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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1908

Page

8

Unglaub Works On Sewer Job In Williamsport

Bob Unglaub former Boston American captain and hard hitter leads sewer tunnelling in Williamsport Penn as foreman. He directs crews timing men and handling clods, earning extra income in winter while still revered as a local hero despite modest baseball earnings.

Robert Unglaub Bob Boston American Nine Robert John S. Taylor Unglaud Williamsport Penn Unglanb Sir Robert

Winter Training Foxes Plans and Photo Signals MLB Shifts

UNGLAUB'S WINTER TRAINING describes Bob Unglaub in fur cap and ear laps posing in sewer work attire while signaling winter activity. Boston friends are told top players may face banishment or sale with possible moves to Little Rock after Manager McGuire and President Taylor arrive and set changes.

M Breen Confirms Post Baseball Announcement

Secretary Hugh McBreen of the Red Sox confirmed the Post story about a wholesale transfer and sale of players tied to a joint meeting of the two leagues in New York, though he said it was only a possibility at this time.

Hugh McBreen Red Sox New York Possi

Longboat May Shir Up Athletic War

Longboat defies the American A A U prompting possible international friction among Canada England and the United States. If he runs at the Olympics under American rules Canadian support could waver and American athletes may boycott events. The issue involves reinstatement status and cross border recognition.

Tom Longboat Canada England United States Longboat London Boston James B. Sullivan A. A. U. of America

Gossip of the Boxers Promises Return of Terry McGovern

The report claims Terry McGovern may travel to Texas with the New York Giants to pursue a comeback for the lightweight title. Despite public support for his retirement, boxing circles note his past funds relief, sanatorium treatment, and recent sparring with Young Corbett. Barry, Temple, Conly, Curley and other Boston area bouts are highlighted as part of a busy boxing scene.

Joe Humphreys Terry McGovern Texas New York Giants Terry Young Corbett Jim Barry Tommy Burns Tsn Barry Burns the Armory A. A Larry Temple Armory Club Temple Joe Walcott

Rindge M. T. Eight Defeats Watertown Five in Hall

Newton February 14 The Rindge Manual 8 basketball team beat Watertown in the M. C. A. Hall 26 to 14. The win improves Rindge record in the city league.

Watertown Newton

Last Night Polo Results From City Matches

Polo results from two matches show Springfield New Britain 6 4 and New Haven Bridgeport 8 7 with the Springfield and New Haven teams in tight contests.

Springfield New Britain New Haven Bridgeport

Dorchester High Captures Division Title In Narrow Win

Dorchester High defeated English High 13 to 11 to clinch the division crown after a tense finish. Daly Hoernle and Kiely were key, with Dorchester's defense stifling East Boston’s Toomey as Charley Hoernle had the standout game of his career. Attendance reached about 1500 as the Blue and Blue sealed the title on a brisk afternoon.

Dorchester High Dorchester Delaney Toomey East Boston Kiely Charley Hoernle Daly Roberts BE. H. S&s Dorchester H English H Daly TL Adele Best Bodsior Hoernle Acwilvenens Gas Esnvie Bame B Keliher Delaney Kiely Aera David T ‘Bergman O'Hare Cronin Hoernle Burke Yeager Wells Timor—Mundo

Large Boston meet promises eight heats of sprint and distance events

The card features eight events including yard dash handicaps the 35 yard dash the 880 the 440 and a one mile run plus shot put and high jump and multiple relay races. Notable entrants include Nick Flatley Bobby Leavitt Wade Bart Connolly Tommy Reardon Jimmy Lee and several others from Roxbury Latin Cambridgeport B A A and Mechanic Arts High. Manager Benny Osthues expects a large turnout from Greater Boston athletic clubs tonight.

Nick Flatley Bobby Leavitt Wade Cambridgeport Bart Connolly Roxbury Latin B. L. Young Steinert Miller Pratt Wheaton and Clarke Bill Prout Jimmy Gee Tommy Reardon Roxbury Latino Boston College High English High Mechanic Arts High Medford and Malden Grammar Battery A First Corps St. Alphonsus Benny Osthues Greater Boston

Harvard 10 Play Brown In Providence Clash

Harvard basketball seeks rebound after Holy Cross loss. The Crimson meet Brown College at Lyman Gym Providence in their 10th game, aiming to avenge a January 24 bridge defeat 15 to 10.

Harvard Holy Cross Brown College Lyman Gymnasium Providence Brown Cambridge

Harvard Track Schedule From Indoor Carnival To Intercollegiate Meet

Harvard track timetable lists events from March 7 indoor carnival at Hemenway gymnasium to May 16 Yale meets at Soldiers Field. Key dates include April 17 class games at Soldiers Field and May 2 New England interscholastic championships, with May 2% and 80 intercollegiate championship undecided.

Harvard Hemenway Gymnasium Soldiers’ Field New England Dartmouth Yale

Skaters Race Won by Miss Cornett at Park Square

Miss Mae Cornett of Providence won the three mile handicap roller skate event at Park Square Rink last night. Miss Toppy Quinn of East Braintree finished second, with Miss Effie Klinger third.

Mae Cornett Providence Park Square Rink Toppy” Quinn East Braintree Effie Klinger

Boxing Draw: Fitzgerald and Landers Tie in 15 Rounds

In Baltimore on February 14 Willie Fitzgerald of Brooklyn and Fred Landers of San Francisco fought 15 rounds to a draw before the Eureka Athletic Club.

Baltimore Willie Fitzgerald Brooklyn Fred, Landers San Francisco Eureka Athletic Club

Pin bowling upheaval and local match chatter in New England

Archie Walsh quits Noddle Island and focuses on City league. New Haven Hartford league disbanded after shakeup. Banquet at United States Hotel. Beatty predicts City league victory for Boylston. Taylor from Regal impresses. McMullen exits due to arm injury. O’Donnell replaces him. Carruth Wildey match draws crowd and a parodic jibe about Warren Brown.

New York New Haven Carruth Warren Brown Warren Brown

Hoppe-Challenged 18-1 Championship Match Set in Chicago

The Schaefer versus Hoppe 18-1 championship match will be held in Orchestra Hall Chicago on March 11. Hoppe recently challenged the event and will meet Schaefer in the notable billiards confrontation.

Schaefer Ve

Malo Beats Hill 150 to 124 in C Class Billiards

In the tenth game of the amateur billiards tourney at Hub Palace last night, Malo defeated Hill 150 to 124. The match showcased strong shooting from Malo and Hill kept the score close through the middle frames.

Hub Palace Malo Hill

Major Taylor Competes Against Field At Park Square

Major Taylor the famed colored cyclist appears at Park Square Track for his first multiple rider appearance. He runs in the half mile handicap and the 10 mile open facing Iver Lawson Joe Fogler and a large field including John Bedell Menus Bedell Eddie Root N M Andersen James Moran Floyd Krebs. Fogler meets Taylor for the first time in these events while Moran substitutes for Nat Butler in the paced 15 mile race.

Major Taylor Park Square Track Iver Lawson Joe Fogler New York Star John and Menus Bedell Eddie Root N. M. Andersen James Moran Floyd Krebs Fogler Taylor Hugh MacLean Nat Butler

Winners at the fair grounds race card

The winners at the fair grounds today include Exotic first at 1 and Lotus Brandt at 13 to 20 in the first race Alcalde at 10 to 1 in the second Draculum at 9 to 10 in the third Donna III at 8 to 5 in the fourth Afth race St Noel at 8 to 1 in the sixth Grenade at 4 to 1 in the seventh race.

New Orleans Fair Grounds Exotic Lotus Brandt Alcalde Draculum Donna III St. Noel Grenade

EB B C L A Faces 17th Separates in Rubber Game

Tonight in Llyceum Hall East Boston the EB B C L A basketball team meets the 17th Separates from Flushing L I. The series stands one win apiece after two games with the 17th Separates taking the first game and C L A winning the second.

E. Boston C. L. A Llyceum Hall East Boston Flushing L. I

Cornell Defeats Columbia in Wrestling Meet

Cornell won the wrestling meet against Columbia at Ithaca on February 14 by a 5 to 2 score. The meet featured several close bouts as the team earns a conference victory at home.

Ithaca, N Y Cornell Columbia

Harvard Athletic Receipts Show Deficit for 1906 07

Harvard's annual financial report shows total receipts of 110 110.56 and expenses surpassing them by 11 640.47 for 1906 07. Football income exceeded expenses by about 40 000, but was 15 000 less than the prior year as Yale played in New Haven.

Eliot Harvard Yale Cambridge Football Association New Haven Weld Newell

Pugilistic news and boxing notes from New Orleans and beyond

Pugilistic graves reopen as Jack Everhardt outpoints Jack Graham in a 10 round bout in New Orleans. Harvard’s new pitching machine debuts for the season with no contract gripes. Nick Altrock signs the pledge and vows not to glare at the Wurtzberger when it is gold. Tommy Burns plans heavy activity on return. Jack Johnson to stay idle until top contenders are handled. Langford Barry O'Brien Heveron Squires begin correspondence. The spitball is curbed with a new glove design and diver’s suit to ease objections.

Jack Everhardt Jack Graham New Orleans Tommy Burns Jack Johnson Sam Langford Jim Barry J. Phil O'Brien Bill Heveron Pardon Bill Squires Australia Evergreen

Valor Awards At Dance For Naval Brigade Middies

Young middies from Companies A B and C of the Naval Brigade M V M and their friends danced after a program of sports and prize awards at the East Armory on East Newton street last evening in a crowd near 2000. Prize winners included Seaman Taylor for rifle marksman ship, Seaman Fleming and Cochrane for revolver and cup prizes, Seaman Russell of Lynn for a medal, and Company A and C prize cups in rowing and chariot races. Distinguished attendees included Stopford ex Adjutant General, Captain Dillaway, Lt Harting, Lt Armstrong, Lt Peel, Radigan and Pitcher.

Naval Brigade East Armory East Newton Street Seaman Taylor Seaman Fleming Seaman Cochrane Seaman Russell Lynn Stopford Douglas Dillaway Harting Ambulance Corps Thomas R. Armstrong Peel Company E Radigan Pitcher Engineers Division

Many prize dogs will be exhibited here at New England Kennel Club show

Boston terriers dominate prize wins at the New York show with most prizes going to owners from Boston area. A six month old mast erening puppy named Texas Philip owned by Barrett Philip will appear at Mechanics building for the New England Kennel Club show. The pup is dark brindle with white markings sired by Senator Jr and dammed by Tab. A troupe of dogs bears monkeys and anteaters will perform during the four days of the event.

Boston New York Mechanics Barrett Philip J. W. Philip Texas Santiago Texas Philip New England Kennel Club Senator, Jr Tab Know Boy

Yale Baseball Campaign Opens Under Captain Tad Jones

Yale announces the 1908 baseball season with Captain Tad Jones directing the squad. Leading candidates include Jones and Wylie at catcher, Cushing and Ted Coy at first base, Williams Cushman and Dines at second, Fels at short, Logan at third, and Lippitt Murphy and Wheaton in the outfield. Clifford has quit basketball due to heart trouble, possibly affecting his baseball plans.

New Haven Conn Yale Tad Jones Wylie Cushing Ted Coy Williams Cushman Dines Fels Logan Lippitt Fred Murphy Wheaton Clifford

McCune Wins New England Billiard Title 125 to 66

McCune defeats Brill 125 to 66 to claim the New England billiard championship at Miah Murray's event. Tonight English players Tom Dawson and Misky are scheduled to play.

McCune Brill Miah Murray New England Tom ‘Dawson Misky

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