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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1907

Page

8

Boston Fives Win Two Championships

South Boston High defeated Boston Latin 19 to 18 to clinch the division title in the Boston High School basketball league. Captain Churchward led the Peninsula offence with timely fouls and baskets as Latin School pressed late. In the reserves, South Boston also beat Latin 17 to 13 with Barry Stanfield and Barrin earning praise.

South Boston High Boston Latin Peninsula Five Churchward Latin School Butler Joy Carey O'Donnell South Boston Sullivan Peninsular McDonald Fish Barry Barrin Jackmaugh

Only One Horse Out To Oppose Tom Phair

The pace set by Tom Phair remains unmatched as Billy Ross is the sole challenger in the Angus Pointer cup race at Providence. Phair clinches the win with a easy quarter in 31 4 seconds while the first heat records 32 14 seconds. Readville track sleighing continues as Harold Childs jogs Lucile Marlow and Nettie Shedd, with Haven James expanding his trotter stable by purchasing Quintell, a noted 2 14 percenter.

Isaac Sexton Tom Phair Billy Ross Sexton Speed King Phair Angus Pointer Providence Readville Harold Childs J. W. Bailey Lucile Marlow Prodigal Kentucky Todd Lexington W. J. Corbett Nettie Electmont Haven James Quintell Adell

Turf Notes Remsen Robinson Wins Second

Remsen Robinson claimed his second victory in the latest meet notes, dominating the turf event with a strong sprint finish and securing a clear lead over rivals.

3 1 Shot Wins Big at New Orleans Fairgrounds

In New Orleans on February 21 Jerry C. won the first race at odds 3 to 1, bringing in more than $10,000 for backers. Fantastic led the mile handicap early, but Peter Sterling surged late to take the feature.

New Orleans Jerry C Fairgrounds Fantastic Peter Sterling

Two Holiday Games for East Boston Fans

East Boston hosts two holiday basketball games at Lyceum Hall featuring Noddle Island and the Twenty-third Street team of New York. The visiting club recently beat the New York Naval Reserves on their home floor and seeks another win. The 8 o'clock starts will showcase Abadie, Detrich, Corbett, Doherty, and McDonald in key positions with Wendall and Crowley among others.

Boston Noddle Island Lyceum Hall New York New York Naval Twenty-third Street Abadie Detrich Bleilem Keys Kane Wendall East Corbett Doherty McDonald Crowley Burke Desmond Brett

Boston Chess Club 70 Holds Open House Today

The Boston Chess Club at 241 Tremont Street Boston opens its rooms at 2 pm for anyone interested in chess. A. M. Sussman will play simultaneous games against all-comers in the event hosted by the club.

Boston Chess Club Tremont Street Boston A. M. Sussman

Local Sloops Change Hands Through Hollis Burgess Agency

The racing sloop Little Haste owned by Nathaniel C. Nash of Cambridge sold to Fred B. Thurber of Providence through Hollis Burgess. Sloop Setsu owned by W. A. Green of Cambridge sold to T. R. Goodwin of Providence. Herreshoff sloop Hope owned by Mrs. S. P. Colt of Bristol sold to H Holton Wood of Brookline. Cruising knockabout Aspenet owned by Frank Barr of Winchester sold to Francis A. Houston of Concord via the same agency.

Nathaniel C. Nash Cambridge Mass Fred B. Thurber Providence R. I Hollis Burgess Setsu W. A. Green T. R. Goodwin Herreshoff Hope S. P. Colt Bristol R. T H.holton Wood Brookline Frank Barr Winchester Francis A. Houston Concord

Neponset Holiday Game Sets East Boston in Dorchester Clash

The East Boston C L A faces Dorchester A A in Chicatawbut Hall Neponset tonight, then meets again at Lyceum Hall East Boston tomorrow. Outcome could decide the city championship as fans watch closely.

East Boston

World Champion Pool Player Heuston Invades New England

Thomas Heuston the world champion pool star, famed for his calm methodical play and self breaking, faces New England's top players at Miah Murray's pool parlors all week. Heuston, from St. Louis, boasts a $5000 backing and has defeated George Dawson and English Tom Dawson in key matches, drawing crowds nightly.

Thomas Heuston New England Miah Murray Heuston Houston New York George Dawson Dawson Tom Dawson Tom de Oro Cowboy Clearwater Ely Keogh Murray St. Louis

New England league imposes eye tests for umpires

Umpires aspiring to New England league staff must obtain certificates from reputable oculists proving good eyesight. The rule, passed at a spring meeting at the American House, introduces six approved umpires and limits game transfers without president approval to a $50 fine. The event drew managers players and fans with speeches from Dovey McBreen Donovan and others.

New England League O. K American House Fred Doe Atlantic Pacific New England League George Henry George Wood Charles M. Hastings Steve Flanagan Manchester Brockton George Dovey Hugh McBreen Donovan Brooklyn Duffy Providence Jesse Burkett Conway National Connolly Stafford American Charley White Chicago Messrs Pat Donovan Hugh Duffy Billy Hamilton John F. Morrill Secretary Morse M. E. Webb, Jr Peter McNally Peter Kelley President Kelley Lawrence Trophy Fall River Mr. Leonard Lynn Joe Bean Jersey City Club A. M. C. Mitchell Messrs. Brooks and Smith Mr. Hitchcock Jones Mike Regan

Holiday Sports Program Highlights Many Cities

A holiday Washington's Birthday program offers diverse events from boxing bouts in Marysville Rochester and Saco to college matches Yale vs Princeton and Harvard vs Cornell in Ithaca. Other games include Boston and Brockton area high school contests plus exhibitions in chess and shooting.

Eve wins $300 Hayden cup at Boston dog show

Eve, a $1500 Boston terrier owned by M. C. D. Borden of Fall River, captured the Hayden cup at Mechanics Hall in Boston. New York's Hayden Thompson won best prize with a male terrier. Nance, also owned by Borden, took second. A timber wolf exhibit sparked laughs and led to legal issues in Massachusetts.

Eve M. C. D. Borden Fall River Mill Mechanics’ Hall New York Hayden Thompson Yonkers Yonkers Took First Prize With Her. Mr. Borden Thompson American Kennel Club Nance Massachusetts Boston Terriers M. Morris Courtland Isabel Fanny Brooks Slydeark James L. Little Brookline

Cambridge Prospect McCreahan Joins Boston Americans

Cambridge native Jud McCreahan, a 6'2\" right handed outfielder, is to join the Boston Americans next week. Once kept under wraps, the youngster is praised as a phenom with fast feet and solid hitting. He has interscholastic star status, semi pro and Northwest league experience, including a 469 batting mark for Winnipeg.

McCreahan Cambridge Boston Americans Stahl Boston Barrett Hoey Sullivan Freeman Winnipeg South End Tenney

Newton 08 Wins Class Games In Dramatic Meet

Newton February 21 1908 the class of 1908 won a close gymnasium athletic meet with about 500 spectators. Rib Porter set a new school record in the 12 pound shot put at 39 feet 2144 inches, while T Carey and the Mahoney brothers starred in others. Carey won the 1000 yard run with a late sprint and R Mahoney edged the 600 yard race. Final team scores: 1907 24 1908 34 1909 4 1910 1.

Newton Rib’’ Porter Porter Mahoney Brothers T. Carey Carey Mahoney R. Mahoney

Ryan Beats Champion In Billiards Duel At Miah Murray’s

Champion Tom Hueston loses to James Ryan at Miah Murray’s Academy with a long scoreline. Scratches: Hueston 6, Ryan 9. This afternoon English Tom Dawson to play and in the evening John T. McHale faces Hueston.

Tom Hueston James Ryan Miah Murray Hueston Ryan Tom Dawson New England John T. McHale

Tech Five Triumphs Over Lowell Textile, 31 to 15

Tech five defeated Lowell Textile 31 to 15 at the Tech gym last night in a fast game. Tech led with solid defense and balanced scoring from its lineup.

TECH Tech Five Lowell Tech Gymnasium

Victory for Pope's Hill over Emmanuel A.C. at Roxbury

The Pope's Hill five defeated Emmanuel A.C. at Roxbury in a tight game by 21 to 9 last night. Viaporer starred for the winners and Claverie for the losers.

Pope’s Hill Emmanuel A. C Roxbury Viaporer Claverie

Boxer Shot by Sweetheart in Essex Street Lodging

Lawrence February 21. Local boxer John McCarthy known as Young Jon Grim was accidentally shot in the cheek by his sweetheart Eva Butler in a lodging house on Essex street around 8:60 last evening. She fled and police had not captured her by midnight.

Lawrence John McCarthy Jon Grim Eva Butler Essex Street McCarthy Cottage Hospital

Boxing Gossip Prominent Fighters Brawl Across New England

South Boston’s Coley McGowan aka Kid Shea meets Kid Razier of Portland in Lewiston while promoter-backed matchups plan Donovan vs Thomas at Casco Club March 11. Prokos vs Barnes draws crowd. Lundin vs Perreli headlines Winnisimmet wrestling. Mantell to face Williams in Lymanville. boxing, wrestling and fencing plans surface with regional talent like Connolly Mellody and Johnson attracting attention.

Coley McGowan South Boston Augusta Kid Shea Hallowell Kid Razier Portland Lewiston Mike McDonough Denny Dunn Mike Donovan Rochester N. Y Jack Caley Donovan Casco Club Joe Thomas Philadelphia Casey Thomas Jim Prokos Wonder Jim Barnes Springfield Winnisimmet Hjalmar Lundin John Perreli Lundin Perreli Neal Frank Manteau Pawtucket Standard Athletic Club Lymansville Kid Williams Sailor Burke Valley Falls Mantell Bailiwick Attleboro New Bedford Joe Gomez Battling Eldredge Willie Riely Max Freeman Billy Rhodes Kansas Bill Papka Bloomington Til Peoria Tll Papka Big Jack Johnson Australia Johnson Felix National Sporting Club of Sydney New Zealand Post Barth Connolly New England Honey Mellody Mellody Connolly Rhode Island Tommy Sullivan Lawrence

National Lancers Troop A Defeats Eighth Regiment in Somerville

Troop A of the National Lancers beat Company K of the Eighth Regiment at basketball played in the Somerville Armory last night.

The National Lancers Eighth Regiment Somerville

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