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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1896
Page
3
Superintendent Finneran announces a new outdoor gymnasium at Wood Island Park East Boston. The facility will feature modern equipment for muscle development and open soon for public use, aiming to provide a premier training field across seasons.
The Kirtland Athletic Club announces a show headlined by Marty McCue and Joe Mullins, but McCue refuses at the last moment, wrecking the Lynn debut. Other notes cover Suffolk Club preliminaries, Kid McCoy rumors, and James Wescott’s farewell as Boston manager ahead of tonight’s Music Hall card.
The Brockton Baseball Association stockholders met in Judge Warren’s office and elected Horace A. Keith William B. Foster and John P. Morse to the board. Frank E. Packard was named secretary and treasurer. Horace A. Cheich was chosen president with William B. Foster as vice president.
Shaw at 181 Tremont Street Room 1 invites gentlemen to join boxing lessons without slugging. Post readers are advised to inquire for details and pricing.
East Boston officials led by Mr. Finneran overhaul the Casey Little Club House adding lockers washstands and conveniences. A turnstile entry will count grounds visitors to curb undesirable crowds. A new cinder track bicycle lane and four lap mile ring promise top sport features and improved access for afternoon and evening trains from Wood Island. Weather may decide opening at week’s end after Sunday rain delayed April 1.
Boston College athletes train daily at Suffolk Gymnasium ahead of a scheduled meet next Monday. If Georgetown cannot attend, Holy Cross will run against Boston College, with a strong rivalry expected to intensify. Holy Cross may feature Fox, McKenna, Sockalexis and Carey against Grainger, McAlister, Purcell and Maguire. Other races include Companies C and L of the First Regiment, Cambridgeport Gymnasium and Suffolk A. C. and crews from ’98 and ’99 Boston College.
Very Cycle Company head F A Very returns from New York. First Lieutenant Eaton and H B Emory of the Mt Pleasant Bicycle Club named local consul at Dorchester and Roxbury. Middlesex club lists riders Marston Poy and Litchfield for Dedham road race April 19 and expands to 116 members. Intercollegiate trial heats eyed for Manhattan Beach track late May with Pennsylvanian, Yale, Harvard and Columbia sending riders. Athens Olympic track to stage events with 4000 seating and royal centre seats.
A large crowd at the National Sporting Club watched Billy Smith of Boston defeat Bill Husband in eight rounds for £100. Husband weighed 148 pounds, Smith one pound lighter. Smith led early and maintained the edge, earning a points victory. A 20 round bout between Tom Tracey and Tom Williams followed, Tracey stopping Williams in the first round.
Dedham Cycle Club announces an open ten mile handicap road race for Patriots Day April 20 in the afternoon over a ten mile course. The Chronograph Club will time the event with Jack Fecitt to start the men and David Harvey as judge. A home club member with best time will win a special prize. entries are coming in led by James A. Cartwright of Wellesley.
Ailsa won the Nice Grand Prix yacht race on March 30 with Satanita second and Britannia third. The Ailsa led early, Satanita challenged on the first tack, wind favored the Ailsa on the second round, and she finally won by 2 minutes 34 seconds.
The New York A C hosts a cross country meeting with top distance runners from around the country. J M Ryan, noted Irish high jumper, plans a visit this season and twice jumped 6 ft 4 1 2 in last Aug 20. An international handball doubles clash is nearly set with Phil Casey agreeing to a home and home for 2500 a side against Fitz gerald with opening at Tralee on July 5 and final games hoped for next October. Defender race rumors abroad fade as mediation looms. Possible Mediterranean racing in 1897 if Defender is not sold, with Vigilant and Jubilee out and Colonia refitted. The German Emperor’s new cutter will be longer than the Britannia. Amateur handball championship likely between James Dunne Jr of Brown and W J Cashman of Manhattanville with early meeting anticipated. Bernard J Weters recovering from a leg injury and preparing for intercollegiate games. Jimmy Knapp and Charlie Kilpatrick times noted at international games.
Messrs A G Spalding and Bros announce a new Christy anatomical bicycle saddle. It offers anatomical conformity, removable cushioned vents, air circulation, and a cooled seat. The frame stays true, saddle angle adjusts easily, and it is touted as especially suitable for ladies. Endorsements come from eminent surgeons and riders.
The contractor lines up 359 stalls in the basement for elite stock with airy, well ventilated stabling. A tar paper floor and heavy plank ring flooring protect the hall. Ring boxes and promenade rise as Walter J. Hayes is named ring master. Season tickets go on sale at the Boston Theatre with box office sales to begin next Thursday.
The 96 Meet Club confirms permanent headquarters in Louisville and outlines a large entertainment program with subcommittees led by John B. Castleman and others. Improvements at Fountain Ferry track include numbered grandstand seating, 8000 bleachers, private boxes, a new press stand, and a riverfront pavilion for crowds and meals. A manufacturers pageant proposal aims for at least thirty floats themed to bicycle history. The national meet boosts local L A W membership, with thirty six new Kentucky members listed.
The Realization Stakes for 2 year olds will be run at Sheepshead Bay on July 11 with a mile and one furlong, 10000 added. The list of eligible youngsters includes Alarum Baritere NI Bonaparte Bon homme Captive Carlo Hock Castleton Colonel Thompson Con Moto Counsellor and others. Noted non nominees include Handspring Ben Brush and One I Love. The race promises strong value and potential national interest for the season.]
The notice urges readers to treat a lingering cough promptly with Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup to prevent worse illness.
Little news as spring handicaps loom with a single winter book in play on Brooklyn and Suburban. Prices show Navarre as 5 to 2 favorite for the Suburban three months out, while Clorane opens at 10 to 1 after Lincolnshire handicap glory.
BR Shaw Dorchester Amos Rusie seeks 3000 to pitch for the Giants. McMahon Baltimore excelling in the South. Cincinnatians head north after New Orleans. Corcoran Rusie Breitenstein top NL stars unsigned. Stanhope New York sent home for breaking club rules and losing a key. Rumor of two Boston pitchers being released. New York team to practice at polo grounds tomorrow. Burkett Zimmer sign with Cleveland. Central Parks prepare Patriots Day game against E L Brownes. previous game canceled. Boston Reds seek April 20 game with Y M C A of Waltham Medfords of Norwood asked to contact J Jones. Loftus Columbus Slattery denies entering season. fans stay hopeful.
Patrick Donahue aged 65 a deaf mute living at Ironstone near South Uxbridge was identified as the man killed by a New England Railroad train on the track near South Uxbridge Massachusetts Saturday evening. He was walking home along the line when struck.
The American line steamer Paris, ashore southwest of Quickstep buoy, was floated this evening and passed in at Quarantine at 9 10 o clock.
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