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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1917

Page

12

Seniors Win Relay Race At Harvard Winter Carnival

The Harvard senior relay team defeated the freshman squad in the final event at Soldiers Field. Key runners Willcox Minot Teschner and Feeney led the winning charge. Bill Meanix captured the one yard hurdle in 6 15 seconds and Babbitt won the pole vault handicap at 11 feet 6 inches.

Harvard Soldiers Field Willcox Minot Teschner Feeney Bill Meanix Babbitt

Dr F J Sexton sues Harvard for salary

Dr Frank J Sexton of Brookline sues President Lowell and the Fellows of Harvard College for $2000 in a Suffolk Superior Court suit. He alleges a contract to coach Harvard baseball teams and says he was to receive $3000 a year, but was paid $2100 for 1913 with $900 still due.

Lowell Harvard College Frank J. Sexton Brookline Suffolk Superior Court Hall Sexton

British Navy Seen As US Savior In Dorchester Talk

James Mott Hallowell, chairman of the Massachusetts Branch of the League to Enforce Peace, told Dorchester Board of Trade members last night that the United States owes its existence to the British navy. He warned that without British protection, a Prussian submarine victory could let Germany base in Mexico and use submarines to wipe out American shipping, while airships could devastate American cities.

United States James Mott Hallowell Massachusetts League Dorchester Board of Trade Mr. Hallowell England Germany Mexico

Dunn resigns as Willys-Overland vice president

Toledo March meeting of the Willys-Overland Co board announced H. T. Dunn, vice president, will resign effective May 1, 1917. John N. Willys stated Dunn must dedicate his time to Fisk Rubber and Federal Rubber ventures, as he also serves as president of those firms due to rapid growth and future plans.

Toledo Ohio Willys-Overland Company H. T. Dunn John N. Willys Fisk Rubber Company Federal Rubber Company Dunn

Hevumpaa Wins Bout With Michailoff At Opera House

Hevumpaa takes the final bout of the Ladies Night program at the Grand Opera House by winning the first and third falls against Michailoff. Hevumpaa dominated the first and third falls, with the second fall lasting 5 minutes 30 seconds. The night also featured Joe Willis beating James Conrad in the semi final after losing the first fall, plus Munson substituting for Abouhyatt in a scheduled match that was not completed. An exhibition by Earle Lemle and Cyclone Burns closed the program with no falls.

Hevumpaa Michailoff Grand Opera House Joe Willis James Conrad Joe Munson Abouhyatt John Czneki Munson Earle Lemle Cyclone Burns

B C H Loses to Commerce in Dual Meet

High School of Commerce defeated Boston College High 60 to 28 at the East Armory yesterday. Mullen of Commerce won shot put and hurdles, while Boston College High’s Mullen led the 600 yard dash sprint to the tape. Tieberforb won the 60 yard dash for Commerce with several top placers across events.

High School of Commerce Boston College High East Armory Sherlock Mullen Commerce Tieberforb Smith Wansker Noyes James Killam Jk Horwitz Colvin Downey Nolen Boston College Nowles Dolan O'Brien McIntyre Curtin Gallagher Ton College High Haggerty Harvey Boston Lege Merce Tobin Ocommerce Phinney Ee Ee Key Coyne Gately

Wollaston Golfer Wins At Pinehurst

Pinehurst, N C March 1 The spring golf tournament narrowed to semi finals with Norman Maxwell Aronimink Philadelphia Robert Hunter Weeburn EB C Beall Uniontown and G J Murphy Wollaston Club advancing to face each other in the semis tomorrow.

Pinehurst N. C Norman Maxwell Aronimink Club Philadelphia Robert Hunter Weeburn Club EB. C. Beall Uniontown G. J. Murphy Wollaston Club

Dartmouth interscholastic indoor track meet promises keen contest

Hanover N H March 1 With a strong entry list assured the Dartmouth interscholastic indoor track meet to be held Saturday afternoon promises unusually keen competition Lawrence Academy Lawrence High School Lynn English High School Hebron Academy and Needham High School are among the many schools bidding for the point trophy.

Hanover N. H Dartmouth Lawrence Academy Lawrence High School Lynn English High School Hebron Academy Needham High School

Former Mayor Glines Dies in Somerville at 69

Edward Glines, longtime Somerville mayor and wealthy coffee merchant, died at his home on Highland Avenue. A native of Somerville, he was the city's first native to serve as mayor and later held seats in both houses of the state legislature.

Edward Glines Somerville Highland Avenue Mr. Glines Jacob T Sarah A. (Washburn) Glines

Good pay means health argues for wage law

Professor Carroll W. Doten of MIT defended extending the minimum wage commission at Ford Hall. He argued higher pay improves health and efficiency, citing lower infant mortality for children of higher wage earners, and that enforcement would weed out unfair, inefficient practices.

Carroll W. Doten Ford Hall State House Doten Board of Control of

Drugs Conquer Curran Again In Court

Jed H Curran, earlier deemed cured by attorney John J Cronin, again falls to drug habit. In Municipal Court Judge Parmenter orders $1000 bail for hearing Tuesday as Curran refuses representation and attempts to flee, dropping cocaine on Howard Street. Curran previously faced probation after Cronin recommended a cure, but returned to use within weeks.

John J. Cronin Jed H. Curran Parmenter Cronin Curran Howard Street

Battery Men Out At Middlesex Gymtry Drill

A dozen candidates for pitcher and catcher positions reported yesterday in the cage at the new Middlesex school gymnasium following a call from Faculty Coach Wendell Phillips Raymond, former Brown University catcher.

Wendell Phillips Raymond Brown University Middlesex School

Britton and Robson End In Welter Draw In Lawrence

Tommy Robson of Maldenheff and Jack Britton of New York tied after 12 lively rounds at Unity Cycle A C in Lawrence. The crowd set a record attendance as officials clashed over refereeing before William Morton of New York was chosen.

New York

McCarthy Rivers Draw In Ten Round Bout At North Shore A C

Gloucester’s Joe Rivers and Roxbury’s Pat McCarthy fought ten fast rounds for a draw at North Shore A C in Beverly March 11. McCarthy pressed the action while Rivers offered steady defense in a strong, balanced contest.

Beverly Joe Rivers Gloucester Pat McCarthy Roxbury North Shore A. C McCarthy Rivers

Houdini at Lexington Stag Smoker Tonight

Houdini the world’s wonder appears at the Lexington Town Hall for the second stag smoker hosted by the Lexington Athletic Association. Stunts are featured alongside acts Sib Minute Boys quintette and Kendall as additional attractions.

Lexington Athletic Association Lexington Town Hall Houdini Sib Minute Boys Kendall

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