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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1902

Page

4

City League bowling results show low scores and tight finishes

In the City League last night low scores ruled. Boylston outpaced Webster with over 2500 total pins and won all three games. Sudbury split with Huh, taking two matches, while Carruth edged out a two-pin win in the final game.

Boylston Webster Sudbury Huh Carruth Fitchburg Fitchburg Local Freight T'd. Atwood Eure Sesseers Oo DL Nee Ceenseenens Seaee Asccecseeneseseree Webb Osete Eeenee Davis Aeeneee Eeseevens England Ruseel Ee Enee

Eggs Team Defeats Produce After Opening Loss in Marketmen League

Eggs team dropped the opener to Produce at Carruth's then rallied to win the next two and secure the match as totals looked strong.

Carruth’s

Cavill’s backer bids world title swim duel with McCusker

Thomas G. Nickson, backing Percy Cavill, offers James L. McCusker a series of races or a single $0 to $2500 match for the world championship. Competitions include 100 to 2 miles with best of five, one race per day or all in one day, noting McCusker’s strength at long distances. Somerville, Jan 1, 1902.

Thomas G. Nickson Percy F. Cavill James L. Mc Cusker James L. McCusker Bath Somerville

New York’s Jim Austin quits in fourth round vs Young Peter Jackson

In Baltimore on January 10, Jim Austin of New York quit in the fourth round of a fight scheduled for three rounds with the heavyweight contender Young Peter Jackson.

Baltimore Jim"” Austin New York Young Peter Jackson

Cresceus Earned Over 70000 In Purses And Exhibitions

Toledo Jan 10 George B Ketcham owner and driver of Cresceus announced he earned more than 70000 in purses and exhibition money during the year Cresceus toured the country The horse will remain at the Ketcham farm for the winter.

Toledo George B. Ketcham Cresceus Ketcham

Lawson Won't Quit Turf In Public Letter

Thoroughbred owner Thomas W. Lawson declares he has not retired from racing and will bring his horses back next season. He seeks to match his trotter Boralma against any world contender for 5000 to 20000 dollars, best three heats in five. Grant Page will run the trotting department and Thomas Marsh is hired as head trainer.

Thomas W. Lawson Boralma Mr. Lawson Lawson Lord Derby Abbot of Crescens

Stable owner outlines racing plans and prize structure

Dover will hold the stable until moved to the arm. The owner says he did not mean to imply no horses would race next season. He plans to “try out” horses marked as potential and discusses races at Hartford Readville and Lexington for Crescens Lord Derby and The Abbot with a $5000 side stake each and a $10,000 combined wish. If the three win a majority, owners receive payments. otherwise the owner gets 10,000 and half the gate receipts go to local charities chosen by the track association winner.

Dover Oxford Bay Boralma Crescens Lord Derby the Abbot Hartford Readville Lexington

Harvard undergrads form Nonparesis hockey team

A strong ice hockey squad is formed among Harvard undergraduates and holds daily practice on Holmes Field rinks. The team, named the Nonparesis, lists forwards Mullen Dever Roughen H Coleman, coverpoint Sullivan, point FF Coleman, goalie Sherburne, and seeks matches with strong high and prep schools across the state. Address J F Dever Jr 20 Thayer Hall Cambridge. Mechanic Arts High hosts Arlington High in league opener at Spy Pond. The Quaker bowling team remains undefeated and seeks top amateur competition in Boston area.

Harvard Holmes Field Mullen Dever Roughen H. Coleman Coverpoint Sullivan FF. Coleman Sherburne J. F. Dever, Jr Thayer Hall Cambridge Mechanic

Columbia Football Association Finances Reported

Francis B. Bangs, graduate treasurer, released the annual financial report showing a balance of 2497.26 dollars. The funds will partially repay a ten thousand dollar loan to the association by Mayor Seth Tow. George Foster Sanford received 2000 dollars for two months of work.

New York Francis Bangs Columbia Football Association Seth Tow George Foster Sanford Neat

Heavyweight Bout Delights Crowd In Somerville Card

Emmy Friggs of Chelsea opposed Harry Raymond of Somerville for six rounds after Raymond moved up from novices. Raymond won the first round with a knockdown but Briggs used weight and experience to prevail thereafter. Raymond called the lesson learning by boxing and found the showing encouraging. Final bout pitted Jack Woods of Worcester against George Murray of Lynn. Murray halted Woods in the fourth round after delivering a sustained attack on Woods’s stomach and head.

Emmy Friggs Chelsea Harry Raymond Somerville Raymond Briggs Jack Woods Worcester George Murray Lynn Murray Woods

Sharkey Foresees Victory in Series With Maher and Jeffries

Tom Sharkey, training at Sheepshead Bay for bouts with Maher and Jeffries, predicts both he and Dave Sullivan will be champions within two months. He calls his match with Maher a cinch and says he will win against Jeffries, while Sullivan aims to beat McGovern and then challenge Corbett.

New York Tom Sharkey Sheepshead Bay Maher Jeffries Dave Sullivan McGovern Sullivan Sailor

Lenox A C bouts showcase fast action and rivals

All four bouts at Lenox A C last night proved lively with Spike Haley facing Wred Bryson for six rounds and Maley displaying solid form. James Woods of Worcester and John Murray of Lynn boxed six rounds at 16 pounds, Murray edging Woods on points despite weight issues.

Lenox A. C Spike Haley Wred Bryson Maley Bryson James Woods Worcester John Murray Lynn Woods Murray Ehade

Retirement announced by Cambridge featherweight Kid Rogers

In a Post letter Fred Kid Rogers declares retirement after more than 40 bouts. He cites failed bouts and manager disputes as reasons and says he will focus on business. Rogers challenged many featherweights but faced withdrawals and says his last appearance was at Charley Parrett's. He leaves with well wishes to boxing talent.

Fred Kid’') Rogers Cambridge Rogers Rudnick Young” Saxe Saxe Haal Moore Ready Haley Jack O'Brien Saxe Charley Parrett Terry McGovern Austin Rice Connecticut McGovern Dave Sullivan Jarry McGowan Joe Makins Young Flavia Riverside B. C Kid Poland Or Walcott Ince Tom Sharkey Peter Mather Jeffries South Boston Spike’ Sullivan Fred Bryson Jack Root Frisco Joe Ghoynsk Marvin Hart Hanrahan Carter Gardner Root Billy &Tiftt Chicago

City Brevities: Whelan Retired and Fires Quieted

Police report Patrolman Edmund Whelan of Division 16 retired with pension. Alarm from Box 48 for a minor fire in A A Glines photograph gallery at 628 Washington St. Daniel Kelley, 36, and Edward Crockett, 38, jailed for stealing 60 pounds of butter. A Boston & Albany freight elevator at Met Boston broke while hoisting cement and water, tipping and damaging machinery.

Police Commission Edmund &. Whelan Division 16 A. A. Glines Washington Street Division 3 Daniel Kelley Edward Crockett Boston & Albany Railroad Met Boston

Brilliant Polo at Portland Beats Lowell in Big Crowd

PORTLAND Me Jan 10 Portland defeated Lowell before a large crowd in polo. Portland led 8 4 after a tight game with Canavan and Cameron stellar on defense and Mallory in goal delivering sensational work. Jean and Fox stood out for Lowell as the visitors offered strong resistance.

Portland Lowell Canavan Cameron Mallory Jean Fox Wortland Lewis Warner Stope—Fox Acadea Ma Dyer

Worcester Beats Plymouth In Lopsided Hull Showdown

In Worcester on January 10 a late game mix up led to Daly and Wood receiving bruises and fines of $2 each as four Worcester players faced Plymouth. Worcester won 18 to 2, with a 15 to 3 score reflecting dominant play. Neferee Connolly Timwer Dowd attendance 1150.

Worcester Plymouth Daly Wood Ruskes Mipson Pierce Bannon Mullen Foul—Daly Neferee—Connolly Timwer—Dowd

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