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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1898
Page
3
Boston boxer Dave Sullivan defeats Patsy Broderick of Providence in nine rounds at the Waverly Athletic Club Yonkers with the referee stopping the fight as Broderick shows grogginess. The card also notes prelims and other connected bouts with updates on Leon Monroe and Gans planning England trip.
In Whittington Park Hot Springs Arkansas Kid McCoy defeats Nick Burley by knockout after two rounds before about 1200 spectators. McCoy lands unanswered blows in the second round and Burley is counted out with McCoy ending the bout amid cheers and a crowded scene.
The report recalls Nick Burley’s defeat by Kid McCoy in Hot Springs Arkansas. Earlier meeting at Troy sparked belief McCoy would overwhelm Burley before he could recover. The piece notes McCoy’s decisive quick finish and cites Nick’s hopes for a comeback.
Short training note lists boxing lessons offered by Prof Foley at Harvard College. It mentions locations around South Boston and Cambridge with a focus on introductory instruction and athletic training. The casual ad style reflects a local community notice about boxing for fitness.
Dr A R Sanden promotes a free book Three Classes of Men detailing 30 years as a nervous disorders specialist. It touts the Dr Sanden Electric Belt and claims to have restored 5000 men last year, warning against imitations and requesting written requests from men only.
The A A U registration committee adopted changes allowing allied bodies to register their own athletes and keep half the fees. Novices no longer pay a $1 registration, instead submitting a blank to their association secretary. Athletes can compete in track and field without a fee but lose free admission to major championships. Amendments take effect immediately.
The Oxford chess club welcomes a cable challenge from the Manhattan Chess Club to Oxford and Cambridge universities for a team match during Easter vacation. President E. Q. Spencer Churchill and secretary A. H. George favor the proposal and expect no difficulty in arranging the event.
Jerome Keogh faces George Hall and then Charles Clearwater in Bumstead Hall next Monday night in a 600 point championship series. The 5x10 table format, blocks of 200 each night, offers a $500 side stake and a $600 purse with the winner taking all. Tickets are on sale at Music Hall box office.
Dr Agnew's Cure for the Heart is presented as a peerless remedy that instantly relieves severe heart disease symptoms. The advertisement urges immediate use for palpitations breathlessness and chest pain to avoid death and lists Woodward Co and Sheppard Co as sellers with addresses in Boston.
A Chicago Record opinion cites that crimes stem from individuals within society rather than society as a whole. The piece argues that people, not social structures, are responsible for killings, challenging broader blame.
To the Editor the Post reports the end of a weekly medical exchange marked by Dr Hamilton thanking Dr Landis for health happiness and prosperity. The notice invites sick people to consult the author on Saturdays at 1518 Haceeo Street and promises guidance in the physician’s signature style.
Warren Hill starred for Unicorns with a 660 three-string set as the Unicorns beat Newton Club in a Boston and vicinity league match. The Unicorns totaled 2608 while Newton finished four pins back with several bowlers over 500, and Legate led Newton with 662.
The City League wrapped its season with ten teams. Boylston won the championship and set most league records, also claiming the season high team total. Fred Williams of Boylston earned best individual average and highest string total. A roll-off will determine second place due to a three-way tie among Carruth Hub and Meyers. Shermans third, Murray Irwins fourth, Sudbury fifth, McCarthy Prospect tied for sixth, Nobles last with one win.
Tom Wilby won first with 234 in the roll-off for prizes of 10 6 and 4 dollars at St James alleys. McAllen took second with 282 and J Sullivan finished third with 27 percent. Other scores include Kirby 273 Smith 270 Barry 264 D Sullivan 260 Cuff 257 Martin 256 and Laidlow 241.
A meeting of candle pin bowlers is set at the American House tomorrow at 3 PM to form an association for a more satisfactory basis of play. The plan aims to place control beyond managers of public alleys, though not opposing their interests.
Captain Bigelow acts under Lathrop instructions, ordering layoff of gym and track workers until further notice. The list includes many named workers who are released from duties though hurdlers may continue two afternoons of instruction with Garcelon. The move follows a shift from last year’s practice and notes a lack of Easter break for training.
Agitation grows within the Canadian athletic community to restrict the national championships to Canadian athletes only. The Olympian Athletic Association of Winnipeg leads the drive, while an A A A of Canada official notes serious discussion may occur but likely no action. He argues fairness given open U S championships and that New Yorkers currently hold many Canadian titles.
Contractor F B Furbish in charge of Harvard's new baseball cage on Soldiers Field expects completion by mid next week after delays from steel timber manufacturers. The structure now needs minor plastering a skylight and floor grading, with the locker building and future boat house nearby enhancing Soldiers Field facilities.
Lincoln's bicycle group announces the first annual event at Maverick Hall East Boston on April 18. A P C C room meeting of three cycle roller polo teams tied for second in the city league is set for tomorrow at 4 PM to settle playoff stakes. A hearing before the railway commissioners at the State House Room 446 on March 7 11 AM will discuss free bicycle transportation. Secretary Treasurer Peck urges all wheelmen to attend. The Detroit cycle track was auctioned for 260 dollars. The A A A declines last year’s Intercollegiate bicycle records as paced events.
A smooth young man claiming to be the son of a Boston business figure is charged with issuing fake checks. The alleged schemes appear concentrated in liquor saloons and related outlets.
The National League outlines an ambitious 1898 schedule with seven games between each pair of nine at home and seven away totaling 154. The Giants begin April 15 at the Polo Grounds versus Boston, then travel to Boston and Philadelphia before hosting Washington, Baltimore, and more in a long intercity circuit ending with battles in Baltimore and Philadelphia as the season closes.
Philadelphia fighter Steve Flanagan faced George Ross of New York in a six round 105 pound match at the Arena. No decision was rendered but Flanagan appeared to hold the edge throughout, landing frequent lefts and outpointing Ross toward the end as the action stayed rapid and hot.
Rufus A. Soule Jr. is commodore of Brown University Yacht Club. The Swedish Gymnastic Club will exhibit at the Posse gym under Ivan Centervall. Retired oarsman William Beach won a stump outrigger race at an Australian regatta. his son Arnold was second. The Lowell Homing Club's first race is May 6. races committee includes Arthur Stanley, Joseph Young-John, and Michael Murphy. The Boston Athletic Association cross country runs today from 3:30 p m on the Reservoir course. A. R. Downer vows to race any man in the world from 100 to 440 yards for 500 dollars if an acceptor appears. Patrick H. Welch, Lowell, dies. he was world champion Indian club swinger for years. The Interstate Trap Shooting Association selects Waterville Me for this year’s tournament, leveraging the Waterville club’s state title. Leonard G Hamm of Philadelphia challenges pro skaters to jumping matches in New York. Columbia lacrosse practices and hopes to face Yale and Harvard. Montclair A of New York to bolster lacrosse. Yacht Masters and Engineers hold chowder party at South Boston club. George Lawley as master of ceremonies. President James Watson received by Secretary George Lewis a gold club pin. speeches by Captains Rich, Hanson, Staples, Hillman, Treworgy, Stinson, Adrian, Wilson, and Engineers Marr and Evans.
Tonight at the Best Theatre Charles Sait presents Rosina in The Barber of Seville. Patrons buy tickets two weeks in advance as a big hit returns with Sothern in Adventure of Lady Ursula at Hollis.
Patrons at the Damrosch Ellis Opera in Boston were told Mme Nordica could not perform Brunnhilde in Die Gotterdamerung. Wagner’s Flying Dutchman followed with Mme Gadski and Mr Bispham in lead roles to strong acclaim. Gadski’s improved diction and tone, Bispham’s strong Dutchman, and solid supporting cast drew praise for sea songs and overall delivery. This afternoon Mme Melba to sing Rosina in The Barber of Seville.
The Boston Ladies Cuban Aid Society presents a Cuban benefit at Tremont Theatre on April 17 with speakers Senor Tomas Estrada Palma and Dr. Lincoln de Zayas. J W Corcoran will preside and deliver an intro. Miss Evangellina Cisneros will attend. Tickets are sold at 44 Summer Street Goldsmith Silver Co. and Tremont box office.
Parker and Morse announce a select personally conducted excursion from Boston on April 1 via Norwich line returning via Fall River line. Four days at the national capital with five hours sightseeing in Philadelphia and stops at Alexandria and Mount Vernon. Optional New York stopover possible. itineraries at 15 School street Coburn Stationery Co.
Work on the steamer Prince Edward is pushed day and night in the East Boston dry dock. She will leave dry dock on Monday and sail for Yarmouth on Wednesday at 4 30 p m. The Sunday sailing on March 6 is cancelled.
The filing window for exceptions in the Alfred C. Williams murder case has closed, with the court granting an extension to March 19. A Boston hearing is anticipated to follow in the pending proceedings against John Gallo.
A suit was filed in the Supreme Court yesterday alleging Berkshire Health and Accident Association conducts a sick benefit business in violation of law. A temporary injunction was granted until March 15 and a receiver may be appointed to wind up its affairs.
The notice advises anyone exposed to the weather to keep Dr Bull's Cough Syrup handy for immediate relief. It emphasizes practical use and availability during cold and damp conditions.
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