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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1898
Page
3
Old Dorchester and Old Belfry clashed at the Old Dorchester Club alleys as new pins debuted. Belfry won two of three games, with Dorchester posting a 56 opening total and Bejarick adding two season records in his 231 first game.
The W B Cutter team lost to Emerson Piano five at Warren alleys in the Roxbury Mercantile League last evening. Scores not fully legible in the excerpt.
American Waltham Watch narrowly defeated New England News Company by six pins in the Mercantile League series at Alston alleys last evening.
The St James team defeated Kirby at Norfolk alleys in a $100 side stake game. Managed by Herman Long of the Boston baseball team, St James led from the start and won by 63 pins. Scores follow.
The St Marys Y M C T of Charles town won against St Augustine's T A B of South Boston at Murr & Irwin alleys last evening. The South Boston team secured a clear margin in the second game of the series. Scores not fully listed.
In Stoughton January 11, Whitman defeated Stoughton in a key Old Colony Bowling League match. Whitman remains atop the standings while Stoughton, though losing, stays a strong challenger with hopes for the title.
A fragmented sketch notes Boston baseball players and sacrifice plays, referencing Nichols Klobedanz and Strong. Mentions value, chances, and club service in a late 19th century Boston context with unclear details.
Harding of Whitman and Morse of Stoughton top the frame totals with 478 and 629 respectively. Stoughton Seeneesseesevee posted scores of 707 176 798 2281 while Whitman’s 791 657 752 220 marked the rival totals in a close contest as two of three games remained to decide the tie.
Howard defeats Waverly 1329 to 1290 at How ard street alleys as Joe Donnelly runs the Howard lanes. Boston baseball men Duffy Long and Lake are noted candle pin fans shaping a quirky cross sport trend.
The article critiques Jim Corbett's sweeping ultimatum to Fitzsimmons with a 25 000 purse and a conditional 10 000 addition. It argues the threats are bombastic and unclear while noting Maher and Byers as possible opponents.
The Royal St Lawrence Yacht Club and the Seawanhaka Club agree on Seawanhaka cup race rules for Lake St Louis. Crew weight capped at 600 pounds. Skippers may change helmsmen freely if announced before final articles.
Rigby Park stockholders convene in Portland on January 12 for annual meeting. H F Farnham resignation to be received and ex Postmaster John C Smallportland is the lone candidate for office. Directors may be reduced to five and a new secretary will be elected to replace J F Barrett expelled by the No 1 Trotting Association.
Pennsylvania division leaders plan a special meeting Tuesday evening to reconsider backing T J Keenan for first vice president. The move signals Gideon’s rise in Pennsylvania while Illinois and nearby states prepare to align, potentially pushing Gideon for the L A W presidency.
New York January 11 The bid race between Sanger and Lehr at Belleair Florida on February 1 promises strong interest as both athletes prepare to test endurance and speed.
The Indianapolis meet fixed the national track date for the L A W in mid August to avoid conflict with the Knights of Pythias encampment. A $16 000 streetcar track project will aid the event. Edouard Taylore trains for a match race in Philadelphia with Frank Starbuck as pacemakers are secured. Starbuck’s managers threaten to use a motorcycle to aid him, but he failed to beat Michael or McDuffee in Boston.
A brief notice states a service member has been summoned for duty but will linger before sailing. His term of service continues, and he may return after completing assignments.
Miss Callahan Miss Mack and Billy Reardon handled the bones and Miss Leary Johnnie Greyson and Henry Levy the tambos. Mr Edward Morrisey acted as interlocutor.
Arthur A. Chase, English middle distance rider, issues a challenge to any paced bicycle rider beaten by Jimmy Michael to race fifty miles on any date before Feb 10 for the largest purse. His manager says Michael won’t race again until spring and Chase would prefer a match with Taylore, both evenly matched.
In the White Cycling Academy two games last night featured the Boston Wheelmen defeating the Bay State Wheelmen amid strong supporter enthusiasm. The Metropolitan Wheelmen also beat the White Wheelmen, marking the second goal loss for the league’s top team. Heron starred with brilliant saves in the Boston Bay State clash.
A sensational offer promises a cure for nervous debility impotence and related male weaknesses. The ad claims a years of research produced a potent prescription, sent free by H C Olds at Box 1950 Kalamazoo Michigan to anyone requesting it for trial, with no obligation.
The Moore brothers led the rush while Newcomb and Higgins anchored the defense. Nash opened scoring for Bay State after several threats. Parsons carried from behind his cage to score a quick goal. Final score Boston Wheelmen 6 Bay State Wheelmen 2.
Amos G. Batchelder of New York the L A W handicapper for the Empire State was in town on a flying visit. He said the trip was unexpected even to himself and he would not discuss the political situation beyond predicting President Potter would win. He called on Chief Consul Sterling Elliott in the afternoon for a friendly visit.
President Pat Powers sought to buy Wilkesbarre franchise but directors resist at his price. Western League batting leader is McBride of St Paul at .387 with Dungan Detroit .878 and Wood Indianapolis .375. New England League meeting at Quincy House with Manchester Portland and Worcester peers pressing for teams.
Twenty two breeders met to consider forming a breeders club. After dog talk a temporary organization was effected and the group adjourned to meet Friday at Unity Hall Washington and Kneeland streets at 7 30 o clock.
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