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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1898

Page

3

Wheelmen Back Boston Bid for 1899 L A W Meet

President F Howard Porter reported strong prospects for Boston hosting the 1899 meet after a national assembly. A 7 percent show of delegates favored Boston next year while Milwaukee’s invitation was withdrawn and allies pledged cooperation. Chief Consul Lucas and Rosen of Missouri received thanks for services, and plans advanced for a booklet and increased league membership.

F. Howard Porter National Assembly Copley Square Porter St. Louis Meet Boston Milwaukee Henry V. Lucas Rosen Missouri A. K. Peck Massachusetts Bkix George A

Michael Michael Rages to St Louis for Coliseum Races

Jimmy Michael departed New York for St Louis to compete in races at the Coliseum later this week. Though out of training, he appeared fit as he boarded the train.

New York Jimmy Michael St. Louis Coliseum Michael

Tom Eck Promises Bright Racing Year In Thorndike

Trainer Tom Eck says a great racing year is ahead as foreign riders arrive in America this month. He touts Pierre Lertigue, a Paris teen prodigy, and Billy Michael’s brother, plus Kiser, Mertens, and Johnny Johnson joining his stable. Eck cites strong interest from promoters and discussions on governance between racing bodies.

Thomas W. Eck Hfe Thorndike America Pierre Lertigue Jimmy Michael Paris Jimmy Pierre Tom Linton Michael France Billy Kiser Mertens Johnny Johnson New York Shafer Boston American League of Racing Cyclists M. L. Bridgeman L. A W L. A

Bicycle notes point to Massachusetts handicapper choice

The New York press links George W. Dorntee to the Massachusetts handicapper role amid Boston outings. Officials consider five candidates, with Potter selecting one for Mott’s recommendation. Local riders train daily as mild weather spurs early road work and a possible Boston velodrome project attracts attention.

New York George W. Dorntee New England L. A. W. Racing Board Massachusetts Dorntee Potter Boston Hiliott Mott H. H. Finley Manhattan Beach McLean Brothers Tom Barnaby Linton Frank Gately W. J. Morgan Thorndike

Boxing Gossip at Lyceum Hall East Boston Tonight

The Columbia Rowing Association hosts a boxing show at Lyceum Hall East Boston with top bouts including Jim Stone versus Jim Brennan and Dan Brennan against Danny Snyder. Other staged matches feature Jimmy Davenport against Fran Scott Tim Kearns versus Charley Lynch and Bob Allen versus Maurice Donenberg. The card also promises vaudeville acts and dancers creating a full theatre night.

Columbia Rowing Association Lyceum Hall East Boston Jim Stone Jim Brennan Dan Brennan Danny Snyder Jimmy Davenport Fran Scott Tim Kearns Charley Lynch Bob Allen Maurice Donenbern Larry Hayes Ike McKid Foley Lewis Sullivan

Exceptional Sale of Road and Track Horses in Carrollton KY

Clancey and Wiley announce a two day sale of elite road and track stock from Rich Lawn Farm Carrollton Kentucky with top consignments from J. M. Tickenor and Newgan Co Chicago. An electric light exhibition of stock will be held the night before the sale and ladies are invited.

Lawn Farm Carrollion K. M. Barker Boston Richlawn Farm J. MH. Tickenor & Coo Newgasn & CO Chacago

Boxing notes and match prospects from Philadelphia to Cleveland

Heavyweight and lightweight boxing news across cities including Illvale Philadelphia McKeesport and Cleveland. Details cover matchups Jeffries Ruhlin and Broderick Sullivan bouts with schedules purses and rematch talks, plus fireman Edward Shea kinship noted and civic event invites.

Harper Named Freshman Baseball Manager

Edmunds of Harvard appoints R. M. H. Harper of the freshman class to manage the freshman baseball team yesterday afternoon.

Edmunds Harvard R. M. H. Harper

Harvard Yacht Club elects officers and regatta committee

At a Cambridge meeting of the Harvard Yacht Club last night Commodore J A Burnham 97 vice-commodore C M Whitman 99 rear-commodore H Sampson 96 secretary treasurer G T Baker 99 and committees members A Boardman 99 C B Curtis 1900 and G E Hills were named. A regatta committee was appointed to pursue a race with Yale.

Harvard Yacht Club Cambridge Yale J. A. Burnham C. M. Whitman H. Sampson G. T. Baker Peniat A. Boardman C. B. Curtis G. E. Hills

First original cake walk by Summer Associates set

The first original cake walk of the Summer Associates will be held in the evening on April 14 at Shoreday.

Baseball League Adopts Rowdyism Suppression Plan

National League magnates approve a tribunal system to suppress vulgar language at games during the championship season. A three member Board of Discipline may suspend or expel players with no appeal, while the telegraph and railroad rate issues are settled for clubs. Charles H. Byrne of Brooklyn is eulogized.

ST. Louis John T.brush Umpres James A. Hart Chicago Brush Vars National Leave American Association of Professional Ball Clubs Freedman New York A. H. Soden Boston League Board of Directors National League L. C. Krauthoff Kansas City Louis Kramer Cincinnati Frederick K. Stearns Detroit Mich National Association Charles F. Byrne Brooklyn, N. Y Charles W. Ebbetts Charles H. Byrne Brooklyn

Ganzel Freed By Boston Club After Ten-Year Run

Charley Ganzel was released unconditionally from his contract with the Boston club after ten years. Managers expect Martin Bergen to handle daily catching with Yeager as fallback and Bransfield and Bemis possibly to share duties. Ganzel leaves amid respect and good will from the public and club. he may settle permanently in the city.

Charley Ganzel Boston Martin Bergen Yeager Bransfield Bemis Charley

Pittsburg and Baltimore Roster Moves Ahead of Training

Pitcher Lever and Catcher Ed Boyle remain unsigned for Pittsburg. Pat McAuley sold to Montreal for Mason. Connie Mack signs 51 players and searches for more comers. Frank Foutz joins Baltimore roster. Tom Power dies in San Francisco. Corcoran starts Cincinnati training early. Baltimore to train March 14. Hill refuses Cincinnati contract unless paid more.

Lever Ed Boyle Pittsburg Pat McAuley Detroit Montreal Mason Connie Mack Frank Foutz Dave Brooklyn Baltimore Tom Power Rochester San Francisco Tommy Corcoran Cincinnati Hanlon Joe Kelly Georgetown Birds Louisville Bill Hill Ewing

King Coloueon Odd Fellows Hold Inaugural Hall Dance

Fully 1000 persons attended the first annual hall of King Coloueon No 236 Independent Order of Odd Fellows last night at Odd Fellows Hall. A promenade concert preceded the grand march of 150 couples led at 9:30 by chief marshal Julius Dangel and Mrs Dangel. Isaac Levy directed the floor with Louis Jacobo vig and aman wis assisting, among attendees Ald William Berwin and Councilman Samuel H Borofsky, Mrs Louis Sonnabend, Dr and Mrs K M Davidson, Mr and Mrs Harry Gordon, Joseph Specktorsky and J Tarplin.

King Coloueon Order of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows’ Hall Julius Dangel Dangel Isaac Levy Louis Jacobo Vig Aman Wis Ald William Berwin Samuel H. Borofs

Blackmar Delivers Recollection of Civil War Campaigns

General W. W. Blackmar spoke on his Civil War service including Dinwiddie, Five Forks, Sailor's Creek, and the surrender at Appomattox Court House. The hall was crowded, with standing room scarce as he shared experiences and stories from his time as a cavalry officer in the Jar o 1e Rebellion.

W. W. Blackmar Boston Custer Eridan Dinwiddie Nive Forks Sailors’ Creek Appomattox Court House

Plunger M F Dwyer Fails Health Amid Racing Lapses

Michael F Dwyer a famed turfman at Gravesend from New Orleans in a critical condition. He lies in bed as his two sons Charles and James stay by. Kidney disease and recent bad bets in New Orleans hasten decline. Dwyer brothers once ran a Brooklyn butchery before turf success and a noted split in 1890. His racing legacy includes Bramble Hindoo Luke Blackburn and Hanover among others.

New York Michael F Dwyer Gravesend New Orleans Charles F James Dwyer Florida Indian River Mike Dwyer Phil Brooklyn Dwyer Bros Bramble Hindoo Luke Blackburn Onondaga Miss Woodford Dewdrop Tremont Hanover Inspector B Longstreet George Kinney Kingston Raceland

Cambridge Rowing Teams Prepare for Spring on the Charles

On the first of March Cambridge residents saw class crews on the Charles River with a tug following. The ’99 crew dominates early progress and has cut the squad to a working size. First crew includes Boardman and Thomson from the ’97 varsity, while a Law School eight is formed and may race other law schools.

Charles River New England Cambridge Corey Building Boardman Marvin Thomson Whitbick Donald Coleman Blake Swift Conroy Duffield Hodges Stoddard Sareant Davis Huntington Bigelow Ampson Garrett Watson Simonds Catlin Burnham Conley Baldwin Alger Butler Kingsbury Leeson Stazinger Suite Whitney Derby Johnson Dyer McDuffie Law School

Hart Dropped From Weavers Delegation Ahead of Arbitration

Hart is omitted from the weavers delegation by the executive committee amid a looming State Arbitration Board hearing on fines. The change follows earlier refusals to meet manufacturers and a remark by Treasurer Otis N. Pierce about a labor leader, while the delegation to Congress for Lovering's 58 hour amendment heads to Washington with stops en route to Baltimore.

New Bedford Weavers Matthew Hart State Arbitration Board Otis N. Pierce Hart Weavers’ Executive Committee Lovering Washington Baltimore

Brown University Kidnapping Stuns Campus

Providence March 1 three Brown University students were abducted in their night clothes from dorm rooms. Police label the incident kidnapping linked to the freshman class supper planned for Westminster Street caterer tonight. Missing are H A Coffin S H Greene and Harry T Watler.

Providence R. I Brown University Old College Westminister Street H. A. Coffin East Fairfield S. H. Greene Newton Centre Mass Harry T. Watler West Derby

Brown Freshmen Banquet Held After Abduction Incident

Brown University freshmen held their banquet on schedule after sophomores abducted class president How ard A Coffin leader Halley Waller and Edwin F Greene. The trio escaped from the launch Dispatch at Newport and swam ashore before returning by train to Brown where they were greeted by a large crowd. Early in the evening freshmen nabbed sophomore Ernest Boynton and rode him about the city before releasing him.

Providence R. I Brown Howard A. Coffin Halley Waller Edwin F. Greene Newton Centre Newport Ernest Boynton

Winter Tennis Club Opens Tournament On March Fourteen

The Winter Tennis Club announces its annual tournament starts March 14. Other items list a March 9 Chicago pool meet, a Riverside Gun Club handicap on March 5, and various athletic events including chess by telegraph and a Missouri sprinter world-beater claim.

California Monroe Salisbury Klondike New Orleans Terramie Western Association A. A. U Chicago A. A Boston Lacrosse Club Hawthorne Avery Street Riverside Gun Club Riverside Cleveland W. Giles Ottawa Fr. F. Bacon George Tinder England Fd Moulton John ’. Crum James A. Maybury Iowa C. A. Klunder Chicago A. C Weters New York

Boynton and his Road at Dorchester Club meeting

The Dorchester Club met at Odd Fellows Hall with President Quimby in charge. Hon. E. K. Moody Boynton spoke on rapid transit, illustrated by stereopticon views. He outlined bicycle road concepts and noted 200,000,000 suburban passengers and traffic doubling every nine years, urging a better transport system.

Dorchester Club Odd Fellows’ Hall Quimby EK. Moody Boynton Dorchester Boston Boynton

Spectator turnout for boxing display at 39 Medford Street Charlestown

About 300 spectators attended a boxing night hosted by Professor Harry Tracy. John Bell and Jimmy Dunne of Fall River opened with a four round draw. Jake Tracy faced Tom Wilson in five fast rounds with Wilson surrendering late. Joe Robinson defeated Charley Scarville, known as the Boston Greyhound, who pressured early but trailed on points.

Jim Scanlon Louis Luster Illvale Penn Matt Matthews Archie, Woods Toronto Isadore Strauss Philadelphia Joe Mullins Jack Bennett McKeesport Inquirer Nick Burley Jim Brewster Hot Springs Ark Bobby Dobbs Tom Causer Jack O'Keefe Oscar Gardner Wheeling W. Va J. M George Ryan Jack Moffatt Milwaukee Edward Shea Engine No. 7 Boston Fire Department Dan Murphy Shea Joe Goddard San Francisco Jeffries Goddard Gus Ruhlin Cleveland Rublin Gus Star Theatre Jim Daly Ruhlin Corbett Joe Bernstein Louden Campbell Pittsburg Bernstein Charley Horan South Washington Baltimore Scranton Joe Elliott W. B. McAfee Mike Leonard Harry Lemons Olympic A. C Buffalo Johnny Pollock New York Evening World Dave Sullivan Patsy Broderick Patsey Broderick Waverly Athletic Club Yonkers Sullivan Broderick Sammy Kelly Roderick College Point Keates Ross Steve Flanagan Athens Arena Kid’ McPartland Tom Tracy Sam Austin Urse Billy O’donnell Joe Hopkins Tommy West Billy Smith Bridgeport Dick O’brien Columbian Rowing Association George V. Tuohey Harry Tracy Medford Street Charlestown John Bell Jimmy Dunne Fall River Jake Tracy Tom Wilson Wilson Joe Robinson Charley Scarville Scarville Boston Greyhound

Red Men Fair Draws 800 at Chelsea Rink Event

The Red Men’s Fair at Pythian rink in Chelsea drew over eight hundred attendees for the Powhatan Tribe No. 40 and Alfareta Council No. 12 event. Speakers included Alfred W. Brown, Willard Howland, Samuel Tenney, and Rev. R. Perry Bush among others.

Chelsea Alfareta Council No. 12 Daughters of Pocahontas Alfred W., Brown Willard Howland Samuel P. Tenney R. Perry Bush

Gilman Triumphs In Leavitt & Yatter Handicap Billiards

In a Leavitt & Yatter handicap event at 263 Washington, Gilman defeated Paige with a 22 to 21 score in a high spirited one night match. Final innings section shows strong runs including a 40 point stretch by Gilman and consistent scoring by Paige.

I. A Leavitt & Yatter Washington Gieat Gilman Aige Paige

Billiard Tourney Finishes at Boles, Washington St

With only three games left in the handicap billiard tournament at TY. H. Boles's location on 268 Washington street Carter and Gilman contest this evening. The final Friday night match promises a feature display and the winner earns a gold challenge cup donated by Mr. Thomas Boles. The cup exhibition happens at Boles's storefront.

TY. H. Boles Leavit & Yatter Washington Street Carter and Gilman Arter Yatter Thomas Boles Mr. Bo

Boston Lacrosse Club Eyes Fresh Season Schedule

Boston lacrosse club members met at the Hawthorne Avery street to plan games with top clubs from the U S and Canada. Walter G Jones was elected captain and Harvard Springfield Providence Crescent A C join the effort to arrange matches and a Toronto Montreal series.

Hawthorne Avery Street Canada Boston Walter G. Jones Harvard Patriots Springfield Providence Bostons Crescent A. C Toronto University Montreal A. A

Professor Kennedy Leads Boxing Class For Pupils

Professor J J Kennedy teaches boxing basics to a group of 22 students, with emphasis on bag punching technique and controlled practice to improve stance, rhythm, and power. The article notes attendance and a focus on safe training methods.

J. J. Kennedy

Boxing Lessons From Harvard Instructors Listed

Harvard College instructor Prof Foley offers boxing lessons at 446 Fourth Street South Boston or Harvard Gymnasium Cambridge.

Foley Harvard College Fourth St South Boston Harvard Gymnasium Cambridge

Mullins, 69, Dies in Pertinea Parish

Obituary notes the death of Jou Mullins aged 69 in Pertinea Parish. Details are sparse in the fragment, listing the name and age with no additional biographical information.

Jou Mullins

Arlington Boat Club tops in Candle Pin League neutral alley clash

The Arlington Boat Club’s second team defeated the Boston Athletic in a close Riverdale Casino match to keep the Boat Club leaders’ spot. Arlington’s Emmons Stevens Cutler Burley and Homer contributed strong scores while B A A's Ainsworth Walley Presbrey Cook Wardwell posted solid numbers in a tight, 11-pin margin affair.

Riverdale Brookline Arlington Boat Club Boston Athletic Boat Club Unicorn Arlington T’d. St. Sp. S Emmons Stevens Cutler Burley Cccee Homer M. Bowler Tt’l. St. Sp Ainsworth

Entre Nous Clinches Candle Pins Win Over Manhattan

In a South End match at St James alleys Entre Nous defeats Manhattan 1168 to 1104. Crosby starred with 254 pins as Entre Nous led from the first string and held off rival rally.

St. James Entre Nous Manhattan South End Crosby An Oi Tcisiere Murphy Severeee Serene McClarren Manhattan Clyde Smith Eee Eee Tees Et Eses

Keswicks and Whitmans win in Old Colony League tie persists

In Brockton on March 1 the Keswicks and the Whitmans both won games keeping the Old Colony League tie for first place intact. Scores show Keswicks beating Town team while Whitmans defeated North Abingtons and the final standings reflect a tight race for top honors.

Brockton Keswicks Whitmans Old Colony Tlomatioks O Cs'cooned Bees Cecceesees Eeeceees I North Abingtons

Finals in Two Men Candle Pin Tourney at Boylston Alleys

The two men candle pin finals at Boylston alleys awarded Crockett and Williams 953 to lead the top prize. Patterson and Garrett earned 926 for second, while Fred Williams and Morrison took third. Several pairs earned fourth and other prestige prizes in preliminaries and overall averages.

Boylston Messrs. Crockett Williams Patterson Garrett Fred Williams Morrison Petterson Piper Peterson Paige Barker Pierce Barry McAllen Pierce and Shurtleff Crockett and Willams Morrison and Williams Merriam and Richardson Patterson and Garratt Purington and Hedge Morrison and Crockett

St James Team Out After Boston Bowling Protest

A Boston Bowling Association session at the Boston Tavern saw multiple protests. The Hub protested St James over a missing score sheet, leading to St James resigning from the association. Columbia also resigned after a tied game with Pythian.

Boston Bowling Association Boston Tavern Hub St. James Charlie’’ Lavis Association Columbia Pythian Columbias Roxbury Nobles Svudbury

Billy Moore Defeats Youngs in Twenty Rounds at Rienzi Club

Billy Moore of Syracuse defeats Joe Youngs of Buffalo in a twenty round decision at the Rienzi Athletic Club. Referee Dixon awards Moore the win as Youngs tires late. In the undercard, Jack Hamilton from Syracuse beats Peter Lacey of Pittsburg in ten rounds.

Rochester N. Y Billy Moore Syracuse Joe Youngs Buffalo Rienzi Athletic Club Dixon Youngs Jack Hamilton Peter Lacey Pittsurg

Kidney disease guide promotes Kennedy Remedy claims

An advertisement urges readers to test Dr David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy for kidney and bladder ailments. It describes signs of kidney trouble, claims quick relief from frequent urination and back pain, and notes the product costs one dollar with a free sample offer by mail from Rondout New York. It also touts ease of use and alleged safety for all ages.

David Kennedy Dr. David Kennedy Corporation Rondout N. Y Boston Post

Boston Chelsea and boundary bills hearing set March 3

The Committee on Metropolitan Affairs will hear bills on uniting Boston with Chelsea and Winthrop Revere Malden Bridge boundary changes with Everett Boston Cambridge Newton Hyde Park and Quincy annexation petitions at the State House Room 435 on March 3 at 10 30 a m chaired by Frederick W Dallinger with George F Mead as clerk.

Commonwealth OF Massachtu State House Boston Committee On Metropolitan Affairs Senate Chelsea Winthrop and Revere Malden Bridge Everett Mystic River Quincy Cambridge Newton City of Hyde Park Frederick W. Dallinger George F. Mead

Mass hearing notices on peddlers vendors and fees held in Boston

The Massachusetts State House announces hearings by the Committee on the Judiciary on March 3 and March 8 1898 at 10 oclock 11 oclock and 12 oclock noon in Room 254 on bills relating to peddlers itinerant vendors restraint of corporate abuse and bail uniformity and public protection. Also a Street Railways hearing on March 4 at 10 29 a.m. in Room 431 regarding Free Transfers and track usage by Chelsea lines.

Ee A Massachusetts State House Boston Committee On the Judiciary Supreme Court J. J. Myers Charles H. Innes Boston Masters’ Association Leaver Mason Street Parker House

Massachusetts House schedules hearings on labor and relief bills

The State House in Boston on Feb 28 1898 announces hearings Friday March 4 at 10 30 a m for House Bill 938 to aid families of firemen killed in service and Public Document 48 the annual report of the Metropolitan Park Commissioners Also committee hearing on House Bill 301 factory window safety and Senate Bill 64 employee protections with rooms 456 and 41 State House respectively chaired by Frederick W Dal and clerk Thomas Donahue

Massachuse State House Boston Committee On Metropolitan Affairs Board of Metropolitan Park Commissioners Frederick W. Dallinger George F. Mead Committee On Labor William W. Leach Thomas Donahue

Barrington's Plea Heard in Cambridge Court

Henry Barrington pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon on his wife in the Middlesex Criminal Court. Witnesses testified to his good character but the assistant district attorney urged sentencing. Barrington is to be sentenced tomorrow afternoon.

Cambridge Henry Barrington Middlesex Criminal Court East Cambridge Barrington Sanderson

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