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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1898

Page

3

Two Boston Chicago games scheduled at South End grounds

Baseball fans pack South End as Boston hosts Chicago in a two game series today with 10 30 am and 2 30 pm starts. The Boston lineup features Ted Lewis Charley Nichols and captain Billy Bergen while Chicago relies on Nixey Callahan and Wallie Woods supported by Tim Donahue and a strong New England contingent.

South End Bostons Louisville Chicago Cleveland Cincinnati Tom Burns Windy City Selee Boston Herman Long Johnny’’ Callahan Fitchburg Nixey Walter Woods Portsmouth N. H Confrere Wallie Burns Springfield Ed Lewis Manila Chis Ted Neerer Charley Nichols Martin Bergen Tim Donahue Taunton Whittentons Mr. Donahue Adrian Anson Mertes Jim Sun Field New England Kittredge Clinton Massachusetts New Hampshire Connecticut Flamiston O. F OPI Rer Fee Everett BE Bey Vn Ek Ene Es Ec. F Lange Mid Ale Ek Chek Dahlen Ryan Beatae Mertes Stahl McCormick Lowe Connor Bergen Aa Donahue Tame Das Cnide Castesiee Crearroreess P Callahan UM

Races Across Cities Reported Scores In A Short List

At Providence Pawtucket 10 New Bedford 7. At Charlotte New York Rochester 6 Buffalo 2. At Newark Newark 11 Allentown 4. At Reading Penn Hartford 6 Reading 2. At Syracuse Syracuse 7 Springfield 4. At Montréal Montreal 11 Toronto 2.

Providence Pawtucket New Bedford Charlotte N. Y Rochester Buffalo Newark Allentown Reading Penn Hartford Syracuse Springfield Montreal Toronto

No Forfeits Reported Before Everett Match

Final deposits for the $100 stakes were due from Emmet and Garryowen football clubs last night but neither club posted. The match was set for this afternoon at Everett.

Emmet Garryowen Everett

Interscholastic meet at Glenmere Park June 11

The Eussex County Interscholastic A A meet will be held at Glenmere Park June 11. Archdiocesan Athletic Union hosts its first annual outdoor Games this afternoon at Locust Street Grounds. Promising youths compete as Dorchesters and Shamrocks vie in a Caldwell style race at Norris Park. Eastern division canoeing races set for Lowell today. Yachting season opens with South Boston Yacht Club regatta this afternoon.

American Canoe Association Lowell South Boston Yacht Club

Cornell Navy Grants Yale Harvard Request For June Race

Following a Yale and Harvard inquiry, Cornell agrees to row the triangular boat race on June 22 instead of the 23rd or 24th. Captain and Professor Wheeler confer and unanimously approve the arrangement. Yale and Harvard receive confirmation by wire, with Cornell expressing thanks for the courtesy.

Iphaca N. Y Yale Harvard Cornell Benjamin Ide Wheeler Cornell Navy Whitney Perkins

Boxing Gossip Week Card Listings Across Clubs

Boxing gossip for Monday to Saturday lists bouts at Beacon A C Broad way Hall South Boston New York Lenox A C Buffalo N H Springfield Chicago Greenpoint N Y and more. Notable pairings include Dick O Brien versus George Byers and Jimmy Barry versus Casper Leon with multiple venues and tentative matches.

Rival clubs stage boxing cards headlined by O'Brien Byers clash

Promoters lay out a busy program at local clubs with Dick O'Brien set to face George Byers in a 12 round main event at Lynn, while Jerry Callahan meets Maurice Rosenberg at the Beacon Club in South Boston. Also on cards are Joe Robinson vs Harry Tracy in Lowell and Barry vs Teen for the 110 pound title prospects, plus plans for Pedlar Palmer and Dick Burge imports to boost attendance.

Lynn Dick O’brien George Byers Beacons of South Boston Jerry Callahan Maurice Rosenberg Byers O’brien George Frank Craig Burge Dan Murphy Peter Maher Murphy Harry Peppers California Waterbury Peppers Harry Fisher South Brooklyn Fisher Beacon Club Boston Merrimac A. C Lowell Joe Robinson Harry Tracy Jimmy Barry Casper Teen New York Barry Casper Ray Martin Flaherty Billy O'Donnell Bcards Buffalo Flaherty O’donnell Martin Sally Smith Broadway A. C Sally Eddy Santry George Dixon Tom O'Rourke Smith Ben Jordan Tom Dixon Jordan Rourke Jimmy Culhran England Palmer Dick Burge Sammy Kelly Dave Sullivan Lavigne Daly John 8. Barnes Minneapolis Olympic A. C Birmingham Ene Madison Square Garden America Tuouey

Local Amateur Clubs Seeks Out-of-Town Games for Guarantee

Boston area managers announce open dates and search for strong out-of-town opponents for summer and fall. Many clubs from Dorchester to Malden list ages from 10 to 19, with guarantees and specific venues. Contacts include E G Duval, J T Campbell, and others at addresses in Dorchester, Roxbury, Cambridgeport, and South Boston.

Earry Selvidere A.A Dorchester Craigies Cambridge Richfields E. G. Duval Kilton Street Eliots Boston Malden Wollaston Mt. Washington Attleboro M. F. Clark Warrenton Street C. F. Vila Spring Lane Bunnys of East Boston J. Foley Maverick Street Commonwealths of Alston Charles Moody Cambridge Street al Ston National A. C. of Waltham Andovers South Boston Keene N. H Lawrence Stars Dedhams Folliots Saxonville Woburn Thomas H. Mullen River Street St. Johns of Roxbury Peasley Khraw Rush C. F McSherry Loring Bryant Murray Soloman Corcoran P. W. Cronin Dale Street Wellingtons H. L. Henderson Kilby Street Unions Cambridgeport James Lutz Waverly Street Victors William J. Zuck Island Street Monitors Robert Ambrose Spring Street Acorn A. A J. J. Cosgroves Willows Seavers J. T. Campbell Mt. Vernon Avenue Hubbards of Tip Burgess Whaiey Roper W. Burgess Aldrich Sherburne Sullivan Veno Hutchins F. Watter Burgess Hubbard Avenue North Cambridge Franklins James H. Dixon Broadway Institute Henry A. Donnelly Parker Street Leo Goss Seventh Street Bell Rock Club T. Minahan Kaulblack Street Harvard Reds J. Caples M. Caples Boylston Street Marion Juniors James Seery Sixth Street East Cambridge Franklin Reds George Dower Medford Street Charlestown Knickerbockers James Cummings Hamilton Street Putnams of Cambridge George C. Field Allston Street Gray Eagles Myer Kane Juniper Street Institutes of Quincy Daniel F. Gallagher Spear Street Melrose Athletic Club Haverhill Attleboro A. ‘A A. A Quincy Quincey Melrose J. H. Clausen Box Utica Stars J. Patin Patin J. Kelliber J. Sweeney M. Earle J. O' Brien Ryan Ran W. Casey Michael Madden South Street West Qouincys Worcester Lyceums School Street Acorns of Washburns James F. Seery Howell Street Paul Howard Washburn Street William Leary Co. F. Martin Athens Street Beachments Acorns Supples Vietors Maveretts M. F. Garrety Shorts Street Place Ivar Johnson North Cambridge Athletics South Cote Sargent Street Red Stars of Somerville Michael Welch Hanson Street St. John’s Lyceum Vernons Franklin Field Tatteries Reardon Gatley Porter Bissell A.C Peabody Warrens Y. M Cc. A Brighton Henry F Quigg Columbia Street Glenwoods C. L. Burnham Perry Street Cambridgeport A. A G. Deane J. White J. Doane F. Young J. Murphy W. Kane R. Bellache W. Kehoe J. McCarthy Charles FE Carruth Laurel Street Beacon A. A. of J. J. O’brien Palemmo Street Wendells BE. Hayes Wharf Street Blanchards Coffee Ee B. B. GC A. C North Shore A. C Frank Perry Dexter Street Medford Young Riversides East Toston W. J. Morrisons W. Foley London Street

Hitchings to Manage Saugus Race Course This Season

Will Hitchings will manage the old Saugus race course this season now owned by George Engeman. Hitchings formerly served as secretary at Saugus under James O. Gray. The first meeting begins four days after June 28.

Will Hitchings Saugus George Engeman

Harvard and Yale May Withdraw from Intercollegiate Meet

Reports from New York indicate Harvard and Yale may withdraw from the intercollegiate games after rumors since the event. A Cambridge visitor cited doubts about athletes status and Penn rules allowing first year competitors as reasons, though leaders have not confirmed any decision.

New York Harvard Yale Cambridge Penn

Country Club Races Attract Fine Field Of Entries

The Country Club races preview shows a strong program with flat, over hurdles and steeplechase events. Probable starters and weights include Cam pagne 150 and Fushiho 150 in the opening mile race, with notable entries across three other cards and purses from 500 to 1000.

R. Sanford Harry W. Smith Arthur Tinmins S. A. Hopkins R. A. Shaw Sir Singenton John Brooks Clyte W. C. Kayes Clyde Ella Reed C. Tower Detective W. L. Oliver Squaw CG. ON. Williams Weary Willie A. Craven Philee J. W.turpin Sue Ryder R. G. Shaw LB. I. Clyde Mr. Chambrer W. Colt Lady Dainty B. F. Clyde Hurry Up Country Club J. Q. W. Colt Edward Waln W. ©. Haayes C. W. Wadsworth George RK. Wales Jack Pot H. M. Birckhead

Local oarsmen prep first rate for regatta on river

Shawmut Rowing Club and Riverside Boat Club sent heavy turnout from South Boston and Boston coastal crews for a profitable river day. Linnehan O Neill Rand and Denning excelled in junior and senior crews while Dunn Shields posted a creditable junior doubles showing.

Shawmut Rowing Club South Boston Linnehan J. O'Neil Rand Denning J. Dunn Shields Riverside Boat Club James O’brien Fred Hines William O'Leary George McKelleger William Patrick John B. Ryan Lee Hobbs Patrick Thomas Hines John Twoomey P. H. Sullivan Dick Foy Charles Horan P. Gaynor Joe Hobbs BR. A. A Riversides Bradford Boat Club

Fire destroys Stamford mineral grinder plant

Fire at the F. R. Gillespie Company grinders plant at Waterside Stamford started shortly after 3 am and burned ten hours. Loss is about $150,000 with insurance likely around $15,000. Local fire crews battled the blaze, keeping it from total collapse as structures suffered major damage.

Stamford Conn F. R. Gillespie Company Waterside

Death of Sir Charles Dyke Acland at London age 107

London May 29 Sir Charles Thomas Dyke Acland has died born in 1842. He was a long serving landowner and public figure whose career spanned the Victorian era.

London Charles Thomas Dyke Acland

Innovation at Boston consulate meeting of League of American Wheelmen

Last night at the Metropolitan Wheelmen house the Boston consulate discussed hearings before railroad commissioners on lowering baggage car bicycle rates in New England to 10 cents and improving wheel handling in transit. More focus was placed on the Common cycle path and recruiting new members, with reports from officers and remarks on street watering, sign placement, and local club cooperation.

Boston League of American Wheelmen E. O. Winsor A. G. Frothingham Elliott Massachusetts New England League City Hall Winsor Brookline W. S. Beekman West Medford A. A. Bryson Fall River Messrs B. F. Pinder A. Ek. Peck A. R. Duryea Leon Cadman C. W. Pierce W. C. Parker

Parker Hart and Elkes Impress Bid for Spring Meet

Racing men trained at Charles River Park ahead of the L A W and A C C spring meet this afternoon. Tom Linton and Harry Elkes race 30 miles. a crash involving Linton and Lady Callahan’s quints left Linton in the grass and Parker Hart sprained. Elkes rode 14 miles in fast time and has top pacemakers, while Linton’s team is reduced by Bridgeport pace assignments. The betting mood is heated as Linton bets against himself amid rival opinions on Elkes.

Charles River Park Tom Linton Harry Elkes Callahan Linton Quint Elkes Frank Waller Urquhart Bridgeport Eddie McDuffee

Watching the Tents at Wild West Show Park

Rainy muggy day drew crowds to Huntington avenue where Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West camp drew attention. Spectators watched horseshoeing and field gun drills while cooks defended food from curious horses and campers.

Colonel Cody Fens Buffalo Bill Huntington Avenue

Todays Waltham Races At Velodrome Feature Mile Match

A large field of riders trained at the Waltham Velodrome preparing for this afternoon's program. The highlight is the mile international single paced match race best two out of three heats among Tom Cooper Eddie Bald and Jaap Eden. Eden in his first New England appearance aims to lower American champions colors amid Bald Cooper rivalry. A ten mile international pursuit between Kaser and Bourette tops other events along with amateur mile and half mile handicaps featuring fast entrants.

Waltham Velodrome Tom Cooper Eddie Bald Jaap Eden New England Eden Bald Cooper Kaser Bourette

Bicycle Notes in Massachusetts Division L A W Report

Secretary Treasurer A K Peck announces newread books are enroute to members who joined or renewed since January. Tom Butler challenges H B Freeman to a Twentieth Century brassard race with Butler's guarantee pending from New York. Cambridge consuls push signs. special duty officer to enforce ten mile hour limit on Harvard Bridge to Lafayette Square. Bronze medals in L A W field sports at Franklin Field today will be large dinner-plate sized. fifty gallons of lemonade provided to league members. tickets required.

A. K. Peck Massachusetts Tom Butler H. B. Freeman

Christy bicycles urged over cheap imitations

The piece warns against agents substituting low grade leather saddles and urges insisting on Christy bicycles. It claims Christy riders remain loyal and that inexpensive imitations are a common trade trick, urging readers to choose Christy for reliability.

Novelty mile novice handicap at New York meets new record aim

The program opens in New York with a mile novice handicap, the first of its kind in the country as novice races previously ran from scratch. Johnquist brothers and J F Sutherland plan to attack the unpaced amateur record of 1 55 set by Nugent brothers and Morrill at Charles River Park. The Suffolk B C Roxbury hosts fifteen Prescott Club Wheelmen from Clinton for a day of rides, a dinner, park run, and concert.

New York Johnquist Brothers J. F. Sutherland Jamaica Plain Nugent Brothers F. A. Morrill Charles River Park Boston Common the Post Washington Street Suffolk B. C Roxbury Prescott Club Clinton Reservoir Knights of Honor Hall Allardice Rodgers Messrs Plaskett Stone Geldert Ladd Winslow Richardson Cather Davis Putnam Fent W. Ford J. Rodgers Spalding

City of Worcester crashes on Cormorant Reef near New London

The Sound steamer City of Worcester, en route to New York with about 200 passengers, hit Cormorant Reef in fog off New London and was beached. The City of Lowell towed and aided, rescuing all passengers as cargo and boat damage raise losses estimated at 50,000 dollars. Wells Boat Club members aboard continued to New York aboard the sister tug.

New London Conn City of Worcester Ward Norwich New York Worcester City of Lowell Lowell Mitchell’s City of Cormorant Reef T. A. Scott Wells Boat Club Cambridge Mass Hudson River

Socialist Labor slate named for partial state ticket

Lynn May 29 The Socialist Labor party convention completes day two with a partial state ticket. Nominees include Governor George R Peare Lynn Lieutenant Governor Michael F Berry Haverhill Secretary James F Stevens Boston Treasurer Martha Moore Avery Boston Attorney General Clarence K Spelman Westfield Auditor John Palmer New Bedford. Remainder to be chosen tomorrow. Headquarters set for Worcester as auditing yields 1161.89 receipts and 1088.64 expenses.

Lynn Socialist Labor Party George R. Peare Michael F. Berry Haverhill James F. Stevens Boston Martha Moore Avery Clarence K. Spelman Westfield John Palmer New Bedford State Central Committee Worcester

Henry P Rolfe Dies in Concord Leader of New Hampshire Bar

Henry P Rolfe a prominent New Hampshire lawyer and political figure died at his Concord home. A Dartmouth College graduate of 1848 he entered the bar in 1851 and held multiple public posts including representative in 1853 senator in 1859 60 electoral candidate on the Douglas ticket in 1860 postmaster appointed by Johnson and district attorney for five years beginning 1869.

Concord N. H Henry P. Rolfe New Hampshire Robert H. Rolfe First New Hampshire Volunteers Camp Thomas Rolfe Dartmouth College Johnson

Flag raising at Roxbury Presbyterian on Decoration Day

An evening event at Roxbury Presbyterian Church at seven features instrumental music and a large chorus. Speeches by Pastor Rev. J. J. Dunlop and Rev. Scott F. Hershey, Ph. D., are planned.

Roxbury Presbyterian Church Warren and Woodbine Streets J. J. Dunlop Scott F. Hershey

Marine Corps Recruiting Notice in Boston

Recruiters seek able bodied unmarried men ages 21 to 35 who are U.S. citizens or have declared intent. Candidates must have good character, speak read and write English, and stand 5 feet 5 inches to 6 feet tall. Apply in person at the recruiting office 80 Portland Street Boston. Blass.

U.S. Marine Corps United States Iust Portland St Boston Blass

Wild West Arrival Draws Boston Crowds for Cuba Fighters Show

Colonel William F. Cody's Wild West group, numbering over 900, pitched tents on Huntington avenue. Thousands gathered to watch preparations for the week's performances, including Cuban patriots with war wounds who join the show to promote American interest in Cuba. The program adds Cuban heroes, a portrayal of Custer's last battle, and frontier girl riders, with a city parade planned at 9 AM through Boston streets.

Boston William F. Cody Huntington Avenue Cody Congress of Fighters Cuba Mazzura Masso Emanuel Aguerra Y Aguerra Mariana Fmyrich Wiodora Hernandez Delgado Maceo General Nunez Custer Show Massachusetts Avenue Washington Street Harrison Avenue Essex South High Federal Streets Post Office Square Congress State Court, Tremont Boylston Arlington Streets Commonwealth Avenue Dartmouth Street

Nahant Line Now Open At Bass Point Today

The Nahant line opens the season with strong patronage and festivities at Bass Point. Larricain's Naval Brigade Band will perform among numerous attractions for Boston's best, with preparations under way to entertain thousands today and throughout the season.

Larricain Naval Brigade Bass Point

War Dept to buy over $1 million in clothing supplies

Harvest for Contractors New York May 29 report that the War Department will purchase more than $1,000,000 in clothing and related items in the coming week. Planned orders include 50,000 army trousers, 50,000 fatigue coats, 225,000 drawers, 225,000 undershirts, tents, books, mosquito nets, and helmets. Orders and bids involve Manila troops and canvas uniforms. helmet contracts were expanded from 10,000 to 20,000 units, with prices from 0.79 to 1.50 per item, and no award yet on the canvas uniforms bid.

New York War Department United States Manila

Bicycle Collision Injures Man at Blue Hill and Mt Pleasant

George A Hammett aged 55 of 2 Blue Hill avenue was struck crossing the street at Blue Hill and Mt Pleasant avenues by a bicycle rider named Samuel Altman. Hammett suffered a fracture above the left ankle and multiple bruises on the left side and was taken home. Altman was not arrested.

George A. Hammett Blue Hill Avenue Blue Hill Mt. Pleasant Avenues Samuel Altman Altman

Summer Literature of the Old Colony System

The Old Colony system Passenger Department offers pocket sized handbooks on summer resorts. Titles include Plymouth as a Summer Resort Nantucket and Narragansett Bay. Handbooks available by mail from Park Square Station Boston with postage stamps.

Old Colony New York, New Haven Hartford South Shore Plymouth Cape Cod Martha’s Vines Yard Nantucket Newport Narragansett View Park Square Station Boston

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