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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1902

Page

3

Harvard to Form Water Polo Team among Ivy Rivals

Harvard plans to form a water polo and relay team to compete with Pennsylvania Yale and Columbia in Boston next month. Practices begin tomorrow at 9 pm in Dunster Hall with about 90 players initially vying for spots led by P Fox and E George with C Dodge as secretary treasurer.

Harvard Pennsylvania Yale Columbia Boston Brookline Swimming Association Hollis Crimson Union P. Fox E. George C. Dodge Dunster Dunster Hall Dave Campbell Graydon Fare Hurd Leleven Walter Harrison Thayer Academy

New England Mile Trotting Schedule Adopted at Boston Meeting

Managers from Readville Dover Old Orchard and Saugus met at the Boston Tavern to set a year long schedule for light harness racing. The calendar opens with a Saugus meet in June with Granite State Park possible on June 17 if horses are ready.

New England Boston Tavern C. M. Jewett Readville Track Frank Christie Dover M. F. Porter Old Orchard W. F. Hitchings Saugus Christie Granite State Park

Salem Polio Team Extends Winning Streak Over Worcester

The Salem squad defeated Worcester 8 to 5 to claim their seventh straight victory. Standout performers included Tandon with 40 points and Heffernan with 20. Daly added 9, Whipple 6, Pierce scored, with Devlin committing fouls. Referee Furbush officiated, Timer Porter tracked time, and about 600 were in attendance.

Salem A Pd Worcester Tandon Heffernan Daly Whipple Pierce Devlin Furbush Timer—Porter

Lawrence Team Beats Plymouth 10 to 4 in Hard-Fought Game

Lawrence defeated Plymouth 10 to 4 as Devlin returned from illness to power the halfback position. Tarrant led rushes with 9, Jason 8, Cusick 60 steps, Tibbetts 38, with Mc Eachy as referee and Sainte as timer. attendance 5.

Lawrence Plymouth Devlin Tarrant Jason Cusick Tibbetts McEachy

Lowell Rout Clinton Team in 7 to 1 Victory

Lowell defeated Clinton 7 to 1 with strong defense by Cashman in goal and rough play noted. The Clinton rushes struggled while Lewis led for Clinton with nine points and Cunningham four as referee Connolly oversaw a 300 attendance game.

Lowell Clinton Farrel Cashman Lewis Cunningham Fox Connolly

Arrest Expected in Fleet Street Fire Case

The fire marshal found evidence of incendiary origin in the Fleet street blaze that killed multiple residents. A suspected arsonist remains at large as deputies advance the case, with a possible arrest imminent.

Fleet Street Whitcomb Smith O'Neil Pilato

Old Guard Auld Annual Dinner Honors Militia Leaders

The Old Guard of Massachusetts held its annual dinner at the United States Hotel. Col S J Bolster presided and Lt-Col Robert B Edes was elected commander. Speaker Myers urged compensation for militia service and many officers and members from state and British units attended.

Old Guard Massachusetts United States T. W. Coakley Philippines S. J. Bolster R. B. Edes Francis Meredith, Jr W. S. Lindsay Grant W. M. Lindsay Myers Stokes and Turner Ae British Naval and Military Associaon Darling Commonwealth Robert B. Edes Thomas Meredith, Jr H. Marion William S. Pepperell J. Henry Brown Robert A. Blood W. Ware Frank B. Cutting T. Sinclair B. Leroy

Harrop Nearly Ties Candle Pin Record in City League Night

Harrop of the Independence nearly matched the New Century League single string candle pin record, scoring 184 on his second string at Murray and Irwin alleys against Hyde Park. The home team swept the three games by 106 pins. Roslindale took two from South Boston at Roslindale alleys and Dedham beat the Boylston Juniors at Boylston alleys.

Anl Grover Ainsworth Fuller Coutatecaceucsuee Legate Seree Eae Ree O A. A T’tl. Bowler Saumers Spencer Orne Wee Lgd Purrington Littlefield Wilson Caeeeeeeeiapestaen Small Charlestown T’il Gordon Seer Beeess Conti Harrop Independence Hyde Park Murray & Irwin Roslindale South Boston Dedham Boylston

Midleby Team Beats Smith and Anthony Twice

The J. Midleby Jr. team won two games against Smith and Anthony in a Merchants League contest on Car Ruth's alleys. Score details are not provided in the readable text.

J. Midleby, Jr Smith & Anthony Carruth’s Alleys

Riverside B C Bouts Ignite Riverside Smoker

Four boxing bouts highlighted the Riverside B C smoker. Duffy of Boston fought Haley in an even opening bout. Brooks of Lawrence stopped Flanagan of Cambridge after five rounds. Devine edged Critch as the heavier man. Fitzpatrick of Newton defeated Ahearn of Woburn with a stoppage in the third round. A musical program complemented the card.

Riverside B. C Tommy Duffy Boston Spike’’ Haley Peter Brooks Lawrence John Flanagan Cambridge Flanagan Brooks Tommy Devine Billy’’ Critch Jack” Fitzpatrick Newton J. Ahearn Woburn Fitzpatrick

Boxing Gossip Prominent Fighters Tour and Train

Boxing news covers Terry McGovern finishing training in the West before facing Dave Sullivan with weight concerns. It notes Sullivan's offers, Holden and Bangs match prospects, Jim Jeffries as a guest, and stories of sleepers and tough bouts. It also mentions Lavigne weight struggles, Jeffries’ challengers, and a black list of faked fights by Chicago promoters.

Terry McGovern West Dave Sullivan McGovern Hempstead Cincinnati Sullivan Louisville Spike Ed Darrell England Joseph McDermott Cambridge Lenox A Norman Selby Tom Duggan Australia Selby Duggan Frank Erne Lavigne Corbett Gus Rublin Jeffries Chicago Austin Rice Broad St. Louis Young Corbett William M. Jordan Sam Francis Harry Swift Young Allen South End New England Mike Sullivan Sullivan Twins John Michael Cambridge A. A Joe Sweeney Jack Ward Charlie Hugh O'Rourke Mike O'Hara Charlie Carter Charles McClarrity H Raymond Pat Trodden Kid O'Donnell Young Kelly Young Collins Martin Hagan Brockton John J. Reagan Fall River Reagan Hagan Fall

Pool match at Shaw's rooms Charlestown draws crowd

James Mayes of Charlestown faced O C LaChance known as the Omaha Kid of Rox in a pool contest at Shaw's on Main Street Charlestown. The Omaha Kid defeated Mayes by a large margin with scores by frames 75 to 37. Charles J Carter acted as referee.

Shaw’s Main Street Charlestown James Mayes O. C. LaChance Rox Charles J. Carter James Hayes

Stinson May Go Abroad to Race in France

Cambridge cyclist Stinson is reported to have received an enticing offer from European managers to race in France all next season. He has not yet decided whether to accept or decline and will likely decide in a few days.

Will Co. Stinson Cambridge France Stinson

Harvard Relay Team Doubtful For Feb. 8 Meet

Harvard hold trials on Holmes Field yesterday afternoon for the B A A indoor meet against Pennsylvania. Captain Willis said no decision on the lineup has been made and he would not reveal the team at this time.

Harvard Pennsylvania Holmes Field Willis

Ruppert Buys Oakland Baron at Fasig Tipton Sale

Jacob Ruppert Jr. purchased Oakland Baron a ten year old trotter by Baron Wilkes out of Lady Mackay for 15700 dollars at the Fasig Tipton sale. The brown stallion has a race record of 2001 4 and was consigned by the Philadelphia Brewing Company.

Oakland New York Jacob Ruppert, Jr Baron Wilkes Lady Mackay Philadelphia Brewing Company

Fogel Signs James Jackson for New York Ball Club

Philadelphia report states manager Horace S. Fogel signed outfielder James Jackson for the coming season. Jackson previously played for the Baltimore Americans this past season.

Philadelphia Penn Horace S. Fogel New York National League

Penn and Yale Near Baseball Meeting This Spring

The University of Pennsylvania and Yale have practically agreed to play at least one baseball game this spring but have not settled on a date.

Philadelphia Penn University of Pennsylvania Yale

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