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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1908

Page

11

Silence at Harvard as Students Press Petition for Athletic Liberty

The article reports growing student momentum for an athletic liberty petition at Harvard, reaching 1200 signatures by 6 PM with the dining halls to stay open for extra petitions. Faculty silence continues, with President Eliot avoiding petitions and reform advocates scarce ahead of the next faculty meeting.

Bullen Harvard Eliot

Tech Hopes to Land Dual Meet From Maine

Tech meets Maine in a Brookline field dual tomorrow at 2 30 p m. The contest hinges on new men as both teams struggle with cold weather practice. Tech aims for field event sweeps except shot put while contesting track events for points.

Tech Maine Tech Field Brookline C. W. Gram W. J.eligman J. H. Buckman K. D. Fernstrom H.ckett L. A. Loomis R. B. Pond H. J. Cook E. T. Walker C. F. Smith W. J. Seligman W. C. Salisbury I. A. Loomis R. P. Littlefield H. W. Blackburn H. Lockett G. B. Cumings R. P. Littlepole C. H. Bean F. E. Fortier C. Pinkham B. L

Marathon Rule Puts Medical Stop Orders In Olympic Race

An old debate over medical stop orders in marathon racing is detailed, noting that officials may require a runner to retire if a medical staff member orders it. The piece argues examinations during the race are impractical, yet post race checks reveal conditions. it cites American views and the dangers of cramps and deceptive appearances during effort.

Windsor Castle British Olympic Council England America Boston Athletic Association Ath

Maloney to Pitch as BC Faces Maine in Open Week

Boston College baseball resumes play with a second game of the week versus Maine. Captain O Kane forecasts another win as Charley Maloney starts on the mound with Noonan behind the plate. First pitch is set for 3 30 p m near the Massachusetts avenue athletic grounds.

Boston College University of Maine O'Kane Charley Maloney Cambridge

Hard drill for school crews on Charles River practice

Coaches John Graney and William O Leary led a strenuous session for Charles Stone School Noble and Greenough Volkmann and Roxbury Latin crews on the Charles River They conducted starting drills then ordered long rows with emphasis on watermanship and technique under coach guidance.

John Graney William O'Leary Charles Stone School Noble & Greenough Volkmann Roxbury

Squires Knocks Out Jem Roche in Dublin Gloves

In Dublin on April 30 Billy Squires of Australia defeated Jem Roche, former Irish champion, by knockout in the fourth round. The purse totaled $1375 with a $1000 side bet on the bout.

Dublin Todaly Billy Squires Australia Jem Roche

Gans’s Plan and Open Boxing Cards Highlight City Event

The piece notes Joe Gans at 83 preparing for a 20 round outing against Rudolph Anholz, seeking to show superiority without risking a longer battle. It mentions Battling Nelson as a past rival, anticipates open classes at 145 pounds and heavyweight, and lists upcoming bouts including Hall vs Powers and Kenny vs Murphy with limited guest access and no member assessment.

Joe Gans Joe Wext Ruby Robert Fitzsimmons Gans Rudolph Anholz Surhas Nelson Armory Toni Henry Hall National Hugh Powers Kenny Murphy Foley Mifflin T Tis

Harvard Surfers Defeat Harvard Surfers Defeat Maine 2 0

Maine pitcher Ryan allowed three hits and Fraser scored twice unearned as Maine beat Harvard 2 to 0. Harvard totaled four hits and committed four errors in a slow, lifeless game with seven Maine hits poorly bunched.

Harvard University of Maine Maine Crimson Slater Mayo Simons Briggs Cobb Currier Higgins McCall Harvey Fulton Ryan Pounds Dana Dai Curtler Connolly

College Football Scores in New England Matches

Summary of scattered regional games with Amherst and Norwich outcomes. Scores show close results across Worcester Woonsocket Lan Lewiston and Portland. Local competitions include Bates at Springfield and a Springfield Training School matchup.

Amherst Norwich University Kingston R. I R. I. Agricultural College Colby Worcester Woonsocket Na Lan Lewiston Lowell

Local Scores From New England Matches

At Springfield Hartford five to four, Springfield edges Hartford. Waterbury defeats Holyoke five to two. New Haven tops Meriden thirty eight to two. New Britain Bridgeport score seven to New Britain.

Springfield Hartford Waterbury Holyoke New Haven Meriden New Britain Bridgeport New Briton

Interscholastic Track and Baseball Notes Timed

Captain Walter H. Fernald of Stone School forfeits compete at Harvard due to tonsillitis. Somerville High’s Captain William H. Sharry loses eligibility charge hurting baseball hopes. English High tests speed vs Middlesex four at Concord. Dorchester High faces Boston Latin at Locust Street grounds after Latin requests home status. Reggie Cavanaugh misses practice a day, first of season. Upcoming marks could eliminate top candidates from several teams.

Walter H. Fernald Stone Harvard Games Committee William H. Sharry Somerville High School English High School Middlesex Four Concord Dorchester High Boston Latin Schools Locust Street Grounds Dunbar Avenue Latin School Reggie” Cavanaugh Dorchester High School

Seventeen Vessels Reach Fish Pier with Mixed Cargoes

Shore fleet lands 161600 pounds of fresh fish including 60700 haddock 73900 cod 21000 hake and 16000 pollock. Hake carried by Rose Dorothea Joseph P Johnson and W A Morse with 15000 3000 and 3000 pounds respectively. Mystery brings 15000 pounds pollock. Joseph P Johnson and Fitz A Oakes carry 500 pounds each. Haddock prices 13 84 to 2 4 cents. cod 21 4 cents. hake 1 to 21 2. pollock 11 4. cask 2 cents per pound. Cargo totals include 330000 pounds from crates and barrels aboard liners Boston and A W Perry, with live lobsters and crates. Additional notes cover fogbound voyage, crew shifts, and upcoming dock services and repairs.

Rose Dorothea Joseph P. Johnson W. A. Morse Fitz A. Oakes Haddock John Vautier Monarch New York Norma Effie M. Prior Fortress Monroe A. Fortay London A. F. Pittee Cornelia John W. Lovett Willard Alexander G. Quinnan Winthrop E. Betts T Wharf Thomas Fahey John F. Rogan Norwood Maitland N. S Howe Turk’s Island Mercury Orion Vineyard Haven Georgetown S. C North Carolina Atlantic Coast Lumber Corporation Waushon Island Harvard Metropolitan Line Erie Basin Yale Simpson's Dry Dock Boston Maron Calcutta Landsman Cod Ape Rita Mary A. Gleason O Barbara Ae Georgianna A Alcina Wee William A. Morhee A. Oakes

Shipping News Mini Almanac May Day Additions

Daily tidal data and ship movements list arrivals and clearances from Atlantic ports. Steamers Saxonia, Lan castrian, Maron, Adams and many others arrive or depart via Queenstown Gibraltar Halifax Boston Newport News and Salem with barges and tows. vessels Stockton, Bear Ridge and Easton are noted among nurseries of coastal traffic.

Saxonia Pentecost Liverpool Queenstown Cunard Steamship Company Lancastrian Fortay London Maron Adams Calcutta Gibraltar A. W. Perry Hawes Halifax Boston Mackenzie Yarmouth N. S Calvin Austin Pike St. John N. B Eastport Portland Chippewa Googins Jacksonville Charleston Bay State Snejdern Gloucester Newport News City of John A. Briggs Salem Catawissa Selner Philadelphia Pocopson Augusta Conewago Indian Ridge Valley Forge Taylor Dto Molino Knickerbocker Conestoga Cto East Bear Ridge Paxinos Bangor Watuppa Hammond Grace Seymour Gibbs Georgetown S. C Jumpa Addison Bullard Nash Baltimore Wind N.E Buffalo Fee Hull Eng New York Bjorgvin Grecian Ontario Norfolk Herman Winter Old Colony Harvard Pathfinder Britannia Lynn Newport Batavia Gwalia Ivle New Bedford Hattie Hampton Roads Fall River Emelie Concord I._C Gibson and Easton Plymouth Port Johnson de Vaux Powell John G. Chandler Month Dora Alice Lehigh Perth Amboy Buttress Byssus Marine Mercury Orion Vineyard Haven Naushon Island Geneva Sierra Leone

Cambridge Latin defeats Rindge in tennis match 4-1

Cambridge Latin School beat Rindge Manual Training School on Jarvis Field 4 to 1. Gallup was the sole Rindge scorer, while Wheeler won the day for Cambridge Latin with a deuce final set 8-6.

Cambridge Latin School Rindge Manual Training School Jarvis Field Gallup Rindge Wheeler Farrington Tunis Cambridge Latin Lynes Goodale

Summers Lands Knockout Blow in Baltimore Fight

In Baltimore on April 30 Johnny Summers of England knocked out Kid Sullivan in the ninth round. Summers delivered swift rights and lefts to Sullivan's jaw, sending him to the canvas for the count.

Baltimore Johnny Summers England Kid Sullivan Summers Sullivan

Sandy Ferguson Just Edges Harris In Philadelphia Bout

In a rough six round fight at Broadway A C in Philadelphia Sandy Ferguson of Boston defeated Morris Harris of Philadelphia. Ferguson chose to win on points rather than force a knockout as Harris clung on in the final minute, prompting the referee to intervene.

Philadelphia Penn Sandy Ferguson Boston Morris Harris Broadway A. C Sandy Harris Ferguson Bailey

President Names Two Consul Nominations

The President sent to the Senate nominations for consuls Franklin D. Hale of Vermont for Charlottetown P E I and Mason Mitchell of New York for Apia Samoa.

Washington Senate Franklin D. Hale Vermont Charlottetown

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