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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1902
Page
3
The Battery candle pin team rolled 1349 pins to defeat the New Towne Club at 999th Artillery alleys. Paine and Ware of the 999th both netted 261 pins. Paine had a 101 high single.
Harvard student Arthur Tyng, nicknamed Hercules, has shattered college strength records by lifting over a ton with his legs and pushing the gymnasium machines beyond their 900 kilogram gauge. Authorities fear the need for a higher testing power as Tyng’s 2400 point performance surpasses all prior marks.
The Hosmers of Cambridge beat the Independents in a weekly candlepin bowling match. The report notes two teams competed with a previous Independents match. score details are incomplete in the readable text.
Murray and Irwin's Independents secured a near certainty of the title by beating Roslindale two games to none at Roslindale. Schwender overtook Harrop for top individual averages, rolling 264 to Harrop's 223, with Schwender now leading.
Independents dominated the Railroad League, winning all games against the stern Division Trainmen with consistent high scores. The night featured strong team play and clear superiority across matches.
The six day go as you please race in Detroit started Tuesday noon and ended this afternoon as pedestrians left the track. Attendance was light and promoters could not cover expenses. Racers abandoned the event after seeing no chance to win the prizes.
The 20 high men in the $100 candle pin tourney at Murray and Irwin's alleys include Rouse Clark Schwen der Harriman Fox Powers Lane York Wheeler Bates Finnegan Joy Twitchell Mc Ateer Corcoran Wilby McGrath Burns Baker Quinn. Clark leads for the second preliminary week prize with finals set for Friday at 8 30 p m.
A select dancing party will be held this evening in Webster Hall East Boston with Arc hile McInnes in charge of the floor.
A royal audience and crowd witnessed the marriage at St. Margaret's Church. The Earl of Lytton married Miss Pamela Plowden with her father Sir Trevor Plowden giving her away. The couple, both born in India, will share a marriage line in English society. A diamond bird of paradise was among the presents from King Edward and Queen Alexandra.
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 the American court tennis semi finals saw J M Stockton of Boston defeat B Dinsmore Jr of New York 6-2 6-3 6-3. Joshua Crane Jr, the reigning champion, defeated O B Campbell of New York 6-3 6-4 6-3. The victors advance to the final on Saturday.
The arrival of Kid McCoy in New York shifts the heavyweight scene as Jeffries and Fitzsimmons must fight or risk losing the edge to McCoy. Promoters say McCoy is ready for a match with either champion, with a strong case that he could beat Jeffries at 175 to 180 pounds. McCoy targets a big fight upon return, hoping to draw money and glory against the champion, while critics debate his chances and tactics.
Roxbury High School defeated the alumni 49 to 9 in the last game of the season at Roxbury High Hall. Principal Clay and many teachers watched as Amsbury, Harrison, Curley, Hershon, and Williams led Roxbury with strong scoring and defense.
Fred M. Williams, bowler for the Webster team and president of the New Century Bowling League, rolled 122, 121, and 118 for a season record 361 at Melrose Highlands on Tuesday evening.
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