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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1898
Page
3
In Buffalo on March 7 Harry Lemons of Niagara Falls knocked out Mike Leonard in the twentieth round of a hard fought bout at the Olympic Athletic Club. Leonard was knocked down early and again in the seventeenth before fading after a final knockdown in the last round.
In Trenton at the Palace Club Jack Ward of Newark defeated Patsy Corrigan of Trenton in a fifteen round decision. The bout was tame and Ward was too clever for Corrigan. Referee was Sam Austin.
Young Mahoney of Philadelphia fought Dan McConnell of Camden in Athens. In the eleventh round McConnell’s seconds threw up the sponge as Mahoney battered him from the bell. The match was scheduled for fifteen rounds with McConnell unable to respond.
Paddy Fenton of Boston faces Tom Broderick of Yonkers in a twenty round bout at the Waverly Athletic Club in Yonkers New York. The match pays 50 percent of gross receipts and weight limit is 138 pounds with weigh in at 3 pm on fight night.
The New England amateur boxing championships are slated for April 2 at the B A A Gymnasium with weight classes 106 115 125 138 145 158 and heavyweight. Entries cost $1 and close March 26 1898. Open to amateurs only with no register requirement as per A A U bylaws.
Fragmentary text indicates a college, possibly Morerd, inviting new members or a joiner event. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
The Codmen Club won another first prize in the Suburban Interclub series by beating the Highland Club at the Codman clubhouse in a postponed match. Codman placed second in pool, Jamaica dropped to third. Clearwater and Keogh led a high level billiards contest with a final score of 205 to 198 in Keogh’s favor.
Reading report shows the Oxford team sweeping all events in the Interclub games except bowling. Oxford clinched the billiards title with a clear victory, securing the championship based on the billiards score.
Keogh takes early 200 point lead as Clearwater competes for the world pool title in Boston. The opening night drew 500 enthusiasts at Bumstead Hall for the event and the contest continues amid strong spectator interest.
A promotional appeal describes a 30 year medical specialist offering a free book titled Three Classes of Men. It touts cures for nervous disorders linked to youthful errors and claims use of the Dr Sanden Electric Belt. The advertisement urges readers to write to 826 Broadway New York for the sealed book.
Kid McCoy defeated James Blackwell of this city and Jack Tierney of Terre Haute tonight before 3000 spectators at Tomlinson Hall. He announced from the ring that he would claim the world championship on Wednesday and defend the title at least once every six months until defeated.
Champion Keogh defeats William Clearwater in an opening nine quarter pool match at Bumstead Hall. The match features hard pockets, long runs by both players, and dramatic breaks with Keogh securing multiple runs including a final stretch to pull ahead amid cheering.
In Tonti Hall Suffolk county chiefs inaugurated Military Division 57 AOH with 300 attendees including county directory members and officials. Ninety six of 102 candidates were inducted, Parnell Guards led by Captain Burney and McLaughlin Outing Club led by Commodore McLaughlin attended. An election followed naming Lydon president Burney vice president Feeney secretary Hickey treasurer Madden. The ceremonial close featured Gaelic songs speeches and stories.
A sparse item from Clearwater notes Scratches Keogh and Clearwater 11. The fragmentary line hints at a sports or local event with uncertain details and dates.
Teachers seek the April 1 special train to Washington from Boston via Fitchburg Railroad in Wagner Palace Cars. Priced at $2, the trip runs during Easter vacation, includes Philadelphia and Washington visits, and is run by the Pennsylvania Railroad Tourist Bureau with a first class guarantee. J R Watson, Gen Pass Agt, Fitchburg R R, Boston, will provide the itinerary.
A brief notice advises safe disposal options for Bull's Cough Syrup, highlighting health risks and urging proper handling to prevent misuse or harm.
At the State House yesterday morning Senator Towle and Secretary Peck spoke for a bicycle baggage bill that would require railroads to carry uncrated bikes as baggage with a $25 penalty for violations. Representatives from railroads questioned scope while others warned of delays and costs to suburban trains.
At 8 o'clock last evening line outside the Boston Theatre formed for tickets to the L A W minstrels show at the Bijou Theatre. Sale starts at 9 o'clock. Metropolitan Wheelmen occupy first in line with two members. Newton Wheelmen are second. By 1 a m four were in line.
Mrs. Attwell gave birth to a lusty boy described as a 98 New Male weighing 8 12 pounds with flush joints and an arch crown. L A W membership slips 638 this week with 407 new joins last week and totals 102079. New York and Pennsylvania provide many recruits while Indiana offers 20 for the national meet. W B Handy joins Fred F Dudley as salesman. Porter’s committee to boost L A W membership includes Peck Sibley Burnham Woods Bemis. Arthur W Robinson assumes study of amateur status as Dorntee transfers documents. The National Cyclists Union outlines amateur race rules by distance and pacing. Philadelphia wheelmen win a law for lanterns after dark. Trinity Co C Lincoln Hall hosts second social. list of attendees includes Colgan Martin and many others.
The B A A will stage an open 25 mile marathon on April 19 from Metcalf mill near Ashland depot to finish at the Irvington street oval. Last year’s winner J J Mc Dermott set the 1897 record of 2h 55m 10s. Entries close April 12 with John Graham athletic manager B A A Exeter street Boston.
Worcester March 7 The constitution by laws and rules committee met at Marlboro Club to outline an eight club circuit possibly six clubs from Marlboro Grafton Westboro Clinton Fitchburg East Douglas and the Worcester Lyceums plus Charley Ganzel Worcester. Frank Connaughton of the Kansas City team says he will not go to Kansas City.
Norwich Connecticut March 7 word came tonight of the death of J DeTrafford Blackstone a prominent manufacturer of the city at his winter home in New York A year ago Mr Blackstone remarried the wife from whom he had been divorced years earlier.
In 321 towns statewide crowds focused on license issues as eight towns shifted sides this year. Notable changes include Rockland Amesbury Dracut Ashland Hardwick Lakeville Belchertown moving to yes and Natick Athol Medway Holliston Scituate Orange moving to no. Clinton saw a Democratic sweep with License yes 1349 no 1011 and last year yes 1571 no 852.
Results show Albert S. Burnham defeated for Selectman while Michael Sullivan and William T. Janvrin tie for fifth with 714 votes each. Recount planned. party leaders seek statewide review. Town orgs sworn in. Tapley named chairman and Andrews secretary.
Matthew Harkins an inmate at the Medfield Insane Asylum died after a Tuesday struggle with an attendant. Dr. French, the asylum’s superintendent, reports only minor injuries and that Harkins, described as a violent epileptic, attacked an attendant with a stone before others helped subdue him. The incident was reported to State authorities.
March 7 Odessa report states the Russian government orders thirty torpedo boats to bolster the Vladivostock and Port Arthur units and plans to station eight cruisers in far eastern waters to dodge potential British Suez Canal disruption.
Company M of the Eighth Regiment held an election last evening to replace the resigned Second Lieutenant Henry W. Wilson. Major Frank A. Graves presided. On the first ballot Sergeant K. T. Caswell was elected but declined to serve. the second ballot elected First Sergeant Frederick W. Pierce.
The Temple Chabei Sholom Sabbath school presented Peter Schmidt Co a burletta in three acts at the Dudley Street Opera House last evening. A fashionable Hebrew audience filled the theatre as the children acted. Directed by Louis Lytton with committee members A P Spitz S Bernard Joseph Mode A K Cohen and M Stone led by Rabbi Samuel Herscberg.
In the House of Commons the anti-Parnellite MP John Swift MacNeill accused the government of trying to block American relief donations to Ireland to force control by landlords. He cited a telegram from Earl Cadogan. Gerald Balfour denied any such effort and refused to respond further.
A five story blaze on Canal street caused about 150000 in damage to Brownell Field & Co. and Arnold Peck & Co. The fire began in a basement boiler area and spread up the elevator shaft. Three alarms brought in most of the city’s firemen. three firefighters were slightly injured. Brownell Field stock valued at 100000 with 70000 insured. Arnold Peck stock 20000 insured. Buildings damage estimated at 39000 for Brownell Field and 10000 for Arnold Peck. Both firms insured in full.
Cambridge hosts the Y M C A indoor state championships with R Anthony of Taunton breaking the rope climb record 44 5. The meet sees J E Sullivan of Fitchburg first in the 20 yard dash and F W Foster of Cambridge winning the pole vault and standing jumps. W Corcoran and Cambridge claim the trophy for most points.
Last night Charlestown factions battled for the State Senate seat vacated by James E. Hayes. Rallies in Ward 4 and Ward 7 drew crowds as Peter F. Tague supporters spoke at Cauley Hall and Lexington Street. John Quinn Jr and other officials attended while Representative Reidy challenged Shaw’s House record. Caucus set for today 3 to 9 PM in three wards.
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