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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1905
Page
3
A Boston Daily Post reader offer declares Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer cures kidneys liver and bladder. Testimonial letters from sufferers praise the remedy and urge readers to request a free sample bottle and information book by mail.
Abe Attell of San Francisco meets Kid Goodman of Boston in a key featherweight clash at Chelsea Wednesday night. Attell defends the American title while Goodman seeks top honors and a possible bout with Battling Nelson. Both fighters train hard, with Attell using Monte Attell in sparring and Goodman preparing at the Roanoke Athletic Club for a bout that pits boxing craft against aggressive rushing.
Baseball star Willie Keeler arrives at Cambridge to coach Harvard candidates for the Crimson. He emphasizes keep your eye clear and hit where they ain’t, promising individual batting styles and temperate habits to maintain sharp sight and judgment. Keeler, a famed 19th century star, aims to boost Harvard’s stick work and hopes his advice helps them regain victory.
At the Young Men's Social and Athletic Club in Brockton Rouse O'Brien of South Boston and Pinky Evans of New York waged 15 fast rounds at 116 pounds. Referee Stanton Abbott scored the bout a draw as Evans and O'Brien traded blows with Evans showing the stronger punching early and O'Brien with clever defense late. Preliminary fights featured Johnny Powers and John Sullivan taking decisions.
A listed record notes Ann Wignell of Jamaica aged 146, Jos Rann 140, Elias Hoyle of England 131, and Wm McKein of Virginia 130. The item promotes G O Taylor Bourbon and Rye Whiskey bottled by C. H. Graves & Sons and sold by licensed dealers. Sealed bottles only.
Chester Goodwin of Chelsea denies fear of Abe Attell and aims to post a forfeit to make the 122 pound title bout in two weeks. The card features Jim Briggs vs Sammy Smith, Johnny Powers vs Johnny Sheehan, and Clarence Forbes vs Young Kenney as a strong West End Club event with a Gloucester card highlighting Burke Nelson and Deshler.
Thomaston Yes O'Brien played in Camden. Fred Fallon who pitched for Jamaica Plain AA last season is open for an engagement with a strong team next season. Bert Cota the promising Queen Quality catcher is ready for big teams. Pr F M the man tied for first place wins second after losing the tossup. The laugh is on Jack Ryder of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Ryder signed a round robin asking Ban Johnson to specify the ad writers who misquoted him. Johnson’s reply eliminated the Enquirer. Dick Cooley will hear what the Boston club does with him. He has an offer to play independent ball in Pennsylvania and will move if needed. Billy Hamilton will receive £600 a month salary according to Cramer of the Pennsylvania outlaw league. The schedule committee of the New England league met and shaped a schedule to submit at the meeting Friday. Why so silent Mr Dreyfuss you won’t stand for Joe Vila’s accusation that you started all the talk about dishonest baseball.
Condit's Orchestra plays a 1 o'clock dance tonight at Charlestown. Regular holiday parties follow tomorrow afternoon and evening.
New York amateurs lead with 14 entrants for the national championships at Mechanics' Building in two weeks. Charles Mayer holds a title, but local contenders remain speedy threats as the event promises its greatest turnout yet. The Tremont building committee allocates seats and entries, with no tickets sold at the door.
Hartnett of the Holy Name Club reports final approval from Holy Cross College Worcester officials to host a Holy Name team from St Vincent's in Dahlgren Hall South Bogton on Monday evening March 6. Rev Father Grant aided in securing consent as committees work to ensure a successful season game.
The Dorchester A A basketball team meets the Danvers A A team tomorrow evening at Draper Hall Field's Corner Dorchester. Strong crowds are expected as manager Carey arranges seating and facilities. The program also features second teams and a post game dance.
St Louis Feb 20 Pitcher Jack Taylor returned from New York and declared he would not pay the $300 fine imposed at the National League meeting. He said he would not be the league scapegoat and that Hart and Herrmann should pay the fine for they started the trouble.
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