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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1903
Page
3
A bold recruitment pitch proclaims a planned series of sensational turf coups. The note cites last year’s Philma Paxton at 60 to 1 in New Orleans and claims four Philma Paxton type horses in training. It touts clockers timing all horses and a large network of secret sources, pledging an exceptionally successful campaign.
A New Orleans betting firm led by Sol Lichtenstein offers daily sealed envelopes with selections mailed to subscribers by 1 PM and guarantees to reveal only mailed horses after races. Clients pay a weekly fee for a three horse wire and a 5 percent commission, with receipts and official odds.
The Megantic Fish and Game Corporation, a major New England club with a 200 square mile preserve from Franklin county Maine to Canadian townships, calls a Feb 24 meeting at the Falmouth House Portland to elect a treasurer. Incumbent L Dana Chapman declines re election after 11 years. Parry C Wiggin of Boston will succeed him. The next board will include directors from Massachusetts Connecticut New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
The first match of the tourney featuring England and Wales kicked off in Swansea on January 10. About 140000 attended in the stadium with another 100000 watching from nearby rooftops and steeples. Wales displayed strong three quarter play as Harlech’s back line scored three goals and two tries for 21 points while England trailed 0 to 21 at halftime.
A blunt adage promotes using Fels-Naptha soap to tackle cleaning tasks. Follow the directions, avoid boiling or scalding items, and one will abandon older, harsher methods for a simpler wash routine.
At Wisconsin University a gambling raid reveals student William M. Atwater son of a Chicago Congregational clergyman. Atwater is dismissed and Professor Arthur Stanley Wheeler resigns after an internal investigation. Wheeler is Yale-educated and a son of Yale’s noted educator. No formal charges were filed against Wheeler.
Walter J. Travis’s 382 yard drive from the eighth tee at Garden City links spurs local golfers to debate. The shot landed beyond dispute along a road guarding the green, prompting consensus that unless distance is verifiably measured from a fixed spot, no record would be made. Enthusiasm reflects the season’s hard ground and unusually long balls, yet memories remain unofficial.
Harry Forbes bantamweight champion of the world and Andy Tokell English champion agreed to meet at the West End Athletic Club in St. Louis on February 26 in a 20 round bout for the world title. Weight limit set at 115 pounds and the fight is scheduled for 6 o clock. George Siler to serve as referee.
St Alphonsus claimed two wins while Charlestown also won two in a mixed program. The Melrose Athletic Club fared poorly, winning only the billiards game as bowling slipped by nine pins. Egan of St Alphonsus No. 2 led scoring across the tables.
In Woburn on January 26, Towanda's Mystic Valley league match against 999th A. A. ended with Towanda taking two of three. Haggerty led with a high single of 202, while Robertson posted the top three-string total at 548. Readouts show mixed scores across players with Towanda's Haggerty and Bolewine among notable performances.
At the Carruth alleys last evening Dalton otepan led Hercules to three game loss. Final scores show Da n ing r l 1171 and Her centers 99 84 7 with Smith 76 89 71 and Very 84 84 84. Mulroney Burke Collins Burke tally lineups and totals indicate a strong team effort with high games by Otepan and Hall as well.
Tufts College rivals Alfred E. Preble of Wilmington and Harry Page of North Weyburn compete for the college A A medal by breaking Rolla Healey's 1411 kilo strength record set in 1897. Page recently hit 1298 kilos, Preble 1366 kilos, narrowing the gap as both train for further tests at Goddard Gymnasium.
English High School is favored to win the interscholastic hockey championship before a league game. Captain Ham burger has driven team unity and defense while Ryan the new cover point impresses in a clever game. Briggs Miller Hawburger Clapp support forward play, though several candidates lag.
Boston swimmer James L. McCusker accepts Percy Cavill's challenge to a world championship race in Florida, likely February or March 1903, with a $500 side bet. Cavill offers 100 yards to a mile at Cavill's option, to be arranged through the Florida Times Union or other party. Cavill and McCusker weigh distance and terms. McCusker in good form and to post forfeit soon.
The fast mixed program at Criterion A. C. featured Patsy Sweeney against Belfield Walcott with Sweeney ahead on points near the finish. A no-decision rule prevented a verdict though, as referee Captain Bill Daly could not award a winner. Prelims matched Brooks over Mahan in two rounds and Williams over Sullivan in six rounds. Butler of Lynn beat Billy Jordan of Boston for the cup.
Manager D. D. O'Brien of Holy Cross College plans a pool schedule featuring Yale Dartmouth Brown Harvard and Amherst. Probable players include Beaudreau Sanders Spring Connolly Quigley and Reed. Games list Worcester Providence and Hanover dates from January to March with several opponents pending.
In Sioux Falls on January 26 a freak measure proposes making football playing in the state a prison offense. The bill imposes a $1000 fine and up to five years in prison. even announcing intent to play could bind a heavy bond, elevating a player's status to that of a criminal.
In the Hib Offiliard palace last night A G Van Dyke defeated Fred Etheridge 200 to 144 in the Class B amateur tournament. Van Dyke posted remarkable masse shots with a total 200 and an average 4 16 48 and a high run of 20. Etheridge finished with total 144 and an average 33 47, high run 26.
A. J. Lill Sr secretary of the Harvard basketball committee announces suspensions by the Metropolitan A A U Harvard and Washington Continentals basketball teams. Also suspended by the N E A A A A T M T A 8 of North Adams and the Keene A C of Keene N H. Registration committee suspends for failing to compete after weighing in at the B A A boxing tournament Billy Griffin of South Boston and Frank Bepto of the West End.
The Abbot arrived from Louisville to John J. Scannell's stock farm at Fishkill Landing New York and was moved to his quarters to train under Kelly. The horse is reported in fine condition and Scannell has named his stock farm The Abbot.
About 40 Harvard swimmers met last night and organized a busy season. Matches are planned with Yale, the Boston Athletic Association and Brookline’s crack team. Practice starts Friday in the Craigie Hall tank and intermittently at Brookline’s swimming tank.
An advertorial claim by Dr Shoop offering a cure for rheumatism using a chemical remedy found after 16 years and 2,000 experiments. The pitch promises trial orders for six bottles with a money back guarantee and a free trial period, urging readers to write for the remedy and detailing pricing and conditions.
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues. It asserts modern science links most diseases to kidney health and claims doctors prescribe Swamp Root with favorable cures and strong results in desperate cases.
Urgent health notice states weak kidneys cause sickness and various pains and urges trying Dr Kilmer Swamp Root. It describes symptoms and suggests urine test results to gauge need, promotes free sample by mail from Kilmer & Co Boston and Binghamton NY with a testimonial book offer.
Tufts College announces a season schedule with games against Yale Manhattan Princeton Trinity Holy Cross Dean Amherst Andover Amherst Tufts Vermont Dartmouth Williams Exeter Will Dartmouth Penn and others. No Harvard game appears on the slate.
News from New York reports hollow spars shipped to Glasgow for Sir Thomas Lipton. The spars are claimed for Shamrock III, with Dumbarton yard chatter suggesting a March 17 launch date, pending final arrangements by the builders.
In Essex on January 26 Amer ica Burnham, a gray-bearded year-old, skated with a group of youngsters. He recalled early tricks, claimed speed in his teens, and said he could give the youths a hustling hockey display. He then led a long river chase and returned fresh as a boy, his eyes bright.
Eddie Connelly of St John New Brunswick defeated Tom Woodley of London on points in a 15 round boxing match at the National Sporting Club to claim a $1000 purse.
Friends of Cambridge youth John W Kelley plan a benefit at Prospect Hall next Thursday evening. An entertainment program features many local artists including Charles Sandy Chapman George McKeane John Keefe Barr e and Murphy James West John Jordan Louis Craig P J Anghlin Curtin and Silvia Frank and Maggie Dorman Bud Halliday Emma Goodwin and Master Daniel McGrath plus Faye and Riley and others.
Lizzie Sullivan Healey Cullen Buck and Wing Rob O Neill Quin Mulqueeney Tim Foley John Birmingham Indian club swinger. There will be dancing from 10 to 2 during which time McInnes's Orchestra will furnish music.
At the Westminster Kennel Club event in Madison Square Garden starting February 11, top hunt clubs will contest for 150 dollars or plate, judged by symmetry of pack 50 points, individual hound conformation 25, condition 15, manners 10, with beagles also judged under the same rules by G. B. Post Jr.
Waltham, Jan. 26. Frederick Bestle has received several replies to his skating challenge but has only arranged one race to be held Tuesday evening on the Charles River. Starter Mr. Jones would like three contests to prevent prize awarding in case of accident. Bestle notes Jones may skip a mile straightaway if no race is desirable.
George J. Gould purchased eight polo ponies from Harry Tappan near West End, sent in a special car to Lakewood, New Jersey. H. C. Singer accompanied the ponies, already three months in training and reputedly able to spin around on a half dollar.
Satisfactory negotiations are progressing between Yale and Columbia to resume football relations next fall. Gridiron authorities at both universities have been in correspondence for some time and four definite statements are expected soon.
Nervous pale and fretful women may gain vigor with Pal m Tablets, claiming years of youth in appearance and well being. Money back if unsatisfactory. 50 cents per box, 12 boxes with guarantee. Free book. Sold by multiple druggists in Dewey Square and surrounding streets.
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