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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1897

Page

3

Shaws Springs Favored For Training By Corbett Brother

Harry Corbett favors Shaws Springs as a training site for his brother citing proximity to Carson City. He expects the bout to be held there and plans to open a pool room. Reserved seats flood in, but Wheelock says no seats until pavilion plans finish. Hotels and merchants urged not to charge exorbitant visitor rates.

Carson City Harry Corbett Shaws Springs Steamboat Springs Wheelock Stuart

Varioscope Builds Three Machines for 24 Pictures a Second

New York February 10 The Corbett Fitzsimmons fight becomes a variascope championship with Varioscope Company constructing three cameras capable of capturing 24 pictures each second. The photograph privilege is highly valued as a spectator draw.

New York Corbett Fitzsimmons

Haley Bouts Haugh In Clean 115-Pound City Show

In Buffalo on February 10 Patsey Haley of Buffalo defeated Maxey Haugh of Brooklyn in a 20 round 115 pound boxing match at Walden Avenue A C. Referee Sheehan ruled Haley the winner. Earlier bouts featured John Haslip versus Arthur Mims and Luke Stevens versus Kid McAuliffe with decisions in each.

Buffalo N. Y Patsey Haley Maxey Haugh Brooklyn Walden Avenue A. C Haley Sheehan Police News John Haslip Arthur Mims Haslip Luke Stevens Lowell Mass Kid’ McAuliffe Stevens

Parson Davies Seeks Maher Sharkey Fight in Reno

In Pittsburg Davies meets with Connelly and Quinn to arrange a March 15 bout between Maher and Sharkey in Reno Nevada. Reno carnival likely to draw attendees as spectators pass through en route to the fight with undercard goes between champions in lighter classes and a $5000 purse expected.

Pittsburg Penn Davies M. J. Connelly John J. Quinn Maher Sharkey Reno Nev Corbett-Fitzsimmons

Boxing Gossip on John Quinn and Peter Maher

In Pittsburg John Quinn stands by Peter Maher through prosperity and adversity. Quinn believes Maher is peer to any foe in the ring. The note references Maher’s second defeat to Bob Fitzsimmons and hints at ongoing boxing discourse.

John & Quinnn Pittsburg Peter Maher Quinn Peter Maher Bob Fitz

Varioscope boxing venture plans three large side-by-side view units

The article outlines promoters Dan Stuart and a varioscope inventor building three side-by-side viewing machines at ringside. Each unit will cover space between ring posts, film capacity totals 24,000 feet, and operate in four-minute cycles during the bout, taking 24 photographs per second. The plan includes non electric crank operation and world-wide reproduction hopes amidst mixed expert opinion.

Dan Stuart Twe

Parson Davies Plans All-Star Carnival After Fitzsimmons Battle

Parson Davies nears completion of an all-star boxing carnival to follow the Fitzsimmons Corbett match. Key bouts include Peter Maher vs Sailor Sharkey and a potential Walcott vs Billy Smith middleweight clash. Talks continue for Armstrong vs Jeffreys and bantam weight matchups with McAuliffe. Location tentatively near Carson City.

Quinn Sharkey Corbett Fitzsimmons Choynski Tommy White Frank Steele Washington Street Boston Athletic Association Jimmy DeForrest Jimmy Kelly Fred Mayo New York City Johnny Gorman Dick Moore Tommy Ryan Gorman Tommy Jack McAuliffe Davies Jimmy Barry Jimmy Anthony Barry Anthony Kid McCoy England National Sporting Club McCoy Dan Creedon Lewis Brooklyn Joe Choynski Peter Maher New York Tom O'Rourke Jack Bonner Philadelphia Bonner Summit Hill Chicago Parson Davies Utah-Nevada Pittsburg John J. Quinn Sailor Sharkey Joe Walcott Billy Smith Big Bob Armstrong Jeffreys California McAuliffe Carson City

New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Fast Relief

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved within six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. The remedy claims prompt pain relief in the bladder, kidneys, back, and urinary passages for men and women, easing water retention and painful urination. Sold by Goodwin & a. 96 Hanover Street, Boston.

Sy Goodwin & A Manover Street Boston

Bay State poloists win over Brooklyn team at Clermont

Massachusetts ice polo players completely outclassed the Brooklyn polo team at Clermont rink in Brooklyn New York. They won by a score of 7 goals to 0.

Brooklyn N. Y Massachusetts Clermont

Showalter and Pillsbury Draw In First $2000 Chess Match

In Brooklyn on February 10 the opening game of a $2000 prize series between J. W. Showalter and H. N. Pillsbury ended in a draw after thirty five moves.

Brooklyn N. Y J. W. Showalter H. N. Pillsbury

National L A W assembly debates roads and politics

Albany session reports politics and good roads dominate proceedings. Illinois delegate E W Connolly presses his candidacy for president though West factions split. Dunn circular alleges ex president J W Dunn backs Elliott under a prior agreement. Speakers favor federal road funding, noting farmer opposition fading and city funding essential.

Albany N. Y National L. A. W. Assembly E. W. Connolly Illinois Nee Assembly Connolly Dunn J. W. Dunn Ohio Elliott McKinley A. B. Choate Minnesota J. W. Morrison New York E. C. Harrison Governmental Bureau of Good Roads James Owen

Seaboyer Shatters Clocks in Y M C A Trials

G E Seaboyer of the YMCA powered the Orient to a record time in the home trainer races at West Newton street rink last night. The timing clock was stopped as his speed exceeded expectations. Wright did 1 34 for the mile while Clark clocked 1 29 and Girard finished the mile in 1 21 with fast pacing from Cambridgeport Cycle Club.

G. E. Seaboyer West Newton Street W. J. Wright F. T. Clark B. F. Girard Cambridgeport Cycle Club

Elliott Confident as Pennsylvania Shifts Support

Albany reports a dramatic shift in the race as the Pennsylvania delegation backs Elliott. Potter's camp claims Elliott remains strong with 164 delegates pledged. J R Dunn predicts Elliott's first ballot election as Western delegates back Elliott for president and Connolly for first vice president.

Albany N. Y Pennsylvania Elliott Potter J. R. Dunn the Kenmore Connolly

Pittsburg Cycle Race Leads With Tight 72 Hour Standings

The midnight tally in the Pittsburg 72 hour bicycle race lists Waller and Gimm tied at 642 miles 10 laps, followed by Schoch 619 Hall 604 Forster 681 Rickel 652 and Denche 425 as the field progresses.

Pittsburg Penn Waller Gimm Schoch Hall Forster Rickel Denche

Wheelwomen hail Miss Woodbury at national assembly

Miss Mabel Woodbury of Danville Illinois becomes the first woman delegate to sit in the L A W National Assembly. The Lovell Diamond Cycle Monthly issue by John P Lovell Arms Company profiles a $100 annual subscription with a free premium bicycle. Boston cycle show delegates named. Potter campaign notes. mock trial setup. Dusty Roads cyclist Fred St Onge to appear. officials and badges distributed at assembly.

Mabel Woodbury Danville Ill National Assembly Lovell John P. Lovell Arms Company Clifton S. Wady Messrs Brown & Wales Purchase Street Boston New York J. M. Linscott Boston Cycle Company Quinon Pierce Elliott Potter Major McKinley Dunn Berkeley C. C Fred St. Onge Grand Opera House Providence W. S. Bull W. E. McClintock Massachusetts Highway Commission

New England Water Works Association Dinner

About seventy five members and guests attended a dinner at Young s yesterday with President Haskell presiding. Speakers included Walker Fuller Crandall Chace and Kiernan and Salem Water Board President Hurley.

New England Water Works Association Young's Haskell Messrs. Walker Fuller, Crandall Chace Kiernan Hurley Salem Water Board

Wreck Angloman Livestock Landed at Birkenhead

Part of the live stock from the British steamer Angloman, wrecked on the Skerries, was landed at Birkenhead today. The vessel sailed from Boston for Liverpool when disaster struck yesterday.

Liverpool Boston Skerries Birkenhead

Grover and Freedman Tie Again in City Checkers Match

The Grover Freedman checkers match in Boston keeps drawing large crowds as a decisive ninth game ends with Grover forcing Freedman to resign after a tense sequence. The score stands two to Oz and seven games drawn with more play expected.

Freedman Grover Beret White Nailor Cross

McCarthy Beats Meyers To Narrow League Tie At Cambridgeport

McCarthy candle pin team defeated Meyers on Meyers alleys Cambridgeport last evening by forty four pins. The win creates a tie for first place with two losses each and nine games left. Attendance reached about two hundred as McCarthy swept all strings led by Scannell with 28 followed by Sheafe and Delano in high games. Pierce stood in for the sick McDonough and Kersey returned after illness.

McCarthy Meyers Cambridgeport Pierce McDonough Kersey Scannell Sheafe Delano

Boston City Hairs Regatta Debate On Table

Boston offered funding for the New England Amateur Rowing Association regatta on the Charles River was laid on the table at the American House meeting. Officers including Walter Stimpson and A R Sweet were re elected. Springfield and Worcester delegates urged city support while Boston held the preferred venue. The table decision stands for one week with a committee to inform Mayor Quincy.

Boston New England Amateur Rowing Association Charles River American House Walter Stimpson A. R. Sweet John J. Corrigan W. &. Fairbanks James P. Fox Crescent Boat Club Springfield Cr. J. Murphy Atlanta Boat Club John Cummings Worcester Wachusett Boat Club Cummings Quincy Charles Welton

World's amateur skating champion crowned in Montreal

J K McCulloch of Winnipeg won the 500 metre race to claim the world amateur title after Seyler of Switzerland could not skate. Norseman M Lordahl won his heat in 9 39 1 5 with John Davidson of Montreal close behind. McCulloch completed the win with A Lee of Montreal in 9 25 2 5, though his time trailed the world record.

Montreal J. K. McCulloch Winnipeg Man McCulloch Seyler Switzerland M. Lordahl Norway John Davidson A. Lee Lordahl Davidson Lee

Boston Gun Club Hosts Wellington Traps Prize Shoot

The Boston Gun Club held its third Wellington traps match yesterday afternoon. In the 21 birds prize, Winters won with 17 points, Miskey and Dove tied for second with 16, and Spencer and Harris were third with 14.

Boston Gun Club Wellington Winters Miskey Dove Spencer and Harris

Massachusetts Relief Officers Dinner Held at Thorndike

The annual dinner of the Massachusetts Association of Relief officers was held at the Thorndike yesterday afternoon with about fifty members in attendance.

Massachusetts Association of Relief Officers Thorndike

Dorchester Central Wins Whist. Dudley Club Takes Billiards Pool and Bowling

In the Suburban Inter Club at Dudley Association Club last evening the home team won billiards pool and bowling and Dorchester Central won whist. The score:

Dudley Association Dorchester Central

Portland Alleys Match Ends With Portland Jr S Victory

In Cambridge at the Portland alleys last evening the Portland Jr s defeated an unidentified opponent, marking a local win in a neighborhood bowling event.

Portland Cambridge Portland, Jr.s

California Wines Far Bar Deck Square Row

Incomplete text fragment mentions a bar and square deck area with scattered notes likely from a local gaming or business column. No clear date person or organization is identifiable.

California Wines

Quizy area results with varied scores

In Quincy, candlepins Jeffersons at 1302 and Salem tied Melrose High at 2318 for high scores. Newton Highlands saw Riverdale Casinos at 2426 and Malden Kernwoods with Philedians at 2801 claim top spots.

Quincy Candlepins Jeffersons Salem—Salem Melrose Highlands Newton--Newton Highlands Riverdale Casinos Malden Kernwoods Philedians

Yale and Harvard Rowing Agreement Likely This Spring

Walter Camp of Yale to sign the final Yale Harvard accord after New York alumni balk at a Hudson race clause. Captain Bailey met in New York to review Harvard terms, which include Yale entering the Harvard Cornell boat race. If Camp signs, Yale will join Harvard in rowing baseball and track events this spring.

New Haven Conn Bailey Yale New York Harvard Hudson Walter Camp University

Yale and Holy Cross to settle relay dispute

Yale and Holy Cross College agreed to a final trial for the disputed two mile relay championship. Yale challenges Holy Cross over alleged fouls and will enter a team at Worcester Academy games on February 22.

New Haven Conn Yale Holy Cross College Holy Cross Gerard Worcester Academy Worcester

Winthrop Socials Honor Dr and Mrs Orville E Johnson

Last evening a reception at 75 Winthrop Street Winthrop Centre celebrated the return from their wedding tour for Dr and Mrs Orville E Johnson nee Allen. Ushers included Charles v Johnson and others. The Ladies of St John Episcopal held a Swedish tea in Masonic Hall with cocoa tea frappe and readings.

Orville E. Johnson Allen Winthrop Street Winthrop Centre Arthur Truslow E. F., Gage Fred Allen A. W. Davis W. S. Griffin H. R. Douglas Harry Gardiner Sylvanus Paine P. Briggs Wadsworth David Floyd Charles Ehrman Captaia S. G. Irwin J. F. J. Henson Fannie August Andrew Dutton Annie Dutton Edith M. Ashley Ernest Griffin E. S. Freeman Alfred Phinney Robert Chauncey Sidney H. Griffin A. W. Belcher Eugene Maskelly Edwin Ide William H. Gardner Fred N. Bemis Anna Cotton Florence Ide Rachel Hayden Jennie L Josie P West Ada Bennett Lucy N. Garbutt

Unitarian Club Holds Monthly Meeting at Vendome

The Unitarian Club convened last evening at the Hotel Vendome for its regular session. Rev. Thomas Van Ness of Copley Square Church spoke on the path forward for Unitarian institutions, followed by Unitarian Association treasurer George W. Stone.

Unitarian Club Hotel Vendome Thomas van Ness Copley Square Unitarian Church George W. Stone The Unitarian Association Francis C. Lowell Professor Emerton Cambridge George Batchelor

Firemen's Ball Draws Near 10 000 Attendees at Mechanics Hall

About ten thousand people attended the firemen's hall ball at Mechanics Hall last night. The crowd filled the floor, balconies, and stage with dancers staying for each successive dance. Guests included Commissioners Russell and Clark and eight members of the Governor's staff. The grand march featured District Chief Hussey and a procession of officers and ladies.

Mechanics’ Hall Tom Baldwin Russell Fire Department Clark Board of Police Nathan L. Hussey Josephine Harwin J. W. Godbold Godbold R. A. Ritchie Ritchie C. T. Adams Ella Moriarty P. E. Walsh Lottie Anderson J. F. Gillen Annie Tookey M. Cronin M. A. Murphy M. J. Hoar Alma Sheehan H. P. Pitcher Pitcher P. Murphy Murphy M. Norton Norton Hussey Ritchie and Adams

National Epicurean College No 23 Holds First Social

About 600 members gathered in Union Park Club for the club's first social led by floor director O L Lavin and his wife. Roughly 150 couples joined in the grand march as hotel chefs formed the core membership. The hall featured tasteful decorations and a prominent welcome sign at the entrance.

National Epicurean College No. 23 Union Park Club O. L. Lavin

Waterfront actions and ship incidents reported near Graves

The two masted schooner Golden Rule from Harrington Maine was towed after flooding near Graves by the Peter W French. Captain Means 64 and crew member Richard Norton fought water leaks, pumping from 4 PM Tuesday to noon Wednesday. Also reporting: Regalia from Rockport caught with lime fire in Portsmouth harbor. Brookline from Jamaica struck submerged object and to be dry docked. Borderer repair contract awarded. Alice Holbrook leaking near Lookout Bight after shoal strike.

Harrington Peter W. French Charley Nugent Commercial Wharf A. F. Means Richard Norton Means Tle Boon Island Regalia Cummings Rockport Boston Portsmouth N. H Lower Harbor Boston Fruit Company Brookline Hopkins Long Wharf Port Antonio Jamaica Simpson's Borderer Lockwood Manufacturing Company Alice Holbrook Ellis Saavannah Beaufort N. C Lookout Bight

Kennedy case extends for filing bill of exceptions

In Salem February 10 the bill of exceptions for William Kennedy jailed for attempting to poison Albert I. Royd at Danvers has not been filed by today. Counsel requested a short extension and was granted. Kennedy may not face sentence until Friday and the court will sit another week to clear the docket.

Salem William Kennedy Albert I Learoyd Danver 3 Crowley Kennedy

Banquet and Testimonial for Adams Express Official

A banquet and testimonial honoring Joseph Graham, superintendent of Adams Express Company equipment, was held last evening. Edward M. Sands served as toastmaster with guests including George L. Baker Hiram Nash George Loring James Donovan P K Orrin and Daniel Lovering.

Joseph Graham Adams Express Company Edward 5. Sands George L. Baker Hiram Nash George Loring James Donovan P. K. Orrin Daniel Lovering

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