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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1904

Page

3

Schoolboys shine in big B A A meet prospects bright

After the B A A meet Worcester high schools may skip the interscholastic event, boosting local city teams to train harder. C R Leonard nearly won the 40 yard dash, G F Kennedy and Jack Wendell excelled in heats, and J M Eveleth placed in the 600 yard. Dedham captain C C O Connell showed pace in the mile, while Featherstone fouled in the relay between Boston and Worcester teams.

Worcester C.R. Leonard Arthur Duffey G. F. Kennedy Jack Wendell Roxbury Latin Roxbury J. M. Eveleth Stone Charles C. O'Connell Dedham High Alex. Grant T. F. Reardon Cambridgeport Gymnasium Association Featherstone Hock Boston Lawrence Light Guards Medford Boston Latin

Harvard Issues B. B. Schedule for Coming Season

Harvard baseball releases schedule with first game April 9 at Cambridge against Vermont and final potential game July 2 in New York if Yale series requires an extra contest. The slate lists matches at Georgetown, Virginia, Annapolis, West Point, Maine, Holy Cross, Exeter, Bates, Williams, Andover, Dartmouth, Penn, Brown, and Amherst, ending in New Haven then New York if needed.

Harvard Cambridge University of Vermont Yale New Haven New York Trinity Georgetown Georgetow University of Virginia Washington Annapolis West Point University of Maine Holy Cross Worcester Exeter Bates Williams Andover Dartmouth University of Pennsylvania Philway Brown Saab Amherst University Neumajovenia Cure

Harvard Baseball Teams Start Training Tuesday

All candidates for Harvard varsity and freshman baseball teams are called out today with regular practice set at Soldier's Field tomorrow afternoon. Keeler and Chesbro of the New York American League will coach batting and pitching respectively through mid March while Coach Frantz oversees overall program and finances.

Harvard Soldier’s Field Keeler Chesbro Frantz

Two men Arrested in East Boston Gaming Charge

Otto Clifford age 19 of 185 Bennington street and Frank Schuch age 26 of 73 Morris street were arrested by East Boston police yesterday on a charge of gaming on the Lord's day.

Otto Clifford Bennington Street Frank Schuch Morris Street East Boston

High and Latin Schools to Meet in Indoor Track Clash

The English High and Boston Latin schools will stage their first dual indoor track meet next Friday at English High School starting 2 PM. Nine events are planned including sprints, distance runs, pole vault, high jump and shot put with captains Landesman and Webber leading rival squads under officials Enery H. Clark, Bob Guild, Dan Hurley, John O'Reilly and Fred Bogardus.

Boston English High Boston Latin Landesman Webber Enery H. Clark Bob Guild Dan Hurley Harvard John O'Reilly Fred Bogardus

Duffey Chooses England Over St Louis World Fair Race

Arthur Duffey world champion sprinter plans to race in England next summer instead of at the St. Louis World's Fair. He cites greater athletic enthusiasm in England and a habit of summer trips abroad. Duffey may improve his standing by competing in the Olympian games and could challenge the famed 9.35 second 100 yard dash time again.

Arthur Duffey England ST. Louis Fair Arthur F. Duffey St. Louis Duffey

Tufts Girls to Have Fast Basketball Team

Tufts College co eds have organized a basketball squad and plan to select a fast five this week. They arranged games with several leading women’s colleges. Grace Wheeler of Milan N H chairs the All Round Club athletic committee guiding the team. Tufts trustees voted financial assistance and hired Miss Harrington of Wellesley as coach. Countway of Somerville is named team manager. captain to be elected soon.

Medford Tufts College All Round Club Miss Grace Wheeler Milan N. H Harrington Wellesley

Boston Dog Show Entry List Highlights Boston Terriers

The Boston Dog Show next week lists 192 Boston terriers, outdrawing 183 in New York last week, with Walter Hanley of Providence noted to place ribbons. Collies and cocker spaniels are strong, toy spaniels and bulldogs show notable entries, and other breeds such as beagles, English setters, pointers, and Russian wolfhounds fill out a diverse field.

Boston Terriers Boston New York Walter Hanley Providence Thomas W. Lawson Irel Doctor

Last of Channing receptions honors Miss Minot at Chestnut Hill

Mrs. Walter Channing hosts the final reception for Miss Katherine Minot, fiancee of her son Henry P. Channing, at the Channing home on Boylston Street Chestnut Hill from four to six this afternoon. Mrs. Channing is assisted by her daughter Miss Barbara a close friend of Miss Minot who debuted with her a couple of years ago.

Walter Channing Katherine Minot Henry P. Channing

Boston Educational Union to get its own West End home

The Boston Educational Union in the West End plans to hire and maintain a building for its social civic and educational work. In six months it has helped place many immigrants in public schools and secured local employment while creating an educational centre and hosting dances to deter attendance at undesirable halls. The board includes diverse interests and the union remains non political.

Boston Educational Union West End

Father Tierney Begins Duties at St. Catherine's Church

The Rev. John D. Tierney, new pastor of St. Catherine's Charlestown, opened his tenure with a 9:00 AM Mass and preached at 10:30 AM. He succeeds Father Moylan, who has died.

John D. Tierney St. Catherine’s Church Charlestown Father Tierney Salem Father Moylan

Communion for St. Mary's Sodality in Endicott Street

The Married Men's Sodality of St Mary's Church Endicott street with 6500 members received holy communion in a body at the 7:30 mass yesterday. Next Sunday the Single Men's Sodality will receive in a body. Lenten devotions are set for Wednesday and Friday evenings at the church.

ST. Mary’s Men’s Sodality

Harvard Senior Crews Start Training Today

Harvard upper class rowing teams begin training this afternoon in preparation for June interclass races. Weld and Newell clubs each field a class crew, with selections made from top candidates in the first class eight.

Harvard Weld The Newell

Philo Celtic Society Hosts Irish Song Night

The Philo Celtic Society held a regular meeting at 6 Whitmore Street yesterday followed by an entertainment in Irish song and recitation. Contributors included Mr Conroy Mrs Margaret E Casey and Mr Joyce.

Philo Celtic Society Whitmore Street Conroy Margaret E. Casey Joyce

Interclass Rivalry at Tufts Indoor Meet Promises Heat

Medford, Feb 14. Tufts College Athletic Association indoor meet set for next Wednesday at Goddard Gym. Four classes plus Medical, Dental, and College of Arts and Sciences teams will compete in relays and events such as 20 yard dash, potato race, shot put, high jump, high kick, pole vault and fence vault. Captains and managers named for Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen.

Medford Tufts College Athletic Association Goddard College Hill Medford College Clarence P. Scoboria Somerville Harold L. Gordon Dorchester John G. Milner Hugh H. Whitman Fisher’s Island N. Y Frederick R. Proctor Wilton N. H Frank L. Dickinson Woodstock N. B Alexander

Western Union Messengers Avoid Fresh Strike

Western Union messenger boys say they do not expect another strike soon after recent firings. A company representative defends management and warns against disaffection while noting the workforce remains capable of replacement.

Western Union Messenger Post

Piscopo Presented With Diamond Ring at Hotel North End

Early evening the Hotel Piscopo owners and staff gathered around John B Piscopo manager and nephew to present a diamond ring as thanks for kindnesses shown during the past year The occasion also marked his 26th birthday and his tenth year as the proprietor's right hand at the hotel.

Hotel Piscopo North End John B. Piscopo Henry di Guiseppe John Piscopo

Spaghetti Club Elects New Officers At North End Meeting

The Spaghetti Club of the Allied Lithographers' Trade Union met at the Columbus Associates rooms last evening for its annual officer election. Ralph Granara was re elected president Michael Moran treasurer and C J Badger secretary. Joseph Glavey Thomas F Fanell and Ralph Granara form the board of directors. Frederick Cavagnaro was elected an honorary member.

Spaghetti Club Allied Lithographers’ Trade Union Columbus Associates North End Ralph Granara Michael Moran C. J. Badger Joseph Glavey Thomas F. Fanell Frederick Cavagnaro

Judge Lyman Brewster Dead in Danbury Home

Danbury Connecticut February 14 Judge Lyman D Brewster a nationally known lawyer was found dead at his home He had been in frail health since suffering a stroke while addressing the New York State Bar Association annual dinner in Albany last year

Danbury, Conn Lyman D. Brewster New York State Bar Association Albany

Boxing Gossip Sparks Week of Fights Across U S Cities

Boxers including Jack Johnson the colored heavyweight champion face six rounds in Philadelphia and others such as Benny Yanger Aurelia Herrera George Gardner and John Willie duel in Chicago Butte Milwaukee St Louis and Milwaukee with more bouts listed. editorial urges lawful sportsmanship and laments private prizefights while boxing authorities debate rules and safety.

Jack Johnson Philadelphia Black Bill Benny Yanger Aurelia Herrera Butte George Gardner John Willie Chicago Lowell Man Ben Yanger Hughey McFadden St. Louis Kid Carter Milwaukee Reader Roslindale Danny Dougherty Jimmy Walsh Police Commission England Tommy Daly Baltimore Lew Ryall New England Daly Ryall Highland Athletic Club Marlboro Bia Kid Goodman R.B. C John L. Sullivan Johnny Pollok New York Chick Tucker Jimmy Stone Tucker Roanoke Thomas W. Connders North Russell Street Tom O'Rourke Larry Temple the Tammany Athletic Club Pierce

Woman Charged With Illegal Liquor Sale Arrests Made

Esther Cohen, 48, of 23 Prospect Street, was arrested yesterday by division officers on a charge of illegally selling liquor. The arrest highlights ongoing enforcement actions against unlicensed liquor sales.

Division $8 Esther Cohen Prospect Streets

Close races as four teams vie for league title

Charlestown and Newtowne share first with B A A one game back and Commercial four behind. Championship rolloff set on neutral alleys next week with schedule to be announced. Charlestown leads in totals and individuals, while Newtowne boasts strong single and Gutheim averages.

Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League Charlestown Newtowne Commercial Kenney Southwell Gutheim Newtowns Gordon A. A Towanda Arlington Boat Club Dudley Highland Highland Club Melrose Highlands Kernwood Malden Review Chelsea Oxford Lynn Newton League

Best Scores At Bottle Pins And Candle Pins

The report lists top scores rolled in Greater Boston league matches last week for bottle pins and candle pins. It highlights standout performances by bowlers across several teams with notable high scores and consistency.

Post’s Greater Boston

Team 2619 Bottle Pins at Marketmen and Emerson

Team 2619 Bottle Pins total Butter Marketmen Team single Emerson Commercial sos. Individual total Frank Bond South Shore Commercial 576. Individual single Southwell Charlestown Gilt Edge 233.

Emerson Frank Bond South Shore Commercial Southwell Charlestown

Gilt Edge Candle Pins Standing in Market Report

Fragmentary OCR item shows numbers and initials, listing prices and identifiers for candle pins and related goods. Names and places are unclear, but reference to a standing position and assorted codes suggests a brief market or inventory note from a local paper. The readable bits imply trade items with numerical codes.

Track meet individual averages and team scores

A garbled OCR list shows individual averages for swimmers or runners from Granite, Trimount, Bay State, So. Boston, with names Gill Munkley Mellin H Stevens Raiche Clark Hennessey Wilcox Breen and scores around 0.82 to 0.89, plus team marks Trimount So. Boston Bay State Granite. The fragment notes affiliations and an overall Bay State gain in the regional event.

Wilcox Trimount R. M. Irwin Bay Breen

Candle Pins Team and Individual Score Summary

Team totals show Sudbury City 1464 and Somerset New Century 510. John Finnigan of Murray and Irwin City led individuals with 349 points. Stewart of Smith and Anthony Plumbers posted 127 as top single.

Sudbury City Somerset New Cen Murray & Irwin Stewart, Smith & Anthony Plumbers

Local Ledger of Loans and Names in Trade Ledger

A fragmented OCR lists loan entries and related names with figures. Entries include W L Ave, Am Loan, State Street numbers, and names such as Dresser, P Tocieecetel Waite, Chandler N B, Perry B, Cabot B S, Jane Estabrook, Barett A L, Peters P T.

W. L. Ave L. Ave Am Loan State Street Boston Federal Dresser P. Tocieecetel Waite A. Lieweccee Hayes F. T Chandler N. B Perry Cabot B. S Jane Estabrook Barett A. L Peters P. T

Money prizes expanded at Boston Horse Show

The Boston Horse Show directors announce three money prizes in each regular class. The third prize will cover exhibitor expenses, creating a more even distribution of winnings. Premium list preparation is underway and due soon.

Boston

Dudley basketball gains show in strong season

The Dudley school basketball team posts a solid showing this year led by Murphy and Wrighte as a fast forward pair. Dartmouth trainer John Bowler received praise for his work with the New Hampshire college squad while Boston College Prep sprinter E A Hodgkinson showed lapses in training. Other notes mention missing faces at the oval and a late February National Cycling meeting in New York. Rumors place Ben Mulford Jr to manage Washington baseball next season and William Rooney seeking an early bowling match with the Trimount Association at 24 Warren Street, Roxbury.

Dudley Murphy Wrighe John Bowler Dartmouth Athletic Forces Mr. Bowler Boston New Hampshire College E. A. Hodgkinson Boston College Cambridgeport J. B. Mulligan Bernard Doherty Oval National Cycling Association Astor House New York Mechanics’ Hall Milwaukee Ben Mulford, Jr Cincinnati Washington McLean Control William Rooney Trimount Association Warren Street Roxbury

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