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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1899
Page
3
The Amateur League of Boston and Vicinity sees a tighter pennant race as Final Lifting Process gains by sweeping three wins, while Roxbury slips with three losses. Meyers of Cambridge shines by sweeping all three, and leaders B A A ride a strong week to stay ahead as Calumet falters against Charlestown.
The Boston Insurance Co and Employers' Liability lead the Insurance League last week with Boston Insurance adding five wins including a postponed match. Symonds tops individual averages at 163. The Herald Candle Pin League advances the Herald team to challenge the Journal, with Bean’s lead rising a point. Harvard boxing pupils, coached by Steve O'Donnell and J. J. Foley, prepare for friendly bouts among 4000 students as potential matchups loom involving McCormick, Robinson, Evans, and Jim Rodgers.
In the Circuit League last week T A second team did not play yet widened its lead by three games. Riverdale Casino of Brookline dropped three straight to fall back. Allston gained on Riverdale and nears the top of the place group. Newton Boat Club Mangus A A and Roxbury moved up various spots with three wins each. Fuller BA A leads individual ranks with Willey Mau Gus second. Ainsworth and Cooke IB A follow. The standings:
Carruth leads the City League pennant race in the big pin division with a wide margin over Boylston. Sudbury slips to third after defeats by Boylston. Murray and Irwin win two matches as Sudbury loses two, placing the Uptown team beside the North Enders. McCarthy edges City Hall in a hot week battle, with McCarthy losing all three while City Hall takes one. The standings reflect a tight race as top clubs press their cases.
Weet Brookline leads the City League candlepin fray as standings unfold with teams jockeying for position in the annual contest. The updated results show Brookline atop a tight pack as matches continue.
Indoor Harvard boxing week features five three round bouts as top matchups attract crowds. Notable clashes include Gardner vs O'Brien and McBride vs Flaherty with predictions favoring the veteran Gardner and Lowell's Flaherty aiming for another win. Multiple cards across Brooklyn, Portland, Hartford, and Portsmouth supplement the college event with pro style preliminaries and budding ring rivalries.
L F Cooke rolled up three fine singles at Carruths last week with 198 147 and 162 total 507. B A A Newton Highlands post poned game set for Friday at the B A A. St James candle pin roll off saw McDonald win 78 pounds McCarthy 273 Jouve 272. Hedge 377 won Mur ray twin tourney with McCarthy 873 second Bent 368 third. McCarthy 441 primo prize. Roseville A C leads Athletic League of New York with Meyers 180 03 in 33 games Badger second 179 19 Start Knickerbocker A C third 177 17. Mastern Packing Co Trade League record 2555 pins first string 899.
A New York based claimant, Louis Marayiti, announces a $50 forfeit to contest the Italian pool championship in the United States. He invites any fellow Italian to a series or single match, pledging his superiority and threatening to withdraw the collateral if no equal stake is posted within thirty days. The challenger boasts an undefeated record and offers $150 on the result of any match under these terms.
Dublin reports Ireland's football team defeated Scotland 3 to 1 in a recent Association match. Earlier, England was defeated by Ireland in a tight contest decided by a single goal.
Informal celebration at Brookline Country Club with skating and a curling match. The bank holiday and stock exchange closure free members to spend the day at the clubhouse. A military band performs from 2:86 to 5 and a table d hote lunch is served at 1:50.
Captain Tom Cotter leads Hartford club of the National Polo Association toward a Feb 27 visit to Providence to clash with the Grays in a pivotal match. The Hartford squad chases the league lead as both teams near a tight race. Jeron Keogh, pool expert, begins a weekly engagement at Murray & Irwin’s tonight offering $2 to challengers who can beat him. $10 for 12 balls and a $100 prize for perfect score.
The article notes Harvard students train in boxing under two instructors, with McCormick as a capable fighter among well-known gym regulars Hennan and Burden. It discusses boxing as a useful art rather than a business, highlighting O’Donnell’s past bouts with Godfrey and Kilrain and Woley’s popularity as a coach among students.
The A W Massachusetts division rules and regulations committee considers drastic changes to how elections are held. A proposed plan would appoint a returning board outside L A W to supervise counting and returns, aiming to keep counts away from public view and prevent irregularities.
New York report details a scheme by William E. Skinner and partners who formed Fairfield Floral Company in Fairfield Maine. They lured women with a free $25 artificial flower making course and paid for initial outfits, then charged $110.50 deposits as “good faith.” The scheme drew thousands of applications and victimized over 265,000 workers nationwide, including many in Boston, with $250,000 taken before arrests.
Boxing gossip lists matchups Danny McBride versus Martin Plaberty in Brooklyn with Tow McCarthy facing Doc I’sque in Buffalo as Charley remains part of the chatter in Monday notes.
Ad reads for Dr Bull’s Cough Syrupian Time promising relief from cold and cough symptoms. An herbal remedy marketed as a tonic to ease throat irritation and congestion, with claims of soothing effects and general wellness support.
Hearings will be held at the State House on two bicycle related bills with interest for wheelmen. The I A W bill is set for the 21st and the Frost bill for the 24th, despite no penalty for railways refusing bicycle carriage.
Big Jim Jeffries arrived in Boston after a week on the road between here and Portland. He was barred from sparring at Lawrence with his brother Jack and expressed disappointment at missing daily prep before facing the only Fitz in his career debut. He expects a quick readiness for the bout.
The boxer expects victory against the Australian foe and notes the articles suit his milling style. He won’t be disadvantaged by Fitz if clinching rules are enforced. Jeffries departs for New York tonight to join trainer Billy Delaney for final preparations for the year’s big match.
The Building Trades Council urged state ownership of telegraph and telephone lines and endorsed uniform labor hours legislation. Sanitary and Street Cleaning Workers elected officers. Barbers endorsed a licensing bill and planned a state convention delegate. Bakers and Confectioners and Freight Handlers unions met, with social events planned and new members initiated. Park Department workers discussed the Mariboro shoe strike and supported strikers with funds and morale aid. The use of courts to defeat strikers was denounced.
In Marlboro a monster mass meeting closes the tenth week of shoe workers strikes. City Hall was packed with labor leaders including injunction targets. John H. Murray and Philip H. Burke spoke along with Mrs. Mary K. O Sullivan of Boston, Murray pledging to honor the cause even if prison time results, with others ready to carry on.
In Fusiliers Hall yesterday afternoon Division 43 A O H held a meeting with about sixty members present. President John B O Higgins presided as two candidates were initiated and four propositions were submitted. Ex Senator John J Quinn acted as toastmaster and speeches were delivered by Captain Thomas F Clark and several members.
The Beacon Pharmacy at 409 Bromfield Street offers unusually low prices on patent medicines and prescriptions this week. Quinine pills, Scott's Emulsion, Listerine and other staples are discounted, with Finneran and Polla as proprietors promising quick prescription service from a staffed team of experienced compounders.
The Royal Blue line conducted eight day tours to Washington D C on February 14 March 7 and 4 1. It lists expenses 27 including five days at Wibbitt and Riggs March 24 tour to Washington and Old Point Comfort Other tours in April and May Stop over privileges and side trips Illustrated pamphlet on application to A J Simmons New England passenger agent 211 Washington street Boston
The Franklin Pleasure Club held its election of officers last evening on Milton street. Morris Frankel was named president, Louis Quint as vice president, Morris Aisner treasurer, Morris Bronstein financial secretary, James D. Serotovsky recording secretary, with Emanu Miha, Samuel Berger and Morris Aisner as trustees. The club plans its first grand social for March 21.
The Somerset Associates of South Boston hosted their eighth annual ball at Bethesda Hall in South Boston tonight. A reception committee led by ex-Alderman Joseph J. Norton includes Senator J. K. Baldwin, Representative H. K. Naphen, Commissioner T. W. Flood, M. J. Sullivan, PD. J. Gleason, and council members E. L. Logan and G. A. Donahoe. Several state and city officials plan to attend, with Councilman W. F. P. Hickey in charge of the floor.
Arsenally run tourist schedule from Boston leaves Feb 7 March 13 and 27 April 3 10 and 24 for seven days at 22 dollars. Includes side trips to Mt Vernon Alexandria Old Point Comfort and Richmond with stop over privileges at Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and New York. Details from D. N. Bell tourist agent 205 Washington Street.
Police from Station 32 visited 30 Lynde Street last night and found two packs of cards. They arrested Albert Fayette, Charles H. Otis, and Thomas Hughes on the charge of being present at the location.
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