New York bowling rule tested by Boston clubs
The Boston Athletic Association and Arlington Boat Club opened a season embracing New York style play with single string games. Arlington won two of three, edging B A A 771 to 770 in the final contest. Cooke bowled 22 spares, a near-record, while Barrell top-scored for the home team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Athletic Club
Allston Club
Boston
New York
Arlington Boat Ub
Unicorn
Boat Club
Arlington
Shirley
Homer
Ainsworth
Hlecht
Willington
Allston
Buckner
Wvgits
Tucker
Harriss
Maugus A. A. Bowser
Watt
Lawyfence
Travis
Hart
Brown Durrell and New England News Tie for First at Boylston
Brown Durrell and New England News Company rolled a postponed game at Boylston alleys last evening winning by over 300 pins. This puts Brown Durrell in a tie for first with American Waltham Watch. The score remains to be reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown-Durrell
New England News Company
Boylston
American Waltham Watch
Waltham Cycle Club
Charlestown Cycle Club
Owler
Itherbeeeeeeeeserrese
Ion Eeereeeeseraseses
Seeeesereeateerese
Rbert Eeereeeeseersseee
Cycle Club
Wier
House Bowling Tourney At Meyers Alleys
Cambridge December 16 opens the house bowling tournament at Meyer's alleys with six teams competing weekly for prizes. Riverside Cambridge Press and Dover Stamping Company join as entrants, with five teams already entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyers
Meyer’s
Cambridge
Rizes
Riverside and
Cambridge Press
Dover Stamping Company
Competition for University City bowling tourney heats up
After the holiday trade, bowlers anticipate better opportunities to roll in the evenings. A lively competition among University City bowlers to enter the tournament is already underway.
Insurance League Bowls: Paige and Bennett Clash
In Sudbury alleys last evening two Insurance League games featured the D. W. Bennett team losing to John C. Paige by over 400 pins. Milk of Paige rolled 521 for high triple, the season best in the league. North American faced Boston Marine, Boston Marine losing by slight margins as Jimmie Mercler posted 450 in three strings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insurance League
Sudbury
D. W. Bennett
John C. Paige
Milk
Paige
Boston Marine
Slahty
Jimmie” Mercller
Mike Sears Benefit Draws Boxing Fans to Lynn Event
A Lynn Music Hall fundraiser honors boxer Mike Sears with a varied program of boxing bouts and musical acts. Boston and regional participants include Ike Weir, Harry Cross, Joe Clay, Jack Garven, Peter Meehan, and Mike Scanlon in the climactic main event for Sears's benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Lynn
Salem
Kirtland Athletic Club
Music Hall
Mike Sears
George McKenna
Billy Flynn
Billy Hennessy
Bob Greenwood
Billings
Eddy Mumford
Martin Snee
Haverhill
al Reed
Peabody
Mumford and Flynn
Billy Welch
George Murray
Griffin
Patsy Joyce
Smith
Belfast
Ike Weir
Harry Cross
Curran
Cy Ringwood
James
Danny McGivern
Gallagher
Joe Clay
Jack Garven
Peter Meehan
Lynn Boating Association
Mike Scanlon
Western Bridge Jumper St. Louis High Diver Douses 129 Feet
P. J. Tuston a professional high diver stripped to swim trunks on the Eads Bridge center span and dived 129 feet into the river. The jump was assisted by a springboard set by Theatrical Manager Garen and two others. The tug Ida Patton rescued Tuston, who was later arrested and bailed out by Garen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
P. J. Tuston
Eades
Garen
Ida Patton
Tuston
Shore
Chestnut Street
Choise Horses Sold at American Turf Exchange Sale
A New York horse show sale lists Sherry and Crumbs, Cadet and Rufus, Governor Brown, Pride and Caprice with buyers including W L Elkins, J S Bratton, George Watson, and E Martin. Prices range from 800 to 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Turf Exchange
Sherry and Crumbs
B. G
W. L. Elkins
Philadelphia
F. Andrews
Cadet
Rufus
J. S. Bratton
St. Louis
George Watson
England
Governor Brown
Br. G
Pride and Caprice
John S. Bratton
E. Martin
Wizard Schaef er Prepares For New York Billiards
The Wizard Schaef er practices at the Hub Palace ahead of the New York tourney for the world title. He plays twelve exhibitions against Danicome and Carter, with Ralph Kelly and Danker as officials. Yarter and Carter face Schaef er this afternoon and evening. scores show Schaef er leading 111 4 to 69 and 83 10 to 382 in the two sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Schaefer
New York
Hub Palace
Danicome
Carter
Ralph Kelly
Mr. Danker
Messrs
Yarter
Schaefer
Whisper yacht sold to Captain J L Scott in East Boston
Captain William Lythgoe's Whisper at Jeffries Yacht Club East Boston was sold yesterday to Captain J L Scott of this city. The 35 foot vessel has a 13 foot breadth and a 48 foot main boom. Built by Richard Crosbie Harbor View she ranks among the largest sailing yachts of her type in New England waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lythgoe
Whisper
Jeffries Yacht Club
Boston
J. L. Scott
Richard Crosbie
Harbor View
New England
Local Baseball Scores From New England Meet
Gardiner Maine team beat Lewis ton 5 to 4 while Wallingford Connecticut edged Waterbury 5 to 3. New Britain Meriden won 6 to 0 at New Britain. Salem defeated Pawtucket 6 to 2. A fifth score shows New Bedford 7 over Easton in a separate listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner
Lewiston
Wallingford
Conn
Waterbury
New Britain
Meriden
Salem—Salem
Pawtucket
Fyovigar Eosteen
New Bedord
Notable Horse and Sports News From Early Texas and East
Cincinnati offered 7500 for Mercer release but was refused. A 60 to 90 day race meet planned in San Antonio starting around December 15 under promoter C. J. Hatch. Memphis Jockey Club set spring meet from April 9 to 19 days, Tennessee Derby worth 5000. Pettitt to oppose Stand ing in racquet match with Latham at New York club next Saturday. Golf open at Lakewood with Philadelphia and Boston entrants. Boots vs Williams turf dispute may spark turf war as California jockey avenues shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Washington
Mercer
Texas
San Antonio
C. J. Hatch
Missouri
Memphis Jockey Club
Tom Pettitt
Latham
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Lakewood
Charles Boots
California
Tom Williams
California Jockey Club
Boots
Jockey Club
Gloucester Schooner Frank A Rackliffe Sold for Klondike Voyage
The schooner Frank A Rackliffe a 99 ton vessel departed Gloucester for Klondike via Boston after sale to Boston men. She will be refitted in Boston and sail via Cape Horn for the gold fields. Built in 186? the ship is described as staunch and speedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Frank A. Rackliffe
Boston
Cape Horn
Soats Me
Promotions in the Custom House Warehouse Division
Thomas A. Prince, a clerk in the warehouse division, receives a one grade promotion with a salary increase. EK. R. Richardson is transferred and promoted from assistant storekeeper to a clerk in the same division. J. Richardson joined service in 1873. W. W. B. Lamb, former assistant stores keeper, is reinstated by the collector and made a stencil clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Prince
Custom House
EK. R. Richardson
J. Richardson
W.W. B. Lamb
Coroner's Report Links Death to Alcoholism in Clubman
Dr Noel submitted a coroner report on John Ketcham the wealthy Chicago clubman whose sudden death sparked a sensation. The findings state death was caused by alcoholism and hardening of the liver, amid a case marked by mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Noel
John Ketcham
Honors Even In Institute Football Duel On South End
The Technology freshmen beat the sophomores 6 to 0 in a hard fought game on the South End grounds yesterday afternoon. The cane rush that followed was won by the sophomores 16 to 13. Shooting Shephard scored the winning football touchdown and Woods added the goal. The cane rush lasted fifteen minutes with twenty nine hands on the cane at the end. Sophomores held sixteen hands to thirteen from freshmen. Ulmer umpired both events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Technology
South End
Institute
Shephard
Woods
Evans
Stewart le Bousquit
Canard
R. G
Reimer Lowe Gitienenesous
Vecus
Angus
Gund
B. B
Clanders Shephard
S. Bh. B
Priest Wood
McPhearson
Locke
Ulmer
Holliday
Emery
Old Rogers
English High School Seeks Brooklyn Showdown for Championship
After beating Cambridge Manual, English High School plans a decisive clash with Brooklyn High at Eastern Park in Brooklyn next Saturday. Brooklyn High leads Greater New York and draws a large crowd. over 100 EHS supporters will travel, with special cars chartered. Notables from past squads and teachers will join, and fans should register with Mr. Tighe at the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Manual
Brooklyn High
Brooklyn
Greater New York
Eastern Park
Jack Corbett
Ed Manahan
Tom Ashley
Beet
Eaton
Zeke
New York, New Haven,& Hartford Railroad
Tighe
Yale Richly Honors Football Players With Y Awards
Captain Rodgers announced Yale football players to receive a Y for key games including Ely Marshall Mc Bride Brown De Saulles and Chadwick Cadwalader Cowin Benjamin Hazen Hall Post Rodgers. Others get caps but not Ys. A banquet followed in Yale Commons with a floral football display and a game supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Cornell Prepares for Quakers With Pennsylvan ia Play Reference
Ithaga N Y Nov 22 Cornell's practice focused on Pennsylvania's guard back formation after the Pennsylvan ia Harvard game. Coaches Warner and Beacham and Captain McKeever reported encouragement for a Thursday clash with the Quakers. The varsity held signal practice and scrimmages with substitutes, watched by a large student crowd.
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Ithaga
N. Y
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Warner
Beacham
McKeever
Harvard
Quakers
Thursay
Football Notes From Harvard To Local High Schools
Nickerson of Hoppy will enter Harvard after completing his course. Yeager of Cambridge Manual has recovered and will play. Dorchester High and Somerville High meet at Soldiers Field for the junior title. Captain Marshall of C. M. T. S. injured and may miss rest of season. Dorchester High to face Fall River High on Thanksgiving if arrangements hold. Buxbaum of English High, star of the season, comes from a large athletic family. Emmanuel A A and K. S. H. contest for junior title Saturday at South End grounds. Fawkon A A beat Brighton High 10 to 0 at Faehler Field with decisive late points. Boston College to shift Crossurley to right half. Reynolds or Shannap to fill old fullback spot.
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Nickerson
Hoppy
Harvard
Yeager
Cambridge Manual
Dorchester High
Somerville High
Soldiers Field
Marshall
Fall River High
Fall River
Gloucester A. A
M. F. Clark
Warrenton Street
Boston
Fawlton A. A
Brighton High
Faehler
Newton
Boston College
Haly
Crossurley
Reynolds
Shannabap
Ackler
Burglary Report From East Boston Woman
Mabel Warwick of 316 Saratoga Street East Boston reported to Station 7 yesterday afternoon that her room was entered by false keys. A gold watch Waltham No 8407485 a fine link gold chain a charm book a small diamond ring a large diamond ring and a sapphire and diamond ring set were stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Warwick
Saratoga Street
Boston
Waltham
Oyster Jim Sentenced in Philadelphia After Escapes
Philadelphia reports James Munkittrick nicknamed Oyster Jim is sentenced to ninety days in jail for being a common thief. The Boston criminal figure, born Oyster Bay New York, known for dog thefts and multiple escapes, has a long, notorious history across several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Munkittrick
Boston
Oyster Jim
Ninety Days
Ince
Colonel Smith
Law
Munkittrick
Philadelphia
Jim
Albany
Washington
Oine
Beacon Hill
Highlands
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Cambridge couple’s separation dispute over furniture sale and support
Mrs. Lowe sues for separate maintenance in East Cambridge Probate Court alleging her husband did not pay proceeds from selling furniture used during their boarding house. She testified they agreed to live apart in June and planned $400 for her and child’s support, while recounting alleged intimate episodes and prior accusations of infidelity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe
Cambridge
Chambers
Mr. Lowe
Hancock Street
Boston
Lowes
Alice McIntire
Mary Burke
Somerville
Accident In Commonwealth Avenue Areaway Injures Two Men
A peculiar accident last night at the areaway behind 504 Commonwealth Avenue sent Gilbert A Hatfield 103 Lauriat Avenue and Frank E Schielp 1 Davis Place to City Hospital. Hatfield suffered severe internal injuries while Schielp had a broken collar bone. The wagon was damaged fifty dollars. They were knocked from the wagon by a wire. Dr Conant attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Avenue
Gilbert A. Hatfield
Lauriat Avenue
Dr. Conant
Police Inspect Station Houses Prompt Citywide Notice
An order from police headquarters requires all captains and officers to attend 3 to 6 PM inspections of city station houses beginning the 24th inst. The board aims to review quarters, property, men, and conduct of business, signaling heightened scrutiny for weeks. Regular patrolmen promoted to reserve roles sworn in Wednesday at 9. Station assignments for promotions include Stations 2 8 4 and 14 with named officers. Neglect of duty charges against Patrolman George F Hall of Station 2 were dismissed by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police
Thomas A. Feeney
John J. McCarthy
Thomas F. Walsh
Jeremiah N. Mosher
Timothy A. McCarthy
Edward B. Randall
Vincente Bultta
Atrolman
George F. Hall
Last Two Days of History Club Offer at Local Store
Only two days remain to join Jordan, Marsh & Co.'s History Club and secure a set of the Library of Universal History at a low price. Membership is $1 with immediate delivery and a full week to review. if unsatisfied, the set may be returned and the fee refunded. City customers may visit the packing department, out of town buyers may mail the fee for prepaid express delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library of Universal History
Jordan, Marsh & Co
History Club
Paok
Elliott elected chief consul with sweeping statewide vote
The Massachusetts Division reports Mr. Sterling Elliott won the chief consul post by more than five to one with about seven thousand of nine thousand ballots. Every independent candidate for representative to the division board was elected, signaling a decisive defeat for the machine. The election committee’s formal results were not yet public, but insiders reported the landslide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Elliott
Massachusetts
Board of Officers
Elliott
Election Committee
Fred S. McCausland, Jr
Returning Board
McCausland
Josiah S. Dean
State Street
Elections Committee
George W. Dorntee
Elliott Triumphs in Massachusetts Division L A W Vote
The Massachusetts Division of the League of American Wheelmen, led by Elliott, secures a landslide win over Durntee with about five to one support. The Post notes broad backing of Elliott and records the first meeting at Young's Hotel on Wednesday night December 8 for all elected officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott
Durntee
Boston
Lt. A. W
Massachusetts
L. A. W. Bulletin
League
Springfield
Young’s Hotel
Board of Officers
Pease enters Curtis ticket as Ward 25 delegate
Bicycle news notes Austin W. Pease of the P C C running as a Curtis ticket candidate for delegate to the municipal convention from Ward 25. The item also mentions James Michael at 6 ft 12 in and 110 pounds training for a 25 mile race with Frank Starbuck at Madison Square Garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin W. Pease
Curtis
James Michael
Michael
Frank Starbuck
Madison Square Garden
Chase
America
New York
Messrs. Geldert and Woods
Metropolitan Wheelmen
Roxbury
Bevel geared 1898 Spalding chainless bicycle exhibited
A 1898 Spalding chainless bicycle sample is shown by Wright and Dixon. The bevel geared design places the large front gear on the crank axle, with a tubular shaft driving the rear hub, all encased in aluminum and secured by a locking nut for easy removal and adjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Wright & Ditson
White Sewing introduces 88 chain models with racing wheel
Boston branch manager George H Lowe announces the 1888 White Sewing Machine racing wheel with neater appearance and improved durability. Frame heights include 22 24 and 26 inches and a $75 model lists. Cranks are forged square steel with hollow backs and a 3 16 inch wide chain. An adjustable seat post enables easy saddle height changes for both men and ladies models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Lowe
Boston
White Sewing Machine Company
Ladies bicycles receive protective aluminum chain guard
The price is listed at $65. The ladies' bicycles will feature an aluminum chain guard that encloses the chain on three sides and covers the sprockets to prevent dress entanglement. The guard is enamelled to match the bike frame.
Brewster Murder Trial Postponed to January Term
The Mile dred Brewster murder trial in Montpelier Vermont is postponed to the January term after defense moves to quash the indictment over a stenographer in the grand jury. Mildred Brewster will retract her not guilty plea and counsel will file a plea of abatement while the State demurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Western Union Wins Case Against United States
The Court of Claims chief justice issued an opinion affirming the referee P S Heath report and entered judgment for Western Union Telegraph Co. for 253,869 dollars. The dispute stems from Postmaster General Wanamaker's rate reductions despite the company's protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Court of Claims
P. S. Heath
Western Union Telegraph Company
United States
Wanamaker
Telegraph Company
Malden Be Game Club to Host Second Hall Evening
The Malden Be Game Club plans its second annual hall event at National Hall Malden Wednesday evening Horrigan's Orchestra to play music for dancing A large Boston style delegation will attend with Congressman John F Fitzgerald among the invited guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
National Hall
Horrigan
Malden Club
Boston
John F. Fitzgerald
Hibernian Divisions Hold Thanksgiving Concerts and Balls
Boston Hibernian divisions plan a string of events to aid sick and disabled members and parish causes. Division 84 hosts a second annual concert at Odd Fellows Hall with Hobbs's orchestra. Division 26 stages a concert and dance at Dorchester's Bloomfield Hall. Division 2 in East Boston at Hibernian Hall features Doherty's Orchestra. Division 21 in Warren Hall conducts a grand hall and instrumental program. Division 25 in Hanover Street hosts an evening with addresses and music. Division 1 at St John’s Hall presents 15-piece Stone's Orchestra with a concert and dances to benefit St Stephen's parish poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibernian
Boston
Suffolk County
Back Bay
Odd Fellows
Tremont
Hobbs
Patrick Kelly
Neponset
Bloomfield Hall
Geneva Avenue
Charles Street
Dorchester
Division 2
Hibernian Hall
Havre Street
Doherty
Hibernian Orchestra
William J. Cronin
Division 21
Warren Hall
Division 25
Hanover Street
St. John’s Hall
Moon Street
St. Stephen’s Parish
North End
Stone
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Reading
Philedians of Waltham
Reading Athleticlub
Horner
Reading A. C
Scott
Winslow
Howe
Paol
Saunders
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Phinney Eeeeeee
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TAT
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Gumpricht
Gramer
Carruth
Norfolk
McMack
Ferguson
Bauer
McClaverty
Porter
NEW England News
NEW England News CO
Itso Oaeak Ae
Brown, Darrell & CO
Esceeseeees
Waltham Cyclists
Insurance
John C. Paige & CO
Eves Burke Oweeseee
I O'Neil Pearseeesesesees
Wheelereetereserees
Mills Sete
Seaeeeesesreseen
Cadogan
Dofcay Sisi Kcawesaceene
Eaton Costello
Seee
Murphy Sueses
Tucvens
McNeish
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Cker Ee Eeese
Snow
Catboat Whistler
World OF Sport
Klondike
Ketcham
M. Fusdage
M. Read
M.D
Tremont Street
Sophmores
Rush
E. H
YALE
Charlestown
A. C. van Nostrand
Charlestown, Mass
Epsia Kiel
Ozenges
Price Ioscents
D. K
Mass
Cook
Board
Post
Bicycle News
Spalding Chainless
Liverpool
Tremont St
Bright
Brewster
Western Union
Malden BE Game Club
OOK Remedy CO
Ade Masente Temple
Cmicagy
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