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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1908

Page

9

Payne Loses Amateur Heavyweight Title to Kennedy

Emory Payne, a New York fireman and longtime national amateur heavyweight champion, loses to Thomas A. Kennedy of New West Side A. C. in a tough final at Mechanics’ Building. Kennedy gains the lead with a repeated left jab, winning by three rounds to Payne’s two.

Emory Payne New York Waterloo Mechanics’ Building Thomas A. Kennedy Payne Kennedy Emory John Denning New West Side A. C Eddie Connolly Everett S. Born Mott Haven A. C Mike Carr South Boston Murray Matthewson Charlestown Billy Rolfe Mike O’brien Robert Sears Hyde Park Northwestern A. C Louis Hearn Worcester

Last Concert of Flonzaley Quartet in Boston

The Flonzaley String Quartet gave its third and final Boston show of the season in Chickering Hall with Haydn Op. 76 No.8, Bach two-violin sonata, and Tchaikovsky Quartet Op.30, with Louis Bachner on piano. critics praised the ensemble's expressive playing and noted the program's strong contrasts and historical significance.

Flonzaley String Quartet Chickering Hall Haydn S. Bach Tchaikovsky F. Laub Louis Bachner Papa Haydn Rubinstein Grandfather Rubinstein Bach

City Hall Notes on Civil Service payroll checks and budget moves

The Civil Service Commission payroll audits begin April 14 forcing many city workers to obtain a legal rating or face discharge. Debate grows over transferring funds between bridges and the potential charter changes to abolish the Common Council. A new stable site in South Boston may reduce rent from $900 to a lower lease, with the city already paying $100 monthly rent for the current stable.

Civil Service Commission Boston

East Boston Evening High School Triumph Over Alcons

East Boston Evening High School defeated the Alcons of the South End 16 to 10 in a fast game. East Boston showcased superior passing and dribbling as the key features of the victory.

East Boston Evening High School Alcons South End East Boston East Bostons

Washington Tours by rail from Boston with stops on return

A weeklong rail tour from Boston via the Pennsylvania Railroad departs March 27 April 3 24 and May 8. Expenses paid except supper. Return stops at Baltimore Philadelphia and New York. Consult George M. Roberts P A N BE Boston at 6 8 Bromfield street for details and arrangements.

Washington Pennsylvania Railroad Boston Baltimore Philadelphia New York George M. Roberts Bromfield Street

Harvard Scrub Game Ends 4-4 As Pieper Tests Lineup

Harvard baseball held a mixed scrimmage on the fresh man diamond with eight innings played and no official score kept. Kelly Mackay Currier Boyer Cooper Blanchard showed promise, while Dana Harvey Pond topped the outfield and Aronson Keefe earned second base opportunities as Pieper drilled the team through fielding and grounders after the game.

Harvard Pieper Kelly Mackay Andover Varsity Currier Boyer Cooper Blanchard Dana Harvey Pond Aronson Keefe McCall Pounds Yannigans Cate Briggs Leonard Simonds S.s Waters

Long Shot Wins Big English Race

The Lincolnshire Handicap for 3 year olds and up at Lincoln, England, was won by American jockey J. H. Martin on Kaffir Chief owned by F. S. Barnard. Longcroft finished second and Snatch third in a field of twenty. Martin rode the outsider, who started at 100 to 7 in the betting.

Lincoln Eng J. H. Martin F. S. Barnard Longcroft Snatch Martin

Marshall and Swiderski Win Chess Rounds in Vienna

In the second round of the international masters tournament Marshall defeated Salve and Swiderski defeated Berger by sacrificing a piece each. Rubinstein and Schlechter lead with two wins each after today’s play in Vienna.

Vienna Marshall Swiderski Salve Berger Rubinstein Schlechter

Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey Ad Promotes Quick Health Boost

An old advertisement touts Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey as a fortifying daily tonic aiding against colds and pneumonia. It claims the product supplies heat energy and is easily absorbed, offering a full 32 ounce bottle with a facsimile signature on the neck and face labels for protection.

Graves Maryland Chester H. Graves & Sons

Holland Wine Co Opens New Store on Hanover Street

Holland Wine Company expands with purchase of real estate at 16 and 18 Hanover Street and plans a new store. The firm, sole owner by the Holland brothers, already operates two large Boston shops and carries ryes gins and scotches, ales and beers. Whitcomb Wead & Co. represented the deal with J. J. Riley serving the former owners.

Hanover Street Holland Wine Company J. J. Harvey William Crone Holland Brothers Boylston Street Head Place Adams Square Devonshire Street Holland Boston Holland Company Whitcomb, Wead & Co J. J. Riley

Major Taylor to Race Bedell in Sunset Sprint Clash

The Park Square track hosts an all sprint meet next Saturday night headlined by a match between John Bedell of New York and Major Taylor of Worcester. It may be Taylor’s last U S appearance this year due to a European racing contract.

Park Square Track John Bedell New York Major Taylor Worcester Taylor Europe

Challenge to a 10 mile heel and toe relay race

Roxbury correspondent H Fingold signs a challenge to Mr M Dona van the heel and toe walker champion for a 10 mile relay race with four opponents, each man walking two miles, against Donavan's 10 mile effort.

the Post M. Donavan

Germans Lion Tossed By Parisian Champion

Lewiston, Me March 24 Kreag the German lion was thrown twice by Cazeau the Parisian wrestler champion of France. The first fall lasted 24 min 80 sec and the second 19 min 380 sec with body holds used.

Lewiston Kreag Cazeau France

Kidding Cy Young Prompted Postal Cards From Howell and Bradley

Charlie Hickman and Bill Bradley traded playful postcards to Cy Young while he trained with the Boston Americans. Hickman warned to get his whip ready for the season as he planned to face Young. Bradley boasted of hitting like a house afire and urged Young to beware.

Charlie Hickman Bill Bradley Cy Young Boston Americans Ecard Hickman Old Paley Bradley

Water Curtain Protects Paine Furniture Building Fire Defense

The Paine Furniture Company has installed a water curtain system to envelop its Canal Market and Friend streets building from roof to ground. A test is planned for Thursday at 3 pm, likely drawing engineers city officials and fire department observers.

Paine Furniture Company Canal Market Friend

Baseball challenges rally youth teams across Boston area

A list of local baseball clubs seeks 14 to 19 year olds for spring and summer play. Entries include Arlington Mills Lawrence Bigelows Charlestown Y M C A Juniors Jamaica A C Gate of Heaven Readville A C Winthrop A C Stoneham A A Shamrock A C Hillsides and more with guaranteed expenses and play at home or away. Contact details provided for organizers across Boston suburbs.

Arlington Mills Fr. Brown Lawrence Bigelows Boston Thomas J. Larkin South Walnut Street Quincy Sodality A. C George A. Wilson Everett Street East Boston Riversides Arthur McGrory Central Avenue South Weymouth Charlestown Y Samuel Farley Boston Street Lynn Jamaica A. C Gate of Heaven South Boston Readville A. C Hyde Park Winthrop A. C Winthrop Stoneham A. A Stoneham Shamrock A. C Waltham F. FF. Carroll Washington Street Jamaica Plain Hillsides J. P. Hadley West Ninth Street Putnams John Mooney Andrews Roger Wolcotts Notre Dames Madisons Joseph Desaulniers Grant Street Dorchester

Hans Wagner Reforms Carnegie Tech Athletics

Hans Wagner leads a shift at Carnegie Tech in Pittsburgh. The school ends free games and moves athletics from wealthy students to a shared funding plan. Night students may pay 1 dollar and day students 2 dollars to support athletics.

Pittsburg Penn Carnegie ‘“‘Tech Hans Wagner Wagner

Institutes 15 Farraguts 8 in West End championship game

In Hancock Hall the Institutes defeated the Farraguts 15 to 8 to win the city district championship. Holland, Cuddy and Bello starred for the winners with Doherty best for the losers. Score Institutes 15 Farraguts 8. Goals from floor included Holland Lippman Cuddy and Doherty. Time 20 minute halves. Referee Loveland. Scorer Cuddy. Timer Marino.

Hancock Hall West End Institutes Bello Kelly Loveland Cuddy Ruby Marino

Doan’s Kidney Pills Said To Cure Boston Sufferer

Mrs Margaret McCann of 62 London Street Boston reports months of kidney related pains relief after using Doan’s Kidney Pills from Woodbury’s drug store Maverick square. She commends the pills as curing her ailments and urges others to remember the name. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is sole US agent. price 50 cents.

Boston Margaret McCann London Street Mass Dean Woodbury’s Maverick Square Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan

Lectures On Horses At Boston Hall Open Series

A series of free lectures begins this week at 7 30 pm in Kingsley Hall 102 Bowdoin Street Boston. Albert B Root delivers an informal talk on care of horses feet and shoeing as part of the Workhorse Parade Association program.

Boston Workhorse Parade Association Kingsley Hall Bowdoin Street Albert B. Root

Also Mentioned on This Page

Henry Hall Peter Kenney Kenney Halil Rolfe Carr S. Bohm Bohm Denning New Yorker E. J. Walsh James Mullen Walsh Mullen M. J. Carroll Union Settlement A. C T. J. Maloney Mott Haven A. C Angus McDougall C. McDonald Cambridge McDougall Eric Peterson Roslindale William Rothwell Tommy Maloney R. A. de Coursey New York Noble Union Settlement A.C New Ban Pat Cunningham Columbia R. A John Miller IF. W. Fuller Columbia Columbia Records Columbia Phonograph Co Tremont St Keith Main St Brockton Broadway Chelsea Warren St Roxbury Essex St Salem Market St Lyon Mass. Ave White Dental Parlors Washington ST R. H. Whiite Flonzaley Quartet Olin Downes City Hall Committee On Ordinances Mt. Washington Street Board of Aldermen Copley Square Old Colony Finance Commission Common Council Earl S. Sloan Nonpartisan Hall Agony Corner Morrison Swift Hibbard Boston City Hall Marshall and Swiderski Holland Wine Co Hanover St Maj. Taylor Bedell Donavan New England A. B. Kirschbaum Co Cherry Tree’ Brand Clothing N. Y Rosenthal Mfg. Co Lafayette Pl Levy Bros Autores St. Paul St Rochester Eclipse Clothing Co 4Th Jacob Cohen Son & Co Bond St W. Naumburg & Co Newark Frankel Bros Frankel System Fifth Ave Brandegee, Kincaid & Wood Utica Chicago David Leerburger & Co Harry Singer Rosenberg Bros Clothiers Sen University Clothes Ee Ward Walker & Co Astor P Larry Lewy Hanerford System Bleecker St N. Y. Peters R. H. White CO Carnegie Tech Farraguts Zeke de Lussan Thomas J. Ryan Mary Richfield Clermont George Abel Olga Rossi Mons. Paulo Slibbert and Warren Kosni Carter - Taylor Company Espe Dutton and Ossiton Teleatre Lindsay Morison America the Lion HELEN _ALLEN TUNT Lse Weber Colonial Theatre Charles Frohman Ethel Barrymore Clyde Fitch Cosmo Gordon Lennox GLOBE Bellar World Beaters THE Boston Hippodrome Mechanics Building Rogers’ Mammoth Indoor Circus Boylston St Uare Ink Chef Rothskeller Stephen Tonitget Mats Mamie Fleming Rae Cerenerre Ee Bowdoin Moving Pictures Souvenir Photograph Mirror Jane Stuart Howard John L. Sullivan Jake Kilramn Lyceum —N Tel Majes Jefferson DeAngelis Succes Gay White Alexander Carrison, ‘He GEO. Monroe, Bailey & Austi Collie Ballet Pret Anna Laughlin All Star Vaudeville Chas. Frohman, Rich & Harris People Wm. A. Brady Jos. R. Grismer Vian George B Adhurst VO Charles Patsy Johnston Moonlight Maids Pve Patricia D' Eve Washington and Dover Sts May White J. E. Shea Olive Nelson Miles Bros Talking Pictures Ladies Family Circle Orpheum Fanas Joe, Welch & CO Ellis Island Mosher Bros Gus Edwards Kountry Kids Meredith Sisters Madden-Fitzpatrick Co Irving Jones Carroll-Judge Co Kinetograph Lillian Shaw Eve
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