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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1898

Page

3

Interclub series plans and racing notes from Philadelphia meeting

Plans for an interclub series in pool and whist were discussed at Tiger Road's house with committees appointed for schedule and arrangements. The Pope Manufacturing Co expands sun dry catalogue and cycle supplies. The Metropolitan Wheelmen may field a team in the Intercycle Club Polo League. Ballots for the Massachusetts division L A W come next week. Eddie Bald leads prize list over $4000, with others earning over $3000. The Suffolk Bicycle Club open century set for next Sunday weather permitting. Racing crowds grow with mixed tandems and notable speed merchants. Frank Waller considers attacking the New York to Boston professional record.

Philadelphia Tiger Roadsters Pope Manufacturing Company Massachusetts Charles River Park New York New Orleans Eddie Bald Arthur Clardinner Major Taylor Tom Cooper McFarland and Stevens Suffolk Bicycle Club Dorchester Elks Cambridgeport Girard Teakles and Stearns Kenneth 8Knner Frank Waller Boston C. A. Ward Willow Grove

Bicycle Notes on Postponed Runs and Whiskey Distillery

Half a dozen century and half-century rides were postponed due to rough roads. The Geldert Whiton triangle run and double century, slated from Copley square, postponed to next Sunday. Runnymede Club is pure whiskey, distilled stored aged and bottled under U. S. Government supervision.

Messrs. Geldert and Whiton Copley Square U. S

Eck suspended by L A W racing board over unpaid debts

Baltimore dispatch reports L A W chairman Mott suspended Thomas W. Eck from all tracks for officiating at unsanctioned meets and for handicapping them until specified payments are settled to multiple parties, with other penalties issued to T D Cabanne and note that Major Taylor’s suspension was lifted.

Baltimore Mott L. A. W. Racing Board EH. R. Steenson Spier Repine Caroline Woodland Philadelphia Tony Landenwich Louisville Cummins, Benson and McGay Nashville Planters Hotel St. Louis Thomas W. Eck Rt. D. Cabanne Major Taylor

Baseball Magnates Meet Reaches Arbitration Rulings

At a Waldorf Astoria conference the National Baseball League board issued decisions on released players. Brooklyn won W H Keister after timely notice from Boston. Cassidy freed by Newark could negotiate with any club. St Louis v Rochester was dismissed due to Rochester’s disbandment. Wilkes Barre’s claim against St Louis for Suter Sullivan was sustained. New England League renewal of protection for Pawtucket Newport New Bedford Fall River Worcester Brockton and Yarnton was allowed if fees paid by Oct 26.

National Board of Arbitration National Baseball League Waldorf-Astoria Brooklyn Club W. H. Keister Boston Brooklyn Peter Cassidy Newark Burns St.Louis Rochester J. B. Donnelly Rochester Club Wilkesbarre Club St. Louis Suter Sullivan New England League Pawtucket Newport New Bedford Fall River Worcester Hbrockton Yarnton

Frequent Removals Highlight Failures of Anti-Rowdyism Law

The season showed 62 player removals as New York and Chicago led with 13 and 12 suspensions respectively. Dahlen of Chicago and Tehenu of Cleveland each drew six penalties, with Dahlen Gleason Long and Lajoie suspended for three days and removed from games.

New York Joyce Grady Gleason Warner Anson Chicago Dahlen Everitt Baltimore Kelley McGraw McGann Brodie Boston Duffy Long Tenney Collins Brooklyn Hallman Lachance Griffin Pittsburg Padden Ganzel Gray Cincinnati Hill Ewing St. Louis Cross Taylor Stenzel Louisville Dexter Washington Killen Philadelphia Lajoie New Yorks Chicagos Tehenu Cleveland

Local clubs seek citywide matches by weight and area

Burnside A C and Vigilant seek games with teams averaging 9 and 125 pounds respectively. Newtons of Newton Upper Falls and East Cambridge institutes look for 140 and 180 pound averages. Several Boston area groups list target weights from 109 to 180 pounds and provide contact addresses. A heavy track meet at Saugus postpones races with an afternoon program of pace times. City Point bowling opens with Bill Kirby facing St James in candle pins and inviting strong teams.

Burnside A. C John Thomas Chapel Street Newton Mass W. Conway Baxter Street South Boston Newtons Newton Upper Falls John E. Slattery Institutes of East Cambridge H. Healy Otis Street Halrem View Augustine Nelson Short Street East L. Stanton Railroad Avenue Beverly Lafayette A. A T. E. Waite Brookline Street Cambridge Union Boat Club Charles River Newton Lower F. H. Burnett Newton Lower Falls Saugus SAS Ags Weo Bill’ Kirby City Point Sixth Street St James Kirby

Interscholastic Games Schedule Tilt Next Week

The schedule lists Brookline High vs Medford at Brookline Tuesday and Dorchester High vs Mechanic Arts High at South End Wednesday. Medford High plays Somerville High at Tufts oval and Friday Medford faces Boston Latin at Charles Stiver.

Jelseagh Medfo Brookline High Ieom Chelaee At Brook Dorchester High Mechanic Arts High South End Medford High Somerville High Tufts ’ Oval Medford Moppy Ve

Boxers and Promoter Talk Ahead of Dec Maher Clash in Coney Island

Kid McCoy arrives in Boston to meet opponents this week while planning his December 5 bout with Maher at Coney Island. He defends his public image against Corbett and outlines a strategy if attacked. Other notes mention Ryan versus Bonner, Connolly vs Broderick, and local boxing tensions as clubs clash over dates.

Kid McCoy Boston the Palace McCoy Maher Coney Island Jim Corbett Gilsey House Corbett Fitzsimmons Jim Fitz Peter Goddard Philadelphia New York Sharkey Ship Ryan Bonner Tommy Eddy Connolly Yonkers N. Y Tom Broderick Otto Sieloff Broderick Paddy Fenton Connolly Bob Fitzsimmons Rose Julian Fitzsimmons Percy Titus Colbrook N. H Bunnell Titus Walter Johnson Harry Paige Danny Brennan

Corbett Sharkey Bout Arrangements Finalized for November

Lenox Athletic Club confirms all details for a twenty round bout between James J. Corbett and Tom Sharkey on November 22. Admission prices are fixed at the minimum and the maximum.

Lenox Athletic Club James J. Corbett Tom Sharkey

Boxing Gossip Bout Schedule Week in Major Cities

Boxing fans skim a week of bouts across cities. Tim Callahan meets Patsy Corrigan in 114 pounds for 20 rounds in Trenton. Other listed matches include Tommy Ryan versus Jack Bonner in 158 pounds for 25 rounds at Coney Island and Jim Barry against Artier Willoughby in London for 20 rounds.

Trenton N. J Tim Callahan Patsy Corrigan Coney Island N. Y Tommy Ryan Jack Bonner London Eng Jim Barry England Artier Willoughby National Sporting Club Louisville Jim Watts Jim Janey Sandusky Johnny Lavack Fred Green Rochester Joe Hopkins Squirrel Finnerty Chicago Tommy White Jack Daly Anson's Court Ole Oleson Dick Green Frank Brown Joe Smith

Entertainments Aboard Local Clubs This Week Sun

Two local club entertainments fill the week with all local talent. Beacon A C presents Jig Stone vs Allie Alberts in a twelve round main event at Broadway Hall. East Boston A C reschedules to Lyceum Hall Thursday for a fast bout card headlined by local boxers and a novelty wrestling match.

Broadway Hall South Boston Jim Stone Allie Alberts America Bull Killer Martin Shack Beacon Beacon A. C East Boston Paul Kelly Alberts New Yorker Stone Kelly Dave Sullivan Luke Burke Lowell Burke Jim Ashe Woburn Allie New York Ashe Billy Rochford Sox Palmer Chicago Rochford Mark Shack Shack Tommy Ryan Jack Bonner Coney Island Ryan

Callahan and Forbes to fight in Chicago bout

Tim Callahan of Philadelphia and Harry Forbes of Chicago signed to meet in a six round bantamweight bout at 115 pounds on November 19 at the American Athletic Club Chicago for a $250 purse.

Chicago Tim Callahan Philadelphia Harry Forbes American Athletic Club of

Western A C signs Kelly Muller for 20 rounds in November

In San Francisco on October 23 the Western A C announced Spider Kelly and Fred Muller will box twenty rounds on November 18. A preliminary twelve-round bout pits Kid McFadden against "Jockey" Maynard, who defeated McFadden in their last encounter. In Bridgeport the Franklin A C matched Dan Murphy and Dick O'Brien for twenty rounds at catchweight on Navy Yard.

San Francisco A. C Spider Kelly Fred Muller Kid McFadden Maynard MccFadden Bridgeport Conn Franklin A. C Dan Murphy Dick O’brien Navy

Harvard Rowing Sees Five Varsity Crews Compete Without Lehmann

Harvard faces a shift in rowing after the Lehmann stroke. Five varsity crews row on the Charles with plans to select first and second boats for December while Weld crews also race. Coaches Mumford and Storrow assist as uncertainty over continuing Lehmann’s line lingers.

Harvard Lehmann Charles Weld Varsity Higginson George S. Mumford J. J Storrow P. Donovan Hawkins Tilton Perkins Hatch Harding Marvin Swift Hawes Bedford Kernan Hodges Clark Locke Byrd Loud Swaim Glidden Adams du Bois Pierce

Free Private Lecture to Women by Dr. Greene at Music Hall

Tomorrow at 3 PM in Boston Music Hall a noted physician will present a free private lecture to women only. The illustrated talk includes stereopticon images, enlarged microscopic views, and new X ray demonstrations showing the human body, health tips, complexion care, and youthful aging guidance. Admission and seats are free, with a large female audience expected.

Greene Temple Place Boston Mass Music Hall

Irish Blood and Ireland in an Anglo French War

Boston citizens of Irish descent weigh loyalties if a France England war occurs. Notables like James Jeffrey Roche and Patrick Donahoe foresee Irish support for France, while others predict neutrality or aid to Ireland, and Clan na Gael leaders pledge possible armed assistance to press for Irish freedom.

England France Boston Vicinity United States P. A. Collins Patrick Donahoe James Jeffrey Roche Fallon America Britain Patriotic Party Great Britain James Ireland Fontenoy McMahon Heche Humbert Napoleon Egypt The Pilot United Kingdom Joseph D. Fallon South John J. Stevens Clan-na-Gael Clan-na-Gaelt New York Russia William J. Cronin Timmins East Broadway

Starbuck Rebounds From Injury After Cornell- Princeton Game

Princeton reports Cornell fullback Starbuck injured in the game yesterday has recovered enough to return with his team to Ithaca. The incident occurred during the clash with Princeton, and his condition improves as the team travels.

Princeton N. J Starbuck Cornell Ithaca

Lost in Boston four youths trigger police search

Boston police statewide are told to locate four missing youths: Walter H. Brown of Penacook New Hampshire age 32 is missing since October 12 after a Boston business trip. Earnest J. Mohr a 12 year old from Dover Street Cambridgeport John Marsden 10 from Cambridgeport and Gaylord Peabody 14 from West Newton are also missing with no further trace.

Walter H. Brown Penacook N. H Boston Brown Earnest J. Mohr Dover Street John Marsden Cambridgeport Gaylord Peabody West Newton

The Rev. A. I. Chase Dies in Maine Home

The Rev. A I Chase D D president of the Mansa Wesleyan Seminary and Female College died last evening at his Kent's Hill home from blood poisoning caused by a complication of diseases.

Winthrop A. I. Chase Mansa

Knights of Columbus to confer first and second degrees

At Dahlgren Hall South Posey ton the Pere Marquette Council Knights of Columbus will confer the first and second degrees on ten candidates Tonight. The council will present a grand minstrel show for Washington's Birthday with the show composed entirely of council members.

Dahlgren Hall South Poseton Pere Marquette Council Knights of Columbus Washington’s

Silver Wedding of Mr and Mrs G Rosenau

Mr and Mrs G Rosenau of 54 School Street Jamaica Plain celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary yesterday with congratulations from many relatives and friends.

Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Promises Chest Cold Cure

An ad claims Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup will positively cure chest cold symptoms for 25 cents. The note suggests quick relief and low price in a small medicine listing.

Dr. Bull

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