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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1900

Page

3

Winchester Sets New Indoor Shot Put Mark at Tech Meet

Dan Doran and Frank Tyson duel in a lively indoor meet at Tech. Winchester breaks the shot put record with 38 feet 7 and 1/2 inches, while Brown wins the dash and hurdles. Baxter dominates with three firsts and two thirds as the senior class edges 1903 and 1904 for the meet title.

Tech Symnasium Institute of Technology F. K. Baxter H. T. Winchester R. W. Brown Baxter R. V. Brown Doyle Grant J. N. Crowell D. B. Barry R. V.brown Borden Gleason S. Be G. H. Gleason W. E. Borden

Quo Vadis Sporting Club Opens Boxing Matinee

The Quo Vadis Sporting Club formed to stage select boxing matinees for theatrical men who miss evening bouts. The first matinee drew about twenty patrons with four three round bouts. Dan Doran fought Frank Casen in the opener as both boxers delivered spirited action.

Casen Doran Morrissey Chuck Nolan Doherty Minahan Dan Doran Frank Tyson Casey Tully Tyson Moran Atlantic Yacht Club Charlie O'Rourke Messrs Edwards Autrey Boucicault Hugh Quo Vadis

Midship Shadow type plan for defender of America's Cup

A letter to the Yachting Editor proposes a midship Shadow style sloop with long ends and 28 to 30 foot beam as a faster defender than the Meemer type. It cites Shadow versus Madge and Thann races, discusses centerboard, ballast, and a Boston crew, and asks readers about Paine’s centreboard boat and other contests while criticizing boxing managers and recent match fixing in Boston.

the Post Boston Hanley Crowninshield Aloop General Paine Bristol New York Thomas W. Lawson Mr. Hanley Cape Cod Walter Burgess Edward Burgess A. W. Chesterton Hermes John Shaw J. B. Doherty Panies Wson Herreshoff Columbia

Cup Defender Centreboard Plan Backed by Hanley

Designer C C Hanley confirms to the Post that a syndicate will build a cup defender using a centreboard design. He asserts no secrecy on boat lines and argues the centreboard offers superior performance in light and heavy weather, urging an American build to reclaim Cup prestige.

Hanley Greenwich J. Hanley

Signing A Grew Crew For Herreshoit Cup Defender

New York December 21 Mr W Butler Duncan Jr manager of the Herreshoit cup defender says the boat will carry an American crew He hints Deer Isle sailors from the Columbia may be re engaged if found but no unfamiliar hands will be taken Captain Rhodes sailing master has secured most of the crew and many origins from East Centre and West Meriches The Southsiders welcome Duncan and Rhodes as they select sailor boys for the new yacht racing team

New York W. Butler Duncan, Jr Deer Isle Columbia Rhodes Long Island Centre West Meriches Mr. Duncan Captain Rhodes

Ohio Governor Nash Faces Boxing Show Clash in Cincinnati

The article argues Governor Nash of Ohio may oppose boxing shows in his state as promoters plan contests in Cincinnati. It accuses Billy Madden and Billy Brady of colluding on purses and suggests city patron Major Fleischmann supports legalization. It notes reformers oppose shows while New York jobbers stir Ohio interference.

Nash Ohio Jeffries Ruhlin Cincinnati Billy Madden Billy Brady Cnme Rublin Brady Fleischmann New York

Dixon Davenport Boxing Match Set for Christmas Night

George Dixon and Jimmy Davenport clashed over a proposed bout after a heated discussion in Boston. A compact plan emerged with Dixon accepting a fifteen round match, to be refereed by Jack Sheehan at the Isoteric Club on Christmas night. The winner claims all honors while the loser receives only sympathy.

Jeffries-Ruhlin United States Cincinnat Banane Font Roe Blic Patsey Sheppard Joe Mace Fuller Street Dorchester John Graham Exeter Street Kid Rogers Cambridge Aew Rogers Moore Woods Arlington M. A Jack Dyer Haley Jones You Morse Charlestown Hugh Jack Riley Roxbury Kid Johnson Portland Saxe Boston Rosenberg Spike Sullivan Spike Tommy Ryn Evel Tommy Bran Charley Mathison George McFadden Charley McFadden Patsey Sweeney Billy Roche Pitts Street B. H. Benton Rob Roy Jimmy Davenport Billy Gardner Manchester Gardner Davenport Jack Keenan Howard Street Oscar Gardner Mike Sears Tim Callahan George Dixon Don Keefe Dixon Kirtland Jack Sheehan Wiihl Izsoter‘c

Fourteen Riders slated for Park Square Garden races

Fourteen riders from the Madison Square Garden events sign contracts to race at Park Square Garden in a six day program. The plan includes a 10 hour per day, two relay format with five hour shifts, plus preliminaries and short distance contests. Construction of a new speedway begins Monday with practice to start midweek and racing by Saturday December 2.

Madison Square Garden New York Park Square Garden Boston Barton Walthour Elkes Miller Stinson Waller McEachern McFarland Gougots

Polo games last night headline summary

Polo games last night featured ngor Bangor 5, Portland 4 at Gantner Chardiner 4. Clinton 8 over brymouth 2 at Clinton. Brockton 0 over Lawrence.

Ngor Bangor Portland Gantner Chardiner Clinton Brymouth Brockton Lawrence

Two Men Convicted of Shooting Near New Sharon

In Yarington Maine this afternoon John Fellows and H Walsh were convicted of shooting two hours earlier near New Sharon. Each jailed $400 and costs by ayage Fen derson. They pleaded and were held on bonds of $100 each for the higher court.

Yarington John Fellows H Walsh New Sharon Ayage Fenderson

Hanley interview signals centreboard cup de fender plan

Mr C C Hanley told a Post man that Boston will have a centreboard cup de fender and that the boat will be built. He asserted he will guarantee it amid a flood of enthusiastic telephone calls and supportive assurances.

Boston Calla Neb Pataia

Dimensions of the Lawley Yacht Crowninshield design

The Post prints a scale plan of the Crowninshield yacht with midship section. Dimensions include length overall 185 feet, length on water line 89 feet 6 inches, beam 25 feet at load water line, and draft 20 feet. The design features a broader beam, reduced skin resistance, and a shallow draft for easier handling. Two keel/rudder models exist. Crowninshield visited Lawley’s yard to inspect the new loft and shop, with materials provisionally ordered for rapid construction.

The Post Crowninshield Mey Crown Herreshoff Lipton Bristol Lawley

Thermometer Tee Winner Inlocal Sale

Thermometer contest results announced with THORP & MARTIN 00 noted among participants. Details show a small purse and a single thermometer prize for the top entrant.

Thorp & Martin

Byrnes Wins Roll-Off At Murr Irwin Alleys

In a weekly roll-off Byrnes claimed first with 307 pins. Rouge and Lamont tied for second with 297 each, and Rouse won the roll-off to determine final standings.

Doyle Brown F. P. Curry J. W. Crowell Crowell F. K. Baxter Murr Irwin Alleys Byrnes Wens Rouge Tal Lamont Rouse

Montreal Kid Triumphs in Narrow Margin Over Salem K'a

The championship tournament among New Pag soe professionals resumed last night with Salem K'a facing Montreal Kid. Montreal Kid won 100 to 3 as Salem K'a struggled to pocket balls. The event will continue Wednesday evening.

Chatelaine Bags and New Attachments at Thorp & Martia Co

Chatelaine bags and a wiggle item are advertised among new accessories at Thorp and Martia Co. The shop lists goods including feathers and attachments with prices up to $6.09, inviting customers to visit 2 Milk Street for latest arrivals and hardware.

Thorp & Martia Gco Milk St

Burglars Target $10,000 in Bank Books of Owen Lynch

South Boston resident Owen Lynch, 70, reported eight bank books missing after a burglary, representing a total deposit of $10,000 at the Union Institution for Savings. Police seek clues while the bank and victim safeguard funds. officials caution that the eight books were used to circumvent local limits, and a full theft claim will require proof of loss and bonds.

Owen Lynch South Boston Union Institution Lynch Tateves West Third Street South Boston Mr. Lynch Ireland California Commonwealth Owen Kelly Union Institution For Savings Realiai

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