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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1896

Page

3

Metropolitan Wheelmen Win For Boston College

The Metropolitan Wheelmen secured a victory for Boston College as several match games determined the outcome.

Boston College

New Hampshire Champion Ben Caldwell Plans Madison Square Race

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.

Harry Caldwell New Hampshire New York Madison Square Garden Massachusetts B. C Murray & Irwin Pease Joseph Emanuels Boston Century Messrs Handy Atwood Castile Square Jack Fecitt Fay Orient Frank T. Fowler C. H. Larson Edward Plows London Fowler Cycle Company Boston John D. Gant Fowler Trinity Wheel Larson Massachusetts Princeton American Waltham Manufacturing Company Waltham Mass Simpson Lever Chain Paris American Wheelmance

Mercantile League Singles Scores At Casino Alleys

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.

Mercantile League Murdock Blodgett-Ordwayebber Blodgett-Ordway-Welters

Bradford-Thomas Triumph Over New England News Company

Bradford Thomas defeated New England News Company in a game, clinching victory as the scoreline registered in the report.

Clapp & Tiltons Bradford- Thomas New England News Company

Sullivan's Great String Charms Cambridge Alleys

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.

Portland Cambridge Cambridgeport CAM Prae Rorwler Rersey Buckley Awe McCloskey Heale Sewer Suuilivan Osesee Portlands Bowler Tal Vere Wane Ar Stingel Steer Nagel Casey Garfield Sullivan Crac Morehill Powler St. Sp. M Taite

Insurance Bowlers Meet Sets Schedule for League Play

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.

Insurance Bowling League Boston Marine Insurance Company John C. Paiges C. W. Holdens Travellers’ Insurance Company North American Mercantile Boston Marine New England Mutual O’brien & Russell

Sports notes roundup from local clubs and events

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.

Boston Chess Club Post Wood Island Park Boston Alpine Yacht Club of Revere Alfred R. Mitchell Frank J. McManus Tobinsky Frank Edgewood

Several Bay State Horsemen Suspended for Ringing

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.

New York Board of Review National Trotting Association Charley P J. A. M. House Boston Clark J. P. Sharon Suffield Conn Charles Weber Philadelphia Bowler Charlestown Mass Henry Burgess Holyoke B. m. Maggie H H. C. Newark Dover N. J B. G. Ivanhoe W. Robinson Oswego F. O. Batch Frank B. Robinson F. W. Spear Worcester R. Maynard Athol N. Maynard Mouvres Corner Tim C Ned S Phil Porell August Porell Miller Ward Filando P D. J. Cronin Milford Harry W Honest Boy J. Adams Dick A Ted A A. N. Locke Salem Charles Stanley Peabody Horse Quaker Boy W. K Locke Horse Stanley A. 8. Cook T. B. Cook Binghamton N. Y O. Doherty North Andover W. Ward Andover M. L. Page A. A. Heroux Lawrence C. H. Camp Horse Baby Boy Hardy Heroux Doherty Ward Forse Cooks Page John Murray F. K. Sherman Hazelton Penn Lizzie Harold Maggie May Association Meadville Ludlam, C. Wittamore Newton

Easton sale of thoroughbreds reports top prices

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.

Lexington Easton Ontawin Onondago-Annette L. O. Applegate New Jersey Spinaway Imp. Leamington-Megara, Co Cowden New York Handspun

Races Run at Iron Hill Track with Suspicious Fifth Race

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.

Iron Hill Marek Heinrich Eclipse, Jr Keefe Hermia Neal Tottie F Grampian Camp Eloroy Houlahan Laurie Patton One Chance Clark Kassala Butler Hermani Mask Clare Miss Bowser Herman Tron Hill Avatin Rosita Seeee Siva Cossscreess Milton Jew Sharp St. Lawrence Dr. Johnson Marie Love Key West Roller Tater Tancred Roebuck Eeveeeesel Zeeee Milwaukee Wexford Bragalone Carrie

Harvard Cross Country Meet Sets New Course Mark

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.

Harvard Athletic Association Grant Garden Street Concord Avenue Fresh Pond Mt. Auburn Law School Foote M. S Blakemore Dutton Burton Harvard F. L. Goodridge

Boston Cricket Club poised for banner 1997 season

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.

Boston Cricket Club Young’s Hotel New England Wll

Pin Hockey Exhibition at Harvard Adopts New Indoor Game

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.

Harvard Sargent Hemenway Gymnasium Brown University Providence Athletic Club

Fitzsimmons Sharkey feud moves to bank dispute

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.

San Francisco Danny Lynch Sailor Sharkey Lilienthal Lynch Wyatt Earp Earp

Harvard Varsity Crew Trials End With Two-Mile Downstream Race

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.

Harvard Longwood Bridge Union Boat House J. J. Storrow Francis Peabody West Boston Bridge Lehmann Navy Crimson Bows C. Hurley H. Adams G. D. Marvin H. Ar “Rice Ht. McDuffie Cameron L. S J. F. Perkins A. A. Ayan S. Hollister S. Hollister, 8. Duffield, ‘97, 1901-2. No. 6—Cithowiber F. L. Ames D. M. Goodrich J. H. Perkins C. C. Bull E. Boardman Cox Huidekoper P. D. Rust

Sharkey's Condition After Fist Fight Draws Air of Doubt

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.

San Francisco Cal Wyatt Earp Sharkey Fitzsimmons Queensberry Julian W. W. Naughton San Francisco Examiner Pacific Coast Fitz

G A R Regulations Streamline Membership by Class

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

Waterbury Conn Oscar W. Cornish Connecticut Clarkson Omaha

Moral measures expected in new Congress session

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.

Washington Reform Bureau Congress Territories Bureau District of Columbia McMillan

Referee Refuses to Quit After Club Fight Scandal

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.

Fitzsimmons National Club Lynch Sharkey Gunst San Francisco

Police Halt Sparring at Vacant Barn in Revere

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.

Revere

Raiders Battle Planned Raid Foiled At Crescent Beach

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.

Otis Street Crescent Beach Ray Boston

Boxing Gossip and Tentative Matches Circulate at Post

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.

Joseph Lynch Matt Leary Lynch Leary Frank Kerrigan Howard Associates Partridge Hall Hanover Street William Daly William White Maffitt Plaherty Thomas Bean Thomas Murray Sears George Byers the Post Lears Mr. Lynch Lowell Mass Sharkey Billy Smith

Charlestown social balls draw hundreds at Roughan and Monument halls

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.

Auburn Associates West End Roughan Hall Charlestown F. A. O'Brien Gertrude O’brien Francis A. O’brien Warren Pomeroy John J. Bonner Joseph E. Flanders Joseph Maynard William T. O’brien Maurice F. Slattery Edward D. Sullivan William P. Prendergast Charles D. Celesti James Ryan John P. Ryan Steven M. Lynch Michael J. McLaughlin Charles J. Hart John H. Lynch James J. O’brien Michael J. Kenney Henry W. Keefe

Chelsea High School Dance Details Moderately Praised

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.

Chelsea High School Armory Hall Chelsea G. H. Gerrish E. L. Ferguson A. D. W. Nutter E. J. Lagomarsino F. W. McIntire C. H. Dennison G. A. F. Perry A. L. Collier W. Bryden 8. Orr, Jr Holway J. A. Nutter

Bartenders in the Dance at Odd Fellows Hall

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.

Odd Fellows’ Hall Boston Bartenders’ Relief Association Daniel J. Linehan James M. McKay F. W. Zirbes Linehan Nathan Matthews, Jr Thomas Noonan John McKay George A. Mahoney Alice Newcomb Nellie Wentworth Edith Flynn John Denault

Peninsula A A Ball Draws 200 Couples in South Boston

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.

Peninsula A. C Bethesda Hall Boston J. F. O'Hare J. F. Moynihan J. J. Galvin John J. Purtell Daniel A. Crowley J. Shine John E. Thornton John J

Free Transfers Debate At Knights of Labor Meeting

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.

Knights of Labor Lincoln Hall Charlestown West End Street Railway West End City of Chicago

Hemp Load Burned En Route to Pearson Cordage

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.

John Callahan Pier 4 New England Dock Pearson Cordage Works South Boston Dover Street Bridge

Birth in a Boston Street Alarms City Hospital

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.

Maria Hurley Oliver Street Boston Harvard Street Brighton City Hospital

Moosehead Lake Freezes Over For Winter

The coves of Moosehead Lake at Foxcroft Maine are frozen while the main lake rapidly freezes. Navigation is suspended until spring.

Foxcroft Moosehead Lake

Mapleson Opera Efforts Struggle in Boston Amid Slowed Plans

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.

Imperial Opera Company Parker House Colonel Mapleson Francis Hieu New York Boston Mr. Tom Signor de Marchi Mme Darclee Park Secon Andrea Chenier

Suspect Held On Suspicion In Worcester Check Fraud

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.

Frank Williams Sloecomb Station 5 J. H. Purington Herbert Finney J. A. Purington First National Bank of Worcester Co. W. Howland Williams. Brown C. H. Gladwin Huntington Avenue Williams Finney

Warmer Rain Expected For Boston After Snow

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.

Great Lakes Boston

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