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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1895

Page

4

Collision mystery aboard Sagamore near Boston

The Sagamore rescued a two masted schooner after a collision in fog en route to Boston. Damage is estimated at six thousand dollars with repairs in Atlantic Iron Works East Boston. Twenty four passengers were landed by the Camilla. landing procedures raise questions with immigration authorities.

Boston Sagamore Brittain Camilla Barrett Customs Service Warren Warren Line Kansas Ilkesbarre

Mrs Frank Leslie Seeks Retraction Over Wilde Interview

In a letter to the Post Mrs. Frank Leslie denies involvement in a New York Sunday interview about Oscar Wilde. She clarifies she severed ties with Wilde's family over two years ago and asks the paper to publish a correction before her return to editorial duties in early spring.

The Post New York Europe Wilde Oscar Wilde Frank Leslie Bond Street

Regatta Committee Plans First Metro Rowing Meet

The Metropolitan Rowing Association regatta committee met at the B A A boat house and outlined events for the first regatta on June 47. Classes include senior junior and intermediate shells and various fours and doubles. The B A A and West Lynns sponsor the meet with Bradfords and Farraguts from Lynn affiliating. Prizes include $50 contributions from Buckley and $50 from Harry D Bennett with further support from Bennett and others.

Metropolitan Rowing Association Epi Shell West Lynns Bradfords Farraguts of Lynn Harry D. Bennett D. A. Whelton Eugene Sy Buckley Mr. Bennett

Are the Bostons in trouble with the team dis content

Reports from the West stir local fans about possible discontent on the Boston team. While one or two players have argued, late word says the spats were minor. The club faces tired fielding and uneven effort, though Dolan and Stivetts perform well. Thursday opens a clash with the East and West. The lone league game today is Philadelphia at New York.

Bostons West Tommy McCarthy Jack Stivetts

Umpire Controversy Leaders to Protest in Baltimore Chicago Game

Umpire Murray drew fierce protests from 14,000 fans as Baltimore beat Chicago 12 to 8. Anson was benched in the eighth and fined 23 dollars for arguing. Hart plans a protest. Base hits favored Baltimore 17 to 12 with 4 Chicago errors. Batteries: Hoffer Gleason Robinson and Terry Moran.

Chicago Murray Baltimore Anson Hart Hoffer Gleason Robinson Terry Moran

Brooklyns sweep home game with strong defense

In Louisville on May 26 the Brooklyns won three straight as Louisville failed to hit Lucid while Lucy yielded easily to the visitors. Brooklyn played superbly in the field despite poor grounds from heavy rains. Attendance was 500. Base hits Brooklyn 17 Louisville 6. Errors Louisville 5. Batteries Lucid and Grim Berchers Luby and Zahner.

Louisville Brooklyns Louisvilles Lucy Brooklyn Lucid Grim Berchers Luby Zahner

Cincinnati Wins Wet Series Finale Against Cleveland

In a midweek game on wet grounds Cincinnati defeated Cleveland 7 to 4 after showers. Attendance reached 3000 as Rhines and Merritt paired for Cincinnati while Wallace and O Connor worked Cleveland battery. Cincinnati totaled 7 hits to Cleveland's 12 with 4 errors for the visitors.

Cincinnati Cleveland Rhines Merritt Wallace O'Connor

Breitenstein Shines as Washington Beats St Louis

St Louis played poorly as Washington dominated. Breitenstein excelled with solid support while Connor Cooks and Miller hit home runs. Attendance reached 6000 as St Louis posted 22 hits to Washington’s 6 and committed 8 errors. Breitenstein-Peitz faced Stockdale Mullarkey McGuire Coogan in the mound matchup.

ST. Louis Washingtons Breitenstein Connor Cooks Miller Washington Peitz Stockdale Mullarkey McGuire Coogan

Boston League Team to Face Harvard at Cambridge Field

The Boston league team meets Harvard this afternoon at Holmes Field in Cambridge. First pitch is at 4 o clock. Boston batting order lists Lowe at second base Long at shortstop Duffy in center McCarthy left Nash at third Tucker at first Ban non right field Tenny catcher Wilson Nichols pitchers. Harvard batting order features Adams at third Rand right Whittemore short Paine Highlands pitchers Stevenson first Burgess center Wrenn second Hayes left.

Harvard Cambridge Holmes Field Boston Lowe Long Duffy McCarthy Nash Tucker Bannon Tenny Wilson Nichols Adams Rand Whittemore Paine Highlands Stevenson Burgess Wrenn Hayes

Wilkes-Barre Edges Rochester In Rain-Shortened Tilt

Wilkes-Barre defeated Rochester 9 to 3 as rain halted play in the eighth inning with the bases loaded. Daly was due to drive in at least two runs before the game ended. attendance 1,600. Errors favored Rochester 8 to Wilkes-Barre’s 1.

Rochester N. Y Wilkesbarre Daly Revieves Lerren Misono Diggins Duryea

Rain Halts Buffalo Springfield Game After Four Innings

The Buffalo game against Springfield was stopped in the fourth inning due to rain. Springfield led 1 to 0 when play was suspended.

Buffalo Springfield

Baseball gossip from Pittsburg visit Harvard in Cambridge

The Boston team arrives today from Pittsburg and meets Harvard at Cambridge in the afternoon. A tale about Yale Murphy recalls how a small freshman was told he could not play yet became Yale’s leading player, often cited when demonstrations occur.

Boston Pittsburg Harvard Cambridge Yale Murphy Murphy Yale Bowduare

Oarsmen Work Through Gloomy Day At Regatta Prep

Rowing clubs on the Charles endured showers and sun breaks as crews practiced. The Bradfords, Riv ersides, City Point and West Ends fielded juniors and seniors, with selections set for the Metropolitan regatta on June 17 and a junior eight, senior four, and senior eight aimed at honors.

Charles Bradfords Joe Maguire Berkeley Sullivan McKenzie Grainey Fallon Brennan Tom Maguire Jimmie Brogan P. Cleary P. Berkeley Davis Maguire Brothers Hobbs Fred Hines W. Parrock Tom Corcoran John Murphy William Balmer Ludlow Berkeley Tom McCoy Pat Anglin Jere Casey Joe Hobbs John D. Ryan Mike Early Moffatt Meaher Bailey Irving Peter Conley City Point Rowing Association South Boston J. S. Bennett J. McCarty Frank Johnson Thomas Denney Tom Geary John Sullivan J. Howard J. Rand Dr. Townsend Union Boat Club East Boston Dan Sullivan Joe Whitehead West Lynn Boat Club J. Cosgrove D. Dineen T. Dineen W. Bergen P. W. Williams M. Devin P. Donald J. Carbon Niel Buckley Mike Buckley Billy Bergen

Carryall Party Attacks Bicyclists On Suburban Road

Two Dow brothers riding to Cambridge were struck by a four horse carryall near Lincoln. After a quarrel the carriage occupants assaulted the cyclists and pursued them toward Waltham. Lincoln authorities were notified. Waltham Officer McCarthy stopped the carriage and handed over the names to the Dow brothers. The cyclists planned a later complaint in Concord.

Lincoln Dow Cambridge Waltham McCarthy Dow Brothers Concord

Usher Onthank Dies After 29 Years at Boston Theatre

W H Onthank longtime chief usher at the Boston Theatre died at his Somerville home on Saturday evening May 25 aged 69 years 10 months. He was a familiar face to theatergoers known for his genial smile and courteous manner. The funeral will be held at 17 Moreland Street Winter Hill Somerville Tuesday at 2 p.m.

W. H. Onthank Boston Somerville Moreland Street Winter Hil

Smith Ready for Billy Smith vs Ryan at Seaside Club

Mysterious Billy Smith leaves Park Square station with about 200 sports fans for tonight’s welterweight clash with Tommy Ryan at the Seaside Athletic Club. The crowd, filled with noted sporting celebrities, packed the depot and sidewalks as Smith greeted friends and accepted bouquets before the train headed to New York.

Billy Smith Tommy Ryan Seaside Athletic Club Park Square Park Square Station Smith Saith Billy New York Charles Haley Frank Rose Nelson Mike Carney George McGailey William Pierce Denny Murphy Dick O'Brien Ed Parker Jim Brophey J. Kenneston Joe Murray Mike Sears Billy Hennessy Dan Murphy Billy Knowles Joe Keefe Joe Stack Charlie Mackie Ben Walker Jack Sheehan

Sullivan Benefit Tonight for Boxing Idol John L Sullivan

Boxing gossip notes Sullivan's week at the Columbia with Joe Lannon in scientific bouts. Thursday’s Decoration Day receipts go to Sullivan’s benefit, urged by local sportsmen as he faces financial need and past praise for elevating the sport. Also reports Butler's 12-round bout in Lynn, Ryan Smith at Coney Island, and local club events.

John L. Sullivan Columbia Joe Lannon Sullivan John L London John Columbia Theatre Kirtland Lynn John E. Butler Andy Watson Tom O’rourke Halifax Boston Ryan-Smith Coney Island Post Old New York Blackwell's Island Prince of Wales England Griffo Ted Pritchard Dick Burge Arthur Valentine Jem Smith Kilrain

Pretty Keen Talker Crockett Moves Council To Debate June 17 Aid

Councilman Edwin S and Crockett of Ward 10 on Beacon Hill stirred colleagues with a speech last Thursday night over the June 17 appropriation. A 2 year old law student and first term member, Crockett is tall and light complexioned and attends Temple Street Methodist Church and the League. He resides at 16 Mt Vernon Street.

Edwin S&s. Crockett Council Chamber Beacon Hill Mt. Vernon Street Ward 10 Young Crockett Common Council Crockett Temple Street ‘Methodist Church The League Boston Sea Ee

A Boston Bicycle Tour to South Framingham

George L. Marvin details a 43 mile ride from Westland avenue through Newton Centre Waban Wellesley and Saxonville to South Framingham and back. He notes roads after rain slow in places and the scenic landscapes Lake Cochituate Mt Wachusett and Weston views. He cites a hospital dinner stop at South Framingham and a return through Waltham Watertown and the Fenlands.

South Framingham Boston Westland Avenue Back Bay Park Fens Riverway Longwood Avenue Coolidge's Corner Beacon Street Reservoir Newton Centre Waban Newton Lower Falls Wellesley Hills Wellesley Natick Natick Common Walker Hill Vale Lake Cochituate Saxonville New England Old Colony House Washington Boston & Albany School Street Robin Redbreasts Central Avenue Framingham Turn-Pike Sudbury Weston Mt. Wachusett Colorado Auburndale Waltham Commonwealth Avenue George L. Marvin

Bullets in His Leg in Malden Shooting

In Malden Oak Grove there was a shooting last evening involving Dedrick Feldermann. He, intoxicated, assaulted his wife and children with a knife after entering the home, injuring his son with the knife. The wife fired at him to frighten him. two bullets hit Feldermann in the leg and he was taken to the hospital. No arrests were made.

Malden Oak Grove Dedrick Feldermann Oak Grove Place Feldermann Boston Burleigh Enwright Malden Hospital Sys

Zimmerman Heads to Boston For Waltham Spring Meet

Arthur A. Zimmerman, world champion cyclist, is in Boston as plans form for the May 30 Waltham spring race meet of the Associated Cycling Clubs. He and Mrs. Zimmerman arrived from New York and visited with committee chair A. K. Peck. Officials discuss race sanctions, track availability, and potential conflicts with other meets around Labor Day.

Lynn Nervease Co Curtis & Spindell L. F. Bent Mass Boston Waltham Zimmerman A. B. (Quilla) Rich Harvey Hutchins Rich Staten Island King Pin Wheeler America Europe Zimmy Leste Brothers Plainfield N. J Spencer T. Williams A. K. Peck Charles G. Percival The Press Cycling Club Associated Cycling Clubs Arthur A. Zimmerman Mrs. Zimmerman Young’s New York Fail River Emery Gideon H. W. Robinson McGinley St. Botolph West Newton

Consolidated Cycling Clubs Hold Evening Meeting

The Consolidated Cycling Clubs met yesterday afternoon at the Maiden Wheelmen rooms chaired by J. M. McKinley. J. J. Walsh, expelled from his club last Friday, attended. he remains president of the c. Co. C with a protest noted. The rights and privileges committee, via Mr. Chipman, said they asked the Boston Board of Health chairman to install a wheel rack at the I street bath house South Boston. The chairman agreed and suggested consulting Mr. Regan in charge at the bath house.

South Everett Beacham Street Everett Cycle Club F. L. Wallace T. F. Shinney F. Broman J. F. Murray Capetain J. Valcour Leutenant Willian Sullivan James, Haglett William Cribbs Pace Lynn Press Waltham Consolidated J. M. McKinley J. J. Walsh C. Co. C Committee On Rights and Privileges Mr. Chipman Boston Board of Health I. ° Street Bath House South Boston Regan

Bicycle Accident On Brighton Hill Injures William Anderson

William Anderson coasting a heavy forty pound old fashioned wheel on Brighton Hill Watl tham lost control and struck a telephone pole. He lay senseless then was taken to Waltham police station where a doctor treated him for an hour before he regained consciousness and was taken home. He works on the Baker estate.

William Anderson Brighton Hill Watltham Waltham Baker

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