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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1903

Page

3

Last Games in Gilt Edge Decide Amateur Bowling Title

Charlestown leads the Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League with Newtowne close behind as Commercial and Brockton vie for a possible tie. Thursday features Charlestown vs Newtowne and Commercial vs B A A with a potential rolloff if needed. Team and individual records remain centered on Battery for team marks and Tower and Carter for top scores.

Charlestown Newtowne Commercial Brockton Unicorn Charlestown Club Battery Tower Carter Fuller Hales

1903 Marsh Motor Cycles at $125

B B Emery at 38 Columbus Ave advertises 1903 Marsh motorcycles for $125 with Monday hours and trade in offers. The copy urges clubs to act, promises easy payments and satisfaction with an implied up-to-date model.

Marsh Motor Cycles B. B. Emery Columbus Ave Columbus B. B. Erty Pacenes Ave

Sleighing Throngs Fill Boston Boulevards All Day

A vast horsedrawn procession filled Beacon Street and adjacent arterials yesterday as thousands enjoyed sleighing from morning to night. Prominent turnout honors went to Caleb Chase and A S Bigelow with notable drivers including A J Wolfendahl Thomas Greenfield Edward Leary and John F Doherty among many others showcasing elegant pairs and racing cutters on a festive family day.

Old Boston Beacon Street St. Mary’s Street Coolidge’s Corner Caleb Chase A.S. Bigelow Walter Wickson A. J. Wolfen

Weekly bowling records set across leagues highlight top teams and individuals

The past week saw leaders in Candle pins, Battle pins and Gilt Edge leagues. Top team totals included South Boston New Century League 1408 and Charleston Gilt Edge 2722, with Arlington Boat 955 and 598 for team and individual marks. Notable individuals were Bowen American Loan 319 and Hintze Fruit Trades League 122.

Candle Pins South Boston New Century League St. James City League Bowen American Loan Bank Clerks Hintze Fruit, Trades Battle Pins Charlestown Arlington Gilt Edge Whittemore Saxe Dudley Old Dorchester Medford Old Belfry Colonial Highland Mystic Valley League Towanda Calumet Kernwood Murray & Irwin Sudbury Mt. Pleasant Independents Boxiston Hyde Park Roslindale Norwood Webster Greater Boston Chauncy Everett Carruth Winthrop Rexford Grove Hall Dartmouth Commercial New

Bowing Schedule From Various Leagues This Week

A dense list of bowling fixtures across leagues in Greater Boston for this week. Matches include Old Dorchester versus 999th in the Wilt edge and several interleague clashes across formats and clubs, with many dates and venues noted.

Prize fighter David Lewis Arrested for Felonious Assault

David Lewis known as Kid Lewis, 25, of 32 Bradford Street, was arrested by Patrolmen Neily Ryan and Miller of Division 3 yesterday. He faces charges of felonious assault for an attack on Ida May Guthrie, a 13 year old colored girl living at 63 Bradford Street.

David Kid’ Lewis Bradford Street Neily, Ryan Miller Division 3 Ida May Guthrie

Smith Anthony Bowling Team headlines unusual 10 bout card

The Smith & Anthony Bowling Team leads a ten bout program headlined by a feature clash between Mike Sullivan and Danny Duane. Jimmy Briggs faces Billy Ryan in a quality prelim, as the Yacht Club presents a rare longer format and strong entertainment lineup.

Yacht Club Jimmy Briggs Billy Ryan George Nicols The Health and Physical Culture Club Washington Dover Streets New England United States National Sporting Club Loidon Young Nadeau Matty Baldwin Jack Lewis Jack O'Brien Martin Clougherty Fred Vaunch Mike Twin) Sullivan Danny Duane Billy Gardner Cal Hawkins Kid Cunningham Arthur Welch Charlestown Melody Jig Stone Lenox Athletic Club Lenox Macon McCormick Criterion Maverick Essex Philadelphia Macon Brooklyn George Dixon London George Proctor Proctor Dixon Kid McCoy Jack McCormick McCoy McCormick Chicago Lenox Club Luther Manuel Portland Sam Langford Cambridge Pocahontas B. H. Benton Rob Roy

Over 200 Checker Experts Gather for New England Tourney

More than 200 enthusiasts from New England convene in the American House banquet hall to contest for the gold medal donated by the late David Kirkwood. Boston and All-New England teams, captains J. J. Lannin and William Lewis, will each field four game rounds in a public two-session tournament with 500 spectators expected.

New England David Kirkwood Boston Checker Club Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut J. J. Lannin Boston William Lewis Providence

Yale Names Donahue to Aid Pitchers

Captain Winslow of Yale announces Frank Donahue a St. Louis American League pitcher will assist Head Coach Murphy. Donahue will coach the Yale pitching candidates at New Haven.

New Haven Conn Winslow Yale Frank Donahue Murphy Donahue

Turf concerns and their winnings across major firms

A report outlines chief turf concerns and current winnings, listing firms in New York City, St. Louis, and Hammond with amounts ranging from 100000 to 1500000. Names include Crawford & Co, J D Gardner Co, Rand Co, Maxim & Gay, Mason-Teller, National Securities, Christy Syndicate, International Investment, Henry Brolaski, Drake Allison, Belt Co, and others with varied stakes.

New York City Crawford & Co Nassau Street J. D. Gardner. Company Broadway Twenty Third Street C. Ke.’ Rand Company Dan Smith Park Row Maxim & Gay Tilne Record. Company Roadway

Jeffries Point Ladies' Night At Maverick Street

The Jeffries Point Rowing Club hosts its second annual ladies night at their Maverick street rooms tomorrow evening. The event is expected to be a successful affair.

Jeffries Point Maverick Street

Boxing Gala Day Draws Six Boston Clubs to Notable Show

Six local boxing clubs promote events in Boston and nearby towns led by a Criterion card with preliminaries James Kennedy vs Pat Roach Ben Alexander vs Jack Riley Johnny Powers vs Johnny Sheehan and a feature Patsey Sweeney versus Jimmy Gardner. Roxbury Sarsfield Club hosts bouts while Hoffman A C in Salem features Feltz and Goodwin with strong turnout expected from Essex Chelsea clubs.

Boston James Kennedy Pat Roach Ben Alexander Jack Riley Johnny Powers Johnny Sheehan Patsey Sweeney Jimmy Gardner Lewis Washington Street Sarsfield Friendship Hall Roxbury Tommy McGeern Young Merrill Young Maguire George Cahill Matty Devine Young Greene Danny Shea Mickey Tew Jimmy Donovan Charley McNally Tommy Feltz Brooklyn N. Y Chester Goodwin Chelsea Hoffman A. C Salem New England Issex County Broadway Square Harry Forbes Feltz Goodwin

Hamilton targets Bryson at the Essex Club

Jack Hamilton arrived yesterday and will box Fred Bryson at the Essex Club tonight following strong showings against Kid Broad, Dave Sullivan, and a tough bout with McGovern.

Jack Hamilton Kid Broad Dave Sullivan McGovern Fred Bryson Essex Club

Scott Wins In Fourth Annual U S Amateur Squash Championship

At Tuxedo Park New York on February 22 George I Scott and William Post both former champions met with Scott winning to advance as a leading contender. J I Blair beat P Lorillard Jr to reach the consolations final while L L Green and J G Douglas vie for first honors tomorrow morning. Scott's semi final with Fulton Cutting Jr sets up a possible final against Wendell.

Tuxedo Park N. Y United States George I. Scott William Post New York Scott J. I. Blair P. Lorillard, Jr L. L. Green Harvard J. G. Douglas Fulton Cutting

Nine-game three cornered league formed in Fall River

Following the disbanding of the New England Association Football League, a nine game series is planned in a three cornered league with the Oaks, the Pocassets and the Pan Americans. Each team will deposit 50 at a meeting next week, and play begins next Saturday. Mayor Grimes may offer a silver cup for the winner.

Fall River New England Association Football League Oaks The Pocassets Pan Americans Grimes

New England Kennel Club Hosts 19th Dog Show

Doors open at 10 am for the New England Kennel Club's 19th annual dog show marking the most successful event yet. The hall buzzed with grooming, benching, and preparations as dogs and handlers ready for judging, with special exhibits including Thomas W. Lawson's dog paintings by Alexander Pope and feature performances by trick dogs daily.

Mechanics’ Building New England Kennel Club Hotel Lenox Bnsy Selwonk Magnolia Richard Croker, Jr Rodney Stone H. B. Billings New York Ives Doctor

Bowling Congress Opens in Indianapolis Feb 22

Delegates to the American bowling congress arrive by train in Indianapolis with about fifteen hundred visitors expected. Officials including Mayor Bookwalter and Mayors Taggart Grainger and Rose discuss compromise to unify the national organization and shift representation to states. A decision on loaded balls is expected, likely allowing them with a 17 1 2 pound limit.

Indianapolis American Bowling Congress Bookwalter Taggart Grainger Louisville Rose Milwaukee

Charter Oak Park stakes close for grand circuit meet

Secretary Wilson announces entries must close March 16 for Charter Oak Park races on Sept 12 to 17 with stakes of Charter Oak 10000 for 2 09 trotters Capital City 8000 for 2 19 trotters Old Colony 3000 for 2 30 trotters Nutmeg 3000 for 2 09 pacers Connecticut 3000 for 2 30 pacers. Other races use best three in five heats under National Trotting Association rules. Summer meeting possible July 2 and 4.

Hartford Conn Wilson Charter Oak Park Charter Oak Capital City Old Colony Connecticut National Oakley Park

Boston Cycle & Sundry introduces guessing contest

The Boston Cycle & Sundry Company at 7 Hanover Street and 172 Federal Street opens a new guessing contest. Two tiles filled with steel bicycle bearings in each window invite customers to guess the exact number. prizes include motorcycles canoes bicycles pool tables phonographs tires and more. The shops will be open all day on Washington's Birthday for inspection of their wheel line.

Boston Cycle & Sundry Company Hanover Federal Streets Washington Lincoln Boston Cycle & Sunday CO Dod. M. Linscott Hanovar Street Federal Street

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