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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1898

Page

3

Charlestown Falls to Arlington Boat Club in Three-Game Match

In a Gilt Edge League clash at Charlestown Club, Arlington Boat Club swept two straight after a tight opener. Charlestown started strong but misfired on second balls. Ingraham Southwell and Homer's 4 56 9 10 and 8 10 highlighted guest scoring as Arlington near a twenty-five game total yet fell just short by a few pins.

Charlestown Arlington Boat Club Arlington Boat Club Ingraham Southwell Homer

Jamaica Club suffers 10–0 loss in Suburban Interclub

In the Old Dorchester Club venue last evening Old Dorchester swept the Jamaica Club 10 points to nil. Bowling was lopsided as Old Dorchester won all three games with large margins and an aggregate score of 2520 to 2293.

Old Dorchester Jamaica

Joel Defeated in Interclub Clash at Newtowne

Joel of Glendon Club suffered his second loss of the season to Carrick of Newtowne Club in Massachusetts Interclub play at the Newtowne Club house. Garrick won by seventeen points. Whiting edged his opponent by three. Billiards favored Glendon while howling and whist went to Cambridge.

Joel Glendon Carrick Newtowne Club Newtowne Cub House Garrick Newtowne Whiting Howling Cambridge

Waltham C C Sets New A C C Records in Slaughter

Waltham C C established new season marks in an A C C game against Chelsea C C with a 2532 total, 910 team string, and 594 by Moore. The Boston College Association Wheelmen defeated the Metropolitan team by 85 pins.

Waltham C. C Chelsea C. C Moore Boston College Association Wheelmen Metropolitans Waltham Cycle Club Amawien MEY Wetherbee Aylor Marsheer Eeeeererse

Shawmut Wins In Roxbury League Action

Shawmut defeated its Roxbury League opponent last evening as the core details of the scoring and final margin are not provided in the report.

Shawmut Cores

Sal- age officer retires amid city ceremony

A local official, Sal- age, retires after a lengthy service with the city. The ceremony honored his years of public work and contributions to community projects.

Kirby Colts fall to Roxbury Colts by 24 pins

Captain Bill Kirby led the Kirby Colts high with a strong game at Lenox Street Alleys but Roxbury Colts won by 24 pins Hinckley starred for Roxbury in a solid team performance.

Bill Kirby Kirby Colts Lenox Street Roxbury Colts Hinckley Roxbury

Bowling and billiard contests at Sportsmens Exposition

At Madison Square Garden the Sportsmens Exposition opened with bowling in the basement drawing over forty entries for the individual championship. The six game total scores include A Boemermann 1082 and H W MacClellan 4 21? 212 for the Corinthian club among top totals.

New York Madison Square Garden Nish America A. Boemermann Monarch Bowling Club Brooklyn Dr. H. Timm Fidelio Bowling Club H. W. MacClellan Corinthian Bowling Club Rew York John Boemermann Arlington

Big scores posted at Carruth alleys bowling week

Carruth alleys saw strong bowling with regulation pins and two standout scores. Callaghan toppled 187 192 and 246 for 625 in three games while M J Sheehan of Prospect posted 252 in a single string after a start with three strikes and five more in a row.

Carruth Callaghan M. J. Sheehan Boston Athletic Melrose’ Athletic Melrose Jack Sheafe Roughan Candle Kirbys Roughan Alleys Charlestown

Boxing Gossip on Corbett and Meeting Rivalry

A reflective piece criticizes James J. Corbett for theatrical antics since beating Sullivan. It recalls past challenges and excuses delaying a real title clash, noting his fights with Charley Mitchell and Peter Jackson as examples of bluster over merit.

Evening World Corbett Sullivan Jim McVey Fighti Peter Jackson Sioux City Athletic Club CeVenine Costac

Jim Corbett and Fitzsimmons Boxing Feud in 1890s England

George V. Tuohy recounts the bitter clash between Jim Corbett and Bob Fitzsimmons. Corbett insulted Lord Lonsdale and others, leading the National Sporting Club to bar him. Fitzsimmons fought to challenge Corbett, backed by the Olympic Club of New Orleans. The two met after a heated series of refusals and forfeits, with lingering public mudslinging and a controversial forfeiture gesture over a $2500 stake.

Corbett Brady England National Sporting Club Jackson Lord Lonsdale John Fleming Jim Fitz Dan Creedon Olympic Club of New Orleans Fitzsimmons Bob New York Herald Herald Don Riordan Syracuse Associated Press Hueman Heelers George V. Tuohey

Championship billiard contest postponed at Madison Square Garden

The A A U championship billiard event at Madison Square Garden was postponed indefinitely with no explanation given for the shift in plans.

New York Madison Square Garden

Storrow Named Freshman Crew Coach At College

E C Storrow of the class of 1888 is appointed freshman crew coach. A former oarsman, he coached the varsity last year in Lehmann's absence. Freshmen train on rowing machines and will move to the river when ice clears.

E. C. Storrow Storrow An.ola’ Darsman Lehmann

Franey Accepts Lavigne Bout If Sufficient Purse Exists

Cincinnati January 13 Jim Franey the local lightweight who challenged Kid McCoy says he is willing to box Kid Lavigne if a suitable purse can be secured. He will not sign with any club yet and will wait a day to see if the Cincinnati contest can be arranged. He will consider other clubs offering the best purse but will not take offers under 1500 dollars.

Cincinnati Jim Franey Kid McCoy Kid Lavigne Fountain Theatre Lavigne Johnny Nilsson Minneapolis South Boston A. A Harry Brooks New York University New York Teddy Wilkinson Dorchester Skare George M. McLeod New England Mr. Wilkison Bradford Boat Club Warren Hall Brighton B. F. Fallon Joe McGuire Eddy Zinn

Brookline Swimming Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

At the Brookline Swimming Club annual meeting in Town Hall last evening, William F. Humphrey was named president and P A O Loughlin senior vice president. Other officers include Carleton S. Francis junior vice president and William G. Nash secretary and treasurer. A board of directors list members, with George P. Moore chosen as club captain and committees announced.

Brookline Swimming Club Brookline William F. Humphrey P. A. O’loughlin Carleton S. Francis William G. Nash Charles LeMoyne Arthur P. Cushing H. M. Cutts George P. Moore F. Joseph Untersee Sumner H. Foster

Nottingham Whist Club Hosts Semi Monthly Game Night

The Nottingham Whist Club held its semi monthly game at the Nottingham last night with a rabbit supper. Prizes awarded include a hand painted loving cup to Mr. Charles Lewis and a hand painted cider pitcher to the second gentleman. Mrs. O. A. Shepard of Porchester won a hand painted yp tlan vase as first lady's prize and Mrs. G. H. Souther took second for a hand painted salad bowl.

Nottingham Whist Nottingham Charles Lewis O. A. Shepard Porchester G. H. Souther

Cornell track crosstown hopefuls report for trials

Ithaca N Y Jan 18 The candidates for the Cornell track team reported to Captain Powell in the university gymnasium with about one hundred men signaling their aim at various events The outlook for track and baseball is promising and three key games with Pennsylvania Harvard and Princeton loom on the schedule

Ithaca N. Y Cornell Powell University Resent Pennsylvania Harvard Princeton

Conneff Named Trainer for Holy Cross Track Team

Worcester report Thomas P Conneff has accepted the trainer post for Holy Cross College track and started duties this afternoon securing a coaching role for the college program.

Worcester Thomas P. Conneff Holy Cross College

Turf congress eyeing heat rule change and amnesty denial

The Western Turf Congress refuses amnesty for John Brannon in the Polk Badgett case. Ben Brush is entered in Suburban and Brooklyn handicaps. Keene’s purchase signals no England race this summer. A rule to bar horses failing to win a heat in three instead of five will be considered. Marcus Aly buys mares including Lizzie D. for $200. Ornament 2:24 1-4 ships to Scotland. Emily’s last quarter timed 380 1-4. Parker S. sold for $8 with 2:51 2 scope. Thorn buyer H W Brown plans an East stable with Akoka, Silver Chimes, Courier Journal, Nancy Time, sent to trainer James Golden.

Western Turf Congress John Brannon Ben Brush Brooklyn Keene England Marcus Aly Lizzie D Milton Young Onondees Blue Mantle Hanover Scotland Hickok Emily Parker §S H. W. Brown Utah Thorn Akoka Allerton Silver Chimes Courier Journal Nancy Time Frank Fitzpatrick James Golden

Missouri Delegates Show Support in L A W Controversy

A letter from Douglas W. Robert of St. Louis claims Missouri delegates will back George D. Gideon if he runs for president of the L A W. Potter supporters report attempts to secure travel funds and influence to sway delegate votes and Pennsylvania actions loom large.

Missouri National Assembly of the Potter Douglas W. Robert St. Louis Missouri Division George D. Gideon Assembly Brady-Powers-Kennedy Association of Race Promoters Pennsylvania Committee T. J. Keenan Pittsburg Philadelphia Sterling Elliott Eliott Gideon Messrs. Boyle Collins New York Pennsylvania Messrs Boyle Division National Executive Committee Elliott

Interclass Boston College Games Set Tomorrow in Gym

Lively events are planned for Boston College interclass games in the college gym tomorrow. Entries include Billy Holland Harry Kane Charley Kiley and many others in 25 yard dash 440 yard run 880 yard run potato race and team relays featuring classes '98 and '99 and preparatory departments with numerous listed participants.

Boston College Billy Holland Harry Kane Charley Kiley James F. Conway William Day Robert Croker J. McGovern John C. Gallagher Ed. Does J. E. O’commell Holland Sp J. Cunningham John Brewin William Carney James O’hara Francis Carney I. C. McGrath D. J. Coveney F. R. Allchin M. F. Flynn James Riley Arthur White John S. Quinn al. Mullin Timothy Ahern William Curry J. McCarthy William Murphy J. Trainer James Carroll E. J. Grainger E J. Grainger William Long William Dee J. E. O’connell A. J. White J. Coveney Frank ‘Butters William Cunningham John Hurley J. Carney Maurice Flynn J. W. O’hara J M. McLavern T. J. Ahern H. J. White A. Ahern Croker G. A. McLaughlin J. A. Brewin J. W. Kernan Benjamin Cassidy C. J. Kiley Ed. Cunningham Frank Mullin W. J. Long W. D. McDer J. Ahern R. J. Croker F. J. Carney J. Sullivan E. J. Carroll L. Coyne E. Hogkison EK. Fallon J. Lee A. L. Curry Frank McNeil M. Bonfardin John Ruddy J. H. Coughlin T. Touhey T. Sulivan C. Gallagher W. T. Miller J. Lynch S. Coyne

Boston Ath West Sunday Games Policy Unchanged

Boston officials reaffirm that the Boston Baseball Club will not play Sunday games either at home or away while current ownership controls the team. The stance follows a broader league shift with most NL clubs expected to play Sunday games next season, though Boston and Philadelphia remain exceptions.

New York Boston Conant Philadelphia Soden Boston Baseball Club Coun Ee

Ned Harlon Seen Likely Successor to Byrne on Board

New York January thirteen observers say Ned Harlon appears poised to replace the late Charley Byrne on the national board. The report cites strong probabilities and industry speculation about the leadership change.

Yale Answers Cornell in Triangular Race Challenge

Yale boating officials in New Haven reply to Cornell’s January 10 message regarding Yale's triangular race invitation. Yale captain Payne Whitney says Cornell’s condition cannot be accepted and reiterates Yale’s desire for Cornell to row at New London this year.

New Haven Conn Yale Cornell F. D. Colson Cornell University Ithaca N. Y New London Payne Whitney Yale University

Sprint Match Arranged Between Watertown Sprinter and Fitchburg Runner

Backers of Florrie Donoghue deposit $500 with the Post sporting editor to bind a 100 yard race with J. Ryan of Fitchburg. Donoghue concedes two yards. Rivalry between the two sprinters prompts the match. Ryan backers to close arrangements at the Post Saturday.

Florrie Donoghue Watertown the Post J. Ryan Fitchburg Donoghue Ryan Post

Cincinnati Baseball Gossip and Player Moves Across Leagues

Cincinnati fans push to retain Dusty Miller with trials of other clubs. Duke Farrell runs a Marlboro pool parlor. Red Ehret slated for release. Dugdale quits diamond to seek Klondike play. Tom Kinslow sells his Washington dispensary and eyes league club. Washington seeks Bill Hill from Louisville and Tommy Leahy may join infield. Gus Weyhing weighs big league offer. Celestial twirler promises surprises. Dallas Lawrence joins Bison. Buffalo sends Collins Ritchey and Stahl to league. Western Association president calls for NL to restrict drafts to Class A clubs.

Cincinnati Cranks Reds Dusty” Miller Falls City Tommy Leahy Washington Eahy Boston Gus Weyhing Texas Lawrence Dallas Bison Buffalo Jimmy Collins Claude Ritchey Chick Stahl Tom” Hickey Western Association National League

Smoke Talk Swindle At Hanover Street Hall

About fifty people gathered at Partridge Hall on Hanover Street for a supposed smoke talk hosted by the West End Boat Club. Doors stayed shut as no event was planned. Tickets were allegedly sold fraudulently and money claimed as club authorization. H J Riley, club president, denies responsibility and says the fraud mirrors a similar past scheme.

Partridge Hall Hanover Street West End Boat Club West and Boat Club G. H. Mitchell H. J. Riley

Quaker hurdler Kraenzelein to rejoin Penn team

The misunderstanding between University of Pennsylvania authorities and hurdler Kraenzelein has been resolved. Kraenzelein, formerly cited for prematurely announcing plans to send a team abroad next summer, is about to return to the Quaker institution.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Kraenzelein Pennsylvania College

Massachusetts Weighs Need for Wide Tire Law

Chief Consul Sterling Elliott urges the Massachusetts Division of the League of American Wheelmen and highway advocates to draft a practical wide tire bill. He notes Massachusetts spends more on permanent roads than any other state and calls for action to prevent road damage by various wheel sizes and types. He asks interested parties to contact him to arrange a meeting to formulate the bill.

Elliott Massachusetts League of American Wheelmen

Law and Order Society targets outlaw race tracks in Maryland

In Annapolis Senator Crothers introduced to the Senate a bill banning all betting on horse races at Elkton Iron Hill and Barkdale. The measure carries penalties from 200 to 500 dollars or six months to one year imprisonment.

Annapolis Law and Order Society Elkton Iron Hill Barkdale Crothers Senate

NYU to Host First Gymnastic Meets With Rutgers and Wesleyan

New York University’s physical director P H Cann has arranged dual gymnastic contests with Rutgers College on February 18 and Wesleyan on March 26 at NYU. Banners will be awarded as prizes, marking the first college gymnastic meets to offer prizes.

New York P. H. Cann New York University Wesleyan Rutgers

Savin Hill Yacht Club Holds Annual Meeting At Castle Square

Savin Hill Yacht Club convened its annual meeting at Castle Square Hotel with Commodore Bache presiding. Officers were elected including W. F. Bache for Commodore and J. E. Robinson as rear commodore. About 100 attendees heard officer reports and two new members were proposed. Ed. Kelly's concert company provided vaudeville entertainment.

Savin Hill Yacht Club Castle Square Hotel Commodore Bache Ed. Kelly W. F. Bache S. N. Small J. E. Robinson Loring Sears H. T. Washburn W. L. Russell Clinton Noble A. Coombs A. M. Davis E. L. Bragg L. A. Horton W. T. Leach J. J. Sheehan George D. Silsbee H. G. Patten

Winchester Ice Polo Team to Play in Everett Tomorrow

The Winchester ice polo squad is set to play in Everett tomorrow. The item notes multiple athletic events and personnel changes across colleges and clubs, including Princeton coaching shifts and draft-like talks for Paris 1900 competitions.

Winchester Everett

Woonsocket Polo Fever Boosts New England Club Scene

Woonsocket clubs push polo growth as interest rises in Rhode Island state league plans. Pelting matchups include Providence, Pawtucket and Lynn area teams with a proposed four Providence Pawtucket Lonsdale Woonsocket lineup and a championship series eyed against Fall River East Weymouth Lynn and Pawtucket clubs.

Woonsocket North Shore Athletic Lynn Providence Fall River Salem Pawtucket Rockland Bath Pierce Wooltke Whiting Canavan Rhode Island Lonsdale Big Providence New England the Coolidge East Weymouth Dawsons

Boxing school assignment at Pelham Street in Boston

Harvard College contracts with W. 8. Gordon to supply boxing services placing renowned lightweight Jimmy Hurst in charge at the New England School of Boxing located at 74 Boylston street Pelham.

W. 8. Gordon Harvard College Jimmy Hurst New England School of Boxing Pelham Boylston Street

Polo Results from Bedford Providence Match

Polo results list figures for the Bedford and Providence teams with scores noted as 2 and 8 respectively. details show a ton metric and match progression. The fragment confirms a Polo competition outcome but lacks complete context.

Ton Bedford Providence New Beg

Johnson sets 16 mile paced race with Michael in May

Minneapolis rider John S. Johnson challenges Michael to a 16 mile paced race on May 30 with pacemakers dropped at 14 3 4 miles. Tom Eck aims for a sprint finish while experts doubt the midget can be outsprinted. Separate notes describe Starbuck testing an electric pace and Florida racing plans.

John S. Johnson Minneapolis Michael Johnson Tom Eck Eck Starbuck Philadelphia Bartholomew Janssen Burke Taylore Florida Bellaire Gougoltz Lumberjack Fulford Kiser Wheelock Mertens Nat Butler Bald Boston Columbia Little Joe Rice Teddy Hale

Garrison Praises Henry George At Boston University

William Lloyd Garrison spoke from manuscript on the Single Tax before the William E. Russell Club with over 200 members and students present. He called single tax the fundamental reform and Christianity applied, praising Henry George and his work Progress and Poverty. He urged embracing new gospel over old institutions and won a rising vote of thanks.

William E. Russell Boston University William Lloyd Garrison W. A. Webster Garrison Henry George

Millin Divorce Case Details Long Court Hearing

Lizzie E Millin seeks divorce on desertion grounds from husband a Boston manufacturer. he counters with infidelity naming James Worth as corespondent. Court heard witnesses including Costello and Copeland with prior 1890s rulings noted. Detective testimony cited about temple place incidents and Room 12.

Lizzie E. Millin James Worth Temple Place Blodgett Fessenden James Wirth Millin Nason Costello Charles L. Tighe Bowdoin Square Theatre Harrington Massachusetts Avenue Smith West Medford

Croker pushes open doors for national Democrats at club

The Democratic Club in New York, led by Richard Croker, advances five national leaders for membership including Senators Murphy Jones Gorman Smith and Faulkner. Jones surprise choice meets mixed Tammany reaction while Croker counsels against Bryan joining.

New York Democratic Club Richard Croker Edward Murphy James K. Jones Arkansas James Smith New Jersey Charles J. Faulkner West Virginia Croker Jones Democratic National Committee William J. Bryan Far West Bryan Senator Jones Tammany Chiefstain Murphy Gorman Smith Faulkner Chicago Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee

Prince Found Guilty in Old Bailey Murder Trial

Richard Arthur Prince was found guilty of murder in the Old Bailey case against actor William Terriss. The jury said he was aware of his actions but irre sponsible. he was ordered detained as a criminal lunatic during Her Majesty's pleasure with Justice Channell presiding.

London Richard Arthur Prince William Terriss Old Bailey Justice Channell Tom Terriss Prince Bow Street

Zola Prosecution Sought After Open Letter to Faure

Count de Mun provokes a session by demanding government questions on Emile Zola's open letter accusing irregularities in the Seafrance court martial. He attacks General Billot and others for perjury while M. Cochery suspends debate until Billot attends. Government moves to prosecute Zola.

Paris Count de Mun Chamber of Deputies Emile Zola President Faure Searhane General Billot Mercier Favary Paty de Clan Finance M. Cochery M. Meline M. Ola

Elected 10 Parliament in Plymouth and York City

In Plymouth Liberal Mendle defeated Unionist Guest by 164 votes. In York City Conservative Beresford won by 11 votes over Furness.

London Plymouth P. Mendle Ivor Churchill Guest York City Charles Beresford Christopher Furness

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