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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1892

Page

3

Two Wheelmen Zimmerman Sanger Fetch $20,000 Stakes

Cutcaco, Oct. 23. Zimmerman and Sanger, famed cyclists, have been matched for a trophy valued at $2000 with side stakes of $20,000. The six week distant race will be in the South, likely New Orleans, otherwise Augusta, Savannah, Columbus, or Jacksonville. Best two of three events on one, two, and five miles will decide the victor. Both riders will not touch the prize money. manufacturers may place $10,000 a side. Zimmerman rides an imported English wheel, Sanger a Milwaukee built machine. Both will begin training immediately. forfeits to be posted tomorrow.

Cutcaco Zimmerman Sanger New Orleans Augusta Savannah Columbus Jacksonville Fla Milwaukee Gloucester Guttenberg Boston New York Thompson Judge Nelson Philadelphia Pettingill South Jersey

Gloucester Tracks Flagged for Winter Race Schemes

The Gloucester and Guttenberg winter tracks face sharpers who fix races by selecting likely winners and telegraphing bets to confederates. They manipulate odds, limit at-track bets, and use jockeys with orders to ensure their horse wins. Boston and New York participants are named in alleged schemes, with officials pressured to curb the practice while judges and track personnel shift blame.

Racing card heats up at Guttenberg track

Guttenberg N J October 23 racing continues tomorrow with six furlongs selling led by Common Sense Mucilage Macauley Jey Qu E West Farms Xenophon Frank L Menthel Lucy Johnson Miss Olive and others. Three year olds maidens set for one mile with Elise Morrison colt Edward Connelly Shenandoah Young OConnor Flatlands John R Nodaway co. Two year olds five furlongs feature Eleanor Postmaster Merriment Jennie Elmira Bly La loria Forace six furlongs badges Logan.

Edward Connelly Shenandoah Young O’connor Flatlands John R Nodaway Co Eleanor Postmaster Merriment

Horse Race Entries and Selections from Grovueester Card

The Post lists tomorrow's race entries from Grovueester New Jersey with weights for each horse across six races. Notable runners include Bobby Calvin Prospect and Van Wart in the first race, Levena and Clarence Jr in the two year olds, Lamar Vedette and Dr Wilcox in selling events, and Blizzard Nuiai Salini Macgrgor National Surplus Samaritan in the longer sprint. ROB BROY'S selections favor Bias Prospect Forest Houston Staright Starter Pettengill and Belisarius Tom Flynn Surplus National Samaritan.

Grovueester N. J Bobby Calvin Burnside Flarimore Border Minstrel Prospect Telephone van Wart Bias Charles Reed Little Willie Minnora Levena Colt Keene Clarence, Jr Pettengill Sister Louise Geld Madeline Starlight Lamar Clyde Vedette Hunlex Crocus Houston Dr. Wilcox Little Silver Cassanova Forest Arthur Davis Mary D la Cigale Forti Reese Siliy Tom Flynn Belisarius Jarde Fish Cr Ce Eli G Blizzard Nu Iai Salini Macgr Gor National Surplus Samaritan Jae Star Carroll Reid Ian Darius Dalesman Conundrum Joe B Spartacus Hairspring Ruby Rob Broy

Woodchopper Edged by Competent Jockey at Gloucester Sat

Rob Roy’s pick Trump ran 20 to 1 and was nosed out at the wire. King Alta keeps winning at Gloucester amid big odds. Handsome Van named for Boston’s Lord Washington Murphy. Turf chatter notes Luna, Lamplighter glory, and Rob Roy’s strong picks praised by Chauncey Jacobs.

Woodchopper Rob Roy Trump Eclipse Allan Bane King Alta Gloucester Ham Brock Boston Lord Washington Murphy Howie Hodgkins Howie Sutherland Adventurer Hudson County Association David W. Blanchard Laco Werra Is Stock Farm Lexington Mas Lagunitas Green B. Morris Warwick Jim Douglass Sterling Lyceum Hotspur Kingmaxer New York Mat Byrnes Marcus Daly Tammany Salvator Firenzi Lamplighter Byrnes Captain Brown Rogers Chauncey Jacobs Andrew Blakely Buffalo Chicago Thompson

Boxing gossip hints at Suffolk Athletic Club promoter plans

The Dorchester Athletic Club may run a Thanksgiving Eve dance as boxing crowds grow. Billy Casey to enter all round championship events while Trimounts stage another strong boxing show. Shawmut Rowing Club hosted a smoke talk after noon. Parmenter street gym coach Jack Sheehan reports progress and Chelsea A A will soon go full blast. James Godfrey may rejoin Trimounts after eight years.

Suffolk Athletic Club Billy Casey Dorchester Athletic Club Coopers Shawmut Rowing Club New England Jack Sheehan Parmenter Street Fred Robertson Chelsea A. A James Godfrey Trimounts

Inter-Club League results report on six clubs

After one round the Chelseas, Maldens, and Melrose men each have two billiards points. Malden Chelsea and Melrose also lead pool with two points apiece. The Chelseas have one point in whist, whileWinchesters and Somerville have yet to score. The Maldens and Melroses top pool with three points each, Readings have two.

Chelseas Maldens Melrose Malden Chelsea Winchesters Somerville Melroses Readings

Amateur runner Sidney Thomas breaks twelve mile record

Sidney Thomas sets a new English amateur twelve mile mark at Herne Hill, running in 2m 43s. The report speculates New Jersey may legalize racing and track pool betting for specified days. Bicyclist Zimmerman tested the elliptical wheel but found no advantage.

Sidney Thomas Herne Hill New Jersey Zimmerman

Boxing News Buzz era of Mardi Gras bouts and big purses

Boxing writers debate the Mardi Gras fight card arranged by the Olympic Club while other matchups loom. McAuliffe denies a Burge fight. Mitchell’s Corbett link remains unconfirmed. McCarthy Cattanach tops Providence bill tonight as Billy Vare cites Post as the most reliable pugilistic source. Peter Jackson's arrival looms, Ed Benney’s career winds down.

Olympic Club Fitzsimmons and Hall New Orleans Jack McAuliffe Dick Burge Fortune McAuliffe Coney Island Athletic Club Mitchell Corbett Charlie Metropole Providence Billy Vare Coney Island Billy Murphy Johnny Griffin Jimmy Carroll Griffin Murphy Barney Hubbard Frank Teele Jonnie Murphy California Ike Weir Belfast Ikey Oh Fitzsimmons New York Godfrey Choynski Fitz Choynski Dominick Murray Manhattan Athletic Club Herring Cal McCarthy Tommy Danforth Peter Jackson John L. Sullivan Ed Benney

Boxing Championships Should Not Be Moved to Gloucester

An annual Gloucester meeting discussed moving NEAAU boxing championships to the city. Local clubs oppose, arguing it would hurt financially strained clubs and reduce patronage for their shows. Officials cite past shows benefiting one club and question the value of championships producing champions.

Gloucester Flaherty Held Coopers Dorchesters Roxburys Trimount Athletic Club Mr. Flaherty Worcester Arlington Johnnie Daley J. T. Ellis Wi. Daley Meiley Tommy Connelly

Boston Benefit Game Set with Events and Prizes

Boston players will receive substantial presents from Soden Billings and Conant at a benefit game for the champion nine next Thursday. Attractions include a 100 yard dash throwing contest and a five inning game between the Bostons and a strong picked nine. Tickets are 50 cents and the game starts at 2 30 p m. The Bostons have won four of five games toward the world championship and aim for five straight defeats of the Spiders today at 2 30.

Boston Messrs. Soden, Billings and Conant Champion Nine Bostons Spiders

Petition for dissolution of Adamanta Manufacturing Company

Mass S JCs petition by a majority of stockholders to dissolve Adamanta Manufacturing Company of Boston. The firm, chartered Oct 16 1885, produced resins and varnishes but transacted at a loss with no debts or assets, and now seeks court decree to close its affairs. Signatories include Lamont G. Burnham Henry W. Peabody Henry C. Piver A. S. Wheeler F. W. Lincoln Jr and sixteen others totaling 1537 shares.

Commonwealth OF Massachussetts Suffolk Supreme Judicial Court Boston County of Adamanta Manufacturing Company Commonwealth City of Saic Corporaton Lamont G. Burnham Henry W. Peabody Salem Henry C. Piver New York Wheeler F. W. Lincoln, Jr Chas. D. Barry

Massachusetts Divorce Suit from Julia Pillar Against John Pillar

Julia Pillar of Boston petitions the Suffolk Superior Court for a divorce from John Pillar of parts unknown Chelsea citing April 9, 1890 marriage and April 6, 1890 and other days of cruel abuse. She seeks decree of divorce and restoration of maiden name Julia Menas, dated September 11, 1892.

Massachusetts Superior Court Suffolk Boston Julia Pillar Ojohn Pillar Chelsea John Pillar A. B Julia Menas

Libel Notice Issued in Boston Court Proceedings

Clerk Jos. A. Willard orders libellant to notify libellee John Pillar of pendency and require appearance in Suffolk County court on the first Monday of November. Publication of the libel and order in the Boston Post for three weeks and mailing or serving a copy fourteen days before the date, with the libellee to show cause why the prayer may not be granted. Attested copies sent by registered mail possible.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Supreme Judicial Court Boston Boston Post John Noble H. Cooper A. D John Pillar Jos A. Willard Henry E. Bellew Massachusetts Hampden County E. Burt Phillips W. H. Warnock Elmira New York Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Springfield Commonwealth Robert 0 Morris James MM Dolan Poston Court Square John B. Fitzpatrick Pasenger

Libel Notice in Suffolk Superior Court Proceedings

Suffolk Superior Court in Boston orders libellant to publish a libel and order in the Boston Post for three weeks and mail or serve a copy to the libellee Kittredge C. Atwood fourteen days before the first Monday of December, enabling him to show cause why the prayer should not be granted. Clerk Jos. A. Willard Attest Henry E. Bellew.

Van Loon Sentenced to Hang in Bank Robbery Case

Lima Ohio October 25 Circuit Court upheld the conviction of Frank Van Loon the second Jesse James for the robbery of the Columbus Grove Bank and the cashier’s murder. He is condemned to hang next month and his lawyers filed for error but the court refused the petition.

van Loon Lima Frank van Loon Jesse James Columbus Grove

Democratic duty to register at once

A compact report notes that Democrats fulfilled their registration duty promptly, framing it as a political signal tied to Governor Russell’s re election prospects. The item emphasizes party discipline and the implication for the governor’s statewide campaign.

Russell

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