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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1904
Page
3
A physician offers Dr Shoop’s Restorative on a one month trial to sick readers. He describes the program, asks readers to request a specific book title such as Dyspepsia or Rheumatism, and directs them to send no money now and contact Shoop, Box 6085, Racine, Wisconsin.
At Exeter New Hampshire on March 9, Phillips Exeter Academy indoor handicap meet saw J B McComick of Boston break the school shot put record with 8 feet 11.5 inches, surpassing the old mark by four inches. Winners included W D O'Brien in the 60 yard dash, T C Gree in the 45 yard hurdles, G A Tilton in the 300 yard dash, W H Blanchard in the 100 yard run, W McVicker in the 1000 yard run, W H Sleeper in the high jump, and C L Stayer in the pole vault.
Andover Phillips Academy held its first indoor handicap track games in years with floor events and a lone 25-yard dash. W F H Bullock, former football fullback, set a school shot put record at 45 feet 6 inches, beating the old mark by 6 inches. Other winners included Reed Girlpatrick in the 25-yard dash and H Brooks in the quarter-mile dash.
In a Worcester gym clash, Worcester Tech overwhelmed MIT 35 to 17. Butterfield and Tiall led with four goals apiece, while Wiggins and Hall contributed for Worcester as MIT showed little practice since Feb 17.
In Providence Illinois Dr Frank Sexton is hired as coach for the Brown ball nine and Ralph Woodsum last year’s third baseman is chosen temporary captain.
American trio of swimmers set new marks at the Brookline Swimming Club event in the Brookline Public Baths. C. M. Daniels of NYAC swam 440 yards in 6 54.5, A. M. McCormack of Brookline plunged 65 feet 7 inches, and Harry LeMoyne won the 10-yard dash in 27.15 seconds. The meet drew near 500 spectators and featured tight finishes, a NYAC relay loss to Brookline, and a standout performance by 12-year-old Irvine Elliott in the 200-yard handicap.
Tufts College board elected new sports captains with Arthur J. Simon named baseball captain and Edward A. Knowlton football captain. Also appointed Hugh H. Whitman as assistant varsity manager and awarded track Ts to Hector G. Resigari and Frederick II Proctor.
Roxbury High School opens practice under Buck Ewing who led the scholastic stars. Last year's Highland league champions plan a Boston strong schedule after this year becoming non league. Captain Peard names back trio, with Peard Packard and Thorn, as key players and a slate of promising candidates for every fielding position and outfield.
New York dispatch says James E. Sullivan selects William H. Sparrow Robertson of Brooklyn to construct the track and athletic grounds for the St Louis World’s Fair. The one third mile track will feature a 2:20 yard straightaway for sprints and will enclose a baseball diamond, plus football and lacrosse fields.
Harvard travels to the Hemenway gymnasium for an exhibition against Columbia marking the Crimson return to winter gymnastics. The event features parallel bars rings horses and 112 hours of competition with Harvard’s team led by Captain Evans and eight teammates including Emory Sherman Carpenter Brackett Woodbury Tomlin Baughton and Carzell.
Harvard plans a Friday boxing revival at Hemenway Gym after a Harvard Columba gymnastic meet. The program includes a sparring match among top students of Professor Mike Foley and echoes Roosevelt era exhibitions, once exclusive to men.
The Meagher team was favored by the referee last Saturday and all bets stand. Mureh from Lawrence will miss the trip due to a hand injury from a window push and asks to stay home until fit. Captain Dick Padden of the St. Louis Browns has a bad thumb but is ready for the season. Local notes mention many schedules and player movements including Joss, Moore, Bemis, Bradley, and Cleveland’s pay for wins. The Harlem regatta is set for Memorial Day, clashing with the American Henley in Philadelphia.
The B A A and Newtowne match to decide the Gilt Edge league championship was moved from last evening to Friday at the Old Dorchester Club. Charlestown and Commercial play at the Dudley Club tonight.
Cobb Bates Yerxa beat Smith Anthony two games to one in a three game set. Cleaves from Smith Anthony rolled 292. The Quincys defeated the Charters two games to one in a three game match with unclear score lines listing several numbers.
New York March 9. The Gordon Bennett committee will likely ban any U S entry to Europe unless April elimination trials prove sufficient capability. Cars face a 200 to 300 mile test on Virginia Beach or Ormond Beach, or risk rejection from representing America.
In Macon Ga on March 9 Boston players impressed crowds with fast infield play and strong hitting in a 14 to 12 victory over Mercer University. Norwood Gibson was the tardy pitcher, George Winter caught, Tannehill and Doran noted for good form. Collins praised the team’s hard work after five weeks outdoors and reported Lachance’s five pound loss following a cross country run. Fred P. O’Connell.
East Boston High School captured the state championship by defeating Dorchester High 24 to 6 in the East Boston gym before 800 spectators. Glynn led with eight goals, Hagman Cahill and Dorgan also starred as East Boston won its 7th straight. Dorchester’s Barnstead Brayley and Kelly played well. second teams East Boston 11 West Roxbury 2. Referee Davis, scorer Armstrong, attendance 100.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a universal kidney and liver remedy. It cites testimonials, urges readers to buy fifty cent and one dollar bottles, offers free samples and an informational book, and instructs how to test urine to gauge kidney trouble. The Boston Daily Post is cited as the source of the offer.
Boston Athletic Association preliminaries last night produced 12 bouts in the 115, 125, and 105 pound divisions, with A White of Newton and Billy Cornell of Lowell shining in the 115s. J Segrue and J Tracy wrestled to wins, while J Ryan topped M Devine in a 125 pound clash as rivals battled for county titles and upcoming showdowns.
The Highland A. C. Marlboro strengthened its program for tomorrow night by replacing Johnny Burlick with George Murray of Lynn as sparring partner for Donohue. Burlick left Marlboro for Terry Mc Govern, forcing a last minute opponent hunt. John L. Sullivan is expected to appear amid Sullivan training for Joe Reed.
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