Harvard Ready For Quakers In Philadelphia Showdown
Harvard football steps off to Philadelphia with coach Dibblee forecasting a hard game against Penn. The squad held a strong open-field scrimmage on Soldiers Field, showing rapid backs and a confident line while assigning secret final preparations before Franklin Field.
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Harvard
Philadelphia
Franklin Field
Soldiers Field
Dibblee
Penn
Ellis
Glérasch
Burnett
Varsity
Sawin
Reid
Warren
Kendall
Indians
Donald
Pennsylvania
Burden
Barnard
Daly
Fincke
Erasc
Hallowell
Hollingsworth
Lawrence
Motley
Hawkins
Devens
Brayton
Blagden
Noble and Greenough Defeat Roxbury Latin 17 to 0
Noble and Greenough school defeated Roxbury Latin yesterday in the South End by 17 to 0. Offense outpaced defense as Noble backs broke through for two touchdowns. Roxbury scored early but failed to stop Nobles’ late surge and Lane returned a kickoff for a third touchdown. No scoring in the second half.
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Noble and Greenough
Roxbury Latin School
Bothams
Roxbury
Nobles
Roxby
Lane
Bicycle Notes and Local Events Highlight Area Sports
Nat Butler retires from racing and opens a barber shop on Massachusetts Avenue. The Boston half century to Acton and return rides again next Sunday from Copley Square after 8 30 a m. The Sharkey Jeffries fight will be discussed at the Old Jenial Club. Five foreign teams expected in the six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden with short distance races on December 2.
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Nat Butler
Massachusetts Avenue
Bridge
Boston
Acton
Copley Square
Wil
Sharkey-Jeffries
Old Jenial Club
Madison Square Garden
Country Club Fall Handicap Medal Play Opens Today
The Country Club begins its annual fall tournament this morning with an open handicap medal play event. Early indications suggest it will be among the largest tournaments ever held by the club, possibly in the Boston area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Boston
Jeffries Sharkey betting frenzy stirs boxing world
New York reports Jim Jeffries long shot odds at 10 to 7 as wagers pour in for the California boiler maker. Promoters and bettors clash in a flurry of bets while boxing officials in Boston seek a new instructor and fighters arrange upcoming matches.
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California
New York
Jim Jeffries
W. A. Brady
Jeffries
Sharkey
Frisco
Tommy Ryan
Ernest Roeber
W. Ryan
Rob Roy
Curl
Dixon
Curley
Ryan
Henry Hess
John F. Gallagher
Clark's
W. J. Hayes
Lowell
Terry McGovern
Billy Smith
Philadelphia
Patsy, Haley
Buffalo
Chicago
Edidie Sprague
Streator
Boxing Gossip Reveals Sharkey Jeffries Fight Hype
The piece notes expected receipts of 80 000 to 100 000 with many reaching 110 000 if the full house sells. It calls in rumors from New York sporting circles, mentions a World experts probe into Jeffries condition, quotes Sharkey and Jeffries betting talk, and previews fights and past results related to the world championship scene.
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Irving
Patti
New York
New York World
Jeffries
Billy Delaney
Sharkey
Tom Sharkey
Jim Jeffries
Coney Island
Post
Caine
Jeffries favored as Sharkey’s reach falls short in weigh-in notes
The article lists betting on Sharkey and Jeffries with multiple wagers on Sharkey and Jeffries from various backers. It notes Jeffries’s reach at 76 3 4 inches versus Sharkey’s 70 inches and includes medical exam results for Sharkey by Dr. George P. Jessup detailing height weight chest measurements respiration and heart rate.
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Ed Downing
Jeffries
Dan O'Rourke
William Riley
H. Bruce
George Consildine
Joe Mecias
Tom O'Rourke
M. Roeder
William Wenrick
Louis Raymond
B. Russell
Dick Dougherty
Sharkey
Dan Baker
Eddie Bull
Eddie Marks
H. Powell
H. Padden
John Considine
Frank Collins
McCoy
Fitzsimmons
Maher
Corbett
Tom Sharkey
George P. Jessup
Lipton Sends Last Messages by Homing Pigeons
Sir Thomas Lipton sailed home on the St Louis and used eight homing pigeons from the Brooklyn Navy Yard to relay final notes to friends in New York. Messages reached Commodore J Pierpont Morgan and other associates as the ship neared Sandy Hook lightship. Lipton expressed gratitude and anticipation of a future reunion with his crew and friends.
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New York
Thomas Lipton
St. Louis
Howard Carter
Naval
Brooklyn Navy Yard
J. Pierpont Morgan
New York Yacht Club
David Barrie
Sir Thomas
New York Press Club
Sandy Hook
Press Club
Shamrock and Erin Anchor Off Staten Island After Farewell
The yacht Shamrock lies at anchor off Tompkinsville with the steam yacht Erin nearby. Captains plan to stay until the sea moderate and weather clears, after bidding farewell to Sir Thomas Lipton off Fort Hamilton. Navigator Hamilton was aboard Shamrock this afternoon.
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Tompkinsville
Shamrock
Erin
Sir Thomas Lipton
Fort Hamilton
Staten Island
Hamilton
Eastern Challenge Cup Races Set for Next Year
The Eastern Yacht Club outlines twelve conditions for the perpetual Challenge Cup races. Entries must be 39 to 46 feet with specified sail area ballast and waterline length, open to New York Seawanhaka Corinthian Larchmont Atlantic and Eastern clubs and other salt water clubs by consent. Challenges must be written and received before January 1 with races scheduled between August 1 and September 30.
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Eastern Yacht Club
New York
Seawanhaka
Corinthian
Larchmont
Atlantic
Eastern
Yacht Racing Association meeting votes on amendments
A well attended meeting at Young's Hotel discussed proposed changes to cabin yacht by laws and racing rules. The sail area for 21 and 23 and a half foot yachts was to be limited and protest provisions updated. Most amendments were rejected though the sail alteration change passed and meetings wording shifted from two thirds to a majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yacht Racing Association of Massachusetts
Young’s Hotel
Lydon Denies Switch To Collins in Mayoral Race
Councilman Michael J. Lydon of Ward 18 denies joining Collins forces. He says he supports Mayor John Murphy and will be part of Murphy's delegation in Ward 13.
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Michael J. Lydon
Ward 18
The
Post
Boston
Collins
Lydon
John Murpy
Ward 13
Omega Oil Promises Relief for Rough Football Play
A column extols Omega Oil as a cure for soreness from football. It notes players endure sprains and stiffness, and advises rubbing toward the heart to ease muscle pain and stiffness after games. The ad claims Omega Oil restores muscles and offers easy supply.
Casualties in Spanish American War total 10076 in 1898 99
A summary from the adjutant-general's annual report shows 10076 total casualties from May 1, 1898, to June 30, 1899, across regular and volunteer forces. The list covers 3454 casualties with 35 officers and 458 enlisted men killed and 197 officers and 2764 enlisted men wounded, plus 6619 deaths in total.
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Washington
Adjutant-General of the Army
Williams Associates Endorse Alderman Doyle in Ward 7
The Williams Associates of Ward 18 held a smoke talk on Tremont street endorsing Alderman James H. Doyle for the Board of Aldermen in District 7. Ward committee ticket led by George O. Whittaker supported. Entertainers Sandy Chapman John Francis William Pender and John Glynn attended.
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Willams
Tremont Street
James H. Doyle
Board of Aldermen
George O. Whittaker
Sandy Chapman
John Francis
William Pender
John Glynn
Ward 9 Hebrews Endorse Newman for Common Council
At a Ward 9 Hebrews meeting, Max H. Newman received unanimous endorsement for the Common Council. The group passed resolutions favoring Patrick A. Collins for Mayor, support for the eight hour law, and praise for public servants' faithful service.
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Hebrews
Max H. Newman
Common Council
Patrick A. Collins
Jefferson Club
Ward 24
Field’s Corner
Dorchester
P. A. Collins
P. F. McDonald
Joseph T. Welch
David W Burt Civil War Veteran Dies at Soldiers Home
David W Burt a Civil War veteran and inmate of the Soldiers Home since last year died at the institution last night. Born in Milton he was 59. He served as a private in Companies A and C Twenty-fifth Massachusetts Infantry and was admitted to the home from Worcester.
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David W. Burt
Soldiers’ Home
Milton
Twenty-fifth
Massachusetts Infantry
Worcester
Benny De Barry and Allen Cast This Office This Afternoon
Benny De Barry and Allen are to cast this office this afternoon at four o'clock in what appears to be a local political or civic proceeding. Their participation signals a clear focus on the upcoming decision or selection.
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Will Benny de Barry
Young Allen
Aliaga Capture Report From Manila Front
Major Parker with two troops of the Fourth Cavalry and Batson's Maccabebes surprised Aliaga garrison capturing a telegraph operator linemen instruments and records including a message from Pedro Padrilla to Aguinaldo noting General Lawton killed Oct 27 and body at Manila. Prisoners say rebels flee to hills as Aguinaldo leads campaign.
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Manila
Parker
Fourth Cavalry
Batson
Aliaga
Pedro Padrilla
Aguinaldo
Lawton
Tarlac
Hayes
Talavera
Young
Murphy in Ward 6 Rally At Democratic Club
A large rally at the John R. Murphy Democratic Club in Ward 6 featured ex Senator D D Rourke as chair. speakers included John R Murphy James Bunting D J Kane Alder man Dixon Councilman William O Brien John F Doherty Joseph Langone and others with music by the Columbus Band and a lively entertainment by JL B Walker's guests.
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John R. Murphy
Democratic Club
Ward
D. D. Rourke
James Bunting
Ward 9
D. J. Kane
Alderman Dixon
William O'Brien
John F. Doherty
Joseph Langone
Columbus
Aqueduct Races and Entries Highlight Today’s Results
Today's Aqueduct card shows early results from selling sprints and a mile race. Sparrow Wing driven by Bullman won the first, with Judge Magee and Strangest following. betting favored Sparrow Wing at 21-2 to 1. Second race Frills led wagering at 3 to 10 with The Gardner at 21-2 to 1 and Maisian at 1% to 1. time 2:132-5. Fifth race listed Sister Fox and Myth leading betting in the mile 70 yards, with Concord and Imperator among others following. time not disclosed.
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Aqueduct
Sparrow Wing
Bullman
Judge Magee
Collins
Strangest
Jenkins
Eeee Red Spider
Ben Blue
Trade Last
Hanlon
Uncle Ionis
Belle of Erin
Swamp Angle
Ment
Royal Sterling
Erwin
Frelinghuysen
Dangman
O’connor
Slack
Federalist
Ceylon
Maidstone
Monu- Emigre
Frills
Gardner
Wilson
Maitsian
Hewitt
the Gardner
Maisian
Sister Fox
Phelan
Myth
Concord
Jenkings
Eee
Imperator
Leando
Wat
Thursday entries include Duke Middleburg and Bricked runners
A crowded list of entries appears for Thursday featuring Duke Middleburg and many named horses such as Buffoon Gage Blarneystone Tremargo Cormorant Meehanus D Alouette Vertigo Judes Tarvin Brick The Pride Lindula Matanza pida Waring Goldone auvilla weathettator Back Tal and multiple others across divisions including INDICAP 51 2 and 11 16 with names like Magic Light Goodale Neponset Ciales Claraba Village Pride McMeekin Lady Lindsey and Trillo Rafaello Charentus Lady Estaca Grandeur Pincher Solon and Our Nellie James M Bangor Veracious and Bermuda among others.
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Spyling
Duke Middleburg
Buffoon
Gage
Blarneystone
Tremargo
Cormorant
Frelinghuysen
Lamp Globe
Oma
Ndicap
Hilfin Conig
Myth
Filon d’Or
Lindsey
Iling
Alvarado
Nellie James M. Bangor
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Célore
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Masente
Billy Brady
Dick Toner
Boston Athletic Association
Charlie Farrell
Young Sharkey
Steve Mahoney
Paddy Fenton
Young Cummings
Hartford
Thomas M. Dalton
Go Dixon
George Wright
Billy Pummer
Frank Erne
Solly Smith
Ben Jordan
Lenox
Athletic Club
New Bishee
Rob Row
Tom O’rourke
Hugh M’grath
Bob Armstrong
George Dixon
Housman’s
Arch
Cincinnati
Siente Ave
Lipton
Thomas J. Lipton
Eastern Yacht Club Committee
Francis
Louisa Francis
Rockland
Revere Beach
Corbin
Indorsed
MR. Doyle
Zie
Vice Regal
Prejudice
Jamaica
Clawson
Suniol
Revonah
Pillager
Dr. Fannie
Dorcas Lathrop
Sernaion
Wge
Vertigo
Judes Tarvin
Brick the Pride
Lindula
Matanza
Pida
Waring
Goldone
Auvilla
Weathettator
Back Tal
Athamas
Belle of Troy
Goodale
Neponset
Ciales
Claraba
Village Pride
McMeekin
Lady Lindsey
Trillo
Rafaello
Charentus
Dan Rice
Julius Cesar
Warren Wood
Frank Webb
George P
Angle
Margaret
DR. Sanden
R.A. Sanden
Tremont St
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