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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1909

Page

11

Brilliant Postoffice Clerks Ball Draws 8000 in Mechanics Hall

The 17th annual Boston Postoffice Clerks Association reunion and ball drew about 8000 attendees to Mechanics Hall last night. A grand evening featured an elaborate hall canopy of American flags, a life sized Mansfield painting, a reunion concert, grand march, and a large dance program led by William H. Driscoll and guests including Postmaster Mansfield.

Association Boston Postoffice Clerks’ Asociation Mechanics’ Hall Edward C. Mansfield Mansfield William H. Driscoll Charles A. Carolan Carolan Annie Coleman Haynes Mae Condon Stephen Lucet Alfred Culliss Terence J. O’donnell Alice Cotter John L. Murphy Annie Gallaway John A. Cahill David A. O'Keefe George A. Sullivan Hugh J. Donahue John McMahon Edward W. Connors Timothy J. Callahan Charles McGrath

Wildey and Noddle Tie for First in City League

Wildey and Noddle tied for first after Noddle defeated Roxbury and Wildey lost to Boylston. Noddle posted 1514 total, Boylston 1549 led by Clark with 351. Elite moved to fourth by beating Adams Square. other results included Back Bay over Regal and Hub over McCarthy. Carruth-Somerset game was postponed.

Noddle Roxbury Wildey Boylston Clark Elite Adams Square Murray Irwin Casino Back Bay Regal Hub McCarthy Somerset Alleys Dedham Brennen Fturley Bunker Hill Brennan Merten McKenna Eee &O Bresniban Kelly Ae Crosby i Schoales Oy O'Connor Folgeworth Bmw Walsh Eee Cota Ye McCarthy McGrrath Toster Aioe Brookline Allston Oo. Haggerty Waller Johnson Bowen Rere Cole Foley Sill Armstrong Madden Donovan Christopher Martel Ese Fennigan Mintze Brien Galway Foehler HAY Sage Adams Oo J. Ryan I Keefe O Harrington Glynn Eee SG &Tie McCarron Currie Dunn Holmes Seer ST John Cambridge Hub Alleys Walsh Doherty Bowen Donnell Neil Seer Sutherland Witzgerald Davis Ek Seeeee Loz Bee SU Uy Regan Seers Hopkins Anta Maria J Ward Murray & Irwin Alleys D. McKeon Sullivan McKee Eee Howard Eax Brigha Connors Shaarebens Oes Mahony Dummy Wee Fair Burke McKenney Maguire Ees Dummy O Brady Ritchie

Harvard Beats Laval 3–0 In Fast Hockey Rally

Harvard hockey defeated Laval College 3 to 0 with a second half rally. Laval showed speed but lacked team play, while Harvard controlled the late offense and scored in quick succession. Next, Harvard faces the Wanderers of New York at 8 p.m. in the Stadium.

Harvard Laval College Montreal Canada Laval Crimson Crimson Seven Wanderers New York

Milton Academy Edges Harvard Freshmen 7-5 at Cunningham Pond

Harvard freshmen were held to four goals as Milton Academy scored seven at Cunningham Pond in Milton. Scorers for Harvard included Dun can Sears Whiddon Devereux with Devereux scoring twice. Officials included Referee Horner and Umpires Chase and Ward. Time halves 20 and 15 minutes.

Milton Harvard Cunningham Pond Milton Academy PRG Seacrest Savages Devereux Piorog Pio Phillips Nobuorot Sears Aisle Wack Ec Handy Huntington Balch, P Soule Warren Dowinds Wun Bees Malden Everett High Bianey Wooawaig McClean WoolWard Vaktwuurs F Redpath Ewes Brickley Morgan Savieter Deacons F Norris Randall Landry Stanley Woodward Brickley Hall Chard and Ward Bosworth

Milton Triumphs 1 0 Over Wellesley in Fast Local Hockey

Milton High defeated Wellesley High 1 to 0 in a brisk rink battle. Anderson scored the lone goal in the second period as both defenses shut down the other side. Referee Rollins and timer Grancow officiated a game noted for eight forwards’ rushes and quick pace.

Milton Wellesley High Anderson Milton H Wellesley Ff Johnstone Webster Piomot Lane Caledoell Pou Co Dies Viness

Oxford Club Rolls Over Winthrop Y C In Alley Match

At Lynn alleys the Oxford Club of Lynn posted a total of 1536 against Winthrop Y C with a 560 spare, yet Oxford only won two strings as Winthrop tallied 530 in its second string.

Oxford Club of Lynn Winthrop Y. C Oxford Winthrop Whitman Senate Lord Erene la Croix Seers Hixon Heys Renee Seas Brooks Fletcher Cox Alee Beckler Blanchard

Washington House passes Bawden race gambling bill

In Olympia on January 27 the House passed the bill without dissent. It makes poor selling and book making on horse races a felony and provides that possession of gambling paraphernalia is prima facie evidence of violation.

Olympia. Wash

Tufts Tops Holy Cross in Pivotal Worcester Game

In Worcester on January 27 Tufts defeated undefeated Holy Cross 28 to 20 on the home floor. Tufts led early as Captain Kimball and Dickinson fueled the attack and Holy Cross rallied late but too late to overturn the deficit.

Worcester Tufts Holy Cross Mt. St. James Casey Kimball Dickinson Atwood Hatch Joy

Rock Ridge Hall Triumphs Over Allen Five in Tough Contest

Rock Ridge Hall defeats Allen School 45 to 21 on Wellesley court. Manson sprains ankle in second period, hindering the home team as Belheumer, Rood, Clemens, and Mason lead scoring. Time halves 15 and 10 minutes. Referee Cook.

Wellesley Rock Ridge Hall Crack Allen School Manson Rock Ridge Allen School Belheumer R. F Aeecus Wwe Eleaia Cs Clic Civis Swine Eral Yaks Ernie Manson Balen Kes Mason Rood Clemens Goodwin Hayes M. King B. King Meason Cook Woodworth Woods Stevenson

Fall River Defeats Brockton 4 3 Behind Harper’s Goalie Play

Fall River edged Brockton 4 3 as Har per starred in goal for the home team. The extended lineup included Fuggins Mercer Thomson Griffiths Canavan Mansfield O'Hara Doherty Mullen and others with Harper stopping 52 shots and Mullen 35. Referee Connelly and timer O'Leary officiated.

Fall, River Brockton Fall River Harper Fuggins Fssc Oe Ly Mercer Thomson Passas Eee Estate Beet Dicorpirs Griffiths Canavan C.s Secess Mansfield O'Hara H. B Doherty Pictner Mullen Steps Youls—O’hara Mansfield Doherty Connelly Timer— O'Leary

125 Attend Town Meeting in Brookline

The Brookline town hall meeting drew 125 citizens. All articles passed except the tith to accept an act and elect a one year moderator. An article directed the Selectmen to install a bell on the town stables for a 9 oclock curfew and to ring when school is closed by bad weather.

Brookline

Boston alleys meet at Tremont and Roslindale venues

In a crowded meet at Tremont 2627 and Roslindale 2628 clubs, scores show Pierce 171 189 2101 Leech 223 180 200 Morrison 172 201 177, with Plimpton Tileston Lawson and others contributing. Final tallies list team totals around 941 998 950 and 902 929 932, reflecting strong performances across multiple lanes.

Boston Shorfe Tremont Pierce Leech Morrison Klinkmaller Ambrose Blois Plimpton Tileston Lawson Emerson Roslindale Gacheema Ate Ais Eget Gumpbright Brauer Danhoffer Jepson McCarthy Fisher Ashworth McKee Simson Sessler

Indigestion Cure Promises Quick Relief Through Mi-o-na

A newspaper ad touts Mi-o-na tablets as a cure for indigestion and nervousness, claiming swift relief from belching heartburn and other dyspeptic symptoms. The product guarantees a money back refund through Riker-Jaynes Drug Co and advertises a 50 cent large box. Booth's Laxative Pills are also pitched for constipation at 25 cents a box.

Riker-Jaynes Drug Co Booth

Company G Defeats University Five in 48 to 17 Victory

Gloucester January 27 Company G easily beat the University Five of Cambridge 48 to 17 at the armory tonight. In the preliminary game Company G second team fell 39 to 15 to Notre Dame of South Boston.

Gloucester Company G University Cambridge Armory Notre Dame South Boston University Ciiry Olds Omer Caerulea Cummings Bo McInnig Ortrrat Dumbate McIaib T Eens Dugean Colby MicGregor Millett King

Somerville Beats Haverhill YMCA Five 14 to 10

In a clean game at the Somerville YMCA gym, Somerville defeated Haverhill 14 to 10. Players Stone Sullivan Baldwin Crane Hurley Schlenker Smith scored. 15 minute halves. referee Cappe. timer Meyer. attendance 200.

Somerville Y. M. C. A Haverhill Y. M. C. A Somerville Haverhill SLVR Vila Leeds Deyes Smith Rigos J. F Benson Gages Sisi R C. Sehlenker Stone Sullivan Baldwin Crane Hurley G Schlenker Smith Cappe Winn Timer—Meyer

Andover Juniors Beat Seniors in 1910 Interclass Game

Phillips Andover juniors won 20 to 8 against the 1909 seniors in a 15 minute half interclass basketball clash. Scorers included Stewart Takaminy Smith Reilly and Waterbury with Reilly adding two from fouls. Attendance was listed as 300.

Andover Phillips Andover AG Ares Aord Takeiminiy Bates Weele Reces Urnett Boo Sheldon Rgec Gaa Hunt al Smetoa R. F Schofield L. F Waterbury Stewart Takamint Smith Reilly Sheldon J. Reilly Timer Hayes 3Voo

Charlestown High Defeats English High 20 to 17

Charlestown High beat English High 20 17 in a close hard fought game at Charlestown. The scoring included Cass 3 Keefe Kelly De Coen Roberts two Daey two and De Coen Roberts three Cass ten. Time fifteen minute halves officials listed. Attendance recorded at 38.

Charlestown High Singlish High Charlestown Charlestown High English Higt Gryteletarclatuis l. B de Coen Boop Es R. B Roberts Walsh Weesereee Sc Dacy Moloney Boo R. F Klein English High Cass Keefe Kelly de Coen Roberts Daey Neg de Coen O'Donnell O’brien Keenan Timor Mason

Get stocks down to the lowest point at Wolf's My Clothier

The department managers at Wolf's My Clothier in Hanover and Portland streets are instructed to clear all odd, small, and broken-sized lots. Stock will be taken next Monday morning, with a policy to lose on seasonable goods rather than carry them into the next season.

Wolf's My Clothier Hanover Portland

Malden High Defeats Everett High In Close Hockey Game

Malden High defeated Everett High in a hard fought hockey contest. The game stayed tight throughout with both teams trading chances before Malden pulled ahead late and held on for the win.

Malden High Everett Malden Everett High

Medford High Clubs Sixth Straight Win Over Mechanic Arts

Medford High School defeated Mechanic Arts High 6 to 1 on the Mystic River to extend its winning streak. Blakeley Coulson Fahey Hamilton Clarris scored as Medford showcased strong offense, with refs Cotting and umpires Burgell McGee. Time featured 15 minute halves.

Medford Jan Medford Hoolley Mechanic Arts High Mystic River Medforks UW. S&s. Mechanic Arts Hebb Pohor Ford Cogibons Sheseles Cairns Bernhard Gulliver Aoa Jenkins Nissen Medford H. 'S Mechanic Arts H Blakeley Coulson Fahey Stamilton Clarris Cotting Burgell McGee Burrell

Melrose High Tops Andover In Hockey Upset

Melrose High School defeated Andover 7 to 3 on January 27 as McDonald stood out at cover point. Scoring for Melrose came from Pfau, Lee, Palmer, Jones, Wannaker, McDonald, and Nickerson with a 500 attendance noted.

Melrose High Andover McDonald Melrose Sonor SE

Worcester Defeats Providence 7 5 In Tight Gridiron Finish

Worcester edged Providence 7 to 5 in Worcester on January 27 in a hard fought contest. The home team surged to the final seconds for the exciting win as Sutherland Mallory and Hart starred and refereeing by Heffernan.

Worcester Providence Pancoibiu PS Lew Hart Pee Eeeguess Esti Menard Coggeshall Sisesss Asee Hardy Weney Fa Sutherland, G Ak Apron Gee Ee G Mallory Sutherland Lewis Hardy Fahey Heffernan Timer —Dowd

Prokos Outclased Burns In Columbia Wrestling Bout

In a hard fought match at the Columbia Jim Prokos and Cyclone Burns wrestled to the limit with Burns showing superior speed and skill. A toe-hold late in the 22nd minute gave Burns the lead over the Greek challenger Prokos.

The Columbia Jim Prokos Burns Prokos

Fish fleet receipts and prices from recent cold snap

Eight vessels returned with a total catch of 84 000 pounds of mixed fresh fish, led by 52 300 pounds of haddock and 28 200 pounds of cod. Haddock sold at 31 4 cents, large cod 41 2 cents, hake 8 to 61 4 cents, pollock 31 4 cents, and cask 21 4 cents per pound. Natalie J Nelson carried 25 000 pounds of groundfish.

Natalie J. Nelson Highliner Helen B. Thomas Haddock

Shipping News Jan 28 Mini Almanac Highlights

Maritime notices list arrivals and departures with many British and American vessels. Details include steamers Devonian and Marquette bound for Europe, cargoes to Philadelphia Baltimore and Portland, multiple tugs and barges in tow, and cleared or sailed ships along the Atlantic coast.

Devonian Trant Liverpool Marquette Tribe Antwerp Persian Hillary Philadelphia Vidlen Thacher Dto Nantucket Nickerson Baltimore Newport News Kenosha Soderburg H. I. Dimock Thompson New York Bunker Hill Healy Massasoit Pray Eastport Dingler Linscott Portland City of Gloucester Ober Gloucester Charles T. Gallagher Guilmet Portsmouth Charles Nf. Hersey Blake Plymouth Maple Hill Barke Pehr Ugland Jansen Patience Carrie Winslow Vaughn Helvetia Berner Charleston Jacob M. Haskell Harriman Henry Barrett Dunton Lewis Goward Haines Porto Rico Annie Reuben Robbins Stonington Emma F. Angell Croucher Monoccacy Tunnel Ridge Paxinos Lynn Richardson Salem Walter A. Luck Alice Holbrook Elis William L. Douglas McLean, Co John Maxwell Foss Brunswick, Ga Theoline Cummings Brunswick Eng Bechuana Juniata Old Colony Onondaga Jacksonville Cuba Canton Lykens Phenix Herndon Knickerbocker Merrill C. Hart Rockland Helen Montague

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