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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1895

Page

3

A. A. M Eet Heats to Open Six Annual Handicap Meet

The Boston Athletic Association invites fans to Mechanic's Hall for the sixth annual A A meet with a packed program. Heats for the yard dash start at 7:46 pm after a 7 pm band concert, with entries from B A A and many city clubs listed among the competitors and event details.

A. A John Graham Mechancs N. G.oods Washington Street

Free From Rheumatism Are the Major Saf

A clipped snippet asserts promises of relief from rheumatism through a method or product claimed to help many. The fragment hints at public interest in health cures and preventive tips, without providing verifiable details or names.

Baseball Brevities Leagues and player moves in majors

President Young notes at least ten new leagues seeking protection under the national agreement. Union College expelled for professionalism. McPhee may join the Giants while holding out from Cincinnati for 2400. Brooklyn and Washington sign many players as teams shape up for the season. Volunteers and trades pace the circuit with managers, captains, and salary disputes shaping rosters.

Young Union College New York State Intercollegiate Baseball Association Harry C. Pullman Louisville New York McPhee Cincinnati Brush MeePhee Giants Byrne Brooklyn Kennedy Stein Anderson Grim Mike Griffin Tom Burns Washington Sioux City Iowa Baltimore Wilmington Philadelphia Harrisburg Reading Pottsville Allentown Trenton Newark Jersey City Arthur Irwin Phillies William C. Bryan University of Pennsylvania Wilson Rosie Amos Farrell Fred Pfeffer Princeton William Joyce Washington Baseball Club Mr. Talcott Charley Farrell Atlanta

Sugar Refinery Bowling Tournament Ends With Team 1 Victory

In a last night match under the American Sugar Refinery banner Team 1 defeated Team 2 by 1688 to 1572 in a competitive bowling contest with several high series.

All in Its Favor on Colored Admission to Bicycle League

A Post reporter canvassed prominent white bicyclists in Boston about admitting colored men to the L A W. Most support equal rights, two oppose. One Southern-born man cites regional differences, another simply hates a black man. A. J. Ochs backs open ballots for a clear vote. The Jamaica Bicycle Club brother credits the North with supporting rights. Illinois is urged to lead.

Post Wheelmen Boston South Jamaica Bicycle Club F. H. Valentine New England

Marriage announced for Feb 20 between Bray and Frisbee

Frank James Bray and Miss Clara Louise Frisbee plan a February 20 wedding. Titus visited town with Spalding team photos, then headed home to New York. Jack Fecitt features a 474 pound rider in San Francisco, a workhouse guard who rides to lose weight. Jamaica club’s ball on the 12th promises social interest with secret features. Associated Cycling Club bowling saw Rovers 2251 pins, Medford 1799 with four men.

Frank James Bray Clara Louise Frisbee Titus Spalding New York Jack Fecitt San Francisco Jamaica Club Associated Cycling Club Boylston Rovers Medford Medfords

Navarre in Good Form ahead of spring racing plans

Henry of Navarre, last year’s champion, is expected to race in April on the Western circuit including Memphis and Coney Island. Byron McClelland reports the great horse in prime condition and entered in Chicago association stakes at Hawthorne and Harlem. The owner denies any lameness and explains the Cincinnati Oakley race was canceled due to prize money cuts from 3000 to 1600.

Henry of Navarre England Byron McClelland Chicago Hawthorne Harlem McCleland Memphis New York Coney Island Oakley Track Cincinnati

Campbell and McArthur To Box At East Boston Tournament

Ike McArthur of Riverside Boat Club and William Campbell of East Boston signed articles to box at the forthcoming amateur tournament by the Columbian Rowing Association in East Boston. They are the recognized New England featherweight leaders. The weigh in is set at 117 pounds at noon on fight day.

Ike McArthur Riverside Boat Club William Campbell East Boston Columbian Rowing Association New England

Roberts to Teach Floor Work at Harvard Summer School

Mr. R. J. Roberts, physical director of the Boston Y M C A, has been engaged by the Harvard Summer School of Physical Training to teach his system of floor work and practical exercises designed for Young Men's Christian associations.

R. J. Roberts Boston Y. M. C. A Harvard Summer School of

Blake Under a Handicap in B A A Meet

A. Blake, once favored to excel in the upcoming B. A. A. meet, has been unable to train due to illness. He is expected to run but likely not meet the high standards his supporters anticipated based on past performances.

A. Blake

Boxing Gossip Sparks Irish Champion Maher in Boston

Boxing gossip notes Peter Maher, Irish champion, endears himself to Boston crowds by willingness to fight anytime. He backers seek matches with Fitzsimmons and Goddard, while Maher eyes Steve O'Donnell and a rematch with Fitzsimmons. Also discusses Creedon-Choynski talks, Everhardt's purse, Dobbs bouts, and other boxing tidbits.

Peter Maher Maher Boston Fitzsimmons Goddard John J. Quinn Fitz Peter Steve O'Donnell John D. Hopkins Dan Creedon Parson Davies Creedon Joe Choynski Hopkins Choynski Jack Everhardt Charlesbank Club Everhardt Bobby Dobbs New Orleans Philadelphia Pepper Griffin Cincinnati William Daly, Jr Billy Quinn Herb Lewis Chelsea Charles Hill West End Tommy Carter Lynn Soley John L. Sullivan Kansas City Indianapolis Dennison Rob Roy

Gossip of the Turf Sparks Eastward Pacer Joe Patchen

The great pacer Joe Patchen will leave California for the East February 10, to start a short stud season before training for the next campaign. King William, a strong young horse from Spendthrift-Kapanga lines, shows speed with a 23 3-4s quarter in Memphis with 118 pounds up. John H. Shults's Thistle, foaled 1887, boasts eight foals at age three, including Order 2:12 3-4 and Oriole 2:20, Della S. 2:21, all 3-year-olds. David Highland 2:30 at four. R. C. Benson, late of Kansas City, will be Budd Doble's head assistant trainer. John A. Morris, undeterred by New York racing, stocks fifty yearlings and plans to breed 150 mares in spring to nine stallions including St. Florian, Cayuga, Britanic, and Plevna.

Joe Patchen California East King William Kapanga Kingston Leigh Memphis John H. Shults Thistle Oriole Della S David Highland New York R. C. Benson Kansas City Budd Doble John A. Morris St. Florian Cayuga Britannic Plevna

Old Maine Man Falls Ill in Rochester Station

Jefferson Adams a 79 year old Carmel Maine resident, attempting to reach Toledo Ohio to stay with a brother in law, collapsed from a paralytic stroke as he entered a Rochester police station seeking lodging. He carried a Testament and letters from Portland Bangor and Carmel leaders. He had earlier been ruined in business, with family tragedy and a penniless later life, and belonged to several fraternal and religious groups.

Rochester N. Y Jefferson Adams Carmel Toledo Portland Bangor Adams Patriotic Order Sons of America Sons of Temperance and American Sons of Liberty Presbyterian Church

Patrolman Pratt Dropped From Police Force

The Board of Police dismissed Patrolman William B. Pratt of Division 3 after a hearing on charges of neglect of duty and drunkenness. He pleaded guilty to neglect of duty but denied intoxication. witnesses said he was found badly intoxicated in the station basement at 1 am, suspended the next morning, and discharged at 5:45 pm roll call.

Board of Police William BE. Pratt Division 3 Pratt

All Diseases of Men at Peabody Medical Institute

Fixhausted vitality nervous and physical debility and premature decline are cured at the Peabody Medical Institute Boston Mass. Dr W H Parker Consultant with 32 years practice has GOLD MEDAL from National Medical Association and manifold endorsements. Consultation 9 to 6 Sundays 11 to 1. Free prospectus with testimonials and press endorsements.

Peabody Medical Institute Bulfinch St Boston Mass W. H. Parker National Medical Association Parker

Pawtucket Inventor Missing May Be Suicide At Sea

John M. Parker of Pawtucket Rhode Island has been missing for nearly a month after leaving for Portland Missouri to inspect a spool machine invention. He boarded a steamboat with stateroom No 73 but was not seen aboard again. clothing believed to belong to him was found in his room, prompting authorities to suspect suicide at sea. Parker, age about 45, leaves a wife and three children and has relatives in Connecticut. his exact fate remains unresolved.

John M. Parker Pawtucket R. I Watts Parker Boston Portland Lock’s Mills Grand Trunk Railway Congress Wilmington Manchester Conn Holyoke Willimantic

Theatrical News Gossip on New York Manager Rumors

Rumor mill swirls about possible Columbia Theatre next season with Nelson Morkel as manager backed by John Stetson while W. A. Brady could take over if a leasing deal fails. Castles Square, Park, and Boston venues figure in talks as A M Palmers and other acts prep new shows amid continued strong Park attendance and ongoing variety bills.

New York Nelson Morkel Columbia John Stetson Park James A. Herne Henry C. Miner Boston Mr. Stetson W. A. Brady Castle Square Hoyt McKee

Mattawan Burglary Suspect Hunted After Boardinghouse Tip

Danbury Connecticut February 7 Tony Klopp proprietor of a local boarding house notified police that three men matching the Mattawan burglars’ descriptions sought lodging last night. They gave names Joseph Jones William Weiss and Charles O'Brien with conflicting residences. Jones had thirty five dollars found on him. Mattawan chief notified marshal Snyder shot in the Mattawan robbery Tuesday night died this noon the wounded night watchman remains in critical condition. Mattawan citizens offer a one hundred seventy dollar reward likely to Klopp.

Danbury Conn Tony Klopp Mattawan Joseph Jones William Weiss Charles O’brien Jones Hall of Marshal Snyder Klopp

Novitiate Destroyed at Tewksbury Oblate House

Fire at the Oblate Fathers Novitiate in Tewksbury wiped out all buildings except the gymnasium and pavilion. Loss estimated at 15,000 to 20,000 with 18,000 insured. Frozen ponds hindered aid from the alms house. The estate covers about 72 acres with a chapel recitation hall and library amid a 25 room main building. It trains 25 to 30 novices.

Lowell Mass Tewksbury United States Oblate Order

Shoe and Leather Minstrels rehearse for Press Club event

The Shoe and Leather Minstrels, famed from last year’s Boston Theatre show, prepare for the Press Club annual entertainment in March. A successful rehearsal last evening showcased growing talent in song, chorus, and story, with another session set for Wednesday evening February 13 at a Washington street hall secured for the event.

Boston Press Club Washington Street

Physignomical Hair Cutting Beneath Boston Colleges

Hair cutting service advertised near Tremont row and College Boston University area. The fragment mentions physignomical hair cuts offered at 19 Tremont and nearby shops along Tremont street with college vicinity notes.

Tafts College Boston University

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