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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1896
Page
3
Boston boxing circle buzzes over Joe Walcott and Tommy West after their clash. West's prior form in the Hub and recent matches, including a 19 round draw with Walcott, are noted as observers weigh possible rematches and future bouts.
Boston College hosts its indoor meet in the college gym to decide the class championship with juniors favored to defend last year’s cup. Officials include Marsh al Ed Grainger referee Joseph Walsh and multiple judges, timers, and scorers. Events feature dash, runs, high jumps, and shot put with entries listed for each event and a preparatory schools program noted.
John E. Redmond M P and the Hon George Fred Williams were seen dining together at the Parker House yesterday indicating a cordial political social. The pairing suggests ongoing cooperation or discussion among figures in public life.
Unusually high scoresmarked the bowling contest between the Arling ton Boat Club and the B A A teams at the boat club alleys last night. The game featured frequent fancy spares and strong team totals for the league this season with names Lodge Fuller Carter Ansheim Rankin and Fil among top scorers.
In the Gilt Edge league, Dorchester defeated the 999th Artillery team at the Dorchester Club. The score remains unspecified in readable text.
In last night’s Suburban interclub league play Casino defeated Codman Club in New ton, while Jamaica edged Dudley Association by sixteen pins. Scores listed.
The Glendon Club of Everett edged the Jeffries Club of East Boston in a tight Massachusetts Interclub bowling contest last night. Jeffries led by seven pins after the first string and remained ahead after the second, but a poor third string cost them the match. Nicholas of Glendon posted the evening’s best bowling game. Jeffries also won at billiards pool and whist. Scores follow.
The Charlestown bowling club defeated Newton with a score of 2479 to 2317 on Charlestown alleys. The tallies listed follow the final result.
Dennison Manufacturing Company beat Brown DURREll Company by 40 pins on the Casino alley in Roxbury securing second place in the Mercantile League last night.
The B A A team defeated the Chestnut Hill Club last night in the Exeter street alleys guiding the new Circuit League series. The squad, composed of second team members, displayed strong form likely to impress Massachusetts and Gilt Edge League clubs.
Blanchard and Farrar advertises pure California wines with 1 liter per gallon and 4 bottles assorted. The notice lists locations at Mock Square and Faneuil Hall Square, indicating a sales display or distribution point in Boston.
Press Cycling Club defeated Roxbury B C at Rexford alleys last evening in a lively game with the winning team leading on every string. Mattapan R C faltered on its last string as Somersets stood three pins ahead after the second.
Portlands and Wagners split games with deciding clash this Monday evening at Portland alleys. Metropolitans Palmer posted 613, Campellas Pike 614 in Brockton action. Keswicks aim to tie Park Theatres for first in Old Colony League tonight with Stoughton results pending. New England Circuit League formed next year from Boston Lynn Lowell Taunton Fall River Providence. Batchelder Lincoln duo Smith and Pierce atop three game totals. Meyers set a candlepin record surpassing St James by sixteen pins and matching the 278 single.
The text lists locations and numbers: Brockton Montello Helbrook 2301 2292 Rockland Stoughton 2579 2381 Waltham Commercials 2433 Phile dians 2400 Arlington Arlington Boat Club 2698 Boston Athletic Club 2549.
Two weeks ago ex-champion John L Sullivan began a whiskered change at the Clarendon, shaping the facial hair into mutton chops. He explains he grows them to look like a gentleman and to provoke friendly debates, plans a New York benefit speech, and notes his hand will recover from recent boxing injuries.
George Allen Fitzsimmons assistant trainer testified that no deal influenced the decision in the Sharkey bout. He described the eighth round blow sequence and said no foul was seen. The deposition process continued as Wyatt Earp pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons and paid a $50 fine.
Harvard freshman crew candidates receive increased coaching as the program trims numbers. Lenmann and varsity members Captain Goodrich J H Perkins and G S Derby offer guidance while the three boats practice with new lineups and positions including Beardman Glidden Byrd and Skillings.
The two basketball teams played an hour without a score at the Cambridgeport gymnasium. About five hundred spectators watched Fitchburg press Cambridgeport, but neither side scored. Cambridgeport committed four fouls and Fitchburg three as Referee Jope officiated the game.
Hood defeats Fish 1 percent balls to 55 in the professional pool tournament marking Fish’s first defeat. Hood and Wise set to meet this evening in the next match.
Four and a half furlongs opening race shows Parsons on Arline the 2 to 1 favorite winning at 59 seconds with W. Morris on Irish Lass second. Second race at three quarters of a mile tops Gracie at 8 to 5 with Monarch second and Leo Wicka third, time 1.22 1/%. Third race five eights sees Stor man 7 to 5 with Dr Reed second and Dr Johnson third, time 1.0614. Fourth race four and a half furlongs Minnetonka 20 to 1 wins with Wah Jim second and Little Jim third, time 1:00. Fifth race six and a half furlongs Mauriece 4 to 1 wins with Velve Rose second and Crown third, time 1:30.
The issue lists five races at Iron Hill Maryland on December 10 with full entries and weights. First race four and one half furlongs features Arthur Freeland and 15 colors including Miss Bowser and Dutch Girl. Second race three quarters of a mile includes Melrose and The Alien with 110. Third race seven eighths features Caraccus and Pickpocket with 112. Fourth race six and a half furlongs lists Electro and Bank Cashier with 117. Fifth race four and one half furlongs includes McHenry Orphan Touraine and Apples Juanita with 112.
In Indianapolis, the National Democratic executive committee reaffirmed unity and plans to expand into new states after their election. Henry Watterson attended a supper with remarks on future influence and anticipated Republican defeat, while Bynum led toasts and a banquet discussion. Later, a Boston incident saw Malden boarding an electric car plus a street altercation ending with the passenger ejected and jailed for drunkenness.
Dennis J. Sullivan 28 died at City Hospital at 9 06 last night from injuries after a fall from a third story window at his mother's residence 50 Gold Street South Boston. He was found on the sidewalk Wednesday night with multiple injuries.
The Gallaudet Society observed the 100th birthday of Rev. Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet founder of deaf education with a banquet at Crawford House. Most attendees were deaf mutes and spoke through sign language during dinner and addresses.
A stylishly dressed middle aged woman caused a disturbance in Charlestown around 1130 PM and was later booked at Station 15 as Mrs. Belle Hurley.
Mr L C Farren says a new manager will take charge Jan 1 with Lou Jackson rumored to fill thepost Cogden & Carpenter to handle New England trade for Dayton this season. Percival sails to New York to attend six day race while Eddie MacDuffee denial, tire talks, and ice polo league plans unfold.
Albany dispatch reports Governor Morton issued a requisition warrant for Edward Records held in New York since Nov. 9. Inspector Mahoney escorted Records to face charges of obtaining 100 bonds valued at $33 million from Arthur Atkinson, with stock certificates as collateral for the Massachusetts Car Company. The deal involved bonds of the Northern Railroad of New Brunswick and alleged misrepresentation of the car company’s solvency.
Santa Fe Railway Company stockholders and directors held their annual meeting in Topeka Kansas. The existing board was reelected. Officers chosen a year earlier were reelected except General Auditor W K Gillette who was replaced by H C Whitehead. A by law change noted in the meeting call was adopted.
At the regular monthly meeting of the Conductors Drivers and Motormen Union Divisional Assembly No 5 in South Boston officers were elected including E H Dalton as president W J Tessare as vice president J Carroll as secretary and W J McCurdy as treasurer Delegates named J F Sweeney H J Stewart W J Pettey alternates and John Banks as sergeant at arms The division aims to secure a new war time agreement with other West End divisions.
Eight years of litigation by the Athletic Club of Philadelphia against Chris Van Der Ahe over an unrevealed exhibition game ends with damages set at 350. The piece notes a winter indoor season opening for Princeton track candidates and a Knickerbocker A. C. cross country race on Christmas Day with Boston invited entrants. It also mentions billiards matches between Frank Ives and Maurice Daly at the Knickerbocker Club and Gaelic football updates for O’Conneill and Garryowen teams with a 2 o’clock start at Somerville Y M C A grounds. A notes section references a cross country runner and titles the match for a small side bet with no clear championship claim by Pierce or Allen.
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