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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1898

Page

3

Charlestown and B A A Meet for Trophy

In the amateur bowling league race, Charlestown and B A A vie for top honors as week results end ties. Central secures Division B lead after a Boylston loss, while Sudbury and St James push toward the Division B championship. Barry of St James leads the individual averages with 9, ahead of a four-way tie at 8.9.

Boylston Central St. James Sudbury Deshot Oneny Barry Comings Sheafe McIsaac Powers Pine Central Ee Ee Baig Royston Jefferson Ee Noble Eee City Hall Beapesseere Ee LS Borden Soem Jameson Kirby Inter- Murray & Irwin Boston Vicinitthian Evers Charlestown Bossarmith Wees Ton Athletic Ame Columbia Munroe City I Inn Town Lowers Bertram Dow McTsaacs Jefferson Callahan Brooklin Psterson Boyston Old Dorchester Wilby Harrison McCarthy Pierce Hub Ol der Hack Sudbury Richardson Dickerman Hubchester Bean Sudbury Daly Pythian C On- Hedge Devine Jameson Warren Pythian McGrath Eade Ay Purrington Bates Independent Boston Athlet Ross Boveesis Dennis Paige Barbour Brookline Newtowne Rogers McPahillia Ameson Belfry Hitch Arlington Boat McDonald McKee Williams Quimby Meyers Mclaughlin Cooke Southwell Leahy Poggi Lavis RA Murphy Prospect Duffy Coleman Joy Jefferson Kingsbury McCar Rankin A. B Ryan Roberts Roxbury Olive McDonough McCar Libby Bradbury Noble Ingraham Lays Byrnes Gray Dorchester Dray Chadbourne Whittemore Caldwell, Charilestown Marston Lestown Fuller

Mass Interclub season concludes with mixed billiard and bowl results

The Massachusetts Interclub winds down with billiard standings led by Oxford and Kernwood trading the lead, Glendon slipping to third. Pool title decided with Glendon ahead, whist trophy goes to Philedian, City League crown to Boylston, and top individual averages listed amid ties and roll-offs.

Massachusetts Glendon Kernwood Club Oxford Lynn Kernwood Entowne Club Philedian Melross

Roxbury League Battle Nears Championship Tight Finish

The Roxbury League races remain tight with Shawmut leading narrowly over Germania who moved up to a tie for second with Norfolk. Brackett tops individual averages at 158, Binns 155, while Creighton and Germania players show strong scoring as the standings list Shawmut 5-14 and Norfolk 3-1 with high pins and averages over 150.

Alliams Boys Crockett Ston Dodge Sudbury Smith M Wheeler, M. & I. Noble Lawson Meyers Hub Falcon R Klucken Sud Garbut McCarthy Starkweather Fratus Cochrane Whalen Sewall Inman Royston Dunn Prospect Kingman Carruth Ssi Amazeen Binns Williams Sherman Sheehan Ferris Noble Ub. Eereee Small Meyers Eevee Shaw Norton Sherman Benjamin Pone E. Klucken Hub Parker Seeee Clark Smith Meyers Andrews Sherman Kilton Simson Boylston Tester Kennedy Setee Cunningham Noble Wilkins Stevenson Fossa French Merriam Cousens Hodges Hall Meyers Willis Sudbury Watts Hatfield Millay Michael Richardson Peverley Mc ‘S Dalton Brown Grinnell Jackson Dickinson Bean Newell McIntosh Brassil Arlington Boat Newton Arlington Allston Mangus Buntin Wardwell Kington 2d Vewton Oat Untin Oy Ds Misson Yardwell Cutter Arlington Riverdale Arris Newton Boat Ainsworth Wellington Ovis Allston Mangus Ubin Feltz Coffin Homer Arlington Ee Willey Begrogb Veces Pesees Till Riverdale Newton High Arlington 2d Resbrey A. Wavens Shirley Cooke Troll Wilson Ener Eenee Itz Eye Heawmuts Germania Orfolk Brackett Bhawmat Pinadir OPTOU Ees eGe Bebe Ekett, Fagles F. Ferris Creighton Inns, Eagles Gill Offit Norfolk Danhoffer Shawmut Artiett W. Ferris Ger Beier, Shawmut Marden Chester Gramer Peck Dodge, Eegles Lemmer, Creighton Berle Gumpright Young

Candie Pin Leawus Ends This Week

The week closes with the lay qabnauis of Candie Pin Leawus yielding results. Readings summarize the final turns in the lineup and the last chances for participants to place bids or claim awards.

Candle Pin Challenge Sets Stakes Across Two Teams

Charlie Lavis of St. James challenges Meiers with a $100 per game option, same bowlers as the protested Hub-St. James match. Hub managers Splaine and Parks arrange finals in a candle pin tournament at Prospect Street alleys with a new bicycle prize for the top twenty in preliminaries.

Charlie Lavis St. James Meiers Splaine Parks Hub Prospect Street Gallagher

Candle Pin Bowling Association Formed in Massachusetts

Candle pin bowlers in the city organized at the American House to establish the Massachusetts Candle Pin Bowling Association with John McAdam as president Edgar J. Dean as secretary and Edward D Maunsfield as treasurer. A committee on constitution and rules was named and will report in about two weeks. About 100 bowlers have enrolled to elevate the game and standard of league and tournament play and remove management from public alley managers.

American House Massachusetts

Hunter Holds Four Ducks and a Crane in One Shot

A hunter proclaims the achievement of bringing down four ducks and a gand crane with a single shot, describing it as the aim of his life and expressing satisfaction.

Fellows Deny Lies, Claim Twin Sowed Confusion

In a sharp exchange, Fellows objects to allegations about him and asserts the critic misidentified him. He explains the statements were made by his twin brother who claimed the other man was a gentleman.

Fellows

Professor Kennedy Promotes Boxing Training Class

An advertisement by Professor J J Kennedy offers free bag punching lessons at 22 Eliot Street. The notice claims profitable, legitimate business opportunities with potential earnings around $5000 per year and invites callers to write or phone.

J.J. Kennedy Eliot St

No Opposition Says Riding Men Will Not Flop

W J Morgan says professional cyclists will not abandon racing this year despite talk of a new organization. He endorses L A W control, notes opposition to professionals joining, and predicts a future proposal to share governance.

W. J. Morgan T. W. Eck Mr. Morgan St. Louis Howard B. Raymond Racing Board

Italian cyclist reveals rudimentary training among peers

In a letter Giovanni Pontecchi, Italian cycle racer and five time Italian champion, describes basic training habits in Italy. He notes minimal rub-downs, modest meals, occasional wine, high gears, and a style of riding to cover distance before a late sprint.

Giovanni Pontecchi Pontecchi Italy T. W. Eck Mr. Eck

Bicycle notes spark protracted match offer

The American Cycle Racing Association prepared to back Tom Linton with up to 6000 dollars to race Major Taylor, at any track May or June, any distance to thirty miles, with no prior race obligation. Lucian Lesna, who earned 4500 dollars in America last year, plans to marry.

American Cycle Racing Association P. T. Powers Major Taylor Tom Linton Linton Philadelphia Associated Philadelphia Lucian Lesna America

Boxing Gossip Shows Diversity of Matches and Plans

Boxing gossip lists numerous bouts across cities from Buffalo to Baltimore with names like Mike Leonard Harry Lemmons J foaten Red Strauss and Tom McCarthy. It notes training updates for Timmy Kearns Bob Allen plans for events at Philadelphia Chicago and Cleveland plus club activities and upcoming amateur championships.

Mike Leonard Harry Lemmons J. Foaten Red Strauss Olympic A. C Buffalo Jack Hamilton Squirrel Syracuse Tom McCarthy Unknown Palmyra N. Y Ed Burns Fred Green Toledo Bobby Dobbs Austin Gibbons Trenton Kid O’brien Konepaska Perry Queenan Pete Boyle Ritchie al Jameson Oung Boyle Roach Joneson George Kerwin Billy Stitt Brank Childs America A. C Chicago Jim Kennard Mulvale Penn Rob Allen Jim Kerns Lynn Jack Bennett J. Strauss McKeesport John Cavanagh L. Weber Allegheny Billy Ryan Steve Morrissey Young Marano Timmy Kearns Bigelow Club Bob Allen Allen Phenix Club Union Dept Rowe's Wharf Roanoke A. C North Russell Street Renton Gibbons Dobbs Tomimay West Jack Bonner Philadelphia Willie Clark Tom Edwards Brooklyn Ew Houseman Tommy White Johnny Griffin Jimmy Barry Johnny Connors Otto Stieloff Ate Sieloff Frank Gerrard Kerwin Cincinnati Matt Matthews Jim Franey Lavigne Matthews Freaney Chicago A. C Arry Ritchie Oscar Gardner Gardner Paddy Sullivan John Brophy Woburn Brophy Alses Bo Armstrong Jack O'Brien Joe Butler Frank Childs Childs Bob Armstrong New England Boston A. A Fitzsimmons Charley Farrel Eee Maine Charley Portland New Hampshire D. S Eddie Gorman Jack Daly Baltimore Charley Scarville P. T Tracy McPartland Cleveland Point A. C Tom D’arcy George V. Tuohey

Fight in Charlestown car ends in arrests

A Lynn and Boston car in Charlestown became the scene of a late night fight on route to Chelsea Street. Windows were smashed as two men, Thomas McGonigle of Chelsea and Charles Stowell of Charlestown, were arrested by Patrolman John Downey for disturbing the peace and assault. Others fled as the wagon arrived.

Lynn & Boston Charlestown Chelsea Street John Downey Henley Street Gou Thomas McGonigle Chelsea Charles Stowell Water Street

Wachu sett Boat Club nominates Ten Eyck for Henley regatta

The Wachu sett Boat Club votes to enter Edward H. Ten Eyck for a second Henley Royal Regatta in the diamond sculls. James A. Ten Eyck will accompany as coach and trainer.

Worcester Wachusett Boat Club Edward H. Ten Eyck James A. Ten Eyck

Firefighters risked burns to stop paper store blaze

Patrolman Clinton E. Bowley of Station 16 and Owen Tully of Hose 3 rushed into a store on City square after an oil stove exploded. They bore the burning stove into the street and quashed the flames after being severely burned on the arms, preventing a larger fire reaching the hotel above.

Clinton E. Bowley Station 16 Owen Tully Hose 3 City Square Waverley House C. H. Holm Bowley Tully

Baseball Team of the Maine Amid Explosive Disaster

The Maine’s baseball team perished in the explosion with only one player, John H. Blumer, and the ship’s mascot goat surviving. Blumer, Portland born, was asleep in a hammock near the aft capstan and later saved, now recovering in Key West. Sharkey the goat was the team mascot and is in Key West under a grocer’s care.

Maine John H. Blumer Portland Bonner Sam Sharkey Key West

How to Tell If We Have Kidney Bladder or Uric Acid Trouble

Advice appears to warn readers about kidney and bladder disorders and promotes Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer as a remedy. It explains symptoms like frequent urination, back pain, and sediment in urine, and claims endorsement by hospitals. Sample bottles are offered with a mailing request to Dr Kilmer & Co.

Kilmer Bright Swamp-Root Boston Daily Post Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

Overboard ship crew to Havana voyage after rescue

The derrick lost its copper bottom and the crew, led by Captain Wiley, are to be replaced by tomorrow. Mate Hammond and Fireman Bellamy were sent to the marine hospital but are not believed to be injured. Havana is expected as the destination at noon.

Hammond Bellamy Marine Hospital Wiley Havana

Underwriter Safe After Coast to Havana Trip Amid Sombre Doubts

Report from Charleston confirms the ocean vessel Underwriter captained by Dan W Wiley arrived safely with the derrick Chief in tow. Originating from Boston harbor, it had vanished after leaving New York February 27, with New York and Newport News coal stops and a planned Havana run.

Boston Boston Towboat Company Charleston Dan W. Wiley Hampton Roads D. C Shoals Vineyard Sound Long Island Sound New York Collin Smith Wiley Smith Hammond Theu 8. C Havana Florida Key West Newport News

Lone Star to Cuba for Maine wreck recovery work

The Lone Star, Captain Swain, prepared in Simpson's dry dock for five months of Cuban service hauling wrecking gear to Havana to aid dismantling parts of the Maine wreck. At Newport News an allied tow and coal ships move fuel and gear under orders for rapid deployment to the project.

Boston Newport News Lone Star Cuba Swain Havana Maine Simpson Cuban Newport News Saturn Lewis Mount Hope McLean Orion Smith Monarch Antelope Coil

Anxiety of Friends Allayed as Ferry Crew Safe

Captain John Gray visited the tow boat office with concern for Diver Michael Sullivan whose friend on the Underwriter feared a watery grave. The Underwriter’s crew totals about sixteen with Edward Barber as chief engineer, brother of Austin Barber of the Boston Towboat Company.

John Gray Winthrop Michael Sullivan East Boston Edward Barber Austin Barber Boston Towboat Company

Keogh and Clearwater Open World Pool Championship

Jerome Keogh and William Clearwater compete for the world pool title in Burstead Hall tonight with Thomas A. Mullen presenting both players. Mose Yatter will referee across three nights, as advance sales soar in Boston’s pool stronghold. Tickets available at theatre agencies and box office.

Jerome Keogh William Clearwater Burstead Hall Thomas A. Mullen Mose Yatter Boston Messrs Murray

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