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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1899

Page

3

Oxford Defeats 999th Artillery in Interclub Meet

In Lynn on February 20 the Oxford team beat the 999th Artillery of Charlestown in four events of the Massachusetts Interclub games. Billiards saw Cashman and Parke lead Oxford to 275 against Bigelow and Towne 242 for the artillery. pool ended 150 to 98 in favor of Oxford. Whist totaled 317 plus 5 for Oxford and 307 minus 5 for the artillery. The program lists individual scores for Oxford players McConnell Boughton Heys McEagles WinSlow and for the 999th Artillery Loring AshWorth Teeles and others, with overall totals.

Lynn Oxfords 999Th Artillery Charlestown Massachusetts Dudley Hardy Oxford Saissi

Murray & Irwin Independents Triumph In Close Series

After dropping the initial two games yesterday, Murray & Irwin Independents won two of three against South End’s extra players. Dennis of the Independents led the fray with 276 pins in a tight match. The score remained unresolved in the available text.

Murray & Irwin Independents South End Dennis Independents Bowlers Byrnes Eeeseeeese Bes Sweeney Serene Rereesere McDonald A. Hill

Suffolk Market Team Faces Setback in Pin Match

The Suffolk Market champions opened with a win but dropped two straight to the Howlett Club, losing by wide margins. Malone of the Howletts led with 488 pins, aided by notable spares from Howlett and Milliken. a decisive third game is set for next Wednesday evening.

Suffolk Market Howlett Club Malone Howletts Howlett Milliken

Freight cars carry materials for new cup defender at Bristol

Work on the defender at Bristol progresses with frames being set up and frames raised. Freight cars bring Tobin bronze plates from Ansonia Conn and steel wire rigging for shrouds backstays and runners.

Bristol R. IL Ansonia Conn

Novel Boston Job Print calendar features real stamped envelope

A newly issued calendar by Boston Job Print showcases a facsimile envelope at the top with a real stamp erased, the envelope individually addressed to its recipients. The design is praised as highly effective and eye catching.

Boston

Miles Corroborated On Beef Controversy In Cuba Inquiry

Testimony recounts canned roast beef and refrigerator beef issued to volunteers and regulars during the Cuban campaign. Officers describe complaints of taste, texture, and nourishment, with Miles defending actions and noting inquiries sparked by reports of chemically treated meat.

Davis Miles Porto Rico Department War Department General Miles War Commission Cuba Tampa San Antonio Yale Santiago Secretary of War Sion Ponce Daly Army Cc. C. Yeamans Yosemite O’neill Chester James Hamilton Lewis Gillespie van Horne Thirteenth Infantry Twenty-second Infantry States Charles W. Minor Sixth Infantry Tie Minor Henry Jackson Third Cavalry Montauk

Keid McCoy to Box George Green in April Fight

Keid McCoy the heavyweight and George Green the local middleweight have signed for a ten round bout scheduled for April. McCoy must KO Green within ten rounds or forfeit the decision.

San Francisco Cal Keid McCoy George Green McCoy Green

New Tri College Agreement Formed by Amherst Williams Wesleyan

Representatives of Amherst Williams and Wesleyan Colleges met at the Copley Square Hotel to form a tri-collegiate league replacing the old Williams Amherst Dart mouth arrangement. A constitution and by laws were to be adopted by a committee. schedules for baseball football and track were planned with meetings at the hotel and a late May or June track meet contemplated.

Amherst Williams Wesleyan Copley Square Williams, Amherst Dartmouth Boston W. H. Lewis C. E. Mitchell C. I. DeWitt H. I. Pratt I. M. Garfield E. R. Tinker, Jr H. L. Lehman C. D. Makepeace L. R. Gordon A. R. Legg O. R. Yale N. G. MacNaughton New England

Wrestling title bout planned at Music Hall March 7

Ernest Roeber and the Terrible Turk train for the championship clash at Music Hall. A marquee match pairs Paddy Fitzgerald against rival Jim Williams, both Cambridge men and members of rival university city organizations. Other attractions complete the sporting program for an evening of events.

Ernest Roeber Turk Music Hall Paddy Fitzgerald Jim Williams Cambridge University City

Roxbury Kid to Face Allen as Keogh Forfeits Cue Match

Champion Keogh forfeited a cue bout to the Roxbury Kid yesterday afternoon after scoring 1 balls against him. Nickerson posted 71 balls in the evening to Keogh's 160. This afternoon Allen of New York will play and in the evening the Roxbury Kid.

Keogh Nickerson Allen New York

Dunkhorst Beats Lawler In Eight Round Fight

Ed Dunkhorst of Syracuse defeated Frank Lawler of St Paul in eight rounds at the Empire A C arena. Dunkhorst weighed 245 pounds to Lawler 195 and carried the pace, ruling most rounds except the third.

Hot Springs Ark Tommy Ryan Syracuse N. Y Charley Johnson St. Paul Ed’’ Dunkhorst Frank Lawler St. Paul, Minn Arena Tonight Dunkhorst Lawler

Connolly Matthews Bout Called Off Over Low Crowd

New Haven boxing card at the New Haven Athletic Club was canceled due to a sparse audience turning out for the Eddie Connolly versus Matty Matthews bout.

Connolly-Matthews New Haven, Conn Betwen Eddie Connolly Matty Matthews New Heaven Athletic Club

L A W struggles to name a chairman for racing board

The L A W fails to appoint a chairman as Charles W Mears declines after being discussed as the likely appointee. The new leader must manage outlaw riders diplomatically and recover riders into the league. The office may go to Henry W. Robinson or Arthur A. Zimmerman, though Zimmerman faces suspension. Harry Reynolds notes amateur earnings of at least 2500 annually. The piece also advertises Pierce bicycles and Boston Cycle Board of Trade notices and a Metropolitan Wheelmen concert tonight.

Charles W Mears Keenan Mears Boston New York Henry W. Robinson Troy Pierce Columbus Avenue Morrow John F. Morrill Boston Cycle Board of Trade Information Bureau Board of Trade Metropolitan Wheelmen Dudley Street Opera House

Membership totals and weekly changes reported

Last week the membership of the L. W. dropped 5 percent to 74 715. During the past week 106 new members were received, vs 321 in the same week of 1893. Massachusetts lost 78 members and gained 12. Of the increase Pennsylvania contributed 36, New York 14, and Massachusetts 12.

Massachusetts Pennsylvania New York

Inspectors arrest Fred Hudson in Somerville shoplifting case

Inspectors Douglass and Harris arrested Fred Hudson age 28 of 111 Flint Street Somerville yesterday afternoon on shoplifting charges from a large downtown store.

Douglass and Harris Fred Hudson Flint Street Somerville

Charitable Irish Society Meets at Parker House

The Charitable Irish Society held its regular meeting at Parker House with many members present. Joseph Smith of Lowell gave the principal address on Civilization and the Anglo-Saxon and Henry I. Goodwin entertained with singing accompanied by Charles T. Dolan on piano. The anniversary banquet is set for March 17 at 6 p.m.

Irish Society Parker House Joseph Smith Lowell Henry I’. Goodwin Charles T. Dolan

Nobles Seek Circus Stock in London Offer

The Barnum & Bailey circus share issue in London drew royal and noble applicants, with subscriptions reportedly oversubscribed six to seven times the £400,000 capital. Shares were already quoted at 30s 6d.

London Barnum & Bailey's George Starr

Providence v New Haven hockey game ends 7 3

Providence led 2 1 and 3 1 after Leydon turned into his own net. A goal was awarded on a foul in goal as Lations knelt to stop an unstoppable drive. Final score Providence seven New Haven three with rough play and multiple fouls recorded.

Providence R. L New Haven Leydon Lations Mingham Bone Heffernan Tions Conway Cunningham Whipple

Rockland Beats Taunton In Fast opener

Taunton hosted Rockland as the visitors opened strong in a fast game. Rockland won 7 to 4 despite losing a player and using a local substitute. Rushes Magee 6 Dawson 8, Steps Fuller 33 Cashman 2%, Referee Hatch, Timer White, Attendance 360.

Taunton Rockland Magee Dawson Fuller Cashman Hatch

Springfield Defeats Meriden In Rough Contest 6 to 4

Springfield defeated Meriden in a rough game with Hipson and Menard standouts for their teams. Springfield lost a goal on fouls. Stons- Smith 33, P. Farrell 34 led scoring. Fouls called on Money Hayes Connell C. Farrell Bartlett. Referee Leahy. Timer Nelson.

Springfield

New Britain Ups Waterbury for Seventh Straight Victory

New Britain won its seventh straight game by defeating Waterbury 38 to 7 in a fast paced display. Russell led rushes for Waterbury with seven, Burgess and Pword made stops, while Doherty was assessed two fouls and the officiating crew shuffled through the early schedule.

New Britain Conn Waterbury Russell Sttops—Burgess Doherty Efereesh

Whist Party Hosted by Boston Council of Jewish Women

The second annual whist party was held last evening at Minot Hall by the Boston Council of Jewish Women. About two dozen attendees participated in the game, followed by supper and dancing until 1 o'clock.

Boston Council of Jewish Women Minot Hall

Lowell Mills Spinners Union Reports Overseer Scable Resigned

The Spinners Union held a special meeting to hear the committee report demanding Overseer Scable's discharge from Merrimac Mills. The committee said Scable resigned, averting further trouble, and that male frames in the spinning room would be replaced by ring spinning frames. The union accepted the report and published the correspondence with Agent Pead.

Lowell Spinners’ Union Merrimac Mills Scable

Boston Post Chapel elects officers for Web Pressmen unit

At a morning meeting of the Boston Post Chapel of Web Pressmen's Union No 8 officials for the coming year were chosen. Chairman N B Raymond and secretary J L Magee head the body with advisory members William F Colbert and Charles MaeMorrow. A relief association was formed with President Charles Crowley and Treasurer T B Corrie. Trustees and committee include P B Doyle W B E Cress and Charles McMorrow.

Boston Post Chapel of Web Pressmen’s Union N. B. Raymond J. L. Magee William F. Colbert Charles MaeMorrow Charles Crowley T. B. Corrie P. B. Doyle W. BE. Cress Charles McMorrow

Lincoln Social Club Hurdys Gurdy Party At Union Park Hall

About two hundred guests attended the Lincoln Social Club event at Union Park Hall last evening. The party was well received with dancing continuing into the small hours as attendees enjoyed the festivities and social gathering.

Lincoln Social Club Union Park Hall

Vincent 95 Prospect Street Somerville Obituary Notice

At 95 Prospect street Somerville Joseph Leo Vincent aged 19 from parents residence Feb 19. Mineral from parents residence Wednesday morning Feb 22 at 8 45 am. Mass at St Joseph's Church Union Square at 9 o'clock.

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