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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1900

Page

3

B A A Sweeps Newtowne Club In Boston Bowling Night

Boston Amateur Bowling League results show B A A sweeping three straight from Newtowne Club in North Cambridge while Arlington Boat Club split with Charlestown, taking two of three. Hill and Wood top teammates with 457 each, others exceed 500. Names Hales Skinner Smith Fuller noted for notable shots.

Boston North Cambridge Newtowne Club Arlington Boat Club Charlestown Unicorns Hales Skinner Smith Fuller Arlington Charlestown Rollers

Fruit rolls league record with 242 in Trade League

Benjamin set a new league record with 242 pins in Trade League at Carruth's last night. The Fruit team swept all three games from the Beacons, dominating the action as the scores rolled in.

Carruth Benjamin Fruit Beacons

Pearmain & Brooks Dominate Hayden Stone Coffin in Sudbury League

Pearmain and Brooks defeated Hayden Stone and Coffin three straight games in the Insurance League on Sudbury Alleys. Urann led scoring with 113 pins and a 270 total, showing strong form early in the series.

Pearmain & Brooks Hayden, Stone & Coffin Sudbury Alleys Urann T’ls MacConnell Kerwin

Travelers Lose Three Straight At Hub Alleys

The Employers' Liability and Accident Insurance Company defeated the Travelers three games in a row at Hub Alleys last night. The match was one sided and lacked excitement.

Liability and Accident Insurance Company

Jeffries Prefers Ring to Stage Says End Near

James J. Jeffries, world boxing champion, after a Boston Theatre show, says he plans to end his stage career and focus on a ring comeback with Corbett. He considers training locations like Asbury Park and West Baden, and notes readiness to fight Sharkey if matched.

James J. Jeffries Boston Corbett Asbury Park West Baden Indiana Sharkey Jeffries McCoy Jon Choynski Tommy Ryan

No Corsets for Him Sharkey Denies Rumor in Town

Tom Sharkey, in a cutaway suit with diamonds, rejects Chicago rumor he wore corsets after his Jeffries fight. He spent three weeks at a Hot Springs resort and now says his side is fine and he is ready for a rematch, vowing to batter Jeffries.

Tom Sharkey Hot Springs Chicago Jim Jeffries Coney Island Sharkey Jeffries

Lyons Knocks Out Cain in Brooklyn Bout

Henry Lyons of Chicago defeated Joe Cain of Brooklyn in the final round of a 25 round catchweights bout at Hercules A. C. in Brooklyn. Lyons impressed with clever and beyond ordinary pacing as the winner.

New York Henry Lyons Chicago Joe Cain Brooklyn Hercules A. C Lyons

Youngs Wins Decision in Sixth Round Bout

In Buffalo at the Olympic Club Joe Youngs defeats Tom Couhig in six rounds after Couhig lands a foul blow. Youngs sustains injuries requiring a doctor. Preliminary: Al Ellsworth beats Fred Baker in six rounds.

Buffalo Joe Youngs Tom Couhig Dunkirk Couhig Youngs al Ellsworth Fred Baker Oswego

Duane Triumphs Over McKeever in 15 Round 133 Pound Bout

Dan Duane of New York defeated Jim McKeever of Philadelphia by decision in a fifteen round 133 pound boxing bout at the Stamford Athletic Club in Stamford Connecticut tonight.

Stamford, Conn Dan Duane New York Jim McKeever Philadelphia Stamford Athletic Club

Portland Boxing Feature Promises New England Middleweight Clash

The Casco Athletic Club in Portland announces a February 2 bout between George Gardner and George Byers with Captain Bill Daly as referee. The article notes earlier misstatements about opponents and highlights local boxing interest, training, and related club tensions in Boston and New England.

Casco Athletic Club of Portland Joe Robinson John (Twin) Sullivan Post Boston Kirtland Athletic Club George Byers George Gardner Byers Martin Mulvihill Mose Hanlon Kirtland Club Hanlon Bill Daly Gardner New England Mack Young Mack Volunteer Police Corps Brockton Providence New York Tom Burke Edward Green Spike McKenna Kid Brock North End Tom Wilson Iere Patterson Simons Sam _ Fitzpatrick Kid Hogan Jim Ryan England Jeff Thorne London Ryan Fitzpatrick Thorne Dan S Twin Sullivan

Pacer Records Noted in Kentucky Racing Column

Horse notes report Scott Hudson adding a fast green pacer by Petoskey with a mile time 2 16 1 4 last fall. Gazelle and Aster aim for worti pole marks next summer. Ras Eckers trains Colonel I. S toff’s campaigners at Kirkwood as Quarter Cousin by Quarter Master holds the Russian trotting mile record. A monument will honor great pacer Bumps 2 03 4 buried at Mont Romery Park in Memphis.

Scott Hudson Petoskey California Trotters Gazelle Aster Ras Eckers I. Stoff Kirkwood Del Quartermaster Mont- Romery Park Memphis Pacer

Rough Riders Train At Boston New Riding Club

Monday marked military night at Boston's New Riding Club as Battery A members took their first winter lesson on sixteen horses under Instructor Thomas W. Mack. Spectators were barred while drills aim to form rough riders with gun drills to follow.

Boston New Riding Club Battery A Norway and Hemenway Streets Thomas W. Mack

Altham Motor Company in Bad Shape Says Receiver

Charles F. Allen of Haverhill the receiver says the Altham International Motor Company books are torn and in disorder making audits impossible. He notes Coe the late treasurer is under arrest and that a compromise discharged him from obligations including a Fall River real estate pledge and stock, with ongoing investigations by stockholders Fry Kelley Ginty Starbird and others. Coe faces larceny charges in New York and inspectors plan extradition proceedings.

Charles F. Allen Haverhill Altham International Motor Company Allen Coe New York Fall River Francis John Fry Portland Je BS Kelley Boston John F. Ginty Charlestown George ‘M. Starbird Mr. Allen Altham Europe George Francis Fail River Hat Westchester County Robinson Adams

Milwaukee wins 1900 national meet for League of American Wheelmen

The League of American Wheelmen executive committee awarded the 1900 national meet to Milwaukee in a unanimous vote. Chief Consul Van Valkenburgh pressured to secure the event and attended the Boston meet last year. If racing is dropped, races will run under the National Cycling League's auspices.

League of American Wheelmen Milwaukee Assembly Consul van Valkenburgh Boston N. C van Valkenburgh Veeks

Bicycle Notes Reflect Membership Shift and Race Plans

Twelve new members joined the L A W last week but lapsed memberships rose more, leaving total members at 60 186. Massachusetts division now 9 006. Various riders prepare for the Paris 24 hour race with a $5 000 prize. Edward Taylor and Dudley Marks sail Feb 16 for France. James F Moran mourns his mother and plans retirement from racing this season.

New York Massachusetts Michigan Pennsylvania Ohio Colorado Aaron Wolfson Baltimore League Burns Pierce States Sable River N. S Paris Edward Taylor Dudley Marks France Albert Champion America Elkes Europe Co. S. Henshaw Collett Caldwell Major Taylor Oscar Hedstrom Waltham George H. Lowe Post Charles W. Pierce Brighton Ezra O. Winsor Chelsea George A. Perkins Cambridge Austin W. Pease Boston Arthur Henry Robinson James F. Moran Moran

Six Days Bike Race Opens in New Bedford

The six days amateur bicycle event began with four hours of racing. Riders battled for the lead with A. Tinkham at 73 miles and 4 laps, H. Tinkham at 71.9, O. Swift 69.15, S. Sulkins 69.5, and Thayer 69.13. Others included Hammond Turgeon and more as spills and brushes peppered the first day.

New Bedford Harry Edwards Boston Joseph Turgeon Fail River Christy Chase Brockton Sammy Sulkins W. B. Thayer Avon A. C H. G. Tinkham Eugene Hammond Mattapoisett Harry Swift Aeons Harwood Obed Swift Hammond Turgeon H. Swift

Jealous husband charged after vitriol attack on wife

John McLaughlin, 80, was arrested at Station 5 after throwing blue vitriol at his wife Ellen on Bunker Hill Street Charlestown. She, 22, describes years of jealousy and separation ending in the assault. McLaughlin, a longshoreman, recently worked for the gas company in Chelsea.

John McLaughlin Station 5 Ellen Bunker Hill Street Charlestown Sackville Street John McLaughlin Gas Chelsea Twain

Polo Games Result Summary

Salem defeated Taunton 4 to 3. Providence beat New Britain 8 to 1 in a hard fought contest. Lawrence won its thirteenth straight home game by defeating Brockton 5 to 2 in a fine game.

Salem Taunton Providence New Britain Lawrence Brockton

Regatta on Harlem River and Harvard Brown Hockey Today

The Harlem River regatta on August 26 marks the first event there since 1872. Harvard and Brown hockey games are planned today weather permitting, with finals for the Harvard relay team set and four runners plus two substitutes to race Georgetown in the Boston College meet on January 27.

Harvard Brown Harlem River Pennsylvania K. A. C Carettes Madison Square Garden Georgetown Boston Pop” Anson American Association Harry Quin Joe Corbett Milwaukee Quin Providence Toronto Montreal Worcester Rochester Buffalo Washington Baltimore Philadelphia Newark Teach Rogers

Tragedy in Rockport as man attacks wife and brother

James Woods in Rockport seized his wife by the throat and stabbed his brother after a sudden mental break. Neighbors and police intervened, Woods fled into the countryside, and his wife and brother suffered serious injuries while the couple’s children escaped. Authorities left Woods in care of the injured, as he again attacked his brother before fleeing.

Rockport Pergen North Brookfield James Woods Woods Cove Hill Granite Cutters Stone Workers’ Union Bergen John James John Woods

Sullivan's Reply Supports Mr Graham in Handicapper Case

Secretary James E. Sullivan backs Edward E. Babb's stance on the handicappership in the New England A A U. U.S. case. He cites constitutional rules and predicts a mail vote, likely unanimous in favor of Babb's decision, with potential charges if pursued.

E. E. Babb James E. Sullivan Babb New England Sullivan Mr. Babb John Graham McGrath Park Place New York N. Y Edward E. Babb Arch Street Boston Mass

Carrington Surrenders After Brighton Assault Incident

Henry L. Carrington an 88 year old Black man of 3812 Kanard Street Cambridge turned himself in at Station 14 after an incident Friday night in Brighton. He faces two charges assault on Patrolman Ayer and rescuing a prisoner. Bail set at 300 dollars on each count.

Henry L. Carrington Kanard Street Cambridge Brighton Carsington

Melrose Names City Treasurer and Collector

At the Melrose City Council meeting on January 22, John Larrabee was elected city treasurer and James W. Murray city collector.

Melrob John Larrabee James W. Murray

Doctor at 235 Tremont St Specializes in Disease Causes

Free test consultations daily for both ladies and gentlemen from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Open evenings 7 to 8 P.M. for gentlemen only. Office and reception rooms at No 235 Tremont St corner Eliot. Do not doctor any further or take more medicine before consulting him. He is praised for wonderful knowledge of disease and power of healing.

Tremont St Corner Eliot

Hart Announces Slates for Dorchester Officials

After Dartmouth 84 graduate he served as Old Colony rail assistant engineer and 1895 streets superintendent. Wheeler resigned 1896, now NYNH Hartford construction engineer. Slates include Kellough ferries superintendent and Quimby street works in Ward 24. Paige from South Boston ward 24 and 97 98 alderman candidate. Kelley street cleaning from Ward 23. Payson paving from Ward 21. Dyar sanitary from Ward 25, brother of Major Dwyar. Young a longtime Dorchester Republican.

Dartmouth College Old Colony Railroad Curtis Wheeler New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Thomas Kellough Jesse Gove Ralph A. Quimby Alderman Presho Milton CC. Paige Boston Board of Aldermen Samuel J. Barrows James Kelley Darius N. Payson A. Glendon Dyar Perlie A. Dwyar Charles A. Young Dorchester

Emerson Ball A Success At Odd Fellows Hall

A civic and military ball hosted by Edgar H. Emerson at Odd Fellows Hall drew over 300 soldiers and friends. J. S. Potter directed the floor with 15 aides, among many attendees including Colonel Free man O. Emerson and notable locals.

Edgar H. Emerson Odd Fellows’ Hall J. S. Potter Frank Cox B. K. Little Freeman O. Emerson George L. Revaleon Charles N. Young John P. Loring W. P. Spalding S. E. Welch F. de Witt Lapham George G. Tr

Inspectors arrest Hodgkins over alleged criminal operation plot

Inspectors McGarr Cleary and Kelley of headquarters arrested Annie J. Hodgkins aged 30 of 415 Columbus Avenue charging her with attempting to procure criminal operations against Sofia Lichefska aged 18 and Josepha Lichefska aged 20 of 166 Cambridge Street.

Carnegie Offers Money for Leavenworth Library

Andrew Carnegie promises $25 000 for the Leavenworth Public Library in a letter to A J Tuller a library board member. The city must provide a site and cover 3000 to 5000 dollars annually for maintenance.

Carnegie Leavenworth Kan A. J. Tuller Public Library Board Andrew Carnegie Leavenworth Public

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