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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1892
Page
3
The Kernwood bowling team lost to Jamaica Plain by eighty six pins. Nolte cleared five seven and ten pins with three spares, and Payson tallied five and seven pins twice for the visitors. Kernwoods struggled on the final string, trailing by two pins after the first two strings. The score:
A high rollers night in Arlington as the Casinos defeat the Arlingtons in a season’s greatest match game away from home. Casinos total 2541 pins led by Labo with 462 and sturdy Arlington bowling at 2415 pins. Johnson tallied 10 spares on the final string, while Stevens posted notable spares on the five and seven pins.
Jake Wachtel plans a Thursday benefit on December 15 with top local boxers and a decorated hall. A special ring will be set on stage though Joe L. Perry, the 115 pound fighter, cannot appear. Eddie Johnson of Waltham, also 115 pounds, will close the program with a four round set. Eddie is noted as a clever performer making his first public appearance in three years.
Football players from inter scholastic teams are likely to enter Harvard next year. Captain Stevenson from 9al and eris tantoul and Watson loom as future leaders. Mercede McElwain Gay Miller Hoitt Lovering Davenport Cambridge High and Latin players are expected to enroll.
The Provide Polo Club returned to Chelsea for a second appearance to the season’s biggest crowd. Mike Kelly debuted in Chelsea with warm reception. Providence surged in the second half as Chelsea dominated earlier, each side losing a goal on fouls. Referee Mike Kelly and timer Joe Riley officiated. Chelsea with Providence fouls Chelsea 4 Providence 8.
The Chelsa team travels to Brockton for a tough road game led by manager Dee. Waltham’s Cotter leads a fast attack as Furbush remains a top halfback, while Brockton’s Goaltender Smith restricts shots. Talks of forming a strong city club surface amid hopeful plans for winter action.
Edward Hanlan of Toronto declares plans to issue a challenge to any American for the championship title once held by the late William O Connor. He will post a forfeit, and the first to cover it earns a match.
The article reviews Greggains and Fitzsimmons rivalries, praising scientific pugilism, noting long, close fights, and the sport’s club scene. It highlights Johnny Murphy’s disappearance, upcoming Metro pole Club events, and proposed road contests featuring Franer and Daniel.
Folsom Bowman and Dennis of the Suf folks likely enter the New England boxing championships. The Trimounits field entries in all classes with Riley Driscoll and Ahearn. Roxbury Athletic Club exhibition delayed to late January or February. A monster tournament at Music Hall in February may replace private invites with popular 75 cent seats and $1 front rows. Daley-Schneering match hinted as replay potential. An amateur boxing meeting at Siwmut Boat Club on Feb 22. 135-pound class features Leahy Casey Hickey Connie Donerty Sullivan. 113-pound class promises hot bouts with Heenan Gusfoyle Fitzgerald O'Brien Harrington Manning and Driscoll. Prizes at Suffolk meeting praised. Goodman eligible for special bout. Johnnie Daley favored as referee for new championships. many skilled novices noted.
Timers retire but sparring continues with J. P. Riley showcasing a strong defence and clever dukes. Riley favored to win the 105 pound class on December 20. Joe Bryson, disqualified from Lafayettes' show, plans turning pro and seeks a limited rounds match with Rob Hayes at Corey Boat Club Back Bay Athletic Club at catch weights not over 112 pounds.
New York December 2 reports young Mitchell has retired after a challenge from Paddy Gorman and a $2000 purse offer by Judge Newton of the Coney Island Athletic Club. Mitchell, a San Francisco loan broker by trade, announces he quits boxing forever.
At Guttenburg Gloucester N J a large crowd gathered as racing was delayed a day. Four of six favorites won while Burlington’s performance drew scorn as backward and possibly fraudulent. King Crab beat Burlington easily in the standout race, with betting odds and results listed for the day’s six races and entries for Saturday.
Glouster N J December 2 Special to the Post reports results from multiple races at four and one half to seven and one half furlongs with finish order times and betting odds. Winners include Treadaway Selah Lindsay Forest Pelham Great Guus Jim Clare Belisarius Lonely Rafter Calculus and others with selections listed by Rob Roy.
The report notes name changes and alleged shifting of money in racing circles. It describes possible robbery with bags of cash and hints at fraudulent betting involving Harrison now called Cleveland and other riders like Merrick at Gloucester Needmore Text and Harry Russell at Thompson's track.
A short market item from Rob Roy at 10 State St notes possible long priced bets today after yesterday's three out of four. The note mentions subscribers who bought Early Blossom and did not return for Benjamin after the scratch and offers half rates today as fair treatment.
The Royal Yacht Squadron forwards a formal challenge from Lord Dunraven to J W S Oddie for the America's Cup. It sets vessel Valkyrie’s length, time allowances, and conditions, with dates open to August or September 1898 and details to be finalized by the committee.
A morning hearing before the Board of Survey considered street locations widths and grades in the Brighton district. Proposals included a Charles River boulevard from Essex Street bridge to the Watertown line, extending Oakland street to Hobart, and a possible Chestnut Hill avenue to Veanieck street link. Several officials urged wider Washington street and a direct Harvard square to Malvern street route, with plans open for two months.
In Middletown Connecticut December 2 expert D N Carvalho of New York testifies in the Brainerd will case that the signature is not Erastus Brainerd’s but a copied name. He notes six inks used in the will and confirms forgery after examining checks. Mrs Emily Hart, daughter of the late Erastus Brainard, testifies later.
Chief Brown of the Department of Public Safety revokes the order closing the disreputable houses and directs the police superintendent to permit inmates to pursue their vocation without molestation until Mayor Gourley indicates when the closure should take effect. The mayor had criticized the police short notice as cruel in human and unjust. It is believed to be the end of the crusade for the moment.
Thomas C. Platt president of United States Express Company through his counsel secured from Justice Patterson of the Supreme Court an injunction restraining J. C. Fargo president of the American Express Company from making any express contract with the New York and New England Railroad relating to operations in New England south of the Boston and Albany lines and from taking possession of the express business on these lines.
Annie Ridge, a 23 year old Irish girl from Portland, is charged with theft by Loring P. Rand at Westbrook. In retaliation she set fire to his house last night. She will be brought before the Municipal Court in Westbrook tomorrow morning.
Ex Governor Long reiterated his stance on the U.S. Senatorship saying he would not seek or want the seat and prefers to remain as he is. He noted repeated inquiries and confirmed to Lodge Barrett Clifford Crapo candidates that he is not a candidate and his friends support others.
The funeral for Rev. Dr. John Scott took place in Washington Pennsylvania with President Harrison and other dignitaries attending. The ceremony at East Bean street and the grave at the cemetery included addresses by Rev. Dr. Brownson and prayers, marking a somber departure for the presidential party.
In Moore county an unknown Black man forced entry at McDonald's home, demanded money, mortally injuring one of McDonald's aged sisters and injuring another as they screamed. The assailant fled with money. pursuit is under way as crowds vent in fear of mob violence.
Edgar J. Vernell, alias Aubrey Peart son of a Birmingham clergyman, pleaded guilty in Special Sessions to defrauding Sherman of the YMCA for $10. He is wanted in San Francisco for forgery and larceny and was remanded until Dec 16 to allow requisition papers to arrive.
Professor E J Phelps of Yale and former minister to Great Britain has been tapped by President Harrison to continue Behring Sea arbitration work. The appointment requires a temporary departure from his Yale duties.
Al D. Garrison a partner in Ford Garrison and Co and owner proprietor of the Grand Union Hotel at Forty second Street and Park Avenue died of heart disease at the hotel early this morning after being ill since midnight.
Mrs Chapin, wife of Secretary Albert Chapman of the Vermont Merino Sheep Breeders Association, fell from the residence piazza in Middlebury this forenoon and died this afternoon from injuries. The incident occurred in Middlebury Vermont.
The tug Argus reports a sunken three masted schooner seen off Vineyard Sound light ship three miles west by south by quarter eight. The vessel had its masts awash and was spotted at 7:50 a.m. on Tuesday.
Everett politics center on the School Board’s firing of several teachers a move supporters praise as boosting education and critics call a campaign issue. A strong Smith ally plans to issue a letter in support while deposed teachers claim recommendations were used as campaign material. Smith supporters rally in Glendale and Everett Hall as campaigns intensify.
Captain James E. White reports 9,539,862,589 mail pieces handled, up 7.37 percent from 1891, with one error per 5466 items. Public mail unforwardable totals 9,816,502, of which 8,681,483 could not be redirected. There were 345 casualties, five clerks killed or seriously injured, and 112 mildly hurt.
London December 2 report states Henry Labouchere has severed ties with the Daily News. His one third stake in the company will be divided among remaining owners Arnold Morley and Oppenheim.
Washington on December 2 designates Fort Warren Massachusetts as a saluting station to receive salutes from foreign warships visiting the port along with Fort Preble in Maine Fort Adams Rhode Island and Fort Columbus New York any visiting vessels of war will receive formal salutes at these posts amid the established protocol
William Bell died of typhus fever at Riverside Hospital and Michael Shea remains in critical condition. Both men were removed from Park Row houses to Riverside Hospital yesterday following exposure to the illness.
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