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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1909
Page
11
Betting shifts as Shrubb becomes odds on favorite for the Shrubb Longboat race at Madison Square Garden tomorrow. Canadians and Britons fill the crowd with Canadians backing Indian Longboat and Britons supporting Shrubb. The Canadian invasion arrives Friday morning and could alter bets before the race.
Brookline Public Baths hosts an annual Brookline Swimming Club show with stars Let Rich and Jimmy Greene returning from the Olympics. Johnson dominates multiple events including the 50 yard handicap, back stroke, relay, pole game, and water polo, as crowds pack the auditorium.
Brookline Swimming Club will host a joint meet at the Brookline municipal baths on Wednesday evening, March 3. Stars expected include Al McCormack, Brown, Bowker, and Williams competitor Bowker, with strong entrants from Harvard Yale and NYAC.
Amesbury report states the Red Sox crushed the Centrals of Lowell at home tonight by a 26 to 8 score. The victors dominated offense with high run output while maintaining solid defense throughout the game.
A report from Boston highlights Bill McKinnon rising toward championship status after a strong win and a draw against notable opponents. It notes McKinnon’s improvement in technique and fitness, compares him to Stanley Ketchel, and mentions other rising figures like Tommy Furey and Jem Driscoll amid upcoming bouts including Moran vs Baldwin and Driscoll vs Cross.
Yale retains rivals in order, adds Amherst return and Springfield Training School, drops MCC and W&J. Colgate appears for first time. West Point clash moves to mid October. Ten-game slate includes Wesleyan Syracuse Holy Cross Springfield and the year ends with Brown Princeton Harvard.
At Brae-Burn Country Club Newton February 8 MIT team defeated Brown 3 to 0 in a fast game. MIT's goal remained never in serious danger and the Tech defense held firm throughout.
Melrose High routed Arlington High at Ell Pond with a 13 to 1 victory. The game featured scoring from Mickerson Mitchell Scannell Wanamaker Dineen KOL and others while Referee Boylen officiated. Time was 20 minute halves with an attendance of 100.
Milton Academy defeated Mechanic Arts 6 to 0 in a hockey game held in Milton. Devereux scored four goals, with Phillips Pratt also contributing as Milton's offense and solid defense led by referee Vose and timers Magee and Baker. Attendance was 100.
The second Harvard hockey series ended yesterday with the Mermaids defeating the Frozen Feet 2 to 1 in a closely contested final game. The match was intensely entertaining though not scientifically played, concluding the season series between the two teams.
The 41st annual ball of the South Boston Yacht Club drew guests from local and nearby clubs including Dawes of Wollaston Y C Wisely of Winthrop Y C Crawford of Mosquito Y C and ex Mayor John F Fitzgerald among others. The grand march was led by Commodore and Mrs Soule followed by 159 couples.
The Colunbian Rowing Association held its last annual banquet last evening at the Clarendon Hotel followed by a musical and literary entertainment from well known talent.
The Gloucester basketball team beat North Attleboro 54 to 28 at City Hall, marking their second win this season. The game was noted as one of the roughest seen here this season.
At the Brae Burn Club rink Newton on February 3 Brook line defeated a Harvard picked team 5 to 3 in a lively game. The match enjoyed strong action from start to finish.
About 400 people attended the George G Fox Company Mutual Benefit Association annual party at Odd Fellows Hall in Somerville. The poverty party featured a decorated hall and 30 dances with guests including Frank R Shepard and Abbott. funds were raised for the treasury.
The New England Conservatory Concert Orchestra and Choral Club marked Mendelssohn’s centenary with a Jordan Hall program. A 40 voice chorus performed extracts from A Midsummer Night's Dream while solos by Lucille M. Brown and Rebecca H. Andrews featured in the juvenile suite. Carrie Allen presented the first movement of Mendelssohn's violin concerto as part of the event, with harp and horn accompaniment for To Hear a Harp and The Death of Trenor, followed by Liszt Les Preludes.
In Glasgow on February 3 the Canadian curlers defeated Crossmyloof Upper Strathearn and Scotland Central, winning 180 to 149 in a three club match.
A fleet of 26 vessels from shore grounds and two larger ships, the Spray and James W. Parker, arrived at T wharf. weather was severe with seas pounding on the homeward leg. Haddock and cod dominated the 103,800 pounds of mixed catch, prices fell slightly as supplies rose, and the Parker sustained mast damage 40 miles offshore while returning from four weeks at La Have and Brown's Bank.
Brockton bowlers perform well with ducks and pins as Shoew City caps threaten a clash. Dave O'Brien faces friction with manager Ferris over a Poehler match against Luckman and Clark. Hooper clashes with Poehler in Portland tonight as Wildey alleys fill. Jimmy Clancy sends valentines from South Boston playhouse. Worcester bowlers avoid the Springfield tournament amid a Goodnow Wildey challenge.
The page lists multiple acts at major venues including De Wolf Hopper in Pied Piper at the Majestic, John Mason in The Witching Hour, Little Nemo at the Colonial, Hattie Williams in Fluffy Ruffles, Billie Burke at Hollis Street Theatre, Cohan’s The Talk of New York, The Waltz Dream, The Time the Place and the Girl at the Globe, The End of the Trail at Grand Opera House, and more. It notes ticket exchanges for cancellations, upcoming debuts, amateur nights, and prominent acts such as May Belmont, Tommy Shearer, Sins of the Night, Jim Bludso, Mrs Brown-Potter at the Orpheum, and May Tully at the Orpheum with a one-act sketch Stop Took and Listen, plus other attractions across venues like Keith's Theatre, Bowdoin Square, and the Scenic Temple.
The Sheinwald Shoe Syndicate of 40-42 Summer Street makes unprecedented bargains after purchasing the stock of the retiring Batchelder & Vincom jobbing firm. The deal enables large discounts across all kinds of footwear from fine to heavy city wear amid rising market values.
The Union Hat Company expands its store at 189 Hanover street and 41 53 55 Friend street to add new lines of goods. Known for headgear and workwear, it also offers a wide range of union made items. The store sits opposite the Union-Friena tunnel station, improving accessibility.
The Irish Choral Society held its annual ball at Catholic Union Hall last night with 200 couples attending. A dancing lecture on Irish music was given by Charles I. Forrester before the event.
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