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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1901
Page
3
A Boston notice offers one week free consultation with Dr Liverpool at 340 Tremont Street. It claims extraordinary diagnostic ability, lists broad cure tallies across many diseases, and promises free medicines during treatment.
Harvard freshman Arthur Tyng shatters the prior record after R G Hall and Tyng had earlier success. Tyng’s total 1739.3 marks a standout showing in the intercollegiate chainship tests, with notable lung, back, leg, and arm measurements and a strong push in the overall ranking.
The Charles Town Club defeated Medford on its home lanes as Hallis set a Mystic Valley League record with a 201 series. The team also posted new marks of 450 for the team string and 13800 for the three-string total.
Ten clubs attend the Met Rowing Association gathering at the B A A. W S Youngman is re elected president J W Lund becomes vice president J F Facey named secretary J W Crooks elected treasurer The Greer eligibility issue deferred to the executive committee Regatta set for June 17 on the Charles River Cascadilla School Ithaca issues a challenge to Boston Inter scholastic crew Worcester High Groton St Paul among potential entrants Visiting crews to cover own expenses with no entrance fee
Harvard athletes posted solid marks in quarter mile and two mile handicap races at Soldiers Field yesterday afternoon. G Willis won the quarter mile with a five yard handicap, Clerk and Bush placing close behind. In the two mile, Richardson prevailed with the scratch lineup dominating after the first mile, outpacing Swan and Mills for second.
Colby College defeated Tufts College at Tufts Oval noon by a score of 6 to 4. Colby’s pitching and defense carried the game as Tufts was held to four runs. Saunders starred in the box for Colby with effective pitching and steady fielding backing him up.
Washington Park witnessed Selee's men overcome an 8th inning Brooklyn lead as Demontreville delivered a two base hit and key errors by Brooklyn in the 10th allowed Beaneaters to surge ahead. Tenney and Demontreville drove in runs while McCreery and Sheckard miscues plagued Brooklyn.
Philadelphia defeats New York 14 to 13 in a high scoring game marked by erratic fielding. Captain Davis hit a homer for the visitors and Delehanty Wolverton Jacklitz and Slagle contributed with extra base hits as Phillies rack up eight earned runs to New York's two.
National League matchups include Boston at Brooklyn New York at Philadelphia St Louis at Pittsburg. American League games feature Freaton at Philadelphia Baltimore at Washington Milwaukee at Cleveland and Detroit at Chicago.
Yesterday at Syracuse N Lersey of Vermont played for Syracuse University in a brief scoreless showcase with limited readable details.
In Cleveland on April 20 the American League opener drew about 8000 fans as the sun shone and a clear cool day aided the mood. Cleveland beat its opponent by scoring three runs in the eighth inning and taking the win.
Thomas W. Lawson plans to sail Europe aboard the steam yacht Dreamer starting May 18, remaining abroad through the summer due to Mrs. Lawson’s illness. The family will depart Boston before June, cruising the Mediterranean and Norwegian waters, with Captain John C. Silva commanding. If the Independence launches by May 18, Dreamer waits. otherwise the voyage proceeds, and Lawson will join the launch from France’s south coast later.
In Chicago on April 29 two were out in the sixth when Brain mishandled Holmes's grounder for an error. Dillon and Elberfeld followed with back to back home runs, scoring all of the visitors' runs. Attendance figures not provided.
Pittsburg Penn April 29 The home team reversed a late deficit to defeat St Louis 14 to 12 in a fierce batting affair. The visitors staged a strong rally in the final inning but fell short as Pittsburg held on for the win. Attendance details are not provided.
The Independence will race at Newport with the Hull Massachusetts Yacht Club and Thomas W. Lawson guiding the plan. No formal agreement on defending the cup. Boston yachtsmen approve Newport dates and preparations proceed. Rudders for the Independence are being shipped this week as officials weigh handicaps for a midseason series between the Constitution and the Independence.
Bristol April 29 reports the launch schedule for the Constitution with Columbia slated to enter the water first. The ceremony is set for Monday May 6 at 8:30 pm, following a daylight delay. Columbia submerged at about 8:15 pm on June 10, 1890.
The Greco Roman champion Ernest Roeber of New York faced Harvey Parker of Brockton at Mechanics Hall before about 2000 spectators. After sixty one minutes Roeber quit amid threats and accusations of quitting arising from bets, with Parker declared winner and the contest ending amid police protection and crowd unrest.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as the ideal kidney remedy. It asserts most illnesses originate in kidney trouble and claims Swamp Root cleanses and supports all body organs. It describes symptoms, usage, hospital acceptance, and a free mail offer for samples and literature from Dr Kilmer & Co.
Declined to wrestle John. heat results show J J Little of Brockton beating Young Sawyer Marlboro in 41 seconds. Robert Butler Brockton defeated John Gibbons Lawrence in 1 6 and 6. James Little Brockton beat Young Rogers Marlboro in 2 40. Heat details include a draw then given to Butler and multiple bouts between Little and Butler with decisive wins.
About 1200 guests attended Roughan Hall for the St Stephen’s T A and B Society ball led by President Thomas Connelly and Miss Sedie Hollingsworth. Miss Hollingsworth wore pink nun’s veiling with Renaissance trimmings and carried a roses bouquet. A procession followed with Mr Michael Noonan Miss Lizzie Green and others as fifty couples joined in a concert from 8 to 9.
Wilbur C. Phillips apologizes for an earlier Sunday Post piece about B. H. A. Groth of Harvard living on 60 cents a week. He states the statements were untrue and acknowledges hurting Groth’s feelings.
Herman, the Winchester artist, has challenged the Royal Canoe Club for its sailing cup. The challenge, sent via the Winchester Boat Club, was accepted at a meeting on April 18.
J J Kelleher letters Boston Post sporting editor alleging a protest aimed at deny Grant of Beverly the top prize in the Medfield road race of April 19. He asserts riders and locals know Grant rode the full course and urges public exposure of alleged underhand activity to affect the result.
Webster Warded to Shawmut as Webster Hester Central and DP chase a championship in a tight league meet at the local track.
A blaze in Brooklyn overnight consumed about 200 cars of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company stables, with authorities reporting extensive damage to the fleet at the site. No injuries are described in the report.
A prize dance and concert will be held this evening in Fellows Hall Dorchester Lower Mills featuring local musicians and dancers. Proceeds support community activities with admission priced at a modest rate.
In Southampton on April 29 the Brevens Brothers launched the Grey Friar, one of three vessels from which the Seawanhaka Cup challenger will be chosen. The new craft proved faster than the Esperance in reaching and attracted general satisfaction in a stiff breeze. A third vessel is under construction at Cowes.
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