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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1909
Page
9
The piece notes a proposed Johnson vs Ketchel bout with deposits totaling $5000, possibly in New York or California, and discusses implications for Jeffries. It mentions Johnson in Chicago, Ketchel in New York, and the London Langford match promised by Johnson.
Yesterday afternoon the Harvard varsity crew won decisively on the Charles River after a hard race. The crews started near Cottage Farm Bridge and finished about two miles later at the Union Boat Club house in the Charles River Basin.
The Harvard varsity crew built a lead over the second and third eights, then the second crew closed to neck and neck with the varsity near the Cottage arm bridge. Coxswain Blagden’s quick move kept the boats clear as the stroke rose to 88 before the varsity finished a length ahead.
Enthusiasm grows as a Maxwell car pursues an 11,000 mile nonstop engine run. An owner offered $1900 at 1 to 10 that the car completes the run and 1 to 5 for 5000 miles or more. The engine logged nearly 700 miles by late last night with no skips or punctures since Thursday morning.
Melrose and Somerville High School basketball teams, contenders for the Greater Boston title, will settle their dispute next Thursday night at Winthrop High School. Charles Harrold of Winchester will officiate the game after a tied Tuesday contest ended a rough two halves.
Harvard’s first outdoor practice featured a scrimmage between two picked teams. Team A won 8 to 6 behind strong early and late inning hitting while a large battery slate tested players including Everts Beebe Palmer Davis Ohler Boyer on the mound and Jordan Sweetser Brown W Evarts behind the plate.
Providence defeated New Bedford 5 to 2 in a hard fought league game. The score reflects Providence’s balanced attack and strong goaltending led by Sutton and Mallory’s 29 saves.
In Princeton New Jersey experts forecast the ninth annual collegiate chess match between American and English universities will favor the United States. The American lineup includes Wolff Hughes Whitaker Stephens Blumberg and Pershley. Play starts at 8 a m concluding around 11 30 p m London time with a midday break.
London reports growing talk of another interuniversity meet with Harvard and Yale. Oxford and Cambridge appear inclined to accept, though a summer arrangement remains uncertain. The American challenge is advancing.
Johnny Glover of Boston defeated Yankee Schwartz of Philadelphia in a fast ten round bout at the Olympic A C. Glover pressed the attack punching with steam and wore Schwartz down with persistent tactics, sending him to the floor in the eighth and ninth rounds several times.
In Pittsburg on March 19 the Lipman team of Chicago claimed first in the five men class with a world record score of 2969 and won $700. Al and Tony Schwoegler of Madison Wisconsin led the doubles with a world record 1304 and earned $430.
Lowell High School defeated Lawrence and Haverhill in the intercity meet at the State armory. Lowell led the scoring with 31 2. Lawrence 32 1 4. Haverhill 41 4. Captains Riley and Connell of Lawrence and Lowell stood out for steady work as Lowell secures the second leg in the inter city cup.
In Pinehurst North Carolina on March 19 the spring golf tournament moved to the semi finals with eight divisions. A standout match in the Presidents division saw B P Merriman of Waterbury Golf Club Connecticut defeat C L Becker of Woodland Golf Club Massachusetts two up on the home green.
Princeton gymnastic squad topped Yale 33 to 21 in a home meet held in Princeton New Jersey this afternoon. The win improves Princeton’s record for the season and highlights strong performances from several event winners.
Boston billiards spectators watched Charles Morin of Chicago overpower Allen Mason 50 to 32 in a Western representation clash last night. Morin led from the start and built a commanding margin to secure the win.
Fragmentary score ledger lists Adams Square alleys with totals for Fifth Company C A C 48 percent 474 507 1464 and Company EF Regulars forfeited. Batteries and other units show figures 484 899 377 1210 with limited legible labels.
Three records fell at the Roxbury Latin track meet yesterday as Charak set a 200 yard run mark Sumner lowered the 1000 yard run record and Dave Colling topped the 120 yard event. Open events featured fast sprints hurdles and a 1000 yard race while closed events listed winners in relays and distance runs with times and placements.
Jim Flynn defeated Bill Papke in a ten round bout in Los Angeles. The fight went the distance with no decision, but critics agreed Flynn outclassed Papke throughout the match.
The Twentieth Century Club opened its art exhibit limited to members, featuring works by club artists. Notable pieces include Dr. Clay MacCauley portrait by Nellie Mathes Warne, After the Dance by Sarah G. Putnam, The Dawn of a Hot Day and The Flush of Dawn by Henry Turner Bailey, and Palais de Justice Paris by Colin A. Scott.
An exhibit of Irish blackthorns shillalahs and walking sticks entered in the Post Blackthorn Contest at 263 Washington Street draws entries from aged sons of Erin. Joseph O’Mara attends and offers prizes of 100 dollars. Dozens of sticks with storied origins are entered from Boston areas including Roxbury Cambridge and Brookline, with histories tracing to Limerick Cork and Kerry. In three days 175 sticks have been listed with diverse family lineages and connections to Ireland’s past.
A funeral in Boston features work horses from firms such as Pierce Company Met ropolitan Coal and Hood & Sons forming a lane on Massachusetts avenue for the hearse. The body of Mr. Angell lies in state at the Second Unitarian Church Copley square from 10 to 2 with service led by Rev. Thomas Van Ness and Rev. S. H. Roblin. Interment follows at Mount Auburn. Humane Society officers guard the procession. honorary pallbearers include Henry Hull Albert Pillsbury and J B Cross. Ushers are officers from the Humane Society.
Sodality A. C. seeks 17 and 18 year old uniformed teams for April games around Boston. Strong teams and fair expenses offered. Contact J. McMahon 5 Brigham Street East Boston or S J McDonnell 4 Roxbury Terrace Roxbury. Linwoods of Roxbury also seeking dates.
Heavyweight champion Jack Johnson escaped serious injury after his car overturned near Valparaiso Indiana. He said he would box Ketchel anywhere if a $30000 guaranteed purse is offered and would not demand hard terms, suggesting $25000 could suffice for a short bout.
The schooner Fred A Small stranded off Chatham floated at high water then sank again leaving its deck awash. Revenue cutter Acushnet sails from Wood's Hole to attempt saving. Sachem carries 22000 bushels of coin, 1002 sheep, 911 cattle, 10 tons flour, 300 tons provisions, 590 bales cotton, 800 onion bags, two refrigerators, and other freight for Liverpool. Francis Goodnow towed into harbor after Nantucket collision, damaged and to be surveyed.
Maritime notices list arrivals and clearances for steamers and schooners, detailing ships such as Lanecastrian Young Bostonian and City of Augusta with origin ports London Hull Manchester and Baltimore along with towage barges and wrecking lighters. It records sun and tide data, high water times, and a long roster of vessels and destinations across Atlantic ports and U S. coast.
Somerville mayor objects to city departments signing of wages claiming the city cannot keep books and collect bills for others. He says wage signing is sufficient cause for dismissal of any official involved.
A compiled list of residents and addresses including Ellen DeCourcey in South Boston John Murray Roxbury Daniel Murphy East Esplanade Medford and James Waters Brookline among others with multiple street numbers and locales. The entry reads like a street directory segment detailing names and home locales.
The Sheinwald Shoe Syndicate runs today with extra salespeople at 49 and 42 Summer Street and 6 Hanover Street to handle expected crowds. 9600 pairs of branded spring footwear plus 1500 pairs of new low cuts from Brockton arrive. prices cut to move stock, with a promised special present in Sunday Post.
Rufus G. Fessenden, a police department lieutenant, and his wife celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary at their home on 10 Hopstil l street Dorchester last evening. The occasion also marked the lieutenant’s 40th anniversary of appointment in the police department.
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