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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1909

Page

9

Harvard Beats Princeton 4–1 in Princeton Game

Harvard won at Princeton 4 to 1 in a decisive early season baseball clash. Hicks pitched brilliantly for Harvard, allowing no hits until an eighth inning Princeton rally, while Harvard capitalized on three Princeton errors and timely hits by Lanigan Aronson Dana and Hicks. The win ends a 13 year drought for Harvard in Princeton's home park and boosts Harvard’s title hopes with strong all around play.

Princeton N. J Harvard Tigers Hicks Crimson Hartford McLaughlin Simons Cunningham White Reed Dillon Ballin Dawson Sides Warwick Harvey Briggs Lanigan Currier Aronson Dana Pittman Eddie Dillon Harvard AB R. BH. PO Tanigan Ccesersees McLaughlin Ana Tae Briggs Neeee Hicks Po Ceeses Fee P. Er Troon Ef Pittman Myers R White Harvard Chast GS Loe Simons Toriggs ball—Dawson

Ropes of Tiller Cut Before Worcester Hick Ship Race

Worcester May 24. Worcester High oarsmen accuse gamblers of tampering with the shell used in Saturday’s race against Weld Boat Club Harvard. Tiller ropes and rudder ropes were cut in four deep places to fail Coxswain Campbell during the race. Coach Donnelly inspected the ropes and cross examined witnesses tonight.

Worcester Lake Quinsigamond Weld Boat Club Harvard Donnelly Campbell Worcester High Stone School

Harvard Crew Mourns Ill Star as Waid Falls Ill

An upset in the Harvard varsity crew follows a weeklong cold for No 7 Waid causing concerns ahead of the Cornell race. Captain Withington moved to the varsity eight in Ward's seat. Severance subbed and later pulled. Coach Wray hopes Waid can row but Bill Severance may fill in if needed.

Varsity Waid No. 7 Harvard Cornell Paul Withington Ward Severance Withington Wray Bill Severance

Welch Faces Brockton Rival In Armory Club Show

The Armory Club promises a sensational night as Welch prepares for a rugged opponent Phil Brock. Three six round bouts precede the main event with Reardon facing Shevlin, MacDonough meeting Baker, and Bob Lee taking a second shot at Porky Flynn.

Armory Club Welch Phil Brock Young Reardon Brockton Eddie Shevlin Roxbury Young MacDonough Manchester Max Baker Bob Lee Porky Flynn

Suffolk Republicans Split Over Boston Charter Amendments

Suffolk members discuss amendments to the Boston charter bill with William Willcutt and others urging no changes while Martin Lomasney and allies press drastic shifts. The plan foresees statewide votes on council size mayor term and governance plans with numerous proposed amendments and petitions filed by Hayes Mildram Leonard and others.

William B. Willcutt Ward 24 House Boston City Club Montague Nichols Dow Knight Rousmaniere Grafton D. Cushing Ward 11 Committee On Metropolitan Affairs Martin Lomasney Cushing Garcelon Newton Underhill Somerville Willcutt Mildram Dorchester Malley Boston Charter Clerk Kimball Hayes Boston Infirmary Department Institutions Registration Department Sy Mildram Sy J. H. Leonard Street Commission Civil Service Commission Finance Commission Commission Lomasney Brickley Bates Fay Ward City of Shaw

Norman Stops Joe McCarthy in Salem Title Bout

In Salem the Butte boxer Jack Norman defeated Joe McCarthy of South Boston over 12 rounds at the Apollo A C. The match went half distance as the crowd saw McCarthy saved from knockout. Norman’s first East appearance followed his travel from New York to face Eddie Murphy who was replaced by McCarthy after Murphy refused.

Salem Jack Norman Butte Joe Mcc Carthy South Boston Apollo A. C McCarthy Norman East New York Eddie Murphy Johnny Cohan Murphy

Langford Knocks Out Hague in Fourth Round

In London on May 24 Sam Langford of Boston stopped Tan Hague in the fourth round at the National Sporting Club. The bout, for a $9000 purse, followed earlier bouts and ended Hague's bid to claim the British title as Langford delivered a decisive left hook and solid rights.

London Sam Langford Boston Tan Hague National Sporting Club Jimmy Walsh Digger Stanley Langford Hague Tiger Smith Johnson Sparrers Eddie Keevin Sam Ian

Quill and Gardner Set for Welterweight World Title Fight

Tommy Quill of Brockton and Jimmy Gardner of Lowell are matched for the welterweight world title at the Armory A. A. The bout is set for June 8 at 142 pounds, 12 rounds, with Jack Sheehan as referee.

Tommy Quill Brockton Jimmy Gardner Lowell Johnny Mooney Paddy Minehan Armory A. A Jack Sheehan

Reilly and Adams Draw Webster at Lakeside Club

Tommy Reilly of New York and Frank Adams of Newton battled 12 rounds at the Lakeside Athletic Club, ending in a draw. In the prelims, Young Coonan defeated Young Dwyer in six rounds, and Chuck Drisdall beat Young Burk in one round.

Webster Lakeside Athletic Club Tommy Reilly New York Frank Adams Newton Young Coonan Jamesville Young Dwyer Boston Chuck Drisdall Young Burk

Schumacher Decker Draw in Baltimore Bout

Al Schumacher of New York and Dummy Decker of Baltimore fought 15 fast rounds to a draw at the Monumental Theatre in Baltimore Maryland.

Baltimore al Schumacher New York Dummy Decker Monumental Theatre

Middlesex School Beats Milton Academy 5 to 1

Middlesex School defeated Milton Academy 5 to 1 this afternoon. The game was tied 2 to 1 until the eighth inning when Felton walked three, and Gallagher hit a three-base hit to seal the win for Middlesex.

Milton Middlesex School Milton Academy Middlesex Felton Gallagher

Newton Defeats Rock Ridge at Claflin Field 13 to 1

Newton defeated Rock Ridge 13 to 1 at Claflin Field this afternoon in a rematch. Wood and Stevenson's hitting powered the offense while Fripp and Chamberlain turned the critical double plays.

Newton Rock Ridge Claflin Field Wood and Stevenson Fripp Chamberlain

Woburn High defeats Ballou Hobigand 11 to 1

Woburn High overwhelmed Ballou and Hobigand this afternoon with an 11 to 1 victory. The scoreline shows Woburn dominance in the game played in Woburn.

Woburn

Norwood High Falls to MIT Eleven in Loose Tilt

Norwood High was defeated this afternoon by MIT '11 in a loosely played but interesting game.

Norwood Norwood High

Bowling Tourney Open in Madison Square Garden

The National Bowlers Association third annual tournament opened in Madison Square Garden with 24 New Yorkers leading. Boston Post team competes as Glenn Riddell of New York defeated George Floss from Buffalo in the first match. New York’s Shimen beat Woodbury of Chicago for 1000 dollars. Ravenswood leads five-man teams with 2043 score. Elks of New Brunswick beat Knights of Columbus New York 2634 to 2361.

New York National Bowlers’ Association Boston Post Madison Square Garden John C. Clingen Hermann Metz Glenn Riddell George Floss Buffalo Riddell Floss Dave Shimen Dave Woodbury Chicago Shimen Woodbury Baltimore Brooklyn Long Island City Passaic N. J Ravenswood Ts. I No. 2 Ccvennesevcessalnee Bvibgic Aled Hareric Haceasendovccse Bosd L. I Nofl

Ebonites Top National Bowling Entry Pace in Boston Meet

The Ebonites defeated the Boston Post team and the Faneuils at New Boston alleys with the highest pinfall of the evening before travelling to New York for the National Bowling Tournament. Captain Fred Williams led his squad as the Post and the Faneuils lagged with totals of 2626 and 2643 respectively.

Ebonites Boston New York New Boston Post Faneuils Fred Williams Boston Post

Boston area high school crews race for time and set expectations

Noble and Greenough Brookline High English High and Cambridge Latin crews tested time trials on a regular mile course with surprising closeness to record pace. Age limits for junior outdoor meet at Wood Island Park shift, entries close May 27. Waltham-Melrose baseball game resumes today after a delay. Stone School and Thayer Academy face off, Harvard and Yale freshmen clash in Cambridge, and East Boston meets Dedham High with tough competition ahead.

Noble & Greenough Brookline High English High Cambridge Latin Ines Wood Island Park Harvard Yale Cambridge Newbury Street Stone School Thayer Academy East Boston Dedham High Dedham Stevens Harris United States Ranger Massachusetts North End Park Provincetown Boston Fayal Azores Gravesend Copenhagen Stockholm St. Petersburg Antwerp Mediterranean Funchal Bermuda William F. Lowe Enterprise Allan Line Numidian Thomas Moor Glasgow Derry Galway Mystic Wharf Cape Race John Adair Jane F. Allan John Armour George Bain Mary Calder Thomas D. Clark Lizzie Cochrane John W. Cowie Maggie Gibson John Hand Leyland Line Bohemian Clyde Street Pier Liverpool Mary Helen P. Almy Judge Almy Cambridge Court Emily Sever Madeline Revell Marlboro C. R. English Charles Talbot Dorchester Saugus Nanepashemet James Rafferty Mass Stone St. Louis

Fishing Fleet Sees Mixed Hauls and New Uses for Skatefish

Yesterday's wholesale fish receipts include 364,900 pounds of mixed catch with 99,500 haddock and 126,900 cod. Skatefish, once dumped, will be tested for glue with Gloucester buyers. several ships arrived with cargoes and crews, while naval and passenger vessels sail or berth for inspections and upcoming voyages.

Gloucester Selma Mary A. Whalen Scrool Spray Josie & Phebe Catherine & Ellen Haddock

Decker Defeats Fitzgerald In Philadelphia Bout

George Decker of Philadelphia defeated Terry Fitzgerald in a slow six round contest at the West End A. C. Decker led throughout and steadily outpointed his opponent.

Philadelphia George Decker Terry Fitzgerald West End A. C Decker

Duffey Forecasts Shorter Summer Marathons And Fresh Bike News

Arthur Duffey notes the AAA curtailing summer marathons and praises shorter five and ten mile routes. He covers Alex McLean reopening Revere Beach with bicycle events, Park Square Rink history, and expected strong bike contests. He also mentions boxing on tonight with Freddy Welsh versus Phil Brock and reports on walking marathon sanction and Martin Sheridan's discus record potential.

Alex McLean Revere Beach Freddy Welsh Phil Brock Armory Welsh Spottswood N. J Congre Oh

Answers to Queries on Baseball and Training

A reader asks if a sacrifice counts as an at bat and about postponed doubleheaders. Guidance notes for 220 yard training emphasize conditioning and gym tips from Charlesbank. The rest covers positions, a road race entrant, and Stone’s team status and current form.

Charlesbank Gym

Shipping News Mini Almanac and Sailings List May

Almanac style notice with sunrise and sunset times, tides, and high water details. Lists steamers and schooners sailing from Br and Nor/NJ ports with destinations such as Liverpool Glasgow Baltimore and New York. Tugs towing barges and vessels underway are noted including named ships and routes.

Cymric Mathias Liverpool Queenstown Numidian Moor Glasgow Esparza Glenn Port Simon C. R Vinland Nor Utne Nipe Bay Cuba Christian Knudsen Sorensen Louisburg C. B Howard, Chase Baltimore Norfolk Newport News Nacoochee Diehl Savannah Yale Thompson New York City of Philadelphia Pray Eastport Helen M. Field Nelson Vineyard Haven Vwyyeehawken Weehawken F. C Pierce Hoboken N. J Pocono Canisteo Scylla Knaufts Halifax Gloucester Elva C Port Greville Bohemian Knudsen Massachusetts Herman Winter Unique St. John N. B Glyndon Hillsboro Governor Powers Wind N.W Calvin Austin Portland Ontario Malden J. H. Devereux Joshua Lovett Alice Gardiner Flora Dora Philadelphia Gettysburg East Cacoosing Schuylkill Eureka Winwrop Norton Rockland Georges Creek Washington Robert G. Dun San Juan P. R Robert H. McCurdy Annie Ainslee Samuel S&s Thorp Cto Mt. Hope Edward J. Lawrence

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