Rogled A Tie In City Cycle Games
Press and Jamaica cycle teams each won a game and tied on the third inning or round. Somerville and Chelsea shut out Waltham and Metropolitans, with action reported on other alleys.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1900
Page
3
Press and Jamaica cycle teams each won a game and tied on the third inning or round. Somerville and Chelsea shut out Waltham and Metropolitans, with action reported on other alleys.
TOM LAWSON plans an amateur expedition sailing his racing stable abroad and back at his own cost, with proceeds to charity in Great Britain. Crescens and Charlie Herr are sought as part of a premier racing four, including the noted horse Boralma. Patchen Wilkes stock stock farm consignments list prices for Rox Onward and others, while The Abbot trotter previously held speed records before gradual decline to 2:07 1-4.
Two acceptances come in response to Adam Morrison of Hyde Park challenging rivals in a shoe turning contest for a purse. J A Johnson Readville agrees to a match against Orrison and will meet at the office to set terms in Boston. Robert Valentine Broadway extension also accepts Morrison s challenge and invites contact at 14 Broadway extension.
Rodney Stone the bulldog owned by Richard Croker cost 5000 dollars and captured every eligible prize at the Philadelphia dog show while kennelmate Persimmon placed third in the winners list. Barry the Boston chess expert anticipates entering Monte Carlo tournament starting February 1 with other Americans likely to compete. Isaac J. Rich of New York in Paris donated 250 francs for the outstanding game. the management will aid non-succeeding players. Doyle of the New York Giants plans to issue a statement with most players supporting Davis as unfit for captain-manager, excluding Selbach and Van Haltren. A committee regarding Pierpont Morgan’s commemorative cup has approved the design to be presented, the cup symbolizing Morgan’s esteem. Maxey, famed quarter-miler, aims to break world records in the 440 and 220 at the Seventh Regiment games in New York.
G Archer of Brewer Maine reports chronic catarrh with eyes and nose watering for days. After four months of use he notes no attacks and says the remedy relieves in ten minutes, stating he should not be without it.
The annual Army and Navy football game between West Point cadets and Annapolis players unfolds at Franklin Field Philadelphia with VIPs including Vice President elect Roosevelt General Miles and Admiral Dewey attending. Navy and Army squads arrive. lineups and last minute changes loom as West Point boosts end and tackle strength while Navy tests halfbacks and guards amid feverish coaching shifts.
Yale and Columbia narratives run through a week of football notes with Columbia beating the Indians, Wright and Weekes cited as top all American prospects, and Gordon Brown praised for his Yale refereeing. Frank Cavanaugh poised for east return after Denver A C wins, while New Haven telegraph firms dispatched over 200000 words in Sunday specials nationwide.
Mayer Hart addresses a charitable society on school needs citing underfunded classrooms. He criticizes pupil equipment gaps and urges reform. He argues officeholders reflect the voters who elect them and calls for clearer school board division of duties.
Everett Mass November 30 1900 Sir James L McCuskerer champion swimmer of the world issues a challenge to Percy F Cavill England and Australia for a five race series to decide the world all distance title The matches to be held in the East before January 5 1901 or in the South if travel delays occur Cavill must accept under stated terms with stakes of at least 600 per side and an all distance crown at stake The letters indicate plans to leave for Palm Beach and then England to swim the English Channel. The challenger will be at the Post at 8 30 Saturday evening and asserts Cavill is now acclimated and no excuses will be allowed.
A New York Abbot expressed willingness to pay 25000 for Crescens and Charlie Herr. If he can secure them at that price, he will proceed. if not, he retains Boral ma, according to a friend of Mr Law son.
A crowd of 500 gathered at Madison Square Garden for the sale of The Abbot the world trotting champion. E D Tipton bid first for Lawson but Fire Commissioner Scannell secured the horse for 26500 and plans to keep The Abbot with Ed Geers for further training. The piece notes the horse's impressive times and historical rivals.
Williams secured first place in the battle pin roll-off at Sudbury alleys with scores of 194 25 154 for a 553 total. Ellis finished second with 230 164 161 totaling 545, Gallagher claimed third with 132 172 179 for 483, and Lawson placed fourth with 141 160 171 totaling 472.
Local player Charles F. Barker who drew with Champion Jordan accepts Hart Freedman of the New York Checker Club challenge. The match will pay between 500 and 1000 dollars and be played within a month. The Boston Checker Club plans to bid after formal ratification.
Disappointments marked Thanksgiving boxing across New England clubs as promoters consider stricter rules and appearance money to curb schedule failures. Prominent matches loom with Ferguson and Armstrong set for Boston and other Boston area bouts discussed including Devine versus Carew and Tyson-Mulvihill disputes.
Reports from Jimmy Michael's training in Baltimore say the Welshman is in prime form for his indoor campaign. He faces Will Stinson next Saturday night at the garden and is expected to be very tough indoors this year. Simms will follow Michael's lead, conditioning on the smallest track available. Harold Brown quits motor business as agency for a French motor seems risky. Manager Joseph A. Taylor awaits a new steam carriage with a water tube boiler rated at 12 horsepower and capable of 35 mph. Despatch notes McKinley indicating Bidwell may be removed as collector of the port of New York. Snief Consul Perkins schedules the consuls' dinner and board meeting for December 12 at the Revere House. Massachusetts Ty. A. W. officers’ terms expire. new officers to be installed. Johnny Nelson likely to race at Madison Square Garden after Southern California engagements. Tire price debate continues with double tube tires controversial. single tube remains popular.
At Rockland Rokland Gardiner six to five over Bath Bath Lewiston eighteen to five At Salem Salem Brockton five to one At Clinton Clinton Plymouth two to one At Waterbury Waterbury Hartford eight to seven At New Haven New Haven Meriden seven to three end results indicate close contests among regional teams and rivals for the period.
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