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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1899
Page
3
Sufferer J A Woods of Manchester Vermont credits Omega Oil with easing his long standing rheumatism after trying external remedies. He recalls a friend sending a bottle and notes rapid relief within minutes during use on troublesome arms. He urges others to start now before winter to avoid regret.
In storms and exposure to weather I battled chronic rheumatism until I tried Omega Oil. After two or three applications the pain eased and I felt renewed, said H. J. Mullen of East Cambridge Massachusetts.
GEO J HANSSELL proprietor Herald Square Theatre Cafe New York reports that Omega Oil cured his intermittent rheumatism after trying it on advice from a friend. He says a half bottle sufficed and he now keeps extra to avoid being without it and recommends it to the public.
Free testimonial from Fred Harrer of Roslindale Mass praising Omega Oil as the best liniment for rheumatism he ever used. He notes it helped him enough to be out and meeting acquaintances who asked his secret.
The report notes a laughable first round sprint between J Kelly of Woburn and B Beatty of Cambridge over 13 pounds. Beatty won the decision in the Eight finals with two specials to close the show Saturday night.
Amateur boxers contested the B A A preliminaries to reach Saturday finals for prizes. F Bryson defeated F Jackson in the 105 pound novice class with a mouse under the eye. Haughey lost due to a broken hand, Gilmore advancing. Gargan beat Collins in a open 115 pound bout. Munroe out punched Bonaparte in 125 pound novice. Lane of Lowell stopped T Lane. Lynch beat Charley Lynch for 122½ open. Harrington defeated Murphy in 127 pound open. Reed beat Carew after a kidney jolt. Siler won the 130½ pound open. The event featured multiple bouts with referees determining winners for progression to the finals.
Boxing gossip lists upcoming bouts and matchups across cities. Tommy West versus Charley Stevenson draws attention at Greenwood A C while Barney Furey challenges Wilmington Jack Daly at 183 pounds for Oct. 27. Other pairs include Choynski vs Ryan and diverse 20 round and six round bouts with multiple venues and dates.
A hearing before the rights and privileges committee of the Massachusetts League of American Wheelmen was to be held yesterday afternoon at Chairman Blair’s office. Arthur K. Peck challenges regular nominations as illegal and asks for written cases from all sides by Saturday. If no quorum forms, Blair will rule. nominations were published Oct 13 after Oct 1 deadline.
Clinton resident Pat Fadgen proposes a match race featuring Boston centre fielder William Hamilton or Natick sprinter Piper Donovan. The event offers a purse from 100 to 500 dollars and should be scheduled as soon as possible or as late as feasible.
Harvard defeated Bates 28 to 0 at Soldiers Field amid a wet, muggy day with misplays and fumbling. Sawin and Warren scored, Sawin's 95 yard return sparked the game while Burns and Ellis added later touchdowns. injuries hampered Harvard's lineup and paving the way for a shaky team play. Charles Chadwick, ex Yale guard, observed and doubted Harvard’s overall strength despite the win.
Princeton defeated Pennsylvania State College 12 to 0 in a fast, exciting game at Princeton. The contest featured strong line play and key runs by Hutchinson and Levick, with one touchdown in each half and sharp end running throughout.
Mrs Jane Lindsay of Brooklyn finishes eight centuries in a ride lasting a little over 89 hours and 30 minutes setting a new record for women. She completes seven centuries in 78 hours 12 minutes beating Miss Yatman by 2 hours 53 minutes. A doctor reports her in good condition aside from swollen knees and wrists and notes the ride is generally harmful for long durations but shows no special harm in her case. Lindsay plans to return to Brooklyn with her husband nearby.
The University of Pennsylvania defeated Wesleyan College 17 to 6 at Franklin Field. Wesleyan opened with a 78 yard TD by Wilcox on a double pass, while Penn answered with a 30 yard Smith run and Hare plunge in the first half.
Williams College defeated Holy Cross 23 to 0 at Weston Field on October 18 as the Williams team played a solid game and secured a decisive victory over Holy Cross.
Yale coach Rodgers conducted secret practice for about 45 minutes. Freshman Holt filled Cunha at centre as Cunha suffered a right arm swelling from a minor strain. Richardson would start at centre versus Wisconsin if Cunha cannot play. Sharpe scored from the thirty yard line. Cutten offered to move to centre if needed.
Exeter, hampered by injuries, overwhelmed Massachusetts Institute of Technology 24 to 0. Jones and Brill starred for Exeter while Chubb and Stover stood out for Tech as Exeter withstood Tech’s rushes and dominated offensively.
Philips Andover Academy faced Harvard freshmen in a kicking game that produced no scoring after full time. Both teams failed to reach the end zone in the lengthy contest.
The first half favored Andover slightly as Harvy fumbled, gifting possession. Harvard mostly gained through Andover’s left guard and tackle while Hersey’s long run highlighted the scoring. Andover's team played well but could not push through Harvard’s line.
Harvard produced a listless display against Bates with little snap or vigor from the Crimson. Leicester Warren stood out as the sole bright spot while Sawin and others struggled to mesh with the line. Meanwhile Exeter defeated MIT 14 to 9 as prep games and club requests fill local schedules.
Advertisement for Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root claiming quick cures for kidney and bladder issues, rheumatism, and back pain. Promotes ability to hold urine, reduced nocturnal urges, and relief from effects of alcohol. Offers free sample bottle and book by mail from Kilmer & Co. Boston Daily Post reader offer.
The Laurel Star and Norumbega A C seek 120 to 160 pound opponents for October games. Captain Starbuck from Cornell faces scrutiny for two minute halves. Wisconsin’s team trains in Hartford with King as coach. Coombe leaves the U of P coaching post amid coach conflicts. Johnny Baird returns to Princeton coaching backs under Lea. Harvard’s Malcolm Donald may bolster line. Yale faces tough 1902 season. Robert Harney named assistant football manager at Boston College.
Intercycle League to finalize winter tournament plans at Fulton Wheelmen rooms 41 East Newton street. Invitees urged two delegates per club. Metropolitan Wheelmen host club supper tomorrow for members in good standing. W B Handy plans a half century ride to Acton on 29 starting after 8:30 from Coply square with three divisions for start times. Mrs Janet Lindsay of New York sets new 80 mile woman’s record finishing at 4 18 yesterday morning. previously farthest continuous ride by a woman was 700 miles by Miss Jane Yatman, with controversy over 1000 miles limits.
John Stuert of Chicago triumphed in the final round of the Princeton University golf tournament delayed from last Friday, defeating Dahlgreen 3 up with 1 to play. The racing scene features top pacers in New York at Empire City track, while Harvard Chess Club eyes an inter-university match with Pennsylvania. A reader notices sale sets the bid amount split among owners.
Brooklyn turned the tables on Philadelphia in the second of five exhibition games. The champions won by timely hitting as Batteries Dunn McJames McGuire and Donahue Bortens starred. Hits Brooklyn 14 Philadelphia 9 Errors Brooklyn 3 Philadelphia 1.
The 30th revised edition of my little book Three Classes of Men is available worldwide by mail in a plain sealed envelope free of charge. Over five million copies have been distributed since the first edition, reflecting the broad reach of this therapeutic work. The treatise summarizes thirty years of experience as a specialist and offers guidance for male physical and mental development, addressing private weaknesses and recovery through natural treatment.
The speaker describes discovering a need for a portable constant current device and explains how a chain battery for long, self applied use sparked a 25 year program of practical study. He reflects on experiments that culminated in his present apparatus.
An advertisement touts a waist worn electric belt that supposedly cures rheumatism lumbago kidney liver and various ailments while the user sleeps. It claims rapid results within days and offers free advice and distance diagnosis with multiple offices and testimonials.
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