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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1898

Page

3

Old Dorchester Beats Dudley in Low Scoring Interclub Meet

In the Suburban Interclub clash at the Dudley Association Clubhouse last evening Old Dorchester won by taking pool, whist and one bowling game. Dudley captured billiards and two bowling games. Old Dorchester totaled 2125 pins, over 300 below their season average.

Old Dorchester and Dudley Association Old Dorchester Dudley OLD Morchester Dudley Dorchester Dudley Associates Nergan Feery

City League bowling results from last evening

Eight teams bowled in a series as two leaders roll Thursday. Hub 2479 led Sudbury by 282 at Sudbury alleys, Ralph Klucken top score 538 with Bresnahan one pin behind. Shermans fell to home team 2878 to 2317 at Murray Irwin, Cargnth beat McCarthys at McCarthy, Prospect beat Nobles at Noble alleys.

Hub Sudbury Ralph Klucken Bresnahan Murray & Irwin Shermans McCarthy Cargnth McCarthys Bowler Ashburm Resnahan Chardson O'Bryan Cockerne Bherman Jackson Gumbright Carruths Inns Tor Ec Noble’s Prospect eeCewomseresescsees Wilkins Pome Oqwescessees Grinnell Frown Brown cIntogh Ewell

Sudbury Takes Postponed Candle Pin Clash for Tie Lead

The Sudbury team won the postponed candle pin league match against Columbia at Sudbury alleys last evening with a 1348 total. They tie St. James for first in Division B after the victory.

Columbia Sudbury Sudbury Alleys St. James

Cure for Heart Disease in Record Time

Dr Agnew offers a remedy claiming relief in thirty to eighty minutes for organic and sympathetic heart disease. It targets palpitation shortness of breath smothering spells and related symptoms with one dose. Sold by Wood Co 562 Bromfield Street and piers & Co 1129 Washington Street.

Agnew Wood. : CO Bromfield Street Piers & Co Washington

Paige and North American Tie in Insurance League Championship

The John Paige team edged North American to tie the Insurance League standings last night. Paige leads with three games left, while North American has two remaining. One North American player quit after the first string and his score was replaced by the league average.

Insurance League John ©. Paige J. C. Paige Paige

Old Belfry Beats Arlington Boat Club in Three Games

In Arlington on January 28 the Old Belfry from Lexington swept the last two games after a strong first, defeating the Arlington Boat Club team as Old Belfry took the match two to one in a clear late-innings finish.

OLD Belfry Arlington B. C. Arlington Arlington Boat Club Lexington

Timmy Kearns Set to Meet Eddy Connolly in Cleveland Fight

Lightweight Timmy Kearns trains at Bigelow Associates Somerville with Jig Stone. He weighs 133 pounds and eyes a victory over Eddy Connolly in a 20 round title bout in Cleveland on Feb 15. Bets favor Kearns as he aims to use defense to wear Connolly down and reach a potential meeting with Joe Gans.

Timmy Kearns Eddy Connolly Cleveland Bigelow Associates Somerville Jig Stone Tim Kearns Roanoke Maurice Rosenberg Timmy Connolly Post Eddy Joe Gans East Boston New England New Brunswick

Captain Hugh Du Wins First Prize in Cand St James Alleys

Captain Hugh Du captured first prize in the cand St James alleys event with a total of 284. Wilby led scores with Harry 268 Jacobs 242 Carey Dutch Martin 272 McIsaac 272 Callahan 27. Prizes included $10 and $4 totaling 272.

Hugh du Wilby Harry Jacobs Carey Martin McIsaac Callahan

Intercity Club Meet Between Boston A A and Knickerbockers

Tonight the second annual intercity competition at the B A A club house pits Boston Athletic Association against Knickerbocker Athletic Club of New York in revolver shooting water polo bowling billiards and pool. Teams include B A A’s Paine Crowntinshield and Sayre Brennan Phillips for revolver while Knickerbockers feature Reeder Wotherspoon Schaefer King Van Slaef Reuss and Savory Greenall as subs. Water polo captains Baxter and Reeder lead their sides with notable players listed for each sport.

Boston Athletic Association Knickerbocker Athletic Club New York Knickerbocker Harry Cornish Knickerbocker A. C Copley Square Ohn B. Paine Reginald Sayre Alfred Brennan Frank Phillips Tom”’ Baxter The Unicorn W. C. Kuntz C. L. Moyne Burns, Jr G. B. Williams S. L. Hecht T. Stoddard W. L. Shearer, Jr S. N. Norton Arthur Balke H. H. Reeder H. H. Wotherspoon, Jr F. H. Schaefer H. A. King G. A. van Slaef William Reuss A. G. Savory A. F. Pears C. L. Greenall A. A Warren Hill F. N Wood Harold Wardwell B. J. Legate George Smith Frank Fuller Ellerton James Arren Sage J. Johnson, Jr D. A. Gaylord A. J. Hamilton G. E. D. Dodd H. S. Parker Parke Hooper Amsden Threshie A. B. Miller Fred Pagenburg Pool B. A Messrs. Hall Hawes Fodes

Candle Pin League Divisions Clash at McCarthy Alleys

Division 32 A. O. H. challenges Division 39 to a candle pins game at McCarthy alleys. Tom Wilby, famed candle pin bowler, underperforms this season yet competes in tourneys. Boylston vs Central alleys clash expected as top teams in Division A tied. Rumor on Klondike lineup denied. Boston scribes emerging as players. Intercity B A A against Knickerbocker A C of New York tonight. expect sharp scores and travel quirks.

Candle Pins McCarthy J. Sterling Menough McCarthy Alleys Tom Wilby Boylston John E. Murray J. Sterling McDonough Michael J. Regan Klondike Forrest Cook Ward Wilson John Gillan Fred Hale Julius Meyers Boston Bowling Association American Bowling Congress Knickerbocker A. C New York

Cornell Relay Team Chosen For Boston Meet

Cornell selects H. E. Clark, P. B. Kennedy, H. L. Taylor, and T. Thompson to form the relay squad for the Boston Athletic Association meet on Feb. 5. The team will face Columbia University in Ithaca with Captain Powell likely to enter the high jump.

Ithaca N. Y Cornell Boston Athletic Association Boston Powell Connors H. E. Clark P. B. Kennedy H. L. Taylor T . Thompson Columbia University

Ice polo results and amateur sports news flash

Ice polo at Franklin Field shows Bristol 4 Dorchester 3, Norfolk 2. Jake Schaefer wins $150 solitaire diamond for top run in the Chicago tourney. The Amateur Athletic Union requires registration of all amateur baseball players. Cable chess match Brooklyn vs British clubs set for March 18 and 19. A. Von Schiltz arrives in Lexington to report on horses sent from Belgium. Queens County Horse Show Association to hold May 12 13 14 at Mineola New York with rich prizes. A J Cassatt to send six progeny of The Bard under trainer John Huggins. Fencing exhibition at Posse Gymnasium invites participation. Crescent City Derby set for March 23 closing March 30. Fatty entries listed for first classic of the year. Cambridgeport Gymnasium indoor events February 14 with entries closing February 7 for multiple amateur races.

Franklin Field Mechanic Arts Bristol Dorchester Norfolk Jake Schaefer Chicago Amateur Athletic Union Brooklyn George Newnes A. von Schiltz Brunsells Belgium Lexington Secon Queens County Horse Show Association Mineola N. Y A. J. Cassatt Bard John Huggins Lorillard Posse Gymnasium Irvington Street Boston Harvard New Orleans Hamburg Bianchi Kitefoot Lieber Karl Presbyterian Isabey Howland Belle Memphis Cambridgeport Gymnasium Association Corner Prospect Harvard Streets John W. Bowler Cambridgeport Gymnasium

Killed in a fist fight in Denver

Claude J. Wilson brother of Park Wilson catcher for the New York team was killed after an insult to FE M. Calkins of Grand Junction. Calkins struck Wilson, knocking him down. head struck floor and died. Authorities say the fall caused death. Calkins under arrest.

Denver Claude J. Wilson Park Wilson New York FE. M. Calkins Grand Junction Col Calkins Wilson

New England Kennel Club Show Entries Open

High class dogs expected at the upcoming New England Kennel Club show. No entries accepted after Monday. Mail entries postmarked by January 31 will be accepted regardless of receipt date.

New England Kennel Club

Wells Memorial Institute Opens Franklin Field Skating Party

Last night the Wells Memorial Institute opened its athletic headquarters at Franklin Field with a skating party. Bills and Sherman oversaw the event and ensured comfort for the skaters.

Wells Memorial Institute Franklin Field Messrs. Billings and Sherman

Baseball links and college notes span leagues and schools

Billy Shannon and Frank Shannon’s brother will play with Bob Sherman at North Attleboro. Springfield quotes Providence on Jim Duncan’s release and Stevick’s Brockton exit. A Lowell catcher Billy Merritt and Pittsburg infielders Egan and Rothfuss may wear cowboy uniforms. Frank Shannon attends Harvard Medical School while Yale memories surface from 1894. Eastern Western leagues back New England on draft return rules.

Billy Shannon Frank Bob Sherman North Attleboro Springfield Providence Jim Duncan Portlands Stevick Wallie Barnam Brockton Atlanta Lowellman Billy Merritt Bill Egan Rothfuss Pittsburgs Frank Shannon Harvard Medical School Inquirer MecVey Yale Hig

Runners Prepare for Boston A A Cross Country Meet

The Boston Athletic Association holds a 3 30 pm cross country run from Exeter Street club house with a revised route via Commonwealth avenue and the Reservoir. Notable entrants include J J Burke of New Jersey A C and Holy Cross trainer Tommy Conneff, with rivals such as Pope, Osborne, F Scott, and D M Pray noted among the field.

Boston Athletic Association Exeter Street O'Reilly Back Bay Park Commonwealth Avenue Cone Reservoir Athens Massachusetts J. J. Burke New Jersey A. C New York Burke Holy Cross College Tommy Conneff Pope Young Osborne Quincy Young ‘Men’s Christian Association F. Scott Wells Memorial D. M. Pray

72 Hour Bicycle Race Ends Tonight in Pittsburg

The 72 hour race in Pittsburg shows the largest attendance since Monday. Waller leads with 1108.9 miles, closely followed by Elkes at 1108.5 and Schinneer at 1108.1 as riders near the final night. Waller plans to train for a 24 hour event with a $5000 incentive for 650 miles.

Pittsburg Penn Waller Elkes Eddie Bald Gardner New York Kenshaw Dench Gannon Schinneer Hall Ruckel Walters

Bicycle Gossip Highlights New Riders and Local Races

Winthrop Cycle Club hosted a talk and music in Winthrop Town Hall. R Burr launches a bicycle express for 10 cents within city limits. Nat Butler trains in Belleair Ma and eyes middle distances. Michael brothers from Lynn plan to ride in April May debut at Ambrose Park. Lynn Music Hall hosts races with prizes including a $30 diamond and a $20 gold watch, entries free, wheels supplied, sanctioned by the LAW.

Winthrop Cycle Club Winthrop Town Hall R. Burr Washington, D. C Belleair Nat Butler Nat Gougoltz Tom Eck Billy” Michael Jimmy Michael No. 2 Ambrose Park Michaels Pacig Lynn Music Hall James T. McNeil Music Hall Lynn

Divorce case settled in Crown Point filing

Special from Crown Point Ind reports attorney Stinson paid costs in Jimm y Michael's divorce and had it removed from the docket after stating it was satisfactorily settled. Local sentiment says a letter from the wife abroad settled the matter for both parties.

Cincinnati Crown Point Ind Stinson Hammons Jimmy Michael Jimmy

Polo double header at White Cycling Academy

Two polo games were played last evening. Tiger Roadsters lost to Malden Roadsters 5 to 8 in the first match. In the second, Bay State Wheelmen defeated White Wheelmen in extra time after a 0 to 0 deadlock at the end of the third, with a Bay State goal early that was nullified by fouls. Knapton of White Wheelmen was knocked out briefly but recovered.

White Cycling Academy Tiger Roadsters Malden Roadsters White Wheelmen Bay State Wheelmen Tigers N Bay State Knapton

Eames Wins Tight Billiards Match At Hub Parlors

Fred Eames defeats Ben Saylor the California champion by five points in a close billiards contest at the Hub parlors last evening. The Wizard praised the play as a fine contest with a notable five-cash shot by Eames. Jake Schaefer won the afternoon game from Saylor, and the Wizard rattled off a 95 run in the final inning for a possible record. Referee William Gilman and scorer Ralph Kelley officiated.

Fred Eames Ben Saylor California Jake Schaefer Saylor Eames Schaefer Wizard Ers Wiesses Sayles Ralph Kelley Hvening OORT William Gilman Marker— Slanker Parker

Dartmouth Signs Philadelphia Pitcher for Winter Baseball

Concord N H Jan 28 John P Fifield pitcher of the Philadelphia Baseball Club wintering here has signed a contract to join Dartmouth College baseball this winter He will report at Hanover Feb 7 for the season opening drills

Concord N. H John P. Fifield Philadelphia Baseball Club Ognr Penartmouth Hanover Wal

Handicap Billiard Tournament Set in New England

Mose Yatter promotes a handicap billiard tournament with 260 dollars in prizes and a gold cap. The event opens February 14 at 263 Washington Street, Boston, featuring players Carter, Yatter, Campbell, Gilman, Page, and McCune competing on a Leavitt & Yatter 56 by 10 table with Yatter cushions.

Mose Yatter New York Chicago Messrs Leavitt & Yatter New England T. J. Boles Washington Street George Carter En Dragon Moses Yatter Charles Sell Lynn William Gilman William Page Cambridge William McCune Everett Wesley Goodman's Sons of Athol Carter Yatter Campla Bell Gilman Page and McCune

Fying Steeds in Beacon Street Sleighing Spectacle

The Boston boulevards lit up with superb sleighing as fast horses and stylish rigs filled the streets. Crowds packed Beacon Street between Harvard and Stary’s, watching rapid pacers and hackneys race along a packed speedway while spectators marveled at Rusian sleighs and frosty air.

Boston Beacon Street Harvard Street Stary’s Street P Wheee J. S. Daniels Leon S Colonel Shepard Mr. Daniels Walter Hadley Commodore Perkins Milady Beacon Boulevard Mr. Jones Waterville Dick” Lawrence St. Mary's Street Audubon Circle Nelson Aearp Sire Aceagon Lane Smore Joke Mr. ©. Williams T Farm Lancaster J. M. Smith Henry O. Aldrich Gussie Leonard James Haddock Flora B R. W. Robbs J. G. Payne Medford Ww. Liscomb J. E. Nay Boson Caleb Chase William Butterfield Gardner Williams John Crompton Somerville F. M. Stanwood G. T. W. Braman K. T. Dame G. M. Angier

Boston and Suburban Basketball League Meeting Officers Chosen

A recent Boston and Suburban Basketball League gathering at Newtowne Club elected Kilburn Adams as president J H A Smith as secretary and formed a schedule committee including T F Riley George K H Moulton and I H A Smith The next meeting is set for February 2 at the Parker House inviting all clubs to attend.

Boston and Suburban Basket Ball League Newtowne Club Kilburn Adams J. H. A. Smith Posse Gymnasium T. F. Riley Cambridgeport George KH. Moulton Newburyport I. H. A. Smith Posse Parker House

Free Book Weak Men by Dr A R Sanden

Advertisement for a free book titled Three Classes of Men sent to men only. Claims 30 years as a nervous disorders specialist and lists issues like drains impotency and varicocele. Promotes the Dr Sanden Electric Belt and asserts 5000 cures last year. Sealed book offered from 826 Broadway New York.

Dr. Sanden A.R. Sanden Broadway New York N.Y

Fire destroys St Jean Baptiste chapel and church

Montreal January 29 fire swept the chapel adjoining the parish church of St Jean Baptiste. Firemen faced extreme cold as flames spread, gutting the chapel and church within an hour. Estimated loss is $250,000.

Montreal St. Jean Baptiste

Aranguren Betrayed and Killed in Havana

General Aranguren was betrayed by his man Benedicto and shot while writing. Aranguren’s mistress and a companion died of wounds, sparking chatter that patriot leaders were killed through visits to women. The bishop’s outreach to secretaries remains unanswered as his own body is to be released to kin.

Havana Aranguren Benedicto

Torpedo Boat Winslow Reaches Delaware Breakwater in Storm Test

The torpedo boat Winslow arrived at Delaware Breakwater after sailing from Newport on January 25 to join the Florida coast flotilla. Under Lt. Bernadou the vessel faced gales for two days while pursuing a direct course, and the commander reported rescuing two men from a drifting scow fifty miles off New York amid heavy seas.

Washington Winslow Delaware Newport Key West Bernadou Florida M. A. Mattason K. Hendrikson New York

English Seamen Rescued After Tug Abandonment

Seamen M. A. Mattason and Karl Hendrickson were landed in Lewes Delaware after their barge tows broke loose in a gale off Sandy Hook. The Winslow towed the barges when the gale forced separation and an English tanker refused to stop to aid them.

Lewes Del M. A. Mattason Karl Hendrickson Winslow New York Wallace Sandy Hook

World Accident Co Sold in Supreme Court Action

Judge Holmes authorized T. N. Perkins receiver to sell the World Accident Insurance Company membership to the Massachusetts Mutual Accident Association. The sale pays $2.50 per policy holder who pays the first premium and 50 cents for those paying the second. About 430 policy holders are affected.

Luetgert Trial Ends Day With Juror Tension

In Chicago on January 28 the Luetgert trial saw tense closing scenes as the jurors grew irritated with defense counsel Harmon. Two jurors rebuked him amid heated exchanges during today’s session.

Chicago Luetgert Harmon

Keane Wins Amateur Championship Skater Title

Arthur G. Keane of New York is the amateur champion fancy skater for 1898 at the St. Nicholas rink. He outclassed rivals in most figures, finishing ahead of Irving Brokaw and last year’s runner up, George Phillips. The event was not as sharp as in prior years, but Keane led with clear superiority.

New York Arthur G. Keane St. Nicholas George Phillips Irving Brokaw

South Boston Man Awarded 150 After Police Altercation

The blind man Joseph F E O Donnell of South Boston won a $150 verdict against Police Officer John B O Neil for kicking and beating him in a Superior Court session yesterday afternoon.

Boston Joseph FE. O'Donnell John B. O'Neil Superior Court

Immigration Bill Sparks Rich Debate Across Boston Front

William Lloyd Garrison denounces Senator Lodge immigration bill and attacks Senator Hoar for supporting it while Rabbi Charles Fleischer and others urge opposition. A mass meeting at Fanette Hall is planned with speakers including Garrison, Mayor Quincy, and Rabbi Fleischer.

Charles Fleischer Temple Adath Israel Columbus Avenue B’nai Zion Educational Society Zion Hall Hanover Street William Lloyd Garrison Rabbi Fleischer John F. Fitzgerald Massachusetts Barrows Boston Rabbi Freischer Richard III Immigration Restriction League Garrison Congress House of Representatives England New England Senator Hoar Hoar John Fiske Prescott F. Hall League Mr. Lodge New England Free Trade League Philip Column of Humanity and Equal Rights Mr. Hoar Fannett Hall Wiliam Lloyd Garrison Quincy George A. Scighians Berwin

Wilbraham Alumni Dinner in Boston at Ashburton Place

The Wilbraham Alumni Association of Boston University held a reunion at 6 Ashburton Place last evening. A large attendance enjoyed a reception followed by a program of speeches and a banquet to conclude the event.

Wilbraham Alumni Association Boston University Ashburton Place

Skaters Verify Ice Conditions at Three Boston Areas

Boston Athletic Association bulletin reports Jamaica Pond ice fair while Franklin Field and Wood Island Park ice is good. Thousands of skaters participated at all three venues yesterday, confirming the conditions.

Boston A. A Jamaica Pond Franklin Field Wood Island Park

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