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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1898

Page

3

Massachusetts Interclub bowling features slow play and close pool result

Four teams competed in the Massa chusetts Interclub series with slow bowling and no remarkable scores. Glendon Club Everett defeated by three in pool. Battery won overall 2359 to 2097 as Newtowne won billiards pool and bowling at Newtowne Club. Stoughton beat South Ends Brockton in Old Colony League. Duck Pin League Stoughton tops North Abington. Metropolitan duck pin beats Belvideres in Brockton.

Artillery Club Charlestown Glendon Club Everett Joel Glendon McCausland Reader Pierce Battery Battery Club Glendons Stoughton Brockton Holbrook and Morse Stoughtons North Abington Baird and Capello Th Stoughtons High Rollers Metropolitan Belvideres

Forfeit Stuns Mercantile League as Wilson Larmbee Falls

One game was played last evening in the Mercantile League. The Wilson Larmbee team forfeited to Brown Durrell. The Dennnison Manufacturing team defeated Boston Dry Goods with the score to be noted.

Medford Allston Eeeeeres Ea el Ceccess Ain Eecameses St Or Eeemeeeces Insurance League Sudbury D. W. Bennett Ene Vker Seve W. Bennett Mercantile League Wilson, Larmbee Brown, Durrell Dennnison Mfg Boston Dry Goods Ing

Suburban Interclub Narrowly Decided Between Roxbury and Jamaica Clubs

In a Suburban Interclub match the Roxbury Club visited the Jamaica Club for a contested evening. Jamaican Club won the game while the overall honors were split between the teams. The result ended in a tie.

Roxbury Jamaica Club

High men rolloff at Murray and Irwin's for prizes

Ten pin throw, candle pins contest for 7 5 and 3 dollars. McGrath led with 236 followed by McAllen at 253 and McDonough with 251 in the fall off at Murray and Irwin's.

Murray & Irwin's McGrath McAllen McDonough

Bowling League Adopts Wright & Ditson Pins

A meeting of the Amateur Bowling League of Boston and vicinity at the B A A last evening voted unanimously to adopt Wright Ditson pins after deciding to discard the old pins Warren Hill of the B A A presided The league will begin using the new pins next Tuesday evening.

Amateur Bowling League of Boston and Vicinity Warren Hill Wright & Ditson

Boxing Meet Triggers Delay of Eternal City Games

The games between Boston Athletic and Knickerbocker Athletic Club set for January 22 in this city have been moved to January 29. The BAA boxing meet now occupies the January 22 date, causing the postponement.

Boston Athletic Knickerbocker Athletic Club

Kid McCoy Signs for The Pacific Mail Stage Comedy

Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy signs a contract with Duncan B. Harrison to star in The Pacific Mail a comedy drama by Paul M. Potter. The deal includes boxing with Docine or a bag punching exhibition and foresees a 20 week tour this season and a 40 week tour next season in major cities starting January 17 in Brooklyn.

New York Kid McCoy The Comment Pacific Mail Brooklyn Bob Graham Duncan B. Harrison Tony Norman Selby Paul M. Potter Trilby Mr. McCoy Homer Selby Docine McCoy Messrs Klaw and Erlanger New New York Boston Philadelphia Pittsburg Cincinnati Cleveland Chicago St. Louis Kansas Ciy Denver al Francisco

Amateur boxing tournament opens at Worcester gym with open classes

On Saturday January 2 in the EB, Worcester mass, an amateur boxing tournament hosts open weight classes 115 125 140 and 160 pounds with entries closed January 17. Registration via John Graham and W H Plummer is required with no entry fee. winners receive fine gold watches. Also four intercity bouts including Bob Fitzsimmons at Oshkosh.

Se. A John Graham W. H. Plummer Worcester Mass Exeter Street Boston Bob Fitzsimmons Oshkosh Wis Fitz Bon Dane George Dixon Palmer Dixon Police Dave Sullivan Asein Ben Jordan Tommy Kite Jordan Engand White Jimmy Bropey Greenpoint A. C Mike Lyons Eddy Barrett Dick Bradley Polo A. C

Rochford Kelly Contest at Risk as Licenses Suffer Delays

Reports say Rochford-Kelly bout may not occur due to a defective license being repaired to avoid interference with future shows. Peter Maher seeks 7000 for a Ruhlin clash at Hot Springs, while Billy Madden pledged 10000 but failed to pay. Chicago notes Mayor Harrison faces pressure as contests in the city may be canceled up to February 1.

Peter Maher Gus Ruhlin Hot Springs Billy Madden Madden Chicago Harrison

Portlander stakes fight challenge in Cincinnati bounds

James Franey of Portland deposits $200 with Harry Weldon of the Enquirer to back a $500 claim that Kid McCoy cannot knock him out in four rounds. The bout would be in Cincinnati or Covington within eight weeks. McCoy cites a Pacific Mail contract but would meet Franey in Dayton next week if possible.

Cincinnati James Franey Portland Ore Harry Weldon The Enquirer Kid” McCoy Kia Franey Covington Kid Pacific Mail Dayton

Big Handball Tournament Aims for National Talent in Baltimore

T B Lynch plans a two day event bringing top world players to Baltimore. The group led by Phil Casey, world champion, will play in Washington on March 18 then return March 19. Participants include John A Dunn and Robert Dunn with ex Alderman Dunn, J J Collins and John Fitzgerald. Local players to compete.

Baltimore T. B. Lynch Washington Phil Casey John A. Dunn America Robert Dunn Alderman Dunn J. J. Collins John Fitzgerald Ireland

Kiernan Leads BC Ice Team Captaincy Win by One Vote

Pete team captaincy election at Boston College ends with Ack Kiernan narrowly defeating Charles O'Brien 98 by a single vote. Newly chosen captain led players to Franklin Field for practice against scrub teams.

Boston College Ack Kiernan Charles O’brien Franklin Field

English High Prepares Indoor Meet at Mechanics Hall

English High plans an indoor meet at Mechanics Hall on February 2 to crown interscholastic champions. Star runners Jack Pur tell and Harry Kane will attend to advise and help train. A professional trainer may be secured.

English High Mechanics’ Hall Jack Purtell Harry Kane

Empire Associates Room Show Delights City Audience

The entertainment at the Empire Associates room drew nearly 300 members as twenty pairs of men showcased fine displays. Well-known comedians and dancers followed with strong receptions, and the finale featured Joe Lynch versus Harry Staylor in a red hot boot display that brought down the house.

Empire Associates Joe Lynch Harry Staylor

New Orleans Racecard Reports Day at Fair Track

Light rains slowed the track as five races produced three winners. Winners include First: J A Gray 114 at 6 to 5. Second: Tabouret 107 at 8 to 1. Third: Brakeman 143 at 8 to 1. Fourth: Sister Stella 103 at even money. Fifth: Dr sec 109 at 3 to 5. Entries listed for tomorrow across six furlong to mile distances.

New Orleans Ultima J. A. Gray Scherrer David T. Buyns Sallie Cliquot A Barrett Tragedy Tabouret A. Barrett Wilson T. Burns Pitholin Wilhite R. B. Sack Chitton Celia Balsoiran Brakeman W. Wiliams Repeater Hogan Zaldivar C. Johnson Uncle Jim Proverb Ethel Lee Longeval Stella Dupee Viscount Clara Kitley Jack Hayes Bridgeton Gioia Dorothy III Steve Ciolini Pat S Uwitima Scherzer Sea Robber Albert, S Reel

Rainy Ingleside card rearranges races with selling events

In San Francisco on January 6 track conditions were heavy at Ingleside. The original sixth race was replaced by a six furlong selling race with George Lee taking first and Attainment second. Other events included Tea Rose and Count of Flanders in a five furlongs division and Song and Dance in a two mile sweepstakes, with Torsion winning a six furlong selling race later.

San Francisco Cal Ingleside George Lee Dr. Marks Tea Rose Count of Flanders Bliss Rucker TNA Victor Tima

No Sale Yet In St Louis On Browns Deal

Mr. Von der Ahe says Brush may be only representing Schmidt who moved the Maroons to Indianapolis in 1896. New bonds for Sportsman Park and the club go on sale Feb 1. He may sell to cover debts or strike terms with Myerson Syndicate, but no deal is final.

ST. Louis von der Ahe Brush Schmidt Maroons Indianapolis Sportsman Park Myerson Syndicate Thomas F. Meagher Athletic Association Swett Street Roxbury Patrick Guiney Timothy McCarthy Pennsylvania Hudson Dayton W. W.W. Watts Bloomsburg Elm Hill Council K. of A. G. McVey Ed Delehanty Phillies Cleveland Indians Brooklyn Eastern Park Ebbetts George Work Phenix Arizona Work Rocky Mountain Harry Wright Pennsylvania University Harry Wright, Jr Glasscock Wheeling West Virginia Charley Comiskey St. Paul Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Rochester Columbia Yacht Club of South Boston Ward J. Powers Charles E. O'Domnell George H. Lloyd William C. Lepetrie Alberty Justice Frederick Pfund Charles J. Rushton Joseph E. Doherty Frank Graham A. A Dorchester Locust Street Dorchester Avenue

Boston to Gain Muscle in Baseball Reshuffle

John T Brush of Indianapolis backs a deal with theatrical managers and city financiers to reserve top players for Cincinnati and Indianapolis. Soden says the Von der Ahe regime failed in St Louis and the Brush syndicate aims to strengthen Boston, possibly shifting pitching stars Carsey or Taylor. Selee’s return in Boston will shape spring plans as teams target warm weather camps.

John T Brush Indianapolis Cincinnati Chris von der Ahe St. Louis Browns St. Louis Arthur H. Soden Boston Mound City von der Ahe Brush Soden Brush Syndicate Jack Taylor Kid Carsey Carsey Selee Pacific Coast Weehawken Bostons

American runner Tingler trains in England for Rochdale race

George Tingler trains at Leicester with Kilpatrick preparing for matches with G B Tinc ler. The first half mile race at Rochdale on January 22 is seen as likely to decide the bout. Kilpatrick seeks to regain prestige after his defeat by I C Bredin.

Cc. H. Kilpatrick Leicester Eng G. B. Tincler Rochdale States Ilpatrick I. C. Bredin

Yale Harvard Hockey Battle Slated for Jan Twenty Second

Yale and Harvard will meet in hockey on January 22 and February 15. The item lists other sports notes including billiards matches, cricket tours, and yacht club events with various figures and locations.

Port Yard Eyes Second Season on Pennant Hope

In Maine sports notes, Port Yard forecasts a strong season if they contend for the pennant. Reports from New Bedford at Fall River, Lewiston at Portland, Bath at Rockland highlight a busy slate as players like Tarrant and Cusick receive praise for goals and grit. Caps and referees figure in a lively round of local hockey chatter.

Port Yard New Bedford Houlihen Bangor Bill Heffernan John Wiley Salems Fath Phelan Bath Maine Torrey, Curtis & Tirrell Willym BB. Dasha Weymouth Weymouth Rinx

Billiard Tournament Scores Tie at Review Club

The Review Club house in Chelsea hosted a billiard match between Orr and Campbell of the Review Club and Detels of Someville Centrals and Emerson of ten. Final scores show Fimerson 150, Orr 72, Campbell 150, Daniels 147 with Emerson and Orr at 42 innings and Campbell and Dantelg at 299.

Orr Campell Review Club Detels Someville Centrals Emerson Chelsea Fimerson Campbell Daniels Dantelg

Polo Results From New England Matches

Gardiner Maine 38 Rockland 2. New Bedford 5 Pawtucket. Portland Lewiston 4 Portland 3. Salem 15 Providence 3.

Gardiner Rockland Nw Bedford New Bedford Pawtucket Portland Lewistoin Salem Providence

Building Collapses In Michigan Ice House Disaster

Whitmore Lake Mich Jan 6 The Toledo Ice Companys mammoth ice house under construction collapsed killing two men instantly and fatally wounding five others while injuring additional workers. authorities investigate cause and scope of collapse at the work site.

Whitmore Lake Mich Toledo Ice *Company Mammoth

Potter’s campaign peril rises as Gideon talks candidacy

The League of American Wheelmen faces a political crisis as Massachusetts leader Elliott presses Gideon to declare candidacy. Keenan of Pennsylvania holds the key to power, with possible withdrawal altering the field and shifting support among states New York backs Potter while Pennsylvania wavers. Gideon has not ruled out a run.

League of American Wheelmen Potter Consul Elliott Massachusetts George D. Gideon Gideon anti-Potter New York Pennsylvania T. J. Keenan Keenan Giceon

Foreign racers Cordang and Huret seen as top riders for next season

Dudley Marks, Teddy Hale's trainer, plans to bring Cordang and Huret to compete next season alongside Tom Linton. Cordang, a 23 year old Dutch rider from Holland, holds the 24 hour record of 616 miles 340 yards, while Huret of France is famed as the king of long distance riding.

Dudley Marks Teddy Hale Cordang Huret Tom Linton Jules Rivierre Paris England Holland Erit

Nat Butler Weds Grace Robertson Quietly at Hinsdale

Nat Butler, senior member of the Cambridgeport racing trio, married Grace E. Robertson at the bride's father home in Hinsdale New Hampshire. The ceremony by Rev W R Henshaw was small due to the bride’s mother’s death with only relatives and close friends present. The couple, soon to race in tandem and then travel to Florida, left for New York yesterday afternoon.

Nat Butler Ambridgeport Grace E. Robertson Hinsdale N. H W. R. Henshaw John Sunderland Cambridgeport Minnie, Hollingsworth Boston Utler New York Nat Florida George A. Robertson

Chelsea C C challenges New Bedford in new twenty mile race

The Chelsea Cycling Club riders Rob Urquhart Dick Cronin and Louis Solari challenge New Bedford in a twenty mile race at New Bedford within five weeks blaming their Saturday night defeat on unfamiliar track. Also: Trinity Club hosts a ladies night with music refreshments and dancing. whist tourney starts with 44 entries. L A W handicapper rumor surrounds C S Vinton. interclub pool and whist series and polo matches at the Casino. Eddie Martyn plans act with or without his artificial leg. Iver Johnson ’98 line shows new sprockets light roadster and road tandem updates with mechanical refinements.

Chelsea C. C Rob Urquhart Dick Cronin Louis Solari New Bedford Cc. c New Bedford Chelsea Trinity Co P. Cc. c Austin Pease Fred St. Onge Eddie Martyn Iver Johnson D. R. Harvey Washington Street

Boston Latin Triumphs In Interscholastic Polo Clash

In a Franklin Field afternoon game of the Interscholastic Ice Polo League Boston Latin defeated Roxbury Latin 2 to 1. Captain Conness scored both Boston Latin goals while Abbott tallied for Roxbury Latin. Referee Olmstead and umpires Talbot and OConnell officiated.

Franklin Field Boston Latin Roxbury Latin Boston Conness B. L.S Abbott Roxbury Olmstead Um- Dires Talbot and O'Connell Dorchester

Newtowne Triumphs In Low-Scoring Spy Pond Match

Newtowne defeats Oxford 5 to 3 at Spy Pond with Captain Lyman netting three goals. Warnock Clarkson and Walter also contribute as Lyman shines in a brisk two half game refereed by McNamara with Reed and Boysen as umpires.

Spy Pond Newtowne Oxford Newtownes Lyman North Cambridge Boys Newtownee Ee Warnock W. Clarkson Pogvescsees

Brown's Yale dates undecided. skating boom noted

The article notes Brown's two Yale dates undecided for February amid a skating boom this season. It lists Malden High School ice polo games, Yale hockey schedule including Brooklyns and St Nicholas, and Captain William Barnett with team members.

Brown Yale Roxbury Somerville Spy Pond Post Sporting Editor Malden Lynn Medford Winchester Everett Melrose George M. McLeod New England Jim Warner Bob Warner Lake Whitney Brooklyns New York St. Nicholas Columbian Maniaville Mullaly William H. Barnett Thelayers Barnett Hall Smith Dutley Clarkson Stoddard Cox

New Stake at Coney Island Opens for 1900 Autumn Meeting

The entries for the Annual Champion stake at Coney Island Jockey Club show a $26,000 guaranteed value and a two mile and a quarter distance. Nominations list a wide array of American breeders and turfmen. Horses may re-enter in future years with the starting fee. Prizes are shared among the breeder owner and trainer of the winner.

New York Coney Island Jockey Club Lst

Wreck of Bucksport Schooner N. S. Symonds Confirmed

Cable gram confirms the wreck of the Bucksport schooner N. S. Symonds at Port La Platte on Hayti's north side. Crew saved. The vessel, under charter to the Boston Fruit Company, ran between Hayti and Jamaica. Commanded by Captain W. L. Snowman of Bucksport, owned by T. M. Nicholson.

Bucksport N. S. Symonds Port la Platte Hayti Boston Fruit Company Jamaica W. L. Snowman T. M. Nicholson

Loss of schooner Julia A. Warr confirmed at Fall River

Reports from Gloucester describe a wreck matching the Warr sent by Calais Maine and bound for Fall River on December 18. Fred Wilson, mate for two years, married just days before the voyage.

Fall River Julia A. Warr Calais Vesta Fred Wilson

Patrolman Berry Rewarded For Bravery At Station 15

Patrolman Harry C. Berry received a department medal for bravery in a ceremony at Station 15 attended by the largest Charleston area police contingent. He halted a runaway draft horse charging a parade on Oct 14, suffering a severe strain in the rescue.

Harry C. Berry Department Charlestown Martin Clark and Curtis Eldridge Pierce White Fottler Curry Keefe Thayer Fessenden George N. Swallow Governor's Council James D. Coady

Wedded a Bishop in Jersey City

Miss Emeline Bird secretary of the A M E Book Concern in New York married Bishop Alexander Walters of North America in a Jersey City ceremony at the bishop's residence. The bride is daughter of Mrs Eliza Smith of Stamford Conn. Bishop G E Clinton of Charlotte N C officiated assisted by Rev W H Goler Livingston College president at Salisbury N C.

New York Emeline Bird African Methodist Episcopal Book Concern of Alexander Walters D. D A. M. E. Church of North America Jersey City Eliza Smith Stamford W. H. Goler Livingston College Salisbury, N. C

Freight derailment near Essex street crossing causes damage

The Manchester freight, due in Left the Rails, left the rails at the Essex street crossing at 10 10 tonight. Six cars derailed and the locomotive overturned severely damaging the engine and severing the tender. An open switch is blamed for the accident. Cars were thrown about thirty feet. A passenger coach on a siding was struck with damages reported.

Gerrard Leads Bolters Amid Unified Campaign Strain

Gerrard headlines a Bolters bid while McLean sits out and Democrats refuse to back Kurtz or Bushnell. The race shows fissures as party lines hold on crucial endorsements and key races.

Bolters McLean Kurtz Bushnell

Balance of Power With Burke

Conservative estimates place the Ohio legislative vote at 75 to 70 against Hanna with Hanna backers claiming 71 votes and possible two to four more. Gerrard of Cincinnati emerges as a target for opposition, while Crumley’s resignation paves the way for Burke to assume Senate leadership when ready. A Republican mass convention is called to oppose Hanna’s defeat.

Columbus Hanna Developmento Day Gerrard Cincinnati Burke Senate Senator Crumley Crumley Senator Fink Fink Bushnell Kurtz McKisson McLean A. J. Warner American Bimetallic League M. A. Neff Judge Brown Glasgow Harrison Republican State Committee

Favor Dry Dock Will Likely Be Reported For Boston

Congressman John F. Fitzgerald says the naval affairs committee members he spoke with favor a new dry dock at Boston. He expects a favorable committee report and suggests inviting Mayor Quincy and the boards of trade to Boston for a personal inspection.

Washington John F. Fitzgerald Committee On Naval Affairs Boston Fitzgerald Quincy

Redmond Arrives in New York for Irish Cause Lectures

The Teutonic brings John Redmond M P and Rupert Guinness to New York. Redmond will lecture on the 1798 rebellion and spur Irish American support for a July pilgrimage to Ireland. He will speak in New York Boston and New Haven over two weeks while Guinness plans a pleasure trip to Bamda.

New York White Star Line Teutonic Cameron Liverpool Queenstown Rupert Guinness John E. Redmond Messrs O’flanagan O’callahan Ireland Redmond Boston New Haven Guinness Bamnda Hoffman House Old Country Parnell

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