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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1896

Page

3

Somerset Road Glib Shatters Bowling Records in Rexford Alleys

Somerset Road team set season bests in the Associated Cycling Clubs meet at Rexford alleys, totaling 24493 to break records. Crocker Skinner and Williams each surpassed 500. Williams led with 533 on a near flawless night. Press Cycling defeated Mattapan Road in parallel action as Inman rolled the biggest string.

Somerset Rexford Crocker Skinner Williams Press Mattapan Inman

Women on the Alleys and Thayer Academy Triumph

Two games of the Commonwealth Club mixed team series were rolled on Murray and Irwin's alleys last evening with Team 1 beating Team 2 by 156 pins and Team 4 edging Team 3 by two pins. In a separate note, Thayer Academy blanked Quincy 20 to 0 as backs staged a standout performance for the Thayer eleven.

Murray & Irwin Braintree Thayer Academy Quincys Adams Academy Quincy High School Academy Quincy White Vccccs cc Cess Ecticess McGrath Bowers Revere 1. T R. T Saunders Stavens Assis R. G Cilley Graton Miter Moore Ft. G Fl. G Litchfield Sampson Arnold Gannon N. Hayden Kelly V Porter Hewes

Pierce School Whist Event at Brookline Common

Thanksgiving afternoon program at Pierce School on Brookline Common features whist results with Jamaica Edwards Jamaica-Tuckley and M. L. A.-Mackie among players. Scores show totals: 266 for Jamaica Edwards 61 from Stephenson and 150 additional, Pool M L A Mackie 27 from Ordway 85 total 211, Jamaica-Tuckley 7 Parker 75 total 150.

Jamaica Edwards Stephenson Pool Mackie Ordway Jamaica Tuckley Parker Pierce School Brookline Common

City League Last Night Howling Results

The City League produced notable results in last night’s action. Key performances and standings shifts emerged as teams competed under lights, with several players delivering high-scoring efforts and clutch plays to influence the league race.

Suburban interclub tournament opens at Mercantile Library

Jamaica Club visitors beat in bowling and pool but lose at billiards and whist during inaugural Suburban interclub season in the Mercantile Library rooms. Scores listed after the report.

Jamaica Mercantile Library Association Iterclub

Insurance Bowling League Forms Permanent Body

A meeting at 71 Kilby Street of the Employers' Liability Company saw teams including Employers' Liability, John C. Paige, the Traveller, Boston Marine, John Hancock, North American, O'Brien & Russell, Mercantile and C. W. Holden. The league was voted permanent with one more team to join. G. IE. Nayson was elected secretary treasurer. A scheduling committee was named and will meet tomorrow evening. The season opens about the first of next month.

Insurance Bowling League Employers’ Liability Company Kilby Street Employers’ Liability John C. Paige the Traveller Boston Marine John Hancock North American O’brien & Russell Mercantile C. W. Holden G. IE. Nayson Jackson Nayson

Inter scholastic meeting sets protests as season nears end

The inter scholastic executive committee will meet tomorrow evening to hear protests while the season closes. Grookline High faces Happy this afternoon at Soldiers Field Cambridge and Yale Princeton gate receipts near 57000 with profits around 28000 after field rent and expenses.

Grookline High Soldiers Field Cambridge Yale Princeton Gelbert Pennsylvania Barnard Kelsey Tigers Wrightington Harvard Baird Brown Carlisle Shields Dpd Sullivan M. Sullivan Hartnett G. B G. d L. Sullivan Brown Kelley H. B MeInnis Houghton Amet F. B Bowles Roxburys

Money Up for Big Fight in New York

James J. Corbett received a telegram from Warren Lewis of the Greater New York Athletic Club stating a $500 forfeit was posted with Al Smith and articles sent to Fitzsimmons for an upcoming bout in Providence.

Providence James J. Corbett Warren Lewis Greater New York Athletic Club al Smith Fitzsimmons

Meek Faces Bankruptcy Claims at American Ball Nozzle Co

Reports from New York indicate Shanmare F. Meek, president of the American Ball Nozzle Company, has disclosed liabilities of at least 250. The declaration follows an assignment of an unverified prominence amid ongoing financial scrutiny.

New York Navy Shanmare F. Meek Ba l

Local Scores Tally Narrow Wins Across New England

At New Bedford New Bedford beat Providence 6 to 4. At Salem Pawtucket won 5 to 2 over Salem. In Maine Rockland crushed Lewiston 7 to 1.

New Bedford Providence Salem Pawtucket Rockland Lewiston

Paddy Slavin quits after fourth round with Armstrong

In New York on November 23 Paddy Slavin quit in the fourth round against Bob Armstrong at Union Park Athletic Club after a disputed setup for a percent purse. The crowd of about 900 witnessed Armstrong dominate with St Vincent's lefts and body blows as Slavin showed a yellow streak before retirement. Other bouts included a draw between Patsy Broderick and Jack Madden and early bouts featuring Hugh Mc Winters and Andy Watson.

New York Paddy Slavin Bob Armstrong Davies Union Park Athletic Club Slavia Hugh McWinters Andy Watson Boston McWinters Patsy Broderick Providence Jack Madden Brooklyn Broderick Slavin Armstrong Frank

Eddie Connolly Set For Twenty Round Debut In England

Boston light middleweight Eddie Connolly faces Tom Causer in a Birmingham Olympic Club bout. Trained by Professor Jimmy Kelly, Connolly seeks a swift victory after improvements since his loss to Paddy Fenton. Causer is capable but lacks Connolly’s famed mettle and countering risk.

Eddie Connolly Boston England Tom Causer Olympic Club Birmingham St. John Jimmy Kelly Causer Connolly Paddy Fenton Atlantic Tyro John L America Ernst Burge

Boxing Night in New York a Bantam Clash at Bohemian Club

Dave Sullivan of Boston and Caspar Leon meet in a highly anticipated bantam bout at the Bohemian Athletic Club in New York. Both fighters rank among America’s best bantams, with Sullivan favored and Leon regarded as a tough adversary after two bouts with Jimmy Barry. Rumors of scarce betting aside, fans expect a hard fought, dramatic contest. Dick O’Brien traveled from Lynn to join the anticipation, as described in yesterday’s Post account.

O'Brien O’brien Howie Hodgkins Creedon Toots” Anderson Marlboro Athletic Club Walcott Knickerbocker Athletic Club New York Ed Binney Boston Maine San Francisco Paddy Purtell New York City Billy Hen He Pagel Billy Plimmer Sammy Keely Olympic Club Birmingham Eng John L. Sullivan Joe Walcott Tommy Connelly Dan Stuart Stuart Joe Wendig Warren Lewis Bohemian Athletic Club Dave Sullivan Caspar Leon Jimmy Barry America Leon New Yorker Joe Elms John Lt. Sullivan Elms Sullivan Chelsea Dave Dick O’brien Lynn

Bicycle Notes and Local Cycles Soon on View

Go Fs Manager W B Chipman seeks a Thanksgiving morning game for 10 o'clock at Franklin Field with the Winthrop Cycle Club preferred. Sproehale of Fowler Cycle Chicago will supervise the local branch tomorrow. Fred St Onge to display trick riding at Mystic C C dance. 1897 Cleveland model showcased with new tubing and lightweight design. Niles of Zenith Cycle visiting, Dorchester Wheelmen race Thursday, Metropolitan Wheelmen vs Newtowne Club tonight, Press C C freak show at 8. Lovell Diamond models upcoming at Broad Street with noted 97 crop features and new parts.

W. B. Chipman Tiger Roadsters Franklin Field Winthrop Cycle Club Mr. Chipman Park Square Station New York Fred St. Onge C. C Odd Fellows’ Hall Winter Hill Somerville Dunbar Cleveland Niles Zenith Cycle Company Dorchester Dorchester Park Metropolitan Wheelmen Newtowne Club North Cambridge Press C. C Lovell Broad Street

Bryan's House Quarantined After Diphtheria Case

Health Officer Rhodes placed a quarantine card on the Bryan residence in Lincoln Nebraska as Ruth Bryan 11 contracts diphtheria. Doctors call it a slight attack and Br Bryan leaves for Denver at six tonight expecting to return for Thanksgiving and resume work on his book.

Lincoln Neb Rhodes W. J. Bryan Ruth Br. Bryan Denver

Episcopalian Club Dines at Brunswick with Church Architecture Speakers

The Episcopalian Club gathered at the Brunswick last evening with about 125 members and guests. President Henry M. Lovering presided and introduced speakers on Church Architecture and Interior Decoration, including Bishop Lawrence Silas McBee architect R E Winchester Donald Maitland Armstrong and George L Heins of New York.

Episcopalian Club Brunswick Henry M. Lovering Lawrence D. D Silas McBee New York RE. Winchester Donald Maitland Armstrong George L. Heins

Courtney Renominated at Lowell Democratic Convention

The Lowell Democratic municipal convention nominated William F. Courtney for Mayor and Edward P. Pierce Charles H. Cos grove Coolidge R. Johnson David H. Gerow Dr. Guy H. Hobrock Henry Hamer Jean Vincent and Oliver A. Lib bey for Aldermen. One aldermanic nomination remains to be made.

Lowell William F. Courtney Edward P. Pierce Charles H. Cosgrove Coolidge R. Johnson David H. Gerow Guy H. Hobrock Henry Hamer Jean Vincent Oliver A. Libbey

Free diagnosis by Dr Liverpool at Tremont Street

An advertisement promotes Dr. Liverpool at 233 Tremont Street Boston offering one week of free consultations for chronic and obscure diseases. It lists vast cure tallies across multiple ailments, claims free medicines, and urges those who have failed other doctors to seek his diagnosis and treatment within stated hours.

Liverpool Tremont Street Boston Bright

Foresters Dance at Bunker Hill Court Ball

The first ball of Bunker Hill Court No. 126 M C O F was held last night in Cauley Hall Charlestown with about 300 couples in attendance. Among the guests were Mr and Mrs James Donovan and Mr and Mrs Peter.

Bunker Hill Court Cauley Hall Bunker Hill Court No. 126 Charlestown James Donovan Peter John J. O’hare Massachusetts C. C. of Foresters

List of attendees and names at a social event

A long roster lists Stephen Lahey Hunt Gately Lynch Norah Brown Thomas Kelly John Fitzgerald Mary Bryan Mary Bailey Nellie Monahan Owen McKenna Edward Brown Young J J McCarthy Sadie Green Joseph Murphy Etta McGlynn Annie Mahoney Katie McNeil Richard Kelly Lizzie Quinlan John O Hara Frances Bessie Hunt Mary Dwyer Margaret Towle Goodwin Kate Fitzgerald Edward Regan Thomas Hinckley Mary Driscoll Mary McKenna Edward Sheridan Josie Fitzgerald J F O'Brien Annie Barry Delia Green Towle Annie Doherty Thomas Jennings Minnie Blagden Edwin Kelly Annie Purcell.

John O'Hare Frances Bessie Hunt Mary Dwyer Margaret Towle Goodwin Kate Fitzgerald Edward Regan Thomas Hinckley Mary Driscoll Mary_McKenna Edward Sheridan Josie Fitzgerald J. F. O’brien Annie Barry Delia Green Towle Annie Doherty Thomas_Jennings Minnie Blagden Edwin Kelly Annie Purcell

Irish challenge set for Ingraham Carroll race

Constant Reader Ingraham and Mullin the Irish champion runner agreed to a challenge with the race possibly held in Ireland next month. John Conroy won a New Orleans race at 10 to 1. Guinette the pacer will be sold at Boston auction tomorrow. Milton Young elected president of the Kentucky Racing Association. The Brooklyn club posted a large loss for the season. The University building to host Columbia College gym opens with $500000 budget. Flight schooner hauled for winter repairs in South Boston. Trotting stock shipped from New York to Europe. Lexington fall meeting began with few favorites. Billy Andrews to train for James Butler next year. A new mile ring planned near Haverhill before trotting season. Kenoza track in poor shape.

Constant Reader Ingraham Medune Mullin Carroll Waltham Ireland John Conroy New Orleans Stockholm Banque N Dick Behan Guinette Boston Milton Young Kentucky Racing Association E. F. Clay Brooklyn Columbia College University M. A. Christie H. R. Morrill Commonwealth Yacht Club South Boston New York Europe Lexington Billy Andrews Gentry James Butler Haverhill

Train Schedules Mirror Regional Stops and Times

Overflow of timetable entries lists departures from Boston for Needham Highlandville Upper Falls Medfield Millis Medway West Met Way Woonsocket Pascoag and Park Square with numerous 8:32 a m. arrivals and various p m. return runs. Officials C Peter Clark W R Babcock note parlor cars steamers tickets and depot info at Kneeland Street and State House.

Boston & Albany Railroad Boston Needham Highlandville Upper Falls Medfield Millis Medway West Met Way Woonsocket Pascoag Park Square Station State House Kneeland St. C Peter Clark W. RK Babcock

Boston and Albany Railroad Schedules and Train Numbers

No. 7 first class Boston to Albany departs 8 30 A M Sunday none. No. 15 Leaviston 10 30 A M daily with sleeping cars to Chicago via L S M S R R and M C R R also to Cincinnati via Big Four on Saturday. No. 19 leaves Boston 2 P M daily to Chicago via Michigan Central R R with buffet vestibule cars. No. 28 leaves Boston 3 P M daily except Sunday to Chicago via L S M S R R and to Cincinnati via Big Four with sleeping car to St Louis. Sundays Cincinnati and St Louis cars depart 2 P M. No. 87 leaves Boston 7 15 P M daily to Chicago via L S M S A R plus vestibuled sleeps to Detroit and Chicago via Michigan Central RR. No. 68 leaves Boston 11 P M except Saturday with sleeping car to Albany arriving 8 05 A M. No. 88 leaves Boston 9 A M except Sunday with buffet drawing room cars to New York arriving 3 30 P M. No. 49 leaves Boston 11 A M except Sunday with buffet drawing room cars to New York arriving 5 20 P M. No. 48 leaves Boston 12 Noon except Coachs to New York arriving 5 30 P M. No. T5 New York Limited leaves Boston 4 P M daily with vestibuled drawing room cars to New York arriving 10 P M. No. 63 Night Express leaves Boston 11 P M daily with sleeping cars to New York arriving 6 45 A M. Tickets and timetables at city office 60 Washington St or Kneeland Street station. A S Hanson General Passenger Agent.

Boston Albany Wagner Loseton Leaviston Wagner Westi Chiscago L. 8S Cincinnati Big Four St. Louis Chicago Detroit M. C. BR. KR Hartford New Haven New York Springfield NEW York Limited Springeld Ashington St Kneeland St A. S. Hanson L Pass

Rail and Sound Lines from Park Square Station Boston

WEW YORK and New York area rail and sound routes listed including Shore Line and Fall River lines with scheduled expresses and night services. Connections to steamer services Priscilla Puritan Maine New Hampshire City of Lowell Worcester listed with weekly weekday departures.

WEW York Park Squarh Station Boston Shore Line New London New Haven Bay State Limited Willimantic Air Line Limited Fall River Newport Stonington Sound Providence Maine New Hampshire Norwich City OF Lowell City OF Worcester

Maryland transfer steamers offer through tickets and parlor seating

Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington service via Shore Line and Pennsylvania R R operates the Maryland transfer. The Colonial Express runs 9:00 p m and the Federal Express 7:00 p m. Through tickets parlor car seats berths and staterooms on steamers available at 3 Old State House and Park Square station. Parlor cars require a special ticket. Limited equipment with seating capacity only. Travel available Sundays. GEO L CONNOR A KENDALL and L HO PALMER listed as trade and passenger agents with offices at 3 Old State House.

New England Railroad Co Boston New York Hartford Park Square Norwich Chicago and West Erie West Shore R. A Newburg Fishkill Landing A. M Shore Line Pennsylvania R. R Maryland Transfer Colonial Express Federal Express Old State House Park Square Station Geo L. Connor A. ©. Kendall Tass Gen’ Pass L. Ho Palmer Boston Pass

Prince and Princess of Wales visit Blenheim palace

The Prince and Princess of Wales travel from Paddington to Woodstock for a week at Blenheim Palace with Princess Victoria and Princess Maud of Denmark and Prince Charles of Denmark. A large crowd greets them. fetes planned and daily shooting in the Blenheim preserves.

London Prince and Princess of Wales Paddington Station Woodstock Duke Duchess of New York W. H. Vanderbilt Duchess of Marlborough Prince of Wales Duke of Marlboro Lady Randolph Churchill George W. Curzon

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