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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1906

Page

3

Outlaw League May Come In

The National Association may admit the Tristate league if peace is arranged and players kept. Carpenter of the Outlaw league attends the meeting after a letter from Powers. Williamsport worries about England and Wolverton losses, while Shultz rumors are denied by Tenney.

Outlaw League National Association of Minor Leagues New York Tristate League Powers National Association Carpenter Tristate Williamsport Wolverton Pitcher Shultz Shultz Fred Tenney Tenney Mercersburg Academy Mercersburg

Year 1906 in Sport Presents Big Boxing Money

The Sunday Post previews a 1906 sports year review with boxing price shifts and prospects. It notes Jim Jeffries availability for 30000 dollars, Squires talks, and other fighters eye big purses.

Next Sunday Sunday Post

Hub Hart Re-signs with Chicago White Sox

Hub Hart will return to the Chicago White Sox after sending his signed contract to owner Charles Comiskey. Hart, pleased by the emblem awarded for the World Series victory over the Cubs, praises Chicago and manager Fielder Jones and looks forward to playing in the great town again.

Hub Hart Chicago White Sox Hub Tilart Everett Hart Comiskey White Sox Sox Cubs Chicago Fielder Jones

Baseball Notes Highlight a Patchwork of 1920s Baseball Guesses

The column spotlights Montreal's need for three infielders and mentions Harry Bar from Cleveland as a Grand Opera Week headliner in Boston. It notes Panny Shay seeking a spring Giants reunion, a proposed 100 yard exhibition between Harry Bay and Danny Hoffman, and calls for Pat Dougherty to compete. It mentions Donohue’s retirement rumor, Waugh Jennings’ reluctance to play, and Columbus signing Upp and Linke as new pitchers.

Montreal Mal Wittredge Harry Bar Cleveland Boston Harry Grand ‘Mera House Panny Shay John McGraw Giants Cleveland Rooters Harry Bay Danny Hoffman South New York Pat Dougherty Dougherty Bay England Billisport Bob Detroit Donohue Vwugh Jennings Kiyah

Brown Leads Chess Match in Triangular College League

In New York Brown University leads after the second round of the Triangular College Chess league with Brown, Pennsyl vania, and Cornell each sending two players. Hughes (Pennsylvania) beat Guenther (Cornell) on board one after 57 moves, Sweet (Brown) defeated Smith (Pennsylvania) on board two after 50 moves, and McCoy (Brown) beat Black (Cornell) on board three after 33 moves. Brown leads two wins to two losses overall. play resumes tomorrow.

New York Brown University Brown Pennsylvania Cornell Hughes Guenther Sweet Smith Petroff MccCoy Black Ray Lopez

Valladolid Triumphs In Straight Wins On Somerset Alleys

In the Knights of Columbus league at Somerset alleys last evening Valladolid, Witton and West End scored straight wins. Valladolid defeated Jamaica Plain with ease, Witton led Elm Hill by about 25 pins in every game, while West End edged Chelsea to complete the trio of victories.

Knights of Columbus Somerset Valladolid Jamaica Plain Witton Elm Hill West End Chelsea Killoran Mulvey Malenfant Hayes Hanney McWnenna Bent Eee White Seeee St Donnelly McGrath Etlton Elm Hill McCann Murphy Ea Golden McMannus Wadeu Granger Harvey Murphy Haley Brennan MonAhan Connell Onley Maynard Hogan Phaireeees Wee Bee MT Bow Maplewood Callahan Edwards Donovan Dwyer Smith Sullivan J. Gill Dunning O Arlington Zsee Horrigan O’ Hern Io Donnelly Dale McCarthy Kelley Ao LaRoy O' Hern Brunswick Aetna Employers O’brien Russell New York Life Fields Cowles J Paige Robert A. Bolt John Hancock Columbian Boston New England Firemen’s Fund ASTNA LIAB Sargent Magee Small Wall Haines Tuck Jenks Hastings O'B One N. Y. Lif Cooke Ai Bosworth Durell Grant Gilkie Ee DeAvellar Sv O’ Brien Morris ‘ ST Orr Hancock Warren Ee Travers Batteana SS Sutherland Wilson Eckman Dearborn Sanderson Eliott Pratt Paige Kneeland Ss U Gilbert Whitney Fisher Simons Ollins Johnson Follen Snow Aces Harding Diggins Lucas Keane Alollis Sliol Vo Calef Aldrich Ee Tees Hennes Tees Iremen N.E. Mutu Woodman Pr. Bennett Flint Hoyt A ‘ Paul Arey Baron C. Bennett

Jeffries to Meet Squires in Rhyolite Finish Fight

J C Skinner announced Jim Jeffries agreed to a 30000 finish fight with Billy Squires in Rhyolite Nevada next April. Jeffries planned to train three months and enter around 220 pounds. Squires signaled acceptance, with travel costs covered, as promoters push a championship bout.

T.os Angeles Cal J. C. Skinner Rhyolite Athletic Association Jim Jeffries Billy Squires Rhyolite Jeffries Skinner Squires W. W. Naughton San Francisco Nevada

Gans Herman Fight May Draw Record Nevada Crowd

In Tonopah Nevada betting shifts as Kid Herman undermines Joe Gans as New Year’s bout nears. Miners and sportsmen doubt the result though Gans remains favorite. Stadium roof near completion and both fighters in top shape aside from Gans slight overweight.

Tonopah Nev Kid Herman Joe Gans Nevada Hills Herman Gans Battling Nelson

Gossip of the Boxers at Spindle City Club Lowell

A Lowell boxing night at the Spindle City Athletic Club features Jimmy Briggs and Frank Kenney in top bouts with Leo Pardello also on the card. Rumors swirl about Battling Nelson fighting in England and contract disputes involving Matty Baldwin. The piece hints at a new club formation and strict member-only access.

Spindle City Athletic Club Lowell Jimmy Briggs Chelsea Frank Kenney Leo Pardello Spindle City Club Nelson Inngland National Sporting Club of London Billy Nolan Peggy Bettinson National Sporting Club Nolan Europe Jack Palmer Gunner Moir England Matty Baldwin Massachusetts New York Baldwin Tom Harry B. H Haverhill Sam Langford Jack Johnson Johnson J. S Young Crowe Young Tierney Frank Adams Billy Griffin Hugh Glaney Kid Pantz Tommy Feltz Sammy Myers Willie Cornell Hughey Murphy Mississippi J. M Sandy Verguson

Chamberlain Portrait Presented to Canadian Club of Boston

The Canadian Club of Boston receives from Joseph Chamberlain a large autographed portrait to honor its work as a forum on Canada Britain and U S trade matters. Alfred Mosely arranged the gift and the portrait will be unveiled at the club dinner featuring Dr Wilfred Grenfell and A P Low with stereopticon views of the Canadian far north. Tickets for the banquet available at the Dominion Atlantic railway office at 228 Washington Street by Saturday.

Canadian Club Boston Joseph Chamberlain New England Canada Great Britain United States Alfred Mosely America Wilfred Grenfell Labrador A. P. Low Canadian ‘Geological Survey Hudson Bay Neptune Far North Dominion Atlantic Railway Washington Street

Nine Tied for Lead in Six Day Skating Race

Nine of the 17 roller skaters in the six day race at Park Square Skating Rink remained tied for first place after the second night at 11 30. More than 7000 spectators witnessed heated laps as leaders battled for laps. Hamilton pushed hard to gain a lead and nearly collapsed after the final stretch. Joe Quirk dropped out, while Fred White and Clarence Hamilton kept pace with the group. The top contenders remained within striking distance of the leaders.

Pat Powers New York Hugh MacLean James Moran Matt Downey United States Park Square Hamilton Joe Quirk

Boston Road Drivers Turn Out In Record Showing

A Wednesday night informal meeting at the Speedway club rooms drew nearly 100 road drivers and spectators. R W Robbs drove Weston, Michael Sullivan a cross matched pair, and Alita bred by C C Maybery impressed onlookers. The event highlighted large crowds and the owners’ pride in their trotters.

Speedway Boston North Brighton Road R. W. Robbs Weston Nelson Wilkes Michael Sullivan Cambridge Hlugene Buckley Co.b. Holden A. J. Furbush Alita C. C. Maybery Hazen’s Junction N. H Mr. Maybery J. M. Bryson Lew Dockstader

Harvard and Pennsylvania Swimmers Face Schedule Rift

Harvard and Pennsylvania are not set to meet in the season schedules. The list shows Harvard with Brown Yale Princeton Columbia and Penn facing different matchups while Penn faces Columbia Brown and Princeton. The series ends with the individual championships in Philadelphia.

Harvard Pennsylvania Trarvard Yale Brown Princeton Columbia Providence Philadelphia Brookline New York

East Boston Defeats Hanover A. C. 45 to 22

East Boston A A defeated Hanover A C at Lyceum Hall by 45 to 22. Corbett led scoring with 12 and Jim Crowley returned from injury for the East Boston lineup featuring Dartmouth stars McGrail and Grebenstein. Attendance reached 700 as the fast, clean game elapsed in two 20 minute periods.

EAST Boston Hanover A. C East Boston A. A Lyceum Hall Dartmouth College Corbett Jim’’ Crowley McGrail Dartmouth BE. B.A. A. Hanover A Desmond. McDonald L. B McGrail Ciophgec Russ Bankert Crowley Ceceses Cocees-C Bankert Brady Burke Op. D Cceeveres Reulesae Brady Russ Brett Grebenstein Shopelery Crowley Brett Davis Cunningham Thelly

Exeter Star Athlete Edward Hart Chooses Princeton

Edward Hart, Exeter’s renowned football player and shot putter, has chosen Princeton. He’s known as one of Exeter’s greatest athletes, with a shot put recorded over 438 feet and a standout halfback performance for the eleven.

Edward Hart Exeter Princeton

Cambridge Y M C A Beats Lawrence In Close Bow2023

The Cambridge Y M C A basketball team defeated the Lawrence Y M C A 33 to 19 in the Cambridge association gym. About 300 spectators attended the hotly contested contest.

Cambridge Lawrence Y. M. C. A Cambridge Association

Malden Alumni Five to Meet Watertown Independents

The Malden High School Alumni basketball team travels to Stanwood Hall Gymnasium Malden to face the Watertown Independents tomorrow night. Malden goals to rebound after a lone loss this season to Dorchester Alumni 8 to 7, a game settled by a late foul. The 1909 Malden team will play before and between the main matchup.

Malden High School Watertown Independents Stanwood Hall Malden Dorchester

Parker Tops Smalley in Hub Billiard Match

In the Class A billiard tournament at Hub Billiard Palace Mr. Parker defeated Mr. Smalley 3800 to 178. Parker posted a 5.55 average with a high run of 38 while Smalley averaged 3.538 with a high run of 26. Tonight Van Dyke faces Paige.

Parker Smalley Hub Billiard Palace Mr. Smalley van Dyke Paige

Talbot and rivals in weight events and college ice notes

Lee Talbot of Mercersburg Academy is spotlighted as a rising weight events star in the 12 pound shot at the Boston Athletic Association games this February. Harvard has dominated Intercollegiate Hockey League play but Crim son may challenge as other colleges strengthen.

Lee Talbot Mercersburg Academy Harvard Crimson M. I. Halpin New York Athletic Club E. F. Haubold Halpin George Bothner Dennis Gallagher New York Ed O'Connell Waterbury Johnny Kling Chicago Cubs Jerome Keough Buffalo Kling Kansas City

Local clubs seek basketball games with multiple area teams

The Bigelow A. A. club of South Boston invites basketball matches with North End Unions Boylston A. C. Newton Y M C A Juniors Roger Walcott Alumni Tyre A. C. Roxbury Athletics Second Holy Name Second South Bay A. C. and Lincoln Juniors for an interclub schedule in the region.

Bigelow A. A South Boston North End Boylston A. C Newton Y. M. C. A Roger Walcott Tyre A. C Roxbury Athletics Holy Name South Bay A. C Lincoln

Technology Triumphs Over Newton High In Hockey

Technology defeats Newton High 6 to 4 at Brae-Burn rink Auburndale in a fast game hampered by poor ice. Newton’s Gould scored twice for the visitors and Mullen subbed in goal for a strong showing. Final: Technology 6 Newton High 4 with goals by Gould Coupal Coleman and others. referees Foote and Gould.

Newton Newton High and Technology Defea Brae-Burn Auburndale Fritz Ely Sprague Mullen Wells Gould Billings Technology Newton H Hevsigiecm Eons Aie F Wells Wigimints YY Ek Gia Csv Acehorer Etek Eakikcyi Seik Eee F Green Newton TL Coupal Coleman Foote Uvimpire Timer—Chase

Track Athletics Boom at Holy Cross College Track

Holy Cross College at Worcester shows a flourishing track program with about 15 athletes practicing daily. The coach aims for strong field events and a fast BA A games relay in February, with Joe Foley and Walter Orchard among the notable candidates. Arrangements are made for a dual meet with Boston College.

South Boston Holy Cross Boston College

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Peninsula South Boston High Cambridge All Stars Tonight Ungland Frederic P. O’connell W. S. Edwards South End Dovey Charley Green Collins Mr. Skinner Bill Squires Goldfield Spartacus Peter Maher Jack Munroe Mike Morrissey Tommy Ryan Young Corbett Terry McGovern Terry Brooklyn Madison Square Garden Sam Harris McGovern George M. Cohan Tive Insurance League Crystal Cl Roxbury Gs Douglass Watson RG Woolcott McNeil Minder Calum't . A ST. P. A A Kleh Teen Barron Rau Lee Aie Fe Quinlan A Kennedy Bassett York Connors Melrose Malrose Somerville Mel Bose OA Ro Wilkins Barry Taylor Bishop Stevens Perry Newman Chamberlain Washington, Hanover and Elm Streets Fred White Clarence Hamilton White Guiel Miller Os MacDougall Barrett Norton Gendron O Crozier Une Pierce Sparks Merritt Rollins Vm Boyle Reardon Cambridge Y. M. C. A Lawrence Malden Alumni Watertown TECH Newton High Holy Cross College Franklin Field Gibson Ashmont Neponset Wood Island Park Columbus Avenue Savin Hill Billings Field Brighton Randolph Street Sane Blake Adams, Taylor & Co State St Goriaky
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