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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1901
Page
9
The roller polo season began last evening with matches in three rinks. Lowell-Lawrence ended 9 to 7 with Lowell victorious. Salem-Plymouth finished 7 to 6 for Salem. Portland-Lewiston won 3 to 2 over Portland.
In Baltimore on November 1, young Peter Jackson stopped Harry Peppers of Canada in the fourth round of a 20 round bout at the Eureka AGC. The fight favored Jackson throughout, ending with a solar plexus blow for the knockout.
Lord Kitchener reports a severe rear guard attack near Bethel in Eastern Transvaal. Two guns lost, 64 killed and 160 wounded among British forces, with several officers dead or wounded. Colonel Benson wounded, Barter's relief unopposed. 13 officers wounded and four more dead later, Boer forces retreating east.
Frothingham L A and Tilton Barclay of the Country Club tied for first prize in the open handicap tournament versus bogey at Clyde Park. Both carded five-stroke handicaps. Frothingham 88 on 18 with 45 out, 48 in. Tilton 86 on 18 with 5 handicap. They will play off for the trophy next week as the event concludes with a members competition for the Country Club gold medal.
The Brookline Country Club hosts a mixed foursomes event next Tuesday with pairs from Country Club and surrounding clubs. Entries include L A Wella with G M Wheelock, Mrs Thacher with P Grant, Mrs G H Francis with H Thacher, and numerous other well known players from Lexington Cohasset Oakley Arlington and Winthrop.
The New England Whist Association directs a large opening at the Hotel Vendome with three sessions. Morning play results show East West Mrs. I B Mitchell and Mrs. A D Hall 4 plus. North South W A Potter and J A Poster 10 plus. Afternoon play sees East West W A Graustein and C W Still 844 plus. North South W G Baker and Miss A E Peck 644 plus. The event continues today.
William O'Brien M P has undertaken a long cruise to aid his health. In Louisville Marvin Hart knocked out Jack Beauschelte in the 10th round at Music Hall, reported tonight.
London reports Lady Margaret Hamilton-Russell, daughter of the Earl of Eldon, leads the season with multiple medals and trophies. Raised at Worthleach in the Cotswolds, she rose to champion class, excelling on England’s famed links and facing most notable peers.
Yale resigns from the league as Dartmouth joins. Wesleyan admission referred to a committee. Harvard delegates Gilles and Maynard elected vice president and secretary treasurer respectively. A schedule was drafted for college approval with Holy Cross Williams and Trinity represented. Mr Goodrich becomes acting president.
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