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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1900
Page
3
The article highlights coats in velvet or plain collars marketed as distinct from ordinary boys’ coats. It notes patterns matching the spring styles, emphasizing refined fabric choices and design elements.
Somerville correspondent recalls training tips for business men who box and urges practical experience over books. Andy Watson returns to Boston after beating George Cole in Philadelphia while Sullivan declines to face him. Harry Jersey challenges featherweights at Lafayette C C Cambridgeport. James J. Pearl handles Atlantic Yacht Club matchups and boxing letters. Cain knocks out Riley at Greenwood Club. McCoy takes a week for improvements. Rob Roy ends with Benton's note.
The piece outlines how deposed clubs Baltimore Washington and Cleveland leave surplus players, with New York Cincinnati St. Louis and Philadelphia eager to add crackerjacks. It discusses possible moves for McGann, McGraw, and Robinson, hints at an American Association under National League control, and notes travel and tryouts for various local clubs as spring workouts begin.
Five veteran umpires Emslie Connolly Hurst Swartwood and ODay were chosen to officiate league games this season as the National League trims its staff to a single caller per game. Connolly a Manchester native is 30 and praised as a sharp judge of balls and strikes. Hurst, 3 years old with ten years experience, previously on the NL staff and managed St. Louis in 1898. Swartwood, 37, a former pro ballplayer, starred on the Eastern League staff. ODay, a Chicago native, began as a pitcher and has four years umpiring. The move aims to improve accuracy and consistency, with each man backed by pluck and popular support.
Freedman must give Buck Ewing full sway for the New York club to contend in the championship race. Buck, well informed on players, could lift the Giants above last year's performance. Boston may release players to help Gotham, Selee hints Frisbie could be spared. Hamilton could join New York, but Boston declines to confirm.
Four games were bowled yesterday at Sudbury alley for the Brokers League championship. Pearmain & Brooks won three games from Chase & Barstow to virtually secure the pennant and cup. Urann, J. Kerwin and Jolly starred for the victors while Beckman led the losers.
Hurley A C defeated Sligo Social Club 1341 to 1204 at St James alley with captain Hurley scoring 290 pins. Walsh and Hantz paced the winners while Haberstroh Dorn koop Dundas Schaaf Schleicher starred for Sligo. Boylston Juniors rallied to tie Dedham in a separate derby, setting up a rubber game at Trinity court alleys next week.
The third annual banquet of the Dorchester Wheelmen was held last evening at the United States Hotel. President Frank B. McArthur acted as toastmaster with short remarks from C. H. Homeyer John F. Reardon Charles P. Smith H. T. Grace and F. J. Garrison. A gramophone speech by Charles H Ball, absent in New York, capped the event.
The Somerville Cycle Club hosted its annual banquet last evening at the United States Hotel with over forty members in attendance. President R. H. Farwell gave informal speeches alongside remarks from several members.
The Philadelphia Baseball Club departed Philadelphia for spring practice in Charlotte North Carolina, signaling the start of the team’s preparations for the new season.
Runners from the area train for the April 19 B A A Marathon with Brignoli Ronald McDonald and Dick Grant possibly breaking records. Boston College weighs sending a team to the U P relay in Philadelphia. Kanaly of Somerville High shines in dual meets and targets the inter scholastic mile next Saturday. Wisconsin coach O D ea already has four crews training six weeks earlier than last year. Yale has over 20 students in training for multiple athletic teams.
Starving India alarm rockets in famine report as fifty million people face hunger throughout the subcontinent.
Kansans debate prohibition policy as state officials weigh enforcement and citizens voice opinions on drinking laws and morality. Residents from diverse regions discuss impacts on business, crime, and personal freedoms amid ongoing statewide tests.
The article urges readers to donate ten cents to Indian famine relief and discusses widespread prohibition debates. It cites editor Sheldon’s censorship, recounts rejected news by his paper including crimes, riots, and a topeka incident, and includes a Young Men's Christian Association appeal for aid.
Sheldon defends printing nonviolent news over bloody battles and says he should guide parishioners on what to do, but ultimately lets readers judge. The early copy includes AP’s army estimates presented to Parliament by the British government.
Chairman R F Kelsey of the New land district board of control of the N C A tendered the Boston place on the board to Mr Wallis B Merrihew who will probably accept. Merrihew takes the place left by Henry W Robinson of the LA W racing board and will issue sanctions and registrations and report rule breakers. He is a Wilmington Delaware native with long experience in racing and bicycling journalism.
Entries for the Boston Dog Show close next Monday as owners from across the country enter a record list. The Ladies' Kennel Association of Massachusetts votes a solid silver cup for best dog owned and exhibited by a New England Kennel Club member. A silver cup for best dog owned and shown by a lady requires at least four entries. A club member donates a silver cup for the best Maltese Terrier, and A Caldwell Jr of Philadelphia pledges two cups for fox terriers.
Fragmentary lines show scores with town names such as Clinton Plymouth Brockton Hartford Haven and unclear dates and teams. The readable parts include Brockton 7 Balem 4 and Hartford 9 3, suggesting a series of local match results with several garbled place names.
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