Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Boston Post in Boston, Massachusetts

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1908

Page

8

Dovey to See Reagan Rival in Charity Bowling Match

East Boston sports notes reveal Boston National's president George Dovey will bowl Mike Reagan in a three game charity event at Boles' alleys next Wednesday evening. The bout will include a dinner and referee duties with the Old South Church clock set for 6. Also discussed are contract talks with Sweeney Lindamann and Cy Young and news that George Winter may miss this season's Boston Americans games due to illness.

Boston Dovey Bill Sweeney Vive Lindamann Cy Young Fin Dan Howey Indianapolis Tommy Dowd Holyoke Hughie McBreen Mike Reagan Hot Springs Candle Pins George Dovey George Winter McBreen

Harvard Faculty Debate on Intercollegiate Athletics Sparks Student Backlash

The Harvard Crimson reports conservative student sentiment favors action against faculty plans to curb intercollegiate contests. Editorials denounce concealment of Harvard's role in the New England College movement and warn that restricting sports harms school pride and athletic tradition. A basketball showcase in East Boston draws 1500 fans as East Boston defeats Gloversville 39 to 11.

Harvard Crimson Harvard Crimson Association of Colleges In New England Association of Colleges In New

Harvard Five Gains Victory Over Tufts in Gym

Harvard basketball defeated Tufts 20 to 11 at Hemenway Gymnasium. Crimson led from the start with strong team play and defense. Key players included Currie and G Browne for Harvard. Seede and Getchell stood out for Tufts. attendance about 250.

Harvard Tufts College Hemenway Gymnasium Crimson Medford Tufts Fish Gil Browne Allen Scribner R. F Kimball Wellman Hatch G. Browne Wyman Mee Getchell Brooks F. Wels Ag Dickinson Knight Brown Almy Bi Vees Seede Goce Netoks Currie G. Browne Getchell MecGrall Dartmouth Gubenstein

Little Change In Bike Grind At Six Day Race

In Kansas City on January 22 a sprint began by Holbrook was continued by Root and Moran. Monroe lost a lap, leaving Monroe and Morgan four laps behind the other five teams as the 20th hour ended at 6 30 p m with 411 miles and 6 laps for all teams except Monroe and Morgan.

Kansas City Holbrook Root Moran Monroe Morgan

Tufts Star Athlete Harold D. Wilson Leaves College

Tufts College all round athlete Harold D. Wilson announces he will leave college at the end of the current half year ending February 29. The decision comes amid ongoing sports season commitments at Medford.

Medford Harold D. Wilson Tufts College

Champion Gotch Triumphs Over Moir in Two Falls

Frank Gotch defeated Dave Moir, a local heavyweight, at the Columbia Theatre last night. He pinned Moir in two straight falls, eight minutes for the first and four for the second. Bob Fitzsimmons, champion middleweight boxer, refereed and received a standing ovation with a pledge to meet anyone, anywhere.

Frank Gotch Dave Moir Columbia Theatre Bob Fitzsimmons

Temaceo Tops Tulane Selling Stakes in Mud at City Park

Temaceo the favorite wins the Tulane Selling Stakes at City Park amid muddy conditions. Other winners include Canning at 8 to 1, Lord Lovat at 10 to 1, Elb Shipp at 4 to 1, Fens at 4 to 1, and Twangoe at 5 to 2.

Temaceo New Orleans City Park Canning Lord Lovat Elb. Shipp Fens Twangoe

Yale Chooses Burch Football Captain

Robert Boyd Burch, 1909, chosen captain of Yale eleven after a tied vote with Edward Coy and Arthur Brides. The unanimous choice followed a banquet at the University Club, with notable mentions of Brides and Coy as senior standouts and Burch’s social leadership noted at Yale.

New Haven Conn Robert Boyd Burch Yale Arthur Brides Edward Coy Coy Burch University Club Alcott Rush Harvard Princeton Boreh Cincinnati Brides

Harvard to Row Cornell in May on Charles River

Harvard has arranged a two mile downstream race on the Charles against Cornell for May 30 at 2 30. The event follows earlier fears the Cornell race might be canceled due to the Annapolis contest and will be held after the Navy clash on the Severn following April recess.

Cornell Harvard The Charles Columbia Annapolis Severn Navy

Harvard Defeats Bishop's College On St. Paul’s Rink

Concord New Hampshire January 22 Harvard won at hockey today transferring the game from Cambridge to St Pauls School rink defeating Bishop's College Lenoxville Quebec by four goals to none.

Concord N.H Cambridge St. Paul's Harvard Bishop’s College Lenoxville Que

San Francisco boxing probe reshapes local scene and rules

Grand jury testimony linked to the fight trust is now public as San Francisco officials vow boxing permits will be barred for any connected to the trust. The shakeup aims to curb crooked bouts and boost clean boxing while stars like Dolphy and Patsey McKenna vouch for form and future matchups. The Roanoke Club plans a season kick off as venues shift and new sparring arrangements surface.

San Francisco Fight Trust Board of Supervisors Dolphy Memsic Nelson Los Angeles Patsey McKenna Patsey Eddie Curtis Philadelphia Young Cuddy Kid Mercier West End Athletic Club Lawrence Fred O’brien Chelsea Albert Delmont Lewiston Gwen Moran Black Fitzsimmons Roanoke West End Armory Club Chardon Street Joe Gans Young Otto Otto Young Nitchie Jack O'Brien Gans Jim Barry Chicago Sam Langford Argun

Princeton Issues Baseball Schedule

Princeton N J January 22 The Princeton baseball schedule lists games with Eastern colleges including Amherst Harvard Yale Williams Villa Nova and Collegiate of East Orange with dates and sites at Amherst Cambridge Princeton New Haven New York and Princeton. The schedule notes potential tie games at Harvard Princeton Yale and Yale locations.

Princeton N. J Amherst Harvard Cambridge East Orange Yale New Haven Williams Villa Nova New York

City League Records Fall In Candlepins Night

Two world records were set in City league candlepins matches last night. Clancy of New Roxbury Casino topped the three string total at 3875, while Noddle Regal visitors posted 1571 for a new high team total beating the previous mark by one.

Candlepins Clancy New Roxbury Casino Poehler Wilders Carruth Mel Dre O’brien Forrester Ruehle Armstrong Walsh Foster Wiliams Brown Noduls Regal Te Butt Baldwin Sullivan Wistrom Ee Crosby Holmes Millen Taylor Boylston Sever

Ambitious sports talk and club prospects in breezy chatter

The column riffs on basketballs and baseballs with quick quips about players and fans. It muses on Jimmy Barrett as a potential commander of the faithful, contemplates yacht club lectures, and reflects on athletic aesthetics and philanthropy among the New York Highlanders.

Jimmy Barrett James New York Yacht Club Thomas L

Warmer Weather Ends Skating Ban on Local Ponds

Mild thaw ended the skating bulletin last night as ice softened on local ponds. Forecasters expect colder temperatures to return, likely restoring fair skating conditions tomorrow.

Harvard to Meet Yale in Big Intercollegiate Game Night

Harvard and Yale men’s basketball teams clash at Mechanics Building on January 29 with freshman squads playing before and between halves of the varsity game. Harvard’s freshman, captained by H. T. Webber, is undefeated and highly regarded. Dartmouth 1906 will referee both contests. varsity tipoff at 8 p.m.

Lyceum Hall East Boston Corbett Gloversville Wachter Crowley Coady Brett Boston Mall Doherty Muller Williamson Harvard Yale Mechanics H. T. Webber William McGrail Dartmouth

Many Enter for B C Meet at Boston College Gym

Preparations are complete for a big indoor track meet in Boston College gym tomorrow evening under the Boston College High School. Local high schools and athletic associations will be represented and the event may influence a possible dual meet between B C H S and Lowell High.

Boston College James Street Boston College High School Lowell High

Brookline High Meet Opens in New Indoor Gym

Brookline High School track opens its indoor season in the new gym on Feb. 22 under captain Daniels after Boyd's resignation. Entries include Daniels Mason Rand Marbles White Sullivan in the 100 yard dash. Sutherland White Lead Lyn Brennan Brady in the 800. Whitney Brennan Spitz Rady in para run. Hann Chandler Dunbar in high jump. Hann Gallitt Pope Bobard Cady in 16 pound shot put. Cady White Chandler Daniels in hurdles.

Brookline Daniels Boyd Harry Mason Wallace Rand Marbles Stanley White Roy Sullivan Sutherland White Leade Mellyn Brennan Brady Whitney Spitz Rady Hann Chandler Dunbar Gallitt Pope Bobard Cady

Millionaire Art Patron Morris K Jesup Dies at 78

Morris K Jesup banker and art patron died at his home 197 Madison Avenue New York of heart disease. He was 78 and had retired from most responsibilities a year earlier resigning as Chamber of Commerce president and stepping back after the Rapid Transit Commission dissolved.

New York Morris K. Jesup Madison Avenue Jesup Chamber of Commerce Rapid Transit Commission

Elopers Rouleau and Lynn Arrested in Fall River

Pierre H. Rouleau and Mrs Florence Lynn, a young couple who eloped from Norwich Connecticut two weeks earlier, were captured by Inspectors Perron and Bassett at the Bristol House in Fall River tonight. If witnesses are accurate, Miss Lynn has already buried one husband and deserted a second, stirring trouble in several homes.

Fall River Pierre H. Rouleau Florence Lynn Norwich Conn Perron and Bassett Bristol House Lynn Rouleau

Death of Rev. Francis T. Hazelwood in Lynn

The Rev. Francis T. Hazelwood secretary of the American Baptist Home Missionary Society died today in Lynn from heart trouble.

Lynn Francis T. Hazelwood American Baptistt Home Missionary Society

B A A Boxing Trials Show Mostly Tame Bouts

A BA A boxing program last night featured mostly tame bouts with a few hot moments. Notable matches included Benny Stone versus Mike Haley in lighter classes and several 115 to 135 pound trials with Boston Cambridge Roxbury and other local fighters advancing through rounds.

Benny Stone Boston Mike Haley South Boston Neil Henderson W. M. Roche M. J. Connolly Southston J. Dolan William Carew Roxbury A. Decourcey Ben Stone George Lezotte Brockton Charles Cross M. J. Coffey Jerry Casey James Doyle James Ryan Cambridge James Barry Gus Benson Waltham James Dole A. Gentile William Low A. Bernard West Lynn A. Welsh Joe Mifflin J. Dacey James Halloran East Dedham James Benson

Maclean Returns to Training for Park Square Pace

Hugh MacLean the Chelsea motor pace follower began training again for his race with Menus Bedell at Park Square track Saturday evening. He remains stiff after a bad fall last Saturday while leading a 15 mile match race with Bobby Waltheur. Bedell is in good shape for the event, his last paced appearance being Labor Day 1906 at Revere in the 24 hour race.

Hugh MacLean Chelsea Menus Bedell Park Square Track Bobby Waltheur Bedell Revere Track

Jamaica Plain Teams Clash at Columbia Theatre Tonight

Two top Greater Boston clubs meet on a neutral stage as Jamaica Plain A A and Queen Quality from the same district square off tonight at the Columbia Theatre after the regular show. Rivalry runs high with a fair matchup promised.

Greater Boston Columbia Theatre Jamaica Plain A. A Jamaica Plain

Melrose Boys Basketball Defeat Everett In League Clash

Melrose high school boys defeated Everett High 12 to 12 in a league game extending their win streak. The score line indicates a possible forfeit or scoring anomaly given identical points. No additional details available.

Melrose Everett High

Vermont Wildcats Defeat Norwich In Narrow Win

Burlington January 22 The University of Vermont basketball team defeated Norwich University with a final score of 29 to 4 in a low scoring contest at home.

Burlington, Vt University of Vermont Norwich University

Red Hot Polo Game In Boston Featured In Report

Boston hosted a polo event with teams from New Britain New Haven Bridgeport and Providence. Scores show varied results with Boston's team prevailing in some matches and others ending in losses. The report lists sequence of numbers and abbreviations reflecting points and standings.

Boston New Haven New Britain Providence Bridgeport Baatviace Pawtucket Waterbury

Boston tops New Haven 6 to 3 in roller polo thriller

Boston defeated New Haven 6 to 3 at Park Square Coliseum as Mullen made 60 saves for New Haven in a high tempo game. Lincoln led Boston with 16 rushes while McCarthy added two goals and Sutherland contributed eight stops for New Haven.

Bobby Hart Boston New Haven Park Square Coliseum Mullen Lincoln McCerthy Gile WSI McCodu Darrell Cogeleshall Walfback Saunders Sutherland Cane e.Mullen Ain Si Sau Pataki Posner Bonn McCarthy Bogen Gaa New Sutherland Connell Peet

Also Mentioned on This Page

East Bostons Reagan Paul H. Shannon Gloversvilles Haggerty Leo Watcher Watcher Davey Saub Lennon DS Sais HS Fe Perper Reek Williamson Doherty Cree O Vaughn England Association of Colleges Champion Gotch Moir Somerset Central Club Somerville Central Connors Southwell Eee Ashworth Traver Faulkner Edge Fuller Egate Custom House League F. L. Roberts Stone & Downer Custom House Pitt & Scott Ee Coveeces Immigration Phareateness Stan Laundry League Brunswick Alleys Empire Ee Excelsior Eastern Steam Vere Toeeseenee Bio Ty Treats Ee Taylor Broste Eaweeenees Bod Foster Currier Seer Stone & Webster League Old South Stone & Webster Aeethereal Navetesaeaer United Shoe Machinery Bailey Blue New York Highlanders Paul Brooks Andover G. G. Browne Gunnery School Hamilton Fish St. Mark’s School E.S. Currie Cambridge Latin School E. S. Allen Glendale B. C. Meet Brookline High Meet Maclean Everett Vermont Carribe Bostons Hayes’ Art Store Washingto Sr Sandls. Atkinson
Search Courier

Search the Boston Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Boston Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication