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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1893
Page
3
The New England A.A.U. plans indoor championships arranged with the First Regiment A.A. to run a scratch meet at South Armory on March 11. Tech athletes push for control, prize ordering, and promotion, with a likely Jan 16 board meeting to decide.
At a Providence reception for Jack McAuliffe the American champion denounced the Coney Island Club in strong terms over the Burge purse dispute. He refused a return for an 80 000 prize, and blamed misleading news from Larry Killian for past trouble. News notes cover Daly’s progress, Griffo’s Australia draw, McNally challenging Skelly, and preparations for upcoming bouts in Boston.
San Francisco reports Sol Smith challenges George Dixon of Boston for the world featherweight title. A $5000 backing exists, but Dixon is expected to demand a larger purse than local clubs would likely offer, making a San Francisco match unlikely.
Joe Flaherty of Lowell Massachusetts defeats Billy OBrien of St Paul in twelve rounds for a $500 prize. The boxing bout at Highland Park follows four prior draws between the two fighters, with Flaherty scoring a knockout to claim the victory.
A meeting of the National Boxing Championships committee at the B A A A A last evening audited Manage Cornish's accounts showing net profits over 1140 dollars. After deducting Cornish's management fee, the association treasury stands to gain about 1000 dollars.
The first annual B A A employees ball will be held at Cotillon Hall on January 30. The committee in charge includes Louis Bignell Otto Leutz Tom Pettitt R C Hickey and J J O'Brien. A great many tickets have already been sold.
News from Guttenburg reports N J January 3 that star player Michael J Kelly known as The King will not play baseball again. The piece covers his appearance at the Howard Atheneum with partner William C Cameron in a minstrel act, crowd reactions and his remarks on finances and future entertainment work.
Special to the Post reports diverse race results from Glouster New Jersey with multiple races listing winning horses, placings, and long odds, including first race Golden Debonvir Turner. second race Devisee Confidence. Rose Howard, Ki-ha. Vendetta and others.
Anguselmont aims to build a name on the turf with a strong two year old stable in key races. Trainer Jimmy Lowe hails Chinny Lamley as the best post runner. Jocko and Joe Flynn face suspensions over suspicious riding while J. Casey pays a $50 fine for race infractions. Star Caldwell to officiate in St Louis as Williams faces a one year ban and relocates. Revival of racing at Clifton Linden and Elizabeth excites stewards. Equipment and market actions drive shifting entries as riders switch mounts and trainers adjust plans.
A fragment notes betting terms for Prince Toward Saragassa and Kirkover with odds and a cautious line to impress speculators. It mentions promises of short bets and commissions by BvG Boy at 10 State Street, signaling broker activity and market chatter.
In inter club bowling at Old Dorchester alleys last evening Shirley neared a 600 single total as the Newtons posted a grand team score over 2500. Merrill, a Hore substitute, converted two tough spares, while Shirley started the second string with four strikes. Hollings added two yard spires with four seven and eight pins and a five and ten.
Report from Monday evenings bowling action notes the Casinos posting 2505 as a team total without star bowler Babo. Richards led steadier bowling. three strings exceeded 800. Other teams like Allston Kernwoods Vespers Melrose A C and Salems won or challenged opponents. Lt Lamb scored 602 across three strings with 202 and 220 in other sessions.
On Arlington Boat Club lanes last evening the Waverleys rolled 2551 to Arlington’s 2442. Head of the Waverleys tied the individual string record with 2385 on the second string, while Lynch 510 Gray 519 and Head 540 led. The Waverleys’ second string total reached 981, the third highest yet. Carter bowled best for the Arlingtons.
City reports 269 scarlet fever cases in December, crowding the City Hospital ward beyond capacity and prompting calls for expanded contagious disease facilities. Drs McCollum and McDonald caution against panic while urging action to reduce transmission through early detection, home isolation, and faster ward construction.
A Boston Post error claimed Whitney Glass Works of 1775 went out of business. The firm, based in Philadelphia with factories in Glassboro Salem and Camden New Jersey, reports continued growth and expansion. Its Boston office opened in 1888 at 342 Washington Street and recently moved to 2 Blackstone Street. The company denies the misstatement and asserts lasting prosperity.
Paris magistrates finish examination of de Lesseps Fontanes Sans le Roy and Cottu on Panama Canal corruption. Deputies Ruche Rouvier Arene Soubeyran Proust and Duque de la Fauconnerie face charges of accepting company funds. Floquet denies resigning and rejects rumors of cabinet strife as falsehoods.
Boston business leaders press for faster ships from Cunard to Belfast Liverpool and Boston. Plans shift from Servia to Gallia as harbor improvements widen channels. The Etruria could trim voyage to about five days, with Aurania and Servia offering faster alternatives from New York to Boston.
Washington January 3. In the Supreme Court Solicitor General Aldrich moved to advance the letter carrier cases arising under a 1888 act limiting daily hours for city letter carriers. They seek whether all work counted toward eight hours and if extra pay applies for time over eight hours, even if other days are under eight. The Court of Claims ruled against the government, affecting many carriers and large sums.
A Great SPJaT City Springfield through the Springfield Boat Club has asked NEARA for spring regatta and offers $500 vs typical $800 costs. Springfield Bicycle Club proposes hosting NEA A A outdoor athletic championships at Hampden Park, expecting privilege due to ability to monetize events.
Jimmy Halpin former Utica ball nine member and IL champion in 1986 87 dies at his residence 58 Albany Street. He will be buried at 9 AM from St James Catholic Church Harrison Avenue. Widely regarded as a popular figure on the diamond his death saddens many fans.
William Stevens, 33, employed as a men’s tender by Edward Dearborn, fell about sixty feet from the fifth story into an elevator well in a Sea street block for James Phelan. He struck boards at the bottom. his condition is doubtful. He lives at 871 Washington street with his wife and children.
Miss Florence L. Keith wed Henry F. E. Loring of Hingham at First Baptist Church in Westsoro. The groom, Natick Grammar School principal, was supported by maid of honor Miss Alice Bertha Clayton and best man Barnard Capen Jr. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. W. H. Aiden.
Manager Harry Cornish leaves for New York on the midnight train to attend to business about the amateur circus and proposed bowling tournament. He will not be at the B A A until Sunday, January 8.
At the Babbitt Coin Operated Company annual meeting in Portland on January 3 a majority of stock was found to be held by directors and voted for the Toilet Paper Supply Company of Boston. Frank E. Housh became treasurer and Hosea Mann Jr general manager, both already in those posts for the Boston outfit. The merger consolidates control under one management to supply toilet paper on the penny in the slot plan.
F H Odiorre, a prominent citizen and senior partner of Odiorre & Co., large wholesale coal dealers, was found dead in his bed at his Salem Street home this morning. Authorities indicate death likely from natural causes. he was a leading local business figure and longtime resident.
George Cham p e ner, a member of the Homestead advisory committee, was arrested today in Pittsburgh and committed to jail on a bail piece charged with conspiracy.
Lincoln Neb Jan 3 legislators convene as Senate ballots for a temporary secretary end in a strict party division. The House then chose a secretary amid partisan counterplay, with Reg 14 Populists 14 and Democrats opposing. The report notes a tense session and unclear outcome for the.
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