Metropolitan Wheelmen Win For Boston College
The Metropolitan Wheelmen secured a victory for Boston College as several match games determined the outcome.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1896
Page
3
The Metropolitan Wheelmen secured a victory for Boston College as several match games determined the outcome.
Ben Caldwell the New Hampshire cycling champion left for New York at six o’clock last evening with his racing suit. He hinted he may race in Madison Square Garden events.
Two Mercantile League games rolled on the Casino alleys last evening. Low scores predominated with the top mark 476 by Murdock of Blodgett-Ordway. The Blodgett-Ordway-Welters team led the East division standings after the night’s action.
Bradford Thomas defeated New England News Company in a game, clinching victory as the scoreline registered in the report.
At the Portland alleys in Cambridge yesterday afternoon Sullivan, a crac bowler, rolled a remarkable string in a prize contest. The narrowed field pitched against Morehill, with Sullivan prevailing by 29 pins as the scores show Taite and Morehill among the competitors.
At a Boston meeting of the Insurance Bowling League held at the Boston Marine Insurance Company, an eight team schedule was adopted. Opening matches feature Employers vs John C Paiges and C W Holden vs Travellers Insurance. Friday nights at the Hub see North American Mercantile vs Boston Marine and New England Mutual vs O Brien Russell. Twenty one games per team. Prizes go to the winning team and to the top averages and strings.
Wheeler of the Phillies manages Lewiston polo team. Lawrence and Lowell meet today in a sole football game. O Connell and Garryowen players to meet at the Post tomorrow evening at eight. Pin hockey debuts at the B A A tonight against Providence A. Club dues to rise next year and Parker House hosts Monday meeting. George H Walcott to play at Boston Chess Club tonight starting at p m. Skating championships resume with one two three and five mile events. Wood Island Park East Boston eyed for venues. Alpine Yacht Club of Revere elects Commodore Alfred R Mitchell Rear Commodore Frank J McManus Captain Tobinsky Admiral Frank Edgewood. rooms remodel planned for opening next year. Wood Island Park flooded yesterday afternoon. cold weather may yield good ice for tonight.
The National Trotting Association board expelled J A M House Wyom ing O and R Warwig Worrock alias Charles Peabody Carthage O for ringing Charley P. Other suspensions and expulsions followed for various riders and horses tied to fraudulent winnings. multiple names and towns listed.
The Easton sale at Lexington Kentucky continued with Ontawin from Onondago Annette bred by L O Applegate of New Jersey, selling for 3500 dollars. Spinaway by imp Leamington Megara from Co Cowden of New York also fetched strong prices and is the dam of Handspun and Lazzarene.
Four and one half furlongs and longer races are listed with winners and times. The fifth race has no time recorded and bets are held over pending an investigation as Herman is suspected to be a ringer.
Grant M S wins Harvard cross country on a five mile course from Garden Street to Fresh Pond and back, posting 80m.12s, a course record. Foote finishes second, followed by Blakemore Dutton and Burton. First three prize winners. Harvard ice polo elects F L Goodridge captain with practice to start if ice holds.
A meeting at Young's Hotel last evening welcomed ten new members including top New England players. The club forecasts a strong season as any team beating the B C C. next summer must play exceptionally well.
An exhibition of pin hockey, a new sport introduced at Harvard by Dr. Sargent, the physical director, will take place this afternoon at Hemenway gymnasium. Teams from Brown University and the Providence Athletic Club will play, with the indoor running track gallery area reserved for spectators.
In San Francisco on December 4 Danny Lynch, manager of Sailor Sharkey, demanded payment of a $10,000 check but an injunction prevented the bank from paying. Lynch threatening suit and damages, while Wyatt Earp’s concealed weapon case was continued in police court until Tuesday.
Harvard fall practice for varsity crew candidates concludes with a two mile race from Longwood Bridge to Union Boat House. The two trial crews, built from largely stable lineups, race downstream at about 12:30 this afternoon, with medals donated by J J Storrow and Francis Peabody for the winning eight and the runner-up.
Wyatt Earp defends decision and says he will wait for time to prove him right. He notes Sharkey did not strike a foul blow, but Fitzsimmons landed a left hook and body punch that sent Sharkey to the floor. W. W. Naughton of the San Francisco Examiner analyzes the blow, while Fitzsimmons claims his punch hit only Sharkey's stomach.
Waterbury Conn Dec 4 Oscar W Cornish reports general orders from Commander in Chief Clarkson detailing a new rule allowing G A R posts to divide members into resident and non resident classes with defined territorial limits Non resident dues must meet at least the per capita tax and large localities may form outposts each with a sergeant to preside over meetings
The Washington reform bureau behind the Gillett bill urges action in the coming Congress. They push extending anti gambling telegraph laws, raising girls protection age to 18 in DC and territories, restoring a Sunday traffic ban, and creating a non partisan labor and capital commission with five farmers five labor reps five manufacturers and five professionals.
Fitzsimmons says he will stay on until ordered off by the club and claims the National Club conspired with Lynch and Sharkey to rob him in the recent fight. Police Commissioner Gunst mourns the outcome and vows no further city firefighting if his influence can stop it.
Police thwarted an intended boxing exhibition in a vacant barn on Fifield Street in Revere after a reported fight spoiled plans. Authorities intervened to stop the event and disperse attendees.
Chief Ray dispatched four officers to an Otis Street estate last evening to thwart a supposed raid. Residents watched a barn as a group from Boston tried to gain entry but received no response. Three men lingered nearby and were detained on suspicion, one found with breeches and sparring gear suggesting a principal role.
Representatives of Joseph Lynch attended the Post last night while Matt Leary was absent. Lynch supporters say Leary need not go West for a bout and are ready to match at once. A benefit for Frank Kerrigan is planned for Dec 15 at Partridge Hall Hanover Street with a cake walk for a diamond pin. The Boston Athletic Association boxing show on Dec 26 promises seven bouts for club members only. Mike Sears heads to New York for a preparatory bout against Tommy Dixon ahead of the O'Brien and Walcott clash. Johnny Lavack drew with Sally Smith here, Dixon then beating Lavack. George Byers questioned Leary’s challenge and offers to meet Lynch at the Post tonight for a side bet. Stakeholder in Lowell notes the referee’s ruling stands. Sharkey won the decision and A takes the money. A letter awaits for Mysterious Billy Smith.
Auburn Associates third annual ball at Roughan Hall Charlestown drew about three hundred couples with grand march led by F A O'Brien escorting Miss Gertrude O'Brien. Reception committee listed. Charles town Social Club held its sixth annual ball at Monument Hall with 250 couples and floor led by Peter F. McAvoy. Cauley Hall hosted Country Whist Club third annual dance led by T H Williams escorting Miss Emma Dewer.
About 400 students attended the sixth annual Chelsea High School battalion party in Armory Hall Chelsea last evening. Major G H Gerrish directed the floor with Captains Ferguson and Nutter assisting as floor directors. Aids included Lagomarsino McIntire Dennison and several lieutenants.
The third annual Boston Bartenders Relief Association ball drew about 159 couples to Odd Fellows Hall. Daniel J. Linehan presided as floor director with James M. McKay F W Zirbes and a strong aids corps. The grand march led by Linehan and his sister opened dancing from 10 to 3 a m with guests ex Mayor Nathan Matthews Jr Thomas Noonan John McKay George A Mahoney and several ladies in attendance.
Two hundred couples attended the Peninsula A A annual ball at Bethesda Hall in South Boston. The event showcased many pretty costumes and strong representation from local athletic clubs. Organizers included J F O'Hare J F Moynihan J J Galvin and reception committee members John J Purtell Daniel A Crowley J Shine John E Thornton John J Blaney W H Bailey A J O'Toole and Charles Walsh with a banquet served at intermission.
At Lincoln Hall Charlestown last evening the Steam Railroad Men's Assembly No 1741 discussed grade crossing abolition and public concerns. The group favored leasing the subway to West End street railway on a yearly basis and argued for free transfers, citing Chicago’s three cent fares with transfers as a successful example.
A hemp cargo carried by John Callahan from Pier 4 New England dock to the Pearson cordage works burned and was destroyed at the South Boston end of the Dover street bridge last night.
Mrs Maria Hurley aged 30 residing with her husband at 16 Oliver Street Boston became ill on North Harvard Street Brighton yesterday afternoon at 8 o'clock and delivered a baby. She was taken to the City Hospital.
The coves of Moosehead Lake at Foxcroft Maine are frozen while the main lake rapidly freezes. Navigation is suspended until spring.
New Yorker backing for Mapleson’s Imperial Opera falters as Boston faces缺 talent gaps and venue issues. A meeting at Parker House discussed funds and sites like Mechanics Building, but no final plan emerged. Mme Darclee remains eager to sing while tonight’s Boston Theatre program offers only partial hope for future performances.
A man named Frank Williams with alias Slo ecomb is arrested on suspicion of defrauding J H Purington of 20 dollars via a bogus check. Police describe a second suspect, 26, 5 feet 10 inches tall, 150 pounds, light complexion, with mustache, in a dark overcoat and brown derby hat. The incident began when a youth delivered a note and a forged First National Bank Worcester check to cash. Williams is to be photographed and identified by inspectors. pawn tickets were found on him.
Forecasters expect warmer weather in Boston for the next few days with light rain today. Snow that began last evening should melt into rain as moist southwest winds bring clouds and a higher temperature. A Great Lakes storm moved northeast toward the coast, but local showers and fair weather are anticipated to follow.
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