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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1908

Page

13

Harvard Beats Bowdoin In Pitchers Battle Afternoon Game

Harvard defeated Bowdoin in a cold afternoon duel as Brennan pitched well for Harvard and Slater shut down Bowdoin after relief. Files started strong for Bowdoin but struggled late. Slater allowed only five hits across three innings. Attendance was about 1000.

Harvard Bowdoin Brennan Harris Slater Files South BANAT Pea Bomdon Nccccer USC Leonard Keefe Briggs Simons McDade Manter Lanigan Kemble Dana Caldwell Clifford A. Clarkson

Marathon field swells to 145 entrants for Patriots Day

With 145 starters assured, the Boston Athletic Association marathon on Patriots Day promises a thrilling run. The field is the largest ever in the United States, after last year's winner Thomas led the way among entrants.

Boston Athletic Association Thomas

YONKERS LAD HOPES TO WIN MARATHON AT BA A RACE

York sidelined stars and rising runners compete in the Boston Athletic Association Marathon Monday. J P Morrissey of Yonkers Mercury A C stands out as a youth with 25 mile win in 2 54 55, challenging Olympic marathon prospects as contenders from Cambridge Harvard Toronto and Montreal enter.

Galaxy of Stars J. P. Morrissey Mercury Athletic Club Yonkers Morrissey New York J. Gassman Brooklyn Longboat Timothy Ford Ashland Tom Longboat Fowler Cambridge Johnny Lee Harvard Crimson J. A. Regan Fred Lory Mohawk A. A Albert Hayden T. P. Morrissey Mercury A. C Canada Emile Cote Montreal Charles Petch Toronto John J. Caffrey John Lorden Michael Spring Sammy Mellor Mellor Lory Caffrey Lorden Spring Ford

Fordham Beats Holy Cross 6 to 2 in Home Clash

Fordham defeats Holy Cross 6 to 2 at Fordham field in their first meeting of the season. Local collegians secure the win against the Massachusetts rivals in New York.

New York Fordham Holy Cross Massachusetts Fordham Field R. B. PO A. E Gargan Hariman Mahoney McDonald Cashan McCaffrey Carney Scanlon Barry Coffey McDonald Baldwin O'Rourke Foley Egan Dowd Mr. Hassett

Two Shifts In Noble Crew On Charles Regatta

Weather hindered schoolboy crews on the Charles River yesterday but wind later eased and Noble produced two crews. Changes included Charles Weston moved to first crew and Fay switched to second. Noble first crew featured Newton stroke R Weston Charles Weston Ranney. second boat included Hayward Putnam Fay Storer Evarts Piper as coxswains.

Charles Noble Charley Weston Fay Newton R. Weston Charles Weston Ranney Svére Hayward Putnam Storer Evarts Piper

Good Matinee Racing Meet at Combination Park

Stable activity surges as Bailey moves from West Newton with several candidates including Phebon W and Maud Graham. J J Crowley adds two horses while BE M King and others relocate fast green trotters and pacers. Patriots Day races set for Monday with classes filling fast.

Combination Park Co. Co. Bailey West Newton Phebon W Montana Girl Maud Graham Olga Prodigal Douglass Direct Direct Mazie Sidney William Pease Gertie Knapp Fashner Providence Hill BE. M. King Charlestown J. J. Crowley Wilkes Jerry M Morrison Chief Joseph C. Larock Woburn J. C. Ly Alcyonium Botany

Harvard Fears The Middies On Severn Two Mile Course

Harvard varsity crew sailed to Annapolis for a two mile Severn River race against the midshipmen next Wednesday. The course favors lighter crews and currents. Harvard must hustle to win on the familiar stretch four miles up river from the harbor. The article notes smooth water in the sheltered sections despite winds.

Harvard Federal Express Annapolis Severn

Schoolboy Athletes Highlight Dorchester High Openers

Ray Cavanaugh of Dorchester High stars with strong hitting for Dorchester while Roxbury Latin alumni lead other schools. The Dorchester High vs English High opener is set for Monday at 10 30 on Dunbar avenue grounds. Players like George Cutler Bobby Hill Billy Brophy and Buck Ewing contribute veteran leadership and strong bat control across multiple teams.

Ray Cavanaugh Roxbury Dorchester High The Willow Dorchester English High Dunbar Avenue Pat George Cutler Volkmann Back Bay Bobby Hill Roxbury Latin Billy Brophy

Yale Coach John Mack mourns missing brother in fire

John Mack, Yale athletic coach, returned from Chelsea where he spent two days seeking his brother Fred missing since the Sunday fire. No trace found. Mack believes Fred perished in the flames or in a wall collapse. Yale athletes express deep sympathy for the coach.

New Haven Conn John Mack Yale Chelsea Fred Mack

Gannon Edge Gives Crawford Narrow Boxing Margin

Mickey Gannon of Pittsburg edged Tommy Crawford of San Francisco in Philadelphia at the Broadway A. C. show in a slugging contest. Abe Herman of Chicago defeated Kid Locke in the same program. Kid Lord stopped Billy Rawson, and Dutch Schultz fell to Jack Weldon.

Philadelphia Penn Mickey Gannon Pittsburg Tommy Crawford San Francisco Broadway A. C Abe Herman Chicago Kid Locke Kid Lord Billy Rawson Dutch Schultz Jack Weldon

Armory Hosts Amateur Boxing Meet May 1

The Armory Athletic Association has been granted sanction to stage an amateur boxing meeting at the Armory on May 1.

Armory A. A The Armory Athletic Association

Douglas Shoe Company Opens Handsome New Boston Store

The W. L. Douglas Shoe Company unveils a new flagship store at School and Washington streets in Boston. Consumers buy direct from the manufacturer, cutting middlemen profits. The outlet is among the finest in New England with large plate glass windows and a new 5 price point offering to retail shoes.

Douglas Shoe Company W. L. Douglas Shoe Company School Washington Streets Boston W. L. Douglas Company Douglas School and New England

Hockey Scores From New England Twin Cities Meet

At Hartford Lynn defeats Hartford 6 to 5. In Meriden Montreal wins 11 to 3 over Meriden.

Hartford Conn Lynn Meriden Montreal

Milton Academy Beats Stone School 11–7 In Opening Baseball Game

Milton Academy defeated Stone School 11 to 7 in its season opener. Weather was cold but grounds were good, and Felton pitched well for Milton while teamwork fueled the lead throughout.

Milton Academy Stone School Academy Milton Felton Po.a.e Bradley Knowles Sh’kley de W Alley N.b'n Moas Blake Holbr Hooper Dewey Q'st Kenney Casey Robey S. Bolton N. Bolton Wigglesworth I. Bolton Holbrook Shackley de Windt Bolton Hardwick Burleigh

Somerset Bowlers Defeat Portland in Three Games

The Somerset bowling team defeated Portland Maine in all three games at the Somerset alleys last night. Nearling led Somerset with strong scores while Chuck Connors starred for the visitors. A return match is set in Portland on April 29.

Somerset Portland Nearling Chuck Connors Ae O'Brien Cooper Moulton Hartley Woodward Walsh Hanson Spillane

Malden High wallops Stoneham on Fenway Green

Malden High School defeated Stoneham High 8 to 2 on Fenway Green this afternoon, riding a strong offensive showing to the win.

Malden Stoneham High Fenway Green

French Detective Stories: Monsieur Claude Returns Next Sunday

Paris’s famed detective Monsieur Claude prepares for another thrilling case. The adventure promises suspenseful clues and sharp deductions in a yet unseen tale.

Monsieur Claude Paris

Sunday Post Lim erick Contest Offers $200 Prize

A Sunday Post appeal invites readers to join a limerick contest with a $200 prize for a single line. Prizes include 57 awards total, with Prize No 1 as the top honor.

Sunday Post

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