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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1897

Page

3

Camp's All America Eleven Picks From Princeton Yale and Penn

Walter Camp selects an All America football eleven from Yale Princeton Penn and Harvard. Key choices include Garrett Cochran Princeton at end, Chamberlin Yale at tackle, Outland Penn, Hare Penn, Brown Yale, Doucette Harvard at center, Young Cornell at quarterback, Dibblee Harvard at halfback, Kelly Princeton at halfback, and Minds Penn at fullback.

Walter Camp Harper’s Weekly Doucette Yale Ccb Pudontovqier Yale de Saulles Aiaks Yale Kelly Eeccesseerseseeesere Pennsylvania Egie Pea Ccccsevescees West Point Scopdol WGA Co sQuenem Chucks Font Eee Reese Yale McBride Lol Ooi Sveds Ste Rinceton Cornell Baird Princeton Lafayette Barnard Walbridge Wheeler Vupimilvlid Garrett Cochran Ena Hall Boyle Moulton Harvard Cornell Chamberlin Rodgers Outland Hare Brown Chadwick Cadwalader Young de Saulles Dibblee Kelly Minds Cochran Hallan

Gans Promoter Bets $250 for Lightweight Title Bout

Eureka A C promoter Al Herford deposits $250 in Baltimore to stage a world title fight for Joe Gans. He names Spike Sullivan Frank Erne Jack Downey Cal Hawkins as potential opponents and seeks a San Francisco clash at 130 pounds plus or minus two. Hawkins is favored for earliest match and weight at 3 o clock. Timmy Kearns vows to post funds for fans if his bout with Bob Allen succeeds in Manchester.

Baltimore al Herford Eureka A. C Joe Gans Spike” Sullivan Frank Erne Buffalo Jack Downey Brooklyn Cal Hawkins San Francisco Hawkins Timmy Kearns Bob Allen Manchester

Boxing Gossip and Upcoming Fights in New England

Boxing notes include Ed Binney versus Ike Talbot in Bangor on December 16 and George Byers against Harry Peppers in Waterbury for a twenty round bout tonight. Also details on a Dorchester smoke talk and a Cambridge Chronicle anonymous letter attacking a local boxing school. George V. Tuohy signs off.

Jimmy Davenport Ed Binney Ike Talbot Bangor George Byers Harry Peppers Waterbury Conn Peppers Byers Robinson Joe Horn Lynn Horn Dorchester Avenue Broadway Extension Joe Mullins Hughy Winters Ool Cambridge Chronicle Byers & Montgomery's Tom Sun Ashe Messrs. Byers Montgomery Gordon George V. Tuohey

Intercollegiate chess team to compete in late December

Yale will be represented by W. M. Murdock and L. A. k in intercollegiate chess games from December 27 to January 4. Other notes include golf and racing results, with Frank Shannon sold to Buffalo and Herndon selling for 29 cents at Elkton, Penn. sale.

W. M. Murdock Yale Frank Shannon Montreal Buffalo Barry Elkton Penn Herndon Lillipute Beverley A. Louck John J. Walsh Alexander's City Hall Avenue Russell Hall St. Louis John J. Crowley America Anson Chicago J. Arthur Brand Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club Cannes France Harrison Lambert Gloria L'Esterel Avte Hoppe Boys George Carter Frank Hoppe Little Fellows Fred Eames Jake Schaefer Ives Slosson New York Allenges Slosson American Canoe Association Skating Club Hudson Canada Columbia University At Annapolis Hudson River Harlem Great Lakes Toronto Yacht Club Vencedor Broadway South Boston Professor Joe Hood

Cross Country Run List and Prize Details

The entry list for the B A A cross country run is filled. Start is at 3 oclock from the club house. Route goes via Boylston street Fens to Beacon street Chestnut Hill avenue. Return via Beacon street Commonwealth avenue Exeter street to the club house. Prizes awarded to the first six finishers and a special prize for the fastest time.

Club Boylston Street Fens Beacon Street Chestnut Hill Avenue Commonwealth Avenue Exeter Street Club House

Smith the High Roller fell to Roslindale Club in Swell League

Gossip of the Alleys reports four teams opened the Swell League season with inconsistent form. Boston Athletic Association dominated with three decisive wins at Old Belfry, posting a poor 755 in game one but totaling 862 in game two while Roslindale and Belfry showed their strongest effort in that frame.

Boston Athletic Fuller Belfry Smith Warren Hall

Glendon Club tops interclub billiards in tight match win

Glendon leads Massachusetts Interclub with wins in billiards and pool while Kernwood takes bowling and whist. Etheridger beat Dutton and Threshie top scores for Glendon as both clubs sit tied for first with Oxford after five weeks.

Everett Glendon Club Massachusetts Kernwood Club Oxford Club Etheridger Glendons Dutton Threshie Glendon Enennes Kernwood Bassett Pool Joel Reeder Pindar Burrill

Newtowne Club Beats Only One Game In Local Bowling Match

In the Amateur Bowling League of Boston and vicinity at the club house last evening the Newtowne Club won one game against Charlestown Club. Charlestown captured the first and third games while Newtowne won the second. Strikes and spares were common though not clustered with Eastman the only Newtowne player to string three. Marston achieved two separate two strike sequences. The scores record ends with Charlestown Cycle Club.

Newtowne Boston and Vicinity Charlestown Eastman Marston Charlestown Cycle Club

Belvideres Sweep Whitman in Old Colony League Wins

In Whitman on Dec 8 the Belvideres won both games in the Old Colony League series. Scores show Belvideres ahead with totals 1266 to 1195 across the two games while Whitman trailed.

Whitman Belvideres Belvidere Csscecesses Ceeeee

Keswicks Sweep Rocklands In Duck Pin League

Keswicks defeated Rocklands three straight in the Old Colony Duck Pin League. Final scores were Keswick 1332 to Rockland 1175, with game tallies 446 439 447 for Keswick and 385 395 395 for Rockland.

Rockland Keswicks Rocklands Old Colony Keswick

Stoughton Defeats Montello In Three Game Set

Stoughton wins two of three games over Montello in Brockton. Scores show Stoughton 404 404 418 1226 while Montello totals 402 390 421 1213.

Brockton Stoughtons Montellos Stoughton Montello

Local bowling leaders and league results across Boston area

Harvey leads young bowlers at Mercantile Library Association while Fallon tops Warren Street candle pin with 281 three strings. Duffy bowls 320 for Boston Club. Sebago beats Easy Club 1037 08 with Walsh 222 high. Roxbury dominates city leagues. Cambridge hosts eight squads. Record team scores set by John C Paige and Campellos. Mets exceed 2400. Tonight’s schedule includes Roxbury Germania Shawmut Mercantile and interclub matches across leagues.

Harvey Mercantile Library Association Fallon Warren Street Murray & Irwin Hugh Duffy Boston Sebago Easy Walsh Isley Roxbury Cambridge Gotham Dorchester Newton Club Gray Grover Boesarick Besarick John C. Paige Insurance League Old Colony Campellos Metropolitans Mets Germania Shawmut Creighton Mercantile League Winch Bros John P. Lovell Arms Company John P. Squire & Co Boston Dry Goods Company Massachusets Interclub Jeffries Newtowne

Mass division votes to back Chief Consul Elliott at Faneuil Hall

At a lively Faneuil Hall meeting the Massachusetts division of the L A W expressed strong confidence in Chief Consul Sterling Elliott and elected a delegation favoring his presidency. The Potter faction resisted as proxies and ballots were counted with tight security amid clashes over proxy legitimacy.

Sterling Elliott Massachusetts Faneuil Hall Board of Officers National Assembly Potter Assembly Elliott

Real Issue Discussed At Assembly Meeting On Bicycles And By Laws

Mr Dorntee urged a three member committee to draft a resolution for free bicycle carriage by railroads and push a bill in the Legislature. Mr Nickerson defended the transportation committee report, noting actions would be led by Chief Consul Elliott and urged against rushing a bill. The motion to refer to the transportation committee carried. The body will report next meeting. G L Cain proposed city representation by 200 members and secret ballots in state elections for the by law committee. Annual appropriations were set including secretary-treasurer salary up to 1000, delegation expenses up to 1000, clerical help up to 500, road book 3000, chief consul 500, and a 100 testimonial to Mr Tippett. C W Fourdrinier said he would move an amendment to curb fake clubs. The meeting adjourned at 11 40.

Dorntee Nickerson Transportation Committee Consul Elliott Hayes G. L. Cain National Assembly Tippett C. W. Fourdrinier

Michael Will Rage Chase Advances Side Bet Challenge

Michael Michaelson’s manager David Shafer replies to Arthur Chase’s merry-go-round challenge. Shafer proposes a match between Michael and Chase anywhere from 25 to 100 miles with a $1900 to $5000 side bet or a straight race between an American sprinter and Chase.

Arthur A. Chase Jimmy Michael Michael David G. Shafer Chase Mr. Walton Mr. Shafer

Bicycle News and Club Events Stir Local Cyclists

The executive committee will send a letter to state L A W officers proposing a pre national assembly general meeting in St Louis to discuss boosting membership. Chelsea Cycling Club hosts annual ball in Lincoln Hall and Waltham seven seater multicycle on display. Commonwealth Bicycle Club holds third annual ball at Fenmore Hall with concert and dancing. L A W plans bicycle baggage contest across states and seeks faster interstate enforcement. Interclub roller polo clash White Cycle Club vs Malden Roadsters at Casino Rink Tremont Street. Tiger Roadsters vs Bay State Wheelmen game disputed over a goal claimed by Tigers and denied by Bay States.

St. Louis National Assembly Chelsea Cycling Club Lincoln Hall Waltham Manufacturing Company Commonwealth Bicycle Club Fensmere Hall Massachusetts Avenue Dundee Street Potter White Cycle Club Malden Roadsters Casino Tremont Street Tiger Roadsters Bay State Tigers Bay States

L A W seeks free entry for touring members into Europe

The executive committee of the L A W aims to secure free entry for touring members, with Secretary Sherman contacting Paris Rome Berlin Berne and Brussels. London representative Joseph Pennell reports Swiss and Belgian approval and asks for papers. Rome embassy seeks sample L A W tickets for Italian customs stations.

United States Sherman Paris Rome Berlin Berne Brussels Joseph Pennell London Potter

Remarkable Bicycle Race Sees Rivierre Firm In Lead

After sixty hours of fierce rivalry Rivierre holds third place with a strong margin over rivals. Stephane falls behind after a brief disappearance from the track while Teddy Hale steadily climbs from tenth to eighth as Teddy Hale, last year’s champion, chases a higher finish. Wilkesbarre rider Miller remains near the front as Rice trails by over sixty miles yet shows resolve.

Wilkesbarre Miller Rice Teddy Hale Stephane Rivierre

Waller Lags Behind In Final Day Track Meet

Waller, once a standout, struggles later as renewed effort lands him far behind. A. A. Zimmerman dominates the shorter races in a third of a mile at 1:11.5. Titus shines in the one mile, finishing 2:14.8 with Davidson, while Eddie Bald runs a nine-lap show in 1:55.8. Michael completes five miles in 16:19.2, and Edouard Taylor posts a two mile time of 4:00.5. A spectator incident near the garden spurs a commotion as Miller falls asleep on his wheel and is helped off briefly.

Harley Davidson Canada Davidson Eddie Bald Titus Jimmy Michael Edouard Taylor Lamberjack Gougoltz Taylore Miller

Aimed for Head Swede Sailor Arrested at India Wharf

John Nelson a 21 year old Swedish sailor was stopped by Seward Ham of Portland after pulling a revolver at watchman George Barton at India wharf. Ham knocked up the arm just before the shot fired, narrowly missing Barton, with Nelson arrested by Station 2 officers.

John Nelson George Barton India Wharf Seward Ham Portland Nelson Portland Steamship Company Barton Seward Han J. H. McGrady Atlantic Avenue Ham

Division 36 A O H Elects Officers and Plans Parade

Division 36 A O H held a large meeting at Irish American Hall with J P Calnan presiding. Three candidates were initiated into Hibernianism and several membership applications were received. Officers elected include J O Leary president C J Coughlin vice president J J Rielly recording secretary J J Murphy financial secretary Co Sullivan sergeant at arms J J Hennessy sentinel. The division voted to parade to the Columbia Theatre for Maud Gonne’s lecture Sunday evening Dec 19.

Broadway Extension J. P. Calnan J. O'Leary C. J. Coughlin J. J. Rielly J. J

Irish American Council Ball Opens Season on Broadway

The Irish National Alliance hosts its first ball by the Irish American Council on Broadway and Irish American Hells Broadway extension on Monday evening December 1b. The event brings together Irish American groups for a formal social at a prominent city venue.

Woodbury's Grand Toilet Combination Promotion Excerpt

An advertisement for Woodbury's Grand Toilet Combination offers a sample set of facial soap cream powder and dental cream with a 132 page book on curing bad skin or improving complexion. The offer is mailed on receipt of one cent. The ad lists JOAN H. WOODBURY, Dermatologist, 11 Winters Street, Boston.

Woodbury Joan H. Woodbury Wintes St Bosica

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