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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1898

Page

3

Choynski Def Rejects McCoy Catchweight Bout

Parson Davies, manager for Choynski, issued an ultimatum to McCoy rejecting a fixed weight. Choynski will fight at catch weights for a $5000 purse with no weight limit. McCoy proposed 158 pounds, then 162, but Davies rules out Carson City or summer delays.

Chicago Parson Davies Choynski Xaid McCoy McCoy Davies Carson City Dan Stuart Stuart

Joe Walcott Plans West Indies Trip Before Rematch

Joe Walcott will depart for the West Indies on Wednesday to visit his childhood scenes. Upon returning he says he will force a middleweight title bout with Kid McCoy, as required by the conditions set by Bob Fitzsimmons.

Joe Walcott West Indies Kid McCoy Bob Fitzsimmons

Boxing Gossip A Year Welcome with McCoy and Walcott clash talk

Boxing gossip covers sparring plans and rivalries in New York Boston Chicago and Cincinnati. It notes Kid McCoy's stance on boxing colored men and mentions matches and possible bouts involving Walcott Tracy Burns Fredericks OConnor Connolly Reilly Foley Dwyer Lavack Parry and Creedon with managers and promoters eyeing 20 and 15 round figures. A New Orleans bookmaker and a forthcoming testimonial for Jimmy Barry are also listed.

Fitz Simmons McCoy Joe Walcott Box Walcott Fitz Farley Denver Billy Woods Bob Armstrong Kid McCoy New York Sun Inquirer Dan Creedon New Orleans Walter Mullins Boston New York Curry Billy Whistler Fecey Trenton Chicago Charley Burns Gus Fredericks Cincinnati Patsy Corrigan Dave O'Connor N. J George Siler Ssamasaia Joe Gans Cleveland Eddy Connolly Joe Reilly Tracy Ross Jack Foley Jack Dwyer Dan Snyder William Cummings John E. Butler Lynn Professor Robinson Jeago Spors Jimmy Barry Jim Popp Mike Leonard Matt Matthews Rienzi A Empire Associates Washington Street Joe Lynch Tom O'Rourke Steve Flanan Philadelphia Bantam Johnny Connors Amy West Billl Smith Waterbury Conn Buffalo Dan Mcos Juart Choynski George V. Tuohey

Cornell Offers Yale Full Hospitality for Rowing on Cayuga Lake

Cornell athletic council head Professor Huffcut states Yale could row on Cayuga Lake without dredging or moving, with Cornell paying all expenses and providing boat houses living quarters coaching launches and equipment. Yale would choose lanes and be treated as guest with no profits shared.

Ithaca N. Y Bob Cook Yale Cornell Cayuga Lake Ace

Colleges Form Association for Strength Tests

A meeting of physical directors from Yale, Ohio State, Harvard, NYU, Penn, Trinity, Princeton, Amherst, Johns Hopkins, US Military Academy, Virginia, and Dartmouth formed an association to discuss strength tests. A constitution and by laws were adopted with membership limited to college physical directors or trainers who belong to AAPE. Officers named: President Dr Seavers Yale, Vice President Dr Linehart Ohio State, Secretary Treasurer Dr Watson Savage Columbia. DE Sargrat Harvard and Professor Cann NYU join council.

New York United States Yale Ohio State University Harvard New York University University of Pennsylvania Trinity College of Hartford Rineeton Amherst College Johns Hopkins University United States Military Academy University of Virginia Dartmouth College Association American Association For the Advancement of Physical Education Seavers Linehart Watson Savage Columbia

Judge Bennett Near Death at the Hotel Sagome

Report notes Judge Bennett remains critically ill at the Hotel Sagome with condition unchanged and risk of death at any moment. Family kept at his bedside and in close call.

Bennett Hotel Sagome

Fragmented note hints at retail goods and travel

A garbled OCR fragment mentions goods and silk with phrases like take wlevaten and ascent to a page. The readable bits suggest a brief listing or advert about items and a travel or page reference, but no clear names, dates, or locations are extractable.

White Wheelmen sweep fourth win in bicycle league

The White Wheelmen defeated Bay State Wheel in a clean sweep extending their undefeated streak to four games. Brennan starred with four goals, while the rest relied on rough play, drawing calls and crowd disfavor for unnecessary aggression. Metrom Ward and Malden Roadsters filled the rest of the scoring as officials noted stoppages and penalties.

Bay State Brennan Wheelmen Malden Roadsters McCloud Ourish EB. Miller Osgood Anderson Spurr H. B Fawlest Es F. Miller Uocumen Easiety McCrillis Rush Malden Osgood Sawal N Mets E. Miller Cenes Eenes McCloud Metropolitan Wheelmen Goodman White Wheel BAY State Wheel Clark Sawyer Nash Trueman Loveless A. Sawyer Frank Gorman Sampson Serene Be Cook Clark -Brennan Sampson Trueman Nash Austin Pease Press Cycling Club George W. Lowe

Local Scores From Connecticut Matches

Fall River and Providence led with 14 to 4 over Fall River. New Haven defeated Meriden 11 to 2. Waterbury posted 7 to 2 against Wallingford showing quick scoring outputs in regional play.

Fall River Providence New Haven Meriden Waterbury Wallingford

Indoor Meet Arrangements For B A A Ninth Annual Games

The Boston Athletic Association plans its ninth annual indoor handicap meet at Mechanics Hall on Saturday February 5 at 7 30 p m Yale and Harvard will join in team races and a mile invitation run features Harvard Penn Yale and Princeton runners A 40 yard scratch dash offers a special prize if the record is broken Open handicap events include dashes and long runs with various yard and height limits The track is 130 yards with banked turns and limited spikes Prizes go to top finishers Entries close January 25 with Manager John Graham Harvard and Yale meet as rivals in team races plus interclass and other relays among Dartmouth Brown Amherst Williams Harvard Cornell and more

Boston Athletic Association Mechanics’ Hall Yale Harvard Dick Grant A. Grant George W. Orton University of Pennsylvania E. W. Mills H. Speer Cregan Princeton Bray Williams John Graham Exeter Street Dartmouth Brown Amherst Cornell Institute of Technology Boston College First Regiment A. A Worcester City Guards A. A Boston Y. M. C. A Cambridge Y. M. C. A

Maine deer moose and caribou totals from Bangor line

Maine hunting season ends with Rail line records from Bangor and Aroostook showing about 7500 deer 250 moose and 100 caribou killed statewide. Rail transport accounts for two thirds of game. authorities consider licensing deer and caribou one per hunter and moose hunting limited to November. Tax on game proposed to fund protection efforts.

Bangor. Me Maine Bangor & Aroostook Carleton

Oarsman and Sports News Highlight In Times

A letter for Tony Thompson notes the Henley regatta set for July 5 6 and 7. Various sports items include Harvard resuming workouts Jan 5 and the New England Baseball League meeting Jan 12 in this city. Rupert Guinness sails to this country from Liverpool. Tufts football veterans feature in other sports. a famous St Bernard Countess Sequa dies in East Hartford.

Tony Thompson Taunton McCouch Chester Penn Hewley Newport Cincinnati Congress of Horsemen Hartford Harvard Dedham Boat Club New England Baseball League Rupert Guinness Liverpool Teutonic Joe Russell New England Ed Wise Jerome Keough Russell Countess Sequa St. Bernard Pitkin East Hartford Tufts College Winthrop Yacht Club Castle Square Henry A. Thomas

Sudbury and St James Lead Candle Pin Showdown

This week has seen leaders fall in Candle Pin League with Sudbury and St James tied for first in Division B after one loss each. Plainfield brothers Sutphin defeated a local crack team in New Jersey and challenge a Brooklyn Jersey men’s squad. Chariie Lavis plans 200 chairs for the big Wednesday clash. Hales excelled for Newtowne but missed three pins for a century.

Melrose A. GC Plainfield N. J Sutphin Brooklyn Ed Bean Sudbury St. James Chariie Lavis Hales Newtowne Melrose Muri

Yale Beats Washington Light Infantry In Close Bout

Yale defeated Washington Light Infantry with a 23 to 2 score in a New Haven game on December 31. The contest showcased Yale's offense and defense as they pulled ahead late in the fourth period.

Washington Light Infantry Washington Yale Washington Light

Dixon’s Testimonial Draws New England Pugilist Praise

George WB Dixon, featherweight champion of the world, receives a warm testimonial at Wells Memorial Hall as a large crowd endures rain for a lively night. The event features buck and wing dances, a cake walk, and a prize waltz, with many prominent sporting figures paying respects before Dixon’s upcoming bout with Solly Smith.

George WB. Dixon Wells Memorial Hall George Dixon Elias Hamilton Dixon George Wright Frank Erne Solly Smith Wright Erne Sullivan Post Joe Walcott New England

Providence Walkers Win Old Fashioned Cake Walk

Providence walkers won the event held at Music Hall with an audience from New England cities. The program opened with Scenes from the old plantations and a cake walk judged by notable roe art representatives. The Providence couple won the cake. the Lowell couple received a gold watch and Fall River people a diamond ring. The same band plans future appearances in leading New England cities.

Music Hall Roe New England Sumny Providence Lowell Fall River

Cake Walk and Hurdy-Gurdy Party at Roughan Hall

Fred Griffin and John Quigley hosted a cake walk and hurdy-gurdy party in Roughan Hall Charlestown drawing over 800 attendees from various colored clubs in the North and West Ends. The hurdy-gurdy program ran from 9 to midnight followed by the cake walk with an enormous, lively crowd and a large cake contest.

Roughan Hall Charlestown Fred Griffin John Quigley

Fatal lamp filling ends in Lynn death

Mrs Estelle M Hovey wife of George H Hovey of 21 Adams Street Lynn was fatally burned while filling a kerosene lamp. Oil ran down the side and ignited her clothing causing a blaze she rolled in snow to extinguish flames but died at the hospital shortly before midnight.

Military Division 387 Holds Second Annual Ball in Charlestown

Military Division 387 A. O. H. of Charlestown staged its second annual ball at Monument Hall Charlestown with a staff of officers led by floor marshal Sergeant Edward Callahan assistant Cornelius Crowley floor director Major John T. Galvin fist assistant George W Long second assistant Captain John H. Helmut chief of aids Captain John G. Driscoll assistant First Lieutenant Daniel J. Flannagan directed the event.

A. OO. H Charlestown Monument Hall Edward Callahan Cornelius Crowley John T. Galvin George W. Long John H. Helmut John G. Driscoll Daniel J. Flannagan

Worrying Piles and a Promised Cure in 19th Century Ad

Fragmentary OCR notes describe Dr Sematort's ointment claimed to treat piles. Mentions a night time application, alleged cures, and references to blindness or eye issues as possible side effects. Text is unclear and reads like marketing copy from an old medical advertisement.

Chief Consul Elliott Crowds L A W Delegates in Twelve Day Roundup

Chief Consul Sterling Elliott of this State launches a two week tour to round up L A W delegates for the national assembly. He plans to press into Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois and parts of the South while maintaining that Potter lacks no solid backing. Elliott hints at a major political surprise but offers no specifics. The contest appears to shift from New Jersey to Pennsylvania amid charges of political maneuvering.

Potter New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland Sterling Elliott Elliott National Assembly West Illinois C. Frank Kircher Ohio Indiana Boston George D. Gideon

Wheelmen Celebrate New Year With Club Socials Across Boston

Boston cycling clubs hosted New Year festivities blending rides, polo, and receptions. Mass Bicycle Club met at Back Bay riding school for a party with fancy riding, races, dancing, and a late New Year run to Back Bay Fens. Trinity Cycle Club and Roxbury Club held gatherings with entertainments and oyster supper. Tiger Roadsters marked the night at Dorchester clubhouse with a varied program for about a hundred guests.

Massachusetts Bicycle Club Back Bay Massachusetts Avenue Messrs. Bowser Westby Clay Captain Peck Back Bay Fens Trinity Cycle Club Roxbury Bicycle Club

Overman Wheel creditors plan revival at Chicopee Falls

Creditors meeting at Chicopee Falls with Overman Wheel Company to resume production early next week. About $500,000 of the $648,000 indebtness is covered by agreements. First National Bank of Boston may add $25,000 in new loan. Shop orders now listed at $371,000, up from $250,008, signaling strong creditor support and anticipated production restart Monday.

Springfield Overman Wheel Company Chicopee Falls John Cary First National Bank of Boston A. H. Overman

Bicycle Gossip Headlinesracing Chatter From The Circuit

John B Fowler of Waltham lies critically ill at Waltham City Hospital. Worcester tandem team Egberg and Casey seek pro work in New York with Michael pacing outfit. Jay Eaton has won 26 of 30 races and reportedly earned 3300. Michael declines $3000 to ride in St Louis. Other riders sail home or seek foreign trips as Dunlop peeks return plans.

John B. Fowler Waltham Waltham City Hospital Victor Egberg J. F. Casey Worcester New York Michael Shafer Jay Eaton Eddie McDuffee Edouard Taylore Saenger Hall Philapopen Starbuck Gaston Rivierre America Stephane Dreadnaught Tire Company Paris Newhouse and Welnig Buffalo Professionals Jimmy Michael St. Louis Dunlop

Harvard Wins Intercollegiate Chess Trophy

In the semi final today at New York Southard of Harvard defeated Dana of Princeton in 41 moves. The win secures the trophy for Harvard for another year as no other rival can reach Harvard’s total of eight points already scored.

New York Southard Harvard Dana Princeton

Rusie Heads Major League Batting Averages

Amos Rusie of the New York Baseball Club leads the league in the latest averages released by President Young. The full pitcher averages are to follow, but Rusie tops the list among the major league performers according to the tabulated figures.

New York Amos Rusie New York Baseball Club Young

John Leary Stabbing Leads to Charlestown Arrest

Charles H. McCarthy, 20, of 12 Perrin Street Charlestown, was arrested last night by Station II officers on charges of assault and battery against John J. Leahey, 22. The incident occurred in Charlestown and McCarthy faces related preliminary proceedings.

Charles H. McCarthy Perrin Street Charlestown John J. Leahey

New Leader Emerges in City Bowling League Standings

In the latest city bowling results Meyers jumped into first place after defeating Carruth and Boylston, while Carruth and Boylston and Hub are tied for second. Hub toppled Boylstons by nearly 100 pins in two strings as Sudbury’s Starkweather and Millay excelled with over 500 each, Starkweather posting 643. Murray & Irwin beat the home team by 33 pins in a slow game at McCarthy’s alleys.

Carruth and Boylston Meyers Boylstons Carruth Sudbury Starkweather Millay Fettle McCarthy’s Murray & Irwin

New Year Parade in Union Square Ends With City Flag Salute

A rain drenched New Year celebration in New York saw a vast crowd witness a grand parade led by Colonel George M. Smith. After a long march past police escorts and diverse floats, a midnight flag salute honored New York City as Christmas snow gave way to cold air and bright fires.

Union Square George M. Smith Sixtyninth Regiment McLaughlin San Francisco New York National Guard

Suburban Interclub League meets at Dudley Clubhouse

Six clubs attended last evening as the Suburban Interclub League held its meeting at the Dudley Association Clubhouse. The rules committee found Parker and Apshelm of the Old Dorchester Club eligible to bowl and the board of managers sustained the committee's report.

Suburban Interclub League Dudley Association Messrs. Parker Apshelm Dorchester

Keswicks Drop Two Of Three In Duck Pin Series

In Brockton on December 81 the Keswicks lost two of three to the South Ends in the Old Colony Duck Pin League, dropping to second place behind the Belvideres. The nights scores were South Ends 488 413 412 for 1268 and Keswicks 306 409 413 for 1223.

Brockton Keswicks South Ends Old Colony Belvideres South End

Metropolitans Take Three Wins In Old Colony Duck Pin League

In Brockton on December 81 the Metropolitans swept three games from Whitman in the Old Colony Duck Pin League. Bates led with a 26 score and a top string of 101 as the Metropolitans posted 407 in game one and 1290 total, Whitman 890 and 1220.

Brockton Oll Old Colony Bates Whitman

Tug of War Title Bout Between Independent and Gloucester A C

A major tug of war for 200 dollars and gate receipts pits the Independent four of this city against Gloucester A C in City Hall Gloucester tonight. Both teams are in peak form after a month of training. A large Boston delegation travels on the 6 20 train and bets are expected to run high. The Gloucester team includes Winn Winslow and Arthur Gill with freshmen Charles Hart and Ed Winslow joining. Boston captain P J Clement leads the Independents with Coffey Hess Garten and Clements after him. The match seeks state and New England supremacy with the Independents holding a strong heat record.

Gloucester A. C City Hall Gloucester New England Winn Winslow Arthur Gill Charles Hart Ed Winsow Boston Pp. J. Clements Ninth Regiment P. J. Coffey Irven Hess P. H. Garten J. Clements Gloucester Independents Ieee

New Year’s Eve Parade Horses Injure Dozens on Broadway

In New York on December 31 frightened horses bolted during the New Year’s parade, imperilling crowds on Broadway and Bleecker Street. Ten persons were severely injured, with perhaps a dozen more hurt in the panic that followed.

New York Broadway Bleecker Street

Passing of Brooklyn marks birth of Greater New York

At Brooklyn City Hall a ceremonial transfer to Greater New York was marked with decorations and souvenir programmes. Mayor Wurster and ex mayors attended as St Clair McKelway spoke on From Greater to Greater and Will Carleton read The Passing of Brooklyn. About 10 000 guests joined a midnight bell and city greeting.

New York Brooklyn Greater Brooklyn City Hall McKelway Mreyor City Hall

Croker and Tammany Return From Lakewood

Richard Croker and Tammany leaders return to New York from Lakewood New Jersey amid a festive mood. They are driven to the Murraitt Hotel where leaders gather for an informal reception as the group nears the end of the old year.

New York Dee Richard Croker Tammany Lakewood N. J Mr. Croker Murraitt Hotel

Havelock Wilson England Visit Discuss Seamen Union

Mr J Havelock Wilson spoke in Washington on a plan to build up the international seamen union and secure better life safety and crew standards. He cited 30 000 idle British port workers and urged larger crews and broader cooperation among ports during a Boston to New York train itinerary.

J. Havelock Wilson M. B Fursueth Washington Wilson J. Wilson United States National Union New York Boster

Suffolk County Gounty Convention Held in Dexter Hall

An A C H Gount y Con vention of the H of Suffolk county met in Dexter Hall Wells Mem n g with President William J Cronin presiding. The report from James A McFaul noted arbitration of a dispute between wings. resolutions condemned Irish imprisonment in English jails. new divisions were requisitioned and parade matters discussed. County presidents were instructed to coordinate divisional regents.

Suffolk County Dexter Hall Wells Memning William J. Cronintendance William J. Cronin Aansac James A. McFaul Boston

Fitchburg Woman Passed Bar Exam Promoted to Oath

Frances Gillette of Fitchburg successfully passed the bar exams and prepared to take the oath this afternoon. Mrs Hartwell, widow of the late Judge H. Hartwell, had objected but later withdrew the protest, leaving the admission to the bar to proceed after Judge Bond referred the matter to the State Board whose duties begin tomorrow.

Worcester Frances Gillette Fitch

Cambridge Aldermen Host Informal Year End Gathering

Cambridge aldermen met at Russell Bradford's residence on ward street for an informal year end gathering. Most attendees were present except Alderman Spalding who remained ill. Guests included Mayer Sortwell Messenger Pratt committee members McDuffee Brandon and A J Fairbanks. Mrs Bradford greeted guests and refreshments and stories filled the evening.

Russell Bradford Th Bridge Board of Aldermen Ward Street Alderman Spalding Mayer Sortwell Messenger Pratt McDuffee City Brandon A. J. Fairbanks Bradford

Lipton Knighted in London Charity Honor

London reports Mr Thomas Lipton, millionaire provision merchant, knighted today for his donation of £2 to the Princess of Wales fund aiding London's outcast poor in celebration of the Queen's Jubilee.

London Thomaston Lipton Princess of Wales

New Orleans Race Day Ends With Close Finishes Across Five Stakes

In New Orleans on Dee 31 racing day the track and weather drew large crowds as Tai shared betting honors with NEW ORLEANS in the second race where a hard drive to the purse occurred. Five selling events over distances from five furlongs to one mile produced multiple close finishes with favorites and longshots mixing in.

New Orleans Dee Tai Nancy Combs Saratoga Solution T Jmne Berth Nell Dazzel Keele Montethe Carnegie Tom Kingsley Crys T. Burns Ben Frost Campbell Tabouret Seaport Tole Simmons G Ford Logistic Gath Harry Duke C. Combs David Aker Old Dominion Cliquot Hirsch Peterman Southard Brighton Georg B. Cox Minnie Mu Wolsey Bill Arnett Sister Clara Lew Terranet L. Smit Ultima Bell Booze Jim Conway Albertale High Test Jn Bryant Mollle Nezzo Imperio Turbyville Kis

Racing results at Ingleside track San Fe December

Weathall track fast at Ingleside. Prince Tyrant wins 11-16 mile purse with Second and Seamar third. Polish runner Seamar places second with Miss Prim third. Abina second in 11-16 mile. Cabrillo wins one mile purse with Rey Dela Tierra second and Bernardille Marquise third. Time for the last race 2:41.

San FE Weathall Ingleside Ay Hirst Urse Prince Tyrant Texarkana Seamar I Miss Prim Prince Blazes Abina Main Bar Lord * You May W Libertine Bernardille Marquise Souffle Cabrillo Itu Rey Dela Tierra

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