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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1910
Page
12
The Poehler Martell duo defeated Clancy Beatty on Boston alleys last night. In the final 10 strings they rolled 2067 to Clancy Beatty's 1949, a 118 difference. Poehler Martell totalled 1044 and 1023 for the other, while Clancy Beatty finished 974 and 975.
In New Bedford the polo match against Fall River ended 10 to 2 in favor of New Bedford. Spectacular plays by Harkins and Duggan highlighted the game while former boxer Martin Canole appeared for Fall River in the final period.
The report lists scores from three games: At New Bedford New Bedford 10 Fall River 2. At Pawtucket Providence 11 Pawtucket 7. At Waterbury Waterbury 7 Taunton 6.
A local retailer touts affordable credit terms with assurances of savings to customers. The pitch emphasizes easy financing and the possibility to purchase a quality coat without upfront cash.
Chelsea Square extended its winning streak in the Greater Boston league last evening. The team piled up a total pinfall of 1599 with every string at 525 or better. Mortimer led with 347, Buick won over Prospect, Noddle defeated Carruth, and Revere added a couple of strings as Pilgrim contributed to the total.
The St John Berehmans third team seeks matchups with a 75 to 80 pound team in Boston. Games on Monday nights. half fare for six players. Contact William Hearn at 602 Sumner Street East Boston. James Kennedy of the High School of Commerce is highlighted as a top guard with strong blocking and team-basket creation.
Boston club plans open air theatre at Huntington avenue grounds this summer with productions like The Last Days of Pompeii. Umpire Tommie Connolly to visit Pittsburg rules panel. Fred Lake and Connolly aim to recruit new players for his team. Charlie Wagner mails update from Rochelle about chickens automobiles and spring plans.
Ralph De Palma, famed driver, fully recovered from last summer injuries and plans a comeback. His first race is set for February 5 in New Orleans driving a new 90 horsepower racer, stronger than the Cyclone, after a 12 week hospital stay for a broken thigh and other injuries. He trains daily on a bicycle at the West Side YMCA in New York as he prepares for active service.
The Grievance Board of the National Roller Polo league fined Worcester player John Fahey $25 for assaulting referee Lavigne in the January 19 game. He is suspended until the fine is paid.
Herbert Jacques of the Country Club was elected president of the United States Golf Association and the Country Club was awarded the amateur championships at a meeting in New York. Harmony prevailed between the Eastern and Western contingents.
The old constitution is repealed and a new one by Leighton Calkins of New York is adopted. Dues for active clubs drop from 50 to 30 dollars while allied clubs retain a 10 dollar fee without voting rights. Proxies are limited to five per delegate. Homewood Country Club Chicago wins the women’s championship contest with dates to be set. Philadelphia Cricket Club hosts the open championship again. George A. Frost of Brae-Burn Newton joins the executive committee.
Alexander Peacock of Pittsburg has ordered a 200 horsepower, 40 foot motor boat for the American Power Association gold challenge cup races on the St. Lawrence river next summer. The craft costs $10,000 and a duplicate of the Dixie III is being built for an unknown owner. Twenty racers, each 25 feet long with 30 horsepower motors, are under construction for the Thousand Island regattas.
John O Day, captain of the English High School basketball team, resigned yesterday before the game with Boston Latin School. He will remain a team member, and Moody may be elected to captaincy. The piece notes other school athletic actions and upcoming events.
A reader asks if at age eighteen he should attempt the Boston Amateur Athletic Association Marathon and whether late February training is feasible. The reply: youth is not a bar if healthy and capable. start training now for best odds.
The column notes a shot that lands in a named pocket and questions if the shot is legal and if play should continue. It states that as long as the ball goes into the named pocket it counts, implying acceptance of the shot under the rules described.
Revere High defeated Lynn English High 67 to 28 at Revere Gym last night. Nicolini led with 15 floor goals in a strong second half, adding 3 fouls. Smith scored 10. McKay tallied 10 as visitors Stirred. Revere Midgets beat Winthrop Yacht Club Midgets 14 to 3 with Rigby Ordway leading for Revere.
A Boston liquor shop advertises Sherry from Bull & Co of Santa Maria eight years old and shipped direct from the cask. Gallon jug $2.75. quart 75 cents. pint 40 cents. half-pint 20 cents. No bar, mail orders welcome, open late at Faneuil Hall corner.
An advertisement touts a Health Belt that allegedly restores vitality and treats rheumatism backache indigestion and other strains without drugs or privations. It invites readers to request a free 86 page book from P Sanden Co at 501 Washington Street Boston Mass with hours listed.
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