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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1909

Page

11

Harvard Wins Intercollegiate Championship Over Dartmouth

Harvard defeats Dartmouth 1 to 0 at St Nicholas Rink to claim the intercollegiate hockey title. Hicks scored the game winner with under two minutes left in the second period after a fast, clean contest dominated by Harvard's skating and stamina.

Harvard Dartmouth New York St. Nichola Crimson Cambridge Hicks Erhard St. Nicholas Washburn Erhard Willett Pettingill Bata C

East Boston Triumphs Over St Johnsbury In Twin Grabs

East Boston defeated St. Johnsbury in two home games by scores 19 to 18 and 17 to 15. Corbett and Crowley led the scorers with multiple floor goals in both halves, Crowley adding three from fouls. Attendance reached 600 for the evening affair.

Boston St. Johnsbury East Boston Gcormett Shiey Ccs Escrechecs Ovdl Serueger Doronds Fo Essors Oenckers Seeeube Ec Brennan Sjcaig Cole Dacing Reed Rani Eave Wright Fast Boston Corbett Vaughn Crowley Krueger Matthews Darvis Davis Dawson Gargan Lacasse

Army Narrowly Defeats Penn State College 37 to 16

At West Point on February 22 the Army defeated Pennsylvania State College 37 to 16. Army scorers included Devers Conard Surles Beardslee Arnold Milliken Read and others with key baskets by Devers Conard Surles and Beardslee. Umpire was H. H. Fisher of Columbia.

Army Pennsylvania State West Point Pennsylvania State College Penn Devers F. Seeeaaeeeet Herman Haerle Conard Milliken Peee F Read Surles Csssi Cig de Leardslee Arnold G. Selate Viagin Rakes Ver Catron Hardy Harrington Conard Surles Beardslee Read Blythe Waha Iiverle H. H. Fisher Columbia

Madison A. C. Wins At Roanoke In Exciting Game

The Madison A. C. defeated the Institutes 21 to 20 at Roanoke yesterday afternoon in a hard fought basketball contest. Cummings Steele O'Connor and Grady led scoring. Steele and Cummings drew several fouls as both teams fought rough defense. Attendance reported at 350 with Hawkins as referee and Witzerald scoring.

Roanoke West End Madison A. C Institutes Madison A. C. Institute Cummings C. F Poive Steele Grady Harvey O'Connor McGinnis Maloney Madison Institute Harvey O'Connor Lippman Rrady Sawyer Grady Hawkins Witzerald

Winthrop High Trims Harvard Freshmen 54 to 17

Winthrop High School’s basketball team routed the Harvard Freshmen 54 to 17 in a decisive win at Winthrop yesterday. Over 70 supporters watched as LeCour Belcher Taylor Snow Anderson Baker Philips Fernald Bowker scored for Winthrop with Harvard’s Boyd and Bowker among the foul scorers.

Winthrop High School Harvard Winthrop Crimson Winthrop High LeCour Belcher Anderson T. B Fernald Taylor Bowker Snow R. B Bovu Baker Phillips Feet R. F Bouillard le Cour Taylor Snow Phlips Fernald Bowker Boyd Reed Margeson Timer Dawson

Wesleyan Defeats Dartmouth in Fast Basketball Game

In Middletown Conn Wesleyan beat Dartmouth 26 to 13. Key Wesleyan players Payward and Soule starred at guard and forward. Dartmouth’s Kidder Pfeiffer and Chamberlain led their team’s scoring efforts. Referee Hyatt from Yale officiated.

Middletown Conn Wesleyan Dartmouth Payward Soule Kidder Pfeiffer Mullen Ryan Soule Hayward Wilcox Dingle Hedges Avery Chamberlain Brady Hyatt Yale Leighton Timer—Beaton

Tryde Park A A A Shuts Out St. Mary Quincy in Tight Win

Hyde Park yesterday afternoon the Tryde Park A A A basketball team closed its season with a straight victory, defeating St. Mary of Quincy 4 16 in a heated contest that stood as the season’s fiercest clash.

Hyde Park Tryde Park A. A St. Mary Quincy

Holy Trinity A A Wins Big With 52 to 0 Shutout

The Holy Trinity A A extended its winning streak to 15 and earned a second shutout by defeating the Craddocks of Medford 52 to 0.

Holy Trinity A. A The Craddocks of Medford

East Boston Team Plans U S Tour Across New Jersey and New York

The Fast Boston Athletic Association team will depart on a tour through New Jersey and New York in March. They open against Paterson, New Jersey, then face Loftus of New York City and clubs in Gloversville Slushing Yonkers and select military teams.

Greensburg Basketball Team Plans New England Tour

Greensburg Penn team captain Jack Doherty from Worcester, a former East Boston A A player, leads a squad including John Fox and John O Hanrahan on a post league trip through New England starting about March 1 after the Penn league ends.

Greensburg, Penn Jack Doherty Worcester East Boston New England Doherty John Fox John O’hearn

Young Men’s Literary Institute Defeats Madison AC 20 to 9

At Roanoke Hall West End yesterday afternoon the Young Men’s Literary Institute basketball five defeated the Madison AC 20 to 9 before a large crowd.

Roanoke Hall West End Young Men’s Literary Institute Madison A. C

Fall River Triumphs Over Pawtucket In Polo 5 2

Fall River dominates Pawtucket in a polo clash winning 5 to 2. Key players include Harper and Bannon with notable stops and a final score that reflects Fall River's control throughout the game.

Fall River Pawtucket FAL River Higgins Canavan Jason Tphomppebod Pedi Vis Pierce Carrigay CaMeron Harper Bannon Harper Kilgara Timer—Leary

Providence 5 Brockton 8 hockey scorecard report

Providence defeats Brockton 8 to 5 in a spirited game played in Providence Rhode Island. The roster includes McCarthy McGilvray Miller Mallory and Mullen with Lewis and Perrin listed as timer.

Brockton Providence RI. T Roby Crete McCarthy McGilvray Mercer Pires Oat Mansfield Miller Doherty Mallory Mullen Provdence Lewis McCarthy Mallory Hardy Miller Connolly Timer Perrin

New Bedford Tops Fall River In Overtime Hockey

In front of about 2000 fans at New Bedford, the hosts defeated Fall River 7 to 6 after overtime. Key players included Harkins and Higgins with multiple rushes, Sutton stopping 48 shots, and Harper making 29 saves. Referee Cusick, timer Britt.

Worcester New Bedford Lneup Harkins Joko Leek Roberts Menard Moire Uae Sale Athek Fahey Esse Wood Sutherland Hart Sutton Starlow Britt Fall River Boniyaie Higgins Thompson Roberts Eon Cee Ar Murray Pea Canavan Boliteries Bod Carrigan Harper Thompson Holderness Cusick

Seniors Win Exeter Meet at Interclass Competition

The Exeter interclass meet at Phillips Exeter Academy saw W. J. Bingham of Lawrence Mass set a new 60 yard dash record with 1 minute 1h 15 seconds. The senior class won the faculty shield with 83 1/3 points though the juniors trailed closely at 83. Fred Burns tied the 40 yard dash record at 35 seconds and Crandall tied the high hurdles mark at 16 15 seconds. Burns led in points, winning two clashes and aiding the seniors in the relay. A junior meet for students under 17 was introduced and proved successful.

Crandall Fred Burns

Salem boxing card features Ouellette and O'Brien

Salem February 22 Young Men s A C of Salem hosted eight round main bout Ouellette of Lawrence lost to Jack O'Brien of Lawrence in the third round O'Brien won on a four count In the semi final Curty Williams of Lynn stopped Kid Burns of Revere in the fifth round In the preliminary four rounds Young Kelly of Danvers and Tim Mahoney of Peabody drew.

Ouelette O'Brien Salem A. C Young Ouellette Jack O'Brien Lawrence Oupellette Curty Williams Lynn Kid Burns Revere Young Kelly Danvers Tim Mahoney Peabody

Thousands Attend 25th New England Kennel Club Show

The 25th annual New England Kennel Club beach show opens in Mechanics Building with over a thousand dogs benched. Judges award blue ribbons for top dogs including Brutus Jr. and Nero among Great Danes and other breeds. spectators fill aisles as beagles, collies, and poodles attract attention.

Mechanics’ Building New England Kennel Club America New York City Flora von der Aar Tonti, Ill Flora James Mortimer Brutus Jr Arthur Lockwood New York Brutus Rex Gloria Mr. Lockwood Peter Lohn Nero Boston Samuel Untermyer Beagles

Tech Team Plans Record Attempt at Mechanics Building Track

The MIT relay team that ran 8m 10s at the BA A meet aims to break the record again in the upcoming Knowler Crowley race Saturday night. Harvard could not meet them, and Tufts or Brown are being arranged as possible opponents. A large Mechanics crowd is anticipated for the match.

Osthues Harvard Crimson Tufts Brown Tech Mechanics

Preparatory League Indoor Meet Set at Mechanics Building

Interest runs high for the annual Preparatory athletic league Indoor meet to be staged tomorrow at Mechanics Building. Brookline Newton and Cambridge Latin schools form the league with close races anticipated as Newton seeks to extend its three straight meet wins. Captain Frank LD Close could be Cambridge Latin’s key scorer once fit, with C. Tt. 8 also expected to contribute strongly.

Mechanics’ Building Brookline Newton Cambridge Tatin Cambridge Latin Frank LD. Close

Glover Defeats Connelly in Fifth Round Bout

Johnny Glover of Boston beat Arthur Connelly of this city at the Olympic Athletic Club in the fifth round of their ten round stars bout. Glover used clever boxing to take the lead from the outset and win the match.

New York Johnny Glover Boston Arthur Connelly Bury Olympic Athletic Club New England

De Palma Tops Mardi Gras Races In New Orleans

Ralph de Palma in a Fiat Cyclone swept the 60 mile free for all and the 10 mile handicap at the Mardi Gras races at the fair grounds mile track. He won the 60 mile event after the race was opened to free for all. Mrs. Joan Cuneo and others followed in a tight finish across the line.

New Orleans Fair Ground Ralph de Palma de Palma Robertson Donnelly Packard Schelfler Jackson Cuneo Knox Giant Simplex Strang Isetta Burman Mulek Iat Cyclone Ofa Rteang Teottad Send Robertson Dhimples Mra. Cunea

Hub Players Win Tourney In New England Checker Meet

Boston defeated New England amid close play at the New England Checker Players Association tournament held at the American House. Boston won 197 of 510 games, New England 156, with 157 drawn. Christy Mathewson drew all four of his games for New England. A late evening simuls saw Barker and Heffner win honors. Officers were elected: President K. E. Hlamm, Vice-President J. B. Greehan, Secretary H. O. Brown M. D., Treasurer George N. Dean. A $2 prize tournament with eight players per side is planned for today, with Barker and Heffner barred from $2 but eligible for $10 games. sessions at 10 am 1 pm and 7 pm.

Boston New England New England Checker Players’ Association Christy Mathewson New York Giants Matty Barker Heffner KE. A. Hlamm J. B. Greehan H. O. Brown M. D George N. Dean

Bermuda Hotel Trumilton Sees Expanded Comforts for Winter Guests

William F. Ingold, manager, reports improvements at Hotel Trumilton Bermuda including 1 suites with baths and up-to-date furnishings. A circular from Arlington in New York under same management promotes a brief water trip to Bermuda with special inducements for travelers.

William F. Ingold Trumilton Bermuda Hamilton Arlington Twenty-fifth Street Broadway New York

Harvard Teams Ready for Intercollegiate Meets This Week

Harvard athletico squads prepare for weekend action with the swimming team set to meet Princeton at Princeton and the gymnastics squad scheduled to face Yale at Hemenway Gymnasium for Saturday night events.

Harvard Athletico Twe Colson Princeton Clarvara Agaist Yale Hemenway Gymnasium

Sidney of Boston Defeats Mike Grady in Semifinal Bout

Sidney of Boston defeats Mike Grady in a semifinal matchup at the Ormanteed Cladetane Athletic Championship. The event drew about 600 attendees with Kelly winning the other semifinal against Young Kelly to reach the final.

Sidney Boston Mike Grady Lowell Cladetane Fred Bidhimy Haeton Mike Dyady Muouendrie Daek Ao Batw Young Kelly Kelly GPU Powie

Washington Meet Results Highlight Johns Hopkins Victory

The South Athletic meet held here today saw BS Mrayer of Johns Hopkins University win the event. Details on times and other placings are unclear from the fragment.

Wasmeengton Johns Flopkins Uiversity Mlintow Seveida Pho Cietanoe Roy

Ballard Wins the Providence 74 Mile Race

Joseph E. Ballard of Providence with Boston Athletic Association won the 74 mile Greystone to Providence race in mud hindered conditions. Michael Norris finished second, with 140 starters and 103 finishers. Ballard’s time was 41 minutes 318.63 seconds as crowds crowded the last mile and police protection proved inadequate.

Providence R. I Joseph E. Ballard Boston Athletic Association Greystone Michael Norris Brookline Gymnasium Association G. A. Ballard Arnold Halstead Lawrence Mass J. M. Wallace Providence Athletic Club Centredale H. E. Baker Classical High School Ballard

Lush Reinstated as Yale Baseball Coach

Yale opens its baseball practice with Billy Lush in charge for a single season. Captain Fred Murphy led about 75 candidates in gym work as the rain flooded the cage. Ed Walsh of the Chicago American League oversaw battery candidates.

New Haven Conn Yale Fred Murphy Billy Lush Ed Walsh

Harvard Crew Opens Season With Warm River Practice

Harvard welcomes warm weather as the Charles River thaws near the boat house. Crimson oarsmen move from the tank to a real shell for sailing practice this afternoon. Lothrop Withington replaces Hooper in the varsity boat.

Harvard Charles River Crimson Lothrop Withington Paul Withington Varsity Hooper

Loughrey Edges Corbett In Close Six Round Bout

In Philadelphia at the Washington Sporting Club Young Loughrey outpointed Fred Corbett over six fierce rounds. Both fighters hit the mat twice, but Loughrey used a head hook to gain the decision as slugging and punching defined the bout.

Philadelphia Young Loughrey Fred Corbett Washington Sporting Club Loughrey

Attell Defeats Regan After 29 Rounds in San Francisco

In San Francisco on February 22 Monte Attell won the decision over Johnny Regan after a 29 round boxing bout. Attell claimed the victory in a hard fought contest.

Monte Attell Johnny Regan San Francisco

Chelsea Beats Portland in Tight Basketball Game

Chelsea defeated Portland in a close 19 to 14 contest played in Portland Maine on February 22. The reading shows Chelsea taking early lead and holding off Portland throughout the game with strong defense and key scoring runs.

Portland Chelsea Portland MM

Newton Defeats Campbell In 250 to 4 Billiards Match

Jack Newton the finger billiardist beat Charles Campbell yesterday afternoon at the Imperial billiard room 250 to 4 in 14 inch balk line. In the evening Newton defeated Curtis Booth 300 to 10 at straight billiards making a run of 149.

Jack Newton Charles Campbell Imperial Billiard Room Newton Curtis Mr. Newton

Stew art Stops Ward in Quick West End Bout

Jim Stewart of New York knocked out Bob Ward of Frisco in a round at the West End A C. The knockout came two minutes into the bout as Stew art delivered a right to Ward’s jaw before 2500 spectators.

Philadelphia Jim Stewart New York Bob Ward Frisco West End A. C Stewart Ward

Greer to Turn Pro After Long Amateur Career

Frank Greer of East Boston, famed amateur oarsman, announces retirement from amateur regattas. His first pro race will be against Eddie Duran of Canada in Toronto in May. He plans to row in English handicap races in September, training at the Columbian Rowing Association and with the Western Rowing Club in St. Louis or Maryland. Alderman Giblin to join Greer on the Canadian tour and lead a party of athletes.

Frank Greer East Boston United States Canada Greer Columbian Rowing Association Eddie Duran Toronto England Boston James Ten Eyck St. Louis Maryland Western Rowing Club Ten Eyck Robert Donnelly Thomas J. Giblin Rowing Club Salem Peabody Danvers Beverly Bright Dr. Liverpool Tremont St Essex St Fremont

Fast Time Made in Western Marathon Won by Bodikker

San Francisco February 22 the first Pacific coast marathon ran under the Olympic Club banner Oko Bodikker won in 2 40 81 5 beating Hayes who won London Olympic Marathon from Dordando by nearly fifteen minutes The event marked a record pace for the coast and highlighted Pacific coast distance running.

San Francesco Pacific Coast Olympic Club of San Francisco Oko Bodikker Hayes London Dorando

West End House Defeats Baldwins in Fast Clan-na-Gael Hball

West End House beat John KE Baldwins 24 to 20 at Clan-na-Gael Hall in South Boston. It marked their 17th win with only one loss, continuing a strong season start.

Clan-na-Gael South Boston West End John KE. Baldwins

Interclass Games at Brookline Postponed

Interclass games scheduled for Brookline yesterday were postponed. It remains doubtful if the school will hold any games, but an open meeting is planned in the spring.

Brookline

Hanlon Defeats Daly in Six Round Boston Bout

Chelsea light heavy Jimmie Hanlon dominated Boston’s Andy Daly in six rounds at the Pastime Club Portland. Hanlon led throughout, landing to head and body while staying quick on his feet and dodging Daly’s powerful swings.

Portland Andy Daly Boston Jimmie Hanlon Chelsea Hanlon

Babe Hit By Car In Front Of Dover Street Incident

Paul Simon a three year old child living at 2 Calvert Place was struck by an electric car on Dover Street shortly after 2:30 yesterday afternoon. He sustained contusions to the head and face.

Paul Simon Calvert Place Dover Street

Magpies Attack Pigs in Hover Farm Feeding Frenzy

Ike Fly of Hover Washington fights a magpie boom devouring his 100 piglets on his Portland area farm. The birds have attacked the sty repeatedly over several days, drawn by hunger and bold in behavior.

Portland Ore Ike Fly

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