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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1902
Page
3
The Old Belfry Club defeated the Newtownes of Cambridge in a candle pin match of the Mystic Valley series by winning two of three games. The score details are not provided.
Redemption captured the devaproseler of the Rank League last evening defeating Old Colony in a roll-off on the Boylston alleys. Lincoln and Swasey each scored 108 to save Redemption in the first game. The Five's team play secured the second game by a narrow margin while Old Colony won the third by 20 on the pious.
M E Sturgis of New York bought the unbeaten six year old brown stallion Dan Patch (2.041-2) from D A Messner Jr of Oxford Indiana for 20000. The horse is expected to campaign on the grand circuit if races exist for pacers in the 2.04 to 2.06 class. Dan Patch had a standout previous season with only one heat loss and earnings of 138000 dollars.
Roxbury High School defeated Milton High 11 to 1 before a large Roxbury crowd. Lineup shows Amabury, Krebs, Curley, Ewing, Hammond, Williams and Shalley among scorers. Goals from field by Ewing and Amsbury, with Amsbury also drawing two fouls. Referee Mabie. Time periods 20 minutes.
In Philadelphia on March 6 Barclay Warburton and Edgar Scott bowed to Clarence Mackay of the New York Racquet Club and Lawrence Waterbury who substituted for Milton Boyer. Final scores were 15 7, 15 3, 15 9, 15 8.
Oxford University chess team confirms acceptance of a cable match against Harvard Yale Columbia and Princeton. The match pairs Oxford and Cambridge against the U S. four universities in a historic intercollegiate event anticipated to showcase strategic play and international rivalry.
In a hard fought event at Mechanics Building New York’s Knickerbocker A C edged Brookline Swimming Club 1 goal to 0. Lemuel Quigg scored early. Le Moyne set a new 120 yard swim record in 1 20 4 5.
A boxing round up notes Joe Walcott versus Young Peter Jackson in Philadelphia postponed for money concerns. Walcott remains contracted to stop Jack Jackson in Baltimore on March 13. Upcoming bouts include Black Lemon vs Billy Stifft in Chicago and bantam bouts across New England with promoters seeking matches and venues.
Prince Henry arrives in Boston after train shed greeting by Mayor. Evans limps with German navy secretary as Cowles leads the party. The first welcome draws cheers and brisk pace through Summer Street with elaborate decorations as the cavalcade speeds along.
Part of the station shows a prince's carriage with a Swedish coachman on the box and an Irish footman struggling at the heads of the front pair. The moment passes and the crowd piles into the street as mounted police bring up the rear.
The royal train reached Boston on track 28 with seven cars bearing Dewey’s flagship name and Western state names. Police kept the platform clear as Prince Henry disembarked amid cheers, greeted by Mayor Collins and officials, with Admiral Evans and Gen Corbin present. A diverse array of uniforms marked the reception, and guards formed a grand procession as the prince surveyed the city for the first time from Dewey Square.
Lowell defeated Lewiston 41 to 3 before 1600 spectators as Fitzgerald Fox Hayes were jolted by flying sticks but returned. Burgess tangled with Fitzgerald, while McGilvray and Hayes endured a seriamaage. Final score Lowell 11 Lewiston 3. Burgess 39 stops Fox 84. ref Dick Furbush. time Paradis.
In Clinton, March 6, the largest crowd yet watched Clinton beat Worcester 4 to 1. Clinton dominated every facet as Jason replaced Mercer, joining Clinton and expanding their lineup. Worcester brought strong support, with Rushes Jason scoring 8. Cashman 27 and Bannon 41 recorded stops. Connolly refereed. Attendance 1,100.
Salem defeated Lawrence 12 to 8 in Salem on March 6 with Tibbetts starring for the visitors and Hipson scoring from the spot in four seconds. Hipson led rushes with 19 and Whipple had 4. Stop totals listed for Tibbetts and Hefferman. Referee Connell. Attendance about 500.
Harvard yesterday announced the Harvard Yale dual track meet will be held on May 24. Chairman of the organizing committee is KR. P. Frothingham with H. Brooks of Harvard and G. B. Morrison of Yale providing officials. Gould of Yale and Frothingham of Harvard will prepare a complete book of results from all Harvard Yale meets.
In New Britain Connecticut March 6 Patsey Sweeney of Manchester New Hampshire defeated Eugene Heardon of Little Falls New York by knockout in the third round of their boxing bout.
Yale University’s basketball team edged Princeton 26 to 20 in New Haven as the squads met tonight. The tight game featured strong defense from Yale and a late fourth-quarter rally to secure the victory.
Harvard suspends its season as Yale and Columbia guests cancel the planned swimming match. Officials cited scheduling conflicts and inconsistent preparations leading to the postponement of the season closing event at the pool.
A crowded afternoon tea in Copley Hall showcased Boston society with Mrs. Guy Lowell and Mrs. Gordon Abbott presiding over a table lit by veiled candles and yellow tulips. Notable attendees included Mrs. James Putnam and Mrs. Frank Crowninshield, while Miss Julia Bacon’s death darkened the event.
Detroit March 6 The American League magnates adopted Buffalo conference rule changes with the exception of the foul strike rule. Key change: umpires shall call a ball on pitchers who delay by holding the ball over 20 seconds, except the first batsman of each inning may warm up with up to five pitches after one minute. President Johnson may relocate headquarters to New York later. next meeting place undecided.
Winnipeg report on March 6 states Andree the explorer was murdered by Eskimos during his 1897 balloon dash for the North Pole from Dane Island Spitzbergen. A Hudson Bay Company mission carries the confirmation after earlier sensational tales.
A doomed ship drags anchor and drifts toward breakers while passengers cling in the cabin. A knot of affrighted travelers joins in singing Pull for the Shore as the captain calls out that help is five minutes away, according to the Chicago Tribune.
A quoted exchange over luck at cards, contrasting solitaire with a desire for a game requiring real muscle. The speaker dismisses solitary play as inviting self defeat and seeks a challenge that tests strength and skill.
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