fast speeds.

Knockabout Cycle Club East Boston Meridian Street Morris Street Jules de Guichard Boston Albert Champion Elkes Champion Tilton N. H Kelsey New England Board of Control Gardner C. J. Gorman Tremont Street Louis Mettling

Boxing Gossip and Local News of Boston Clubs

American boxers sail to England including Joe Walcott for a staged fight in London while jobbers may face interference. Bowdoin club meeting postponed as Young Cassidy is buried today. Jack McLaughlin, badly stabbed, remains in danger but out of immediate risk. He is bedridden and disfigured from neck wounds. Rob Roy reports.

England Joe Walcott Walcott Tommy West Oston New York London Bowdoin Club Young Cassidy Jack McLaughlin B. H. Benton Rob Roy

Speedway Parade Entries Coming Fast

Entries for the Speedway parade are coming in to repeat last year’s success. The committee will keep entry open until June 2. The parade is free and open to all horse classes used for pleasure. Send entries to secretary F. G. Trott at 244 Washington Street, Boston.

F. G. Trott Washington Street Boston

Daylight Sound Voyage to New York on Old Dominion

For a few days away from business, travelers may take the Old Dominion steamship from Boston at 5 pm on Wednesday May 26, returning about 6 pm June 1. The round trip costs 5.60 and includes a state room berth. George F. Tilton offers full particulars at 914 Washington Street Boston. early application advised as spaces are limited.

New York Old Dominion Boston South Shore Boston Harbor George F. Tilton Washington Street

Funeral of Joseph Q. Twombly

Funeral services for Joseph Q. Twombly were held at the Cross Street Universalist Church Somerville where he helped found the church. Oasis Lodge of Odd Fellows charter member and seventy five members attended with civic and fire department delegations. City officials and school leaders paid respects as the interment followed at Fordwood Cemetery Woburn.

Joseph Q. Twombly Cross Street Universalist Church Somerville Oasis Lodge of Odd Fellows Somerville Veteran Firemen Somerville Royal Arcanum Glines George S. Vincent Gordon A. Southworth J.tern R Sanbo

Elkes at Charles River prepares for 25 mile race

Harry Blkes sought a workout at Charles River Park ahead of the international 25 mile race in Cambridge next Friday. About 3000 spectators filled the stands as Elkes drew big crowds. Albert Champion challenged Elkes and De Guichard, showing fitness with rapid miles. An unknown rider broke a collarbone in the afternoon. Elkes, ill since France, believes he will win easily once he trains. A schedule error swapped a Mets Wells C C pursuit with Charlestown C C in a 6 mile race. Amateurs face a strong two mile handicap with prizes and a one third mile open race with cash awards.

Harry Blkes Charles River Park Cambridge New York Elkes Albert Champion de Guichard France Mets Wells C. C Charlestown C. C

Sunday School Teachers Convene in Boston Hall

Nearly all Catholic Sunday schools in the archdiocese of Boston attend the semi annual Boston Catholic Sunday school teachers convention at St. Alphonsus Hall Roxbury. Rev M P McQuaid presided with papers by John B Emery and Thomas A Mullen on teacher duties and responsibilities.

Archdiocese of Boston St. Alphonsus Hall Roxbury Boston M. P. McQuaid St. James Church John B. Emery Thomas A. Mullen Sunnday School Susan Walker St. Francis de Sales Sunday School Abbie Sullivan St. James’s Sunday School George Patterson St. Vincent’s Church South Boston

Open Air Horse Show At Grafton Club Memorial Day

Open air horse show at Grafton Country Club draws strong entries for next Friday Memorial Day event led by Harry W. Smith. Show to become an annual fixture, promising growing interest and a noted entries list.

Grafton Country Club Harry W. Smith Grafton

221 Fast Ones Entered at October Meeting

Manager Hitchings reports the October meeting at Old Saugus filled well with 211 horses named by 134 nominators across five classes. Massachusetts horsemen lead entries with several from New England. Oakhurst Farm of Whitinsville has the most entries of any entrant.

Hitchings Old Saugus Massachusetts New England Oakhurst Whitinsville

Revere Ragers Rest Day Ahead of Memorial Race

The Revere cycle track riders rested on the Sabbath as required by town and track rules but Moran and others slated to race Memorial Day afternoon continue preparations. Walthour arrives this morning to join Moran with new pacing machines for the upcoming contest.

Revere Moran Walthour

Lajoie and Bernhard Sign for Cleveland Club

May 25 report from Philadelphia states second baseman Lajoie and pitcher Bernhard have signed with the Cleveland club of the American League. They left with the team to play tomorrow at Washington. Lajoie’s four year Cleveland contract runs at seven thousand dollars per year, guaranteeing twenty eight thousand dollars total regardless of future events.

Philadelphia Lajoie Bernhard Cleveland Washington

Team Drivers Postpone Strike After Wage Advance

More than nine hundred Team Drivers Union 191 members secured wage gains without a strike. Four contractors employ 350 men who remain unpaid yet. Initially plans called for an immediate withdrawal but the action was postponed to the union’s next meeting.

Building Laborers Fine Two for Crossing Brewery Strike

Building Laborers Union No 6 fined two members $25 each for returning to work in breweries after the strike began. Two more members were fined $2 each for drinking in non union saloons.

Leonard Street dining reopened with steaks and music nights

The Leonard at 487 and 489 Tremont Street resumes service offering steaks chops and seafood with a large private room for events. A selection of four liquors and nightly music evenings are advertised to attract guests.

Leonard Tremont ST

Bartenders Act on Brewery Strike and Union Actions

Delegates meeting of Local 77 approves actions on non union beer handling and plans to order off buttons of non union saloon workers. New England branch charter granted, Portsmouth union declared invalid in a no license state, Chelsea added to Boston jurisdiction, death benefits moved to the international, and support for the M P Murphy dispute. Secretary Mattimore seeks approval to pull working buttons in saloons selling Boston brewed beer. Guests include Central Labor Union president and Brewery Workers' Local 2 business agent.

Louisville Callahan Kennedy Mehegan Balch New England Association Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut Portsmouth N. H New Hampshire Chelsea Boston International Union the International M. P. Murphy & Co Shawmut Avenue Local 77 Mattimore Jeremiah L. Sullivan Walnut Street Cincinnati General Executive Board J. Mattimore Crozier Central Labor Union Ward Brewery Workers’ Union Local

Denounced as Frauds in Dorchester and Roxbury Appeals

Business Agent Ward of the Brewery Workers Union says two young men are soliciting merchants in Dorchester Roxbury and the North End allegedly for the striking brewery workers He declares these figures are frauds since no authorization exists and the strikers do not need funds.

Ward Brewery Workers’ Union Dorchester Roxbury North End

Typographical Union 18 Meeting Votes on Election Protest

A well attended Typographical Union 18 meeting at Wells Memorial Hall yesterday accepted the judges of election report and tabled all matters related to the recent protest against the election.

Typographical Union 18 Wells Memorial Hall

Theatrical stage workers pick convention delegates in Norfolk

The stage employees chose John Cantwell P Barry Jr P Maloney and J J Barry as delegates to the national convention to be held in Norfolk Virginia in July Two members were fined two dollars each for drinking non union beer

John Cantwell P. Jr. Barry P. Maloney J. J. Barry Norfolk

Hyde Park Forms Retail Clerks Union With 65 Charter Members

President C. D. Wheeler of the Lynn Central Labor Union organized a new retail clerks union at Hyde Park yesterday. The formation includes 65 charter members under the National Retail Clerks' Association.

Retail Clerks’ Union Hyde Park C. D. Wheeler Lynn Central Labor Union National Retail Clerks’ Association

Moxom Chosen Business Agent of Elevator Constructors Union

Frank P. Moxom was chosen to succeed John A. Naven as business agent by the union board after last evening’s vote. The board instructed the new agent to receive all moneys and transact all business for the organization until further notice.

Frank P. Moxom Elevator Constructors’ Union John A. Naven

Grocery Clerks Push Wednesday Half Holiday Plan

Grocery and Provision Clerks Local 160 held a large meeting at 9% Washington street and ordered 25,000 cards urging citizens to shop Wednesday forenoons as stores close Wednesday afternoons. President Angus McGrath and Business Agent H. J. Quinn were elected delegates to the state convention in Lynn at Lasters Hall, May 3 1920. Twenty five new members were initiated.

Washington Street Angus McGrath H. J. Quinn Lasterg’ Hall Lynn

Building Laborers Union 15 Helps Tin Can Strike

At a meeting on Washington Street the Building Laborers Union 15 voted substantial relief for striking tin can workers and pledged continued financial aid as long as needed. Eighteen candidates were initiated and officer reports were approved.

Building Laborers’ Union 15 Washington Street

Union proposes new wage schedule for lumber drivers and handlers

The Lumber Teamsters and Handlers Union presents employers with a wage schedule. Single team drivers receive 12 dollars per week, double teams 14, three-horse teams 15, tally men 15, regular carriers 12, overtime at a fraction of a cent per hour, and a year round all-holiday Saturday clause.

Union Meeting Promises Dues Rise and Growth

Printing Pressmen's Union No. 67 reports higher dues and expanding unionizing efforts during Joseph W. Whall's term. Eighteen candidates were initiated by Building Laborers' Union No. 15 and Coal Teamsters No. 21 added twenty. The unions backed the tin can workers strike and set penalties for noncompliance with union cards.

Joseph W. Whall

Sanitary Men Aid Tin Can Strikers

Sanitary Workers 6064 started three candidates yesterday and drew eight applications for membership. A $10 fund was set for the striking tin can workers. A committee of unknown size was appointed to watch members who patronize saloons selling non union beer. Tickets for the ninth annual picnic go on sale for July 29 featuring Sanitary Superintendent Fullivan and Street Cleaning Superintendent Norton.

Sanitary Sanitary Workers Fullivan Norton

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