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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1903
Page
4
Bud Embry wins 9 to 2 honoring Riley Grannan's two week promise to deliver results from the start. The column notes the pledge and the decisive result.
The advisory notes a three day record showing a net gain of 150 dollars on a twenty dollar stake. Riley Grannan leads a team of handicappers betting on horse races with promises of two winners at 4 to 1 and a six to 1 horse expected to win decisively.
Boston based John F Moakley the Cornell track coach plans abroad for the summer and is expected to take the team. Wefers likely to accept and Frank Kennealy of Cambridge Mass will join the squad running from 880 yards to five miles. Kennealy offers 1000 to beat him and Weters to run in 440 yard races. Duffey holds the 100 yard dash record while Moakley aims at international competition.
The adjourned games in Monte Carlo on February 18 were resumed. Marco defeated Wolf in 57 moves, Tarrasch beat Wolf in 67, Mason defeated Marshall in 69, and Mason beat Reggio in 59. Marzo and Albin drew after 96 moves, Marshall defeated Schlechter in 66, and Wolf defeated Marcozy in 6 moves.
Dudley won two strings from Old Dorchester in the Gilt Edge series at Old Dorchester alleys. Saxe rolled 235 and 564 to lead. Final score Dudley 2615 Old Dorchester 2546.
The Crosby and Woodworth teams won their bowling matches at Chauncy alleys last evening. The scores were not fully provided in the readable text.
Main Exchange and the Superintendents Office were the winners last evening in Beacon Chambers alleys.
Chauncy and St James tied for high team total with 1401. St James posted the high single string at 500. City Hall 444 468 1379. Columbia Road 423 441 440 1304. Chauncy 434 449 468 1401. Rexford 436 471 459 1366. Hub 477 434 436 1347. Carruth 464 465 441 1970. McCarthy 398 410 450 1258. Jefferson 459 460 434 1353. Sudbury 458 435 415 1308.
Radical changes announced by the Empire City Trotting Club New York set the Aug. 10 Yonkers meet stakes at 25000 dollars with best two of three heats. All horses must run for money after two heats or be withdrawn and doubled pacers without standard records barred per stewards agreement.
An advertisement offers a supposed life restoring Vital Life Fluid claimed to cure every known disease. It promises free samples and personal assurances from Dr. C. Sargent Ferris at 2685 Elektron Bldg Ft Wayne Ind, urging readers to write for cures and proof amid skeptical chatter.
Lynn resident Mrs Edward Boyle collected 124 coupons worth 12.40 from the Franco-German-American weekly and finally redeemed them for a cheap picture after a long chase. The manager said premiums vary by quality and cost more for higher items.
In New York on February 18, Captain Robert B. Bartholomew installs a large mirror in the east vault at Columbia to assist daily rowing machine workouts. The reflective wall helps him observe form and technique during training.
A health warning links back pain to kidney trouble and promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy. The ad claims free sample bottles by mail, notes hospitals and doctors use it, and urges readers to mention Boston Daily Post. It lists symptoms and urges purchasing fifty cent or one dollar bottles from drug stores.
Washington reports Jack Munroe will sign articles with Tom Jenkins for a handicap wrestling match set to take place after Munroe travels to New York City next Monday.
At the Lenox Club a reduced assessment for a special meeting will precede a strong boxing bill. Featured is ae Sheehan versus Jimmy Walsh for New England bantam bragging rights, with several Boston area bouts and potential Duffy vs Goodwin clash discussed. The Health and Physical Culture Club plans changes to avoid draws, with Twin Sullivan vs Danny Duane highlighted as a promising Boston rematch setup.
New York February 18 Frank Kramer the former National Cycling Association sprint champion has not confirmed a France racing plan despite reports last week He has a guaranteed sum of 5000 dollars for ten races through the season.
Seymour J. Hyde of NY Y C has bought the composite cutter Khama. She will be sent to the United States to be overhauled and refitted for the upcoming racing season. Khama is in the same class as Eelin Senta Isolde Hester and Queen Mab.
Gardner of Lowell outpointed Belfield Walcott of this city in an eight round contest at the Essex Athletic Club last night. Walcott had urged a draw if both remained on their feet at the finish. Semifinalist Pocahontas stopped Fred Bryson after a round and a half. Kid Hessell defeated Dave Lewis in two rounds. Meyer Jeffries beat Joe Phillips in six.
A 24 hour test of the new pumping engine at Cow Island West Roxbury begins today at 9 am.
Remarkably few sleighing enthusiasts were out on the speedway yesterday due to unusually deep snow and heavy going. Most stayed on the central track while few attempted the hill turn, with expectations of better racing if the weather continues.
Local automobileist Dudley Marks announced his plan to compete in the upcoming Paris Madrid race, signaling his entry for the famous event.
In Bristol Rhode Island on February 18 C Oliver Iselin visited the Herreshoff yard where riveters resumed work on the cup defender and orders were given to finish by April 15. A carload of plates arrived. their light white surface suggests nickel steel to be used for the top sides while bronze will cover the underbody. This combination aims to make the new yacht the first composition cup defender since Defender whose aluminum top sides failed after six years.
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