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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1909
Page
13
Arthur Duffey notes the National team faces Anson's Colts on local grounds next Monday. Boston fans anticipate the game amid Marathon chatter while praising the Doves’ harmony and hitting on the Southern trip.
The query notes Boston games for the Red Sox in the first week of May and mentions locations Washington and dates May 1 3 and 4 seeking confirmation and details.
Alec and Hughey MacLean mobilize $1000 to back a Sandy Ferguson challenge to heavyweight Al Kaufmann. Barry’s brutal bout with Kaufmann sparks fan anger and manager Teddy Murphy accuses Sandy of dirty boxing. Amateur boxers Shannon and Sanders enter Boston meet. Brock seeks Moody–Cote clash. Langford bout postponed for Kubiak vs Langford.
English distance star Al Shrubb traveled to Boston en route to Toronto for a 15 mile race on Saturday April 17 promising $2500 a side against Longboat. He aims to defeat the Indian rival and plans a subsequent Boston challenge against St Yves or Starberg if time permits.
A royal reception is planned for the Maxwell non stop car as it completes 10000 miles of continuous running. Several hundred Maxwell owners will meet the car in Boston on its final run, with an estimated finish Tuesday afternoon if current speed holds.
The water polo championship play-off between Yale and Princeton is scheduled for April 24. Each side won four games and lost four in the series, setting up the deciding match.
Outfielder M. L. O'Brien of Lowell was released by vote of the New England league board at a United States Hotel meeting. A former Dartmouth captain, he reported for Lowell last year without salary, declined a reduced contract this year, and accepted free agency. He was released on condition he sign with Haverhill, which offered higher pay. Umpires chosen for the season include Francis R. Connolly W. J. Buckley John F. Fahey James H. O'Brien and John Collins.
Cincinnati reports that the Pittsburg National League club claimed pitcher Charles Wacker after Cincinnati asked waivers. Wacker is expected to depart tonight to join Pittsburg in the South tour.
Kenney of Dudley tops the field with 688 total on three strings led by a 279 second string. Simson of Dudley adds 651, while Ashworth of Arlington B C and Hersey of Maugus post 638 and 626 respectively. The night boosts six bowlers over 600 and Puffer leads the tournament with a 204.7 average after 21 games.
Hopi runner Lewis Tewanina from Carlisle Indian School trains under Glenn Warner as he seeks to emulate Thomas Longboat by breaking the 1907 record. Tewanina, Olympic team member and two mile mark setter, faces selective entry rules amid a parade of long distance hopefuls and eight accepted runners from various clubs.
South Boston backs baker Pat Dineen to win the Derby Marathon at American league grounds Saturday afternoon. Eddie Hopkins placed 1000 dollars against Bob Cantwell’s 2000 for Dineen, with total bets around 5000 expected at the track. Orphee’s price rose while De Dinega and White show strong support. Dr. Paul Jones is the official race physician. Start time moved to 2 30 PM.
The Acme Athletic Association of Jamaica Plain holds its annual cross country run on April 19 at 10 a m over a 10 mile course. A large number of entries have been received and the race is sanctioned by the N BE A A A. Entry blanks can be obtained from R J Frazier at 314 Centre Street Jamaica Plain.
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