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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1892
Page
3
A historical sketch recounts John B. Day, former president of the New York Baseball Club, his role in the Metropolitan Club and the Players' League split, and the subsequent financial collapse and pressure from League leaders. It also covers Peter Maher's stance, a contrasted boxing match between Glassey and McCarthy, and notes on boxing gear and bouts.
Bristow December 23. An Austrian baron cables an order for a one meter today for the Herreshoff firm. The boat will mirror the Miss Winifred Sutton craft and be mahogany. Two other twenty foot boats are ordered, one sloop rigged and one catboat for New York parties. Material for the cup defender is largely on hand ready for workmen.
Lynch of the Waverleys rolled 199 199 and 192 with eleven strikes and only one missed spare. Salem's first string set a new record as Carter and others posted high totals, while Newtons defeated the Newtons and Arinztons. Melrose Highlands dominated with every bowler strong, lowest score 469, and Allston faltered on the third string.
At the old Dorchester Club house last evening the Dorchester team lost to the Salems in an inter-club bowling match 2355 pins to 2217. Carter and H J Hollings played best for their sides with solid contributions.
Special to the Post records today’s results from Guttenberg New Jersey. Priscilla won the first race of five furlongs with Harry Ireland second and Extra third. Vespasian topped the six furlongs second race, Violet S. runner up, Lady Mary third. Flat tery Eclipse and Logan were second and third in the six and one half furlongs. Balbriggan led in the one mile fourth race with Thorndale second Merry Luke third. Clotho won the four and a half furlongs fifth, Krikina second Mucilage third. King Mac led seven furlongs sixth with Running Bird second and Panhandle third.
Gloucester New Jersey December 23 report lists winners across six races with times and betting odds. King Solomon leads five furlongs, C O D tops six and a quarter furlongs, Silence wins four and a half, Crocus takes six, Drizzle one mile, and Bobby Calnan one mile. Additional races show crowds and odds for numerous entries including Mabel Great Guns and Crocus among participants.
The funeral for Harvard catcher Herbert Tufts Allen was held yesterday at 2 pm at his mother's home in Somerville. Rev. Mr. Pearson led the service and floral tributes included an emblem from the Central Club. Pallbearers were five cousins, and burial took place at Mt. Auburn.
The Athenaium Athletic Club met at No 10 Shawmut avenue last evening and elected officers led by President A D D McLennan and vice president Ferguson. Financial secretary J G Brookings treasurer J Martell secretary J A Pettis. Members include top wrestlers and sparrers in New England such as Brookings Maddock Powers McLennan Blood Buyers Manning Harris Failon Livingston.
A special meeting of the Cooper Social and Athletic Club is set for Sunday at 3 o clock in the clubrooms on Travers street corner Canal. Officers for the next term will be elected and significant business will be transacted. attendance of every member is urged.
About five hundred attendees at Lafayette Social Athletic Club witnessed two notable glove contests. Breslin of the Lafayettes defeated McNulty of Lawrence after a foul halted the fifth round, amid contentious exchanges and elbows. The second match between McLaughlin of the Lafayettes and Ashe ended in a draw after eight and a final ninth round.
At the Worcester A C games on January 91 the distance events will run on a fourte en lap mile track. Officials push to have the new track built and surveyed immediately, with haste noted in preparations.
In the contested sixth district Norris supporters allege ballot tampering after a recount favoring Major Maguire. Norris has served notice to City Clerk Galvin to preserve ballots, with the matter destined for the courts. Witnesses say only a few defective ballots were found in the fourth precinct and recounts suggest Norris's lead may have been altered.
Governor Bulkeley led discussions at a crowded meeting on the proposed absorption by Consolidated of the Connecticut River line. Stakeholders included 2000 shares represented by Bulkeley, with Wells and Abbe among voices questioning base changes while others claimed progress and expelled secrecy. Stockholders listed include F. H. Prince, Charles H. Prince, Sigourney Butler, Henry R. Read, Richard Olney, Albert Sewell, Charles A. Sinclair, and Boston & Albany treasurer Stevens.
Eben S Draper chairman of the Republican State committee was honored at a banquet at the American House. Ex Governor Long presided and a host of notable figures attended including Lodge Haile McCall Walker and others. Draper credited the committee's national work and praised Massachusetts progress amid tariff debate.
A Boston gathering featured cheers for Mr. Crane and Chairman Draper. Speakers included The Hon. W. W. Crape and The Hon. Joe Walker, with remarks from The Hon. W. E. Barrett and Editor O Meara. Lodge and Parkman drew applause amid a chorus of praise for Draper and the Republican lineup.
An elderly man and his wife plan to convert their 26 acre farm in Derry New Hampshire into a no charge home for tired Salvation Army officers. Residents work the farm and perform duties while recovering from labor, with entry requiring written approval from Commodore Sooth. The Magoon home is the first of its kind in America and likely the world, to be celebrated by Salvation Army officers.
Dick Burge and Jim Hall headlined a grand testimonial hosted by the newly formed Cribb Club at the Clarendon Hotel. Guests included Jack Haggerty and many Boston labor and trade union leaders. Burge announced signing agents for a $45,000 bout with Jack McAuliffe, with arrangements moving toward the Vanderbilt Hotel in New York.
A basement fire at 42 and 44 Chauncy Street, in a building owned by I Slocumb, damaged Clark & Kaufman leather goods makers and Hewes & Potter suppliers. Losses: Clark & Kaufman about 8000 dollars, Hewes & Potter up to 1500, building 1500, engine room and dynamos damaged. Fire started in engine room around 10:20 last night and spread to basement.
President Harrison decries the deadly coupler used on railroads calling it a disgrace to civilization. He urges the U S Senate to pass a bill to remedy the danger and asks brakemen and railroad employees to press for action while inviting all interested to view its operation.
The Pioneer Federal Labor Union debated an offered wage increase under the 9S contract from West End Street Railway at Type Hall last night. President Whitney proposed raises, but several members opposed adoption while a vote had not yet occurred. M. F. O'Brien of the Paving Department featured in the Post's labor portrait.
Union No. 12 executive board remains ready to order a strike once General Secretary Reichers attends. The board distributed $200 strike money at 453 Hanover Street last evening as Lighty workers, including men and women, remain on strike.
The Marine Engineers Association held a meeting in Lusitania Hall last evening and arranged a lecture on steam engineering. Fishermen's Protective Union No. 6900 elected officers. The Plumters' Protective Union fall committee planned their annual ball in Odd Fellows' Hall, Sau. 5.
Douglass Forsythe, a boy under 20 from Parrsboro Nova Scotia, died after leaving gas on in a room at the United States Hotel. He halted en route home to spend Christmas and was found dead the following morning after arriving in Beaton last Thursday night.
In North Orange a lodging house tale unfolds as Mrs Williams and Timothy Murphy travel to Gardner to buy tickets for travel to the Pacific coast. Mrs Williams carries about $1 in cash to meet expenses while eloping with Murphy, a house plasterer.
The Boston Post reports on its Santa Claus Club drive with anonymous and named donations from readers. Packages large and small arrive, including dolls, books, toys, and coupons from children and families such as Willie Gibbs of 842 Washington Street and others across Auburndale, Hyde Park, Brighton, and Dorchester. The Christmas effort distributes gifts to needy children, with many letters and coupons enclosed.
Washington dispatch reports Father McGlynn of St Stephen's Church New York City has been restored to his priestly authority. The decision was issued under Mar Satolli the papal legate and announced at Catholic University where he is staying.
Railroad commissioners heard indorsers protest from the Charlestown Citizens Trade and Improvement Association against Boston and Maine tracks laid across Main street and Rutherford avenue Charlestown. Protesters demand grade crossing abolition and elevated tracks, while the company was not represented and the hearing was adjourned to Wednesday at 10 o clock for further action and notice to the railroad company.
Mayor Matthews City Architect Wheelwright and City Engineer Jackson returned from Chicago where they inspected public buildings and works. Superintendent Carter denies that recent discharges and suspensions in paving and sewer departments were politically motivated.
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