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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1902
Page
14
The Battery candlepin team rolled 1349 pins at the 999th Artillery alleys to defeat Newtowne Club. Paine and Ware of the Battery tied for individual high with 281 pins each, Paine adding a 101 single. The home side won all three games and dominated the visitors throughout.
Murray and Irwin's Independents almost sealed the Twentieth Century Candle Py League title by sweeping Roslindale two games to none in Roslindale. Schwender overtook Harrop for individual average lead with 264 to 223 as the key match unfolded.
Harvard student Arthur Tyng, nicknamed Hercules, again breaks college strength records by lifting 2400 points, surpassing the 900 kilogram machine limit. Officials fear a new, stronger apparatus will be needed as Tyng aims higher, despite his modest 5 foot 8 inch, 165 pound frame.
The six day go as you please race in Detroit ended this afternoon after crowds stayed light and promoters could not cover expenses. The participants quit, leaving prizes unattained as the event concluded.
Clark leads second preliminary week prize as finals near. The field lists 20 players with scores ranging from 398 to 891 at Murray and Irwin's alleys, with finals set for Friday night at 8:30.
A select dancing event will be held this evening at Webster Hall East Boston with Ar ehle McInnes in charge of the floor.
A large fashionable congregation attended the St. Margaret's Church ceremony in Westminster as the Hall of Lytton wed Miss Pamela Plowden. The bride was given away by Sir Trevor Plowden, with five bridesmaids and five pages. Gifts included a diamond bird of paradise from King Edward and Queen Alexandra. Both spouses were born in India, where the bride's mother died from a snake bite.
London April 3 Foxhall Keene the American sportsman rode at Croxton Park today and was unplaced in the first and last races. He finished third in the Granby Handicap riding Milano for R Deplidge.
In New York on April 3 Sh M Stockton of Boston defeated B Dinsmore Sr of New York 6-2 6-3 6-3 in the first semi final. Joshua Crane Jr of Boston, holder, beat O B Campbell of New York 6-3 6-4 6-3 in the second semi. The two victors advance to Saturday’s final.
Kid McCoy’s arrival in New York reshapes the heavyweight scene as Jeffries and Fitzsimmons face pressure to fight or risk losing a public feud. McCoy seeks a match with either champion, preferably Jeffries, citing money and glory. Supporters claim McCoy can outbox and outpunch the larger foe. Local boxing letters and club notes populate the page, with promoters eyeing matches and purses while critics debate tactics and brains vs brawn.
Roxbury High School girls basketball capped their season with a 49 to 9 win over the alumni at Roxbury High Hall. Principal Clay and many teachers watched as Amsbury Harrison Curley Hershon Williams led Roxbury, while alumni stars Hershon Ross and King contributed for the visitors.
Fred M. Williams, famed bowler and president of the New Century Bowling League, rolled 122 121 and 118 for a 361 total at Melrose Highlands on Tuesday night, matching season records and aiding the Webster team in the league.
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