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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1899
Page
3
New York reports a contentious big league meeting set to begin Tuesday with managers and owners at odds over league alignment. Key figures Andrew Freedman Van der Horst Hanlon and Dreyfus plus Wrigley and Syracuse battles shape a tense preparatory session.
John M Ward is retained to pursue the Wrigley case as part of ongoing baseball litigation. The article hints at strategic scheduling in the league, suggesting Baltimore and Brooklyn could receive dates that keep them idle, while Louisville and Washington may be affected by allotment decisions.
Buck Ewing, former Cincinnati manager, warned he would not take over the Giants unless the club is reinforced. The text alleges Mr. Freedman wields undue power over the league, causing repeated losses and near bankruptcy for clubs.
Boston boxing notes detail bets on General Collins versus Hart with wagers risking social duties and a wheelbarrow ride if Collins wins. Colville bets $100 to $25 on Collins while boxers O'Brien Erne McCoy Gans and McFadden feature in upcoming matches and travel plans. Gould's Hotel to open as Boston's new talent hub.
Burns Pierce Frank Waller and Will Stinson return to Boston in strong shape after the New York six day race Waller notes a 700 prize and credits his large moustache for keeping dust from his eyes Walthour plans to race paced riding and challenges the Elkes Taylor winner Major Taylor may tour again this winter Bijou Cycle Club Charlestown forms an ice skating racing team with J A Murphy as manager Thomaselli holds strongest claim to Europe title New Year century event planned December 31 with a solid gold souvenir engraving miles finished and entrant numbers expected
Officers for the new year were elected with Joseph A. Reilly of Charlestown named captain and John J. Hartnett of Marlboro as manager. Reilly, a fast sprinter, previously starred in football and track, aiding BC teams and winning prizes with St. Joseph's A. A. He stands 5 ft 10 in and weighs 155 lb.
The American Guernsey Cattle Club met in New York on December 13 with about thirty members. President James M. Codman of Brookline Massachusetts was reelected. Sidney Fisher of Knowston Quebec and Levi P. Morton were named vice presidents. A. J. Cassatt of Pennsylvania was chosen to succeed Morton. Caldwell of Peterboro New Hampshire was reelected secretary and treasurer. Francis Shaw of Wayland Massachusetts was reelected to the executive committee. The other committee members remained.
Inland fisheries and game commissioners in Augusta decide Maine will make a major exhibit at the Boston sports show opening Feb 22 1909. A arrangements committee is named with G C Nichols as solicitor and Charles E Oak as treasurer. The commission has pledged 100 to begin fundraising to eclipse prior Maine displays.
Ross McCarthy the old owner of 4Yockey dies at his Rahway home aged 31. Marcus Daly buys the Bowerman Bros. three year old filly by Clay King and dam Alice Leyburn for 2500, plus Mattie the trotting mare from Peter Durica and makes an 8000 bid for Bow Belis offspring Rosy Morn from May Overton. John H. Shults hires A L Thomas to train Parkville Farm trotters in 1900. Thomas, from the West, formerly ran at Joliet and later managed W C Hendrickson’s horses in New Jersey. He developed Desmarches at Mt. Kisco last year. Parkville will race colts and fillies by Axworthy. Shults has not used a trainer in years. FOR OTHER SPORTING NEWS SEE PAGE 7.
At the American House the Thirty-second Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry held its annual reunion. The event recalled their Fredericksburg battle from thirty seven years earlier. Edmond McQuinn was elected president with a full slate of officers and an ensuing banquet featured speeches by Colonel Parker, McQuinn, Stone and others.
Advertisement urges parents to use Doan's Ointment for eczema and other skin conditions. Claims it relieves discomfort without harming sensitive skin and notes availability at drug stores for 59 cents.
Moran of Chelsea wins the amateur mile handicap in 2 17 2 5, after a dramatic final sprint. Bankers, Downey, Champion shine in the mile open with Banker taking top honors. Champion and Downey place second and third amid crashes and motor exhibition by Fournier and Champion.
An advertising feature extols Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims multiple symptoms indicate kidney derangement and urges readers to request a free sample by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co. It notes hospital use and physician support and lists bottle prices.
President Keenan of the L A W arrived in Boston to resolve a dispute over an election not held in the Massachusetts division. Secretary Bassett may call a election if insisted, otherwise officers will remain in office. The Parker House meeting supported holding over. A K Peck’s protest was ignored as fifty members attended roll call.
The report was accepted but not adopted as debate shifted to delegates for the national assembly. A three member committee proposed a list of delegates and a separate legal committee produced names. The group split over election timing, ultimately voting not to hold an election this year and to adjourn amid legal questions and personal remarks.
One hundred members of the Veterans Association of the Thirteenth Massachusetts Regiment attended the annual dinner at Hotel Thorndike. Captain N. M. Dyer of the Baltimore area was guest of honor, greeted warmly. Officers elected for the year include President Ambrose Dawes, Vice-President George H. Hutchings, Secretary Charles E. Davis Jr.
The 30th revised edition of Three Classes of Men is mailed worldwide at no charge. The work claims five million copies distributed, detailing a program for manhood development and promoting Dr. Sanden's Electric Belt for home self treatment to cure weaknesses in 60 to 90 days, with offices and testimonials.
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