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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1899
Page
3
In Allston last evening the Mangus A A defeated the home team in a Circuit League bowling match by 19 pins after a close middle act. Maugus led 79 pins to start, and Willey rolled 535 while Harris of Allston was second with 524 as the score table lists the details.
In Malden Massachusetts Reading A. A. bests Kernwood in billiards pool and whist with totals 293 to 228 in billiards 150 to 187 in pool and Kernwood winning whist 318 to Reading 306.
Murray and Irwin's defeated the Brookline Independents two games to one in a three game set. Byrnes Ferguson and Butterfield starred with the feature scores. Details of the final score are not provided in the readable text.
Jamaica A. A. defeated the Federals three games to none in a Trade League night cap. Foster starred for Jamaica A. A. with 512 points in the final game, which stayed close to the end.
Harvard announces the lacrosse squad with F. H. Purington 99 BE R. Tay Curley G member 00 N inneed 2M C R. ds J. A. H. Pole 8 R. E. Smith M. Nichols 01 R. Hardy 01 and H. K Boutwell 60 listed. Rebar practice will begin Wednesday.
In Bangor Maine on January 23 the home team edged Lewiston by a small margin as Murphy the Lewiston goalie made numerous saves. Tarrant starred for the visitors though teamwork lagged. The deciding moment came when Lewiston cracked in a goal during a chaotic play with no clear scorer.
Springfield topped New Haven 18 to 4 with strong defense from John Smith and fast play by Hipson and Connell. Lations had an off night, Smith made many stops, scoreboard lists Springfield 13 New Haven 4 and Smith 43.
Hartford defeated New Britain 9 to 2 amid five fouls on New Britain and three on Hartford. Russell was fined 2 dollars for assaulting Maynard as New Britains were outplayed at every point. Stops Burgess 31, Cusick 41, Rushes Russell 15, Wodtke 1. Referee Leahy Times O'Neil. Attendance 1200.
Only Mercer and Janelle from Plymouth attend the Falls River winter event. Two teams form from local reserves as Moon shows a wrestle of pace and pinning. Final scores read Fall River 6 Plymouth 7 with Monroe 7 Wathaway 6 Schofield 2 Turner 16 Higginbottom 22. Referee Neiholson. Time- Naden. Attendance- fifty.
Providence hosts Meriden in a close basketball game as Meriden leads for most of the match. Final score Providence 6 Meriden 4 with turnovers and fouls affecting the outcome.
The coming L A W national assembly at Providence features an experience meeting to judge the future by the past. Delegates meet February 7 at 8 o clock to discuss membership growth in cities and towns and how to advance league aims among cyclists nationwide. The program also covers consulate formation rules, rebate questions, the Bulletin as a recruiting tool, causes of membership decline, and prospects for cycling growth.
The Boston Board of Aldermen passed an order asking the Board of Apportionment to fund an asphalt cycle path on Tremont Boylston and Charles streets linking Park Square with Beacon Street and to hold a hearing for interested parties. The move follows debates over Tremont street tracks and reflects growing rider activism.
Sir Thomas Lipton says in London that only a small portion of new ideas will be used in the Shamrock and designers will avoid experiments, with launch expected in early April. He notes the yacht’s owner seeks a large steam vessel to ferry guests to New York for the America's Cup races.
Casting of the new cup defender continued in Bristol Rhode Island with another attempt planned to run the lead heel of the vessel tomorrow.
Judge Spencer in St Louis Circuit Court ruled against Aold Ahe’s interests in the Mississippi Valley Trust Company versus Sportsman’s Park and Club case. He held that the National League franchise is part of the mortgage covered property.
The circuit committee of the Eastern baseball league awarded eighth place in the league to Rochester, granting the franchise to George W. Bryce and John H. Callahan.
Weather uncertainty delays Amateur Association skating races to follow the Montreal tournament. The Cleveland event now slated for February 10 and 11. Also noted are a mixed styles wrestling bout in St Paul where Dan McLeod and Tom Cannon split bouts with Cannon winning Greco Roman.
An advertisement promotes electricity as a universal remedy for rheumatic, kidney, and nerve troubles. It promises instant relief and lasting vitality after a 30 day trial and asks readers to request a pamphlet with testimonials from Prof. A. Chrystal, inventor, at 362 Postoffice Block Marshall Michigan.
The twelve jurors sworn to decide the case against Kimball and co defendants face six counts alleging fraudulent city reimbursements for teaming. McLaughlin outlined the scheme, detailing missing teaming books and the role of Mulrey Scollans and others in a scheme that defrauded Boston’s street department. Adjournment is set for morning with prior Scollans trials noted.
More than 200 friends of ex-Representative Jeremiah T. Mahoney gathered at the Quincy House for a complimentary dinner in his honor. Toastmaster Senator Quinn praised his integrity and public service while Congressman John F. Fitzgerald presented a clock memorial inscribed to him. Mahoney thanked attendees and wished them health and happiness, with remarks from several other officials and friends.
New York Jan 23 a giant Frenchman Albert Auvry known as the French Hercules has arrived in America to test his strength against top Americans. He has defeated notable European champions and claims ongoing rivalries with Londine Portier Nasser and Durent among others. Auvry at 27 from Cherbourg weighs 240 pounds with a 48 inch chest and 18.5 inch biceps. he partners with Professor Titus of Lexington Avenue New York for training and feats of strength.
An old newspaper note advertises Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as a ware cure for the grippe and its complications. The brief claims the remedy relieves various grippe symptoms and related ailments.
Promoter Billy Brady, once a top boxing handler, links with Jeffries and rumored Kid McCoy as staff. Sharkey targets Dundalk and Ryan tensions rise as Ed wards fights loom. Upcoming bouts include Gans vs Connolly postponement and Waldron vs Butler rematch notes.
The Deutschen Schutzen Verein held its yearly reunion and ball at Odd Fellows Hall drawing several hundred German families and businesspeople. Four hundred couples attended while prizes for marksmanship were awarded to Frank Bockeman first, William R. Scheafer second, and Henry Krauss third, followed by dancing and socializing.
The Puritana Outing Club hosted its third ball at Lyceum Hall East Boston drawing over a thousand guests. A concert by Condit's Orchestra preceded the program with a grand march led by Edward J. Coveney and Miss Annie O Pricen accompanied by D. McCarthy and Miss Coadon.
The Secretary of War organized a colonial commission to oversee territories gained in the war including Iluga, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. Members named are General Robert B. Kennedy from Bellefontaine Ohio, Colonel Curtis Guild Jr. of Massachusetts, and Isorre W. Watkins of Grand Rapids Michigan. The panel will handle franchise grants, public improvements funding, and any related issues, acting under War Department authority with required secretary approval.
In New London Conn on January 23 Joe Flaherty of Lowell defeated Joe Mullen of Boston in under two rounds at the Standard Athletic Club. Flaherty dominated the action until a second round foul when Mullen was knocked down and Flaherty struck the wind. A clinch led to a police separation and the bout was stopped with Flaherty awarded the decision.
Thaw limits available skating with Jamaica Pond and Franklin Field listed as rough. Spy Pond is fair and Crystal Lake in Newton Centre is good. Other noted sites include Chestnut Hill Putterham meadows and Charles River areas with good conditions at several upstream spots.
The tourist department of the Royal Blue line issued a handsomely illustrated pamphlet detailing personally conducted tours to Washington Old Point Comfort Richmond Luray Gettysburg and other points with a guide to the national capital. A copy will be sent to any address on application to A J Simmons in Washington street Boston.
Mrs. Elvira Tarlton, eighty, lay dying from severe head and shoulder injuries after an afternoon attack by Fred Parks, twenty three, who fled the scene then was captured and jailed amid threats of lynching. Parks, found drunkish at his father’s Spruce Creek home, admitted the assault.
Quay remains in the lead on the fifth ballot for U S Senate in Harrisburg, twelve votes short of election. Widener receives two anti Quay votes, Jenks backs Democrats, anti Quay Republicans split among several candidates led by Dalzell, and voting names will be read aloud during recapitulation.
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