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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1898
Page
3
B A A bowlers defeated Old Belfry three times in Lexington last evening. Warren Hill led with 576 total pins across three games, while Segate posted 200 in the first game. Old Belfry’s top speed faltered as two cracks dropped to the also ran group.
Chelsea Cyclelub men won three games from the Tiger Roadsters in a candle pin series last night. Chelsea’s Kirk and Chard tied at 453 while Whitton of the Tigers led all with 462 in a tight final game.
Hub posted 1801 as a team total to beat Carruth in two of three matches. Bradbury led with 289 for Hub as the highest individual score across five matches. Meyers of Cambridge won three games from Murray Irwin, Jamesons split at MacCarthy's, West Brookline and Boylston each took two of three, Hateh of Carruth had the top single string with 111.
Dave Gordon of the Trade League, with Dick ermal, posted a record sequence at Carruth alley. Opponent Cooke tallied seven strikes and two spares for 2283 in ten boxes. Gordon opened with a strike in boxes one to nine and a final spare, finishing 278. Witnesses included W. C. Binns and others.
The annual Eastern Baseball League meeting in New York began this afternoon at the Fifth Avenue Hotel and adjourned briefly until next Thursday.
Dana A. Reed, Cornell’s newly elected football captain, resigned today in Ithaca New York. He is unlikely to return to the university next fall and the team will choose a successor with E R Sweetland, the right tackle, viewed as the likely choice.
The eighth game in New York between Janowski and Showalter ended in a draw after seventy-one moves this afternoon. The match score stands Janowski three, Showalter two and a half.
The National Lancers held a lavish social at their Bulfinh street hall with a military levee. A large reception committee and hundreds of notable guests attended the grand march led by Captain Young and Mrs. A. B. Curtis.
In a tight pool duel Brockten claims victory over Taunton as GEREREAUK’s queer play sparks debate over scoring and officiating.
Brockton defeated Plymouth 1 0 in a tightly played polo game with Genereaux scoring for Plymouth after an own goal by Brockton. Also notes a separate boxing match being planned for Lenox Club with Tom Sharkey and Kid McCoy set to fight for a $2000 purse next month.
East Weymouth polo team defeated Taunton in a hotly contested game. White played for East Weymouth marking a notable first appearance alongside strong play from Jones Gendreau McGee Anderson Harkins Mellen and batch of local players.
Augusta defeated Lewiston 10 to 5 before a large crowd as interest in the team’s strength grows. Neither side scored in the first fourteen minutes until Farrell left Lewiston’s goal for Miller due to illness. Hayes and Foster starred for their teams.
Waterbury Rough Riders defeated Springfield polo with sharp passing and strong goal defense led by Sword. Bartlett excelled for Springfield but fouls cost a goal as Waterbury sealed a lively season win.
Harvard University students filled a mass meeting to debate colonial expansion. R T Parke supported expansion while J K P Warren argued the negative. The floor was opened and the majority voted Harvard against expansion in any form.
Harvard eight faced Boylston YMCA U in a late evening match on Boylston Street. Southard drew with King after a long fight while Arensberg and Daniels pressed to near midnight. Final score: YMCA 1 2 Harvard 1 2.
A historical note claims Dr Ball's Cough Syrup cures colds more quickly than rival medicines. The claim cites no clinical tests and uses marketing language typical of early 20th century patent medicine.
Australian welterweight Tom Williams was defeated in the sixth round by Billy Hill nicknamed the Pickaninny at City Point A. C. The bout was fast from start to finish. Earlier, Danny Snyder of Charlestown defeated Spike Haley of South Boston in the preliminary, earning the award in the fifth round.
Oscar Gardner was acquitted by a Columbus jury on the prize fighting charge. He had fought George Stout on April 7, during which Stout fell and died from injuries. An attempt to indict Gardner for manslaughter failed after the grand jury returned only the prize fighting indictment.
Fall River reports a six round title fight between rivals James Dunn and Martin Riley in the lightweight class at the Academy. Spike Sullivan officiated as referee. No decision was announced as the fighters finished the bout fresh. Preliminaries earlier in the evening were lively.
The Beacon A C schedules a twelve round main event Patsy Sweeney against Johnny McMahon with supporting bouts including Jack Fitzpatrick vs John Butler and Joe Gannon vs Young Shine. Mysterious Billy Smith's win over Joe Walcott stirs Boston fans. Titus Hopper, once top lightweights contender, dies at 34 in New York.
The Governor and executive council appoint Dr. Frederick S. Cate of Provincetown as associate medical examiner for the district. William J. Johnson of Uxbridge is named medical examiner for the seventh Worcester district replacing resigning G. K. Bullard. Dr. James H. Knowles of Gloucester becomes associate medical examiner.
The candidate comes from New York, attendee of Groton School, and led freshman football. He won class president and is active in many societies. His leadership contrasts with alternatives as Dibblee may return next year and graduate members oppose, amid college traditions.
Jacob Frankenstein of 9 Savoy street admitted stealing nearly 400 from James Parker at 72 74 Pearl street. Police found $821.41 and torn checks at his home after an hours long questioning. He said he hadn’t been paid for five weeks and had spent most of the money.
The Rev Dr James Hemenway a longtime Advent Christian figure and Athol dentist died Monday in Brattleboro Vermont aged about 66 He helped organize the Springfield Advent Christian Camp Meetings Association and directed the Worlds Crisis organ for the denomination He had served as pastor in Chelsea South Vernon Westfield and Athol and practiced dentistry while serving as resident pastor and occasional preacher in nearby towns
The Rocky Mountain News reports a War Department telegram stating regular regiments will relieve volunteers in Manila as transport is arranged. Volunteers will be returned to the United States in the order they departed, per Secretary Russell A. Alger.
James E. Doyle seeks the Ward 12 seat on the Board of Aldermen with an endorsement rally in Conant Hall attended by over 500 Ward 19 Democrats. Speakers included Hon. Richard Sullivan and councilmen Watson and Nangle, praising Doyle’s labor ties and promising city improvements.
Alderman William Berwin led a Republican campaign recap at 48 Shawmut avenue with support for Russell Morrison Innis and Berwin ally Beowvin. Joseph Maccabe praised Berwin while urging young men to rally voters. Spectorsky presided as attendees discussed local offices and the severage tax.
The editor Alfred Newmarch of Ward 21 is a practical business figure and Republican candidate praised by Roxbury and Jamaica Plain voters. Endorsed by delegations from wards 19, 21, 28 and 23 he seeks support at the polls next Tuesday for strong city leadership and business interest.
Boston and New England delegates to the eighteenth annual AFL convention left Boston last evening for Kansas City. The party includes Harry Lloyd George McNeill A J Casey Frank R Monaghan Thomas F Tracy Dris coll Benjamin Perigney James I Tim sity John F O Sullivan John Tobin and Robert Kelly.
The National Trotting Association board in session at the Murray Hill Hotel reserved decisions on multiple cases including reinstatement bids by Edward M. Gillies William Abbott A Mayo Jr and I N Chase who faced fraud allegations tied to a Saugus Franklin Park race. Testimony described deliberate pulling of the black mare Leola and suspected pool betting by Mayo and Chase with the board adjourning until tomorrow morning.
Miss H Edith Aldrich wed William Titecomb Dole at 6:30 PM in Somerville with Rev George C Lorimer officiating. Frances Wilson served as bridesmaid and Charles T Dole was best man. reception followed and the couple plan home at 25 Aldrich Street after a brief trip.
J Murray Forbes of Milton had his will offered for probate in Norfolk County Probate Court before Judge White. There is no contest but sixteen codicils required many witnesses to attest signatures. Executors named are Nathaniel H. Stone and J Malcolm Forbes of Milton with a $2,000,000 bond, among the county’s second largest.
Copley Hall hosted about 306 couples for the annual charity ball to benefit the North Tend ladies aid association. Grand march led by Israel Fish and Minnie Warshofsky. guests greeted by Mrs. Sodekson and others. The event raised a large sum to support aid for the poor. officers listed include Israel Kish president and Mark Quint secretary.
Elizabeth Cahill aged 12 of 168 Chele street Mast Boston slipped on library steps last evening and broke her left leg below the knee. Dr Morrison attended and she was sent home.
The New Time edited by Frederick UW Adams merges with the Arena of Boston in Chicago. Joan Clark Ridpath, formerly Arena editor, is replaced by Paul Tyner as editor.
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