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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1904

Page

3

Gardner Meets Hart Tonight in Biggest New England Bout

The Gardner versus Hart boxing match at the Criterion Athletic Club tonight draws vast interest nationwide. Gardner, a methodical fighter from Manchester, faces Hart, known for aggressiveness and stamina, in a headline event with two preliminaries. Boxing begins at 8 to suit out of town attendees. promoters plan major attendance and a live verdict on the rival champions.

New England United States George Gardner Marvin Hart Criterion Athletic Club America Bob Fitzsimmons Gardner Hart Kid Carter Carter

Rise and rest cure plan from a nerve specialist

A late 19th century schedule outlines a rigid daily routine for all ages up to seventy, emphasizing heavy morning work, walking breaks, meals with wine, and long evenings of amusements or social activity. It cites an editor of the Medical Record and includes two nearly identical versions with times from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. and notes heavy daytime labor and controlled diet.

Hammond Shrady

Jim McGuire of Detroit to Be a Minor Leaguer

Detroit reports indicate veteran catcher Jim McGuire will be released unconditionally by the Detroit team. Once among the best backstops, he was hard for Manager Barrow to handle and may seek a role as player or manager elsewhere. If freed, three major league clubs would pursue him.

Jim M’guire Detroit Jim McGuire McGuire Barrow Brooklyn

Boston College Athletes Restart Training After Christmas Break

Boston College resumes after two weeks of Christmas vacation. Track candidates begin training this week and baseball players are called out next week. The cage has been torn down but practice will be held in the big gymnasium. Catholic academies in the city also resumed studies.

Boston College

Donohue and Goodwin Fight Ends Draw at Tap Tammany A C Show

The Tammany A C meeting drew 800 fans as Donohue of Roxbury and Chester Goodwin, New England featherweight champion, staged a fast 15 round battle that ended in a draw. Goodwin pressed the attack with sharp uppercuts while Donohue countered with body and kidney shots. Also featured were Jack Soley’s close loss to Young Brooks, Jimmy Ryan versus Eddie Daly in a six round draw, and news on futures including Tommy Daly’s plans and a possible bout between Hughey McGovern and Jimmy Walsh.

Tammany A. C Chester Goodwin New England Young Donohue Roxbury Goodwin Donohue Donahue Brooks Jimmy Ryan Chelsea Eddie Daly B. H. Benton Roy Roy Malden Tommy Daly New York Boston Jig Stone Terry McGovern Hughey McGovern Jimmy Walsh Tammarany Club Thursa Ack Keenan Colonel Baxter Agle Hot Springs Big Eagle Larry Woo Chester

Boxing Gossip at Central Club Promises Heavyweight Showcase

At the Central Club tomorrow night Sam Langford will introduce Blizzard Watts to fight Cyclone Robinson in a 12 round bout. The bill also features Albert Delmonte vs Ralph Kelly in six rounds and Kid Hessell vs Pokohanta in eight. Several other local boxing notes surface including match desires from Mackie Centredale and Tommy Feltz’s training, with numerous plans and mixed reports circulating among Boston clubs.

Central Club Sam Langford Blizzard Watts Cyclone Robinson Blizzard Central Athletic Club Albert Delmonte Ralph Kelly Kid Hessell Pokohanta Boston Mike Twin) Sullivan Cambridge Jack Blackburn Wise Michael Sullivans Mackie Centredale R. I Tommy Feltz Chester Goodwin Harry Forbes Frankie Niel William Dunnan St. John N. B B. Mack Post Young Corbett Eddie Hanlon Kid McCall Roxbury Young Lynch Brookline Tammany Club W. W. Williams Bradford Mass Walcott Dick O'Brien Dick O’brien Bobby Dobbs Tom O'Rourke O’brien Tommy West West Alcott Tommy Ryan Jimmy Davenport Portland George Phalin Davenport Rhode Island Martin Murray Pawtucket Matty Baldwin Jack Flanagan Billy Ryan South Boston Brockton Youn Terrey New Fingland

American Mile Record Set At Auto Daytone

In Daytona Florida the American straightaway mile record was cut to 4625 seconds by a Packari Grey Wolf piloted by Charles Schmidt on the Ormond Daytona Beach course. The time comes within two-fifths of the world mark set by Augieres in Dourdan France in 1902.

Battery Beat Newtowne In Massachusetts Interclub Play

The Newtowne team lost badly to the 999th A. A. on home alleys in pool and billiards while Battery defeated Newtowne at ping pong. Battery totaled 1346 with decisive margins across all three games. Dudley led the winning team with 290.

Newtowne A. A Battery Dudley

Melrose Tri County Match Ends in Split Night

In Melrose at Highland clubhouse Review of Chelsea and Highland clubs split the event. Highland won billiards and two bowling games while Review took pool and whist and one bowling game. Bowling scores list players Carrie Wyeth Crocker Hudson Wellman Nickerson Stevens Sparrow Macdonald Gill with totals 802 418 404 for Review and 420 410 416 for Highland.

Melrosh Review Club Chelsea Highland Club Melrose Highland Enn Ruview Carrie Wyeth Crocker Hudson Wellman Nickerson Stevens Sparrow Macdonald Gill

South Boston Whitewashes Granite in Heptasoph League Night

In Broadway alleys last night South Boston defeated Granite of Quincy 79 to 71. Standout scorers included Stevens 25 and Thomas 16 for South Boston, while Keaney and Mellin led Granite with 18 and 14 respectively. Final totals show South Boston 83, Granite 87.

Broadway Boston Quincy BO. Sa ¢ Granite Stee Daley Ise Stevens Palst Cliifford Keaney Stevens Thomas Weem

Globe tops Journal in Chauncy match report

The Globe whitewashed the Journal at the Chauncy yesterday as Byford posted the best rolling. Player by player scores appear for Globe and Tourmala with key totals and figures, noting final scores and individual points in a compact team outing.

Globe Journal Chauncy Byford A Murray Kivlan Finley Graham Smith

Candle Pin Series for Mystic Valley League Opens

A meeting at Judge Littlefield's office on Washington Street arranged the Mystic Valley Candle Pin League schedule. Ten clubs form the circuit Arlington Boat Club Calumet Central Charlestown 999th A A Towanda Old Belfry Glendon Medford and the Highland Club of Melrose Highlands. Games run January 21 through May 18 over 18 weeks with weekly rolls toward the big series. A F Orne of the Kernwond Club will arrange the schedule.

Mystic Never League A. F. Orne Kernwond

Gorham Wins Rolloff at Sudbury Alleys With 284

Gorham captured first prize by rolling 284 in the weekly Sudbury alleys rolloff. Purtell placed second with 283, Corbett third with 978, and Burdett fourth with 275 in a tight standings update.

Sudbury Gorham Purtell Corbett Burdett

Press Club Forfeits To Clover Club In Cycle Series

In a cycle league match the Press club forfeited last night to the Clover club. Clover rolled a total of 1237 points.

Clover Club

Schoolboys Prepare for B A A Indoor Meet

This week opens the indoor athletic season for Greater Boston schools as track athletes prepare for the B A A interscholastic meeting and divide honors with the indoor season underway.

Greater Boston

Swamp Root Promises Kidney Health Aid Warning

A Boston Daily Post advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for rheumatism kidney and bladder trouble. It claims cures for Bright's disease and other kidney symptoms and offers a free sample bottle and a book detailing testimonials. It notes hospitals doctors and medical use and provides ordering details in Binghamton New York.

Nature Bright B. H. Chalker Ozark Ala Kilmer Dr. Kilmer& Co Binghamton, N. Y Boston Daily Post

Stone's School Eyes Strong Indoor Programs at Roxbury Pair

The Boston area gymnasiums figure prominently as Stone's School plans to use a Boston College gymnasium and secure Tech's facility. Hugh C. McGrath, famed instructor and Charlesbank Gym director, will coach Stone's candidates, with Roxbury Latin reportedly securing his services too. Both schools expect bright prospects as many returning boys from last season remain in school.

Roxbury Latin Stone's Boston College Boston Stone’s Tech Gymnasium Hugh C. McGrath Charlesbank Gymnasium Stone McGrath

Woburn Polo Star to Play in West Terre Haute

Frank Hardy, centre for the Woburn roller polo team, has accepted a high-figure offer to join the Terre Haute, Indiana team for the rest of the season. He will depart for the West on Thursday. Woburn plans to sign another top player to fill his role as Fred Harkins declines West offer.

Frank Hardy Woburn Terre Haute Ind Hardy West Fred Harkins

World of Sport roundup on players and managers

Tom Corbett says his brother Joe will sign with McAleer. Duffy and Shettsline praise Jake Beckley as key to infusing ginger into a weak Quaker lineup. Outfield battles loom with Barry Keister Fleming Titus for two spots while Roy Thomas covers center. Major Taylor has earned nearly $80,000 in eight years of cycle racing. Michigan football profit tops $20,000 and Yost is dismissed as overpriced. Lajoie optimistic about Cleveland’s season start and pitching staff. Pittsburg Post notes college baseball invites for top amateur players with expenses paid. Hermanny faces AL accounting disputes. Griffith claims owed. Jack Doyle slated for release despite Brooklyn success.

Tom Corbett Joe McAleer Tom Hugh Duffey Jake Beckley Duffy Shettsline Beckley Ginger Quakers Barry Keister Fleming Titus Quaker Roy Thomas Major Taylor Michigan Yost Lajoie Cleveland Larry Pittsburg Post Hermanny Herman Clark Griffith Jack Doyle Brooklyn

Captain and Coach News From A Varied Sporting Day

The column notes Frank Dillon succeeding as captain and first baseman, praise for Connie Mack’s Indian acquisitions Bender and Waddell, and Bowditch debated as Harvard coach. Barney Dreyfuss hails pennant chances, Joe Corbett seeks money, and Hickman targets lead with new bats. Other items cover Sheckard’s winter, Selig guardians, Barrett’s marriage plans, and Ed Root racing on the Pacific coast.

Frank Dillon Bruce Connie Mack Mack Rube Waddell Philadelphia Public Ledger Bowditch Harvard Hurley Barney Dreyfuss Pittsburg Joe Corbett Charley. Hickman Cleveland Hickman Lajoie Philadelphia North American Tom Delehanty Boston Nationals Jimmy Sheckard Smith Penn Quaker College Billy Hallman Phillies Fast Company Jimmy Barrett Athol Mass Detroit Margaret Walsh Jack Tyne East Boston Ed Root California Pacific Coast Root Boston Elevated

Ward 8 Republicans Organize at Leverett Street

The Republican committee of Ward 8 held a meeting at 60 Leverett Street and elected officers and a committee. Chairman Hyman Larling, secretary Michael J. Toumey, treasurer Hyman Lewis, with H. T. Fletcher named to the executive committee.

Republican Committee Ward 8 Leverett Street Hyman Larling Michael J. Toumey Hyman Lewis H. T. Fletcher

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