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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1903
Page
3
An advertisement by Dr. Shoop claims a Rheumatic Cure tested over 16 years with 2,000 experiments and 100,000 applications. He offers a trial by mail and promises to send six bottles for $5.50 if successful, or pay the druggist if it fails, with free return if not effective.
Jery Rausch the California jockey who rode 27 winners last season will ride for William K. Vanderbilt in France next season at a salary of $10,000. John B. McDonald, Vanderbilt's thoroughbred agent, secured Rausch's release from Burns & Waterhouse. Rausch will receive a retaining fee of $10,000 with the usual allowance of $10 for losses and a percentage for winning mounts.
The grand trotting circuit stewards will meet in Boston at Young's Hotel on Jan 77 for the first time in this city. They will assign circuit dates and consider professional judges at all meetings to improve the sport. Track managers from New York will propose recommendations to widen interest in harness racing.
Robert H. Calhoun, famed navy featherweight champion, bade farewell at New York Navy Yard and proceeded home to Philadelphia for a brief rest before resuming training to face top featherweights in the country.
In the Gilt Edge league at Newtowne Club alleys Newtowne won three strings from the 999th team as pinfall ran light. Hales led with 668 for the best total. The score details follow.
Charlestown won three straight games against Woburn on its home alleys in the Mystic Valley league. Brown of Woburn opened with two strong strings reaching 200 before fading in the third.
Report discusses George Dixon's popularity and earnings in England, potential Kid Lavigne vs Ben Jordan match, and upcoming London program including Moore Haley and Hughey bouts. Also notes Dick O'Brien's attempt to return, a Boston fan's praise for Larry Temple, and Jack O'Brien canceling sparse matches due to hand concerns.
A Boston sports column reviews boxing talk of the day noting matches and purses, with Marvin Hart Gardner and Ryan O'Brien match possibilities. It mentions Joe Hayes and Barney Small bout plans, plus Kelly versus Baldwin in Bangor and Scituate bouts upcoming in January.
Cambridge high beat Dorchester high 27 to 18 in a quick game at the M C A gym. Taylor of Cambridge was ejected for slugging.
Harvard interclass shoot results show the freshmen defeating the sophomores 182 to 118 in the first contest. A reshoot is planned for Thursday as the two classes compete again. Princeton track hopefuls gather at Weld House for winter practice ahead of the Boston Athletic Association meet on February 14.
Dan McLeod world champion catch-as-catch-can wrestler defeated Alfred Laiscelle of Fall River in a handicap match, taking two falls in under 20 minutes.
In Butte Montana Jack Munroe, who boxed James J. Jeffries for four rounds, starts a pro career under Clark Ball. He fights Jack Sullivan at Anaconda, driving him to the floor several times but being unable to knock him out. A contract with Ball bars further bouts for a year despite multiple challenges.
The George J. Whitten Camp No. 1 Spanish War Veterans and the ladies auxiliary held installation exercises for newly elected officers at their headquarters on 18 Kneeland Street. Junior Vice-Commander-in-Chief George H. Marks led the installation. new officers include Commander Richard R. Flynn and senior vice-commander Joseph Martin.
New leadership slate announced with Daniel P. O Neil as junior vice commander Donald Cameron as adjutant F Dwight Edgarton as quartermaster Arthur C Cooper as paymaster Edward A Davis named chaplain John J Holland officer of the guard and an officer of the watch designated as well
George Jamison sergeant major Owen Meehan quartermaster sergeant G G H McArdle color sergeants Lewis Pritch ard and Charles Pitcher The following named officers of the ladies auxiliary to the camp were installed President Miss Maud A Whit ten vice president Mrs D Cameron recording secretary Miss Lizzie Larkin treasurer Miss Jennie Larkin chaplain Mrs R Flynn color bearers Miss Kittle Barry Miss A Scanlon inside guard Miss J Whitten outside guard Miss Annie Foley
Winter practice for Harvard freshman crew resumed at the university boathouse under Coaches Vail and Wray. The squad was weighed and given light machine work, with sub-squads kept as decided before Christmas. H. G. Dillingham named captain of the junior Weld crew and W. C. Richmond captain of the Weld sophomore night. Co DeYoung appointed basketball team manager after Holt’s resignation. Freshman basketball to face Volkman School at Volkman’s gym on Newbury Street tonight. Holmes Field track is now completed, modeled after the B A A track.
Ithaca January 12 two of Cornell's leading oarsmen will not row this season. Shepard, who stroked last year's freshmen eight and was a candidate for the junior eight stroke, and Merrill, who has rowed in the varsity crew for two years, will both switch to baseball teams.
Fred Etheridge defeated Charles Orne in the seventh game of Splaine and Cutler's Class B amateur billiard tournament. The evening program lists a match between Mr. Parker and Mr. Holmes.
Sporting notes announce a candle pin league opening with teams averaging 1200. Interested parties should lease address Daniel Sullivan, 185 Oliver street, often. Tomorrow night the great poultry show and horse and dog shows follow. Harvard basketball faces Princeton at Hemenway gymnasium next Saturday evening.
A Boston Daily Post advertisement for Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root claims severe kidney problems affect thousands. It touts a vegetable remedy said to improve kidney, liver, and bladder health, offers free samples, and urges readers to write for a testimonial book from Kilmer & Co.
On page 1 continuation, voting for a top post drags through 30 ballots with Cushing, Storrow, Meritt and Brett among candidates. Recesses, informal caucuses, and shifting support mark a tense deadlock as Pierce Vogel Mulvey resist backing any rival.
A Roxbury event on Smith street featured the Bach Singing Club with 120 voices plus the St Alphonsus Orchestra in a convivial ladies night. Gounod Gallia, premiered last season by Handel and Haydn Society, was performed under James Ryan with dramatic class members aiding. Committee members R H W H B Sullivan J S Mahoney R Reardon and F X Fitzpatrick received credit for a brilliant reception.
Quincy January 12 The new City Council convened with President Alden announcing committee appointments. Finance includes Nickerton Gassett Bass Whiton Smith Cleverly Hughes. Streets Nichols Thompson Meyer Piper Hadlock Johnet. Sewers and Drains Adams Harwick Cleverly Black Reardon Polk Langelier. Public Buildings Loud Polk Biach Hadlock. Ordinances Hughes Meyer McFarland. See Matters Bass Hardwick Walsh. State Aid Piper Adams Johnson. Council votes to borrow 300000 to anticipate taxes and passes several minor orders.
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