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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1903
Page
3
The Shamrock III pontoons were removed as the yacht floated and settled, with the boat moving smoothly under a high narrow sail plan and a lighter mainmast. Spars were shipped from Denny's yard and will be stopped tomorrow.
Boston fans celebrate Duke Farrell signing a Boston American contract after a long career. The Marlboro native has played for Salem Chicago Boston Washington New York Brooklyn and more, with notable catching and infield years and a 1866 birth.
Bobby Walthour defeated Gus Lawson in two straight five-mile heats in Atlanta. Times were 7:58 2-5 for heat one and 7:54 for heat two, with Walthour breaking his own mile record in the final mile at 1:36. Previous record stood at 1:27.
At the Boston Y M C A gymnasium the annual championships for Massachusetts and Rhode Island are underway. The entry lists include competitors in the 20 yard dash, potato race, running high jump, three broad jumps, rope climb, and shot put with many athletes such as G H Walter F Wiltee J Russell and C H Sweeney among others.
Reports from Thomasville Georgia say Bonner, the second baseman from Louisville and briefly with Cleveland, is shaping into top form for the Buckenberger team. He trained with the Boston Nationals and is expected to be a valuable asset to the lineup.
The annual meeting of the Interscholastic Rowing Association adjourned at midnight after discussions on membership and rules. Officers elected include President Fred Letherbee and Vice President George G. Ball. Roxbury High admitted while Somerville schools were rejected as one. A season begins March 30 with April 1 schedule set for 13 schools including Roxbury Latin, Boston Latin, English, Stone’s, and Cambridge Latin.
At Young's Hotel members of the Work Horse Parade Association set May 30 as the parade and exhibition date for Memorial Day. The association relies on gifts with no entry or admission fees. Donations go to treasurer Dr. Austin Peters in the State House. Sub-committee appointments deferred to next Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at Young's.
The Chelsea team defeated the All Stars 6 to 2 in the season finale. The trophy or prize was donated to the Frost tal by the patrons.
Boylston rolled 160 pins to claim a world record level total in the City league. Williams led Boylston with a 139 single and a three string total of 2521s, just shy of the world three string mark. Other winners in the slate included Chauncy City Hall St James Rexford Murray Irwin and Hub.
Williams in the match last evening rolled a single of 1389 and a total of 352, the former mark being the season's record.
Arlington Boat Club defeated Towanda two games to none on Towanda alleys in a tight Mystic Valley league contest. Dew led Arlington with 105 in single and 266 in total as Arlington posted 1257 to Towanda 1242. Final tallies include Donafense Fowle 1973? Sawyer Gray 97 Lowell 87 Smith totals 407 414 436 versus Towanda 401 427 414.
In a Bank Clerks' league evening, Fourth forfeited three games to International Tries. International Tries finished with a total of 1171 points.
Duke Farrell joins the Collins team while Joe Gavin may head to New York, complicating Henry Killilea’s search for a suitable successor. Billy Lush reconciles with a expected arrival in Thomasville as Farrell and Criger form a strong catching duo with Wood backing the infield. Massachusetts State league resists the foul strike rule as do several Eastern colleges. Jack Chesbro praises Walter Clarkson and suggests Clarkson to Clark Griffith for the New York Americans.
General Nelson A Miles and Mrs Miles toured Symphony Hall's auto show in a Winton with Harry Fosdick. Exhibitors report orders totaling over 150000, led by the popular Winton display and White steam tonneau. Fosdick and others led a touring party to Auburndale Inn for lunch and remarks.
Fall River detectives locate the body of Amedee D. Chabot in a pond after a police pursuit tied to the murder of his wife Angela. The crouched figure held an old exhaust pipe, with authorities suspecting self inflicted death after poisoning and a blood stained $2 bill sparked a Canada search and Nashua clues.
A janitor found Mrs. E. A. Montague aged 60 dead on a couch and Edward Pearson aged 84 alive in a chair after a gas cock was left on in a 24 Hammond Street home Roxbury. Police and medical examiner investigations followed with autopsy pending.
At the Massachusetts Agricultural College winter course close in Amherst on March 18, Mrs. Sara E. Folsom of Revere won three prizes. She earned the general excellence first prize of 50 dollars and a special fertilizer knowledge prize of six dollars, plus a grassland fertilizer prize of 15 dollars.
In New York on March 18 the Grand Master Crandall and fellow grand lodge leaders plan a broad purge after the reveal that Shang Draper a gambler and associate of bank burglars has become a Master Mason and Royal Arch Mason. His son George’s membership proposal triggered the unmasking.
Clarkson defeats Parker in a recent Class A match at the Hubbilliard palace. The detailed score sequence and player averages are listed, including Clarkson with a dominant run and Parker posting steady totals. Sainigh Eaton plays Paige cca.
A testimonial asserts Graves' Maryland Malt Whiskey improves appetite after meals and at night. It claims the malt whiskey stimulates the stomach to aid digestion and is prescribed by physicians for wasting diseases. Available at licensed dealers at a moderate price.
Washington March 18 The Senate agrees to vote on ratification of the Cuban treaty at 2 pm tomorrow and will adjourn sine die. Debate covers race, Sugar Trust, and annexation with several senators addressing Roosevelt era policies and reciprocity concerns.
Water Commissioner Charles K. Riley, defeated for a Brookline Board of Selectmen seat, said there would be no recount. He believed his village vote plus other portions could have produced about 1600 ballots, enough for fifth place, and hinted at a future run the next year. The recount deadline expires tomorrow at 5 o'clock.
The Culture Club shifts from Saturday to Monday with a full programme announced tomorrow. Manager H R Nolte plans Holly against Mike Sullivan or Bel field Walcott amid a busy Portsmouth boxing scene versus New England lightweights. Tonight in Portsmouth Young Kelly faces Young Schindler while Count Jerry Callahan meets Joe Mullins for six rounds, preceded by a wrestling match. The Lenox Club card features Carr versus Rice, Griffin versus O'Brien, Bowles versus McNeil, and Murphy versus McKenna. A Chelsea A C note questions Joe Nelson’s absence and ponders Nelson versus Ryan or Bryson, while Chelsea’s Wren ce letters urge smarter matchmaking. Amateur tournament at Riverside Boat Club in Cambridge and O’Rourke and Sharkey square off, drawing new faces as Essex Club expands after lower dues.
John S. Cranston, Harvard’s former star center and Boston business leader, is anticipated to be named head coach of the Crimson football team for the coming season. The Harvard athletic committee meets Friday to formalize the appointment, with captain Carl Marshall indicating a decision will be announced then. Spring practice starts next Monday with last year’s varsity members coaching the hopefuls.
The Prince of Monaco trophy for the international tournament went to Pillsbury of Boston, Massachusetts. There was no contest for the prize as the event concluded in Monte Carlo.
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