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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1904
Page
3
Robert Gauley rolled the highest three string total at candle pins on Boston alleys with 161 116 130 totaling 407. Not an official league record, but witnessed on standard alleys, the feat featured 12 strikes and spares across strings and nearly surpassed the world mark of 165.
In the Gilt Edge league, Charlestown won two of three at the B A A and Dudley Club defeated the Brockton Commercial Club two to one. Charlestown posted the evening high team total of 2696 while Dudley’s best single was 957. Perkins of Commercial led individuals with 676 and Thomas of Charlestown had a 213 single.
Skating is very good today in many city areas with ice conditions listed by the park department. Scarboro Pond and Franklin Field are fair while Gibson’s playground and Neponset and Ward 9 playgrounds are good. Wood Island Park and Jamaica Pond are rough to fair, and Scarboro Pond ice is good for curling.
Philadelphia’s Willie Gibbs accepts Cambridge A A invitation to box Rouse O'Brien Monday night as part of a strong program. John Gaines and others meet in six round prelims. Apollo A C plans a Christmas meeting, with rematch talks for Goodwin vs Tucker. Debates about opening professional boxing in Boston after New Year and past events at Mechanics Hall murky with controversy.
The Boston Nationals will be strengthened for next season with Charley Pittinger traded for Philadelphia’s Wolverton and Frazer. Wolverton is a top third baseman, Frazer a seasoned pitcher, and Pittinger’s form is questioned. The Nationals aim for a strong bid from local patrons and a firmer infield.
Harvard seniors compete for class day honors with candidates for Orator Poet Chorister and marshal positions. Nominees include W H Davis F F deRham J H Lathrop A T Wright L B Hall B Joy W P Sanger and others for class day and spread committees with Dec 20 election date.
The Carruth City league five rolled above 100 in every game on Wednesday. Oliver Dorlon and Root won the six day bicycle race and plan a world pursuit match with Peter Simmirud. Amateur sports clubs from Revere, Harlem, East Boston and other areas seek intercity games for December and January.
Harvard's upcoming student slate features three varsity captains in one field for the first time, with Captain Hurley of football, Captain Randall of baseball, and W. A. Schick heading track. A. G. Travis, president of the Harvard Daily Crimson, and R. Oveson, senior class president and noted football player, are among the nominees for other posts alongside S. N. Hinckley and L. M. Thornton as secretaries and baseball manager, respectively. The list spans diverse students from Ww. C. Matthews, the colored athlete, to many others.
A vintage ad urges buyers to choose Graves' Grain Alcohol from Chester H. Graves & Sons in 8 16 or 32 ounce flasks. It claims ounce for ounce the product is cheaper than substitutes and guarantees the best value in alcohol obtainable.
Harvard's track program faces a shortage of pole vaulters after Gring left for California. Captain Schick publishes a Crimson notice urging men to join the event and fills gaps with football players. The team also seeks hammer throwers, recalling Boal era prowess and aiming to strengthen spring competition.
Lincoln Neb December 15 Representative A V Cunningham Hamilton county proposes a statute prohibiting mass plays or tackling or throwing to the ground of any football player by an adversary Cunningham is a bitter opponent of football.
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