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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1908

Page

11

Britt Faces Packy McFarland Today in Coast Battle

In San Francisco this afternoon Jimmy Britt meets Packy McFarland in a competitive bout. Britt, returning from a setback against Joe Gans and a prior loss to Battling Nelson, seeks solid footing among boxing fans. McFarland, unbeaten and seeking a coast debut win, faces the clever Britt in a defining test of his career.

San Francisco Jimmy Britt Packy McFarland Britt Nelson Colma Los Angeles Joe Gans McFarland Packy

Harvard And Yale Schedules Fold In Baseball Banter

A jumble of sports notes mocks heavy bats and late juggling with Cornell and Yale. Jim Jeffries favors lighter rules, balloon critics poke fun at balloon races, and readers hear of garden plot leagues and barbering needs as spring ends.

Jim Jeffries Yale Harvard

Thayer Academy Defeats English High 9 to 8 in Close Game

Thayer Academy beat English High 9 to 8 in a Clark Street afternoon game. Errors cost English High as McNaught O Connell Redgate and teammates drove runs. Green and Townsend pitched for respective teams with 400 in attendance and 55 minutes elapsed.

Thayer Academy E. H A.E. Crocker Elwell O’connell M'm’hon Redgate Leonard Oj Brophy Casson Oj Halligan C.f Wilson O Roberts Brennan Kenney Townsend Lee Simms Green Beal Oj Everett McNaught O'Connell Brophy Halligan Carson Roberts Crocker Shea

Winthrop High Beats Marblehead 15–3 in Baseball Showdown

Winthrop High School defeated Marblehead High 15 to 3 at Winthrop yesterday. Smith Dow Taillaig and Kimball led the offensive output while Taillaig, Coffin and Ingalls combined on the mound for the winners. Marblehead mounted brief resistance but was outclassed throughout the game.

Winthrop High Marblehead Winthrop High School Marblehead High Winthrop A.E. Smith Ingalls Miller Kimball Dow OjGale Taillaig W.ingalls Kimba l Martin Anderson Coffin, P Snow Homan Ecf Laravie Baker Freet Cse Pesescesses Smith C. Kim- Wall Marks N. Ingalls W. Ingalls C. Kimball Coffin Henry

Brown & Nichols Romps Over Noble & Greenough 13-4

Brown & Nichols defeated Noble & Greenough 13 to 4 at Dexter Field Brookline. Careless late errors and Grant’s delivery helped Brown & Nichols while Fernald starred. Totals show strong hitting and fielding for Brown & Nichols against across the river rivals.

Brown & Nichols Noble & Greenough Grant Fernald Dexter Field Brookline Brown & Eee Noble & GR Marsh Bryant Saltonst'l Wales R.f O Lincoln Bryan Tufts Gton Lovett Davidson Perna Bowker Stebbins Gray Avent Withington Minot Hall and McCarty

Volkmann Prep Team Dominates Tech Freshmen in Brookline

Volkmann Prep boys defeated Technology freshmen yesterday afternoon at Brookline Tech Field. Final score shows Volk mann 10 Tech freshmen 6 with Volk mann collecting 12 hits and 3 errors for the visitors while Tech freshmen had 12 hits and 3 errors. Batteries listed Volk mann Kennard Fitz patrick Shiigley Tech Codwee De Flores Bloom Williams.

Volkmann Technology Tech Brookline Vikmann Kennard Fitzpatrick Shiigley Codwee de Flores Bloom Williams

College Baseball Scores From Yesterday

In Chapel Hill North Carolina Carolina beat Dublin Dart 6 to 2 while Virginia rival Nova edged Guilford 9 to 4 In Leyington Virginia Washington and Lee and Richmond battled to a 2 to 2 tie after 12 innings In Due West South Carolina South Carolina defeated Erskine College 6 to 4

Chapel Hill N. C Carolingt Dartm Vinal Nova Guilford Leyington Washington and Lee Richmond Due West S. C University of South Carolina Erskine College

Grain quotations from Ennis and Stoppani board report

Chicago grain quotes from the Chicago Board of Trade show May and July futures for Wheat Corn and Oats with bids and closes. Prices listed include May July and Sept contracts with fractional decimals and percentage changes reflect changes in quotes from the market.

Qicaco Ennis & Stoppani Chicazo Board of Trade State Mutual Building

Hughes Indorsed by New York Republicans for Presidential Nomination

On the eve of the Republican State convention in New York City rumors of floor fights faded after a State committee meeting. Leaders expect a harmonious session endorsing Governor Hughes and naming Woodford Low, Hazzard, Butler as delegates at large to the national convention in Chicago.

New York Hughes Republican State Committee Stewart L. Woodford Seth Low Frederick R. Hazzard Syracuse Edward H. Butler Buffalo Chicago Timothy L. Woodruff Roosevelt

Baseball Games Wanted by Various Amateur Clubs

Several baseball clubs seek match games for mixed age groups. Bryant A A West Quincy lists 18 year olds with half expenses. London A A East Boston offers 18 to 14 year olds. Fenway Preps requests 14 year olds. Tudor Baseball Club seeks 17 to 20 year olds. Monument A C lists 15 year olds. addresses provided for contact.

Bryant A. A West Quincy F. J. Cronin Hall Place London A. A East Boston John A. White London Street Fenway J. McKenzie Smith Street Roxbury Washington D. C

Tad Jones Sprains Ankle Ahead of Yale Season Opener

Yale captain Tad Jones sprained his ankle in the Tufts game and will miss two to three weeks. Sweeney will catch in his place as the team opens the season in New York City tomorrow.

New Haven Conn Yale Baseball Nine Tad Jones New York City Jones Tufts Sweeney

Miss OConnor Wins Roller Race at Park Square Rink

Miss O Connor of Boston defeats Miss Mae Cornett of Providence in two roller skate races at Park Square Rink last night. O Connor led nine laps and a half before Cornett spurt to win the one mile scratch by 20 yards. O Connor then won the pursuit race from the gun by a comfortable margin.

Miss O'Connor Boston Mae Cornett Providence Park Square Miss Cornett

Yale Team Picked for Harvard Debate

Yale University names its debating trio to face Harvard May 1. Howard Francis Bishop from Chicago Edward Otis Proctor of Wakefield Massachusetts and William Wilford Wynkoop of Tacoma Washington compose the Yale squad for the contest.

YALE Harvard New Haven Conn Yale University Howard Francis Bishop L. S Chicago Edward Otis Proctor Wakefield Mass William Wilford Wynkoop Tacoma Wash

German Building Trades Face Nationwide Lockout Tomorrow

In Frankfort Germany on April 10 60 000 workmen from various building trades are set to be locked out tomorrow across several German cities. The walkout signals a major labor dispute affecting construction projects in multiple regions.

Frankfort Germany

Administration Plans No Invasion of Venezuela

Washington reports no invasion plans against Venezuela at present and says Congress would be required to direct any action. The navy is routing many ships to San Francisco but small gun boats remain available to protect American interests if needed. A Tacoma mail pouch incident is deemed inadvertent and accepted by officials.

Washington Venezuela Congress San Francisco United States Castro el Constitucional Tacoma State Department Navy Department John Hood la Guayra

Retreat Ends With Sermon at Immaculate Conception

Last evening service of the men's retreat at the Church of the Immaculate Conception featured Rev. J D Butler leading the rosary and Rev. J M Prendergast urging support for a Boston College project. Fathers Coughlan and Gasson preached in a paired service as confession and communion plans were announced for Sunday morning.

Father Butler John M. Coughlan S. J Thomas I. Gasson

Horses Scarce in Maine as Stallions Stand for Service

Maine State Board of Agriculture reports 350 stallions in public service, 300 trotting bred with Wilkes line dominant. Nelson Wilkes and Nelson 2 09 lead with numerous sons and grandsons. Farmers, faced with costly horses, turn to oxen and steer calves while mares are planned to be bred in larger numbers.

Augusta State Board of Agriculture Maine Wilkes Nelson Wilkes Alcyone Nelson Baron Wilkes Alclozone Bingen Bingen Bird Bingen Bay Columbo Commissioner Curtis Malcom Forbes Marriner

Parker Defeats Kuhne in Close 2nd Handicap Match

In the Hubbilliard Palace last night M Parker edged Kuhne in a tight handicap three cushion game by 36 to 83. Parker secured a narrow victory in the 2nd round of the tournament.

Hubbilliard Palace M. Parker Kuhne

Manon Lescaut Triumph at Boston Theatre Debut

Mme Lina Cavalieri starred as Manon in Puccini's Manon Lescaut with Caruso as Des Grieux at the Boston Theatre. The Metropolitan Opera Company delivered a vigorous first performance here, praised Cavalieri's acting and emotional singing, while Caruso's voice drew enthusiastic applause despite staging quirks and heavy scoring noted by critics.

Puccini Manon Lescaut Metropolitan Opera Company Boston Theatre Mme Lina Cavalieri Mr. Caruso Des Grieux Scotti Lescaut Barocchi Geronte Mmes Mattfeld Delwary Messrs Manon Mme. Cavalieri Caruso Mr. Scotti

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