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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1897
Page
3
An advertisement touts Dr. Liverpool at 223 Tremont Street offering free consultations and medicines. It claims extraordinary cure rates across numerous diseases from rheumatism to kidney issues, with hours for men and a Sunday service.
Warm weather brought heavy turnout on the Charles River with the B A A junior eight racing up river and beating Harvard class crews. Union Boat Club rafts drew spectators as crews trained. Coach Story at the Union coached the '99 crew, who showed notable speed.
Coleman Foley of 10 Gold Street South Boston a laborer for the Boston and Albany railroad caught his hand in a car doorway yesterday and lost one finger. John Ryan of Beach Street a brakeman on the Boston and Albany railroad caught his hand between bumpers while hitching a train yesterday and severely crushed his hand his thumb was cut off. Both treated at the Emergency Hospital.
The regular weekly shooting tournament at Bos ton Gun Club in Wellington on April 14 covered 21 targets across 10 known angles 5 unknown angles and 3 air. Final scores list Spencer 20 Woodruff 18 Winters 17 Gordon 16 Williams 15 Eastman 14 Sewall 13 Miskay 13 East 12 Jones 11 Sheffield 10 Nicholas 10 George 10 Parker 9 Milier 8 Powers 8.
Scores from McCarthy's and Hub alleys show James 12K for St. James, 57 at Prospect, Lenox 1116, and Colu mbia Prosects teams contending. Sharp action reported with Posse Cocks tallying 30H in this compact local bowling update.
At Carruths alleys Spurr & Company 2039 Rust Richardson Drug Co 1 Insurance League New England Mutual 1863 John C Paige Co At Shawmut alleys Roxbury League Thornton s 2518 league s total record Germania 2293 Insurance league at Hub alleys C W Holden 2161 OBrion Russell 2188 At Central alleys Centrals 1370 Carruths 1299
William W. Wyser United States consul at Cadiz died aboard the Werra after taking passage at Gibraltar. The report notes his death occurred during the voyage.
A spring overcoat with strap seams patch pockets and velvet collar is moving quickly among young men. The coat is described as neat in design and made from fine material.
The Boston team overwhelmed Wesleyan University in Middletown Conn on April 5. Boston scored 12 runs while Wesleyan managed 4 as six-run rally in the sixth sealed the game. Batteries Stivetts Dolan Bergen Townsend and Yaw.
Washington defeated Toronto for the third straight time, as batsmen swung freely and baserunners stole with ease. Williams pitched erratically, issuing nine bases on balls, while Kimble McGuire and Farrell, and Hutchinson handled the batteries. Umpire Heyder.
Phillips Andover's baseball team defeated New Hampshire State College 7 to 2 this afternoon. The line score shows Andover scoring in multiple innings while New HampshireManaged only two runs.
Baltimore defeated Syracuse 9 to 1 in an exhibition at Baltimore. Hemming pitched well for the Orioles while Syracuse managed little against him. Batteries Hemming and Robinson for Baltimore, Ryan for Syracuse. Umpires Heffer and Clarke.
Lehigh University baseball defeated Georgetown 3 to 2 as of April 14 in Washington. The score shows Lehigh 0200100 0 in runs and Georgetown 0000001 1 in the final tally.
Yale defeated by Manhattan College 9 to 4 after a close contest at Jasper Field. Key moments included a late comeback by Manhattan in the middle innings while Yale pressured early but failed to hold the lead.
New York Giants crushed Princeton 18 to 6 at the Polo Grounds. Clarke Seymour Wilson Zearfoss Kafer powered the game with sharp team play and standout individually. umpire Hornung oversaw the contest before about 150 spectators.
The Richfields open under Edward Oaks on Monday against the Annegans of Dorchester. F OBrien of last year’s Young America signs with Malden and opens May 831. Newton-Holy Cross’ David Barry has not faced Yale this year.
About 125 Unitarian Club members filled the Vendome parlors for the season’s final dinner with Hon. Francis Lowell presiding. Professor Cummings of Harvard delivered a one hour talk on Religion as an element in social evolution, outlining Unitarianism and religious changes in New England.
John F. Payne, famed trainer who campaigned PD. A. Snell’s string on New England tracks last year, stops at the Revere and will likely condition a team at Mystic. Wefers, the champion sprinter, reports lameness and will delay training for a week or two. Boston Bowling Association to hold its annual meeting and banquet on April 21. George W. Weld owns a large keel schooner yacht being built by Harlin and Hollingworth at Wilmington Delaware.
The city hosts an open regatta in Dorchester Bay near the Dorchester Yacht Club for yachts up to 17 feet sailing length. Races begin at 1 p.m. on a 7.5 mile course with prizes for fourth and fifth class boats ranging from 25 to 5 dollars.
Harvard beat Pawtucket 138 to 6 in Cambridge as Loughlin and Stevenson led the attack while Rand, Lynch, and Beale contributed strong fielding. The home team showed improvement in batting and defense though a few errors and slow double plays marred the game, with Harvard signaling rising form for the Intercollegiate race.
President Potter signed a letter April 12 1897 terminating a secret pact between the Union Cycliste de France and the League of American Wheelmen. The notice lists tour dates from Charlotte to Philadelphia with stops in Jacksonville Pueblo Denver and northern New York as the national circuit plans unfold. The bidding and bicycle ads promote low priced wheel models and guaranteed quality with immediate delivery.
Fall River rider Witts plans to challenge his own 22 hour 48 minute record for Fall River to Portsmouth and back as roads improve. He eyes a 251 mile route via Taunton and Boston with a Boston stop, plus a July 12 300 mile Boston Fall River challenge and bids to beat the Chicago New York 1050 mile record in 4 days 22 hours. His San Francisco to New York sunrise to sunset feat last June set a 40 day 22 hour 45 minute best.
Harvard freshmen defeated Brookline High 18 to 3 as McCormick dominated on the mound. Manning led Brooklyn’s opposition with the best hitting and McCormick tallied two base hits. one error marred Brookline’s defense. Umpires Wilson and George.
Harvard riders trained on Charles River track yesterday as tryouts approach for the university meet. Notable participants included Hennan Harbeck Richards and McDuffee with training focused on sprints and endurance. Manager Ducker said the May 31 program will be released soon.
At Southboro yesterday Boston Latin edged St. Mark's in a close game. For Boston Latin Regan Kelley and Clarke stood out while St. Mark's Flichtner delivered a superb effort and Tully of St. Mark's showed wildness before settling in during key moments. Robinson captained the BLS team in Bolster's absence. The score:
Eddy Curry surprised friends with clever work against Tommy White in New York Tuesday night. The referee awarded the decision to Curry’s rival, though many in the Broadway Club crowd disputed the outcome. White weakened late, Curry fought best in the last three rounds but failed to draw. West seeks money guarantees to box Green, while Mullins plans to box Jackson then Keefe, signaling a race to secure future bouts. Leslie Pearce and Billy Vernon have been mentioned in ongoing discussions.
The column reports Austin Kaveney pursuing matches in Philadelphia against 105 pounders and a possible bout with Steve Flanagan. It notes Charley McKeever and Jack Everhardt signing for a May 4 bout, Mike Leonard quitting boxing after contract disputes, and Mike Faragher stepping in for a canceled fight. Sally Smith and Martin Flaherty are set for May 4 at Broadway A. C. Frank Erne may weigh 122 pounds for a Flaherty bout, while Pat Scully denies a Philadelphia appearance. Caspar Leon and Steve Flanagan may meet at Broadway A. C. in New York, with Dan Stuart seeking a Corbett-Fitz fight closer to New York. Danny McMahon eyes Mike Sears, Ike Barkus willing to box in Athens or Philadelphia.
An old ad promotes Dr Swatts Spring Bitter Compound a blend of Beneset dandelion dock Sarsa parilla burdock wintergreen barberry Sas safras and hops. It claims value for stomach and liver affections and seasonal headaches dizziness faintness and digestive issues priced at 85 cents a bottle from N B Botanic Depot 245 W St Boston GEO W SWEIL.
The Associated Cycling Clubs of New York New Jersey and Long Island schedule a 25 mile race along the old Springfield road on May 381 with a 1h 15m limit. Monte Scott own fastest course time. Essex rider John Turner considers entering. Massachusetts rider A P D Brochu predicts Turner may have company. King County Wheelmen aim to win at Dedham road race. Relyea Henshaw and indoors riders may challenge. Mugridge seeks sanction for Saugus track races next Monday pending municipal approval.
Entries for Dedham and Waltham Comet road races are filling as enthusiasts prepare for May events. Harvard A A sanctions closed meets on May 8 and 15, while the Massachusetts Athletic Association seeks national dates for July 31 and Sept 18. Billy Rhodes builds a 22 inch frame for top speed as Boston Wheelmen invite attached riders to a Lexington run. The Metropolitan Wheelmen hold their third annual banquet at the United States Hotel with officials attending. The Columbia A A adds new entry blanks for prize list expansions. The May 1 course loop doubles Swett Boston streets and Massachusetts avenue with a potential $1.50 entry option for both races. The Press Cycling Club promotes Patience at Bijou Opera House May 29. Gloucester’s Manager Gray promises a house lot to any rider winning first in Monday’s 20 mile road race.
Athletic manager John Graham of the B A A arranges a twenty five mile marathon set for Monday. Runners depart Boston at 7 00 am or 9 12 am by the Boston Albany line and reach Ashland before noon lunch is at the Central House charged to participants. Start at Metcalf's Box Mill noon and follow a long route through Framingham Natick Wellesley Newton Lower Falls to Beacon and Washington streets then the boulevard to the Reservoir and Commonwealth Avenue finishing near Huntington Avenue. Mile by mile notes include two Mass militia bicycle corps to attend and aid runners with drinks but no carrying unless a runner yields. Captain Lombard in command.
Representatives of the Garry Owens and Wolf Tones met at the Post and arranged a proposed match for Monday. Grounds pose the only hitch as many are booked for a holiday. Everett grounds may be secured for forenoon or afternoon while Merville grounds are taken in the afternoon. Captains Garvey and Shea attended with managers to finalize plans and gate receipts allocation remains to be decided.
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