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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1908

Page

8

Lawson Chases Kramer in World Class Cycle Showdown

Iver Lawson claims peak form after a stunning six day race in Park Square Garden drawing about 8000 spectators. He eyes a high profile challenge against Frank Kramer the American sprinting champion in Boston, based on recent wins over Joe Fogler Major Taylor and others. John Bedell of Lynbrook New York emerges as Lawson’s potential rival with a strong finish in the week long event.

Iver Lawson Park Square Garden Chicago Frank Kramer Boston Lawson Kramer Joe Fogler Kansas City Major Taylor Park Square Fogler Krebs John Bedell Lynbrook Long Island John Menus

Lampoon and Crimson Editors to Play Hockey

Harvard Lampoon and Crimson editors will face off on Brae-Burn ice today in a friendly hockey game to settle past flak and rivalries. The humorous clash pits the Lampoon against the Crimson in a campus showdown.

Lampoon Crimson Harvard Harvard Crimson The Brae-Burn

Horse Notes and Pace Race Insights Span Grand Circuit

The trotter Chase timed at 30 1-4 seconds, 2:07 1-4 pace, pulled owner John Shepard and C. H. Belledell. George Wilkes discusses Spirit of the Times lineage. Dobson, by Bingen out of Winthrop Morrill, owned by John Mills of Somerville, to race in slow pacing from Detroit to Lexington. New England trainers to appear on the grand circuit this year. Metro politan Club president belledel announces weekly cups for outsiders during the season.

John Shepard C. H. Belledell George Wilkes Horseman Spirit of the Times Dobson Bingen Winthrop Morrill John Mills Somerville Detroit Lexington New England Edward Sanderlin Walter Cox Tom Marsh John Marston Jack Trout Fred Clare Fred Hyde C. W. Laselle Walter Warren Jack Bowen C. N. Belledel Metropolitan Club

Fred Tenney Signs With New York Giants

Fred Tenney, longtime Boston first baseman, signs with the New York Giants after accept ing the Giants offer. He heads to Marlin Springs, Texas, with teammates for training, eager to prove he can excel in New York and offset criticism after the McGann trade.

Fred Tenney New York Frea ‘Tenney McGraw Giants John I. Brush Fred Boston Tenney Gothamites Dan McGann Brown University Marlin Springs Tex Merkle New York Nationals

Harvard Five Faces Crippled Princeton Test

Harvard schedules a crippled lineup as it meets Princeton in a crucial late season game. Princeton hopes Halliday and Clark lift the Tigers after a string of defeats, while Harvard struggles with bruised players Brown and Browne and the aim to rebound against Yale’s strong defense.

Harvara Princeton Yalé Dartmouth S. Brown G. Browne Yale Harvard Crimson Halliday Clark Tiger Lang

Haverhill Signs Local Pitcher Patrick Thornton

Patrick C. H. Thornton, a well known local baseball figure, is listed on the Haverhill roster for the New England league and appears set for a regular berth. Last season in semi professional play he won 21 of 27 decisions with three one hit games and two two hit games. At 21, 165 pounds and 6 foot 1, he previously failed to land a Fall River tryout as the pitching staff remained intact.

New York Tenney Boston Hub Fred McGraw Tommy Rot John McGraw Patrick C. H. Thornton Thornton Haverhill New England Fall River

Ketchell Highlighted as Dark Horse for Hall of Fame Stature

Bill Bailey profiles Stanley Ketchell the Grand Rapids boxer whose recent form and past battles with Joe Thomas position him as a strong heavy weight contender. The column compares Ketchell to boxing greats and foresees a rise through the ranks as rivals near retirement and the sport’s legends debate his path to prominence.

Horseman Titer Back From Russian Trip

Henry Titer former Forbes farm trainer and driver returns to Readville from Russia after accompanying Count Oostoff. He witnessed Moscow and St Petersburg races visits estates and covered 16 000 miles in travel.

Henry Titer Forbes Canton Bingen Readville Russia Gegorie Oosroff Titer Owalssa Totaro Blue Hill Count Oostoff New York Boston Moscow Mr. Titer St. Petersburg Orloff

Comic musings mix sports fashion and politics in cluttered column

A disjointed skating bulletin blends jokes about Fred Tenney and Mike Twin with references to John Harvard and Rube Waddell. It meanders through political whimsy, home remedies, and local playground notes, listing drifted place names like Crystal Lake, Newton, and Chelsea Creek amid stray phrases and crowd chatter.

Post’s Oimen Street Poulan Hte Newton Silver Lake Nonantum

Levee Defeats Fogler Bets Stir Up Parody Talk

Fragmentary text hints at a past wager about Levee beating Fogler at a specified time. Mentions Charles FF and parodic introduction of a new game amid blurred names and phrases.

Levee Fogler Charles FF Shrub

Harvard Seeks Hoodoo Breaker in Haughton Era at Cambridge

Harvard fans expect Percy Haughton to end a losing streak across football basketball and hockey. He brings a strong iron rule and Yale style tactics aided by Bill Reid’s system and former Harvard stars to build a winning eleven and lift spirits after recent defeats.

Harvard Crimson Percy Haughton Yale Haughton Cornell Syracuse Ithaca Bill Reid Reid

Gossip of the boxers weekly card includes Sullivan English clash

The article lists multiple boxing bouts for the week across cities such as Rock Springs Philadelphia London and New York with names including Peter Sullivan Clar ence English Jim Bonner Billy Glover Patsy Kline Kid Sheehan Willie Riley and Abe Attell. It notes engagements by the Armory Athletic Association and highlights a Sullivan versus English matchup and a Bonner versus Glover bout as standout affairs.

Peter Sullivan Clarence English Rock Springs Wryo Jack Fitzgerald Lm Donovan Philadelphia Jim Driscoll Charlies Griffen London Jim Bonner Billy Glover Patsy Kline Fred Chisholm Kid Sheehan Willie Riley Averr A. A Boston Henry Myers Eddie Harrigan Portland Fred Bradley Kid Williams New York Willie Fitzgerald George Brown Reading Penn Jimmy Moran New Orleans Abe Attell Eddie Kelly San Francisco Jim Donovan Illie Lewis Schenectady Ontario A Unk Russell Fall River West Sullivan English Armory Athletic Association South Boston Bonner Deshler Sheehan

Final Week in Boston High School Basketball Title Race

Roxbury faces West Roxbury in Y division action at Roxbury for the season finale. Dorchester High hosts Boston Latin in a decisive championship clash, with Dorchester favored on their home court. Boston Latin remains undefeated in league play as the season closes amid apathy and criticism of management.

Boston High Roxbury West Roxbury Mechanic Arts South Boston High Peninsular School Dorchester High Boston Latin Dorchester Delaney Spaulding Warren Avenue Boston

Boxing Card Promises Busy Night Across New England

South fighter prepares for Fred Chisholm of Everett while Eddie Harrigan and ex champion Henry Myers renews clashes. Tomorrow night features bouts in Portland Maine and Philadelphia with George Geaogier and Carats, plus Nap Dnofresne versus Joe Wagner in Lewiston. Jim Donnaruma reports Er Keevin offered a bout featuring Mont to Jimmy Walst but declined for a decision, and Billy Gardner versus George Pleasen ends with referee Owen Kenney.

South Fred Chisholm Everett Eddie Harrigan Henry Myers Portland Willie Fitzgerald George Ge Wallops Assell Philadelphia Jimmy Briggs Chelsea Dick Nelson Lymansville R. I Nap Dnofresne Lewiston Joe Wagner Anapuste Jim Donnaruma al Delmont Er. E. Keevin Roadoke Delmont Jimmy Walst West End Madchester Billy Gardner George Pleasen Owen Kenney

Basketball Games Wanted for 120 and 125 Pound Teams

Classified notice seeks basketball games for 120 and 125 pound teams. Listings include St Marys and Wanda Well Games with contact names A E Payne J W F J H Guitland and Wanda Well Games with G I Goodspeed. Addresses shown for each organizer in East Baston Kingston Street Boston.

St. Mary's A. E. Payne Marginal Street East Baston J. H. Guitland Kingston Street City Wanda Well G. I. Goodspeed Atlantic Avenue Boston

Red Sox name initial lineup and releases for 1914 season

Boston manager Jim McGuire unveils first selections Ungland at first LaPorte at second Wagner at short Lord at third Thoney in left Barrett center Gessler in right plus releases Dantzig Madden Ryan Delmas Peterson to Portland Los Angeles Providence. 30 players to Little Rock. Barrett may lead as captain候.

Boston Ungland LaPorte Wagner Lord Thoney Barrett Gessler Sullivan Carlisle McHale Cravath Dantzig Madden Ryan Portland Ore Delmas Los Angeles Peterson Providence New York Little Rock Chadbourne Speaker Whiteman Jimmie McQuire McConnell Young Donahue

Crimson 3 Oarsmen Shakeup in Harvard Rowing

Harvard oarsmen consider lineup changes after first day on the river. Sargent leads stroke prospects amid shifting seats as Richardson Severance Lunt and Fish hold current shells. Faulkner may move from bow to 8 with lighter replacements sought. Cutler Ball and Gaspar Bacon discussed for bow and alternates.

Harvard Varsity Bristol Sim Tay Sargent Farley Wray Richardson Severance Lunt Fish Faulkner E. Bacon Morgan Bow Cutler Ball Gaspard Bacon

Harvard Lacrosse Opens Season With Veteran Squad

Harvard lacrosse prepares to start its season with about 25 candidates reporting at the handball courts behind Hemenway gym. Captain Vance leads a practically veteran squad as the team works on a yet unfinished schedule and aims to become a popular minor sport at the university.

Harvard Vance Hemenway Gymnasium

Dartmouth Star Frank Brady Shines in Top Scoring Role

Frank Brady the star forward for Dartmouth led the Green with 16 points in their Saturday game against Harvard Dartmouth notes. Arthur Rowbotham of Stone School suffered a severe ice hockey injury at Franklin Field in the schoolboy meet buildup. Paglia of English High showed strong form in the Armory cross country run on Washingtons Birthday with potential for further development.

Frank Brady Dartmouth South Boston Arthur Rowbotham Stone School Franklin Field Robie Paglia Armory Washington

Norwood Freshmen Seek Games with Boston Teams

The Norwood High freshman ice hockey team aims to schedule games with nearby Boston area high schools. Communications can be sent to Philip Norton at 11 Linden Street Norwood Massachusetts.

Norwood High Boston Philip Norton Linden Street Norwood Mass

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