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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1896

Page

3

Howling Review of Week in Local Bowling Leagues

The article recaps standings changes across Massachusetts bowling leagues, noting tight races in Suburban Interclub and City League. Old Dorchester leads averages, while four clubs in Amateur Bowling Association share wins and losses. Grover of Old Dorchester dominates averages.

Old Dorchester Casino Grover Newton Boat Club BB. A. A Linder Wilson Riverdale Club Soring Massachusetts Brockton Tower Melrose Athletic Club Newtowne Club Cambridge Philedians of Waltham Pool Oxford Boylston Carruth Inman Clack South Boston Meyers St. James Delano McDonough McCarthy Thornton Germania B. Higgins Thorntons

Mercantile Bowling League Standings and Averages

The Mercantile Bowling League shows Batchelder & Lincoln Co leading with 7 wins no losses. Brown Durrell & Co and Dennison Manufacturing Co tie for second at 5 wins 2 losses. Individual leaders include Pierce with 165 in one string, and Smith and Wade tied for second with 16. The standings list ten clubs with pins ranging from 16,442 to 12,674 and several teams at .500 or below.

Berge Mercantile Batchelder-Lincoln Brown- Durrell and Dennison Manufacturing Pierce Smith Wade Mercantile Bowling League Batchelder & Lincoln Co Brown, Durrell & Co Dennison Manufacturing Co Blodgett, Ordway, & Webber North, Fiske & Co Seesence Clapp & Tilton Ssecseress N. Eb, News Co Csseeeseeseee Boston Dry Goods Co Walker, Stetson, Sawyer Co Bradford, Thomas & Co Wincheeee Wane Tapley Ccsceesees Dennett Precceesee Donovan Andrews Ween Driscoll Seene Steve Dot Phelan Sicvescess Berge Ossccesceace Phelan Csseeesss Matthews Wwe Andrews Proctor Wry Seer Winch Bol Fallon B. D Smith Murdock Wane

Bowling for the Week City and Suffolk League Pairings

Bowling for the Week lists City League matchups for Monday and Tuesday with venues Meyers Jefferson St James Carruth Columbia Lenox Quincy Murray Irwin McCarthy South Boston Jamieson Hub Central Prospect and candle pins with similar pairs. Suffolk Suburban League Monday lines up Dorchester Everett Suffolk of Roxbury Suffolk of Chelsea and Saturday features Suffolk of Chelsea versus Alter Ego and Suffolk of Roxbury versus Berkeley.

South Boston Riverdale Casino Newton Boat Newton Highland Chestnut Hill Roxbury Murray & Irwin Columbia McCarthy Boston A. A Sdvsisesereno Unman Driscoll Haw Willey Mey Cavanaugh Bickford Cobryan Roy Jackson Sher Moffitt Wilson Riverdale Pissy Cochrane Bass Steere Brown Bartlett Linder Kinsman Wheeler Walley Marden Col Haven Boy Bergdoll Percy Soy Asves Watts Norton McFarland Frame Sole Andrews Wade Keating Shaw Hal Cun Callaghan Peverley Meg Smith Rex Binns Orell Higgins Dougherty Bos Lawson Mey Weeee McCabe Rex Fish Veel Loring Pins Hill Pere Eee Prospect Lodge Carruth Ee Rankin Arlinton Kenney Charlestown Jefferson Columbia Ingraham Charleston Jameson Anshelm Arlington Hub Harwood Lenox Eastman Charlestown Nears Thapin Eaves Quincy Buntin Newton McDonough McC Ross Delano Peay Carroll Rlington Ae Bean Ee Nay Kersey Hannaford Rene Wee Joy Hill Vlanders McC Weaver Faith Collins Mec & Farrell St bin Coss McSella Jeff Roake Newton “Artillery Welsbesnsen Bynner Sullivan Cen Donnelly Rogers Jam McAllen St. J Wonagate Pt McDonald Purrington Trwin Dewees Boston AA Dickerman Paige Hickey Clack Hitchcock Col RI Old Dorchester Golf Floyd Co RI Marshall Hartney Qui Newton Lantigua den Riley Mullane M. & S Barry Whitney Duffy St. Han Irs Mackin Smith W. Mackin Car Fuller Savage Newton Doh Lodge Caldwell Charlestown Ween Peeteener Thornton Carter Arlington Germania Grover Roxbury Whittemore Scotia Spencer Columbus Chester Tsoring Thornton - Wanes Teers Tees Smithe B. A Klemmer Slocotoo Roxbury, Jr Rene Brickley Pollard Tully Astinaton Tener Massachusetts Bowltondorf Murphy Weewee Morris Brooks Commercial Simson Dorchester Central Totas Saunders Philedian Williams Perkins Commerciale Hussey Salem Sweeweeeees i—Farrell Les Miserables Newhall Highland Cutter Dorchester Central Setees Peabody Old Belfry Owass Macdonald Wee Berry Highland Aeee Turner Highland Philedian Teeeee Hay Salem Baies Yes Norfolk C Sersewienen Soveness Norfolk Daerd Ee Eesiabons Perkins de Peabody Farrell Swift Adcock Gsebusemseeened Eeseeseseres Aecees Ween Salem Tee Philedian Abvasmeulsat Baretinenentene Seeee Bol Jay Peetenem Oxford Oxford Nee Seeewe Kernwood Central Glendon Ai Artiller Reading Pag 1672 Philedian Melrose A Nee Newtowne Te Eeeee Jeffries POOL Glendon Ee Newtowne Mel Melrose A. C Glendon Settee Tomrics Ccscenes Central Sonceseses Lina Glendon Meyers Jefferson St. James Carruth Quincy Murray & Irwin's South Boston Jamieson Boylston Shawmut Sherman Rexford Suffolk Dorchester Everett Chelsea Suffolk of Alter Ego

Stolen horse and buggy found in city aftermath

A horse and buggy were stolen from the stable of James Jackson in Waverley Park Watertown during an early Sunday break in. Police were notified and the team was located later that day on a street in Waltham.

James Jackson Waverley Park Watertown Waltham

Wesleyan Glee and Mandolin clubs set for southern tour

Wesleyan Glee and Mandolin clubs begin a southern tour with a concert scheduled at the Knickerbocker Athletic Club in New York City. Dawley a senior mandolinist from Holyoke is ill with typhoid fever and Round will take his place. An accident at a gym exhibit last Saturday injured standout H. I. Meeker from Cleveland, suffering a compound leg fracture and affecting Olin cup chances.

Middletown Conn Wesleyan Glee and Mandolin Knickerbocker Athletic Club New York City Dawley Holyoke Mass H. I. Meeker Cleveland

Fifty Young Athletes Train for Future Events at English High

Harry J. Kane, named captain of the English High athletic team, is among fifty young competitors training for championships. Kane, a Dwight Grammar and English High alumnus, has excelled in relay and sprints, with earlier wins at interscholastic meets and handicap events. Other trainees include Bernstein, Woodbury, Walsh, Brown, Taylor, Mohran, Carroll, Eaton, O'Brien, and J. Walsh.

Harry J. Kane English High Dwight Grammar School English High School Portland Hersey Worcester Academy Cambridge Jones Andover Robinson St. Augustine Apollo Garden Wefers Charlesbank Ashley New England

Theft Report From Canton Street Home Break-In

George E. Squire of 100 West Canton street told police last night that trunks in his hall were forced open between 4 and 6 pm yesterday. Stolen items include a moonstone ring gold bead bracelets gold-plated bead necklace a Roman gold pin two plain gid rings one marked M I S a guard ring a pair of gold sleeve buttons a silver thimble and a celluloid box marked George F. Squire Marlboro.

George E. Squire West Canton Street George F. Squire Marlboro

Sunday liquor raids by Cambridge officers net liquor at two homes

Station 3 officers conducted two liquor raids in Cambridge yesterday. Timothy Leary of 18 Berkshire Street and John Donovan of 191 Portland Street were visited and a quantity of liquor found at each residence.

Cambridge Timothy Leary Berkshire Street John Donovan Portland Street

Poverty Party Draws Apple Island Chowder Club Reunion

The grand reunion and poverty party of the Apple Island Chowder Club will be held this evening in Lyceum Hall East Ost on. Mr. Hugh Morrissey leads the arrangements promising a successful dance.

Apple Island Chowder Club Lyceum Hall East Oston Hugh Morrissey

Remington Arms Co Bicycle Offerings in Boston

The Remington Arms Company lists bicycles connected to its Boston address at 162 to 166 Columbus Avenue and notes a factory located in Ilion New York. The item highlights the corporate link between Boston retail activity and the Ilion factory.

Remington Arms Co Columbus Ave Boston Mass Ilion New York

Washingtons six day race set to start next week

The article notes Ed Plummer and Harry Maddox expected to attend with foreign riders, and college cycling likely to gain momentum if Yale and Harvard patch their differences. It also mentions the Stanley cycle show, the National Good Roads Congress on February 2 in Orlando, and various cycling industry updates.

Washington Ed Plummer Harry Maddox Yale Harvard Orlando Fla National Good Roads Congress Supreme Court of Alabama F. J. Reville Bicycle Department New York House Pope Manufacturing Company Hartford Irvington-Milburn Charles Madeleine Kilpatrick Johannesburg South Africa

Skating Thrills Across Boston Ponds

Crowds flocked to Leverett Pond and the Public Garden for ice skating as Ward’s Pond faced police intervention. Ice thickness ranged from half an inch to two inches with danger in thinner spots. Leverett Pond attracted nearly 1000 skaters, mostly youths, while Wood Island Park drew 1500 to 2000 skaters enjoying a bustling scene on Noddy Island.

Boston Leverett Pond Jamaica Pond Ward’s Pond South End Roxbury Wood Island Park Noddle Island

Labor Union Elects Officers in Lawrence

The semi annual election of officers of the Central Labor Union in Lawrence chose President Richard Cullinane and officers including Vice President Charles G. Kidder Recording Secretary Andrew J. Casey Financial Secretary John McAuliffe Treasurer J. J. Murphy Sergeant at Arms John Traynor Trustees Joseph Herbert Richard Cullinane and C. G. Kidder Auditors C. Scholz George Hogan and Joseph Walsh.

Lawrence Central Labor Union Richard Cullinane Charles G. Kidder Andrew J. Casey John McAuliffe J. J. Murphy John Traynor Joseph Herbert C. G. Kidder C. Scholz George Hogan Joseph Walsh

Motor Bike of High Speed In German Design

A Munich purchased motor cycle, featured as a modern curbside road locomotive, demonstrates a benzine powered engine with hot ignition, controlled speed via lever, and a rider friendly saddle and brakes. The craft runs 2 to 24 miles per hour with a 12 hour fuel supply, large pneumatic tires, and heavy 4 feet long tread. It showcases advanced German engineering beyond American bicycles and promises effortless travel across parks and boulevards.

Munich

Trugle in Cabinet at Boston Spiritualist Meeting

A Boston audience witnessed a seance led by Mr Ayer and Mrs Ayer with Mr Concannon, under test conditions, as investigators checked the cabinet for tricks. After a long demonstration a disturbance erupted when a handkerchief was allegedly involved, leading to a protracted dispute over staging and alleged theft. The morning session ended with doubts about full form materialization and a subdued evening session followed by police-arranged seating.

Mr. Ayer Ayer Concannon Chapman Mr. Concannon Dr. Figures New York Boston Sardou Jesus Carry Redpath Benjamin Young Hattie George Freman Mr.Concannon Rice Mr. Rice Companion H. Pearson Post Conenannon Mr. Brady H. Dillaway Karl Prytek 88 Summer Street Aver Temple Fred Poole

Boxing Gossip Sparks Bid to Halt Lavigne McKeever Fight

Rumors of a Wednesday clash in Long Island City trigger a Governor Morton petition to intervene. The piece notes past fights with Maher, Slavin, and Mace, mentions Sheriff Doht’s stance, and cites boxing plans in Chicago and New York including a 20 round bout between Charlie Strong and Bob Armstrong at Broadway Athletic Club.

George Lavigne Charley McKeever Long Island City Morton Horton Peter Maher Frank Slavin Sheriff Doht Law and Order League Tom King England Mace William Curtis Frank Kaveney Old Charlesbank Club New York George Homer Chicago Tom Sharkey Swift Jem Mace Spider Ike’ Weir Weir Tom McManus New York City Oxford Charlie Strong Bob Armstrong Broadway Athletic Club Strong Burley Armstrong Walter Johnson Johnson Parson" Davies Boston

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