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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1908

Page

9

Murphy Arrives to Train for Griffin Bout in Boston

Tommy Murphy the New York lightweight arrived in Boston to train for his Armory A. A. bout with Charley Griffin of Australia next Tuesday night. The report notes Murphy’s malaria absence and improved condition, plus Griffin’s recent form and fan interest in the matchup.

Tommy Murphy New York Boston Charley Griffin Australia Armory A. A Dillion Tommy Murphy Griffin Jim Driscoll Driscoll

Bowling Gossip and Local Knot About Teams

Rumors swirl that Paul Poehler's Portland rival heads to the Hub after New Year to seek revenge. St James K of C slumps but may shock leaders when it awakens. Ted Crowley leads Medford K of C with Trix McKeen anchoring. Walter Halloran, once with St John’s, now watches as a newlywed spectator.

Paul Poehler Portland Poehler St. James K Ted” Crowley Medford K. of C Trix” McKeen Walter Halloran St. John’s Wally

East Boston High Defeats Commercial High 18 to 12

East Boston High beat Commercial High 18 to 12 at East Boston. Jim Toomey McKendrew Forrestall and Seavey led East Boston while Seavey McCarthy and Norton top scored for Commercial. Second team Noddle Island won 13 to 7. Referee O Reilly Umpire Matthews Time 11 periods Attendance 400.

East Boston Commercial East Boston High Commercial High Jim”Toomey McGuire Forrestall Seavey McCarthy Noddle Island Boston S. Commercial H McGuirejar Sige Seins Yen Cove Seavey McKendrew Ll. F R. B Norton Toomey Williams Forrestall Jones Carroll R. F McNealey Commercial Hi. S McKendrew Toomey Norton Williams O' Reilly Matthews I’lynn

Revere High Dominates Saugus High In 63 to 4 Victory

Revere High School crushed Saugus High 63 to 4 at Revere gymnasium. Notable players include Cleaves Nicollini and Proctor with multiple floor goals. Attendance around 200 as Revere posted a one sided win with two 20 to 2 halves.

Revere High Saugus High Revere Gymnasium Saugus Revere Nicolini Aati A Rarath Hudson Cleaves

McCarty Wins Amateur Shoot at Travers Island

More than 190 shooters endured bad weather in the fourth annual third play championships at Travers Island traps. George S. McCarty captain of the Florist Gun Club of Philadelphia captured amateur honors with 96 of 100. W. M. Ford of Wilmington Del placed second with 95 and Dr. D. Leroy Culver of Jersey City took third with 93.

New York Travers Island Traps George S. McCarty Florist Gun Club Philadelphia W. M. Ford Wilmington Del D. Leroy Culver Jersey City

Madden Knocks Out Glover in Fifth Round at National A. C.

Frankie Madden of this town defeated Mike Glover of Boston by knockout in the fifth round at the National A. C. event billed as a ten round bout. The veteran Madden absorbed punishment early, then used ring experience to counter and end the match in dramatic fashion.

Madden Glover Boston New York Frankie Madden Mike Glover National A. C McCoy Glover mi

South Boston Boys Star on Dartmouth Five In Yale Classic

Two South Boston youths John Mullin and Frank Brady play for Dartmouth this season. Dartmouth meets Yale in a Park Square Coliseum event on January 16 with Rindge versus Rock Ridge Hall as the preliminary. Mullin has shown strong play and contributes to the team’s early success.

Park Square Coliseum Yale Dartmouth Rindge Rock Ridge Hall South Boston John Mullin Frank Brady Mullin

Bud Sharpe Lauded as Chase Successor for Highlanders

New York Dec 18 Bud Sharpe is viewed as Hal Chase's successor at first base for the New York Highlanders. He led the Eastern League last year as the Newark Indians premier first baseman setting the stage for a major league transition.

New York Bud” Sharpe Hal Chase New York Highlanders Newark Indians

Imperials Fall Short of GBL Relay Record

The Imperials of Lynn nearly break the Greater Boston League record with a total of 1564 as all five swimmers post over 300. Rexfords were overwhelmed in the meet held in the Greater Boston League context.

Imperials Lynn Boston Rexfords

Mahmout Defeats Schoenlevin in Catch as Catch Can Match

Chicago crowd watches Yousiff Mahmout overpower Gus Schoenlevin known as Americus in two straight falls. First fall lasts 57 minutes 46 seconds and second fall 1 minute 10 seconds.

Chicago Yousiff Mahmout Gus Schoenlevin Americus

Letter to King Hints at Father Noting a Union

In a letter she states her father called attention to the combination and in a postscript adds You may find a patron in Miss Cora Pierce. The remark suggests a potential patronage linked to Miss Pierce.

King Cora Pierce

Stock dealings at issue in King's office receipts case

Witnesses described unsent stock certificates and unsettled accounts after purchasing shares through King's office. Plaintiffs report multiple orders and payments for Sugar, American Woolen, Anaconda, Smelters, and related stocks with no certificates issued and the matter tied to King’s assignment and potential compromise offers.

Wilder King Parker Boston Robert J. Bennett Concord Merchant New York Central Cyrenus Ellis Chatham King’s Bingham Central Dwyer Holmes Orphan Copper Orphan Copper Company Herbert W. Carr Concord Junction Phillips American Smelting Common C.—. King Carr American Sugar American Woollen Fred A. Lewis Amalgamated United States Steel Union Pacific Sugar Brooklyn Rapid ‘Transit Dc. F. King C. I. King Grams Lewis Great Northern Preferred Great Northern Mr. Parker Witness Hopkins Yeaton

Winthrop High routs St Marys High 60 to 8 in Lynn

Winthrop High defeated St Mary's High of Lynn 60 to 8 last night after St Mary's substituted for Gloucester High. LaCour led with three goals and Belcher scored three, plus goals from Anderson Miller Phillips Baker Cavanaugh. Time was 15 and 20 minute halves. Referee Reed Scorer Floyd Attendance about 200.

Winthrop High St. Mary’s High Lynn St. Mary’s Gloucester High TaCour Po Li Moriarty LaCour Belcher Anderson Miller Phillips Baker Cavanaugh Reed Floyd Limer Dawson

Helley Case Haunts Bovey as Health Delays Court

President George Dovey remains ill and away from his office, delaying action on the Kelley case. Baseball men expect the matter to avoid court, with chances favoring a peaceable settlement with the Boston magnate.

George Dovey Kelley Joe Boston

Fromme Joins Cincinnati in Three-Way Deal

Pitcher Fromme will join Cincinnati with Pitcher Karger, per manager Bresnahan of the St. Louis club. The move completes a three cornered exchange sending Catcher Schlei to New York and Bresnahan to St. Louis.

Cincinnati Fromme Karger Bresnahan St. Louis National League Baseball Club Schlei New York

West Roxbury Beats Mechanic Arts In Close High School Game

West Roxbury High edged Mechanic Arts High 28 to 20 in a tight contest. West Roxbury scorers included Reilley 6 and Smith 8 with Perkins and Adamson also contributing. fouls by Reilley and Smith helped keep the game close before 3,800 in attendance.

West Roxbury Mechanic Arts West Roxbury High Mechanic Arts High

Curtis Wins Third Bout This Week

In Philadelphia Mickey McDonough defeated Jim Smith in a slow time bout at the Nonpareil A. C. The featured match saw Ed die Curtis from San Francisco prevail over Tommy West after a tense two rounds. Curtis has won three bouts this week and will face Charley Harvey of Chicago for the Eastern 110 pound title tomorrow night.

Philadelphia Mickey McDonough New York Jim Smith Brooklyn A. C Eddie Curtis Tommy West San Francisco Curtis Charley Harvey Chicago West

Watertown High Defeats Reading High 29 to 15

Watertown High School beat Reading High School 29 to 15 at Newton YMCA Hall. O'Brien starred with strong accurate shooting. Scoring details list Osborne, Hartford, Lucas, Williams, Kames, Trinehelm, Nichols, and others. Time was split into 15 and 20 minute periods. officials were Wogan, Redden, and Hackett. attendance reported.

Newton Watertown Reading High School Newton Y. M. C. A O’brien Watertown H Reading H.S Nichols Watertown Hi. S Reading H Osborne O'Brien Hartford Lucas Williams Kames Trinehelm

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