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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1904

Page

3

Goodwin Beats Daly in Fifteen Round Title Fight

Chester Goodwin of Chelsea, featherweight New England champion, defeated Andy Daly of Boston by decision after 15 rounds at the Eastern Athletic Club in Portland Maine. Goodwin dominated with a fast left jab and steady aggression, Daly displaying footwork but unable to fend off Goodwin’s sustained offense. Referee Jack Sheehan awarded the decision to Goodwin as the crowd applauded his display.

Portland Chester Goodwin Chelsea New England Andy Daly Boston Eastern Athletic Club Daly Goodwin Andy Mihit Jack Sheehan

Colonial Beats Old Belfry in Gilt Edge Candle League

Three matches rolled in the Gilt Edge Candle league last night. Old Dorchester fell to South Boston Yacht Club in two games. At the 009th alleys the home team won two from Dudley, and at the Colonial Club Old Belfry lost two. South Boston Yacht Club posted the best rolling.

Old Dorchester Cnt South Boston Yacht Club Dudley Old Belfry Chauncy Alleys South Shore Tremont Theron Taare Plimpton Oberhauser Leach Hedge Vantigua i Hall Dalton Brown Old Colony Perry Howard Baxter McGrath Winn Seatee Beee Jee LePe Dunn Sese

L A W 10 Holds Meeting Today at Abbot Bassett Office

The annual meeting of the League of American Wheelmen convenes this afternoon at 221 Columbus avenue. After years of decline, New York members may push a constitution to restore LAW control of amateur and professional racing, though adoption is doubtful. a riders petition seeks to regain full control.

Abbot Bassett Columbus Avenue League of American Wheelmen League New York National Cycling Association

Amateur Boxing Bouts Set for February 27 at Mechanics’ Building

At a NEAAAU championship committee meeting held at 21 Bromfield Street, officials announced the boxing championships would take place on Saturday evening February 27 at Mechanics’ Building. The purpose is to stage a fast track meet for registered amateurs and determine the champions.

Bromfield Street Mechanics’ Building Fonshi

Harvard Beats English High at Basketball

Harvard Freshmen defeated English High School 15 to 1 in Cambridge. The report lists players such as Nahas McDonald Reed Howard and Munroe with goals from fouls, crediting solid teamwork and standout efforts by the Freshmen.

Harvard Cambridge Herolk Tingee GLISH Rowel Ea Ner Bee Earl Nahas McDonald Munroe Giese Gabe Oh Smith Mae

Tufts to Play Dartmouth in Three-Game Series

Tufts manager James H. Hood announced a three game series with Dartmouth for the coming season. The schedule includes April 19 at College Hill, April 27 at Hanover, and May 13 at College Hill. It is Tufts' most important set of games this year.

Medford James H.hood Tufts Dartmouth College Hill Hanover

Lynn Wins Polo Thriller Over Salem 8 7

In a tight post season polo match Lynn defeats Salem 8 to 7. Turnbull nets the decisive goal near the end of the final period as Lynn showcases sharp passing and teamwork.

LYNN Salem Turnbull

Teck Ready for B A A Meet at Mechanics Hall

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology lists many strong entrants for the Boston Athletic Association games in Mechanics Hall and Captain G A Curtis expects his men to win prizes in various events. Be H Young is entered in the two mile.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mechanics’ Building G. A. Curtis H. Young

Indoor A A U Championship Contenders Race to Start

R Haynes E P Noyes and H Williams lead a field in the 40 yard handicap dash. K Tsuruta competes in the thousand and many racers including G A Chapman and Alex Grant run the mile. Farrington Emerson contest the 45 yard hurdles and high jump. Captain Curtis enters shot put. Technology relay faces Wesleyan with strong novice entries from Coach Mahan.

R.haynes E. P. Noyes Newton Alex. Grant R. D. Farrington R. D. Emerson Farrington Curtis Technology Wesleyan Mahan

Death of J B McCune Ends Noted Everett Businessman

J B McCune a well known Everett businessman in sewing machines and cycles died at Bridgeport after a second stroke. He was near 68 and leaves a son William E B McCune champion pool player. Born Brattleboro Vermont he worked in Canada sewing machines, formed Springfield Bicycle Co in 1831, later served Union Cycle Manufacturing Co of Highlandville and was a race meet official and timer at local tracks.

J. B McCune Everett Bridgeport McCune William EB. McCune Brattleboro Canada Springfield Bicycle Company Beer Union Highlandville

Munroe and Ruhlin Draw In Closed Championship Bout

In a one hour and fifteen minute catch as catch can match at the Criterion Athletic Club, Jack Munroe and Gus Ruhlin wrestled to a draw after neither could secure a fall. Referee Joe Cummings oversaw the match as 10 near falls kept fans hopeful, with Ruhlin finally forcing the draw as time expired.

Criterion Athletic Club Jack Munroe Gus Ruhlin Tke Trojans Munroe Ruhlin Billy Donovan Roxbury Jack Martin Providence Brackett

National League for Bowling Formed Amid Peace Talks

In Cleveland on February 9 a ceasefire between New York and Chicago at the national bowling tournament led to plans for a National Bowling League modeled after baseball. Eight teams will join, including Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Washington Newark Detroit Chicago Milwaukee and Buffalo. Officers elected include President Mayor D. Rose Milwaukee Vice President M A Phillips St Louis Second Vice President A C Anson St Paul Secretary Saul Karpf and Treasurer Frank Pasdeloup.

Cleveland, CO Peace Betwen New York Chicago Brooklyn Philadelphia Washington Newark N. J Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo D. Rose M. A. Phillips St. Louis A. C. Anson St. Paul Saul Karpf Frank Pasdeloup

Milwaukee Trade Sends Unglaub to Boston for OBrien and Stone

The Daily News reports a deal between Henry Killilea owner of the Boston American League club and Charles Havener Milwaukee team president. Outfielders OBrien and Stone of Boston are exchanged for third baseman Unglaub of Milwaukee. Unglaub was slated for Boston and had been linked to a move to New York before finalizing Boston transfer.

Milwaukee Wis The Daily News Hetween Henry Killilea Charles Havener O’brien Stone Boston Unglaub Ungland

Baseball situation badly mixed at Brown

Providence R I Feb 9 in opposition to Brown University's ruling out the professionalism clause a petition is circulated among students to keep the rule inoperative until Sept 15 and enforce the old rules until then if the petition succeeds it may mean no baseball team this spring as several players would declare themselves ineligible under the old rules.

Providence R. I Brown University

Dog Show Entries Break Records Ahead of Boston Show

Boston dog show entries surpass previous marks with over 1100 received, a rise of about 100 entries. Superintendent Mulvey announced the tally yesterday afternoon as the total is expected to exceed last year’s by a wide margin. The leading exhibitor is Thomas W. Lawson with 44 dogs, while Rev. J. D. O Gorman of Gananoque Canada brings his Irish terrier Celtic Badger to the event.

Boston Mulvey Thomas W.lawson J. D. O Gorman Gananaque,Can

Known for Cook's Imperial Champagne's quality and flavor

The phrase emphasizes evaluating Cook's Imperial Champagne beyond its branding, focusing on the product itself. It suggests endorsement based on taste and quality rather than mere name recognition.

Cook

Boxing plans loom for Lincoln Athletic Club in Chel

Lincoln Athletic Club Chel prepares for an upcoming athletic meeting on Thursday Feb 18 with a probable feature bout featuring two highly watched boxers. In Portsmouth New Hampshire a 10 round bout between Jack Soley and Lou Brooks excites local boxing fans. Jimmy Briggs will referee, his first Portsmouth appearance in over two years.

Lincoln Athletic Club Chel England Jack Soley Lou Brooks Portsmouth N. H Tammany Athletic Club Jimmy Briggs Briggs Billy Payne Philadelphia Portland Billeen Patsy Corrigan Payne Dunning Bunning Maine Australia Sandwich Islands Kangaroo Land Islands Jack O’neil Brooklyn N. Y National Athletic Club Kid Stein Chester Goodwin Steve Mahoney Quaker City West End Athletic Club Lawrence Tommy Sullivan Jig Stone Sullivan Billy Hill the Pick Bartly Connolly New England Stone Jim Stone Albert Delmont Pocahontas Eddy Nolan Kid Silver Kid Cahill W. A Boston Mike Sullivan Jack Blackburn

World of Sport and Local Athletics Notes

Various sports items span baseball figures Jim Sheckard and Joe Cantillon, coaching rumors at Cornell and Columbia, an American Association umpire appointment, and dog shows in New York. Tug of war revival chatter, East Boston dance, and Wakefield Independents seeking strong basketball teams round out a busy regional sports roundup.

Jim Sheckard Brooklyn Milwaukee American Association Ben Cantillon Phyle Eel Memphis Eee Michigan Columbia New York Yale Harvard Jack Taylor St. Louis Jack O'Neill Frank Pears Grillo American Association Cornell Pase Warner Joe Cantillon McFarland Goast McFarand Collins Criger Doran Farrell Howard J. Earle Illion Canidates East Boston Commonwealth Hall South Boston High School, Athletic Association Show Hall W. A. Adams A. J. Lill, Jr Bromfiel Street Meaghers Cifin Camerons Weominster Wales Louisville Joliet Flood Cincinnati Poole Indianapolis Ford Cleveland Bay Lowell Wake Sioux City Krick Meek Rochester Grim Marion Bliss Cross Philadelphia Manners Montreal Wakefield Independents Boston H. Godfrey Wakefield Joe Smart Billy Rogers

No Risk and Yet Gain Amid Health Emergencies Advised

In times of sickness or emergency when a stimulant is needed, the saying Nothing Risked Nothing Gained underscored the push for timely action to secure results.

Miss Donovan Departs Boston Mailing Co For Brooklyn Visit

Miss Mary E. Donovan forewoman in the Boston Mailing Company's mailing department has resigned and bade farewell to associates. Friends gathered to wish her godspeed and she received a basket of violets before a short trip to visit friends in Brooklyn, after which she will return.

Miss Donovan Mailing CO Mary E. Donovan Boston Mailing Company Brooklyn

Camp Mosquito Club Holds First Dance at Bloomfield Hall

Nearly 6500 members and friends of the Camp Mosquito Club in Dorchester enjoyed the first dancing party at Bloomfield Hall last evening. An excellent musical programme preceded the dancing with floor direction by Andrew S. Kenney assisted by Walter L. Donahoe and club secretary Walter J. Dayton.

Camp Mosquito Club Dorchester Bloomfield Hall Andrew S. Kenney Walter L. Donahoe Walter J. Dayton

Farmer offers work to ex-prisoner in Attleboro letter

A reader, BE. Noyes of Date No. 3 route Attleboro Mass, asks the editor to publish that he would hire John J Mooney after his 18 years in state prison. He and his wife will help him and arrange wages after he demonstrates value. asks Mooney to write ahead with arrival time.

John J. Mooney BE. N. Noyes Attleboro Mass

Star of the East Ball Hosted by Foresters in Paine Halls

The 23rd annual Ball of the Court Star of the East 18 Foresters of America drew about 300 couples to Paine Memorial Halls last night. Grand matches featured 8S Cohen with Annie Parker, Fred Wilson with Alice Parker, Bert Kelly with Mabel Young, Jack Freeman with Florence Frazier, and Bennet Saxe with Nettie Galvin. Morris Jurcie served as floor director.

Court Star of the East Foresters of America Paine Memorial Halls Cohen Annie Parker Fred Wilson Alice Parker Bert Kelly Mabel Young Jack Freeman Florence Frazier Bennet Saxe Nettie Galvin Morris Jurcie

Steamship Republic Arrives Off Boston Light

The White Star steamship Republic, voyaged from the Mediterranean, reached off Boston Light at 11 15 p m and is due to dock this morning according to harbor reports.

White Star Republic Mediterranean Boston Light

Ward 22 Republican Club Endorses Roosevelt for President

The Ward 22 Republican Club met last night and voted to endorse Roosevelt for the presidency. The endorsement signals strong local party support for the candidate ahead of the upcoming election.

Ward 22 Republican Club Roosevelt

Dummy Hoy Narrates With Sign Language Diamond Ring Incident

Dummy Hoy, visiting a deaf and dumb school, tells a story about a ball game while signing letter by letter on his moving fingers. A sunlit moment blinds the large ring on his left hand as teachers and students listen, then an 8-year-old boy signals “high phony ring” in response.

Hoy

Royal Blue Line Washington Trips From Boston

Travel info lists scheduled trips from Boston to Washington February through May with $25 covers seven days and $59.50 for Florida includes Washington stop. Stops include Philadelphia and New York optional. hotels are first class. postal booklet offered via Joseph P Taggart at 360 Washington St Boston MA.

Royal Blue Washington Boston Philadelphia New York Florida Joseph P Taggart Washington St Mass

Zimmer Likely to Join Veterans on Umpire Staff

Chief Zimmer, aging star of the Philadelphia Nationals, is rumored to be offered a National League umpire role by President Pulliam. At 44, Zimmer is among the oldest players, noted for a record not to be forgotten. He guided a weak Quakers squad last season and may not return to managing in 1904.

Zimmer Philadelphia Nationals Herman Long Jimmy Ryan George van Haltren Bobby Pulliam National League Cy Young Anson Cleveland Quakers Pittsburg Hugh Duffy

Monomoy Crew Saves Schooner At Shovelful Shoal

In a frigid morning rescue at Shovelful Shoal a two masted Acacia of Liverpool Nova Scotia carrying 140 tons of coal was driven onto the shoal. Captain Ricey and crew of the Acacia and Captain Kelly and crew of Monomoy Point life saving station braved freezing surf to free the vessel. A small amount of head sail allowed the schooner to slip off the bar and head toward port amid a northwest gale and growing ice fields.

Chatham Acacia Liverpool N.S New York Ricey Kelly Monomoy Point Ritcey

Machen Denies In Postal Trial Testimony

August W. Machen former rural free delivery chief testified he took responsibility for actions of clerk Miss Leichhardt who drafted letters from his division. He claimed a $2 000 payment from Lorenz was a bona fide sale and denied any prior suspicion of Lorenz or the Groffs influencing his orders for the Groff fasteners.

Washington W. Matchen Lorenz J. Lorenz Groffs

Large AOH meeting in Parkman Hall endorses parade

Division 34 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians held a large gathering in Parkman Hall with many visitors. President George C. Stephens presided. Members voted to cooperate in the March 17 parade and to observe the first meeting in March as ladies' night.

Ancient Order of Hibernians Parkman Hall George C. Stephens

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