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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1898

Page

3

Harvard welcomes English coach Lehmann to Freshmen crew

A Cambridge crowd witnessed the arrival of English coach Rudolph Lehmann and Henry Willis at Claverly Hall. Lehmann praised the freshmen’s progress, noting they are ahead of last year’s newcomers at this stage. Willis, meeting Harvard men, joins for several weeks as Lehmann plans a decisive season with the team at Weld House after April 15 class races.

Harvard Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge Rudolph Lehmann Henry Willis Claverly Hall Goodrich Lehmann Willis Somerset Club Boston Francis Peabody Weld House Dobyns Perkins Moulton Cabot Wadsworth DuBois Bow Adams Huidekoper Boardman McDuffie Thomson Marvin W. Selbach Blake Dibblee Higginson Glidden Byrd Heath Brown Pierce Harding Bedford Locke Lawrence Peyton Perry Loud Frost Whitney Endicott Huse

Arlington Boat Club Second Wins Circuit League Championship

The Arlington Boat Club second team defeated Newton Highlands at the Allston Club last evening to claim the league trophy. They swept all three games with a combined total of 2008 points, led by Stevens of Arlington with 511.

Arlington Boat Club Newton Highlands Arlington Boat Allston Stevens Arlington

East Lynn candle pin team loses to St James by 21 pins

St James alleys hosted a close match with East Lynn led by ten pins after two strings. St James surged in the final string to win 1287 to 1266 with Bill Kirby of Lenox starring for St James, posting 280 and becoming the sole century scorer.

East Lynn Lynn St. James Bill” Kirby Lenox Getth

Wonders and Blunders Duel in Candle Pins Match

Two Bigelow Kennard teams met at Boylston alleys last night. Wonder team led by Ensign with 256 across three strings while Blunders trailed by 45 pins. Marsh starred for the losers with 243.

Bigelow, Kennard & Co Boylston Marsh He Eceres

Bartlett Beats Cutler In Billiard Match At B A A Tourney

At the Boston Athletic Association last evening two decisive results in the invitation tourney. F. J. Bartlett of the Kernwood Club outclassed A. G. Cutler of the Mercantile L A defeating him 200 to 96. George R. Hall of the B A A defeated L. G. Joel, the Glendon crack, in the pool match.

Boston Athletic Association F. J. Bartlett Kernwood Club A. G. Cutler Mercantile L. A George R. Hall B. A L. G. Joel Glendon

Ten top men in Boylston candle pin tourney standings

The article lists the leading players at Boylston alleys with scores to date. Morrison leads at 319, followed by Purrington 312 and Piper 804, with other competitors including Moffat 300 Brown 296 Pierce 286 McDonald 284 Jouve 283 Barker 286 and McAllen 278. Entries close tonight at 9 o'clock and finals will be rolled.

Boylston Morrison Purrington Piper Moffat Brown Pierce McDonald Jouve Barker McAllen

Northwestern to Build Ymnasium at $100000

The rough water yesterday kept schoolboys from practice at the B A A boathouse. The Northwestern project plans a gymnasium costing 100000 dollars.

Nationals Reorganized Team Listing from Waltham

The Nationals of Waltham reveal a reorganized nine with Coleman Edmonds Dore Silver Ryan Whealon Conn aire Ford Spalding. They seek away games starting April 19 and Saturdays with reasonable guarantees and contact Warrens Cambridge Malden A A Roxburys Emeralds Y M C A Lowell at 308 River street Waltham Mass.

Nationals of Waltham Coleman Edmonds Dore Silver Ryan Whealon Connaire Ford Spalding Massachusetts Warrens Cambridge Malden Emeralds Lowell F. H. Mullen River Street Waltham, Mass

Byers Withdrawing From Waterbury Bout With Burke

Waterbury April 6 George Byers the Boston middleweight will not meet Jack Burke in Waterbury on April 11. The management received letters stating Byers refused the bout to instead pursue a match with Dick O'Brien.

Waterbury, Conn Waterbury A. C George Byers Boston Jack Burke Byers Dick O'Brien

Boxing Gossip Highlights Watson's Upset Bid at Roanoke Club

Andy Watson impressed by breaking even with Bob Montgomery at the Roanoke Club on Monday. The bout boosted anticipation for Watson's next twelve round test against Timmy Fearns at the North Shore A. C. in Lynn. News includes multiple boxing matchups, venue notes, and promoter plans from George Cole to Joe Gans availability for Maine fund.

Andy Watson Bob Montgomery Roanoke Club Andy Watson England Montgomery Timmy Fearns North Shore A. C Lynn Professor Robinson Frank Erne George Dixon St. Louis al Herford Eureka A. C Baltimore Joe Gans Jim Janey Maine Fund Tommy Ryan Tommy West Olympic A. C San Francisco Ryan Goode-Akers Jimmy Ryan Doc Payne Louisville Bridgeport Conn Music Hall Lhey Kid Lackey Johnny Smith Tom Kid) Byrnes Philadelphia Arena East Side A. C The Keystone Peter Maher George V. Tuohey

Noted Stallions Sold Cheap at Cloverdale Auction

The stallions Director and Bea Wilkes sold at Andrew W. Moore estate stock farm Colmar Pennsylvania near Philadelphia. Director once valued at 75000 brought 1275 to Locust Grove Stock Farm Newcastle. Red Wilkes bought by Belle Mead Stock Farm Belle Mead New Jersey for 600. Director Moore four years old half brother of Nancy Hanks sold for 120 to T A Wilson Reading Pennsylvania. Red Wilkes 24 years old sire of 129 trotting horses including fourteen with mile times under 2 15.

Philadelphia Bea Wilkes Andrew W. Moore Colmar Penn Moore Locust Grove Newcastle Red Wilkes Belle Mead N. J Nancy Hanks T. A. Wilson Reading

Boston Fowler branch store opens near downtown district

The Boston Fowler store at 224 Tremont Street between Eliot and Lagrange opens to the public. Manager P. E. Seas runs the shop with a no-agent policy and a $43.50 price for wheels, claiming dealer cost around $88.50 and forecasting a “Direct to the Rider” trend next season.

Boston Fowler Tremoint Eliot Lagrange Fowler P. E. Seas Frank Fowler

Boston Press Club Hosts Second Informal Club Night

About 200 members and guests gathered at the Bosworth Street club house for a lively smoker with music by Harry J. Rockett and others. Notables included Lt Commander Charles A. Foster, Colonel Stephen M. Crosby, Captain Col. Fitzgerald, and Captain William Quintin, who shared stories and anecdotes.

Boston Press Club Bosworth Street Harry J. Rockett E. R. Caldwell Charles Kh Alexander

Mildred Brewster murder trial opens in Vermont

The Vermont jury for Mildred Brewster's murder case is seated as witnesses describe premeditation. Witnesses place Brewster near the town shop before two shots and Ashley Wheeler cases, with a 32 caliber revolver bought for $3 cited as part of the prosecution.

L. C. Batchelder Plainfield Martin Riley Barre City J. E. Pixley Waterbury Charles H. Stevens Zed Stanton Miss Brewster Annie Wheeler John Wheeler Joel Foster Arthur Stratton John B. Wallace Reynolds & Co Barre Harmon de Laurier Alfred de Laurier John Lawrence de Lauriers

Doctor Sanden Electric Belt Promises Cure for Men

An advertisement touts the Dr. Sanden Electric Belt claiming to restore five thousand men last year. It warns against cheap imitations and offers a sealed book with the full explanation, urging readers to write to Dr. A R Sanden at 826 Broadway New York.

Dr. Sanden A.R. Sanden Broadway New York

Boxing Teacher Offers Free Lessons from Prof Kennedy

The article notes Prof Kennedy, a boxing teacher, offering free instruction. Callos writes about 22 Mliota Bm 4, highlighting a quoted address or plan associated with the offer.

Kennedy Callos

Poisoner trial in Dover as sister testifies

In Dover New Hampshire on April 6 the Alfred W. Jones case opened with his sister Leola Prescott testifying that their mother fell ill after eating chicken. She recalled their father saying I bought and paid for her and I’m bury her where I please before the mother’s death. Dr Pillsbury described seeing Mrs Jones burn the will with Alfred present.

Nason Samuel Matthews Berwick Alfred Henry F. Virciue Exeter Alfred Jones Andrew S. Irving Jones Virtue John H. Elkins Lewis C. Hart Milton Jones House Wave Town M. E. Grant Somersworth Dover N. H Alfred W. Jones Leola Prescott W. B. Pillsbury

Columbia wheel letter to Pope Mfg Company on its value

In a self described note from 1898 D Sigsbee Captain U S N describes his Columbia bicycle found in the sunken Maine. He notes the bike served him since 1896 with minor tire damage and requests the company to accept it as a relic of historical value.

Riggs Place N. W Washington, D. C Pope Manufacturing Company Hartford Conn Maine D. Sigsbee

Bicycle notes on foreign pacemakers and Boston training

The memo lists multiple international riders linked to Al Reeves of the National Cycle drome with plans to train in Boston if immigration holds allow. It mentions Tom Cooper signing in Cleveland to ride a White wheel and other riders including Teddy Edwards, Arthur Porter, Jed Schmneer, C. W. Miller, Robertson of England, Jimmy Warburton, and more, plus a Metropolitan Wheelmen reception with officers and members attending a formal gathering.

al Reeves National Jallu Brothers New York Boston Tom Cooper Cleveland Webb Cooper Arthur W. Porter Teddy Eadwards Newburyport Providence George Banker Arthur Porter Cincinnati Jed Schmneer C. W. Miller Miller Germany Huret Cordang Robertson England I. W. Chinn Jimmy Warburton Choppy N. Chs Aom Dudley Marks Johnson McKay Farnham Frothingham Sod Kimball Fred P. Wright A. K. Peck George A. Perkins Dr. Lee Tom Lipton Pat Sheehan K. Mead Craftrude Llerner Maud Gale Marguerite Ryan Crawford Lillian Jaeger Jennie Lillie Annie Hayward Etta A. Morris Lillian Messer Shirley Ella McMillan May Smilse 3. Horton D. Lipp Greenleaf F. P. Wright Club

Teddy Edwards Starts Ninety-Fifth Century Ride in Blizzard

Teddy Edwards began his ninety fifth century ride in a blizzard heading toward Atlantic City. Captain Walters and Ned Lawrence accompanied him to pace the effort, joined by a larger group that started to finish with Edwards. The weather echoes his earlier rides on Long Island and in Lakewood.

Philadelphia Teddy Edwards Captain Walters Atlantic City Ned Lawrence French Match Company Edwards Long Island Lakewood N. J Maryland

Knights of Honor enjoy ladies night in Boston gathering

The grand officers and committees of the Knights of Honor of Massachusetts held a ladies night last evening at the United States hotel. About thirty members attended the dinner followed by whist and music. The annual session is set for next Wednesday at 730 Washington Street.

Knights of Honor of Massachusetts United States Washington Street

Anniversary planned for Division 48 of A. O. H.

The committee on the anniversary of Division 48, A. O. H., met last evening to arrange the first anniversary events. They will present an important report at the division’s regular meeting on Sunday evening at St. James Hall Kneeland Street.

Boston Order Suffolk County Hibernian Hall Hanover Street Division 1 Roger F. Scannell John Dolan John T. Galvin Charlestown St. James Hall Kneeland Street

Kidney Stew Club to Disband After Last Meeting

The Kidney Stew Club of leading local sportsmen held its final gathering last evening at their rooms on Commonwealth tying to disband.

Kidney Stew Club

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