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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1909
Page
9
English High School will not compete in the Harvard interscholastic meet next Saturday at the Stadium. No entries were filed due to a late invitation mishap. Frank O’Hara hoped to sweep sprint events before a foot injury sidelined him.
Harvard enters today’s stadium dual with Dartmouth as favorite under coach Donovan. The Crimson seek a stronger showing than last year’s 68 to 49 win and aim for about 70 points in a rain affected prep for the intercollegiate meet.
The Dartmouth track team of 25 under Coach Dr Bowler arrived at the Copley Square Hotel. Captain Walker and Bowler express limited hopes of victory but expect a solid showing and possible surprises for the Crimson.
Cold weather failed to stop play at the Country Club open tennis tournament as Edith Rotch defeated Hilda Williams and Mrs. Joseph Warren to win two singles matches while Eleonora Sears beat Ruth Winsor in straight sets. Doubles results feature Sears and Niles, and Roth and Dabney advancing to semifinals with Niles later defeating Bishop.
Thirteen top marathon runners contest the great international $10,000 event at the Polo Grounds led by St Yves Cibot Svan berg and Providence’s Ted Crook. The race starts at 4 pm, with a baseball game between the Red Sox and the New Yorks scheduled early so fans can watch.
Consolation track meet at Harvard Stadium yesterday featured standout performances. H. Y. Masten, 10, won the two mile in 10:16.8, ranking ahead of Dartmouth’s recent record. C. Simmons, 10, claimed the 440 yard dash in 52.4 seconds, J. Tyler, 10, ran the 100 in 10.5 seconds. W. A. Dennis, 10, cleared 10 feet in the pole vault, and C. W. Rice, 10, won the half mile in 2:09.2.
Arthur Duffey notes two leading athletic trainers, Donovan of Harvard and Bowler of Dartmouth, clash this afternoon at the Stadium. Bowler foresees a strong showing for Dartmouth as a feeler for forthcoming championships, while Donovan expects Harvard to win if form holds. Also mentions England’s sprinter R E Walker and South African St Yves in broader notes.
Company F led by Captain Marksville and Company E led by Captain Dimmock broke the previous drill record at the English High School battalion prize drill. First Regiment winners included Sager and Hallowell. Third Regiment winners included Whiteley and Applebaum. Ten First Regiment units and ten Third Regiment units competed with multiple prizes awarded. The event featured a trooping of colors and notable rank changes elevating captains to colonels in the regiments.
Freddie Welsh the English lightweight outpointed John Frayne of San Francisco in a ten round bout at the Fairmont A. C. Welsh showed speed but not sharp punching, as Frayne fought back strongly for three rounds before tiring.
Morningstar, holder of the world billiards emblem, offers a challenge to any man worldwide from 1000 to 3000 points on an 18 2 balk line. Stakes range from $500 to $5000 per side, with first come, first served entry.
Volkmann School defeats Stone School 5 to 0 at the American League grounds. Hernandez and Wheunard pitched well for Volkmann with solid support, as the game stayed close until the seventh inning.
Cincinnati May 7. President Herrmann announced Walsh of the Chicago Americans and Evers of the Chicago Nationals have been reinstated to good standing and can play again. Fine amount undecided and to be determined in coming days.
B W Corkran of Baltimore and Harvard defeated state champion T R Fuller in an extra hole contest at Wollaston Golf Club. Evans advanced by default after Thayer could not play. Evans meets Corkran in the 36 hole final.
Twenty cars competed in the one-gallon economy test by the Automobile Club of America on Long Island under the New York Automobile Trade Association. Conditions were favorable and performance exceeded expectations with the Franklin four cylinder air cooled car driven by S. G. Averell covering 36.6 miles to win.
Eastern League results show Jersey City beating Buffalo 2 goals to nil. Baltimore topped Toronto 6 to 2. Rochester Providence and Newark Montreal games were postponed due to rain.
Fred Williams of Casino alleys organized a five man team for the National Bowling Association meet at Madison Square Garden New York May 24 to June 12. The Williams entry list names Fred Williams Bill Beatty Joseph P Kinsman E J Gumpbright and B F Buffalo Smith with room for a sixth bowler for doubles and singles.
Revere High defeated High School of Commerce 8 to 6 at Revere. Key players included Hudson Norton Slattery and Stockemer for Revere with multiple runs and RBIs. Attendance reached about 1000 as pitching from Simonton and Donovan shaped the outcome.
Brooklyn’s Mickey McDonough defeated Jerry Gaines of Cambridge by decision in a 10 round match at the Faneuil Hall A C of South Boston last night. Joe McCarthy refereed as a good sized crowd looked on.
Brockton High wins 9 to 0 over Cambridge High as Wardwell fans 14 and allows only two hits. Ma honey collects both Cambridge hits. Umpire Harrington.
Brookline High and Tech battled to a 2 to 2 tie in nine innings before darkness halted play. Brookline pitcher Carr struck out 12 while Tech’s Sloane also performed well as the game ended with Brookline tallying 2 runs in the first and fourth and Tech 2 in the second and seventh.
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