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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1895

Page

3

Temple Cup Opens in Baltimore as Esper Shines

Baltimore hosts the Temple Cup opener where Esper pitched superbly and Keeler starred in a 9 1 Baltimore victory. Cuppy allowed many hits in the third inning while a crowd of several thousand watched peaceful play marred by a stone throwing incident outside the grounds resulting in three arrests and fines. Attendance 9100.

Baltimore Esper Keeler Cuppy Omnibus Carrollton Hotel Justice Murray Central Police Station

Baseball Notes and Season Tie-ins Highlight Boston Team

Jimmy Bannon leads the Bostons at bat this season and may marry Miss May Downer of Amesbury. Casey from last season's Torontos has drawn several offers for next year. Jack Ryan will winter in Haverhill, while Tommy McCarthy draws invites to captain the New Yorks. Frank Shannon may join the Boston uniform next year. Jimmy McGarr, from the Clevelands, returns to a welcome in Haverhill after the Temple Cup. The Temple Cup series is the primary ongoing games.

Daily Jimmy Bannon Bostons Casey Torontos May Downer Amesbury Tommy McCarthy New Yorks Jack Ryan Haverhill Frank Shannon Springfield Boston Jimmy McGarr Clevelands

Practice scrimmage details at Soldiers Field prompt varied plays

Harvard practice on Soldiers Field used three halves with coaching emphasis by Waters and Lewis. Noted changes included Doucette at center Shaw at right guard and Malcolm Donald at right tackle, plus Arnold at right half. First half had sloppy play and punting, second half saw sharpened backs with Scott Hayes Weld and others making gains. weaknesses noted in second eleven at right tackle and end.

Waters Lewis John Cranston Mr. Lathrop Doucette Rank Shaw Malcolm Donald Roxbury Brown C. Brewer Hayes Scott Weld Frank Shaw Moulton Holt Harvard

Yale Gridiron Practice Boosted by Sanford Return

Yale football practice centers on veteran guard Sanford who debuted this season against McFarland and is expected to start versus Amherst. Chadwick is cleared to play on the varsity this season after a faculty sanction was lifted, Murphy appears in limited minutes due to weak condition, and practice remains sharp with Sanford as the star.

New Haven Conn Yale Sanford McFarland Amherst Chadwick Murphy

Somerville High Falls to English High in First Half

Somerville High School football team lost 34 to 0 to Boston's English High on the YMCA grounds yesterday afternoon in a game that was halted after the first half as Somerville players were reportedly too worn out to continue.

Somerville Boston

Irish National Alliance Appeals for Ireland Independence Funds

The Irish National Alliance in New York issues a plea to friends of Irish independence. The Chicago convention places Ireland's bid for a distinct national life under a unified leadership for two years. It urges subscriptions to the treasurer P. V. Fitzpatrick at 154 Twenty-second Street Chicago Illinois to support direct action and propaganda.

Irish National Alliance New York City Friends of Irish Independence Chicago Ireland Porsremnits Igland Free America P. V. Fitzpatrick Twenty-second Street Oh Save America Tman William LY Massachusetts Martin Kelly Tennessee J. J. Sheehy California T. J. Indon Ohio James Lawlor Texas Chris.’ Gallagher Innesota M. Mangan Wisconsin J Kentana T. H. Greevy Pennsy

Harvard Hosts Yale Men in Cambridge Welcome and Banquet

Harvard prepares to greet Yale Athletic Association guests with a day of Boston and Cambridge receptions. The program includes breakfast at the B A A club, suburban drive, a Harvard Hall address by President Eliot, lunch at Hasty Pudding, clubs visits, crew and football practice, and a formal dinner at the University Club Beacons street with eighty covers. Lieutenant Governor Wolcott will preside and a Harvard Gleen Club quartet will sing. The visitors then travel to Niagara.

Boston Yale Manhattan Cambridge Harvard Great University Carn Messrs Wendell Baker Burke Harvard Square Eliot Harvard Hall H. Brewer C. Brewer R. B. Williams P. H. Clark R. M. Townsend W. B. Rogers A. H. Bullock I. .L. Bremer J. C. Fairchild G. Derby T. G. Stevenson J. M. Forbes H.R. Storrs A. Borden E. H. Fennessy R. H Hallowell Holyoke Street Beacor Street W. H. Vincent R. Hollister W. W. Hoyt A. Stickney F. H. Bigelow J. J. Hayes

Boston Architectural Society Dinner and Election

The Boston Architectural Society held its annual dinner at the Exchange Club. Officers Andrews and Wakefield were re-elected president and secretary, with Mahey and Driver named directors for two years. Guest speaker Edmund T. Wheelwright, city architect from 1891 to 19__, argued municipal architecture and urged abolishing the city architect’s office.

Boston Architectural Society Exchange Club Messrs. Andrews and Wakefield Messrs. Mahey Driver Edmund T.' Wheelwright Wheelwright

Counterfeiters in Boston Pushers Sought by Police

Police chase after a two man duo passing green backed counterfeit bills in Boston. Seven reports in two weeks identify suspects described as about 25 years old, 6 feet tall, 140 pounds, one with a smooth thin face in a light suit and the other with a dark mustache in a dark blue suit. The gang has netted thousands from the operation, with a clue tied to George Denvir's saloon on Court Street.

Boston George Denvir Court Street Dresed

Harvard Crews Go Out For Fall Rowing Varsity Details

Yesterday afternoon Harvard Varsity and freshmen rowed in their barges with the freshmen seats strapped. Varsity started in full stroke. The Varsity lineup lists Bullard at stroke with 1681-2 pounds, Jennings at No 7 188 pounds, Stevenson at No 6 188 pounds, Perkins at No 4 177 pounds, Ames at No 3 174 pounds, Chatman at No 2 169 pounds, Stillman at No 1 16% pounds. There was no oar at bow.

Bullard Jennings R.H. Stevenson Perkins Ames Chatman Stillman Bow

Knights of Columbus Fraternal Meeting Aims National Role

About one hundred members from New Haven Boston New York and Brooklyn gathered at Jaeger s Hall Fifty ninth street and Madison avenue New York to widen the fraternal organization s scope and influence The meeting follows talk of a national body and echoes debates with the A P A unobtrusively noted in source text

New York Knights of Columbus New Haven Boston Brooklyn Jaeger’s

Reserve List Sets Boston Frame for Next Season

President Nick Young releases the National League reserve roster with Boston holding key veterans like Bergen Harrington Collins Connaughton and Nyce while possible changes include McCarthy Duffy and Bannon shifting positions. Several clubs retain stars including Anson Ward Brouthers and Brietenstein. future moves hinge on Nash signings and Selee’s plans.

Nick Young Boston Martin Bergen Kansas City Joe Harrington Jimmy Collins Frank Connaughton Duffy McCarthy Bannon Tom McCarthy Nash Tenney Charlie Nyce Selee Dan Brouthers Louisville Brietenstein St. Louis Tom Bannon J. M. Ward New York Ward Anson Pittsburg Merritt Sugden Killen Hart Manefee Gardner Beckley Bierbauer Cross Clingman Genius W. A. Stuart Niles E. Smith Chicago Kittredge Donohue Moran Ryan Griffith Terry Hutchison McFarland Parker Dolan Thornton Morse Briggs Decker Truby Stewart Parett Everett Dahlen Wilmot Lange McBride Cleveland Debeau Childs McKean Burkett Young Chamberlain Cuppy Wilson O'Connor Zimmer Gremminger F. Griffith Cincinnati Dwyer Foreman Rhines Parrott Phillips Fisher Gray Ewing McPhee Smith Latham Matz Canavan Holliday Miller Burke Hoy Hoghever Vaughn Murphy Spies McDermott Inks Cunningham Hassamer Shugart Wright Warner McCreery Weyhing Herman O’brien McGann Gettinger Brouthers Richardson Saunders Peitz Otten Rappold Breitenstein Ehret McDougal Kissengen Connor Quinn Samuels Ely Cooley Sheehan Dowd Burns W. H. Clarke Pitcher William Clark Doyle Farrell Fuller Battan German Meekin Stafford Tiernan van Haltren Rusie Huyler Westervelt Nichols Stivetts Sullivan Ganzel Tucker Hardington Lowe Long Nyce Collins Bergen Connaughton Philadelphia Clements Taylor Carsey Reilly Hamilton Orth White Thompson Buckley Lucid McGill Beam Madison Delehanty Grady Lampe Hulen Boyle Hallman R. G. Allen Baltimore Robinson Clarke Bowerman McMahon Hoffer Clarkson Hemming Esper Pond Carew Gleason Reitz Jennings McGraw Kelley Keeler Brodie John Clarkson F. Horner Stub Brown Brooklyn Foutz Griffin Stein Kennedy Gumbert Daub Abbey Grim Dailey Burnell Lachan

Mystic Park racecard opens with 2:15 trot on card

Mystic Park in Medford hosts the October meeting opening today with a strong program. The 2:15 trot starts the card featuring a large field and noted money winners. Also slated are the 2:22 pace and the 2:24 trot with exciting races. Races begin promptly at 1 p.m.

Mystic Park Medford

Gravesend Race Track Five Furlongs Winners and Times

Race by race results from Gravesend on October seventh list winners, placings, and times for six races including Mack Briggs Runover and Forum in the first race and Peace maker Buckrone and April Fool among others with times ranging from 1 02 1 2 to 1 50.

Gravesend Mack Briggs Runover Forum Captive Adelbert Discount Emma C Belmar Manchester Arapahoe Bombazett Beldemere Belle Amie Wild Violet Sunrise Peacemaker Buckrone April Fool

Country Club Considers Addition at Clyde Park

The Country Club weighs an expansion at Clyde Park with a vote due next Monday. The plan includes issuing 15,000 dollars of 6 percent bonds dated November 1, 1905 and due November 1, 1906. A committee led by Charles Davis Jr plans to present preliminary plans at the meeting.

Country Club Clyde Park Charles Davis, Jr New York & Boston Dyewood Company

Intercollegiate tennis set to open in New Haven

Thirteenth annual Intercollegiate Tennis Association tournament starts at 10 a m on the New Haven Lawn Club grounds and runs to Saturday afternoon. Harvard chases the cup, Yale hopes Foote Chace triumphs, with New York and Georgetown entering. Prize silver pitchers and dishes headline trophies. Notables include Fisher for NYU and Sheldon for Yale, with Whittelsey refereeing.

New Haven Conn Intercollegiate Tennis Association Cambridge Foote Malcolm Chace Yale Arthur E. Foote New York University of New York Georgetown University Fischer Chace Clarence Budlong George Wrenn Harvard George Sheldon Detroit Sheldon Connecticut Hotchkiss Preparatory School Lakeville University of South Carolina G. P. Herrick Princeton A. E. Foote Joseph T. Whittelsey New Haven Lawn Club F. C. Griffith BH. Foote L. R. Ware G. L.wrenn F. Scudder J. Whitman Brown C. R. Budlong F. Barrows A. E. MecVittey J. A. Sankey

Boxing Gossip on Dan Stuart Match and West Fight Prospects

The column outlines expected announcements of the venue for a Dan Stuart heavyweight bout between Corbett and Fitzsimmons, driven by money as the main objective. It notes Texas and Western/Southwestern interest, boxing’s boom in South Africa, and mentions various boxers and exhibitions including Goddard, Sullivan, Ryan, Weir, Jackson, Rosenberg, Callahan, and events in New Orleans and Chicago with bouts and dates referenced.

Dan Stuart Corbett Fitzsimmons No Man's Land Texas South Africa Joe Goddard Sullivan Johannesburg Ryan Australia America Goddard Jerry Cohen Jack” Everhardt Owen Ziegler William F. Mayo Chicago Bob Fitzsimmons Herman Berneau Michigan-Indiana Jack Madden Jimmy Barry Edad

Athletic notes show varied winter sports activity ahead

The Suffolk group plans a team with Holtland as captain while Father Scully's gym considers one. Wag Harding eyes a $230 side bet against Hanlan on the Tyne with $250 for expenses, but demands $500 posted as a guarantee. Tom Burke’s illness cancels a 440 yard record attempt and he will miss the New England championships at Worcester. Berkeley School forms an athletic team with R P Williams as president and lists candidates like Williams, Davis, Boardman, Mason, Mills and Reeder. Chauncy Hall schedules a March meet, Orient Heights looks to reorganize, and a $1000 Penn Princeton polo trophy is declined by Princeton due to scheduling. The New England Polo League adopts the Dragon brass roll and fixes opening games for Salem, Fall River, and Pawtucket. Penn track holds two fall meets Oct 23 and Nov 1 with prizes. Sunnyside Park attendance is promised. Yale and Princeton move to Manhattan Field for a planned rowing race. N E A A U annual meeting set for Oct 28 at Suffolk Athletic Club Boston.

Suffolks Holtland Father Scully Wag” Harding Hanlan Tyne Tom Burke Tom New England Worcester Berkeley School R. P. Williams E. W. Mills C. H. Davis Davis Boardman Mason Mills Reeder Chauncy Hall School Louis Solari Orient Heights James Elverson Philadelphia Pennsylvania Princeton Lea Millbank Capitain Lea Yale Falmouth House Salem Fall River Pawtucket Charles O’maley Gloucester W. T. Keough University of Pennsylvania J. M Natick Weters Sunnyside Park Manhattan Field Columbia Oval Jerry Casey J. L. Hackett Rat Portage Boat ‘Club Tom’ Walsh Casey Suffolk Athletic Club Washington Street Boston

Aked criticizes Dunraven's failing fair play in cup challenge

The Rev. Dr. C. F. Aked visiting New York from Pembroke Chapel Liverpool commends Dunraven's energy but laments his defeat. Aked says Dunraven was not supported in England for his methods and his pique spoiled a previously good record, turning him into a laughing stock.

New York C. F. Aked Pembroke Chapel Liverpool Aked Lord Dunraven England

Walter Sanger Sets Private Mile Record in Gusty Wind

Walter Sanger attempted a private mile run despite a gale and poor road conditions. He finished in 2 minutes 10 seconds, described as a clever ride. the event drew a crowd and followed earlier Jamaica Cycle Club outings and rosters.

Griffo Lavigne bout halted by New Jersey authorities

In New York on Oct 7 a planned fifteen round match between Young Griffo and Kid Lavigne at the Active Athletic Association hall in Constable Hook N J was postponed after police refused to permit it. About 2500 spectators traveled by boat to Bayonne only to be turned back when officials blocked the event.

Empire Club Maspeth L. I Eric Johnny Gorman Nick Burley San Francisco George Tuohey McCoy-Ulman Joe’ White Horace Leeds Pedler Palmer Jem’’ Smith Dick”’ Burge Harry Hutchins New York Young Griffo Kid Lavigne Active Athletic Association Constable Hook N. J Bayonne

Concert at People's Temple by Boston City Band charms audience

The People's Temple entertainment course opened last evening with a Boston City Band concert. Miss Laura Burnham returning from Europe impressed, with Handel and Prokofiev selections, a flute obligato by Mr Wilder, and a refined reading by Miss Foye. A cornet duet by Fred G. Rawson and John P. Cushman pleased attendees.

People’s Temple Boston City Band Laura Burnham Europe Carolyn Faye Tannhauser

Jealous Shooting Reported in Denver Area

In Denver Colorado on October 7 a report describes a jealous shooting incident with details unclear from the fragment. The item mentions individuals and a possible altercation but provides limited readable facts.

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