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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1905
Page
3
Mechanic Arts High won its first Senior league victory by defeating English High 16 to 15. The visitors used aggressive play, with swift second period action and a late surge to pass English High. English High won the second team game 14 to 9.
John W L Sullivan was reportedly knocked out by pneumonia after a planned Jefferson City lecture was canceled when two tickets sold. He borrowed money to return to St Louis where he lies ill with pneumonia.
The article chronicles Tom Klem's ascent from officiating small-town matches to major league stints. He faced bullies in Connecticut and New York leagues, earned respect through firm, justified decisions, and secured post season assignments with St. Paul, Buffalo, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh. Born in Rochester, he mirrors Silk OLoughlin in build and nerve, standing five feet seven inches and weighing 158 pounds.
Harvard selects Thomas F. Murphy class of 1904 as field coach under Dr. Nichols. Willie Keeler and Jack Chesbro will visit Cambridge to coach hitters and pitchers. The piece urges natural batting and criticizes uniform styles, noting past Harvard coaching excess and calls for balanced development of players.
The article explains how experts judge a colt's age and notes whiskey aging is harder to assess. It states G. O. Taylor Old Bourbon and Pure Rye Whiskies are not bottled until mellow and palatable, sold by licensed dealers with the proprietor's name on the label and cork, sealed bottles only.
Lucky Clover Fred Glade star pitcher of last year s St. Louis Americans married Miss Dixie husband of Woodbine Iowa in Omaha Nebraska The romance delighted baseball fans Glade credited his success to a four leaf clover worn next to his heart when pitching and the clover was given before he left home to join the St Louis club
Washington fans and owners are flooding in with 273 proposed nicknames for the Senators this season. Fans reject the name Senators as a hoodoo and await the sporting editors to choose the best moniker. The winner will receive a season pass to Washington Park.
In Music Hall Dorchester the St. Peter's basketball team meets strong Lincoln A A tonight. St. Peter's has an enviable record with only one loss to Dorchester Lower Mills. A large crowd and close game are expected amid local chatter of a rematch.
Pittsburg Phil known gambler G E Smith left no will according to his brother William Smith after the funeral in Pittsburg Penn The estimated estate value ranges from not less than 1 000 000 to as much as 2 000 000 He had resided in New York for the past six years
A Atlanta resident lauds Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for kidney cure and overall health. The ad claims relief from back and joint pain, digestion issues, and fatigue, touts hospital use, and offers free sample bottle and book by mail from Binghamton New York.
Georgetown will not run Amherst at the B A A games. Charles Seitz of Georgetown, who recently broke the world record for 60 yards, will compete in the 40 yard invitation against Doyle the Crimson sprinter. Seitz is favored but a close race is anticipated.
The column surveys boxers like Tommy Murphy Johnny Burdick and Hughey McGovern. Willie Lewis at Chelsea draws with Jimmy Briggs and is praised as a potential rival for Jimmy Britt. Upcoming matches include Matty Baldwin vs Young Kenney in Lawrence and Ram Langford vs Dave Holly in Salem with other Boston area bouts and arrangements noted.
The National Cycling Association plans its annual gathering in New York during the week of February 20 with the outlaw rider case to be revisited. Walthour may attend to seek reinstatement and resume spring duties in France while Stinson trains in Northampton for the season. Floyd MacFarland gains reinstatement in Australia for championship races. Ellegard the Danish pace champion is in Australia and slated to reach Boston in June for paced races.
In the Mystic Valley league match at 999th alleys the home team swept Old Belfry three straight and broke two league records. New marks are 527 for a single string and 1505 for a grand total. Paul led with best rolling. The score:
Live baseball news from New York looms next week when both major leagues meet, the Jack Taylor case is to be considered, and the minor league association holds its spring meeting. Attending will be John I. Taylor Carl Green Soden and Conant. Dick Cooley greeted in Rochester while Al Buckenberger led the hosts. George Smith returns to Rochester this season no longer managing and is expected to star. Red Lake seeks popularity facing Lynn independents, as league teams still draw better. Fultz says a long rest leaves him strong and Clark Griffith need not worry about center field. Cincinnati reserves all 24 players under contract for the season Phelps last to sign. The American league has more left handed outfielders than the National league. Burkett Stahl Willie Keeler Hartsel Hoffman Patsey Donovan Harry Bay Sam Crawford Freeman Matty McIntyre and Pat Hynes are named. J H C Waltham care of the Boston Globe
Jorge Lage, captain of the Tech fencing team, will remain at Technology this year after resigning to join Columbia University. His brother Frederico now captains Columbia, and both were top intercollegiate fencers. Lage won all nine bouts in last year’s meet against Harvard Yale and Pennsylvania.
Saxonville A A aims games with top Boston area amateurs led by manager Joseph Neal. Linden A A of Dorchester seeks 110 pound away games. Wakefield Company A second team targets squads under 130 pounds. Peabody’s of Ashmont want February away games with teams around 125 pounds led by P Murray.
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