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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1899

Page

3

Ground Rule Fight Ends Boston Victory in Baseball League

The annual National Baseball League meeting at the Fifth Avenue Hotel adjourned after adopting key rules changes. Boston directors led the push, wiping out the ground rules with a major shift, tightening benches, balk definitions, umpire powers, discipline procedures, and a six umpire system while planning a ten club schedule if Brown Stocking sale proceeds.

New York National Baseball Lee Magnates Fifth Avenue Rogers Brush Board of Discipline Rules Committee St. Louis John S. Rogers Philadelphia Boston League Messrs Hart Reach Hanlon Young Frederick K. Stearns Detroit Baltimore Cleveland

McPartland Edges Broderick in Nutmeg Club Card

Kid McPartland of New York won on points over Tom Broderick of Yonkers at Hartford Coliseum in a 15 round 183 pound bout attended by about 1000. Broderick appeared the likely draw as he landed more while McPartland led and fouled. Referee halted Tim Kearns versus Jack Dwyer in the 14th with Kearns favored. Sullivan and Bride fought to a draw in six rounds.

Hartford Conn Kid McPartland New York Tom Broderick Yonkers Coliseum Nutmeg Athletic Club Broderick McPartland Tim Kearns Boston Jack Dwyer Kearns Dwyer Oggy Frank Sullivan Ed Bride First Hampton

Daly and Callahan Fought Ten Rounds in Brockton Exhibition

John Daly of Brockton and Mike Callahan of Boston boxed ten rounds before the Crescent Club. Daly showed clearer technique and led the action from the start, with both men remaining fresh at the finish. Tim Murphy of Brockton refereed.

Brockton Mass Marc H John Daly Mike Callahan Boston Crescent Club Daly Tim Murphy

Boxing Gossip Sets Stage for Fitzsimmons Je Peseen Fight

Jeffries discusses three offers as potential fight venues with Brooklyn syndicate eyeing $20,000, Chicago Triangle Club offering $21,000, and Westchester bid of $15,000. He plans preliminary training for three weeks before heavy work and vows to be in peak condition for the world title defense.

Fitzsimmons Je Peseen Soererely Effries Peter Jackson Jem Smith Smith Charley Mitchell Jeffries Y Delaney Bill Brooklyn Bergen Peach Triangle Club of Chicago Westcheater A. C Peter Maher

Unclear fragment hints panacea amid illness chatter

Fragmentary phrase mentions a panacea for illnesses and symptoms on an unclear note. No concrete people, places, or events are identifiable from the text.

Boxing notes hint at major matchups and purses

Boxing circles report Maher may face McCoy for a $10000 purse offered by the National A C of San Francisco. Other bouts discussed include Burgo versus McFadden, Downey versus Delaney at Pelican A C Brooklyn, O’Brien versus West, Sullivan versus Connolly, and Sullivan vs O’Rourke arrangement. March 24 includes Dave Sullivan vs Joe Bernstein at Greenwood A C.

M. J. Connolly Connolly Kid McGoy National A. C San Francisco Maher McCoy Walter Burgo Boston George McFadden New York Pelican A. C Brooklyn McFadden Billy Moore Syracuse Burgo Jack Dougherty Jack Downey Long Island Jack Delaney Pelican Athletic Club South Brooklyn Downey Delaney Dick O’brien Burke Tommy West Bonner Spike Sullivan Eddie Connolly Tom O'Rourke Sullivan Dave Sullivan Fleetwood Joe Bernstein Greenwood A. C Dave Joe Hopkins Billy Hill Joe Robinson Valley Falls R. I Jack Fitzpatrick West Newton Bell Allen Patsy Sweeney Morris Rosenberg Portland Spike

Harvard Chess Club Triumphs in Boston League Matches

Harvard Chess Club defeated the Press Club in four matches while losing two to take the league lead. The deciding game featured Southard of Harvard defeating Young of the Press Club, clinching victory for Harvard. Forfeited.

Boston Press Club Harvard Chess Club Press Cub Southard Harvard Young Press Club Crimson

Entries for Boston College Meet Show Top East Sprinters

The Boston College meet next Saturday evening gathers the East’s fastest in the 40 yard dash and 440 yard invitation races. Notables include Billy Holland and Roche of Harvard plus Kraenzlein and Tewksbury from U.P. and many more from Holy Cross, Yale, Brown, and B.C. A A. A detailed entry list covers hundreds of competitors across novice and invitation events with names from Boston College A A, Nobles and Greenough, and other New England schools.

Boston College Billy Holland Roche Harvard Hoffman Maxwell Long Columbia Arthur Duffy Tewksbury Kraenzlein U. of P Scheuber Worcester Holland, Cadman Jerry Moynihan Holy Cross Dave Hall Brown H. H. Fish Harvard Flyer Dick Grant Alex John Bray Williams Eddie Mills McGirr Peters Yale Billy Morse Converse Bush Morse Rotch Cornell Warren Archibald Brockton James J. Adams T. Berstein E. H W. J. Chesterman Well H. S John J. Curley E. B. Can Frank Corcoran Cambridge Y. M. c. A J. Frank Cashman Lee A. L. Curry A. A Colburn Dedham George C. Cunningham Hopkinson Payson L. Dana B. H Clifford Emerson H. N. Eealoci Boston Charles M. Finn Ere H. Goodrich Milton Hall George L. Ide Harry " “Jordan Worcester H. S H. A. Knowles Nobles and Greenoug J. Long Y. M M. McDermott B. L Carl B. Marshall G.B. Perry Nobles and Greenough Edward F Ross Dedham H. S E. Lawrence Smith C. H Co. Fitch H. A.A H. L. Hamburgher W. N. Hardy O. N. Mayhew P. 5. Macomber H. W. Mason A. W. Pope F. N. Reed A. Silva A. J. Steele A. Fox P. A Thomas G. Kenny Worcester High KE J. Murphy George Magee KE. J. Ostley W. O’ Donnell A. W. Rowe W.A. Schick A. Cas Astod Ryan East Weymouth C. H. Colby Newburyport H. S T. W. Flatley W. A. Dennett J. C. Bayley H.A. A J. Mulroy S. Crosby A. P. Chase J. A. Corcoran Eens William Curry B. C A. Curtis Bender Frank Cashman A. L. Curry L. Colburn W. E. Carnes Hyde _ Park George Te Cunningham Hop Edward L. Doyle Charlestown H. S A. F. Duffy Worcester Academy B. L. Edmonds R. S. Edwards Bowdoin A. A J. J. Tallon B. C. Preparatory School R. H. Gardner W. Graybert E. H. Goodrich Edward M. Hill P. H. Linehan Cathedral W. J. Roche E. L. Smith Cc. H L. M J. F. Sullivan J. M. Hoar M. I. Kassie R. Crozier C. and Lucas C. A. Bennet N. J. Scanlan B. Ca Trainor Tie A C. C. Lewis J. J. Peter M. W. Long Col. Y. A. A J. Mulligan Georgetown P. J. Wall St. Francis Xavier New York Antisdell EB. i Hines Conepn Sarge H. A G. Halliday H. A Scag Tees Mason Boston Macomber Bosye J. C. Miller N. Mayhew F. W. Reed A. W. Ristin J. W. Sever H. Ve Shaw E. H. Smith R. 8. Silver H. A. AL L. Warren G._R. Sharkey Y. Ie A J. P. Cady A. Rooney Williams Collee A. A A S. Quinn W. A. Corcoran Cambridge Y. M W. Fuller Cambridge Y. M. GC J. Tt. Roche, Jr W. J. Holland P. KE Long Quinn A.t BR H. Sullivan Shepard BS Puffy J. E. Mulligan Georgetown U P. J. Walsh St. Francis Xavier of E. J. Green B. Laney Bb. H. S Col. U. A. A Jerry Moymian Charles O'Connor Holy Crome Pep- Fish Wiliam Eeabi Two-Mile Invitaion,” ‘Sé Ratch, Dick Grant, K. C.J. Bray Williams C. A. A R. J. Meroraia R. A. McLennan Alec Grant J. B. Maguire C.G. A Matthews A Crenagan Princeton T. P. Curtis Edwards

Duffy’s Whiskey Promoted For Typhoid Exposure

An old public notice promotes Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a treatment stopgap for typhoid exposure. It claims to purify the system, aid digestion, and prevent germ spread, urging insistence on the genuine product and listing many affiliated names and institutions.

Duffy Duffy’s

Dinner honoring Carl Schurz celebrates seventieth birthday

At Delmonico's in New York a banquet for 400 marked Carl Schurz’s 70th birthday with remarks by Charles Francis Adams praising Schurz’s parliamentary skill. Schurz spoke humble about errors yet affirmed belief in his public statements and urged loyalty to a republic governed by the people. A letter from ex-President Grover Cleveland was among the notes read.

New York Carl Schurz Delmonico’s Mr. Schurz Charles Francis Adams America Schurz Senate Republic of the United States of America Vezsiet Grover Cleveland

Reappointment to L A W Racing Board Named

Arthur W. Robinson of Newton and the city received their reappointments as New England member of the L A W racing board. Fred Gerlach of Chicago chairs the committee with Conway Sams, David O'Brien and William Howell named to key posts. Sams Howell and O'Brien head Maryland Connecticut and Nebraska divisions respectively.

Arthur W. Robinson Newton New England L. A. W. Racing Board Robinson Fred Gerlach Chicago Keenan Conway W. Sams Baltimore David J. O National Cycling Association Outlaws Sams Rights and Privileges Committee Howell O’brien West Sams, Howell Maryland Connecticut Nebraska

Bicycle Notes Reflect Stagnation in Racing Rules

The column laments no changes to last year’s L A W rules despite opportunities, cites lack of annual calls for suggestions, and notes lengthy articles and legal verbiage. It reports on industry demand, legislative debates, club elections, shows, records, bids, and member updates across cycling groups and events.

Mott Columbia Hartford Legislative Committee On Roads and Bridges Boston New York Board Massachusetts Parker House Chelsea Academy of Music John Z. Kelley William Minton Alio Paris Marcellin Harry Ekes Pueblo Col A. A. Pope Brookline W. B H. Fleming E. W. Pavis M. Sullivan, Jr P. Joseph O'Neil Gus Weber Tiger Roadsters F. B. Crane Aaron Wolfson H. P. Kenison R. W. Elton S. B. Tuckerman F. O. Hatch Leutenant Allan Monroe Mr. Hudson H. E. Stevens Emer: Young Ensign Walter Sampson Frank Kerrins McCausland H. E. Barber H. F. Dean W. B. Fitch James Hooley J. J. Pasten H. G. Robbins Wolfson

St John’s Salmon Club Forms In City Waters

A group of prominent locals formed the St John’s Salmon Club and filed a Canadian incorporation certificate. The lease covers prime waters. The Empire Trotting Club of New York plans a rich stake program including a $500 free-for-all stallion race, entries close April 3. The Terrible Turk predicts a quick win over Ernest Roeber in their wrestling match next Tuesday. Marco Piacenti will test fencing masters here with a open challenge until mid month. Y M C A Melrose to host two open events March 14 with entries due March 7. The A A U sanctioned meet offers silver cups as prizes. President McKinley signed the naval admiral bill at 11:15 PM.

St. John’s Anna Oakley Buffalo Bill Prine T. W. Morley Lyndhurst Westchester White Plains Sach Lindsley Ernest Roeber Roeber Marco Piacenti Melrose W. L. Kershaw J. H. Clausen

B A A Triumph Over Newton In Bowling League

B A A won two of three games against Newton in the Amateur Bowling League last night. Newton took the final game on a roll off while Pray led all with 497. Smith and Wood led B A A with 494 each as Garden City posted the night’s high score of 9808 and claimed the solitary victory.

Newton Newtons Smith Hill Garden City Pray Wood Legate Scully Linder

Intercycle Candle Pin Matches Highlight Close Scores

Huntington Club led Middlesex with strong team play yet dropped two of three. Chelsea Cycle Club nearly toppled Huntington, winning three straight over Suffolk. Middlesex edged Huntington by three pins in a feature night showdown as Cook and Callahan matched 263 pins. Adams led with 263 for high figure, including 90 and 94 for Chelsea.

Huntington Club Middlesex Chelsea Cycle Club Huntington Suffolk Cycle Club Cook Callahan Huntingtons Chelsea Suffolk Adams Dembrinski Schultz

Dickerman Triumphs In Trade League Tilt Over Whyte Wire Works

Gordon of the Dickermans rolled 600 pins in three strings and 236 in the opening round to stand out in a Trade League match last night. Dickerman won the last two games after a rough start as the team improved and others rose from low totals.

Dickerman Whyte Wire Works Gordon Dickermans

Oxford Club Visits Cambridge and Loses All Matches

In the Massachusetts Interclub League last night the Oxford Club of Lynn visited Cambridge and lost all three games by wide margins. Hales's 209 single in the middle round and his 655 total was the feature.

Oxford Lynn Cambridge Hales

World Record Battle Highlights Halifix Skating Night

Bart Duffee of St John loses the one mile race in 3m 61 2s to lower the rink record from 3m 15s set by J K McCulloch Winnipeg two years earlier John Neilsen the world professional champion skated the mile in 3m 2s to beat Joe Donoghue's Halifax record and set a faster time.

Halifax N. S Bart Duffee St. John New Brunswick J. K. McCulloch Winnipeg John Neilsen Joe Donoghue

Keogh Beats Long in Murray & Irwin’s Pool Final

Jerome Keogh defeated Irving Long of New York to win in fourteen innings at Murray and Irwin’s last evening before a large crowd. He ran 167 total with bursts of 12 13 14 and 16 balls each inning, finishing 167 to 33 as Long totaled 33.

Jerome Keogh Irving Long New York Murray & Irwin Scranton Keogh Long

Night Bowling Rivalries Set for State Championship

Tonight at Sudbury alleys West End and Chelsea Councils Knights of Columbus vie for the state title led by Billy Sullivan and Aggie Carleton. Boston and Portland candle pin teams clash in a return game in the city. Middlesex Cycle Club swept Dorchester, Huntington Club beat Alter Egos. McCarthy team bowls Sherwood of Worcester in the first candie pin series at McCarthy alley. World record 511 pins by McCarthy City league. Season marks McDonough 234 single 431 three strings.

vVonight Sudbury West End Chelsea Knights of Columbus Billy’ Sullivan Sherwood Worcester McCarthy McCarthy Alley Tom McCarthy Annex New England J. Sterling MccDoveough McCarthy’s Alley Washington Street McDonough MccDonough

How To Find Out Kidney Health Clues From Urine

A vintage health tip instructs filling a bottle with urine and letting it stand for twenty four hours. Sediment or staining on linen is said to indicate kidney trouble, with frequent urination or backache cited as further signs of bladder or kidney issues.

Kilmer Swamp Root Promises Relief for Kidney Ailments

An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a universal remedy for rheumatism back and kidney pain urinary problems and liquor after effects It claims quick relief from frequent urination and night trips It offers free sample bottle and book by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and asks readers to mention Boston Daily Post.

Kilmer Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Boston Daily Post

Rebels Open Fire Near San Pedro Macate

Rebels firing from Guadaloupe church walls hit no casualties as a gunboat moved 300 yards beyond the lines and cleared the enemy with gatlings. General Miller is ordered to quarter troops in Iloilo public buildings at a cost not exceeding 40000 dollars funded from Iloilo public revenues.

Manila San Pedro Macate Guadaloupe Miller Iloilo

Theatrical Agent Frank Meade Attacked at Tremont Street Office

Theatrical agent Frank Meade reports a strange assault in his office at 387 Tremont Street early this morning. He was struck, tossed into a toilet room, and robbed but not injured, as suspects fled after his cries. Police found no trace of the attackers.

Frank Meade Tremont Street Meade No. 37 Mr. Meade Burns

Rod and Gun Men Headed to Fifth Annual Sportsmen Show

A special 11:30 am train from Park Square departs for New York to attend the fifth annual sportsmen's show at Madison Square Garden. Dr Heber Bishop and F S Risteen lead the party with Megantic Club night and Harvard Columbia water polo amid events. Return by 11 pm Sunday.

Park Square New York Madison Square Garden Heber Bishop F. S. Risteen Copley Square Hotel Megantic Harvard Columbia University of Pennsylvania Boston

Rod Delivers First Harvard Lecture on French Tragedy

French novelist and critic M Edouard Rod gave his first Harvard lecture on the Origin of French Tragedy in Sanders Theatre Cambridge. The audience included Boston and Cambridge society leaders such as Mrs John L Gardner Mrs E C Agassiz Radcliffe president Miss Irwin Radcliffe dean Arthur Gilman George Palmer Trowbridge James H Hyde 98 New York Professor F C de Sumichrast and Harvard French faculty.

M. Edouard Rod Sanders’ Theatre Cambridge Boston John L. Gardner E. C. Agassiz Radcliffe Irwin Radclive Arthur Gilman George Palmer Trowbridge James H. Hyde New York F.C. de Sumichrast Marcou Harvar

Rivalry to Highlight Meet At Vine Street Rink Tonight

No pole will be set at the Vine street rink to avoid clashing with MITs inter scholastic drill. English High and Boston Latin are suggested to meet in a competitive race between long standing rivals with a strong field of material. Roxbury Latin seeks a race with Chauncy Hall after last years foul cost them victory.

Vine Street Massachusetts Institute of Technology Boston Latin Roxbury Latin Chauncy Hall Roxbury

Cornell relay team names chosen for Williams meet

Ithaca N Y March 2 Trainer Conn ers and Captain Ripley select runners to represent Cornell in the relay against Williams College at the Boston College meet in Boston next Saturday night. R H Ripley D S Bellinger H M Bassett and H B Hastings are the contenders. Ripley Bellinger and Bassett competed against Princeton in Boston on Feb 18.

Ithaca N. Y Trainner Conners Captain Ripley Cornell Williams College Boston College Boston R. H. Ripley Bellinger H. M. Bassett H. B. Hastings Ripley Bassett Princeton

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