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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1904

Page

3

Remarkable cure of paralysis at Hale Hospital Haverhill

Miss McKinley, former Hale Hospital matron, reports a remarkable cure of paralysis of the nerves by Quinona at Hale Hospital in Haverhill Massachusetts. The patient suffered nervous weakness and nearly complete limb movement loss before Quinona restored function. The tonic relieved numbness and insomnia, restoring arm use and sleep. Quinona promoted nerve strength and general vitality, with claims of curing indigestion and biliousness as well.

Hale Hospital Haverhill Miss McKinley Mass Quinona

Ballou and Hobigand Forms First Track Team

Ballou and Hobigand Preparatory School will field its first track team for indoor meets around Boston. Captain Arthur Charwate leads a large pool of candidates including Burns, Charnate, O'Brien in sprints. Foster, Tubbs, Locke, Otis in middle distance. Warner, Raymond, Ingalls in long distance. Warner again in shot put. Montague, Charwate, Burns in high jump. and Green, Elis, Godfrey in hurdles and pole vault as Yale prep plans.

Ballou & Hobigand Preparatory School Boston Arthur Charwaitte Loo Bright Charwate Andover Boston Laitin School Texas Ballou & Hobigand Yale W. Burns A. Burns A. Charnate J. O’brien L. Foster H. Tubbs R. Locke

Brighton Speedway Snow Race Showed Top Form for George Hall’s Little Wonder

In a snow covered Brighton speedway meet, George Hall's Little Wonder outshined rivals, posting standout performance. Notable riders included M. H. O'Riordan with Pebble, H. B. Ralston on Luxzaro, Walter Corbett with Etta Powers, and Jack Crabtree's Captain Jack among others.

Brighton Speedway George Hall Little Wonder Little Bay M. H.o'riordan Charlestown Luxzaro Walter Corbett Etta Powers W. J.mcleod T. M. Brine Watertown Parkside Tom Lawson, Jr Charley Woodman W. D. Hunt Charles Belledeu John Craig Sonny Craig Charles Pierce J. E. Holden A. L. Furlough William Patten Walter Farmer Jere Murphy R. D. Wentworth Miss Kittie Gerhard I Frank Hall J. H. Richardson

Humorist Ford Describes Golf Trip and Scotland Banquet

Simeon Ford, speaker at a Dyker Meadow Golf Club banquet, shares his international golf experience. He jokes about rival Walter Travis, praises Scotland as heaven for golfers, and lampoons St Andrews life, dry Scotch humor, and the famous scone dish with a humorous, paradoxical nod to hardy Scots.

Simeon Ford Dyker Meadow Golf Club Walter J. Travis Scotland Gates of Pearl Jasper St. Andrews

Final bouts in the Roanoke tournament steer boxing finals

Nine amateur bouts were decided as Roanoke Social and Athletic Club hosted finals. Joe McKenzie of Cambridge dominated two classes 105 and 115 pounds, defeating three rivals. Other winners included Flynn over Cochran, Riley over Maher, and Mitchell over Boyle with three round contests.

Roanoke Social and Athletic Club Jerry Moore Joe McKenzie Cambridge McKenzie Young Kane South End Jack Flynn Everett Flynn Young Murphy Strough South Boston Fred O’brien Chelsea O’brien William Riley Jim Maher Riley Danny Shea al Heiser Roxbury Heiser Michael Boyle Jack Mitchell Waltham Boyle Mitchell Murphy Stangle Wentworth O'Brien Shea Maher Cockran Kane

Everett High Triumphs Over Ballou and Hobigand in Close Win

The Everett High School ice hockey team beat Ballou and Hobigand School 3 to 2 yesterday afternoon at Franklin Field. Everett players Nickerson and Frieze starred, while Andrews and Burbank shone for the losers as both squads delivered strong passing and play.

Everett High School Ballou & Hobigand School Franklin Field Nickerson Frieze Everett Andrews Burbank

Mechanic Arts Defeated by Roxbury Latin at Franklin Field

The Roxbury Latin School ice hockey team defeated Mechanic Arts High School 6 to 0 yesterday afternoon at Franklin field. Passing and team play were strong for Roxbury Latin, with Captain Richardson and Rogers excelling. Coleman and Weinze stood out for Mechanic Arts High School.

Franklin Field Roxbury Latin School Mechanic Arts High School Richardson Rogers Roxbury Coleman Weinze

Hughey McGovern Beats Grif Jones In 15-Round Bout

Hughey McGovern of Brooklyn N Y won a hard fought decision over Grif Jones of Philadelphia after 15 rounds at the Tammany Club. McGovern dominated from the second round with a decisive fifth round knockdown, finishing strong to secure the verdict. Preliminaries saw Kid Fanning decision Jim Betts after six rounds and Todo Mac outpoint Harry Gilman.

Hughey McGovern Brooklyn N. Y Grif Jones Philadelphia Tammany Club Hughey Jones McGovern Grif Kid Fanning Jim Betts Todo Macran Harry Gilman

Stone's School Defeats English High in 6-0 Hockey

Stone's School ice hockey team defeated English High School 6 to 0 at Franklin Field yesterday afternoon. The game was rough in spots with Hamburger and Captain Cutler standout for the victors while Briggs and Gallagher showed well for the losers.

Stone Franklin Field Hamburger Cutler Briggs Ane Gallagher

Choynski vs Carter Lights Up Criterion Club Card

The light heavyweights Choynski of California and Kid Carter of Brooklyn headline a Boston bout at the Criterion Club. Carter has earned praise in prior encounters while Choynski, a globe trotter with years of experience, is in peak condition after recent tough contests. Carter arrives healthier but predicts victory, while Choynski disputes him.

Joe Choynski California Kid Carter Criterion Club Hart Choynski Uring Choyaski Australia England Alaska Nick Burley Philadelphia Marvin Hart Ion Theatre Bob Fitzsimmons Lewis Tremont Street Boston Carter B. H. Benton Rob Roy

Boxing Gossip From Maine and Nearby Clubs

Secretaries Keevin of Central A C lists four six and twelve round bouts for tomorrow night at the club with Kid Sammy North End versus Young Barrish Newsboys Club and other pairings. Portland’s Auditorium hosts a Lee Briggs bout next Monday in a bid to face Terry McGovern, who may visit Maine for a potential title clash.

Keevin Central A. C Kid Sammy North End Young Barrish Newsboys Joe Reed Lynn al Dixon East Boston Cyclone Kinson Providence Blizzard Watts Jamaica Kid Griffo Philadelphia Andy Watson Boston Lee Briggs Sullivan Washington Auditorium Portland Forest City Terry McGovern Marty Sullivan Sam Harris Terry Tammany Club Goodwin Bath Lewiston Tony Campana New England Tony Harry Gilman New York Gus Ruhlin Gus Xing Billy Madden Madden Ruhlin Sandy Ferguson Verguson Pie Cape

Boxing notes and matchups from Marlboro and beyond

The article details various boxing plans and matchups. Jack Sullivan heads to Kansas City to face Hugo Kelly on Jan 28 then returns to back Mike Sullivan at Tammany Club for a 15 round bout with Willie Fitzgerald. Other fights include Jimmy Gardner vs Kid Coffey of Brooklyn in Marlboro, and Jack Bartoldi vs John L. Sullivan plus Ike McLean vs Kid Powell. Tom Maguire predicts a future welterweight champion and challenges Rube Ferns.

Jack Twin Tammany Club Mike Willie Fitzgerald George Edgar Clarke Jimmy Briggs Ghey Murphy Flaherty Jimmy Gardner New England Kid Coffey Brooklyn N Y Marlboro McCabe Highlana Club Jack Bartoldi John L. Sullivan Ike McLean Kid Powell Tom Maguire Billy Mellody Rube Ferns B. H. Brenton Rob Roy

Penny-Size Offer to Aid Sick Friend and Sham Remedy

An anonymous appeal urges readers to pay a penny to help a ill friend and risk $5.50 for a supposed restorative. It promises cures for cancer and nerve diseases and offers Dr Shoop’s books by mail from Racine Wisconsin as part of a wartime style solicitation. The message emphasizes fair terms and urges readers to request a book title and mail a response via a postal card.

Ohio Spa Shoop Racine Wis

How to Spot Honest Cigars and Honest Labor

A call to avoid cheap cigars produced by cutting quality and labor standards. It urges buyers to look for a label on the box as a certificate of honest paid labor and ethical methods, promising a quick moral guide for smokers.

Charlestown Wins Double in Local Club Bowling Match

Old Dorchester and Charlestown clubs opened at Charlestown alleys with Dorchester taking game one, while Charlestown rallied to win games two and three. Hastings led Old Dorchester with 558, and Thomas of Charlestown posted 202 for the top individual score. Final tallies show Charlestown defeat Old Dorchester 893 to 850.

Old Dorchester Charlestown Hastings Thomas Gordon Willis Southwell Ashworth Olee Armstrong Kenney SOO Sas Gray

Dudley Club Defeats Colonial Club in Suburban Interclub

The Dudley Club entertained the Colonial Club last evening and nearly swept the Suburban Interclub events. The home team won at billiards and pool, tied at hearts, won two of three at candle pins, and took three straight at bottle pins. Bowling scores listed.

Dudley Club Colonial Club Hearts Tucker Anthony Nson Hornblower & Es Eeks Stab Nkers Brokers T. A L. H Cvesee Sal Hells Eeneten Shannon Bancroft Rolloff Estabrook HB. W BON H. Martin Banagher Davis Enese Almer J. Martin

Gunbary Alleys Weekly Rolloff Winners Announced

tt with 285 won first prize in the Gunbary Alleys weekly rolloff last evening. Pen et scored 278 to take second, Harrington earned 277 in third, and Chase finished fourth with 265 points.

Penet Harrington Chase

Walcott Knocks Haghey Outs In Third Round

New Rd January 18 Joe Walcott the eight world champion decisively defeated Charley Haghey of Lowell in under three rounds at the Warren Social and Athletic Club. Walcott opened with body punches and blasts to Haghey’s jaw, sending him down in the second round and securing the decision.

New RD Joe Walcott Decisiv Charley Haghey Lowell Warren Walcott Haghey Joe Wolco

Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Sample Offer in Post

A Boston Daily Post text promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy with a free sample by mail. It touts cures for kidney trouble, includes testimonial letter from a patient in New York and urges readers to request a trial bottle and a medical booklet.

East New York City New York Robert Berner Kilmer Binghamton N. Y Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Boston Daily Post

Scotty MacMasters Travels to Maine for Harvard Bats

Scotty MacMasters, Harvard trainer, journeys to Maine each year to select wood for Harvard baseball bats used against Yale. The bats, famed for success, are said to carry 'magic' and help secure Harvard’s six-year edge on the series as Scotty’s pine timber selection begins the season.

Scotty Macmasters Maine Harvard Scotty Pine Tree Yale McMasters

Clarkson wins first game in Class A billiard tourney

H F Clarkson won the opening game of the Class A billiard tournament at the Hub Billiard Palace last evening, defeating C Van Dyke with a high break and a long score sequence. Van Dyke advances to meet Charles Smith in the next round.

Tremont Brown Pierce Clarkson C.van Dyke H. Clarkson van "Dyke Charles Smith

Lowell Defeats Woburn at Polo in Close 4 to 2 Victory

In Lowell on January 18 the home team edged Woburn 4 to 2 in a slippery polo match. Besse starred for Lowell and Mitchell for Woburn, with both sides hindered by the slick floor and difficult footing all night.

Lowell Woburn Besse Mitchell

Ban Johnson Visits New York to Settle Invaders Game

Ban Johnson travels to New York to decide whether the Invaders will play Sunday ball. A year ago at this time Johnson was in New York to determine if the Invaders would play.

Ban Johnson New York Invaders Johnson

Baseball and track notes mix in early 1900s sports roundup

The column surveys players and teams across baseball and track. Padden plans to play for the St. Louis Browns next season if fit, with possible replacements for his duties. Stagg returns to Chicago after New Mexico health trip. Yale track prospect Parsons shows 2:03 half mile, with mile hopes. Cy Young and Cy of Collins praised. Demontreville scuttled. Selee to join Chicago Nationals training trip.

Fas Jack O'Connor Denver Mo Dick Padden Bob Hedges St. Louis Browns Harry Gleason Jones Alonzo A. Stagg Chicago Hale New Mexico Parsons Yale George Hom Baltusrol John Geinzel The Invaders al Selbach Cy Young Boylston Collins Bilmer Flick Irving Wilhelm Carl Ho Gene Demontreville Hedges Demontreville Selee Melrose Chicago Nationals

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