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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1898

Page

3

Newton Wins Narrowly In Candle Pin League Match

Newton defeats Newtowne 538 led by Tapley 538 and Untin 517 as Cambridge debuts hurt by poor second ball work. Newton takes first two games and narrowly loses final game in close finish at the Garden City club house amid high scores and few changes.

Boston Newtowne Newton Newtownoast Ewton Cambridge Owlers Garden City Inbridge Newtown T Theewton Hales Untin Tapley Kemp T Aking Buntin

Three Classes of Men by Dr A R Sanden Book Notice

An advertisement claims a 30 year medical specialty in nervous disorders from youthful errors. It promotes a sealed book detailing cures with the Dr Sanden Electric Belt and asserts 5009 men aided last year. Implies authenticity and warns against imitations.

Dr. Sanden A.R. Sanden Broadway New York N.Y

Bowling results from the Cab le Pin League night action

Ned Dickerman's raves defeated Jameson by 4 lead in the Cab le Pin League at ub alleys. St James remains second while Hub ties for third. In Division B four games played with Sudbury vs thian postponed. Kirby tops Murray Irwin alleys with 1331 total. James, Meyers, Boylstons and Jefferson Central won. Roxbury Metropolitan beat Massachusetts team by 116 pins as BC Wheelmen lost.

St. James Alleys James Tao Alon Duffy Sere Columbia Oss Seveesenes Towle Pees Ereseses Harrington Hitchcock Es Kirbys Paige Eer Ross Ee McLaughlin Kby Murray Irwin Bowier McGrath See Harrison Piongren Callahan Williams McDonald Seers Pierce Ee Eee COUT Eeek Ees Carruth Meyers Total Shine Sewer Etereeeeenee Eeeee Leahy Ese White Eee Eee Ub Alleys Ned” Dickerman Raves Jameson Jamesoneam St. James Hub Jamesons Sudbury Thian Chelsea Murray & Irwin Kirby Eam M. and I. Independent Efferson Central McCarthy Eam Roxbury Roxburys Massachusetts Boston College Wheelmen

East Wey Wheelmen Rally Visit Against Bay State Team

Fragmentary notes describe a hockey event involving East Wey Wheelmen of this city and the Bay State team at the Casino. Names such as Sawyer Franks K Sawyer Sampson Lineman Walsh Raymond appear in partial lines, with unclear scoring and positions.

East Wey- Wheelmen

Punter 276 Votes Mark Open Sessions At League Assembly

National Assembly of the League of American Wheelmen meets in St. Louis to debate good roads and California. New York reports 276 pledged votes for Potter out of 364. majority speculation rises as openings and banquets unfold.

ST. Louis National Assembly League of American Wheelmen Otto Doerner Milwaukee John Hamilton Harrisburg Penn National Association of Farmers’ Institute New York Potter Assembly Sterling Elliott Massachusetts National League Dorner National Highway Improvement Committee A. B. Choate National Highway Commission For Minnesota Chicago Frank W. Moulton Moulton Carter H. Harrison Public Works Larry McGaw League Racing Board W. E. Pratt Campello E. C. Baker Vermont Arthur F. Clark Bennington J. M. Ashley Burlington Maine William Harthorne Waterville Connecticut Frank E. Smith East Norwalk California

Bicycle Gossip Shifts Managers and Plans Across Tracks

Mrs. E A McDuffee improves as doctors hold hope for recovery. John M Savage to manage C Wold cycle fittings at 477 Tremont St. Louis Bill seeks Cleveland manager for Lozier agencies. Major Taylor blocked from South races. Bellaire track managers cite color line. Senator W J Morgan’s Boston visit aims at ten year lease rather than land purchase. T E Tarment heads to New York as hat salesman. Swiss rider Charles Kaser plans challenge to Michael in five or ten mile race then sprint work. Thomas Keenan Jr. denies withdrawal from Potter ticket. John West may take C W Miller to France for 48 hour race. first American in foreign long distance events.

E. A. McDuffee John M. Savage C. Wold Tremont Street Louis Bill Lozier Cleveland Major Taylor Bellaire American Cycle Racing Association W. J. Morgan Boston T. E. Tarment Westboro New York Charles Kaser Michael Thomas Keenan, Jr Potter John West C. W. Miller France

Maher Challenge to McCoy Fails to Lock In

Buck Connolly manager of Peter Maher announces Maher’s world title challenge to Kid McCoy after McCoy forfeits $5000. Connolly offers $6000 or $10,000 a side and a six week window to sign. If McCoy refuses, the $5000 remains and Maher will challenge any fighter for the title.

New York Buck Connolly Pittsburg Peter Maher Police Gazette Kid McCoy Maher McCoy Connolly Fitzsimmons

Boxing Gossip Reveals Feuds and Fight Plans

Parson Davies and Joe Choynski split after a public feud and the Parson plans to drop Choynski and reclaim a forfeited $1000. Amid rumors, boxing figures like Goff, Madden, McCoy, and Palmer spark scheduling talks, with rivals such as Sullivan Kelley Burke and O’Brien pursuing bouts across Boston, Chicago, and Troy.

Abduction of Chris Von Der Ahe Probed by Missouri

Circuit Attorney Eggers declares the Von Der Ahe kidnapping from the St Nicholas Hotel a high handed outrage. He plans warrants for all involved and will seek a Missouri Governor's requisition to return the abductors from Pennsylvania. Governor Stephens supports the move and cites Missouri law on abduction.

ST. Louis Eggers Chris von der Ahe Pittsburg von der Ahe St. Nicholas Hotel Stephens Pennsylvania Missouri Bendel

Princeton Coach's Trainer Resigns After Seven Years

John Mac Masters, Princeton's athletic trainer for seven years, resigned today citing dissatisfaction with last season's football training. He trained five championship teams with Princeton baseball and football. The post may go to Walter Christie, current track trainer.

Princeton N. J John MacMasters Tigers Walter Christie

Notable Names in 19th Century Figures List

A roster of historical names including August Belmont James W. Alexander Thomas T. Eckert James H. Dunham Sidney D. Ripley George W. Carleton George W. Phillips Henry S. Terbell Jayton Ives Boudinot Colt Alanson Trask and J. F. De Navarro, indicating a compilation of notable individuals from a bygone era.

James W. Alexander August Belmont Thomas T. Eckert James H. Dunham Sidney D. Ripley George W. Carleton George W. Phillips Henry S. Terbell Jayton Ives Boudinot Colt Alanson Trask J. F. de Navarro

Ryan Defeats Keough in Murray & Irwin's Cue Clash

Scotland's Ryan shows form in a crowd pleasing win over Jerome Keough at Murray & Irwin's last evening. Keough dazzled with runs and billiard style shots while Bingham trailed in the afternoon session. Tonight Carey faces Keough and McCune seeks the champ's first defeat.

Ryan Scotland Jerome Keough Murray & Irwin Keough Bingham Bob Carey McCune

Milford Organizes New League Under Business Principles

President Charley Marston of Fall Rivers travels to the Bahamas on business. Frank Dwyer signs with Cincinnati and coaches Hobart College. Last year’s Pawtuckets’ Wilder and J F Pare seek signings with Waiie Burnham. Nick Young completes the schedule as magnates eye potential plum arrivals. The Suburban Lowell League becomes City League with Burkes Emeralds Y M C I s and Mathews.

Milford Charley Marston Fall Rivers Bahamas Frank Dwyer Cincinnati Hobart Wilder Pawtuckets J. F. Pare Waiie Burnham Nick Young Plums Lowell Burkes Emeralds Massachusetts New England Hafford Somerville High Georgetown Pat Fleming Cambridge Billy Maloney Lewiston Cadwalader Yale Laurenceville School Carter

Schaefer Victorious in Boston Exhibition Triumph

Jake Schaefer returned to Boston after winning at Madison Square Garden and drew a large crowd at Hub billiard parlors. He defeated Ben Saylor of California in an exhibition, then plans another performance this afternoon and evening. scores and averages are given with a long running tally.

Jake Schaefer Boston Madison Square Garden George Slosson Ben Saylor California Lab Schaefer Saylor

Local athletic notes from winter to summer events and figures

Multiple brief items cover skating races postponed by soft ice at Locust street rink, predictions of Tewksbury to win 100-yard outdoor event, Yale rowing changes by Bob Cook, A R Yates securing Fair Field Me trotting park lease with meets planned, Minot Bastian visiting Clinton after Penn relay, Maine Mile Track Association set to hold a Rigby fair next summer, Frank M Monahan training Hoy Cross for Boston College meet on Feb 28, Ed Donovan Natick challenger to Bernie Wefers, Piper comments on Downer and Weters race, and Emerald Football Club Worcester heading to New York for Memorial Day for the Irish-American Association grounds dedication Geelie tournament.

Locust Street Harry Cornish Tewksbury Bob Cook Yale A. R. Yates Fairfield Minot B. Bastian University of Pennsylvania Holy Greys Clinton United States Canada Maine Mile Track Association New England Frank M. Monahan Hoy Cross Boston College Ed Donovan Natick Bernie Wefers Atter Piper Downer Weters Emerald Football Club Worcester New York

Woman Arrested for Shoplifting at Jordan Marsh Co

Inspector Knox arrested a woman who supplied the name Jane Whalen and residence Newton Place Somerville for shoplifting at Jordan Marsh Co.

Inspector Knox Jane Whalen Newton Place Somerville Jordan, Marsh & Co

Rules Bar Riders and Licenses in Horse Races Adopted

In case of emergency a rider may race before license is issued but winnings are withheld until the license arrives. Licenses may be free if no claims exist. A rider must know horse eligibility personally. Charles B. Palmer led a resolution opposing betting on heats. New York named for the next congress.

Charles B. Palmer Lowell National Trotting Association New York

National Trotting Association Alters Rules and Licenses Drivers

The biennial congress in New York adopts abolishing the hobble on all tracks from 1899 and a new driver licensing rule. The code revision affects all 1896 rules. Officers elected include P. P. Johnson president and David Bonner and M. T. Smith as vice presidents. District boards named across EasternAtlantic Central Western and Pacific regions. A driver license from the secretary is now required before competing on member grounds.

New York National Trotting Association American Association P. P. Johnson Lexington David Bonner M. T. Smith San Francisco Lewis J. Powers Springfield Mass W. H. Gocher Hartford Conn C. B. Palmer Lowell William Christie Toronto Milwaukee Gorton Chicago Pacific E. P. Heald A. B. Spreckels C. M. Chase

Woodbury's Facial Products Promoted By Boston Dermatologist

Dr John H Woodbury of 11 Winter Street Boston promotes Woodbury facial soap facial cream face powder and dental cream. Each sample offered for 20 cents as the dermatologist has studied skin and complexion for over 26 years.

Woodbury John H. Woodbury Nter St Boston

Dean's Ointment Promises Quick Relief for Skin Ailments

An old promotional note claims Dean's Ointment provides instant relief for difficult skin conditions, describing hives as painful and exposing a wider claim about remedies for various skin irritations.

Dean

Locomotor Ataxia Spotlight Under Medical Aid Reach

The National Association of Physicians and Surgeons highlights Dr. Wilson at 18 Boylston Street for treating locomotor ataxia. Two young men improved after six weeks of care, with demonstrations and free trials offered weekly and consultations always available.

National Association of Physicians and Surgeons Wilson Boylston Street Ike Association

Salvation Ot Aid Without Burnt Arm

A brief note expresses optimism that Salvation Ot will support the injured without delay. It mentions relief from pain and swift recovery, emphasizing care and assistance for the affected person. The tone remains hopeful and communal.

Colonel Lovell Elected President of Boston Cycle Board

Colonel Benjamin S. Lovell, president of the John P. Lovell Arms and Cycle Company, has been elected president of the Boston Cycle Board of Trade after Fred Very’s resignation. The unanimous choice aligns with expected leadership continuity.

Benjamin S. Lovell John P. Lovell Arms and Cycle Company Boston Cycle Board of Trade Fred Very Benjamin 8. Lovell

Lovell Named Leader at Directors Meeting Dinner Set

The board of directors elected Colonel Lovell to prominence in the trade at a meeting called for that purpose. A dinner was voted to be held at the Thorndike on the evening of the 19th with Mr. Dikeman of the National Board of Trade of Cycle Manufacturers expected to attend.

Lovell Board of Directors Thorndike Dikeman National Board of Trade of Cycle Manufacturers

Pioneer Boston cyclist fund idea raises aid to hospital

A Cambridge reader proposes turning bicycle pump signs into charity boxes for the Emergency Hospital. He suggests placing a box in every cycle store in Boston to collect annual donations and asks the Post to assist.

Post Sterling Elliott Boston W. M. Holahan Cambridge

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