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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1912
Page
11
The piece hints at a busy six day session with bowling fans awaiting action as scoring improves after a holiday week. It notes a potential uptick in high roller activity and schedules, suggesting a strong homestretch ahead for the bowling fraternity.
Ottawa University and Intercolonial hockey teams meet at the Arena tonight in a keen match. Ottawa’s fast squad rich with talent from Sitkesnen and Millan faces a stronger Intercolonials lineup with Osgood returning. Father Stanton and Jim Kennedy travel with the Ottawa party as they aim to rebound after a loss to McGill and head toward a U S tour.
In the City league the finish remains unsettled as Carruth battles to cover losses, Murray and Irwin press the pace, and Boylston and Elite trail but threaten to upset the leaders. Valladolid climbs to second with a four game boost aided by Qzanam, while Alliston defends the top from Valladolid. Maplewood fades letting Mt. Benedict A rise as the second half of the season looms.
Vallalolid led the league with a 1452 team score thanks to Donnelly who rolled 304 on strings of 88 106 and 110. His teammates all surpassed 280, and O'Brien of Everett Council posted 340 with 117 110 and 113, the week's best single 117. VaHaldolid claimed the high single of 507 but earned no weekly individual honors.
In the Commercial league Emerson of the three string total 2560 led the high team marks while Federal topped a single string with 805. Ober of Faneuil led high individual total and Faneuil also held the high single string.
Readable scores show high team three string total 149 by Boylston in City league and 545 for Aedna in Fire Insurance league. High individual three string total 340 by QO'Brien of Everett Knights of Columbus league. Adams of Aetna Fire Insurance Bald win Revere Suburban league tied 125 each for high individual single string.
Navy Department ruling requires eight hour day for firms building the Nevada and Oklahoma battleships. Bid opening for the two ships postponed from January 4 to January 25 to allow bidders to adjust figures. The decision, aimed at private yards, could push costs beyond the $36 million limit per vessel and spark a Congress appeal or specification changes.
The Massachusetts organized labor movement through the State branch A. F. of L. held an all day meeting at Wells Memorial Hall. The executive board and legislative committee reviewed and approved bill drafts to be presented to the incoming Legislature in the name of organized labor.
Four Boston building trades crafts move to new daily pay rates with broad employer agreement. Plumbers see a 4.80 day wage, Insulators and Asbestos Workers Union members gain 40 cents to 4.00, Electrical Workers Union 103 adopts 4.40 for journeymen and 2.40 for helpers, with minimal expected trouble.
The labor committee directed two sections of bills for action. The first section seeks roll call support to influence fall elections, including anti injunctions and equal suffrage. The second section omits roll calls and covers further injunctions and home rule measures.
Boston's Sanitary and Street Cleaning Department Teams and Helpers Union, backed by the Teamdrivers' District Council, calls for raising wages from 2.25 to 2.50 a day. The union cites unhealthy duties, exposure to dust and germs, and high medical costs as reasons for the demand.
The Ladies Auxiliary division of the Order of Railroad Conductors celebrated its 27th anniversary with a banquet held yesterday starting at 1 pm. 1912 division officers installed included J. M. Downey C C Arthur Wright A C C C W Merrill secretary treasurer J B Clark Sr C D Morton Jr C H F Hobart I S C Tryon O S trustees E T Cowell N E Strout W H Warren. Auxiliary officers installed included President Mrs D A Neal vice president Mrs W W Prance secretary treasurer Mrs W H Warren and other officers and committee members named in the roll.
Practically every machinist lodge in the New England States attended a convention at Wells Memorial Hall. The meeting, held by New England District Lodge 19 and related railway and navy yard lodges, outlined plans to organize all New England sections and discussed the Taylor system of shop efficiency, navy yard closures, and using enlisted men for skilled tasks.
A brigantine steam yacht named Barracouta from Portland, Maine, entered the harbor during a heavy snowstorm and landed five women and several children at Rowe's Wharf. Customs asked its purpose and port of origin. the crew and passengers offered few answers, claiming only it is a pleasure yacht. The vessel is said to be commanded by Captain McKenzie of Cambridge and some aboard denied it is the Holy Ghost Society boat.
The port of Boston longshoremen voted to insist on a wage increase of 10 cents an hour for day and night work, demanding the raise from transatlantic steamship agents.
Delegates from Boston New Bedford Lawrence and Fore River branches report good trade conditions. Public Grounds Department Employees' Union to elect officers tomorrow at Vernon Hall. Leather Handlers Union 14102 AF of L notes growth 22 applicants to join next session. Frank McNulty AF of L chief to speak at Wells Memorial January 19. Frank Lenehan of New York addressed the district meeting.
National and American leagues set their season openers on April 12. The Athletics face the Highlanders in New York, the Giants meet the Phillies in Philadelphia, and the Boston Braves play the Brooklyns in Brooklyn. Atlanta lands John Doc Kerr as Southern league home catcher after draft issues with Trenton Tri-State are resolved.
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