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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1909

Page

9

Driscoll Dominates Hayes In Hub Boxing Show

In Boston at the Armory A A last night Jim Driscoll of England dominated Grover Hayes of Philadelphia in a bout where Hayes failed to land clean punches. Driscoll’s timing, footwork, and countering style left Hayes with little chance, as Driscoll won by clear decision. The card also featured Mike Grady stopping Young Ryan and Denny Ryan knocked out by Eddie Johnson.

Grover Siayes Philadelphia Armory A. A Jim Driscoll England Hayes Driscoll Boston Charley Griffin Matty Baldwin Baldwin Griffin Saugus Joe Gans Traves George Dixon Mike Grady Young Ryan Woonsocker Denny Ryan Cambridge Tommy Furey Attleboro Furey Salem Eddie Johnson New York Ryan Johnson Slumberland

Winthrop Yacht Club Elects Officers At Annual Meeting

Winthrop Yacht Club held its annual meeting last night electing Harry B. Whittier as commodore David M Wise ley as vice commodore Charles PD Bird as secretary Joseph KI Devereux as treasurer Frank Tf Bird as measurer. The board includes Edwin D Cox Harry E Blanchard Lewis B McKie Edward S Snow with house committee Edwin B Cox Lewis B McKie and Harry J Blanchard and regatta committee Fr B Kingsbury Jr Louis E King William I Brown Francis A Place and William Daly Jr. A nine member membership committee was also chosen.

Winthrop Yacht Club Harry B. Whittier David M. Wiseley Charles PD. Bird Joseph KI. Devereux Frank Tf. Bird Edwin D. Cox Hiarry E. Blanchard Lewis B. McKie Edward S. Snow Edwin B. Cox Harry J. Blanchard Fr. B. Kingsbury, Jr Louis E. King William I. Brown Francis A. Place William Daly, Jr

Young and Conroy Thatll Suit Hedges

St Louis January 20 The Browns president Hedges said there are two players he would like to secure Cy Young and Wid Conroy If Taylor of the Red Sox signals Cy is available he will bid aggressively He calls Conroy ideal for any position in the outfield or infield and would be satisfied with the two players

ST. Louis Browns Hedges Cy Young Wid Conroy Taylor Red Sox Conroy

Harvard Hockey Team Trains With Potato Race

Harvard hockey players made unusual drills yesterday to boost speed. The potato race topped the novelty list as G. P. Gardner won, Trafford Hicks second, and E. R. Dick third, followed by a straightaway 35 yard dash won by Trafford Hicks with Gardner second and J. A. Paine third.

Harvard G. P. Gardner Trafford Hicks BE. R. Dick Trafford Eks J. A. Paine

Columbia Defeats Princeton 50 to 24 in New Jersey

In Princeton New Jersey on January 19 Columbia beat Princeton 50 to 24 in a college basketball game. The Lions outscored the Tigers in each period and controlled both offense and defense throughout.

Oxford Makes Total of 1524 League Game

The Oxford Club posted 1524 in a Suburban Interclub league match on Winsor Club alleys. Winsor finished with 526 in the final frame while Oxford had 518, so Oxford failed to sweep. Duncan, Lord and Meehan bowled an exceptional single string.

Oxford Winsor Duncan Lord Meehan Winsor Club Whitman Ysl Marshall Lockhart Lacroix

Elite alleys Wheeler-1372 and match scores

The record lists players Piraten sone Pee as Bi ica Lawrence Bulger Keane Gifford Binney Henderson Walker McLaughlin Curran and others with scores in a team total around 453 446 473 and 445 423 447 in a bowling or alley match context.

Wheeler Pirateen Sone Pee Bi Ica Lawrence Bulger Keane Gifford Cred BO Bies Binney Henderson Walker McLaughlin Curran

Engstrom Defeats Nerran in Class A Tourney Game

In the eleventh game of the Class A tournament at the Hub last night Engstrom defeated Nerran by a score of 300 to 173.

Engstrom Nerran

Excellent Sleighing Makes Good Racing on Boulevard

The Metropolitan Driving Club held a matinée on Cambridge Boulevard with a hard packed snow surface and ideal conditions for the season's first sleigh speeding. Races featured six classes including notable duels such as Billy Ross versus Shimosa, with Lady driver Mrs H H Cook guiding Billy Ross in Class 4.

Metropolitan Driving Club Cambridge Boulevard Lady Brand

Joe Shepard Beats Charley Seiger In Six Round Fight

Joe Shepard won a six round bout against Charley Seiger at the Brown A A in New York with a 15 pound weight advantage. The semi windup matched Kid Egan and Willie Burns with Burns saved by the referee near the end of the first round. Felix Le Roy defeated Harry Johnson in a six round bout.

New York Joe Shepard Charley Seiger Brown A. A Kid Egan Willie Burns Brown Burns Felix Leroy Harry Johnson

Newburyport Beats North Attleboro In 27 10 Victory

Newburyport won 27 to 10 over North Attleboro in a fast basketball game. After a close first period Newburyport dominated the rest, with Grabenstebre Crowe Lynch Riley Vaughn Cummings Doran and Phillips scoring for Newburyport. Referee John J Creeden and scorer Edward Greghon officiated. three 15 minute periods.

Newburyport North Attleboro N. Attleboro Grabenstebre Rf. Cic Ees Crowe Lynch Fica Cess Seshwia Vale LE Cwmimings R. F Phillips Lynch Vaughn Cummings Doran Riley Walden John J. Creeden Edward Greghon

Melrose Beats Brookline In Whitewashed Ice Bout

Melrose High defeated Brookline High 13 to 0 on rough ice at the Reservoir. Nickerson scored six goals, Jones two, C MacDonald three, Wanamaker two. Referee Collins, Umpire Elliott, timer Floyd. Attendance 300.

Melrose High Brookline Reservoir Melrose H Brookline Hi Nickerson Trainor Lones Kilmer G. MacDonald Rogers Kennedy Wanamaker Spee Ey F Mason N MacDonald C. P Willetts Cooney

Luckman Breaks State Duck Pin Total Record

Tommy Luckman, ex Boylstons player from the Boston City League and leader of Brockton’s duck pin league, set a state total record by rolling 421 on Barrister alleys. His three strings were 142 155 and 124.

Brockton Tommy Luckman Boylstons

O Leary Knocks Albert Out Early At Long Acre

Young O Leary defeated Young Albert in the second round at the Long Acre A C. O Leary struck a right to the jaw ending the fight. Albert lay unconscious for ten minutes before reviving.

New York Young O'Leary Young Albert Long Acre A. C O'Leary Albert

De Oro Loses First Match Since Boston Visit

Alfred De Oro fell to John T. McHale, New England pool champion, 125 to 119 at Miah Murray's Academy yesterday afternoon. In the evening, De Oro defeated Sab bag known as Syrian Kid 125 to 107.

Alfred de Oro Boston John T. McHale New England Miah Murray de Oro Sabbag

National Ski Tournament Set for Eau Claire February

The National Ski Association of America will hold its annual ski tournament in Eau Claire on February 6 and 7. Organizers say preparations are complete and aim to make it the most successful event yet.

Eau Claire National Ski Association of America

Yankee Show Girl Sues for Divorce in Scotland Case

Mrs Clara Elizabeth Stirling seeks dissolution of marriage from John Alexander Stirling laird of Whippendavie Perthshire and former Scots Guards officer. She accuses misconduct with Mrs Mabel Atherton. Stirling counters with a cross petition alleging misconduct with Lord Northland. Proceedings crowded with society figures in Edinburgh.

London Edinburgh Clara Elizabeth Stirling John Alexander Stirling Whippendavie Perthshire Scots’ Guards Mabel Atherton Mrs. Stirling Clara Elizabeth Taylor Charles Henry Taylor Washington Earl and the Girl Company Scots Guards Guards Stirling Lord Northland Lord Ranfurly

Hart Blames Talkers in Boston City Affairs

Ex Mayor Thomas N. Hart told the Merchants' Club banquet at the Algonquin Club that talkativeness by city officials has harmed Boston more than any action. He urged focusing on the city's good, noting taxation was questioned but the debt was once supported, and that costs rise for both residents and the city.

Boston City Hall Thomas N. Hart Merchants’ Club Algonquin Club Spencer W. Richardson Mr Hart New York America

Panama Canal Company libel case unfolds with public subpena

In New York on January 19 the mystery surrounding a secret grand jury examination enters a new phase as a subpoena names both complainant and defendant in a case involving alleged libellous matter about the United States purchase of the Panama Canal Company.

New York Federal Grand Jury United States Panama Canal Company

Grand jury summons tied to libel case against Press Publishing

A legal notice served on William J Dempsey head of the New York World mailing department orders his appearance before a federal grand jury in the United States against the Press Publishing Company. Henry I Stimson DA calls William Travers Jerome to a confidential conference bearing on libel allegations in New York County.

John Doe William J. Dempsey New York World Federal Grand Jury United States Press Publishing Company New York Jerome

Brennan and Stucke Draw After Fast Lightweight Bout

In Albany New York January 19 Billy Brennan of New York and George Stucke of Chicago staged a fast lightweight bout for the Nickerbocker A C. A knock down by Isach occurred in the first round and the judges ruled the match a draw keeping both fighters alive in the semi final.

Albany N. Y Wnickerbocker A. C Billy Brennan New York George Stucke Chicago Isach

Federal probe announced into Atlantic Terra Cotta Co

New York January 18 federal authorities will investigate the Atlantic Terra Cotta Company a three million dollar firm with offices in the city. It is alleged to be a monopoly restraining trade in violation of the Sherman anti trust law.

New York Atlantic Terra Cotta Company

Cambridge Aldermen Clash Over City Electrical Dept

Cambridge faced sharp scrutiny last night as electrician Timothy O’Hearn was labeled bull headed and careless for overspending his department. Prof Joseph Beale urged stopping further self approved spending. Alderman Beale and Mayor Wardwell argued over control. The council approved a $1100 extra appropriation under direct mayoral supervision.

City F Timothy O’hearn Cambridge Joseph H. Beale Cambridge Aldermen O’hearn Beale Barry Wardwell City Electrician

Immigration Curbs Urged by U S Official at City Smoker

Jeremiah J. Hurley deputy United States commissioner of immigration at this port told a Charitable Irish Society smoker at Young's Hotel that immigration is too large for the nation's good. He cited Forest Hills bandit outbreaks as evidence for more laws and warned that crime often stems from newcomers.

Jeremiah J. Hurley United States Irish Society Young’s Hotel Forest Hills America Hurley Europe Italy England Ireland Germany Russia

Waltham High Plans Banquet for Football Champions

Waltham High School prepares a January 28 banquet at Maynard Hall to honor the victorious football team. Citizens show strong interest with high school girls helping decorate. Guest speakers include Captain Makepeace of Hope Street High Providence Yale’s Ted Coy Harvard’s W. H. Lewis and Charles E. Hughes Jr. Rev. Dr. Green will serve as toastmaster.

Waltham Waltham High School Maynard Hall Makepeace Hope Street High School Providence R. I

Harvard Freshmen to Meet Roxbury Latin at Stadium

The Harvard freshman hockey team faces Roxbury Latin School this afternoon at 4 o clock in Harvard Stadium. Roxbury comes with a strong record and expectations of a close game. Harvard freshmen have yet to show team play and must handle the Roxbury seven.

Harvard Roxbury Latin School Roxbury

Malden YMCA Teams Split Games With Boston Units

The Boston YMCA first five beat Malden 21 to 14. Malden’s second team defeated Boston second 27 to 17 in a compact local YMCA basketball doubleheader.

Malden Boston Y. M. C. A Boston

Fort Andrews Defeat Marion A. C. 42 to 20 in East Boston

Fort Andrews extended their winning streak with a 42 to 20 victory over Marion A. C. of East Boston in a fast game played at Hingham.

Hingham Fort Andrews Marion A. C East Boston

Polo Scores Reported From Last Night Games

Providence defeated New Bedford 6 to 5 while Pawtucket beat Fall River 7 to 6. Brockton routed Worcester 9 to 5 in last night polo results.

Providence New Bedford Pawtucket Fall River Brockton Worcester

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