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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1903

Page

3

Prospects Brilliant at Meeting as Eastern Bettors Rally

A group of Eastern horsemen plans to release a stream of profitable tips after the meeting. Readers are urged to telegraph or mail commissions quickly for a chance at big winnings. The firm promises secrecy, daily plays, and weekly advance information fees with guaranteed odds via New Orleans and Hot Springs brokers.

Lttle New Orleans Hot Springs Daily America Racing Authority of America

Old Dorchester Teams Sweep Wins as Schedule Closes

Four of the Gilt Edge squads finished play last night but leaders did not meet. Arlington defeated Dudley twice at Dudley alleys while Old Dorchester took three from 999th at 999th alleys. Old Dorchester sits fifth with 999th sixth and Arlington in the mix.

Arlington Dudley Old Dorchester

Gilt Edge Candles Match Ends in Medford Alleys

The Gilt Edge candle pin match between Medford and South Boston Yacht Club was delayed from Tuesday and completed last night in Medford. The yacht team won two games, with Ross posting a 116 single and 279 total, Cole of Medford tallying 273, and Dudley taking three from Highland.

Medford South Boston

Lawley Plans Major Yacht Plant on South Boston Site

George Lawley & Son of South Boston will build one of the world's largest yacht building and repair plants on the old house of correction property. The plan includes a 1000 ton coal pocket a vast basin 20 feet deep at low tide and an eastern sea wall. Lawley expects work to begin almost immediately after acquiring the property for 205130.95 and will transfer part of it to Edison Electric Illuminating Company ensuring a 310 foot frontage on East First Street.

South Boston George Lawley & Son Corporation House of Correction East First M Streets Lawley Corporation Edison Electric Illuminating Company East First Street George Lawley Post Corporation

Lawson Urges Aid for Crippled Children's School Fair

Thomas W. Lawson appeals to friends to subscribe to the Industrial School for Crippled and Deformed Children. He notes a saddle horse donation, Gorgeous Regina, valued at $1200, will be offered for bids at the February 26 and 27 fair in Boston near Hotel Somerset.

Thomas W. Lawson Industrial School Industrial School For Americas Somerset Regina Commonwealth Avenue Arlington Street Massachusetts Avenue Kentucky T. E. Marr

Harvard Seeks Upset in Yale Meet Claim

Evert Wendell from New York urged Harvard track hopefuls at the Harvard Union mass meeting to win the intercollegiate title, arguing Yale has dominated the cup by theft like a thief. The gathering highlighted poor turnout with only about 100 candidates so far, far below Pennsylvanias 250 and Yales freshmen strength.

Evert Wendell New York Harvard Yale Harvard Union Crimson Pennsylvania C. B. Garcelon Jack Hallowe

Cresceus Not For Sale In Toledo Telegram

George H Ket cham owner of Cresceus replies by telegram that no offer of 100000 dollars has been received for the horse and Cresceus is not for sale.

Toledo, O George H. Ketcham Cresceus

Jeffries Point Rowing Association Hosts Second Party

The Jeffries Point Rowing Association of East Boston held its second party in the club rooms on Maverick street with strong attendance from local and out-of-town rowing groups.

Jeffries Point Rowing Association East Boston Maverick Street

Harvard Freshmen Win

The Harvard freshmen defeated the Dartmouth freshmen 22 to 18 in Hemenway Gymnasium Cambridge last night.

Harvard Dartmouth Hemenway Gymnasium Cambridge

Chelsea Y M C A Beats Perry Class 26 to 10 in Hall

In Hawthorn Hall Chelsea last night the Chelsea Y M C A basketball team defeated the Perry class team 26 to 10.

Hawthorn Hall Chelsea Chelsea Y. M. C. A Perry

Pillsbury Draws With Maroczy In Monte Carlo Chess

Four international tournament games continued with Pillsbury drawing Maroczy after 72 moves. Marshall defeated Reggio in 9% moves, Wolf defeated Mason in 7, and Reggio beat Albin in 62 moves. Current standings list Pillsbury at 71 1 2, Maroczy at 6, Wolf at 6 1 2, and others across the field.

Monte Carlo Pillsbury Maroczy Marshall Reggio Wolf Mason Albin Eichmann Marco Mieses Tarrasch Schlechter Taubenhaus Moreau

Good Boxing at the Boston Athletic Association Show

A Boston Athletic Association boxing night features a large amateur tournament with rising fighters like E. E. Randolph, Joe Jordan, J. J. Flynn, and B. J. Grant. Preliminary rounds run late, finals Saturday, officials listed, and crowds impressed by vigor and near professional level action.

Boston Athletic Club E. E. Randolph Joe Jordan J. J. Flynn Jimmy Kaveney B. J. Grant J. P. Carr G. B. Denny L. D. Shepard, Jr Fred M. Wood Frank Peters H. H. Holton Joe Cummings

Riverside Boat Club Dominates Boxing Championships

The Riverside Boat Club of Cambridge has won both the New England and National Amateur Athletic Union boxing titles this year. Union Hall in Cambridgeport will host both events with the New England final on March 19 as a preliminary to the national championships on April 1 and 2.

Riverside Boat Club Cambridge Amateur Athletic Union Union Hall Cambridgeport New England

Fourth Annual Boys Sodality Meet at Boston College Gym

The fourth annual athletic meet of the Boys Sodality of the Church of the Immaculate Conception will be held tomorrow night in the Boston College Gymnasium. A large list of local contenders has entered open events and team races have been arranged between high school teams.

Boys’ Sodality of the Church of the Immaculate. Conception Boston College

McGovern Knocks Out Maynard in Four Rounds

At the Penn Art Club in Philadelphia Terry McGovern former featherweight champion knocked out Billy Maynard in four rounds before a crowd of about 4000. The bout ended with McGovern landing decisive blows and retaining his dominating form.

Maynard Philadelphia Penn Art Club Terry McGovern Billy Maynard

Hayes to coach Harvard debating team in Cambridge

A. L. Hayes, class of 1891, has been engaged to coach Harvard's debating team. The squad will meet Yale in Cambridge on March 21.

A. L. Hayes Harvard Yale Cambridge

Swamp Root Promoted For Kidney Trouble Relief

An editorial promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a remedy for kidney disorders blamed on womb or female weakness. It offers a free sample bottle by mail and a book of testimonials, with purchase options of fifty cents and one dollar at drug stores.

Post Iail DR. Kilmer & CO Binghamton N. Y. Vinton Iowa Swamp-Root Binghamton, N. Y Boston Daily Post Palmo Waler-Rintels Drug CO Dewey B. B. Bradbury Beach St Harrison Ave F. H. Putnam School St Washington St C. F. Eaton Friend St Klein's Corner Tremont Yiston Sts Essex Pharmacy Washington

Tufts Seniors Win Annual Indoor Meet at Goddard Gym

Tufts College A A seniors won the indoor meet scoring 411.2 to 76. Sophomores 16 juniors 15 freshmen 81.2. Key events included the interclass military relay won by freshmen and the old-time half mile relay won by seniors. Captain Robert H Nason vaulted after a broken pole, regained form and captured 15 points for class of 1908.

Tufts Tufts College A. A Goddard College Hill Robert H.nason

Auto Show Draws Crowds with New Exhibits at Mechanics Building

Increased attendance marked the second day of the automobile show by the New England Automobile Association at Mechanics Building. Visitors flocked to see the 24 horsepower French racing car from the 1901 Paris Berlin race and a large Winton car, while Harry Fosdick displayed the Boston to New York record breaking vehicle. Social interest grew as slow and obstacle races provided amusement.

Mechanics’ Building New England Automobile Association Winton Harry Fosdick Boston New York

Harvard Yale Relay Race Cancelled for Saturday

Harvard will not enter a team in the Columbia track meet in New York on Saturday night. Trainer Graham stated no relay contest could be arranged with Yale to offset a recent B A A games mishap in Boston.

Harvard Columbia New York Graham Yale Lightner Boston Crimson

Young Corbett Posts Guarantee for McGovern Bout

Young Corbett deposits $500 with Hayes Valley Athletic Club as guarantee he will be ready to meet Terry McGovern next month. The 20 round bout with Eddie Hanlon is set for tomorrow night in San Francisco.

San ‘Francisco Young Corbett Eddie Hanlon Hayes Valley Athletic Club Terry McGovern

Record Crowd at City Dog Show Ends Evening

A record crowd attended the Mechanics building dog show over three days. The event closes tonight at 10 as attendance suggests the year may be the city’s most successful. Foxhounds, toy spaniels, and lively children dominated the scene with pets needing rest after long hours.

Mechanics’ Building

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