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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1905
Page
3
The London illustrated piece reproduces sketches from a leading English sporting paper to show how Americans play football. It asserts that no real varsity captain likeness exists on American fields, noting the Post has not observed such a figure.
With the 20 round battle three days away both fighters refine conditioning in Frisco. Aiming for speed OBrien seeks a warm pace to tire Fitzsimmons. the veteran relies on ring generalship and punch, while betting markets wait on Fitzsimmons fitness for a knockout win or OBrien decision if Fitz tires.
Horsemen of Greater Boston tested fresh entrants at yesterday's Charles River speedway meets. Green horses outnumbered veterans, with Tom Fair beating Nettie Shed in a full-length brush. Speeds shown by several new runners suggest snow races this winter will draw big crowds.
Harvard and Yale clash over who drafts football rule changes while players and coaches debate hands and arms. The piece tracks rival camps, Roosevelt influences, and looming big games with Fitzsimmons, O'Brien, and key figures like Walter Camp, Walter Camp’s idolizers, and Harvard's push for reform amid Princeton Yale alliances.
Records show the Bowlers Gilt Edge League with Central leading at 71 wins and 69 losses, followed by Ave and other squads. Individual averages list top performers from Ashworth to Spaans with varied scores across clubs such as Kingman, Puffer, Saunders, and Towanda participants.
The fragment lists individual names and scores from Cambridge Chauncy Noddle and Central teams with partial figures and averages for players including Wilson Noddle Poehler Taylor McKie Turner Goodwin and McMullin. The lack of context makes full interpretation difficult.
Harvard bowler R. A. Stranahan of the class of 1908 rolled 116 154 118 for a three string total of 388 at the Red Dragon alleys in Cambridge on Saturday night breaking the previous record.
Chelsea fans anticipate a boxing show on Christmas Day as Dave Deshler and Kid Goodman train for a club bout, with management expected to name a date soon. Rumors of a leadership change worry some, but promoters caution against risky opponents and ringers amid a busy schedule that includes Fitzsimmons O Brien in San Francisco and sparse New England action this week.
J. D. Puffer of the Arlington Boat Club among top bowlers in the Gilt Edge league. Highlights include Tremont Commercial leading team totals 2742 and Tremont Commercial top team single 945. Ashworth Central Gilt Edge tops individuals with 605, Andrews Emerson Commercial top single 245.
The Van of Lawrence and Charley O Rourke of Cambridge meet in Pawtucket tonight with O Rourke seeking form for a likely strong effort against Sullivan. Prelims at Woonsocket feature Connolly Benoit McKenna Williams Adams Hanlon. Other bouts include Delmont Murphy in R I and Barry Schreck in California. Portland National Club tops card with Cote and Martin stirring Maine boxing.
Jack O'Brien's father and mother arrived in San Francisco from Philadelphia to spend the holidays with the boxer. His father will sit in the front row ringside Wednesday night for the bout with Bob Fitzsimmons.
Candle pins lead with team total 1489 for Somerset City and single 524 for Boylston City. Cannora of Somerset City tops with 338 in individual total and Millen of Boylston City with 143 in the individual single event.
The Brooklyn baseball club sells Outfielder Sheckard to the Chicago Nationals for Outfielders McCarthy and Maloney Third Baseman Casey and Pitcher Briggs. Discontent and poor form at Brooklyn prompt the move as part of a broader league shakeup with other clubs evaluating managers and talent.
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