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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1899
Page
3
James OBrien ex Sheriff of New York testifies Omega Oil cured his rheumatism and urges others to test the remedy at low cost. He argues external treatment has succeeded for others and predicts satisfaction from trying Omega Oil himself.
Hunnewell Club of Newton won three straight games from 99th Artillery of Charlestown in Newton. Lord led with 522 for three, while Harris, Ashworth, and Paul contributed strong totals for the artillery. The Hunnewell victory preserves their lead in the championship race as the 999th squad could not recover each game.
A boxing writer argues that Terrible Terry McGovern lacks scientific boxing but shows extraordinary punching power and speed. The piece compares him to legends, notes rules debates in New York, cites a Barrett bout, and references Dixon, Gardner, Davenport, O Brien, and Spike Sullivan, warning readers to await rule context before judging McGovern.
In the one mile selling race Admetus ridden by Caywood at 122 ran sixth to W B Gates 113 seconds and Chancery 118. Time was 1 48 with Lécksob in a placeholder fragment.
The Lakewood club tourney in Lakewood New Jersey featured dramatic morning match plays including Robbins beating Travis by 2 up and 1 to play and Douglas edging Hamilton by 1 up. Afternoon rounds produced surprises with Douglass defeating Tyng 3 up and 1 to play and Watson forced to a 20 hole finish before losing 1 up.
Pp. E. Fowles of the Oakland Golf Club and Chauncey R. Wilson of San Francisco are cited in golf notes. The fragment notes participation or results connected to these players within a larger report.
Park Square indoor track suspends evenings races and the prize dance to allow steam heating installation. Next races tentatively set for Saturday. planned team races invite four clubs with prizes for top clubs and riders. Track manager Hills travels to New York for six day race entries and training.
Cisco Golf Club reports the committee in charge of the December 9 open tournament is optimistic as coast clubs respond well to invitations. The season at Fire Salem Golf Club has ended with greens winterized, temporary holes for winter practice, and plans for improvements next year.
The American Association plans to lease Providence grounds with Thomas O Rourke and Timothy D Sullivan leading the Eastern group. Grounds reportedly secured in Boston and Philadelphia. New league lineup includes Boston Providence Philadelphia Buffalo in the East and Chicago St Louis Detroit Milwaukee in the West. Michael Scanlon to manage the Washington club bought by fifteen capitalists. George Van Haltren of the Giants organizes an all American Pacific coast tour with Sacramento as the champion of the California league. signed players include Hughes Hulen Mertes Chance Knell Lockhead and Donlin.
The official canvass of Kentucky's gubernatorial vote is postponed to Monday cooling the political heat. If Taylor wins the certificate, the matter may go to the Legislature where Goebel could prevail. Republicans remain divided over continuing the fight, while Governor Bradley prepares to leave the State House. He predicts no trouble and says Mr. Goebel will take the chair.
A Ward 10 Republican meeting at the Hotel Plaza drew Hon Thomas N Hart Alderman Presho Senator Innes and Representatives Emerson Clerke plus other leaders. George H Moore invited unity for Alderman candidacy while Hart urged backing regular nominees and Presho pitched his street commissioner bid.
In New York on December 1 Dave Wallace the English import was defeated in seventy three seconds by Joe Bernstein at 124 pounds. Referee Charley White counted Wallace out as his seconds carried him to the corner after a swift left right combination. A 15 round 125 pound bout followed with Whitey Lester of Philadelphia edging Danny Graham on points. Preliminary action saw Tommy Feltz beat Kid Allen after five rounds as Allen tired and Feltz outpointed him.
Two Cambridge patrolmen, Rice and Welch of District 1, are reportedly in trouble. Charges will be preferred next week, and they will be tried by Judge De Champlin for loitering on their routes.
Despatches from General Otis report vigorous American push into Luzon with troops dispersing scattered bands. Iloilo province cleared of insurgents. Bayonbong captured November 28. Casualties include Captain Warwick and Private Humphreys. MacArthur’s forces engage in minor actions. Bell’s mountain capture yields fourteen modern guns and over fifty artillery pieces.
The Salvad or, from Zamboanga, reports the occupation of Mindanao town by Commander Very of the Castine. Alvarez and Calixto led rebels. Calixto was killed Nov. 16. Very sent Manila to Jolo on Nov. 15 for troops. Nichols led the Twenty third Regiment with two more companies arriving by Nov. 17. Michel destabilized Alvarez, became insular government head, and asked tax exemption and arms freedom, which Very granted.
The quartermaster general reports troopship Meade has arrived at Malta today with all aboard in good health. She carries reinforcements bound for the Philippines.
This morning's Crimson reports Harvard football players who played in the Penn and Yale games are summoned to Captain Burden's quarters for a meeting. The purpose is implied to be the selection of next year's football captain.
Sporting editor Andrew J Stack asks for current 300 yard record and its holder.
The Rhode Island Kennel Club outlines premiums for its January 10 and 11 1900 beach show at Music Hall Providence. Judges Mortimer Hopkins Hair Codman Shall cross. Dr R L Tucker veterinary. J A Boutelle superintendent. entries close December 27 1899.
Oscar Gardner the Omaha Kid and Harry Forbes fought six rounds at Fort Dearborn A C in Chicago. The bout was declared a draw after the six rounds tonight.
A close candle pin game last night at Boylston alley saw C A W Crosby and Song win two of three against Bigelow Kennard and Co. Dawson of the victors led as high roller with notable scores.
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