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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1904

Page

3

Sharkey Wins But Thrown Twice At Criterion Club Show

About 1500 fans witnessed a volatile wrestling card in Boston as Tom Sharkey won a handicap match against Piening, but was thrown twice. Piening used leg and crotch holds to pin Sharkey in the second bout, while Sharkey showed defensive grit and bursts of skill in the preliminaries and main event. Downie of Boston beat Gilbert of New York in a 15 minute fall. other preliminaries ended in draws or fast exchanges.

Sharkey Piening Criterion Club Boston Pieniig Butcher Boy Nelson Downie Gilbert New York Bracket Watson Brockton Toumey Shamper Charlestown Tom Sharkey T. R. Riley R. Divine

Melrose Wins Championship in Suburban League Hockey

Melrose High School defeated Everett 5 to 0 at Franklin Field to clinch the Suburban league title. Only six Everett players appeared, while Melrose captain Scanlon starred with dominant play and scored all five goals. Everett’s defense aside, Melrose dominated the match.

Melrose Everett High School Franklin Field Everett High Scanlon Everett

Dr Shoop's Rheumatic Cure Offers Free Trial

A promotional pitch for Dr Shoop's Rheumatic Cure promises a free month trial to prove its effectiveness against rheumatism. The letter claims a German chemical works to reduce swelling, suggesting quick results in many cases, and invites readers to request a booklet by mail to Racine Wisconsin.

Germany Dr. Shoop Wis

Melrose High Hockey Triumph and Player Feats

In the match Cochrane Verge and Harris starred for the victors while Nickerson and captain Scanlon led Melrose High School. Clement Hilton Freeze and Whitney shone for the losers as both teams displayed solid halves with key plays and scoring bursts.

Cochrane A. Verge Harris Nickerson Scanlon Melrose Clement Hilton Freeze Whitney H. S. Scanlon J. Cochrane Hilton White Freeze Hawes Shes

Boston Club Not For Sale Amid Rumors Of Postponed Visit

New York dispatches claimed the Boston Nationals planned to quit and the Boston club might be for sale. Pulliam denied near Boston since last October, calling the sale story a fake by an American League press agent to rally support for Farrell.

New York Boston Nationals Harry Pullam Pulliam Messrs. Conant Boston Soden Conant Billings Pittsburg American League New York City Frank Farreil

Harvard Crimson Favors Toboggan Slide at Stadium

The Harvard Crimson proposes a toboggan slide from Soldiers Field as a winter outdoor exercise option for undergraduates. It envisions a slide plus a snowshoe club to promote activity beyond gym sports.

Harvard Crimson Crimson Harvard Soldiers Field

B A A wins three matches and leads standings

B. A. A. won three games, holding first place by taking two of three from Colonial. Highland moved from fourth to second after two wins over South Boston Yacht Club. The Battery dropped to second after losing two of three to Old Belfry. Mor rison of Dudley topped the day with 304. Fuller of B. A. scored 109 for the single.

Poaches Colonial Highland South Boston Yacht Club Yachtemen Battery Old Belfry Old Dorchester Morrison Dudley Rege Roller Fuller B. A Arne Ore Ale Oki Witee Cses Pletcher Reed A. Ante D. A Ae Drew Cscs Ccccce ii EA Lyons Talissae Boap Gap Os Hecht Roberts Old Belfry Club Lexington Nee Worthen Cole Stone Carter Childs Ae Wilder Ea Iucks Pickett Bianey A.mckey F.H. Newton Fotale

Glendon Wins Narrowly in Turbulent Alley Play

In last evening’s league action at Glen Don, Kinsman stood out for Glen Don as a roller with a 507 score. Livingston, Miller, Leighton, and Hoskins posted notable totals for the Glen Don team, while Towanda and Ware contributed strong numbers. Final tallies show Glen Don totaling 822, Towanda 794, and opponents 768 to 888 in a tense alley contest.

Strc Aller Onnane Club Oon Eee Kinsman of Glendon Towanda Livingston Ead Miller Leighton Hoskins Je Smithe Kinsman Brown

Plumbers' league series games roll on Booger alleys

Three matches in the Plumbers' league series were completed last evening on Booger alleys. Gallison won two of three against Barrett. Webb took two of three from Lockepeed. Hub edged Young in two of three. Totals and player scores for Gallson Barrett Webb Hurley Kin Ty Buckley Niggins O'Brien are listed across teams and rounds, with final tallies showing multiple and points for each side.

Plumbers Gallison James Barrett Webb Lockepeed B. Huba J.-H. . Young Gallson Barrett Wall Hurley Locke Raney Sleeve McCarthy gi _Mayn Kay Connell Maul Biss St Nichols

B M Team Triumphs In North Shore League Opener

The B M squad won three straight games against Charlestown in the North Shore league opener played on the alleys last evening. Opening game tied before B M pulled away with a 123 to 116 score. Individual totals list Shies Be Macomber 81 85 90 and Chase 83 96 leading for B M, while Prescott 68 69 and Phelps 59 79 head Charlestown.

Charlestown North Shore Macomber Chase Byrom Chapman Tobey Prescott Hintz Phelps Gallway Fossler

Armour wins two of three in Morris Park Packers series

Armour team takes two of three games against Nelson Morris in the Old Colony alleys. Final scores show Armour 1260 with key marks from McDonough Pardons and Stockton, while Morris team members Bates Baader Conroy Tripp and Ellis posted strong totals. Totals read 422 304 433 for Armour and 419 424 for Morris.

Armour Nelson Morris Park Packers Old Colony McDonough Morne Bates Thompson Baader Stockton Ellis Conroy Boutin

Rolloff Winners Lead Somerset Alleys Standings

The weekly 16 men rolloff at Somerset alleys concluded with Travers scoring 307, Garbutt 302, W Clarke 294, Connors 294, Brown 286, Jones 281, and others. Travers topped the event with a high game performance.

Somerset Travers Ller Garbutt W. Clarke Connors Brown Jones

Clarkson Beats Parker In Hub Billiard Meet 300 to 185

Henry Clarkson defeated Morris Parker in the 10th game of the Class A billiard tournament at the Hub Billiard Palace by 300 to 185. Clarkson posted a total of 300 with a .713 average and a high run of 60. Parker totaled 185 with an average listed and a high run of 26. A forthcoming match lists Liam Paige facing Henry Clarkson on Wednesday evening.

Henry Clarkson Morris Parker Hub Billiard Palace H. Clarkson M. Tacker Liam Paige

Stoneham Triumphs Over Maynard at Armory 6 to 2

Stoneham defeated Maynard 6 to 2 at the local armory this evening. Stoneham led from the start as Graffam's goal tending stood out. he returned to play after being struck by a ball near the end. Carrigan starred at halfback for Maynard.

Stoneham Maynard Graffam Carrigan

West Boston Highs Defeat Mechanic Arts 32 to 9

West Boston High School basketball extended its winning streak by beating Mechanic Arts High School 32 to 9 in the school gym yesterday afternoon.

West Boston Mechanic Arts High School

Ward leads Municipal League race in tight standings

The Municipal league standings stayed largely unchanged after last week's pair of games. Ward 7 remains atop with eight wins and one loss, East Boston follows at six wins and two defeats, while South Boston shows rapid improvement. Ward 19, under Matt Leary, debuts with captain Joseph Reagan out sick, and faces Ward leaders at Roxbury Gymnasium tonight.

Ward 7 East Boston South Boston Hegnan Matt Leary Ward 19 Joseph Reagan Alex McLeish Roxbury Gymnasium Tyler Street Boys Ward 9 East Boston Boys

Lincoln Athletic Club Opens Prominent Chelsea Boxing Body

A new Lincoln Athletic Club rises in Chelsea aiming to be an East Coast boxing leader with a February 12 event. Its members include notable professionals businessmen and politicians and its headquarters will be accessible to members for dedicated use.

Chelsea East Lincoln Athletic Club

Boxing notes from New England era prompt matches and rumors

A roundup of boxing chatter in New England highlights Briggs sparring at Bellows Falls, Sullivan rising as a contender in Portland, and various challenges from Cote to Dow. References to forthcoming bouts, management changes, and regional club events indicate expected matchups and ongoing programs across Keene, Portland, Bath, and Somerville with notes on police concerns and fight legitimacy.

Deer Weber the Falls Keene N. H Briggs Bellows Falls New England Tommy Sullivan Bartly Connolly Portland Connolly Sullivan Steve Choney Matty Matthews Eddie Connolly Billy Mellody Jimmy Davenport Jimmy Jiggs Jig Stone Tommy Daly Sergeant Manning IL. S Warren Street New York Lawrence George Dixon England Lynn Chelsea Salem Criterion Athletic Club Wade C. Jones Raed Betts the Tammany Ub B. H. Benton Rob Roy

Bowdoin Relays Pick Six For B A A Meet

Bowdoin College will select its relay team to face Brown at the B A A meet from six trial winners chosen yesterday afternoon before a large crowd. Capt. William T Rowe Harold J Everett Louis D Weld James A Clarke Edwin C Bates and Ralph G Webber competed for the spots.

Brunswick Bowdoin College Brown William T. Rowe Portland Harold J. Everett Louis D. H. Weld Hyde Park James A. Clarke Damariscotta Mills Edwin C. Bates St. Stephens N. B Ralph G. Webber Augusta

Yale Tracks New Candidates Show Promise for Meet

Yale's track team in New Haven announces about 60 candidates with one third new material. Trainer Murphy expects development before the Yale Harvard meet and notes strength in hurdles pole vault and shot put with fair outlook in middle and long distances, while sprint events lag.

New Haven Conn Yale Murphy

Tufts Track Team for B A A Meet Chosen

Tufts College relay team for the B A A meet against the University of Maine was selected and entered. The six selected runners are Daniel Buckley Eugene McCarthy Clarence Scoboria Frederick Proctor Luther Perry Arthur Murphy Jr and John Milner. Ernest Mulvey was injured in trials and will be out of action for some time.

New Records Set at Ormond Beach Races

Florida Beach tourney results show multiple new marks through Saturday night. W K Vanderbilt drove a Mercedes in 5 to 50 mile events with 41 second mile pace and 40 52 final for 50 miles. Bowden and Oldfield noted fast laps as other times emerged in the endurance program.

Ormond Beach Ormond Fla K. Vanderbilt oFre Mercedes W. K Vanderbilt, Ir

Ballou Hobigand Defeat Jamaica A C In Ice Hockey

Ballou Hobigand defeats Jamaica A C 5 to 3 at Franklin Field in an action packed afternoon game. Both teams showed fast passing and strong teamwork throughout the 4 quarters.

Ballou & Hobigand Jamaica A Franklin Fielde Ballou & Hobigand Ice Hocke Jamaica A. C

Cornell Stroke For Harvard

Yesterday afternoon Coach F D Colson met 24 men chosen by Captain Dillingham for the Harvard varsity squad at the university boat house. He praised their physical makeup and said the stroke to be taught is the same as Harvard used last year and the one that has repeatedly guided Cornell crews to victory. The men did not work in the session.

F. D. Colson Dillingham Harvard University Boathouse Colson Cornell

Demonstration of Rowing Technique and Slow Recovery

Cotson demonstrates proper rowing form on a machine focusing on slow recovery and precise arm and wrist movements, highlighting the key points of technique and muscle control for effective workouts.

Cotson

Tug of War notes and early baseball talk in New York Sun

The New York Sun highlights tug of war clashes among Meagher, Gane, Eccentric Firemen and Clan Cameron teams with prize talk up to 1000 dollars and a potential St Louis fair trip if victorious. It also notes early 1904 minor league salaries, Meaghers aim at Princeton positions, and upcoming Comiskey White Sox practice in Fort Worth. Harvard vs Brown hockey game eyed as intercollegiate series third meeting at Holmes Field.

New York Sun Harry Pulliam New York Barney Dreyfuss Harry Barney Carl Lothrop Garten Thomas Francis Meagher Gane Leominster Post Sporting Room Inquirer Meagher Firemen Boston Meaghers Clan Cameron St. Louis Princeton Finst Comiskey White Sox Fort Worth Texas Dutch Long Grand Rapids Walter Grumpf St. Joseph Fred Ulrich Kansas City Boston Nationals Messrs Nashville Louisville Courier-Journal Pittinger Roxbury Matt Leary Rindge Manual Melrose High Harvard Brown Holmes Field

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