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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1908

Page

8

Yale Ice Team Must Look to Its Laurels Tomorrow

Barely a winner by Bill Bailey reports a Yale ice team victory at Park Square rink featuring Tommy Longboat, the Canadian Indian distance runner, who showed bursts but failed to display top speed. Sellen edged Longboat over 3 1/3 miles, then Pierce and Cummings sparked a fast relay finish, with Longboat narrowly beating out by a slim margin in the final stretch. Time noted for the 10 miles was 50m 52 3-5s.

Bill Bailey Tommy Longboat Park Square Tommy Shrubb Tommy Conneff Sellen Tawney Champ Longboat Pierce Cummings Mr. Cummings

Armory A A Run Draws Many Entries for Feb

The Armory Athletic Association reports heavy entries for a 10 mile amateur open handicap cross country run on Washington's Birthday Feb 22 at the South End club. Listed entrants include Harry Shoulston George Bittner Frank Riley Benny Jacobs Johnny Tegg Charley Henry Freddy Murray Charles Boris Eddie Mazzari H L Hansen A W Sprague George Dickson and others. Prizes for first second third and best time. Entries close Feb 17 with Edmund F Walsh at 541 Tremont Street Boston.

Armory A. A Armory Athletic Association Washington South End Club Harry Shoulston George Bittner Frank Riley Benny Jacobs Johnny Tegg Charley Henry Freddy Murray Charles Boris Eddie Mazzari H. L. Hansen A. W. Sprague George Dickson Edmund F. Walsh Tremont Street Boston

Tufts Nine Seeks Successful Season With New Manager

Tufts College names Wheede captain of the basketball team as the new manager of the nine to replace George Armstrong. Two trips booked through New York State and pene. A clash with Louisiana State on class day. Leede aims to arrange a game with Michigan amid the Host invasion.

Tufts Nine Tufts College Wheede George Armstrong New York State Pene A . Tarts Louisiana State Michigan Leede Wolverines

Baseball gossip links McAleer to Waddell and spring trials

Fred Lake faces overtime work as Atlantic Association talk centers on McAleer and Rube Waddell. Amherst prospects Storke and Paddy O Connor sign with Pittsburg and Springfield. Criss is expected to shine, with Johnson looming as a rival. Casual notes on trainers and managers fill the page.

Fred Lake Atlantic Association Copley Square Stotel McAleer Rube Waddell St. Louis Storke Pittsburg Breckenridge Amherst Paddy O'Connor Springfield Jack Sheridan Hank O'Day Cardinals Browns Judge Ball Chicago Rose Poly- Bas Terre Haute Starr Soungstown Victor Willis Dreyfuss Fritz Detroit Tate Jimmy McAleer Criss Tony Mac Johnson Washington Doc Wards Maine

Pin Boys Hustle Stirs Cambridgeport Bowling Scene

The Cambridgeport Gym bowling team leads the Cambridge Catholic league over Father Mathews as Dwyer of the Foresters posts high scores. In the Laundry league, Cambridge BE and R compete with West’s Dreamer-Wing team resurging. Adams Square alleys hosts a two man tourney while Dudley candlepin club displays a silver loving cup at Lenox Jewelry.

William Peet Cambridgeport Cambridge Catholic League Father Mathews Dwyer The Foresters West Pin Adams Square Dudley Candlepin Lenox Jewelry Company

Cracks Enter for Lawrence Light Guard Meet

Local cracks enter the Lawrence Light Guard A A meet at Medford with strong showings in sprint and distance events. Notables include Nelson and Nick Fintley in the 35 yard dash, Lee, Minot and Riordan in 880 and mile runs, plus Bill Prout Young O Reilley and Mother of Lawrence Light Guards in the 40 yard dash. Field events expected to be high class with many B A A games veterans present.

Lawrence Light Guard A. A Medford Nelson Nick Fintley Lee Minot Riordan Bill Prout Young O'Reilley St. Alphonsus Lawrence Light Guards Billy Coe Gidney Neville Roosevelt Barker

Had Too Many Numbers On Auto On Columbus Avenue

Patrolmen halted a garage employee’s car on Columbus Avenue when two license numbers appeared. John Ware said the car, a private vehicle under repair, bore both the owner’s and his employer’s numbers. Ware was fined $10 by Judge Parmenter.

Underhill Hazlett Columbus Avenue John Ware Ware Parmenter

Financier Disqualified After Fouling In Second Race

In New Orleans Feb 15 Financier ridden by Notter finished first in the second race but was disqualified for fouling Risk in the stretch throwing the favorite into the fence and out of the money. Winners listed for each race include Irrigator Taskmaster The Bear Jack Atkin Artful Dodger Salesaw and Lady Ethel.

Financier New Orleans Fairgrounds Notter Irrigator Taskmaster the Bear Jack Atkin Artful Dodger Salesaw Lady Ethel

Harvard Defeats Brown In Aquatics Meet

Harvard swimming team beat Brown in Providence Rhode Island in the season opener with a 281 to 241 two thirds margin. Harvard took first in the relay 50 yard dash and 100 yard dash. Brown won the 20 yard swim plunge for distance and fancy diving. Brown water polo game won 9 to 0.

Providence R. I Harvard Brown

Duff Accepts Challenge for Neponset Whist Championship

Edward Y. Duff, esteemed among New England whist players, agrees to a three hour continuous match against Captain John Carroll and Professor John P. Condon to determine the Neponset championship.

Edward Y. Duff New England John Carroll John P. Condon Neponset

Cars Reach Albany in New York Paris Race

Four of the rival autos reached Albany by evening, the American, a French and an Italian car continuing west while the first German arrived at 10 p m. The Thomas car lost its lead after snowdrifts and an accident injured mechanic Arthur Hue. Le Matin of Paris launched the idea of a New York to Paris auto race inspired by the Peking to Paris event.

Albany N. Y Hudson Rhinebeck Kingston Thomas Ossining Arthur Hue Hue New York Paris le Matin Peking Manchuria Siberia Gobi Desert Itala Prince Borghese Europe Ts Matin

French automobilists delayed after leaving Philadelphia

Eugene LeLouvier Maurice Creighe and Max Hohnman three French drivers who left the Pulitzer building New York en route to Paris via Behring Strait were delayed shortly after departing Philadelphia and must rest until tomorrow. They will resume by traveling across Pennsylvania via York Chettysburg and Pittsburgh with mechanical trouble forcing a return to their hotel.

Philadelphia Eugene LeLouvier Maurice Creighe Max Hohnman Pulitzer New York Paris Behring Strait Pennsylvania York Chettysburg Pittsburg

Chess Champion Sussman to Play Simultaneous Match at Harvard Union

A. M. Sussman, New England chess champion, will face a group of Harvard competitors in a simultaneous exhibition tonight at the Harvard Union. The event is extended at the invitation of the Harvard Chess Club.

Harvard Union A. M. Sussman New England Mr. Sussman Harvard Chess Club

Grady of Boston Fights Cunningham to Even Bout in Lewiston

Grady of Boston and Mike Cunningham of Lewiston each fought hard in six fast rounds. The Feb. 13 bout ended with honors even as both boxers displayed rapid punching and solid defense.

Last Night Polo Results From Open Matches

Last night scores show Providence 4 over New Britain 3 at Providence and Waterbury 8 over New Haven 6 at Waterbury as polo action concluded.

Providence New Brith Waterbury New Haven

Tigers Want Cornell Game

Princeton students protest the athletic committee’s break with Cornell in football relations. They regret not consulting undergraduate advice and favor a home-and-home series to renew a friendship dating back to prep school days.

Princeton N. J Princeton University Cornell Princetonians Ithaca Tigers

Pugilists, Pensions, and Pucks in Early Baseball News

A curio-filled report surveys baseball, boxing, and hockey notes with colorful nicknames and national origins. Mike Donlin predicts homegrown talent dominating clubs while Rube Waddell and Tommy Burns draw mixed praise and ribbing. The piece hints at labor tensions and shifting eras in early American sport.

Detroit bowler sets 669 record in American Bowling Congress

Robert Meninger Sr of Detroit rolled 669 in the American Bowling Congress event, breaking the previous record of 667 by Ray Stoike of Chicago. The congress executive committee also recommended re election of President August Hermann and the existing officers.

Detroit Cincinnati American Bowling Congress Robert Meninger, Sr Ray Stoike Chicago Congress August Hermann

Brill Beats Marsh in Pool Tournament at Miah Murray’s

Brill defeated Marsh 125 to 84 in a pool tournament at Miah Murray’s last night. Brill advances to face McCune tonight in the same venue.

Brill Marsh Miah Murray’s McCune

Norwood High Edges Cambridge Latin In Tight Win

Norwood High School hosted Cambridge Latin in a close boys basketball game. The visiting Camels led at times but Norwood pulled ahead to win 27 to 24.

Norwood Norwood High School Cambridge Latin

Harvard Hockey Eyes Yale Clash After New York Practice

Harvard travels to New York for a Crescent Athletic Club practice and a New York Athletic Association scrimmage before facing Yale. The Crimson boast strong form after decisive wins and a recent setback, with Pell Newhall and the squad ready to push back against Yale.

J Middleby Team Tops Bakers Supply League Night

In Bakers' Supply League action at Casino alleys J Middleby won two of three from Logan Johnson. The high team total was 132. Individual scores include J Middleby 483 419 469 for 1221 and Logan Johnson 471 400 428 for 1299, with A Knights Co and H Johnson posting strong numbers as well.

Bakers J. Middleby Logan Johnson A. A. Knights Co H. A. Johnson

Shawmut Beats Unity in Wildey Alleys Thriller

In a hot battle in Wildey alleys Shawmut downed Unity in the Odd Fellows League. The match went to a roll of the ball before a winner was decided amid tense play and late drama.

Shawmut Unity Odd Fellows’ League

Werdinand Wins Regal Alleys Furniture League Match

Close rolling dominated the Regal alleys last night as Werdinand edged Atkinson by taking two of three strings. Werdinand posted totals of 454 419 426 for 1299, while Atkinson tallyd 439 408 444 for 1291 in a tight, high scoring bout.

Regal Alleys Werdinand Atkinson Ans Shes Ees

Norwood Girls Defeat Posse Gym Boston Club

Norwood High School girls basketball team beat Boston's Posse Gym squad yesterday at Norwood by a 29 to score.

Norwood High School Posse Gymnasium Boston Norwood

Fast Race for Tonight at Park Square Rink

A large field of women skaters will compete in a three mile race at Park Square rink with Adelaide De Vorak as featured attraction. Noted contestants include Mae Cornett and local favorite Miss O'Connor, plus Travette Greenlaw Shaw MacDonald and Quinn from Braintree.

Park Square Adelaide de Vorak Mae Cornett Miss Cornett Miss O'Connor Travette Greenlaw Shaw MacDonald Quinn Braintree

Boxing Gossip from New Orleans ringside notes

Boxing gossip highlights Jack Eyrer’s return with a 10 round win over Jack Graham of Kansas. The piece surveys potential matchups, rivalries, and possible promoters, name dropping Everhardt Lavigne Walsh Delmont O'Brien Temple Barry Doyle Perry and others amid a busy preshow scene in New Orleans and other U S venues.

Carnegie offers $50,000 for Morgan College match

Andrew Carnegie proposes a grant of 50000 dollars to Morgan College contingent on the college’s officers and trustees raising another 50000 dollars. The offer aims to support the local institution for colored youth in Baltimore.

Baltimore Andrew Carnegie Morgan College

Kennedy’s Liquid Shampoo Dandruff Solution Promotion

A bold promotional note urges using Kennedy’s Liquid Shampoo to remove dandruff and tells readers to ask their barber to vet it at Kennedy's Barber Supply and Furniture House located at 42 Portland St.

Kennedy Kennedy's Barber Supply and Furniture House Portland St

Leagues Plan Joint Meetings Amid Player Trades

Boston Americans eye possible player sales as Ban Johnson confirms American League spring sessions in New York at Breslin. National and American leagues meet February 26 at Waldorf to discuss rule changes and roster clearing with several Hub players possibly moved.

Boston Ban Johnson Breslin New York Waldorf Hugh Duffy Providence Patsey Donovan Brooklyn Dovey Taylor Boston American League Poth Bea Boston Americans Elmer Steele V. Cicotte Tris Speaker Chadbourne Whiteman Danzig Ryan Ostdick Friel Robertson Guyn Madden Delmas Hughes Harry Lord Duffy Frock Knotts Hoffman Sam Brown Johnny Bates Kelley

Malden Bans Interschool Basketball After Season

Malden High School will end interschool basketball after this season. Coach Charles Cuddy cites rough play as the reason and says games will be held only between class teams. Remaining home games with Lowell and Winthrop High are canceled without stated motives.

Malden High School Charles Cuddy Cuddy Lowell Winthrop High

Harvard Track Men to Compete in Columbia Meet at Madison Square Garden

Four Harvard stars depart for New York to run in the Columbia track games at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night. Harvard will be represented only in the high jump and pole vault with vaulters S. C. Lawrence and Eri. L. Parker and jumpers R. G. Har wood and A. D. Barker. Coach Quinn and Manager Leland accompany the squad to offer final guidance before the contest.

Crimson New York Harvard Columbia Madison Square Garden S. C. Lawrence Eri. L. Parker R. G. Harwood A. D. Barker Quinn Leland

Baltimore Bank Refunding $100000 to Depositors

Wilston Col ston & Co a banking house now in receivership will refund $100000 to customers who deposited within a week before the receivership.

Baltimore Wilston Colston & Co

Policeman William Hopper Dies After Self Inflicted Gunshot

Hackensack New Jersey February 13 Police officer William Hopper of Englewood shot himself in the head at police headquarters as he prepared to put on his uniform. He died at Englewood Hospital this morning.

Hackensack N. J William Hopper Englewood Englewood Hospital

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