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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1902

Page

3

Personal Statement on Consumption Cure by Boston Physician

Mrs Josephine Ward of West Somerville Mass endorses a Boston physician who treated her fifteen year old son Frank R Evans for consumption. The boy gained from 107 to 138 pounds and returned to work at Allen Brothers 55 Cornhill Boston. She credits the physician with saving his life and invites inquiries about his name and address.

Rutland Boston Allen Brothers Cornhill Frank R. Evans Josephine Ward Ellington Road West Somerville Mass

Megantic Club Election in Portland Massachusetts

Megantic Club held its annual meeting at the Falmouth House in Portland. President and treasurer reports show past year receipts and expenditures over 16000 dollars, current value 22184.92 dollars, debt only 340 dollars. Officers elected include Clerk Dr George A W Way Portland and assistant clerk treasurer L Dana Chapman Boston. Directors include Louis O Crane George A Gibson Gilbert Hodges Stephen F Johnson Dr Walter G Kendall William A McCleod Dr George H Payne D C Pierce Perry C Wiggin all of Boston Frank Fallon J W Rockwell Medford Mass Dr F H Morse Melrose Mass.

Portland The Megantic Club Falmouth House George AW. Way L. Dana Chapman Boston Louis O. Crane George A. Gibson Gilbert Hodges Stephen F. Johnson Walter G. Kendall William A. McCleod George H. Payne D. C. Pierce Perry C. Wiggin Frank Fallon J. W. Rockwell Medford Mass F. H. Morse Melrose

Towandas Beat the Arlingtons in Candle Pin Match

In Mystic Valley League action at Arlington Boat Club Towandas of Woburn defeated the Arlington Boat Club two games to one. Brown led scoring with 27. Cahoon posted the best string at 101.

Arlington Arlington Boat Club Towandas Woburn Brown Cahoon

Produce stars with decisive Marketmen win at Carruths

Begs won all games in a Marketmen's match at Carruths by decisive margins. Roberts of the Produce rolled the two biggest strings and the greatest eet Benjamin of the same team also scored gh. The score:

Produce Found Carruth's Roberts Produce Five Benjamin

999th Team Sweeps Old Belfry In Candle Pin Opener

The Mystic Valley candle pin series opened last night as the 999th team swept three straight games from Old Belfry. Ware scored 102 in the second string and Carter led with a 267 total, tying for the top score in the match.

Belfry Ware Carter T'dl Fox Belf Livingston Emus Henley Peabody

Newtowne tops Medford in tight Mystic Valley Teague clash

In Medford on Feb 25 Newtowne defeated Medford two of three games in the Mystic Valley Teague candle pin series on Medford alleys. Close games featured Cox with 278 pins and a 102 string, the best single string of the night.

Medford Newtowne Cox

Lewiston Triumphs Over Portland 4-1 In Strong Showing

Lewiston defeated Portland 4 to 1 in a rough but exciting game. Roberts and Burgess starred for Lewiston while Campbell and Cameron stood out for Portland, with Mallory named the Portland star. McGilvray had 2 rushes and 21 stops, Mallory 40 stops on defense. Attendance was about 400.

Lewiston Moc Portland Ee Roberts Burgess Campbell Cameron Mallory MccGilvray

Lowell Defeats Salem In Uninspiring Polo Match

In Salem on February 25 Lowell beat Salem 8 to 3. The game highlighted Lowell’s cohesive teamwork and Salem’s poor showing. Notable statistics include Heffernan 31 and Fox 51, Lewis 10 rushes, Whipple 4, with Fox scoring a goal and Salem fouling. Referee Connolly, timer Porter, attendance around 800.

Salem Lowell Heffernan Fox Lewis Whipple Connolly Porter

Executive committee meets on Friday at B A A

The New England Row Association executive committee will convene this Friday evening at the B A A to decide whether to hold the national regatta on the Charles River this year replacing the earlier plan for tomorrow.

New England Row Association Charles River

Fire at Lynch dry goods store robs Roxbury of stock

Early today a Roxbury blaze at 2241 Washington Street caused about 20000 dollars in damage. The fire started in Owen A. Lynch’s dry goods store on the first floor and quickly spread to adjacent tenements and others on Washington and Warren Streets, but firefighters saved the rear houses. The blaze, which began at 1:56 am and was contained within half an hour, heavily damaged Lynch’s building while adjoining structures suffered only partial harm.

Roxbury Owen A. Lynch Washington Street Toomey Lynch Hall's Court Ruggles Street Page, Parker & Co J. F. Houstis Salvation Army Haiti Timothy Smith & Co Washington Warren Streets St. Clair Furniture Co Cliftondale Mass Sessignees

Tarmen Off Harvard's Nine Stars Barred From Spring Team

Harvard stars Murphy and Story defied orders by playing summer ball with Woonsocket, disobeying a university directive not to participate with teams of questionable standing. Professor Kollis denies Clarkson ineligible and confirms he will pitch for the Crimson this spring.

Story Murphy Harvard Crimson Woonsocket, R. L Woonsocket Gymnasium Kollis Clarkson Crimson Nine

Wakefield Promoter Trial Begins in East Cambridge

The trial of William Wakefield, son of Judge Wakefield of South Framingham, charged with perjury, opened before Judge Bond in the Superior Criminal Court at East Cambridge. Witnesses included Gurney from Secretary Olin’s office and Judge Wakefield, who recounted involvement with the International Copper Syndicate Company and Wakefield’s arrest by General George J. Whitney. The case resumes today with further testimony on the promotion schemes and alleged false statements.

William (. Wakefield Wakefield South Framingham Middlesex Grand Jury Bond Superior Criminal Court East Cambridge Henry Hogan Sanderson London Gurney Secreatary of State Olin International Copper Syndicate Company Young Wakefield George J. Whitney Olice New York

Boxing Gossip and Match Fixes From the Club Card

A gossip note lists boxers and matches including Spike Sullivan at Sheepshead Bay and plans for bouts with Young Kehoe and Spika Foley. It cites McGovern Sullivan lasting 18 rounds, Jeffries slated against Young, and Gans Erne being targeted for a lightweight title. Sears Brigg is off due to a fractured nose.

McGovern to Meet Broad and Buffalo Card Draws Plans

Herman of the International A. A. of Fort Erie announced three key bouts for tonight. Frank Erie and Charley Suppples will clash March 17 at the club house across the river for the lightweight title. A Chicago fighter and a Baltimore rival meet in a two round bout two weeks later, with the winner to face Suppogans victor. A 2 1 2 round bout between Terry McGovern and Kid Broad is arranged for late April.

Broad Buffalo N. Y Mannager Herman The International A Fort Erie Frank Erie Charley Supples Buffalo Martin Duffy Chicago Joe Gans Baltimore Terry McGovern Kid Broad

Ryan Defeats Murphy In One-Sided Kansas City Bout

Tommy Ryan defeated Australian Tim Murph in a one sided fight that ended in the ninth round. Murphy faded and was counted out to avoid more punishment. The scheduled 16 round bout finished early after Ryan dominated.

Kansas City Tommy Ryan Tim Murph Murphy

Maroczy Scores Another Victory In Chess Masters Standings

Monte Carlo February 2 round thirteen of the international chess masters tournament sees Maroczy defeat Mortimer while Napier beats Janowski and Marshall over Teichmann. Mieses, Albin, Popiel and others win or draw as several adjourned games are carried over. Current table lists wins and losses for Eisenberg Gunsberg Maroczy Marshall Mason Mieses Mortimer Napier Pillsbury Popies Reggio Scheve Schlechter Teichmann Tarrasch Tschtigorin and more.

Monte Carlo Napier Janowski Eisenberg Schlechter Marco Mieses Gunsberg Wolf Teichmann Marshall Mortimer Maroczy Regalo Tschigorin Albin Mason Popiel Scheve Pillsbury Tarrasch Reggio Ischigorin Miesses Poples Marco .i Escescecisrecesacees

Matinee Whist Club Holds Luncheon At Algonquin

The Tuesday Matinee Whist Club met yesterday afternoon at the Algonquin Club for a luncheon followed by whist. Attendees included Mrs. Edwin Merrill Mrs Waldo Merrill Mrs Charles Rich Mrs Arthur Wood Mrs J Newport Hornblower Mrs Edwin Nelson Imball Jr Mrs Herbert Messinger Le land Mrs Elmer Lord and Miss Mary Folsom.

Algonquin Club Edwin Merrill Waldo Merrill Charles Rich Arthur Wood J. Newport Hornblower Edwin Nelson Imball, Jr Herbert Messinger Leland Elmer Lord Mary Folsom

Albemarle Golf Club Annual Meeting and Course Plans

The Albemarle Golf Club will hold its annual meeting in Dennison Hall Newtonville on Monday March 3 at 8 p m to elect officers and conduct business. Directors may seek higher entrance fees and dues. The course opens April 19 with holes listed to 2760 yards total. The tournament committee plans contests for Soming Beas with a pro in charge. The club year starts March 1.

Albemarle

Phil Jason Released by Lawrence in Midseason Shakeup

Phil Jason released by Lawrence after being acquired from the Portland Polo Club earlier in the season. Hipson of the defumet Plymouth team has been signed to finish the season in Lawrence.

Lawrence Phil Jason Portland Polo Club Hipson Defumet Plymouth

Saco Board Closes Public Schools Over Smallpox Cases

The Saco Board of Health met this afternoon and ordered the public schools closed for two weeks due to six recorded cases of smallpox at the Knight residence on Main Street.

Saco Board of Health Knight House Main Street

Le Moyne Makes Another Record At Mechanics Show

Harry Le Moyne, 18, Brookline swimmer, sets another American mark at the Sportsmen's Show in Mechanics Building. In the 120-yard race he lowers Carroll Schaeffer’s Penn record by two seconds, with Holm and Rechtler close in a tight multi-heat finale. Also featured were young Norman Kenney, water pantomime, barrel rolling, and a large 100-yard handicap entry with Le Moyne favored.

Harry le Moyne Brookline Mechanics’ Building le Moyne Carroll Schaeffer University of Pennsylvania Captain Collins Massachusetts Fish and Game Commission T. F. Baxter Holm Rechtler Waldo Holm Walter Fletcher Roth Moore McCormick and Guild Brookline Swimming Club Malcolm Williams McCormick Herbert Holm Harry LeMoyne H. LeMoyne We Avery R. McCormick H. D. Holm B. C T. J. TR. Greene J. W. Quinlan F. W. Rechtler B. Batley W. W. Holm W. B. Boyes Chester Hick Malcolm Will B. Parley H. S J. L. McCormick Lionel McKenzie L. G. Rich Frank Hagerty Roxbury HM. Leb. Waters Newburyport M. L. Toppan H. H. Godden Tang Planging George P. Moore Albert McCormick Waldy Holm Fred Aechtler

Boston Club Treasurer Arrives to Prepare Season

Treasurer Joseph H Gavin of the Boston American League team arrived in the city to begin preparations for the season. He says management expects a winning nine and notes the schedule will be issued earlier this year. A meeting in Detroit at the Griswold House will set the league schedule. Gavin reports 18 players are under contract and an office will be opened at 8 Beacon Street. Captain Collings will be in Boston soon.

Joseph H. Gavin Boston American League Baseball Club Boston Gavin Griswold House Detroit

Selee Releases Doyle from Chicago Team

Chicago Feb 25 Jack Doyle captain of last year’s National League team was released today by Mensger Selee. Doyle came here from New York.

Chicago Jack'’ Doyle Mensger Selee Doyle New York

Harding-Mac Sparrow Everett Wedding Quiet Evening

A quiet wedding was held at the bride's home on Chestnut Place with Miss Letitia E K MacSparrow and Richard Barene as the couple. The Rev Dr McSwett of Everett Congregational Church officiated. only immediate family attended due to a death in the family. Harding, well known in amateur bowling, serves as secretary of the Mystic Valley League.

Everett Letitia EK MaccSparrow Richard Arene Chestnut Place McSwett Everett Congregationals Church Harding Mystic Valley League

Money and Morfey Duel at Long Island Bird Shoot

At Interstate Park Long Island Captain A W Money and Thomas T Morfey shot a match of five birds from the 89 yard rise risking 850 a side. Money won by a clean score of kills though Morey shot the miss and out of 100 a corner. In total kills each man scored 22 of 23. H M Martin of Brooklyn defeated Captain Money in a target match by 89 to 87.

New York Interstate Park Long Island A. W. Money Thomas T. Morfey Money Morey H. M. Martin Brooklyn Captain Money

Rebels Join Boer War Transfer from Cape Colony

A Daily Mall dispatch from Johannesburg reports tables showing about 11,000 rebels joined the Boers from Cape Colony during the war, detailing a significant transfer of allegiance and manpower within the conflict.

London the Daily Mall Johannesburg Cape Colony

Corbett and McGovern Set Bout in Cincinnati

William H. Rothwell as Young Corbett and Terry McGovern are matched for a ten round bout in Cincinnati before the club offering best inducements. Weigh limit 127 pounds at 4 PM on fight day with $1000 forfeit to guarantee good faith. Purse split 7 to 2 percent with $2600 in forfeit guarantees. Referee to be mutually agreed.

Cincinnati Young Corbett William H. Rothwell Terry McGovern John F. Corbett Sam H. Harris McGovern The Cincinnati Enquirer Enquirer C. H. Lambertson William Rothwell

Harvard Beat Brown In Cambridge Surprise Victory

Harvard defeated Brown in Cambridge last night by a score of 39 to 9. The victory reversed a prior Brown win, which had come with ease in the first game.

Harvard Brown Cambridge Providence

Empire City track corporation name revealed

It became known tonight that the corporation controlling the Empire City track will be the Empire City Matinee Driving Use. Edgar Bronk is the temporary chairman. Investors include Frederick Gerkin Nathan Strauss James Butler and other drivers.

New York Empire City Edgar Bronk Frederick Gerkin Nathan Strauss James Butler

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