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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1899
Page
3
Malden on February 3 saw Kernwood host Newtowne in billiards pool whist and bowling. Visitors won most honors with two fishing two wins in bowling and strong scores in billiards and pool. Carrick continued his streak with a twelfth straight win in pool while Ball led Newtowne in bowling with top totals above 600.
Walter Pierce New England's five mile champion and his manager Peter Walker plan to travel to New York for the international twelve hour race go as you please on February 11. Admirers expect a strong showing and are wagering on Pierce for a place.
The fourth annual indoor games at Boston Latin School on Warren Avenue draw a large field as classes vie for points ahead of the interscholastic meet. Officials include H W Smith as referee and multiple judges, with events like 30 yard dash, 1000 yard run, shot put, hurdles, and potato race. Entries list many students by name across several events and team races.
The Chauncy Hall Athletic Association held its ninth annual indoor meet in the Tech gym on WLHxeter street. L. O. Maas dominated with three firsts, a second and a third, while the class of 1899 led the team standings with 341 1/2 points as events like the potato race and 85 yard dash thrilled spectators.
Boston Athletic Association indoor meet entries close today with stamps accepted. All competitors must be registered by the A A U, including novices and team-race entrants. Registration via Kilburn Adams, 465 Washington Street, Boston. Fourteen races planned at the Enenesie with Cambridge Y M C A and West Side branch Y M C A, New York with Columbia University, and Holy Cross College among entrants. Seat demand high. public sale at Wright & Ditson on Monday February 13.
Mrs Road house of Williscroft writes that cold sweats and heart attacks vanished within 80 minutes after using Dr Agnew's Cure for the Heart. The advertisement asserts absolute improvement and restored health, credited to the remedy marketed by Woodward & Co and associates in Boston.
Michael's ex manager Shafer, who left cycle racing last fall, writes from Hammond Indiana about his shift to running a hotel. He praises the LAW officials, criticizes current rebels, notes no cycling earnings, and invites friends to visit.
At the Cycle Dealers' Protective Association gathering in the American House, work toward a permanent organization continued. J. F. Scott presided with Albert King as secretary. A committee of Pratt, Scott and Attwell to draft a bureau of credits and collections was named, with next meeting set for Friday evening at the American House.
A vintage era returns as one of the oldest bicycle manufacturers plans a full racing team this spring with fast sprinters and leading middle distance riders on chainless bikes while paced riders use motor tandems. The piece notes past prominence of Pope and Columbia teams and cites legislative action on cycle paths and A A Zimmerman resuming racing by filing for NAC registration.
Big Jim Jeffries, undefeated California heavyweight, makes his final matinee and evening appearance at the Palace Theatre this afternoon and tonight. The challenger to Fitzsimmons has impressed locals with clever boxing and bag punching, winning many friends. No word from New York about a Fitzsimmons bout yesterday. a message may arrive today from Billy Brady.
Boxing chatter centers on where Bob Fitzsimmons and Tom Sharkey may fight with Lenox A C, Carson City, Coney Island, Broadway A C of NYC, Hawthorne A C of Buffalo, and San Francisco clubs bidding. Fitzsimmons balks at Lenox and National A C, seeks bigger pay, while Lenox Olympic and Dan Stuart loom as top bidders. Evans of boxing circles and local bouts fill the page with matchups, weigh-ins, and upcoming 20 to 25 round plans across cities, including Brooklyn, New London, and Newport as Feb dates loom.
Joe Bernstein of New York won a decision over Young Pluto of South Africa after a hard twenty round match at the Greenwood Athletic Club in Brooklyn. Pluto showed clever defense for twelve rounds but Bernstein's left straight paled his opponent as the fight wore on.
Charley Nichols, famed pitcher for the Hub, will depart next Monday for Amherst Mass to direct baseball candidates at Amherst College and impart his pitching expertise before the spring trip to Durham NC He will gain exercise before departure and participate in a series of B A A fencing fixtures and track events with notable matchups and records targeted by participants
New York Feb 3 report that the combination of cast iron pipe and foundry interests into one concern the United States Cast Iron and Foundry Company is accomplished. The current annual pipe output is about 600000 tons and the new company aims to supply 450000 tons.
The popular land protector Charles V Blanchard was thanked at United Lodge for his efforts. He received a solid mahogany desk and chair, and his wife a bouquet of American Beauty roses. About 20 members attended, followed by entertainment and supper.
Harvard University releases its annual president and treasurer report noting 82 percent of examined college men and 83 percent of scholarship winners show adequate strength. It discusses athletics' impact on soldiers, calls for more rowing clubs, and outlines faculty, admissions, and gift assets for 1898.
English High defeats Chelsea High 4 0 at Vine Street rink in a one sided opener. Cotter scores twice in first period and leads a strong English attack joined by Barrington and Southwick. Second match Roxbury High edges Mechanic Arts 1 0 after a tense scoreless 2 periods, Ayer netting the winner in the extra period.
At the State House committee hearing on Donahue’s liquor bill, Faxon acknowledged speculating in a few hundred barrels of rum and whiskey decades ago, earning $2000 to $3000 as tariff walls rose. He criticized ram sellers and liquor laws, while witnesses debated abutter rights and police board powers. a report on the bill is due later.
Hart exhibited feats at Charles Town event drawing hundreds of men. He lifted a water barrel on a finger, broke cobbles, drove a spike through a plank, burst steel chains, bent bolts, and tore through playing cards with bare hands. Before the show, H L Harding was chosen interclub representative after Spencer resigned, followed by a collation.
New Haven polo team defeated Providence 9 to 1 at home with Madden scoring the visitors lone goal. Pierce and Heffernan battled but lacked support. Rushes Pierce and Bone led with six points each. Lations stopped 18, Heffernan 386, foul on Pierce. Harrington refereed, Aufort timed.
Waterbury men win 6 to 2 as Rough Riders dominate after a tight start. Wodtke starred for the visitors and Holderness guarded Cotter closely for Hartford. Sword and Cusick delivered polished play, with Roberts and Wootke leading scoring for the rivals.
Springfield defeats New Britain 6 to 3 after a close game requiring twelve seconds of overtime. Hipson scored the winning goal. Stops were Smith 26 Burgess 64 with fouls credited to Connell Bartlett Burgess. Referee Lush Timer Nelson.
Bangor, Maine, defeated Bath 6 to 2 before a good crowd. Tarrant, Lewiston transfer, starred with nine goals? Lincoln and Tierney played well for Bath as Bangor's improved lineup shined. Stops credited to O Malley and Mallory with 23 fouls noted. Connolly refereed and Dr Dwinal timed.
A fair-sized crowd watched the Portlands beat Lewistons 9 to 2 at home in Portland Me. The game featured Rushes by Campbell who scored 9 and Purcell 4. Steps credited Allen for 50 and Murphy for 30. Referee Kelly and timer Dyer officiated with about 40 spectators.
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