Bout Referee Lineup in Charles Vite Fight Named
Officials list Charles Vite as the middle bout ref in a MAS title match. The event details remain sparse with no other named referees or venues confirmed.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1899
Page
2
Officials list Charles Vite as the middle bout ref in a MAS title match. The event details remain sparse with no other named referees or venues confirmed.
An ad style article promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for catarrh of the stomach, detailing symptoms such as bloating and indigestion. It cites Dr. Harlanson and a testimonial from N. J. Booker, claiming the tablets digest food and restore appetite, with a mail offer for a free booklet.
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews met in Scotland to consider rule changes. Proposals include penalties for interfering with a stroke and measures for ball length and eliminating holes within twenty yards if the flag is left in place.
Reports say New England boats bow to be selected for the 66 cup match with the New York Club offering a $250 prize. The first race will run from Sandy Hook to leeward and back. Final decision hinges on which boat proves superior with both Defender and Columbia sailing from Newport in October.
A testimonial from CHAS Ie JONES of Roabury praising the Scottish Catarrh Remedy. He describes severe symptoms including blocked nostrils head congestion and disturbed sleep improved after ten days of treatment with noticeable relief and renewed vitality. He urges others with catarrh to try the remedy.
An advertisement lists Sovereign Pheumatism and Blood Specialties for aches, liver, kidney, digestion, and urinary issues. It touts remedies for coughs, throat, asthma, and catarrh with claimed cures. Each remedy is 25c, sold at druggists or the company office for free medical treatment.
The military and naval tournament at Mechanics Hall sold many boxes at auction led by Frank A. Leonard. A matinee is set for Saturday at 2 50 with a Monday review by Governor Wolcott and staff of Massachusetts units returning from service. Invitations to key regiments and the Naval Brigade signal a broad showcase with drills, calisthenics, and music by the HighsHiegment Band. General Thomas K. Mathews and Colonel Lawrence J. Logan are among notable purchasers.
Irish champion Maher and Akron giant Ruhlin fought a 20 round draw in a bout billed as a long and best battle. Maher led early with hard body shots and eye damage on Ruhlin, while Ruhlin pressed the later rounds with aggressive counter punching and head connects. Six thousand watched in the roped arena.
The boxing column discusses a possible Coney Island exhibition with Jeffries and Fitzsimmons, a denied license for a local stand, and the influence of Tom O Rourke. It notes safety calls after a fatal Albany ring death, recalls Patsey Haley plans to train away from the fast crowd, and previews Byers vs Cattanach in Providence with fighters from Lowell and Lawrence.
In a long contest the Irish boxer Maher gains an advantage late rounds as Ruhlin tires. Maher lands scoring blows and sustains pressure through the nineteenth and twentieth rounds while both men suffer cuts and fatigue. The article notes further bouts and a later decision in an April fight with Cal dis lauhan and mention of other local boxing notes.
A scrambled report outlines a championship light middleweight fight between George Dyers and Jack Byers. The piece hints at a 20 round bout outline and references promoters and venue, with vague notes on weigh in and potential sparring.
In Wash May 2 interview with Heston's noted strongy boy, he argues prize fighting fades under new rules. He compares boxing to football roughness, endorses Fitzsimmons Jeffries bout with Jeffries favored, and notes American pride. He questions Corbett era fighting and stresses health for winners.
The sixteenth annual session of the Grand Council Home Circle of Slassa chusetts was held in Red Men Hall yesterday. A dinner for 126 delegates and ladies followed at the United States Hotel with toastmaster Charles P. Battinie of Somerville.
A jury in the Superior Court before Judge Aiken returned a verdict for the plaintiff Daniel Dassey in the suit against FH H Wundron. Damages totaled $3000 for injuries from a dog attack on Federal Street on June 1st. The dog bite caused the plaintiff to fall and break a leg, with $88 payable for medical and related expenses.
Watertown's Oakley Country Club unveils its inaugural season schedule with Saturday play and May June events for both A and B classes. Special tournaments include ladies events, monthly medals, handicap and net prizes, with all play finishing by 3 PM and numerous bogey and foursome formats listed through July.
Iselin tours the Columbia shipyard to supervise repairs and preparations on the Old Defender. A 33 man crew from New York, led by Captain Darius Rhodes and Mate Leonard Nilles, works on masts and spars while awaiting a launch date.
Reports describe distinguishing flags for Shamrock and Columbia. Discussion notes Defender’s potential preference if it proves superior in July and September triathlons, with questions about hull painting, friction, and sponsor screening.
Lipton, owner of the Shamrock crew, says British aim to beat Americans in the upcoming America’s Cup. He notes a secret metallic coating and high costs, and predicts seamanship will decide the race. Launching of Shamrock and crew training plans are discussed, with a late July departure for New York.
Harvard announces freshman rowing selections across three crews with names of stroke rowers, bowmen, and coxswains listed for each crew. Notable names appear with varied class and row positions in the first, second, and third strings.
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