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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1898
Page
3
The Charlestown Club loses three times to Old Belfry Club of Lexington in a key Amateur Bowling League of Boston and Vicinity clash. Low scores, with Charlestown at 2328 and Old Belfry near 2200, threaten Charlestown’s title bid. Only W Reed of Old Belfry surpassed 500, while Southwell of Charlestown had a four-bagger late in game one.
In the St James alleys last night Manhattan Club defeated St James Extras by 46 pins in game two of a three game series with Ex tras taking the first game. The rubber is set for next Thursday at the same lanes. Smith posted the high single and three string totals.
Wellesley March 10 The B A A second team overwhelmed Newton High in the Circuit League bowling on the Maugus alleys tonight. The Unicorn bowlers produced the year's high score in the league as the B A A Second posted a decisive win.
The Murray Irwin duo of Cochrane and O Bryan top the Sudbury alleys two man tournament with 1109. Cochrane posted 239 229 166 for 634 in a remarkable series as part of the session standings. Other pairings and totals include Callaghan Lawson 1075 Binns Kinsman 1073 Williams Simson 1067 Haggerty E Klucken 1049 E Klucken R Klucken 1030 Chard Adams 1029 George Bean Sheehan 1624 R Klucken Haggerty 1004 Dow Dodge 991.
The American Waltham Watch versus John P. Squire game in the Mercantile League is postponed to Friday March 18. The two man candle pin finals at Hub alleys move from Monday March 21 to Tuesday March 22 with entries closing Monday. Charles Lavis of St. James owes a $25 forfeit not yet covered by Hub. he will draw the forfeit if the challenge isn’t accepted by Saturday.
A 16 year old Boston newsboy Freddie Curran wowed the Grand Theatre audience between acts of The Hand of Fate singing Uncle Sam Why Are You Waiting a war ballad by Monroe H Rosenfeld. He repeated the song on stage as boos of delight turned to cheers and coins flew from the gallery and boxes. Managers plan to feature the number and souvenirs through the week.
Twenty five dollars covers all expenses during entire time absent. For itineraries and full information apply to D N Bell tourist agent Pennsylvania Railroad 26 Washington Street Boston.
Chairman Mott urges frugal operations for the racing board to save funds for member salaries. The plan caps board size at six, uses postal cards, and increases sanctions revenue. Mott claims $1,000 salary per member and states no meetings this year unless needed to save expenses.
Tom Linton and Eddie McDuffee sign to race under N C T. The Kangaroo Road Club of Jamaica Plain plans an April 18 dance. prize for best lady costume. Watson Coleman arrives in town after winter on a farm. English market prices bikes at 200 to 250 dollars with romanium frame components. Ducker travels to New York for National Cycle Track Association meeting. Boston velodrome site finally chosen as union. Sudden progress hindered by strict state building laws. Chinn and Billy Michael reportedly reconsider plans to come to America. Adee proposes L A W transfer of cycle racing control to Century Road Club.
President I B Potter of the League of American Wheelmen disputes claims in New York papers that he dictated handicappers appointments. He says he only recommended them, yet Chairman Mott’s accompanying letter to the racing board lists seventeen named handicappers to vote on.
The scene inside the Martian palace erupts in violence when a guard kicks Anna. Colonel Smith and Sidney Phillips retaliate with disintegrators, Martian guards fall, and Earth ships sweep the room with deadly fire. The Martians panic as Edison orders a halt and our forces pause the assault.
Colonel Albert A. Pope of Boston arrives in Washington after a week at Virginia Hot Springs. He plans to give General Miles and Vice President Hobart a chance to enjoy riding in the Columbia motor carriage that preceded his arrival.
The roads and bridges committee, after not reporting the four bills before it, plans to present a bill of its own drafting. It will combine the strongest points from the prior measures and may still reach action this session.
Sharkey and Choynski have stopped training and are confident for tomorrow night. Sharkey enters around 178 pounds with Choynski at 160 to 165. Betting favors Sharkey at 10 to 8 as advance ticket sales remain very strong in San Francisco.
Michael J. Connelly Peter Maher's manager says Kid McCoy's heavyweight claim is a farce he claims McCoy fears Maher. Connelly notes a $5000 forfeit remains with Sam Austin for any man to cover and asserts Maher has defeated both rivals McCoy seeks now.
Peter Maher has signed for a six round fight with Steve O'Donnell at the Philadelphia Arena on March 16 in Philadelphia. The bout is set for a headline card in the city.
An Earth expedition under Thomas A. Edison aims to conquer Mars using an electrical ship and a disintegrator. After interplanetary travel and battles with Martian air fleets, a flood destroys Martian cities and Edison negotiates peace terms with the Martian king.
A vivid account describes Martian society with giants of twelve to sixteen feet, olive complexions, and a military-ruled regime. The narrator notes the emperor on a golden throne and connects facial features to a military-educated mind, contrasting Martian physiques with human expectations.
The report notes a fourth outcome and two prior contests concluding soon after the Australian event, with finishes coming in under a single round.
About 500 spectators at Lyceum Hall East Boston watched Bob Allen clash with Tim Kearns. Allen accused of misstatements about rounds and referee actions, while Kearns earned strong support from managers and observers. Contests arranged include John B Butler vs Tom Carpenter and Kearns with Professor Robinson. negotiations for Patsy Hennessy may follow.
George Dixon and Young Mahoney have agreed to a six round sparring match at the Arena in Philadelphia on April 1 with a 130 pound weigh in. Mahoney praised for cleverness and speed but criticized for lacking punching power. local experts expect him to navigate a limited round bout with Dixon.
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