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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1904
Page
3
A tailor advertises a service to provide a sample of pure wool fabric for customers to review before duplicating the material. The note promises guidance on matching the fiber quality and texture to ensure an exact replication process.
In Melrose, Glendon won two of three bowling games for the Melrose A. C. while the home team lost in billiards and pool. Bowling scores show Glendon totaling 1218 across games with Mulliken Kennary Blake Folsom Prescott and others contributing modest scores as the meet concluded.
In Melrose last evening the Highland Club defeated Kernwood in bowling three straight games but fell in billiards pool and hearts in the Tri county league opening.
In Chaun Cy alleys Commercial league action last evening Faneuil swept Curtis Safe in three games and Federal swept Beacon in three. Faneuil posted a team credit total of 2594 with a 919 string, led by Kinsman who scored 562 in total and rolled a high string of 212.
Bernarr Macfadden, the physical culture advocate and author, calls Boston a leading physical culture center in the country and perhaps the world. He says the city excels in body development, second only to brain power, and plans to speak in Jordan Hall this Thursday and Friday about attainable health and strength for all.
Question notes no complete directory of athletic clubs and associations in Boston area. Suggests J. Frank Facey of 36 Prospect Street Cambridge as a possible helper who might supply a list.
Health comes first in choosing malt whiskey for medicine. Graves' Maryland Malt Whiskey may cost more than cheap substitutes, but its value is clear. Licensed dealers offer it at a reasonable price, guaranteed by seals and the proprietors' signature.
In a lively 10 round match Fred Bryson of Waltham defeated Joe Nelson of Chelsea at the Cambridge A C. Nelson landed his right once, Bryson rose and dominated with rapid jabs and counters throughout the bout.
A Louisville despatch reports Marvin Hart’s prospects against Jeffries look bright though Hart may shift from a Johnson clash to McSey. Hart’s form is praised yet his chances remain as a long shot against the champion, with Sandy Ferguson and Chester Goodwin also in play for potential bids.
In San Francisco tonight Young Corbett and Battling Nelson meet for 20 rounds at 130 pounds with 6 pm weigh in. Nelson and Corbett are both tested fighters, Corbett a heavy puncher and fast, Nelson resilient and punishing. The bout could crown a featherweight champion as betting favors Corbett at 10 to 6 while Britt’s status remains debated.
Colonel James B. Reynolds, executive clerk of the Republican State committee, denied political significance in his Washington trip but hinted at a promotion. He may take a prominent Post Office Department role, possibly assistant postmaster general, drawing congratulations as he plans retirement from the state organization.
WALTHAM Nov 28 William L Bowden the champion automobilist who resides in this city has entered in the auto events to be held at Ormond Beach Florida Bowden was entered in the kilometre race a class in which he equalled the record last year Chauffeur Basle will drive the car Flying Dutchman in this event and the Wal tham man hopes to repeat his success of a year ago
Nov 28 Western college men oppose a proposal prohibiting any student from representing a college in sports until he passes a semester. Football would suffer most as the rule targets post graduate transfers and first time entrants. The measure, urged at a recent convention, could take effect in 60 days unless colleges object. Carlisle and Haskell Indians would be treated as regular teams, counting their players' past years. Johnson of Northwestern would become ineligible under the rule.
Albany N Y Nov 28 The former chief judge of the Court of Appeals who resigned to seek the presidency will argue a case before the same court on Dec 6. He is expected to speak as counsel in a long absent public appearance. The suit involves Elizabeth Reich a plaintiff appeal against Edith LaBau Dyer and Lillian LaBau Aymar executrices of Alice V LaBau deceased.
In San Francisco on November 28 Rev. Isaac Selby of Australia fired at Superior Judge Hebbard from the bench. The bullet missed the judge and lodged in the back of his chair as Hebbard wrestled with the assailant. Selby, recently sued for divorce, conducted his own defense but the decree against him stood.
The Hale House in 1905 aims to schedule out of town games against teams averaging 125 130 pounds with Friday or Saturday open dates. Bowdoin A A second team seeks Dorchester matches Saturdays and away games other nights. Fort Warren team seeks away games with guarantees. Boylston Club 180 pound teams away from home. Mattapanee A C seeks any registered team near Boston. Demand Preparatory School seeks 16 17 year old teams with expenses.
Dorchester High plans to field nearly last season's basketball quintet with two former English High hockey players, Captain Pat Gallagher and Carpenter in goal. Debate swirls over Dorchester Colton vs Adams on the first team, while Kelly of Haverhill could be quarterback if all state teams were chosen. East Boston High will miss Hagman Crowley and Glynn in basketball, with Hagman noted as the top forward last season and nicknamed the kangaroo for his leaping ability.
A 1904 advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims many suffer kidney trouble unnoticed, promotes a sample bottle offer, and cites a testimonial from I C Richardson praising recovery after use. It emphasizes botanical formula and nationwide availability.
Column argues the football trend favors big players as 220 pounders rise in demand for college rosters. It recalls great small players like Poe and Lamar and notes Reynolds, Stevenson, Rockwell, and Starr as examples of small men excelling this season.
The baseball commission ruled that William O'Brien, third baseman for Ilion, belongs to the Philadelphia Americans. O'Brien had played for Ilion all season and was paid, but claimed no contract and thought he could not be reserved. The commission awarded him to Philadelphia after Ilion argued over nonreservation.
Chicago November 28 The college amateur sport issue in the West was stirred by Professor H J Barton claiming Hugo Bezdek star fullback of Chicago University is a professional pugilist. Buck Montgomery known as the Stock Yards Terror swore he met Young Hugo in the prize ring in money contests on several occasions.
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