This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1904
Page
8
W L Douglas remains the leading producer and seller of men s shoes priced at five dollars and fifty cents, enjoying greater volume than any competing manufacturer. The firm highlights its wide distribution and mass production capability to meet demand.
Chelsea rider Moran plans to serve his suspension quietly and pursue his milk business while awaiting the N C A meeting in February. The North-South split over a new cycling association centers on money, support, and tracks with Walthour facing opposition from New York and Boston venues. Nat Butler paid his six month suspension and prepared to race in Buffalo as others weigh their options and consequences.
Billy Rodenbach amateur middle and heavyweight champion of America retires due to a badly injured right elbow. He cites years of injuries from handball and boxing training and recalls career highlights including titles in Lenox A C Metropolitan AAU and Canadian championships and a decisive win over Emery Payne.
In the Gilt Edge league at Arlington Boat Club Newtowne defeats Arlington two games to one after a close match. Arlington took game one 930 to 899, Newtowne won game two by 100 pins with a 91 percent score, and the visitors clinched the series by 11 pins. Durgin of the Boats Club rolled 574 for the high total.
Medford defeats Highland two games to one in a Boston Pin league event at Melrose Highlands Club. Highland totals 1378 to Medford 1536 with Tees of Medford and Wellman of Highland tying for high three-string total at 297.
Harvard Square tops Greater Boston league with 1464 in a three game series. Pythian 1482 and Murray & Irwin 1432 also post strong totals. Carruth 1423 and six others over 1380. McPhee of Carruth rolls 315 high.
In a Suburban Interclub match at the Dudley Club last night Dudley won two of three bottle pins and lost the candle pin segment by the same margin. Bottle pin totals show Dudley 2,304 to Roslindale 2,169 while candle pins balanced 1,231 for Dudley against 1,278 for Roslindale.
Dorchester Combination beat Stone School and Roxbury Latin 8 to 2 at Franklin Field. Webb and Daly starred for Dorchester. Cutler and Waterman shone for the Dorchester side. Frank Waterman exited early after a head knock. game features 20 minute halves before about 100 spectators.
Cambridge Latin faces Pomfret School in Pom fret Connecticut. Roxbury High meets West Roxbury at Franklin Field. Volkmann plays Mechanic Arts at Country Club Brookline. Roxbury Latin clashes Noble and Greenough at Franklin Field. English High battles Phillips Andover at Andover. High meets Winchester A C at Brookline. Dorchester Combination plays Dorchester Hockey Club at Franklin Field.
A large Charlestown crowd attended a benefit for the Maguire family at Roughan Hall last evening but police barred boxing due to instructions. The event featured a strong vaudeville program and is expected to raise a substantial sum for the widow and children of the late Tom Maguire.
Captain Burlingame issued a call for candidates and conducted the first practice last Monday. Two standouts named Roseman and Martin shown promise. Roseman a distance runner and Martin a dash man. Burlingame focuses on high jump and power vault among his trainings.
The Metropol itan Driving Club of Boston hosts the fourth Christmas cup race this afternoon on the half mile Charles River course. Entry at the quarter mile is closed while pending. Participants must report to the race committee by 2 pm at the wire opposite the Gentlemen's Driving Club of Boston.
Boston owner Taylor reports Gibson will sign for 1905 after a small salary difference with Peoria manager. Winter and Tannehill remain unsigned with Winter a potential trade target for Washington for Tom Hughes. A 154 game schedule is favored by the American League, while the National League pushes for a longer season.
Boston baseball owners delay naming a new manager until after the year. President Soden notes Tenney remains the favorite, but the plan to wait fuels doubt. Soden praises Wolverton and Frazer as strengthens for the club. Fans dislike the delay and want decisive leadership.
Charley Davidson and Norval Baptie accept a pursuit skating challenge from Dorlon and Sinnbrud with a Pittsburg venue and 200 to 500 dollar stakes. Several intercollegiate stalwarts return to Pennsylvania for future events as Melrose M C A and Puritan A A seek fill dates and away games. The Auburndale A C plans hockey matches for 17 to 18 year olds, while the Orient A C faces Cedar A C. The era’s leagues show shifting ownership as the National and American Leagues press for minor league funding, with Ban Johnson drawing public scrutiny.
December report on Jim Britt training hard for a scheduled bout with Battling Nelson at Mechanics Pavilion. Britt trades body blows with Frank Rafael and Tim Kroling as Nelson trains mudded and tireless in camp near Marion County, weighing 132 a quarter pounds.
Parker defeated Van Dyke 300 to 246 in the ninth game of the Class A amateur billiard tournament at the Hub. Parker posted a 26 high run and a 336-88 average, while Van Dyke had a 19 high run and a 230-88 average. Paige to oppose Parker Monday night.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.