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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1898

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3

Taunton Beats Brockton 17 to 6 In Evening Game

Taunton defeats Brockton by a score of 17 to 6 in the evening contest after an earlier afternoon win. Taunton players Mc Gee and Daley contributed swift goals as Weymouth also topped Plymouth in the day’s schedule.

Taunton Brockton Tauntons McGee and Daley Daley Vic Dov Iiss Ttauncon Daiey Secci Ices ISO 'Taunton Daley Benes E Sediol Taunton Mgso ii Cnet Raieeesecneea Rie Meggo Samfor Seeee McGee McGee Gedietdecbeséisess Ue Paunton Wiley Santong Eas McGee Sanford

Italian Arrested in Haverhill Stabbing Case

In Haverhill on November 24 Joseph Blue, an Italian, was arrested after a late night stabbing incident. William Whittier was reportedly attacked in the Italian section, receiving five dagger wounds. Blue was captured in the suburbs and will be arraigned on assault with a dangerous weapon charges.

Haverhill Joseph Blue William Whittier Blue Whittier

Was Jim Corbett Part of the Lenox Club Fight Fiasco

The piece surveys betting disputes and roles in the Lenox Club affair. It cites McVey denying fraud charges and claims his motive was to focus Referee Kelly on infringements. It notes Charley White’s corner influence and questions about who controlled bets and the referee’s power.

Jim Corbett Lenox Corbett McVey Sealor Kelly Charley White Californian Sharkey Barnard Angle National Sporting Club Angle Marquis of Queensberry Innes England

Joe Flaherty Decisions Watson After Fast Twenty Rounds

In New London on November 24 Joe Flaherty won a close twenty round bout against Andy Watson in a fast and scientific contest. Flaherty was awarded the decision after a hard fought match that showcased technical boxing and endurance.

Lowellite Andy Watson New London Joe Flaherty

Controversy Over Disqualification Clouds Ring Clash

Prominent boxers Corbett and McVey defend actions after Sharkey fight disqualification. McVey claims Sharkey fouled and Corbett dominated, while Corbett praises McVey’s character. A post bout review follows as both sides call for fair conduct and continued rivalry.

Feeling in England Says Kelly Should Not Have Declared Bets Off

London Nov 24 Martin Corbett a recognized pugilistic authority condemns the decision to declare bets off regarding the proposed boxing match. Corbett argues the move damages betting interests and unsettles fans and officials in the sport.

Kelly London Martin Corbett

Boxing Gossip At Mascott Athletic Club Tonight

Tonight at 267 Friend Street the Mascott Athletic Club hosts three bouts with Sandy Chapman hosting. Notable fights include Professor Andy Daly vs George Murray and Jig Stone vs Patsy Sweehey. George B. McKenna, Boston tenor, also attends.

Mascott Athletic Club Friend Street Sandy” Chapman Andy Daly George Murray Lynn Stone Charlestown Patsy Sweehey George B. McKenna Boston Metropolitan A. C Northampton Street Frank Connelly Billy Critch Frank Scott Frank M Lean Tom Lucas Paddy Ryan Billy Lynch Ed. Beatty Bob Russell Ben DeBarry Manchester The New York Press, World and Herald Sharkey Ed Townsend Corbett Jim Point A. C Brockton

Draw in 12 rounds at Beacon A C over Rosenberg Dwyer

Large crowd attended the Beacon A C event last night. The 12 round bout between Maurice Rosenberg and Jack Dwyer went the limit and ended in a draw. Jack Fitzpatrick defeated Charley Farnan in the first round after an outclassed performance. Charley Malley and Jack Rogers fought in an 80 round spar with no decision given.

Beacon A. C. Entertainment Maurice Rosenberg Jack Dwyer Jack Fitzpatrick Charley Farnan Lewiston Charley Malley Jack Rogers

Brockton Polo Loses To Taunton In Final Minutes

Brockton polo team led by one goal early in the last period at Hibernian Hall rink but Taunton rallied to score three straight goals in the final nine minutes. Brockton’s William Reagan was briefly injured after a cut to the lip.

Brockton Tauntons Hibernian Hall Taunton William Reagan Magee Daly Murray Sanford Wiley Watch Moran Regan Murray Moran Hawkins H. B Gendreau Fuller Henry

Fall River Defeats New Bedford in Strong Home Win

Fall River dominated the game against visiting New Bedford with superior speed and teamwork. The home forwards impressed in the second period while Fox in goal earned credit for solid defense. A blow to the temple on Broadbent’s high drive interrupted play briefly.

Fall River New Bedfords Fortin Broadbent Fox New Bedford Turner Fleet, R Allen Ardner Vortin Gis Rich H. Bee H. B. Devlin Strange G.g

East Weymouth Triumphs Over Plymouth In Polo Clash

Seven hundred spectators watched East Weymouth defeat Plymouth 4 to 3 at the rink with the decisive goal coming after eleven minutes of overtime. Mullen and Adams delivered standout saves.

East Weymouth Plymouth Weymouth Mullen Adams Dawson Kelley Nicholson Mercer Gendrons Warren Barlow H. B Janelle Mullen

Rockland Defeats Bath in Polo Doubleheader

In Rockland Maine on November 24 Rockland beat Bath 4 to 2 in the afternoon game and again by a similar margin in the evening. Hackett held Bath in check while Rockland surged late after Bath led by three goals at the end of the second period. Scorers and officials noted with 29 stops by Smith and 49 by Hackett. Attendance listed.

Rockland Bath Pnd Hackett Scord Rockland Batu

Evening Game Rockland Edges Rockland 8 to 6

Ruth hits eight points while Stops and Hackett lead in Rockland scoring. Smith tallies 25 and Hackett 21 for a strong performance. Referee and timer noted. attendance listed at 600.

Rockland Ruth Stops—Smith Hackett Foul Onnelly Timer—Blackington

Bangor Battles Augusta In Tumultuous Third Period

In Bangor Maine tonight the third period of the game against Augusta was fiercely contested. After Jason was removed for disrespectful language, Bangor trailed 4 to 3 but fought back as Charley Walton scored three straight goals. The crowd cheered as the period ended with intense play.

Bangor Augusta Jason Long Blues Charley Walton

Bangor Defeats Augusta In One Sided Contest

Bangor beat Augusta 10 to 2 in a game played in Bangor. Hadley and O’Hara struggled for Augusta while Cashman and O’Malley led Bangor with 35 and 28 goals respectively. Referee Long Timers Dwinal officiated before 450 spectators.

Bangor Augusta Cashman O'Malley Long Dwinal Hadley O’hara Steps O’malley Jason Dill

Portland Edges Lewiston In Thrilling One Goal Hockey

Portland defeated Lewiston 4 to 3 in an exciting game with a sensational finish. Campbell and Foster led rushes, Allen excelled in goal, and McKay scored the late winner in the extra period after Carrigan tied it in regulation. Attendance 500 at Lewiston.

Lewiston Portland Campbell Allen Hayes Miller Carrigan McKay Foster Farrell Kelley McDonough Vaughn

Portland Poloers Triumph Over Lewiston 10 to 1

Portland defeated Lewiston 10 to 1 in a polo match. Farrell led Portland with 45 points while Allen scored 25 for Lewiston. Referee Kelly and timer Hart oversaw the bout before an attendance of 500.

Portland Lewiston Farrell Allen Kelly Hart

Hartford Defeats Springfield In Close Night Sports Showdown

Hartford beat Springfield 11 to 7 after a close first three periods. Wooltke joined the Hartford squad and will play Saturday. Stops were Cusick 38 Rushes Mooney 11 Hipson 7 Russell 1. Referee Tibbitts. Timer Lyons.

Hartford Conn Springfield Wooltke Cusick Murphy Hipson Mooney Russell Tibbitts

Providence Defeats New Haven In Packed Polo Clash

Providence wins 10 to 5 at Infantry Hall before 2400 fans. Key plays and teamwork dominate as New Haven, fatigued after five games this week, struggle against Providence's sharper defense and faster forwards led by Flood who replaces Bone late.

Providence R. I New Haven Infantry Hall Pa Seins Lations Flood Bone Cunningham Pierce Leydon Heffernan Lee Timer—Perrin

Providence Defeats New Haven Polo Team Amid Holiday Crowd

Holiday crowd at Bowling Hall watched Providence beat New Haven 5 to 2. Highlights included stellar plays and key rushes by Bone and Conway with stops by Latins and Heffernan. Referee Tibbetts officiated the game.

New Haven Conn Bowling Hall Providence Conway Leyden Whiting Lations Heffernan Bone Pierce Tibbetts

New Britain poloists Triumph Over Meriden 6 3

New Britain poloists defeated Meriden 6 to 3 in Conn. Tonight Fred Jean at center scored three goals and spearheaded the win. Meriden was overwhelmed early as its formation was pressured in the first period.

New Britain Meriden Conn Fred Jean Mallory Burgess Doherty Jeans F. Warner Parsons Lush Timer—O'neil

Meriden Beats New Britain in Aggressive Midweek Meeting

Meriden won 4 to 3 over New Britain in a brisk contest noted for aggressive play. Doherty and C Warner starred at halfback while F Warner outpaced Parsons and Turner at rush. Stops credited to Mallory 21 Burgess 18. Rushes Warner 5 Farsons 1. Fouls Doherty 2 Menard Spencer 2. Referee Leahy.

Meriden Conn New Britain Doherty C. Warner F. Warner Parsons Turner Mallory Burgess Warner Farsons Menard Spencer Leahy

Waterbury polo team routs Hartford at Auditorium

Waterbury defeated Hartford 12 to 2 in a Polo match at the Auditorium. Strong all around play led Waterbury with standout efforts by Sword, Cusick, and Roberts while Cotter's Hartford squad struggled on offense and defense.

Waterbury Conn Tom Cotter Hartford Sword Cusick Cotter Roberts Mooney Griffin Wiley Lush

Dedham Sportsmen's Club Prize Shoot Winners

The Dedham Sportsmen's Club held its all day prize shoot at Elm street range with participants from Hyde Park Mattapan Boston New York and other areas. Winners across events include Hollis Mattapan Leverett Smith and Moore with scores ranging from 7 to 19 points.

Dedham Dedham Sportsmen’s Club Elm Street Hyde Park Mattapan Boston New York King Leverett Manitoba Hollis Smith Moore

Bennett Beats McCune in 15 Round Toronto Bout

Jack Bennett of McKeesport Pennsylvania won the decision over Tom McCune of Detroit in a 15 round bout at the Crescent A. C. in Toronto. Canadian 115 pound champion Jim Smith drew with Maxy Haugh of Brooklyn in ten rounds but was favored by the referee.

Toronto Ont Jack Bennett McKeesport Penn Tom McCune Detroit Crescent A. c Jim Smith Canada Maxy Haugh Brooklyn

Dunkhorst Bests Smith in 20 Round Boxing Match

Elmira New York November 24 Ed Dunkhorst the Syracuse giant wins the decision in a 20 round bout with C C Smith Muldoons Thunderbolt of Buffalo before the Maple Avenue A C tonight.

Elmira N. Y Ed Dunkhorst Syracuse Giant C. C. Smith Muldoon Thunderbolt Buffalo Maple Avenue A. C

Tim Kearns Returns in Roanoke Club Smoker Night

Tim Kearns reappears in Roanoke Club smoker drawing a warm crowd. He was set to spar eight rounds with Bob Allen who refused at the last minute. Joe Mullins replaced him. Kearns showed form while Mullins used rough tactics. the two were sent to the rooms in the sixth round. Preliminaries featured Young Sharkey O Donnell vs Tom Wilson, Harrington vs Brennan, Lavigne vs Heffernan in six rounds with no decision.

Tim Kearns Roanoke Bob Allen Joe Mullins Kearns Mullins Jack O'Donnell Young Sharkey Tom Wilson Tim Harrington Phil Brennan Dave Lavigne Tom Heffernan Frank Kaveney

Progress Club Dance At 75 West Canton Street

A large attendance gathered at the Progress Club on West Canton Street for a dance evening. The event featured refreshments and continued into a late hour as attendees enjoyed the program and music.

Progress Club Peng Pweet West Canton Street Tner

Candle Pin Fortnightly Roll-off Results at Murray & Irwin

The candle pin fortnightly roll-off at Murray and Irwin's last night saw Wilby top with 878, followed by Hedges 876 and Whel er 361 with McCarthy on 360.

Murray & Irwin Wilby Hedges Wheler McCarthy

Runnyraede Club Whiskey touted as panacea

An advertisement proclaims Runnyraede Club whiskey as absolutely pure and a remedy for all ills including heart ache stomach ache and chills, presenting the product as a universal cure.

Runnyraede Club

Wright the Champion Leads New York Athletic Club in Cross Country

The New York Athletic Club won the team title at Morris Park in a six-team cross country race. Yale edged Cornell by three points for second, while A. L. Wright of Brown won the individual title in 88 minutes 33 seconds over six and two thirds miles. Weather included sleet and wind as the race featured 45 obstacles.

New York New York Athletic Club Morris Park Yale University Cornell Pastime A. C New West Side A. C Xaviers A. L. Wright Brown Jack Meakiey Boston Mercury Bray Orton Berry Sweet O’connor Grant Cogan M.lean Chittenden Wright Yale Eli Liberto Peerless England

Arrest in Touraine thefts shocks East Boston community

Lewis L. Palmer of East Boston was arrested in connection with larcenies at the Hotel Touraine. He will appear in court today. A 1896 East Boston High School graduate, he was well known among local youths. No further details were released, but are expected soon.

Lewis L. Palmer East Boston Touraine

Armory Sneak Thief Robs Captain Hayes at East Armory

Police from Station 5 report theft at the East armory where Ninth Regiment is quartered. Captain John P. Hayes of Company H lost his blue military overcoat, a brown sack coat, and a bank book from East Boston Savings Bank. The larceny is attributed to a sneak thief.

East Armory John P. Hayes Company H East Boston Savings Bank

Picquart Beneath Court Scrutiny Prompts Tense Clash

Paris dispatch notes Picquart’s sudden breakdown during the Court of Cessation deposition and a plea for a simpler process. Reports say the secret document demand could trigger renewed friction between military and civil authorities as wartime officials resist provisional liberty requests. Dreyfusard factions condemn the court martial move against Picquart.

Paris Picquart M. de Freycinet Zurlinden Pisquart Dreyfusites

Strikers Yielding In Augusta Mill Strike

Augusta Georgia November 24 The strike among mill operatives now affects 6000 workers. Owners press a new wage scale based on South and North Carolina rates. Strikers deny the comparison and claim local conditions differ. Owners remain firm to enforce the cut as strikers begin to yield due to lack of funds and organization.

Augusta South Carolina North Carolina Carolinas

Cameron Constantine Nuptials At West Somerville Home

At 30 Campbell Park West Somerville the marriage of Leon Alvin Cameron to Amy Bertha Constantine took place last evening by Rev Arthur J Snell. Edith M Lounsbury served as maid of honor and Alexander Barbrick of Tapleyville was best man.

William G. Cameron Campbell Park West Somerville Leon Alvin Cameron Amy Bertha Constantine Eliza Constantine Moncton N. B Arthur JL. Snell Edith M. Lounsbury Alexander Barbrick Tapleyville

Prescott Richardson Couple Wed at Somerville Home

Miss Cora Edith Richardson daughter of Mrs. Mary F. Richardson and Lee Warren Prescott were married at 101 School street Somerville last evening by Rev. Edward Tead. Harry Heek of Boston was best man with Grace W. Smith of Cambridgeport as maid of honor. Ushers were Harry H Clark of Boston and D Wilbur Brown of Somerville.

Cora Edith Richardson Daugh Mary F. Richardson Lee Warren Prescott School Street Somerville Edward 8 Harry Heek Boston Grace W. Smith Cambridgeport Harry H Clark D. Wilbur Brown

Hares Fleet in Muddy Thanksgiving Road Races

Two hare and hounds bicycle runs drew crowds as riders battled mud on Thanksgiving Day. Joe Downey led the Eagle Club ten miles in 25 30 unpaced, a feat amid strong winds that tossed scent. Hounds followed on tandem. Rough Riders Century Club covered thirty miles and finished 14 minutes ahead of the hounds in a muddy, festive event.

Joe Downey Jamaica Plain Eagle Cycle Club Roxbury John McWilliams Charles G. Percival Tom Hennessey Charlie Wilkins J. F. O’brien Harry Curry Joseph Waltham West Newton Washington Street Fens W. C. Story W. G. Minnemeyer W. T. Hannigan D. H. Thompson E. Skinner Arthur Krey Mark Phillips George Steele Harry Paine Messrs. Collins and Rollins

Washington DC continues push to form outlaw bicycle racing association

John D. Lasley leads a movement to create a racing association outside the L A W with a New York meeting set for December 8. Track owners promoters and racing men will discuss rules a folding board of control will govern with annual elections and a paid chairman. Amateur racing limited to medals. Major Taylor associates Sager Hadfield Bald and Butler named in racing plans and touring schemes.

John D. Lasley Washington, D. C New York Lasley Chicago W. F. Sager Charles Hadfield Major Taylor New Jersey

Records of cycling time trials and handicaps listed

An L A W notice lists professional and amateur cycling records. Major Taylor's 1898 Philadelphia Woodside Park times for quarter, third, half and other distances are recorded with dates in November. Amateur records include Waterbury Connecticut events on July 4 and June 2, plus two mile tandem handicap results. Handicapper is R F Kelsey.

Baltimore Major Taylor Woodside Park Philadelphia H.S. Russell Walter Holland G. W. Connor, Jr Waterbury Conn R. F. Kelsey G. Connor, Jr Russell George H. Collett E. ©. Hausman

A. A. Cross-Country Run Announces Handicap Race

The Boston A. A. will sponsor an open handicap cross-country run on Saturday December 3 at 3 30 p m The course spans about 4 1 2 miles starting at the club house and looping routes along Commonwealth avenue Beacon street Coolidge corner Exeter street finishing back at the club house Entry is 60 cents per man with entries closing December 1 at 10 a m

Boston A. A B. A. A. Club House Commonwealth Avenue Beacon Street Coolidge Corner Exeter Street

Wallace and Wallace Married in Somerville Home

Miss Ida Clara Stentiford and Charles Grant Wallace wed last evening at 208 Medford street Somerville. The ceremony was by Rev F T Pomeroy with brides maid Miss Rena Atkins of Newton and best man John Sharp of Dorchester.

Ida Clara Stentiford Charles Grant Wallace Medfor Street Somerville F. T. Pomeroy Rena T. Atkins Newton John Sharp Dorchester

Milk Trust Deal Attracts Chicago Banker Joseph Leiter

Joseph Leiter is credited with engineering a $6,000,000 milk trust deal in Chicago. He declines to comment on the report. In Little Rock a marriage license is issued to George Bush aged ninety nine and Lucy Brophet aged eighty three. In Washington Secretary Alger receives two American eagles from Oregon and pays $48 express charges to present them to the zoo. New York reports John Wagenblatt’s severe gunshot injury may require facial reconstruction with artificial parts and ski grafting. the hospital notes it would be the first operation of its kind.

Chicago Joseph Leiter Leiter Little Rock Ark George Bush Lucy Brophet Washington Alger Oregon Washington Zoo New York John Wagenblatt

Electric Belt Trial Promises Cure for Vitality and Health

Prof. A. Chrystal promotes a 30 day free trial of his Electric Belt and appliances claiming to cure rheumatism backache kidney troubles early decay and nervous debility among others. The offer includes an illustrated pamphlet with testimonials and free discreet mailing from Marshall Michigan.

Earth A. Chrystal Marshall, Mich

Thanksgiving in Massachusetts Prisons Largely Turkey Free

Prisoners in Charlestown State Prison the House of Correction in South Boston and other state facilities observed Thanksgiving with meals centered on pork and plum pudding rather than turkey. Warden notices banned birds from prisons while concerts, readings, and yard time offered limited diversions. A Portuguese committee supplied sausages fruit and sweets to seven Charlestown inmates and others across institutions.

Iasigi Charlestown Bram Herbert Fuller Mulrey Street Department State Prison Virdette L. C. Howe H. J. Dollymore House of Correction Boston Father Eagan Finneran Deer Island

Independent papers circulate for Horgan in Ward 8 bid

The Horgan movement signals ex Senator Lomasney’s challenge to the city’s political organization for control of the Board of Aldermen and the Board of Apportionment. Filing closes at 6 p.m. today with possible extensions to tomorrow as Horgan decides his course.

Francis J. Horgan Ward 8 Board of Aldermen Lomasney Board of Apportionment Horgan Ward 4

Independent Women Voters slate for Boston School Board

The Independent Women Voters present a candidate list for school board seats including Willard Allen Mrs Fanny Ames I Austin Bassett Samuel Hubbard Elizabeth Keller Lawrence Lowell Carleton Nichols A Kidder Page for three years. The Boston Public School Association nominates the same slate except for Mr Allen and Dr Keller.

Independent Women Voters Willard Allen Fanny B. Ames I. Austin Bassett Smuel F. Hubbard Elizabeth C. Keller A. Lawrence Lowell J. Carleton Nichols A. Kidder Page Frederick S. Bennett Boston Public Schoo Association Keller

Pens ons for Boys of '98 Claims Adjudicated

Interior Department bulletin notes claims now pending and a separate division for adjudicating war with Spain pensions. Eligible Shidleen receive pensions under general disability law for service contracted injuries.

Washington Interior Bliss Ee Ay Spain

Emperor Returns to Prison After Court Kowtow

The Daily Mail s Pekin correspondent reports the Emperor, obeying court orders, knelt to the Dowager Empress on her birthday and then returned to his palace lake prison.

London The Daily Mail

Burglary Strikes Dorchester Home of Harry Lynch

The residence at 217 Norsfolk Street Dorchester was entered with false keys last evening. Jewelry valued at 7 dollars and 9 dollars in cash were stolen.

Harry Lynch Nors Folk Street Dorchester

Regular holiday plate tournament at Country Club

The regular holiday plate tournament was played at the Country Club yesterday afternoon and proved to be one of the best this year. The number of contestants was small due to rain. First prize and plate went to L. A. Frothingham with two rounds down par. R. Saltonstall finished second, two down.

L. A. Frothingham R. Saltonstall

Navy Cadets Top Virginians 21 to 6 in Stormy Game

Annapolis reports the Naval Cadets defeated the Virginians eleven 21 to 6 despite a driving storm. Captain Shaner and Cadet Adams were hurt during the contest ending the Virginians season.

Annapolis Virginia M. L Naval Cadets Virginian Itary Institute Shaner Virginians Adams

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