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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1893

Page

3

Bay State Boxing Tourney Opens Week in Music Hall

Bay State Athletic Club launches a week of sparring in Music Hall with a public exhibition. The Connolly McKinnon bout tops the card as both amateurs vie for the American championship. Loyalties shift with Dempsey talks and a 500 dollar forfeit to lure Burge.

Bay State Athletic Club Music Hall Tommy Connolly Dan McKinnon America Boston Lafayette Club Bay State Lawrence Carey Welsh Cooke Judge Newton Coney Island Billy Smith Jack Dempsey Smith Portland Ore Dempsey Billy Captain Cooke Dick Burge Burge New York Jimmy Carroll Metropoles Club Providence Cattanach George Godfrey Billy Wilson Godfrey Jack Green Jack Falvey Amsterdam Falvey Harry Tracey Metropole Club Tracey Johnny Griffin Phil Dwyer Lucius Appleby al Smith Mattie Corbett Dixon Tom O’rourke O’rourke David Blanchard Roy Roy

Field Events Lose Popularity at Suffolk Athletics Meet

The Suffolk Athletic Club plans a policy shift for July 4 with likely no field events, save for a running high jump if M. F. Sweeney commits. Hurdles gain appeal as coaches push for more exciting races while pole vault, shot put and other field events face scrutiny. Dorchester and B A A athletes debate hurdler matchups for Gloucester May 30 with Rowan from Loyolas showing promise at Boston College gym.

Suffolk Athletic Club M. F. Sweeney Athletic Club Jerry Connor Dorchester Athletic Club Dan Long Rowan Loyolas Boston College

Cyclists Flock to Waltham for New South Street Track

The new bicycle track on South street in Waltham drew hundreds of riders led by contractors Cole who expects completion in a week and full access by Memorial Day races. Clubs like the Manhattans Cambridgeports Roxburys and Maidens toured the facility and dined at a local hotel after inspection.

Waltham South Street Cole Manhattans Cambridgeports Roxburys Maidens Crescent Street New Park

Charles River Boxing Meeting at Partridge Hall

The Charles River Athletic Association plans a boxing meeting at Partridge Hall, 53 Hanover Street, this evening. The talent list features special bouts Fitzsimmons versus Mundy and Duffy versus Boyle, along with numerous other pairings including McLaughlin, Durnen, Collins, Murphy, and several others.

Charles River Athletic Association Partridge Hall Hanover Street Fitzsimmons Mundy McLaughlin Durnen Collins Murphy McKennan lLagraghan Beecher Pryor Duffy McGoff Cunningham Riley Boyle McNamee Donoghue Nolan Brown Campbell Farrell Smith Christopher Kelly

Baseball Rules Change Revives the Game Play

The article argues new pitching rules ban movements that delay play, predicting quicker action, more stolen bases, livelier infielders and outfielders, and increased attendance as baseball regains popularity. Boston opens next Thursday with a stronger squad under Frank Selee, while New England League discussions center on Mike Meagher and Billy McGonnigle over franchise rights and player wages.

Kilroy Boston Brotherhood Nine Boston Johnnie Ward Frank Selee Falmouth Mike Meagher Woonsocket Billy McGunnigle McGunnigle Meagher Lewiston McGonnigle Lowell Billy McGonnigle Mack

Cyclers At The Park A Busy Day For Local Clubs

Franklin Park drew numerous riders yesterday despite fair track conditions as cyclists from Dorchester Roxbury Roslindale Easy Club Malden and other clubs gathered for training rides ahead of Memorial Day races. riders named include Pat and Billie Clark Peter Berle John Callahan H Dedekam Pat Hansburg and Jerry Driscoll with many more from multiple clubs in attendance and delegations from clubs across the area.

Franklin Park Pat Billie Clark Dorchester Peter Berle South Boston Connelly Brothers Malden John F. Callahan Easy Club Waltham Nightingale Roslindales McKim Roxburys Cressey and Jones H. Dedekam Pat Hansburg Jerry Driscoll Roxbury Athletic Club John L. Kelly Pang Serres J. B. McDonough Tom Roach Billie Warren Carl Brown J. D. Andrews Charley Stevens Charley Kraus Haywood Howard Dudley Association Meyers Graham, Kelley McKenzie Roslin Doc Moran E. J Jim McDuffee Lawrence Lamb Messrs Orlando Battaglia Daniel J. Coffey Arthur Craupp Fred Donnelly Freddy Gray George Schirmer Charley Goode Edgar Hearty Hettie Smith Mae F. Hanlon Susie June Jennie Childs Annie Goodwin Edna al

The Barge Rowers Meet At Association Session

Delegates at the Barge Racing Association discussed rules and the sport's future fearing decline as clubs favor racing craft over ordinary barges. A weighing committee gained support, Cooper members eye summer activity, with Dan Sullivan coaching and Roanoke Boat Club ordering a boat.

Barge Racing Association Cooper Barge Association Mystic

Boxing Show At Music Hall Teems With Bay State Bouts

The Bay State Athletic Club presents a big amateur program at Music Hall tonight with a dozen bouts. Headlining is the Connolly versus McKinnon clash, trained in Nahant, slated for 9 p.m. The card also features Tom Collins versus Tom Brown and Jug Kang versus L Lawlor, with judges Arthur P. Hunt and Sumner Paine.

Bay State Athletic Club Music Hall Tommy Connolly Dan McKinnon Tommy Nahant Connolly-McKinnon Aeare Iaieee Arthur P. Hunt Sumner Paine Tom Collins Tom Brown Jug Kang L. . Lawlor

Three French men drown on raft near Lewiston

Three French residents Alfred Ciroux Alphonse Renge and Cyrille Fourchier from Lewiston drowned when a raft overturned during a scuffle on East Gray on Saturday. The bodies have not been recovered and one victim left a wife and child.

Lewiston Alfred Ciroux Alphonse Renge Cyrille Fourchier East Gray

Among the Musicians Wagner Programme at Music Hall

The twenty third symphony concert featured a Wagner programme with Rienzi and The Ring selections arranged by Hans Richter, performed by an orchestra and vocal soloists Felicia Kaschuska Mrs Arthur Nikisch Louise Leimar Henrich Meyer. Nearby passages note readings by George Riddle in Associa tion Hall and two Plunket Greene song recitals at Steerad Hall and a Gilmore Band concert at the Boston Theatre next Sunday.

Music Hall Rienzi Nuremberg Hans ‘Sachs Siegfried Hans ‘Richter Bruennhilde Felicia Kaschuska Arthur Nikisch Louise Leimar Henrich Meyer George Riddle Association Hall Victor Hugo Kiddle Ellis Plunket Greene Eteerad Hall Gilmore D. W. Reeves Boston Theatre

Quips of Buffalo Tone Downed By Spring Woes

A humorous quip recalls a man claiming illness while jokingly cluttering the scene with an empire of himself at a woman's feet. The woman answers with a light jab about shared fatigue as she glances at Lydia Pinkham’s portrait on the mantel, underscoring social banter.

Lydia Pinkham Pet

A Little Flirtation Ends In Marriage Twist

A scene shows a woman lifting a curtain and a man closing a gate as flirtation ebbs into married life. The dialogue ponders if lovers remain playful after vows. The piece identifies Nellie La Rue Brown in New England Magazine as the author.

Nellie la Rue Brown New England Magazine

Crinoline Trouble Sparks National Gossip

In a facetious exchange, two readers discuss a much talked of crinoline issue. One asks what it is that threatens national peace, the other dryly claims if there is trouble, a woman is involved.

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Miss Clicker Praised For Dictation Skills By Clothiers

In a light exchange on clerical talent Joblots the clothier comments you dictate better than any person he has heard. Miss Clicker, the new stenographer, replies with a witty line about hearing his wife.

Miss Clicker Joblots Clothier Clothiers

A Sure Revenge In A Pudding Sense

In a witty exchange Mrs Lovey asks if the pudding pleases. Mr Lovey suggests settling with Mrs Lotus by sharing the mince pie recipe, a quiet note of culinary revenge.

Mrs. Lovey

City of Boston Board of Aldermen notice order

In the board of aldermen on April 17 1893 it is ordered to publish the petition notice three times in the Boston Post and Boston Journal for May 8 at 8 o'clock p m and to serve copies on adjoining estate owners before the hearing any objectors may appear and be heard J M Galvin City Clerk attested true copy

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