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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1904
Page
5
Gilt Edge candlepin teams were busy as Dudley topped 1877 for the best total, while High land and 999th posted strong showings. Dudley beat South Boston Sailors and claimed two from their rivals as Colonial whitewashed Old Dorchester.
Arthur Duffey, four year world sprint champion, will race in the 60-yard scratch event at Columbia Games in Madison Square Garden New York on January 30. He faces strong rivals including Eaton Schick Moulton Amnsler Dear Walsh and Rickert with Duffey aiming to break the indoor 60-yard record of 62.5 seconds and possibly set a new mark.
At Old Colony alleys last night Collection defeated Cashiers three strings in a high scoring meet. Perry led the Cashiers with 110 in the third string and a team total of 492. Final score shows COLLECTION 1314 and CASHIERS 1938 with individual scores listed for Perry Coeur Baxter Webster Wheeler Moffitt Metcalf Hanson in a dense sports card style recap.
The report lists Britt first with 1030, Evans second with 1030, Cochrane third with 1017, and Bailey fourth with 1010. A weekly rolloff will be conducted on the same alleys starting Thursday January 28 at 8 o'clock.
W Clark was high man in the Somerset alleys roll-off last night with a 316 total. He rolled a 106 in one game to lead the field.
Two matches last night saw Charles Town sweep Towanda on Charlestown alleys while Calumet took two of three from Central. Calumet posted the best team total 2492 as VRSCeieSeee and Towanda individuals posted uneven scores across the three games.
Two matches rolled last night at the Chauncy alleys with Dalton Ingersoll defeating Peck and Gallison beating Cambridge.
Captain O Lalor of East Dedham station with Chief Inspector Watts and a team of inspectors arrested Kid Carter and Joe Choynski, their seconds and ring managers at the Criterion A. C. last night. Carter and Choynski face mutual assault charges while the others are charged with aiding and abetting a prize fight. The raid followed Captain O Lalor plan to curb boxing in the district. No disturbance occurred and witnesses knew nothing of the arrests. Chief Watts attended the bout by invitation.
Famed pitcher Rube Kissinger known as the man without a neck may join the California outlaws as speculation swirls. Known for his funny appearance and nickname moose-face, Kissinger draws laughs from fans and rivals alike as Eastern base ball fans ponder his potential move.
Photo by Horner reports Rube Kissinger could join California outlaw league if Detroit does not grant an unconditional release. Kissinger, traded to Buffalo after last season, complains of broken promises regarding the reserve clause while Buffalo's Manager Stallings downplays the risk, noting he has a dozen pitchers under contract. The Buffalo Times mocks Kissinger and hints at stronger Cleveland options as hints of a turbulent off season loom.
Kid McCoy confirms a second wedding to actress Indiola Arnold, announced as a Providence secret, insisting the marriage is for keeps. He declares plans to settle down and pursue business while continuing boxing, vowing never to marry again after this final union.
World of Sport notes Connie Mack plans to take 19 players to the South Mor spring practice where they will pitch. Waddell wants to play, and Harriaby discusses a monthly fee for club leadership. The piece covers Jesse James and other baseball chatter, plus racing and hockey links to England and Canada.
Commonwealth Hall in East Boston hosted the first grand ball of the East Boston Retail Clerks Association attended by about 600 clerks and friends. Floor Director Frank J. Kiernan and Mrs Kiernan led the grand march with 50 couples in the opening event.
Joseph Baumenblitt, a Revere counterfeiter, testified before Commissioner Hallé about the Davis and Novak involvement. He said the actual work was done by Davis, who rented 131 Prospect Avenue in Boston on September 11 and operated there with his family until the December 4 arrest. Davis paid Baumenblitt about $1000, and a $10 bill shown by District Attorney Casey bore Davis's handwriting. Baumenblitt claimed he saw Davis upstairs during the raid. he did not see Novak counterfeiting. The defendants are held for the February grand jury in $10,000 each.
Franklin A A power over English High at Franklin Field as Gallagher and O Connell shine with clever passing and goals. English High led 2 2 in the first half before Franklin A A pulled away scoring four unanswered goals. Attendance 400. Referee Drake. Dorchester. High time 20 minute periods.
At a regular meeting of Webster Lodge K of P last evening in John Winthrop Hall Deputy Grand Nichols and staff of Lowell installed the officers for the ensuing term: Chancellor commander F J Ellis, vice chancellor W E Gillespie, prelate D S Byrne, master of work J J Baird, keeper of records and seal F F Conner, master of finance A M Richardson, master of exchequer J J W F Wilson, master of arms Charles J Chabot, inner guard T B Watkins, outer guard George A Fish.
Old Brimmer School alumni gathered at the United States Hotel for their 27th annual dinner. President George E Richardson presided and officers elected at the business meeting included President L E G Green vice president R Rosnosky treasurer William T Russell secretary Dr A H Gilson historian C R G Spear and a board of government featuring A J Pickens Jr J H Wise J H Page Sol Bacharach J B Dickerman W A McDevitt Jr W P Jones N O Parker and B M Rumery among others.
A banquet honored the Brimmer School’s 60 years of existence with trustees H Russ J Keenan Kerr and others present. Letters of regret from Governor Bates and Mayor Collins were read. Addresses by Quincy E Dickerman and D D Leahy highlighted the school’s notable alumni and long tenure under masters Joshua Bates, Bentley Young, and Dickerman.
Harvard announces repair work on the baseball cage necessary after stadium construction, with work starting immediately and expected to finish by mid February.
Schmidt beat Van Dyke 300 to 254 in the second game of the Class A tournament at the Hub Billiard Palace. High runs reached 56 by Schmidt and 26 by Paige. Paige was scheduled to play Parker next evening.
A wry line hints at branding and taste as Champagne cues echo in Cook's Imperial offering. The note suggests a marketing angle where fragrance or name quality matters less than the product itself. The snippet points to consumer branding in a culinary or beverage context.
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