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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1908

Page

8

Reagan Again Victor In Candlepin Challenge

Ambrose McConnell signed by the Red Sox at Boston headquarters while candlepin bowling drew a large crowd. George Dovey and Mike Reagan clashed for the second time, Reagan winning the match 7 pins as fans and players gathered, including Bill Carrigan Cy Young and Jimmie Collins.

Ambrose McConnell Red Sox Boston Baseball Mique J. Reagan George Dovey Tommy McCarthy Boston McConnell McBreen Gessler Thoney Glaze McFarland Winter Sam Brown Sallow Catcher Doves Brain Bates Donovan Kelley Candlepins Mike Reagan Bill Carrigan Lewiston Cy Young George Wood John Irwin Lord Joe Sullivan Rafferty Portland Mike Lynch Jimmie Collins Dovey Reagan

Local swimmers push toward Olympic team at Brookline event

Brookline baths hosted a water sports exhibition by the Brookline Swimming Club drawing over 1000 spectators. Notable performances by Lester G. Rich and Al McCormack plus a 50 yard scratch race and water polo sparked hopes of Olympic selection amid strong showings and flashy demonstrations.

Brookline Swimming Club Brookline Baths Lester G. Rich Daniels New Yorker Brookline Tank al McCormack James B.greene H. D. Holm Walter B. Boyce Rich Herb Holm L. G. Rich W. B. Boyce FE. Wessner Lawrence Johson Irving Elliott D. James Maurice Toppan Fred Wessner Walter Newcomb A. M. McCormack A. K. Smith E. Undersee James Carter Fr. O’loughlin Elliott F. W. Wessner Leo Johnson Edwin Wessner Monte Cristo Sack J. B. Greene Archie Nolan Holm Hi. D. Holm J. Greene J Cahill I. Elliott al, M’cormack

Anholz Beats Nelson In Ten Round Boxing Bout

Rudolph Anholz, the Boer champion, outboxed Mattling Nelson in Los Angeles Tuesday night. Nelson, famed for stamina over long stretches, faded only late and may seek a 20 round rematch in San Francisco to settle the questions surrounding his lightweight throne.

Bill Bailey Rudolph Anholz Mattling Nelson Los Angeles Anholz Nelson Charley Neary Philadelphia Abe Attell Jack O'Neil Unholz George Memsic San Francisco

Dartmouth announces 192? football schedule with Harvard clash

Dartmouth lists opponents for the coming season. Early games include New Hampshire State Vermont Tufts Mass Aggies and Holy Cross in Worcester. Later dates feature Williams Amherst and Harvard in Cambridge with a hoped for Princeton game in New York or Princeton.

Tianover N. H Dartmouth University of Norwich New Hampshire State University of Vermont Tufts Mass Aggies Holy Cross Worcester Williams Williamstown Amherst Hanover Harvard Cambridge Athletic Council Princeton New York

Gossip of the Boxers Weighs In On Quill and Fitzgerald

The piece argues Brockton’s Tommy Quill fought Fitzgerald above his true weight and should be matched with welterweights. It praises Referee Jack Sheehan for quick, fair decisions and notes upcoming bouts featuring Bartly Connolly, Bill McKinnon, and other boxers, with plans for future matches and weight-class considerations.

Tommy Quill Brockton Willie Fitzgerald Quill Fitzgerald Armory Club Piczgerald Donahue New England Sonny Mien Jimmy Gardner Mike America Sheehan Queken Caley Pastime Athletic Club Portland Bartly Connolly Bill McKinnon McKinnon Get Haghey Conn Denry Myers Parece Ddie eFarland Hartling Nelson Rudo Anholz Yackey Heo Freddie Welch Milwaukee Willie Witzgerald Tred Landers Baltimore Jimoy Gardner Marty Lewis San Francisco Lewis Gardner Abe Attell Verne Nelson J. M South Boston New York Decen Ace Lewis Pat O'Keefe

Pin Boys Hustle and Local Bowling Scores Report

Willam Peet notes Gumpright Emerson team dominates pins with 619 three-string lead. Baraca Club defeats Pilgrims in Dorchester. Gilchrist Company squads post games on Casino Valleys. Watertown’s Thompson Spa vs Windsor Club draws crowd. Watertown wins odd game. O'Donnell nets 318 for Adams Express. Foster rebounds with 20 strings on Old Colony lanes. Sprague leads Marketmen and Gillis faces consequences. Cavanaugh holds Dedham candlepin record at 861, moves to Boylston alleys.

Watertown Thompson Spa Windsor Club

Milton and Harvard freshmen play 2 2 hockey tilt

Milton Academy and Harvard freshmen battled to a 2 2 tie in a fast rough game at Milton. Goals came from Hunt and Dick for Milton and Dewindt Wigglesworth for Harvard with Beals credited for Milton’s second tally. Referee Barl and umpires Johnstone and Leslie supervised a 20 minute period plus two 5 minute overtimes.

Milton Harvard Milton Academy Milton Vy Wagercreet Athle Wee Aeek F Hornblower Ee Ab Hia Weesaguskes Dick Ie Gil Cutler Welton Jarde Houston E. P Foster Wii Beals Mitton Academy Hunt D. Dewindt Wigglesworth Barl Johnstone Leslie Morris

English High routs Commercial High 26 to 15 in X division

English High beat Commercial High 26 to 15 in a closely played X division game at English High School. The Blue and Blue team pulled away in the second half after a muddy start.

English High Commercial High English High School Commercial Lee Meena Asere Wale Ceibath Bie Riley Kelley O ‘Hara Riad Rhee Sok Etna Tos Arose Roberts Chic Plamer Cronin Eae 'T. Jones Raerf McCarthy Finglish H Commercial Cronin Kelley Lee Roberts O'Hara McNally Seavey McNealy Jones Snyder Aspire-hdve Tuller A Cellins Lim

O'Connell Stars In Open Indoor Meet at St Alphonsus A A

J F O'Connell of New York A C shone in the hop step and jump event with a 45 ft 9 in trial jump within an inch of the indoor world record. The Roxbury inaugural meet drew strong showings in sprints distance runs and other field events with several close finishes.

J. F. O'Connell New York Roxbury F. Z. Murphy 7. P. Long HW. A. A A. G. Willey B. L J. Libby B. L. Young J. R. Byrnes A. Barrett C. A. Driscoll Boston College HW. S A. R Stanley Oakdale A. A W. Miner A. Dpd. Barker

Sports Musings and Rumors From Early Baseball Era

A collage of sports notes mentions Rudolf Waholz taking the stage for $1000 weekly pay and Tubby George Mullin of the Detroit Tigers, amateur rankings for Tommy Longboat, and Oxford Cambridge refusals to meet American college athletes. It notes Bob Edgren urging a professional Olympic coach, alongside exhibition games and a cricket match between England and Australia with lively commentary.

Oxford Cambridge America Noah Webster

Yale Whips Techs Team in 7 to 1 Victory

Yale defeated Boston Tech 7 to 1 in New Haven. Driscoll and Jerron each scored twice, with goals also credited to Fels H Stanley Williams O Hearn and Kelly. A first half burst of four goals and a three goal second half sealed the win despite a brief injury to Tech’s Kelly.

New Haven Conn Yale Boston Institute of Technology Technology Williams Kelly Tech Driscoll Ccecccecseenseee Rectercs Kelly Herron T. Paine Welepificaici Awe Fordice H. Stanley Gould i. Stanley

Landers Set to Fight at Armory Club Card

The Armory Athletic Club presents three one round bouts Tuesday night led by Dave Deshler and California newcomer Fred Landers. Landers’ first out of four rounds ended in a 25 round marathon with Willie Fitzgerald. Also on the card Chicago Jack Robinson vs Bil McKinnon and Billy Wright of Brooklyn vs Young Kirkland of Roxbury.

Armory Athletic Club Dave Deshler Fred Landers California Landers Willie Fitzgerald Philadelphia Tremont Street Club Chicago Jack Robinson Bil McKinnon Billy Wright Brooklyn Young Kirkland Roxbury

East Boston C L A Topples Newport Naval Reserve Showdown

Tonight at Lyceum Hall East Boston C L A faces the Newport Naval Reserve basketball five in a fast East Boston tilt. The Navy five has defeated the nearly invincible East Boston A A by 17 to 5, offering a preview of local talent and matchups.

Lyceum Hall East Boston East Boston C. L. A Newport Naval Reserve East Boston A. A Boston

Harvard Baseball Men See Pitching Gun Work

Harvard players gathered in the cage to view a new pitching gun by George Cahill of Holyoke. The device uses compressed air to launch balls from a brass barrel resembling a breech loading cannon and can deliver various pitches.

Ftarvard George 8. Cahill Holyoke

Yale Swimmer Named to Olympic Team

Yale confirms an elite swimmer, Captain Richards, as a member of the American Olympic squad. Yale's swimming and water polo teams plan a Western trip during Easter week, leaving New Haven April 12 to face clubs and universities in Chicago and Champaign.

New Haven Conn Yale New York Athletic Club Pittsburg Athletic Club Chicago Athletic Club University of Chicago At Chicago University of Illinois At Champaign Richards England

New England Rowing Association Elects Officers

The annual meeting at Union Boat Clubhouse last night elected officers for the New England Rowing Association George B Magrath was named president Frank J Clark Rockrimmon Boat Club Springfield was vice president John J Corrigan East Boston Boat Club became secretary James P Fox St Alphonsus A A was treasurer Seventeen boat clubs were represented by thirty nine delegates.

New England Rowing Association Union Boat Clubhouse George B. Magrath Frank J. Clark Rockrimmon Boat Club Springfield John J. Corrigan East Boston Boat Club James P. Fox St. Alphonsus A. A

Milton High Defeats Cambridge Latin 51 to 19 in Gym

Milton High tops Cambridge Latin 51 19 at Cunningham gym. Ross leads with 18 points while Flynn adds 4 Craig 6 Dow 5 Lynch 5 and Kimball 2. Attendance around 100. Time halves 15 and 20 minutes. Referee Cross cross timer W Stuart.

Milton Milton High Cambridge Latin Cunningham Gym BigOd Bae Britten Cambridge Ross Flynn Craig Dow Lynch Burgess Kimball God Cross Sevrer Q. Cross W. Stuart

Wesleyan Defeats Brown In New England League Opener

Wesleyan overwhelmed Brown 39 to 14 in Middletown as the home team outclassed the visitors on the Providence floor. Closson led Brown with seven floor goals while Wesleyan's scoring included Hayward White and Regnier, with Hayward adding three, and Swaffield Pryor Raquet and others contributing. Referee Hyatt officiated.

Middletown Conn Brown Wesleyan Providence Coronot ST Ories Hennessey Smith Soule Ona Ale R. G Regnier White Raquet Hayward Adi Pryor Tarmog Sk Ok Cay Regnier Smith Closson Swaffield Hyatt

Waterbury Triumphs Over Boston In Fast Roller Polo

Waterbury defeated Boston 3 to 1 at Park Square Coliseum in a rapid roller polo match. Jigger Higgins scored twice in the third period to seal the win while Waterbury goalie Dave Cusick absorbed a head injury but recovered. Attendance was listed at 500.

Boston Waterbury Park Square Coliseum Higgins Dave Cusick Hart

Reading Y M C A Beats Everett In Close YMCA Battle

In Everett on February 1 the Reading YMCA team defeated the Everett YMCA 22 to 20 in a fast senior game at the YMCA Hall. The second team matchup ended 4 to 0.

Reading Y. M. C. A Everett Y. M. C. A. Hall Reading

Last Night's Polo Results at Pawtucket and New Britain

Local polo results from last night list teams at Pawtucket and New Britain with score details unclear in the brief. Key names or clubs are not provided in the fragment.

Pawtucket New Britain

Visiting Middletown Five Is Outplayed at Lyceum Hall

East Boston A A beat Middletown Conn 32 to 17 at Lyceum Hall East Boston with Corbett Crowley Doherty Coady Desmond Brett Carlson F Carlson and Ahern scoring. Referee Davis timer Bresnahan scorer Gargan and 20 minute halves before an attendance of 500.

Middletown Lyceum Hall East Boston Conn A. A Corbett Teeesesesesl Oleh Y. B Ahern Crowley Lawton Carlson Brett Desmond V. F C. Carlson Boston Crowley Doherty Coady Brett Carlson F. Carlson Ahern Davis Gargan Bresnahan

Baseball Notes from Atlantic Association Meeting

The Atlantic Association holds its first meeting today at the Boston American League club office. Cy Young looks fit and upbeat that Frank Bowerman will be Boston’s catcher this season. Fred O'Brien hopes to rejoin the game as an outfielder, his batting seen as a valuable asset.

Atlantic Association Boston Cy Young Frank Bowerman Fred O’brien Boston Americans

Harvard Shut Out Andover in Hockey Match

Harvard defeated Andover 6 to 0 as Reynolds anchored the Andover goal despite Harvard pressure. Captain Pell led Harvard with a long solo rush for a late score. other Harvard forwards struggled, while Andover failed to penetrate the Harvard defense throughout the game.

Reynolds Andover Harvard Ear Eey Kimball R. Martin Newhall Briggs Paine Rbige Migjo Aiare Uis Als F Drury Borg C. P Waterman Brooks Washmen Pell Wrieks Brooks Goodrich Coates Walker Dr. Page

Deadlock in City League as teams vie for first

City League standings show Boylston and Wildey tied for first after last night. Carruth sits in third after a 2-1 loss to Somerset, while Wildey defeated Murray and Irwin. McCarthy went 2-1 against Boylston.

Boylston Wildey Carruth Murray Irwin Somerset McCarthy

Winthrop Yacht Club drops two of three to Newtowne bowlers

Newtowne bowlers win two of three games against Winthrop Yacht Club last night. Game scores show Newtowne totals 1451 to Winthrop 1388, with discrepancies in individual frame results.

Winthrop Yacht Club Newtowne

Dawes Elected Commodore Of Wollaston Yacht Club

In Quincy on Feb 5 Dr Franklin E Dawes was chosen commodore of the Wollaston Yacht Club succeeding William M Chase who served two years. New officers include Vice Commodore Walter F Coombs Secretary Charles S Pinkham and Treasurer Charles F Austin. H C Seymour was elected to the governing board for three years.

Quincy Franklin E. Dawes Wollaston Yacht Club Dr. Dawes William M. Chase Walter F. Coombs Charles 8S. Pinkham Charles F. Austin H. C. Seymour

Taylor to Race Lawson in Park Square sprint card

An all sprint program at Park Square cycle track features Major Taylor against Iver Lawson in a three heat match race. The event, once concluded after two heats if decided early, may require a coin toss for turn choice. Other riders like Fogler Root Bardgett Moran compete in two mile handicap and a 25 mile open with prizes.

Park Square Major Taylor Iver Lawson Chicago Fogler-Lawson West Joe Fogler Eddie Root Walter Bardgett Jimmy Moran

BLACK FITZ TO FACE LANGFORD IN Roanoke Club card

Sam Langford the top middleweight will appear in Roanoke City for the first time in four months to meet Black Fitzsimmons of Hartford. The six round card also features Eddie Curtis versus Young Cassidy, Charley Walsh against Young McCarron, and George Dennis of Charlestown versus Young Peter Jackson of Australia.

Sam Langford Roanoke Black Fitzsimmons Hartford Langford-Fitzsimmons Eddie Curtis Philadelphia Young Cassidy West End Charley Walsh Newton Young McCarron George ‘‘Hopper Dennis Charlestown Peter Jackson Australia

Wellesley Opens Baseball Practice Under Coveney

Wellesley High held its first baseball practice this afternoon in the gym under coach Jack Coveney. Coveney, a well known league player, will lead the team as captain T. D. Sheppard. A large turnout gives optimism for a strong spring season. Karl McKemnevis manages.

Wellesley Wellesley High Gyimnasium Jack Coveney Coveney Wellesidentil South T. D. Sheppard Karl MckKemnevis

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