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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1901
Page
3
The Detroit Driving Club will conduct a fall track meeting at Grosse Pointe the week after the Grand Circuit show in Cincinnati. Secretary H. M. Klots has reserved September 23 to 27 for the event.
In Denver Col on March 2 Broad delivered a fourth round knockout of Young Corbett, improving his standing in a scheduled match and ending the bout decisively in the fourth round.
Creedon knocked out Billy Stifft in the fifth round at Hot Springs Arkansas. Dan Creedon extended his KO streak as he defeated Stifft to stay undefeated this season.
Delegates from the Johnson group gathered at Young's Hotel led by Charles W. Somers owner of the new club. Jack F. Kilfoyle of Cleveland and Joseph Gavin named business manager joined the Philadelphia contingent.
Nouroulah the Turkish wrestler, 320 pounds, defeated James McWeeney of Chicago, 190 pounds, in a fast catch-as-catch-can bout at the Grand Central Palace. Referee Charley White oversaw four bouts as the Turk claimed the first fall in one minute thirty seconds after a half Nelson hold.
Designer Crown inshield and Builder Lawley of the Independence plan a new 70,000 psi tensile strength rudder frame cast in Bath Maine from Hyde metal. The replacement aims to replace a brittle sample from the Atlantic Works. The work continues as steel topside plates are fastened and riveters work on the hull.
Otto Miller met Ernest Roeber again at the Howard last night in a rough fifteen minute bout. Roeber finally pinned Miller in the twelfth minute after a long struggle. A contract dispute over facing repeat opponents led to a compromise allowing Ziegler a twenty minute match today, with Roeber risking a $50 loss if he fails. Ziegler, rumored a ringer, is said to be a New York arrival backed by Harvey Parker. Roeber also defeated J Flavin in seven minutes after Flavin was worn.
Somers and associates tour Huntington avenue grounds with Contractor Johnson and officials. They approve progress but seek fewer conflicts with the National League and discuss player assignments including Schreckengost Freeman Collins and Dolan not being secured. Kilfoyle and Somers plan further Boston visits while Chicago reports Bobby Lowe as Padden’s successor.
An evening meet by the Boys' Sodality of the Immaculate Conception Church at Boston College gymnasium showcased tight finals led by Domansky. Eugene Hodgkinson, Thomas Lanagan, McCusker, and Mulroy starred across dashes, relays, and field events with Frye School and Mechanic Arts second in several races.
The Business Men’s Athletic Club plans a top Boston program with a New England lightweight title bout between Sullivan and Jack Dwyer. Other matches feature Levy versus Sullivan, Obridge versus O’Brien, plus Jordan versus Maynard and Keefe against Nadeau.
A Dorchester bulletin reveals a feud between Harvard Street Improvement Association and Superintendent Wheeler over mud, crosswalks, and gutters. Suburban residents, mostly Republicans, threaten stronger action as promises fail and anger grows in a long-running fight with the street department.
Bridgeport authorities take possession of the Black Rock mansion of the late George F. Gilman. Sheriff Feneler and Officer Wright move in while Mr. Percival’s appointees in New York are unaware. A claim by Katherine Kupfer is clarified after an interview with her family.
At 48 Monument Avenue Mrs Frances Bradbury marked her 92d birthday with calls from friends including Rev Holway of Trinity M E Church. Monuments of flowers came from Epworth League and a Chicago son. she was praised for fine health and cheer.
The seventy th Maine Legislature adjourned sine die at 10 pm. The session’s last acts were the passage of the second general appropriation bill for 1901 carrying $563 1% and the general appropriation bill for 1902 carrying $2,174,677.
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