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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1902
Page
3
New York Yacht Club sent a cablegram to Sir Thomas Lipton accepting his challenge for the America's Cup under the same conditions as the last race. The decision followed the earlier rivalry and sets the stage for a renewed contest this season.
A brief notice from aa Se HATS! HATS! HATS! NONE BETTER advertising decorative hats at 1066 Federal T. Minute from South Station highlighting a hatter shop and retail offerings.
Lieutenant Governor John L Bates opened his campaign in Northampton with a 50 minute address at City Hall. Senator Lodge and Col A H Goetting joined, focusing on Democratic faults and trusts while lampooning Gaston on reciprocity with Canada.
The Norfolk Club gathered at Young’s for postprandial remarks, honoring Republicanism and President Roosevelt. Speakers included Congressman Powers, Curtis Guild Jr, Attorney-General Parker, and others, praising tariff policy, restraint on monopolies, and loyalty to the party.
The police order elevates 16 patrolmen, naming new sergeants William F. Manning Patrick F. King and James F. Driscoll, with assignments at Stations 5 8 and 16. Sergeants Hugh J. Lees moves to headquarters. Reserve officers Whelan McCarron Sullivan Walsh Johnson Rush Hazlett Buckley Keyes Flanagan Wylie ODonnell named patrolmen across divisions. James F. Driscoll, a longtime Division 6 member, becomes sergeant.
A Tremont Temple gathering closed yesterday with Christian Endeavor leaders from New York Boston and nearby areas. Speakers included Rev Henry Var ley Rev A C Dixon and Rev Francis Clark urging broader youth training and field work. An afternoon junior rally featured Rev George Kenngett and Rev W Sleeper. Delegates were offered excursion day with trains to Lexington Concord and Plymouth.
The October gathering of the Yacht Racing Association of Massachusetts at Young’s Hotel debated two new boat classes and left the 23 foot cabin yacht class decision for a future meeting. Delegates noted 1902 results show rules favoring a single boat type, less sea-worthy for sailors.
In Baltimore on October 16, Young Corbett, reigning featherweight champion, won a decision over Joe Bernstein of New York. The bout at catch weights 10 rounds. Bernstein weighed 124 1/2 pounds and showed a broken bone in his left hand after the seventh round, leading Bernstein’s corner to throw in the sponge.
A coalition of top New York promoters eyes passage of a favorable boxing bill in the upcoming legislature. Key lawmakers have been approached and backers believe a bill permitting boxing will pass. Bob Fitzsimmons denies claims he bars Jim Jeffries and cites past battles as proof of his standing. Abe Attell’s California win boosts chances for matchups with top contenders. Entrants for Lenox Athletic Club boxing tournament surge, with open classes closing soon and special bouts announced for 105, 115, and 125 pounds featuring Eddie Morris, James Lesrne, Barney Dodd, Aus tin Maguire, and William H. Greene.
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