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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1897
Page
3
The Suburban Inter club tournament shows fast early action with Mercantile Library Association leading the general standings after seven weeks. Boylston and Carruth push for first as Sherman defeats the leaders, while Murray Irwin and Hub drop from second. Individual averages and team standings follow.
The Massachusetts Interclub League kept standings steady last week as Glendon Club stays atop the general tally with Kernwood second. Kernwood’s first billiards clash with Glendon left Glendon and Oxfords of Lynn tied for first in pools, while Glendon also leads pool with Philedians and Newtowne tied for second. Bowling leaders Melrose remain on top with 999th Artillery close behind and a three way tie for third as teams chase pin falls and averages.
A fragmentary OCR style record lists numerous names with numbers and affiliations such as Jeffries Olive Newtowne 165, Kern Harding 164, Bailey Central 163, Jeffries Tarbell Philedian 161, Beery M A C 159, Knowton Kernwood 188, and other similar entries. The passage resembles a roster or index with marginal context missing.
Sudbury remains unbeaten to sit atop the standings as division play moves forward. James and Jameson are tied for second while Murray and Irwins hand Boylston a defeat. Boylston tops in pins. Centrals and Jeffersons also hover near first in games won.
The Circuit League has run three weeks with Allston Bowling Club atop the standings at seven wins and two losses. B A A rivals Allston for second place after a tie with Riverdale Casino, Arlington Boat Club slips toward the rear, Newton Boat Club and Magnus A A share third, Newton High lands at bottom. Twenty six players exceed 160 average with eight above 100. the top three individuals are from Allston.
The Insurance League bowling week produced best results this season with North American taking sole first after beating United States Casualty. Milk of John Do.Paige remains league kingpin at 156, McNeish and Barker tied at 152, while several bowlers stay above 125. Team standings list North American first, then Casualty and others with varied records.
The Mercantile League shows American W. W. Co leading for five weeks but suffering its first defeat and tying with Dennison Manufacturing and Brown Durrell. Nineteen players average 145 or better with Saunders of American W. W. Co at 166. Team standings list several firms with wins and losses and individual players reach 145 plus.
The Roxbury League provides current team standings and individual batting and pitching averages. Standings reflect wins and losses, while player averages highlight leaders in hitting and pitching across participating teams.
The notice lists matchups for multiple leagues including Amateur Bowling League of Boston and Vicinity Circuit League Suburban Interclub Mercantile League City League Candle Pin League divisions A and B. Teams such as Arlington Old Dorchester Newton Newtowne Charlestown Boston Athletic Mangus Arlington B C Riverdale Casino Dudley Jamaica Roxbury Central Newtowne Seany Jeffries Philedian Kernwood New England News Wil son Larrabee Brown Durrell Dennison Clapp Tilton Lovell Arm s Squires American W W Co Boston Dry Goods Co Boylston Prospect Meyers Murray Irwin Oble Sherman Sudbury McCarthy Nobles Brookline Central Roxbury Independence City Hall Jefferson James Pythian Columbia James Kirby Sudbury Meyers Prospect McCarthy Nobles Brookline.
Lewiston and Rockland chase third as Salem risks third if it wins and Providence falters against Pawtuckets. Fall River and Pawtucket close the gap with Pawtucket leaders. New Bedford draws crowds for Salem rink tonight with a 7 10 train from Boston. Bath’s Alameda rink refitted for speed. Nutmeg League's Wallingford slow. Pickup refs Jack Leighton at Salem game. Week’s slate lists Portland at Rockland and other Maine and New England matchups.
A roundup of sports notes notes the Giants may schedule Sunday games next season. Other items include a new New York A C building slated for Feb 1, plus Jerome Keough arranging matches in England with John Roberts.
The listing notes 13.50 music boxes available interchang able with a catalog from Wilson Bros Tremont Row.
Mr George W Dorntee defeated Massachusetts division L A W candidate vows to push a bicycles as baggage bill in the Legislature. He expects an ally in the House to introduce the measure after session opens and aims to draft a bill aligned with New Yorks Armstrong bill to ensure no evasion. Dorntee says he will proceed regardless of the L A W stance.
Josephine Hall will perform Ruth in The Girl From Paris at the Park tonight amid chatter of a missed quarter interest offer and promised souvenirs. Various stars like Marie Studholme Virginia Harned and Helena Modjeska appear, with reports on Margaret Mather’s early Boston appearance and future roles. The Circus Girl cast photos, Flynn and Sheridan’s white and colored comedy show, Hope Booth’s final week, and a slate of tributes and productions fill the week from Grand Opera House to Bowdoin Square. The Zoo hosts Great Peter the Small, a 612 pound 17 year old smoker, and the Yellow Kid returns to Hogan's Alley at the Columbia.
Chairman Mott denies approving the National Cycle Track Association grand circuit plan and waits for a league chairman decision. New York and Pennsylvania divisions jockey for influence as Potter seeks re-election and Keenan may swing Keystone votes. Races include Michael vs Chase on Christmas Eve and Michael vs Taylore on New Year’s Eve. Rivierre’s condition improves after his six day setback. An impostor tried to forge 10 000 Madison Square Garden tickets. Wilkesbarre celebrates Joe Rice’s homecoming with a mayoral auction of railroad ties and a $500 benefit for his wedding plans.
The crowded Atlantic Yacht Club hall on Commercial Wharf hosted supporters of aldermanic candidate Edward W. Dixon. The event featured vaudeville acts, a four piece number set by the East Boston Cadet Band, and speeches by Dixon, J. J. Norton, Frank J. O'Toole, and Michael H. Cleary as guests and well-wishers.
Mr 8S. A. Boyer of the Acme Manufacturing Company shows the Stormer line in town. Mr Carle Harvey, formerly with the Fowler company, signs with William Read & Sons as a travelling and local salesman. Kangaroo tire riders claim first third and fifth in the abecay race. A bicycle bell for pedals is invented. Pepe Manufacturing creates a full sundries department to supply agencies and branch houses with a complete line and an active export push.
Boxing circles discuss a planned Creedon versus Mc Coy bout at Long Island City Friday night. Prospects of the match look dim as Long Island A. C. plans stall and New York betting centers on whether the fight will occur rather than who will win. The New York Evening Sun cautions potential attendees to hold off on buying tickets until developments clarify.
The Nutmeg Club of Hartford bids a liberal amount for a two round bout between Mike Sears and Ike Weir, expecting hundreds from the city as Hartford is within three hours. Timmy Kearns reports weight down for a contest with Bob Allen in Manchester, aiming to win and seek Joe Gans next. Preliminaries pair Joe Horn with John Bell, Danny Snyder with Walter Long. Joe Mullins agrees to meet Joe Gans for 500 a side if conditions match Gans's challenge.
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