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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1909

Page

8

Regulars and Yannigans Play In Worst Storms Yet

In Hot Springs Arkansas on March 9 the Regulars and Yannigans battled in a wind swept practice game delayed by Ozark floods. Jake Stahl excelled with a home run a triple and a double while Hooper and McConnell showed strong hitting. The Yannigans played error free and Buck Ehman and Barger impressed in fielding and throwing. Dec Gessler announced via telegram he will join tomorrow and possibly play in the afternoon game. Score: not stated.

Ozark Mountain Shman Barger Lake Jake Stahl Jake Danzig Stahl Hooper California McConnell Big Id Spencer French Arrellanes Yannigans Buck Ehman Wagner Stall Ryan Check Hirman Burchell Cicotte Dec Gessler Washington Taylor Eaee Ryan Burehell Fees Cheech Eee Ween A. E. Wrench Bilte Niles Ss. Treet Archanes Wolter Ehman Karger Madden Steele Cicotle Yaunigans Sneaker Arellanes Lord Spencer Hooper Danzig Walter Ay Steele L.of Ciecotte Deatt Cheech Connell Mc Wagner Th. Om Dr. Green

Tremonts and Federals Triumph in Boston Alleys League

Tremonts overpower Roslindale while Federals defeat Beacons in Commercial league action at Boston Alleys. Plimpton of Tremont topped scoring with 603, and high singles included Smith 228, Goulding 223, Leach 222. Most bowlers advance to the Post tournament starting tomorrow night to select a team for May nationals.

Roslindale Tremonts Boston Beacons Federals Big Fellows Plimpton Tremont Smith Beacon Goulding Federal Leach Boston Alleys

Suburban Interclub Alley Scores At Oxford and Winsor

Alley totals listed for Adams Square interclub rounds at Oxford and Winsor venues. Transcripts show numeric scores: Oxford 415 405 406 1246 and 497 510 472 1479. Traveler Editorial and Winsor figures also appear with contact numbers for local offices.

Oxford Ay le T'ls Traveler Winsor

First Corps Cadets Stage Gymkhana At Armory

The annual gymkhana of the First Corps Cadets M. V. M. attracted Governor Draper and staff. Events included wall-sealing races and military exhibitions, with Company D winning the final trophy by two points over Company A after top runs by Rotch and Pope in sprint and obstacle events.

First Corps Columbus Avenue Governor Draper Coast Artillery Fort Warren M. Roteh Company A Pope Company D Rotch

Central League basketball score summary

A compact OCR extracted line shows team and player tallies across three columns. Totals at bottom read 535 498 478 for the left set and 498 467 500 for the right set, indicating final score components by players or positions.

A. A I Central House Warwell Worcester Tirisco Bean Wei Hia Atruses

Sudbury alleys: Beal Fe G H Wilfert & Co listing

A fragmented Sudbury street listing shows Beal Fe G H Wilfert & Co and American Net with contact numbers 467 423 450-1340 and 427 4ou 446-1532, indicating a directory snippet. The text is incomplete but preserves business names and phone patterns.

Sudbury Beal Fe G. H. Wilfert & Co

Local Business Directory Fragments Tie Two Companies

OCR read shows Bicknell Futnler Box Co with numbers 407 412 483-1312 and Brigham Co with 491 420 403-1224 in a contact listing. The text outlines two firms and their telephone lines.

Bicknell Fntler Box Co Brigham Co

Johnson says Jeff must come to him in world title talks

Victoria March 9 Johnson the heavyweight champion along with his wife and Sam Fitzpatrick arrived by Makura from Sydney. He said he is willing to meet Jeffries or any man and insisted on a winner’s and loser’s end. Johnson plans months of theatrical work in England and Europe and will travel to Chicago and Galveston before returning home.

Victoria B. C Jack” Johnson Pugilist Philadelphia Sydney Sam Fitzpatrick Johnson Jeffries Vancouver Burns England London France Germany Makura Chicago Galveston Texas

Jeffries Summoned to Court Over Stage Sparring Act

A summons was served on James J. Jeffries retired heavyweight champion and on James Solly manager of the theatre. They must appear in police court tomorrow to explain why Jeffries sparred on stage in violation of the anti boxing law.

New York James J. Jeffries Pugilist James Solly Jeffries

Guertin Seeks 1000-Dollar Challenge at Keith's

Louis Guertin of Brockton high jumps 6 ft 1 in and challenges all comers for a 1000 dollar contest at Keith's Theatre this week. He will sail to England for championship games and will be away for several years through Ireland and Scotland.

Louis Guertin Brockton Keith's England Ireland Scotland

Yale Rowing Hampered by Tonsillitis Illness

Yale rowing faces delays as three top oarsmen fall ill with tonsillitis. Kenneth Rice of New York, Baker the No 5 of the first crew, and Carpenter of the second crew are in infirmary, reducing practice and momentum at New Haven.

New Taven

Summersgill Named Superintendent of New Haven General Hospital

New Haven March 9 Dr Harry Summersgill a former Brown University athlete is appointed superintendent of the New Haven General Hospital the largest hospital in Connecticut Summersgill pitched for Brown and Virginia and played on the Brown football team.

New Haven Harry Summersgill Brown University New Haven General Hospital Connecticut Summersgill Brown University of Virginia

Lincoln A A seeks strong semi pro baseball teams

The Lincoln A A of Sommerville has organized for the coming season and invites contact from the strongest semi professional teams. Written by John J. McCarthy at 331 Washington street Somerville.

Lincoln A. A Somerville John J. McCarthy Washington Street

Butcher Convicted for Using Diseased Horseflesh

J J Schmidt a Chicago butcher was found guilty of using diseased horseflesh in sausage. He faces a fine up to 1000 dollars a year in jail or both under the new state law.

Chicago, Ill J. J. Schmidt Schmidt

Jeffries Silence After Johnson Interview

James J. Jeffries attended a vaudeville engagement in New York and heard an interview with Jack Johnson read aloud. He offered no comment, only a quiet rub of the chin and the remark nothing to say after each passage.

New York James J. Jeffries Jack Johnson Jeffries

French pair Cibot and Orphee Lead Six Day Go As You Please Race

At 10 pm in New York the six day go as you please race left 11 of 27 teams. Cibot and Orphee from France held a commanding lead over Davis and Metkus, with Feegan and Curtis closing in and Dineen and Prouty fading after a long day.

New York Cibot Orphee Davis Metkus Dineen Prouty Feegan Curtis Miles Feegan and Curtis Dineen and Proaty

Evacuation Day Athletics Set at D Street Gym

Secretary Boudrot sponsors Evacuation Day events at the D Street Gym on March 17. Joseph J. McNamara of South Boston leads. entry closes March 1. Events include multiple 20 yard dashes, hop and jump, team races, and a 10 mile marathon starting at 3 p.m. Four cups will be awarded to marathon winners.

Boudrot D Street Joseph J. McNamara South Boston McNamahsa

Maloney and Ladbury End In Six Round Draw At Fairmont

New York March 9 Tommy Maloney and Jack Ladbury battled in a fast six round draw at the Fairmont Athletic Club. Maloney pressed early gaining a slight edge while Ladbury rallied late to force a draw in the star bout.

New York Tommy Maloney Jack Ladbury Fairmont A. C Maloney Ladbury

Beebe Draws With Kid Beebe in Six-Round Bout

Philadelphia report notes Patsey Kline of Newark New Jersey met Kid Beebe at Douglas A. C. in a six round draw. Beebe’s long ring career tops 400 bouts as the surprise result unfolded tonight.

Philadelphia Patsey Kline Newark N. J Douglas A. C Kid Beebe

Ferguson Stops Kubiak In Fourth Round Boxing Clash

Sandy Ferguson outboxed Al Kubiak at the Armory A. A. last night to win in the fourth round after a fast start. Kubiak fought back, but Ferguson’s lefts and rights, especially the quick left to the jaw, carried the bout. Prelims featured Bob Lee, Angus McDougall, and Peck Lefavor scoring wins.

Sandy Ferguson Chelsea al Kubiak Michigan Armory A. A Johnson Sandy Kubiak Queensbury Ferguson Kubiakk Bob Lee Pete Williams Angus McDougall South Boston Willie

Hiker Joy Named Captain of Holy Cross Basketball Team

Worcester March 9 Hiker Joy of South Boston star athlete was unanimously chosen captain of the Holy Cross basketball team. Joy joined Holy Cross last fall and quickly made both the varsity football and basketball squads, earning the captaincy as a freshman at Mt St James. R A Rochford of Newton was elected team manager for next season.

Worcester Joy South Boston Holy Cross Mt. St. James R. A. Rochford Newton

Melrose High Baskets Substitutes Lose Big

Melrose High School did not appear for a game against Somerville High at Somerville yesterday. The Melrose substitutes were defeated 106 to 10.

Melrose High School Somerville High Somerville Melrose High

Harvard Track Group to Train at Exeter Track

Harvard track authorities arranged spring training at Philips Exeter Academy in Exeter New Hampshire. About 30 promising athletes will travel mid April for two weeks of practice on the new cinder track coached by Pooch Donovan and George Connors with access to the Plimpton grounds facility.

Exeter N. W Harvard Soxeter Rand Leland Plimpton Grounds Philips Exeter Academy

International Chess Match Set Between Marshall and Capablanca

In New York on March 9 a set match between Frank J. Marshall and Jose Capablanca was organized to begin April 1. The victor is the first to eight wins with drawn games not counting. They will play each weekday except Wednesday under a two hour limit for 30 moves and 15 moves per hour thereafter.

New York Frank J. Marshall Jose R. Capablanca Cuba

Bowerman Sets a Fast Pace for Doves at Augusta Practice

In Augusta on March 9 Bowerman led a rigorous day of workouts at Warren Park with players improving hard in the second training session. Bowerman and Harry Smith pushed teammates, while players like Dahlen and Cobb joined later, joining a practice game in the afternoon.

Augusta Bowerman Warren Park Harry Smith Bill Bill Dahlen Dahlen Tyrus Cobb Davey Ty Jim Ball Cobb

Haughton Chosen Harvard Grid Coach and Boston Sports Note

Arthur Duffeys notes Harvard advisory board has selected Percy Haughton as head coach for the Crimson football team with expectations of strong leadership. The column also comments on Jay Gould’s amateur status and predicts season developments for Jake Stahl, Tommy Quill, and others.

Percy Haughton Harvard Crimson Harvard Advisory Board Haughton

Answers to Queries From the Marathon and Boxing Notes

A set of Q and A covering Dleyele rider for runners, contact to secure positions, birthplace and age of Jimmy Gardner, and boxing history. It cites Sisdoonwara County Clare Ireland December 25 1885 and match results between Sandy Ferguson Jack Johnson Ketchel Shrubb and Longboat. It closes with a poker hand comparison: full house beats a flush.

George Brown Exeter Street Jimmy Gardner Sisdoonwara County Clare Ireland Tony Ross Ketchel Sandy Ferguson Jack Johnson Johnson Sandy Shrubb Longboat Shrub

Walsh Defeats Moore In Tough Ten Round Fight

Eddie Walsh of this borough defeated Frankie Moore of Philadelphia in a highly contested ten round match at Long Acre A. C. last night in New York City.

New York Eddie Walsh Frankie Moore Philadelphia Long Acre A. C Jin

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