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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1901
Page
4
Selee manager of the Boston Nationals cancels the scheduled game with Yale after Yale played Baltimore in Norfolk. The move signals a likely broader NLAL clash. Norfolk hosts Boston tomorrow as both teams approach peak conditioning amid two games today.
London Conn April 5 A conference today discussed a possible Henley style event with races in London for two days the same week as University crews row here. Henderson of Boston chaired the committee and told by local board members the course could be fixed if approved. The plan would grant concessions commonly given to crews and American Henley faces are seen as a certainty.
In a campus field meet the top marks fell short as Captain Hallowell and peers faced strong competition. Hallowell placed second in the 120 yard hurdles and contributed to a close team effort with standout performances across multiple events.
Ban Johnson, president of the American League, is in Cincinnati to oversee ongoing court suits involving American League players and contract disputes. He plans to remain several days to consult with legal counsel on these cases and protect league interests.
Elaborate Easter observances unfold in Catholic and Protestant churches with high masses at Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Immaculate Conception, organ and choir performances, and processions. Good Friday rites emphasize the 3 p m hour with fervent prayers and cross adoration across St. Stephen's St. Cecilia's and other churches.
Virginia, in a rough practice game, and the Boston nine staged a strong fielding display. Captain Collins guided Virginia’s pitching with three strong innings by Kane, Connor, and Mitchell. Jones Hedbriger led Virginia at bat while Woodward relied on his defenses. The next match with Virginia is set for Thursday with Carter likely pitching. Pennsylvania faces Virginia in the same venue tomorrow.
Pardello to face Gallagher on April 11 at Springfield Massachusetts for the middleweight championship in a best two of three falls bout. A preliminary catch-as-catch-can match pits Harry Pinkinsky against Young Mul-
Lawson and Scannell accept a $30,000 purse for a best three of five race at Lexington in October. Lawson posts $5000 as binding deposit with Kentucky Horse Breeders' Association while awaiting Fire Commissioner Scannell’s decision on entering The Abbot. Officials seek Crescens and Charlie Herr showdown the same day.
Lexington Ky April 1 1901 Thomas W Lawson Boston Mass receives a letter from H W Wilson secretary of the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders Association proposing a match race between Beralman and Abbot with Boralma as the rival in Lexington during October for $10 000 a side plus gate receipts. The offer includes a $5 000 forfeit by each party and a separate potential race between Crescens and Charlie Herr if the match is made.
April 3 1901 letter from W Lawson accepts terms to race The Abbot against Boralma设 and agrees to donate receipts to charity if the match is made. He withdraws other horses and retires his stable, asks for five heat maximum, and offers a $5000 deposit as security. The note references Lexington and the Kentucky Horse Breeders Association.
The three horses Abbot, Talma, and Charlie Herr will race under National Trotting Association rules with two heats required in a best of five. Owners Scannell Lawson Ketcham Cahill have posted $2,500 forfeit each. $20,000 stake funds plus a $10,000 side bet are involved. race set for September with an extra $20,000 purse from Mr. Lawson.
The purse allocates 30000 to the winner and 20000 to the runner up with additional terms. On March 29 Ketcham and Lawson posted funds while Cahill dated April 2. A letter of April 8 proposes Crescens against Boralma for a case of wine if Cahill objects to Charlie Herr, with half proceeds to charity and half to Ketcham’s mother’s charities.
The Field notes British yachts have long trailed in America’s Cup races. Shamrock I failed to beat Americans due to inexperience, while Shamrock II benefits from designer Watson but builders Dennys lack yacht-building experience. The Constitution remains advantaged by Herreshoff expertise. Field wishes Sir Thomas Lipton good luck.
Joshua Crane of Boston defeated Oliver B. Campbell in the final at the New York Racquet and Tennis Club by three sets to love. The scores were 6 4, 7 5, 6 4 in a match witnessed by a large gallery.
Lord Kitchener reports to the war office that a smashed pom-pom was found at the bottom of a precipice near Vryheid in Transvaal. French advances continue against the Boers as they abandon weapons.
About fifty members attended the annual smoke talk at Kung's Hotel in Boston. Judge Edgar J. Sherman presided. Addresses were delivered by Reverend Henry G. Spaulding, Hon. George O. Proctor of Somerville, Elmer A. Silver of ance, George W. Bishop of the Board of Rail Commissioners, and Joseph F. Soott, superintendent of the Massachusetts Reformatory.
The article notes Graves' Maryland Malt Whiskey bears an internal revenue stamp, marking it as medicinal. It explains the stamp ensures authenticity and that the tax will be repealed July 1st, 1901, while Graves' whiskey has been stamped since the war tariff began.
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