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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1907

Page

10

Harvard Yale Freshman Relays Highlight B A A Meet

Harvard Coach Lathrop touts Crimson as fastest in years led by Edward K. Merrihew a Newton High standout. Yale’s Newton players Montague Johnson Parsons and Mann head the Eli squad with Seymour Cary as substitutes while Harvard subs Dessa Ling and Holmes support the team in Boston.

Harvard YALE Blanchard Hoyt Deselding Merrihew Watson Lathrop Crimson New Haven Edward K. Merrihew Newton High Boston Volkmann Eli Montague Johnson Parsons Mann New York Seymour Cary Holmes

Newtowne and Dudley Triumph in Brockton and Arlington Matches

Newtowne won two of three games against the Commercial Club of Brockton on their home alleys, while at Arlington Boat Club the Dudley Club secured two wins and totaled 2600. Dr. Simson of Dudley led scoring with a 237 single and 581 total.

Insurance league results at Brunswick alleys

Six matches were rolled in the Insurance league last evening. Employers' Liability whitewashed Paige, but all the other winners only won two games. The victors were Bolt Fire Men's Fund Etna New York Life and Columbian.

Brunswick Alleys Insurance Liability Paige Bolt Firemen’s Fund Etna New York Life Columbian

Riders Sign For Big Race In Park Square Rink

Boston prepares for a major cycling carnival with a 10 hour daily grind at Park Square Rink. Manager W I Bowen has signed 14 riders including champion pace follower Hugh MacLean. New York riders are on board and a top track is promised, with events set soon after Washington's Birthday. Lon Peck will offer entertainment on the date.

Boston Park Square W. I. Bowen Hugh MacLean New York Bowen Washington Lon Peck Columbia

Benny Yanger Defeats Morrison in Seventh Round

Benny Yanger stopped Johnny Morrison in the seventh round at Hot Springs Arkansas after Morrison absorbed a brutal beating from round five. Morrison staggered and was floored in round seven, prompting the referee to halt the bout and award the victory to Yanger.

Hot Springs Ark Johnny Morrison Benny Yanger Yanger Morrison

Delmont to Sail for Liverpool Fight in March

Albert Delmont the Medford bantam plans a March 5 departure for Liverpool to face Owen Moran in late March or early April. He will delay joining the Saxonia voyage to train two more weeks. Moran outweighs him and fights in his own yard, boosting Moran’s edge in England.

Albert Delmont Medford Bantam Liverpool Owen Moran Saxonia Delmont National Sporting Club of London London Moran England Matty Baldwin Rouse O’brien Thornton, R. I Rouse Kid Goodman Chester Goodwin Chelsea New England Baldwin-O’brien Chester Baldwin O’brien Goodwin Fred Sidney Tommy Herman San Francisco Bath Herman Philadelphia Terry Martin Tommy Sullivan Augusta Jim Barnes Springfield James Prokos Barnes Prokos Winnisimmet Club Boston Athletic Association George W. Brown North Andover Boston Mellody Lewis Kk. L. T Brockton Honey Mellody Johnny Mooney New York Tonopah Denver

Leavell Tech First Marshall Honored by MIT Class

John H. Leavell of Temple Texas earns the MIT highest class day honor as first marshal. He led Exeter track, studies mining engineering, and is preparing his thesis. Donald G. Robbins, Natchez Miss, named second marshal and John M. Frank of Natchez Miss third marshal.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology John H. Leavell Temple Tex Leavell Exeter Tech Rachel Mary Doble Quincy C. E. Allen J. M. Barker C. R. Bragdon G. H. Bryant Co. W. Coffin A. H. Donnewald G. S. Kouid G.a. Griffin H. B. Hastings C. D. Howe F. S. McGregor A. Macomber A. Marx N. A. Middleton S. R. Miller KE. WH. Pakard K. W. Richards O. H. Starkweather P. N. Swett E. F. Whitney H. S. Wonson W.L. Woodward

New Yacht Club Receives Charter At Nantasket Point

On Monday the Unity Yacht Club earned a charter with William M Jordan as commodore and Dr Franklin E Dawes as vice commodore. R Gordon Balcom treasurer J A Collicott Savin Hill and H T Smith Bay State serve as officers. Dues set at five dollars yearly with no initiation fee. The club will run a city landing and headquarters at Nantasket Point.

Unity Yacht Club William M. Jordan Savin Hill Yacht Club Franklin E. Dawes Wollaston Yacht Club Cape Cat Association R. G. Balcom J. A. Collicott H. T. Smith The Bay State Yacht Club T. W. Harrison W. J. Forbes Nantasket Point

Roxbury High Upsets Boston Latin In Tight League Game

In a hard fought Y division Boston High School league clash Roxbury High defeated Boston Latin 20 to 16. Captain Walter McCarthy led Roxbury with strong shooting aided by Flannery and OConnell while Leo Fish of Latin held his own. the contest drew about 300 spectators and featured close scoring throughout the two 15 minute halves.

Roxbury High School Roxbury High Boston Latin School Boston High School League Walter McCarthy Flannery O'Connell Leo Fish Roxbury H Boston Latin Mocateny Finkle Finvor Churchward Conklin Allison O'Connell R. D.weeceeseeeveseseels Sullivan Magnet MecCarthy Fish Churchward Sullivan McCarthy Snyder Gallagher Moran

Hamilton Wins Two of Three in Skate Match

Clarence Hamilton beats Charley Williams in two of three heats at Park Square rink. Heat one a mile sprint ends 2m16s with Hamilton edging Williams. Heat two a three mile pursuit ends Williams by five yards. Heat three a two mile sprint sees Hamilton prevail by a foot in a dramatic finish.

Clarence Hamilton Charley Williams Park Square Williams Hamilton Willams

Maynard Wins Narrow Billiards Victory In Championship Series

Maynard edging Burnham at Hub 150 to 149 in a see-saw Class C billiards game the 14th round of the series. Tonight Oman faces Burnham in a follow up match.

Maynard Oman Burnham

Players seek three year deal and raise in baseball talks

Freddy Parent demands a three year contract while catcher Carrigan seeks a salary increase. McBreen reports no business until Taylor decides, with Parent anxious for security and Carrigan claiming last season’s form earned him more. Sullivan signs, completing the outfield lineup alongside Barrett, Stahl, Freeman and Hoey.

Carrigan Hugh McBreen Maine McBreen John S. Taylor Mr. Taylor Boston Parent Casey Taylor Sanford Denny Sullivan Riley Sullivan Barrett Stahl Freeman Hoey

Effie Libbey Wins New England Roller Title

In Lynn on February 13 Miss Effie Libbey of this city defeated Miss Cora Harris of Haverhill in a two mile roller skating race at the Casino Rink to claim the New England championship.

Lynn Effie Libbey This City Cora Harris Haverhill Casino Rink New England

Libbey Wins Roller Race At Seventeen

Miss Harris led early and for a mile and a quarter before Miss Libbey sprinted ahead and won by a yard. Libbey, age 17, remains undefeated on rollers.

Miss Harris Miss Libbey

Handicapped Race at Park Square Tonight

Tonight at the Park Square rink a professional handicap race will attract top New England skaters. Rivalries and handicaps promise a fast race with competitors including Hamilton Williams Barrett MacDougall Merritt the Canadian Boyle Gendron and others. A separate race features three leading ladies led by Cora B. Harris in a speed contest from start to finish.

Park Square New England Hamilton Williams Barrett MacDougall Merritt Boyle Gendron Cora B. Harris

Baseball News and Comment

Infielder Mahoney of Roxbury is asked to meet T W F at the Post sporting room today at 3. Meier announces quitting the pros to play for Spaldings in Chicago. McGreevy wants to move south with the teams if possible. Walsh of the White Sox struck out Keeler last year. Two weeks hence the Boston group leaves New York for Little Rock. Ned Hanlon relies on a pitching staff mainly of minor leaguers. Mason excelled in the Eastern league last season. Hitt is a California left hander sent back to San Francisco. Kling hopes for a transfer from Chicago to Cincinnati.

Walsh White Sox Keeler New York Little Rock Ned Hanlon Mason Essick Coakley Hitt Minihan Chappelle Leary Kennedy California San Francisco Clark Griffith Johnny Kling Kling Chicago Cincinnati

Tommy Burns Arrives in Boston for Hub Theatre Training Scene

Heavyweight champion Tommy Burns arrives in Boston and will appear at the Hub Theatre in a training scene. Exhibits show Burns as a powerful scrapper and this marks his first visit to New England. Burns travels west soon to fight O'Brien again with a potential match against Jim Jeffries.

Tommy Burns Jeffries Hub O’brien-Burns Burns New England O’brien Jim Jeffries

Wrestling Sparks Fly in Manchester Rumble Preview

Sailor Jones confronts Fred Chennette over who is superior with Chennette betting $100 he can win in a finish match. Jim Barnes vows to throw James Prokos twice in an hour. Tomorrow night in Lewiston Wilfred Barrett faces Jack Sullivan in a highly anticipated bout.

Manchester Sailor Jones Fred Chennette Jones Fred Jim Barnes Springfield James Prokos Barnes Lewiston Wilfred Barrett Jack Sullivan

Harvard Freshman Crew Aims For Varsity Spots

L. K. Lunt, captain of last year’s Harvard freshman eight, and R. L. Faulkner emerge as top candidates to fill Captain Tilley’s vacant position in the varsity. Lunt impressed on the English Thames and may join the varsity. Faulkner, a leading freshman rower from Groton, also ranked highly.

Harvard Tilley L. K. Lunt R. L. Faulkner Freshies England Varsity Cambridge Pach Ll. K. Lunt Tunt Thames Faulkner Groton R. W. Faulkner

Jeffries saga and boxing buzz in Boston sports pages

The column roasts promoter Billy Delaney and the Jeffries camp while weighing possible opponents. It notes pickpocketing amid crowds, Wellesley High girls’ unbeatability, Reader Hackenschmidt’s measurements, and the Marathon entry details. Also mentions Clark Griffith, Tom Sharkey, and Ollie Chill’s umpire appointment.

Concord Day Races Highlight Local Trotters and Cup Talk

Turf notes report Jed P. pacing a 34 second quarter after arriving from New Hampshire. Mordell and Apollo impress in Concord races while Robbs children enter the cup scene. Entries listed for the Fasty Tipton cup include Alice Carr and Hill's Boy among others. Sirdar draws attention with a 2 10 1 4 pace.

New Hampshire Jed P Mordell Apollo Concord Robbs General Miles John Shepard Alice Carr Tom Phair Hill's Boy Binjella Helvetia Nancy Nelson Grace Baron Billy Ross A. J. Furbush Sirdar Amos R

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