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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1902
Page
3
Ad for W L Douglas boasting larger sales than two manufacturers combined. Highlights include 746 706 pairs sold in 63 stores across American cities, with warnings to verify genuine marks and listing of various leather types and catalog offer.
After a lengthy interview Sir Thomas Lipton plans William Fife of Fairlie on the Clyde to build Lipton's next America’s Cup challenger. An associate partnership with George L. Watson is likely, with Fife having major share due to Watson’s inability to travel as his mother remains ill.
The Phillips Exeter athletic committee near agreement to hire Cutts from Harvard as coach next season but paused after learning his status as a player. They will choose another candidate and the identity remains undisclosed.
St Patrick Total Abstinence and Literary Society of Roxbury will hold a bazaar at its new quarters 461 Storey Street Roxbury commencing January 2. The parish’s young ladies will have full charge.
Harvard faces a setback as Columbia protests forward Fred Goodridge alleging four years of eligibility. If ruled ineligible, Lovering may start against Columbia with Harvard racing to confirm status in New York. Harvard contends hockey eligibility since recognition three years ago permits his play.
Numerous special prizes highlighted the Poultry Show with J. W. Shaw of Brockton earning top honors in light Brahmas and J. P. Keating of Westboro winning best exhibition yarn and best cockerel. Castles Farm, Taunton, and Curtiss Poultry Farm, West Norwell, also secured multiple cups and society prizes across Wyandotte, Plymouth Rock, and Leghorn divisions. Leaders from Chestnut Hill, Norristown, and Taunton collected several best display, best cock, and best pullet trophies, reflecting strong competition and regional poultry expertise.
The ceremony took place at the bride’s home in Pristol Rhode Island with immediate relatives present. Rev W Trotter of Trinity Church officiated. The bride is the daughter of John B Herreshoff and the groom is a local photographer who has given art lessons in the past year to Mrs De Wolfe.
The Atheneum Associates of Cambridge will host its annual entertainment and dance tomorrow evening at Paine Memorial Hall on Appleton Street. The group comprises Ginn & Co. employees and past functions have been very enjoyable. the event is expected to be the most successful yet.
Clapp and Tilton won all three games against Standard Cloths Company in the Mercantile League. Clapp and Tilton played a fast, dominant style, while Standard Cloths failed to reach 400 in any game. Scores not provided.
At a meeting held yesterday afternoon at the Boylston alleys the first series affairs were wound up and prizes awarded. The executive committee elected consists of Charles W. Young E C Bradbury William G Ferris and R J Renton to handle matters for the second series.
South Bend Indiana January 15 Joe Leonard tonight accepted the challenge of Eddie Santry of Chicago for a contest of from ten to twenty rounds on condition that the fight shall take place after February 10 Leonard will meet the winner of the Oleson Gardner fight at Omaha in a 20 round contest January 24
A large crowd packed the Beacon street boulevard in Brookline for the third day of sleighing, nearly matching the previous record turnout. Spectators watched swift brushes and noted many fine equines and spirited drivers among a long procession of parades and races.
The 17th annual Franklin School Association reunion drew eight members to the Copley Square Hotel last evening. After a 6 pm reception, officers were elected and a dinner followed with William P. Jones presiding. Miss C T Simonds sent a welcome poem and Miss Bolman set an ode sung during the event.
inspector Isard and deputy marshal Waters led a third hunt for Celestial laborers. They swept Columbus avenue from the South End to Roxbury arresting Yee Jung Yee Foo Yin Chin Sam Lee Yee Gee Wah Charlie Lin Yee Loy Chin Lai Lin Wie Hock and Chin Chu Gin. All arraigned before U S Commissioner Hale pled not guilty and held in 500 bail until Jan 28 for hearings.
A medical specialist lauds Pyramid Pile Cure for instant relief in all pile cases with no opiates or minerals. Dr Esterbrook notes rapid cure across forms, and patient J. W. Rollins endorses complete recovery in under a month, urging widespread use as druggists stock the remedy.
New York reports three trotters Boralma Lord Derby and The Abbot set for two matches, sharing a total 80 000 in stakes. Lawson posts 40000 Smathers and Scannell 20000 each, with 3000 checks received to close the deal. One race runs July 15 to September 1 1902 at 20000 per side. Remaining side bets 5000 on signing 5000 July first and 5000 the night before.
Boxing chatter notes Bob Fitzsimmons may referee Terry McGovern versus Dave Sullivan in Louisville if scheduled. Martin Julian offers Fitzsimmons a six round bout with Joe Choynski in Philadelphia. O'Rourke touts a New York area fight within 60 miles with a 10 000 seat venue. A NY amateur boxing bill favors 15 minute bouts under the Amateur Athletic Union. Young Corbett visits McGovern. McGovern may forfeit to Sullivan. Possible Corbett Erne match discussed. Jimmy Barry runs for Alderman in Chicago. Eagles guard Ike Weir and local amateur bouts noted. Several 128 135 and 110 pound matchups mentioned in New England region. Joe Walcott to wrestle Max Lutterg in NY theater tonight. Jack Williams seeks heavyweight action against first-class wrestlers, eyeing Joe Burnak.
The Harvard Gun Club stages a novice shoot this afternoon at Soldiers Field open to non prize winners and non shooters. Each participant fires three strings of 20 birds with the first string this afternoon and the next two the following two Thursdays. A silver cup is awarded for the best score. The Harvard Princeton debate date moves from March 27 to March 28 and will take place in Cambridge.
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