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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1897

Page

3

Cambridge Beats Boston College in Ice Polo Match

Cambridge defeats Boston College 3 to 0 on artificial pond in two 20 minute halves. Corbett and Lyman scored, with Lyman assisting twice on Corbett goals. OConnell stood out for BC alongside a weak BC defense as Cambridge controlled play throughout.

Boston College Cambridge O’connell Jewell Lyman John Corbett Corbett Boston Jim O’connell Collegians Fe E.c Jones Lewis LyMan S. v Fitz c O'Connell Opkins Burton Kiernan Jewell Hopkins H. Oh Tohey Soha Cick

Harvard and Arlington High fight to a two two draw

Yesterday afternoon Harvard met Arlington High in a soccer style match and after two twenty minute halves the score stood 2 apiece. Bearsdell and Stevens starred for Harvard while Joanson and Puffer led Arlington with notable rushes though Puffer’s passing faltered at key moments.

Harvard Arlington High Arlington Bearsdell Goodrich Mish Stevens Arlington Boyz Joanson Puffer Arlingtons Johnson Bearsdell Puffer Stevens White Clark Pierce Baldwin H White Burrer

Cambridge High and Latin Triumph Over Burdett College

Cambridge High and Latin School defeated Burdett College at Artificial Pond in Cambridge yesterday. After two twenty minute halves the Latin team scored eight goals to one. Notable players include Lingthwaite and Lewis with multiple goals, and Seaver Doyle Sands Keefe Hyde Hemmingway contributing to the win.

Cambridge Burdett College Artificial Pond Latin School C. H L. Wabshenehse Te College Lewis F. K. Issrevee F. R Williamson Thomas R. Seaver C. Sands Doyle Keefe Hyde Hemmingway Cambridge H Bartlett Lingthwaite Seaver

Mystic Defeats Huntington A A In Ice Polo Match

Mystic beat Huntington A A 5 to 2 at Mystic Pond yesterday afternoon in an ice polo game. Goals for Mystic were Foster two, R Drake two, and Fool three. Timed two 20 minute halves.

Mystic Huntington A. A Mystic Pond Ralon A. A. Poole

Press Club Retracts Resolutions Against Mr Spencer Williams

The Press Cycling Club withdrew its Dec 15 resolutions against Spencer Williams after legal advice warned of a $10,000 damages suit. President Fourdrinier and others urged reconsideration, and the club voted to lay the matter on the table. A statement of the action will be distributed to those originally notified.

Press Cycling Club Spencer T. Williams Williams Press C. C Press Club Fourdrinier

World of Sport Highlights and Local Matches

Skaters begin January 20 and a letter for Joe Williams sits at the office. Miss Teresa Breen, who died in Hartford this week, sued Father Bill Daly for 25,000 dollars in defamation. Breen’s estate posts 25 dollars as forfeit for a 50 dollar side match race at Wood Island Park next Monday. Everett faces Lawrence in an evening game at Lawrence. Melrose Athletic Club selects players for G competition with the Knickerbockers in New York next Friday with names for whist billiards pool bowling and other events listed.

Joe Williams Jack Smith Teresa Breen Hartford, Conn Bill Daly Wilson Breen Jack Warner Wood Island Park Breen Everett Lawrence Melrose Athletic Club Knickerbockers New York E. IF Lothrop H. Buttrick G. B. Grottefhdick E. E. Babb F. J. Bartlett R. E. Splaine A. L. Robinson G. E. Berry Thomas Flynn D. Farrar Otis W. Pierce Charles Newhall A. L. Ratyney A. B. Miller T. O. Plinkett E. F. Gray E. J. Murphy D. A. Gaylord J. F. Townley J. T. Headley Warren Sage

Skaters Enjoy Mild Weather At City Ponds

A warm day drew crowds to ponds around the city with Jamaica Pond and Franklin Field the most popular. Many ladies and skilled skaters performed on Jamaica Pond while safety notes urged caution near dams and bends as winter remains uneven.

Wood Island Park Jamaica Pond Franklin Field Jamaica Manhattan Club Charlestown Manhattan Field Revere Jamaica Plain Way- Teer Delat-Phes Weaebecca Chu Heenie Bame Condot Putterham Meadows Brookline

Boxing Gossip From Bangor to Albany Tonight

Boxing gossip recounts Dick O'Brien vs Ed Binney in an eight round Bangor fight and Little Mike Sears versus Sally Smith in Albany. It notes John L. Sullivan’s court appearance, Trenton boxing plans, Creedon’s Johannesburg bid, McCoy side bets, and forthcoming bouts including McPartland vs Lavigne. Bob Walcott’s Boston trip ends with a loss to Lavigne.

Bangor Dick O’brien Ed Binney Bumstead Hall Binney Mike Sears New York Sally Smith Myers Athletic Club Albany N. Y John L. Sullivan Florist Galvin Trenton New Jersey Din Creedon Kid McCoy Johannesburg South Africa McCoy Creedon Arthur Chambers Philadelphia Kid’ McPartland Kid Lavigne John Dougherty McPartland Sam Fitzpatrick Lavigne Nutley N. J Oceanic

Duke Finishes Mullen in Eight at Macon Club Fight

Billy Duke of Baltimore knocked out Jack Mullen of New York in the eighth round at the Macon Athletic Association Club in Macon Georgia. The bout was scheduled for twenty rounds but ended early when Duke delivered a crushing right hand to Mullen’s jaw.

Macon Billy Duke Baltimore Jack Mullen New York Macon Athletic Association Club Duke Mullen

Enigmas Private Dance Draws East Boston Socialites

Maverick Hall East Boston hosted the Enigmas first private dance drawing many well known young men and seventy five couples attended. George H. Perry led the floor with aides Arthur Maloney George Kinnear Frank Crowley and Samuel Thomas guiding the event. Notable attendees included William Smith E R Taylor Frank Smith William Hughes Samuel Kinnear William Bradford and several local families and guests from Charlestown Chelsea and Cambridge.

Maverick Hall Boston Island George H. Perry Arthur Maloney George Kinnear Frank Crowley Samuel Thomas William Smith E. R. Taylor Frank Smith William Hughes Samuel Kinnear William Bradford Dc. Kin

Nilsson Set Indoor Records in Two Mile and One Mile Races

Washington January 14 Nilsson broke the indoor two mile mark with a 5:10.5 ride beating the previous record by 11.2 seconds. In a separate one mile sprint Nilsson defeated Lawson by half a lap finishing in 2:37.8 as indoors pace.

Washington Nilsson Lawson

Change of time for Boston to New York train

Commencing Monday Jan 18 the 12 o clock noon train on the Boston to New York via Springfield line will again be put in service. The trip will take five hours and forty minutes.

Boston New York Springfield

Patent offer from John Wedderburn and Co

An advertisement invites readers to protect ideas with a patent service. JOHN WEDDERBURN & CO., Dept. G, 81, Patent Attorneys, Washington, D. C., promotes a $1800 offer and a new list featuring 1000 inventions.

John Wedderburn & CO Ae G Washington, D. C Dept. G

Arlington Triumphs Over Battery in High-Scoring League Match

Arlington routed Charlestown Battery by 206 pins after opening with a spare by Ansheim and dominating the first string. Arlington totaled 87 strikes to 27 for Battery, with standout marks by Anshelm Whittemore Carver Harwood and Spencer. Loring led the Battery with a 517 as Arlington’s strong first and second balls carried the win.

Arlington Charlestown Ansheim Chpin Loring Anshelm Whittemore Carver Harwood Spencer

Bowls at Carruths alleys end in 123-pin win

At Carruths alleys last night, two teams of wholesale drug clerks faced off. George C. Goodwin & Co. defeated Carter, Carter & Kilham by 123 pins.

Carruth George C. Goodwin & Co Carter, Carter & Kilham

Scotias Defeat Portlands in Back Bay Alley Candle Pins

The Scotias defeated the Portlands of Cambridge on the Back Bay alleys last night at candle pins by a margin of eight. The final score remains unreported.

Scotias Portlands Cambridge Back Bay Candle Pins

Alter Ego Triumphs Over Dorchester Wheelmen

Alter Ego won at Hub alleys in the Suffolk Suburban League defeating Dorchester Wheelmen by 199 pins. Team names and venue appear, with the score specified as a 199-pin margin.

Alter Exo Dorchester Wheelmen

Robbed by a Footpad of $10.70 from Delia Kelly

Delia Kelly of 482 Columbus avenue was robbed yesterday afternoon by a young man about 23 years old. He snatched her pocketbook containing $10.70 as she cried out and chased the thief, but she soon became exhausted and lost sight of him.

Delia Kelly Columbus Avenue Miss Kelly

Woman Hit By Electric Car In Roxbury Crossing

Norah Sullivan aged 22 of 1 Dumford Street Roxbury was struck by an inbound electric car while crossing Washington Street Cobden Street yesterday at 5 50 pm. She sustained bad bruises and was shaken but no bones were broken.

Norah Sullivan Dumford Street Roxbury Washington Street Cobden Street Miss Sullivan

Ward 14 Republicans elect chairman amid APA split

At a Ward 14 Republican meeting last evening a factional clash between APA and anti APA groups produced nine votes. The anti APA side won by one vote, electing John F. Perkins as chairman.

Ward 14 Republican Committee John F. Perkins

Massachusetts Bicycle Club sues Somerset Club over team eligibility

The Massachusetts Bicycle Club, through A. K. Peck, filed evidence against the Somerset Road Club over two members claimed to be improperly elected. The dispute centers on quorum rules, meeting legality, and who could authorize future union meetings with competing claims by President Marine and others. The committee will rule after reviewing the April attendance list signed by President Marine.

Massachusetts Bicycle Club A. K. Peck Somerset Road Club Massachusetts Club Union Bicycle Club Massachusetts Union Club Dow Goddard Marine Messrs. Williams and Crockett Morine Peck President Marine

Platt Named by New York Republican Caucus for Senate

In Albany a Republican legislative caucus nominated Thomas C. Platt for United States Senator to replace David B. Hill. Platt led with 142 votes against Joseph Choate’s seven. Choate carried support from Senators Brush Tibbitts and Pavey and several assemblymen. The body also unanimously nominated Chester Saunders Lord, editor of the New York Sun, as a university regent.

Albany N. Y Thomas C. Platt United States David B. Hill Platt Joseph H. Choate Mr. Choate Brush Kings Tibbitts Rensselaer Pavey New York Robbins Alleghany Laimber Sanger Oneida Black Choate Senator Brush Chester Saunders Lord The New York Sun University

May Pierce Attempts Suicide In South End Lodging

Just before midnight May Pierce aged 18 staying with a roommate at 2 Ringold Street South End attempted to kill herself by swallowing an ounce of laudanum. The roommate says she returned home with no knowledge of the cause.

May Pierce Ringold Street South End Miss Pierce

Indoor Games Highlight Y M C A B C Contests

The Young Men's Catholic Association of Boston College held its annual indoor games in the college gym with about 60 members present. T. P. Shaney won the 50 yard dash in 3.34, while John P. Hooper set 3.12 in the same event. Boston College Association Wheelmen defeated Y M C A by over 40 yards in the team race. E. J. Barrett claimed the mile in 4.44 and the half mile in 2.36. Curley briefly set a world record in the potato race before the course was found short. The meet featured multiple events with top placements by Shaney, Hooper, Barrett, Curley, and Grainger, with officials and judges listed.

Young Men's Catholic Association of Boston College T. P. Shaney John P. Hooper Boston College Association Young Men’s Catholic Association Flynn Shaney Association Quinn Barrett Cohen McCarthy Grainger Driscoll Tom Burke E. J. Barrett Er. Curley Crowley Curley Steve Driscoll W. H. Ratigan T. J’. Shavey Ed. Eyer J. P. Hooper R. Nagle C. A. McCarthy T. J. Shavey KR. Byer J. Bulger T. P. Shavey Boston College Association Wheelmen TI. Brenna D. J. Mulonnen W. Shultz F. A. Cuddihy J. D. Hooper H. Jennifer J. Brennan J. Hf. McLaughlin E. Curley G. Raible W. J. Jennings B. J. Barrett St. Driscoll C. W. Duffley RB. A. A M. Daley Joseph M. Lynch John S. Quinn Joseph McCormick Albert C. Dowling J. J. Dockery Riverside Boat Club Locke KE. Fitzgerald Joseph McDonald Thomas M. McGillf J. J. White E. Z. Burke J. I. Morrissey R. W. Hale M. J. Donovan T. J. Drummond EK. J. Barrett Thomas M. McGiff

Bicycle Notes From The Associated Cycling Clubs Meeting

The notes describe upcoming leadership election with Fred McCausland likely to be president. The Hartford tire branch opens at 188 Columbus Avenue with Ernest Benson as manager. Frank L. Howe leaves for Chicago to arrange the Comet exhibit. Jonan Wetmore and L A W handicapper visit to gauge the league politics from a Massachusetts view. The Palmer Tire suit against H A Lozier is decided for Lozier, drawing trade attention. The 1897 Liberty and Waverly models are showcased with new bearings and crank-hanger changes. Various industry figures and regional representatives are listed, with Port handling New England duties and Sidwell mourning a son’s death. Truman line likely carried by Smith & Whittier. Ducker arrives to manage Fenway Gardens. Palmer plans a Boston repair shop selling no tires. Porter to oversee tires in New England as missionary and vendor.

Young's Hotel Fred McCausland Williams Hartford Tire Columbus Avenue Victor Ernest Benson Frank L. Howe American Waltham Manufacturing Company Chicago John C. Wetmore Jonah New Jersey Percival Massachusetts Palmer Tire Company H. A. Lozier Liberty George Smith Waverly F. S. Hodgman Yost New England Falcon George M. Port Ralph Temple Company Standard Bicycle Manufacturing Company Maine Rhode Island Arthur Sidwell Record Pedal Company Smith & Whittier North Street Truman Harry Ducker Massachusetts Athletic Association Charles River Buffalo Fenway Gardens John I. Palmer Ed Porter Thorndike Palmer Boston Porter

Boston Cycle Board of Trade Meeting at Thorndike

The Boston Cycle Board of Trade met at the Thorndike last evening and discussed trade concerns. They noted lower profits on second-hand bicycles and expected smaller allowances this season. The board voted to propose a bill to make bicycle theft a State's prison offense before the current Legislature.

Boston Cycle Board of Trade Thorndike

Dartmouth Alumni Dinner Revives College Ties at Vendome

The Association of Dartmouth Alumni held its thirty second dinner and reunion at the Vendome drawing about 150 members and guests. Officers were elected and speakers including President William J. Tucker and Judge C B Blodgett urged endowment and expansion while memories of Dartmouth past and hopes for the university’s future filled the evening.

Vendome Association of Dartmouth Arthur Little Everett Boynton Leverett M. Chase David H. Andrews Guy W. Cox C. B. Blodgett Wiliam J. Tucker Dartmouth College W. A. Field Supreme Court E. J. Sherman J. B. Richardson E. B. Maynard Superior Court W. M. Chase New Hampshire Supreme Court Benjamin A. Kimball Edward Cowles C. I. P. Bancroft Andover Frank S. Streeter Concord B. A. Kimball Judge Blodgett Charles W. Bartlett Didi Knights of the Round Table Bartlett Lalla William J. Tucker Frost Parker Quint Tucker College of Memory College of Fact Boston Bridge Works Chandler Scientific Melvin O. Adams New Aid Society

End of Holmes Field for Harvard Athletics Planned

Harvard athletic committee voted that after this year all contests move from Holmes field as Soldiers Field plans a new diamond and track. The nine and Mott Haven may use Holmes field this year for practice only. The committee will report objections to rebuilding seats to the corporation which funds the project with 15000 dollars to begin improvements including a new grand stand indoor cage and boathouse.

Harvard Athletic Committee Holmes Field Soldiers Field Nine Mott Haven Athletic Committee Hollis

Jamaica Plain Club License Protests Over Liquor Hearing

Jamaica Plain residents and church leaders oppose a Jamaica Club liquor license as protests unfold before police commissioners. Judge Fowler testified on club secrets, while officials argued license impact on home life and morals, with residents and ministers urging denial.

Jamaica Plain George R. Fowler Swell Martin Commissioner Clark Clark Fowler Samuel B. Capen Hunt the Baptist Church Aga Shott Libby the Universalist Church West Roxbury Curtis Florence Dickson Warren Square Blake T. W. Carleton Carleton William S. Sumner Morgan Sherman Episcopal Church Mr. Brackett Jamaica Club Angels of Light Mr. Sherman

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