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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1901
Page
3
Eddie Lenny of Chester Pennsylvania knocked out Joe Fairburn of Philadelphia in the 18th round of a scheduled 20 round bout at the Savannah Athletic Club in Savannah Georgia.
Plans approved by harbor and land commissioners for a new Marblehead Yacht Club house on the town harbor side. The Boston Yacht Club, already affluent and storied, will expand as a branch on the North Shore. Architect and secretary Fernald of Devonshire Street appears in both roles.
Clinton hosts a charity polo report noting Clinton Hospital proceeds target and committee plans to attend the American Roller Polo League meeting in Boston. Boylston’s five defeated Carruth’s team at Carruth’s alleys with Smith leading scores, while Butter Beats Farmers also won their three games led by Nickles and Kilton in the Carruth venue.
Portland defeated Lewiston 6 to 3 in a lively match. Jason starred for Portland with strong drives, while McGilvary and Hayes stood out for Lewiston. Attendance was about 900 as Campbell and Mercer split duties on the scorers.
Clinton dominates Plymouth with cohesive team play for a 7 2 victory. Hipson and Roberts lead Plymouth while Daly, Bannon and Mullen pace Clinton. Referee McGoachey. Attendance 700.
There is heated debate among local billiard players over the New England championship cup. Charley Eaton challenges Charles S. Smith, while William A. Paige is argued to hold the prior right as runner-up. A Cambridge committee will decide eligibility and first-challenge rights. Splaine believes Eaton may win, citing a 200 point balk line game where Splaine narrowly avoided defeat by Eaton.
Byrnes captured the top honor in last night’s weekly roll-off at Murray and Irwin's with a large total of 307. Close contenders followed: Linton 273, Finnegan 266, and Wilby 257.
Dartmouth College defeated Cambridgeport 16 to 12 last night in Cambridgeport’s gym. Cambridgeport had poor luck throwing goals as Dartmouth soiled the score with steady defense and accurate shots.
G M Bonney orders a large gasoline yacht to be 42 feet overall with 36 feet waterline and 8 feet beam. Built of white oak and cedar with brass screws, white pine deck, natural oak and butternut cabin, silk curtains, corduroy cushions, velvet carpet, and two steering wheels. Twin cylinder 12 horsepower engine yields 19 knots. Two steel bulkheads, front and aft, and modern ignition. Bonney will dock at harbor for coastal cruising.
Worcester reports James A. Ten Eyck has been engaged to coach the naval academy crew at Annapolis next season. The announcement marks a notable hire for the officer training school as it plans its rowing program.
New York Dec 20 Frank De Haas Robison of the St Louis club says the Spalding Freedman fight is a premeditated conspiracy. He warns Spalding of possible damage suits and notes Spalding’s past advice to fight Ban Johnson. Adrian Anson arrived in the city and met Freedman. his role in the case remains unclear with possible testimony.
Erving Winslow argues that anti-imperialists are not dead and that the Philippine tariff debate reflects broader policy. He cites Justices and Republican objections, warning against constitutional liberty eroding into legislative absolutism and urging respectful, reasoned debate.
A south cold wave, spanning a week, equalled all previous December first twenty nine day records from the Gulf and Atlantic coasts to the Louisiana border. Extreme low readings were recorded in many areas though no major vegetation damage is noted.
The Ninth Regiment officers met last evening at the Armory and conducted routine business. No action was taken regarding the imprisonment of Sergeant James L. Mol loy at Bermuda.
New York reports Frank Kramer rejected promoters' two month Europe tour with a $19000 guarantee. Robbie Walthour also refused. Jimmy Michael agrees to return to Europe for February to July, riding horses and bicycles. Major Taylor signs for a second Europe trip and Tavioe plans to return to race in America this summer.
The Park Square Garden cycle track gains faster, safer design with improved lumber and shorter stretches. Builder Tasal Barton notes the indoor track will be the fastest in the country, with seating expansion planned to accommodate crowds, and pro races including Jank Kramer and others already entering for next Tuesday.
Chicago anxiously awaits further cold as coal shortages trigger a citywide crisis. Merchants and manufacturers plead for fuel while elevators idle and offices heat through overcoats. Tenants endure scant steam as factories plan to close Monday, and railcar availability dwindles with disrupted coal traffic.
George Gardner of Lowell Massachusetts defeated Kid Carter of Brooklyn New York at Mechanics Pavilion San Francisco under the San Francisco Athletic Club banner to win the world middleweight championship. Gardner dominated from the start landing uppercuts through rounds four to seven and finally knocked Carter down in the eighth after brutal exchanges. Carter, who had previously defeated Joe Walcott, showed remarkable endurance before falling as the crowd cheered both fighters.
A boxing program at Coliseum Hall in Denver showcased three round bouts by local fighters. The main attraction was heavyweight James J. Jeffries against featherweight Young Corbett in a three round sparring display. Both champions declared readiness to defend their titles against all challengers.
Billy Gardner of Lowell gained a points decision over Arthur Cote of Biddeford at the City Opera House in a fierce eight round bout. Boston referee Jack Sheehan praised Cote for his pluck. In preliminary action, Young Kelly and Kid Goodman fought eight rounds with Goodman taking the verdict, and Fitz Methot defeated Charles Tibbetts in four rounds.
In Baltimore on December 20 the Boston challenger Charles O Rourke was stopped in the fourth round by Peter Jackson after two knockdowns. O Rourke battled bravely for three rounds but faded as Jackson’s power wore him down, his seconds finally throwing up the sponge.
Osear Gardner known as the Omaha Kid and Jack Whitaker of Cleveland, both lightweights, boxed 20 rounds to a draw at South Omaha tonight. Gardner led early and was the aggressor for much of the bout, delivering the stronger showing.
Dr. George Henshaw a leading Cambridge physician dies of a mysterious blood poisoning in Cambridge Massachusetts. The death is linked to his father in law D M Scott of New dtabelle. One theory suggests he contracted the illness from walls of his Cambridge home believed to have contained pic nic materials.
Brokers question why Standard Oil shares fell by 50 million dollars this week and 187 million since last May. Experts say no known conditions explain or justify the steep slump in oil stocks despite deep field knowledge of John D. Rockefeller era markets.
A state officer and local police raided Pentucket Hall in Brockton tonight. Frank Ward John Stonefield John 8 Marrow and Walter Bruce were arrested on charges of promoting a sparring exhibition tied to the Pistime Athletic Club. A crowd of about 200 gathered, with arrests causing excitement. the accused are believed to be officers of the club.
The Ward & Democratic Club met at 99 Cambridge Street and organized as a social and political group with 92 members pledging continued opposition to Martin M. Lomasney. Francis J. Horgan was named president and officers were elected to run four socials in February and plan a banquet marking the club’s formal opening. The next meeting is set for December 26 at headquarters.
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