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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1907

Page

8

Grays Top Nationals In Cold Providence Clash

Hughey Duffy's Grays edged the Boston Nationals 2 to 1 in a chilly Providence contest. Low scoring and sharp fielding highlighted the game as Tenney finally played Sunday ball. Providence players Chadbourne Lord and Absteen starred, while Boston's Pfeffer fanned multiple batters before Boukes finished.

Rocky Point R. I Boston Nationals Hughey Duffy Grays Boston Providence Narragansett Tenney Dr. Edwards Dovey Duffy Dave Brain Ritchie Howard Pfeffer Lord Peterson Chadbourne Absteen Dooin Olcott Barry Boston Americans Stevens Hickey McCarthy Roxbury Nationals Wil Holyoke Trenton N. J Tenneyites Brooklyn

Starter's Bell Tinkles Through Macon Horse Enclosures

The Macon Georgia training stables show over 80 sound young horses being worked for fast trotting and pacing events. Notables include East View Farm's James Brady with Direct and Direct Kelly lines, Hil landale Farm stock from Mamaroneck, and Frank Phillips’s Schulshurst group. Stock features Futurity prospects and light harness speed with exemplary times and promising youngsters like Leota Miller and Cleoptum.

Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Macon James Brady Gay Bingen Plant Track East View Farm N. Y James Butler F. S. Whitney William M. Toomer T. S. Whitney Leota Miller McEwen Wantoger General Miles Quadriga Plato Hummer Grattan Boy My Phair Tom Phair Prodigal Brady Directum Kelly Alcantara Baron Wilkes Cleoptum Directum

Dover Race Track Hints At Summer Resumption At Granite State Park

Word from Dover NH hints racing may resume this summer at Granite State Park. Notable trainers and horses across New England prepare for Readville and Empire City venues with horses like Gloria and Audubon Bay slated to race. Brockton Driving Club plans Patriots Day matinee events and debates a permanent speedway route near the fair grounds.

Dover N. H Granite State Park Walter Grogan Hartford R. D. Williams Gentlemen’s Club Brockton David Blanchard Mr. Blanchard Morgan Fred Clark Tobias Burke Providence Readville Fred Hyde New Haven Conn Hulinger Bros J. ¥. Gatcomb California Audubon Bay Crace Bond Phalla Wiliam Forbes Dedham Henry Topham Henry Titer James Timothy Lexington Frank Fitzpatrick North Cambridge Jack Curry Empire City Track Frank Fox Gloria Medford Whitle Crowley Charles Bailey Newton

Oxford Athletes Ready for Yale Harvard Meet

Oxford athletes show strong form before a potential international match with Yale and Harvard. Hallows wins three miles in 15 minutes 6 3-5 seconds while Lloyd posts a 4 minute mile and Chavasee clocks 60 25 in the quarter. Stevens and Young, both Rhodes scholars, headline Oxford weight and jump marks.

Yale Harvard Hallows P. J. Lloyd Oxford C. M. Chavasee New Haven Cambridge Darling A. M. Stevens Stevens Young Rhodes America

Roxbury Lads to Run Marathon H H Potter and Pete Faulkner

H H Potter of the Parker A A Roxbury trains for the Marathon with hopes to meet Canadian runner Longboat on Patriots Day. Potter, veteran of eight races, has finished 138th or better each year. Teammate Pete Faulkner, known in Boston and Canada, previously ran for Hamilton Y M C A and finished 12th last year.

H. H. Potter Parker A. A Roxbury Longboat Potter Parker A. A Pete Faulkner Boston Canada Faulkner Hamilton Y. M. C. A Pete” Faulkner The Parker A. A. of

Autoists on the Qui Vive

This week promises busy automobiling activity with club meetings nationwide. The Bay State Automobile Association may decide on a Memorial Day race meet while Worcester club plans a hill climb. The AAA racing board may announce plans for the 1907 Vanderbilt cup contest and the Long Island motor parkway plans.

Bay State Automobile Association Worcester Automobile Club American Automobile Association Long Island Motor Parkway Vanderbilt Indianapolis A. A. A. Racing Board

Worcester Schoolboys Revive Athletic Spirit

Worcester high schools revive interscholastic athletics after years of dormancy. An interscholastic baseball league formed last week includes teams from all three high schools, signaling a renewed push to compete in New England meets.

Worcester Boston New England Bay

Princeton Cuts Football Schedule To Eight Games

Princeton faculty announced a mild reform reducing the season from ten to eight games. The change requires canceling two fixtures including the Dartmouth game and another not yet chosen. No reason was given for the shortened schedule.

Princeton N. J Dartmouth

Individual Candle Pin Tournament Opens at Fred Williams Casino Alleys

The annual candle pin bowling event begins today at Fred Williams Casino Alleys and runs three weeks. Prizes total 100 dollars with 50, 20, 16, 10, and 5 dollars for places, plus weekly 5-dollar awards for top four strings and a 5-dollar prize for the highest string. The top 16 men advance to the finals on Monday April 29.

Fred Williams

Big Prizes for Thin Pin Men Bowling Championship

The National Duck and Candle Pin Bowling Congress plans its first annual championship in Providence at the Washington Alleys from May 20 to 30. Ten alleys on one floor with no posts, seating for 1000, and three thousand dollars in prizes. Prizes include 24 cash awards for five man events and 28 for two man plus 38 for individuals. Apply via E. S. Crowell in Providence or B. P. Hicks in Boston.

National Crowell Washington Street Providence B. P. Hicks Boaton

Gossip of the Boxers Bouts This Week Note

Boxing schedule lists Bartley Connolly versus Billy Burke in Portland and Matty Baldwin facing three opponents in Milwaukee and Rochester. Highlights include Cyclone Thompson vs George Memsic in Los Angeles and a big Greenleaf Club card in New Haven with Cote Briggs and Gaines Holly.

Bartley Connolly Billy Burke Portland Willie Moody Bert Keyes Eer Hughey McGovern Mississippi T . Af Tann Matty Baldwin J. Clabbie W. Coc Atwaukee Kid Williams Rube Smith Santae Cal Kid Coffee Willie Fitzgerald Albany Joe Thomas New York Young Nitchie Philadelphia Jimmy Bri Arthur Cote Jerry Gaines Dave Haig New Haven Conn Toot Dorman Jim Jeffords Fred Bradley Brigay Cyclone Thompson George Memsic Los Angeles Joe Geesman Memsic Jimmy Burns Charley Neary Thompson Joe Gans Dures Milwaukee Rochester N. Y Matty Willie Lewis Willie Maine Greenleaf Athletic Club Oge Biddeford Jimmy Briggs Chelsea Cambridge Dave Holly Briggs Cote Ormer Hew Haven Bobby Tickle Fall River Pawtucket Monk Newsboy Providence Valley Falls Athletic Club

Harvard Nine Shows Bright Prospects On Vermont Opener

Harvard's baseball prospects look bright after a strong showing against Vermont. Greene impressed on the mound while the nine hit hard. fielding was crude except for Briggs who excelled at first and catching low throws.

Harvard Vermont Greene Briggs Burr McCall Simons Charley Leonard Leonard Pounds Dana Dexter Slater Brennan Withington Bush

Brooklyns Pace in Exhibition Games Sparks Pennant Hopes

Baseball note discusses Brooks fast start in exhibitions and potential disappointments if not strong in the pennant race. Mentions Laporte third baseman conversion by Griffith, Conroy in outfield, and Devlin of Georgetown as a promising second baseman. Odds list Chicago NY Pittsburg Cincinnati Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn St Louis with varied projections. Also a Newton Union A C call for 13 year old games with half fare, contact R J Burns.

Brooklyns Griffith Laporte Conroy Devlin Georgetown University McGraw Cincinnati Chicago New York Pittsburg Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn St. Louis Union A. C Newton R. J. Burns Jewett Street St. Maguire Fayette Place

Women's Handicap Skate Race This Evening at Park Square

A three mile handicap roller skating race heads the Park Square Rink program tonight drawing a large crowd. Defending world champion Miss Cora Harris starts from scratch with New England champion Miss Effie Libby at 50 yards. Others include Margaret O'Connor May Cornett Nettie Klinger May McLean Lila Miller and Kitty McDonald in a strong field of entrants.

Park Square Cora Harris Haverhill Effie Libby Lynn New England Margaret O’connor May Cornett Nettie Klinger May McLean Lila Miller Kitty McDonald

Americans In The Game At Columbus

In Columbus on April 7 a rain storm halted a game between Columbus and Boston after six innings. Dineen pitched well for Boston and Ferris matched him through five, with sparse offense on a muddy field. The flood ended play just as Columbus threatened, keeping the scoreless tie likely in the heavy downpour.

Columbus, CO Columbus Neil Park Boston Jupiter Plavius Clymer Kane Buck Freeman Kihm Grimshaw Garvey Punxsatawney Penn Ferris Wagner Criger Dineen Hulswitt Collins Hoey Friel AB. R. BH iKane Estan Ig Freeman Ree ' Collins Eewee Armbruster Eaese Harris

Tufts star Harry Burt to return next fall at Tufts College

Tufts enthusiasts applaud the return of Harry Burt, last year’s star guard, with Yale reportedly showing interest. Burt captained Taunton High and joined Tufts last year, where he aims to become captain before graduating. Harvard track notes include Coach Quinn’s hammer throw at 161 feet 4 inches, near the collegiate record.

Tufts Harry Burt Yale New Haven Burt Taunton High School Bill Quinn Harvard Quinn

Harvard Has Not Yet Asked Yale to Abolish Coaches

Harvard athletic committee members say a report from New Haven about asking Yale to abolish professional coaches is not yet acted on. Professor H B White explains the special committee recommended contacting other universities to discuss eliminating professional coaches where feasible. Harvard plans to pursue the matter with Yale by next year, with future student and dean members to join the committee.

Harvard Athletic Committee New Haven Harvard Yale H. 8. White Post Harvard Athletics Dr. Nichols Robert Herrick Richmond Fearing Hurlburt Briggs Sabine

O Connell Improves in West Baden Health Fight

Fred P. O Connell Boston Post baseball editor shows promising signs as he battles inflammatory rheumatism and pneumonia in West Baden Indiana. Temperature drops and his cheerful mood are noted by doctors and family while the fight continues to ward off pneumonia and spur recovery.

West Baden Ind Fred P. O'Connell Boston Post O'Connell Joseph O'Connell James

Cleveland Beats Toledo 7 to 1 in Exhibition Game

Cleveland and Toledo met in an exhibition clash as the American League side posted seven runs on bunched hits and aggressive play, defeating Toledo of the American Association 7 to 1 in Toledo Ohio on April 7.

Toledo Cleveland

Brooklyn Nationals Beat Paterson 11 to 1 in Exhibition

Brooklyn Nationals defeated Paterson by 11 to 1 in an exhibition game at Paterson New Jersey. The Hudson River League match showcased sharp hitting from Brooklyn and weak defense from Paterson throughout.

Paterson N. J Brooklyn Nationals

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