Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Boston Post in Boston, Massachusetts

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1909

Page

12

Meeting Between Harvard Yale Presidents Sparks Football Reform Talk

The Harvard and Yale leaders met with head coaches to discuss football rule changes. They hint at small revisions but doubt any complete overhaul. Harvard favors abolishing the field goal while Yale favors keeping it.

Harvard Yale Harvard-Yale Crimson Camp

Sousa Loses In Two Rounds At Local Boxing Meet

Amateur boxers in two weight classes at the B A A faced fast action last night with finals in the 110 and 140 pound classes to be held Saturday. Arthur Sousa, former national champion at 105 pounds, was knocked out in two rounds by Robert Taylor in a trial bout. Eric Peterson defeated Max Kramer in the 110 pound semifinal. Peterson later beat John Clancy in the final.

Arthur Sousa Robert Taylor Max Kramer Eric Peterson Roslindale Mike Burke Nick Albenes Ralph Williams Albert Sousa John Clancy

Woman expelled from trotting body in New York meeting

Miss Elzie Palmer of Pimlico Maryland was expelled from the National Trotting Association at a board of review meeting in New York. The charge said she started her paper George Bertin under the name Aristocrat at the State Fair in Timonium Maryland last fall.

New York Elzie Palmer Pimlico National Trotting Association Association Board of Review George Bertin Timonium

Rindge Ends Basketball program to fund field work

The faculty at Rindge abolishes basketball to save money for a new athletic field and due to waning interest. Ice hockey remains funded while outdoor sports gain priority. last season's basketball was champion and slated games are canceled.

Rindge New England Danahy Nelligan John J. Woods, Jr

Princeton Defeats Crescent Athletic Club 34 to 25

Princeton won over Crescent Athletic Club of Brooklyn 34 to 25 in a basketball game played tonight in Princeton New Jersey. The result adds a win to the home team as Crescent suffers a setback on the road.

Princeton N. J Crescent Athletic Club of Brooklyn

Oldfield Sets 650-Mile World Circle Record In Freezing Texas

Barney Oldfield drove a 120 horsepower Benz in bitter cold at Dallas Texas to break the 650 mile world circular track record. He completed the half century in 47:18 beating his own 1904 mark. The icy track forced alcohol cooling and froze the radiator. H R Green of the AAA acted as referee and the record was officially sanctioned.

Dallas Tex Barney Oldfield Fresno Cal Oldfield H. R. Green American Automobile Association

Pacific A C Seeks 110-Pound Opponents in State

The Pacific A C of South Boston invites 110-pound teams in the state to arrange games. Address F. N. Collier, 13 Atlantic Street, South Boston, for contact and scheduling.

Pacific A. C South Boston F. N. Collier Atlantic Street

Judges Debate Over Ulterior Motives in Boxing Bout

The narrative discusses calls for two judges in the Jeffries Johnson bout, one must be Black, and critiques the referee’s role in handling fouls. It notes distinct bouts including Bronson Deshler, Sawyer training for Martin, and plans for short 10 round events at Armory and National clubs. It also mentions Langford Ketchel, a proposed boxing train to the July 4 fight, and McVey versus Jeanette in Paris with their prior results.

Johnson-Jeff Jeff Mr. Johnson Arthur Duffey Tom Burke Johnson Jeffries Billy Gibson New York Billy Chicago Denver Sam McVey Joe Jeanette Paris McVey Jeanette

Merrimac A C Seeks 115-Pound Opponents for Thursday Games

The Merrimac A C wants to arrange matches with 115-pound teams in the state for Thursday evenings. Address M Levenson 90 North Street Boston.

Merrimac A. C M. Levenson North Street Boston

Dreyfus Weighs Compromise If Heydler Fails for NL Presidency

Pittsburg headlines quote Bar ny Dreyfus warning he will not back Heydler if he cannot win and may back a compromise candidate. He says Ward must not be proposed if Heydler loses and notes uncertain St Louis votes while Robison withholds guidance for next week’s New York meeting. He likens the issue to Herrmann of Cincinnati. He also questions the Philadelphia club sale as a dodge to dodge a pending lawsuit over Murray’s contract.

Willie Fitzgerald Ray Bronson Dave Deshler New York Bronson Deshler Fitzgerald Boston Pittsburg Heydler National League Barney Dreyfus Dreyfus John Ward John Heydler St. Louis Robison Herrmann Cincinnati Philadelphia Baseball Billy Murray Murray Philadelphias

English High School Hockey Seeks Strong Opponents

The Boston English High School hockey team invites strong high or prep school teams to respond for dates and details. Interested squads should contact Alfred J. Obst, manager, at English High School.

English High School Boston English Alfred J. Obst The

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mike Boston Nat Way Sousa Peterson Kramer Elmer Small James Murphy Iike Carr W. P. Gilrpore Everett Eldredge H. C. Chatkoff Edward J. O’brien Boston City S. L. Bain St. John’s Lawrence McGovern Adams Academy Danvers Ed Wall Clinton High School William McLaughlin Somerville Paul Butler Worcester Providence High School Volkmann Harold Janvrin Janvrin English High Henri Benoit Malden Roxbury High School Fred O’brien Fred Ostergren Malden High School Charles Cuddy Harold Wooley O’day O’reilly Cleary English Dorchester East Boston Boston Latin Mechanic Arts High School of Commerce Malcolm Logan Logan Rock Ridge Massachusetts Connecticut New York State Brunswick Academy Greenwich Thayer Academy Wellesley Wim Hill School Newton High University School Framingham High Framingham Revere High Revere Melrose High Braintree West Quincy High Quincy Hyde Park Melrose Mellen Rock Ridge Hall Tigers Crescents Captain Wood Lil’ Artha BY Bill Bailey Shevlin-Furey Shevlin Furey Angel Child Queen City A Manchester Tom Sawyer Portland Terry Martin Philadelphia Sawyer Martin Jimmy Hanlon West End Young McDonough Bill McKinnon Jack Twin Sullivan Fox Armory National Three Moores of Jimmy Walsh Walsh Eddie Curtis Max Baker Dick Hyland San Francisco Cyclone Johnny Thompson Armory Club Fairmont A. C Langford Ketchel A. C Young Erie Young Nitchie Joe Thomas Frank Klaus Harry Thomas Phil McGovern Olympic A Washington St. i Essex St Lawrence Westminster St Providence Dark Horse Philadelphia Muddle Eer Ory Ey Boys Shoes Pittsburgh W. L. Douglas Shoe Co Brockton Mass W. L. Douglas A. B. West Jeweler Park Fifth Ave Smithfield St W.L. Douglas Douglas W. L Douglas Washington Street Court Street Howard Street Hanover Street Summer Street Lincoln Street Dudley Street
Search Courier

Search the Boston Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Boston Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication