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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1896

Page

3

Pittsburg Triumph Over Boston In Rainy Clash

Pittsburg defeated Boston 6 to 3 as Dolan and Hawley held Pittsburg in check late while Boston floundered in a drizzly, cold day. The Beaneaters showed late life but could not close the gap, with errors by Bergen and shaky defense proving costly amid a gloomy sky and gusty wind.

Ohio Boston Pittsburg Beaneaters Bostons Bergen Harrington Dolan Pittsburgs Pink Hawley Merritt Hamilton Lowe Beckley Duffy Hawley Stivetts Bannon Selee Tenney

National Games Postponed In Quagmire Rain

Baltimore and St Louis clash stalled by rain and mud as manager Hanlon refused to call off. Umpire Ivynch signaled continued play after St. Louis had retired and Baltimore’s second batsman was up in the opening inning.

Baltimore St. Louis Hanlon Ivynch

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Rain Delays In MLB Doubleheader Schedule

Baseball games across cities were postponed due to rain and wet grounds. The Louisville Brooklyn, New York Cleveland, and Washington Cincinnati matchups were all halted by deteriorating field conditions as darkness and rain impacted play.

Cleveland Boston Cincinnati Baltimore Brooklyn New York Washington

Philadelphia Tops Chicago To Complete Third Straight Win

Philadelphia defeated Chicago to complete a three game sweep. Heavy hitting defined the contest as Philadelphia took the lead in the seventh inning and held on. Attendance was 1518, with Philadelphia collecting 16 base hits to Chicago's 15.

Philadelphia Chicago Chigaro Siseisaliniaoe Taylor and Clements Parker and Kittridge

New England League Scores From Three Games

At Augusta Lewiston 9 Augusta 7 game ended early. At Pawtucket New Bedford 11 Pawtucket 17 final in sixth. At Bangor Portland 15 Bangor 3 final.

Banger Augusta Portland Lewiston Fall River Pawtucket Brockton New Bedford Bangor

Harvard Beats Chicago University on Holmes Field Win

Harvard defeated Chicago University today on Holmes Field with a 10 to 3 score. Attendance reported at 50. Harvard earned four runs, with home runs by Houghton Burgess and Clarkson and a two base hit by Clarkson.

Pittsburg AB R. Oe Donovan Eenseeees Smith Ely Stenzel Lyons Beckley Bierbauer Merritt Eeeennee Hawley Totais Boston Hanmilston Lwwe Tee Stivetts Bannon Les Tucker Dbs Harrington O Hergen Dolan Devereerseseeess Pittsburg Bergen Wid Hamilton Tch Tucker Ruck Lan Lowe Uppire Keete Beeveners Harvard Chicago Chicago University Holmes Field U. of Chicago Houghton Burgess Clarkson

Brown, 16, Holy Cross, 9 outcome at Providence

Providence May 28 Brown 16 Holy Cross 9 in a high school football score update. Brown led early and held on for the win as Holy Cross trailed throughout.

Rochester Games Sail Past Scranton and Providence Rout Holy Cross

At Rochester Rochester Scranton 18 to 8 and 18 to 5. In Buffalo first game Buffalo beat Springfield 12 to 5, second Buffalo 14 to 11. Providence Brown 16 Holy Cross 5.

Rochester Scranton Buffalo Springfield Providence Brown Holy Cross

Baseball and basketball notes from city leagues and colleges

Three letters for C. D. F. Clevelands visit today while Charlestown Reds meet Cambridge at the Y M C A grounds in Somerville tomorrow at 3 30. Agassiz School defeats class of 94 by 6 0 at Franklin Park with Larkin of 95 fanning nine. Mt Washingtons of Everett start season Memorial Day at 3 p m against Boston University at Mt Washington grounds. Arcadias of Dorchester seek a away game May 30. Joseph W Cook 1 Tyler street city.

Clevelands Charlestown Reds Cambridge Somerville Franklin Park Agassiz School Larkin Mt. Washingtons Everett Mt. Washington Boston University Arcadias of Dorchester Joseph W. Cook Tyler Street City

Famous Box Show in Woburn Draws Big Hype

The Woburn Athletic Club returns with a famed boxing show at the old skating rink. Prominent bouts feature Sealdy Bill Quinn versus Joe Walcott and Billy Ernst against Paddy Fenton, with strong local interest and plans for special trains from Boston to the venue. The 700-seat rink will host a licensed event with $1, $2, and $3 tickets available.

Woburn Joe Walcott Walcott Kid Lavigne Howie Hodgkins Hodgkins Sealdy Bill Quinn Boston New York Tom O'Rourke O'Rourke Quinn Paddy Fenton Fenton Ernst Malins Billy Ernst Lynn Joe Mlaherty Eddie Connolly Unon James T. Powers

Tally-Ho Suffolks Meeting At Club House Saturday

In the notice, the Suffolks tally-ho party plans to meet at the club house at 9 o'clock Saturday. A telegram is at the office for Howie Hodgkins. James A. Doyle and A. C. M'Kenzie are mentioned regarding office times and pickup.

James A. Doyle Mr. Smith Howie Hodgkins A. C. M’kenzie

ATHLETES PARADE MOVES FROM BROADWAY BRIDGE TO BETHESDA HALL

The Peninsula Athletic Association parade begins at 8 15 this evening at Broadway Bridge and travels to Bethesda Hall. The procession includes a police platoon then St Augustine's Cadet Band and carriages with James B Connolly and others. A reception for Connolly follows at the hall.

Peninsula Athletic Association Broadway Bridge Bethesda Hall St. Augustine’s James B. Connolly Barry Arthur Blake Tommy Curtis Tom Burke W. W. Hoyt John Graham

New England tennis championship semifinals set in New Haven

In New Haven on May 28 the New England championship tennis tournament advanced to the semifinals after morning play. Paret beat Davidson 6-5 10-8, Dodge beat Holcombe 6-2 6-2, and Dodge will face Paret while Foote meets the winner of Chace and Mundy.

New Haven Conn New England T. E. Davidson Richard Booker C. P. Dodge H. G. Holcombe KF. J. P. Paret A. E. Kent Paret Dodge Foote

Baddeley Brothers Defeat Larned in All-Comers Doubles

At Fitzwilliam courts in Dublin on May 28 the lawn tennis championship matches continued with the Baddeley brothers beating William C. Larned and Goodbody in straight sets 6-3 6-3 6-3.

Dublin Fitzwilliam Courts Baddeley Brothers William C. Larned Goodbody Baddeleys

American horse wins welter handicap at Manchester Whit

London May 28. The Wilton welter handicap plate of 150 sovereigns for five furlongs was run at the Whit Sunday meeting today and won by Mr. E. F. Wishard's American gelding Wishard. Ten horses ran and betting was 8 to 1 against Wishard.

London Manchester

Boy Soldiers Drill Concludes at Mechanics Hall in Boston

The Boston School Regiment held its concluding drill at Mechanics Hall with left wing ERH S units contending. Judges were Captain Sullivan, Captain Quimby, and Lieutenant Pray. Company G won best company prize, followed by Company A and Company E. Sergeant Stiles led bayonet maneuvers and also won bayonet squad top honors with Sergeant Wilcox second. Other notable mentions included Sergeant Goldie and Joseph H. Converse and Sergeant Ashley receiving recognitions.

Boston School Mechanics’ Hall ER. H. S John J. Sullivan George F. Quimby Pray L. Arkin G. G. Watkins W. S

Lynn Liquor Seizure Highlights Urban Raid

Lynn police conducted a major liquor raid, visiting Charles H. Januvrin at 89 Central Avenue, who operates an office for native wines and a Lynn and Boston express office. They found beer, whiskey, brandy, wine, champagne, rum, gin, Apollinaris water, and many empty bottles, largely leftovers from the license year close.

Lynn Charles H. Janvrin Central Avenue Lynn and Boston Express

Sergeant Taplin Complaint Referred to Police Board

A complaint against Sergeant Joiresse Taplin for alleged violations of the police manual was referred to the Police Board by last night under Order 369. The action follows a brief review of the incident and formal notification to the officer involved.

Joiresse Taplinsion Board of Police Genee Seed Ras

Tremont Theatre Road Race Figures and Bicycle Club Tour

Tonight features L. A. W. night at Tremont Theatre and a silver plated bicycle bell gift for ladies. The Loeffler Fenno twelve mile open handicap road race is set for Revere tomorrow with a full officials slate and timekeepers. The Massachusetts Bicycle Club lists New York tourists led by Melvin Macfarland and George Arnold with numerous officers and members. Park Square to Fall River train departs Friday May 29 at 6 pm. L. N. Walleston departs with his trainer for Irvington Milburn in strong form.

Tremont Theatre Loeffler & Fenno Revere C. H. Larson F. B. Randall C. W. Iaton W. H. Bartlett T. L. Downs A. C. Smith Chronograph Club C. E. Fay T. A. Walters George F. Weston A. T. Rudd F. Eastman W. Morris L. Dembinski George Gardiner I. Weatherbee Ross F. Hayes A. L. Corrie H. M. Annis George L. Downes Jack Fisher Massachusetts Bicycle Club New York Melvin Macfarland George B. Arnold Edgar I. Evans George A. Clough Edward W. McGienen Bertram Harriott Fred C. Perkins Fred B. Kimball A. E. Dennett Moses Sherriff Joseph Hmanuels George A. Wilson C. W. Thompson W. H. Nute George S. Brainerd Edgar L. Raub George BE. Andrews Dexter Chamberlain A. E. Snow W. L. Pierce William S. Beekman Samuel Strauss O. A. Tarbox F. A. Burgess J. A. McKibben E. W. Harnden C. Irving Swan Joseph H. Hall Joseph Jackson Fuank Marsh George O. Curtis William May George R. Willis Richard Bell E.L. Clarke D. W. Merrill J.H. Hurter D.T. Morine E. B. McBeath Ira D. Allen William S. Cooling

Parade Bike Clubs Form Line for L A W Day Route Set

Committee finalizes parade plan for Saturday with 30 clubs from Portland Maine to Pawtucket Rhode Island and 500 unattached riders. A ladies division will lead the line as staff arrange positions along Boylston and Parker streets in Boston with clubs posted on Haviland Street and Westland Avenue.

Portland Wheel Club Portland Pawtucket Cycle Club Pawtucket R. I Haverhill Bicycle Club Haverhill Taunton Cycle Club Taunton Lovell Excel Club Newburyport Bicycle Club Columbia Cycle Club North Attleboro Hyde Park C. C Rovers Cycle Club Roxbury Bicycle Club Taunton Bicycle Club Somerville Cycle Club Newburyport Press Cycling Club Malden Mattapan Road Club Cambridgeport Metropolitan Wheelmen Tiger Roadsters Bostonian Lynn Boston College Association Bunker Hill Roslindale Jamaica Plain Suffolk Charlestown Towanda Level Excel Club Boston Roxbury Cosmopolitan Subway Cycle Club Massachusetts Avenue Boylston Street Roxbury B. C Boylston and Haviland Streets Taunton Club Haviland Street Parker Street Westland Avenue

Two German Plays At Boston University This Afternoon

Two German plays will be presented at Boston University College of Liberal Arts at 2 30 PM. Die Patientin centers on two newlywed women seeking proof of their husbands fidelity with a trial and a divorce threat resolved by Dr Sevier. Der Diette features a tangled arrangement where Adelherd must marry a friend while Clothilde urges accepting Carl Wildreck as a third party solution.

Boston University College of Liberal Arts Diette Helene Felix Senier Howard T. Crawford Ethelwyn Wallace Hugo Falk Lucius Bugbee Irene Grace Potter Toni Elizabeth Putnam Tante Emerenzia K. Isabel Mann Sebastian Strempel George M. Churchill der Diette Wansmann Herbert C. Sanborn Apollonia Mary Collings Adelherd Miss Shute Clothilde Grace E. Ward Carl Wildreck Hellmuth Adelberd

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