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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1908

Page

8

Lauter A C of New Jersey to Face East Boston A L A at Lyceum Hall

The Lauter A C of New Jersey meets East Boston Catholic Literary Association quintet tonight at Lyceum Hall East Boston in a top class basketball clash. New Jersey team has few losses this season including a 84 38 win over Uniontown and claimed the A A U title in 1906 07. Lineup features Miller Petrick Wright Callahan Biggane with Harvey Fox Vaughn Hayes and Cummings in key roles.

Lyceum Hall East Boston Lauter A. C New Jersey East Boston Catholic Literary Association Uniontown Penn Boston Lauteroys Miller Petrick Wright Callahan Biggane Noddle Island Boys Harvey Newport Naval Reserve Fox Vaughn Hayes Cummings

Beantown Red Sox Tryout Appeals Dismissed

The Boston Americans treasurer dismisses reader appeals from hopeful players seeking tryouts and travel expenses for a southern tour. He notes strict pre-season weedings through April and rejects fortune tellers who predict outcomes or claim to know the winning lineup.

Hughie McBreen Boston American Shakspere Powers That Be Cook Little Rock McBreen

Berkshire Eagles suffer two losses in three games

The hitherto undefeated Berkshires split a three game set with Marshall's, losing two of three. Scores show Bowdoin and Gantey highlights, with detailed totals read irregularly in the damaged lines.

Berkshires Deent Marshall's Berkshire Eagles

How Old Is Mike Reagan The Baseball Fan

The article ponders Michael J. Reagan age, noting his February 29 birthday implies a four year cycle. It describes him as youthful, calm, semi clerical in appearance, sometimes mistaken for an undertaker or a bondholder, and hints at bashfulness around ladies and a possible early trip south before his next birthday.

Ann National Board Michael J. Reagan Mike Reagan Mike Michael Boston Diamond

Triangular Track Meet Planned by Noble & Greenough Volkmann Stone

Captains and managers from Noble & Greenough Volkmann and Stone Schools held a planning session at Volkmann School for a triangular track meet on February 18 at Mechanics' building. Events include 40 yard dash 45 yard hurdles 440 yard dash 880 yard dash one mile run high jump and relays.

Noble & Greenough Volkmann Stone Volkmann School Mechanics

Casino quintet routs Brigh ton's ster rollers on alleys

Greater Boston League report shows the Casino team defeating Brighton's team on the Casino alleys last night. Williams led scoring with a top performance as the game showcased strong offense and defense throughout.

Brighton Ster Williams CORO

Boston Poloists Victory Over Waterbury Camp

Boston poloists defeated Waterbury 7 to 4 in Park Square Rink last night. Lincoln, Hart, and Wiley led Boston with strong rushing and defense as Waterbury struggled to break through. Attendance was listed at 900 with Dicky Pierce and George Cunningham in Pawtucket’s lineup set for a Wednesday rematch.

William Peet Boston Tailend Waterbury Rough Riders Park Square Kid Sutherland Hart Waterbury Lincoln John’ Wiley Allie” Coggshall Chelsea Cambridge Pawtucket Dicky Pierce George Cunningham Tincoln F. F Baer Des Ess Mei Vee Hall H. B Kes Saterland Dare Ieee Daly Loxon Fahey Cusick Kelley Scurer—Porte

Roxbury Teams Lose Double Setbacks at Dorchester

Roxbury High School first and second five squads were defeated by Dorchester High School yesterday at Dorchester. Dorchester won 20 to 11 with Daly and Sullivan starring despite Hoernle absence. Second team game also went to Dorchester 38 to 6.

Roxbury High School Dorchester High School Dorchester Charley Hoernle Sullivan Daly McCarthy Hayes Roxbury

Burkett May Manage Reading Team in Pennsylvan ia

A report says Jesse Burkett, Worcester club president player manager, backed by Hugh Duffy and Shenandoah capitalists, may manage a Reading Eastern league team. The plan targets securing a baseball park by William A Whitman to attract the franchise, with St Trenton also in line for Eastern league inclusion and possible dropping of Montreal Toronto or Providence.

Burkett Reading Penn Worcester Jesse Burkett Hugh Duffy William A. Whitman St. Trenton Montreal Toronto Providence

Cambridge football committee choice at Harvard narrowed to five

Speculation at Cambridge centers on who will lead Harvard football next fall. Five candidates remain Crane Farley Brown Haughton and Campbell with two likely to decline for business reasons.

Cambridge Harvard Crane Farley Brown Haughton Campbell

Coaching prospect narrows as Crane seen best fit for team

Dave Campbell remains tied to mining work and unlikely to coach. Farley and Haughton unlikely to join. The debate centers on Crane versus Brown with Crane favored by consensus to retain as head coach given experience and prior system ties.

Crane Brown Bill Reid Reid Reggie Brown

Unique Cyclist Jimmy Moran A Chelsea Milkman Stands Out

In this sports sketch the author profiles Jimmy Moran as a rare amateur turned professional standout who rides for love of the game. Moran, a longtime bicycle star described as thoughtful and dedicated, is highlighted ahead of a forthcoming Sunday Post feature.

New York Jimmy Moran Chelsea Sunday Post

Weight terms decide Attell Moran featherweight rematch

Gossip notes Attell and Moran clash hinges on weight and ringside limits. Moran seeks 122 pounds three hours before fight while Attell demands 122 at ringside. parties discuss a 45 round format at Colma. Also covers Baldwin Goodman buildup and Arthurian managerial twists at Armory club.

Abe Attell Owen Moran Attell Moran Charlie Harvey Jimmy Coffroth Colma Aftell Kid Goodman Matty Baldwin Chelsea Baldwin Charlestown Goodman McFarland-Murphy Matty Winnisimmer Athletic Club Boston Winthrop Armory Athletic Association Tommy Murphy Packy McFarland Jim Buckley Thir Ty Harlem Buckley Harry Gilmore McFarland Armory Club Armouy Athletic Association

Bobby Walthour Checks In For Park Square Cycle Meet

Bobby Walthour arrives in Boston for tonight’s Park Square track event with Nat Butler of Cambridge. He trails Gussie Lawson for five miles, praises the saucer, and plans an Atlantic sailing next week to stay the unbeaten pace follower. The program includes three heats of five miles, a 10-mile professional Open, sprint half-mile races, and amateur events.

Southland Bobby Walthour Boston Park Square Nat Butler Cambridge Walthour Gussie Lawson Bobby Butler Europe Atlantic Joe Fogler Iver Lawson Eddie Root Jimmy Moran Walter Bardgett A. N. Anderson Worth Mitten the Bedells

Yale Sets Toss Up For 1907 Football Captaincy

Yale will elect its 1907 football captain at a meeting of the victorious team next Monday night. The contenders are Coy, a junior, and Brides, a medical school senior. Tradition bars underclassmen and nonacademic dep apartments except Sheffield. Either would earn broad Yale support.

Yale Coy Brides

Crimson Five Loses Captain Broun to Knee Injury

Harvard basketball announces captain I. S. Broun will miss the season after knee injuries. He sustained damage in the Dartmouth game last year and again in early fall practice, leaving him unable to walk without limping.

Harvard I. S. Broun The Crimson Broun Dartmouth

Slosson Declines Hoppe Challeng for 5000 Stake

Chicago January 10 George Slosson the billiardist tonight declined to accept a challenge from Willie Hoppe for a contest over a five thousand dollar stake. Slosson thinks the amount is too large for the match.

Chicago George Slosson Willie Hoppe Hoppe Slosson

Easy Victory For Rock Ridge Over Boston College Freshmen

Rock Ridge Hall opened its season with a decisive 49 to 18 win over the Boston College freshmen. The visitors were never dangerous as the Ridge club controlled play throughout.

Rock Ridge Wellesley Rock Ridge Hall Bostorn College

Williams to Play Tech in Season Opener at Williamstown

Williams College opens its season with a basketball game against Tech at Williamstown. Williams fields an unsure lineup with veterans scarce, possibly Allen Watters and Horax. Tech counters with a strong veteran lineup led by Captain Wentworth Cahill Lamont Nichols and Hargraves.

Technology Willams College Williamstown Williams Allen Watters Horax Tech Institute Nichols 1.B Lamont Wentworth Cahill 1.F Hargraves R.f

Manchester Bouts End In Farce With Early Finishes

Patsey Sweeney defeated Arthur Cote by decision in the second round after a towel was thrown in by Cote’s corner. Referee Sam Cote halted the bout and declared bets off. Sweeney refused to continue after advice from his seconds. A replacement for Peter Sweeney failed to appear. Frank Shea was knocked out in two minutes.

Manchester N. H Patsey Sweeney Arthur Cote Biddeford Cote Sam Cote Sweeney Jack Butler Lynn Peter Sweeney Frank Shea

Wesleyan Beats Harvard 31 to 6 in Hemenway Gym

Wesleyan overpower Harvard with a 31 to 6 victory at Hemenway Gym. Closson dominates with 13 points while White and Hayward contribute for the visitors. Harvard, led by Currie and Allen replacements Scribner and Sheehan, struggles throughout.

Wesleyan Crimson Hemenway Harvard Closson White Sheehan Scribner Currie Allen Crombom Brooks T. D. Almy Brown Browne Hayward Chamberlin Grant R. F Hayward Soule Grebenstein Rice Timor Webber

Riverdale Club hosts high stakes pin bowling record attempt

At the Brookline Riverdale Casino Club home event W H Stevens rolled two strings toward a club record, with scores 221 and 239. Newton and Brooklineway bowlers face a tough challenge to top the mark. In the West End Interclub, Iroquois leads with 30 wins, nine losses. A Waterville Me. fan cites Charles Lyman as a five string candlepine record holder totaling 766.

Riverdale Casino Club Brookline W. H. Stevens Newton Brooklineway Waterville Dave O’brien Charles Lyman

Brookline High Beats Everett High 4–1 In Hockey

Brookline High School defeated Everett High School 4 to 1 at Hammond Pond. Key performances came from Slocum and Boyd for Brookline against Brickley and Rosenthall for Everett. Goals were credited to Boyd Mason Slocum Brickley and Ham with Kellog as timer.

Brookline Everett High School Hammond Pond Brookline Boys Everett Slocum and Boyd Brickley Rosenthall Everet Worf Kayton

Quincy High Defeats Rockland 6 to 1 in Gym Bout

Quincy High beat Rockland High 6 to 1 at home in the high school gym. Gourlee led scoring with 16 baskets as the visitors were outclassed and the crowd saw one sided play.

Quincy Quincy High Rockland High Will. Gourlee

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