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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1897

Page

3

Bowling Winners and Boxing News From Cambridge Events

Massachusetts Interclub leaders held events at Newtowne Club Cambridge. Bartlett and Dutton won billiards 30 to 14. Whist saw 999th Artillery top scores, plus and Philedian and Oxford shut out. Olives and Berrys trumped ten-pin bowling by 41 pins. Boxing notes mention draws and upcoming bouts in Chicago and San Francisco with fighters Stelzner Gerrard Hogan and Mullin.

Massachusetts Newtowne Club Cambridge Messrs Bartlett Dutton Parke Cushman Mr. Whiting Newtowne Clayton The Gelden Paul Philedian Phelan Oxford Artillery Central Olives

Dobbs and Hill Fight Ends in Draw at 140 Pounds

At the Fifth Avenue Athletic Club weekly bouts in New York, Philadelphia’s Bobby Dobbs and Billy Hill drew after ten fast rounds at 140 pounds. Hill scored with a left rib shot in the fifth and a heavy punch on Dobbs’s jaw in the tenth, but Dobbs recovered and the decision remained a draw. McCue and Sweeney weighed 125 pounds for a planned twenty-round bout.

New York Fifth Avenue Athletic Club Marty McCue Eddie Sweeney Brooklyn Joe Handler Sweeney McCue

Boxing Gossip and Match Challenges Across The Circuit

Boxing gossip notes multiple bouts and challenges including Mike Sears challenging the Glynn Rice winner at Palace A. C. of New York, Rice regarded as a top 115-pound puncher. Billy Smith seeks George Green for welterweight title with two months’ notice. Australian featherweight Tom Denny plans a return to America after reporting boxing is dead in the Transvaal. Peter Maher vs Steve O’Donnell six rounds in Philadelphia. Canadian middleweight claim Jack Crawford vs Joe Dunfee twenty rounds at Empire A. C. Buffalo April 26. Jim Dwyer seeks another shot at O’Donnell. Local writers complain about credit and reprint clerks. Billy Hennessy and John Boner sign to fight at Olympian A. C. Athens Vt. April 20 for fifteen rounds.

Mike Sears Johnny Glynn Austin Rice Palace A. Co New York Rice Billy Smith George Green Billy Green Tom Denny South Africa Transvaal America Denny Sally Smith Coney Island Peter Maher Steve O'Donnell Philadelphia Peter Steve Jack Crawford Canada Joe Dunfe Nick Tommy Ryan Ed Dunkhorst Jim Hall Dan Snyder the Post Charley Bennett Barry McGriel Snyder Bennett Billy Hennessy John Boner Olympian A. C Athens Venn

Boston Boxing Teacher Advertises Special Rates

Prof Shaw of Hotel Pelham promotes boxing lessons in Boston at 74 Boylston Street. Call or write for special rates. Positively no slugging.

Shaw

Subway Bridge Hearing Delves Into Explosion Investigation

Gas commission hearing at the State House continued with engineer Bailey detailing inspections of the subway bridge near the explosion. He noted minor deflection, no bridge timber over gas pipe, and argued weekly checks are needed. James W. Martin, a Maine graduate and Transit Commission inspector, testified before the adjournment.

State House Bailey Poe Mr. Morse

Bruntieres Final Moliere Lecture At Harvard Radcliffe

M Bruntieres last of three Harvard Radcliffe lectures on Moliere in Sanders Theatre Cambridge drew a larger audience than the prior talk He noted three lectures could not cover all aspects and then discussed Moliere's literary and social influence in France

Sanders Theatre Cambridge M. Bruntiere Moliere Harvard Radcliffe Louis XIV France

Fifty Years Since First Missionary Departure to China

The Bromfield Street Methodist Episcopal Church marked the fiftieth anniversary of Boston's first Methodist missionaries to China. Exb Bishop R S Foster presided as Rev Leonard and D S L Baldwin spoke. Missionary M C White, returning after five decades, received warmly and recounted early Orient hardships.

China Bromfield Street Methodist Episcopal Church Foster Leonard D. S. L. Baldwin M. C. White Boston Orient

Seamen and Workers Suffer Accidents Along Wharf and Factory

John Kelly 77 Prince Street, seaman on the Boylston bark, fell into the forward hold beside Snow's wharf and broke a rib. Joseph B. Daly of 2 Ramsey Street Dorchester, a salesman for American Oak Leather, injured his foot in a freight elevator. Sadie Foley of 601 Harrison Avenue, a canmaker for New England Can Company, lost part of her index finger operating a machine. All injured were treated at the Emergency Hospital.

John Kelly Prince Street Boylston Snow's Wharf Joseph B. Daly Ramsey Street Dorchester American Oak Leather Company Purchase Street Sadie Foley Harrison Avenue New England Can Company

Tampa plans Queen Victoria birthday celebration with naval help

Governor of Florida informs the Secretary of the Navy that Tampa residents prepare an extensive Queen Victoria birthday celebration on the two of next month. The British government will send a warship to Tampa and a United States man of war may assist. Secretary Long will decide based on service needs. Montgomery likely to visit Tampa for the ceremonies.

Washington Florida Secretary of the Navy Tampa Navy Department United States Long Montgomery

Voorhees Funeral Set at St Stephen's Church

Terre Haute Ind April 15 The funeral of the late Senator Daniel W Voorhees will be held this afternoon from St Stephen's Episcopal Church with the Rev John E Selger officiating.

Terre Haush Ind Daniel W. Voorhees St. Stephen's Episcopal Church John E. Selger

How Points of Hunters and Jumpers Are Determined at Boston Show

Rules explain judging criteria for hunter and jumping classes at the Boston horse show opening April 19. Details cover weight limits, gate refusals, fence trials, and disqualifications, plus judge conduct and veterinary procedures guiding prize decisions.

Boston National Hunt Association Ouf Geneseo

Riley Grannan’s Response to Jockey Club Victory

Riley Grannan, speaking from San Francisco, says the Jockey Club’s action against him in fraud allegations led to his ruling off the turf. He notes he broke an obsolete rule banning payments to jockeys and defends his motives, vowing to prove the Club erred at any upcoming hearing with Belmont praised for turf contributions.

New York Jockey Club San Francisco Riley Grannan East Belmont

Gaelic Football Opener Between Garryowens and Wolf Tones Set

Somerville Y M C A grounds near Union square Somerville host the Gaelic football opener Monday at 2 pm. Garryowens of Cambridge face Dorchester Wolf Tones in a 50 dollar side match with potential raise to 100. Referee named John W Flynn of Cambridge.

Somerville Y. M. C. A Union Square Somerville Garryowens Cambridge Wolf Tones Dorchester Garry Owens William Garvey Tim Sullivan John Carey Martin Burke James Shea Tim Collins Mike Richardson Tim McNamara Dana Scully Pat Flaherty Tim Hurley J. C. Mara Mike Desmond Mike Scannell Gen Linehan Jerry Kelly Dennis Shea D.A. Shea James Fitzgerald D. Shine Timothy Nagle P. Bresnahan John Ae Daniel Cotter Daniel Riley Michael Drummy Patrick McKenna William Pickett Patrick Fitzgerald Patrick Caldon John Harold Patrick Dillon Con Collins Michael Arland John W. Flynn

Harvard Senior Class Moves Class Day and Dance Dates

The Harvard senior class voted to move class day to Thursday June 24 and asked the corporation to allow a dance on Wednesday the 23rd. If refused the dance is canceled. The Harvard Yale baseball game schedule will shift to Wednesday.

Harvard Poughkeepsie

Princeton Mott Haven Team Selections Draw Roster

Princeton New Jersey April 15 candidates for the Princeton Mott Haven team were taken to the training table today. The roster includes Potter Wheeler Cregan Jarvis Jones and Garrett as members of the team.

Princeton N. J Princeton Mott Haven For Potter Wheeler Cregan Jarvis Jones Garrett

Razor advertisement from J Bestgen and Co in Washington Street

A compact 19th century ad touts Wade & Butcher razors J Crooks F Reynolds warranted genuine bones best grade 6-ineb idec 2 blade knives and a 20 cent razor with straps 13 cent sharpening and setting service open till 9 pm at 990 Washington street next to Columbia Theatre DC John Bestgen & Co.

Wade & Butcher J. Crooks F. Reynolds John Bestgen. & CO Washington St Columbia Theatre

Yankee Clothing Co Offers Wide Assortment at Low Prices

Grand in store offer aims to draw large crowds with added salesmen. Price list includes Men's Fine Union Pants 2.75, English Worsted Trousers 6.00, Boys Cassimere Suits 6.00 to 8.00, Boys All-Wool Knee Pants, Spring Hats 3.00 to 4.00, Calf Shoes 8.00 at 1.15, Tic Neckties 23c, Tic Suspenders 10c. Mail orders accepted with payment. Bring this ad to ensure advertised items. 91 Summer St. Yankee Clothing Co. Open every evening.

Prs Uae Yankee Clothing CO Summer St

Boston Post Amateur Baseball League Formed

A meeting of Boston area 17 year old amateur teams formed plans for the Boston Post Amateur Baseball League. Captains John Pugh George Manning Fred Waite Bob Rooker attended from Young Americas Vernons Lafayettes and Resolutes Reserves. Franklin and Jubilee clubs may join. schedule to be drawn next Tuesday with games likely starting June 5 and ending Labor Day.

Boston John Pugh Young Americas George Manning Vernons Dorchester Fred Waite Lafayettes Cambridgeport Bob Rooker Resolutes West End Franklins Charlestown Jubilee Club Boston Post Amateur Baseball League

Baltimore Defeats Syracuse In Lopsided Baseball Bout

Baltimore won 15 to 2 over Syracuse as Coogan pitched for Baltimore and Syracuse hitters struggled. Batteries were Coogan Clarke for Baltimore and Kenucky Ryan for Syracuse. Umpires were Robinson and Pond.

Baltimore Syracuse Kellucky Coogan Clarke Kenucky Ryan Robinson and Pond

Virginia loses to Lehigh 8 to 38 in afternoon game

In Charlotteville on April 15 Virginia was defeated by Lehigh 38 to 8. Lehigh benefited from strong plays by Batteries White Carman Collier Mellor and McNair while Virginia struggled to score throughout the contest.

Charlotteville Virginia Lehigh White Carman Collier Mellor and McNair

Richmond Shutout Sees Maul and King End Washington Rally

Richmond won a shutout as veteran pitchers Al Maul and Silver King limited Washington. The game featured Maul and King dominating, with supporting plays by Ashe Swaim Farrell Suimmel and SchaDel and other teammates.

Washington Richmond al Maul Silver King Maul King Ashe Swaim Eecuhe Farrell Suimmel Scha- del

Yale Triumphs Over Georgetown In Last Inning Win

Yale edged Georgetown as Feary Deforest Walsh and Maloney limited the Hoyas to seven runs. The final score shows Yale eight Georgetown seven with late-inning rally securing the victory.

Washington Yale Georgetown Yaie Oi Cicanes Feary Deforest Walsh Maloney

Tie Game Ends in Darkness In Indianapolis Baseball

In Indianapolis Ohio six and Cleveland six tied after nine innings as darkness halted play. In Atlanta Georgia University of Georgia defeated University of Pennsylvania four to three. In Norfolk Virginia Norfolk nine Brooklyn six concluded play on April fifteenth.

Indianapolis Ind Cleveland Atlanta University of Georgia University of Pennsylvania Norfolk Brooklyn

Multiple college and city matchups listed for day schedule

Forenoon Bostons at Winsted Conn and Princeton at Baltimore with afternoon games including Bostons at Torrington Cleveland at Fort Wayne Brooklyn at Lancaster Yale against Hampton in Hamp ton and Cincinnati at Columbus plus Somerville High versus Arlington High at Somerville and 1900 versus Adams Academy at Quincy.

Bostons Winsted

Reds Sign Miller To Right Field For Season

Cincinnati reports Charles Miller, two year Reds right fielder, was signed tonight for the coming season.

Cincinnati Charles Miller Reds

Local High School and Boston area Baseball News

Pawtucket weak. Reader-Holy Cross has not met Yale. The Bostons avoid a southern trip again. Nichols or Klobedanz may start the South End opener. Steve Mahoney leaves for Taunton to sign as catcher for the season. Dick Larouche, top minor leaguer, dis engaged at Amesbury. Arlington High strong on field and ice. Manning of Brookline High a heavy hitter. Tommy Tucker shines in practice. Wesleyan three singles in four. Harvard stars Highlands Mason join Everett roster.

Pawtucket Reader Holy Cross Yale Bostons Nichols Klobedanz South End Steve Mahoney Taunton Steve Chelsea Dick Larouche New England Amesbury Maice Arlington High Manning Brookline High Tommy Tucker Wesleyan Andy Highlands Harvard Fame Everett Big Jack" Ighlands Mason

Dingley Bill Spark at B Y M C A Congress Meetings

The B Y M C A Congress holds lively Tuesday meetings as members rally behind a resolution condemning the Dingley bill now on the calendar. Outlook favors passage of the resolution despite general attendance lag in debating societies.

B. YY. M. C. A. Congress

Three Derby Favorite Algol Wins at Montgomery Park

Large crowd attends Montgomery Park as Derby favorite Algol wins the Country Club stakes by two lengths over Gath. Three of six favorites win with other results listed for four furlong and one mile races, plus a steeplechase.

Memphis Tenn Montgomery Park Algol Gath Clayton Benares Tom Lilly Garger Massacre C. Combs Lilly Leicester Rebel Jack Fred Breens Queen Safle Martin Aim Burns Nylie Coley Mrs. Bradshaw John Corbin Sir Fred Tom Murphy Wolsey Kruna Empress Josephine Webster Tamora Songer Christabel Beckley S. Crocket Eliza Blaze Three Friends Onette Cuba Free Celia B Dissembler Garner Truxillo T. Burns Sligo Honor Dominion Bridgeton Lady Doleful Seelbach Basquil Charlie Reiff Bob Clampett Gomez Linnett

Bookies Win at Newport in Muddy Track

Rewarder was the only favorite to win at Newport as Ven geance fell short in a muddy day. Races featured slow times with Skylark, Assasin, Renarder and Chicot among the winners in six and one half furlongs to one mile events.

Cincinnati Julia Marks Harvey Curry Elizbert Old Nassau Biscagne Assassin Kelly Loyalty Milburn Rockwell Randall King Morgan Hilda St. Pat Belle of Fordham Renaud John Sullivan Renarder J. Hill Vengeance Beauchamp Banquo N H. Williams Pereira Kenston Maryland Clara van Tuberville Virgie Cook S. Masite Lauretta B Caddie C Virginia W Win Fan Gorelante Chicot Dave Pulsifer Liberati Whicks Volmar Chochise Paul Pry

Chicago Racing Opens With Close Finishes at Forsyth

A 3500 crowd attended Forsyth in Chicago for a high class program. In the opener Anna Mayes won in 1:17 over Canfield and Senator Morrill. The Deuce and Gotham followed in the second and third races, with Bridget, The Deuce, and Gotham placing in the later events. Harry Shannon led the day’s close finishes, with Evanatus and Doctor G. among notable runners.

Chicago Forsyth Harry Shannon Anna Mayes Dorsey Canfield A. Barrett Senator Morrill Caywood Algareta Grim Miss Hoy Yes W. Dean Aste Clay Evanatus Doctor G Irving

Hollister Becomes Substitute on Harvard Varsity Crew

Yesterday 97 year old Stanley Hollister was moved from the Harvard varsity crew to substitute status after a trial with the senior crew at seven in the afternoon. Scattergood was removed from the boat. J H Moulton took Hollister’s place and adjusted equipment for his row at No. 3 during practice.

Stanley Hollister Harvard Scattergood Hollister Varsity J. H. Moulton Varsity Boat House No. 3

Harvard Varsity Track Meet Postponed to Today at 4

Rain delayed Harvard varsity track events from yesterday to this afternoon at four o clock. Officials listed include referee G B Morrison judges at finish Fred W Lord and B A mn Chamberlain field judges A W Grosvenor M I T A l S Hale B R A A timer F G Lathrop I M Wood starter John Bowler scorers L T Baker Thayer Marshals I P Nourse H W Howe clerk of course W F Garcelon assistants A G Mason Adams M Savage inspectors J B Hayward E Boody Jenney A L Mason

Harvard Whic G. B. Morrison B. Oe Fred W. Lord B. A. Mn Chamberlain N. W. Bingham H. x A. W. Grosvenor A. l. S. Hale I’. A. Nourse H.W. Howe W. F. Garcelon A. G. Mason A. Adams M. Savage H. A J. B. Hayward E. Boody A. Pag Ce Jenney H. A. Alj A. L. Mason

Marathon Race Entries Include New York Star Clubs

Appended entries for a twenty five mile B A A Marathon race set for Monday start at noon from Metcalf's mill Ashland finish on Irvington Oval. Notable entrants include Pastime and St George A C from New York with many from Lowell Boston Cambridgeport and Dorchester. All runners must register per A A U rules and applications will be accepted at Plummer Worcester.

Metcalf’s Mill Ashland Irvington Oval New York W. A. Mitchell Lowell Mass J. J. Kiernan St. Bartholomew's A. C N. York B. Brignoli Cambridgeport A. A Hamilton Gray St. George Ryan South Boston J. Mason Star

Hotel Beat Suspect Arrested Overboard Charge

John Thompson a Lowell native and fashionably dressed man was arrested by Inspectors McGarr and Kelly on a hotel beat charge. Complainant G Barron of the Quincy House alleges Thompson obtained board and entertainment totaling 29 50. After presenting the bill on April 14 Thompson left town. His Municipal Court appearance is scheduled for this morning.

John Thompson Lowell McGarr Kelly G. Barron Quincy House Thompson

Professors Guilty Of Riding Bicycles On Amherst Sidewalks

April 15 Amherst report shows Professors Wellington and Lindsey of Massachusetts Agricultural College found guilty by Judge Strickland in Northampton Court for bicycle riding on sidewalks. They were fined dollars each. Professor Seelye of Amherst Collegealso arrested and to be tried in Beech District Court. Fourth sidewalk riding arrest of the week.

Amherst Wellington and Lindsey Massachusetts. Agricultural College Northampton Strickland Seelye Amherst College Be Eehtes

National circuit bike meet dates listed for un sanctioned events

Baltimore April 16. Dates for national circuit bicycle meets are listed but not yet sanctioned. Promoters must confirm dates with Albert Mott, racing board chairman. Upcoming dates include Bridgeport August 18, Boston August 23, and several September events in Meriden Springfield and Riverside with Crescent Park Cycle Track Association and Massachusetts Athletic Association.

Baltimore Albert Mott Bridgeport

Saugus track races set at Franklin Park event

Bicycling notes announce sanction for track races at Saugus on Monday afternoon with events at Franklin Park. Includes two mile pro handicap for silverware and insurance prizes, one mile pro open, and amateur races with entry fees. Entries close tonight with J F Sterling. May 22 Telegram road race at Worcester open to six rider teams.

R. M. Mugridge Saugus Franklin Park J.F. Sterling Ferry Street Blanks East Boston Worcester Worcester County Arthur K. Peck Waltham Mott The Racing Board Hugh Robson Lynn E. M. Lawrence Lynn’ Spalding Columbia A. A Hanover Street Horace Partridge & Co Royal Worcester Harry Austin H. B. C. Fox Rhode Island Wheelmen Providence Opera House Metropolitan Wheelmen Winnisimmer C. C Young’s Dayton Tremont Street Fred St. Onge Messrs. Quinsler & Co Washington Street Brookline Stearns, Iroquois March Davis Riverdale Admiral Lines Lynn Beach United States A. P. Otis Albert G. Frothingham Abbott Bassett Fred S. McCausland,Jr George W. Coratee National Racing Board Alonzo D. Peck Massachusetts Division Club J. Emory Tippett D. BE. Miller Sterling Elliott

Interscholastic Notes Drill and Dance Updates

Dedham High will not field a baseball team this season. Charlestown High holds Patriots Day drill and dance at Monument Hall. Lynn High School hosts its fifth annual prize drill Friday night April 23. J H S presents a large concert Thursday evening April 20. Dorchester High drills and dances Saturday afternoon at Associates Hall Milton. Captain Kane of E H S plans practice on April 20 at Charlesbank gym.

Dedham High Charlestown High Monument Hall Lynn High School Dorchester High School Associates’ Hall Milton Kane Charlesbank

CAMP AND STORROW CHOSEN FOR YALE HARVARD MEET

An athletic advisory committee from Yale and Harvard selects Walter Yamp and James J. Storrow Jr to settle all disputes over arms for athletic contests for the next four years. Storrow, former Harvard crew captain, has been serving as coach.

New Haven Conn Yale Aroard Walter Yamp James J. Storrow, Jr Harvard

Yale Student Breaks Yale Strength Record

Clarence Sidney Verrill son of Yale Professor Verrill breaks Yale strength record previously held by Charles Chadwick who surpassed Harvard champion Lovering with 1623 kilos Chadwick’s final 1638 kilos Verrill lifts 1676 kilos in tests supervised by Dr Ja Seaver Yale gymnasium director Verrill a 145 pound scientific school freshman

New Haven Clarence_Sidney Verrill Verrill Yale Charles Chadwick Chadwick Lovering Harvard Ja . Seaver

Mr Lehmann Honored At Boston Athletic Dinner

At a club house dinner last evening the Oxford and Harvard coach R H Lehmann was honored by members of the B A A A speakers included Francis Peabody Jr President Shaw and Secretary Beals of the HK A A H D Bennet and Arthur Burnham of the boating committee praised his work in this country Lehmann gave a brief address after the presentation

R. H. Lehmann Oxford Harvard Mr. Lehmann Francis Peabody, Jr Shaw Beals HK. A. A H. D. Bennet Arthur Burnham

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