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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1910

Page

11

Many vie to defeat champion long distance runner at Boston event

Local long distance stars prepare for an invitation 0 mile run with top contenders including Jimmy Clark holder of the American 1 mile record Fowler Wackett Donato and others. Clark arrives in Boston to practice ahead of the event with hopes of breaking a record while rivals contend for pace and possible Olympic selection.

Naval Brigade Navier A Jimmy Clark Boston Clark Bob Vrowler Celtic Park L. I Jim Crowley Crowley Fowler W. J. Wackett Brockton Quincy Lad Joe Donato Dorando Italy Athens Hackett Donato al Horne A. L. Ipham Worcester W. A. Maguire St. Alphonsus A. A Frank Bruce Quincy Albert L. Ellis Henri Renaud Nashua N. H

Freshmen 10 Play St Mark's by Harvard Juniors

Harvard freshmen meet St Mark's in the third game of the season at Scanthboro as ice conditions hamper play. Harvard has beaten Noble's but lost to Rindge, seeking a victory over the schoolboys today while fielding Preece loess Rear and Gardner Iselin among others.

Harvard St. Mark's Scanthboro Crimson Noble's Rindge Preece Loess Belmont Areiere Stevens Rushmore Bunday Pune Cunningham Footh Eeas Graustéin Ewes P Iselin Gardner Swift

Pieper Directs Harvard's First Practice of Year

Harvard opens its first workout of the year at Soldiers Field under Pieper and captain Langan. The squad focuses on conditioning for two weeks while awaiting a professional pitching coach. Candidates include Chesbro Cicotte Donovan for pitching coach duties, with Hicks and McKay competing in the box and 20 players listed among the Battery and fielders.

Pieper Harvard Soldiers Field Lanigan Chesbro New York Americans Cicotte Boston Americans Donovan Detroit Matthewson Bob Brown J. Sweetser Jordan Howe Reeves Hicks Bob McKay Crimson C. Boyer H. E. Ohter Babson Fred Ernst Dorchester High Brae Burn McKay R. C. Babson Co. Boyer R. C. Brown F. Cunningham F.S. Ernst Finkelstein Hanks R. Haydock R. P. Jordan T. M. Judson A. J. Kelly

Ex Champs to Fight at Armory A A A Bout Tonight

Philadelphia boxing card features former champions in bouts at the Armory A A A. One match lists ex-champions meeting Kid Goodman in a prime lineup tonight as fans pack the arena.

Philadelphia Kid Goodman Armory A. A

Armory A. A. hosts boxing bill with legends and prospects

Tonight at the Armory A. A. a marquee boxing program headlines with invitations to longtime champions John J. Sullivan and James J. Corbett to share remarks on Jeffries versus Johnson. The card features Pat Moore versus Henry Meiers, Honey Melody versus Frank Perron, and promising prospects like Tommy O’Keefe and Kid Goodman, plus Kaufman, Barry, Wolgast, Nelson, Erne, Glover, Welsh, Hague, Packey McFarland, Bill Papke, and Harry Lewis set for later bouts and bets.

Keogh Wins First Block In World Pool Championship

Jerome Keogh of Rochester led Thomas Hueston of St Louis in the first block of the continuous pool world championship in New York January 31. Keogh led and took the high run of 37 to 2 for Hueston as play continued toward 600 points over two more nights. The match carries a $1000 championship purse and a $250 side bet amid keen rivalry as each man has defeated the other.

New York Jerome Keogh Rochester Thomas Hueston St. Louis Keogh Hueston

Johnson Will Meet Langford in Boxing Match Plans

Buffalo January 31 Jack Johnson states he will post $10,000 after the Jeffries fight for a Langford match win or lose and he will back Jeannette for $2500 against Sam. He defends flatfoot warfare and criticizes Corbett saying revered boxers fought flatfoot and Corbett should respect it.

Buffalo Jack Johnson Sam Langford Jeffries Jeannette Sam Jim Corbett Johnson Sharkey Fitzsimmons Jackson McAuliffe Gans Griffo Corbett

Boxing Lid Is On In Salem

Salem January 31 The Young Men's A A closed its season a week early with tonight's boxing show under marshal Skinner who allowed the program to proceed. Johnny Cavil defeated Jim mie Hanlon in eight rounds with a sharp left and uppercuts. Young Lewis and Billy Goodrich from Lynn clashed with Lewis winning, though he tripped and was knocked briefly out of action. Gregory quit in the second round of the preliminary after injuring his wrist against Hyre.

Salem A. A Marshal Skinner Johnny Cavil Jimmie Hanlon Lewis Dreamland Young Gregory Young Hyre

Past Grand Knights Meet and Elect Officers

The Massachusetts Past Grand Knights of Columbus Association held its annual banquet at Crawford House with 100 attendees. Philip L. McMahon was elected president with Edward Powers as vice president and James H. Phelan as secretary treasurer. a committee was appointed for the next banquet on April 30. Members hailed from Fall River Worcester Indian Orchard North Adams Lowell Lawrence and Boston.

Massachusetts Past Grand Knights of Columbus Association Crawford House Philip S. McMahon Thomas J. Saint Brookline Mark B. Mulvey West Roxbury Edward Powers Newton Edward J. Rooney Lexington Charles Gavin James B. Phelan Boston Philip L. McMahon James H. Phelan Fall River Worcester Indian Orchard North Adams Lowell Lawrence

British Charity Ball Promises Brilliant Military Event

Arrangements complete for a British charity ball at Motel Somerset tomorrow evening. Lieutenant-Governor Frothingham Major Aldrich Leay and other dignitaries from military and British organizations will attend. Ex-Senator Macleod leads reception with J. P. Pottinger as assistant. Salem Cadet Band to provide music pipers in Highland dress to lead the grand march tickets at D A R office or 5 Park Square.

Motel Somerset Frothingham Talbot Aldrich Leay Hibbard Charles $. Camrell The Ancients Eity Greater Boston John BR. Smith Fred J. Macleod J. P. Pottinger Scots Charitable Society Salem Cadet Band Washington Street Park Square

Boston Americans Pennant 1905 Manager and Grimshaw’s Teammate

The text states Jimmy Collins was manager of the locals. Grimshaw, the veteran Boston American, played with Toronto last year and is unlikely to be transferred this season. It notes Root and Darlan won the six day race the year prior, with a full house generally beating flush except for a royal straight flush.

Boston Americans Grimshaw New York Jimmy Collins Toronto Root Darlon

Big Meet at Exeter Street Draws National Stars

With the Boston Athletic Association meet near, Exeter Street clubhouse buzzes as top national and college athletes converge. Harvard plans two relay showpieces against Yale and Cornell, while midget relay rivals Volkmann and South Boston Ath letics clash. The event will run Friday at 3 50 on Irvington track with silver medals awarded.

Boston Athletic Association Exeter Street America Harvard Yale Cornell Penn Michigan Crimson Volkmann South Boston Athletic South Boston A. C Peninsula Irvington Street

Fifth Regiment Band Did Not Visit Somerville Massachusetts

A letter to the editor corrects a town newspaper claim that the Fifth Regiment Band played in Somerville on July 5. It states the band did not participate, and notes they performed in Norwich, Connecticut, on July 5, 1909, for a reception honoring the town’s founding president.

Edward E. Bayliss John M. Woods Boston Post Fifth Regiment Somerville Mass Norwich Conn United States J. A. Jackson Winthrop Street Waltham

Brown Crullers Lose To Round Doughnuts In Bowling Match

The Brown Crullers were defeated by the Round Doughnuts 1226 to 1101 in a city wholesale dry goods salesman bowling match last night. Teams were Brown Crullers Loley Bingham Robinson O Connell and Thayer versus Round Doughnuts Green Travis McKay Cor eum and Perkins.

Brown Crullers Loley Bingham Robinson O'Connell Thayer Green Travis McKay Coreum Perkins

Eleven prizes for Armory A. A. run

The Armory A. A. will award eleven prizes for the third open handicap cross country run on Washington's Birthday. Ten place prizes and one time prize will be given as usual by the Armory A. A. on Washington's Birthday.

Armory A. A Washington

Georgia on the baseball map despite star’s discontent

Dee White sulks in his Washington tent refusing money. If terms can’t be reached, Denny Sullivan’s death is noted while McGuire made an unconditional gesture yesterday. Providence president Crowley heads to Montreal for Eastern league meeting and John Davey denies any trades to Chicago or others.

Dee White Washington Denny Tim Crowley Providence Montreal

Leach Cross Beats Frankie Madden in 10 Round Fight

In front of a large New York crowd at Bedford A. C. in Brooklyn Leach Cross defeated Frankie Madden by decision in a fast ten round lightweight bout. The win adds to Cross's home record as a leading local contender.

New York Leach Cross Frankie Madden Bedford A. C Brooklyn

Zbyszko Defeats Yankee Rogers in Columbus Match

Zbyszko the Polish champion defeated Buffalo's Yankee Rogers in Columbus tonight, winning two falls in 8 1 2 minutes and 21 minutes. The one sided bout showcased Zbyszko's grappling skill as he secured decisive victories.

Columbus Zbyszko Rogers Buffalo

Parker Beats Van Dyke In A A Billiards Duel At Hub Palace

Parker defeated Van Dyke 300 to 296 to win the Class A amateur billiard tourney at Hub Palace last night, a tight final showing with both players scoring heavily.

Parker van Dyke Hub Palace

Local Track Meet Results Slice Clipped by OCR

Providence Providence hosts a small track event with Brockton finishing ninth and Fall River seventh. New Bedford and Waterloters yield scattered placings while Taun and Bedford show minor placements in a fragmented report from the meet.

Providence Brockton Fall River Aeton Taun New Bedford

Fearing Court, Boy Runs Away

Claude Forrest a 14 year old of 262 Walden Street North Cambridge fled his home frightened by a summons to appear in court over snowballing. His parents came to Station 3 asking for help locating him saying he had been gone three days.

Claude Forrest Walden Street Cambridge Edward S. Cowles Dartmouth Street Miss Hesler Malden

Women Testify In Naval Yard Hearing On Cowles Auld

The hearing details testimonies by Miss Margaret Ames and Mrs. Cowles about Dr. Cowles, Miss Hesler, and Paymaster Auld. Witnesses describe confrontations at a December ball, alleged boasts of conquests, and involvement of Admiral Swift's circle. Dr. Cowles defends his actions while Auld faces accusations and possible civil action. Miss Hesler is expected to testify.

Auld Admiral Swift Miss Ames Mrs. Cowles Major Leonard Dr. Cowles Cowles Dr. Robnett Virginia Swift Miss Hesler Fort Warren Miss Swift Miss Hester Margaret Ames Miss Hesier Dr. Ames Ball Committee University of Virginia Hesler Navy Yard

Notables to Be Newsboys Ball in Boston Tonight

One of the greatest gatherings of newspaper boys is expected at Paul Revere Hall for the Newsboys Union ball. Fifteen hundred couples will lead the grand march under President Charles Fiasco and Miss Mary Stabbo. Circulation managers from local and visiting papers, city and state officials, Mayor Hibbard and his wife, are invited. James J. Corbett and John T. Sullivan have promised to attend after their engagements.

Boston Paul Revere Hall Newsboys’ Union Charles Fiasco Mary Stabbo Boston Newsboys George A. Hibbard The Howard

Auld's Story Of Row In Charlestown Court Martial

Paymaster George P. Auld prepared to testify at the Charlestown court martial after a letter read in yesterday's hearing. The missive dated January 23 from the Wabash explains the December 11 ballroom incident with Dr. Cowles and Miss Ames, detailing Auld's withdrawal of references and a physical grapple that left Cowles injured.

George P. Auld Charlestown A. W. Catlin Auld Swift Yard Cowles

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