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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1900

Page

3

Charlestown Wins Two Of Three In MA Bowling Opener

Amateur Bowling League of Massachusetts opens with Charlestown Club defeating B A A veteran team two games to one. Caldwell led Charlestown with 208 and 548 total. Fuller struggled for 115 as Warren Hill and Wardwell contributed solid scores. Charlestown's 2nd game lead stood at 10 pins before finishing strong in the third.

Amateur Charlestown Fuller Warren Hill Charlestown Rooters Caldwell Unicorn Wardwell Legate Marston Butters Benjamin Speres Southwell A. Bowler

Freedman Challenges Barker and Jordan for 500 and World Title

The Philadelphia telegram for checker lovers notes Harry Freedman will play Jordan or Barker for 500 a side and the world championship. Freedman, a Scottish-born Boston player, seeks a match after recent matches with Pomeroy and Schaefer. Barker agrees to a one month deadline if a match is arranged.

Philadelphia Boston Post Jordan Barker Harry Freedman Freedman Boston Vicinity British Empire Richard Jordan Charles F. Barker America Scotland Samuel Grover New England Grover Stewart of Keltic Schaefer Manhattan L Freedman Pomeroy Checker the Post Warrenton Street

Harvard Ready for Yale Princeton Clash Amid Daly Setback

Harvard football drill pace was slow and indifference marked practice as Yale Chad Princeton loom. Yale enters as favorite after beating Carlisle, while Harvard battles Daly’s knee injury that robs speed and spirit. Burnett kicked a 30 yard field goal. Campbell the only standout in signal work.

Yale Daly Gierasch Harvard Mucker Tucker Burnett Hallowell Campbell Ellis Kendall Sawin Brown Murchie Dibblee

Boxing Gossip Signals Booming Midwest Fight Scene

The piece notes a surge in boxing activity outside New York with Chicago and Denver as centers. It mentions Tommy Ryan planning a comeback, recent 20 round bouts in Indiana between Furey and Robinson, Callahan versus Sullivan in Louisville, Edwards vs Smith, and various matchups and promoter tensions across the circuit including McGovern Gans, Erne, Gardner, Sweeney, Maher Ruhlin, and Fitzsimmons. It also cites planning for matches in Sioux City and Erie, and a scatter of injuries and legal actions surrounding the sport.

New York Chicago Denver Louisville Cincinnati Tattersalls Syndicate Tommy Ryan Anderson Ind Barney Furey Jack Robinson Tim Callahan Dave Sullivan Boston Spike Sullivan Davie Billy Edwards Billy Smith Mr. Platt Sphinx of Owego New York Assembly Frank Erne Terry McGovern Joe Gans Gans Erne McGovern Terry Foxy Sam Harris Oscar Gardner Patsey McGuire South Dakota Sioux City Dakota Patsey Gardner Tom Maguire Patsey Sweeney Highbridge N. Y Sweeney Tom Couhig Erie Penn Feenist Twin Sullivan Maguire Couhi Peter Maher Gus Ruhlin Philadelphia Peter Fitz Eddie Kennedy Pittsburg Danny McBride Martin Flaherty Bobby Thompson Archie McEachern William Lambert

PINS TOOK RISKS IN Lively Insurance League at St James

Four matches in the Insurance League at St James alleys last night featured erratic candle pin play. G O Carpenter led with three straight wins and a high score of 1146. J C Paige and Bennett also posted strong sets as Travellers beat Employers in a tight rubber.

St. James G. O. Carpenter Darling & Russell J. C. Paige Bennett F. G. Macomber Winni Board Ofnderwriters Acores

Rules Committee Meeting Names Marketmen’s League Representatives

At a Massachusetts rules committee meeting yesterday the panel voted to reaffirm Messrs. Kinsman Benjamin McIntosh and Dickerson as Marketmen’s League representatives as the range has adopted American Bankers Association rules.

Amateur Bowling League of Massachusetts Messrs. Kinsman Benjamin, McIntosh and Dickerson Marketmen’s League A. B

Plans Form for 1901 Cup Defender Progress

In New York on November 12, Herreshoff reports completion of the model for the syndicate cup defender. Orders for bronze for the under body and top sides and lead for the bulbed fin keel have been placed in the last ten days. It is unclear whether a steel frame contract has been made, and confirmation will wait for material arrivals.

New York Herreshoff Syndicate

Alfred De Oro Opens Boston Campaign at Murray & Irwin's

Alfred De Oro, the champion player, debuted in Boston last night against English Tom at Murray & Irwin's, winning 150 to 119. He is slated to face Mr. White of Providence tonight. The detailed scores show De Oro collecting a sequence of breaks and points across 19 turns, finishing far ahead.

Alfred de Oro Boston Murray & Irwin’s Tom de Oro Mr. White Providence

Palmer Beaten at Bantam Title Bout in London

At the National Sporting Club in London last evening a twenty round bantam championship match between Pedlar Palmer and Harry Ware ended with Ware winning on points Palmer fighting cleverly and keeping the match close until late when Ware edged ahead the referee’s decision drew considerable protest.

London National Sporting Club Palmer Harry Ware Ware

Chicago hoped to host the Olympic Games next

Paris reports Baron Pierre de Coubertin says New York and Chicago vie to host the next quadrennial meeting of the Olympics. President Harper of the University of Chicago is said to favor Chicago with a plan to rush Marshall Field Field and build a roofed indoor gym. Contenders include university plans for a combined field with running track and separate sports spaces.

Paris Baron Pierre de Courbertin United States New York Chicago Aron de Courbertin Harper University of Chicago T Ig Chicago University Marshall Field Comletion Laetee Avenue Fifty-seventh Street America Heese Menon

Demand for Yale Harvard game tickets exceeds supply

Not enough seats at Yale Field as Yale and Harvard report high demand for admission to the annual football championship. Yale management notes more applications than seats. Harvard echoes the shortage and has asked Yale for more tickets. Proposals to enlarge Yale Field stands are discussed, with no public sale planned.

Harvard New Haven Conn Yale Crimson

Indians Lose Grip as Yale Princeton Debate Eligibility

A sports writer laments the Indians poor play at New Haven noting weak interference, tackling, and speed. Burdett College prepares to face Somerville High at afts Oval. Princeton halfback H. R. Reiter faces eligibility questions but may play against Yale under differing rules. Westward football growth fuels long campus breaks for practice. The Lincoln School eleven seeks games with Boston grammar schools. Lincoln AA in Somerville seeks a Nov 24 match.

New Haven Yorick Burdett College Husky Somerville High Afts Oval Princeton H. R. Reiter Cave Yale Reiter West eThe Lincoln School Grammar School Boston E. Hogan Lincoln A. A Somerville L. Hefford Washington Street

Leaders weigh Perkins for national wheelmen presidency

League leaders urge Chief Consul George A. Perkins to run for the national presidency as Yonway W. Sams may not seek re election. Perkins says he has support but has not decided, noting the league risks dwindling without stronger outreach and a monthly bulletin replacing the old weekly. Massachusetts argues for presidency by regional rotation.

League of American Wheelmen George A. Perkins Yonway W. Sams League Perkins Massachusetts Intercycle Tournament Association Chelsea Cycle Club Charlestown Metroolitan Jamaica Cycle Club Press Cycling Club Waltham Somerville Roslindale St. James Alleys Johnny Nelson Los Angeles A. B. Stone Denver Nelson Metropolitan Wheelmen Middlesex Cycle Club Plain & Ellis Metropoltans

Methuen official McCrellis fired for theft and misconduct

Ransom F. McCrellis, deputy collector in the twelfth division, is dismissed after a probe found he diverted about $7 from a boarding house collection and collected excess sums from tobacco and liquor dealers. Revenue Collector James D. Gill accuses him of dishonesty and a riotous lifestyle, stating the district now reports to the Boston office.

Ransom F. McCrellis Methuen Internal Revenue Office James D. Gill McC Gloucester Lowell Lawrence Haverhill McCrellis Internal Revenue Internal Revenue Department Gill Revenue Service Twelfth Boston

Bride Led March at Boston Elevated Hall Event

Boston Elevated Mutual Aid Association held its second annual hall in Mechanics' Building for the sick fund. President William A. Bancroft led a grand march with 101 couples on the floor and about 1500 spectators. A temporary emergency hospital was set up for crowd safety. only one lady fainted.

Boston Elevated Mutual Aid Association Mechanics’ Building William A. Bancroft The Elevated Thomas F Sullivan Frank A. Brennan

Polo Games Last Night In Pawtucket and Portland

Pawtucket Brockton tied 6 and Lawrence Clinton tied 4. Rockton and Portland also played, with scores 6 to 1. The fragment lists several matches but lacks full context or complete team names.

Pawtucket Brockton Pawtugawrence Lawrence Clinton Rockton Pawtuck anaPortland Rockland

Treasury Reports Record Ordinary Revenues Top $567 Million

The annual report of U S treasurer Ellis H Roberts notes 1900 federal revenues reached 567 240 882 the highest in history, up 51 280 232 from the prior year. Expenditures showed a net decrease of 117 368 388 compared with 1899, turning a deficit of 89 111 560 into a surplus of 79 627 060.

Washington United States Ellis H. Roberts Treasury

Week of Prayer Services Begin at Boston Y M C A

The week of prayer services held by YMCA branches nationwide opened last evening at the Boston YMCA in Congress Hall led by Rev J A McElwain D D superintendent of the Gordon Missionary Training School who will conduct the week long services All young men are invited to attend.

Boston Y. M. C. A Congress Hall J. A. McElwain D. D Gordon Missionary Training School McElwain

Local couple wed on a hurried Wednesday night ceremony

The couple married last Wednesday night and left for a brief wedding trip to return for the ball. Mrs Brennan wore a white gown with a wreath and bride roses. General Bancroft accompanied by Miss Gertrude Chesley followed, as H F Woods attended to details.

Portly agent leads social floor on dance floor

The portly figure with a white mustache and imperial appearance was the most distinguished on the floor as he danced with Mrs. Flanagan. Early couples included John J. Moriarty with Miss Nellie Barry, Angus A. McPherson pair, D T Prendergast with Mrs. McCarthy, George H. Barnes with Miss Helen Mahoney, H F Grant with Miss MacDonald, J T Burnett with MissKatie Powers, and Mr and Mrs Robert Sinclair. Cee Presho was among the spectators.

Flanagan John J. Moriarty Nellie Barry Angus A. McPherson D. T. Prendergast McCarthy George H. Barnes Helen Mahoney H. F. Grant MacDonald J. T. Burnett Katie Powers Robert Sinclair Cee Presho

Hibernians Hold Fourth Annual Military Ball in East Boston

Last night the fourth annual ball of Military Division 46 A. O. H. Suffolk county drew a vast crowd to Lyceum Hall East Boston. Dancing started at 9 30 pm with Dennis P Donovan marshal and Cornelius F Lynch floor director. Committee includes Lovett Lynch Donovan Mahoney Kane Obbs. Prominent attendees include Count President William J Cronin Colonel Charles McCarthy and Captain William F Henderson.

Suffolk County Lyceum Hall Boston Dennis P. Donovan Cornelius F. Lynch Patrick Donovan Patrick Mahoney G. Joseph Lovett Aids Thomas D’arcy Michael Lynch David J. Jameson Timothy Gleason Bernard Liddy Dennis O’brien John Looney Patrick Murray Michael Cotter Timothy Shea Dennis Buckley Timothy Donovan Dennis van Daniel Kane M. Edward Obbs

Dennison Students Club Dance At Wells Memorial Hall

About 200 attended the annual Dennison Students Club party in Wells Memorial Hall last evening. The event ended around midnight after a jolly evening with Miss Bertha Linpton as president and Miss Marie Devlin guiding the floor as vice-president and floor director.

Wells Memorial Hall Dennison Students Club Bertha Linpton Isa Marie Devlin Nellie Butler Mary Callahan Devlin

Correction on Reynolds Cafe piano player pay

In the Sunday Post a figure of four dollars per week for Arthur Hamilton’s piano playing was reported. L B Poole, who provides the Reynolds Cafe music, says the musician actually receives sixteen dollars weekly for the work.

The Sunday Post Arthur Hamilton Reynolds L. 8. Poole

Train Derailment Kills Six in Berlin Region

A train carrying workers as passengers derailed near Bruggen in Rhenish Prussia. Six men were killed and several others injured in the accident reported today.

Berlin Bruggen Rhenish Prussia

Hansford's Case Continued in Police Court

Lawrence November 12 Harry Hansford arraigned for assault with a dangerous weapon after shooting at his wife and Frank Butler whom he suspected of infidelity. He pleaded not guilty and the case was continued ten days. Hansford posted bail of 500 dollars. Neither victim was seriously injured.

Hansford Lawrence Harry Hansford Frank Butler

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