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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1903
Page
3
An advertisement by Dr. Shoop claims a rheumatism cure based on a costly German chemical. It promises a trial with six bottles if a month’s treatment succeeds, or the remedy is free if it fails. Address Box 683 Racine is.
Stewards of the Grand Circuit consider banning hoppled pacers as major circuits such as Boston and Lexington show strong entries remain when hopples are barred. The plan would permit only horses with 2:30 or better records to finish their turf careers with hopples, pruning new entrants.
New Orleans report says L. W. Bell is strong to acquire the renowned Western horse McChesney. Bell aims to build the East’s strongest string of race horses this season, with Hermis and eee in his stable potentially dominating major fixtures.
Malden High defeated Brookline High 16 to 13 in a hard fought basketball contest at Brookline High School yesterday. Malden's Howard Burnham and Norton starred, while Brookline's Mitchell Lincoln Heilborn led the scoring for their team with three field goals. Referee Hathaway and umpire Beard officiated.
Worcester came to Lowell without Dicky Pierce and lost 19 to 8. Hollis filled in for Pierce as an amateur. The third period ended with four players per side, making the play humorous as Holderness and Hollis left the ice. Bannon Tibbetts rushed, Wood Hart guarded the goal.
A London syndicate plans to send a team of England's fastest professional athletes to New York to race the quickest runners the United States can field. The party will include top English runners across all distances pending negotiations.
It is reported that John Cranston will be head coach of the Harvard football team next fall. Cranston, a former centre, played on Cumnock's famous eleven that defeated Yale. The report gains weight as Cranston is a close friend of Captain Carl Marshall and was with him at Exeter attempting to recruit Hooper to Harvard.
Exeter captain Karl F. Brill and star tackle James L. Cooney choose Harvard, bolstering the 1903 Harvard football squad. Brill has played guard and captained Exeter for two seasons while Cooney has guard experience, both described as fast and aggressive. Cooney was previously slated for Princeton before selecting Harvard.
New York Feb 2 The Columbia faculty athletics ruling limits football preliminary fall practice to two weeks before opening. Coach Morley searches winter for fresh players and keeps veterans in handball gymnastics and light activities to stay fit. Spring practice will be unusually severe.
Brown University and Holy Cross canceled two scheduled baseball games, April 20 in Worcester and May 2 in Providence. Brown manager Cox notified Holy Cross of acceptance, signaling Brown may ignore the dispute as Brown men expect Holy Cross to initiate any overtures.
In a brilliant bout at Hub Billiard Palace J. Wood bested Fred Etheridge. Wood broke Clarkson's high run by one point, finishing with a total of 200 to Etheridge's 102. High run and averages noted as 43 and 44-9 respectively.
The University of Maine athletic committee signed Harvard man John W. Farley to coach the football team this season. Farley previously coached in 1901 and led a state championship team. The slate also notes other college sports moves and seasonal plans across universities.
A. J. Lill Jr secretary of the N E A A basketball committee lists suspensions including South Boston High School Hottentots Brattleboro Y M C A Father Mathews Amesbury Y M Catholic Association of Lawrence Cycle Club of Winchenden Fitchburgs St Mary of Quincy and East Miltons. Teams registering in the past week include Whitman Y M C A Company L Malden Tufts College Boston University Sons of Veterans Woburn Williams College Ludlow A C Ludlow Mass Bay Path A C Springfield Williston Seminary St Peters Springfield Shattuck Jrs East Hampton Chicopee High School Chicopee General Electrics Lynn Crescents Everett Parish House Chicopee Cyclones New London.
New York February 2 A 2 Geers the veteran panteston world champion green pacer Directers will not be raced this year unless late season brief period He predicts livelier times on the turf with faster horses and better sport as stake events reduced in time lead to quicker results two in three races expected to be a big success.
A new wireless telegraph system will be built at yacht clubs along Long Island Sound this summer to ensure direct race communications between American and foreign yachts. Several large steam yachts owned by Larchmont millionaires will have wireless gear to contact clubhouses and cue the steward to prepare elaborate dinners at a moment’s notice.
The college sports page notes a renewed gymnastic season with Columbia vs Yale in New York and Princeton vs Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Harvard and Yale focus on the New London rowing contest while crews prepare for the American Henley on the Schuylkill River and selections progress across Penn, Columbia, and Henley entries.
London lists for the Grand National Steeplechase include Ambush II the 1900 winner and four other prior champions Manifesto Drogheda Grudon and Shannons Lass. Experts doubt Ambush II can win amid last spring injury while Mead looms as Derby entry.
A group of top American professional athletes will compete in Europe this spring. Edward Hobbs, famed for the quarter and half mile, leads the middle distance challenge against European professionals. Harry Gill, a Canadian ex amateur champion, will excel in shot put and contend with Michael Sweeney in high jump.
The Criterion Club advances with a new first floor gymnasium as boxing events grow. Featured bout Cal dawkins v Duane, plus Glaney v Hanson, Perry v Kelly, Murray v Alberts. Captain Daly to referee. Lenox Club card delayed by tendon injury. up-to-date lineup to be announced today. Health and Physical Culture Club opens offices. applications limited to a thousand. Next Monday night recalls a boxing instructor push and Sharkey Munroe chatter while O'Brien eyes a comeback.
New York February 2. Leading yachtsmen expect the Shamrock II to resemble the Shamrock I with a finer bow and similar beam and displacement while Defender may be longer with a greater draft and sail area. Herreshoff design likely uses more ballast and fuller lines, aiming for higher sail area and a taller rig than Columbia or Constitution.
A new trotting and pacing circuit, named the Eastern New York Mile Track Circuit, was formed. Races run at Glen's Falls July 1 to 24, Island Park Albany July 28 to 31, and Hudson River Driving Park Poughkeepsie August 4 to 7. Secretaries and organizers include W. F. Bentley H. N. Bain and Ww. F. Brush. Uniform purses to be offered with early stakes totaling 12000 to 15000 dollars.
Providence defeated Lawrence 6 to 3 in Providence R I with an early home lead. In the last period McGilvray fouled Cunningham injuring him forcing retirement. substitute McCormick stepped in to play.
Rumors swirl as the American League battles to place a New York club. A broker says a deal near Harlem River failed over access to a street. Johnson and Somers push for Manhattan while Bronx sites remain options as talks with a local syndicate loom.
President Pal Nam notified President Johnson of the American league today of NL appointments. Barney Dreyfuss of Pittsburg, Charles H. Ebbets of Brooklyn and James A. Hart of Chicago named to the schedule committee. James A. Hart, Edward Hanlon of Brooklyn and Max Fleischman of Cincinnati named to the rules committee.
Tom Sharkey and Jack Munroe to fight in a scheduled bout arranged this week. Clark Ballroe's manager arrived from Philadelphia where Munroe boasted of defeats against Jeffries. Ballroe vows a firm match, predicting Munroe will challenge the heavyweight ace and promises no easy game.
Edna Wallace Hopper aims to rival America’s top breeders. Her agent bought English stock in J S McDonald’s name and plans to transfer ownership to Hopper. Taxes on imported animals delay shipment. stallions and mares stay in England until summer before joining Hopper’s California ranch near San Leandro, inherited from her mother.
Entries close March 4 for Readville Grand Circuit meets starting August 24. Purses include The Blue Hill 5000 trotting 2:50 class The Massachusetts 15000 trotting 2:12 class The Neponset 3000 pacing 2:10 class and other 5000 or 3000 purses for trotting and pacing. National Trotting Association rules apply with heat elimination rules for non-money horses after the third heat.
The Berkeley Oval sale may force this year’s Intercollegiate Athletic Association championships to Philadelphia. With Manhattan Field unused, Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania appears the likely venue, though colleges seek neutral ground in New York if possible.
J H Herman principal owner of the International Athletic Club of Fort Erie Ontario posted 5000 as forfeit money for the heavyweight championship bout between James J Corbett and Jim Jeffries. The club guarantees a purse of 25000 and June 20 is the proposed date.
Adaped from an early 20th century health ad urging readers to try Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for kidney bladder and urinary issues. It promotes a guarantee sample bottle and claims wide hospital and doctor endorsements and cures. It mentions personal testimonials including Robert Berner and urges Boston Daily Post readers to request a free sample.
W C Vosburgh released weights for the Suburban and Brooklyn handicaps to be run next summer. Hermis tops the Brighton with 127 pounds and 128 pounds in Suburban and Brooklyn, while Gold Heels remains barred after stewards refused his entry. The chestnut Hermis, owned by a racing firm, is favored in the series.
The stewards decline the entry for a run on a cooperative basis. The Brooklyn handicap is set for May 28 at Gravesend as opening day, the Suburban on June 18, with Sheepshead Bay meeting starting that day. Historically these classics were held on Saturdays.
The Seventh Regiment Tennis Association announces the annual indoor championship of the United States for singles and doubles will be held at the Seventh Regiment Armory in New York on February 18 19 20 21 and 23. Entries must be sent to H. L. Follett at 641 Washington Street by February 16.
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