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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1897
Page
3
Felton A A and Cambridge Williss Contests Ice Poorly Conditioned. Felton A A defeated Wakefield 53 6 at the Chutes last night as Felton used eight players. Officials included Referee Mahoney and umpires Bowser Russell. Two 20 minute halves.
Poor ice at Franklin field did not stop Cambridge from defeating Dorchester after two twenty minute halves. Corbett and Hopkins led Cambridge with strong passing and several near goal shots saved. goal credited to Corbett. Dorchester's Parks Fitzpatrick OConnell Williams Whitney Secore listed in lineup. referee Clark.
Milton Academy defeated Mechanical Art 3 to 0 in an ice polo match on January 11. Scorers were Whitney Connors and Moryan with Whitney contributing the first goal. Referee Kennicutt officiated as Milton Academy outpaced Mechanical Art.
Arlington report notes a one sided ice polo game at Spy Pond. The Rovers defeated the Chesters 5 to 2 with Kirby scoring twice and Watson three times. Time was two twenty minute halves. Referee Smith.
The city public skating surfaces were crowded with children after school. Franklin Field and other sites reported rough snow ice, while Strong's and Chandler's ponds near Oak Square offered the better ice for skating. Spy Pond drew speed skaters as rough conditions persisted at several city locations.
Ice polo games scheduled today feature Cambridge High and Latin versus Somerville High at Spy Pond English High versus Roxbury Latin at Franklin Field and Dorchester versus Wakefield. Dorchester Yacht Club holds annual meeting tomorrow at Freeport street clubhouse. New England League magnates meet at Parker House. Gravesend stakes close today with Brookyn handicap at 10000 dollars. Yale Princeton debate on annual football site tomorrow night. Quakers manager Stallings departs for Augusta to arrange spring practice grounds. Giants sign pitcher Beam formerly with Phillies. Henley regatta dates set for July 14 15 16. Hamburg lawn tournament opens Aug 24. Harvard vs New Jersey A C C games in Madison Square Garden Feb 13 with U P Yale and Princeton. National ten mile and two mile steeplechase events highlighted. Worcester Ten Euck aims for Henley diamond sculls with local fund drive. Joe Whitehead and Joe McGuire to meet on Charles June 17. Winnipeg four and Baltimore eight may join Henley team. Newburyport basketball vs Cambridgeport Gym A A Jan 21. Marblehead basketball vs Cambridgeport Gym Feb 7.
In Chelsea Dorchester Wheelman beat Alter Ego 50 44 in pool. Whist ended tied. Pool scores show Dorchester Homeyer 50 Spokesfield 50 versus Alter Ego Price 44 Cahill 44. Whist totals: Dorchester Team 1 14 minus Team 2 10 minus. Alter Ego Team 1 14 plus Team 2 10 plus.
A roster details chairmen and members of various Boston area committees including customs roads and highways insurance and building law quasi public corporations improvements in Boston Harbor Charlies River dam commerce and manufactures changes in alcohol sale laws and the Metropolitan District Commission with names such as Robert A. Belt Jerome Jones George W. Wheelwright Alden Speare Alfred M. Bullard and Frederick H. Viaux among others.
John L Sullivan appeared in Municipal Court for permission to take the poor debtor's oath after an execution in favor of Florist Galvin. The case was continued to January 15. Sullivan, once rich, has about $300,000 in earnings, now says he is broke, and is out on bail awaiting the decision.
Chief Consul J Emory Tippett circulates a letter backing Elliott for re election as Massachusetts division members meet Friday at Young's Hotel. The Met Wheelmen respond to recent press cycling resolutions and approve or withhold publication while noting support for both Williams and Elliott.
John Wedderburn & Co. invites inventors to submit ideas for a chance at a $1800 prize. A new list of 1000 inventions is advertised, with details available from Dept. G, 31, Patent Attorneys, Washington, D. C.
In New York on January 11, fans at Union Park Athletic Club expected a fifteen round bout between Dick O'Brien and Charlie Strong. O'Brien balked at facing Strong claiming weight concerns, causing a chaotic night with substitutions including Spike Sullivan and Joe Bernstein. Bernstein edged Sullivan in a hard fought twelve round mismatch ending with a decisive stoppage in the ninth.
Kid Lavigne and Owen Zeigler battled at Arena Athletic Club Philadelphia with a fast start and hard exchanges. Lavigne dominated early and mid rounds, delivered sustained punishment, and Zeigler faded after bleeding from the face. No decision was awarded.
Austin Rice of New London defeated Sammy Meyers of New York in eight rounds before the Nutmeg A. C. in Hartford. Meyers was knocked down three times in the eighth round and stopped by the referee. The bout was scheduled for fifteen rounds at 115 pounds. Dan Murphy of Waterbury defeated Paddy Garvie of Hartford in three rounds after Garvie quit.
Local fans split over Sally Smith versus Tommy White with weight and reach cited as factors. Other notes report Paddy Fenton’s weigh‑in for a 15 round bout with Frank O’Neil, and Billy Ernst and Jack Gerhardt set for 20 rounds in New York.
At Barksdale Md on January 11 the six races listed winners with finish orders and betting odds. First race Al Helmboldt led at 8 to 1 over Murray and Nelson. second Gould 6 to 5 won by Neel. third Fruit with Neeb at 4 to 5 topped Las Salle and Rasure. fourth Lockin var led Henrich at 9 to 5 over Touraine and Young Griffo. fifth Phil Thompson 4 to 5 over Minnetonka and Monroe Doctrine. sixth Old Age at 5 to 1 beat Boisterous and Rosedale.
The Portuguese Benevolent Societies of Boston and Cambridge held a merry ball in Odd Fellows Hall to raise funds for a July celebration of Vasco da Gama’s discoveries. The grand march led by Dr. and Mrs. F. M. Salles featured Ignacio Soares and Mrs. M. J. de Avellar with 200 couples attending. Attendees included Thomas A. Mullen representing Mayor Quincy and several local figures and social leaders.
In Dorchester Central, Codman Club defeated the home team across billiards, pool, and bowling. Codmans led billiards 225 points, pool by 56, and won bowling by 37 pins overall. Lamb led with 211 in a single string and 561 across three. Dorchester Central trailed after the first two strings but failed to close the gap.
A historic ad promotes a free week with Dr. Liverpool at 233 Tremont Street offering diagnoses without examination for chronic and obscure diseases. It lists large cure tallies across many conditions and claims free medicines during treatment with operating hours daily and Sunday.
A long list of individuals and couples appears in a social notes section. The names include Mrs H Wingerski Mr and Mrs M Ferreira F A Brown T Landry T Fleming and wife Miss Bella King of Springfield M J Brick James Fr Lawler Miss Edith Treadwell Miss Olive Brown Miss Mary Lund Miss Marie Holbrook Miss May Haley Miss Emma Traynor Mrs Anna Soares J L Almedo A J Emery Joseph Davis Jose M Viverious Manuel A A Acores Alfred Borges Manuel de Andrade Clemente de Medeiros Manuel de Conte Fernando Lobao Anthony I Soares Mathew R Silva Antonio T Morris William P Le Sueur Joao de Carvalho Manuel R Serpa Manuel J de Avellar Miss Doyle J G Fontes Miss Sheehan Miss Marie Felix Miss Anna Fernandes Benjamin Cram Mrs J M Silva Manuel Ferry Mrs Annie Lavery Mrs Katie Foster Mrs Katie Sylvester Mrs M E Graves Bernard Sears M J de Avellar Miss Anna Lyons John H Keenan Mrs M R Serpa Augusta Acoras Alvaro Acores Miss Margaret Howard Miss Mamie Ryan Mr and Mrs L J Wealker J Semende J Fretas J Vs Silva Mr and Mrs Antonio I Madeira and John Sousa Neto.
The Jefferson Club of Roxbury held its first annual ball at Berkeley Hall 4 Berkeley Street last evening with about 250 attendees. Grand march led by W. D. Cahill and Miss Lulu Mountain, followed by a large procession of club members and guests including J. R. Cahill Miss Mariner Mrs. Cahill and many others.
The regular Monday night dancing and dinner party at the Country Club included several notable gatherings. Miss Rosamond Tudor was hosted by Mrs. Tudor and Mr. and Mrs. Veederic Tudor of Brighton with ten guests. Mr. EK R Johnson entertained twenty six. Mr. George Lee set for four. Mr. Amos Lawrence hosted eight. and Mr. BE F Chapin hosted four. Dancing followed the supper.
About 200 friends and members of the Wendell Phillips Association attended the second annual ball at Hibernian Hall East Boston last night. The grand march was led by John J Condon and Miss Annie Murray with many notable guests including Representative John Kelley Councilman Brosnahan Major Grady and Thomas Arthur.
Last evening the Puritana Outing Club held its first ball in Lyceum Hall East Boston. Daniel B. Moran oversaw the floor with helpers Bartholomew Mellugh John Maloney William Foley and Andrew Widduf assisting on the floor.
The Edgeworth Associates held its second annual social in Roughan Hall City Square Charlestown last night. About 800 couples attended the grand march at 9 30 led by John Toland escorting Miss Nellie White. Toland was floor director assisted by Edward I Hayes and aides.
Massachusetts Bicycle Club bowled for averages after a late start at Rexford alleys as Charlestown Rovers did not appear for the A C C tournament amid professionalism disputes. Tacks scattered and a ball was cut. McFarland and Jackson, City League players, face ban from A C C games. Dennett and Hall will fill in.
The Dorchester Street Board debated adjournment and a postponement of a land- use order for the Robinson street schoolhouse. A motion to delay passed 25 to 17, and a mayoral veto on a heating contract was read. Henry P. Huggan announced committees for a new year, after his nomination by multiple groups.
One game was played last night in the Insurance League with the Employers defeating Boston Marine. The score was not provided in the readable text.
Twenty one men bowled in the individual tournament finals at Prospect Street Alleys. Barnes won three prizes worth 19 dollars, leading with a 370 series. J W Bean tallied 353, Sheafe 351, E L Bean 347, while Sullivan posted the top preliminaries 107 and Barnes the finals best 106 and overall average 72.1.
Whitman Bowling at Whitman Bowsling shows Whitman 2872 and 2465 scorelines. Salem team Philedians posted 2301 while Waltham Bowling was 2422. Reading A. C. faced Jeffries at 2564 to 2418.
John Wedderburn & Co. advertises a $1800 prize and a list of 1000 invention ideas. Patent attorneys based in Washington, D. C., invite writers to submit simple concepts that may protect ideas and yield wealth.
Senator Mills of Texas urged recognition of Cuba, attacking President Cleveland's Cuban policy and warning against Spanish allied threats. He warned the United States might act to protect reporters and resist mercantile influence, ending with invective against the President. The resolution passed without action as Bacon planned to address Wednesday.
The Massachusetts electoral college yesterday voted for President with every ballot for McKinley. A notable omission was William B. Plunkett of North Adams, a personal friend of McKinley, who was not chosen as messenger.
Washington to electors met with Peter Morrison of East Boston receiving nine votes and Joseph Miller of Lowell six. The ballot was limited to college members by eight to seven, marking the first time in fifty years an elector was chosen from within the body. The Governor appeared and delivered a brief congratulatory address.
Reports from Annapolis Augusta Concord Hartford Providence Albany Frankfort Lincoln show electors in eight states meeting January 11 of the year and overwhelmingly voting for McKinley and Hobart with various messengers named to carry returns to Washington. In Kentucky the tie vote was broken by electing J S R Wedding as McKinley elector.
The note claims Salvation Vil 11 is the best remedy for pain and lists a price of 25e. It presents a promotional claim with no further details about ingredients or source.
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