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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1904
Page
9
Eight Boston policemen danced into a weary new era as orders force daily patrols and curb liquor sellers. The piece riffs on Captain Watts and the force’s crackdown, hinting at increased scrutiny of disreputable venues and the threat of a harsh third degree for offenders.
Mendal Dine, a young Hebrew merchant who vanished during a snowstorm last Saturday, has been located in New York City with friends. He notified his brother Jacob Dine of Hanover Street that he is safe and plans to return to Boston soon, prompting a family celebration upon his arrival.
In Baltimore Joe Blackburn of Philadelphia and Sammy Bolen of New York colored lightweight boxers sparred 15 rounds to a draw before the Eureka Athletic Club. About 500 members attended the weekly meeting. Bolen finished stronger though a solid right to the jaw sent him down in the second round.
Full Lenox Club crowd witnessed a top season show headlined by Johnny O’Brien of South Boston defeating Patsy McKenna of the North End in six rounds. O’Brien dominated from the start with sharp lefts and right crosses, flooring McKenna in rounds four and five. McKenna’s corner threw in the sponge as the referee declared the decision.
Chicago Nationals veteran pitcher Jock Menefee, released by manager Frank Selee, reportedly received a $5000 offer to manage the Minneapolis team. The announcement notes his national fame as a crowd favorite and suggests the sum may include substantial Scotch money.
The article notes Menefee claiming he struck a West oil well a few weeks ago and being offered $40,000. He refuses to confirm piping the well or its status as a “pipe.” The piece recalls his past wager against Pittsburg and his public missteps, detailing his return from retirement with the old claim.
The Supreme Judicial Court upheld the 1903 statute on bulk merchandise sales, affirming that such sales require creditors to be given an opportunity to collect their debts. The act targets unusual transfers not in ordinary business and aims to prevent fraudulent disposals while ensuring creditor protection.
At the Haverhill Athletic Club Patsy McKenna of Boston and Joe Wagner of Philadelphia failed to appear for a 10 round bout drawing disappointment from 400 spectators. In a prelim, Albert Delmont of Boston knocked out Kid Creamer of Brooklyn with a right hook to the jaw.
Everett High School basketball team defeated Malden High at the Armory with a 17 to 5 score tonight.
Hot Springs Arkansas Jan 8 Jack Munroe the Butte miner heavyweight has arrived to begin training for his March 1 bout with Som Sharkey before the Criterion A C of Boston. Munroe expects to be in top form and confident of a decision. Armstrong Munro trained by Munroe notes excellent chances against Sharkey.
Frankie Neil the bantamweight champion of the world plans a trip to New York from California within ten days to seek matches with top local rivals. Potential foes include Danny Dougherty Jimmy Stone Hughey McGovern Tommy Love Tommy Murphy and Johnny Reagan as he targets strong competition in his weight class.
Rev J J Lewis of Boston will present an illustrated lecture this evening at the Young Men’s Christian Union on the topic The Little Republic Among the Alps.
Dartmouth rolled 1870 for the high score in the Greater Boston league last evening and won three straight games from Old Colony. Sudbury, Terminal and Carruth also notched consecutive wins, with Dart mouth and Smith of Terminal tying for high honors at 298. At Dartmouth alleys the scores followed.
Jamaica club edged South Boston Y C in bowling two games to one and also won billiards while the yachtsmen took the match. Jamaica won the hearts match by forfeit amid last evening activity on Jamaica alleys.
The Independents won three straight games against Wells Cycle Club at Chauncey alleys. Independent rolled 1369 total with Mack posting 807 across three strings of 100 94 and 113, the season best.
In the Elevated Railroad league last night the Claim department swept the Elevated division with three straight wins while Wires and Conduits won two of three against Central Power Station. Mc Isaac of Central rolled 277 for the high total.
The Eggs team swept Butter in a three game series at Carruths with a large margin in the final game after two tight earlier matches. Butter won the first game easily, Eggs claimed the second by two pins, then Eggs dominated the third to win total pinfall.
A roundup of athletic misadventures and comebacks from New Orleans and clubs nationwide. Vanderbilt’s agent failed to secure H Jillips for France as second jockey to Jay Rausch. Jillips’s father refused. Andrew Smith returns to college after Christmas at Du Bois, Penn. B Y M C A seeks February away games under manager Goggin. Brooklyn’s Ebbeta asks Garry Herman to reconsider Invaders Sunday play at Ridgewood Park. Clark Griffith trades Kleinow for Quirk and Zalusky. Roxbury Columbians seek game with younger teams. Edward Stanton of Roxbury manages. Billy Lush, Yale bound coach, may return to New Haven to lead Yale nine. J W H Winchester of Charlestown notes illness keeping him from play this year. ER P Noyes repeats 35 yard low hurdles prowess from Tech meet.
Worcester, Jan. 8. A valuable bulldog, claimed to be from Joseph Cannell of North Adams and winner of a recent beach show in Boston, was found half dead from exposure in a freight car near the Boston and Albany freight house. The dog, locked in since Jan. 2 with no food or water or heat, bears Cannell's collar and the number 93.
The Mechanic Arts High School team is a fast basketball squad this season. They have already registered victories over Boston Latin Brookline High Hyde Park High and the Boston YMCA Company A.
The club expects a strong season as Powers and Bartlett anchor the backline from Y M C A roots. Randall Lawson and Baker compete for the substitute berth. A Jordan and Cox duel for centre. W T Jordan captains and shifts to right forward while Heard and Patterson try left forward.
The Intercollegiate Athletic Association of America will meet in Cambridge on January 16 to choose the site for this spring’s intercollegiate track games and to select a new intercollegiate champion. A Cambridge stadium is likely, which would satisfy Harvard supporters.
Hughey McGovern will box Tommy Murphy of the New Polo A. C. in Philadelphia on January 16 in a six round bout at 118 pounds. Murphy recently defeated Kid Beebe of Philadelphia for six rounds in the Quaker City.
The page lists multiple church services, sermons, and religious events at Baptist, Congregational, Unitarian, Episcopal and other houses of worship. It notes sermon topics, pastors, service times, choir performances, Sunday schools, reunions, and special lectures with names of churches and locations.
Sold by Walker Rintels Drug D Dewey Square B F Bradbury Beach Street and Harrison Avenue 3 F F H Putnam 31 School Street 1681 and 2121 Washington Street C F Eaton 150 Friend Street Klein's corner Tremont and Boylston Streets Knights Court and Hanover Streets Sawyer corner Tremont and Hollis Streets
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