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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1903
Page
3
Tufts College track coach Joe Bean trains a strong squad for a busy slate. Debuts at Cambridge port Gymnasium winter meet, B A A games against Maine, and a March 4 MIT dual. Relay trials prioritize a fast lineup led by captain Robert E. Nason and a host of standout candidates from Tufts and neighboring towns.
The world renowned sprinter has been invited to compete in the 70 yard scratch race at Columbia University’s big games to be staged at the Armory of the Twenty second Regiment on February 28 evening. Other invitees include Harvard’s Schick and Shuebert Edwards the national guard champion sprinter and Rick ert and Minihan of Manhattan College. Duffey would use a pacemaker to push the pace especially in the first 50 yards if Schick accepts.
Despatches from London suggest the coupe international automobile race may be held in Ireland. Charles Jarrett, a likely English driver, says the automobile club reports enthusiastic support across Ireland. Parliament members, peers, clergy, county councils, mayors, and professionals promise earnest cooperation with no opposition. The Bishop of Kildare advocates the proposed route, noting broad backing that could influence Parliament when the race bill is introduced.
Paris February 1. The Moulin Rouge owners negotiate with Richard Canfield of New York to reopen it as an international meeting place for American and other tourists. Canfield aims for a lavish interior, retains the exterior, and promises a distinctly Parisian program with can-can performers and notable sporting events such as boxing and racing.
Thousands of skaters enjoyed a calm winter day across city ponds and lakes with Franklin Field and Public Garden lake crowded. Youths 12 to 17 led the crowds as ice held well though some falls caused scrapes and bruises. A new bench slide game at the frog pond drew police attention.
The feature bout at the Criterion Club pits Danny Duane against Cal Hawkins with both camps certain of victory. Hawkins has plans for two future bouts, including Willie Fitzgerald in Philadelphia on Feb 13 and a 20 round Buffalo clash, while Duane aims to upstage him and push toward a potential Joe Gans title shot. Prelims, club notices, and reminiscences on past fighters fill the page as boxing’s social scene mixes with training notes and club business.
Goodman and Feliz prepare for a longer distance bout tonight at the Essex club as members are reminded to attend and follow the event for the title of the better bantam.
World chess champion Dr Emanuel Lasker arrived in Boston and will play in the B A A chess room this afternoon against J W Hawes and E L Diesel who will join in consultation. He praises American players, discusses Pillsbury Barry and Sussman, and reflects on easy versus hard wins and his 18% world title success. He is a mathematician by profession.
World chess champion Dr. Emanuel Lasker plays at the B A A in Boston as Barry the Boston Champion prepares to meet him in a decisive match. Zinn loses to Diesel in a quick upset at Board 3 as Lasker readies for simultaneous play and later sessions with local and invited players amid growing American chess strength.
Boston Checker Club plans its annual Washington's Birthday tournament on February 23 with Boston facing all New England. Last year drew hundreds at American House. this year aims for a new high player total. Boston captain J J Lannin invites entrants at 89 Tower Street Forest Hills. New England captain William Lewis of Providence. Play begins 1 PM, likely to 5 30 PM, with possible demonstrations in the evening. New England Checker Association meets in the forenoon.
R C Story names Callant head of Woodsedge kennels in Canton Junction as the best Scottish terrier sails from England to debut in America at the Boston dog show. New York show novice class entrants eligible for Boston novices. Special prizes include medals from Mrs Julia Copeland and L K A of Massachusetts for Boston terrier and parti colored cocker spaniel. Bull Terrier Club offers two $100 cups for best bull terrier male and female. Rhode Island Kennel Club offers $100 cup for best bull dog in novice class. Joseph Cogan awards blue ribbon collar for best Boston terrier puppy bred and owned by exhibitor.
Semi official statement says loaded balls cannot be restricted except by special meeting, which has not been announced. American Bowling Congress will not meet before or during the event, and with no weight regulation in the constitution, heavier balls may be used by players accustomed to them.
Commercial clings to first with one game lead as Charles town seizes top spot after a two loss week. Newtowne and Commercial share second place. Hales tops individual list replacing Ashworth. Prize list announced includes silver shields and various trophies for teams and individuals. Standings shown to date.
The Mystic Valley bowling race remains close with Charlestown in first by one game. Calumet and Arlington fight for second place by one game, keeping the standings in flux and fans watching intently.
The league includes Melrose Highland Gladstone Towanda and Malden Social clubs and will start its season soon under newly re-elected president. Kernwood Towanda and others prepare schedules as Orne leads individual bowlers. Standings show Charlestown Towanda Calumet Newtowne Arlington Kernwood Medford and 999th A. A. with varying records. Individual averages place Orne Dearborn and Watts among top bowlers with high strings noted for Watts and Richardson.
Cycle standings show WwW and L teams with pins totals 26 13 16 036 and others. City Ft Met W. Chsn. W. plus fixtures list Fiverett Winthrop Carruth Rexford Chelsea and multiple league schedules across trolley Malden Melrose North Shore Marketmen's Suburban Norfolk New Century Pork Packers Telegraph Plumbers' Supply Greater Boston Bottles and Banks and Brokers schedules.
The record lists individual averages for farm products and participants. Names like Kinsman Foster Hollis Houghton Bookley Gillette Winchester Clark Watts Snow appear with scores for Butter Poultry Eggs and Pork, including figures such as .186 .175 .184 .278 .173 .2172 .170, reflecting performance across categories.
The New England Amateur Rowing Association holds its annual meeting and officer election at the American House on Wednesday evening. Hugh Duffy is considered for Phillies manager if the Dreyfus deal clears. Joe Corbett returns to a baseball game, one of the few who retired by choice. Cleveland scribes project Lajoie’s men to win the 1903 pennant, though it’s early. The Cleveland club will practice in New Orleans, leaving March 14 and returning April 4, with St. Charles Hotel housing 32 players. Armour notes the team will be well supplied while away. After April 4 Clark Griffith will join the New York American League team in New Orleans. The BAC schedules promise a record entry for the BA A games, and Revere High School basketball fans protest denied practice space. Trades with major leagues loom, with few outright sales. surplus players may become stars. Notable 1902 discards strengthening rivals include Bay to Cleveland and Kahoe to the St. Louis Browns. No bowling at Bank Clerks’ and Bankers’ leagues due to Baron Humbug production. The Devotion School of Brookline will hold its annual athletic meet, with a record-breaking entry list anticipated. G Treadwell, B Shine and J Proctor, likely graduates, aim to set new records across events.
The fourth week of the Class B amateur billiard tourney at Splaine and Cutler’s room ends with Clarkson atop the standings, Van Dyke close behind. Parker falls to fourth after a loss to Van Dyke. Last week’s feature match saw Parker vs Horne, Parker posting the high run and high average. Tonight’s game features Wood against Fred Etheridge.
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