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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1909

Page

8

Fine Racing Tonight at Park Square

Park Square hosts a full program with Bedell and MacLean in the sprint finale and a 10 mile professional open featuring Eddie Root Walter Bardgett and Joe Fogler making a Boston return. The amateur races add depth as riders train daily on the 10 lap saucer for peak form.

Hughey MacLean Menus Bedell Pace Eddie Root Walter Gardgett Joe Fogler Boston Park Square Bedell MacLean Root Bardgett

New Basketball Record Set as Allen School Rout Ballou & Hobigand

M King of Allen School set a floor goal record with 29 in a 119 to 6 win over Ballou & Hobigand yesterday at West Newton. King added 5 fouls, while teammates Mason Curtis Perkins Stamwood contributed double figures as Allen stamped authority in both 20 minute halves before 20 spectators.

West Newton M. King Allen School Ballou & Hobigand S<ine Curtis Mason Presley R.b Ryder Perkins Hayes Eae c Bouse Pi Aminet Pia Stamwood Oia R. F Leary Perkins B. King Stone Cook Mayby

Commercial High Triumphs Over Charlestown Five

Commercial High defeated Charlestown High 24 to 19 in a fast paced game noted for rough play quelled by officials. Charlestown led 9 to 6 at halftime. Commercial High second team briefly led before Charlestown second edged ahead by one point. McNealy Williams and Keefe led scorers with multiple FGs and free throws. Time was 15 minute halves with Referee O Reilly and Umpire O'Donnell. attendance about 100.

Commercial High Charlestown High Charlestown Commercial Charlestown Iigh McNealy Williams, R. F Moloney Porog Shoks Vasnebanue Wee Cues R. B Kelley

Pawtucket Defeats Lynn in Fast Polo Match

Pawtucket defeats Lynn 8 to 2 in a high scoring polo game on the local rink. The lineup lists Cunningham, Bone, Roberts, Warner, Griffiths, Gardner, Sutton for Pawtucket and Lynn with unnamed players. Referee Kilgara and timer O Brien officiated the match.

Pawtucket R. IL Lynn Pawtucket Lynn Cunningham Bone Roberts TM Eae Hee Saaeed Andaanas R Warner Oatmopon Osessis Case Eesc Griffiths Covtaran Uvaven Hb Gardner Agt

Generosity to a Friend in Kentucky Whiskey Trade

A local note reports a craftsman offering Ky. Taylor Whiskey at $1.90 per honest quart, a price that reflects fair dealing and generous supplier relationship within the trade.

Ky. Taylor

Newton High routs Roxbury Latin in hockey tilt

Newton High defeated Roxbury Latin 8 to 0 at Brae Burn rink. Gorham led with two goals followed by Hopkins Washburn and Woods with goals, while Packard stood out for Roxbury. Referee Waite, umpires Stillwater and Hill, attendance 350.

Roxbury Newton High Brae Burn Newton Washburn Gorham Packard

Jeffries Rules Out Ring Return For Johnson Fight

Denver telegram says James J. Jeffries will not re-enter the ring under any conditions. The reply counters a reported $100,000 offer from Mazuma men for a Johnson Jeffries title bout, effectively disposing of the proposed arrangement.

Denver Col Denver Times James J. Jeffries Jack Johnson Mazuma, Ney Johnson Jeffries

Malden High fields 24 basketball teams amid busy season

Malden High School under Athletic Instructor Charles Cuddy organizes twenty four basketball teams including three girls teams per class as it ends outside competition. The season opens with junior and freshman class games and a trophy cup will be awarded to the leading team with a class banner for the champion five.

Malden High School Malden Charles Cuddy Cuddy Malden High Miner Hadley Medford High

Local High School Matches Highlight Today's Schedule

Medford High faces Rockridge Hall at Wellesley while Milton visits Thayer Academy in Milton. Hyde Park plays Canton at Canton and St Johns Prep meets All Interscholastic at Danvers. M I T hockey meets Crescent Club in Franklin Field, R M T S hosts Malden, Cambridge Latin at Pomfret, Arlington visits Milton in Milton, Melrose at Wakefield.

Medford High Fast Rock Ridge Hall Wellesley Milton High Thayer Academy Milton Canton High Hyde Park St. John’s Prep Boston Danvers Franklin Field Tech Crescent Club Collegians Harvard Independents Rindge Malden High Malden Cambridge Latin Pomfret Conn Melrose Wakefield Rockridge Hall Hyde Park High Canton Pomfret School Arlington High Melrose High Wakefield High

Trouble Likely to Be Johnsons Other Name

Boxer Jack Johnson faces potential trouble from rivals Langford Jeanette Ketchell Kaufman and possibly Jeffries as he plans a Europe trip then returns to America by sea. Three of his past seven meetings with Jeanette failed to produce a decisive win, and Langford and Langford awaits in London while the big names loom in Paris and elsewhere.

Johnson Jack Johnson America Europe Pacific Paris Joe Jeanette Jeanette London Sam Langford Hulk Jeffries Pacific Ocean Langford Ketchell Kaufman Lil’ Artha Walker South Africa Jimmy Rector

Walker Refuses Offer to Turn Pro in Sprint Challenge

A South African report says an attempt was made to lure Olympic champion sprinter R. K. E. Walker and Australian pro A. B. Postle into a three race sprint series with tempting money. Walker promptly refused the offer.

South Africa R. K E. Walker A. B. Postle Walker

Lumley Named Manager of Brooklyn Baseball Club

New York, Jan 8. Harry Lumley, former right fielder of the Brooklyns, is appointed manager of the Brooklyn Baseball Club of the National League by club president Ebbetts. He succeeds Patsy Donovan.

New York Harry Lumley Brooklyn Baseball Club Ebbetts Lumley Brooklyns Patsy Donovan

Leon Wins The Match In Five Block Carrom Course

Leon captures first place in the final 50 point block at Hub Billiard Palace with a 250 to 235 victory over Ryan. Ryan had an uphill drive winning the block 50 by 12 but fell short overall.

Con Ryan

Harvard Freshmen Face Crescent A C in Stadium Tilt

The Harvard freshman hockey team meets Crescent A C of Boston at 3 pm in the Stadium. F. C. Harrington from St. Paul School is named temporary captain of the Harvard freshmen.

Harvard Crescent A. C Boston F. C. Harrington St. Paul

Whiskey brand ad touts one dollar per quart

An advertisement from Taylor Whiskey proclaims the product as the acme of perfection priced at one dollar per honest quart, signaling value and quality in a simple vintage promo.

By. Taylor

Gould and Latham Open Harvard Tennis Court Match

Indoor tennis and racquet at Harvard opens with amateur champion Jay Gould facing former pro Peter Latham at Randolph Hall at 2 o clock. The new facility is freshly completed and the match is a club member event.

Harvard Jay Gould Peter Latham Randolph Hall

Will us Britt Gets Ketchel Grand Rapids Rivalry

Stan Ketchel has dropped Joe OConnor and aligned with Wil lis Britt brother of Jimmy Britt and already Battling Nelson’s manager. They expect Ketchel to box Jack Johnson for heavyweight title with a San Francisco July 4 purse near $20,000 under Coffroth.

Grand Rapids Mich Stanley Ketchel Joe O’connor Sketchel Jimmy Coffroth San Francisco

Alfred De Oro to Visit Miah Murray’s Billiard Parlors

Alfred De Oro arrives in the area for a week of exhibitions at Miah Murray’s, fresh from winning the three cushion title from Thomas Hueston. He will face New England’s top billiard players each afternoon and evening, opening Monday at 8:30 with John T. McHale, Roxinky Kid, as the first opponent.

Alfred de Oro Miah Murray Thomas Hueston de Oro New England John T. McHale Roxinky Kid

Livingston Defeats Nelson In Keyward Bout

An enthusiastic crowd watched Cora Livingston defend her title against Olga Nelson of Boston in a hard fought match at the Keyward. Livingston won after a strenuous bout and will face Florence Maguire in a 7 50 handicap match tonight.

Keyward Cora Livingston Olga Nelson Boston Miss Livingston Florence Maguire

Franklin Park and Nearby Playgrounds Listed in Bulletin

A bulletin lists multiple playgrounds and ponds in the Boston area with status marks such as Good Fair Poor and locations including Franklin Park North Brighton Ashmont Gibson Street Commonwealth Park Wood Island Park and Savin Hill. The entries span Franklin to Newton Roslindale and Watertown areas with mentions of public gardens lakes and ponds.

Franklin Field Searboro Pond Franklin Park Charlestown North Brighton Wood Island Park Charles River Newton Little Mystic Winchester Upper Mystic West Medford Lower Mystic Brooks Tufts College Arlington - Ell Pond Melrose Wakefie West Roxbury Charles River

Medford Tops Everett to Lead Suburban Hockey Standings

Medford High moved into first place in the Suburban hockey league with a 4 2 win over Everett High. The rough ice and rugged visiting play did not stop Medford from securing its fourth straight victory. Goals for Medford came from Blakeley twice.

Medford Jan Medford High Everett High Eve Haven Eerie F Norris Wongy Dee Eae Couison Sl Everett C Blakeley Cotting Burrell and Moore Burrell Moore

Madden Easy For Murphy In National A C Bout

Harlem’s Tommy Murphy dominated Frankie Madden for 16 rounds in New York. Madden failed to land a clean blow as Murphy jabbed and outworked him from the opening bell to the final count.

New York Harlem Tommy Murphy Frankie Madden A. C Frankie Madden Murphy

Mechanic Arts High Beats Brighton High 32 to 9

Mechanic Arts High routed Brighton High 32 to 9 as Brighton led early with seven points in the first period. The game featured rough play with many fouls called by officials. MAH’s second team also won, 2 to 1, with Adamson, Smith, Crover, Breen and Bello scoring, Falvey and Smith outstanding for Brighton with numerous free throws. Attendance reported at 400.

Mechanic Arts High Brighton High Brighton Mechanic Arts Second Adanson Tiatases Wessl B. Russell Smith Gelert Dierauer Redding Crowley Peterson McNeil

GREYS SEEK GAMES WITH NE TEAMS IN REORGANIZED SEASON

The Boston Greys reorganize for the balance of the basketball season aiming to meet fast professional teams in New England. Manager Charles Mullaly seeks games with Gloucester Fall River Nashua Newburyport and St Johnsbury, sending replies to 1 McLellan Street Dorchester.

Boston Greys New England Greys Charles Mullaly Gloucester Fall River Nashua N. H Newburyport St. Johnsbury McLellan Street Dorchester

Training method for budding athletes cited by Duffey

The article notes Arthur Duffey urging schoolboys and athletes to train faithfully for the upcoming B A A meet and indoor races. It references coaches in colleges and prep schools, Marathon intrigues from Ashland to Boston, and names runners like Shrubb Kanaly Williams Simpson Eck Smallwood Dorando Pietri and Rector while predicting events at Madison Square Garden and St. Louis. Duffey promises to answer readers questions through his Post column.

Frank Kanaly Tom Williams Fred Simpson al Shrubb Madison Square Garden New York Shrubb Kanaly Williams Simpson Tom Eck Boston Duffey Post

Old queries blend boxing lore and rink talk from a by-gone era

The writer asks about Boston ice rinks and registration for athletes while compiling a string of boxing history questions. Topics include Jeffries Sharkey Burns Johnson Sullivan and various match results with dates and weights, plus Williston Academy location.

Dress Suit Sale at 975 Washington Corner Castle

Fifty items described as dresses and suits priced from five to ten dollars for sale at 975 Washington Street on the corner of Castle. Open evenings with car fare paid and free alterations offered. Previously used for rental and storage.

Washington, Corner Castle

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Roxbury Latin School L. Jones Rice Chamberlain Leichorn G. Jones Moir Collins Jeff News of the Edward J. O'Brien Leon Gould Latham Willus Britt Ketchel Gunning Alfred DeCro Livingston Post Skating Bulletin Malden Reservoir Brookline Pierce’s Field Roslindale Monroe Woburn Jamaica Pond LOS Angeles CO Sil Sumner St Guarantee Ander Fhe Food and Drugs Acte Rer Distilling Co Staniford St Bosloe Tommy Brighton High Boys Arthur Duffey Ashland Maloney Mellor Readville Dorando Pietri St. Louis Percy Smallwood Smallwood Longboat Dorando Jimmy Rector Juemy Anieaneda Frank Jones Pontspoorth St. Nicholas No. Corbett Sharkey Peter Jackson Kid Goodman Reese O’brien Baldwin-O'Brien Goodman O'Brien Thornton, R. I O’brien Baldwin Burns Jack Twin Sullivan Johnson-Burns Dan Donnelly C. H. Wilpatrick Williston Academy Williston the Wolf-Green CO Melton ROYAL THE Manechester N. Ui
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