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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1908

Page

10

Yale and Harvard Clash in Windup of Early Practice

In Trenton on April 10 Joseph Kelley’s Yale squad faced rain postponements keeping them indoors. The trip from Wilmington to Trenton turned uneventful amid a gale with no game. Players shuffled cards and swapped tales as Horace Hoffman sat out, planning to rejoin tomorrow. The spring schedule ends with a final practice game against the Trenton Tri Staters before opening in New York against Brooklyn.

Trenton N. J Joe Kelley Wilmington Philadelphia Express Kelley Philadelphia Delaware Windsor Prex Davey Harry Hoffman Strobel Westerburg Cannell Boston New York Brooklyn

Latham Beats Standing In Exhibition Racquet Match

In New York at the Racquet and Tennis Club Peter Latham of England defeated George Standing of New York 8-6 6-8 8-6 in a non championship effort. Latham conceded 15 for a bisque and the match ended with Standing leveling after a late bisque claim. Jay Gould will meet Eussac H Miles in the national final tomorrow.

New York Peter Latham England George Standing Latham Deuce Vantage Jay Gould Lakewood Eustace H. Miles London

Swan Is Yales Long Distance Punting Champion

Yale held its annual football punting contest in New Haven. John Swan, class of 1911 from Pittsburg, won general excellence. Henry Hobbs of Brooklyn finished second and Robert Deming of New Haven third. Deming claimed the distance punt at 278 feet with Hobbs second at 231 feet. Hobbs, a former Dartmouth athlete, formerly lived in Thorndike Massachusetts.

New Haven Conn Yale John Swan Pittsburg Henry Hobbs Brooklyn Robert Deming This City Deming Hobbs Dartmouth Thorndike Mass

Harvard Annual Handicap Games Spotlight Record Bets

Harvard’s Soldiers Field meet features a full entry list for track events amid weather setbacks. Star half miler Herbert Jacques and captains Dodge and Phil Lockwood headline a scratch sprint lineup, with De Selding favored in the scratch quarter and hammer throw setup under Coach Quinn.

Harvard Vermont Soldiers Field Herbert Jacques Lathrop Captain Dodge Phil Lockwood Dodge Wells Blumer de Selding Merrihew Quinn Bangs Stevenson Burr Jones

Harvard Opens Season With Vermont Despite Veteran Contention

Harvard baseball begins its season today against Vermont with a lineup featuring many youngsters vying for key spots, while a number of veterans also compete for places on the nine. The visiting Vermont squad includes Paquet Burrington Gardner and McConnell, among others, as Harvard fields a mix of youth and experience in the opener.

Harvard Vermont

Allen School delays baseball game against Stone School

Yesterday's match between Stone School and Allen School was called off at Allen's request and will be rescheduled later in the season. Dorchester High meets Everett this afternoon with lefty Rosenthal expected to be a standout.

Stone School Allen School Dorchester High School Everett Rosenthal Revere High School Boston High School of Commerce Mountain Avenue Grounds Revere

Boston College Opens Baseball Season Versus Andover

Boston College will open its season this afternoon against Andover at Andover. Captain O Kane will start Jack Finn on the mound with Doyle behind the plate. O Kane will also bat, Low will be at second, Coe at short, Welch likely at third, and the outfield of Ryan Maloney and Manning is expected.

Boston College Andover O'Kane Jack” Finn Doyle Low Wakefield High Coe Welch Somerville High O'Keefe Ryan Maloney Manning

Harvard and Yale Renew Soccer Rivalry on Campus Field

The two rivals meet in a soccer clash with Harvard fresh from defeating Columbia and Yale after a Yale win over Haverford. Several Harvard players who have faced Yale before seek to redeem past losses as the teams square off today.

Yale Harvard Columbia Haverford

Newton High Beats Roxbury Latin 12 to 1 in Opener

Newton High School opened its season with a 12 to 1 victory over Roxbury Latin at Cabot Park. Newton pitchers included Mellen who stood out as the best of four arms used. the offense produced a hollow win as Latin School was outclassed.

Newton Newton High School Roxbury Latin Agregation Cabot Park Latin School Newton Mellen Donahue A. Ryan O'Neil Howe Gallagher Barry BE. McCourt Mellen Hunting Belding Tripp Holbrook Turner Paul O. McCourt Chamberlain Ewes Roxbury Latin AB Packard Oo Wharton SS O Kelley Earl R Lyons E. T Greenhood Jones Weeeee Hyde Baker P Seeeee Wilson Caestevesseeers Seaweee Wees Ree Newton Roxbury Ryan Ard Kelly

Bennings race results feature Wells, Green and Animus winners

Public choices split the outcome at Bennings on a rain soaked track. Spencer Wells, Green and Animus won races as Dan De Noyles, favored at 3 to 1, took the second race while Kwai, the 7 to 10 favorite, failed to place.

Washington Bennings Spencer Wells Green Animus Dan de Noyles Kwai

Red Sox Cranky Over Rain Ahead of Columbus Series

In Columbus Ohio April 10 1910 the Red Sox coach McGuire prepares for two games with the Columbus team as rain dampens plans and finances. Manager Ganley reports tough travel from Texas and a weather plagued trip with a hoped 5000 audience. Cy Morgan torn between ill wife and team return.

Columbus Bill’ Clymer Harris Little Rock Washington Senators Cincinnati Red Sox Neil House Bob Ganley Louisville Indianapolis Jim Washington Bunch Ganley Texas St. Louis Cardinals Fort Worth Boston Springfeld Pat Donahue Ed Reilly The Yannigans Wheeling W. Va Morgan Cy Morgan McGuire Donnie Sullivan Dayton McConnell McHale Springfield West Clymer Beaneaters Cicotte

Tech Spring Meet At Brookline Promises Fast Times

Tech Field hosts the Technology spring class meet this afternoon with strong relay and sprint entries. Seligman captains the freshman relay unit while Gram the 99 champion may be hampered by limited practice. Karl Fernstrom also features among likely winners as a large entry list competes for top times.

Tech Field Brookline Seligman Gram Karl Fernstrom Tech

Butler and Moran Edge for 15 Mile Pace Tonight

Jimmy Moran and Nat Butler prepare for the 15 mile motor paced race at Park Square Colosseum. Moran chases a return match with Major Taylor next Saturday night for a large purse. Butler, known for endurance, rose to fame in France and Germany after winning the golden wheel in Germany and the grand Paree in Paris.

Jimmy Moran Nat Butler Park Square Coliseum Moran Park Square Major Taylor Butler France Germany Paris Cambridge

Coaches Act as Coxswains Drill Schoolboy Crews

Coaches John Graney and William O Leary led a long afternoon practice for schoolboy rowing crews. Water and weather were nearly perfect, and both coaches steered to teach watermanship and even keel running while extra candidates were tried.

John Graney William O’leary

Mike Griffin Passes Away In Utica After Illness

Michael J. Griffin famed baseball figure dies at his Utica home from pneumonia contracted after an attack on the preceding Saturday. Griffin served as captain and for one season as manager of the Brooklyn National League club and was regarded as one of the league's top center fielders before retiring in 1898.

Utica N. Y Michael J. Griffin Griffin Brooklyn Bes

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