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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1899

Page

3

League Bowlers Fight For Final Standings In Boston Amateur League

The race tightens as Back Bay A A leads Charlestown by ten lengths with Bunker Hill in second and Newton close behind. Dorchester and Belfry of Lexington fight for fifth while Calumet and Old Belfry swap positions. Pray’s exit moves Wood to third and Kenney rises for Charlestown. Final weeks show key shifts in averages and positions.

Charlestown Back Bay Boston Bunker Hill Newton Old Guards Dorchester Belfry Lexington Calumet Old Dorchester Old Belfry Pray Fred Woods Mr. Wood Kenney Tower of Purington Ingraham Charlestown Seaee Ee Eave Calumet Saeee Eeereseere Ray Wood A. A Oe Smith A. A Hill Agi Ceetesees Southwell Harlestown Old Berry Whittemore Arlington Purrington Richardson Ieee Miller Marston Twombly F H. Reed Caldwell Parker Gray Rankin Hales Newtowne Esetane Linder Wardwell Wellington Resarick Buntin

Carruth Leads City League Toward Final Week Victory

Carruth sits ahead in the City League standings with a three game edge as the final week looms. Murray & Irwin, Sudbury, and Hub jostle for third, while Boylston bets on a late surge to tie the leaders. Individual averages crown Ferris and Gordon among top performers as the race tightens.

Carruth Vanguard Boylston Velvet Murray & Irwin Sudbury Carruth’s Old North End Murray & Stein Hub Cpt Ea Ay Ae TAU A Ccs Cde Sbescaecsess Meyers Ferris, Murray & Irwin Marden Gordon, Carruth Thompson O'Bryan Ares Imwson Leeeee Cochrane, Murray & Irwin Benjamin, Hub Agin Morrison, Carruth Pow Oloas Binns Kinsman Collins Watts Jones Stout, Murray & Irwin Sullivan Shaw Kendrick Inman Frank McDonald, Hub Abbott Hyde Cattrey Waskell City Hall Gombright J. Woodward Cunningham Prackett Floss McCarthy Winson Brown Jackson Yrench, Murray & Irwin Irwin, Murray & Irwin Wowers Thud Jfousa Hall

Final Week Promises Tight Finish in Candle Pin League

The Newspaper Candle Pin Bowling League nears its end with Hotel and Railroad leading Herald by one game and Journal by three. The Globe and Traveler contend for fourth as top three spots hinge on matches against Hotel, Railroad, and each other this week. Schedule includes Globe vs Traveler, England News vs Post, Hotel and Railroad vs Herald, and City News vs Globe.

Candle Pin Bowling League Hotel and Railroad The Herald Journal Globe and Traveler Globe Traveler New England News Post City News

Bean Family Ten Pin Experts Bowl at Peace Bee Canale Alley

The Bean family bowling team faces the McCarthy halls in a second series match for a purse at Cambridge. The Cambridge students, known ball tossers, expect a tough night as the bout unfolds tonight.

Peace Bee Canale Alley Secon McCarthy Halls Cambridge

Defender of Bristol Yacht Under Iselin and Morgan Control

C Oliver Iselin is named managing owner and one of two sole owners of the new cup defender with J Pierpont Morgan. The yacht will sail under Iselin flag with crew under his direction for international contests off Sandy Hook next fall. The vessel measures about 90 feet on the water and 182 feet overall with a beam near 24 feet and a 2 foot draft. Iselin and J P Stillman visited the boat with Nat Herreshoff to review construction and trials.

Bristol C. Oliver Iselin J. Pierpont Morgan Iselin Sandy Hook Co. Oliver Iselin J. P. Stillman Nat Herreshoff Mr. Stillman

Dennett Losses Hit Dennett Surpassing Coffee Firm

Alfred W. Dennett, famed for selling ham and buckwheats, lost much of his earnings in a California gold mine venture. The Dennett Surpassing Coffee Company with twelve branches remains active, but Sanford S. Swain, Dennett’s nephew, holds a $1562 judgment against him. The eating houses were sold earlier and the company states it has no ties to his mining losses.

New York Alfred W. Dennett Boston California Mr. Dennett Sanfords. Swain

Boston Horse Show Prepares For Notable Exhibition

Directors of the Boston horse show take control of Mechanics Building to set up for a premier event. Three daily performances at 10 am 2 pm and 8 pm with season tickets for balcony seats sold from Music Hall box office at 9 am. Weeklong program promises attractions from opening Monday to Saturday night.

Boston Mechanics Music Hall

Benton's Benefit Tickets Now Selling for Palace Event

Two days remain to phone Chairman William Pierce at 4 Alden Street for tickets to the Ben H. Benton Rob Roy benefit at the Palace next Wednesday. Benton was a leading sports authority and reception seats are selling at high prices.

William Pierce Police News Alden Street Ben H. Benton Rob Roy the Palace Benton

Suburban Inter scholastic Baseball League schedules published

The league releases full schedules for Medford Everett Malden Wakefield Winchester and Melrose high schools with games from April 21 to May 28. Each school hosts and visits opponents across the five towns in a round of interscholastic play.

Everett High Everett Melrose High Medford Malden High Malden Wakefield High Winchester High Melrose Wakefield Winchester Medford High

Athenian Athletic Association Reorganizes for Season

At a meeting yesterday the Athenian Athletic Association was reorganized for the coming season. K. E. Taylor was elected president and W. F. Meade secretary-treasurer.

Athenian Athletic Association K. E. Taylor W. Fi’. Meade

Boston College Crew Builds from Practice to Regatta

Boston College prepares for spring athletic season as track and rowing squads hold first practices at Charlesbank. Coach Holland aims to cut the roster to about 25, with testing of sprint, distance, and crew candidates for a Metropolitan Rowing Association eight. Tennis and baseball plans loom, while boxing bouts feature notable matchups and cancellations in upcoming events.

Boston College Holland Charlesbank Hart Scanlan Jim O’connell Mullen McCarthy Dan Ronald McDonald Toohig Grainger Philadelphia Metropolitan Rowing Association Holy Cross Dore Coveney Mulvaney Brown John Boyle O’ Reilly

Boxing Week Schedule Sparks Limited Enthusiasm

The boxing week lists multiple bouts across cities including New ark Rochester Buffalo Lenox A.C. New York and Cincinnati with many matches in doubt due to pending rivalries and matchmaking by managers. The piece questions club practices and notes potential licenses for the Coney Island Club while predicting Oscar Gardner and Billy Arenes at Lenox Athletic Club.

Jack Bennett Otto Sieloff Buffalo N. Y Oscar Gardner Billy O'Donnell Lenox A. C New York Hugh McWinters Eddie Darral Femine McGovern Ritchie Stag Club Cincinnati Coney Island Club Fitzsimmons Tom O’rourke Lenox Athletic Club Lenox Coney Island Sporting Club Billy Brady Martin Julian Island New York State Jeffries Lenox Athletic Coney Island Wheelng W. Va Paddy Sullivan Oscar Billy Arenes Memphis

Lovell Brother of Colonel Lovell Dies in Jacksonville

The death of Thomas P. Lovell at St. James Hotel in Jacksonville Florida caused sincere grief in the business community. He was the brother of Colonel Benjamin S. Lovell and was with him at the time of his passing.

Thomas P. Lovell Benjamin S. Lovell St. James Hotel Jacksonville Fla Mr. Lovell

Lovell Family Man John P Lovell Dies at 52

John P Lovell of Brookline died at 6 45 pm Saturday in Jacksonville after a Palm Beach sojourn for health. He was 51 or 52, son of founder of John P Lovell Arms Co and longtime retail head. A former New England Baseball League president and Lovell baseball patron born East Weymouth December 14 1848. Funeral plans pending.

Lelellelle Llee Lee Eptfe Cecil Musette Benjamin Mr. Lovell Palm Beach Fla Jacksonville Naples Road Brookline John P. Lovell Jeanette Bragg Hyannis Lovell Ater

Bicycle Notes Show Road Winds Damp Early Season

The article details a windy start to the cycling season with many planned rides canceled or altered. It notes a large parks turnout amid new suits and club runs, a rider’s accident on Commonwealth Avenue, and individuals like Herbert H. Spaulding and I. W. Pearson achieving milestones. It covers Intercycle Racing Association meeting outcomes and plans for the Metropolitan Wheelmen, plus colors and training moves across clubs and riders preparing for spring racing and league dynamics.

Jamaica Herbert H. Spaulding Waltham Commonwealth Avenue Lake Street I. W. Pearson West Somerville Newburyport P. L. Harrison Hamilton Intercycle Racing Association Washington, D. C Lasley Park Bicycle Club New England New York Philadelphia Louisville Washington Eddie McDuffee Frank Waller IL. A. W Outlaws

Beth Israel Baldwin Place Elects Officers

At a meeting last evening the Beth Israel congregation of the Baldwin Place Synagogue elected officers including Mark Louis as president M W Cohen as vice president and M I Cohen as treasurer.

Beth Israel Baldwin Place Synagogue Mark Louis M. W. Cohen M. I. Cohen

League Umpires Urged to Follow 1899 Rules and Uniforms

President N E Young issues instructions to National League umpires for 1899 stressing neat blue flannel uniforms absolute honesty and sobriety strict rule adherence confidential assignments prompt hotel telegraph updates and coordinated teamwork to minimize errors with a planned East Coast meeting for rule interpretation.

Washington Young National Baseball League East N. E. Young

Roxbury St John’s Amateurs Seek 18 year old Opponents

Local amateur clubs in Roxbury led by St John’s age 18 rosters seek games with other 18 year old uniformed clubs in the state. Notable players Reardon Kendrigan Coveney Gately Coughlin Kavanaugh Carroll McCarthy Glynn with manager Joseph Carroll. Also Craigie and Dorchester and Newton clubs outline rosters and request schedules for Saturdays holidays May through August, with payments and locations listed.

Roxbury St. John’s Reardon Kendrigan Battery Coveney Gately Coughlin Kavanaugh S.s Carroll McCarthy Glynn Joseph Carroll Quincy Street Craigie Chris Lee Hartford Shawmuts Emersons Crescent Reviews Acorns St. Mary's Edward Macy Broadway Chelsea

New Yorks Tie West New York Club in Weehawken Tilt

The New Yorks faced West New York Field Club at Weehawken New Jersey. Garrick pitched seven innings showing creditable work. Foster the ex college pitcher kept the Giants guessing but an error by Moorehead in the first inning cost them a win. Final score 5 to 4.

New York New Yorks West

Beverly's Welcome Home for Eighth Massachusetts Troops

Ten thousand people greeted Company E at Beverly railway station after a morning tugboat meet at quarantine. Mayor Webber, the executive committee, and local veterans joined the welcoming line to the armory on Thorndike street where speeches by Mayor Webber and Captain Stopford followed a festive crowd with flags and red fire. A parade and City Hall banquet are planned for Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Beverly Company E Massachusetts Henry Preston, Jr Webber Boston Harbor Meade G. A. R. Post 89 John Lowe Camp Sons of Veterans Beverly Fife and Drum Corps Thorndike Street Stopford

Child Run Over In Cambridge Street Collision

Lulu Corcoran niece of Patrick Corcoran janitor at Past Cambridge was struck on Third Street between Charles and Vine near her home about 5 PM. James McKenna allegedly drove the wagon that hit her and was arrested later near the House of Correction. The child is badly injured and McKenna was recaptured by officers after capsizing near Station 3.

Lulu Corcoran Patrick Corccoran Cambridge Third Charles Vine James McKenna McKenna House of Correction Mulvey and Scoby

Danvers Welcomes Company K Eighth Regiment

A large crowd greeted Company K of the Eighth Regiment in Danvers tonight with a band Grand Army veterans and thousands of locals escorting the unit from the station to the armory. Cannon fire whistles and colored fire greeted the troops. A reception and banquet are planned for Tuesday afternoon.

Danvers Eighth Regiment Grand Army

Utopian Club Opens Sunday Pop Concert Series

At the Utopian Club on 480 Shawmut Avenue last evening the first of a Sunday concert series drew a good crowd. The program featured vocal and instrumental music by club members and other artists with humorous selections included.

Utopian Club Shawmut Avenue

Labor Notes Highlight Wage Talks and Child Labor Debate

Massachusetts Federation of Labor executive council acted on the insurance law decision affecting unions and backed House Bill 499 to exempt labor groups. They condemned a bill allowing 13 to 14 year olds to work in shops and supported eight hour limits for public employees. Freight Handlers pressed for overtime pay on the New Haven Railroad, while Typographical Union approved a new printing scale.

Massachusetts Federation of Labor General Court FE. J. Twomey Ward 5 Twomey New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad St. Stephen’s Hall Messrs P. H. Shaughenessy T. F. Harmon P. Gallapher State House Typographical Union No Wells Memorial Hall William L. Holland P. J. Mansfield Charles Usher F. A. Lugrin Frank Baker John Calnan George Stevens Misses Sennett Hartnett Denning Barry National Union America Hall Baker State Legislative Board Massachusetts A. F. of L

Labor council actions and union bids at Marlboro and state levels

The Building Trades Council discussed federal job allocations favoring aliens and called for citizen and union labor in Charlestown dry dock contracts. Marlboro shoe strikers’ locals face assessments, Water Works and Sanitary departments advance union aims, and a smoke talk is planned for April 19 as unions urge an eight hour day and insurance exemptions.

Building Trades Council Charlestown Dry Dock Marlboro Water Works Department A. F. of L

Wedding At Union Park Hall For Sarah Gingburg And Louis Pofcher

Last evening at Union Park Hall the marriage of Sarah Gingburg to Louis Pofcher was solemnized by Cantor Wolfe Baron. Best man M. Potcher and ushers Joseph Ladow Harry Porcher Samuel Shonfield and doris Sneider attended. Bridesmaids were Annie Simon Gertrude Banker Lena S Essewitch and Lizzie Schneider. A reception and supper followed.

Union Park Hall Sarah Gingburg Louis Pofcher Wolfe Barron M. Potcher Joseph Ladow Harry Porcher Samuel Shonfield Andorris Sneider Annie Simon Gertrude Banker Lena S. Essewitch Lizzie Schneider

Miss Susie Sherer and Samuel Stone wed in East Boston

Miss Susie Sherer daughter of Mr and Mrs I Sherer and Mr Samuel Stone were married last evening at Webster Hall East Boston. The ceremony was performed by Rabbi Israel Levin. A large gathering attended and joined in the celebrations with the grand march to supper led by Mr H Gingury. The couple will reside in East Boston.

Susie Sherer I. Sherer Samuel Stone Webster Hall East Boston Israel Levin H. Gingury

New York Bride Eva Chinsky Marries Officer Louis G Smith

Miss Eva Chinsky of New York and Officer Louis G. Smith of Station 7 wed yesterday at Rabbi Wolfe Barron's home 106 Union Park street. Best man A Aikin and maid of honor Miss Aikin. They host friends at their new East Boston home 411 Saratoga street. Officer Smith formerly of Station 1 is well known among the Hebrews here.

Eva Chinsky New York Louis G. Smith Station 7 Wolfe Barron Union Park Street Rabbi Barron A. Aikin Miss Aikin Smith Saratoga Street Boston Officer Smith Station 1

Lawton launches 1500 men against Santa Cruz in Philippines

The expeditionary force under Major General Henry W. Lawton began from Manila crossing La Guna de Bay at night with 1500 troops aiming to seize Santa Cruz at daybreak and destroy rebel ships. General Ovenshine temporarily commands the second division in Lawton's absence as the unit advances along the lake area.

Manila Henry W. Lawton la Guna de Bay Santa Cruz Lawton Ovenshine Culiculi San Pedro Macati

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