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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1907

Page

8

Dolan Laid to Rest in Arlington Cemetery Team Mates Bearers

J Harry Dolan was laid to rest in St Pauls cemetery Arlington today. Team-mates from the Boston National League club carried the casket with mourning relatives present. Funeral services were at St Josephs Somerville with a high mass by Rev F J Ryan. Many clubs sent floral tributes and dignitaries attendance included Fred Tenney and George Dovey among others.

Ory” Dolan Arlington Cemetery James F. Woods Roxbury Dolan Boston Fred ‘Senney Irving Young David Brain Thomas Needham P. J. Flaherty A. M. Bridwell Boston National Club Boston Americans Brooklyn Pittsburg Cincinnati Philadelphia Messrs Donlin, Dahlen and Seymour New York Giants John Dovey George Dovey Hugh Duffy

Fly Casting Sets New Marks at Sportsmen Show

The Sportsmen's Show features record fly casting results in the novice and 75-foot classes. F W Hill, age 16, wins the 75-foot class with 85 feet 3 inches, while Laurence D. Chapman takes the 10-foot class with 85 feet 3 inches and A R Brown is runner-up.

F. W. Hill Maine Oquessoc Rangeley Edward J. Prince Ottawa Prince Frank William Kane Massachusetts Laurence D. Chapman A. R. Brown Frank West F. A. Niccolis, Jr H. L. Welch

Yale Coach Struck In Eye In Game Incident

Yale coach William L. Lush was hit in the eye by a missile hurled by a boy and may lose sight in that eye. Teammate Fred Tennant suffered a fractured leg after being kicked by a horse drawing the omnibus. The Yale party continued home without them.

Washington Yale William L. Lush Cleveland Americans Fred Tennant Tennant

Huton and Valladolid Bowl for Second Prize at Somerset Alleys

Huton council and Valladolid council teams will roll off for second prize at Somerset Alleys this evening. Knights in Boston and vicinity draw great interest and are expected to attract a large audience of rooters.

Huton Council Valladolid Council Somerset Knights Boston

Harvard Lacrosse Names Captains for Seniors and Freshmen

Co. E. Marsters was yesterday elected captain of the Harvard senior lacrosse team. F. C. Alexander won the captaincy of the freshmen.

Co. E. Marsters Harvard F. C. Alexander

Lou Dillon Trial Reveals $5000 Bribe Offer in Turbulent Match

Millard Sanders, former trainer of Lou Dillon, testified in a case by Memphis Trotting Association to recover the gold cup won by Major Delmar in 194. Sanders recalled hearing Smathers offer $5000 to fix the race at Lexington and Memphis. He said he refused to participate and noted Lou Dillon appeared fit on race day despite the alleged pressure. The court adjourned after cross examination.

New York Millard Sanders Lou Dillon Memphis Trotting Association E. KE. Smathers Major Delmar George W. Spear Smathers Ed Sanders Hilliard Lexington Icky Memphis Detmar Edward Sanders Sanders Tie Delmar Sanders Court

Criger Returns to Fitness After Reds Absence

Elkhart Ind April 2 Lou Criger star catcher of the Boston Americans was absent from the Cincinnati games amid reports of illness. He is here fit and spent time with his wife and children then duck hunting and expects to rejoin the team Saturday with a game in Columbus Sunday.

Elkhart Ind Lou Criger Boston Americans Criger Columbus Ohio West Baden Stahl Fort Wayne

Pop Smith Narrates Fielder Jones Breakout Route

Co M Pop Smith recalls guiding a struggling Binghamton team to first place after a transfer and recommending Fielder Jones later known as Farmer Jones. Smith details Jones early fielding struggles, Burns interest, and Jones securing a pro career with Hornellsville Providence and Eddie Murphy also on the roster.

The Post Manager Jones Chicago White Sox Fast Company Rochester N. Y Jack Chapman Binghamton Hornellsville Jones Farmer Jones Tom Burns Springfield Scranton Pop Tom Burns Jack Dunn Providence Eddie Murphy Co. M Smith

Wigglesworth Will Puzzle From Nineteenth Century Boston Probate

The dying wish of Thomas Wigglesworth of Boston, dated November 17 1892, names nephews Tadward and George Wigglesworth and Henry S Grew as executors with no bond. The accompanying petition lists next of kin including nieces Mary Pickering Henrietta Fitz and grand nephews ward Wigglesworth. Citation returns April 15 for letters testamentary to Henry S Grew.

Thomas Wigglesworth Boston Park Street County of Suffolk Commonwealth of Massachusetts Tadward Wigglesworth George Wigglesworth Said Hoston Henry Sturgis Grew Hyde Park Norfolk Commonwealth A. D Milton Jane S. Grew Mary G. Pickering Henrietta G. Fitz Thenrietta W. Porter Whdward Wigglesworth Henrys. Grew

Reds rout Boston Americans in opener of Dayton series

Cincinnati defeated Boston 7 to 2 at home to claim their first win of the season as Davis Kruger and Tiemeyer led a two run first inning and the Reds added five in later frames. Coakley allowed three runs on six hits in five innings while Mason, Glaze, and Killian struggled with control. Boston injuries sidelined Barrett and Ferris as they left for Dayton.

Cincinnati Reds Boston Americans Ganzel Mitchell Cap Coakley Mason Hank O’day Mike Mowrey Davis Hoey Boston Mowrey Bostons Charley Wagner Fred Parent Jimmy Barrett Buck Freeman Hobe _ Ferris Sullivan Harris Ferris Dayton Kane Kruger Unglam Hank O'Day Beantown Carrigan Glaze Tooth Tiemeyer Huggins Lefty Davis Killian Glaze Memeyer Unglaub Incinnati O'Day Serene Enone Enee Mitchell R McLean Reese Seeeere Penn Boston AB. R. BH. PO Barrett Freeman Collins Reer Ferris Bef Wagner Eose Corrigan

Silver Flint Never Wore A Glove In Game

Captain Anson recalls catcher Silver Flint in the early 1880s who caught fast pitching without a glove. Flint’s hands were described as gnarly and strong, with rheumatism never hindering his ability to catch, even prompting a trial with a buckskin mitt that was rejected mid inning.

Silver Flint Anson Spalding

Harvard Penn row controversy and other sports notes

The piece comments on Harvard and Penn disputes over insults and sports conduct, the Williams-Dartmouth clash, and reactions from rivals. It mentions coach Hurry Up Yest and his limited focus on football from September to November, plus local sailing history with the 21-foot Chioris and current Lakewood Yacht Club boats. It ends with Gene Connelly returning to the Exeter prep school and resuming practice with his team.

Harvard Penn Yale Princeton Dartmouth

Shoes reward big league home run hitters across grounds

The 1907 season saw 106 pairs of Regal shoes awarded for home runs on five grounds Boston New York and Brooklyn sites. Stahl led Boston with four pairs, Ferris Wallace Knight among others earned pairs, while 18 other players won one pair each. Cy Seymour and others on the Polo Grounds collected 18 pairs.

New York Boston Americans Ferris Wallace St. Louis Knight Phillies Brain Boston Nationals Schlei Cincinnatis Howard Karger Wagner Tenney New York American Brooklyn National Grounds Polo Grounds Cy Seymour

School crews return to water amid rough Channel conditions

Schoolboy crews practiced on the Channel with Legate, Volkmann, and Stone in the morning and Boston Latin under Captain Joe Daley and Noble & Greenough in the afternoon. Both boats shipped water, but Noble showed excellent form and smooth rowing despite the choppy water.

Legate School Volkmann Stone School Boston Latin Joe Daley Noble & Greenough Noble’s

Squires Arrives April 16 for San Francisco Bout

Australia heavyweight Bill Squires is due in San Francisco on April 16 and promoters expect a big boxing boom. Tommy Burns appears the likely first opponent, with Jeffries possibly lured from retirement by a large purse and other contenders like Jack Sullivan or Jack O'Brien considered if Jeffries declines.

Bill Squires Australia San Francisco Squires Tommy Burns Jeffries Jack

Sockalexis Signs to Play for Bangor Ball Team

Louis Sockalexis, once a baseball wonder, spoke with Bangor manager Fred Paige in Bangor Maine and signed a contract to play for the Bangor club before returning to Indian Island.

Sockalexis Bangor Louis Sockalexis Fred Paige Indian Island

Local Boxing Night Promises Big Card At Lymansville

A large crowd will watch Charley Sieger of Hoboken against Jimmy Briggs of Chelsea in a 15 round bout at the Standard Athletic Club in Lymansville Rhode Island tonight. Both fighters boast strong training and a bout billed as the best in Lymansville since boxing began there. Preliminary bouts include Jim Barnes versus Carl Busch in wrestling and Gus Dumond versus Fritz Hansen in boxing. Local boxers Talbot and Londin clash for bantam honors, with other wrestlers and a police badge rumor adding color to the evening.

Charley Sieger Hoboken N. J Jimmy Briggs Chelsea Standard Athletic Club Lymansville R.I Millers Briggs Jimmy Hanlon Kid McDonald Sieger Iron Man New England Gans Britt Providence Jim Barnes Springfield Carl Busch Germany North Street Salem Barnes Gus Dumond Fritz Hansen Fritz Gus Young Talbot Young Londin Dick Fleming Belfield Walcott Billy Connary Winnisimmet Athletic Club

Nationals Beat Americans In City Series Game

St Louis Nationals defeated the Americans 6 to 2 in the third game of a seven game city championship series. The Nationals lead the series 2 to 1.

ST. Louis

Local clubs seek youth teams for season across Boston area

A long list of clubs announces junior squads with age ranges from 12 to 19, contact names and addresses in Chelsea Boston Dorchester Roslindale and surrounding towns. Several groups plan away and home games beginning April 19 with strong amateur and semi pro talent noted.

Wenonah Club G. Blackburn Eliot Street Milton Roslindale Oakwoods Dorchester J. Gillen Norfolk Street King Square Stars J. Burden Centre Street Everetts E. C. Thayer Drummond Avenue Everett Echo A. C Farley Boston Street Lynn Lavalle Atwood & McManus Fourth Street Chelsea Winn A. A Woburn W. J. Mooney Franklin Street Wood Mill Lawrence Boston Frank S. Lawson Wood Mills Washington Baseball Club William Caldwell Washington Street Quincy Minot A. C Kelly Wall Street City Longwoods J. McGrady Calumet Street Roxbury Glendale C. Hannaford North Attleboro J. W. Martin, Jr Mass Myrtles E. Hartigan D Street South Boston Boston & Maine Clerks F. W. Whittemore Causeway Street Huron A. C W. Langley Gainsboro Street Adam Arsenal Street Watertown Unipe C. Carroll Cedar Street Walam Westville A Chase Westville Street Christ Church EE. Sullivan Broadway Cambridge Clifton A. C Breton H. J. Plain Gore Street Fort Warren Adna G. Clarke

Georgetown Edges Yale 2 1 Behind Cantwell Pitching

Georgetown defeated Yale 2 to 1 in a tight baseball game. Cantwell allowed no hits until the sixth inning and held Yale scoreless through most of the contest.

Washington Georgetown Yale Cantwell

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Fred Doe Fred Tenney Vive. Lindaman Frank Pfeffer Jacob Bouktes A. F. Dorner W. N. Brush John Bates George Howard al. Bridwell Farrell Jess Orendorff Sam Brown Tommy Connolly Edwin Riley George Toohey Charley Farrell Frank J. Leonard Lynn New England John Hagegerty Standish Wilcox Jack Manning Charley Lennon Charles Lavis Thomas Boles Sanborn Frank Greenwood Dr. Edwards Harry Cozy) Dolan Lush Marsters Gmnawer Pop” Smith Fielder Jones Wigglesworth Will A. Puzzle del Mason Rex Drsrne In Boston Mass Therye Rex Disrittine Co Staniford ST A. B Atlanta Macon Griffith Tom Longboat Canada Longboat Chioris Small Bros Charley Lanning Cleveland Lakewood Y. C Aladdin Yankee Bonitno Fudge Marillian Hayseed I Hayseed II Alexander Winton Gene” Connelly Malden Ixeter New Hampshire R Nen LOS Angeles CO Summer &T Faneuil Hall Quennell’s Cafe Faneuil Hall Square William J, Quenkell
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