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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1899
Page
3
Ernie Roeder defeated the Terrible Turk in about twenty seven minutes to retain his American wrestling title. A crowd estimated around 2500 watched as the Turk showcased surprising resilience with his limbs, while Roeder pressed the action securing a decisive finish and the German champion's hold.
Last night the Post artist reported on a wrestling match with five competitors hitting the mat in a round of showy moves and rapid exchanges. The piece highlights quick pins and dramatic reversals observed during the event.
Gus Ruhlin dominated Joe Goddard at the Lenox Athletic Club beating him to the floor multiple times before Goddard quit in the fifth round under Queensberry rules. Ruhlin favored at 2 to 1, with bets on Goddard failing to last ten rounds.
The match ends with Roeber declared winner after the Turk quits to protect his arm. Weigh-in notes show Roeber at 191 pounds and the Turk around 238, with crowd cheers and a dramatic show of strength as both fighters exchange holds. Roeber indicated willingness to rematch for 3000 side at catch weight.
H P Taylor of San Francisco offers 30000 and posts 00 with Dave Holland claiming a Western syndicate backs him. He aims to stage the bout in Montana in June with details to be set by April 15. Taylor’s bid faces scrutiny as promoters weigh costs and drawing power against the star pair.
Fragmentary text asserts electricity as a universal restorer of vigor and nerve force. It references a fundamental belief that electricity powers life and energy, mentioning a past personal experiment and practical demonstration to patients. The passage is incomplete but centers on electrical treatment claims.
A physician touts 30 years of practice treating glandular and nervous disorders from youthful excesses with continuous galvanic currents. He explains inventing portable batteries that evolved into the Dr Sanden Electric Belt for men as a superior treatment.
Bob Fitzsimmons announces a planned new punch to challenge Jeffries. He cites an Australian zigzag railroad as inspiration and promises feints with both hands to outfox McCoy. He insults Corbett while recalling a previous knockout.
In Little Falls New York on March 7 Mike Farragher of Youngstown Ohio knocked out Kid Hopkins of Syracuse in the second round. Hopkins was floored twice in the first round and again in the second before the bout ended. Also Cas Merino of Syracuse defeated Joe McCabe of Utica in the second round by foul. William Hennessey beat Robert Slattery in the second round after Slattery fouled.
Austin Rice of New London and Tim Callahan of Philadelphia boxed twenty rounds at catchweights to a draw at the Standard Athletic Club. Callahan was saved by the gang from a knockout as Rice landed a left swing that felled Callahan into the ropes just before the bell.
About 800 sports attended the second boxing carnival of the Rockport A C. The main bout was a twenty five round at 112 pounds between Joe Maxfield of Cleveland and Eddie Bowers of Columbus for the featherweight championship of Ohio. Referee Hinkle declared the match a draw.
Dayt on March 7 Johnny Van Heest of Hot Springs won a hotly contested six round catch weight bout against Australian Billy Murphy. Van Heest held the advantage with strong hitting powers while Murphy showed little science. The final round ended in 90 seconds with Murphy down for nine seconds, groggy, prompting the referee to award the decision to Van Heest.
Pittsburg March 7 The L A W appoints a new racing board with Fred Gerlach as chairman and five members. Each member takes charge of multiple states from Illinois to Maine, with an expanded roster and greater sanctioning powers to speed decisions and broaden handicapder listings.
President Porter of the 99 Meet Club said he received assurances that the L A W meet will be held here this year after returning from Montreal yesterday.
The Literary Society at Temple Ohebel Sholom Union Park held a vestry concert last evening. The Hayward Concert Company entertained a large audience with Miss Theo Goodrich, Miss Edith Barnes Arey, Mr Ba Mann, Mr Delbert Webster, and Frank A Kennedy performing in a dramatic sketch The Marble Arch with Kennedy and Mann and Miss Goodrich and Miss Arey in the cast.
Reading A C won most events against Somerville Central Club in billiards pool whist and bowling. Elliot beat Daniels in billiards, Dillingham won, Twombly and Tuttle led pool, Central topped whist, and Reading swept the bowling matches with Kinsman Callaghan and Jackson high scorers.
For sale at all druggists everywhere avoid substitutes and beware of imitation Mariani and Co. 52 West 15th Street New York City. Send for a free book of portraits and autographs.
In Saugus the Nanapashinet Club defeated Malden 71 2 to 21 2 in an Eastern Middlesex League meeting. Edwards beat Quamby in billiards and Paul won from Bruerton. Newhall and Batchelder swept pool, whist went Nanapashinet's way, and Batting led with 514 while Wentworth posted 683 for the home side.
Stoneham Club met Highland Club Melrose at Highland's club house in an interclub night. Billiards scores: S A C Durfee 150 Hunt 144 total 299. Highland Serra 130 Greenleaf 150 total 280. Pool: S A C Jenkins 58 Rodgers 60 total 113. Highland Dudley 60 McFarland 56 total 116. Stoneham won at whist by eight points.
In Intercycle tourney last night Alter Egos of Chelsea had a walkover in all three games against the Waltham Cycle Club who were one man short. Margo led with 246 while the Suffolk club’s Raithel Brooks and Rauk starred in the Tiger Roadster Suffolk match as the Tigers won the first two games and dropped the last.
An advertisement urges tests for kidney and bladder distress and promotes Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy as a cure. It claims the medicine treats kidneys liver and blood and relieves effects of alcohol. A free sample offer is available by mail to readers mentioning the Boston post.
Hollis defeated Jamaica A A in two of three close matches last night as Vinson rolled 621 and Foster 617 to lift Hollis. Jamaica A A triumphed in the middle round by seven pins.
In last night’s Newspaper League action the Journal defeated Herald twice of three games to seize a solid second place, while Hotel and Railroad swept City News to claim first. Fowle led Herald with a 106 single and 266 three-string total, with Babcock at 261 and Donohue at 259 supporting.
The Lovell Arms Company defeated Clapp and Tilton in all three games of the Mercantile League last night. Scores show Lovell 72 to 72? 739 786-2194 Clapp 72 to 24? 643 T117-2084.
Dartmouth’s annual indoor meet in Hanover featured multiple events with top placers. Edson won the 15 yard dash with 21 5 seconds, McDavitt led the rope climb and potato race, Cannell high jumped 5 feet 2 inches, and Griffin and Brigae earned wrestling wins while boxing matches produced no decisions.
The English High School completed board track trials at Holmesfield Cambridge with top names in sprinting, distance, hurdles and field events. Competitors include Lawyjer Jenks Grabert Bernstein Reynold Bogardus Spitz McKenney Gough Pray Grimes Howard Manahan Bragdon Packard Magnitsky Pratt Stevenson Merrill Saunders Clinton Tracy and others. They will compete March 18 in the interscholastic meet representing English High School.
The New England Club of Delta Epsilon held its fifteenth annual banquet at Young's Hotel. President Charles L. Edgar of Rutgers presided. Speakers included Rev. E F Atkinson Brown Alfred Hayes George Andrews Le Rue Vrendenburg and Lt A A Gleason. About sixty members attended from Technology Harvard New York University and more universities.
The University of Pennsylvania Cricket Club begins practice for intercollegiate games with Harvard and Haverford led by captain Arthur W. Jones. Entries for the Boston Horse Show open, prizes total 19000 dollars. Williams College indoor meet aims to lower the track record. A BA A bowling team heads to New York with lineup and manager. Rokinson School baseball to be coached by Rand. Knickerbocker Club accepts Xavier five mile relay challenge. Knight of the Thistle horse now in Lord Beresford’s stables. owner alleged to be L. O. Appleby of New Jersey.
East Weymouth defeated Plymouth 6 to 3 on March 7. Nicholson led rushes with 5, Schofield 6, and Foster 1. Tibbetts posted 46 stops, Mullen 33. Referee Arthur Harlow.
A rough free fight broke out at Vine Street Rink between Lynn Classical and Dorchester High players in the Boston Interscholastic Roller Polo League. Police separated fighters as Dorchester tripped Lynn, Lynn won 12 to 0 amid crowd turmoil. second game calmer with Kavannah scoring the decisive goal.
In New Haven Waterbury is defeated 6 to 3 as Waterbury pushes play into their opponent’s territory early. Sword stars for Waterbury with bold saves while Wiley exits and Holderness strengthens late rally. Rushes Roberts and Whippie pace New Haven in the scoring.
Providence defeats Hartford 6 to 2 in Hartford. A tight first three periods gave way to Providence’s stronger play as Hartford fell apart late. Key players include Mooney and Cunningham with goal attempts and fouls called on Everett and Murtagh. Attendance about 2000.
Taunton hosts Rocklands as Dawson and Murphy star in a decisive 21 to 3 win. Key scorers include Daly 12 Murphy 12 Magee 2 Moran 37 Holt 27 and Fuller 1. referee Maynadier and a crowd noted as attendance unspecified.
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