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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1899

Page

3

Louisville Club Seethes Over Revised Baseball Schedule

Furious over New York league changes that cut eleven Sunday games for the Louisville Colonels, President Dreyfus accuses rivals of underhand tactics. He calls for the original schedule to be restored and protests the move to doubleheaders on weekdays, leaving the team idle for forty days.

Louisville Louisville Baseball Club New York Louis- Willé Dreyfus John T. Brush Cincinnati James Hart Chicago Frank de Haas Robison St. Louis Cleveland League of Baseball Clubs Young

Rogers Attacks NL Schedule Change Conspiracy

Colonel John I. Rogers of the Philadelphia club says the National League shift against Louisville was a conspiracy to freeze out Louisville and push buyouts of Cleveland Baltimore and possibly Washington. He sees Louisville redress as unlikely and supports Dreyfus in seeking justice. He notes the twelve club contract may blunt future power.

Philadelphia Penn John I. Rogers Philadelphia Baseball Club National League Louisville Louisvilles Cleveland Baltimore Washington Rogers Dreyfus

Boxing Draw Between Sullivan and Bernstein Stirs New York

The matinee bout between Professor David Sullivan and Professor Joseph Bernstein ended in a draw after a fast, brutal 12 rounds. Both fighters showcased speed and power with Sullivan edging early and Bernstein rallying late at catchweights, leaving questions about Sullivan's best weight class.

David Sullivan Spike Joseph Bernstein Sullivan Bernstein New York Dave Mr. Bernstein Mr. Sullivan Dixon Gardner Eng

Boston Collegemen to Meet Trinity in Durham Practice

No game in Durham as Boston and local collegians prepare amid mud at Trinity field. Lafayette College boomy plays Trinity. Boston club plans games with local collegians Friday through Monday and exhibition with Washingtons in Norfolk on April 6. Martin Bergen arrives and trains. Klobedanz strengthens. Bob Lowe delayed. Billy Hamilton due. heavy shower obstacles wind down evening minstrel outing.

Durham N. C Trinity Field Boston Collegians Lafayette College Trinity Bostons Chapel Hill University of North Carolina Washingtons Norfolk Martin Bergen Zest Klobedanz Bob Lowe Billy Hamilton

Fitzsimmons Jeffries Fight Agreement Near Completion

New York March 28 Martin Julian manager of Bob Fitzsimmons said the articles of agreement completing every detail for the Fitzsimmons Jeffries fight would be signed tomorrow afternoon. The original agreement called for signing last Saturday.

New York Martin Julian Bob Fitzsimmons

Moakley Receives Gold Stop Watch Before Westward Move

John F. Moakley of South Boston, long a popular handicapper for the New England Amateur Athletic Union, departs for Milwaukee by train at 10:30. Friends presented a gold stop watch in gratitude for his work developing champion amateur athletes and his anticipated Wisconsin offer.

John F. Moakley South Boston West New England Amateur Athletic Union Moakley University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Boston & Albany Peter Kelly

Scholes Wins Featherweight Crown at London Amateur Boxing

J. I. Scholes of Toronto captured the featherweight division in London as he arrived from America with the aim to win. He defeated his opponents in today’s amateur boxing criers event, delivering a decisive performance.

London J. I. Scholes Toronto Canada Scholes America

Ancients Face Jury Duty Clash With Militia Exemption

Historic An cients clash with election officials over jury duty exemption. Captain Olys argues Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company should share militia privileges, citing regular drills and camp work. Governor Bradley notes duty and charter history, dating to 1688, support veterans' continued exemption.

Lowell Duchesney Parker’s Beacon Hill Henry Walker T. J. Olys Bradley Artillery Company Militia Clark Darling Bailey Dwyer Nostrom McDonald Priest J. Payson Bradley Winthrop

Murderer Sanderson Lynched Near Holton Kansas

Henry Sanderson who murdered Mrs Fleischer at Mayetta Sunday was lynched near Holton this morning. He had shot at his sweetheart Myrtle Fleischer but struck her aunt Mrs John Fleischer who died last night. Sanderson, wounded by an accidental self inflicted gunshot, was kept in a Holton restaurant room with only an unarmed attendant prior to the mob taking him away. The mob covered him with revolvers and transported him toward a high bridge for the lynching.

Holton Kan Henry Sanderson Sanderson

Energy and Life in Electricity Theory

The passage presents the view that electricity embodies life energy and nerve force, claiming to have proven its practical benefits twenty five years ago. It offers a free book and free consultation to readers based on this theory.

Lynching at Banner Creek Ends in Fatal Fall

A mob crosses Banner Creek and hurls a man from a bridge. He dies from a broken neck after the fall. The group dispersed quietly and no concealment of identity occurred. The sheriff reportedly warned of a threat but offered no protection to the prisoner.

Banner Creek Sanderson

Smith Fails to Break Amateur Dumbbell Record in Boston

John Smith lifted a 212 pound dumbbell and nearly set a world amateur record before Harvard referee ruled against it. He continued with three more attempts and then failed on a lighter 185 pound try, before spectators at the Boston Young Men's Christian Union witnessed the effort.

John Smith Mnasium Boston Young Men’s Christian Union Boylston Street Oscar Mathes Ed Stickney Lynn Emilee William Corey Jack Buxaum Smith John Graham John Bowier Cambridgeport Henry Austin Higgins Peter 8. McNally Sargent Harvard Rood Marvard

Stoneham A C Beats Melrose Highlands In League Meet

The Stoneham Athletic Club outpointed Melrose Highlands in an Eastern Middlesex League match at the Melrose Club. Stoneham won billiards, pool and whist and took two of three bowling games. McDonald's 466 led with high marks.

Stoneham Athletic Club Melrose Highlands Melrose Stoneham McDonald's Stoneham A. C Tay Elliott Greenleaf Serrat Durfee Rodgers Gerrish Daley Titoneham A Beacons Eastern Packing Co Carruth's High Roller Worrest Beacon T’t. Piummep Tuluio Whitney

Old Colony Duck Pin League closes with Campellos champs

Brockton March 28 the season ended as the Campellos beat Whitman in three straight games to win the league title. Belvideres defeated North Abingtons in three straight to tie for second with the Montellos. Individual prizes went to Fessenden Montellos, Miller Montellos, Thomas Belvideres and Miller Metropolitans with high totals listed.

Brockton Old Colony Campellos Whitman Leweel Belvideres North Abingtons Montellos Mongeau T'd North Abington Fessenden The Miller Thomas Metropolitans Peck Eeeseee Stoughton Newer

Transport Crook Reaches New York With Dead Soldiers

The US transport Crook arrived in New York with the bodies of soldiers who died in Porto Rico and 6711 more from Santiago. It will dock overnight and transfer remains to a Brooklyn army pier for processing. Most Arlington burials. unknowns numbered 110. Six Massachusetts units among identified. A guard of honor will accompany the train to Washington.

New York United States Crook Porto Rico Santiago Bay Army Pier Pacific Street Brooklyn Arlington Pennsylvania Railroad Company War Department Kimball Arlington Cemetery Massachusetts Volunteers Ninth Massachusetts Washington Thirteenth United States Infantry Governor’s Island

Boston Horse Show Moves to Mechanics Building

The article notes that with proper management the Boston horse show aims to rival the national Madison Square show. Spier confirms this with an excellent list of entries for the Mechanics building event to be held during the week of April 7 to 22. Two years ago the total number of entries…

Boston Madison Square Mechanics’ Building

Boston horse show sets record with entries over 1100

The Boston show drew more than 1109 entries this year, a rise of over 400 from two years ago, closely rivaling New York with 200 fewer than Madison Square Garden’s last fall. Trotting classes lagged, but other divisions boosted total entries to a record for Boston as New York exhibitors flocked to the ring. Auction boxes for the show will go on sale at Music Hall next Monday at 3:30 p.m. with Frank A. Leonard selling prime locations around the tan bark enclosure.

Garnet Woleeley Tim Kearns Philadelphia Tom Cleary Philadelhia Boston Mr. Kearns Professor Cleary New York Tom Sharkey Rob Armstrong Sharkey Martin Julian Fitzsimmons Delaney Third Avenue Theatre Yank Kenny Jef Devery F12 Simmons Graham Dave Nelligan Twin Sullivan Cambridge Back Bay Sammy Myers George Frazier Frazier F. L Griffo Chicago J. F.—Fitzsimmons Jim Hall Madison Square Garden New England Music Hall Frank A. Leonard

Actor Bob Hilliard Involved In Race Track Gamble

In Chicago on March 28 the actor Bob Hilliard accused Ike Lewinshan of taking $12 on Lady Ellerslie at 3 to 1. Isaac placed bets at 10 to 1 and won, giving Hilliard $60 and keeping $72 himself. The judge later dismissed the case for lack of prosecution.

Chicago Bob'’ Hilliard Ike Lewinshan Lady Ellerslie Isaac Hilliard Martin

Fisher Whips Ullman in Twenty Round Baltimore Fight

Harry Fisher of Brooklyn defeated Abe Ullmann of Baltimore by decision after twenty rounds in a Eureka A. C. bout in Baltimore on March 28.

Baltimore Harry Fisher Brooklyn Abe Ullmann Eureka A. C

Rockland Defeats Taunton 10 8 In Taunton Hockey Clash

Taunton hosts Rockland where Rockland won 10 to 8. Cunningham and Wiley from Waterbury showed strong play for Taunton, with Rushes Murphy and Stops Fuller contributing goals. Timer White and a 450 attendance marked the event.

Taunton Rockland Cunningham Wiley Waterburys Murphy Fuller Cashman Foyle White Atttendance

New Britain polo beats Hartford 9 to 7 in exhibition

In River on March 28 New Britain polo team defeated Hartford 9 to 7 in a hard fought exhibition contest. Cusick had 26 stops while Burgess made 2 goals as the youngsters impressed fans with fast play and high scoring pace throughout the match.

River New Britain Hartfords National League Hartford Cusick Burgess Wootke Doherty Russell Mooney Rich Timer—Porter

Yale's Southern Tourists Picked for Yale Nine Trip

Captain De Saulles names the 15 players for Yale University baseball on the Southern trip starting tomorrow at 9 45 a m. The squad includes Simonds Robertson Cook Gibson Hirsh Sullivan Wear DeSaulles Camp Bronson Wallace Westcott Quinby Brown with Simonds as pitcher and DeSaulles at second base. They open in New York against Manhattan College then travel to Virginia before returning for a game with a New York League team.

New Haven Conn DeSaulles Yale University Simonds Robertson Cook Gibson All Hirsh Sullivan Wear Camp Shorstop Bronson Wallace Westcott Quinby Brown New York Manhattan College Virginia

Ceylon Tea Favored Over China in Paris Brew Debate

The European edition of the New York Herald notes Ceylon tea beats China in strength and popular appeal. It claims Ceylon requires only three minutes steeping, while China needs four. French Parisian practice and American influence push the art of tea making, with two teapots and freshly boiled water praised for preserving flavor.

New York Herald China Paris Ceylon India

Beere-Plymouth Triumph Over East Lenze in Polo

Plymouth secured a polo victory marked by crisp passing. Beere led Plymouth with six goals while Mullen stood firm for Hust Wey together, East Lenze trailed 8 to 6. Rushes and other players contributed as the game ended with Plymouth ahead.

Plymouth Mullen Hust Weytawuth Beere East Lene Mipson

Bondsmen Pay of Report Unfavorable to Lancaster Postmaster

Worcester March 28 Bondsmen of Horace M Nash former Lancaster postmaster report short in accounts and forward a check to the Post Office Department to cover a deficiency of 1699 12 The shortage dates back to 1899 and stock on hand figures are cited Government stamps and stamped envelopes used for private bills Nash was near arrest on a prior deficit and as town clerk and library trustee he will be asked to resign from those offices.

Worcester Horace M. Nash Lancaster Post Office Post Office Department Nash

Rockport Mystery Deepens Over Missing 82-Year-Old Lane

Gangs of searchers scour the woods around Rockport for miles seeking 82 year old Andrew Lane who vanished after cashing a $200 cashier's check for a cattle deal. A rope and a bloodstained loft, tracks in the woods, and a possible trip to Gloucester are among clues in a troubling case.

Rockport Andrew Lane Mr. Lane Gloucester Lane

Press Banquet Honors Wolfe Londoner in Boston

A complimentary dinner for Wolfe Londoner was hosted last evening at Parker House by the Press Association of New England with about twenty attendees. A. C. Dowse presided, Londoner chaired the Denver conference arrangements, and speakers included Joseph B. Maccabe and Charles A. Lee in informal remarks. Londoner’s East visit will be brief.

Wolfe Londoner Parker House Press Association of New England Londoner A. C. Dowse Massachusetts Press Association Press’ Association Denver Joseph. B. Maccabe National Editorial Association William Berwin Charles A. Lee Pawtucket East

New Editor for Stylus at Boston College Journal

Edward P. O Hara succeeds Red mund Welsh as editor of The Stylus. The layman editor is a Boston native who graduated from Boston College in 1889 and previously served as editor in chief during college. He later taught at Tewksbury and has worked at Boston College in recent years.

Boston College Journal The Stylus Redmund Welsh Edward P. O’hara O’hara O'Hara Boston Boston College Tewksbury

Malden Wins Final EMdL Night in Billiards and Whist

In Malden the Eastern Middlesex League finale saw the home team triumph across billiards pool and bowling while Nanapashemet won whist. Watts posted 536 and Batting 508 high scores. Billiards totals list Bruerton 150 Edwards 150 800. Nanapashemet Quarmby 105 Paul 81 186. Paol Malden Cochel 58 C R Barnard 60 118. Nanapashemet Atherton 60 Batchelder 39 99. Whist Nenapenhenint 2% points Malden % point.

Malden Nanapashamet Watts Bruerton Edwards Nanapashemet Quarmby Paul Paol—Malden Cochel C. R

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