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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1897

Page

3

McCarthys Beat Coumb as Candle Pin League Action

Seven games were rolled in the Candle Pin league last evening. The McCarthys, aided by Murray and Irwins, won by 53 pins at St James alleys. Meyers defeated the Centrals at Meyers alleys in a tight contest, both teams surpassing 1300. Other winners included Prospect, South Boston and Jefferson. McDonald starred for the home team with a 303 three-string set.

McCarthys Murray & Irwins St. James Alleys Murray N Irwin Quincy McDonald Meyers Centrals Meyers Alleys Prospect South Boston Jefferson Columbia M’carthy Towler Oom Flanders McDonough Moffitt Bowler Oat McDonough Eevosseneere Hitchcock Purrington Noble Ereewes Erreeters Eeeesesererens Mackin Ccceveeeess Sceeveeseersere McIntire Bynner Wee Eresererseere Si Delano Fore So SS James Donnelly Joe Donnelly Ester Cummings Eeeereeneesee Farrell Clack St. James St, James Lavis D Murphy Barry McAllen Eee Murray & Irwin Mullane McGrath

Germanias Beat Thorntons in Roxbury League Lead

In the Roxbury League last evening the Germanias defeated the Thorntons, leaving Thorntons on top by one game. The Roxbury League saw the Roxburys defeat the Chesters.

Germanias Thorntons Roxburys Chesters

Boylston Alleys Change Hands in Sale

The Boylston alleys on Boylston Street were sold yesterday to John Co. I. Sheafe from Thomas F. Collins who had run the alleys for years. The new proprietor is reputed to be one of the best candlepin bowlers in New England.

Boylston Boylston Street John Co. I. Sheafe McCarthy Thomas F. Collns New England Beecham U.S B. F. Allen CO Canal St. York Post Pa

Resignation Placed on Cambridge School Board Agenda

The Rev. A. E. White, eight year Cambridge School Board member, will resign at the next meeting as he has been appointed superintendent of Methuen schools.

A. E. White Cambridge School Methuen Schools

Hearing of General Martin Case Extends with Large Attendance

The continued inquiry drew many spectators including Councillor Allen and Col. Scannell. General Martin and his sons attended. Everett F. Martin smiled through testimony while Charie sat behind the witness chair as Mr. Pillsbury explained surplus applications on bank notes and land collateral amid the bank’s dealings with General Martin.

Er al Martin Pillsbury Martin Chaplin Supreme Court Isaac J. Allen Martin M. Lomasney Tillinghast Brown Liquor Squad Jack Adams Eldridge Warren Dalton Scannell General Martin Everett F. Martin Charlie

Land deal debated in bank stock collateral case

The hearing opened with Samuel Capen of Howard National Bank detailing land holdings and the 1898 exchange for General Martin notes worth about 33 000 dollars. He described the land value as contingent, noted a forced sale potential around 45 000 dollars, and discussed restrictions against manufacturing uses and Martin’s alleged gain from stock appreciation.

Samuel B. Capen Howard National Bank Chaplin Capen General Martin National Bank FE. F. Martin Boston Mr. Capen Martin

Capen Cross Examines In Boston Land Case

Capen questions focus on land value, selling price, and bank lien in a Boston undeveloped land dispute. Pillsbury probes General Martin’s bank directorship and the bank’s right to surplus beyond thirty thousand dollars, with the witness clarifying prior ten-year tenure and ownership details.

Chaplin Mr. Pillsbury Boston General Martin Howard Bank Martin Artin

Kennedys In Boston Liquor Firms Under Scrutiny

Witness James Kenney describes ownership of Park and Union breweries on Terrace Street in Boston and identifies wholesale liquor dealings with Alexander Reade. He says he backs many licensed saloons, may hold mortgages, and will check his records for exact names. The inquiry delves into stockholders and a Pearl Hill Lithia Water project.

Chaplin Kenney A. Brewer Terrace Street Boston Union Brewery Park Brewery Eugene M. Kenney James W. Kenney & Co James W. Kenney Alexander Reade Tremont Street Chanlin E. F. Martin Liverpool Bright

Everett Called on Him

Interview transcript reveals a July meeting where a young Martin presented a building and land plan, offered stock to the speaker, and discussed subscription amounts. The speaker investigated lands, agreed to join with Martin, and noted potential money and consumer draw in the liquor business. The dialogue confirms Martin as Commissioner Martin’s son and marks their first meeting.

Martin Mr. Martin Commissioner Martin Mr. Pillsbury E. F. Martin

Princeton blanks Vermont in varsity baseball

Mont Princeton N J April 7 The University of Vermont Princeton baseball game drew a large crowd at the varsity field. Princeton won the contest 7 to 0 over Vermont.

Princeton N. J University of ‘Vermont Vermont

Yale Baseball Loses 4 3 to Wesleyan in Game

Yale was defeated 4 to 3 by Wesleyan as the latter rallied in the eighth inning to take the lead. Wesleyan had 6 hits to Yale's 5, with Fearey charged for the loss and Townsend Yaw handling pitching duties for Yale.

New Haven Conn Yale Wesleyan Fearey Bccas Leveenens Townsend Yaw Wallace Deforest

Boxing Gossip on Flaherty Erne bout and Sullivan stake talk

The April 19 boxing match between Martin Flaherty and Frank Erne is canceled over Flaherty’s demand for 122 pounds, with 128 agreed weight rejected. Sullivan’s $10,000 stake plans emerge as promoters seek a potential clash with Fitzsimmons, amid conflicting reports on Sullivan’s future and boxing strategy.

Dave Nugent Olympic Club of Buffalo Martin Flaherty Frank Erne Flaherty Buffalonan Erne Nugent Roche Lowell Tommy White Faherty Nason Sullivan Fitzsimmons John Corbett Fitz George Gay Paddy Ryan Mitchell Oxus New York Corbett-Fitzsimmons Galveston Tampico Alec Greggains Jack Stelzner Karen San Francisco Young Pickett Bob Rooker George V. Tuohey

Massachusetts Racing Board Chief Resigns Over Policy Dispute

Henry W. Robinson resigns as chairman of the Massachusetts Division Racing Board citing dissatisfaction with National Racing Board policy and the appointment of Charles G. Percival. Tippett accepts the resignation and a successor is not yet named, with rumors linking a Boston club president to the post.

J. Emory Tippett Massachusetts Henry W. Robinson National Racing Board Tippett State Racing Board Boston J. E. Tippett Massachusetts Division Racing Board Kerrison H. W. Robinson Consul Tippett Robinson Mott Mgr J. C. Kerrison Charles G. Percival George W. Dorntee National Board For New England

Old Colony Wheelmen May Form In Brockton Racing Club

Brockton may form a new bicycle club named the Old Colony Wheelmen and share a racing team. An April 15 meeting is planned to organize a league club with riders already optioned on two fast locals.

Brockton Old Colony Wheelmen S. Isaacson & Co Washington Street Dock Square B. M. Anderson Ms Petérson Henry Richards Frank Foster Charles River Park Harvard Tom and Nat Butler F. P. Kent J. A. Gately William Read & Sons William S. Atwell Brattle Square Frank Howe Waltham Gloucester Dedham Carter H. Harrison Chicago Century Road Club Columbia C. C. Moseley Roxbury Bicycle Club Reservoir Park System Auburndale al Beers Pierce New England Boston

Inner tube repair split from maker to avoid impostors

A local tire shop notes many customers bring nonmanufacture inner tubes for free repairs, prompting the firm to stamp its name on all tubes. A staffer claims a watchful employee can identify his company’s tubes by feel, saving the firm dollars and exposing a quirky public misconception.

Boston Athletic Bowling Team Defeats Vesper Club

The Boston Athletic Bowling Association defeated the Vesper Club of Lowell at the B A A alleys. In the afternoon five, B A A led by five pins with 2537 to 2532. Evening action saw B A A total 512 and Vespers 2461. T Whittier of Vesper topped both single and three string totals.

Boston Athletic Vesper Club Lowell B. A.A T. Whittier

World of Sport report from college athletics scene

A collage of sports notes features Howie Hodgkins letter at the office, two Cornell freshman crews coached by Courtney, an upcoming student meeting at Technology Friday in Huntington Hall, and efforts to boost college athletic interest. It covers Tufts vs Boston University canceled, Mercantile League roll off, Tufts baseball outlook, Kilpatrick in England, Bacon challenging Kilpatrick, and a busy baseball slate across cities.

Howie Hodgkins Cornell Courtney Technology Huntington Hall William T. Sedgwick John Graham BF. A Christopher Leonard Patrick Donoghue E. F. Brennan James J. Judge Michael F. Connell Tufts Oval Boston University Chelsea Reader Brookline Batchelder & Lincoln Brown, Durrell & Co Woodcock Tufts Yale Harvard Charles A. Kilpatrick England Worcester F. E. Bacon Tommy Connelf Bacon Kilpatrick Teddy Hale Athletics of Philadelphia Washington Pawtucket Lancaster Penn Boston Newport News St. Paul Cincinnati Baltimore Richmond Lafayette University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Philadelphia Norfolk Andover Brown Providence Milwaukee Louisville Arlington High Walstham High Arlington

Criterion Club Stages Jim the Penman in Four-Act Play

The Criterion Club presented Sir Charles Young's four act play Jim the Penman. The production featured a well cast ensemble and artistic stage settings with music by the Criterion Orchestra.

Criterion Club Sir Charles Young Jim the Penman Criterion Orchestra

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