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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1898

Page

3

Boston A A Defeats Crescent A A in Telegraph Bowling

Boston A A wins first half of telegraphic bowling match against Crescent A A of Brooklyn by over 300 pins. Ten Bowler totals show Boston 5039 to Crescent 4700 with Smith and Fuller top scorers for the B A A, while Crescent stars Vanveneer and Maguire lead individual frames.

Crescent A. A Brooklyn Boston Unicorn Crescent Brooklynites Smith Fuller L. St. Sp. S. Hecht W. Hill Wood St. Sp. S Vanveneer McKeever Halstead Maguire Anderson Weber Pilkington Kelsey Randall Doyle Presbrey

City Fathers Bowl Brawl Over Strike Call

A bowling match between aldermen and councilmen at Hub alleys ended with the councilmen winning by 569 pins after a tense moment when Referee Dever ruled a Norris strike a foul. Councilmen protested as aldermen led early, then fell behind in the second and third strings.

Board of Aldermen Aldermen Dever Norris

City League bowls record chase as Nobles win by six

Five games were bowled last night at Boylston alleys. The city league total of 2636 broke the previous Boylston mark by thirteen pins, achieved against Sherman who scored over 2400. Simson led with 579, Williams 556, while Nobles, Murray & Irwin, and Hub also won. Nobles claimed their first win of the season after a scoring error showed Sudbury as winner.

Boylstons Sherman Simson Williams Murray & Irwins Nobles Hub Sudbury Boylston Alleys Boylston Nobles Alleys McAllen Rivers Murray & Irwin's McGrath Saul McNeill le Clair Bates Elstrom Freeman Farrell Brynes Waltz Minple

Roxbury Club Triumphs Over Mercantile in Interclub Match

The Roxbury Club defeated Mercantile Library in a Suburban Interclub match held at the Mercantile Library Association clubhouse last evening. The teams split billiards, while Roxbury captured two pool games.

Roxbury Mercantile Library Mercantile Library Association

Keough Faces Ryan in Mur ray Irwin Pool Match

Jerome Keough leads Jim Ryan after a 400 to 300 victory in night one at Mur ray Irwin's. Keough holds odds to beat Middleton next week with scores 600 to 450 as Ryan and Keough continue tonight.

Jerome Keough Clearwater Haraponnilpat Jim Ryan Murray & Irwin Eough Ryan Middleton United States Keough Pee Soto

Doyle and Donahue Meet in Boston Before Spring Trips

John Doyle of Holyoke and Tim Donahue of a union background visited Boston ahead of spring practice. They’ve just returned from an all star Pacific coast trip. Doyle stayed with Chicago catcher in Taunton before catching a train to Springfield, where townsmen will escort him up river to Holyoke.

John Doyle Holyoke Washington Baseball Club Tim Donahue Boston Pacific Coast Jack Chicago Taunton Springfield

Release Bid for Chris Von Der Ahe In Habeas Corpus Case

In Pittsburg on February 18 a new habeas corpus bid was filed to free Chris Von Der Ahe. The application argues Missouri law and a Pennsylvania statute violate equal protection for non residents. An order requires Sheriff Lowry to bring Von Der Ahe to court next Wednesday and show cause why he should not be released. He remains in custody.

Pittsburg Penn United States Chrig von der Ahe

Wheelmen Transferred to Professional Class

Baltimore February 18 chairman Mott states Dan Daley of Taunton and Clauses D and J conn S Johnson of Worcester have been moved from amateur to professional status in the cycling ranks.

Baltimore Mott Dan Daley Taunton J. Conn S. Johnson Worcester

Boston Archdiocesan A A Elects Officers

The Boston Archdiocesan A A met at Knights of the Sacred Heart rooms and after adopting constitution and by laws elected President Thomas Muldoon Vice President Charles S OConnor Secretary George F Keenan and Treasurer Timothy J Shanahan. The board of governors meets next Friday and the regular meeting is set for March 25.

Boston Archdiocesan A. A Knights of the Sacred Heart Allen Street Thomas Muldoon Mission Church Charles S. O'Connor St. Augustine’s George F. Keenan St. Joseph's Timothy J. Shanahan St. Francis de Sales Charlestown Board of Governors

New England Ice Races Tonight at Locust Street Rink

The New England championship ice races including the 18 year old amateur division will be held at Locust Street Rink in South Boston tonight. The rink was flooded last night and should be in good condition by this afternoon when polo games are scheduled.

New England Locust Street South Boston

Caledonian Club Plans Curling Match in West Roxbury

The Caledonian Club intends opening its new covered rink at their West Roxbury grove by a match with the Boston Curling Club on Washington's Birthday Tuesday.

West Roxbury Caledonian Club Boston Curling Club Washington

Cruiser Vizcaya at Sandy Hook sails into harbor

The cruiser Vizcaya reaches Sandy Hook at sunrise and is met by Consul-General Baldasano and Lieutenant-Commander Ward. Spanish nobles serve as officers aboard. The vessel will be carefully protected while in American waters as the New York police force is alerted.

Baldasano Ward New York

Vizcaya in New York Harbor as Maine disaster looms

The Spanish cruiser Vizcaya arrives after anchoring near Sandy Hook. Sailors report fine weather until recent days and discuss the Maine affair and De Lome resignation. Captain Eulate cautiously weighs official news while pilot Gillespie delivers papers and health checks delay formal contact.

de Lome Havana Harbor Vizcaya Eulate Gillespie

Dr Agnew Cure for the Heart Praised by Patient

Perry of Aylmer Quebec credits Dr Agnew Cure for the Heart with rapid relief from five years of heart disease. He says one dose provides instant relief and four bottles cured him, with sale at Woodward & Co and Sheppard & Co.

Agnew Perry Aylmer Que

Three Classes of Men by Dr A R Sanden

A promotional note for a book titled Three Classes of Men by Dr A R Sanden claims 30 years of experience treating nervous disorders from youthful errors and promises cures with the Dr Sanden Electric Belt. It touts 5000 successful cases last year and warns against imitations, inviting readers to write for the sealed volume at 826 Broadway New York AY.

Dr. Sanden A. R. Sanden Broadway New York

Vizcaya to be guarded in New York Harbor by patrol boats

News says six patrol tugs under Lt. John A. Dougherty will guard the Vizcaya as she anchors near New York. Police will keep crowds back and the ship lit at night to prevent approach without sanction. Officers met with officials from Washington and the Spanish embassy to ensure protection amid heightened tensions after the Maine disaster.

Gillespie North River Vizcaya John A. Dougherty New York Harbor

Secret Messages From Spanish Naval Attache Visit New York

Senor Sobral, naval attache at the Spanish legation in Washington, met the Span ish consul-general at 10:30 this morning bearing two secret messages from Spain’s Secretary of State and Secretary of the Navy to the Vizcaya’s commander. He declined to reveal contents but said they are not significant or intended to delay Vizcaya’s port call. He doubted war, expressing hope for closer U S Spain ties and clearer views from Americans.

Senor Sobral Washington Spain Vizcaya Maine

Glendon Club Visits Chelsea Review Club

The Glendon Club of Everett visited the Review Club at Chelsea last evening to play billiards pool whist and bowling. They were defeated at whist by 348 to 29 percent and lost the pool match 109 to 108.

Glendon Club Everett Review Club Chelsea

Harvard Seeks Fair Triangular Regatta At New London

Harvard endorses a wide course for a triangular regatta with Yale and Cornell to ensure equal chances. About 150 men work on the crew as Lehmann trains them for a potential win, with Harvard hopeful and patient after winter negotiations.

New London Harvard Cambridge Yale Cornell Crimson Lehmann Thames New London Board of Trade

Miller Denied. Quiet Husband Held After Arrest at Boston

The landlady mistook Miller for a white man as acquaintances recall him as quiet and amiable. He lost his job, owed money, and moved among landlords, with trunks sent to the depot while awaiting remittance from his father. His wife, described as intelligent, denies claims she did not care about him and planned to leave for Lewiston once funds arrived.

Miller Stamford Street Lewiston Boston

McPartland and Quigley Fight to Six Rounds With No Decision

In Philadelphia at the Arena on Feb 18 Kia Partland and Jerome Quigley boxed six lively rounds. Both showed solid form and aggression with no knockdowns and no blood spilled. The match ended without a decision.

Kia” McPartland Jerome Quigley McPartland

Mysterious Billy Smith Fights In Baltimore Exhibition

Abe Ullman of Baltimore and Mysterious Billy Smith of Boston boxed eight rounds in a tame exhibition at Germania Mannerchor Hall. No decision given. Preliminary bout Frank Farley of Baltimore defeated Harry Smith of Philadelphia, but no decision was reached.

Baltimore Abe” Ullman Billy” Smith Boston Eureka Athletic Club Germania Mannerchor Hall Frank Farley Harry Smith Philadelphia Farle

Seven Men Cleared in Malden Prize Fight Probe

In Malden on February 18 Judge Pettingill discharged seven young men arrested for allegedly promoting a prize fight at the Maplewood Club on February 10. Defendants include George Parsons Timothy P Coakley Charles L Folsom of Maplewood and James K Briggs Angus F Martin John Soley and John Cromwell of Chelsea.

Malden Maplewood Club Pettingill George Parsons Timothy P. Coakley Charles L. Folsom Maplewood James KE. Briggs Angus F. Martin John Soley John Cromwell Chelsea

Brighton High alumni elect officers at annual meeting

The Brighton High School alumni held their annual meeting in the high school hall with about 160 members present spanning classes from 1869 to the current year. Dancing and decorations accompanied the election of officers, including George E. Brock as president and Herbert A. Wilson as treasurer.

Brighton High School George E. Brock William §. Fuller Helen E. Raymond Lidia F. Brock Herbert A. Wilson Edgar E. Smith Elsie L. Travis John T. Sanders Theresa R. Flahrty Alfred Clark Curtis W. Shaw

Warren Associates Fetes First Annual Concert and Ball

The Warren Associates hosted friends at Orienta Hall for its first annual concert and ball. The Fadette Ladies Orchestra played from early evening into the nine o'clock hour before dancing, with many guests noted for their elegant costumes including Lilian Beatty Etta Treat Lulu Kittredge Anna Egan Ethel Lincoln Mabel Perkins Fannie Burke Nancy McDonald and several Mrs. Beatty Mrs. Lincoln. Gentlemen attending included Charles E. Beatty C S Young H Stockebridge George P. Carver Harold Lincoln Edward Snell R B Stuart William Hoyt J G Ellenwood A MacDonald A C C Hoyt W C Gray O D Williams Sawyer H A Hess J Rogers and Hamilton.

Warren Associates Orienta Hall Fadette Ladies’ Orchestra Lillian Beatty Etta Treat Lulu Kittredge Anna Egan Ethel Lincoln Mabel Perkins Fannie Burke Nancy McDonald Stewart Lincoln Beatty Charles E. Beatty C. S. Young H. Stockebridge George P. Carver Harold Lincoln Edward Snell R. 8 Stuart William Hoyt J. G. Ellenwood A. MacDonald A. C.C. Hoyt W. C. Gray O. D. Williams Sawyer H. A. Hess J. Rogers Hamilton

Pennsylvania Railroad Tour to Washington by Special Train

Fare set at 25 dollars for a personally conducted Fitchburg route tour on April 1 with Wagner Palace Cars. Includes all expenses. Inquiries to J. R. Watson G P A Fitchburg R R Boston Mass for itinerary.

Pennsylvania R. RR Washington Wagner Palace Fitchburg R. R J. R. Watson Boston Mass

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