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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1901
Page
3
A Boston paper misprinted Lawson Crowninshield cup defender figures with only two correct dimensions beam 24 feet and draft 20 feet. The designer denies accuracy and Sporting Post will publish exact measurements. boat construction lags behind Herreshoff speed records with keels and casts in progress.
Hugh McLean of Chelsea has bought the indoor track formerly in Park Square Garden and will move it to Crescent Beach where a cycle track will be built. Carpenters are tearing up the track in Chelsea, with timber numbered to match original positions for easy reassembly. McLean has also acquired the boxes fencing railings and seats to complete a full width track as Loyal Barion originally designed.
Hartford rider Frank J. Cadwell and Pittsburg rider Lester Wilson turn pro and race west. Johnny Lake goes pro on the Pacific coast. P. O. Sheehan challenges N G O A leadership over a Cambridge franchise issue but track not built yet. The 20th Century Cycle Racing Association targets Major Taylor over prize money conduct. A four day meet offering four thousand dollars in prizes is planned for next summer at the Pan-American Exposition.
This afternoon Harvard faces the law school on Soldiers Field if ice is good. If not they schedule a practice game with a class team. Harvard and Yale managers meet in Cambridge to set the date and details for June’s race. Harvard meets Yale in basketball at New Haven tonight. Captain Clark of Harvard is a Drotter of Yale’s captain and will not play against his college. Harvard’s captain will not face Yale. Harvard’s patent rowing tank failed on first trial and must be rebuilt after water flow and depth issues.
Harry M. Gordon of Loston is appointed to fill the unexpired term as State centurion of the Century Road Club of George K. Steele, former centurion. Gordon, a well known long distance rider, has historic ties to Roxbury Bicycle Club and Roxbury Wheelmen. He plans new features and to finish official checking stations for century riders in Massachusetts.
At Bankrupt Clo Co Inc 88 and 40 Hanover Street winter goods are being sold off. Prices list salable items from 4.55 to 16 with most valued between 12 and 14. Mens all wool pants priced at 1.49. Open every evening with a new electric moving price list.
In public favor, Pyramid Pile Cure stands apart from many popular medicines with a nationwide reputation. The salve in suppository form relieves even severe piles on first use, is safe and painless, and sold by druggists for about 59 cents, gaining thousands of loyal customers from Maine to California.
Mayor Julius Fleischmann granted the Saenger fest Athletic Association a permit for two sparring matches at the Saengerfest building on February 15 one ten round and one twenty round. The plea cited debt relief and urged immediate action to avoid delaying the event. The Mayor approved the permit at once after hearing the committee.
The column argues the big Jeffries Brady bout may be blocked in Cincinnati amid promoter doubt. It cites weight rumors, possible venue changes, and attacks on Bat Masterson’s rep, while listing local boxing matches and club notices including the Business Men's Athletic Club and upcoming bouts in Lowell and Medford.
The New York market opened weak but recovered some, with limited business and a firmer close. St Paul led activity at 60,000 shares, Brooklyn Rapid Transit 54,000, and Northern Pacific 40,000. Substantial bank gains were noted, while copper shares remained subdued yet ended firmer than the night before. A Pennsylvania Furnace meeting set Feb 7 to reduce capital, and several corporate moves including American Bicycle seeking unlisted status were reported.
In the Club Tournament Association weekly bowling at St James alleys last night Roslindale beat Charlestown with W Ferris posting 261 as top total Chelsea swept three sets led by Bradbury with 268 overall Jamaica won all three against the Press with Ricker totaling 260 Henderson led Somerville over Waltham.
J Middleby Jr team defeated A A Knight Son bowlers two games to one last night. J Colahan led scoring with 260 across three strings.
The Webster bowling alleys indoor candle pin tournament concluded yesterday with H Freeman winning first prize of 30 dollars. Three other prizes were awarded to Beatty Hall and two additional contestants.
Ad claims Dean's Ointment cures eczema and other skin diseases without harm to delicate skin. Sold at any drug store for 50 cents.
In Boston on January 25 the report lists highest and lowest sales and the closing bid and asked prices for the day. Total sales show bonds at $48,500 and unlisted bonds at $2,000, with 12,463 shares traded and a note of mis-dividend and second instalment paid.
Dun and Co reports a peak period of broad activity in staples and manufactured goods since November amid firm prices. Pig iron advances to 13.9 at Pittsburgh while dry goods, boots and shoes stay strong with ample orders. Wool, leather, and woollen goods show mixed signals. exports lag, imports rise, and business failures total 281 for the week.
The New York Baseball Club secured Catchers Crisham and Smith and third baseman Casey from Brooklyn. Giants president Freedman plans further upgrades with new players Virell Garvin John Ganzel Strang from Chicago in exchange for Jack Doyle. HMueh Duffy heads to Chicago for the American League meeting and may sever ties with Boston. he notes he would have signed with Milwaukee owner Killea if not for players association rules.
Cambridge Manual Training School defeated English High 9 to 2 in an Inter scholastic league game played yesterday afternoon at 1. The win featured a strong team effort from forwards S Brooks Westcott Clark Simmons, Robinson center, Boyson defense, KE Brooks goalie. English High scorers listed as Davis Hamburgher Quincy Gallagher with Croke, Slatey, Bulfinch. Referees Brandt and Javis.
Jan 25 report notes retired jockey Snapper Garrison in critical condition at his Sheepshead Bay home after sudden pneumonia last Tuesday night. Garrison was once regarded as the premier jockey on the turf.
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