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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1898
Page
3
Newtons defeat Boston Athletic Association 2 games to 1 as the visitors tally more pins overall but falter in the first game. Hill leads with 659 and a 200+ game, Pray and Scully contribute solidly while Newtons post their best team score of the season.
Boylston alleys and Sudbury together posted a new seasonal high of 2611 as Simson Crockett and Marden exceeded five hundred each. Carruth also topped 2500 by eight pins, Myers fell from first to a tie with Boylston Car ruth and Hub. Kingsman rolled 233 in a single string and 6546 in three strings. Nobles fell to McCarthy by 100 pins. At Boylston alleys score details follow.
George C Goodwins defeated Cambridge Thayer five pin team at Carruths alleys last night. The Goodwins posted a grand team total of 9 Sl, with a single string of 468. Hedge led the winners with 807 as high roller and a 118 high single string.
The National Sportsmen's Association hosts the individual championship bowling event at Madison Square Garden. Scores listed include B. Sellers of Echo Brooklyn and Timm of Fidelia, with Cross of Phenim B. C. New York among participants as action continues into the afternoon and evening sessions.
Scores from Kirby's tournament show ten high school teams advancing to the semifinals. Matches are scheduled for Tuesday evening at 7 o clock with the finals to follow.
The roll-off at the St James alleys last evening ended with top scores by T Wilby 308 Peterson 273 Jacobs 253 Flemmin 263 Bary 20 J Sullivan 252 Swasey 256 D Sullivan 246 Rouse 243 McAllen 243 Foley 238.
George V. Tuohrey reports on boxing gossip from New York and surrounding circuits. Peter Maher challenges Kenny, while Kenny's prior bouts and Tommy Ryan history shape the expected showdown. Other notes cover White vs Kerwin cancellation, Jack Somers in Boston, and license delays shaping club plans.
In an Auditorio m bout of twenty rounds for 250 dollars a side Jimmy Conley of Buffalo and Jack Bingham of Huntington fought fiercely. The referee ruled the match a draw after a fast contested affair with a share of the gate money at stake.
Dick Moore of St. Paul and Johnny Gorman of New York weighed in overweight and fought evenly for six rounds in Philadelphia. The bout had no decision and little notable action despite both men showing earnest effort.
New York January 14 Warren Lewis seeks a match between Kid McCoy and Joe Choyns ki at the Greater New York Athletic Club in Coney Island. He has signed for the bout and plans to stage it at Bauer's Casino during the coming season despite doubts about feasibility.
The Navarre Athletic Association of Lexington Ky sends the first bid for a twenty round match between Kid McCoy and Charley Goff. The offer would award 60 percent of gross receipts, but the small club house may lead Maiden and McCoy to decline.
Cunard steamer Campania sails from Liverpool to New York tomorrow carrying American jockey Tod Sloane bound for Cincinnati to seek Mr. Fleischmann’sv approval so he can race in England. The St Louis sailing from Southampton to New York will transport the English wife of actor Edward J. Ratcliffe.
Lady Ernestine Brudenell Bruce eldest daughter of the Marquis of Ailesbury married Master Mariner Harry Brady Hunt of Limerick in Liverpool. The couple met at a nautical school where she trained for a board of trade master certificate. Hunt sails with an appointed master position and his wife may accompany him aboard.
The Hillside Social Club held its first meeting Friday evening at Miss Tas bel Doris's residence on 44 Berkeley Street Somerville. Officers elected include President Pethel Wright Vice President Julia Crowley Treasurer August Zoeler Assistant Treasurer Harold O Leary Secretary Isabel Doris and a board of directors Mabel Sanford William Smith Florence Baldwin Richard Lamb Amy OBrien Harry O Leary and Augustus Knowles.
Ithaca January 14 Yale refused Cornell's request to row this year after Cornell accepted Yale's challenge. Cornell regrets the decision and hopes for better intercollegiate relations. Yale cites broader policy. Cornell favors racing Harvard and may arrange a quad with Columbia, Penn, and Cornell. Professors Huffcutt Colson comment on fairness and future possible matches.
Washington agrees to release first baseman Tommy Tucker as clubs race to secure him. Chicago, Louisville and Pittsburg are listed as potential destinations with bids reportedly rising beyond $1000. Wagner travels west to finalize talks, amid Chicago’s hinted need for a new first baseman and Anson’s looming departure.
Practice for Washington players starts March 21. Jim Bannon posted a .2 percent batting average and .860 fielding in seventy six games with Kansas City last year. Jimmy Callahan of Chicago touted as one of the fastest sprinting pitchers in the league. Tom Tucker may wear a Chicago uniform next season if plans succeed. Brooklyns rumored to return to Washington Park, abandoned in 1891. Roxbury High School aims for strong next season and seeks Interscholastic League membership. Pat McAuley, New England League graduate, hit .253 in seventy two games and threw well as catcher for Detroit last season. Pittsburg manager Watkins ordered uniforms for next season but color not decided. green stockings suspected. Ganzel of Grand Rapids led Western League first basemen with .983 fielding in 125 games, batted .324 and may hold his own with Pittsburg. Gene Deady of Ware, Mass., posted .369 average in seventy two games with Indianapolis, Minneapolis and Detroit in the Western League.
The Vice President and Mrs Hobart entertained the President and Mrs McKinley at a refined dinner for twenty in the drawing rooms and library of the Vice President's mansion formerly Senator Cameron's home. Roses filled the rooms and the table featured bridesmaid roses and small lamps.
Harvard faces Brown this afternoon in Providence. Harvard to lineup Stevens Point Matterson Hoxie Cardsell Goodrich Holt Hardy amid strong student interest for the first major game of the season.
The Bunker Hill Guards Division 37 A O H will hold a special session this evening to act on the death of County Treasurer Felix Ganagher and to discuss arrangements for the Redmond demonstrations.
The Boston Wheelmen captured their third consecutive win in the Bicycle League at Casino Rink, scoring nineteen to two in three games. George and Will Moore each netted three, while Newcombat and Bill Heron held Malden Roadsters scoreless. In the second game the Tigers edged 4 to 3 amid rough play and strong fan support.
Dorchester Wheelmen host third whist party and dance in Bloomfield Hall on Wednesday. Austin W. Pease named potential captain of Press Cycling Club. Commonwealth Bicycle Club to host events at club rooms Wednesday evening Jan 26. Wheelmen plan meeting at Copley Square Hotel Jan 18 to lobby for Boston hosting the 1899 League of American Wheelmen annual meeting. Roxbury Bicycle Club annual ball at Berkeley Hall Jan 21. Needham Cycle Club schedules Washington’s Birthday events. Century mileage reports for 1897 include W H Kueck of Colorado Springs with 158 centuries and over 20 000 miles. surpasses 1896 record by A A Gracey. Burts enigmatic disappearance recalled. recent letter places him in Buenos Aires. Davis Sewing Machine Company denies consolidation with Stoddard. Dayton wheels to continue. Frank Fowler rebuilding his plant. Bay State Bicycle Wood Rim Co organized in Berwick Maine with 50 000 capital. Elmer E Marshall of Boston chief organizer. Pope Manufacturing opens Baltimore branch under E S Benson. Interclub cycle whist and pool standings listed.
Joseph F. Donoghue of Newburgh New York defeated William Letts of Newark New Jersey in a one mile race at West Park Skating Palace. Donoghue finished in 3 45 over 14 laps, winning the first in a three race series between the rivals.
The Winthrop Yacht Club hosts a ball in Mechanics Building on Feb 26. An indoor athletic championship unfolds at Cambridge Y.M.C.A. on March 7. Ned Ten Eyck and Joe Maguire likely pair for a summer rowing match. Cornell projects strong track form under new leadership. Gideon Petriie and Jim Pettigrew are set to wrestle in Lowell on Jan 31. Ronald H. Pratt challenges George McLeod on ice with a 1 to 3 mile plan, meeting at the Post at 3:30 next Monday. Boston College lists flood the entry. the gym buzzes as events begin. A pursuit race is introduced as a novelty. Roger Williams Park speedway plan in Providence dies after $30,000 appropriation. Acting Mayor Little withholds signature. Jack McMasters is reappointed Princeton trainer amid mixed team condition.
Advertisement describes a free book about the Dr Sanden Electric Belt claimed to restore thousands, urging readers to write to Dr A R Sanden at 826 Broadway New York for a sealed copy and warning against imitations.
Oarsmen from the Bradford Boat Club of Cambridge joined Mayor Quincy at a Brookline event as part of the Catholic Literary Union of Charlestown dance party. The club, renowned in aquatic circles for national victories, hosted its twenty fourth annual ball at Warren Hall Brighton, surpassing prior social celebrations.
A crowded hall overflowed for a Bradford Club cotillon with banners and national colors obscuring walls and ceiling. The grand match began at 9 30 led by President Fallon and Miss Kirvin as about seventy five couples danced before a crowd of rowing club figures and dignitaries.
A large crowd filled Roughan Hall Charlestown for the Catholic Literary Union third annual ball. Mayor Quincy attended and danced. Dr James A McDonald president led the grand march with his wife wearing dark figured silk. Edward L Quigley and daughter Mary L Quigley followed with other officers and many assistants directing the event. About seventy five couples joined the march as Dr McDonald served as floor marshal with Edward L Quigley aiding.
An early 20th century advertisement claims Dr Chew s Ointment cures eczema and skin eruptions including itching bleeding and piles. It promises relief in ten minutes from one application and cures in three to six nights at a residence on Washington Street.
The First Heavy Artillery non commissioned officers held their sixth annual dinner at the Quincy House. An informal reception preceded the event with music by the First Regiment Orchestra. Colonel J A Frye and Captain P N Cormack toasted the unit’s past year and its wartime readiness, noting a 1200 man field capacity and the plan to maintain discipline and efficiency. Guests included Col A Pfaff Col J A Frye Col W A Bancroft and Curtis Guild Jr.
Testimony resumes in the Martin Mowry murder trial as Flora Mowry describes prior caresses and a bayon found at the scene. Witnesses recount burns on Mowry’s ear, hair singeing, and Mowry’s statement that he burned himself with steam from a kettle.
The Patria Club held its January meeting at Delmonico's with Rev. Dr. Alexander McKenzie of Cambridge delivering an address on civic duty. He argued that voting is the citizen’s greatest duty and urged welcoming immigration while praising America’s enduring openness.
The Hon. John E. Redmond M P arrives Boston on the 5 40 train from New York and will be greeted by an executive committee at the Boston and Albany station for a Hollis Street Theatre demonstration Sunday evening. A large escort from Charlestown to North End will march with bands and fife and drum corps forming at Monument Hall and other meeting points before proceeding to the theatre. The event includes an opening address by Edward J Slattery and Mayor Quincey will introduce Redmond while the John E Redmond Independent League of South Boston acts as escort. The committee also adopted resolutions of sympathy for Colonel Roger F Scannell and condolences for Felix Gallagher county treasurer A O H Suffolk county.
Pasqual Biancardo and two daughters Bilomena and Pasqualiora along with Rafalo Fabio and Marta Fabio were arrested in Sloatsburg Rockland County on suspicion of involvement in Mrs. Mary Kenny's murder. Property linked to the victim was found at their homes. Justice Fisher presided today. defendants to have a hearing next Tuesday.
Lakewood reports the weekly Ocean County Hunt and Country Club handicap cup match led by Walter H. Coles who posted 88. Jasper Lynch 92, the Rev D Schwartz 94, and C Tiffany Richardson 98 followed as competitors. Coles maintains a strong bid to top the standings.
Fall River defeats Pawtucket 6 to 5 while Lewiston edges Portland 5 to 0. New Haven bests Hartford 5 to 4 and Waterbury defeats Meriden 6 to 2 in regional games.
A garbled snippet mentions not needing a doctor for a cut and Salvation Ol with unclear 3s. The text is incomplete, offering no identifiable dates or names.
In Lowell mass there will be no strike after a Spinners Union meeting at Burke's Hall. The vote 117 against and 64 in favor led to a decision affecting 18 000 workers. National secretary Ross urged non strike action to aid New Bedford.
A fashionable Charlestown audience filled the Bijou Theatre for an annual club entertainment. The program opened with Petticoat Perfidy featuring Mrs. Lyon Mrs. Hunt and Miss Hunt, then W S Gilbert's Engaged performed by club members with notable praise for Fowle Pillsbury Lyon Burns and the orchestra under Frank Rebfe.
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