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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1904
Page
3
Harvard freshman quarterback candidate Starr jokingly asks legendary Dudley Dean if he ever played football after Dean offers centering advice. Dean replies jokingly that he played once or twice, then smiles and leaves the field as the banter ends.
Joe Gans the lightweight champion concedes Britt had the better showing and would have won had the bout continued. He cites his own weakness after the second round and expresses interest in a rematch at a higher weight. Britt calls the decision fair and discusses fighting again.
Journal editorial analyzes Joe Gans and rival champs across weights, disputing why Gans can claim welterweight or lightweight titles while Britt and Graney fuel controversy. It questions the San Francisco outcome, referee choice, and alleged preplanned tactics amid widespread chatter about who holds the featherweight line.
An Irish duo from Massachusetts prepares for the Madison Square Garden six day bicycle event in New York. Patsy Logan of Boston and Patsy Keegan of Lowell team up after prior partners dropped out. Keegan brings four years of six day experience, Logan is a strong newcomer expected to contribute endurance and pace.
Newton High and Cambridge Latin played to a 0 to 0 tie in Newton. Newton dominated much of the game by pressuring in Cambridge Latin territory and catching the visitors off guard with quick ball handling.
In a Locust street grounds junior league clash Mechanic Arts High crushed South Boston High 37 to 0. The game ended at darkness after a late mixup near police intervention risk. Kilduff starred for Mechanic Arts as they dominated with superior teamwork despite South Boston’s struggles.
Dorchester Gentlemen's Driving Club schedules Thursday evening Races at Mattapan Speedway. Trotting and pacing championships include Susie F. versus India Panis for the trot title, Rex against Checkers for the pace crown, with multiple other matches listed among mares and geldings.
Exeter and Andover prepare for their long running annual match at Andover. Don MacKenzie MacFayden leads Exeter, a former shipyard boilermaker. Pa Corbin mentors Andover with Captain Thompson a top guard at 6 feet 2 inches and 220 pounds. Robert Fisher, Dorchester High alumnus, shines at tackle.
A druggist sales pitch proclaims Graves' Grain Alcohol in 8 16 or 32 ounce flasks with a Chester H Graves Sons label over the cork. It claims ounce for ounce value equal to cheaper brands and urges customers not to substitute, insisting Graves' is the best.
Tech fencing attracts large turnout as Captain Lage leads a strong squad aiming for a record in the New York Intercollegiate Fencing Association. Coach Fournon returns, with a freshman team directed by Sage. Promising veterans Gatewood Fischer Leh Sage and Henry join the ranks, alongside freshmen Bounetheau Weeks Pascheo Hall.
Groton hosts St. Mark's while Dummer Academy plays Beverly High in Byfield Massachusetts. Somerville faces Salem in Somerville and Lowell meets Melrose in Melrose. Haverhill battles Newburyport in Newburyport and Lynn visits Gloucester. Waltham hosts MIT freshmen in Wal tham and Brockton plays Fall River in Fall River.
Harvard fans debate a possible Saturday upset by Harvard over Dartmouth at Soldiers Field. Despite Dartmouth confidence after beating Williams last month, locals cite Harvard’s recent form and coaching doubts as decisive factors.
Groton and St Mark s to stage the day s main game with John DeWitt of Princeton as umpire. Dartmouth aims to beat Harvard on Saturday by speed though its back field was weak against Williams. Algonquins seek a Saturday game offering half expenses. Ellis W Nelson 358 Meridian St Manager Andrews of Mechanic Arts High
The Institute of Technology will dedicate Technology Field at Brookline on Saturday November 12. Reserved seats will be sold by auction Thursday November 3 at 1 pm at the Exeter street gymnasium due to high ticket demand.
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