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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1901
Page
3
Names and addresses of numerous participants listed for the Weekly Sunday Post Competition with closing time and locations across Boston and nearby towns. Includes residents from Chelsea Roxbury Lynn Medford and Dorchester along withSeveral street addresses and a few organization references.
Letters from competitors urge support for the Boston Sunday Post. Citizens Estelle Gatchell and Axel Nilsson of Peabody Mass and Roxbury’s A Ambsler express praise and request coupons. William Coy of Roxbury endorses the paper citing its color section and wide demand.
A reader praises a Boston Sunday paper after three years of use and sends coupons to credit James A McKinnon of Lynn. Other notices mention enclosing six votes for George A Ilson and eleven coupons for George A Nelson of Charles Town.
The notice urges participation in weekly coupon competitions with 68 prizes paid by check to winners' addresses. It allows group entry under one name, notes small early prizes may go to few collectors, and encourages starting immediately to maximize chances in initial weeks.
In Fall River, March 18, State officers Hodges and Letteney arrested Martin Canole and Thomas King for taking part in a boxing show at the Fall River Athletic Club claiming to violate law. They posted $300 bail for a court appearance, with a postponement likely to March 25. Witnesses summoned include several attendees. The club officers say the boxing was legal and welcome a test case.
H Crine the Furrier advertises repair dyeing and alterations at greatly reduced prices. Furs stored and insured during the summer. Located at 15 and 17 Avon Street. Up one Flight.
In Brockton City Theatre Harvey Parker defeats Charles Leonard of Newark to win the $200 side purse after taking the first fall in 11 minutes. Roeber, Leonard’s partner, was noted in the event with gate receipts.
Builder George F. Lawley expects the Independence to launch in the first week of April during high tides with hull plates, deck work, and mast stepping progressing. Three boats including Shamrock and Eagle may launch together as visitors inspect the vessel. aluminum deck plates arrive soon and rigging orders are pending.
President Horatio S. Earle of the National L A W spoke at the Massachusetts division meeting at the Revere House. He outlined plans for a two mile road building effort across twenty five states and discussed life membership, Canada border rules, and Pan American Exposition day for cycle races. Committee assignments and racing permits for McLean track operations were announced as Will Stinson trained at Charles River Park.
The Elm Cycle Club debuts at its Roxbury Street quarters, formerly Roxbury Bicycle Club, with officers for 1909 including President Edward F Sheehan and Captain James Bryant. The remodeled house offers ample wheel storage, social space, and park access as the club plans an active season and a racing team.
Edward M. Lewis, longtime Boston pitcher, retires from professional ball to teach voice culture and literature at the Curry School of Expression. He will finish in May, obtain a teaching diploma, and begin fall duties in Cambridge. He weighs league changes and supports the Players' Protective Association.
Arlington Fielding a weakened lineup pressed hard but lost 413 to 2523 as Dudley Club won two of the three games. Whittemore led Arlington with multiple clean strings and a high single effort while Marston and Dodge contributed strong marks. Dudley countered with solid all around scoring and balanced totals to edge ahead in the season race.
At Old Dorchester alleys last night the home squad defeated Charlestown two games to one. Kenney led scoring with a high total, contributing the top figures for the winners.
The piece reports an alleged campaign to stop the Knickerbocker Club meeting in Lowell, claims fake letters were sent to police, and notes the meeting proceeded as planned. It cites Chief O Mara on boxing regulation, opinions on boxing schools, and recollections about John L Sullivan and George Godfrey.
Chairman Amos G. Batchelder of the North Carolina Agricultural Board sails for Paris Saturday to attend the International Cyclists Union annual meeting. In Europe he will seek foreign riders for U S events, listing Jacquelin France Allegard Denmark Momo Italy Arend Germany Walters Chase England and Edward Taylor France. Fred Voigt wins election with Vailsburg as issue.
Roger Bresnahan, a local baseball pitcher, traveled to Baltimore to sign for the season with the National League's Baltimore club, announced March 13 in Toledo.
Providence Rhode Island March 13 Fred Parent of the Providence club last season has not signed a Boston American contract according to a report from Sanford Rhode Island today.
Bad weather on the fifth day of the Monte Carlo lawn tennis tournament postpones the anticipated singles final between Mrs. Hillyard and Mrs. Brooksmith. In open singles H. I. Doherty defeats Martin 6-2 6-2, while R. F. Doherty beats Wills 6-2 6-4 in handicap Class 1. Miss Duddel defeats Mrs. Popp 6-1 5-2 in a featured match.
Worcester announces the purchase of Frank Bonner from Rochester for the Eastern League club and plans to add Frank Mets from Akron at first base. President Hurley targets additional signings including Heimerl. Kittredge outlines a likely lineup with catches Kittredge and Doran and infielders Metz or Smoot Bonner Wrigley and Shannon.
Vickers' Sons & Maxim Limited to build five submarine boats under the new London shipbuilding programme announced yesterday. The first boat will be launched next May. Boats are of the improved Holland type.
London reports the St James Gazette announces Herreshoff Jr has been commissioned by a Glasgow shipbuilder to design a foot racing yacht to be built on the Clyde. The name likely refers to C. F. Herreshoff's son studying at Glasgow University. In Maine, Rev Elijah Kellogg remains in unchanged condition at Harpswell.
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