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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1900

Page

3

Interclub bowling and billiards results from Malden Club

In Malden Massachusetts the Malden Club hosted the Central Club of Somerville in an Interclub match. Central won two of three bowling games and all three billiards and whist events but lost pool. Notable scores include Billiards Central 180 150 to Malden 150 86 total 280 to 236 and Pool Malden 75 75 total 150. Whist scores show Central 813 to Malden 811.

Malden Central Club Somerville Central Waller Franklin Bruerton Edwards Pool Cocker F. Barnard Irish Littlefield

Handicaps Set for Boston College Indoor Meet at Mechanics Hall

The Boston College games list shows 40-yard, 45-yard, 410-yard, and 80-yard runs among 64 entries for the 40-yard handicap. Event order includes novice sprints, hurdles, team races, and the championship two-mile run with star participants from Harvard, Brown, Princeton, and more. J. F. Powers of the A. A. A. will headline the all round event.

Mechanics’ Hall Duffy Georgetown Ristine Dick Grant Ellis H.A.A Cochems Dartmouth Brown Amherst Williams Starvard Bowdoin Cornell Columbia Andover Exeter Harvard University of Pennsylvania Cregan A. Grant Halland Wright John Bray Willams Richardson Taylor

Kernwood Melrose Club Night Draws Close Scores

Kernwood Club hosted Melrose A. C. in billiards pool and whist on January 25. Billiards totals: Kernwood Bartlett 150 Drew 141 plus 21. Melrose Leslie 60 Boerum 150 total 200. Pool Melrose Cushman 75 Derry 72 total 147. Kernwood Pribble 31 Chase 75 total 106. Whist Melrose 816 plus 4 Kernwood 808 minus 4.

Malden Kernwood Melrose A. C Bartlett Drew Leslie Boerum Cushman Derry Pribble Chase

Cambridge High and Latin schools win 189 interscholastic baseball title

At a mass meeting in the Latin School hall the combined Cambridge High and Latin schools were awarded the 189 championship in baseball. HH N Stearns presided A P Stone of Harvard spoke and distributed cups to each player. M E Webb of the Boston Athletic Association handed the BA A cup held last year by Somerville High and Latin. The team members were W Clarkson McGirr Sullivan Murphy Gallagher Carr F Clarkson Stevens Gilman with about 100 present.

Cambridge High HH. N. Stearns A. P. Stone Harvard M. E. Webb Boston Athletic Association

Boxing Rumors Warn of Paris Bout Chances and New York Strife

A New York rumor column warns Billy Brady may push the Jeffries Corbett match to Paris. It notes Coney Island Club’s sale, potential boxing-law clashes, and promoters mislead the public about New York fights. It previews upcoming matches and regulatory changes, and hints at insider disputes among managers.

New York Billy Brady Paris Coney Island Brady Twin Sullivan Jack Foley Young Bonaparte Joe Walcott George Brown George Murray Ike McLean Patsey Hennessey Grand Central Hotel John J. R Chelmseford John Carew Quigley Carew H. B Rochester Tom Sharkey Hennessey Smith and Albert Lowell Cal Hawkins Martin Flaherty Rce City Hawkins Ottawa Can Joe Choynski George Siler Tom O'Rourke O’rourke Tim Sullivan Johnny White Siler Kirtland Club Billy Smith Frank McConnell Broadway Athletic Club Smith-Walcott Mustc Hall Smith McConnell Vicho Jack O'Brien Frank Erne John T. Sullivan Wisbelief Fitzsimmons Jeffries H. Benton Rob Roy

Crescent Athletic Club Promotes A Mixed Night Of Boxing

Brockton January 25 The Crescent Athletic Club hosted four bouts with two dull, one notable twelve round bout where Martin failed to continue after being knocked down in the sixth. Joe and Harry Carr gave a clever three round exhibition and Jack O'Brien beat Young Mack in a six round match after both absorbed punishment.

Brockton Crescent Athletic Club Martin Marrow Joe Harry Carr Mike Shallow An Unknown Patrick Roach South Boston J. J. Quigley Roxbury Quigley Jack O'Brien Young Mack New York O'Brien

Maynard Beats Barrett in Seventh Round Decision

Bristol Conn January 2 William Maynard of New York was awarded the decision over Charles Barrett of Brooklyn in the seventh round of a scheduled ten round bout tonight after Barrett refused to continue.

Bristol, Conn William Maynard New York Charles Barrett Brooklyn

McCue Edges Conroy In Fifteen Round New Haven Fight

Marty McCue of New York won a decision over Kid Conroy in a fifteen round bout held in New Haven Connecticut tonight.

New Havin Conn Marty McCue New York Kid Conroy

Riverside Boat Club Smoke Talk Attended by Members and Guests

Riverside Boat Club at Cambridge hosted a social smoke talk last evening inside the club house. Members and invited guests filled the event with a musical interlude from local talent and names listed include Messrg, Page, Beady, O'Rourke, McGowan, Fergu son, Shaw, Sullivan and Montgomery.

Riverside Boat Club Cambridge Messrg Page Beady O'Rourke McGowan Ferguson Shaw Sullivan Montgomery

National League plans shift as Cleveland and Louisville face drop

National League magnates end meetings in Cleveland with news that Cleveland and Louisville will be dropped from the league. Baltimore and Washington likely join, while discussions continue on the Baltimore deal and Chicago clubs. American Association talks may place Cleveland and Louisville there. A Burns birthday ball in Boston recalls Scots heritage with a Highland program and city officials present.

Cleveland Messrs Brush Hart Louisville Baltimore Washington Circuit Committee Hanlon Abell Soden Ebbitt National League American Association Ben Johnson Johnson Chicago Hollenden Philadelphia Penn John I. Rogers

Portuguese Banquet Highlights Boston Colony Ties

The event led by F. C. Vasconellos featured dignitaries including Vicomnt Valle De Costa and Rev Father Pinteul. A diamond ring was presented to 12 year old Mary A Neves as thanks for a silk banner. Guests from Portuguese societies across New England attended the late night dancing.

A. J. Williams Alfred Borges Father Pinteul St. John the Baptist Church North Bennet Street Boston Mary A. Neves Neves Lowell Cambridge New Bedford Gloucester Providence Aunton Cohasset Fall River Newport Nantucket

McGraw Lands Union Park Lease For 1900 Association

Baltimore reports Manager McGraw of the New Association Club has leased Union Park for the coming season, signaling a coup on the National League Baltimore Brooklyn syndicate. President Hanlon faces loss of home ground as he contemplates sales or changes to the Baltimore franchise while the league contracts toward eight clubs.

Baltimore McGraw Association Union Park Hanlon

Up-to-Date Photographs by Elmer Chickering in Boston

The Elmer Chickering studio at 21 West Street in Boston is highlighted as a leading photography venue. It offers carbon and platinum prints, sepias, watercolors, and pastels, with a broad frame selection and notably low frame prices. Chickering states he imitates nature rather than other photographers.

London Paris Boston Elmer Chickering West Street Chickering New England

Costumed dancers delight as officials fill platform

Guests in Scottish dress applaud as dancers perform. On the platform sit Mayor Hart alongside a long list of dignitaries including General Henry S. Dewey representing the Governor, and numerous senators and representatives such as Thomas W. Flood and M. W. Burlen.

Mayor Hart Henry S. Dewey John L. Bates Edgar R. Champlin Henry Norwell Alex. B. Bruce William B. Plunkett Daniel J. Kiley Thomas Ryan A. P. Martin John Camrell Thomas W

Burns Memorial Drive Stirs Boston Caledonian Efforts

Chief Munro urged erecting a bronze memorial to the Burns poet, praising the project as a tribute to humanity. The Burns Memorial Association and the Boston Caledonian Club coordinated a concert and benefit, with proceeds funding the memorial. A grand march and dancing followed, led by prominent officials and about 300 couples.

Burns Memorial Association New England Boston Caledonian Club Munro Tina Tringle Bates J. G. Munro Myers W. H. Grieve William H. Grieve

Davitt Guards Hold First Grand Ball At Union Hall

The Davitt Guards Company H First Hibernian Regiment held its first grand ball at Union Hall Union Square Somerville drawing about 400 couples. Hobbs's Hibernian Orchestra provided music and Gaelic and national airs. Edward J. Mullaney served as floor marshal with Captain Thomas Maguire as floor director assisted by Patrick O'Brien and James Murray. Sergeant J F Walsh was chief of aids. The grand march was led by Captain Maguire and Mrs Maguire.

Davitt Guards Hibernian Regiment Somerville Union Hall Union Square Hobbs Hibernian Orchestra Edward J. Mullaney Thomas Maguire Patrick O’brien James Murray J. F. Walsh

Cornell Names Relay Team for Boston Meet

Cornell's relay squad leaves Ithaca for Boston to face Brown at the Boston College event on January 27. Runners include Hastings Bellinger Lawson Warren with alternates Berry Barrett ready to fill in as needed.

Ithaca N. Y Cornell Brown Boston College Boston H. Hastings D. S. Bellinger W. P. Lawson W. G. Warren A. O. Berry H. H. Barrett

Cambridge High and Latin Wins Ball Trophy in 1899

The Cambridge High and Latin baseball team received a reception at the school hall last night after winning the 1899 championship. Henry Stearns presided and introduced A. B. P. Stone who presented each player with a silver cup engraved with their name and position. Mr. Webb of the Boston Athletic Association also donated a championship cup to the school, previously held by Somerville High and Latin School.

Cambridge High Henry Stearns A. B P. Stone Harvard Webb Boston Athletic Association

Appeals Committee Hears Over Fifty Requests in Turf Congress

Covington Ky Jan 2 The committee of appeals of the American Turf Congress met at the secretary's office E C Hopper with E F Clay of Paris Ky George J Long of Louisville and Judge George G Perkins of Covington present Over fifty appeals by owners jockeys and others were filed against decisions across the congress jurisdiction No decisions will be announced until interested parties are notified.

Covington, Ky Committee of Appeals of the American Turf Congress E. C. Hopper E. F. Clay Paris George J. Long Louisville George G. Perkins Covington Congress

St Augustine Whist Event Highlights Local Cemetery Project

About 300 people attended a whist game led by Peter Mullen at the St Augustine schoolhouse. The St Augustine Cemetery Improvement Association has built three stone walls around the property at Dorchester and Sixth streets and plans to survey and level the grounds this season.

St. Augustine Peter Mullen St. Augustine’s Cemetery

Taunton Taunton Fall R at Salem Brockton Iver

Fragmented sports score snippet lists multiple game matchups with places Taunton Salem Brockton New Britain Hartford East Weymouth Plymouth and Weymouth with scores 8 6 8 7 2 7 6, indicating a series of results without full context.

Taunton Salem Brockton Iver New Britain Hartford East Weymouth Plymout - Weymouth Wast

Traditional Scottish societies gather for Burns statue event

Mayor Hart attends a dawn gathering with Chief Munro as members from Charitable Irish Society Scottish Border Club and Maritime Provincial Club, plus officers from Fraser Royal Highlanders and Royal Highland veterans, assemble with drums and bagpipes to honor Burns.

Portuguese Banquet Highlights Boston Benevolent Ball

The annual banquet and ball of the Portuguese Benevolent Association of Massachusetts was held last evening in Webster Hall East Boston and featured a large turnout and celebratory mood.

Antonio Small Portuguese Benevolent Association of Massachusetts Webster Hall East Boston Joao R. DE Carvalho

Celebration of the Orders Thirty-Sixth Anniversary

The report notes a celebration marking the thirty six year foundation anniversary. Following the grand march at 9 30 led by organizers, participants gathered for ceremonies and related activities.

Order

Maine Towns Incorporate and Notable Local Highlights

Maine news item notes Rumford Lovell Orland and Ellsworth incorporation a century ago. Highlights include William Z Clayton candidate for G A R department commander, Rev Axtell ordained in Portland, Archbishop Bruchess and Bishop Harkins visiting Portland, and Captain Horgan likely Portland mayor of First Regiment. Over 15 million feet of lumber to be removed around Union River this spring. Schoolhouse in Blaine deemed unsafe. new one planned. Eddie Digon and Larsen Peters, guides, freed by a moose near Kitatdin Iron Works for over twelve hours. Mr and Mrs S H Murray of Lewiston celebrate golden anniversary. Dedham resident James Johnson confirms enlistment and service in the Philippines after years away.

Rumford Lovell Orland Ellsworth William Z. Clayton A. G. Axtell Portland Bruchess Montreal Harkins Providence Henry Horgan Union River Blaine George Chadbourne Larre Eddie Digon Larsen Peters Kitahdin Iron Works S. H. Murray Lewiston James Johnson Dedham Boston Philippines

Nashua to revive its Board of Trade

Nashua announces plans to revive its Board of Trade while local notes include missing Dover resident John Sankas and a batch of community items._READERS see annual production at Armoskeag foundry, prize for a bird composition by 12 year old Rachel Seavey, and anniversary celebrations for the Senter and Knox couples. General Bartlett dies in Manchester as Dartmouth players prep for debates with Williams and Brown._

Nashua Board of Trade John Sankas Dover Armoskeag Manchester Rachel T. Seavey North Conway New Hampshire Audubon Society Antrim Charles H. Bartlett Dartmouth College Williams Brown Jaconin Carpenters L. l. Kimball Rochester School Board

Vermont Supreme Court Debates Right of Way Case

The Rutland road is contesting a right of way with the Central Vermont in the Supreme Court. A new ice house is being erected in Burlington for the Rutland road. Charles O. Sargent of Chester files voluntary bankruptcy petition. Charles Batchelder of White River becomes clerk of the railroad commissioners. The new St. Albans fire station is completed. The Supreme Court sits in Montpelier. Burlington overseers served 239 families last year. A canning factory will be built in St. Albans this summer. Mr and Mrs George O Stanley of Randolph celebrate their golden wedding yesterday. Mrs Vrancis Butterfly of Montpelier is grandmother to five grandchildren.

Rutland Vermont Supreme Court Burlington Rutland Road Charles O. Sargent Chester Charles Batchelder White River St. Albans Montpelier George O. Stanley Randolph

Railroad Commission Rejects Baggage Law for Bicycles on Beacon Hill

The Railroad Commission reports no need for a state baggage law for bicycles citing varying results in other states and moderate current charges. In the same day, Arthur C. Burton and supporters urged a law exempting bicycles from taxation while imposing license fees to fund better roads and bike paths.

Beacon Hill Railroad Commission Sterling Elliott Arthur C. Burton

Handy Appointed to National C R C Membership Committee

President E J Porter of the Century Road Club names William B Handy of Boston to the national membership committee. Handy is a long time Massachusetts division member and helps maintain morale and oversee century riders who undertake or complete long rides.

E. J. Porter Century Road Club William B. Handy Boston C.R. C Massachusetts Mr. Handy

New Member Elected to National Memorial Committee

William B. Handy joins the National Memorial Committee of the Century Road Club focusing on expanding membership and addressing questions of character. The committee directs most actions related to growing the organization.

The

Metropolitan Wheelmen Ball Crowded at Paul Revere Hall

Nearly 200 couples attended the sixth annual Metropolitan Wheelmen ball in Paul Revere Hall last night. Club president George H. Anderson served as chief marshal while Floor Director George W. Newton led the grand march. Attendees included Captain A. D. Peck and many named members and guests.

Metropolitan Wheelmen Paul Revere Hall George W. Newton Newton George H. Anderson A. D. Peck Massachusetts Bicycle Club Bertram Harriott W. L. Wiley L. Jaeger J. H. Wallace George L. Howland Margaret Follansbee R. Locke P. O. Sheehan K. H. McInnes Lynch A. Lane G. H. Anderson A. F

Dedham Rep Clark to Propose Special County Commissioner Bill

Representative Arthur Clark of Dedham will offer a bill in the House on Friday to elect special county commissioners and define their powers. The act would appoint two commissioners per county, elected by town meeting delegates, with one from each major party, outlining their duties.

Dhedham Arthur Clark Dedham Suffolk Nantucket Clark

Fire damages stock at cloak wholesale firm on Hanover street

A fire last evening caused about 1000 dollars in damage to the stock of N. Aronson a wholesale dealer in cloaks Cape and skirts on the second floor of the six story granite building at 188 Hanover street owned by John Rennson A citizen called Station 1 nearby and flames were seen bursting from the second story The fire department responded quickly saving the building Most losses were from water damage

N. Aronson John Rennson Hanover Street Station 1

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