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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1902
Page
3
Lewiston report shows Patsey Haley edged Andy Daley in a 15 round decision at the New Athletic Club. Earlier, 10 rounds saw Sam Curtis prevail on Prime Nadeau in a bout that went the limit.
Ray Hale of Los Angeles emerges as a promising pitcher secured for the Boston National team by Director Billings. Hale pitched in the California League last year and attracted attention for his work and batting ability. Billings and Manager Buckenberger expect him to adapt to National League hitters with experience.
Chess champion Harry N Pillsbury conducted a 17 board blindfolded simul at the Boston Athletic Association last night winning 15 games, drawing two, and losing two to Daniels and J C Cook of the Boston area. The event marked the largest simultaneous match in Boston history and portends his upcoming European tour.
King Edward has entered several horses in his own name for the spring handicaps as entries were released. Whit ney Keene Croker and other Americans will be represented in the top events which are reportedly well filled. Sportsmen expect the King’s return to the turf to boost the sport’s momentum this year.
Governor Shaw reached Des Moines and spent two hours alone in his office reviewing the final proof of his annual message. He praised his talks with President Roosevelt and Secretary Gage and welcomed the Senate’s confirmation of his appointment. He received a Washington message noting swift approval.
John S. Rogers, treasurer of the Philadelphia National League, outlines the clubs views on the president election after a New York meeting. He accuses Soden and Billings of Boston of breaking pledges to back A. G. Spalding and attacks Conant for claiming he did not want Spalding forced over Freedman.
The B A A team edged the 999th A A in a tight rubber game after a stout two games, with Legate leading the B A A at 602 and Otis Pierce of the Battery right behind at 696. Both teams posted 12 clean frames in the match and the final scores kept the leaders in suspense throughout the night.
The Old Colony Trust bowlers swept three straight games against Shawmut in a Bank Officers Teague match at the Boylston alleys last evening. The Xcedemation team took two of three games against Boston Safe at the same venue.
The Medford Club and Towandas of Woburn, tied for fourth in the Mystic Valley Bowling League, faced off in Woburn with Towanda taking two of the three strings. The opening two games were close, and the winner remained uncertain until the final bowler rolled.
In Winchester on January 9 the Newtownes of Cambridge beat the Calumets 2 of 3 games, winning 2646 to 2529. Guthelm led visitors with a 235 single string and 586 for three strings.
The Union station team won two of three games against Charlestown YMCA in a last evening match at the YMCA alleys. Waltham defeated North Shore two games to one in their evening pairing. Boylston Juniors claimed two games against South Boston in the New Century League by margins of 18 and 33 pins.
Cresceus the world champion trotter and owner driver George H. Ketcham arrived home in Toledo after a West and Southwest tour. The horse is in splendid condition and during the trip he broke 22 track records.
A largely attended whist gathering at Pythian Hall East Boston hosted by Forest Glen Circle No 97 C FE ran from 8 30 to 11 pm with prizes awarded to John Judge Mrs Hesensus Frank Doyle and Mrs Brown Booby prizes went to Mr Cox and Mr Crowley Committee organizers were Miss Healy Miss Bogan and Mrs Belton A second party is planned for February 13 at the same hall.
Lawrence defeats Worcester 10 to 7 in a polo match at City Hall with Jason making a standout debut for Lawrence. Hart and Daly contribute for Worcester as Tibbits and Bannon post top stops. Referee Cornell Timor Sainte. Attendance 80.
Lewiston defeated Salem 6 to 5 after 23 minutes of overtime at North Street Rink. Rushes credited to Murphy and Mercer, with stops by Burgess and Heffernan. Mouls McGilvary Hayes and O'Hara noted, referee Furbush, Timor Porter. Attendance 1200.
Lowell defeats Plymouth 11 to 6 in a well contested game at Huntington Hall. Pierce, exchanged from Worcester, played a fitting wind up to weeks of solid play. Hipson and Roberts starred for Plymouth with 200 in attendance.
The Savin Hill Yacht Club held its annual meeting at the Parker House and elected officers and committeemen. Commodore J. P. Hawes, vice commodore J. E. Robinson, rear commodore J. E. Scott, secretary E. L. Bragg, treasurer A. J. Smith, measurer Errest Keepers, directors W. H. Esarick and A. Coombs. About 30 members attended. all renominated officers were elected.
The Hepburn Nicaraguan canal bill passed the House by a near unanimous vote with only Fletcher of Minnesota and Lassiter of Virginia voting against. The measure authorizes the President to secure necessary territorial control in Costa Rica and Nicaragua to build a canal and harbors, with a $10,000,000 present appropriation and an estimated total cost of $180,000,000.
Beacon Street boulevard drew many drivers and fans as a brisk snow drive showcased a mix of female and male racers. Notables included Mrs. Jessie G Paine and Miss Gertrude Foss guiding fast nags while veterans John Shepard and Munroe Goodspeed battled for speed from St Paul Street to Audubon Circle.
Harvard's hockey eleven defeated the Law School squad 13 to 1 in a practice game. Standout scorers included Goodridge with seven goals, plus Windsor and Pruyn each adding two, while Macleod contributed two. The Harvard lineup featured Maacleod Goodridge Windsor Pruyn Rumsey Penhallow Carr Manning and Mane.
Mr. Collegebred recalls Jack Stewart breaking his neck in yesterday's game while noting Pickerupp's miscue as the worse fate. Gladys asks for details and the judge interjects with a whispered quip about the fumbled ball.
A early morning tire in the Waltham Emery Wheel Co factory on Bacon street gutted two thirds of the main building and seven rear outbuildings. Watchman James Sullivan vanished during the blaze, with losses estimated at $30,000 or more and several tenements evacuated. Detective notes indicate origin near a kiln, but cause is undetermined. The factory lies near Main street in central Waltham.
The Post says the case of Rear Admiral Schley is being examined by the Attorney General to determine if there were illegalities in the court of inquiry. The AG will review legal aspects only and, if no illegality is found, the President may judge the merits. if illegality is found, the verdict could be vitiated and Schley may appeal to the President.
Berlin Jan 9 The Frankfurter Zeitung reports German steel makers are forming a nationwide combine spanning all steel sectors. The paper notes German firms have secured orders for 25,000 tons of spiegeleisen via London for American accounts.
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