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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1904
Page
3
A Brookline businessman notes how many people overextend after Christmas and, amid talk of a funny world, announces a clearance sale offering 25 to 35 percent off all winter goods. The sale targets men seeking affordable overcoats and suits to save money without sacrificing essentials.
A catalog of suits offered at discounted rates with pricing tiers. Suits up to 25.00 now 17.50 and lower price bands including 15.00 reduced to 10.50 and 18.00 reduced to 12.50.
The League of American Wheelmen seeks to seize control of cycle racing from the National Cycling Association, which resists. NCA chairman A G Bachelder says LAW could sanction races with NCA, but would meet trouble if acting alone. Supporters expect top riders and tracks to tilt to LAW, while old riders rejoin, anticipating LAW backing will revive the sport. An application to referee the new body is already filed, with handicapping work also sought.
Jan 14 Detroit plan to run the auto 999 on home trainers in vaudeville stages nationwide opposing Tod Sloan. Tom Cooper authorizes the venture with Eddie Bald as partner. Machines mounted on trainers will start together and show distance traveled on a dial for the crowd.
Beverly High School spearheads a proposed Essex County interscholastic athletic association inviting five schools to join. Lynn Salem Newburyport Gloucester High and Dummer Academy are listed as invitees.
Harvard basketball departs for New York this morning to face Columbia in the Columbia gym. Despite a loss to Pennsylvania last Friday Harvard is in better shape and favored to win. Columbia plays its first league game and remains an unknown quantity.
Tufts College basketball lost 41 to 6 at Lincoln Hall Chelsea against Battery H. Revere High School defeated Chelsea High School 11 to 7 in an exciting Lincoln Hall game.
Howie Hodgkins of Boston is reported to have two broken ribs a bruised head and a discolored eye after an assault at 93 Eddy Street Providence late Thursday night A warrant for Michael J Slattery proprietor of a horse poolroom in Johnston RI has been issued but not served until Hodgkins injuries are known Slattery denies involvement
President Hart hopes the California outlaw league joins the National Association. Connie Mack signs pitcher Chick Harley and plans spring trip arrangements. Bert Briggs coaches Western Reserve College. John McMillan, a lefty from Pleasantville, is pitched to Buffalo fans. Rube Waddell plans to pitch again, St Vrain struggled last year. Dungan manages Santa Anna in California winter league. Giants Secretary Knowles wary of Davis and Jones joining White Sox to cancel contracts. Anson predicts Sheckard with the Giants and Yankees chase. Altrock threatens Sox over salary cuts. Corbett allegedly signed by St Louis Cardinals. Massey Downey and Miller sign with coast outlaws. A L Smith eligible claim unresolved after Harvard game. Portland vs Boylston throwdowns began five years ago. Clements had bad luck in City league while at Jefferson.
B A A triumphed in three straight over Old Dorchester after posting 264 as the high team total at the B A A and Commercial Club in Brockton. Charlestown Club won two of three at Brockton, still leading the league. Grover of B A A top scores with 578 including a 232 first string.
The second series opened as Belute replaces South Boston and won three games against the Independents. Roslindale, Somerset, and Dedham each swept sets while Webster, Hyde Park, and Boylston dropped two of three. McPhee of the Elites led with a 110 single and 308 total.
Suburban Interclub events were held last evening at the Old Dorchester Club with Dudley as competitor and at the Colonial Club against South Boston Y C. Dudley swept all games including billiards pool hearts three straight at bottle pins and two of three at candle pins. Colonial defeated the yachtsmen at billiards and other games.
An old ad promises quick relief from grip by claiming Laxative Bromo Quinine removes the cause. It urges buyers to call for the full name and price of 25 cents.
A self described physician recounts thirty years of research revealing nerves govern vitality and chronic disease. He promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative as a global remedy and reports trial offers to sick readers through distributors across America.
An offer describes a free month trial of Dr Shoop s Restorative with a druggist nearby to verify the month long trial. The letter promises no expense if the product fails and asks readers to request books on dyspepsia kidneys and general health, forwarding a payment for the books.
South Boston secured two wins in candle pin bowls while Colonial grabbed two of three at bottle pins. Bowling scores follow.
The Brookline Swimming Club members discuss sending a team to the St Louis exposition to compete for the world championship. The club states it has never been in such excellent condition.
The club, energized by captain Fred Aechtler and star swimmer Harry Le Moyne, eyes top form in the 26 and 100 yard events. The relay squad and water polo team show strong progress, aiming for a historic showing at national events.
A cold day elixir AR MOUR S VIGORAL touted as the most delicious beef drink. Marketed as served everywhere and sold in bottles by druggists.
Tommy Daly failed to appear for the finale at the Tammany Athletic Club leaving Blink McCloskey to face Jim Stone of Charlestown. Stone dominated, McCloskey quit after the 11th round, and referee Dan Donnelly awarded the decision to Stone. Ralph Kelly defeated Young Brooks in six rounds and John L Sullivan stopped Dutch Carr in under three.
Billy Mellody, once the world class champion, looms to prove his skill tonight at the Lenox Club facing Eddie Oan with Connolly also in the running for a title shot if he wins. The Central Club bills a 12 round feature battle Jim Galvin versus Sandy Ferguson, plus a full undercard. Public interest centers on Sullivan’s stance, O Rourke challenge, and plans for future New England middleweight bouts.
Millard Sanders, trainer and driver of Lou Dillon, disputes officials' ruling that Maud S. set a 2:08 3-4 mile with a high wheel sulky. He plans a challenge using Maud S.' sulky to run again on Glenwood track, offering $5000 to beat Maud S. record if allowed by the Bonner heirs.
Local fans learn South Boston catcher Jack Slattery will join the Chicago Americans for the coming season with a raised salary. Manager Callahan and Comiskey praised Slattery after he caught 26 straight games late last season, showing speed at the plate and strong defense behind the mask.
President Ban Johnson announces the 1904 AL umpire staff: Jack Sheridan Silk O Loughlin Tom Connolly W Bcarpenter with O Loughlin and Carpenter already signed contracts. Frank Dwyer expected to sign. Chicago dated January 14.
Boston police appoint 24 reserve officers including two noted oarsmen Joe Whitehead and George Greer. Whitehead, 1896 national single scull champion, sailed with Riverside Boat Club. Greer contributed to Columbian Rowing Association boats. Longtime oarsmen Maguire Hobbs and Mitchell already served. Former Chairman Clark and Commissioner Curtis also boast rowing fame.
Boston's Brookline Country Club forms a women curling team as six lady members take lessons at the pond rinks. They challenge the Montreal Women's Curling Club and plan to represent America for the continental championship next month in Montreal. Potential team members include Miss Sargent, Miss Fay, Miss Howes, Miss Porter, Miss Leeson, Miss Osgood, Mrs. George Francis, and Miss Atherton.
The Young Men's Social Club of East Boston will hold weekly whist tournaments at Putnam Hall rooms each Friday at 8 pm. Talent has been secured from across the city for other nights. Three prizes will go to the top three point scorers.
Correction of bad habits alone fails to restore health. The liver and bowels lack tone, causing low spirits and fatigue. Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills claim to restore tone, stimulate circulation, and make the liver active and bowels regular. Constipation biliousness headaches resolved in one night at 25 cents. Signed W. F. Smith.
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