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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1897

Page

3

New England Amateur Athletics Union Holds Meeting

At 23 Arch street last night the NEA A U reviewed reinstatement rules for bowlers in Massachusetts and debated amateur versus professional lines. A committee led by President Babb was formed to converse with the M A B L, while Newtowne Club and St James A C gained board seats and Suffolk A C resigned amid controversy.

New England Association Amateur Athletic Union Arch Street New England E. E. Babb Melrose A. C W. H. Plummer Worcester C. G Joseph B. Maccabe James E. Morse Newton A. A Harry Adams Worcester A. C George D. Chapman Fitchburg Massachusetts Boylston Association Babb Newtowne Club Cambridge Adams St. James A. C Plummer B. B. Osthues S. A. Cc Mr. Dowling Tommy Connelf England Maccabe Boston Boston Common Messrs. Maccabe, Morse and Adams N. FE. A Suffolk A. C

Entry list closes for B. A. A. cross country run

The entry list for the B. A. A. cross country run on January 23 closes today. Other notices include Newburyport versus Cambridgeport gym tomorrow evening, and the American skating championships starting today in Stamford Connecticut on Gore Pond.

Newburyport Cambridgeport Stamford Conn Gore Pond Jack Olmstead Dorchester Bob Warner Billy Hannan Philadelphia New York Rusie Brooklyn Jacob Lorillard Baltimore Proooklyn High School George Byers Providence Dolan Boston Maine Adolph Netzeba Franklin Field Jamaica Pond

Harvard Strongman Rood Fails On Weights Attempt

Luther C. Rood of Harvard Medical School failed to lift 205 pounds to set an amateur record last night in Hemenway gym before about 150 students. He could not raise the dumbbell from waist to shoulder after fifteen minutes of attempts. Dick Pennell’s 1874 record of 201 pounds at New York remains unbroken.

Luther C. Rood Harvard Medical School Hemenway Gymnasium Dick Pennell New York Rood Harvard Sargent Lovering

Leonard Beats Ahern In 20 Round Brooklyn Bout

Manhattan Athletic Club exhibition in Troy draws eight spectators. Mike Leonard of Brooklyn defeats Billy Ahern of New York in a 20 round lights welterweight fight with Leonard dominating late rounds and earning the decision.

Troy N. Y Manhattan Athletic Club Assemblyman Horton Mike Leonard Brooklyn Billy Ahern New York Ahern Leonard

No Hall and Slavin Fight Given City Ban

Montreal January 19 The Mayor acting for the Citizens League has ordered a ban on a 10 round sparring exhibition slated for Lohmer Park tomorrow night between Paddy Slavin and Jim Hall. An injunction attempt is underway to allow the show to go on.

Montreal Citizens’ League Lohmer Park Paddy Jim Hall

Burke Beats Glynn In Lightweight Bout In Cincinnati

Luke Burke of Lowell Massachusetts won the decision after fifteen rounds with John Glynn of Wilmington Delaware at 115 pounds before the Queen City Athletic Club in Cincinnati Glynn led most of the bout but failed to land effectively in the decision fight

Pumira N. Y Luke Burke Lowell Mass John Glynn Wilmington Del Queen City Athletic Club Glynn

Boxing Gossip Roundup From North American Rings

Boxing news from Montreal to Philadelphia details Slavin Hall rematch in Montreal and Danforth Devers bouts after past meetings. Mentions Dick O'Brien bid, Pearce McCune clash in Philadelphia, Moore Brennan clash, Baker Butler six-rounder, Erne Vintharty absence, Ross vs Ward predictions, Lavigne pursuit, Walter Johnson in Paris, Barney Reilly quitting, White's show plans, Newman vs Lynch fifteen rounds, Frazier benefit, and Jack Frazier event at North Cambridge.

Montreal Man Frank P. Slavin Jim Hall Slavin National Sporting Club London Tommy Danforth Jim Devers Jackson Mich Philadelphian Dick O’brien Jack Bonner O’brien Lewiston Leslie Pearce Tom McCune Detroit Philadelphia Dick Moore Mike Brennan Henry Baker Joe Butler Baker Frank Erne Martin Vinherty New York Athletic Club Buffalo Charley White Flaherty Dave Ross Jack Ward Ward Jack Mekbeck Ross Tommy Tigan Tom O’rourke Inew York Lavigne Walter Johnson Paris France Barney Reilly Indiana Reilly Dixon Billy Plimmer Tommy White Billy Newman The Polo A. C Jack Lynch Connors A. C Martin Flaherty Boston Peter Jackson

Boxers and Prof Shaw Offer Lessons at Hotel Pelham

A well fed man offers a $1000 reward and claims he would pay for Prof Shaw's science. Prof Shaw conducts boxing lessons at Hotel Pelham with the elevator running both day and evening.

Prof. Shaw

Ice Polo Narrowly Boosts Melrose Over English High

On a cold day at Sargent's Pond Jamaica Plain Melrose High School defeated English High 5 to 6 in the senior interscholastic league. Allie Leach scored four goals and stood out for Melrose while Worthen assisted and Bowman anchored defense. Referee G G Bowman and goal umpires Robust and Miller supervised two 20 minute halves.

Sargent’s Pond Jamaica Plain Melrose High School English High Melrose Allie Leach Worthen Bowman Merrill Sullivan Murphy Hallett Leach Sullivan Avopcuch H. Bisdeccesc Clome Bowman Manahan Merril H. B E. H G. G. Bowman Robust and Miller

Arctic cold promises top skating days in Boston area

Skaters greeted by deep ice on Franklin Field Blue Hill Avenue and other ponds as B A A bulletins report good to fair conditions across Franklin Field Chandler's and Strong's Ponds Spy-Pond Arlington and nearby Charles River Riverview Dedham and Lower Mystic West Medford with prospects of best skating this season if no snow arrives.

Franklin Feld Wood Island Park Jamaica Boston Franklin Field Blue Till Avenue Chandler’s Strong Spy-Pond Arlington

Breen and Warner Prepare for Ice Race at Wood Island Park

Breen and Warner race a quarter mile this afternoon at Wood Island Park for a $100 trophy. The match, postponed from Monday due to poor ice, takes place on a glassy smooth rink with Peter Kelly as referee and John Bowler as starter. Judges are M. J. Joyce and A. C. Dowling. watches by Nelse Innes and Jack Moakley. Breen will then travel to Stamford, Connecticut for events on Thursday.

Wilson Breen Jack Warner Wood Island Park Wood Island Peter Kelly John Bowler M. J. Joyce A. C. Dowling Nelse Innes Jack Moakley

Skaters Compete Brightly at Wood Island Park Afternoon

A cold day failed to deter speed skaters at Wood Island Park with performers including Jack Warner Wilson Breen Jack Morrell Wellington Morrill Doug Lass Whitemore and Hudson Breen. Billie King drew cheers with clever moves alongside skilled riders H. Williams James Robertson and Cc. Warner in exciting afternoon sprints.

Wood Island Park Jack Warner Wilson Breen Jack Morrell Wellington Morrill Douglass Whitemore Hudson Breen Billie King H. Williams James Robertson Cc. Warner

Freedman's Money Up In New York Checker Match

New York backers send $110 of Henry Freedman’s $200 stake for the $400 contest with Grover at the Boston Checker Club. Grover’s backers to make final deposit today. Match begins Monday February 8 at 2 PM with daily sessions until finished, referees and umpires to be mutually chosen. A New York delegation accompanies Freedman.

the Post New York Henry Freedman Freedman

Winthrop Yacht Club Elects New Officers and Members

The Winthrop Yacht Club held its annual meeting at Young's Hotel with Commodore George E. Leighton presiding. The club reports a strong financial condition and 114 new members bringing the total to 225. Officers elected include Commodore George E. Leighton and Secretary Charles G. Bird for the eleventh year. The annual ball is set for February 19 in Cotillon Hall with Curtis W. Coe Frank H. Byrne Joseph L. Rankin and D. S. Dragle in charge.

Winthrop Yacht Club Young’s Hotel George E. Leighton Charles G. Bird Arthur W. Chesterton Luther T. Harrington Harry Hutchinson Clarence H. Billings Edgar A. Cook Lyman S. Meston Charles J. Downey James R. Hodder John MacConnell, Jr William I. Kelley Lyman J. Gilles Samuel J. Gilles Samuel J. Wilde Harry W. Hall Harry O. Riggs William W. Fodman Frank H., Richardson William H. Mirick Minot H. Beacham John G. Cuthbertson Albert Richards Joseph L. Lankin Cotillon Hall Curtis W. Coe Frank H. Byrne Joseph L. Rankin

Dorchester Central Wins in Massachusetts Bowling League

Dorchester Central defeated Melrose High to climb within one game of the league leaders. The first string struggled under 800, Melrose surged in the second, but Dorchester’s Richardson and Cutter steadied the team in the third string to form a late lead.

Dorchester Central Melrose Highlands Dorchester Melrose Richardson Cutter Merriam Berry Williams

Codman Clubhouse Sport Scores Show Home Team Dominance

Dudley Associatio contested the Suburban Interclub at Codman Clubhouse. The home team nearly shut out the visitors, winning all games except the whistle. In billiards and pool, Codman players prevailed by wide margins. Hutchinson and Brown tied for high three-string totals at 627, Lamb led with 199.

Dudley Associatio Codman Club Hutchinson Brown Lamb

Patent attorneys seek ideas in new invention list

John Wedderburn & Co of Washington D C promote a prize offer of 1800 plus a new list of 1000 inventions. They solicit ideas and protect intellectual property through their patent services.

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

Senior Members Win at Murray and Irwin Alleys

Senior members of the firm W. H. Murray and Irwin dominated last night at the local bowling alley. The match showcased experienced bowlers delivering strong scores and earning bragging rights within the firm.

Murray & Irwin's W. H

Wanted—patent ideas list from John Wedderburn & Co

An advertisement from John Wedderburn & Co lists 1000 inventions sought for patent. The notice offers protection for ideas and potential wealth, inviting readers to submit simple concepts they may patent.

Eastman Fires 264 In Single String At Carruth’s Alleys

C H Eastman rolled 264 at Carruths alleys last night after a string of three strikes and two spares followed by a run of five strikes.

Carruth’s C. H. Eastman

Metropolitan Wheelmen Hold Annual Cotillon Ball Recap

The Metropolitan Wheelmen hosted a Cotillon Hall ball with 200 couples attending. N Wallace Paine presided as floor manager with Ralph Mason Allen Emery W A Blackman and others assisting. The event showcased 97 model wheels by George H. Anderson & Son Roxbury and featured a new chime bell along with samples from Orient Stearns and Warwick.

Cotillon Hall Metropolitan Wheelmen N. Wallace Paine Ralph A. Mason Allen Emery W.a.blackman Walter A. Woods BE. H. Fitzpatrick Jack Farnham Frank G. Miller S. D. Bradlee J. W. Johnson, Jr Albert G. Frothingham Fred The Orient Stearns and Warwick E. N. Wight Florence M. Parnham H. Feinberg F. N. Merrill H. L. Goodman Maud Gale Lizzie Gale G. E. Tower Walter G. Clark G. S. Weston May South Major Edgerly J. H. Anderson William Glynn F.S. McKey L. K. McLaughlin James Donovan Harry Smith E. Kelly S. Isaacs J. Kelly Joe Bertsch Miss Abbott F. C. Jeager Howard Geldert Ralph A. Moses Scott Martha, Busch Earle M. Vrooman Anastasia Gallison H. H. Kimball Mary Fitzpatrick Alston Sargent

Copper Boom Drives Stock Market to New Highs on Tin Pan Alley News

The market sees heavy copper stock trading with United States Oil debuting at 16 and rising. Wolverine and Osceola show strong moves as Tamarack and Quincy edge higher. oil futures and mining profits fuel optimism amid bond concerns at Atchison.

United States Oil Europe Wolverine Tamarack Butte Osceola John Stanton Albany Quincey Quincy Stock Exchange United States Oil Company Standard Oil Company Atchison Dwight Braman & Co St. Louis & San Francisco Railway New England Morowitz Boston & Albany Boston & Fowell Boston & Maine Boston & Prov Fitchburg Old Colony Cal & Hee Franklin A Osceola Sete Ewes Do Seri Santa Ysabel Bell England Dom Coal Pullman Bay

Mt Washington Bicycle Club withdraws from tournament

The Mt Washington Bicycle Club resigns from the A C C tournament protest over forbidden signals in whist. Eddie McDuffee signs with Syracuse Cycle Co for New England agency. Boston Wheelmen eye league status as committee plans recruitment. Frank C Higgins departs for North Carolina with Press Cycling Club's delegation ends.

Mt. Washington Boston Stevens, Freeze & Co Barnes ‘White Messrs. Sullivan and Taggard Vim Tire Chicago Philadelphia Boston Wheelmen Racing Board Frank C. Higgins Press Cycling Club Park Square North Carolina Préss Club

Patent firm seeks ideas for new inventions

Washington based firm John Wedderburn and Co Patent Attorneys invites submissions of simple, useful ideas. Readers are urged to send their concepts to department G 31 D for consideration of possible patentable inventions.

Bond details and par value mentioned by Pinkham

The record notes 8,300,000 as stated but under 100 dollars par value in bonds attributed to Pinkham.

Pinkham

Jan 19 Official Stock Sales Report

Official report for January 19 shows the day’s highest and lowest prices and the closing price along with bid and asked figures.

Colorado Mining Stock Exchange Denver BE. C. Davis & Co Washington St Boston Abaconed Nda deVecdusecs Bangkok Bankers Garfield Grouse Insley Tron Page Ate Mae Isabella Ane Eerne Lincoln Boy Mollie Gibson Er Sewer New Zealand CC. C Sacramento Union Gold Seven Hills

Park Commission Said to Request Fineran Resign

Rumor spread in athletic circles that P. J. Fineran, athletic instructor at Wood Island Park Gymnasium, was asked to resign by park commissioners. Appointed two years ago, he is a noted hurdler and well known in New England athletics. He currently leads East Boston A. A. as instructor amid winter management discontent.

P. J. Fineran Wood Island Park Fineran New England East Boston A. A

Irish Society Ball Committee Prepares Big Boston Event

The Charitable Irish Society committee held its final meeting at Parker House before the annual ball at Music Hall next Tuesday. Hosts include the mayors of Boston Lynn Cambridge Somerville Quincy and nearby cities within ten miles, plus U S Marshal Postmaster Coveney the Fort collector and U S District Attorney Hoar and aides.

Charitable Irish Society Music Hall Parker House Boston Lynn Cambridge Somerville Quincy United States Coveney Hoar

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