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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1909
Page
9
Thirty six bowlers took part in the third session of the Post tournament to select a six man team for the National Bowling Association championship in New York in May. Six men were assigned to each of the six alleys, limiting opportunities for top performance.
The best score reached 615 by H. W. Bail of Northgate Club Newton league. Maiden of Beacons rolled 607, Leach 599, Harris 598, Puffer 591. Five top totals sum to 2010. Harris led all three nights, with Marden Leach and Puffer on honor rolls in two sessions. Thirteen new candidates appeared, including G. H. Winn and H. W. Bail. James of B A A suffered a severe finger injury and withdrew.
Williams beat Tufts 15 to 9 in a fast game at Medford. Williams led 6 to 1 at half and extended the margin in the final period. Scorers included Lambie Lewis Templeton and Dickinson for Williams with Dickinson and Templeton valuable at the line. Attendance was about 600.
Gloversville defeated St. Johnsbury 23 to 16 before the largest home crowd in the city. The win ends two years of professional play on Gloversville’s floor, with Montpelier to follow and the St. Johnsbury series to finish in Gloversville on Saturday.
The Institute basketball team defeated Roxbury Athletics 19 to 17 at Roanoke Hall last night. The game remained close from tip-off to final whistle.
Tommy Mowatt, once Chicago’s pride, collapses in under three rounds as Phil Knight wins another bout in Kansas City. Spectators say Mowatt came to count part of the purse, with Knight dominating the proceedings from the bell.
Frank Coleman aged 66 of 14 Belden Street Dorchester died at City Hospital from injuries after being run over by an electric car late Wednesday. He passed away yesterday with his family at his bedside. patient was treated at the hospital following the incident.
Sabine Fernie, a smooth fox terrier bitch, scored a stunning win at Mechanics Building benched show. She defeated Warren Remedy and claimed the highest honor as best dog among over a thousand entries.
Sabine Fernie wins the show championship defeating War ren Remedy and bests rivals from Mrs. Tyler Morse, Reginald Vanderbilt, Thomas W. Langon, and Eben D. Jordan as judges hail her as among the era’s greatest show dogs. Mrs. T. EK. L. Kemp takes top honors among St Bernards. Boston terriers dominate most of the judging with 176 dogs entered and a long list of class winners across weight divisions and breeds.
Technical High scored 22 points to win the Brown indoor meet in Providence Rhode Island Morris Heights School took second with 14 points and Hope High finished third with seven Pawtucket High and Durfee High did not compete Clarke of Morris Heights set a new high jump record clearing 5 feet 6 inches on extra attempts
At a Boston Opera Company directors meeting Otto Kahn was unanimously elected a director. His Metropolitan Opera House chairmanship links with Eben D. Jordan, signaling cooperative strength. Preparations for the Boston season advance as subscriptions and season-ticket notices go out to stockholders.
Clan-na-Gaels of Greater Boston announce a March Emmet tribute at Tremont Theatre Boston. William J Walshe will lecture with over 150 color pictures and musical numbers by top vocal and instrumental artists. The event promises a high standard and rare treat.
A World tour report shows the Boston Post circulating aboard the U S Navy fleet. Seaman George W Walter of the battleship Kearsarge at Hampton Roads thanks the paper for global coverage and notes a hoped March furlough in Boston.
Charles Edwards aged 83 and a West Point graduate who served many years with the U S lighthouse service died in Portland Missouri after a brief illness. He belonged to the Cumberland Club and the Society of the Cincinnati and is survived by a brother Henry Edwards of Boston.
The will of the late Miles Dolan filed for probate leaves $100 to each of three Catholic charities the Home for Destitute Catholic Children the Little Sisters of the Poor and the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St Patrick's Church. Edward A. and John F. Deven named as executors.
The Vermont countryside reports two farm killings in quick succession. Authorities probe separate scenes for clues as residents seek safety and answers.
In North Springfield, Robert A. Glynn 72 shot and killed his wife Lois A. Glynn 52 after she refused to live with him again. He then shot himself, later surviving. Lois Glynn had filed for divorce on January 14 alleging troublesome conduct.
New York reports Hugo Kelly defeats Joe Thomas at the Fairmount Club in a one sided match. Thomas is knocked down multiple times before the referee ends the bout in the fifth round with Kelly delivering decisive uppercuts and jabs to seal the victory.
In Woonsocket Rhode Island 130 workers at the Montrose Woolen Company walked out tonight triggering a plant shutdown. The strike began earlier in the day and halted all production as negotiators sought a settlement.
In Elmore Vermont authorities investigating a reported break in found Edward Moore about 40 dead from a gunshot wound near Hugh Laquee's home. Laquee, who fired a charge through his window to repel the attack, is identified as the suspect with a wife and five children. Moore leaves a widow and one child.
James A. Rector the Virginia flyer and Olympic team member will race Walker of South Africa again at Travers Island New York on June 25. Trainer Lannigan says Rector is in championship form and predicts an American victory.
The Harvard tank meets saw juniors take the 200 yard interclass relay with 1910 team Lynes Rice Aspinwall Hoyt victory in the final heat. A 2m 42.5s record marked the 50 yard dash and Withington led several sprint events.
Michael Coelho, a silhouette artist, attempted to call on President Roosevelt at 4:30 yesterday carrying a package of socks his mother told him to present. He was detained and committed to an insane asylum.
Lincoln Neb February 25 The Senate passes the Humphrey bill by 18 to 0 to elect United States Senators by direct vote of the people. The measure has already passed the House and Governor Shallenberger will approve it.
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