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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1907

Page

10

Star Athletes Entered In Big Medford Meet

Star performers from local clubs colleges and schools fill the Medford Armory indoor meet. Notables include Wesley W. Coe world champion shot putter and a host of Harvard Brown MIT and local entrants. Key races feature the 400 yards half mile mile relay and shot put with Medford High facing Malden in a rivalry closing the program.

Boston Athletic Association Lawrence Light Guards Medford Wesley W. Coe W. D. Eaton Bobby Leavitt Ben Stephenson EH. E. Nelso John Connolly Malcom V. MacDonald H. A. Gidney W. F. Flatley W. H. Fernald Herbert Jaques Eddie Hart Every H Clark Eaton Go Prout Brown Mary’wan Frank Leghan St. Alphonsus Thurlow Tommy Reardon Cambridgeport Gymnasium Phil Heald Roy Welton Lawrece James J. Lee Herbert A. Gidney Somersend Clark Harvard Rowbotham Stone M. C. MacDonald Noble & Greenough Barber Newtopay Coe

Dartmouth Five Crippled For Middletown Game

Hanover, N. H. Feb 20 The Dartmouth basketball team left for Middletown to face Wesleyan tomorrow night. Lang did not travel and both Lane and captain Goebenstein are hurt raising fears for the outcome. The Williams game at Williamstown tonight was cancelled.

Hanover N. H Dartmouth Middletown Wesleyan Lang Lane Goebenstein Williams Williamstown

Freshmen Baseball Tryouts Amid Fever Shakeup

Professor Bartlett on the athletic council cites scarlet fever in town as a reason for cancellation. A possible forfeit claim looms for the Williams team, with a makeup game at Williamstown set for March 8. Twenty five freshmen reported to Captain Skillin for baseball tryouts this afternoon.

Professor Bartlett Athletic Council Williams Plummer Williamstown Skillin

Boston Terrier Fanciers Show Draws Large Crowd

Boston Terrier Fanciers Out in Force at Big Show reports large crowds and keen judging as dogs compete for top trophies. Rip Van Winkle and Vuelta Glory win nods, with protests over a collie ear and a notable $1000 sale of Prince Boylston II to a Philadelphia buyer.

Boston Terrier Dar FE. W. Clerk Rip van Winkle W. L. Davis Vuelta Glory St. Bernards Judge Green Arthur Mulvey Messrs Dwight Baldwin W. N. Kimball W. N. Davis Thomas Wesley Limit Bitches New York Boston Messrs. Kimball Davis Kelley Mulvey Moe Myron Robinson Princess de Montglyon W. H. Blake Dorchester Samuel R. Foster Philadelphia Prince Boylston II Joseph H. Caie

Surprises in City League Triumphs by Local Teams

Somerset, McCarthy, Boylston and New Roxbury were winners in the City league matches last night, delivering unexpected results and strong showings from multiple squads.

Somerset McCarthy Boylston New Roxbury

Speedway Stars Set For Fasig Tipton Cup on Charles River

A large crowd is expected at this afternoon's Fasig Tipton cup race on the Charles River speedway if weather remains pleasant. The event features champion Metropolitan Club stallion Tom Phair racing against Laura, Grace Baron, and Billy Ross with fast sleighing predicted yesterday.

Charles River Speedway Metropolitan Club Tom Phair Laura Grace Baron Billy Ross

Milton High School blanks Hyde Park in season finale

Milton High School hockey routed Hyde Park High 4 to 0 to end the season. Hyde Park keeper Taylor stood out at cover point but Milton dominated from the opening faceoff with Arlington champions looming as a potential future opponent.

Milton High Hyde Park High Milton Arlington Hyde Park Taylor

Holiday games set for South Boston High

South Boston High hosts South Boston and Dorchester High alumni on Washington's birthday with a close afternoon game. The John E. Baldwins and Notre Dames meet for their second 120 pound district title bout.

South Boston High Dorchester High Washington South Boston High School John E. Baldwins Notre Dames

English High, East Boston Tie In N Division Play

English High School defeated East Boston High 17 to 15 to force a three way tie for the N division title at Montgom ery Street School. East Boston second team won by one point to claim the second teams’ championship in X division.

English High School East Boston High Montgomery Street Boseton High School English East Boston Sheridan

B A A Holds Holiday Shoot At River Side

The Boston Athletic Association will stage an all day handicap shoot at River side tomorrow starting with the 9 am train from Trinity Place. Hl Howell donated eight Toby prizes bronze for events including a 100 third event with four prizes and a second 100 third event after lunch. The program aims to let latecomers shoot for prizes and on Feb 23 the Dorset consolation cap will be awarded to the highest handicap scorer who has not won a cup this season.

Boston Athletic Association Riverside Trinity Place C. Hl. Howell Toby Dorset

Roxbury High Loses Three Star Athletes

Roxbury High School announces that Harry Moran William Gheradini and Kenneth McDonald will discontinue their services today. The trio have been key members of the school athletic teams over the past two seasons and their departure impacts the program.

Harry Moran William Gheradini Kenneth McDonald Roxbury High School

Brookline High Holiday Meet Draws 75 Entries

Brookline High School reports more than seventy five entrants for the annual interclass track meet to be held in Town Hall on Washington's Birthday afternoon. The program includes sprint and distance events with a chance of record times.

Brookline High Brookline High School Washington

Roxbury High School Rout Mechanic Arts in Two Games

Roxbury High School first and second fives defeated Mechanic Arts teams 36 to 6 and 10 to 9. OConnell and Captain McCarthy starred for Roxbury, while Bayer scored M.A.H.S. only floor goal.

Roxbury High School Mechanic Arts Roxbury O'Connell McCarthy Bayer

South Boston and Boston Latin Face Crucial Divisional Clash

In Boston High School basketball, South Boston High and Boston Latin meet at Warren Avenue to determine division supremacy as the only championship contenders. Both first teams share equal standings, with Latin the only prior defeat for South Boston and Roxbury High the only loss for Latin. A parallel battle for second-division leadership accompanies the main matchup, with the two second teams holding the same standing and their fate tied to today’s result.

South Boston High Boston Latin Warren Avenue Roxbury High South Boston Roxbury

Interscholastic Golf Assn Elects Officers

The Greater Boston Interscholastic Golf Association elected officers at its annual meeting held yesterday at DeMerritte School Boston. Officers named include President Brice S. Evans and Vice President Karl Mosser with a full executive slate.

Greater Boston Interscholastic Golf Association DeMerritte School Boston Brice S. Evans DeMerritte Karl Mosser Roxbury Latin P. F. O’donnell Newton Wiigh Dana Wingate Winchester High W. H. Cady Brookline High H. Johnson Noble & Greenough G. HI. Pushee

Young Holds Out for Raise

Little Cy Young and Wred Tenney met at the National League office for over two hours but reached no deal. Young seeks a $2000 salary and plans to return later in the week when an agreement is expected. Tenney and Young remained hopeful after a cordial, unfinalized discussion.

Cy Young Wred Tenney Nationaleague Young Tenney George Dovey Dovey Tony Marsh

Freeman Desires Baseball Fever Ready For Season

Buck Freeman of the Americans is eager for the season to start. He wrote that he is crazy for the bell to ring and would rather be at Little Rock than Wilkesbarre. Freeman says he feels fine and bets a dozen hats that they won’t finish last year’s place.

Buck Freeman Americans Hugh McBreen Buck Little Rock Wilkesbarre Bill. Carrigan Tommy Connolly Quakers Athletics Tommy Zach Gay Natick Bill Coughin Dill Catcher Kleinow New York Americans Hot Springs Highlanders Atlanta Joe Welles Toronto Cumberland Tarty Wolan Dolan

Robson Edges Murphy In Even Six-Round Bout

Spike Robson of England held a slight edge over Tommy Murphy of New York in a six round fight at the National Athletic Club Philadelphia. The bout was fast from start to finish with little damage inflicted by either fighter.

Philadelphia Spike” Robson England Tommy Murphy New York National Athletic Club

Morse Declines Yale Field Coach Post for 1907 Eleven

Samuel F. B. Morse, Yale football captain of 1906, will not take the field coach job for 1907 due to business reasons. Captain Bigelow is considering two candidates, William Knox and Guy Hutchinson, with a leading chance for one of them to fill the post.

New Waven Conn Samuel F. B. Morse Yale Bigelow William Knox Guy Hutchinson

Back Bay Nips St Germain In Tight Perker Memorial Clash

In a close game at Perker Memorial Tall Back Bay edged St Germain 26 19. Sweeney and Slamin brothers stood out as the key contributors for the winners.

Back Bay ST. Germain Perker Memorial Tall Sweeney Slamin

Youngster and veteran meet in Boston boxing trials

At the Boston Athletic Association last night bouts in 120 and 140 pound classes and the heavyweight division were decided. Notable bouts saw Pat Cunningham defeat Morris Miller in a 120 pound clash and Slosberg of the U S S New Jersey beating Anthony Rodriges in the heavyweight segment.

Boston Athletic Association Pat Cunningham Morris Mileler Cunningham Roxbury Miller Harry Myers James Delany Slosberg United States Steamship New Jersey Anthony Rodriges James Duboy Leominster Frank Lowe Boston Thomas Weliy Dorchester Frank Smith Cambridge Charlestown Somerville Rexbury Morris Miller M. Harris Eddie Daniels M. Ross Charles le Ror James Dubor A. M. Sullivan Ed O’brien William Rolfe South Boston Joe Murphy I’. J. McKenzie Albert Hart Brookline Sill Slesberg U. S. S. New Jersey William Allen Abner Jessey A. G. Milliken Malden T. Crowley

Elilton Club Beats Y M U A Juniors at Hilton Gym

The Elilton club defeated the Y M U A Juniors in a fast game at Hilton Gym last night by 19 to 7. Troas and Silver stood out for the losers while Andy and Bornstein starred for the visitors.

Elilton Club Hilton Gym Troas Silver Andy Bornstein

Mayor's Sons in Basket Battle Tonight at Dorchester High

Dorchester High alumni meet St Marys C U in a star game of the season at the Dorchester High School Gymnasium. Preliminary matches feature Baraca versus Roxbury Alliance and a charity game with Welles team ages 12 to 45 against the Rosemonts near the mayor's home. Mayor Fitzgerald expected to attend.

Dorchester High School Dorchester High St. Mary’s C. U Baraca Roxbury Alliance Welles Rosemonts Hickey Fitzgerald Worchester High School Thomas John F. W Fitzgerald Wells St. Mary’s

Lasker Wins Eighth Chess Match Game to Lead

Philadelphia reports Dr. Emanuel Lasker defeated Frank J. Marshall in the eighth game of their championship series. The 63 move win gives Lasker four wins and four draws. eight wins are required to retain the title. Location of the next game not announced.

Philadelphia Namanuel Lasker Frank J. Marshall Dr. Lasker

N E Chess Champion to Meet All Comers

On Washington's Birthday A M Sussmann will give a simultaneous performance at chess in the Boston Chess Club rooms 241 Tremont street meeting all comers. Sussmann is champion of New England and a top Hub player known for strong exhibitions.

Washington A. M. Sussmann Boston Chess Club Tremont Street Sussmann New England

La Touarte Defeats Maynard in 18th Billiard Tourney Game

In the C class amateur billiard tourney at Hub Palace last evening La Touarte defeated Dr Maynard by a 150 to 115 score in the 18th game.

Hub Palace la Touarte Dr. Maynard

New England magnates hold annual league meeting

Baseball's New England magnates meet at the American House for a spring session with an afternoon business meeting and a banquet for New England writers. A schedule is drafted but awaits approval after the big leagues publish their plans. Steve Flanagan reportedly may relocate the Manchester franchise, possibly to Brockton.

New England American House New England League Baseball Writers of Boston Steve Flanagan Manchester Brockton

Joe Thomas bets to beat Mellody or Ryan in ring

Harry Moley deposits $900 with a local sporting editor and offers to bet that Joe Thomas can beat either Honey Mellody or Tommy Ryan at any weight. Moley says Mellody claims welterweight champion status and recalls Thomas beating Mellody before.

New York Harry Moley Joe Thomas Honey Mellody Tommy Ryan Thomas Harry Ryan Melody Mellody

Barnes Fails to Pin Prokos in Wrestling Bout

Jim Barnes of Springfield, the middleweight champion, failed to throw James Prokos of Lowell in a 53 minute match at the Winnisimmer Athletic Club in Chelsea. Prokos proved tougher than expected as Barnes blamed the boxing mat for handicapping his efforts, while both wrestlers exchanged holds and escapes in a spirited bout. A prelim between Young Burlin and Gus Dumond drew strong enthusiasm, both unable to gain a fall in 15 minutes. referee George Toohey and timekeeper Steve Mahoney were noted.

Jim Barnes Springfield America James Prokos Lowell Winnisimmer Athletic Club Chelsea Prokos Barnes Young Burlingame Baltimore Gus Dumond George Toohey Steve Mahoney

Local sports notes mix basketball buzz with oddball tales

A bustling round of basketball at Worchester High School features Mayors Fitzgeralds sons in a Wells vs Rosemonts opener ahead of a Dorchester High alumni clash. Lowell hosts a 14 and 15 year old final between Roger Wolcott alumni and Coburn. Also notes on Billy Hickey’s Panama offer, Daly’s famous cat tale, Monahan’s candlepin bowing title, and Rube Waddell’s timepiece spree in Columbus.

Lowell Roger Wolcott Coburn School Wolcott

Rock Ridge Nall Beat Brookline High 40 28 in Feb game

Rock Ridge Nall defeated Brookline High 40 to 28 today in Wellesley. Felber Manson and Mayo starred for Rock Ridge, while Brain and Clune led Brookline.

Wellesley Rock Ridge Nall Brookline High Felber Manson Mayo Brain Clune Brookline

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