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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1903
Page
3
Memphis Oct 19 The centric showdown pits Major Delmar and Lou Dillon two minute trotters against each other with owners driving. Lou Dillon the favorite has yet to race but has a 2 00 1 4 wagon record while Delmar runs 2 03 1 4. Many observers expect a new record on favorable track conditions.
In Fall River on October 19 George Ashley of this city substituted for Billy Gardner of Lowell in an eleven to fifteen round bout with Kid Coffey of New York. Ashley, untrained for the fight, delivered a creditable performance and won the decision after fifteen fast rounds. Coffey was saved from a knockout by the bell in the final round.
Boston Latin meets Dorchester High at Dorchester. Cambridge Latin faces Melrose High at Charles River Park. Melrose High plays Chelsea High in Melrose. Lynn High hosts Everett at Lynn. Roxbury Latin vs Cambridge Latin at Divinity Field in Cambridge. Dedham High vs Allen School at Dedham. Newton High vs Andover at Newton.
The B A A will host a meeting Friday evening to map the winter schedule and discuss fielding a team in this year’s tournament after previously deciding not to enter.
Confidence in Colonel Gaston's election as Governor has spurred several bettors in Boston area. Charles A. Day of Dedham will stake $600 that Gaston gains over a 20,000 plurality in Boston, meeting at Parker House today at 3 30 p m with a Post representative on hand to introduce him to potential backers.
Ex-champion Terry McGovern, accompanied by Joe Humphreys and trainer Maywood, lands in Boston for his debut in the arena tonight. He trains at the Lexington Hotel and is confident he has regained top form, while rival Jim Corbett’s star and trainer Steve Mahoney claim McGovern faces a tough test.
A hearing at Pemberton Square discussed boxing exhibitions in South Boston with the South Boston Citizens' Association. The Board of Police promised to halt rowdyism outside clubs on meet nights and to prevent disorder or illegal exhibitions, aiming to act immediately and report to the Governor later.
Chicago, Oct. 19. James J. Jeffries, heavyweight champion, staying in the city en route to New York for theater offers. He praises Fitz as the best middleweight, predicts he will defeat Gardner and top other challengers. He will take on any first class heavyweight but seeks rest and says he will fight a white opponent if defeated.
Harvard’s varsity enthusiasm produced a brill practice with three touchdowns and strong runs. Mercer, the big tackle, strained a tendon in his right ankle and may be out for the season, a blow seen as more serious than undergraduates realize. Captain Marshall starred in returns and running, with Nichols, Knowlton, Sugden and O’Connell contributing in scrimmage efforts. Shea kept from active practice due to a bad leg.
The weekly games at Old Colony alleys saw Squire rollers win three from City Packing, totaling 1815 with a high game of 442. Nutter led with 287 total and 108 single. North took two of three from Boston Packing. The scores reflect a busy bowling night.
The eighth annual Intercollegiate Golf Association championship begins at Garden City links with Harvard Yale Princeton Columbia and Penn competing for both team and individual titles. Defending individual champion H C Egan faces strong challengers Frank Reinart of Princeton and Bruce Smith of Yale as Harvard Yale vie for the team crown.
The two men will head the umpires in the Army Navy football contest scheduled for November 28 at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.
Grace Stephens pleaded guilty to using profane language after a refined young woman, reported by Patrolman Gibson, swore at him when he arrested a drunken man. She paid a five dollar fine.
City Marshal Rammage of Haywards detains William Carthew in Oakland on a $100000 defaulter charge. Carthew, held on vagrancy warrants awaiting details from New York, claims he traveled from Australia and has never stepped in a New York bank.
R Munz of 199 Shawmut Avenue led a large hunting raid in the Dover Walpole woods, bagging 14 partridge, two rabbits, two wild pigs and two squirrels in a single day.
The semi final round of Harvard's tennis tournament will be played today with B. S. Prentice facing R. Bishop and H. V. Mason meeting G. A. Lyon Jr.
Your CIGARS System claims perfection through strict hygienic conditions for workers, stressing thorough craft knowledge and conformity to standards. It asserts union cigarmakers ensure quality, cleanliness, and a guaranteed product, urging buyers to seek labeled cigars as proof of this standard.
Guild of St Elizabeth opens Boston day nursery in tenement neighborhood near City Hospital. Mothers bring babies for care, kindergarten, and meals under trained teachers. portable funds and clothing are requested for needy children. Donations addressed to Miss Margaret Carey and the Guild House.
Gloucester police disclosed what they believe to be a second planned explosion on the Boston and Northern street railway. An eight inch long stick of explosive with four loaded caps was found ready for detonation in a car device.
Boston travel notice for a week long trip leaving October 22 priced at 27 dollars covering all expenses except supper on Fall River line. It promises an attractive daily itinerary arranged by the conductor in charge with details available from Joseph P. Taggart at N. E. P. A. Royal Blue Line, 360 Washington street, Boston.
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