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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1905

Page

9

Corbett Apologizes to Eddie Graney in Public Letter

In San Francisco on January 6, Young Corbett issued a public letter apologizing to referee Eddie Graney for accusing him of bias in the Britt decision. Corbett credits misguided friends for misstatements and says Graney’s judgment was not at fault. Graney responds by praising Corbett’s admission and foresees future sportmanship.

San Francisco Cal Young Corbett Eddie Graney Graney Britt Mr. Graney Mr. Britt W. H. Rothwell Rothwell

Tech Fencers Schedule Aggressive Season Plan

The Technology Fencing Association outlines a tight season with bouts against Harvard Yale West Point Columbia Cornell and Pennsylvania. A March 4 dual with Columbia and a March 18 return in New York are set, plus a triangular meet with Penn and Harvard and a quadrangular with Harvard Yale Cornell. Tech also seeks the Morris medal on March 11 in New York.

The Technology Fencing Association New York Intercollegiate Association Annapolis Harvard Yale West Point Columbia Cornell Pennsylvania New York Tech New York Athletic Association

Ivy Leaves Harvard Hockey Team After Departure

Harvard hockey suffers a heavy blow as goaltender Ivy resigns to tutor a Harvard entrant. Loss of Carr and Clothier compounds the defense gap, undermining Captain Callaway's efforts to replace them. Outlook vs Yale worsens with Ivy’s exit.

Harvard Mat Ivy Ivy Law Yale

Allston Carruth Extend Streaks in Greater Boston League

Allston and Carruth won their third straight in the Greater Boston league beating Medford and Noddle Island. Carruth led with a 1419 team total and Dick Rouse rolled 308 with 18 as best single. Winthrop posted a 503 high single against Sudbury. Everett beat Terminal in a three game set.

Allston Carruth Rexford Columbia Road Everett Winthrop Dick Rouse

Dorchester High Teams Triumph in Twin Wins

Dorchester Highs first team beat Lynn High 43 to 9 in the gym yesterday afternoon. The second team defeated Canton High 45 to 13 with Chet Lewis and Winslow among the standout players for Dorchester and Jacobs for Lynn.

Dorchester High Lynn High Canton High Fish Brayley Dorchester Jacobs Lynn Chet Lewis Winslow

Croker's Race Horses Barred

The English Jockey Club barred training of Richard Croker's three horses at Newmarket Heath. Brewer, who runs Heath House, received the prohibition without a stated reason. The horses remain at Newmarket as Croker seeks a resolution, while Croker said he has no idea why the ban was imposed.

London English Jockey Club Richard Croker Newmarket Heath Croker Ireland Heath House Brewer Jockey Club Newmarket Associated Press Dublin

Tech versus Brown Ice Clash Opens Season

The Technology and Brown varsity hockey teams meet in the season opener this afternoon at 2 30 at the Tech rink in Park Square Station. Tech has trained since Christmas vacation and improved since a practice game with Stone's School last month.

Technology and Brown Tech Park Square Stone

Harvard Bay State Men Enrolment Shifts in University

The enrolment by states shows Massachusetts students at 50 percent of total, down 2 percent from last year, while New York rises from 11 to 12 percent. New York City provides six detur men and three others reside in New York State. Foreign contingents include Canada 30, Japan 11, England 8, Australia 5, Cuba 3, Mexico 3, with other countries totaling 29.

Harvard University Massachusetts New York Boston New York City New York State Hawaii Philippines Porto Rico Canada Japan England Australia Cuba Mexico

Advice from Jim Corbett to Young Corbett

Jim Corbett writes in the Chicago Daily Journal urging Young Corbett to retreat to a quiet place and train for six months. He warns that indulgent habits have doomed champions and notes Jeffries type physiques can fail without discipline. He doubts whether the Denver lad can reform and return to top boxing form.

Jim Corbett Chicago Daily Journals Young Corbett Tall Timbers Jimmy Britt Nelson Jeffries Corbett

Four men swept overboard as Gloucester schooner battles gale

In South Channel during a fierce gale with snow, nine men on deck of the Ella M. Goodwin were struck by a massive wave. McKenzie, Miles, Lee and Sholds were hurled overboard. only McKenzie survived the sea’s backwash. He was born in Bear River Digby County and raised in Shelburne.

Gloucester John W. McKenzie Ella M. Goodwin South Channel Frank Miles Robert W. Lee Edward Rose Hich Peak Halyards McKenzie Miles Lee Leslie Sholds Bear River Digby County N. S Shelburne

Woman named Gelshenen believed to flee to Europe

New York report says Mrs. Gelshenen, tied to the Dodge-Morse divorce case, is not aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm passenger list. Her attorney claims she sailed last Tuesday to Europe to avoid testifying on the ice king's marriage and alleged conspiracy. The district attorney had sought a subpoena without serving one.

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Jockey Dies After Fall At London Coliseum

Jockey Dent was thrown head first when his horse stumbled on the revolving stage at the Coliseum London during a Derby scene. He died at a hospital soon after from injuries. A prior rehearsal had already seen another fatal accident.

London the Coliseum Dent Coliseum

Harvard Medical School Awards Announced

The Harvard Medical School faculty announced first year scholarships including the David Williams Cheever scholarship of 250 dollars to W. J. C. Sharpe and the Lewis and Harriet Hayden scholarship of 200 dollars to E. D. Brown. Two Joseph Eveleth scholarships of 200 dollars went to H. S. Bernstein and F. H. McFudden, with the John Foster fund of 50 dollars awarded to E. D. Bond.

Harvard Medical School David Williams Cheever W. J. C. Sharpe Lewis and Harriet Hayden E. D. Brown University of Pennsylvania Joseph Eveleth H. S. Bernstein F. H. McCfudden Massachusetts Institute of Technology John Foster E. D. Bond

Fleet of 18 schooners bring 562800 pounds off Cape Cod

A Boston harbor report details 18 fishing schooners at T wharf with a total 562800 pounds caught. Lucania led with 80000 pounds as haddock and cod prices ranged from 2 to 14 cents per pound. Weather off Cape Cod disrupted plans for the Annie Perry and several ocean liners prepared to depart at high water.

T Wharf Lucania Vera Jennie Agnes Frances Whalen Richard Wainwright Evelyn L. Smith Yakami Reliance Tartar Indiana Meteor Priscilla Rob Roy James 8. Steele Fannie Belle Atwood Mildred V. Robinson Onato Illinois Haddock Cape Cod Skipper Perry Annie Perry Provincetown National Dock Boston Europe Azores Gibraltar Genoa Naples Alexandria Moorfield Storey Charles Francis Adama J. P. Gorman Portland George A. Lyons Hyde Park Sylvania Liverpool London Manchester Eng J. W. Walker Johnston Gorsemore Antwerp Barnesmore Harris Manila Kemp Pier 4 South Gertrude Leyland Line Virginian London Monutreat Prentice Westcott Scilly Oxonian Kingstonian

Shipping News Minor Almanac Notes and Arrivals

Shipping news lists arrivals and sailings including steamers Boston McKinnon Chattahoochee Hudgins Grecian Briggs H F Dimock Governor Dingley Dennison City of Gloucester Dudley Pray Coffin Flora Scranton Lenape Robinson Bethayres Enterprise Shenandoah Georges Creek Kelly Tamaqua Salem Buck Ridge Marion Silver Brook Tamaqua Gettysburg Richmond Snow Newport News Virginia with barges and several schooners and steamers sailing for various ports.

Boston McKinnon Yarmouth Chattahoochee Dreyer Savannah Ontario Hudgins Baltimore Norfolk Grecian Briggs Philadelphia H. F. Dimock Baker New York Dingley Dennison Portland City of Gloucester Godfrey Gloucester Dudley Pray Coffin Flora Scranton Weehawken Lenape Robinson Bethayres Enterprise Shenandoah Georges Creek Kelly Tamaqua Miller Salem Burnside Phenix Paxinos Catawissa Hatch Buck Ridge Marion Silver Brook Bay Gettysburg Richmond Snow Newport News George R. Sheffield Texas Lackawanna Lewis Hoboken Cohocton Tobyhanna Boswell, Haley Newport R. I Gatherer Breen Ipswich Mass Multnomah Pierce Lanesville

Goodwin and Smith Draw in Boston Boxing Show

Chester Goodwin of Chelsea and Sammy Smith of Philadelphia fought a ten round draw in a skillful bout that highlighted Smith s mobility and accuracy. The match drew a modest crowd but showcased high standards with clean boxing and no rough play.

Boston Douglas A. C Chelsea Chester Goodwin New England Sammy Smith Philadelphia Smith Goodwin Celsea Jack O’brien America Chester Jack Sheehan Patsey McKenna Young Chisholm Everett Jack McKeever Charlestown Harry Edels Edels

Contested Canvass Tensions Mark Idaho Governor Vote Fight

In Denver on January 6 the Peabody canvass controversy sparked a 15 member committee to tally votes with 12 Republicans and 3 Democrats. Confusion erupted as Lt Governor Haggett and Speaker Dickson clashed over control of a joint session, gavels banging and orders issued before a dissolved appearance and continued committee appointment.

Denver Col Peabody House Senate Haggett Dickson Haggott Frewn

Franklin Square House seeks $100000 pledge drive

George L. Perin appeals Boston citizens to finish a $100,000 fundraising drive for the Franklin Square House, aiming to complete pledges by January 31. About $67,000 is already pledged, conditional on securing the full amount, with widespread support from notable backers and local leaders.

Franklin Square House Boston John ©. Haynes Eben D. Jordan Charles H. Allen Henry L. Higginson Albert A. Pope Charles H. Bond James M. Gleason Sam P. Mendell John Shepard A. Shuman Arthur F. Esterbrook Julia Ward Howe Charles Fleischer Edward Everett Hale Edwin D. Mead Francis H. Peabody Mary A. Livermore Thomas N. Hart East Newton Street William RB. Denison Atlantic National Bank

Thompson Loses Bout to Willie Fitzgerald

Willie Fitzgerald of Brooklyn won on points over Maurice Thompson of Butte Montana in six rounds at the Badger A. C. in Milwaukee. The fast bout opened with Fitzgerald landing a hard right to the jaw and maintaining the pace throughout. Thompson fought gamely but lacked steam against the Brooklyn boxer.

Milwaukee Wis Willie Fitzgerald Brooklyn Maurice Thompson Butte Mont Badger A. C Fitzgerald Thompson

Port Arthur capitulation reported by Oyama to Kuropatkin

Berlin dispatch cites Lokal Anzeiger report from Mukden noting General Oyama sent a letter to General Kuropatkin announcing Port Arthur's capitulation and praising its defenders. The news unsettles expectations of renewed resistance and is seen affecting events along the Shakhe River as cannonading continues along the Sinchinpu and Shakhe railroad vicinity.

Berlin Lokal Anzeiger Mukden Marshal Oyama Kuropatkin Port Arthur Shakhe Sinchinpu

Humphreys Told 10 Make New Figures

Chairman Barker directed Humphreys to re-examine and appraise the old North End plant as the gas and electric light commission weighs recapitalization. Humphreys added 10 percent for leeway. hearing to resume Monday with public representation allowed.

Barker State Gas and Electric Light Commissioners Commission Humphreys North End

Mystical Rose Cantata Presented by Holy Trinity Church

The Young Ladies' Sodality of Holy Trinity Church in Casino Hall Boston presented The Mystical Rose a Christmas cantata with a 20 voice choir five soloists Anna Fandel Anna Mischler Mary Averbeck Carrie Becker and Theresa Kamp and twelve tableaux depicting scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary Readings in English and German by Carrie Becker and Mary Gruter featured two Jesuit poets Father Michael Earls S J and Father Michael Jessup S J Fraulein German patronesses including Frau W W Fernekees Frau M Brock and others supported the performance

Young Ladies’ Sodality of Holy Trinity Church Casino Hall Shawmut Avenue Anna Fandel Anna Mischler Mary Averbeck Carrie Becker Theresa Kamp Michael Earls S.J Michael Jessup S. J Mary Gruter Boston Frau W.W. Fernekees Frau M. Brock Fraulein M. Dierkes Frauen T. Gerich M. Hasenfuss M. M. Hasenfuss J. Katz J. Lorenz M. Mueller H. Schmidt S. Steuer F. Schwaab J. Schneider

Installation of Division 58 Officers in Hibernian Circle

About 300 members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and guests gathered at National Hall Dorchester Street South Boston for the public installation of Division 58 officers for 1906. Suffolk County President John H Dillon performed the service. A social and banquet followed with speeches by State President Matthew Cummings and others. Cummings noted voluntary relief subscriptions for Fall River members had reached a flattering sum and expected each Fall River member to receive 20 dollars within ten days.

Officers National Hall Dorchester Street Boston Hibernian Ancient Order of Hibernians Ladies’ Auxiliary 18 Division 58 Suffolk County John H. Dillon Fall River

Roxbury Day and Night Schools Tie In Gym

At Roxbury High School gym yesterday evening day and night school basketball teams finished a 5 to 5 tie after 40 minutes of play.

Roxbury H Roxbury High School

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