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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1904
Page
3
Professor Horatio White, Harvard athletic committee chair, explains the cancellation of the Yale game citing rule limits on out-of-town games. The episode reveals alleged misstatements in the original schedule, the manager’s resignation demand, and Captain Bigelow’s refused resignation after failing a required strength test.
The piece notes boxing resilience under Judge Emmons in New Bedford and surrounding cities. It highlights Joe Walcott, Jimmy Briggs, Chester Goodwin, Billy Mellody, and boxers under the so called trust, with matches planned in Philadelphia Chicago and England. Emmons law effects, club behavior, and profiles of Promoter figures appear amid plans for bouts and wrestling match bets.
City officials hear calls to stage a bare knuckles finale between Kid Pantz and Austin Rice after a disputed outcome. A wager to prove a prior Post report on Walsh and Quigley is offered, with a charity forfeit if truth is shown. Boxing advocates including Marty Ryan and Jack Ryan speak at Beacon Hill while others stay silent.
The Chicago Nationals under Frank Selee depart Chicago for spring training in California, the first major league club to begin work. The Colts, led by young talent like Evers and Casey, will join later in Washington and Macon, Ga, with Coridon joining the staff after illness curtailed his 1903 season.
In the 900th A. A. event at Charlestown and at South Boston Yacht Club, Dudley clubs registered wins over Colonial and BAA teams, with Highland and Old Dorchester also scoring. Fox of the 999th A. A. emerged high roller totaling 299, while individual totals from Morris, Livingstone, and Gorham highlighted the meet across Highland Roxbury and Old Belfry venues.
In New York both National and American league delegates gather for annual schedule meeting at key hotels. President Hart of Chicago league delays but promises arrival tomorrow. Joint committee discussions set for 10 am at the National league offices. President Johnson aims to settle scheduling quickly and may reveal season dates by tomorrow or Thursday.
The Harvard and Yale freshmen game has been moved from evening to 4 pm Saturday at Hemenway gymnasium. Yale teams will also play Melrose High School in Melrose that evening.
In the Plumbers league series at Chaun cy alleys last evening the Salesmen forfeited three games to Dalton Ingersoll. J H Young won two of three from W H Gallison and W B Hubbard won two of three from Cambridge Plumbing. Kenney of the Gallison team was high roller with 271. The scores:
Uric Acid buildup blamed for rheumatism and joint pain. Doctor Shoop claims his Rheumatic Cure dissolves deposits, neutralizes acid, and induces an alkaline blood state. A six bottle course offered on trial at the sender’s risk with a free treatise and promise of relief, cost $5.50 if successful.
A Massachusetts legislative committee debated bills to regulate boxing and sparring exhibitions. Proponents urged state supervised licensing by police or town authorities to curb abuses and permit monetary rewards, while opponents warned of gate- receipt abuses and urged private clubs to provide prizes under restraint.
The Post won two of three games against the Journal on Chauncy alleys yesterday. Kane of the Post led scoring with 293 total pins. The final score details were not fully reported.
Haverford College in Haverford Penn reports its cricket team will tour England this summer for the third time in school history. Lord Harris invited the team to visit, and Henry Cope of the class of 1869 will lead the squad aboard the Cunard liner Umbria bound for England on June 11.
Eddie Hanlon of California outpointed George Decker of Philadelphia in a six round bout at the National Athletic Club. Hanlon held weight advantage and pursued knockouts though Decker dodged the final blows.
Elmer Pierce elected coach of Wisconsin team after Wisconsin 1901 graduation. Lajoie predicts tight AL race among Cleveland Boston Philadelphia New York. Griffith notes pennant race against Boston and Cleveland. Athletics remain dangerous. Fraser linked to Quakers. Keeler Chesbro McCarthy trio praised for bowling. Hirshon to Knox county league. Wendell captains Roxbury Latin. Lawson Farland Downing excel in Australia cycling. Hollister heads to Australia. Prince to race in France. Walthour honored. Newkirk heads south to sprint season.
Buffalo, N Y March 1 Jim Parr the English wrestler defeated Tom Jenkins the heavyweight champion in a handicap match before the Olympic Athletic Club Jenkins aimed to throw Parr twice in an hour securing only one fall in 20 minutes 20 seconds Both men were exhausted at the end of the hour Jenkins earned the fall by lifting Parr and forcing his shoulders to the mat in a testament to weight and power
The Harvard swimming team will meet Brookline in a practice meet at the Brookline tank this evening. A relay race, a game of water polo and other events will be held.
In the Hubbilliard palace the second Class C tournament game ended with Worcester defeating Norwich. Worcester total 150 average 170 80 while Norwich total 108 average 128 80. High scorer Tun with 11 points.
West Roxbury High outplayed Roxbury High 24 to 9 at the gym, moving into second in the Highland interscholastic league standings. Stewart starred for West Roxbury and Massick led Roxbury. West Roxbury’s second team beat South Boston High 15 to 13 in a tight follow up game.
The showdown features McInnis's Orchestra performing at Prospect Hall in Cambridge tonight. Audience members can expect a lively program with dance tunes and a classic ballroom ambiance.
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