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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1902
Page
3
B A A conducted a decisive three game win over Old Dorchester at the alleys. Old Dorchester led by Gray struggled as the visitors piled pins, Hill posting 552 while Gray’s 558 was tops for the night but not enough to overcome the B A A total which led by 199.
The Farmers swept three straight in rolling on the Hub alleys, defeating the Produce team decisively. Hollis of the Poultry team topped individual scoring with 560, while Clark of the Palmers posted the evening's best single, 220. The full scores follow.
Arlington Boat Club visited Winchester and lost two games to Calumet in three. Calumet set the Mystic Valley league three-string total record with 2711. Richardson rolled the highest three-string total at 580 and A. S. Littlefield had a 213 single string.
The weekly rolloff on the Hub alleys last night was won by E Harriman with McHarrie second, McMullen third, and Donney fourth.
In the Dartmouth alleys cycle league two close evenings featured Somerville A A taking two of three from Wells Cycle Club by margins of three pins in both the first and third matches while losing the middle by one pin. Metropolitan Wheelmen also won two of three from Tiger Mondsters by wider margins. The high roller of the evening was Thompson of the Metropolitans.
Shuman & Co offers a range of neckwear for Christmas gifts including squares, fold ers, tecks, puffs, and the popular 2 and 2 inch four in hand silks and satins. Styles from top manufacturers in peau de soie and zibeline silk, all priced at 50 cents. Beautiful Christmas presents from A Shuman & Co.
Lawrence Waterbury, famed polo star and son of James M. Waterbury Sr., fails in his attempt to join the New York Stock Exchange after paying 80 000 for a seat. Exchange officials cite his speculative recklessness as the reason for withdrawing his candidacy. friends had proposed him for membership and insist no reflection on his character.
Charlestown won two of three league games against the Boston and Maine team. Lincoln of Charlestown led scoring with a 204 single and 498 total. Final score details are incomplete.
Dudley Club defeats Highland Club in three straight games at the Dudley Club. The second string was decided by a one pin margin. Drisko of Dudley led all rollers with a 281 total.
Cresceus the great trotter and Make the Tramp with ten horses owned by George H. Ketcham are reported lost between Atlanta and Cincinnati. Ketcham says Cresceus is really lost and that the string of nine other horses may be scattered on Southern roads through Kentucky while he awaits further word.
London reports that the New York Yacht Club rule fearing a one design class has drawn sharp criticism from leading naval architects in New York and Boston. The Yachtsman notes British designers were not fully shown the final form, suggesting the scheme may be Herreshoff’s solo creation. The rule allows 41 to 51 foot boats to race together.
Billy Madden manager of Gus Ruhlin accuses Bob Fitzsimmons of dodging a rematch. Madden vows to wager $2500 on Ruhlin if Fitzsimmons agrees to boxing, with similar terms offered to Jeffries. The dispute centers on bringing the Akron fighter back to the ring amid Fitzsimmons stated intent to resume competition.
Arthur F. Duffey of Georgetown University, holder of amateur records at 60 and 100 yards, announces his appearance at the Greater New York Trish A. A. meet on December 27 at Madison Square Garden. He will run the 60-yard handicap and give an exhibition race against time. Duffey, returning from a tour of Britain last summer, says he is in excellent condition and confident of 60-yard record pace.
Tufts track candidates start work in Goddard gym today under Coach Joe Bean. A large pool prompts plans for a strong schedule including the Tufts College A. A. indoor meet and several subsequent events at College Hill Cambridgeport and the Pennsylvania relay tournament.
Cincinnati December 18 a new turf congress will be formed to battle the Western Jockey Club. John J. Ryan will open the Newport Kentucky course for winter racing next Saturday and a meeting of non Western Jockey Club tracks will be held in Cincinnati Friday to revive the old American turf congress. Kansas City St Louis Baltimore Savannah New Orleans Newport will be represented.
The Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association held its regular monthly meeting at the Copley Square Hotel with about 30 attendees. William S. Hinman presided. guests included W. B. Phinney, Dr. J. F. Herrick, George Kimball, A. C. Sylvester, and Dr. Martin. An informal discussion covered the prohibition of the anti sale law.
Lowell polo team at home defeated McGilvray's patched Portland squad in a one sided contest by 12 to 8. Holderness and Lewis starred for Lowell, Turner shone for the visitors, and McGilvray matched his usual scoring by netting all his team's points.
Lawrence dominated Providence 5 to 1 in a four on four contest after Curtis failed to arrive. The crowd roared as Lawrence’s new players impressed and Devlin stood out as the featured performer.
An eight paragraph boxing column reports Jim Jeffries and Bob Fitzsimmons in Washington Territory over a $8.60 dispute tied to a restaurant bill. Joe Bernstein arrives in Boston for a feature bout against Jimmy Briggs at the Criterion Club. Protests over a Young Corbett McGovern match in Detroit are discussed with editor Rob Roy Benton weighing in on the fight plans and decisions.
Natalie Matthews, daughter of ex mayor Nathan Matthews Jr., debuted at a society reception at the family residence 456 Beacon Street. The event featured a white gown, a bay window receiving line, and a grand display of roses and smilax with a long list of guests including Mrs. Haskett Derby and Mrs. Nathan Matthews Jr. various friends and city notables attended as the debutante was escorted by family and a sextet poured by six maids in white and pink outfits.
At the Intercollegiate Golf Association annual meeting in New York tomorrow, officers for the year will be elected and the site for the next October tournament chosen. Harvard delegates will push for the Myopia links at Hamilton, with Yale Princeton Columbia and Pennsylvania delegates in attendance.
The Harbor View Yacht Club held its annual officers election at the clubhouse last evening. Commodore Philip J. Molloy, vice commodore John H. Dalton, recording secretary Charles J. Cullen, financial secretary William K. E. Barnes, treasurer Edgar W. H. Benson, with executive committee Harlan F. Newton William T. Langley and Henry Sullivan, voted to procure larger quarters.
Sporting notes report important league meetings at Drayton Hall Cambridge this evening. It lists UPenn basketball dates with Harvard in Cambridge March 31 and Brown in Providence Feb 14. Y M W A forms two basketball teams to play out-of-town clubs. Publications note judge Fox ruling on Harry Martens contract as mutuality required. Reiff wins 200 in Paris suit over French paper. W Gillispie named Wesleyan captain. Hyde Park High School to visit East for several games next season.
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