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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1901

Page

3

Dineen Leaves National League for Boston American League

Dineen departs the National League for a move to the Boston American League team and will likely receive terms from Ban Johnson's organization. The Boston club also signed Parrent, a second baseman from Providence’s Eastern League, and Casey Dolan, a Springfield left handed pitcher. Dolan is a veteran who once played in Boston, while Parrent is described as an infielder comparable to Herman Long.

Ason Boston American Ague Dineen Ban Johnson Boston Parrent Providence Casey” Dolan Springfield Dolan Herman Long

Local Nine Opens Play With Lil Ball Interest

A local American League team begins play with a focus on young talent and early season questions. The club aims to showcase new players and build momentum for upcoming fixtures.

Lil American League Nine

Framesto Inde ndence Yacht Frame Assembly Progress

Report on the Thomas W. Lawson cop yacht Inde ndence at Atlantic Works shows frames rising rapidly with eighty of eighty pairs already in place and riveters advancing on mid ship frames. Access restricted to holders of passes from Superintendent EB P. Robinson as frames near completion and the boat is expected to launch before May with the main rudder to be cast at East Braintree.

Thomas W. Lawson Thetlantic Works EB. P. Robinson Eir East Braintree

Lawson Plans $60,000 Charter Oak Trotting Sweepstakes

Hartford agents announce a Labor Day sweepstakes for $60,000 between Boralma Crescens The Abbott and Charlie Herr. Owners each contribute $10,000 and Charter Oak Park adds $20,000, with the race set for the grand circuit opening at Charter Oak Park.

Hartford Conn Messrielch Jones Charter Oak Thomas W. Lawson Boston Lawson Boralma Crescens Abbott Charlie ‘Herr Charlie Herr Park Messrs. Welch and Charter Oak Park

The Abbott Won't Race New York

John J. Scannell announces that The Abbott champion trotter will not race in sweepstake events this season. He says The Abbott would trot any horse for any amount on any track after July, pending the association offering the best stake.

New York John J. Scannell Abbott Scannell

B R A Convention Hears Reports and Women Admission

Chicago March 4 Today’s session of the Order of B r ith Abraham devoted to committee reports on the annual grand master’s findings. Grand Master Samuel Dort ordered the meeting Judge H M el of New York was elected chairman and Joseph C Bloch of Cleveland read the committee report on the grand master’s annual report. A key feature was the recommendation to admit women to full participation in the order.

Chicago Order of B'Rith Abraham Samuel Dort H. M.el New York Joseph C. Bloch Cleveland

Washington Signs Slagle Gettman and Carrick, D N L Notes

DESERT NATIONAL LEAGUE WASHINGTON March 4 Manager Manning of the Washington team announces the signing of Jimmie Slagle formerly of the Philadelphia National League Club John Gettman and Pitcher Carrick who last year played with the New York team.

Washington Manning American Baseball League Today Jimmie” Slagle Philadelphia John Gettman Carrick New York

Ryan Whips Tommy West in Bloody Catch-Weight Bout

In a brutal 17 round match at catch weights near 157 pounds, Ryan dominated Tommy West. West suffered severe injuries including a broken nose and cut eye as blood flowed from multiple wounds, prompting Terry McGovern to throw in the sponge and the referee to award the decision to Ryan.

Tim Hurst West Terry McGovern Ryan

March Meeting Produces Two Bouts At Business Men's Club

Over 200 members attended the first March session of the Business Men's Athletic Club. Two boxing matches were on the card. Young Saxe fought Ned Maher to a draw under referee Ike Weir. The main event featured Charlie O'Rourke defeating Bill Jordan in two rounds, with Professor James Kelly as referee.

Business Men's Athletic Club Young Saxe Ned Maher Ike Weir Charlie O'Rourke Bill Jordan O'Rourke James Kelly

More Chess at Monte Carlo International Salta Tournament Opens

The Monte Carlo Salta tournament begins at the Casino with sixteen experts and Des Estrangers club prizes totaling 6500 francs. Early results list Lentz over Weiss, Winawer over Gunsberg, Tschigorin over Marco, and others. Players with two losses retire per the tournament rules.

Monte Carlo Begum Des Estrangers Henig Lentz Winawer Janowski Tschigorin Scheve Mieses Alapin Schlechter Adler Blackburne Marco Mason Gunsberg Marshall Weiss Gunsberg Tschigorin Techigorin Gunasbers

De Oro Defeats Long In Pool Championship Match

Alfred De Oro dominated the hub rooms tournament final beating Long 160 to 63 with a strong display in most frames. The Cuban star led 13 14 8 15 2 10 8 15 9 15 7 16 11 5 for a 152 score while Long managed 67 with 4 scratches and 0 corrections. Referee Albert Cutler and scorer Eddie Goodhill were on duty. Tonight Stofft of Cleveland faces Stubbs of Canada.

Alfred de Oro de Oro Stofft Cleveland Stubbs Albert Cutler Eddie Goodhill

Wage Scale Agreement Reached By Philadelphia Unions

The National Founders' Association and the Iron Moulders' Union of North America announce an agreement setting the wage scale for Philadelphia workers. The standard minimum rate is 1.00 an hour, with overtime at time and a half and double time for Sundays and legal holidays.

Puiladelphia Philadelphia National Founders’ Association Iron Moulders’ Union of North America

Dr Liverpool Offers Free Consultation for Chronic Diseases

A Boston promoter advertises free consultations with Dr. Liverpool at 860 Tremont Street claiming rapid disease pinpointing and high cure counts across numerous conditions. He lists hundreds to thousands of cured cases including rheumatism, neuralgia, paralysis, diabetes, Brights disease, and more.

Liverpool Tremont Street Boston Dyanna Anyony Tremont. Street

Prize Awards in Sunday Post Coupon Contest

Checks totaling 515 dollars were sent to winners in the Sunday Post coupon contest. Prizes were adjusted after clerical errors, with three extra prizes awarded to W. T. Keefe M. J. Keefe and J. H. Warren. A list of ten dollar prizes and forty five additional checks followed, naming recipients by name and address with coupon counts.

The Post Sunday Post W. T. Keefe Camden Street M. J. Keefe Washington Street J. H. Warren Dorchester Avenue Augustus Green Shawmut Avenue Joseph Muniz Saratoga Street Boston A. Pillsbury Fountain Square Roxbury J. R. Hamilton Ruggles Street Boson Whidden Essex Street Charlestown Lamartine Street Jamaica Plain Noettle Maud Ray Preble Street Max Andelman Spring Court Ston P. Killeen Ramsey Street Dorchester Ja. Grady Eutaw Street Eastston Edwin W. Powell Beacon Street Semarville Eustis Street Roxury Matten Slattery Webster Street Synn Robart Smith Paris Street East Rosa William B. Brown Pearl and Mechanic Streets Marblehead Ine —Alies Mipy Donahue Charter Street George B. Matthies Chambers Street Lucy J. Smith Hudson Street Bosom Annie Olsen Seventh Street Emma C. Spinney Massachusetts Avenue Jack Baines Merchants Row B. Johnston Tremont Street C. G. Rounsefell Forest Street Hugh. My McGrath McLean Street Sadie V. Mullen Miller Street Ww. B. Furlong EK Street South Bostom Daviden Wall Street Joseph Brennan Reaper D. Roady Union Social Club Cam John. F Roany East George Kilduff Conant Place Bos Alfred H. Pye Washington Brighton Srt George C. Field Bradford Boat Club Cambridge E . Bil F. Crowley Soley Street Estown Morris Miller Minot Street Harry Perkins Perrin Street A Wetmore Worcester Square N .Shanfield Prospect Street Samuel H. Dolph Springee James Craven Brookline Street Cambridgeport Jonn . Reddick Decatur Street Charlesa Crowell Revere Mass Fone A Healey Charles T. al Cooper Street McFarland Haverhill Street Charleston Delle Avenue Roxa, Jury

Scores From Salem and Clinton Games

At Salem Salem 10 Plymouth 1. At Clinton Clinton 6 Brockton 0. At Lawrence Lawrence 7 East Weymouth

Salem Plymouth Clinton Brockton Lawrence East Weymouth

Lightweight Wrestling Tournament Planned in East Boston

The Maverick Athletic Club secures a license to run a 135 pound lightweight championship tournament at Lyceum Hall East Boston on March 29 with a $300 purse. Entries close March 11 require a $10 forfeiture and the club match funds. Judge and officials to be named, with Richard Casey of Lowell among potential entrants and Mark Schack as present champion.

New England Lyceum Hall East Boston Maverick Athletic Club Board of Aldermen Wich East Boston The Boston Post Mark Schack James J. Gilligan John J. Gerrior Maffit Flaherty Richard Casey Lowell Schack

Boxing Gossip and Match Fortunes Across the Ring

A reader recalls the McAuliffe Carney bout saga and backers such as Rob Roy. The note details early matchmaking for McAuliffe, Frazier, and Lenhardt, plus Parson Davies’s looming health crisis and plans for benefit bouts. Contained are boxing figures, rivalries, and industry figures like Holske and Cross, with notes on Harvard boxing instruction and a possible Sullivan vs Harris bout.

Post Jack McAuliffe Jem Carney Rob Roy McAuliffe New York Martin Dempsey Jack Dempsey Jim Keenan Billy Frazier William Llivan the Globe Ed Holske Frazier Harry Glimore Patsey Sheppard Liverpool Carney Globe Jimmy Colville Globe Office Fd Holske McdAuliffe Mr. Kenney The Radley Lafayette Harvey Parker Charles Lenhardt Boston Roeber Lenhardt Parker Cross Brockton Mr. Cross Young America Tion Harvard College Steve O'Donnell East Concord Street An Houghton Shorty Mullen Founs Yearthy Sw York Parson Parson Davies Sam Harris Louisville Terry McGovern Dave Sullivan Aarone Ubbo

Weber & Fields Endorse Swamp Root Kidney Remedy

Broadway managers Weber and Fields endorse Swamp Root noting kidney trouble relief after personal use. They warn the remedy is not for all ills but offer samples and a booklet by Dr Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton New York via Boston Daily Post readers.

United States Weber & Fields New York Funy Broadway Music Hall Joe” Weber Lew” Fields the Post The Post Boston Daily Post Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

Democrats Make Big Gains in Portland Maine Elections

In thirteen Maine cities Democrats gain ground amid warm weather and lively contests. Saco sees Republican William Maybury defeated by over 200 votes as citizens win six of seven wards. Bath and Eastport show close margins while Bath Eastport results stay tight. Gardiner wards mix Republicans and Democrat, with the regular candidate ahead.

Portland Maine Citizens’ Party Citizens’ Movement Saco William Maybury Eastport Bath E. Boothby John F. A. Merrill Hallowell Waterville Gardiner

Portland Maine municipal election shocks with Democratic gains

Portland voters delivered a big surprise with Democrats sweeping wards in the municipal election. Republican mayoral candidate Colonel Frederick K. Boothby led Democrats John D. A. Merrill by under 250 votes, while Ward 1 saw Elmer G. Gerrish defeated by Democrat O. C. Curtis and Contellants’ council race in dispute. Ward 9 required a runoff as William F. Phinney failed to reach a majority.

Portland Frederick KE. Boothby John D. A. Merrill Elmer G. Gerrish O. C. Curtis James A. Contellants William IF. Phinney

Democrats Seek Recount After City Election Irregularities

Chairman Samuel Bates of the Democratic city committee announced that Democrats would demand a recount following the municipal election, citing alleged irregularities in several wards and noting an increase of about 2000 votes over last year.

Samuel Bates Democratic City Committee Democrats

New England City Mayors Spark Wide Races

Multiple towns report mayoral contests with Republican wins dominating. Frede Danforth tops Gardiner while George W. Furbush and Arthur Grady win in Waterville and Ellsworth respectively. Crosman ousts Maybury in Saco, and Rockland, Bath, and South Portland also show Republican gains amid mixed party results.

Brown Defeats Columbia In Tight 10–8 Battle

Providence R I March 4 Columbia basketball lost to Brown by 10 to 8 in a hard fought game. The Colonials offered their liveliest contest seen here, with spirited defense and scoring chances throughout.

Providence R. L Columbia Brown University Brown

Local billiards duel opens with Eaton 300 Paige 196

Messrs. Eaton and Paige began a 600 point match at Mose Yatter's last night with Eaton reaching 300 points first and Paige on 196. Paige started with an 11 point run and led throughout the night, the play continuing this evening.

Messrs Eaton Paige Mose Yatter

Doctor Abbie Warren Injured in City Scene

Dr. Abbie E. Warren, 70, was knocked down by a team in front of the Waverley House hotel in Charlestown about 6 PM. She suffered a fractured left arm and possible shoulder dislocation and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. The team, owned by G A Glines and driven by James Richie of 298 Broadway, was detained by police for inquiry.

Abbie E. Warren Waverley House Charlestown Massachusetts General Hospital G. A. Glines James Richie Broadway South Boston Richie

Dudley's Grip Secures Lead in Amateur Bowling League

The Dudley Club edged Newtowne two to one to take first place, despite Newtowne taking the opening game. Tuttle led with 615 across three strings as Charlestown split with Newton, while Brockton’s Commercials beat the 9th Artillery in Boston league action 2–1.

Dudley Newtowne Ewtowne Tuttle Brockton Commercials 09Th Artillery of Charlestown Boston

Insurance League matches produce mixed results on St James lanes

In last night’s Insurance League play at St James alleys, Employers swept all games over Darling & Russell while Travelers edged Carpenters in a close set aided by Carpenters’ slumps. Underwriters Kendall and Wedger posted 108 for the rubber as Macombers halted Bennetts’ bid.

St. James Alleys Darling & Russell Travelers Carpenters Kendall Wedger Macombers Bennetts Paige Yessho Traveler

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