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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1898

Page

2

Troops Ready for Work the Moment They Get Ashore

Washington report from June 23 notes Alger and Miles confident as Madrid bulletin signals early fighting. U.S. forces land at Santiago and push toward Morro Castle while carriers remove mines. Details show 5700 Cuban troops greeted Americans. additional Michigan, Massachusetts, and Ohio units mobilize for Shafter’s advance.

Washington Alger Miles Madrid Cervera Shafter Santiago

Hawkins Still Rules Favorite in the Betting

California lightweight Cal Hawkins faces Spike Sullivan in a twenty five round bout at Lenox A C New York. Sullivan, favored by many for his reach and cunning, clashes with Hawkins who relies on a hard left and close quarters power.

Cal Hawkins California Spike Sullivan Lenox A. C New York Hawkins Coney Island Sullivan Spike Martin Flaherty Carson Hawking Owen Zeigler George Dixon O’rourke Charley White Pacific Coast San Francisco Cal John Joel San Jose Golden Gate A. C Freddy Bogan Stockton Jack Garrison South Bend Wash Frank Welly Sacramento Jack White Charley Rochett Fred Bogan Bogan Walter Cathcart Pacific A. C Tom Hogan Harry Jones Butte Mont Leonard Charley Rochette Colma MoeGouldrick Bush Street J. J. McGinty Australia Olympic A. C Joe Gans Bohemian St. George A. C Carson City Nev Eddy Connolly America Lavigne Saginaw Wonder George VY Tuohby

American Wringer Co Repairs Wringer Rollers

For repair work wringer rolls stamped American Wringer Company war ranted are best. All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired. Write or telephone and we will call for and deliver without extra charge. The American Wringer Co.

American Wringer Company The American Wringer Co

Cornell Wins Varisty Boat Race in Four Mile Test

In a head wind race the Cornell eight defeated Yale by 14 seconds with Harvard far behind. Colson steered Cornell to a decisive victory while Yale and Harvard crews showed fatigue and stiff competition from Cambridge. The freshmen result favored Yale by a narrow margin as spectators endured damp weather and a crowded waterfront.

Yale America Colson Cornell New York Cambridge Whitney Harvard Fred Colson Courtney Bob Cook Lehmann

Freshmen Rowing Classic Ends In Yale Victory On Thames

Yale, Harvard and Cornell freshmen crews staged a fast Thames race with Yale winning by a half length over Harvard and Cornell close behind. The wind and tide pressured times, but the finish was sharp with Harvard surging late and Cornell leading early.

New London Yale Harvard Cornell Thames Cornel Naval Station New Haven Cambridge

The Race in Detail at Harvard Landing

The Cornell crew entered the shell at Harvard landing in London at 12 16 and began with a long sweeping stroke. Yale and Harvard followed, drawing into line by 12 30 under referee instruction. The wind shifted to the south and the river grew choppy as the start occurred at 12 37 07 with Harvard leading at the start.

London Cornell Harvard Cambridge Elis Yale

Cornell Wins Gripping Three Mile Rowing Race Over Yale and Harvard

Cornell led from the start and maintained a half to two length advantage over Yale and Harvard through three miles. Cornell finished first in 23 minutes 48 seconds, Yale 24 minutes 2 seconds, Harvard 24 minutes 35 seconds, with Yale and Harvard pacing at about 32 strokes per minute.

Yale Cornell Harvard Shell Poughkeepsie On Hudson

Dean's Kidney Pills touted as universal cure in Boston crowd

The advertisement extols Dean's Kidney Pills curing backache urination issues and Bright's disease while recounting Henry Cox of Franklin Street as a cured customer. It notes pills cost 50 cents and are sold by various dealers, with Foster Milburn Co as U S agent. The piece then shifts to college rowing coverage at Cornell with freshmen producing strong strokes and seniors packing up for Saratoga.

Bright Dean Boston Geo. Burwell Park Sq Boylston St Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y U. S

Harvard Varsity Crew Defeated In Crimson Quarters

Gloom at Crimson Quarters as Harvard varsity crew is outrowed and disappointed after the race at Gales Ferry. Captain Perkins silent, Higginson elected captain for the 1899 crew. Storrow praises the freshmen and squad while Lehmann departs for England with undisclosed plans.

Gales Ferry Conn Harvard Lehmann Perkins Red Top Storrow Mr. Lehmann England

Yale Crew Loses Regatta in Close Yale Quarters

Captain Payne Whitney expressed deep disappointment as Yale varsity finished behind Cornell. He praised his sailors for effort and strength, and extended congratulations to Cornell on the narrow victory. Yale’s crew gave Coach Cook a somber reception after the race.

YALE Cornell Fred W. Allen Walpole Mass Andover New Haven Montville New London Rogers

Yale Triumphs Over Cornell In Freshman Rowing Duel

Yale defeated Cornell by a narrow margin as Yale led at the mile and held off a late Harvard rally. The freshmen clash on the west course drew cheers from observers on the observation train while Yale’s crew celebrated a strong win and Harvard’s notable rally.

Harvard Cambridge Yale Cornell

Courtney lauds Cornell freshmen after race at Yale

Harrison's Landing Conn June 23 Cornell crew shares mixed emotions after the freshmen race. coach Courtney praises the varsity efforts while noting rough water and a challenging start as the freshmen faced an unfamiliar boat rocking and spray during the race.

Harrison's Landing Conn Cornell Mr. Courtney Associated Press Courtney

Intercollegiate Rowing History on Thames and Poughkeepsie

Yesterday marked the first intercollegiate race on the Thames since 1895 and the first triangular meet at New London. The Yale Harvard rivalry has dominated since 1876 with Yale winning 12 of 18 Thames races and Harvard 6, records include Yale 20m 10s on the Thames in 1888 and Harvard 20m 44 3 4s in 1878.

Thames Poughkeepsie Hudson New London Yale Harvard Connecticut River Springfield

Harvard Crew Dismisses Lehmann After Season

Harvard undergraduates unite that Coach Lehmann cannot return due to business duties and a desire to abandon the English stroke. The crew’s performance against Cornell and Yale shows the English system failing to produce winning oarsmen.

Lehmann Harvard America Cornell Yale Crimson

Reverend Cummins Receives Diamond Charm from A O H Division

The Rev John F Cummins of Roslindale received an elaborate A O H charm studded with diamonds emeralds and other stones from Forest Hills Division 40 and county A O H leaders in a ceremony at which poems prayers and tributes were offered A luncheon followed with performances by local artists and a recital of The Dandy Fifth along with Mr Lawrence B O Connor leading music

John F. Cummins Roslindale Forest Hills John Dolan Roxbury Timothy Phelan Jamaica Plain M. T. Curley John M. Minton John A. Ryan Stephen McVeigh John F. Morrin Richard Walsh George Kelly M. PF. Dolan Thomas C. Harrington Henry O'Meara Daniel Murray Keating John Father Cummins Father Connolly Division 1 Thomas Crowley Martin Curley Charles Chapman Flynn and Irwin D. Murray Keating Lawrence B. O'Connor Cummins

Winged Foot Athletes Dominate New York A C Meet

CHICAGO June 23 The New York Athletic Club track team scored the most points at the Amateur Athletic Union championships with 84 5 for New York A C leading Chicago A C 65 5 Syracuse A C 53 N J A C 4 Chicago Y M C A 83 Milwaukee A C 1. The winged foot squad set five records, with standout in the prints half mile and bicycle events. Jarvis and Long battled in a dead heat dispute. Burke defeated Manvel in the quarter mile and Peabody won the mile bicycle race ahead of Dawson Schwarz. Kraenzlein swept the hurdles and pole vault went to Clapp.

Chicago New York Athletic Club Amateur Athletic Union Winged Foot Chi- Esse A. A Farvis Frinceton May Uffendell Burke Manvel Peabody Powell Dawson Schwarz McDougall Pearson Kraenzlein Clapp Yale New Haven News Jarvis New York A. C Chicago A. C Syracuse A. C Chicago Y. M. C. A Milwaukee A. C

Massachusetts Legislature Sends Welcoming Message to Soldiers

The closing session extends hearty greetings and gratitude to regimental commanders and their troops for loyalty and sacrifice. The message, signed by Senate and House leaders, wishes Godspeed and victory while upholding Commonwealth traditions.

Senate House of Representatives Old Bay State Commonwealth of Massachusetts Richard W. Irwin James A. Gallivan William W. Davis William H. Brigham William H. I. Hayes Frank J. Horgan Frank S. .Richardson William H. Marden House

Patriotic songs collection to appear in next Sunday's Post

The greatest collection of patriotic songs ever published in a newspaper will appear in next Sunday's Post. They will be arranged in book form with a colored cover for handy storage.

Yale Chooses Frederick Allen Yale Crew Captain

Frederick Allen born 1900 who rowed at No 6 in today’s race has been elected captain of Yale varsity crew signaling leadership for the crew program at Yale University in 1920s context.

Yale's Ferry Frederick Allen Yale

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