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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1909
Page
9
Thomas Tuckman of the Brewster team in Brockton City league broke the state duck pin mark by rolling 435 in three strings. He hit 142, 152 and 139. The previous record was 403 pins.
Fortunes shifted as five teams gained a lap on Wiley Cameron Devonovitch and Mackay while Wilcox and Senhouse trailed two laps. Eddie Root won the night sprint with Walker second and Moran fourth. standings show Root Fogler and five others leading after day two with laps totaling up to four or five as listed.
Bill McKinnon of Roxbury defeated welterweight champion Harry Lewis of Philadelphia in a 12 round bout at the Armory A A. last night, proving he can contend for the middleweight title. Lewis boxed cleverly but McKinnon pressed the action, landed decisive body blows, and drew the decision from Referee Jack Sheehan. In earlier bouts, Porky Flynn beat Joe Smith in four rounds and Tommy Furey edged Eddie Walsh after a brutal eight rounds.
The New England Amateur Rowing Association holds its annual meeting at the Union boathouse at 8 PM. Discussion is expected on future regattas on the new Charles River Basin.
An advertisement for possum a skin discove offers a 60 cent box sold at Riker Jaynes Houghton Duttons and other drug stores claiming to cure eczema acne tetter and many itch conditions. It states first application stops itching and a free experimental package by mail from Emergency Laboratories New York.
Edward A. Filene spoke at the Economic Club urging Brockton's citizens to resolve labor troubles for the common good. He warned that public indifference hurts industry, compares a dead factory to a dead man, and calls for shared sacrifice to keep wages fair and the city thriving.
Alfred De Oro, the three cushion champion, lost 50 to 35 to Charley Threshie at Miah Murray's Academy. Later in the evening he barely defeated Ben Laurie 50 to 48 in a close rematch.
New Bedford defeated Brockton 7 to 1 in a rough game played Feb 2. The New Bedford lineup included Duggan, McCarthy, Harkins, Mercer, Mansfield, Holderness, Doherty, Sutton, Boal, Mullin. Rushes: Duggan 7, McCarthy 3. Stops: Sutton 25, Mullin 35. Fouls: Doherty and Jean. Referee Kilgara.
Pawtucket defeats Fall River 6 to 4 at pole tonight after a swift final period. Key players include R J Pawtucket and Hall River names, with Harper scoring for Pawtucket. Referee Ostdeik and timer O'Brien are noted, as Bannon recorded 49 stops and 54 for Harper.
The Preparatory league will hold its annual indoor meet on February 24 at Mechanics Building, preceding the Boston Athletic Association event on February 27. Newton High may not send a relay team to the BA A meet, stirring potential friction over the paraphernalia issue.
The 25th annual New England Kennel Club dog show runs Feb 22 to 25 with new prizes and classes added. A fire and police department dog owners class will award a solid silver cup to the closest breed standard, with entries due by midnight at 53 Devonshire Street.
The Glenvale A C of Jamaica Plain hosts its first annual dance tonight at Odd Fellows Hall. Officers include William Aspacher president William Berry vice president W Weigold financial secretary Albert Leary secretary EI Boyle treasurer. Tonight's staff includes Harry Berry floor director James Murray assistant floor director and Edward Ritchburg chief of aid a.
The Little Nemo performance at the Colonial draws both young and old with music and color. Master Gabriel excels in the title role, with other comedians adding lighthearted charm to a limited engagement while reports of maritime movements and cargo shipments fill the rest of the column.
Four representatives of the Nunan family joined a fleet of seven ships at T wharf yesterday. The day’s catch totaled 115,900 pounds of mixed fish with haddock and cod leading. prices remained high amid scarcity. The Sylvia M. Nunan, M. V. Nunan, B. M. Nunan, Sadie M. Nunan, and John M. Keen vessels carried notable cargoes.
Shipping notices list arrivals and clearances for steamers and schooners. Vessels include Seneca, Haakon VII, and Jeremiah Whitney with cargoes of sugar and general goods, plus numerous barges and tugs bound for ports from Nantucket to Baltimore. Also notes wind, tide, and daylight data for the day.
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